During the meeting, a representative from Dakota Electric outlined plans to develop a multi-use building of approximately 176,050 square feet, designed to house office space, a warehouse, and storage facilities. The site, located east of Cedar Avenue and north of 225th Street, is zoned for industrial use and meets the I2 General Industrial District’s minimum requirements. The development will include necessary infrastructure such as parking, outdoor storage, and stormwater management systems.

The access to the new headquarters will be divided between employee and guest traffic from 225th Street, and construction and fleet vehicles from the north on 222nd Street. The representative clarified that while 225th Street is currently a gravel road, there are plans to eventually pave it, potentially in collaboration with the township and Dakota Electric, although no definitive timeline has been set.

The Commission reviewed and expressed satisfaction with the proposal, acknowledging the project’s alignment with the city’s comprehensive plan and zoning codes. There was a consensus that the new headquarters is a positive addition to Lakeville, as one member noted the significance of Dakota Electric’s move to the area.