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Economic Development Commission
Meeting Minutes
August 30, 2011
Marion Conference Room, City Hall
Members Present: Comms. Matasosky, Brantly, Starfield, Tushie, Emond, Longie, Ex-
officio member Mayor Mark Bellows, Ex- officio member Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Todd Bornhauser, Ex- officio member City Administrator Steve
Mielke.
Members Absent: Comms. Smith, Vlasak, Schubert.
Others Present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Adam
Kienberger, Economic Development Specialist; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Tripp
Muldrow, Arnett Muldrow & Associates.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Matasosky called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. in the Marion Conference
Room of City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, Minnesota.
2. Approve July 6, 2011 Meeting Minutes
Motion 11.11 Comms. Tushie /Brantly moved to approve the minutes of the July
6, 2011 meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Presentation by Tripp Muldrow of Arnett Muldrow & Associates on Review of
Marketing Strategy Project
Mr. Kienberger introduced Tripp Muldrow from Arnett Muldrow & Associates whose
firm was retained to complete Lakeville's Business Marketing Strategy. The
composition of a steering committee was reviewed and it was noted that
Commissioners Brantly and Longie would be representing the EDC on it.
Mr. Muldrow outlined his firm and reviewed some previous projects that he's
completed as a reference for the type of work he'd be doing for Lakeville.
Mr. Muldrow and the EDC discussed project outcomes and expectations along
general characteristics of Lakeville to help Mr. Muldrow compile background
information for the marketing project.
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Minutes
July 6, 2011
4. Continued Discussion Regarding Manufacturing Uses in the Office Park (OP)
Zoning District
Mr. Morey reviewed the EDC memo outlining previous discussions regarding the
removal of manufacturing as a conditional use within the OP Zoning District. Staff
researched several other cities' ordinances for similar zoning districts and reviewed
several suggestions for reincorporating manufacturing as a conditional use.
Language from other cities that could be utilized includes:
• Light manufacturing and processing of a type producing negligible smoke,
dust, odor, fumes or noise.
• Processing, fabrication, storage or manufacturing light materials or
wholesaling operations or service.
• Light fabrication /manufacturing when contained entirely within the building.
• Manufacturing, production, processing, cleaning, storage, servicing, repair
or testing of materials, goods or products that is wholly contained within a
building and which meets and maintains all applicable standards
established by the state.
• Manufacturing, compounding, assembly, packaging, or indoor storage of
products and materials as an accessory use provided that such activity
shall not occupy more than 20% of the gross floor area of the building.
• Offices with attached manufacturing or warehouse combinations wherein
manufacturing or warehouse space shall not exceed 90% of the floor area
per occupant. Office space shall be placed in a location nearest to the
customer entrance.
Vice Chair Tushie noted that he felt manufacturing should be included as a
conditional use within the OP district, but should be a function in addition to an office
use.
Chair Matasosky suggested not limiting the percentage of manufacturing allowed but
limit retail.
Vice Chair Tushie agreed that the hours and traffic associated with retail uses aren't
compatible for the areas zoned OP. He recommended using some of the language
from bullet points 2, 3, and 5.
Mr. Mielke stated that the Planning Department will draft some ordinance language
and bring it back to the EDC and then the Planning Commission.
Chair Matasosky added that businesses and landowners potentially affected by
these changes should be notified.
[Chair Matasosky left the meeting at approximately 5:45 p.m.]
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Meeting Minutes
July 6, 2011
5. Presentation of Mid -Year Development Update
Mr. Olson reviewed a mid -year development presentation with the EDC and noted
recent projects that have either recently been completed or are under construction.
[Vice Chair Tushie left the meeting at 5:55 p.m. creating a lack of a quorum. No
official business was conducted after this time.]
6. Director's Report
Mr. Olson reviewed the Director's Report.
7. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Adam Kie er r, Recording Secretary
Attested to:
R. T. Brantly, Secretary
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