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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-11City of Lakeville Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes September 27, 2011 Marion Conference Room, City Hall Members Present: Comms. Matasosky, Brantly, Starfield, Vlasak, Schubert, 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, Tushie. Others Present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Adam Kienberger, Economic Development Specialist; Allyn Kuennen, Associate Planner. 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 August 30, 2011 Meeting Minutes Motion 12.11 Comms. Starfield/Emond moved to approve the minutes of the August 30, 2011 meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Update on Business Marketing Strategy Project Mr. Kienberger provided an update to the EDC on the Business Marketing Strategy. He noted that the consultants from Arnett Muldrow and Associates would be in town on October 3 -5 to conduct research and do a photo shoot of the community. Staff is working with the Chamber of Commerce to coordinate focus group sessions and compile a list of business interviews for the consultants to meet with during their visit. 4. Development Forum Input Analysis Mr. Mielke reviewed the EDC memo summarizing the development forum comments and staff analysis. He noted that 143 businesses, developers, and contractors were surveyed during the process to solicit feedback on the development process in Lakeville. Mr. Mielke added that the analysis is being presented to the Planning Commission, EDC, Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Committee, and City Council to Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes September 27, 2011 discuss how to better improve the development process and opportunities, based upon the input received during the development forum. The EDC discussed how priorities could be established from the results of the development forum. Suggestions included surveying the developers to help set priorities, querying the listsery to establish a "top 5 ", and identifying recurring concerns within the existing survey results. Mr. Mielke concluded that the process will continue to evolve as potential policy and process changes are identified. 5. Review and Discussion of Greater MSP Membership in 2012 Mr. Olson reviewed the EDC memo outlining a presentation Greater MSP gave to the City Council at their last work session. Several EDC members were in attendance at the work session as well. Comm. Longie noted that the focus seemed to be on attracting large companies and wanted to know what the City of Lakeville would get from becoming a member. Comm. Brantly stated that the Twin Cities often don't get a shot at some of the large companies because we're not on their radar screen. He added that we should be a part of the process and be a leader for the organization. Mr. Olson noted that Scott County was paying the membership dues for its cities. Comm. Schubert added that there doesn't appear to be any advocacy for businesses with the State. Chair Matasosky stated that there is a lack of advocacy but lots of data compilation by the group. We are just starting our own marketing process and get that taken care of first before considering becoming an investor in Greater MSP. He added that there doesn't appear to be enough "bang for the buck" right now. Comm. Longie added that the State Chamber can continue its advocacy role for business. Mr. Olson mentioned that the investment cost of $25,000 is quite significant, but the regional concept makes sense. Comm. Starfield stated that because the $25,000 would be an annual due, we should wait and re- evaluate the investment next year. Chair Matasosky suggested that the City continue to focus and invest in its own marketing message for now. He further suggested sending Greater MSP a letter supporting their work and mention that we will re- evaluate becoming an investor next year. 2 Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes September 27, 2011 Motion 13.11 Comms. Matasosky /Starfield moved to propose sending Greater MSP a letter supporting their work and re- evaluate investing in them next year. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Director's Report Mr. Olson reviewed the Director's Report. Minnesota Manufacturing Week is October 24 -28. Lakeville will be holding its annual Manufacturing Reception on Thursday, October 27 at the Holiday Inn & Suites. 7. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Adam Kienber r, Recording Secretary Attested to: R. T. Brantly, Secretary 3