HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-23-13CITY OF LAKEVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
April 23, 2013
Chair Matasosky called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. in the Marion Conference
Room at City Hall.
Members Present: Comms. Matasosky, Akason, Vlasak, Longie, Emund, Brantly,
Starfield, Tushie, Schubert, Ex- officio member Chamber of Commerce Executive
Director Todd Bornhauser, Ex- officio member Mayor Matt Little, Ex- officio member City
Administrator Steve Mielke.
Members Absent: Comm. Smith.
Others Present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Adam
Kienberger, Economic Development Specialist; Laurie Crow, Open to Business.
2. Approval of February 26, 2013 meeting minutes
Motion Comms. Tushie /Schubert moved to approve the minutes of the
February 26, 2013 meeting as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Introduction of New EDC Member Joel Akason
New EDC member Joel Akason was introduced and welcomed to the EDC.
4. Election of Officers
The EDC discussed the role of officers and thanked Comm. Matasosky for his
many years serving as EDC Chair.
Motion Comms. Tushie/Vlasak moved to nominate Comm. Starfield for Chair,
Comm. Longie for Vice Chair, and Comm. Schubert for Secretary. Motion carried
unanimously.
5. Presentation by Laurie Crow with Open to Business
Laurie Crow reviewed the Open to Business program that was rolled out in Dakota
County at the beginning of the year, and provided insights as to levels of activity in
the first quarter.
Ms. Crow discussed additional ways to continue promoting the program to small
businesses.
Comm. Matasosky suggested mailing a flyer to the local banks to promote the
program through the small businesses many of them meet with.
Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes, April 23, 2013 Page 2
6. Update on Business Marketing Strategy Implementation Activities
Mr. Kienberger provided an update on the Business Marketing Strategy and
reviewed a proposed work plan for 2013.
Comm. Longie summarized the efforts of the Marketing Partners group and
reviewed a collaboration to create an ad featured in the yearly "Welcome" Twin
Cities relocation guide magazine.
Mr. Mielke provided an update on the Envision Lakeville process.
7. Director's Report
Mr. Olson reviewed the Director's Report and highlighted the upcoming job fair to
be hosted by DEED at the Heritage Center on April 30
8. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Adam Ki n br r, Recording Secretary
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