HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-13CITY OF LAKEVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
September 24, 2013
Chair Starfield called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m. in the Marion Conference Room
at City Hall.
Members Present: Comms. Matasosky, Emond, Starfield, Schubert, Smith, Longie,
Ex- officio member Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Todd
Bornhauser, Ex- officio member City Administrator Steve Mielke.
Members Absent: Comms. Akason, Vlasak, Tushie.
Others Present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Adam
Kienberger, Economic Development Specialist; Allyn Kuennen, Administrative Services
Manager.
2. Approval of July 23, 2013 meeting minutes
Motion Comms. Longie / Matasosky moved to approve the minutes of the
July 23, 2013 meeting as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Presentation of the Recommendations of the Envision Lakeville Task Force
Mr. Kuennen gave an overview of the recently completed Envision Lakeville
process and showed a video that was produced documenting the process and
highlighting the outcomes.
Mr. Olson added that the Envision Lakeville process will serve as a basis for the
upcoming 2014 -2016 Strategic Plan for Economic Development.
Mr. Kuennen noted the dedication of the Envision Lakeville Task Force and added
that the findings will be presented to various advisory commissions, community
partners and civic groups.
4. Update on Business Marketing Strategy Implementation Activities
Mr. Kienberger provided an update on the Business Marketing Strategy and
summarized some of the recent events staff participated in to promote economic
development in Lakeville. He also noted an event hosted by the Positively
Minnesota Marketing Partners that included site selectors from the national Site
Selectors Guild. Several site selectors mentioned that Minnesota needs to do a
better job of telling its "story" and promote the quality infrastructure and "value"
received for the taxes that are leveraged. Several also mentioned the importance
of having "shovel ready" certified sites for development.
Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes, September 24 2013 Page 2
5. Director's Report
Mr. Olson reviewed the Director's Report and provided an update on the discussion
between City and County staff on the economic development incentives in Dakota
County.
Comm. Matasosky added that it's important to know what you're getting for your
investment when it comes to incentives.
Chair Starfield concluded that Lakeville has a lot of opportunity and land availability,
so we need to be ready for those opportunities.
6. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Adam Kienberger, Recording Secretary