HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-29-13CITY OF LAKEVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
October 29, 2013
Chair Starfield called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. in the Marion Conference Room
at City Hall.
Members Present: Comms. Matasosky, Emond, Akason, Starfield, Smith, Longie, Ex-
officio member Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Todd
Bornhauser, Ex- officio member City Administrator Steve Mielke.
Members Absent: Comms. Schubert, Vlasak, Longie.
Others Present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Adam
Kienberger, Economic Development Specialist.
2. Approval of September 24, 2013 meeting minutes
Motion Comms. Smith / Emond moved to approve the minutes of the
September 24, 2013 meeting as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Recap of 2013 Manufacturers Event
Mr. Kienberger gave an overview of the Manufacturers Reception that was held at
the Holiday Inn & Suites on October 22 "d . This annual event is coordinated by the
City and sponsored by local utility companies to recognize and thank manufacturing
and industrial businesses for being in Lakeville.
The EDC discussed rotating the venue and suggested Brackett's Crossing Country
Club for next year's event.
It was also noted that it was great to see some new people and businesses attend
this year.
4. Update on Downtown Parking Lot Improvement Projects
Mr. Olson reviewed the Downtown parking lot improvement project concept
rendering as prepared by WSB. Mr. Olson also discussed the possibility of doing
some improvements to the sidewalk and public parking lot area in front of the
Alternative Learning Center on Holyoke Avenue. Both projects would be funded
with CDA TIF dollars.
5. Update on Strategic Planning Process
Mr. Olson stated that there will be an EDC work session on November 12 at 3:00
p.m. to conclude the work being facilitated by Craig Rapp of Craig Rapp LLC. All
5:00 p.m. the City Council will join the EDC to review the work in progress and
provide guidance on the draft 2014 -2016 Strategic Plan for Economic Development.
Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes, October 29 2013 Page 2
6. Update on Business Marketing Activities
Mr. Kienberger provided an update on the Business Marketing Strategy and
summarized some upcoming events along with recent events staff participated in to
promote business4deveopment in Lakeville.
7. Director's Report
Mr. Olson reviewed the Director's Report and provided an update on the growing
number of new residential developments.
8. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Adam Kienberger, Recording Secretary