HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-18-14CITY OF LAKEVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
February 18, 2014
Chair Starfield called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. in the Marion Conference Room
at City Hall.
Members Present: Comms. Starfield, Matasosky, Schubert, Longie, Emond, Akason,
Vlasak (5:15 p.m.), Mayor Matt Little, Ex -officio member Lakeville Area 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; Mark Ulfers, Andrea Brennan, Leah
Petricka, Dakota County CDA; Mary Bujold, Maxfield Research.
2. Approval of January 28, 2014 meeting minutes
Motion Comms. Matasosky/Emond moved to approve the minutes of the
January 28, 2014 meeting as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Presentation of Dakota County Comprehensive Housing Study
Ms. Bujold of Maxfield Research reviewed the Dakota County Comprehensive
Housing Study materials with a specific focus on Lakeville trends and
demographics. She noted that there continues to be strong growth and demand for
traditional housing, but there is also a strong demand for special needs housing in
Lakeville.
The EDC discussed current housing trends and development patterns based on the
statistics presented in the study. Ms. Bujold noted that it is important to keep a
broad spectrum of housing in the community.
4. Discussion of 2014-2016 Strategic Plan for Economic Development Work
Program
Mr. Kienberger provided an update on the next steps for the 2014-2016 Strategic
Plan for Economic Development. A revised Work Plan was discussed based on
key Strategic Initiatives from the Strategic Plan Outline document and comments
from the January EDC meeting.
The EDC clarified the term "higher education" in Strategic Priority 1 to mean an
increased focus on attracting higher education providers and partnerships.
Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes, February 18, 2014 Page 2
Motion Comms. Longie/Emond moved to proceed with the 2014 Strategic
Plan for Economic Development Work Plan as proposed. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Olson added that based on this direction, staff will include target dates for
meeting the action items outlined in the work plan. Progress will be noted at
monthly EDC meetings
5. Director's Report
Mr. Olson reviewed the Director's Report and highlighted the upcoming Open To
Business event, Realtors Forum, and an upcoming discussion on the Menasha
Packaging TIF proposal.
6. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Adam Kie r, Recording Secretary