HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-14CITY OF LAKEVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
April 22, 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, Longie, Emond, Tushie, Joe Julius,
Lowell Collman, Ex -officio member City Administrator Steve Mielke.
Members Absent: Comms. Smith, Vlasak, Mayor Matt Little, Ex -officio member
Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Todd Bornhauser.
Others Present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Adam
Kienberger, Economic Development Specialist; Mark Lofthus, Dakota Electric
Association.
2. Approval of March 25, 2014 meeting minutes
Motion Comms. Matasosky/Emond moved to approve the minutes of the
March 25, 2014 meeting as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Introduction of New EDC Members Lowell Collman & Joe Julius
Newly appointed EDC members Lowell Collman and Joe Julius were introduced to
the EDC.
4. Election of Officers
The EDC discussed and nominated Officers to serve the positions of Chair, Vice
Chair, and Secretary for 2014.
Motion Comms. Matasosky/Tushie moved to approve the selection of
Officers to serve for 2014:
Chair — Glenn Starfield
Vice Chair — Sheila Longie
Secretary — Joe Julius
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Dakota Electric Presentation — Mark Lofthus, Economic Development Director
Mark Lofthus, Economic Development Director for Dakota Electric Association
(DEA) provided the EDC with a presentation on DEA's economic development
activities and programs.
Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes, March 25, 2014 Page 2
6. Menasha Packaging TIF Project Update
Mr. Olson provided the EDC with a handout summarizing the Menasha Packaging
TIF agreement. City Council approved the development agreement on April 21St
Comm. Matasosky stated that it is important to present the proper details on this
type of project so that people can easily understand the benefits and value of TIF.
Comm. Longie noted that Dakota County doesn't recognize the retention aspect of
the project and how that plays a role in the process.
Mr. Olson and Mr. Mielke added that Dakota County provided a negative
recommendation on the Lakeville TIF agreement with Menasha due to philosophical
differences on Economic Development TIF districts. Cities need to continue to work
to demonstrate the benefits of greenfield TIF projects in Dakota County.
7. Update on 2014-16 Strategic Plan for Economic Development Work Program
Mr. Kienberger provided an update on the status of the 2014 Work Program items
detailed in the 2014-2016 Strategic Plan for Economic Development.
8. Director's Report
Mr. Olson reviewed the Director's Report.
9. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Adam ien ger, Recording Secretary