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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-03-03 • City of Lakeville Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes February 25, 2003 Marian Conference Room, City Hall Members Present: Brantly, Emond, J. Erickson, Matasosky, Miller, Pogatchnik, Schubert, Ex-Officio member Todd Bornhauser -Executive Director of the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce, Ex-Officio member Robert Erickson -City Administrator. Members Absent: Smith, Tushie. Others Present: Staff present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary. 1. Call Meeting to Order. • Chair Matasosky called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Marion Conference Room of City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, Minnesota. 2. Approve January 28, 2003 Meeting Minutes. Motion 03.03 Comms. Pogatchnik/Miller moved to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2003 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 3. 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development: A. Proposed 2003 Work Plan Mr. Olson stated that the Commission reviewed the Draft 2003 Work Plan at its January meeting. He indicated that one additional objective was added to Goal #2 at the direction of Commission members. The new work plan objective states "Evaluate impacts of legislative decisions in relation to impacts on local units of government." Mr. Olson indicated that while the previous order of the work plan objectives listed for Goal #3 did not reflect their order of priority or importance, the objective of providing transportation infrastructure that encourages economic development is now listed as the first work plan objective. • Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes February 25, 2003 • Motion 03.04 Comms. Emond/J. Erickson moved to recommend to City Council approval of the 2003 Work Plan for the 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development. Motion carried unanimously. Comm. Pogatchnik asked how the work load would be handled until a replacement was found for the position of Economic Development Coordinator. Mr. Olson indicated that City Public Information staff members Lea Guenther and Sue Palm have agreed to assist in the Spotlight on Business program until a new Economic Development Coordinator can be hired. Mr. Olson also stated that due to City staffing levels and after discussing the idea! timing for the City-wide mailing of the Report on Economic Development with Himle Horner, it was concluded this report would be distributed in September or October since a mailing of this type is not likely to get resident's attention during the summer months. Mr. Olson indicated that he would keep the Commission apprised of work load issues, particularly related to the implementation of the 2003 Work Program for • the 2002-2004 Strategic Plan, over the next several months until the Economic Development Coordinator position is filled. 4. Update on Status of Life Cycle Housing Development in Lakeville Mr. Olson stated that during their discussion of this year's objectives in conjunction with the 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development at their January meeting, EDC members raised the issue of the development of affordable or life cycle housing in Lakeville. Mr. Olson indicated that a copy of a report that the City has recently submitted to the Metropolitan Council entitled Pilot Plat Monitoring Program - 2002 Plats, was distributed to the EDC members in their packets. Mr. Olson stated that this report provides the Met Council with information on plats approved in the participating cities in the previous year including general background information on the developments, type of development including allowed density and actual net density being developed. He indicated that for the first time, this report requested information on the number of housing units that were considered affordable, costing less than $170,000. Mr. Olson stated that based on information provided by developers, 39% or 308 of the 791 townhome units approved in 2002 have base prices below $170,000. • But, Mr. Olson also pointed out that depending on options or upgrades that may be selected by the buyer, in some instances, the final costs of these units may be Q\Documents and Settings\pbrevig\Loca] Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLIC2'Mtinu[es Feb 25.doc 2 Economic Development Canmission Meeting Minutes February 25, 2003 higher. He indicated that there are no single-family homes being built at this time for under $170,000. Mr. Olson stated that another type of Life Cycle Housing that will be developed in 2003 will be the 40-unit affordable rental townhome project being developed by the Dakota County CDA at Iberia Avenue and 203ro Street. He indicated that this development received final plat approval from the Planning Commission in February and will be considered by the City Council in March or April. Mr. Olson stated that additional Life Cycle Housing developments will be considered in 2003 or 2004. This includes the 140 unit senior housing portion of the Crossroads Planned Unit Development, which will consist of approximately 100 units of senior housing in 3-4 story building(s) with underground parking on 4.6 acres. City Administrator Robert Erickson stated that the moratorium that is currently in place until April, 2003 may be extended. He indicated that the Planning Commission has recommended to the City Council to lift the moratorium for single-family lot developments, and extend the moratorium for townhome developments. It is estimated that there is approximately aone-year's supply of • single-family lots to develop in Lakeville in pending or phased plats. There is approximately atwo -three year supply of townhome lots to develop in pending or phased plats. In addition, the Planning Commission is reviewing the performance standards for townhome developments that were enacted two years ago and are recommending the moratorium be extended to allow additional time to complete this review. Comm. Pogatchnik asked how much pressure is the school district putting on Lakeville. Mr. Erickson indicated that 1/3 of the housing units are coming from outside Lakeville. Mr. Erickson suggested that the EDC may want to recommend that the developers that are currently developing quality life-cycle housing units that were identified in the 2002 report to the Met Council be recognized at a future City Council meeting. He also indicated that a Met Council representative should be invited to attend so they are made aware of what is being done in Lakeville. The Commission agreed that this is true life cycle housing when our children can come back to Lakeville and be able to purchase a home. They indicated that the plaques would show goodwill and the public relations would be invaluable. Mr. Erickson referred to the "Analysis of Governor's 2004-2005 Budget Proposal" • which was distributed to the Ciry Council today and stated that 27. i % of our housing is valued for tax purposes below $170,000 by the County Assessor. C:\Documents and Settings\pbrevig\Local Settings\Temporary Intemel Files\OLK27\minutes Feb 25.doc 3 Et~nomic Cevelopment Commission Meeting Minutes Febmary 25, 2003 • Motion 03.05 Comms. Emond/Miller moved to recommend to City Council that plaques be presented to developers who provided affordable life- cycle housing during 2002 in Lakeville. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Summary of Development Project Feedback Survey Results for 2002 Mr. Olson gave a status report on the Development Project Feedback Survey that are sent to developers and owners of commercial and industrial projects after they have received a certificate of occupancy for their project. Mr. Olson indicated that while the responses to the surveys returned were extremely favorable in 2002, staff will continue these efforts including the mailing of surveys for projects completed in 2003. He also indicated that the survey results for 2002 would be provided to other Ciry staff and those who responded to the 2002 survey. 6. Executive Director's Report Mr. Olson stated that Ann Flad resigned her position as Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Lakeville effective February 14, 2003. He indicated that the City began the search process for Ann's replacement shortly after • receiving her resignation and as of today, February 25th, the City has received 23 applications for the position. Mr. Olson stated that Applied Power Products was the featured business for Spotlight on Business at the February 3`~ City Council meeting and was introduced by EDC member Bob Brantly. Airlake Ford Mercury was the featured business at the February 18th City Council meeting and was introduced by EDC member Tom Smith. Mr. Olson asked for a presenter for the March 3, 2003 Spotlight on Business, which will be Scruples. Comm. Pogatchnik stated that he would do the presentation. Mr. Olson indicated that he would get asign-up sheet to the Commissioners for the up-coming Spotlight on Business presentations. Mr. Olson stated that Himle Horner is in the process of reviewing all of the City publications that have been provided to them. They expect to have a report with recommendations concerning these publications to the City by February 28. He indicated that this report and recommendations will be provided to the EDC at the next meeting. Mr. Olson distributed a copy of an article that appeared in the Minnesota Real Estate Journal on February 17, 2003, entitled "Lakeville Retail is Catching Up • C:\Docutnents and Settings\pbrevigUucal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK27Minutes Feb 25.dce 4 Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes Febmary 25, 2003 With Population." He indicated that the article was extremely positive and highlighted the considerable amount of commercial and industrial development currently taking place in Lakeville. Mr. Olson stated that he has been staying in touch with Crown Cork and Seal, which is based out of Aurora, Illinois. They indicated to Mr. Olson that the status of their Lakeville plant is still a temporary mass layoff. The plant is being used for warehousing and has a couple of employees working there. Mr. Erickson indicated that the EDC applicants will be interviewed by the City Council on March 10, 2003. Mr. Erickson passed around a copy of the Gander Mountain plans, which will be approximately 87,000 square feet. They anticipate opening up in Lakeville by fall of 2003. 7. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Attested to: Penny B g, Recordings cretary R. T. Brantly, Secretary C:\Documents and Settings\pbrevig\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2Tminutes Feb 25.doc