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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-03-03 • City of Lakeville Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes May 27, 2003 Marion Conference Room, City Hall Members Present: Brantly, Emond, J. Erickson, Gehrke, Matasosky, Miller, Pogatchnik, Schubert, Smith, Ex-Officio member Robert Erickson -City Administrator. Members Absent: Tushie, Ex-Officio member Todd Bornhauser -Executive Director - Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce. Others Present: Staff present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Amanda Alfson, Economic Development Coordinator; 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 April 22, 2003 Meeting Minutes Motion 03.10 Comms. Smith/Miller moved to approve the minutes of the April 22, 2003 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Public Hearing on Wage Floor Amendment to the Business Subsidy Policy Emond/Miller opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. to consider the proposed amendment to the Business Subsidy Policy to incorporate the Federal Minimum Wage as the wage floor for any jobs created as a result of a business subsidy. David Olson Community and Economic Development Director attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with state statutes and City Code. Mr. Olson stated that it is the Commission that is recommending that the Business Subsidy Policy be amended to incorporate the Federal Minimum Wage as the minimum floor wage for any jobs that would be created as a result of a business subsidy. This recommendation is the result of a review of this issue at the April meeting. Mr. Olson indicated that this recommendation was based on a number of factors including the fact that future business subsidies may likely be considered in conjunction • with redevelopment projects. Chair Matasosky opened the hearing to the public for comment. Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes May 27, 2003 • There were no comments from the pubtic. 03.11 Motion by Smith/Brantly, to close the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. 03.12 Motion by Emond/Brantly to recommend to City Council approval of the proposed amendment to the Business Subsidy Policy to incorporate the Federal Minimum Wage as the wage floor for any jobs created as a result of a business subsidy. Motion carried unanimously. Chair Matasosky suggested that Item 4 be presented after Item 5 of the agenda. 5. Update on Advanced Wireless Inc. Project Mr. Olson updated the EDC on the progress of the Advanced Wireless project since the April 22, 2003 EDC meeting. He indicated that Advanced Wireless should be able to receive approval of its permanent project financing by June 9, 2003. A lease termination agreement has been signed by both parties. Mr. Olson stated that he would continue to keep the EDC apprised as to the status of this project. A groundbreaking for this project could occur prior to the next EDC meeting. • City Administrator Robert Erickson presented a short overview of the City of Lakeville's strategy for the 2004 budget and indicated that at 7:00 p.m. tonight the City Council would be holding a budget work session. He indicated that the Mayor would be meeting with Chair Matasosky to discuss what will directly impact the Economic Development Commission (EDC) and Chair Matasosky would then bring this information back to the EDC. 4. Update on Subcommittee Recommendations on Himle Horner's PowerPoint Presentation on Communication Strategies for Economic Development Mr. Olson stated that the C/I Subcommittee met at 5:00 p.m. tonight to review the draft PowerPoint presentation and to discuss possible dates to invite Todd Rapp to make his presentation to a group of 20-30 individuals from the City, School District, Chamber of Commerce and other organizations that have previously been identified. The Subcommittee tentatively decided on a luncheon meeting on June 9 for the presentation, with introductory comments from Chair Matasosky and Community & Economic Development Director Dave Olson. Mr. Olson presented the PowerPoint presentation at tonight's EDC meeting. During the presentation the C/I Subcommittee made several suggestions and recommendations. After the presentation Chair Matasosky asked if there were any other suggestions. • Comm. Gehrke indicated that the presentation needed more visuals. He suggested at the very least to put the City logo in the corner of each slide. It was suggested to put more pictures of the community on the slide presentation. The indicated that we need 2 Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes May 27, 2003 . to "practice what we preach" and add more visuals. Mr. Olson stated that he would verify what Mr. Rapp's intentions are for the presentation and discuss the EDC's recommendations. The EDC indicated that the C/l Subcommittee, and any EDC members that wish to, should have the opportunity to review the revised final PowerPoint slide presentation prior to setting the date for the presentation to the various organizations. 6. Director's Report Mr. Olson updated the EDC members regarding the Downtown Carwash/Drycleaner property. He indicated that the City has reached a tentative agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for the sale of the former Drycleaner/Carwash property allowing them to construct additional parking adjacent to their Downtown location. The City is currently in the process of receiving bids for the demolition. Mr. Olson stated that the annual State of the City event was held on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at Crystal Lake Golf Club. The presentations were made by Mr. Olson and City Engineer Keith Nelson. Mr. Olson indicated that his presentation included recently completed or planned commercial and industrial developments and an overview of the Dakota County East-West Corridor Study. Mr. Nelson's presentation included updates on the three I-35 Interchange projects. • Mr. Olson stated that Scott LaFavre, president of Equity Holdings Inc., and owner of Cedar 70 Partnership buildings in Airlake Industrial Park was introduced as the spotlighted business at the May 5, 2003 City Council meeting. Mr. Olson indicated that EDC member Barry Pogatchnik introduced Terry and Kathy North, owners of Alcorn Beverage at the May 19, 2003 City Council meeting. Mr. Olson indicated that Comfort Inn has been scheduled for the June 2nd City Council meeting. He stated that he needs a presenter for that meeting. Jim Emond volunteered to introduce Comfort Inn on June 2. 7. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Attested to: Amanda Alfson, R. T. Brantly, Secretary ~ Economic Development Coordinator 3