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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-99 • CITY OF LAKEVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES August 24, 1999 Members Present: Brantly, Detjen, Emond, Erickson, Matasosky, Miller, Pogatchnik, Schubert, Vogel, and Ex-Officio Erickson. Members Absent: Tushie Guests: Mr. Barry Johnson, Woodbury City Administrator; Ms. Mary Bujold, Vice-President - Director of Research for Maxfield Research; and Joan Johnsen, Executive Director of the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce. Staff Present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director; Daryl Morey, City Planner; Ron Mullenbach, Associate Planner; Rita Erpelding, Economic Development Coordinator, and Penny Brevig, Secretary. 1. Call to Order. Chair Vogel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the North Meeting Room at Lakeville City Hall. 2. Approval of the June 15, 1999 Meeting Minutes. 99.12 MOTION: Comms. Detjen/Emond moved to approve the June 15, 1999 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Strategic Plan Update a) External Analysis 1. Discussion regarding retail development in Woodbury with Barry Johnson, City Administrator of Woodbury Mr. Sobota stated that at the last three meetings, the EDC has been gathering external information to be utilized at the Strategic Planning Workshop in September. To date the EDC has not spent much time focusing on commercial and industrial development. The goal this evening is to gather information on what factors may influence future commercial and industrial development. To assist in the data gathering process, the City has invited Mr. Barry Johnson, the City Administrator of Woodbury, to speak with the EDC about the factors that have influenced retail development in Woodbury. • Lakeville Economic Development Commission August 24, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 2 • Mr. Erickson expressed appreciation to Mr. Johnson for his willingness to speak with the EDC. Mr. Erickson stated that Woodbury has been the fastest growing city in the metropolitan area for the last decade. Mr. Erickson added that in addition to significant residential development, Woodbury has also experienced significant retail development. The retail development in Woodbury has included: Tamarack Village - 750,000 square feet, built in 1995 and fully opened in 1997 Woodbury Village - 450,000 square feet, built in phases from 1992 to 1994 Horizon Outlet Center - 250,000 square feet, built in two phases in 1992 and 1995 Valley Creek Mall - 90,000 square feet, built in approximately 1980 Mr. Erickson introduced Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson opened his presentation by stating that Woodbury had 1,673 new residential units last year and approximately 1,400 new units in 1997. The number of new units in Woodbury will dramatically decrease in the next few years because Woodbury's land within the MUSA will be exhausted. Mr. Johnson stated that the success of their residential and retail development is, in part, do to luck, but also because of the nature of real estate and location. Mr. Johnson noted that historically, Woodbury's objective has been to be the location for a regional mall. Woodbury has come close twice, but has not seen that type of development. One obstacle came in the early 1970's when the decision was being made on how I-94 would be developed to the • Wisconsin border. There were two routes proposed, one a northern route and one along the old Highway 12. Mr. Johnson stated that Dayton Hudson Corporation, which at one time developed regional malls, purchased land on the northern route. When it was decided that the alignment was to be along Highway 12, the plans for a regional shopping center were temporarily put on hold. The development of a regional shopping center was considered again by Dayton Hudson at a new site along the interstate. In the middle of the development process, another company announced a hostile takeover of Daytons. The plans were then put on hold and eventually fell apart. Mr. Johnson stated that Mr. Robert Muir, a local retail developer, built Woodbury Village. Based on the success of that project, he then purchased land on Radio Drive and Interstate 94, the next logical location for retail development. Mr. Muir ultimately developed Tamarack Village because he believed it was better to compete against himself rather than another developer. Mr. Johnson stated that the Woodbury City Council's philosophy on retail development is that retail development will occur when the market is ready and will support it. The City therefore does not have to support it financially. Mr. Johnson stated that location was a major issue in the development of • retail. Mr. Johnson noted that one third of the population in the Twin Cities lives east of Snelling Avenue, however Maplewood Mall is the only regional Lakeville Economic Development Commission August 24, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 3 • shopping center. Mr. Johnson added that there is a large population in Western Wisconsin that normally commutes to employment in the Twin Cities and is also willing to commute to shop here as well. The location of Woodbury at the intersection of Interstates 94 and 494 provides excellent regional access. Mr. Johnson summarized his presentation stating that the success in Woodbury can be attributed to location, high residential growth, and the existence of a wider market area that includes Western Wisconsin. Mr. Johnson stated that Woodbury's shopping centers are successful and continue to draw new stores. Mr. Johnson added that the market for retail is not quite saturated yet. Woodbury is working with a developer on a center to be built next year that is expected to have a grocery store anchor. Mr. Johnson stated that the development of the outlet center occurred before Woodbury had a regional presence. The developers of the Horizon Outlet Center were interested in building a center that was within the metropolitan area. Woodbury was considered because of the lack of retail on the eastern side of the region. Mr. Johnson stated that at that time the City did not have much retail in Woodbury and were looking for a way to encourage its development. The City also hoped that Woodbury would gain recognition from other parts of the metropolitan area because of the outlet center. To date, the outlet center has been successful, however it is beginning to show signs of • stress. Comm. Emond asked what role Woodbury's EDC played in the development of retail. Mr. Johnson stated the EDC did not really play a role other than their general receptivity to having retail. Mr. Johnson did note that the City insisted on continuous architectural design to ensure the quality of the development. In fact, the developer of Woodbury Village and Tamarack Village won a design award. Comm. Matasosky asked Mr. Johnson if the City of Woodbury has ever determined the return on investment of their retail development. For example, what have the tax revenues been versus the cost of services. Mr. Johnson stated that Woodbury has not tried to calculate it. In fact, the City has not made much of an investment. Mr. Johnson did note that retail development attracted both new residents and businesses. In addition to the availability of retail, the accessibility of Woodbury to Minneapolis and the existence of quality public services like trails and parks, has impacted Woodbury's development. Mr. Johnson noted that retail development requires traffic and the need for traffic capacity. Chair Vogel asked Mr. Johnson whether he thought retail or restaurants were the first to develop. Mr. Johnson stated that in Woodbury, retail development was first. Mr. Johnson noted that there was a market for certain types of • businesses long before they began locating in Woodbury. Mr. Johnson Lakeville Economic Development Commission August 24, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 4 believes that many of those businesses feared locating in the "wrong" place. Those businesses waited to make their investment until it was clear where the retail "center" was going to be located. Once Woodbury Village was built, which more clearly defined the "center" commercial development came more rapidly. Comm. Pogatchnik asked Mr. Johnson what he believes would have been different had the retail development been built in Oakdale rather than Woodbury. Mr. Johnson said that that is a difficult question to answer because some businesses want to be near retail, but in most cases it does not need to be adjacent. Many of the businesses were driven by more fundamental issues, such as the availability of a site of a particular size that had freeway access and visibility. Mr. Erickson asked what was the most recent measurement of income for Woodbury. Mr. Johnson stated that in the 1990 Census, Woodbury's household income was about $51,000. Mr. Erickson then asked whether the income has changed due to the recent growth. Mr. Johnson responded that he did not believe that the income had changed much because Woodbury continues to develop housing in a variety of types and price ranges. Comm. Emond asked what is the current population of Woodbury. Mr. Johnson estimated that it is about 43,000 and in 1990 it was 20,000. • Mr. Sobota noted that Mr. Johnson had stated that the City did not have a lot of influence on the development of or location of the retail centers. However, Mr. Sobota asked whether Woodbury had zoned certain areas for retail development and whether there was a strategy in Woodbury's early guide plan which determined that retail would be located along the interstate. Mr. Sobota further asked whether the retail development was consistent with the early guide plan or whether there had to be many rezonings. Mr. Johnson stated that the 1979 plan did designate multiple areas for retail development. Comm. Pogatchnik asked about the current issues facing the Woodbury EDC. Mr. Johnson stated that the EDC was considering how it can encourage diversification in the commercial/industrial base. At this time Woodbury has significant office space, but only a small amount of manufacturing and industrial. One obstacle has been the availability of land. There is only a limited amount of industrial land available within the MUSA. Comm. Matasosky expressed appreciation for what Mr. Johnson had stated regarding identifying the market in order to encourage retail development. Mr. Matasosky agreed that the market in Lakeville may be different than what has been considered in the past. The City of Lakeville may need to develop a marketing plan that considers the demographics of the surrounding communities that may also utilize retail businesses. • Lakeville Economic Development Commission August 24, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 5 • Mr. Johnson said the emphasis on quality design came from the developer. Woodbury felt that the quality of the retail needed to be higher than many of its surrounding communities. Although it is sometimes difficult at first to achieve the quality, over time it gets easier and eventually becomes a standard. Mr. Johnson added that the standards need to be backed by regulation. However, Mr. Johnson noted that one can not legislate good design and that sometimes Woodbury had to push the developer to their highest potential. Mr. Sobota asked whether Woodbury had to turn some businesses away because they could not meet the design stipulations. Mr. Johnson stated that Woodbury allowed market conditions to prevail. Those companies that did not want tb build to the standard simply went to neighboring areas. For example, there is a carpet outlet store that wants to project slow-price image by building their store to look like a warehouse. Since that image is not possible based on the standards in place, the company is unlikely to locate in Woodbury. Chair Vogel asked how important Mr. Johnson felt the existence of both a north-south and an east-west interstate was to development. Mr. Johnson stated that the development was likely to occur anyway because Woodbury is one of the best locations, especially because of the access to both Wisconsin • and St. Paul. However, it is possible that the development would not have been as large if Woodbury had only one of the two interstates. Chair Vogel asked what impact the retail development in Woodbury was having on the retail development in neighboring cities. Mr. Johnson stated that the neighboring cities do have shopping areas, but are much smaller, have primarily neighborhood stores, and are not doing very well. Comm. Emond asked whether there were any large sites for retail development still available. Mr. Johnson stated that they do have large sites available, though much of the land is currently outside of the MUSA. However, at this time Woodbury does not want any more retail, partly due to the traffic that it generates. Chair Vogel then recorded the following conclusions from the EDC discussion: Retail (V1loodbury) 1. Identify Market -Local, Commuters, Outstate. 2. Quality is dependent on developer buy-in. 3. Market will drive retail rather than city incentives -hard to "force" development. 4. Woodbury determined an over-riding vision of what was wanted and did • not have a problem with turning others away Lakeville Economic Development Commission August 24, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 6 5. I-94 was critical, I-494 was what made it likely to have major space (250,000 + square feet). 6. Woodbury now looking to balance with commercial/industrial development to alleviate traffic. Chair Vogel thanked Mr. Johnson for his presentation and insight. 2. Commercial/industrial Assessment Presentation by Maxfield Research Chair Vogel stated that the City contracted with Maxfield Research to conduct a commercial/industrial assessment. Chair Vogel added that Ms. Mary Bujold was invited to present the findings of the study and introduced Ms. Bujold. Ms. Bujold stated that she has been with Maxfield Research for the last 15 years. In 1984, Maxfield Research primarily focused on apartment studies. Over the last 6 to 8 years Maxfield Research has expanded from housing to studies of retail, industrial, and mixed use. The outline of her powerpoint presentation is provided below. Additional comments that Ms. Bujold made during her presentation are provided in italics. Assessment Objectives Understand market • Understand current market situation Review strategic plan Assess action items Assess demand Demographic Factors Large influx of younger households 25 to 44 Sizeable potential employment base-people currently leave Lakeville to work elsewhere, however expect that over time Lakeville will see more residents working within the City Mismatch between resident employment and employer needs Link between housing and economic development-starting to see more emphasis on living near to where people work and need to make sure adequate housing to supply employment needs High potential to retain workers in the future-but will you? Employment/Labor Force Net outflow of workers Workers to the industrial park are coming primarily from the south- employers in the industrial park may have maximized labor force and are looking for new ways to recruit workers. What is real potential to attract more workers from the South? Timeframe? Create better link between education and labor needs . Transportation is critical in linking entry level workers to jobs Lakeville Economic Development Commission August 24, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 7 . Economic Development Link between expansion of business/labor force-need to have the labor force in order for businesses to expand - Implementation of technology at all levels (businesses, homes, etc.) - Link to housing-more mutti-family What incentive options are there?-do we need to offer incentives? - At what level should they be implemented? Industrial Development Land supply for industrial development-Lakeville is fortunate to have a lof of land still available - Attractiveness of a campus setting Close proximity to workforce/access to transportation-there are different needs for different types of businesses Infrastructure needs-depends on type of user; therefore determine type of infrastructure businesses desire/need and provide infrastructure to meet their needs. Broad variety of space needs/types of uses-some businesses, such as technology companies, are beginning to dictate their needs; others, especially smaller companies, are still interested in generic spaces where the business will have the opportunity fo expand and grow • - Encourage business growth Industrial Absorption - Recent high land absorption-has been a lot of owner occupied rather than multi-tenant space Room for expansion Industrial growth dependent number of factors-such as access and workforce - Short term somewhat slower - Expect another strong increase about 2005 Retail Development Access and visibility Primary versus secondary sites-many of the key primary sites are gone, thus moving to secondary sites with more difficult access - Timing -Established base-retail follows al! other users because retail is based on consumer demand Shadow of Burnsville Center/Mall of America - Community/Regional needs - Understanding niche market • Lakeville Economic Development Commission August 24, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 8 Office Development Prefers close proximity to workforce/amenities-such as retail or other types of office • Usually prefer established sites -campus or downtown Least stable of the three categories-most fluctuations because often a building cycle and then slowing down for absorption Users are crossing several space categories-some types of businesses, such as insurance or finance, beginning fo look at more retail locations • Will be the slowest to occur Commercial Land Absorption Will continue to track population/household growth • Highway access improvements • Niche markets Highway commercial versus downtown development Commercial in close proximity to business parks Strategic Plan Internal/External Changes Residential Growth-signifrcant amount and not likely to decrease. • Emerging Concepts-Town Square maybe an impetus for commercial growth because establishes a focal point for development Implementation of Technology • Livable Community Act • Environmental Regulations • Residential Expansions-the pressure to grow outside of the MUSA will continue Strategic Plan -Issues and Challenges • Transportation-need to continue fo provide sufficient amount, especially east-west corridors Labor Force -Demographics-be sure to provide housing to encourage mixfure of demographics that is needed to support employment base Fiscal/Economic Issues-determine what, if any, incentives need to be offered and what other agencies may provide Physical Considerations Development issues-determine what type of industries are targeted, what infrastructure needs to be in place, and how to attract those target companies Goals Balance residential vs. commercial/industrial-may want to consider determining return on investment • Expand Lakeville's labor force market-may need to determine where the labor force is coming from so can accurately depict to target industries • Capture a niche in the regional retail market Lakeville Economic Development Commission August 24, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 9 Action items Alternatives to TIF Labor issues Rezoning-recommend providing as much flexibility as possible Industrial Land supply Access to transportation Amenities-continue careful development to ensure that Lakeville offers a high quality of life Housing-people are preferring to stay within the community Mr. Erickson asked Ms. Bujold whether she believed that there would be the opportunity for Lakeville to have a technology center where people could go for video-conferencing, meeting clients, etc. Ms. Bujold stated that she believed there will be an opportunity for that type of development. Technology is the impetus behind the increase in telecommuting. Telecommuting is also becoming important because of the flexibility that it offers and the increase in leisure time. Mr. Erickson asked how and at what point traffic congestion will play a role in future development. Ms. Bujold stated that the metropolitan area is already seeing the impact of traffic congestion on the labor force and development. • Congestion is one reason for the increasing interest in people living in the central cities so that they are closer to work. Ms. Bujold estimated that commutes are willing to drive a maximum of 20 to 30 minutes to work. Thus, Lakeville may also see an impact as more people who live south of the river look locally for employment. Ms. Bujold stated that retail continues to be unique and dynamic. There are over a "billion" different concepts and the industry is constantly reinventing itself. There also continues to be stiff competition among retailers, which is what leads them to be very particular about a particular market. The largest factors are the number of consumers in the market area, the traffic counts, and visibility. Ms. Bujold added that there are fewer and fewer pioneers. Most retailers follow the convention and replicate the success of similar concepts. Small retailers often wait to enter a market until the larger stores are in place to guarantee traffic to the area. Woodbury Village is a good example. The developer did the recruitment of the large anchors and then marketed to the small and mid-sized retailers. Retail will feed on itself, so if you create momentum, further development will begin to occur. Ms. Bujold added that retail is becoming more integrated with other entertainment components like theater, ice skating, and theme restaurants. Mr. Erickson noted that the Bemardis are doing the opposite by putting the smaller retailers in place and utilizing that momentum for signing the anchor. . Comm. Matasosky expressed concern about the idea of building the Lakeville Economic Development Commission August 24, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 10 • complexes and then assuming that retailers will come. Ms. Bujold stated that there should not be too much concern because Lakeville does have ahigh- income base, a growing residential area, and will most likely also draw from the surrounding areas for its market. Mr. Sobota asked whether design/build is Lakeville's niche in the industrial market. Ms. Bujold agreed stating that Lakeville does have primarily owner occupied sites. The multi-tenant facilities are nice because they provide a means through which small companies can grow and later expand into their own facilities. However, Ms. Bujold cautioned the EDC by stating that many of the multi-tenant facilities built at this time are speculative. The advantage that Lakeville has is its flexibility in offering small and large parcels so that all types of design/build users can be accommodated. Industrial continues to be the best contributor to the economic base because it has the least amount of draw on services. Comm. Matasosky agreed stating that Cedar 70 Business Park was originally envisioned to be a type of incubator. That vision has held true as many of the original tenants have purchased acreage in the park for their own facilities. Ms. Bujold added that it is expensive to move a business, which is why many companies find a community that they can work with and remain there to minimize expenses as they continue to grow. • Comm. Matasosky suggested that the City may want to consider having an incentive for productivity, such as credit for increasing production without adding labor. Comm. Matasosky added that fiber optics in Airlake Industrial Park may be one way to support technological advancement. Mr. Erickson stated that fiber optics will be placed along Cedar Avenue during the road improvement project next year. The driving force for the installation is an agreement that Charter Communications has with the City requiring Charter to provide the Streets Maintenance Building in Airlake with fiber optics by next year. Mr. Sobota stated that he understood that Maxfield's assessment determined that Lakeville was considered on the fringe of the Twin Cities, but was known to have a good quality of life. Mr. Sobota asked how those two viewpoints were possible. Ms. Bujold stated that from acommercial/industrial perspective Lakeville is still out of the short-term focus. There is still land available for growth left in cities to the north and so Lakeville is not yet a part of their target market area. However, from a residential side, Lakeville is considered to have a high quality of life. Comm. Brantly suggested Lakeville needs a public relations campaign to position itself as a location of choice. Chair Vogel asked whether Lakeville could be successful in attracting corporate headquarters. Ms. Bujold stated that, like retail, corporate • headquarters are unique and not driven by the same requirements as other Lakeville Economic Development Commission August 24, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 11 • office complexes. Corporate headquarters are often looking for a large amount of land and a large labor force from which to recruit employees. Lakeville has a few advantages in that there are still many large parcels of land available and that the residential base is primarily composed of the technical workers that they desire. Comm. Matasosky agreed stating that he is aware of a company in Fairfield Business Campus that has a waiting list of workers that are interested in employment at their facility. Ms. Bujold did recommend that the City maintain flexibility in uses so that supportive functions like a restaurant can locate in areas zoned as business campus. Mr. Sobota asked Ms. Bujold what was her single biggest surprise in doing the Lakeville research. Ms. Bujold stated that it was that the City already had as comprehensive of a strategic plan as it does. The strategic plan already identified many of the issues and is assisting the City in meeting the needs of the business community. Chair Vogel then summarized the following conclusion from the EDC discussion: Maxfield-Survey of Community Needs 1. Retail will feed on itself when excitement is generated 2. Existing demographics will guarantee retail development. The question • that remains is when will it occur. 3. Retail and entertainment have become nearly the same. 4. Must develop focus on large draws, small or vice-versa 5. Must have large box retail ASAP 6. Industrial property is an excellent tax base. 7. We are an industrial design/build place, less speculative makes us stable, we also have land available for expansion. 8. Explore non-traditional incentives (labor-technology) 9. Should find ways to balance commercial/industrial jobs with residential demographics. 10. "Visibility image' relative to across the river market 11. Corporate headquarters driven by CEO living desires, land, labor 12. We have high technology employees here that need a high tech headquarters 13. Business campus would be good possibility here but will probably follow other growth. 3. Strategic Plan Update b) Overview/Structure of Strategic Planning Workshop Mr. Sobota stated that the Strategic Planning Workshop will be held on September 28 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and September 29 from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Brackett's Crossing Country Club. Mr. Sobota asked the • commissioners to let Ms. Erpelding know if they would not be able to Lakeville Economic Development Commission August 24, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 12 attend all or part of the workshop. At that time, all of the commissioners present stated that they would be attending the workshop. Mr. Sobota noted that the packet will be coming earlier than normal to allow time to prepare. Chair Vogel added that part of the packet will be a questionnaire and asked that everyone complete it prior to the workshop. 4. Minnesota Manufacturers Week Ms. Erpelding stated that Minnesota Manufacturers Week would be the last week of October. The list of activities that are being proposed by City staff include: Proclamation by City Council Promotional ad in Minnesota Real Estate Journal Promotional piece in Life & Times and Sun Current newspapers Airlake Neighborhood Meeting on Workforce Issues School Tours Ms. Erpelding reviewed each of the options and asked the EDC for their comments on any of the options. Comm. Matasosky asked what was the purpose of the school tours. Ms. Erpelding stated that the school tours were intended to provide students, as well as educators, with an overview of the types of jobs, working conditions, and skills needed in today's manufacturing industry. Some examples of companies that may be included in the tours would be Technical Methods or Menasha Corporation. Mr. Erickson suggested that due to the advanced planning required to coordinate successful tours, that the tours be moved until the year 2000. The EDC expressed consent to that change. Mr. Erickson also suggested that due to the change in ownership with the Life & Times, that it may be more beneficial for the City to spend more time now with the new ThisWeek-Life & Times developing a relationship and promoting the community. Ms. Erpelding noted that the promotional piece may be more effective after the update of the Strategic Plan. Ms. Erpelding added that City staff had recommended the update of the 1996 Community Marketing Plan in the Year 2000 budget and that there may be new targets developed through that update. The EDC agreed stating that they believed that City staff should develop a promotional piece for the ThisWeek-Life & Times that recognizes and promotes manufacturing in the community. The Airlake Neighborhood Meeting on Workforce Issues was agreed upon. It was recommended that the meeting be early in the morning so as to make it easy for employers to attend. Ms. Erpelding stated that staff intended for the meeting to be structured primarily as a listening session with a variety of representatives on workforce issues available to answer • questions and listen to concerns. Ms. Erpelding suggested that possible Lakeville Economic Development Commission August 24, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 13 • panelists could include: Dakota County HRA, Dakota County Technical College, the Workforce Center, School District, and City Staff. Ms. Erpelding asked EDC members for any recommendations that they may have. Comm. Detjen stated that LaDonna Boyd from Dakota Electric may be a resource as she is part of a workforce taskforce. Ms. Erpelding confirmed that the following activities were recommended by the EDC for Minnesota Manufacturers Week: Proclamation by City Council Promotional piece in ThisWeek-Life & Times Aidake Neighborhood Meeting on Workforce Issues 5. Update on Strategic Work Plan Activities Mr. Sobota summarized the status of the strategic work plan activities stating that more information could be found in the packet. South Creek Trout Stream staff is now pursuing the development of a work plan to implement the intent of the City Council. Corridor and Gateway Design Study-design guidelines were adopted by the City Council on August 2"d. City staff is now in • the process of incorporating them into the landscaping requirements of the Zoning Ordinance Downtown Lakeville Parking Study-City staff has received a proposal from Barton-Aschman Associates and will be contracting with them in the near future Financial Incentives Updates-City staff has included information on changes implemented by the legislature this year. 6. Staff Activities Report Mr. Sobota provided a brief overview of staff activities stating that detailed information was available in the packet. Mr. Sobota did note that the grading of Heritage Commons is already underway. The Bemardis are planning on constructing two 15,000 square foot buildings yet this year. Mr. Sobota briefly reviewed the site, building elevation, and bridge elevation plans that were available at that time. Mr. Sobota received a recommendation from the EDC to develop a press release regarding the positive feedback that has been received from the Development Feedback Surveys. • Lakeville Economic Development Commission August 24, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 14 • 7. Other Business. There was no other business. 8. Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. R tively submitted by: ATTEST/ED~TO: U 1 Rita Erpelding, R ording Secretary R.T. Brantly, Secretary