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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-23-98 CITY OF LAKEVILLE • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES June 23, 1998 Members Present: Brantly, Detjen, Emond, Krejci, Matasosky, Pogatchnik, Tushie and Vogel. Members Absent: Miller Staff Present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Michael Sobota, Community & Economic Development Director; and Nicole Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator. 1. Call to Order. Chair Vogel called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. in the Administration Conference Room at Lakeville City Hall. 2. Approval of the May 19, 1998, Meeting Minutes. 98.19 MOTION: Comms. Pogatchnik/Detjen moved to approve the May 19, 1998 • meeting minutes as written. Mofion carried unanimously. 3. Update on Landscape Corridor Study Subcommittee. Ms. Bennett stated that the Landscape Corridor Study Subcommittee met on Tuesday, June 9, 1998, to review a draft request for proposal (RFP) that will be sent to prospective consultants for the project. She noted that the subcommittee's comments and revisions had been incorporated into the RFP, and copies were distributed to the entire EDC for review. Ms. Bennett inquired if there were any additional changes to the RFP. Comm. Brantly noted that on page 1, paragraph 2, the phrase "and commitment to excellence" should be added at the end of the third sentence. Comm. Tushie stated that the corridors along Cedar Avenue and County Road 50 should be included in the study as these are the two primary arteries in the city. He noted that his main concern is treatment of the fringes including current inconsistencies regarding fences and landscaping primarily along Cedar Avenue from 160th Street to Dodd Blvd. Mr. Erickson stated that the fringes along Cedar Avenue reflect three different eras of development including pre-1970's standards, 1970-1990 standards, and 1990 to current day standards. He noted that the quality and consistency of landscaping and fencing has been enhanced over time to the level of current standards. Comm. Tushie stated that further enhancing the Cedar Avenue corridor by implementing consistent • and high quality standards should be a goal of the Landscape Corridor Study. Mr. Erickson noted that Cedar Avenue from 160th Street to Dodd Blvd. should be included in the study. He noted that Cedar Avenue from Dodd to C.R. 50 is located Lakeville Economic Development Commission June 23, 1998 Meeting Minutes Page 2 • outside of the MUSA boundary, and is not an immediate concern that should be included in the study. Chair Vogel inquired if the project budget for phase I of the study would provide the desired outcome as anticipated by the EDC and the City Council Mr. Sobota stated that the project budget should be adequate to complete the study; however, staff will have a better indication once proposals are submitted by private consultants. The schedule allows for the consultant to begin the study in fall 1998 and complete phase I in spring 1999. He noted that the project was budgeted accordingly with $12,000 budgeted for 1998 and $12,000 budgeted for 1999. Ms. Bennett noted that the consultant will complete the inventory of existing features at key gateways/corridors in the fall while the weather is favorable, then the consultant will have until March 1999 to develop the design guidelines and recommendations as well as research funding mechanisms for implementation of the landscape plan. Mr. Sobota noted that implementation of the plan will proceed at that point, and potential amendments to the zoning ordinance or other implementation tools will be budgeted for 1999 and 2000. 98.20 MOTION: Comets. Matasosky/Brantly moved to recommend that the Community Corridor and Gateway Design/Landscape Study RFP • be forwarded to the City Council for review and approval at its meeting on July 6th. Motion carried unanimously. Comm. Tushie agreed to attend the July 6th City Council meeting to present the Community Corridor and Gateway Design/Landscape Study RFP to the Council. 4. Identify and discuss potential committee members to serve on the Financial Incentives Subcommittee. Ms. Bennett stated that the EDC appointed three of its members to serve on the Financial Incentives Subcommittee at the Apri128, 1998, meeting. She noted that the EDC needs to identify business representatives that could serve on the subcommittee. She indicated that a list of Airlake Industrial Park businesses as well as a list of businesses that have received financial incentives in the past were included in the packet as a starting point for discussion. Mr. Sobota noted that the EDC may want to consider recommending CEO's/CFO's from companies that have received assistance, business representatives from companies that have not received assistance, and perhaps a representative from the Chamber of Commerce to provide a general business community perspective. Comm. Matasosky recommended John Gambell as a potential subcommittee member due to his past ownership of Imperial Plastics which received financial assistance for an expansion project. Comm. Tushie recommended Cary Richman, President of New Morning Windows, who gained extensive experience with state and local financial • assistance programs while developing a new facility in Fairfield Business Campus. The discussion generated several other recommendations for the subcommittee including: Dan Kinsella, CFO of Grist Mill; a representative from Heat-N-Glo as a company that Lakeville Economic Development Commission June 23,1998 Meeting Minutes Page 3 • recently participated in the site selection process with several communities offering them competitive incentives; Lloyd Mollenkopf, Rosemount Office Systems; Rich Swanson, Menasha Packaging; Russ Defauw, Performance Office Papers; and Tom Smith, Lakeville Chamber of Commerce. Comm. Tushie also recommended Sid Inman, Ehlers and Associates, as a resource person who is very knowledgeable regarding public finance and incentive programs such as TIF. Chair Vogel inquired if the EDC should consider including a representative from Dakota County on the subcommittee. Mr. Erickson stated that Brandt Richardson, Dakota County Administrator, would be a good resource to represent the county's policy regarding TIF. The EDC directed staff to draft a letter of invitation to each of the recommended subcommittee members, and several EDC members volunteered to provide follow-up contact with potential subcommittee members to encourage their participation. Chair Vogel noted that the EDC also needed to appoint a chairperson for the Financial Incentives Subcommittee. Comm. Emond volunteered to serve as chair for the subcommittee meetings. 5. Strategic Plan and Project Activities Update. Ms. Bennett stated that the Strategic • Plan binders have been updated including a copy of the revised 1998 schedule of work plan projects. She noted that the office services marketing video project is underway with more than 150 videos mailed to-date. She indicated that staff plans to mail 50 videos each week as time permits. Ms. Bennett stated that the Landscape Corridor Study RFP will be ready for review by the City Council at its July 6th meeting including all comments received from the EDC and subcommittee members. She thanked the subcommittee members for their time spent in review and for their valuable feedback on the RFP. Ms. Bennett noted that the joint EDC/EAC South Creek Subcommittee held its first meeting at 4:00 p.m. prior to the EDC meeting. Comm. Matasosky stated that the meeting went well and the discussion focused on working together to reach a recommendation that addresses the concerns of everyone involved in the South Creek issue. Comm. Pogatchnik noted that Assistant City Attorney Joel Jamnik is very knowledgeable regarding trout stream designation, shoreland protection and other legal and environmental issues. He stated that Mr. Jamnik's role as facilitator will serve the subcommittee well. Comm. Pogatchnik noted that future meetings of the subcommittee will include staff from the DNR and other resource organizations as well as input from businesses and residents. Mr. Sobota provided a brief update regarding current development projects. He noted that revised concept and grading plans for "Heritage Commons" are being developed • by ICKF Architects based on a traffic study recently completed by SRF Consulting. Mr. Sobota stated that Heat-N-Glo is currently grading its new site, and the roof is going up at the new Technical Methods building in Fairfield Business Campus. He Lakeville Economic Development Commission Juue 23, 1998 Meeting Minutes Page 4 • noted that the City Council approved the TIF agreement with Alcorn Beverage at a special meeting on Monday, June 22, 1998. He stated that staff is currently reviewing plans for American Ductile Iron Pipe Company's proposed office/warehouse facility to be located immediately south of the Alcorn Beverage site on I-Iighview Avenue. Ms. Bennett stated that copies of the insert Lakeville Means Business from the June 10th issue of the Sun Current were included in the EDC packet. She noted that the insert included well-written articles on downtown Lakeville, the role of the Economic Development Commission, and recent expansions in Airlake Industrial Park. 98.21 MOTION: Comms. Brantly/Tushie moved to direct the chair to send a letter to the editor of the Sun Current thanking the paper and its staff for the well-written articles contained in the Lakeville Means Business insert. Motion carried urumimously. 6. Other Business. The strategic plan binders were distributed to each EDC member, and Chair Vogel recommended that the EDC review the revised work plan materials in anticipation of a strategic plan review session this fall which will be discussed at the July 28, 1998, EDC meeting. Mr. Erickson announced that Chief Building Official David Krings has tendered his • resignation after 13 years with the city as he has accepted a position with the State Building Code office. He noted that Daue's excellent manner in dealing with customers of the Inspections Department, and his expertise in zoning and building code issues will be greatly missed. 7. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted: ATTEST TO: ~ 4-~' _ ~ icole E. Bennett, Recording Secretary J n Krejci, Secretary c:\winword\edc11998mtgs\0623mtgUnn0623 98.doc