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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-24-95 CITY OF LAKEVILLE • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 24, 1995 • The meeting was called to order 6:05 P.M. in the Administrative Conference Room at City Hall. Roll call of members was taken. Present: Brantly, Detjen, Erickson, Krejci, Matasosky, Pogatchnik, Tushie, Vogel. Absent: none. Also present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Michael Sobota, Director of Community & Economic Development; Carol Hymel, Economic Development Specialist. 95.01 Motion by Emond, seconded by Matasosky to approve the minutes of the November 29, 1994 EDC meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Election of Officers J. Erickson nominated Bob Brantly as chairperson of the Economic Development Commission for 1995. Dale Detjen nominated J. Erickson as vice-chair. Jim Emond nominated Joan Krejci as secretary. 95.02 Motion by Matasosky, seconded by Pogatchnik to have nominations cease and cast a unanimous ballot for the slate of officers. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. • Proiect Activities Uudate • C.R. 46 Bridge: Discussion took place regarding the quick response from Dakota County Highway Dept. and MN Dept. of Transportation regarding proposed changes to the C.R. 46 Bridge appearance. Tushie had developed a design that was submitted for consideration and reviewed by Dakota County and MNDOT. The revised bridge appearance has been approved by MNDOT. The C.R. 70 bridge, when replaced, will look identical, providing Lakeville with gateway entrances to the south as well as the northern boundary. Members suggested that a letter of thanks be sent to Dave Everds, County Engineer, for his efforts in getting the revised bridge concept accepted by MNDOT. Tushie gave a description of the bridge layout and materials. He suggested that the color band on the bridge be considered as dark green with the green in Lakeville's distinctive logo to match. At this point, members of Airlake Development, Inc. amved for introduction to the commission. Introduction of Airlake Development, Inc. Sobota introduced Mike Regan and Sean and Mary Regan, partners in Airlake Development, Inc. Each member of the commission introduced themselves. Mike Regan discussed the process that • Airlake Development, Inc. went through to become owner of Airlake Industrial Park. The Regans provided the commission with background on their business experience and a map showing parcels of land owned by the Regans. Airlake Development is motivated to sell and develop land as fast as possible. They do not consider themselves developers at this time, but will focus on selling land. The group has hired an engineering consultant to work with the City on a development plan and is developing a market study to help project land sales and costs. Sobota stated that the City is looking forward to working with Airlake Development regarding • development plans for the industrial park. Emond suggested that Airlake Development consider working with the Chamber of Commerce on promoting the industrial park via a Commerce and • Industry Day program. Matasosky agreed and added that NINDTED, MN Real Estate Journal, City Business, and other representatives be invited w attend the event. Mike Regan stated that he would appreciate any assistance to market the industrial park. Pogatchnik agreed that the Chamber and City could assist in promoting the industrial park. Chafiman Brantly thanked the Regans for their interest and expressed continued cooperation from the EDC and City. At this time, discussion returned to the activities update with a brief overview on the New Morning Windows project, the recent passage of the loading berth ordinance, the proposed New Market Bank branch facility, and the proposed land/sea container ordinance. Fairfield Business Campus. Sobota gave a presentation regarding the proposed street improvement plans, trail plans and landscape design and lighting plans for the Business Campus. The type and location of landscaping was discussed. It was noted that on the drawings, the monument signage may he facing the wrong way. This will be evaluated for correct placement facing Kensington Blvd. Tushie suggested that the types of landscaping chosen be re-evaluated for practicality and longevity. He will assist staff in reviewing appropriate landscaping for the Business Campus. Strategic Work Plan • Hymel referred the commission to the Strategic Workplan work book and noted the proposed • format for monthly and quarterly updates on the work activities. Several members suggested that the update should include costs incurred to-date, date and tasks accomplished, and that it be noted if the work activities were on schedule. Staff will incorporate the changes into the format and provide a summary. Discussion turned to the residential survey planned for February. Staff drafted several questions regarding Team 1, Action Plan A, regazding retail needs/desires by residents. Discussion by the commission took place with a final draft of questions to be faxed to Team 1 (Tushie, Emond) for final changes before questions are submitted to the consultant conducting the survey. Brief discussion took place regarding the other action plans and the key programs accomplished to date. Downtown Improvement Project Sobota provided an overview of the project and requested comments on how other opportunities should be included in the project. Discussion regarding the use of T.I.F. took place. Tushie stated that some of the funds should go toward awning enhancement and streetscape planning in order to tie together a theme for the downtown area. He also suggested that certain streets may • be vacated to improve parking conditions in downtown. J. Erickson agreed that consistency of outside storefronts was important but should not be an additional cost to business. He stated that • an enhancement such as common awning design would be beneficial to downtown. Sobota stated that by reducing T.I.F. for infrastructure, the assessed portion of the project would need to increase. He also noted the downtown business representatives were meeting Wednesday, Jan. 25, to provide additional input on the project. Recent neighborhood meetings showed wide • support for the improvement project. 5.03 A motion was made by Tushie that T.I.F. be considered to fund the cost of enhancing the appearance of the downtown storefronts and streetscape. Motion was seconded by J. Erickson. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Carol Hymel Recording Secretary ATTEST: J n Krejci Secretary • • •