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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-95 .r CITY OF LAKEVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1995 The meeting was called to order at 6:09 p.m. in the administrative conference room at City Hall. Roll call of members was taken. Present: Brantly, Emond; Detjen, Krejci, Matasosky, Pogatchnik, Vogel. Absent: Erickson and Tushie. Also present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator, Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director. 95.04 Motion was made by Emond, seconded by Matasosky to approve the minutes of the January 24, 1995 meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Proiect and activities update: Mr. Sobota reviewed staff activities and projects noting the Lakeville Premoulded Products Company project. Jack Matasosky noted that the company now has 87 percent firm sale orders and will be finalizing • their financing in the near future. Mr. Sobota also noted that Airlake Development, Inc. had met with City staff and that a development plan proposal will be submitted by Pioneer Engineering in the near future. Funding to cost share with Airlake Development for the development plan was included in the 1995 budget. Mr. Sobota also noted that staff has been working closely with New Morning Windows as anchor tenant in the Fairfield Business Campus. Commission members noted that it would be a good time to make contact with Mr. Mike Thurston of Toro in Airlake Industrial Park. Toro had indicated previously that they were considering another location for their warehouse facility. After discussion, it was agreed that Chairman Brantly would call Mr. Thurston and that Mr. Brantly and staff could visit Mr. Thurston at the Toro facility and invite him to the next EDC meeting to indicate support for Toro remaining in Lakeville. It was also noted that Roger Pekarsky, owner of Advanced Metal Products, should be contacted regarding the use of the Wren building east of downtown as a potential location for his business. Jack Matasosky volunteered to meet with Mr. Pekarsky. Robert Erickson suggested that staff meet with Mr. Pekarsky and the realtor for the Wren property to facilitate any interest in the metal building located on the Wren property. Strategic Plan U te: Mr. Sobota reviewed the activities for February. Commission members noted that the new format was easy to read and understandable. Mr. Pogatchnik noted that the Team One, Retail and Commercial i ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1995 PAGE 2 • Action Plan Update should double check the Apple Valley commercial zoned land acreage percentage. Staff will double check. Mr. Sobota noted the detailed information being gathered on the businesses in the City and the recommendation to delay by two quarters the Action Plan B for Team Five. Staff explained that the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership had been successful in receiving funding for additional geographic information system development which will allow for quick access to information. 95.05 Motion was made by Emond, seconded by Detjen to approve the request for modification to the work plan. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Mr. Sobota noted that on Team Four Action Plan A, Walt Hartman, City Consultant for redevelopment, would be structuring a workshop for financial tools. Mr. Matasosky and Mr. Pogatchnik, as well as Chairman Brantly, indicated an interest in participating in the workshop. Staff agreed that would be an excellent idea. Tax Increment Financing Legislation: The Commission discussed proposed • changes to the tax increment financing laws in the State Legislature. Staff noted that the proposed legislation would severely impact the Fairfield Business Campus project that has been in planning stages for two years and the downtown major redevelopment projects that have been in development for the last three years. The major concern was the time frame under which TIF funds could be used for financing projects. A discussion was held. 95.06 Motion was made by Emond, seconded by Vogel, to recommend the City Council support continuation of established districts to carry out projects currently under way and that no exceptions be made within the changed legislation for individual projects and/or cities. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Mr. Sobota noted the summary of City Council actions and proposed planning activities. There being no further business, the EDC adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectively submitted: Michael Sobota, Recording Secretary ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1995 PAGE 3 • ATTEST: J Krejci, Se retary •