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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-93 • CITY OF I.,AKE MLLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 26, 1993 The meeting was called to order by Chair Emond at 7:00 P.M. in Conference Room A of City Hall. Roll call of members was taken. Present: Emond, Detjen, Matasosky, Erickson, Tushie, Vogel, Krejci. Absent: Hanlon, Brandy (excused -staff provided incorrect information regarding day of the meeung). Others present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director; Cazol Graff, Graduate Assistant, and Roger Jackson, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce. Motion was made by Detjen, seconded by Tushie to approve the minutes of the December 1,1992 EDC meeting. Motion passed unanimously. EDC members introduced themselves to the new members, Joan Krejci and Bob Vogel. Election of Officers. Matasosky nominated Tushie for chairman, seconded by Erickson. 93.01 Motion made to close nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Tushie. Motion passed unanimously. Tushie nominated Erickson forvice-chairman, Detjen seconded. 93.02 Motion was made to close nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Erickson. Motion passed unanimously. Tushie nominated Brandy as secretary, Matasasky seconded. 93.03 Motion was made to close nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Brandy. Motion passed unanimously. New Resolution. Robert Erickson led a discussion regarding the amended resolution defining the purpose, responsibilities and purpose of the Economic Development Commission adopted by the City Council. Robert Erickson highlighted areas in the resolution that had been amended. Specifically those changes were related to composition, attendance at meetings, powers and duties. . Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes January 26, 1993 Page 2 Work Plan for 1993 Roger Jackson, Executive Director of the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce, presented the Chamber's 1993 work plan. The long range goal is to strengthen the working relationship/partnership between the Chamber and the qty with the focus on recruiting and increasing business in the commumty. Jackson went on to explain that the two immediate goals for the Chamber are 1) to increase membership growth and 2) to become fiscally independent and sound. Jackson described the number of committees which make up the chamber and that for the first time, the Governmental Affairs Committee, made up of Jack Matasosky and James Emond, Sr. will focus on local government issues instead of national or statewide issues. The Economic Development Commission, co-chaired by Emond and Matasosky will act as a communication line with the Chamber Board. Lastly, Jackson indicated that his goal was to have active committees to make the chamber, as a whole, more effective. Tushie recommended that the Chamber establish goals at some point for recruiting new businesses to the community. Matasosky stated that the Economic Development Committee of the Chamber would be active in pursuing that goal. Robert Erickson suggested that the Chamber Board and the EDC • should jointly discuss and establish goals for 1994. Motion was made to commumcate to the Chamber Board by letter that the Chamber board and the EDC members meet jointly in October, 1993 to establish goals for 1994. Motion was sewnded and approved unanimously. 1993 Star City Report and Work Plan Staff led a discussion regarding the Star City report and draft work plan for 1993. Tushie recommended that downtown revitalization be identified as an objective. Staff agreed that the work plan should include downtown revitalization. The objectives should include additional retail expansion, senior housing, and a new post office. Jerry Erickson noted the time of year to hold the Commerce and Industry Day should be amended by moving the date from May to September. 93.04 Motion was made by Emond, seconded by Matasosky to recommend the 1993 Star City Work Plan as amended to the City Council for approval. Motion passed unanimously. Marketing Efforts Robert Erickson led a discussion about the Lakeville Business Marketing Study done by Decision Resources. Results provided insight regarding the • shopping pattern and lifestyle of residents in targeted areas the south central and northwestern parts of Lakeville and the northern part of Eureka Township. • Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes January 26,1993 Page 3 Staff led a discussion regarding site signage for the Fairfield Business Campus. The cost estimated for two 4 x 8 si~tts showing the detailed development plan was $1000. Two sample signs were provided, Exhibit 1 and 2. 93.05 Motion was made by Detjen, seconded by Matasosky to select Exhibit 2 and place signage at the site. Motion passed unanimously. Staff led a discussion regarding the desire to host a booth at Expo 1993 at Dakota County Technical College in April in conjunction with the Chamber. Staff stated that the City had previously participated with the Chamber. EDC members agreed this was a good idea and requested that staff submit asign-up sheet in which EDC members can volunteer to host the booth for a period of time. The sign-up sheet will be submitted at the next EDC meeting. Staff noted that the MREJ survey showed high marks for Lakeville in having an attitude which encouraged commercial and industrial development. • Dakota County Economic Development Paztnership The EDC members discussed the establishment of the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership (DCEDP). While maintaining a positive interactive relationship with Metro East Development Partnership, the DCEDP will wmpliment those services already existing and focus on assisting cities in the county with economic development. 93.06 Motion was made by Emond, seconded by Detjen to recommend the City Council adopt the resolution joining the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Tushie stated he will write a letter to LaDonna Riste of the DCEDP, stating the EDC's appreciation for her efforts to establish the partnership. Lakeville Growth Management -Development Regulations Work Plan Robert Erickson stated that the first draft of the planning reports would be available by February 1 and that the Strategic Growth Task Force would reconvene to consider the recommendations in the planning reports. The community survey of 500 residents will also provide feedback to the City on the moratorium issue. The survey will take place prior to April when • the moratorium expires. Staff led a discussion regarding Airlake-RTC issues. Matasosky indicated that the RTC has tentatively accepted an offer and will be holding a i Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes January 26, 1993 Page 4 Sheriff Sale on April l at which time, hopefully, the offer will be submitted and formally accepted. The issue of nght of redemption is still not settled. The decision of when the redemption time penod starts and ends will determine when the land will be available. Proiect Activities Staff discussed the commercial-industrial development guide and requested the EDC members critique the guide. EDC members praised the efforts and felt it would be a very useful document. Matasosky and Tushie suggested changes which may require updating the zoning ordinance regarding outside building shell material. Another change requested was the checklist for required information at the time of issuing building permits. Tushie noted that several items on the list are almost never available prior to obtaining the permit but are available at a later date. Staff will meet with the City Building Inspector and amend the information requirements for a building permit. 93.07 Motion was made by Matasosky, seconded by Emond recommending the commercial-industnal development guide be endorsed by the City Council as a working document. • Other Business Staff was directed by EDC members to investigate the development of a gateway/entrance design/review at Trunk Highway SO and I-35 which would identify a major entrance to Lakeville. Staff will report on this for the next meeting in February. Respectfully submitted: 'chael Sobota, Recording Secretary ATTEST: Gary Tushie, Chair •