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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-93 • CITY OF LAKEVTT.i.R ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 11, 1993 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Tushie at 7:00 P.M. in Conference Room A at City Hall. Roll call of members was taken. Present: Tushie, Detjen, Emond, Brantly, Matasosky, Erickson, Vogel, Krejci. Absent: Hanlon. Others present: Michael Sobota, Director of Community & Economic Development; Carol Graff, Economic Development Specialist. Chairperson Tushie presented a letter of resignation, dated May 11, 1993, tendered by Dan Hanlon. The resignation was effective on May 11. Mr. Hanlon has recently moved out of Lakeville and no longer works within the city limits. Letter of resignation is attached. 43.11 Motion was made by Erickson, seconded by Matasosky to approve the minutes of the March 23, 1993 EDC meeting. • Motion passed unanimously. Presentation and Discussion Regarding Proposed Modification No. 4 to the Southfork TIF Plan and Relating to Winsor Plaza and Meadows North. Sobota provided current and historical information regarding the Meadows North TIF District. Development of this site has been difficult because of multiple owners and the cost of relocation. The Modification No. 4 Plan will provide funding to allow the City to put the site to good use. Plans include relocating existing tenants and to clean-up the site (about 2 acres). Currently the site is zoned R-b and which will be rezoned to R-2. The City is donating the land to the School District who will build a elementary school to open in Fall 1944. Additional recreational fields are planned for the site to handle the increased community demand. The School District will give the City additional right-a-way for C.R. 64 for future widening and turn lane enhancement. Next, Sobota presented the Winsor Plaza Project, located in Downtown Lakeville. The project would consist of acquisition and demolition of two rental units and one owner occupied unit. Purchase of the parking lot owned by the VFW would be included in the project area and could be included in • the Winsor Expansion Project. This project is desirable to increase housing for low to moderate income senior citizens and is a continuation of the • existing senior housing already in place adjacent to the site. Staff requested that the EDC members recommend to the Ciry Council approval of Modification No. 4 TIF Plan. Chairperson Tushie stated that the original use of tax increment financing for the R-6 Meadows North Development was for residential growth/medium density and not for public use, i.e., public schools. He went on to state that the proposed use as a public school does not pay property taxes. Other members voiced concerns that the use of TIF funds to build a public school on the site may set a precedent. Sobota stated that the TIF funds were being used for acquisition of the Testa Property and relocation of residents which was an eligible TIF cost and originally planned with the Meadows North Development. The members all agreed that they were not against building another elementary school on this site, but the method being used to assist this project could not be supported. A joint venture between the City and the School District was favorable, but the use of tax increment funds for the project was not a use that would promote business development. Brantly asked that the City Council be made aware of the EDC's comments regazding the proposed use of TIF funds relating to the school site. • Discussion next focused on the Winsor Plaza Project. Sobota reviewed the proposed concept plans. All EDC members felt that the Winsor Expansion was very appropriate. There was unanimous agreement that the Modification Plan No. 4 for the Winsor Project was needed for the City and should be implemented. EDC members agreed they were reluctant to make a formal recommendation regarding the Modification Plan No. 4 pertaining to the Meadows North Project, because they felt that it may set a precedent for future projects and that more information was needed to determine how the TIF funds were being applied. Project Activities Staff stated that recently they have been talking with a company located in St. Paul who are seriously looking to relocate their plant in the metro east region. Staff updated the EDC on the TACO BELL project and the Ryt-Way expansion in Airlake. Staff updated members on the strong interest by a family-style restaurant chain who aze seeking a viable site in Lakeville. Three sites are currently under consideration. • • Other Business. Sobota requested input regarding the future development of several gateways into Lakeville. Discussion presented the following ideas: building a water fountain with landscaping; erecting monument signage or a clock tower; development of park-like landscaping with trees. A theme of continuity should present itself when a final decision is made. On another topic, Vogel suggested that the City retain on a contingency basis a semi-retired or retired businessman from the community who has knowledge of real estate, development, and business. This position could act as a liaison between the City and businesses interested in moving to the community. This individual would provide marketing information and act in the best interest of both the business and the City. Members agreed that it would be helpful to have someone who was not a public employee to deal with businesses. Respectfully submitted: C~-J-C_1~ • Cazol Graff, Records Secretary ATTEST: ' Chairper • _ May 11, 1993 I5091Cc11cr Lakc Road • Ilurnsvillc, MN 55337 Mr. Gary'1'ushic, Cttairrnart l.nkeville Economic: Development Commission City of Lakeville 2(119,5 Holyoke Avenue Lakcvitl0. MN SSU44 llcar Mr, Chair, As i disc:ussad with yon today, I reluctantly would like to offer my resignation w the Lakeville ECnnpmiC Dcvclopmcnt Commission effec[ive tafay. Phis is a very difficult decision for me, however in the long run I bclicvc it is bC9l for U1C Cily and the commission. At the point in time in which I was fortunate enough LO be appointed by the City Council to the Commission,l was both a msidcnl and a business owner within Ute city of Lakeville. Approximately two years ago 1 moved the bUSlnC.SS to Bloomington, and recently sold the business. Upon consummation of the business sale, t built a nsidcncc in Burnsville, and now I neither reside or work within the city limits. Since moving tc Lakeville during 1985, it was a very difficult decision for me Itt move le Burnsville, however Lakeville is gmwing so fast I have already bt;en replaced by a new resident many limes over. I have found it is more difficult to be art aware eiUzcit of a community when 1 am not intimately involved with it on a daily basis, and I truly bclicvc the city wouhl be• bust served by tt new commission member Utat would either reside in, or, worF: in, the city. Thank you very much for having me as a commission member, and I continue to remain impressed with the quality oC gmwW and individuals that the city is so fortunate to have. Rcspcctf~ ni llC~ • Daniel 1.. Hanlon H 953.6333 W 432-2242 c;c; Mr. Duane Zaun, Mayor A4r. Bnh );ricksun, City Manager Mr. Mike Sntx~ta, EDC: Manage •