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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-92 • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 25,1992 The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. in the City Hall conference room by Chairman Emond. ' Members present were Emond, Detjen, Brantly, Matasosky, Tushie. Absent: Erickson, Hanlon, Berg. Others present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director; Carol Graff, Graduate Assistant. 92.11 Motion was made by Detjen, seconded by Matasosky to approve the minutes of the June 25,1992 EDC meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Michael Sobota introduced Carol Graff, Graduate Assistant for Economic Development. Carol reviewed her 20.yeaz career in business, as well as the degree in public administration she is working towards at Metropolitan State University. She described her work plan that was reviewed by the Economic Development Commission previously. Ms. Graff noted the visits that she has made to industries in the Airlake Industrial Park including Viking Acoustical, Performance Computer Forms, International Food Products, • Carquest Distribution Center, and General Fiberglass Supply. Ms. Graff stated she had visited ten industries to date and was continuing to make three visits per week. She stated that all of the industries were appreciative. Specific issues were identified with each company and responses have been prepared. Ms. Graff indicated she is developing the newsletter for the Airlake industrial businesses. Information will be provided in the newsletter to respond to other general issues raised at the visits. UPDATE ON CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Mr. Sobota briefed the EDC on a number of projects including the Goodyear Tire Store proposed for 173rd Street and Junelle, the Farmington Lakeville Ford project which recently broke ground, and the Imperial Plastics roject which ~s slated for final City Council approval at the September 14 C~ty Council meeting. During discussion, EDC members ingmred about progress in resolving issues related to the Resolution Trust Corporation/Airlake Group. Robert Erickson indicated the City Attorney's office will be providing an update in the near future. Mr. Matasosky and Mr. Tushie discussed the architectural guidelines discussion they had with the Planning Commission. Mr. Tushie indicated that defining corridors in appropriate zoning districts is needed to further refine direction for arch~tecturaJ guide&nes. Matasosky indicated that a review of the development process at the staff level should include • the architectural review rather than creating a new procedure. Staff needs to define different azeas of the City where design considerations should be reviewed as part of project review. • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 25,1992 Page 2 Mr. Erickson discussed with the EDC members restructuring the EDC membership. The current resolution for the EDC has the Chamber Executive Director as an ex-officio member of the EDC. With the change in staff leadership at the Chamber, it was discussed that a board member of the Chamber would be more appropriate to serve as an ex-officio member of the EDC. Commission members agreed. 92.12 Motion was made by Matasosky, seconded by Tushie, recommending to the City Council that a board member of the Chamber serve as the ex-officio Chamber representative to the EDC. Motion passed unanimously. FAIRFIELD MARKETING PROGRAM Carol Graff reviewed a draft brochure to be mailed to the top 200 businesses in Minnesota. The marketing program includes the mailing, follow-u contacts, and additional information to Qrospective tenants to the Fairfield Business Campus. Robert Erickson mdicated that the grading should be performed in order to have a more refined site for prospective tenants to view. Members of the EDC were asked to make comments on the • brochure. EDC discussion supported the marketing efforts. Tushie noted that the Economic Development Plan for the City should be reviewed and updated if necessary. Staff indicated they would review the plan to identify any changes if needed. Members also indicated they would like to have a presentation on the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership at some point in the near future. Staff indicated they would contact leadership of the Partnership to invite them to a future meeting. There being no further business, Chair Emond adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted: ichael Sobota, Recording Secretary J' mond, Chair •