Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-01-92 ! • CITY OF LAKEVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 1, 1992 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, Brantly, Matasosky, Erickson, Hanlon, Tushie. Others present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director; Carol Graff, Graduate Assistant. 92.15 Motion was made by Matasosky, seconded by Hanlon to approve the minutes of the October 27, 1992 EDC meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Staff noted the recent resignation by Randy Berg from the EDC. The City Council is expected to appoint a replacement soon. Marketing Efforts Staff led a discussion with the EDC members about additional marketing • efforts for Fairfield Business Campus. Staff noted that additional brochures are still available from the Fairfield mailing. Staff proposed to do another mailing to other businesses. EDC members felt that targeting types of industries that are showing growth in the Dakota County area would be an important criterion. It was suggested that the mailing include large law firms or CPA firms that do business with companies that maybe seeking new sites. CPA and law firms sometimes have an influence over corporate decision making. Also, staging the mailing so that adequate time is available for follow-up with each of the contacted businesses. The best time of the year for the mailing was felt to be late January or early February. Staff also discussed signage at Fairfield Business Campus. After discussion, it was felt that the best approach would be to have two four by eight signs placed in a "V". The signs should include the development plan for the campus painted on the sign to be located at the site. The EDC and staff also discussed the possibility of advertising. Staff indicated a small amount of funds are available for community promotion in the amount of $1,000 to $1,500. It was suggested that staff contact some of the larger businesses in Airlake, possibly Grist Mill, to sponsor an ad in Corporate Report. Staff will make contacts and report back to the EDC. After discussion, the EDC agreed that staff should develop an action plan including the timing of the advertising, if any, with other activities. EDC members also felt that it might be timely to conduct another business • and industry day tour. These tours would be for bankers, developers, and industries potentially interested in Lakeville. This tour could be held sometime in May or June. Staff will research the feasibility/format for such an event. • ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 1,1992 Page 2 Growth Management Robert Erickson led a discussion of sewer capacity issues and residential lot size issues. A copy of a recent County Assessor report on the market values of existing single family homes in Lakeville will be forwarded to EDC members. Discussion continued on the number of single family residential permits issued to date in 1992 and that expected total permits issued could reach 700 in 1992. Mr. Erickson referenced a work plan from Northwest Associated Consultants, the City's planning consultant, regarding the development of a comprehensive program to develop options for managed growth. Discussion continued on issuing a lower number of single family permits for higher value homes vs. more permits issued for lower value homes. The current supply of platted lots will last two to three years at a 600-700 permit rate. EDC members discussed the lack of low income housing for employees who work in the industrial park. Mr. Erickson stated that public involvement before April (when the current moratorium on residential platting ends) is essential toward arriving at a comprehensive program. • A copy of the last community survey questions will be submitted to EDC members for their comments and suggestions before the next community survey is taken. Mr. Erickson went on to talk about the proposed water treatment plant which maybe located at 185th Street and Ipava Avenue. The treatment plant will enhance the quality of the water by removing iron and manganese. There are funds to build part of the plant, but more funds are required to complete the project. While not wishing to jeopardize the debt rating by issuing bonds, the City Council has initially decided to increase the water connection fees for residential only to $2,100, an increase of approximately $1,100 starting on March 1,1993 for new construction. This increase will assist in meeting the needs of current and future residents and their families. The fee increase will not affect commercial/ industrial/institutional entities. Discussion centered on how the fee increase will affect residential growth. Mr. Erickson next discussed fiscal disparity issues and how the property tax statements now arriving in business owner's hands portray this distribution. Plans are to write an article in the Airlake Park News, providing information on this issue to local businesses. s k • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 1,1992 Page 3 Program and Project Report Staff asked EDC members for any questions or comments on information submitted in the packet. Discussion of the fate of the post office located in downtown was raised. The postal service is consolidating its real estate offices to Kansas City. Staff asked if the Airlake newsletter was reaching the audience it was meant to reach. Discussion ensued on either publishing another newsletter for commercial/retail or renaming the current newsletter to a broader focus. Staff indicated the Airlake News is intended for the primary audience of Airlake industries. Staff indicated that a data base of commercial/retail businesses in the community was nearly finished. This data base will provide information on types of existing commercial/retail businesses. Respectfully submitted: • Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director ATTEST: Jerry Erickson, Secretary •