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• CITY OF LAKEVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 26, 1991
Members Present: Matasosky, Brantly, Erickson, Tushie, Hanlon, Detjen,
and Elizabeth Halbach, ex officer, Chamber of Commerce. Absent: Berg,
Meledandry. Others Present: Michael Sobota, Community and Economic
Development Director.
The meeting was called to ordered at 7:05 p.m., by Vice Chairman Emond,
a motion was made by Erickson, seconded by Tushie to approved the
minutes of October 22, 1991 meeting. Emond called on Sobota to review
potential businesses targeted for site visits as part of the retention
program. The Commission reviewed the proposed survey prepared by the
State Department of Trade and Economic Development. After discussion
it was concluded that the survey was too lengthy and covered too many
issues that where not related to industrial businesses in Airlake
Industrial Park and other parts of Lakeville. Sobota indicated that he
would abbreviate the survey to be used in the personal interviews with
the companies identified. The Commission reviewed the list of
industrial business in Lakeville and decided the following would be
visited:
Aptus: To be visited by Michael Sobota.
Bernco Inc.: To be visited by Bob Brantly.
• Carquest Distribution Center: To be visited by Michael Sobota.
Consolidated Freightways: To be visited by Jack Matasosky.
Gransee and Associates: To be visited by Gary Tushie.
Hitchcock Industries: To be visited by Matasosky and Sobota.
International Food Products: To be visited by Halbach and Sobota.
Jostens: To be visited by Matasosky
Menasha Corp.: To be visited by Bob Brantly.
Mid-America Roller Company: To be visited by Jim Emond.
National Polymers: To be visited by Elizabeth Halbach and Bob Brantly.
Stampings of Minnesota: To be visited by Bob Brantly.
Toro Distribution Center: To be visited by Jack Matasosky and Gary
Tushie.
It was decided that all visits should be completed by January 10, 1991,
with a report to Michael Sobota on each of the thirteen visits.
Vice Chairman Emond then called on Sobota to present the projects
program report. There was considerable discussion by each member about
the Thorwin building tax forfeit sale that is scheduled for
December 5, 1991. Sobota indicated that if the building is not sold
the City may consider approaching the County to find a buyer at a lower
price. Matasosky indicated that the site visit of Kemira Chemical was
well organized and presented excellent information to Kemira Chemical.
Sobota indicated that a follow up conversation with Kemira's site
selection consultant indicated that no decision had been made as of
• this date.
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Tushie noted that the City transportation plan update is an important
initiative for the future of economic development in the City. The
members of the Commission indicated an interest in reviewing the plan
at a later date. Sobota indicated that that would be appropriate, and
that the transportation plan is anticipated to guide development in
order to prevent major transportation problems. Sobota indicated that
he had met with a Hardee's Inc., representative regarding a potential
site for development on 175th Street near Highway 50. Members of the
Economic Development Commission indicated concerns regarding the
proposed site. Members suggested that a location near the Dairy Queen
and Burger King would be more appropriate for the image of the Trunk
Highway 50 area.
The Commission discussed downtown development activities. Sobota
indicated that he had met with representatives from the University of
Minnesota Economics Department regarding obtaining data and
information. Tushie mentioned that the Post Office was conducting a
space needs study to be concluded by the end of 1991. A request for
proposals would be circulated in the summer of 1992, to receive
proposals from developers. Tushie, Matasosky and Sobota would attempt
to meet with the Post Office to clarify these dates.
• In other business, Mataskosky noted that the Chamber Board had an
interest in having a Chamber Board Member on the Economic Development
Commission. Members felt that having a member on the EDC would
increase the amount of communication between the EDC and the Chamber.
It was agreed that when an opportunity would become available a member
of the Chamber Board should be considered.
Meeting adjourned 8:45 P.M.
Respect~iful~ly s/ub~mitted, f ~
Michael Sobota
Recording Secretary
Gary Tushie
Secretary