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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-22-89 ~ _r > < • CITY OF LAKEVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 22, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Emond at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall conference room. Members present: Emond, Leslie, Matasosky, Meledandri. Members absent: Erickson, Berg. Also present was Elizabeth Halbach, Executive Director of the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce; Bob Erickson, City Administrator, Jim Robinette, Community Development Director and Daryl Morey, Assistant Community Development Director. 89.19 Motion was made by Matasosky, seconded by Leslie to approve the minutes of the July 25, 1989 Economic Development Commission meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Bob Erickson stated that Mayor Zaun requested the Economic Development Commission consider expanding from seven members to nine members. This request stems from the large number of • applicants for the recent Economic Development Commission vacancy. Commission members concurred with this idea. 89.20 Motion by Matasosky, seconded by Leslie to recommend to the City Council that the Economic Development Commission expand from seven members to nine members. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Robert Schmall of NSP was present and discussed company services, residential and commercial rates, company goals and economic development activities. Handouts were given to Commission members for their review. Emond left at 7:25 p.m. Mr. Schmall stated that NSP's energy sources are: 45% coal, 35% nuclear, 19% hydro and 1% oil. Mr. Schmall stated that a company goal of NSP is to expand revenue growth in the 1990's. A goal of their economic development funding activities is to increase commercial development and improve the economic viability in NSP service areas. • Mr. Schmall discussed NSP's economic development funding program stating that it is new and that a response to a City application for program funding could be made in about two weeks. I r i ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 22, 1989 Commission members asked a number of questions related to the NSP presentation. LaDonna Riste of Dakota Electric was present and discussed company services, rates, past and future development, expansion and street lights. Emond returned at 8:20 p.m. Ms. Riste stated that Dakota Electric's rates are very near the national average. She also stated that the reason NSP's rates are so much lower than Dakota Electric's rates is because NSP uses so much nuclear energy as a source of their electric power. Dakota Electric uses coal as their sole source of energy. Ms. Riste stated that while NSP's rates are rising, Dakota Electric rates are falling. She also stated that Dakota Electric attempted to implement a new economic development rate for new customers that would actually be lower than NSP's rate. However, the PUC would not allow that rate to be implemented so Dakota Electric is looking for an alternative economic incentive method. Handouts were given to Commission members for their review. Commission members asked a number of questions related to the Dakota Electric presentation. Commission members discussed this year's Commerce and Industry Day. Commission members felt that Thursday, October 19th would be a feasible date for Commerce and Industry Day and that Brackett's Crossing be the location for this years event. It was mentioned that Eagan's Chamber of Commerce Bus Tour is to be held on October 12th this year. Elizabeth Halbach stated that the invitation list is being developed. The event will be organized and run in a manner similar to last year. Commission members Eelt the electric and natural gas companies should be contacted for financial assis- tance to organize and promote Commerce and Industry Day. The Lakeville Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting to plan for Commerce and Industry Day on August 23rd. .Tim Robinette stated that it was the City's intention to hire someone on a temporary basis to personally visit every industrial business in the City in conjunction with the 1989 requirements for MNDTED's Star City Business Retention and Expansion Program. Commission members discussed the letter from City Attorney Roger Knutson regarding the title problems of Airlake Industrial Park. • 2 . ~ . ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 22, 1989 Jim Robinette discussed the letter the City received from Coldwell Banker Real Estate representing the Nederlander Company for an outdoor amphitheater. Mr. Robinette stated the City has no desire to pursue an outdoor amphitheater. Commission members concurred. A discussion was held regarding the meeting date of the Economic Development Commission. A resolution passed in 1984 calls for the Commission to meet on the last Wednesday of the month. In actuality, the Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of the month. Commission members expressed a desire to continue meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Staff stated that they would pursue adoption of a resolution reflecting the desired meeting date. Commission members received the August 15, 1989 Current and pending Development Project guide. 89.21 Motion was made by Matasosky, seconded by Leslie to adjourn the meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Time 9:30 p.m. • Re ectfully omitted: Daryl D. ore Assista Community D ve op ent Director ATTEST: G:v~ Jim Emon c~ittg-Eharmaa • 3