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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES
APRIL 26, 1988
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Macklin at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Hall conference room. Roll call of members was taken.
Present: Emond, Macklin, Zaun, Erickson,Ben Meledandri, James
Robinette, Ex-officio, Elizabeth Halbach, Ex-officio.
Absent: Johnson, Leslie.
88.06 Motion was made by Zaun, seconded by Macklin, to approve the
minutes of the Sanuary 26, 1988 meeting. Passed: Unanimously.
Discussion was held concerning the times of the meetings. The
Commission confirmed that their meetings will be the fourth
Tuesday of every month at the City Hall conference room at 7:00
p.m.
Mr. Robinette explained to the committee the need for an active
business retention program and the necessity of having someone
specifically coordinating the matter. After discussion, Mr.
Meledandri and Mr. Zaun volunteered to form a subcommittee to
work on the business retention program along with Elizabeth
Halbach from the Chamber of Commerce.
• A review of the Governor's letter concerning the
Entrepreneurship Award was held and the possibilities of a
program in Lakeville were discussed.
88.07 Motion was made by Zaun, seconded by Emond to appoint Jerry
Erickson, commissioner to work on a recognition program.
Motion passed unanimously.
The Commission held a discussion concerning attendance at
conferences such as M.I.D.A. and a review was held on the
attendance of the N.A.I.O,P. conference by Jim Robinette, Mayor
Zaun, Pat McGarvey and Ben Meledandri. The Committee recognizes
the importance of attendance at such conferences in order to
have contacts in the business world.
The Commission reviewed a list of possible contacts for business
leads. They recognized several people they know and will be
contacting them. After discussing possible members for the
committee, it was decided that Commissioner Emond will contact
Randy Berg to see if he would be interested in committee
membership. They will make a recommendation to council soon
concerning this item.
The Commission held a discussion regarding Commerce and Industry
Day. We will participate again this year with the Chamber of
Commerce. The day is scheduled for September 22.
• The Commission tabled the election of officers until the next
meeting.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIDN MINUTES
APRIL 26, 1988
• Under other business, the Commission discussed inviting Steve
Hoyt from the N.A.I O.P. to a possible dinner meeting. Mr.
Meledandri will contact Mr. Hoyt.
Mr. Robinette informed the Commission that both a Pizza Hut and
a Dairy Queen will be under construction in the 35-50 area in a
short period of time.
The Commission indicated that they would like a file cabinet in
order to keep their materials at the City Hall. This item will
be taken care of by Mr. Robinette.
Mr. Robinette will contact Jim Sorenson to have him attend the
next meeting to discuss Airlake status and development in the
Southfork area.
88.08 Motion was made by Emond, seconded by Zaun, to adjourn the
meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted:
• James A. Robinette, Community Development Director
ATTEST:
Bill Macklin, Chairman
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