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Economic Development Commission
Meeting Minutes
October 28, 2008
..Marion Conference- Room, City Hall
Members Present: Comms. Matasosky, Smith, Stanfield, Schubert, Erickson, Emand,
Brantly, Ex-officio member Mayor Holly Dahl, Ex-officio member Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Todd Bornhauser.
Members Absent: Vlasak, Tushie,-Poghnik:
Others Present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Adam
Kienberger, Economic Development Specialist, Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Allyn
Kuennen, Associate Planner..
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Matasosky called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Marion Conference
Room of City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, Minnesota.
2. Approve September 23, 2008 Meeting Minutes
Motion 08.10 Comms. Emond/Schubert moved to approve the minutes of the
September 23, 2008 meeting as presented. Motion. carried
unanimously.
3. Presentation on Comprehensive Plan .Comments
David Olson introduced Associate Planner Allyn Kuennen. and Planning Director
Daryl Morey..
Mr. Kuennen reviewed the Comprehensive Planning. process to date:
The State of Minnesota Land Planning Act requires all jurisdictions within the seven
county metropolitan area to update their comprehensive plans every ten years. Staff
initiated an update to Lakeville's 1998 Comprehensive Plan in February of 2007.
Over the past 21 months staff has held over 19 neighborhood meetings,. two open
houses, four City Council work sessions, five Planning Commission work sessions,
one Economic .Development Commission meeting and one. Planning Commission
public hearing.. In addition, the City has gained input from interested citizens and
property owners through surveys completed during the neighborhood. meetings and
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open houses as well as comments submitted through the City's web site and letters
submitted directly to the Planning Department.
Comm. Smith asked about the proposed land use change to the Queen Anne
manufactured home park.
Mr. Kuennen responded that part of the manufactured home park will be shifting
-from an Office. Park land use designation to Low/Medium Density Residential to
#ollow the north/south street boundary connection.
Mr. Morey clarified that .the City is not redeveloping the manufactured.. home
community and that any future changes to the property are up to the private property
owner.
Comm. Smith noted .that the Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing
(MICAH) had submitted comments on Lakeville's Comprehensive Plan and inquired
if the group had any sort of local regulatory authority.
Mr. Kuennen responded that the comments from MICAH are treated the same as
any other residenf or special 'interest group.
Comma Emond asked if MICAH is focused on affordable .rental or owner-occupied
housing.
Mr. Kuennen responded they look at both and typically. focus on high-density
housing. He added that the high-density land uses can also be utilized for senior
housing.
Chair Matasosky indicated that the City can't control land value, but can control
densities to help meet the Metropolitan Council's affordable housing goals.
Comm. StarField questioned the land use on southwest corner of 202"d Street and
Holyoke Avenue.
Mr. Kuennen noted that the property should be designated as-Office/Residential
Transition and that there is a mapping error on the handouts.
Mr. Kuennen. and Mr. Morey reviewed the six-month review comments received on
the 2008 Comprehensive Plan.
Comm. Stanfield asked what. "permanent rural" means on the Staged MUSA
Expansion Areas map.
Mr. Morey responded that these areas will be the last areas of the City to develop.
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Comm. Emond asked if utility services for the "donut hole" area of Lakeville will be
coming from Farmington.
Mr. Olson responded they are currently in the ground in conjunction with the
construction of the new Farmington High Scho~1-
Mr. Kuennen reviewed comments on the Gerk property and the recent annexation of
the Hat Trick Investments property.
Mr. Kuennen outlined the timing for the completion of the Comprehensive Plan: The
Plan. will go to the Planning Commission on November. 6, the City Council in
.December, and finally to the .Metropolitan Council fora 60-day review. Upon
approval of the Comprehensive Plan, the City will then undertake a zoning code
update in 2009.
Mr. Olson added that during the process the City of Lakeville also reviewed Dakota
County's Comprehensive Plan and verified consistency in roadway classifications.
The EDC discussed cost sharing practices for road improvements. It was noted that
roads .with greater than 35,000 trips per day equate to a regional impact and should
be funded by the County.
Mayor Dahl added that the City has been having conversations with the County on
this issue.
4. Overview of Manufacturing Week Activities
Mr. Olson gave an update on the 2008 Manufacturers Luncheon.
Every year, the City of Lakeville hosts a Manufacturers Luncheon during Minnesota
Manufacturers Week to recognize the contributions manufacturers make to our
economy including jobs, tax base, and community involvement.
This was the sixteenth annual Manufacturers Luncheon in Lakeville and it was held
at the Holiday Inn & Suites on October 22, 2008. This year there were 127 people in
attendance at the event, up from 99 people in 2007.
The EDC commented on the good turnout and success of this event.
5. Director's Report
Mr. Olson reviewed the Director's Report.
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6. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Adam Kienberge
Economic. De opment Specialist
Attested to:
R. T. Brantly, Secretary
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