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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
June 24, 2025
1. Chair Collman called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Marion Conference Room.
Members Present: Comms. Rebecca Bergin, Rick Bjorklund, Lowell Collman, Joe Eykyn, Roz
Peterson, John Ricketts, Don Seiler
Ex-officio Members Present: Chamber President Krista Jech
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director; Kati Bachmayer,
Economic Development Manager
Guest Speaker Present: Zach Johnson, City Engineer
2. Guest Speaker
a. Zach Johnson, City Engineer
Chair Collman called on Zach Johnson, City Engineer, at the top of the meeting to best
accommodate his schedule. Mr. Johnson presented an update on the I-35/County Road
5/50 interchange improvement project - the City of Lakeville’s top transportation
priority. The project is critical to improving safety, replacing deteriorating bridges, and
providing needed capacity improvements along I-35 and brings wide-ranging community
and economic benefits. Lakeville is partnering with Dakota County and MnDOT to
coordinate these interchange improvements to increase efficiencies and reduce impacts to
the traveling public and existing businesses. Several open house and pop-up meetings
have been held thus far with the public. An emphasis on business engagement within the
corridor will begin in the near future.
EDC members asked questions and provided feedback. Comm. Peterson expressed
concerns about the proposed intersection design at Kenwood Trail and 175 th Street West.
Members all agreed that clear and frequent communication will be necessary during the
construction to minimize negative impacts on vehicle/foot traffic. Ms. Jech stated that the
Lakeville Chamber plans to work with corridor businesses during construction to
promote shopping in the area.
Economic Development Commission Minutes June 24, 2025 Page | 2
3. Approval of Minutes
a. May 27, 2025 EDC Meeting Minutes
After the guest speaker had finished the Q&A portion of his presentation, Chair Collman
proceeded with the approval of the May meeting minutes. Comms. Seiler / Eykyn moved to
approve the minutes of the May 27, 2025 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Election of Officer
It was noted that Andrew Phillips, Secretary, resigned from the EDC on April 25, 2025;
therefore, EDC members needed to elect a new Secretary to fill the remaining term. Chair
Collman opened the floor for nominations from EDC members. Comm. Bergin nominated
herself as Secretary. Chair Collman called for nominations for Secretary three times. Hearing
no other nominations, Chair Collman stated that nominations were closed. A voice vote was
held and Comm. Bergin was unanimously elected as Secretary.
5. Development & Marketing Updates
a. June Economic Development Report
Ms. Bachmayer and Ms. Goodroad highlighted a few recent development projects and
new businesses in Lakeville, including Sala Thai Kitchen recently opening, Midwest ENT
Specialists June open house and Dakota Electric Association’s upcoming groundbreaking
ceremony. Ms. Bachmayer also shared that a WARN notice was issued in early June for J
& E Companies. Comm. Seiler shared the exciting news that Antlers Park beach was
recently selected by USA Today Readers’ Choice 10Best Awards as the 2025 #1 Best Lake
Beach.
b. Business Retention Expansion Update
BRE visits continued in June. Ms. Bachmayer reminded Commissioners that the BRE
visits next month are planned for July 23 and 24. Members can sign up to participate in
future visits by using the Sign Up Genius link.
6. Other
Staff recommended the EDC take its usual summer break in July and members agreed.
Therefore, the July EDC meeting will be canceled, and the next meeting is scheduled for
August 26.
7. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
Respectively submitted by:
Kati Bachmayer, Economic Development Manager