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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-25-08-08City of :Lakeville Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes November 25, 2008 Marion Conference Room, City Hall Members Present: Comms. Matasosky, Smith, Stanfield, Schubert, Erickson, Emond, Brantly, Vlasak, Tushie, Pogatchnik, Ex-officio member Mayor Holly Dahl, Ex-officio member City Administrator Steve Mielke, Ex-officio member Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Todd Bornhauser. Members Absent: None. Others Present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Dennis Feller, Finance Director, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary. 1. Call .Meeting to Order Chair Matasosky called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Marion Conference Room of City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, Minnesota. 2. Approve October 28, 2008 Meeting Minutes Motion 08.11 Comms.. Emond/Erickson moved to approve the minutes of the October 28, 2008 meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Discussion of the status of the Economic Impact Analysis Model David Olson introduced Finance Director Dennis Feller. Mr. Olson stated that one of the goals of the 2005-07 Strategic Plan for Economic Development was to "Complete a study to determine the minimum market value of residential housing that generates sufficient City property taxes to pay for the City services required by that housing unit." Mr. Olson and Mr. Feller discussed the goals, process, and findings of the Economic Impact Analysis Model. They indicated that a model has not been able to be developed to the point where staff is comfortable utilizing the outcomes in a public policy discussion on land use. It was concluded that it is very difficult for cities to attempt to use the results of fiscal impact analysis to practice "fiscal zoning." It was Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes November 25, 2008. agreed that while fiscal impact analysis is an important consideration in planning and land use decisions, it is only one of several issues to be considered. Mr. -Olson asked to what extent we continue to pursue this goal.. The Commissioners concluded that what they would actually want is a snap shot of what is going on right now to determine where property tax dollars are really going and what commercial/industrial taxes come back to benefit Lakeville and be able to utilize it as necessary. They indicated that the draft from the Metropolitan Council thafi Mr. Olson distributed entitled The Fiscal Impact of Growth on Cities was the type of information the EDC was looking for. The Commission asked staff to put something together that would show where the tax dollars really go and what the City gets back. 4. Review of 2009 Community Development Block Grant Application Mr. Olson reviewed the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Application. He indicated that the City is anticipating an increase in funds due to a change in the CDA's funding allocation formula. The CDA is continuing its requirement that 50% of a City's activities to be funded with CDBG funds involve activities that benefit Low- Moderate Income (LMI) households. Mr. Olson stated that one of the LMI activities is the Home Rehabilitation Loan program administered by the Dakota County CDA. He indicated that. preservation of the existing residential neighborhoods adjacent to the Downtown has been identified as a goal of the City Council approved Downtown Development Guide. Because of the increase in home foreclosures and economic hardships, this program will likely remain active and potentially see an increase in demand. Mr. Olson stated that through the end of October, there is approximately an $80,000 balance available in the current program budget. Staff would recommend a funding level increase for this program of $64,745 for 2009. Mr. Olson stated that the other activity funded with the City's 2008 allocation is the Downtown Code Improvement Program. Staff is recommending that additional funding in the amount of $64,745 be provided in 2009. He indicated that this will provide sufficient funding to complete at least three Downtown Code Improvement grants in 2009 and 2010. Mr. Olson indicated- that DARTS has inquired about a potential partnership with the City to utilize CDBG dollars for funding a yard maintenance and cleanup program for seniors that qualify. Mr. Olson stated that staff is seeking a recommendation from the EDC whether it should pursue this partnership and utilize 2009 CDBG dollars for this type of a program. 2 Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes November 25, 2008 The, Commission agreed to leave things as they are now and not add the DARTS clean up program. Motion 08.12 Comms. Tushie/Emond moved to recommend submittal of the 2009 Community Development Block Grant application, as presented, and forward this recommendation to the City Council. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Review of final Broadband Feasibility Study Request for Proposals Mr. Olson reviewed Mr. Kienberger's Broadband Feasibility Study Update meFno. He indicated that on November 17, 2008 the City of Lakeville sent out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Broadband Feasibility Study to 11 different firms. Mr. Olson explained the purpose of the study and reviewed the timeline for the process. Upon City Council. selection of a consultant in February, staff will provide the EDC with regular status updates on the feasibility study and will continue to monitor the broadband and technology environment both locally and nationally and will remain active in the Dakota County group as they explore this issue. Mr. Mielke indicated that the Dakota County Broadband group is aware of the potential of fiber and the benefits of increased broadband capabilities and are looking at sending out a flyer with information to share with businesses and residents. 6. Director's Report Mr. Olson reviewed the Director's Report. Comm. Erickson asked what the old police station will be used for. Mr. Mielke stated that it must be a civic use and that the exact use has not yet been determined. 7. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: r Penny vig, Recording Se etary Attested to: R. T. Brantly, Secre 3