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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-09City of Lakeville Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes January 27, 2009 Marion Conference Room, City Hall Members Present: Comms. Matasosky, Starfield, Schubert, Erickson, Emond, Brantly, Vlasak, Tushie, 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: Comm. Smith Others Present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Adam Kienberger, Economic Development Specialist. 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 November 25, 2008 Meeting Minutes Motion 09.01 Comms. Emond/Erickson moved to approve. the minutes of the November 25, 2008 meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Election of Officers After a brief discussion, Chair Matasosky asked if anyone was interested in being an officer for the EDC. Comm. Tushie stated that he would be willing to be Vice Chair since former Vice Chair Barry Pogatchnik resigned from the EDC at the end of 2008. Motion 09.02 Comms. Emond/Vlasak moved to re-elect Jack Matasosky as Chair, elect Gary Tushie as Vice-Chair, and re-elect Bob Brantly as Secretary for 2009. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Review and Discussion of the 2008-2010 Strategic Plan for Economic Development Work Program for 2009 Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes January 27, 2009 David Olson provided updates on the progress of activities targeted in 2008 as part of the Work Program. Mr. Olson discussed the County Road 70 interchange project, Urban Partnership Agreement grant and corresponding transit projects, the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, new housing projects, the status of the broadband feasibility study, and partnerships/coordination with the Downtown Lakeville Business Association. Mr. Olson continued by outlining the goals recommended by staff to be pursued in 2009: Transportation ~ Complete the County Road 70 Interchange. D Complete the construction of transit facilities and implementation. of services by the end of 2009. O Participate in the Airlake Airport and MAC's Comprehensive Plan implementation as it relates to the realignment of Cedar Avenue. Life-cycle Housing O Help the City achieve reasonable and realistic housing goals that balance. the need for different. housing types for residents.. D Help the City create a workforce housing approach that reflects the needs of business. Technology O Advocate for Lakeville to become a leader in telecommunications services. Growth Management O Continue to define and provide the information future businesses -and developers need in order to decide to locate in Lakeville. O Provide input on the Zoning Ordinance update being completed as a result of the approved Comprehensive Plan Update. Communication ~ Create a single effective message/platform about economic development. O Create and begin to implement marketing strategies. Partnerships ~ Develop and enhance partnerships whenever possible to achieve EDC goals. 2 Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes January 27, 2009 Comm. Tushie asked about the proposed economic stimulus package and if Lakeville is positioned to receive any of the money. Steve Mielke responded that the. State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) might be first to receive and potential stimulus dollars for State projects. Money might then be funneled through MNDOT for local projects. Highview and Holyoke Avenue have been identified as the priority projects in Lakeville. Adam Kienberger talked about Lakeville's partnership with the cities of Burnsville and Rosemount to do a joint marketing effort at the IAMC conference in the fall of 2009. This opportunity is available because Lakeville is a member of the Positively MN marketing group, the State's marketing group run by the Department of Employment and Economic Development. Mr. Olson mentioned that the City has also applied for a planning grant through the Dakota County CDA to do some additional planning in Downtown Lakeville. We will likely hear back on the status of the grant in mid-February. Chair Matasosky asked if there has been any progress made on getting a local representative on to the .Vermillion Rivershed Joint Power Organization (VRJPO) board as this was a goal of the 2008Work Plan. Mr. Olson responded that while there is not currently an EDC member on this board, Ron Mullenbach of D.R. Horton is currently on the. board as a Lakeville area. representative. 5. Update on Economic Impact Analysis In response to questions on an economic impact analysis from the EDC at the last meeting, Mr. Olson gave a presentation on property taxes and tax rates. Mr. Mielke discussed the City budget and the impacts the State cuts are having on Lakeville. Comm. Brantly asked about impacts of rising unemployment on Lakeville. Mr. Mielke responded that it's hard to predict the impacts because they tend to have a largely regional influence. 6. Director's Report Mr. Olson reviewed the Director's Report. 3 Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes January 27, 2009 7. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Adam ienber , Economic Development Specialist Attested to: ~~~~ R. T. Brantly, Secre 4