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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-07-07 City of Lakeville. Economic Development.Commission Meeting Minutes. April 24, 2007 Marion Conference Room, City Hall Members Present: Comms. Matasosky, Emond, Schubert, Gehrke, Erickson, Vlasak, Pogatchnik, Brantly, 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: Comms. Tushie, Smith.. Others Present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Allyn Kuennen, Associate Planner; Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary.. 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 March 27, 2007 Meeting Minutes Motion 07.08 .Comms. Erickson/Schubert moved to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2007 meeting as presented. .Motion carried unanimously. 3. " 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update Presentation and Discussion Comm. Matasosky introduced Planning Director Daryl Morey and Associate Planner Allyn Kuennen. He indicated that they will provide a summary of the feedback that has been received from the first round of 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update neighborhood meetings held in March and April Mr. Kuennen stated that he would like to hear the Commissioner's thoughts on the comments received and issues associated with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update .neighborhood meetings, specifically the CSAH 70/1-35 area, the possibility of increasing Corporate Campus areas, transportation issues, and the urban. reserve area. He suggested that they fill out the questionnaire that was included in their packets and return it to either himself or Penny Brevig within the next couple weeks. • Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes April 24, 2007 A discussion amongst the Commissioners and staff followed, including a timeline of future drafts, meetings, and reviews of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. They discussed the Metropolitan Council and how they viewed the updates. Mr. Olson discussed the Metropolitan Council's affordable housing requirements and how it could be a problem with no funding available. Comma Erickson asked what the latest position was on the land in Eureka Township by the airport. Mr. Olson commented that there has been little or no discussion of the issue recently, however, he thinks it could be brought. up again in the near future. Mr. Kuennen .indicated .that. the City Council will receive a .review of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update sometime in Maya The Commissioners asked how the word was getting out to the residents and businesses. Mayor Dahl and Mr. Kuennen stressed that we have. so much more to work- with since the last Update, such as direct mailings, cable broadcasting, Listserv, a-mail, the Messages Page in the local newspaper, and the City's website. The EDC members all -asked to be included in the Listserv for updates. Mr. Olson commented on .the April 23, 2007 City Council work. session where Springsted representatives were brought in to present their Economic Impact Study. • He indicated that they will be fine tuning some things and the- City will get them under contract. The information will be done specifically for Lakeville and the results. will be made availableto the EDC. 4. Director's Report Mr. Olson reviewed the. Director's .Report. He commented on the exterior elevation of the Hewitt Investments First Addition building thaf will be constructed in Downtown Lakeville, next to Erickson's Drug and stated that City Council approved the final plat at their April 16t" meeting. The Commissioners commented on the parking., entrance and size of the building, and .the retail space. Mr. Olson also reviewed some. of the other businesses currently under construction in Lakeville. Mr. Olson asked for a volunteer to present the Spotlight on Business at the May 7~" City Council meeting. They will be highlighting the Holiday Inn and Suites. Comm. Pogatchnik volunteered. The Commissioners asked if they could get an update on the Vermillion Watershed planning activities. Mr. Olson stated that an update will be forwarded to the EDC next month. 2 Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes April 24, 2007 • 5. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Attested to: ~ Penny a ig, Recording. S cretary R. T. Brantly, Secre 3