01-10-2023 EDC Agenda PacketA.5:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
B.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioners may add or delete items at this time.
C.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.1 Approve Economic Development Commission Minutes of December 14, 2022
D.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
D.1 DEED Presentation: Chanhassen Workforce Overview
E.DISCUSSION / GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
F.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
G.ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
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Economic Development Commission Item
January 10, 2023
Subject Approve Economic Development Commission Minutes of December 14, 2022
Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No: C.1
Prepared By Amy Weidman, Admin Support Specialist File No:
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Economic Development Commission approve the December 14, 2022
Commission minutes.
ATTACHMENTS
Economic Development Commission meeting minutes dated December 14, 2022
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CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Acting Chair Duke Zurek called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Duke Zurek, Chris Freeman, and Stacy Goff.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Eric Anderson.
STAFF PRESENT: Samantha DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager; MacKenzie
Young-Walters, Associate City Planner; Bob Generous, Senior Planner.
PUBLIC PRESENT: None.
Member Goff moved; Member Freeman seconded to approve the agenda. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES DATED
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Member Freeman moved, Member Goff seconded to approve the Minutes of the Economic
Development Commission meeting dated October 11, 2022, as presented. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
DISCUSSION/GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. DISCUSS PROPOSED SIGN CODE UPDATE
Associate City Planner Young-Walters gave history noting the Code was updated in the mid-
1990s. Since that time there have been changes in businesses and business climate with retailers
as well as a Supreme Court case which guided municipalities’ ability to regulate signage. High-
level changes include making the Code comply with the court decision, standardizing treatment
of temporary signage, and reevaluating some historic problems. He shared examples on screen of
residential and business signage.
The Commissioners discussed the reasons and issues for a sign ordinance with Mr. Young-
Walters including safety, aesthetics, standards, cohesion, and ability of businesses to advertise
and be successful. They then discussed the history of the Supreme Court case, signage that may
be considered offensive, sign setbacks, and feather signs.
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Mr. Young-Walters showed examples of signage on screen and walked the Commission through
current business signage.
The Commissioners discussed making sure businesses receive adequate signage allowances for
advertising, regulation, flat signs versus the City’s ½ inch standard, and non-conforming signs
within the City.
Mr. Young-Walters spoke about the 30% logo rule giving examples of U.S. Bank, Lund’s, and
Chanhassen Brewing, the careful math required to hit the 30% requirement, and asked what the
City is gaining by enforcing a strict 30%. He would like to loosen that standard a bit and noted
the Planning Commission liked the idea of 50%.
The Commissioners agreed with the 50% and with the ½ inch raised letter standard. They also
agreed with the proposed panel and awning sign standards. The Commissioners discussed
painted signs, artwork versus logos, upkeep, and regulating maintenance on awnings or painted
signs.
Mr. Young-Walters shared about requiring permits for signage to be able to monitor so it meets
Code. Staff is not looking to be punitive but wants to make sure signage is where it is supposed
to be.
2. BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION (BR&E) PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION
Economic Development Manager DiMaggio shared this is an easy and low-cost program with
the goal of getting to know businesses within the city and whether there are things the City can
help with. She has a list of Chanhassen businesses and highlighted manufacturers, then sent a
letter introducing herself and talking about the program. She noted it will be confidential and she
can share about a business without giving the name of the business. Ms. DiMaggio stated the
hope is that she will receive a survey from the businesses, she will visit the business, then put
that information into the new Customer Relationship Management (CRM). She shared about
succession planning training, the knowledge that will come from knowing more about businesses
within the City and being able to bring that information to the City Council to help businesses in
areas where other funds or aid may be missing. Another benefit of the program is building
relationships with the businesses and helping businesses understand what programs may be
available for them.
The Commissioners discussed digitizing the survey, getting contact information and email
addresses for business owners, and the importance of building the CRM.
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NEW BUSINESS: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION: None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Member Freeman moved; Member Goff seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0. The Economic
Development Commission meeting was adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Submitted by Samantha DiMaggio
Economic Development Manager
Prepared by Amy Weidman
Administrative Support Specialist
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Economic Development Commission Item
January 10, 2023
Subject DEED Presentation: Chanhassen Workforce Overview
Section VISITOR PRESENTATIONS Item No: D.1
Prepared By Sam DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager File No:
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
Neal Young, Director of Economic Analysis at the Minnesota Department of Employment and
Economic Development, will be presenting an overview of the workforce in the City of Chanhassen.
Mr. Young has previously served as an economic analyst at DEED. In addition to DEED, he has also
worked as an analyst for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the
Iowa Department of Revenue. He has a BA in Economics from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa
and an MA in Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School.
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
As this is a presentation, no formal action is required.
ATTACHMENTS
Chanhassen Jan 23
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Workforce Overview of Chanhassen, MN
Neal Young, Economic Analysis Director
mn.gov/deed
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Demographics: Age
Fact Chanhassen Minnesota United States
Population Estimates, July 1 2021, (V2021)26,037 5,707,390 331,893,745
Persons under 5 years, percent 6.0%5.9%5.7%
Persons under 18 years, percent 26.4%23.1%22.2%
Persons 65 years and over, percent 12.2%16.7%16.8%
Female persons, percent 51.0%49.9%50.5%
mn.gov/deed
Source: Quickfacts, U.S. Census Bureau.
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Demographics: Race
mn.gov/deed
Fact Chanhassen Minnesota United States
White alone, percent 87.3%83.0%75.8%
Black or African American alone, percent 1.7%7.4%13.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent 0.1%1.4%1.3%
Asian alone, percent 6.1%5.4%6.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone,
percent 0.0%0.1%0.3%
Two or More Races, percent 4.3%2.8%2.9%
Hispanic or Latino, percent 4.2%5.8%18.9%
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent 85.0%78.1%59.3%
Foreign born persons, percent, 2016-2020 7.5%8.4%13.5%
Language other than English spoken at home,
percent of persons age 5 years+, 2016-2020 9.5%11.9%21.5%
Source: Quickfacts, U.S. Census Bureau.
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Demographics: Households and Housing
mn.gov/deed
Fact Chanhassen Minnesota United States
Households, 2016-2020 9,396 2,207,988 122,354,219
Persons per household, 2016-2020 2.76 2.48 2.6
Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age
1 year+, 2016-2020 89.8%86.3%86.2%
Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2016-2020 87.9%71.9%64.4%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2016-
2020 $400,300 $235,700 $229,800
Median selected monthly owner costs -with a
mortgage, 2016-2020 $2,254 $1,606 $1,621
Median selected monthly owner costs -without a
mortgage, 2016-2020 $709 $548 $509
Median gross rent, 2016-2020 $1,469 $1,010 $1,096
Source: Quickfacts, U.S. Census Bureau.
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Demographics: Other Indicators
mn.gov/deed
Fact Chanhassen Minnesota United States
Households with a computer, percent, 2016-2020 98.6%92.7%91.9%
Households with a broadband Internet subscription,
percent, 2016-2020 94.9%87.0%85.2%
High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age
25 years+, 2016-2020 98.6%93.4%88.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25
years+, 2016-2020 63.4%36.8%32.9%
With a disability, under age 65 years, percent, 2016-
2020 2.8%7.4%8.7%
Persons without health insurance, under age 65 years,
percent 2.5%5.3%9.8%
Median household income (in 2020 dollars), 2016-2020 $124,184 $73,382 $64,994
Persons in poverty, percent 2.9%9.3%11.6%
Source: Quickfacts, U.S. Census Bureau.
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Labor Market Overview
•Chanhassen
•Carver County
mn.gov/deed
Source: LAUS, MN DEED, November 2022
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Where Do Chanhassen Residents Work?
mn.gov/deed
Source: OnTheMap, U.S. Census Bureau
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Who Works In Chanhassen?
mn.gov/deed
Source: OnTheMap, U.S. Census Bureau
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Net Inflow of Workers
mn.gov/deed
Source: OnTheMap, U.S. Census Bureau
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Another View of Net Labor Flow
mn.gov/deed
Source: EMSI
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A View By Industry
mn.gov/deed
Source: Q2 2022, QCEW, MN DEED
Industry Employment Share
Total, All Industries 15,130 100.0%
Natural Resources and Mining 12 0.1%
Construction 843 5.6%
Manufacturing 4,180 27.6%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities 2,769 18.3%
Information 107 0.7%
Financial Activities 414 2.7%
Professional and Business Services 2,130 14.1%
Education and Health Services 2,190 14.5%
Leisure and Hospitality 1,865 12.3%
Other Services 400 2.6%
Public Administration 217 1.4%
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Top 6 Industries by Employment
mn.gov/deed
Source: Q2 2022, QCEW, MN DEED
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing 2,297
Educational Services 1,020
Food Services and Drinking Places 1,011
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 997
Machinery Manufacturing 922
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 887
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Considerations
•Industry quality (Primary vs Secondary Industries)
•Primary industries are those that are selling to customers around the state, country and world
•Secondary industries are those industries that primarily cater to local demand (more residents, more demand)
•Manufacturing is a great prospect, generally no matter what
•$92k average vs $76k for all industries in 2021; wages rising in 2022
•Wholesale/retail trade/personal services: do you want to spend money recruiting industries that follow demand
•May be necessary to fill in critical gaps that haven’t been filled by the market
•Healthcare: unless you are Mayo or UMN, it follows demand
•Telework
•Some targets for economic developers are also industries with higher share of telework
•Is that an impediment or a strategy?
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Thank You!
Neal Young
neal.young@state.mn.us
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