01-14-2025 EDC Agedna 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 11, 2024.
D.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
E.DISCUSSION / GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
E.1 Review and Adopt Economic Development Commission Bylaws
F.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
G.ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
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Economic Development Commission Item
January 14, 2025
Subject Approve Economic Development Commission Minutes of December 11, 2024.
Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No: C.1
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist File No:
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Economic Development Commission approve the December 11, 2024
Commission minutes.
ATTACHMENTS
EDC Minutes December 11, 2024
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CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Eric Anderson, Vice Chair Chris Freeman, Luke Bame, David Benedict,
Cohen Lee
MEMBERS ABSENT: Stacy Goff
STAFF PRESENT: Samantha DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager
PUBLIC PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA DATED NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Commissioner Bame moved, and Commissioner Lee seconded to approve the Agenda of the Economic
Development Commission meeting dated December 11, 2024, as presented. All voted in favor and the
motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES DATED NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Commissioner Freeman moved, and Commissioner Bame seconded to approve the Minutes of the
Economic Development Commission meeting dated November 12, 2024, as presented. All voted in favor
and the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
DISCUSSION/GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
2024 Program and Policy Reviews – Economic Development Commission
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Bame moved, and Commissioner Freeman seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in
favor and the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The Economic Development
Commission meeting was adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
Submitted by Samantha DiMaggio
Economic Development Manager
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Economic Development Commission Item
January 14, 2025
Subject Review and Adopt Economic Development Commission Bylaws
Section DISCUSSION / GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS Item No: E.1
Prepared By Sam DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager File No:
SUMMARY
The Economic Development Commission is asked to review and adopt the bylaws for 2025.
BACKGROUND
The EDC Bylaws were last updated in April 2023. During that meeting, minor updates were
completed.
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Economic Development Commission adopt the Bylaws for 2025.
ATTACHMENTS
2025 Bylaws.Edited.docx
Final Bylaws 2025.docx
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BYLAWS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
The following Bylaws are adopted by the Economic Development Commission (EDC)to facilitate the
performance of its duties and the exercising of its functions as a commission established by the City
Council on June 10, 2019, and as outlined in City Code, Section 2-46.13 Economic Development
Commission,as amended.At the first meeting in April of each yearregular meeting of the year,or the
next meeting thereafter, these Bylaws will be reviewed and if necessary, amended.
1.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The EDC will:
a)Serve as an advisory body to the city with the responsibility of researching,reviewing,and
making recommendations on issues related to economic development.
b)Review ways in which the city can expand and/or revitalize existing businesses and attract
desirable new businesses to the community.
c)Prepare an annualquarterly reports for the City Council detailing the economic
developmentvarious trends and activities of the past yearrelated to economic development.
d)Review the Comprehensive Plan and understand the impacts the Comprehensive Plan has on
economic development and commercial/industrial businesses and land uses.
e)The EDC will review zoning ordinance changes that could impact businesses (commercial,
industrial,and mixed-use districts)and all other studies/plans that have an impact on the local
business community.
f)Review fee policies as they relate to businesses.
g)Prepare,implement and Review and consider new or revised approaches to any of the city’sa
three-year economic development plans, policies, or procedures,which includes an Economic
Resilience Plan, to strengthen Chanhassen’s high-quality of life, strong financial position, and
stable economy continuingly to ensure Chanhassen remains current and competitive.
h)Review local incentive applications and will make a formal recommendation to the city before
formal action is taken by the City Council.
i)Review grant and loan applications related to local,state,or federal economic development
programs and make a formal recommendation to the city before award or application.
j)The City Council may,at its discretion,set agenda items and goals for the EDC.
2.MEETINGS
a)Regular meetings of the EDC shall be held on the second Tuesday of each month and will begin
at 5:30p.m, unless otherwise noticed.
b)The meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers,7700 Market Boulevard,unless
otherwise publicly noticed.
c)Any unfinished business will be carried over to the next regular EDC meeting.
d)Economic Development Commission members will shall attend not less than seventy-five (75%)
percent of all regular and special meetings held during a given (calendar)year and shall will not
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be absent from three (3)consecutive meetings.Failure to meet this minimum attendance
requirement will result in removal from the Economic Development
Commission.
i.Commission members who are unable to attend a meeting should,when possible,give
staff notice at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
3.COMPOSITION, TERMS AND VACANCIES
a.The Economic Development Commission consists of five members appointed by the City
Council.The members will be a combination of residents and representatives of the business
community.
b.a.Additionally,the commission may also have one youth representative who shall also be a
voting member. Youth representatives shall be appointed for one-year terms.
c.b.The City Council shall appoint the members for staggered 3-year terms expiring on March 31 of
each year.Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired portion
of the term.
d.c.All members shall serve without compensation.
e.Additionally,the commission may also have one youth representative who shall also be a voting
member. Youth representatives shall be appointed for one-year terms.
f.d.Three Economic Development Commission members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business.Whenever a quorum is not present,no final or official action shall be
taken at such meeting.
4.ORGANIZATION
a.At the first meeting in April of each year,the EDC shall hold an organizational meeting.At this
meeting,the commission shall elect from its membership a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
b.Each member shall cast their vote for the member they wish to be chosen for Chairperson.If no
one receives a majority of the votes, voting shall continue until one member receives the
majority support.Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from the remaining members following the
same proceeding.
c.The Chairperson or in his absence,the Vice-Chairperson,shall preside over meetings and
perform other such duties as ordered by the EDC.
d.The Chairperson shall conduct the meeting to keep it moving rapidly and as efficiently as
possible and shall remind members,witnesses,and others to preserve order and decorum and to
keep comments on the subject at hand.
e.The Chairperson shall not move for action but may second motions.
5.PROCEDURE
a.Parliamentary Procedure governed by Roberts Rules of Order Revised,shall be followed at all
regular meetings.
i.At special work session meetings,and when appropriate,the EDC may hold group
discussions not following any set parliamentary procedures except when motions are
before the EDC.
Chairperson: Date:
Formatted
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BYLAWS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
The following Bylaws are adopted by the Economic Development Commission (EDC) to facilitate the
performance of its duties and the exercising of its functions as a commission established by the City
Council on June 10, 2019, and as outlined in City Code, Section 2-46.13 Economic Development
Commission, as amended. At the first meeting regular meeting of the year, or the next meeting
thereafter, these Bylaws will be reviewed and if necessary, amended.
1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The EDC will:
a) Serve as an advisory body to the city with the responsibility of researching, reviewing, and
making recommendations on issues related to economic development.
b) Review ways in which the city can expand and/or revitalize existing businesses and attract
desirable new businesses to the community.
c) Prepare quarterly reports for the City Council detailing various trends and activities related to
economic development.
d) Review the Comprehensive Plan and understand the impacts the Comprehensive Plan has on
economic development and commercial/industrial businesses and land uses.
e) The EDC will review zoning ordinance changes that could impact businesses (commercial,
industrial, and mixed-use districts) and all other studies/plans that have an impact on the local
business community.
f) Review fee policies as they relate to businesses.
g) Prepare, implement and revise a three-year economic development plan, which includes an
Economic Resilience Plan, to strengthen Chanhassen’s high-quality of life, strong financial
position, and stable economy continuingly to ensure Chanhassen remains current and
competitive.
h) Review local incentive applications and will make a formal recommendation to the city before
formal action is taken by the City Council.
i) Review grant and loan applications related to local, state, or federal economic development
programs and make a formal recommendation to the city before award or application.
j) The City Council may, at its discretion, set agenda items and goals for the EDC.
2. MEETINGS
a) Regular meetings of the EDC shall be held on the second Tuesday of each month and will begin
at 5:30p.m, unless otherwise noticed.
b) The meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers unless otherwise publicly noticed.
c) Any unfinished business will be carried over to the next regular EDC meeting.
d) Economic Development Commission members will attend not less than seventy-five (75%)
percent of all regular and special meetings held during a given (calendar) year and will not be
absent from three (3) consecutive meetings. Failure to meet this minimum attendance
requirement will result in removal from the Economic Development Commission.
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i.Commission members who are unable to attend a meeting should, when possible, give
staff notice at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
3. COMPOSITION, TERMS AND VACANCIES
a. The Economic Development Commission consists of five members appointed by the City
Council. The members will be a combination of residents and representatives of the business
community.
b. Additionally, the commission may also have one youth representative who shall also be a voting
member. Youth representatives shall be appointed for one-year terms.
c. The City Council shall appoint the members for staggered 3-year terms expiring on March 31 of
each year. Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired portion
of the term.
d. All members shall serve without compensation.
e. Three Economic Development Commission members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business. Whenever a quorum is not present, no final or official action shall be
taken at such meeting.
4. ORGANIZATION
a. At the first meeting in April of each year, the EDC shall hold an organizational meeting. At this
meeting, the commission shall elect from its membership a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
b. Each member shall cast their vote for the member they wish to be chosen for Chairperson. If no
one receives a majority of the votes, voting shall continue until one member receives the
majority support. Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from the remaining members following the
same proceeding.
c. The Chairperson or in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson, shall preside over meetings and
perform other such duties as ordered by the EDC.
d. The Chairperson shall conduct the meeting to keep it moving rapidly and as efficiently as
possible and shall remind members, witnesses, and others to preserve order and decorum and to
keep comments on the subject at hand.
e. The Chairperson shall not move for action but may second motions.
5. PROCEDURE
a. Parliamentary Procedure governed by Roberts Rules of Order Revised, shall be followed at all
regular meetings.
i.At special work session meetings, and when appropriate, the EDC may hold group
discussions not following any set parliamentary procedures except when motions are
before the EDC.
Chairperson: __________________________________________ Date: _______________________
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