04-08-2025 EDC Agenda PacketA.5:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
A.1 Oath of Office
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 March 11, 2025.
D.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
D.1 Steve Curtis - Executive Director of the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce
E.DISCUSSION / GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
E.1 Election of 2025 Chair & Vice Chair
F.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
G.ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025
FOUNTAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
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Economic Development Commission Item
April 8, 2025
Subject Oath of Office
Section 5:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER Item No: A.1
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist File No:
SUMMARY
Jenny Potter, Senior Administrative Assistant, will give the oaths of office for the new commissioner:
Nicholas Gardino, and John Kroll.
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
ATTACHMENTS
Nicholas Gardino Oath of Office
John Kroll Oath
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OATH OF OFFICE
I, Nicholas Gardino,do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United States,
the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and to discharge faithfully the duties of the office of
Economic Development Commissioner of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota to the best of m y
judgment and ability, so help me, God.
Nicholas Gardino
Date: April 8, 2025
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( ss
COUNTY OF CARVER )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ________________, 2025.
Notary Public
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OATH OF OFFICE
I, John Kroll,do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United States, the
Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and to discharge faithfully the duties of the office of
Economic Development Commissioner of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota to the best of m y
judgment and ability, so help me, God.
John Kroll
Date: April 8, 2025
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( ss
COUNTY OF CARVER )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ________________, 2025.
Notary Public
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Economic Development Commission Item
April 8, 2025
Subject Approve Economic Development Commission Minutes of March 11, 2025.
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 March 11, 2025
Commission minutes.
ATTACHMENTS
Economic Development Commission Minutes March 11, 2025
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CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 11, 2025
Samantha DiMaggio called the meeting to order at 5:44 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Luke Bame, David Benedict, Cohen Lee
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Eric Anderson, Vice Chair Chris Freeman, Stacy Goff
STAFF PRESENT: Samantha DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager
PUBLIC PRESENT: Vinita Patil, Commercial Real Estate & Hospitality Investment Specialist
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA DATED MARCH 11, 2025
Commissioner Benedict moved, and Commissioner Lee seconded to approve the Agenda of the
Economic Development Commission meeting dated March 11, 2025, as presented. All voted in favor and
the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Commissioner Lee moved, and Commissioner Benedict seconded to approve the Minutes of the
Economic Development Commission meeting dated February 11, 2025, as presented. All voted in favor
and the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
VINITA PATIL – COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE & HOSPITALITY INVESTMENT
SPECIALIST
DISCUSSION/GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Benedict moved, and Commissioner Lee seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in
favor and the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0. The Economic Development
Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Submitted by Samantha DiMaggio
Economic Development Manager
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Economic Development Commission Item
April 8, 2025
Subject Steve Curtis - Executive Director of the Southwest Metro Chamber of
Commerce
Section VISITOR PRESENTATIONS Item No: D.1
Prepared By Sam DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager File No:
SUMMARY
Steve Curtis - Executive Director of the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce, will share insights
with the Economic Development Commission on the current goals and initiatives of the chamber.
BACKGROUND
Steve is the Executive Director of the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce, bringing over 20 years
of experience in hospitality, business development, and sales. His dedication to community
involvement is evident through his service with local Chambers of Commerce, the Chaska Lions Club,
the Bountiful Basket Food Shelf Board of Directors, and as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
As this is a visitor presentation, no formal action is required.
ATTACHMENTS
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Economic Development Commission Item
April 8, 2025
Subject Election of 2025 Chair & Vice Chair
Section DISCUSSION / GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS Item No: E.1
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist File No:
SUMMARY
At the first meeting in April of each year, the Economic Development Commission shall hold an
organizational meeting. At this meeting, the commission shall elect from its membership a Chair and
Vice Chair. Each member shall cast its vote for the member he or she wishes to be chosen for Chair. If
no one receives a majority, voting shall continue until one member receives the majority support. Vice
Chair shall be elected from the remaining numbers of the same proceeding.
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
The Chair, or in his or her absence, the Vice Chair, shall preside at meetings and perform other such
duties as ordered by the Economic Development Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
The Economic Development Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the commission.
ATTACHMENTS
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