2020 09 08CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Chairman Sanford called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Sanford, James Ebeling, Stephen Stamy and Adam Schafer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kathleen Donovan
STAFF PRESENT: Greg Sticha, Finance Director; and Jake Foster, Assistant City Manager
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Sanford noted that he did not receive a full copy of the
Minutes.
Ebeling moved, Schafer seconded to approve the incomplete copy of the Minutes of the
Economic Development Commission dated August 11, 2020 as presented. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
REVIEW OF POWER POINT PRESENTATION FOR JOINT MEETING WITH THE
CITY COUNCIL.
Greg Sticha addressed the changes made to the power point presentation for the joint meeting
with the City Council on September 14th at 5:00 p.m. In discussing the current goals for 2020 to
2021 Chairman Sanford asked that the goals be more active than passive wording. Jake Foster
provided an update on his presentation to the City Council addressing faster internet service and
connectivity in the city which is included as a goal of the Economic Development Commission.
The commission discussed support of creating a levy in future years to fund a business subsidy
program and support of open comprehensive communications between local businesses, business
organizations such as Southwest Chamber of Commerce and Buy Chanhassen and the City of
Chanhassen. Commissioner Schafer suggested using digital communication platforms such as
the app like Next Door to increase more efficient communication with local businesses.
Chairman Sanford suggesting adding wording to develop a more dynamic, supportive and
competitive business to business communication. Greg Sticha explained that the Economic
Development Commission is looking for feedback from the City Council on how to proceed with
their goals and discussed inviting representatives from Southwest Chamber of Commerce and
Buy Chanhassen to the October meeting.
Schafer moved, Ebeling seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Submitted by Greg Sticha, Finance Director Prepared by Nann Opheim