02-14-2023 EDC MinutesCHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
February 14, 2023
Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Eric Anderson, Commissioners Duke Zurek, Chris Freeman,
Stacy Goff, and Luke Bame.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Samantha DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager, and Kim
Meuwissen, City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT: Chuck Swanson, Carver County CDA.
City Clerk, Kim Meuwissen, administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed
Commissioner Luke Bame.
Member Freeman moved; Member Zurek seconded to approve the agenda. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approve Economic Development Commission Minutes Dated January 10, 2023.
Member Goff moved, Member Zurek seconded to approve the Minutes of the Economic
Development Commission meeting dated January 10, 2023, as presented. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
1. DEED Presentation: Chanhassen Workforce Overview
Mr. Chuck Swanson, Director of Community & Economic Development, shared information
about the CDA and his role there. Chuck joined the CDA 9 months ago and he is the point
person in Carver County for economic development, business development, land trust, tourism,
county sub surface treatment systems, and rehab loan programs.
DISCUSSION/GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS: None.
Economic Development Commission – February 14, 2023
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Community Development Director DiMaggio noted recent business visits, the implementation of
SourceLink, and gave an update on the BR&E program.
ADJOURNMENT:
Member Zurek moved, Member Freeman seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The Economic
Development Commission meeting was adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
Submitted by Samantha DiMaggio
Economic Development Manager
Prepared by Amy Weidman
Administrative Support Specialist