04-11-2023 EDC MinutesCHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 11, 2023
Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:30 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; Kim Meuwissen,
City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT: One member of the public.
Member Bame moved, Member Zurek seconded to approve the agenda. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
OATH OF OFFICE:
1. Economic Development Commission Appointment and Oath of Office
City Clerk Meuwissen led Eric Anderson in the Oath of Office.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MARCH
14, 2023
Member Freeman moved, Member Zurek seconded to approve the Minutes of the
Economic Development Commission meeting dated March 14, 2023 as presented. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
DISCUSSION/GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
1. OPEN MEETING LAW TRAINING
Economic Development Manager noted the purpose of the Open Meeting Law is to stop having
people make decision in a forum that is not public. It is important that the public has their right to
be informed of the information and have an opportunity to share their views.
The Commissioners discussed what makes a quorum and how to handle events where some of
them may be in attendance, as well as being mindful of the appearance they are giving when out
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in public. Ms. DiMaggio advised the Commissioners on email communication and social media
best practices, what can and cannot be discussed in private, public notice and recording of any
closed sessions, and shared about violations of the Open Meeting Law.
2. REVIEW AND ADOPT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BYLAWS
Member Zurek moved, Member Freeman seconded to adopt the Economic Development
Commission Bylaws. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of
5 to 0.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR & VICE CHAIR
Chair Anderson is willing to continue as Chair of the EDC. Member Zurek would be willing to
Vice Chair.
Member Freeman moved, Member Goff seconded to appoint Eric Anderson as Chairman
and Duke Zurek as Vice Chair of the Economic Development Commission. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Ms. DiMaggio shared about recent meetings with businesses including Scooter’s Coffee, Air
Liquide, Promotion Select, and a tour of The Venue. Ms. DiMaggio also shared about the new
Planning Director Eric Maass, and hopes to introduce him to the Commission very soon. She
updated the Commissioners on the survey noting she is not giving up on receiving feedback.
The Commissioners discussed the closing of the movie theater, what will happen to the mural,
possible redevelopment options near the downtown area, utilizing Tax Increment Financing
(TIF), and local option tax. The Commissioners continued discussion about communications on
the City’s website, inflation, and the possibility of a recession.
ADJOURNMENT:
Member Zurek moved, Member Goff 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 adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
Submitted by Samantha DiMaggio
Economic Development Manager
Prepared by Amy Weidman
Administrative Support Specialist