05-09-2023 EDC MinutesCHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
May 9, 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 and Eric Maass,
Planning Director.
PUBLIC PRESENT: None.
Member Zurek moved; Member Bame 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 May 9, 2023.
Member Freeman moved; Member Goff seconded to amend the minutes from April 11,
2023, noting that a member of the public was present for the meeting.
Member Freeman moved; Member Zurek seconded to approve the Minutes of the
Economic Development Commission meeting dated May 9, 2023. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
1. Introduction of Eric Maass, Planning Director.
Mr. Eric Maass, Director of Planning, introduced himself to the Economic Development
Commission.
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DISCUSSION/GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Implementation of an Economic Development Commission Handbook
To improve the onboarding process for new commissioners, a handbook was developed. It was
recommended that the handbook be available in an online format instead of in a paper form. New
policies and plans will be added as they are implemented.
Member Zurek moved; Member Bame seconded to approve the EDC Handbook as
presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Community Development Director DiMaggio noted recent business visits and gave an update on
local development projects.
ADJOURNMENT:
Member Bame moved; Member Zurek 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 6:57 p.m.
Submitted by Samantha DiMaggio
Economic Development Manager
Prepared by Amy Weidman
Administrative Support Specialist