05-14-2024 EDC Agenda PacketA.5:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
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 February 13, 2024.
D.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
D.1 Updates on Civic Campus, Chanhassen Bluffs Recreational Facility, and Avienda.
E.DISCUSSION / GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
E.1 Election of 2024 Chair & Vice Chair
E.2 Review and Adopt Economic Development Commission Bylaws
F.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
G.ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
1
Economic Development Commission Item
May 14, 2024
Subject Approve Economic Development Commission Minutes of February 13, 2024.
Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No: C.1
Prepared By Amy Weidman, Admin Support Specialist File No:
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Economic Development Commission approve the February 13, 2024
Commission minutes.
ATTACHMENTS
Economic Development Commission Minutes of February 13, 2024
2
CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
February 13, 2024
Vice Chair Zurek called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Duke Zurek, Chris Freeman, Stacy Goff, Cohen Lee
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Eric Anderson, Luke Bame
STAFF PRESENT: Samantha DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager
PUBLIC PRESENT: Judy Harder
Commissioner Freeman moved, and Commissioner Lee seconded to approve the agenda. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JANUARY 9, 2024
Commissioner Goff moved, and Commissioner Lee seconded to approve the Minutes of the Economic
Development Commission meeting dated January 9, 2024, as presented. All voted in favor and the
motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
DISCUSSION/GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. EDC Approval of a Three-Year Economic Development Plan
Economic Development Manager, Samantha DiMaggio, presented a Three-Year Economic Development Plan
to review the current economic conditions of the city and to use it as a guide for staff and the EDC through the
next three years in Chanhassen.
Commissioner Lee moved, and Commissioner Freeman seconded to approve the Three-Year Plan and
present it to City Council. The motion carried with a vote to 4 to 0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Lee moved, and Commissioner Goff seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0 as Commissioner Freeman had left. The
Economic Development Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Submitted by Samantha DiMaggio
Economic Development Manager
3
Economic Development Commission Item
May 14, 2024
Subject Updates on Civic Campus, Chanhassen Bluffs Recreational Facility, and
Avienda.
Section VISITOR PRESENTATIONS Item No: D.1
Prepared By Sam DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager File No:
SUMMARY
City Manager, Laurie Hokkanen, will join the meeting to share information on the Civic Campus,
Avienda, and the status of the proposed Chanhassen Bluffs Recreational Facility.
BACKGROUND
Chanhassen Bluffs Sports Complex
The Chanhassen Bluffs Sports Complex is envisioned as a new regional recreation destination for all
ages. The facility may include amenities like an indoor walking track, two sheets of ice, a field house
with turf and gym space available year-round, an indoor playground, a community room, and a
privately operated restaurant. The facility would be located in the southeast corner of the Avienda
development, at the intersection of Highway 212 and Powers Boulevard.
Facility amenities being considered include:
Two sheets of ice
Indoor walking track
Field house with turf
Gymnasium space
Indoor Playground
Community room spaces
A restaurant connected to the facility
The city has hired BKV Group and Krauss Anderson for concept and design work. Open houses are
planned for Summer 2024.
The city proposes implementing a local option sales tax to pay for most of the facility. Other funding
sources include requesting state bonding, selling naming rights, bonds, and user capital contributions. A
local option sales tax is a special-purpose tax implemented and levied at the city or county level.
Chanhassen residents will vote on the Chanhassen Bluffs Sports Complex and the local option sales tax
4
on the November 2024 ballot. Based on the study completed by the University of Minnesota Extension
Office, a 0.5% local option sales tax would pay the debt service on $40 million bonds for the project
over 20 years.
Civic Campus
The City of Chanhassen is revitalizing its downtown Civic Campus. The project is comprised of a new
City Hall, Council Chambers, Senior Center, and destination park with enhanced performance space, a
playground for all ages, an upgraded skate park, new pickleball courts, and expanded parking.
Chanhassen’s current municipal building was built in 1981. The facility does not adequately serve the
population of Chanhassen today or the anticipated future growth of the community. Based on the
findings of a recent feasibility report, the building has significant deferred maintenance needs and lacks
operational efficiency.
Avienda
Avienda is located near Highway 212 and Powers Boulevard. Avienda offers a desirable, diverse
shopping and lifestyle destination with convenient access. As a gateway to the city of Chanhassen,
development in Avienda should blend the best of residential, retail, office, medical, and hospitality. The
intention is to support a high-quality, attractive design compatible with forms and materials that are
authentic to the region.
The City Council approved the final plat and a development contract on March 11 for the construction
of 53 rowhomes. The rowhomes project received preliminary plat approval in the summer of 2023.
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
As this is a presentation, no formal action is required, but the EDC is encouraged to ask questions on
the Civic Campus, Avienda, and the status of the proposed Chanhassen Bluffs Recreational Facility.
ATTACHMENTS
5
Economic Development Commission Item
May 14, 2024
Subject Election of 2024 Chair & Vice Chair
Section DISCUSSION / GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS Item No: E.1
Prepared By Sam DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager 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
6
Economic Development Commission Item
May 14, 2024
Subject Review and Adopt Economic Development Commission Bylaws
Section DISCUSSION / GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS Item No: E.2
Prepared By Sam DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager File No:
SUMMARY
At the first meeting in April of each year, the bylaws shall be reviewed and adopted by the Economic
Development Commission.
BACKGROUND
The EDC Bylaws were last updated in April 2023. During that meeting, no updates were
recommended.
DISCUSSION
Staff is recommending changes to the bylaws. A marked up and clean version are attached for review.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Economic Development Commission adopt the Bylaws for 2024.
ATTACHMENTS
Updated Bylaws 04.2024
Marked-up 2024 Bylaws
7
APRIL 1, 2024 1
BYLAWS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
The following Bylaws are adopted by the Economic Development Commission (EDC) to facilitate the
performance of its duties and the exercising of its functions as a commission established by the City
Council on June 10, 2019, and as outlined in City Code, Section 2-46.13 Economic Development
Commission, as amended. At the first meeting in April of each year, these Bylaws will be reviewed and
if necessary, amended.
1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The EDC will:
a) Serve as an advisory body to the city with the responsibility of researching, reviewing, and
making recommendations on issues related to economic development.
b) Review ways in which the city can expand and/or revitalize existing businesses and attract
desirable new businesses to the community.
c) Prepare an annual report for the City Council detailing the economic development activities of
the past year.
d) Review the Comprehensive Plan and understand the impacts the Comprehensive Plan has on
economic development and commercial/industrial businesses and land uses.
e) The EDC will review zoning ordinance changes that could impact businesses (commercial,
industrial, and mixed-use districts) and all other studies/plans that have an impact on the local
business community.
f) Review fee policies as they relate to businesses.
g) Review and consider new or revised approaches to any of the city’s economic development
plans, policies, or procedures.
h) Review local incentive applications and will make a formal recommendation to the city before
formal action is taken by the City Council.
i) Review grant and loan applications related to local, state, or federal economic development
programs and make a formal recommendation to the city before award or application.
j) The City Council may, at its discretion, set agenda items and goals for the EDC.
2. MEETINGS
a) Regular meetings of the EDC shall be held on the second Tuesday of each month and will begin
at 5:30p.m, unless otherwise noticed.
b) The meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers, 7700 Market Boulevard, unless
otherwise publicly noticed.
c) Any unfinished business will be carried over to the next regular EDC meeting.
d) Economic Development Commission members shall attend not less than seventy-five (75%)
percent of all regular and special meetings held during a given (calendar) year and shall not be
absent from three (3) consecutive meetings. Failure to meet this minimum attendance
requirement will result in removal from the Economic Development
Commission.
8
APRIL 1, 2024 2
i.Commission members who are unable to attend a meeting should, when possible, give
staff notice at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
3. COMPOSITION, TERMS AND VACANCIES
a. The Economic Development Commission consists of five members appointed by the City
Council. The members will be a combination of residents and representatives of the business
community.
b. Additionally, the commission may also have one youth representative who shall also be a voting
member. Youth representatives shall be appointed for one-year terms.
c. The City Council shall appoint the members for staggered 3-year terms expiring on March 31 of
each year. Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired portion
of the term.
d. All members shall serve without compensation.
e. Additionally, the commission may also have one youth representative who shall also be a voting
member. Youth representatives shall be appointed for one-year terms.
f. Three Economic Development Commission members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business. Whenever a quorum is not present, no final or official action shall be
taken at such meeting.
4. ORGANIZATION
a. At the first meeting in April of each year, the EDC shall hold an organizational meeting. At this
meeting, the commission shall elect from its membership a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
b. Each member shall cast their vote for the member they wish to be chosen for Chairperson. If no
one receives a majority of the votes, voting shall continue until one member receives the
majority support. Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from the remaining members following the
same proceeding.
c. The Chairperson or in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson, shall preside over meetings and
perform other such duties as ordered by the EDC.
d. The Chairperson shall conduct the meeting to keep it moving rapidly and as efficiently as
possible and shall remind members, witnesses, and others to preserve order and decorum and to
keep comments on the subject at hand.
e. The Chairperson shall not move for action but may second motions.
5. PROCEDURE
a. Parliamentary Procedure governed by Roberts Rules of Order Revised, shall be followed at all
regular meetings.
i.At special work session meetings, and when appropriate, the EDC may hold group
discussions not following any set parliamentary procedures except when motions are
before the EDC.
Chairperson: __________________________________________ Date: _______________________
9
JUNE 13, 2023 1
BYLAWS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
The following Bylaws are adopted by the Economic Development Commission (EDC) to facilitate the
performance of its duties and the exercising of its functions as a commission established by the City
Council on June 10, 2019, and as outlined in City Code, Section 2-46.13 Economic Development
Commission, as amended. At the first meeting in April of each year, these Bylaws will be reviewed and
if necessary, amended.
For the purposes of this document, the term “City” includes the Chanhassen City Council and the
Chanhassen Economic Development Authority (EDA).
1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The EDC will:
a) Serve as an advisory body to the cCity with the responsibility of researching, reviewing, and
making recommendations on issues related to economic development.
b) Review ways in which the City of Chanhassen can expand and/or revitalize existing businesses
and attract desirable new business businesses to the community.
c) Prepare an annual report for the City Council detailing the economic development activities of
the past year. The report will also provide a summary of residential and commercial construction
activities and outline the economic development activities for the year. progress that has been
made toward achieving the goals of all strategic plans.
d) Review the Comprehensive Plan and understand the impacts the Comprehensive Plan has on
economic development and commercial/industrial businesses and land uses. In addition, the EDC
will review zoning ordinance changes that could impact businesses (commercial, industrial, and
mixed-use districts) and all other studies/plans that have an impact on the local business
community.
e) Review fee policies as they relate to businesses.
f) Review and consider new or revised approaches to any of the cCity’s economic development
plans, policies, or procedures.
g) Review Business Subsidy Applications and will make a formal recommendation to the cCity
prior to approval.
h) Review grant and loan applications related to local, state, or federal economic development
programs and will make a formal recommendation to the City city prior tobefore award or
application.
i) The City Council may, at its discretion, set agenda items and goals for the EDC.
2. MEETINGS
a) Regular meetings of the EDC shall be held on the second Tuesday of each month and will begin
at 5:30p.m, unless otherwise noticed.
10
JUNE 13, 2023 2
b) The meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers, 7700 Market Boulevard, unless
otherwise directed by the Chairperson, in which case at least 24 hours’ noticehours’ notice will
be given to all members.
c) Any unfinished business will be carried over to the next regular EDC meeting.
d) Economic Development Commission members shall attend not less than seventy-five (75%)
percent of all regular and special meetings held during a given (calendar) year and shall not be
absent from three (3) consecutive meetings. Failure to meet this minimum attendance
requirement will result in removal from the Economic Development
Commission.
i. Commission members who are unable to attend a meeting should, when possible, give
staff notice at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
3. COMPOSITION, TERMS AND VACANCIES
a. The economic development commissionEconomic Development Commission consists of five
members appointedmembers appointed by the city council. Additionally, the commission may
also have one youth representative who shall also be a voting member. Youth representatives
shall be appointed for one-year terms. The members will be a combination of residents and
representatives of the business community.
a.
a. The members will be a combination of residents and representatives of the business community.
b. The City Council shall appoint the members for staggered 3-year terms expiring on March 31 of
each year. Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired portion
of the term.
c. All members shall serve without compensation.
d. Additionally, the commission may also have one youth representative who shall also be a voting
member. Youth representatives shall be appointed for one-year terms.
e. Three Economic Development Commission members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business. Whenever a quorum is not present, no final or official action shall be
taken at such meeting.
f. The Mayor or his/her City Council designee shall act as Liaison and attend all EDC meetings
when possible. The City Council Liaison will not have voting rights.
4. ORGANIZATION
a. At the first meeting in April of each year, the EDC shall hold an organizational meeting. At this
meeting, the commission shall elect from its membership a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
Each member shall cast its their vote for the member theyhe wishes to be chosen for
Chairperson. If no one receives a majority, voting shall continue until one member
receives the majority support. Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from the remaining numbers of
the same proceeding.
b. The Chairperson or in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson, shall preside atover meetings and
perform other such duties as ordered by the EDC.
c. The Chairperson shall conduct the meeting to keep it moving rapidly and as efficiently as
possible and shall remind members, witnesses, and others to preserve order and decorum and to
keep comments to the subject at hand.
d. The Chairperson shall not move for action but may second motions.
Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt
Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt
Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style:
a, b, c, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at:
0.25" + Indent at: 0.5"
11
JUNE 13, 2023 3
5. PROCEDURE
a. Parliamentary Procedure governed by Roberts Rules of Order Revised, shall be followed at all
regular meetings.
i. At special work session meetings, and when appropriate, the EDC may hold group
discussions not following any set parliamentary procedures except when motions are
before the EDC.
Chairperson: __________________________________________ Date: _______________________
12