EDA 1997 08 21CHANHAS SEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 21, 1997
Chairman Gary Boyle called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Boyle, Nancy Mancino, and Mark Engel. Mark Senn arrived
late.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Berquist, Mike Mason, and Jim Bohn.
STAFF PRESENT: Don Ashworth, Executive Director and Todd Gerhardt, Assistant Executive
Director.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Boyle moved, Mancino seconded to approve the Minutes of the
Economic Development Authority meeting dated July 24, 1997 as presented.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE LAND ON WEST 79TM STREET.
Assistant Executive Director, Todd Gerhardt explained to the Commission that he had received
two phone calls from people expressing interest in developing this property. However, at this
time he has not received any solid offers. Mr. Gerhardt also mentioned that the City will soon
begin to construct a storm water retention pond on the land directly south of the Economic
Development Authority's property (North of Highway 5, West of the Chanhassen Inn, and East of
Market Boulevard). Staff will include a copy of the construction plans in the EDA's next packet.
UPDATE ON PAISLEY PARK.
Todd Gerhardt stated that the attorney for Paisley Park claims that the general ledger or
equivalent with detailed statements of the income received and expenses incurred from 1993 to
the present does not exist and therefore can not provide the city with this information. No further
action was taken.
DISCUSSION REGARDING OAK PONDS.
Executive Director Don Ashworth, stated that the criminal trial against Dean Johnson will occur
as scheduled on October 24, 1997.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CHANHASSEN BOWLING CENTER.
EDA Minutes
August 21, 1997
Page 2
Executive Director Don Ashworth outlined a plan to stimulate the redevelopment of the
Chanhassen Bowling Center. This plan involves the City becoming a partner in the project along
with its current owner and another group of investors. After many questions, the Commissioners
directed staff to solicit an appraisal of the Bowling Center and to come back at the next meeting
with more solid figures regarding the City's involvement in this redevelopment project.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: Nancy Mancino moved and Mark Engel seconded approval of the bills
as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
AJOtlRNMENT: Mark Engel moved and Nancy Mancino seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried.