EDA SUM 2004 04 12CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 12, 2004
Chairman Furlong called the meeting to order at 9:25 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Furlong, Steve Labatt, Bob Ayotte, Craig Peterson and
Brian Lundquist
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Roger Knutson, and Kate Aanenson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Steven Mosborg
Paul Nesburg
Valaire & Fred Riese
Brandy Geiger
Edina
9093 Sunnyvale Drive
9154 Sunnyvale Drive
2403 Ash Grove, Ambler,
PA 19002
REVIEW PROPOSAL FOR PONY/PAULY/PRYZMUS SITE.
Justin Miller presented the staff report on this item. Steve Mosborg, the developer,
introduced Brandi Geiger with Goddard Learning System who had flown in from
Philadelphia for the meeting; Fred and Valaire Riese, the franchisees who will be
working underneath the Goddard Learning System banner, and Paul Nesburg from Dunn
Brothers Coffee. Councilman Peterson asked the applicant to clarify the playground
locations on both sides of the building and fencing. Councilman Lundquist asked for
more information on Goddard Learning Systems. Brandi Geiger provided background
information on the school and explained that this would be the first school to be located
in Minnesota. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on traffic circulation on the site and
how the drive thru would operate. The commission concluded that there were still
specific issues to be addressed but directed staff to continue working with the applicant.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Peterson moved, Lundquist seconded to approve
summary and verbatim minutes of the Economic Development Authority meeting
dated January 26, 2004 as presented.
Lundquist moved, Labatt seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and
the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
Executive Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim