EDA SUM 2004 09 27
CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
Chairman Furlong called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tom Furlong, Bob Ayotte, Steve Labatt, Brian
Lundquist and Craig Peterson
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Elliott Knetsch, and Kate Aanenson
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Deb Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR MEDICAL ARTS ADDITION AND
CHADDA SECOND ADDITION.
Justin Miller presented the staff report on this item and showed drawings of the proposed
buildings. Todd Gerhardt provided historical information on the lot configurations.
Commissioner Peterson asked for clarification on the EDA’s philosophy regarding
downtown parking space and the selling of a portion of the city’s parking lot for this
project. Commission Ayotte asked staff to explain their recommendation which says, if
possible to bring back more detailed site plans, and to explain the time line for bringing
back this proposal to the EDA. Commissioners Lundquist and Peterson asked about
negotiations regarding square foot prices that are being discussed with the applicant.
Chairman Furlong asked for clarification regarding zoning in this area, design standards,
and traffic flow. Brad Johnson, 7425 Frontier Trail spoke on behalf of the applicant. He
addressed the history of the site and current tenants, access, type of restaurant use, and
ultimate use of that area of downtown. Commissioner Peterson asked for an explanation
why when he asked 6 months to a year ago what other parcels the city had to sell this
parcel didn’t come up. He also stated his desire not to see a fast food restaurant on this
site. Chairman Furlong stated he would like to see a site plan addressing design
standards and traffic flow. No motion was required. Staff indicated they had all the
direction they needed to proceed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ayotte moved, Labatt seconded to approve the Minutes
of the Economic Development Authority meeting dated August 23, 2004 as presented.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Lundquist moved, Peterson seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and
the motion carried. The EDA meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt, Executive Director Prepared by Nann Opheim