EDC SUM 2019 12 11CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Chairman Jim Sanford called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Sanford, Kathleen Donovan, James Ebeling, and Steve Stamy
STAFF PRESENT: Greg Sticha, Finance Director; and Jake Foster, Assistant City Manager
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Ebeling moved, Commissioner Donovan
seconded to approve the Minutes of the Economic Development Commission meeting dated
November 13, 2019 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 4 to 0.
REVIEW OF 2019 UTILITY RATE STUDY.
Greg Sticha provided background information and highlights of the 2019 Utility Rate Study that
was presented to the City Council. Commissioner Ebeling asked for clarification of when SAC
fees are charged. Chairman Sanford asked for clarification of how and when utility rates are
charged. Greg Sticha continued with discussion of the pros and cons associated with
implementing a business subsidy program.
Greg Sticha suggested commission members come to the next meeting in January with a list of
goals to accomplish in 2020.
Commission Donovan moved, Commission Ebeling seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The Economic
Development Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Submitted by Greg Sticha
Finance Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim