EDC SUM 2019 11 13CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 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 Kate Aanenson, Community
Development Director
Greg Sticha informed the commission that Anne Heinze has submitted her resignation from the
commission.
Donovan moved, Ebeling seconded to approve the agenda as presented. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ebeling moved, Donovan seconded to approve the Minutes
of the Economic Development Commission meeting dated October 8, 2019 as presented.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
REVIEW DOWNTOWN VISION PLAN.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and background information on this item. Chairman
Sanford asked about ownership and zoning for the Lunds Byerlys property. Commissioner
Ebeling asked about traffic studies for the downtown. Commissioner Stamy asked about
potential development south of Highway 5. Chairman Sanford asked about the role of the
Southwest Chamber of Commerce and the potential for Chanhassen having it’s own Chamber of
Commerce.
REVIEW BUSINESS SUBSIDY GUIDELINES.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Sanford asked for clarification on
what state statutes Mr. Sticha was referencing. Mr. Sticha stated he would email that
information to commissioners. In discussing tax increment financing (TIF) districts commission
members asked for clarification on how TIF operates. Mr. Sticha continued with discussion of
tax abatement and the application process. Commission Ebeling asked how often subsidies are
requested of staff.
Greg Sticha outlined agenda items proposed for upcoming Economic Development Commission
meetings.
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Stamy moved, Donovan 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.
Submitted by Greg Sticha
Finance Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim