Agenda_2020_10_13_Meeting(232)AGENDA
CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020, 7:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
A.CALL TO ORDER
B.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Approve Economic Development Commission Minutes dated September 8, 2020
C.NEW BUSINESS
1.Joint Discussion with SouthWest Chamber and Buy Chanhassen
D.OLD BUSINESS
1.Follow up Discussion on Communication Platforms
E.ADJOURNMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Subject Approve Economic Development Commission Minutes dated September 8, 2020
Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No: B.1.
Prepared By Nann Opheim, City Recorder File No:
SUMMARY
Approve Economic Development Commission minutes dated September 8, 2020.
ATTACHMENTS:
Economic Development Commission Summary Minutes dated September 8, 2020
CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Chairman Sanford called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Sanford, James Ebeling, Stephen Stamy and Adam Schafer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kathleen Donovan
STAFF PRESENT: Greg Sticha, Finance Director; and Jake Foster, Assistant City Manager
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Sanford noted that he did not receive a full copy of the
Minutes.
Ebeling moved, Schafer seconded to approve the incomplete copy of the Minutes of the
Economic Development Commission dated August 11, 2020 as presented. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
REVIEW OF POWER POINT PRESENTATION FOR JOINT MEETING WITH THE
CITY COUNCIL.
Greg Sticha addressed the changes made to the power point presentation for the joint meeting
with the City Council on September 14th at 5:00 p.m. In discussing the current goals for 2020 to
2021 Chairman Sanford asked that the goals be more active than passive wording. Jake Foster
provided an update on his presentation to the City Council addressing faster internet service and
connectivity in the city which is included as a goal of the Economic Development Commission.
The commission discussed support of creating a levy in future years to fund a business subsidy
program and support of open comprehensive communications between local businesses, business
organizations such as Southwest Chamber of Commerce and Buy Chanhassen and the City of
Chanhassen. Commissioner Schafer suggested using digital communication platforms such as
the app like Next Door to increase more efficient communication with local businesses.
Chairman Sanford suggesting adding wording to develop a more dynamic, supportive and
competitive business to business communication. Greg Sticha explained that the Economic
Development Commission is looking for feedback from the City Council on how to proceed with
their goals and discussed inviting representatives from Southwest Chamber of Commerce and
Buy Chanhassen to the October meeting.
Schafer moved, Ebeling seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Submitted by Greg Sticha, Finance Director Prepared by Nann Opheim
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Subject Joint Discussion with SouthWest Chamber and Buy Chanhassen
Section NEW BUSINESS Item No: C.1.
Prepared By Greg Sticha, Finance Director File No:
BACKGROUND
This evening the EDC will be having a joint discussion with members of Buy Chanhassen and the SW Metro Chamber
of Commerce. The meeting is being requested to discuss ways communication can be improved between both
organizations, the City Council & EDC and with the Chanhassen business community as a whole.
Darren Noble, Executive Director – SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce and Vernelle Clayton, Chair – Buy
Chanhassen, Inc. will be joining us to take part in the discussion.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Subject Follow up Discussion on Communication Platforms
Section OLD BUSINESS Item No: D.1.
Prepared By Greg Sticha, Finance Director File No:
BACKGROUND
At our previous meetings members of the EDC discussed the possibility of implementing a communications platform to
allow for better communication with local businesses. The City is currently exploring NextDoor and an email platform
for use. Those decisions will have to be citywide decisions and made prior to determining whether or not we will be
able to implement them for the use of the EDC.
Tonight we will continue the discussion of varying platforms for possible use to communicate better with our local
businesses.