04-12-2022 EDC MinutesCHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 12, 2022
Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Eric Anderson, Vice Chair David Kressler, Commissioners
Duke Zurek, Chris Freeman, and Stacy Goff.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Generous, Senior Planner, and Jean Steckling, Senior Administrative
Support Specialist
PUBLIC PRESENT: None.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS/OATHS OF
OFFICE
The Commissioners raised their right hands and read the Oath of Office for the City of
Chanhassen.
Chair Anderson asked each Commissioner to share a bit about themselves.
Duke Zurek is honored to be part of the group, he retired from Apple in January after 20 years,
his family appreciates the community, and he is excited to be part of the team.
Chris Freeman is the CFO of Bongards, has a lot of experience on the other side of the table and
with what is needed to help development. He hopes to help lead out what is necessary to induce
good companies to come into Chanhassen.
Eric Anderson just retired as a real estate developer including senior living and office buildings;
prior to that he started as an intern in Edina and saw them through the changeover of the gravel
pits into Edinborough Park and Centennial Lakes.
David Kressler was challenged by his wife to apply for a position last year on the EDC, he has
lived here since 1997, and has had fun learning about the process of being a public servant.
Stacy Goff has worked for the federal government for 25 years, and was on the Peace Corps in
the early 1990’s where she worked on urban planning and development. She was born and raised
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in Chanhassen and recently moved back. Her husband is now on the Planning Commission and
she is now on the EDC as they want to get more involved within the City.
2. ELECTION OF CHAIR & VICE CHAIR
Member Kressler moved, Member Freeman seconded to nominate Eric Anderson as
Chairman of the Economic Development Commission. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Chair Anderson suggested Member Kressler as Vice Chairman, but as Chair, cannot make a
motion.
Member Freeman moved, Member Goff seconded to nominate David Kressler as Vice
Chairman of the Economic Development Commission. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
3. ADOPT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BYLAWS (AMENDED)
Mr. Generous stated this is an annual process, noting the only change is to the time limit of the
terms.
The Commissioners discussed business development within the City. Mr. Generous shared some
of the past and current development for the new Commissioners.
Member Kressler moved, Member Zurek seconded to adopt the Economic Development
Commission Bylaws (Amended). All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8,
2022.
Member Freeman moved, Member Kressler seconded to approve the Minutes of the
Economic Development Commission meeting dated March 8, 2022. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION: None.
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CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION:
Mr. Generous shared that at the May meeting they will be discussing food delivery fees for food
delivery companies. He will explore what other cities have done in regulating those and bring the
information to the Commission.
Commissioner Freeman’s concern with some of the delivery places is that some of the
restaurants don’t even sign up for it and it can tarnish the name of the restaurant.
Chair Anderson stated unfortunately it is taking many of the small businesses incomes as they
are not getting the full food fee.
Mr. Generous shared that the City is working on a joint meeting between the Planning
Commission, EDC, and the City Council. The City is still looking at hiring an Economic
Development Manager. He noted at the next meeting he hopes to bring Code amendments that
are related to economic development before the Commission, one of which is the sign ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Anderson adjourned the Economic Development Commission meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Submitted by Bob Generous
Senior Planner
Prepared by Amy Weidman
Administrative Support Specialist