04-08-2025 EDC MinutesCHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 8, 2025
Samantha DiMaggio called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Eric Anderson, David Benedict, Nick Gardino, John Kroll, Cohen Lee
MEMBERS ABSENT: Luke Bame
STAFF PRESENT: Samantha DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager
PUBLIC PRESENT: Steve Curtis, Executive Director of Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA DATED APRIL 8, 2025
Commissioner Benedict moved, and Commissioner Lee seconded to approve the Agenda of the
Economic Development Commission meeting dated April 8, 2025, as presented. All voted in favor and
the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
OATHS OF OFFICE:
Jenny Potter, City Clerk, performed the Oath of Office for new Commissioners Nick Gardino and John
Kroll.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MARCH 11, 2025
Commissioner Benedict moved, and Commissioner Lee seconded to approve the Minutes of the
Economic Development Commission meeting dated March 11, 2025, as presented. All voted in favor and
the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Steve Curtis – Executive Director of the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce.
DISCUSSION/GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
ELECTION OF 2025 CHAIR & VICE CHAIR
Commissioner Benedict motioned, and Commissioner Lee seconded the nomination of
Commissioner Anderson to remain as Chair of the Economic Development Commission. All voted
in favor and the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Commissioner Lee motioned, and Commissioner Benedict seconded the nomination of
Commissioner Bame to serve as Vice Chair of the Economic Development Commission. All voted in
favor and the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Economic Development Commission – January 9, 2024
2
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Lee moved, and Commissioner Benedict seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in
favor and the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The Economic Development
Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Submitted by Samantha DiMaggio
Economic Development Manager