04.14.2026_EDC_MinutesCHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 2026
Acting Chair Benedict called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: David Benedict, John Kroll, Rebekah Cohen Israel, and Tony Hallen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Nick Gardino
STAFF PRESENT: Samantha DiMaggio and Jenny Potter
PUBLIC PRESENT: Erik Hansen
OATHS OF OFFICE:
Jenny Potter, City Clerk, performed the Oath of Office for new Commissioners Rebekah Cohen Israel and
Tony Hallen.
DISCUSSION/GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
ELECTION OF 2026 CHAIR & VICE CHAIR
Commissioner Kroll moved, and Commissioner Hallen seconded the nomination of Commissioner
Benedict as the Chair of the Economic Development Commission. The motion was carried with a vote of
3 to 0. Commissioner Benedict abstained.
Commissioner Benedict moved, and Commissioner Hallen seconded the nomination of Commissioner
Kroll as the Vice Chair of the Economic Development Commission. The motion was carried with a vote
of 3 to 0. Commissioner Kroll abstained.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA DATED APRIL 10, 2026
Commissioner Kroll moved, and Commissioner Hallen seconded, to approve the Agenda of the Economic
Development Commission meeting dated April 10, 2026, as presented. All voted in favor, and the motion
was carried unanimously 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MARCH 10, 2026
Commissioner Kroll moved, and Commissioner Hallen seconded, to approve the Minutes of the
Economic Development Commission meeting dated March 10, 2026, as presented. All voted in favor, and
the motion was carried unanimously 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
ERIK HANSEN - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SOUTHWEST TRANSIT (SWT)
Economic Development Commission – April 10, 2026
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ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Hallen moved, and Commissioner Cohen Israel seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor, and the motion was carried unanimously 4 to 0. The Economic Development Commission
meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Submitted by Samantha DiMaggio
Economic Development Manager