04-14-2026 EDC Agenda PacketA.5:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
B.DISCUSSION / GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
B.1 Oath of Office
B.2 Election of 2026 Chair & Vice Chair
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioners may add or delete items at this time.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D.1 Approve Economic Development Commission Minutes of March 10, 2026.
E.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
E.1 Erik Hansen - Chief Executive Officer, SouthWest Transit (SWT)
F.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
G.ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
LAKE SUSAN CONFERENCE ROOM, 7700 MARKET BLVD
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Economic Development Commission Item
April 14, 2026
Subject Oath of Office
Section DISCUSSION / GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS Item No: B.1
Prepared By Amy Weidman, Senior Admin Support Specialist File No:
SUMMARY
Jenny Potter, City Clerk, will give the Oaths of Office for the new commissioners, Rebecca Cohen-
Israel and Tony Hallen.
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
ATTACHMENTS
Tony Hallen Oath
Rebecca Cohen-Israel Oath
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OATH OF OFFICE
I, Tony Hallen, do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United States, the
Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and to discharge faithfully the duties of the office of
Economic Development Commissioner of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota to the best of my
judgment and ability, so help me, God.
Tony Hallen
Date: April 14, 2026
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( ss
COUNTY OF CARVER )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ________________, 2026.
Notary Public
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OATH OF OFFICE
I, Rebecca Cohen-Israel, do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United
States, the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and to discharge faithfully the duties of the
office of Economic Development Commissioner of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota to the
best of my judgment and ability, so help me, God.
Rebecca Cohen-Israel
Date: April 14, 2026
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( ss
COUNTY OF CARVER )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ________________, 2026.
Notary Public
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Economic Development Commission Item
April 14, 2026
Subject Election of 2026 Chair & Vice Chair
Section DISCUSSION / GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS Item No: B.2
Prepared By Amy Weidman, Senior Admin Support Specialist File No:
SUMMARY
At the first meeting in April of each year, the Economic Development Commission shall hold an
organizational meeting. At this meeting, the commission shall elect from its membership a Chair and
Vice Chair. Each member shall cast its vote for the member he or she wishes to be chosen for Chair. If
no one receives a majority, voting shall continue until one member receives the majority support. Vice
Chair shall be elected from the remaining numbers of the same proceeding.
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
The Chair, or in his or her absence, the Vice Chair, shall preside at meetings and perform other such
duties as ordered by the Economic Development Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
The Economic Development Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the commission.
ATTACHMENTS
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Economic Development Commission Item
April 14, 2026
Subject Approve Economic Development Commission Minutes of March 10, 2026.
Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No: D.1
Prepared By Sam DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager File No:
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Economic Development Commission approve the March 10, 2026,
Commission minutes.
ATTACHMENTS
EDC Minutes March 10, 2026
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CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 10, 2026
Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
MEMBERS’ PRESENT: Eric Anderson, John Kroll, Nick Gardino
MEMBERS ABSENT: David Benedict, Luke Bame
STAFF PRESENT: Samantha DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager, and Rachel Arsenault,
Associate Planner.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA DATED MARCH 10, 2026
Commissioner Gardino moved, and Commissioner Kroll seconded to approve the Agenda of the
Economic Development Commission meeting dated March 10, 2026, as presented. All voted in favor,
and the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2025
Commissioner Kroll moved, and Commissioner Gardino seconded to approve the Minutes of the
Economic Development Commission meeting dated February 10, 2026, as presented. All voted in favor,
and the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED SIGN CODE ORDINANCE
DISCUSSION/GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Gardino moved, and Commissioner Kroll seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in
favor, and the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0. The Economic Development
Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Submitted by Samantha DiMaggio
Economic Development Manager
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Economic Development Commission Item
April 14, 2026
Subject Erik Hansen - Chief Executive Officer, SouthWest Transit (SWT)
Section VISITOR PRESENTATIONS Item No: E.1
Prepared By Sam DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager File No:
SUMMARY
Erik Hansen - Chief Executive Officer, SouthWest Transit (SWT), will share information and updates
about SouthWest Transit (SWT).
BACKGROUND
Erik Hansen - Chief Executive Officer
Erik grew up on an Iowa farm and then moved to Colorado, where he worked in marketing roles in the
private sector and served as a County Commissioner, Mayor, and Councilmember in the Denver
suburbs. Erik moved back to the Midwest to take a position as a City Administrator and has been CEO
since June of 2023.
He completed his MBA from the University of Denver and his BA from Truman State University. Erik
lives in Chanhassen; he enjoys spending time with his two college-age kids, is an avid skier, and spends
way too much time on Zillow trolling homes and dreaming of his next home improvement project.
History of Southwest Transit
In 1986, the southwest Minneapolis suburbs of Chaska, Chanhassen, and Eden Prairie decided to opt
out of the Metropolitan Transit Commission transit system under Minnesota State Statutes. Together,
they formed their transit service, SouthWest Metro Transit, through a joint powers agreement.
Today, they are known as SouthWest Transit (SWT), an award-winning transit agency serving the
SouthWest Twin Cities area through bus, on-demand rideshare, and shuttle services.
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
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As this is a visitor presentation, no formal action is required.
ATTACHMENTS
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