Minutes |
| March 27, 2007 |
| February 15, 2007 |
| February 15, 2006 |
| SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 |
| AUGUST 6, 2003 |
| JULY 23, 2003 |
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 Chairman Scott Huebner called the City of Port Washington Economic Development Committee meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. in the Lower Level Conference Room at City Hall. Roll Call of Members. Present were Mayor Scott Huebner. Bruce Nalezinski, Duane Nadolski, and John Bauer. Also present was Randy Tetzlaff, Director of Planning and Development. 2. Approval of Minutes. MSC by Mayor/Duane to approve the minutes as presented, 3. Public Appearances and Comments. There were none. 4. Omni Quip Update. The Mayor reviewed the latest timetable for the layoffs of the existing workforce. Randy reported that according to representatives of the State Departments of Commerce and Workforce Development, there are no funds for retraining. The only funds available are from the Trade Adjustment program – if jobs were lost to foreign countries. John reported that his real estate firm has had contact from Textron about a possible listing contract. 5. Review and Discuss Goals and Objectives. Randy distributed copies of the valuation changes for residential, commercial, and industrial properties for the period between 1998 and 2002. There was discussion on the trends that show the residential portion growing, despite the boundaries issues and lack of new land for new residential development. Future residential development plans will further skew the valuations. 6. Continued Discussion on Possible Site for Future Business Development. There was more discussion and feedback on the following sites. The members had physically driven by each of the sites to familiarize themselves of each. Some of the conclusions are shown in italics. Undeveloped Lands Kolbach farm Only the south side VK property along Maritime Drive Prime business park sites S. Park St. Not appropriate; too many possible environmental issues Bywater Business Center Prime business or industrial Taylor Equity property Industrial We Energies property Industrial Weiss farm Undecided regarding use and size of sites Knellsville area Prime industrial and business park It was agreed that these should be future reviewed at another meeting with more members are present. A concern was raised by John that we must be cognizant of residents complaining about industrial or business park uses adjacent to their properties. The more isolated the better. 7. Any Other Matters That May Legally Come Before This Committee. None. 8. Next Meeting. The members agreed to meet again on Wednesday, October 15th at 4 p.m. 9. Adournment. MSC by John/Mayor to adjourn at 5:18 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2003 Chairman Scott Huebner called the City of Port Washington Economic Development Committee meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. in the Lower Level Conference Room at City Hall. Roll Call of Members. Present were Mayor Scott Huebner. Alderman Al Haacke, Steve Schowalter, Bruce Nalezinski, Duane Nadolski, John Bauer, and Kevin Tydrick. Also present was Randy Tetzlaff, Director of Planning and Development. 2. Chairman’s Business. Mayor Huebner reviewed the contents of a meeting between himself, staff, and representatives of JLG, new owners of OmniQuip. The company would be laying-off workers beginning in October through February of next year. Thirty-five workers, mostly engineers, would stay-on in Port indefinitely. Another thirty-five would be offered positions in Pennsylvania. City staff would be meeting with the State to discuss possible assistance for the workers. 3. Public Appearances and Comments. There were none. 4. Discussion on Possible Site for Future Business Development. Randy reviewed the following properties as possible sites for future business and/or industrial development. Undeveloped Lands Existing Facilities Kolbach farm Former Bolens on S. Park St. VK property along Maritime Drive Former WEPCO on S. Park St. Bywater Business Center Western Avenue Trak Taylor Equity property Sunset Rd. Trak We Energies property Weiss farm Knellsville area There was discussion regarding each property. Afterward, it was agreed that the Committee should decide which of the sites are most appropriate for development and then make recommendations to the Plan Commission so the Land Use Plan can be amended to designate these areas for future development. Before making any recommendations, it was decided that the goals and objectives, and acreages needed in the future should be reviewed at the next meeting. 6. Any Other Matters That May Legally Come Before This Committee. None. 7. Next Meeting. The Committee will again on Wednesday, September 10th at 4 p.m. 8. Adournment. MOTION BY BRUCE NALEZINSKI, SECONDED BY DUANE NADOLSKI to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously. Respectfully submitted,
Randy Tetzlaff Director of Planning and Development WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2003 Chairman Scott Huebner called the City of Port Washington Economic Development Committee meeting to order at 4:15 P.M. in the Lower Level Conference Room at City Hall. Roll Call of Members. Present were Mayor Scott Huebner, Bruce Nalezinski, Duane Nadolski, John Bauer, Kevin Tydrick. Also present was Randy Tetzlaff, Director of Planning and Development. Alderman Al Haacke and Steve Schowalter were absent and excused. Chairman’s Business. Mayor Huebner welcomed the members to his first meeting and the first meeting of the Committee to be held in a long time. Members also introduced themselves. 3. Public Appearances and Comments. There were none. 4. Review Committee’s Role and Past Efforts. Director Tetzlaff reviewed the role of the Committee has defined in the City Ordinance. He also reviewed past efforts of the Committee including marketing, business retention interviews, the Revolving Loan Program, and the economic development breakfasts. Members also discussed the Economic Development Plan. 5. Discuss Future Programs and Direction. There was a lively discussion regarding the direction of future programming. Tetzlaff also reviewed some possible sites for future business development. There was a consensus that more land was needed, not necessarily owned by the City for both manufacturing and business park development. It was agreed that the Committee should be providing the Plan Commission with input on where such lands should be. It was further agreed that a road tour would be done during the next meeting to review possible sites. 6. Any Other Matters That May Legally Come Before This Committee. None. 7. Next Meeting. The Committee will again on Wednesday, August 6th at 4 p.m. 8. Adournment. MOTION BY DUANE NADOLSKI, SECOND BY BRUCE NALEZINSKI to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Randy Tetzlaff Director of Planning and Development |
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