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Prior Lake, MN 55372
Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
June 13 , 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Hedberg called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. Present were President Hedberg, EDA Commissioners
Choudek, Hitchcock , Morris and Myser , Building and Transportation Service s Director Kansier , Treasurer Erickson
and Executive Director Boyles. Also present w ere Steve Devich, City Manager of Richfield; and Thomas
Dunsmore.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION BY MYSER, SECOND BY MOR R IS TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED .
VOTE: Ayes by Hedberg, Choudek, Hitchcock, Morris and Myser . The motion carried.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
MOTION BY MORRIS, SECOND BY MYSER TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MA Y 9 , 2011 MEETING AS
PRESENTED.
VOTE: Ayes by Hedberg, Choudek, Hitchcock, Morris and Myser . The motion carried.
4. P UBLIC HEARING
No public hearing was scheduled.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Adoption of EDA Strategic Priorities
Morris as ked if the document presented is consistent with what was discussed by the Commissioners.
It has been a long time since the planning meeting. He stated he w ould like work session meetings more often.
Staff would not have to take notes at the meetings. As to the fiber discussion, he believes we n eed to have
meetings with the five communication companies who do business in Pri or Lake. He suggested the City consider
installing the infrastructure, and have businesses run it. He would also like to have a better u nderstanding about
the law on fiber . Additional sources of fiber information include:
- Hiawatha
- Christopher Mitchell
- B rian Grogan / Adrian Herbst
- City of Monticello and others
B. Role of EDA in CR 21 Reconstruction Project
Hedberg indicated that the EDAC has discussed what, if anything, their role is in the CR 21 reconstruction project.
Myser believes that members of the C ity Council, EDA or EDAC should not take any position until all data is
available, analyzed and understood.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. TIF Success Story – Steve Devich, Richfield
Boyles introduced Devich indicating that Richfield successfully changed itself from a bedr oom community to a
community with a better balance of business and residential. Device indicated that Richfield had business
Phone 952.447. 9800 / Fax 952.44 7 . 4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com
initiatives undertaken in areas including Lyndale Hub Nicollet, Cedar, 66 and Penn, 76 and Penn, 76 and Nicollet.
He discussed th e results and issues associated with these efforts.
B. Potential Incubator Location – Thomas Dunsmore
Dunsmore stated the Fountain Hills property is expected to be sold within two weeks. He understands the City is
interested in business incubators and bel ieves that this building and this developer may provide the opportunity for
a good partnership. When the sale is completed, Dunsmore will contact us and we can meet with the owner.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
Draft July Agenda for Joint EDA / EDAC Meeting
Meetings w ill be scheduled for the second Monday of each month at 4 p.m.
Work sessions will be s chedule d for the fourth Monday of each month at 4 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Hedberg and seconded by Hitchcock to adjourn the meeting. With all in favor, the meeting
adjourned at 6:1 8 p.m.
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Frank Boyles, Executive Director
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