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Home My WebLink AboutEDAC Report-3a_Attach 1 (05.23.13) 2013 Business & Industry Forum Comments Downtown & Economic Development Need to plan, need to have financial incentives for business to expand City could help upgrade building faces south of Hwy 21. Fresh look like north of Hwy 21 R Businesses south of CR21 to improve facades like the north side of CR 21 Develop ways to connect commercial areas instead of pockets in the community [need for] Seniors e-pharmacy, CVS pharmacy Office building across from Cleary Lake Regional Park Love the "about face" of City working towards being more business friendly Restaurants would be an attractive draw Unplatted lots in Deerfield Industrial area. Can be rezoned. Felt the city was a little inflexible in the past. High density residential R Higher income housing ($400,000+) an excellent way to diversify the tax base Diggers redevelopment project discussion Attract more businesses people (work force) so more people can work/play/live in PL Two key people at City has improved with being consistent and are positive - Dan & Casey - need to keep them in their roles to continue the push moving forward - how to break this: New blood - has happened with Dan & Casey R Being consistent throughout PL - do not show favoritism R Why do businesses NOT come to PL? Suggest to go back to old records and investigate - R market). Who should we compare to? Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, etc? Or who do we want to become? More partnering with SMSC - especially in helping businesses expand, grow, etc What is the % of land and how much in acres/lot sizes left that is marked for business development? Develop a want list of businesses - some that came up (to continue to live, work and play in R PL) Restaurants- Theater - movie and/or performing arts Clothing stores/shoes Sporting goods (also enhanced lake accessories) Appliance store Trader Joes Mayo Campus Highlight our positives and market them, School District, downtown, parks, trails, lake, small town feel More businesses along CR42 Market PL - - change that image by advertising - maybe doing some marketing ideas Really push to spend dollars locally and live, work, play right here Downtown Prior Lake Need a sign to Prior Lake downtown R Need to promote downtown R Need for small downtown businesses to join the Chamber and/or have meetings for R businesses Have the casino advertise downtown businesses Downtown would need to offer some benefit to SMSC/casino R Need to allow other businesses (other than tech) to use Technology Village Technology Village is not full; why can't other service businesses use the facility? R Transportation & Parking Three-quarter access from Hwy 13 to Pleasant St. Three-quarter access is vital R Hwy 13 & CR21 intersection; this upgrade may reduce or eliminate the need to close Main Ave. on CR21 Two left turn lanes may eliminate the stacking problem; downtown should not be split R Main Avenue should be kept open as long as possible, speed should be 25 MPH - 30 MPH Crosswalk sign at Main Avenue Crosswalk signs should be put back up R Since 1961, Hwy 13 keeps sinking Funeral Home would move their entrance to Arcadia if this new road could come through Rock Creek Building parking lot should be a 2-hour limit 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (M-F) Bus riders and employees fill up the parking lot R Concerned about downtown throughway being closed at Main Avenue Connect Downtown to Uptown and add businesses and walking trails/bike trails, this group was very positive with the Arcadia road to Hwy13 Tourism & Visitors Expand tourism, specifically the lake. Provide and promote more parking options near and around the lake to promote fishing, R beaches and boating. Further business will come to bars, restaurants and other retail stores Positives are big events like MusicFest - we should be showcasing PL at that time, people are here why not put out the red carpet - show them the positives Visitor's Bureau needed General/Miscellaneous [B & I Forum is a] Good opportunity for discussion. Satellite University in Prior Lake Why does this drug house still exist? (Main Avenue) Stop by and watch "transactions" R Inspector still a problem (building inspector) not consumer friendly, until this changes/retrain - new builders are not willing to move to PL Keep positive with SMSC Need a facility for the performing arts PL Players want to do more shows but cannot get a facility where they can perform. R ISD 719 facilities are too busy, too small and it limits when the PL Players can have a R performance Also need help in promotion of shows R Corner of CR42 & Hwy 13 not good for Prior Lake Need to promote Prior Lake at this corner; install a welcome sign and promote Prior Lake R