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Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2013
AGENDA #: 3.a.
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Specialist
AGENDA ITEM: BUSINESS & INDUSTRY FORUM FOLLOW UP ACTION
DISCUSSION: Introduction
On April 25 the EDAC hosted the 2013 Prior Lake Business & Industry (B&I)
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Event Center in Prior Lake. Approximately 50 people attended from 5:00-7:00 PM. The pri-
mary purpose of this event was to provide an open forum for business leaders, property own-
ers, developers and local elected and appointed officials to gather and discuss concerns or
issues facing Prior Lake businesses as well as promote the positive steps taken by the EDAC
and the City of Prior Lake to address concerns and issues identified during previous events.
History
The B&I Forum helps fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the committee outlined in the
EDAC Bylaws, including; 1) serving as a liaison between city government and the community;
and 2) making recommendations to the EDA or City staff regarding economic development
issues, strategy development and implementation and other initiatives that can be undertaken
by the EDA to expand and strengthen business retention & expansion.
Current Circumstances
During the June 27 meeting, EDAC members determined they would like to respond to all
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comments received during the forum and either detail the action that has occurred, the pro-
posed action, or note if action is unnecessary or desired results are not achievable.
Committee members directed city staff to respond to as many comments and suggestions as
possible prior to the next EDAC meeting for review by the committee. Approximately 40 com-
ments were received during the B&I Forum. During the August 1, 2013 meeting, committee
members directed staff to provide additional responses for EDAC review.
Conclusion
Once the committee is comfortable with its response to each comment or suggestion, the
comments and responses will be forwarded to the EDA for review and discussion prior to
making the responses available to meeting attendants and others on the EDAC page of the
City website.
ISSUES: During their May 20 meeting, the EDA approved a motion to direct the EDAC to evaluate the
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comments received through the Business & Industry Forum and formulate responses to be
considered by the EDA before sending.
FINANCIAL Some issues may need to have financial resources included as part of the solution or as part
IMPACT: of further analysis.
ALTERNATIVES: Discussion Only.
RECOMMENDED Discussion Only.
MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Business & Industry Forum Comments & Responses (Attachment will be sent on 8/21/13)
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