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Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 24, 2015
AGENDA #: 4.b.
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Specialist
AGENDA ITEM:
PRIOR LAKE BUSINESS PAGES
DISCUSSION: Introduction
In an effort to communicate with the business community, the City of Prior Lake EDAC has distrib-
uted an electronic newsletter (Prior Lake Business Pages). The e-newsletter is a valuable tool to
provide information about pending projects, make announcements and keep the public informed
about the services provided by the EDAC and the Community & Economic Development Depart-
ment.
History
E-newsletters are sent on an “as needed” basis to provide important information, highlight a specific
development project or advertise an upcoming event. The e-newsletter is currently distributed to
over 360 recipients who have specifically requested to receive the Prior Lake Business Pages e-
newsletter on the City of Prior Lake website. If interested, anyone can sign up to receive the Prior
Lake Business Pages on the Economic Development page of the City website at http://www.cityofpri-
orlake.com/e-news.php.
Conclusion
Below are draft topics for the fall 2015 issue of the e-newsletter. EDAC members should review the
proposed topics and provide direction, additional suggestions and/or comments to staff.
Business Mixer (promotion of the event)
Downtown Parking Analysis (highlighting city action items)
Economic Gardening Program (seeking applicants)
Prior Lake Building Activity (as of 9/31/2015)
Highlight New / Relocated Businesses (suggestions?)
Other Topics?
ISSUES: Staff anticipates sending the fall 2015 Prior Lake Business Pages in early October. EDAC members
should review the proposed e-newsletter topics and provide direction, additional suggestions and/or
comments to staff.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
Staff time dedicated to the newsletter.
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
1. Approve the proposed articles topics, with changes or additions, and direct City staff to finalize
the fall 2015 issue of the Prior Lake Business Pages with a targeted circulation date in early
October 2015.
2. Take no action and continue discussion at a future EDAC meeting.
Alternative #1.