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PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA
Monday, October 23, 2017 – 4:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
A. September 11, 2017
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A.
B.
C.
D.
EDA Revenue & Expenditure Report (9/30/17)
Development Update (9/30/2017)
Advisory Committee Appointment - Business Engagement Committee
Advisory Committee Appointment - Technology Village Board of Directors
5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. No Public Hearings Scheduled
7. OLD BUSINESS
A.
None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Downtown Redevelopment Discussion
BEC ‘Talk of the Town’ Follow-Up
CH21 Alternative Discussion (verbal report)
CH21 Corridor Project Business Impacts (verbal report)
2018 EDI Grant Opportunity
EDA 2017 Accomplishments & 2018 Goals
9. OTHER BUSINESS
A.
Commissioner Comments
10. ADJOURNMENT: 6:00 p.m.
Those items on the EDA Agenda which are considered routine and non-controversial are included as part of the Consent Agenda.
Unless the President or an EDA member specifically requests that an item be on the Consent Agenda be removed and considered
separately, Items on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion, second and a roll call vote. Any item removed from the
Consent Agenda shall be placed on the EDA agenda under “Removed Consent Agenda Items”
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4646 Dakota Street SE
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Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes September 11, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Chromy called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present were Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber
and Boucher-Hoese. Also present were Community Development Director McCabe, Planner Schwabe, Public
Works Director Wedel. Chris Chromy with Bolton & Menk, Kate Minor with Scott County and EDAC Members
Wade Larson, Sandi Fleck, Lloyd Erbaugh and Stephanie Carroll.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chromy: recommend moving agenda item 8A, CH21 Corridor Presentation, ahead of Old Business. Additional
items that were added to the agenda included the Amazon HQ2 Project and October EDA Meeting Date.
MOTION BY BRAID, SECONDED BY SHEEHAN-KERBER TO APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE ADDI-
TIONAL AGENDA ITEMS. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion
carried 5-0.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
MOTION BY SHEEHAN-KERBER, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 14, 2017
MEETING MINUTES. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. EDA 2017 Revenue & Expenditure Report (8/31/17)
B. Development Update (8/31/2017)
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUB-
MITTED. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0.
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5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda
6. PUBLIC HEARING
No Public Hearings
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. CH21 Corridor Study Presentation - Chris Chromy, Bolton & Menk
Chris Chromy: with Bolton & Menk was in attendance to discuss the CH21 Corridor Study. Mr. Chromy
provided a presentation to the EDA which summarized corridor visioning concepts and the TH13/CH21 inter-
section control alternatives. The previous alternative was based on signalization and the alternatives now
include roundabout options. Mr. Chromy provided an overview of the project goals, key intersections, primary
intersection type overview, reviewed the difference between the concepts primary and secondary intersec-
tions. Mr. Chromy reviewed the traffic signal and roundabout traffic operation statistics as well as the driver
and pedestrian safety comparison between the signal and roundabout options.
Chris Chromy: reviewed four alternatives for the 2019 project including alternatives A-1, A-2, B-1 and B-2,
and discussed the benefits and challenges of each option including property impacts, pedestrian crossing,
driver safety and project costs.
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Sheehan-Kerber: asked if the alternatives required land acquisition.
Chris Chromy: responded that the roundabout options have a larger footprint at the 13/21 intersection and
less impacts leading to the intersection due to lack of turn lanes.
Briggs: questioned the safety of the roundabouts initially and after a period when drivers become used to the
roundabout.
Chris Chromy: stated there has been a decline in accidents shown after drivers become more familiar with
roundabouts.
Sheehan-Kerber: asked if a single lane roundabout was considered.
Chris Chromy: responded two lanes are needed to handle the amount of traffic.
Carroll: asked if a roundabout near the Edina mall was one lane or two?
Meiner: stated it was one lane in one direction, two in the other.
Briggs: asked a question related to pedestrian gap tolerance.
Chris Chromy: replied that pedestrian gap tolerance is dependent upon the individual.
Carroll: asked if there was a way to track pedestrian traffic at busy times.
Chris Chromy: responded that is highly variable throughout the day and year. The consultant has com-
pleted pedestrian counts, which were light, except during the Farmer’s Market when pedestrian traffic was
high.
Carrol: questioned if large industrial vehicles could maneuver in roundabouts.
Chris Chromy: stated roundabouts function well and accommodate large vehicles.
Erbaugh: asked why crash severity increases at signalized intersection.
Chris Chromy: stated the severity of accidents is related to 90-degree crashes as opposed to side swiping,
which is more common in roundabouts.
Braid: asked if the concepts that show a roundabout at Duluth/21 maintain Duluth as a collector street.
Chris Chromy: replied, yes; Duluth would remain a collector if Duluth/21 intersection is a primary intersection.
Briggs: asked if there is a way to attribute traffic counts on Duluth due to poor capacity on Hwy 13.
Chris Chromy: stated there are more right turns onto Duluth than other intersections. Traffic will find the point
of least resistance.
Briggs: commented on the impacts to the Pleasant Avenue connection from CH13 with the signal option
versus the roundabout options.
Sheehan-Kerber: asked if the Pleasant Avenue access from northbound TH13 was necessary.
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Chris Chromy: stated that if the left hand [southbound] movement at Main is lost then other alternatives to
access south downtown may be available.
Carroll: asked why the options included two lights or two roundabouts and do not have options with both a
light and roundabout.
Chris Chromy: replied that is a signal is installed at Main, a signal must be installed at 13/21 because traffic
would back into a roundabout.
Braid: asked if a stoplight would function properly at Duluth Avenue with the B-1 alternative.
Chris Chromy: stated a traffic signal may work at Duluth but impact would be minimal; under this alternative,
the roundabout works better.
Carroll: asked when a recommendation would be given.
Chris Chromy: stated not until November and they still need to gather more public input before a recommen-
dation can be made.
Dave Chromy: Commented that the Arcadia Avenue extension to Pleasant was only proposed in one alter-
native.
Chris Chromy: replied there are benefits to the extension in other alternatives.
Erbaugh: asked if the type of intersection had positive or negative impacts on adjacent businesses based on
the type of business.
Chris Chromy: responded that varies by type of business.
Briggs: stated it is important to weigh in on the survey and encouraged all in attendance to keep discussion
and input going. Mr. Briggs commented on the process of Municipal Consent and requested the Chair of
EDA and EDAC to deliberate with their committees and bring forward a recommendation to the City Council
that they would like to see move forward. Mr. Briggs would value input from both committees.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Resolution to Approve the Proposed 2018 EDA Tax Levy and Budget
McCabe: introduced the agenda item and presented the proposed EDA budget and tax levy. Mr. McCabe
highlighted the primary budget items and summarized the budget.
McCabe: stated the City Council has established guidelines to ensure the city maintains a sufficient general
fund reserve balance. As has been discussed by the EDA previously, the committee may wish to request a
percentage of the reserve funds to build an EDA fund and be better positioned to acquire property on behalf
of the city, establish storefront façade improvement programs, provide financial assistance to encourage de-
sirable commercial (re)development or other economic development initiatives.
Briggs: stated the council has a reserve target of 40 to 50 percent. The EDA could request a reserve alloca-
tion if the city reserve fund exceeds a certain percentage, up to a specific amount, be allocated to the EDA
for property acquisition or other improvements consistent with the comprehensive plan. Mr. Briggs stated the
request would be contingent upon an annual city council approval. Mr. Briggs suggested that if the reserve
exceeded 48%, the EDA may request the council allocate up to 100% of overage.
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Sheehan-Kerber: stated the EDA could establish a floor for the percentage. Ms. Sheehan-Kerber suggested
47% is the floor and the EDA could receive a minimum 50%, up to 100%, of the reserve above 47%. Ms.
Sheehan-Kerber felt it would be important for the EDA to stipulate what the committee would do with the
funds; property acquisition, dislocation disruption assistance, streetscaping, beautification, legacy/history
signage, etc.
MOTION BY BRAID, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE PROPOSED 2018 EDA TAX LEVY OF $140,000 AND BUDET OF $153,597. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs,
Braid, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0.
8. NEW BUSINESS B. EDAC Update & Business Event Funding Request
McCabe: stated the purpose of the agenda item is to provide the EDA with an update of EDAC activity and
request the EDA allocate funds from the 2017 Professional Services Fund to support the EDAC’s fall business
event. Mr. McCabe added that the EDAC has requested their committee change its name from the Economic
Development Advisory Committee to the Business Engagement Committee to better identify the purpose of
the committee and eliminate confusion between the EDA and EDAC.
Chromy: supported the EDAC business event and suggested an allocation of $1,500 from the EDA Profes-
sional Services Fund.
Carroll: commented on the focus of the business event and asked if the TH13/CH21 intersection alternatives
should be a focus.
Briggs: encouraged the CH21 alternatives as a focus as the City Council wants to hear from the business
owners. Briggs asked Chromy, Minor and Wedel if they would be open to attend if EDAC wanted represen-
tation at the event.
Carroll: stated the EDAC will consider making the TH13/CH21 topic a focus of the event and will coordinate
with Chromy, Minor and Wedel.
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY SHEEHAN-KERBER TO ALLOCATE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EX-
CEED $1,500 FROM THE 2017 EDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUDGET FOR THE 2017 FALL
BUSINES EVENT. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion car-
ried 5-0.
MOTION BY SHEEHAN-KERBER, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE A SUBCOMMITTEE
NAME CHANGE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EDAC) TO BUSINESS
ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE (BEC). Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese.
The motion carried 5-0.
9. OTHER BUSINESS A. Commissioner Comments Amazon HQ2 Project
Briggs informed the EDA that Amazon is looking for a second corporate headquarters location. Greater MSP
is working with DEED as the source for leads in Minnesota; Shakopee is investigating a site and Elko New
Market is expected to submit a site option as well. Mr. Briggs recommended that Prior Lake reach out to
these two communities and offer a letter of support.
October Meeting Date
Chromy: suggested the October meeting date be postponed by two weeks so the EDA can discuss the EDAC
fall business event during their next meeting.
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MOTION BY SHEEHAN-KERBER AND SECOND BY BRIGGS TO MOVE THE OCTOBER 9, 2017 EDA
MEETING FROM OCTOBER 9, 2017 TO OCTOBER 23, 2017. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Sheehan-Kerber
and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With all in favor,
the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
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Frank Boyles, Executive Director
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 23, 2017
AGENDA #: 4A
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: EDA REVENUE & EXPENDITURE REPORT (9/30/17)
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this consent agenda item is to review the 2017 Revenue & Expendi-
ture Report for the EDA through September 30, 2017.
History
EDA Commissioners requested monthly financial reports at each meeting. This al-
lows the EDA to view revenues and expenditures on a frequent basis.
Current Circumstances
There was no unanticipated revenue or expenditure activity in September.
Conclusion
EDA members receive monthly financial reports of revenues and expenditures.
ISSUES: This document provides a summary of activities associated with costs as budgeted
by the EDA monthly.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second, under the Consent Agenda, to accept the EDA 2017 Rev-
enue & Expenditure Report through September 30, 2017.
2. Remove this item from the consent agenda for additional discussion.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1
ATTACHMENTS: 1. EDA 2017 Revenue & Expenditure Report
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF PRIOR LAKE 1/2Page
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AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 240 - EDA SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Revenues
Dept 00000.00-GENERAL
51.41 68,031.43 0.00 71,968.57 140,000.00 Current Property Taxes - General Purpos240-00000.00-31010.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Market Value Credit Aid240-00000.00-33423.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Administrative Charges240-00000.00-34111.00
73.24 669.06 1.99 1,830.94 2,500.00 Interest Earnings240-00000.00-36210.00
100.00 234.39 0.00 (234.39)0.00 Unrealized Inv.Gain(Loss)240-00000.00-36225.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Transfer from Other Funds240-00000.00-39203.00
51.62 68,934.88 1.99 73,565.12 142,500.00 Total Dept 00000.00-GENERAL
Dept 46500.00-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 County-City Aids/Grants - Operating EDA240-46500.00-33610.14
100.00 (5,000.00)0.00 5,000.00 0.00 Prof Service Fee Deposit - EDA240-46500.00-36220.14
100.00 (5,000.00)0.00 5,000.00 0.00 Total Dept 46500.00-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Dept 46503.00-TECH VILLAGE INCUBATOR
71.09 2,457.48 816.67 6,042.52 8,500.00 Facility Rental - EDA240-46503.00-34760.02
71.09 2,457.48 816.67 6,042.52 8,500.00 Total Dept 46503.00-TECH VILLAGE INCUBATOR
56.03 66,392.36 818.66 84,607.64 151,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 46500.00-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
48.58 49,559.34 3,686.46 46,813.66 96,373.00 Wages - Full Time240-46500.00-51100.01
60.00 1,200.00 250.00 1,800.00 3,000.00 Wages - Commissioners240-46500.00-51100.05
100.00 (1,085.14)0.00 1,085.14 0.00 Overtime - Full Time240-46500.00-51110.01
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sick Leave - Buy Down240-46500.00-51208.01
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Accrued Comp Time240-46500.00-51301.00
49.39 239.87 18.44 234.13 474.00 Compensated Absences240-46500.00-51400.00
49.28 3,078.37 239.46 2,990.63 6,069.00 Social Security Contributions240-46500.00-51450.00
49.29 719.58 55.99 699.42 1,419.00 Medicare Contributions240-46500.00-51451.00
50.06 3,583.59 276.48 3,592.41 7,176.00 PERA Contributions240-46500.00-51460.00
44.68 5,154.82 305.74 4,164.18 9,319.00 Health Insurance240-46500.00-51470.00
53.13 112.50 12.50 127.50 240.00 Retiree HCSP Contributions240-46500.00-51472.00
50.00 240.00 20.00 240.00 480.00 Dental Insurance240-46500.00-51473.00
50.83 30.98 2.86 32.02 63.00 Life Insurance240-46500.00-51474.00
61.68 164.00 0.00 264.00 428.00 Workers Compensation Insurance240-46500.00-51477.00
0.00 250.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 Office Supplies240-46500.00-52010.00
72.00 700.00 200.00 1,800.00 2,500.00 Legal Services240-46500.00-53020.00
0.00 20,000.00 0.00 0.00 20,000.00 Professional Services - General240-46500.00-53100.80
0.00 250.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 Telecommunications240-46500.00-53210.00
14.00 860.00 0.00 140.00 1,000.00 Training and Employee Development240-46500.00-53310.10
0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 Required Notice Publication240-46500.00-53510.00
0.00 750.00 0.00 0.00 750.00 Memberships and Subscriptions240-46500.00-54310.00
0.00 1,034.00 0.00 0.00 1,034.00 Miscellaneous Expense240-46500.00-54320.00
42.28 87,341.91 5,067.93 63,983.09 151,325.00 Total Dept 46500.00-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Expenditures
4.12 239.71 0.00 10.29 250.00 Office Supplies240-46503.00-52010.00
0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 Small Equipment - General240-46503.00-52400.10
8.00 460.00 0.00 40.00 500.00 Legal Services240-46503.00-53020.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Professional Services - Software Design240-46503.00-53100.60
17.27 1,654.66 0.00 345.34 2,000.00 Telecommunications240-46503.00-53210.00
0.00 2,250.00 0.00 0.00 2,250.00 Rent Subsidies240-46503.00-54095.00
0.00 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 2,500.00 Business Assistance240-46503.00-54100.00
67.50 325.00 0.00 675.00 1,000.00 Memberships and Subscriptions240-46503.00-54310.00
13.59 432.04 25.29 67.96 500.00 Miscellaneous Expense240-46503.00-54320.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Building & Building Improvements240-46503.00-55520.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Furniture and Office Equipment240-46503.00-55560.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Machinery and Equipment240-46503.00-55570.00
11.99 8,361.41 25.29 1,138.59 9,500.00 Total Dept 46503.00-TECH VILLAGE INCUBATOR
40.49 95,703.32 5,093.22 65,121.68 160,825.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
198.33 (29,310.96)(4,274.56)19,485.96 (9,825.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
40.49 95,703.32 5,093.22 65,121.68 160,825.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
56.03 66,392.36 818.66 84,607.64 151,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 240 - EDA SPECIAL REVENUE FUND:
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 23, 2017
AGENDA #: 4B
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM:
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE (9/30/2017)
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
The purpose of this consent agenda item is to review the residential and com-
mercial development update as of September 30, 2017.
History
EDA Commissioners requested an update of residential and commercial activity
at each meeting.
Conclusion
The attached memorandum provides a summary of residential and commercial
development in the City of Prior Lake.
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDED
MOTION
ATTACHMENT:
1. Motion and a second, under the Consent Agenda, to accept the Develop-
ment Update through September 30, 2017.
2. Remove this item from the consent agenda for additional discussion.
Alternative No. 1.
1. Development Update
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Memo
Date: October 6, 2017
To: City of Prior Lake Economic Development Authority
From: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
Subject: Residential & Commercial Activity Update
Below is an update of residential and commercial development in the City of Prior Lake as of Sept. 30, 2017.
Name Address Type
(New/Relocation/Expansion)
Previous
Tenant/Owner
gg Boutique 16180 Hastings Ave. SE Relocated Business Giggle Gals
The Magnolia Shop 4773 Dakota St. SE New Business gg Boutique
Trademark Title Services 16268 Eagle Creek Ave. SE New Business ReMax
Olive Moon 4775 Dakota St. SE Relocated Business Finder's Fee
Whitmer Crafts 4646 Colorado St. SE New Business Vacant Lease Space
Canvas Tattoo 6880 Boudin St. NE Relocated Business Verizon
Edward Jones - Scott Pierce 16154 Main Ave. SE, Suite 110B Relocated Business Wensmann Office - Lakefront Plaza
Edward Jones - Christy McCoy 4719 Park Nicollet Ave. Suite 260 New Business/Tenant Build-Out Vacant Lease Space
Luxury Laser Edu 14070 Commerce Ave. NE Ste. 200 New Business Kids Talk Childrens Therapy
Boathouse Brothers Brewing 16211 Main Ave. SE New Business/Major Remodel Memories on Main
Sweet Nautical 16228 Main Ave. SE, Ste 101 New Business Lakes Area Realty
Blahnik Law Office 4617 Colorado St. SE Relocated Business/Major Addition Former SF Residential
Fountain Hills Self-Storage 4400 Fountain Hills Dr. NE New Construction Vacant Land
Prior Lake Revival SW corner of Duluth Ave/CH21 New Construction Vacant Land
SDDI Sign Systems 5702 Graystone Ct. SE New Construction Vacant Land
Advantage Chiropractic 16197 Main Ave. SE New Business Prior Lake Spine
Port City Bakery 5832 Industrial Lane SE New Business/Major Addition Triple Play (Building Add'n)
Universal Motors 16720 Welcome Ave. SE New Construction Universal Motors (2nd Bldg.)
Home Time Real Estate 16154 Main Ave. SE, Suite 110C Relocated Business/Tenant Build-Out Wensmann Office (Lakefront Plaza)
Bongo's Closet 15981 Jordan Ave. Suite 2 New Business Vacant
2017 Prior Lake Commercial Activity
Number of
Permits
Declared
Value
Number of
Permits
Declared
Value
Number of Permits
% Increase /
(% Decrease)
Declared
Value
% Increase /
(% Decrease)
Single Family Dwellings 58 $19,416,000.00 82 $28,206,000.00 (29.27)(31.16)
Townhouses (# units)0 $0.00 4 $676,000.00 (100.00)(100.00)
Multiple Units 1 $8,787,000.00 2 $21,501,000.00 (50.00)(59.13)
New
Commercial Industrial & Commercial 9 $10,750,500.00 2 $5,533,000.00 77.78 94.30
Residential 303 $2,065,300.00 548 $3,594,200.00 (44.71)(42.54)
Industrial & Commercial 14 $1,015,500.00 12 $262,500.00 16.67 286.86
Mechanical 556 $0.00 568 $0.00 (2.11)n/a
Mechanical (SF & TH)232 $0.00 342 $0.00 (32.16)n/a
TOTALS 1173 $42,034,300.00 1560 $59,772,700.00 (24.81)(29.68)
Increase / (Decrease)
Mechanical permits include but are not limited to furnaces, water heaters, softeners, and fireplaces. They are flat-rate permit fees.
Mechanical (SF & TH) permits include required plumbing, heating, sewer and water and fireplace permits for new single family residences.
They are flat-rate permit fees.
2017 Year to Date 2016 Year to Date
New
Residential
Additions
and
Alterations
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 23, 2017
AGENDA #: 4C
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider the screening committee’s recommendation
for appointments to the Business Engagement Committee (BEC).
History
This is the first EDA appointment to the Business Engagement Committee; which was previ-
ously known as the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). Section 203. Ap-
pointment, of the EDAC Bylaws states, The Committee shall consist of no more than thirteen
(13) members appointed by the Economic Development Authority. Said members shall con-
sist of residents and non-residents affiliated with a business located within the City of Prior
Lake as may be determined by the Economic Development Authority. No more than 40% of
the Committee shall be non-residents. Committee members shall serve for a term of three
(3) years commencing on November 1 and concluding on October 31.
Current Circumstances
A notice of advisory committee vacancies was published in the Prior Lake American and
posted on the City website. Two applications were received for the BEC; from Timothy Marco
and Kim Prchal (reappointment).
Mr. Marco was interviewed by the BEC screening committee, which included BEC Vice Chair
Kim Prchal and Mayor/EDA Liaison to the BEC Kirt Briggs. Ms. Prchal was not interviewed
by the screening committee as the city staff liaison, BEC Chair and EDA liaison to the BEC
did not feel an interview was necessary as she has been a valuable member of the committee
over her first three-year term and all supported her reappointment.
The BEC currently has 8 appointed members, not including Kirt Briggs (EDA liaison) or Sandi
Fleck (Chamber of Commerce liaison). The BEC has received one committee member res-
ignation effective October 31st so approval of the appointments requested will maintain the
BEC membership of 8 appointed members.
Conclusion
The screening committee and city staff are recommending the appointment of Timothy Marco
and Kim Prchal to the BEC.
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ISSUES: The EDA may accept or reject the recommendation of the screening committee.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
BEC members serve without compensation.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second, under the Consent Agenda, to approve a resolution appoint-
ing Kim Prchal and Timothy Marco to the BEC for a term of November 1, 2017 to October
31, 2020.
2. Remove this item from the consent agenda for additional discussion.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Alternative #1
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 17-03 EDA
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING KIMBERLY PRCHAL AND TIMOTHY MARCO TO THE BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, Vacancies exist on the Business Engagement Committee as of October 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Applications were solicited from others in the community who are interested; and
WHEREAS, Notice of such vacancies were placed in the Prior Lake American and City Website; and
WHEREAS, Applications were received and interviews conducted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. That the following individuals are appointed to fill the following terms:
Appointee Date Appointed End of this Appointment Term Limit
Kimberly Prchal November 1, 2017 October 31, 2020 October 31, 2023
Timothy Marco November 1, 2017 October 31, 2020 October 31, 2026
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 23rd DAY OF OCTOBER 2017.
VOTE Chromy Braid Sheehan-
Kerber
Briggs Boucher-
Hoese
Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
______________________________
Frank Boyles, Executive Director
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 23, 2017
AGENDA #: 4D
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – TECHNOLOGY VILLAGE BOARD OF DI-
RECTORS
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider the reappointment of Adam Proehl and Daniel
Stratton to the Technology Village Board of Directors.
History
Section 203. Appointment, of the Technology Village Bylaws states, The Board shall consist
of a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of nine (9) members as determined and appointed
by the EDA. Said members shall serve Committee members shall serve three-year terms
beginning November 1 and ending October 31. The Board shall consist of a minimum of one
(1) member of the EDA and a number of residents, business owners, or other interested par-
ties. Non-Prior Lake residents who are affiliated with a business located within the City of
Prior Lake or are affiliated with an organization which provides assistance to Technology Vil-
lage clients may be appointed; no more than 25% of Board members shall be non-Prior Lake
residents.
Current Circumstances
A notice of advisory committee vacancies was published in the Prior Lake American and
posted on the City website. Two applications were received for the Technology Village Board
of Directors; from Adam Proehl and Daniel Stratton – both reappointments.
The applicants were not interviewed by a screening committee as the city staff liaison, EDA
Liaison to the Technology Village Board of Directors and Technology Village Board Chair did
not feel an interview was necessary as both applicants have been valuable members of the
board over their first terms and all supported their reappointment.
The Technology Village Board currently has six appointed members, including EDA Liaison
Braid. Approval of the reappointments requested will maintain the board’s membership of six
members.
Conclusion
The EDA liaison to the Technology Village Board of Directors, the Technology Village Board
Chair and city staff are recommending the reappointment of Adam Proehl and Daniel Stratton
to the Technology Village Board of Directors.
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ISSUES: The EDA may accept or reject the recommendation.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
Technology Village Board of Director members serve without compensation.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second, under the Consent Agenda, to approve a resolution appoint-
ing Adam Proehl and Daniel Stratton to the Technology Village Board of Directors for a
term of November 1, 2017 to October 31, 2020.
2. Remove this item from the consent agenda for additional discussion. RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 17-04 EDA
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ADAM PROEHL AND DANIEL STRATTON TO THE TECHNOLOGY VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, Vacancies exist on the Technology Village Board of Directors as of October 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Applications were solicited from others in the community who are interested; and
WHEREAS, Notice of such vacancies were placed in the Prior Lake American and City Website; and
WHEREAS, Applications were received and interviews conducted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. That the following individuals are appointed to fill the following terms:
Appointee Date Appointed End of this Appointment Term Limit
Adam Proehl November 1, 2017 October 31, 2020 October 31, 2023
Daniel Stratton November 1, 2017 October 31, 2020 October 31, 2023
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 23rd DAY OF OCTOBER 2017.
VOTE Chromy Braid Sheehan-
Kerber
Briggs Boucher-
Hoese
Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
______________________________
Frank Boyles, Executive Director
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 23, 2017 AGENDA #: 8A
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider a request for the city to assist with a downtown
restaurant redevelopment project.
Current Circumstances
City staff has had many discussions over the past several months regarding a potential res-
taurant redevelopment project in downtown Prior Lake. The property developers have pre-
pared plans and construction estimates and are now able to meet with the EDA to discuss
potential opportunities for the City of Prior Lake to provide assistance to make this project
more viable.
As the EDA is aware, the City of Prior Lake recently had a resident survey completed which
asked 400 residents questions about city services, public safety, community development,
taxes, etc. One question asked, what, if anything, is currently missing from the City of Prior
Lake which, if present, would greatly improve the quality of life for residents? The top answer
was ‘Nothing’ at 33% followed by ‘More Restaurants’ at 25%. Another question was answered
with 49% of Prior Lake residents saying the city has too few dining establishments. There was
also a question asking residents to rate the general development of the city; the top reason
given for an unfavorable rating was ‘not enough retail and dining’.
Conclusion
The developer will be in attendance to provide an overview of the site, the project and explore
potential opportunities for the city to assist in the redevelopment of this property. Attached to
this report is a summary of the proposed project and related costs, a restaurant proposal letter
prepared by city staff, exterior elevations of the restaurant and a listing of the hospitality and
restaurant projects completed by the anticipated contractor, Zeman Construction.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
Source and use of financial or other assistance would be identified by the EDA and/or City
Council.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Provide direction to city staff and the developer related to potential city assistance for the
downtown redevelopment project.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Plate on Main Summary and Anticipated Construction Costs
2. Exterior Elevations
3. Zeman Construction Project Experience
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Project Experience
Spoon and Stable
Minneapolis, MN
Owner Soignè Hospitality, LLC
Architect Shea Inc.
Project Restaurant build-out in historic building
Lou Nanne’s
Edina, MN
Owner McDermott Restaurants
Architect Cuningham Group Architecture
Project 8,400 sf restaurant build-out
The Bachelor Farmer Café
Minneapolis, MN
Owner 200 North First Street LLC
Architect James Dayton Design, Ltd.
Project Restaurant remodel
Station Pizzeria
Minnetonka, MN
Owner 13008 Minnetonka Blvd. LLC
Architect Shea Inc.
Project Restaurant build-out in old gas station
Bellecour
Wayzata, MN
Owner Soignè Hospitality, LLC
Architect Shea Inc.
Project Restaurant build-out
Chow Mixed Grill / BBQ
Elk River, MN
Owner SCB Ventures
Architect Wilkus Architects
Project New 9,000 sf restaurant
Hospitality/Restaurant
Project Experience
Eastside Restaurant
Minneapolis, MN
Owner 301 Washington LLC
Architect Shea Inc.
Project Restaurant build-out
McKinney Roe
Minneapolis, MN
Owner Downtown East LLC
Architect Shea Inc.
Project Restaurant build-out and mezzanine dining area
Crisp & Green
Wayzata, MN
Owner 755 LLC
Architect Cuningham Group Architecture
Project Restaurant build-out
Tavern
Arden Hills, MN
Owner HRP Arden Hills, LLC
Architect Nelson Architecture
Project New 8,911 sf restaurant
Original Pancake House
Burnsville, MN
Owner Farnam Restuarants I LLC
Architect Shea Inc.
Project Restaurant build-out
Fogo de Chão
Minneapolis, MN
Owner Fogo de Chão Churrascaria
Architect Shea Inc.
Project Restaurant remodel
Hospitality/Restaurant
Project Experience
The Hilltop Restaurant
Edina, MN
Owner Pantry Restaurant Incorporated
Architect Shea Inc.
Project 5,108 sf restaurant build-out
Victor’s on Water Lounge
Excelsior, MN
Owner Navarre
Architect Snow Kreilich Architects
Project Lower level bar build-out
Original Pancake House
Minnetonka, MN
Owner Tom Bruins
Architect Creador Architecture LLC
Project Restaurant build-out
Victor’s on Water
Excelsior, MN
Owner Navarre
Architect Snow Kreilich Architects
Project Restaurant build-out
NOLO’S
Minneapolis, MN
Owner The Maytag Project LLC
Architect Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc.
Project 10,000 sf restaurant build-out
NOLO’S - The Basement Bar
Minneapolis, MN
Owner The Maytag Project LLC
Architect Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc.
Project Lower level bar build-out
Hospitality/Restaurant
Project Experience
Malones’s Bar & Grill
Maple Grove, MN
Owner Arbor Lakes Properties, LLC
Architect Shea Inc.
Project 5,500 sf interior/exterior remodel and patio addition
Sunsets
Woodbury, MN
Owner Sunsets of Woodbury
Architect Michael J. Wilkus Architects
Project Freestanding 11,800 sf fine dining restaurant with
basement, bar, and patio dining
Sunsets
Wayzata, MN
Owner Sunsets on Wayzata Bay, Inc.
Architect Partners & Sirny Architects
Project New public restrooms and remodeling of fine dining
6Smith
Excelsior, MN
Owner Bob & Weave LLC
Architect Architectural Alliance +20 Below
Project 10,000 sf restaurant build-out
Eggy’s Diner
Minneapolis, MN
Owner Magellan Development
Architect bKL Architecture, LLC
Project Restaurant build-out
Marin Restaurant
Minneapolis, MN
Owner Craig Bendtdahl, Mike Rakun
Architect Shea Inc.
Project 14,000 sf restaurant remodel
Hospitality/Restaurant
Project Experience
Murray’s Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
Downtown Minneapolis, MN
Owner Murray Family
Architect Shea Inc.
Project Remodel of the interior of the restaurant and lounge
Mill Valley Kitchen
St. Louis Park, MN
Owner Mill Valley Corporation
Architect Shea Inc.
Project 5,000 sf build-out in vacant space
Loring Kitchen & Bar
Minneapolis, MN
Owner OJS, LLC
Architect Shea Inc.
Project 3,900 sf restaurant build-out
Zen Box Izakaya
Downtown Minneapolis, MN
Owner ZB Restaurant GroupLC
Architect DLR Group
Project 3,060 sf restaurant build-out
Tryg’s Restaurant
Minneapolis, MN
Owner Nora and Tryg Truelson
Architect Shea Inc.
Project New 7,000 sf restaurant
Libertine
Uptown - Minneapolis, MN
Owner Parasole
Architect Architectural Alliance + 20 below
Project Restaurant dining room remodel
North Coast
Wayzata, MN
Owner EHS Hospitality Group
Architect Shea Inc.
Project Remodel 4,600 sf dining and bar area
Porter & Frye
Minneapolis, MN
Owner Ivy Tower Development, LLC
Architect Walsh Bishop Associates
Project 9,000 sf “5 Star” build-out in the historic Ivy Tower
Kozy’s Steak and Seafood
Galleria, Edina, MN
Owner Bill and Dana Kozlak
Architect Shea Inc.
Project New 9,200 sf restaurant
Hospitality/Restaurant
Project Experience
Doolittle’s Woodfire Grill
Golden Valley, MN
Owner Doolittle’s Restaurants
Architect Partners & Sirny Architects
Project 5,000 sf interior remodel and addition
Macy’s Lakeshore Grill
Minnetonka, MN
Owner Macy’s
Architect Shea Inc.
Project 4,640 sf restaurant remodel
Granite City Food & Brewery
Maple Grove, MN
Owner Granite City Food & Brewery
Architect Wemlinger Architecture
Project New 9,500 sf restaurant, new patio fireplace
Hospitality/Restaurant
Project Experience
Peoples Organic Coffee and Wine Cafe
Galleria Shops of Distinction, Edina, MN
Owner Peoples Organic Coffee
Architect Shea Inc.
Project Build-out for restaurant and wine bar
Maynard’s Restaurant
Excelsior, MN
Owner Southshore Investments, Inc.
Architect Michael J. Wilkus Architects
Project Remodel of existing 6,300 sf full-service restaurant
and bar with outdoor seating
Jake’s City Grill
Maplewood, MN
Owner Jacob Restaurant Group
Architect Walsh Bishop Architects
Project 6,600 sf interior restaurant remodel with addition
of exterior bar and patio
Sushi Tango Restaurant, Calhoun Square
Minneapolis, MN
Owner Teng Thao, Sushi Tango
Architect Pope Associates
Project 3,100 sf restaurant tenant build-out at Calhoun Square
Shag Sushi
Minneapolis, MN
Owner Shag Minneapolis, LLC
Architect Cuningham Group Architecture
Project 2,840 sf restaurant build-out
Pizza Lucè
Roseville, Richfield, Hopkins, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, MN
Owner PL Management
Architect Tanek Architects
Project 6 locations in Minnesota
Hospitality/Restaurant
Project Experience
Olive Garden Restaurant
Duluth, MN
Owner GMRI, Inc.
Architect CRHO Architects
Project New 7,000 sf restaurant
My Burger
Uptown - Minneapolis, MN
Owner My Burger Operations, LLC
Architect Hay Dobbs
Project 1,700 sf restaurant build-out of new tenant space
Tiger Sushi
Bloomington, MN
Owner Tiger Sushi
Architect U + B Architecture
Project 1,650 sf restaurant remodel
Betty Danger’s Country Club
Minneapolis, MN
Owner Too Fast to Die LLC
Architect Firm Ground
Project 8,000 sf restaurant build-out, full scale ferris wheel and
mini golf area
Kramarczuks Sausage Co.
Minneapolis, MN
Owner Orest & Mike Gordienko
Architect Lanak Design
Project Interior remodel of meat smoke processing systems
and sales deli
Field Day
Minnetonka, MN
Owner Parasole Family Restaurants
Architect Shea Inc.
Project Restaurant build-out in Ridgedale Mall
Hospitality/Restaurant
Project Experience
Champps Americana
New Brighton, MN
Owner Champps Americana
Architect Premier Restaurant Equipment Company
Project Complete interior renovation completed in 5 days/5 nights
Famous Dave’s Restaurants
22 locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Erbert & Gerbert’s
Hopkins, MN
Owner The Monroe Restaurant Group
Architect DJR Architecture
Project 1,700 sf tenant build-out for a sandwich shop
DQ Grill & Chill
St. Paul, Richfield, MN
Owner Frauenshuh Hospitality Group
Architect Welman Sperides Architects
Project 2,700 sf restaurant remodel
Shanghai Circus
Chanhassen, Edina, Eagan, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, Wayzata, MN
Owner Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
Architect Shea Inc.
Project 1,500 sf restaurant build-out inside Lunds/Byerlys
Chin’s Asia Fresh
Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, Woodbury, MN
Owner Leeann Chin, Inc.
Architect Tanek Architects
Project 3,000 sf restaurant build-out
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 23, 2017
AGENDA #: 8B
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: BEC TALK OF THE TOWN FOLLOW-UP
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the EDA with a summary of discussion topics
from the October 12, 2017 Business Engagement Committee (BEC) Talk of the Town event.
History
The EDA has previously supported four BEC Business events. The primary purpose of these
events has been to provide business leaders with an opportunity to share their concerns, sug-
gestions or opinions regarding business development in the city with BEC members, elected
and appointed officials and city staff.
Current Circumstances
The Business Engagement Committee held the Talk of the Town event on Thursday, October
12. The evening event drew approximately 60 attendees including: business owners, resi-
dents EDA, BEC, City Council and staff. The event provided attendees the opportunity to
speak to local elected and appointed officials as well as experts regarding the TH13/CH21
intersection improvement alternatives.
Conclusion
In addition to the CH21 corridor discussion and transportation improvement alternatives, the
event was an avenue for attendees to share opportunities, express concerns and propose
solutions, as well as ideas on how to make Prior Lake a stronger business community.
ISSUES: Staff has received feedback from half of the table facilitators; additional information will be
provided to the EDA once all comments are received from the BEC. Attached is a summary
of the discussion highlights assembled by facilitators to date.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The EDA allocated an amount not to exceed $1,500 from the 2017 EDA Professional Services
Budget for the Talk of the Town event.
ALTERNATIVES: Discussion only.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Talk of the Town Discussion Summary
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com
Memo
TH 13/CH 21 Reconstruction Project
1. How is semi-truck traffic handled in roundabouts? Concerned with out-of-town traffic being unfamiliar with
navigating roundabouts – Mankato roundabout was used as an example.
2. Concerns re: utilizing the roundabout:
a. How to approach the roundabout – concern that since it is not a “zipper merge” that whomever goes
first will not let others in causing delays/back-ups.
b. One timid driver can slow progress through roundabout, but lower speeds, and half the time stopped,
more pedestrian friendly (mentioned by multiple people at multiple tables).
c. 185/50 Roundabout in Lakeville is very busy and backed up from 7-8am. Roundabout at 68/27 in
Credit River Township works better because it has significantly less traffic.
3. VFW concerned with median division of DT (Downtown) – detrimental to business.
4. Pedestrian safety – A-1 is safest option, Clearwater Beach examples – small fences to encourage crosswalk use,
many comments on pedestrian safety as a primary consideration in traffic improvements.
5. Hwy 21/13 decision – overall decision now is important no matter which option, so that a definitive path ahead
for the economic development of DT is known for businesses, the unknown is difficult for business owners to
make investment decisions.
6. Comment from 2 attendees at table that a controlled intersection (e.g. stoplight) is preferred at 13/21 and Arcadia.
7. A-1 (3 votes collected at two tables)
a. Better traffic movement with no stop sign at Main
b. Extend Arcadia to Franklin Trail
8. A-2 (6 votes collected at 2 tables)
a. Roundabout at 13 and 21 moves traffic better
b. Two lanes around circle
c. Both lanes enter and exit
d. Roundabouts at Arcadia and 13 provides means to turn left onto Main from either direction by going
down to roundabouts and circling back
e. Need mountable curb in center of roundabouts
f. Concern about more accidents
Date: October 17, 2017
To: EDA
From: Staff and BEC Facilitators
Subject: Talk of the Town Discussion Summary
9. B-1 (5 votes collected at 2 tables)
a. Comment made that this option is desired by south DT owners
b. Comment made that the proposed Duluth roundabout doesn’t get motorists to north downtown but
proposed Arcadia roundabout does accomplish this
c. Comment made that the Arcadia roundabout will lead to extension of Arcadia to Pleasant Street
10. Brief discussion re: there is an awareness that our town will have major construction for several years and that we
need new strategies to draw people to Prior Lake during construction. Focus could be on other business areas,
shoreline areas, and other parts of the city.
11. One table voiced general agreement on the importance of keeping Main Ave open to through traffic, the
importance of having a downtown where cars could move freely in any direction – not limited to right in and right
out turns – but ability to turn in any direction at any time of day.
12. One table commented about the importance of having a traffic light rather than roundabouts at Main so that the 4
corner properties did not lose land and access to their parking lots.
13. The statement was made at one table that if the 2 parts of downtown are cut off, that is a strong signal that the
City does not support businesses in Prior Lake.
Transportation Improvements
1. Revere Way intersection (Hwy 87 & Hwy 21) – Can City advocate to County for intersection improvements,
dangerous traffic patterns, high speed crashes.
2. Hwy 13 & Franklin Trail intersection – dangerous bypass lane is also turn lane for Lakers restaurant, provide
signage?
3. Main Ave. Stop Signs – Blinking lights work intermittently, these are helpful for pedestrians, use of flags to cross
intersection.
4. More downtown development will require more parking – 2 to 3 blocks away is ok.
5. Multi-use (residential above business) will need to be adopted to justify multi-level parking.
6. Suggestion that a new road south of Spring Lake could reduce traffic on 21 and carry some of the traffic towards
35W.
Development
1. Dev. Fees – Fiscal Disparities discussion (Met Council mandate), SAC/WAC fees are too high.
2. City process for business development – City has become more flexible with building cost options, others believe
this deprecates current commercial/industrial values.
3. Spread the cost of improvements among city, businesses and residences.
4. Comment made that Monnens looks shabby.
5. Brief conversation at one table re: too many downtown boutiques and the need for more variety of shops and
restaurants.
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 23, 2017
AGENDA #: 8E
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Specialist
AGENDA ITEM: 2018 EDI GRANT OPPORTUNITY
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda report is to discuss the EDA’s level of interest in sub-
mitting a Technical Assistance application to the Scott County CDA for the 2018
Economic Development Incentive (EDI) Grant Program.
History
The City of Prior Lak e has previously been awarded three Technical Assistance
Grants from the Scott County CDA. The first grant was used to evaluate a broad-
band fiber to the home network, the second grant was used to complete a downtown
parking analysis and the third grant was awarded to assist with costs related to a
Technology Village program analysis and expansion study.
Current Circumstances
The Scott County CDA will have $340,000 available to help projects move forward
that will promote economic development throughout Scott County. The grant pro-
gram will be very similar to the last three years with two different categories:
1. Corridor Readiness - which are projects intended to maximize development
and/or redevelopment opportunities and the investment of capital within the top
ten commercial corridors as established by the SCALE Transportation and Eco-
nomic Development Committee. The match will remain 1:2 ($2 of CDA money
to each $1 of match money). Two of the top ten commercial corridors are lo-
cated within Prior Lake and are identified on Exhibit A of the attachment.
2. Technical Assistance - which are projects that will enhance economic develop-
ment activities with the goal of achieving new job creation in Scott County. The
match will remain 1:1 ($1 of CDA money to each $1 of match money).
Conclusion
Eligible activities for the Corridor Readiness grant, include but are not limited to:
Land Use Studies
Traffic Studies
Environmental Studies (EAW, AUAR, EIS)
Wetland Studies
Storm Water Analysis
Water and Sewer Studies
Geotechnical Reports
Industrial Park Platting
Infrastructure Design
Eligible activities for the Technical Assistance Grant, include but are not limited to:
Local or Regional Marketing Programs
Creation of local business subsidy programs
Completion of studies necessary to promote and enhance economic devel-
opment opportunities
Local Business Surveys
Creation of development incentive programs
Projects that are consistent with the Unified Economic Development, Land
Use and Transportation Plan Charter goals and objectives and the workplan
The City of Prior Lake has utilized EDA Professional Services in the past as match-
ing funds, the EDA budget for 2018 is expected to be approved in December. The
2018 EDA Professional Services budget is proposed at $20,000.
Staff is requesting the EDA discuss if they wish to pursue a Corridor Readiness or
Technical Assistance grant in 2018 with the understanding that CDA grant funds
must be matched. If the EDA wishes to pursue a grant, the EDA should discuss
which economic development initiatives it wishes to move forward in 2018 and pro-
vide direction to staff.
EDA members should discuss grant opportunities for 2018. Potential options may
be related to the county-wide expansion of the Technology Village program, devel-
opment of a commercial marketing plan in cooperation with the owners of the Jeffers
Pond property, economic development impacts related to a community arts/beauti-
fication program, or used to identify how the city of Prior Lake may position itself to
better utilize the Scott County fiber network. EDA commissioners may have other
ideas they wish to share.
ISSUES: A City Council resolution in support of the EDI Program grant application is required
for submittal. The EDI Grant Program guidelines are attached.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
If the City of Prior were awarded a 2018 grant, it is assumed the majority of the
EDA’s professional services funds would need to be allocated as matching funds;
the EDA’s 2018 Professional Services budget is $20,000.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Provide direction to staff related to the 2018 Scott County CDA Economic De-
velopment Incentives Grant Program.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Alternative #1
1. EDI Grant Program Guidelines
Economic Development Incentive Grant Program
Request for Proposals Guide and Application (2018)
I.PURPOSE
The Economic Development Incentive Grant Program (the “EDI Program”) was established in March of
2014 and is funded by the Scott County Community Development Agency (CDA). The goals of the
EDI Program are to facilitate the creation of jobs, increase the tax base and improve the quality of life in
Scott County through two specific strategies: Corridor Readiness and Technical Planning Assistance.
Corridor Readiness.This program is intended to assist communities in completing land use,
transportation and environmental studies and contracted planning services that are intended to
maximize development and/or redevelopment opportunities and the investment of capital within
the top ten commercial corridors as established by the SCALE Transportation and Economic
Development Committee.
Technical Assistance.This program is intended to provide funding for those projects that will
enhance economic development activities with the goal of achieving new job creation in Scott
County.
II.PROGRAM INFORMATION
Funding Available:$340,000 is available in 2018 for grants provided under the EDI Program. In
2018, $250,000 in funding shall be set aside for the Corridor Readiness Program and $90,000 shall be
set aside for the Technical Assistance Program. The CDA reserves the right to modify the allocations to
each program based on applications received.
Eligible Applicants:Eligible applicants for this program are Scott County and the seven incorporated
cities within Scott County (Belle Plaine, Elko New Market, Jordan, New Prague, Prior Lake, Savage,
and Shakopee). Applicants may apply annually for funding in each program category and may also be
eligible to receive a grant award in each program category. Additionally, applicants also are eligible to
submit multiple projects for funding within a program category, but need to provide a priority ranking
for all projects submitted.
Applicants are not eligible to receive funding within either program category for more than two
consecutive years. The cities of Belle Plaine and Savage received Corridor Readiness grants in 2016
and 2017, therefore they are not eligible for Corridor Readiness grants in 2018. The CDA reserves the
right to modify the eligibility of any city based on applications received and the total funding requested.
Application Instructions:It is the applicant’s responsibility to be aware of the submission
requirements needed to prepare a complete application in accordance with this guide. The application
consists of the EDI Program application form and all required attachments, including the required
resolution. The application form will be available on under the “About Us” section on the First Stop
Shop website:www.scottfss.org.
The applicant shall submit an electronic copy only of the application. The electronic application
should be submitted to Stacy Crakes, First Stop Shop Business Development Director, at
scrakes@scottfss.org and must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2017.
Applications determined by the CDA to be incomplete or not legible will not be accepted and will be
returned to the applicant. No applications, attachments or documentation will be accepted after the
application due date unless requested by the CDA. Applications will not be accepted by facsimile. The
CDA retains the right to reject in whole or in part any application for any reason.
Contact Stacy Crakes, (952) 496-8613 or scrakes@scottfss.org if you require assistance with submitting
your application.
III.CORRIDOR READINESS GRANTS
Maximum Award per project:$125,000
Local Match:1:2 (for every $2 of grant award the applicant must provide $1).
* Local cash match of 1:2 is required and does not include in-kind staff time.
Project Completion Date:Project must be completed by December 31, 2018.
Distribution of Grant Funds:Grant reimbursement requests must be accompanied by appropriate
documentation including paid invoices for work completed and a project report summarizing work
completed and project outcomes. Reimbursement in full upon completion of the project is preferred,
though a mid-year payment up to 50% of the awarded amount can be considered if requested. Waivers
and extensions requested by the grantee will be considered on a case by case basis depending on the
merits of the request.
Program Description:Corridor Readiness grant funding shall be used for those activities which will
result in providing clarity and resolution to unknown environmental, development, transportation or
related impact to existing systems (i.e. water, sewer, storm water, wetland, roadways). Eligible funding
activities shall also include those directly related to a development/redevelopment project (e.g., market
analysis, concept development, site design, infrastructure design, industrial park platting, geotechnical
studies, zoning studies, engineering studies, and environmental studies) to be developed as part of an
overall development or redevelopment plan.
Eligible Activities Include (but are not limited to):
1.Land Use Studies
2.Traffic Studies
3.Environmental Studies (EAW, AUAR, EIS)
4.Wetland Studies
5.Storm Water Analysis
6.Water and Sewer Studies
7.Geotechnical Reports
8.Industrial Park Platting
9.Infrastructure Design
Ineligible Activities:Corridor Readiness Grant funds cannot be used toward the following project
activities:
1.Costs not included in the application
2.Local administration expenses or overhead, including time and application
fees paid to the city
3.Equipment
4.Capital improvements
5.Property acquisition and/or relocation expenses
6.Building Demolition
Threshold Criteria:Applicants must first meet the threshold criteria to be considered for funding.
1.Proposed activities must be located within one of the ten transportation corridors as established
by the SCALE Transportation and Economic Development Committee (See Exhibit A).
2.Application must be approved by the respective city council or county board by resolution that
includes the Required Resolution Provisions (attached). Resolutions must be provided at the
time of application.
3.Application must demonstrate a minimum leverage rate of 1:2 ($1 of other funds for every $2 of
Corridor Readiness Grant).
Competitive Criteria:If the application meets all threshold criteria, the application will then be
reviewed and ranked on the following competitive criteria.
1.Economic Benefit. The project should have a defined impact on the community and region.
This impact is measurable through indicators such as potential growth in property taxes and new
and/or retained direct, indirect, and induced Livable Wage Jobs. [20 Maximum Points]
2.Leverage. Applications may include a variety of other funding sources committed to the project,
or a higher percentage of match from the applicant. Evidence of funding commitments must be
submitted with application. Maximum points can be achieved through a higher overall match
from the applicant and/or for private sector funding contributions. [25 Maximum Points]
3.Strategy Support. Applications should demonstrate how they support the overall goals and
objectives of the community’s Comprehensive Plan and the SCALE Unified Economic
Development, Land Use, and Transportation Plan Charter. Projects should promote and parallel
the outcomes of the city’s strategies and greater SCALE effort. [25 Maximum Points]
4.Readiness to Proceed. The applicant should demonstrate that a development project has a strong
likelihood to proceed with the identified project upon funding award (e.g. letters of intent,
conditional site control). [15 Maximum Points]
5.Shovel-Ready or Redevelopment Progress. Indicate the extent to which this project will progress
a site toward being shovel-ready or toward redevelopment, including remaining steps to
development/redevelopment and potential time frames to occupancy. [15 Maximum Points]
IV.TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Maximum Award per project:$30,000
Local Match:1:1 (for every $1 of grant award applicant must also provide $1)
* Local cash match of 1:1 is required and does not include in-kind staff time.
Project Completion Date:Project must be completed by December 31, 2018.
Distribution of Grant Funds:Grant reimbursement requests shall be processed upon receipt of a final
project report. Final project report shall include appropriate documentation including paid invoices for
work completed. Waivers and extensions requested by the grantee will be considered on a case by case
basis depending on the merits of the request.
Program Description:The Technical Assistance program is intended to provide funding for those
projects that will enhance economic development activities with the goal of achieving new job creation
in Scott County.
Eligible Activities Include (but are not limited to):
1.Local or Regional Marketing Programs
2.Creation of local business subsidy programs
3.Completion of studies necessary to promote and enhance economic
development opportunities
4.Local Business Surveys
5.Creation of development incentive programs
6.Projects that are consistent with the Unified Economic Development, Land
Use and Transportation Plan Charter goals and objectives and the work
plan
Ineligible Activities:
1.Costs not included in the application
2.Local administration expenses or overhead, including time and application
fees paid to the city
3.Equipment
4.Capital improvements
5.Property acquisition and/or relocation expenses
6.Building Demolition
Threshold Criteria:Applicants must first meet the threshold criteria to be considered for funding.
1.Application must be approved by the respective city council or county board by resolution that
includes the Required Resolution Provisions (attached). Resolution must be provided at the time
of application.
2.Application must demonstrate a minimum leverage rate of 1:1 ($1 of other funds for every $1 of
Technical Assistance Grant).
Competitive Criteria:If the application meets all threshold criteria, the application will then be
reviewed and ranked on the following competitive criteria.
1.Economic Benefit. The project should have a defined impact on the community and region.
This impact is measurable through indicators such as potential growth in property taxes and new
and/or retained direct, indirect, and induced Livable Wage Jobs. [20 Maximum Points]
2.Leverage. Applications may include a variety of other funding sources committed to the project,
or a higher percentage of match from the applicant. Evidence of funding commitments must be
submitted with application. Maximum points can be achieved through a higher overall match
from the applicant and/or for private sector funding contributions. [25 Maximum Points]
3.Strategy Support. Applications should demonstrate how they support the overall goals and
objectives of the community’s Comprehensive Plan and the SCALE Unified Economic
Development, Land Use, and Transportation Plan Charter. Projects should promote and parallel
the outcomes of the city’s strategies and greater SCALE effort. [25 Maximum Points]
4.Readiness to Proceed. The applicant should demonstrate that a development project has a strong
likelihood to proceed with the identified project upon funding award (e.g. letters of intent,
conditional site control). [15 Maximum Points]
5.Collaboration. Proposed projects should promote collaboration and build relationships among
various entities. [15 Maximum Points]
V.SELECTION
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee designated by CDA staff. Applications must be
complete and received at the CDA by the due date. The selection committee will include
Commissioners from the CDA Board, and after project selection by the designated selection committee,
the CDA will issue a letter of commitment and enter into a grant agreement with the city/county.
VI.GRANT AGREEMENT
CDA staff will work with the city/county and enter into a Grant Agreement. This agreement will detail
the terms and conditions of the grant and allow for the release of funds to the grant recipient. The grant
agreement will require funds to be spent no later than December 31, 2018. The Grant Agreement must
be fully executed by both parties no later than December 31, 2017. Waivers and extensions to any
provision in the agreement requested by the grantee will be considered on a case by case basis
depending on the merits of the request. Grants will be paid on a reimbursement basis. Grantees will be
required to submit semi-annual progress reports to the CDA when requested.
REQUIRED RESOLUTION PROVISIONS - CITY
WHEREAS, the City of has identified a proposed project within the City that meets
the Scott County Community Development Agency (CDA) 2018 Economic Development Incentive
Grant program’s purposes and criteria; and
WHEREAS, the City has established a Development or Redevelopment Plan of which the proposed
project is a component; and
WHEREAS, the City has the capability and capacity to ensure the proposed project be completed and
administered within the Economic Development Incentive Grant program guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, the City is supportive of enhancing economic development opportunities that will serve to
create jobs, enhance the tax base and improve the lives of Scott County residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of approves the
application for funding from the Scott County CDA Economic Development Incentive Grant program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the Scott County CDA,
[insert authorized official’s name] , the [insert authorized official’s title] , is
hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to receive and use the funding for the
proposed project.
REQUIRED RESOLUTION PROVISIONS - COUNTY
WHEREAS, Scott County has identified a proposed project within the County that meets the Scott
County Community Development Agency (CDA) 2018 Economic Development Incentive Grant
program’s purposes and criteria; and
WHEREAS, the County has established a Development or Redevelopment Plan of which the proposed
project is a component; and
WHEREAS, the County has the capability and capacity to ensure the proposed project be completed and
administered within the Economic Development Incentive Grant program guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the County has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, the County is supportive of enhancing economic development opportunities that will serve
to create jobs, enhance the tax base and improve the lives of Scott County residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Scott County approves the application for funding
from the Scott County CDA Economic Development Incentive Grant program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the Scott County CDA,
[insert authorized official’s name] , the [insert authorized official’s title] , is
hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to receive and use the funding for the
proposed project.
EXHIBIT A
The ten transportation corridors as established by the SCALE Transportation and Economic Development Committee.
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: October 23, 2017
AGENDA #: 8F PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: EDA 2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND 2018 GOALS
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The City Council has invited all advisory committee members, including the EDA, to a City Council
work session on Monday, November 20th at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the work session is to allow
all advisory committees an opportunity to present the City Council with a report of 2017 accom-
plishments and 2018 goals. The work session also provides an opportunity for advisory commit-
tees to hear accomplishments from other committees as well as what the other committees will be
working on in 2018 to determine if there are any collaboration opportunities.
History
The EDA has previously provided similar annual reports to the City Council. The City Council has
asked that all committees provide three accomplishments for 2017 and three goals for 2018.
Conclusion
Below are the 2017 EDA Goals, as revised by the EDA on May 15, 2017. Staff has proposed
2017 accomplishments and 2018 goals for EDA review and discussion. Members should discuss
the accomplishments and goals below and amend or substitute additional topics as desired.
2017 EDA Goals
Continue to guide the Economic Development Advisory Committee and support the Technol-
ogy Village Board of Directors as they implement the recommendations of the Technology
Village program analysis and expansion plans, including expansion opportunities within Scott
County.
Make recommendations and provide strong input to the Prior Lake City Council and Scott
County Board related to proposed improvements to the CH21 road corridor, specifically CH82
to Franklin Trail, as it relates to potential impacts or benefits on economic development and
redevelopment activities.
Establish a process and plan to target resources for economic opportunities that provide sig-
nificant benefits to Prior Lake, including those that may include property acquisition and direct
support to commercial and industrial development. Provide a graphic showing the city owned
downtown properties and their usefulness for economic development and redevelopment ac-
tivities and identify additional properties for strategic acquisition within the five commercial
areas identified by the EDAC; including: Deerfield/Welcome; Downtown; Commerce Avenue;
Gateway; and South Lake Village.
Conduct a meeting with the Scott County CDA First Stop Shop for identifying reciprocal goals.
Conduct an annual meeting with the Scott County CDA First Stop Shop, the Prior Lake City
Council and the Prior Lake Planning Commission.
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Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 2017 Accomplishments (Proposed)
Developed and maintained an available commercial property inventory on city website.
Held a joint City Council and EDA meeting related to the use of business incentives.
The EDA invested significant time in the review of the proposed TH13/CH21 alternatives in
the Downtown Prior Lake area.
Supported the BEC with review and feedback related to the Commercial Area Liaison program
visits.
Participated in the BEC Talk of the Town event with Prior Lake business owners to share
accomplishments, gather suggestions for improvements and review the proposed TH13/CH21
intersection improvement alternatives.
Assisted the Planning Commission and city staff in the review and update of the Land Use
and Housing chapters of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update.
Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 2018 Goals (Proposed)
Continue to guide the Business Engagement Committee and support the Technology Village
Board of Directors as they implement the recommendations of the phase II.4 Technology Vil-
lage Business Accelerator Plan, including expansion opportunities within Scott County.
Work with downtown residents and business owners toward an integrated plan for future
downtown development.
Explore opportunities to assist and encourage commercial and industrial development in the
Jeffers Pond PUD, along the CH21 and CH42 commercial corridors and other areas of the
community.
Establish a process and plan to target resources for economic opportunities that provide sig-
nificant benefits to Prior Lake, including those that may include property acquisition and direct
support to commercial and industrial development.
Conduct an annual meeting with the Scott County CDA First Stop Shop, the Prior Lake City
Council and the Prior Lake Planning Commission for identifying reciprocal goals.
ISSUES: EDA members should identify accomplishments for 2017, goals for 2018, discuss what information
should be included in the presentation and which member(s) of the EDA are available to attend
and present the information at the November 20th meeting. The EDA is generally limited to three
accomplishments and three goals. The presentation at the work session will need to be no longer
than ten minutes.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
Some of the EDA goals may have financial impacts in 2018.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second to approve the EDA 2017 accomplishments and 2018 goals as proposed
or as amended by the EDA.
2. Provide direction to staff and finalize the EDA accomplishments and goals at the November
13, 2017 EDA meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Alternative # 1