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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES – October 26, 2017
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:36 a.m. in the Wagon Bridge Conference Room at Prior Lake City Hall.
Members present: Lloyd Erbaugh, Bill Henry, Kim Prchal, Jeff Petschl, Wade Larson, Stephanie Carroll and EDA
Liaison Kirt Briggs. Staff present: Casey McCabe and Amanda Schwabe.
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. September 28, 2017
MOTION BY PRCHAL and SECOND BY HENRY to approve the September 28, 2017 meeting minutes.
Motion adopted unanimously.
3. Old Business
a. Talk of the Town Follow-Up
SCHWABE reviewed the event comments/feedback from attendees and thanked the BEC members for
facilitating this successful event.
CARROLL shared feedback she received from her table including comments regarding the need for softball
diamonds in Prior Lake, additional parking in downtown as well as the need for additional parking near
Charlie’s on Prior.
BRIGGS informed the committee that the Scott County Board discussed the TH13/CR 21 alternatives during
a recent work session on October 24th and updated the committee on the alternatives review process
moving forward. Mr. Briggs encouraged the BEC members to attend the November 6, 2017 City Council
work session and regular meeting where the Project Management Team (PMT) is expected to present to
the City Council their recommended alternative and request City Council consent to move forward to final
plans.
BEC members discussed the TH 13/CR 21 intersection alternatives as well as the potential impacts or
benefits to downtown businesses based on the proposed alternatives.
PRCHAL commented that she received feedback from attendees at the Talk of the Town event related to
utilizing existing business owners to assist/mentor future business owners and recommended the BEC
consider establishing a business mentorship program.
PETSCHL volunteered to assist with a business mentorship program.
ERBAUGH commented that there are likely many business owners in town who would be willing to
participate in a mentorship program.
MCCABE stated that staff will review the final comment notes from the event and will bring back action
items for BEC consideration at a future meeting.
b. Commercial Liaison Business Visits
PRCHAL requested the BEC members continue to work on their business visits before the end of the year
and a reminded BEC members to update the business listing in dropbox after the visits.
CARROLL shared that she and HENRY met with SDDI Signs and other businesses within the Deerfield
Business Park related to signage for the Deerfield Business Park. Carroll requested an agenda item related
to Deerfield Business Park signage be added to the next BEC agenda.
CARROLL requested she become the liaison for the Deerfield area now that Mr. Henry’s term on the BEC
has expired. Mr. Martin will be the sole liaison to the South Lake Village area . BEC Members supported
Carroll as the liaison to the Deerfield Commercial Area.
MARTIN will be the sole liaison for the South Lake Village Commercial district.
4. New Business
a. BEC 2017 Accomplishments & 2018 Goals
MCCABE provided an overview of the 2017 accomplishments and the proposed 2018 goals.
CARROLL suggested the inclusion of the establishment of a business mentorship program in the first goal
and language associated with promoting commercial liaison areas in the second goal.
MCCABE stated that the EDA will review the proposed goals for the BEC at their next meeting.
PRCHAL invited the BEC members to attend the November 20, 2017 work session and requested those
planning to attend to RSVP to McCabe or Schwabe. She stated she will plan to attend and volunteered to
present the accomplishments and proposed 2018 goals.
5. Other Business
a. EDA Meeting Update
McCabe: provided a summary of the October 26, 2017 EDA meeting, which included the following
discussion items:
➢ 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
➢ Downtown Redevelopment Discussion
➢ BEC ‘Talk of the Town’ Follow-Up
➢ CH21 Alternative Discussion
➢ CH21 Corridor Project Business Impacts
➢ 2018 EDI Grant Opportunity
➢ EDA 2017 Accomplishments & 2018 Goals
b. Residential and Commercial Activity Update
EDAC Members: received a copy of the residential and commercial activity update as of September 30,
2017.
c. Staff Update
i. 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan
MCCABE provided a brief overview of the 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan event which was held on Tuesday,
October 24, 2017. Approximately 100 community members were present to discuss and update the 2040
Vision and Strategic Plan.
BRIGGS shared his satisfaction with the event and felt the discussion was positive and there were many
excellent comments received during the event.
d. Member Ideas/Recommendations
None presented.
e. Thank You, Bill Henry & Lloyd Erbaugh
PRCHAL thanked Mr. Henry and Mr. Erbaugh for their input and knowledge during their time on the BEC.
BRIGGS thanked Mr. Henry and Mr. Erbaugh on behalf of the City Council for their service and expressed
the hope that they remain engaged, active and visible in the community as their assistance is appreciated.
BEC members expressed their gratitude to Mr. Henry and Mr. Erbaugh for the time, energy and support of
the City during their time on the BEC.
6. Next Meeting Date. The next regular meeting of the EDAC will be on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.
7. Adjourn. MOTION BY HENRY and SECOND BY ERBAUGH to adjourn the meeting. Motion adopted unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:01 a.m.
Submitted by: Amanda Schwabe