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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 12 2018 EDA Minutes Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 1. CALL TO ORDER PRESIDENT CHROMY called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present were Chromy, Braid, Briggs, and Bou- cher-Hoese. Scott County CDA First Stop Shop (FSS) staff Crakes and Foust. Also present were Executive Director Boyles, Community Development Director McCabe and Planner Schwabe. Absent was Sheehan-Kerber. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. Ayes by Chromy, Braid, Briggs and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES MOTION BY BRAID, SECONDED BY BRIGGS, TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 12, 2018 MEETING MINUTES. Ayes by Briggs and Braid. The motion carried 2-0 with Chromy and Boucher-Hoese abstaining. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Development Update (02/28/2018) MOTION BY BRAID, SECONDED BY BRIGGS, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Ayes by Chromy, Braid, Briggs and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0. 5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS None 6. PUBLIC HEARING No Public Hearings 7. OLD BUSINESS None 8. NEW BUSINESS A. First Stop Shop Discussion Stacy Crakes and Jo Foust with the Scott County CDA First Stop Shop (FSS) were in attendance. Crakes and Foust provided a brief overview of their roles at the FSS and shared that they assist the cities and town- ships of Scott County with rapid responses to business requests. Crakes stated that the marketing materials they prepare are typically created for a specific community and that information on the materials can be added or rearranged as needed. BRAID suggested adding additional information regarding recreational amenities, including Prior Lake being the premiere recreational lakes in the metropolitan area. BRIGGS recommended expanding on the lake information in the parks and trails section. BOUCHER-HOESE suggested adding information about downtown also. 2 BRIGGS stated that information on the Shakopee School District should also be included as residents in some areas of our community attend Shakopee schools. CRAKES stated that in her experience, FSS offers more electronic/digital marketing materials, in lieu of print. FOUST explained the numbers and types of leads that were received in 2017, and to date in 2018, primarily through the MNCAR system. MCCABE requested CRAKES share the top three characteristics they see in requests. CRAKES stated that initially inquiries are related to building size availability followed by workforce availability and education (e.g. educated workforce and school systems). BRAID inquired as to what the City could improve on to retain existing businesses and attract new businesses. CRAKES shared that the City’s current practice of business retention & expansion (BR&E) visits and utilizing Technology Village are great opportunities to continue to retain and attract businesses. FOUST explained the BR&E program they are coordinating with the City of New Prague. CRAKES recommended utilizing the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to identify areas for potential Light In- dustrial and Industrial as well as maintaining that guidance. FOUST stated that the Maxfield Research Study, which was updated in February 2017, is an available tool for communities in Scott County. CHROMY questioned if ‘pad ready’ sites were still consistently requested. FOUST responded ‘yes’. CRAKES indicated that DEED has programs available to assist with making sites ‘pad ready’. MCCABE stated that the BEC is currently working on Community Profile updates and that the FSS will be involved in that process. B. 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update MCCABE provided an overview of the proposed changes to the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan includ- ing: elimination of the land use guidance for SMSC owned parcels; planned use areas (Light Industrial/Busi- ness Park, High Density Residential and Low Density Residential) in the area of CR 42 and CR 21; removing Transitional Town Center designation and replacing it with a Mixed Use district; and changing from General Hospitality to Industrial/General Business in the area of CR 21 and CR 87. MCCABE shared the current amounts of ‘pad ready’ commercial and industrial land. MCCABE explained that the City has been working with Spring Lake Township to update the Spring Lake Annexation Agreement and map which will likely have a tiered model to direct development in lieu of specific dates. Discussion followed regarding annexation opportunities. MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE, TO ENDORSE THE 2040 LAND USE PLAN AS PROPOSED. Ayes by Chromy, Braid, Briggs and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0. 3 C. Joint EDA / City Council Meeting - Discussion Topics MCCABE stated that the joint EDA / City County meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2018. MCCABE provided examples of potential meeting topics. Discussion followed. Members identified the following joint meeting topics: - EDA update focusing on current EDA initiatives; - Proactive focus in and around commercial areas during road projects; - Streetscaping; - Allocation of general fund reserves for economic development projects. MCCABE stated a draft EDA / City Council meeting agenda will be brought back to the EDA on April 9, 2018. 9. OTHER BUSINESS A. Staff Updates None B. Commissioner Comments None C. Construction Projects Business Impact Game Plan MCCABE reminded Members that this item has been requested to be placed on each agenda. BRIGGS stated that the Prior Lake “Welcome Shed” success during the Super Bowl was evidenced by the SMSC’s recent invitation to have the shed at an additional 8 events in 2018, along with the purchase of additional gift cards for Prior Lake area businesses. He shared that the Chamber’s winter event will occur again in 2018. BRIGGS suggested Staff be proactive with the Downtown Farmer’s Market scheduling for 2018 and 2019. BOYLES stated that staff has been in discussion with representatives of the Downtown Farmer’s Market although an agreement has not been finalized to date. 10. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. ___________________________ Frank Boyles, Executive Director