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Home My WebLink About04 16 2018 Body Camera, Joint EDA Meeting, Paddle Pub Report Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION REPORT MEETING DATE: APRIL 16, 2018 AGENDA #: 1A, B, C, D PREPARED BY: MARK ELLIOTT, POLICE CHIEF CASEY MCCABE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR PRESENTED BY: MARK ELLIOTT DAVE CHROMY, EDA PRESIDENT CASEY MCCABE SARAH SCHWARZHOFF, CITY ATTORNEY TOPICS: A. POLICE DEPARTMENT BODY WORN CAMERA PROGRAM UPDATE B. JOINT MEETING WITH EDA C. PADDLE PUB DISCUSSION D. EMERGING ISSUES INTRODUCTION: A. Police Department Body Worn Camera Program Update The purpose of this agenda item is to update the council on the implementation of the Body Worn Cameras (BWC) and Squad Mounted Cameras (SMC) Program. The Prior Lake Police Department purchased a combined body worn camera and squad mounted camera program in late 2017, following a public hearing process and city council approval. The program has been under way for about 4 months now and is mostly operational. Since this is a new program, the police chief felt the city council may want an update of the program and demonstration of the equipment. The police department issued BWC’s to all officers in December and began training. In January we went live with the program. In March we started installing the SMC’s in the squads and have 8 of the 11 squads outfitted. The last 3 squads will receive cameras as they are replaced this spring. The cameras have been working well and we are adjusting to them and the operational differences of handling the evidence. The county attorney’s office has been very supportive and appreciate the increased evidence the cameras provide as well as the ease of information sharing the cloud storage provides. The police chief will show a few videos, so the council can get an idea of the view from the cameras and will answer any questions. 2 B. Joint Meeting with EDA EDA members will be in attendance for a joint meeting with the City Council. The EDA will provide a brief update on recent activities of the committee, as detailed in the attached annual report, as well as discuss opportunities to identify a sustainable funding source for economic development initiatives. In recent years, the EDA has had chances to acquire downtown properties, including the single-family property across from Sul Lago, the Professional Building and the former ReMax building, but did not have the funds available or the ability to respond quickly to the opportunity. In addition to property acquisition, the EDA would like to pursue other economic development initiatives, including storefront rehabilitation matching grants, investing in directional and promotional business signage, providing development and redevelopment loans and incentives and attracting new businesses to the community through marketing efforts. The EDA would like to be nimble when opportunities arise and additional funding to the EDA is required to allow the EDA to achieve these objectives. The EDA has also spent a significant amount of their time discussing the upcoming street projects in our community. The EDA and the City Council wish to be proactive and assist our businesses before, during and after construction activities. The EDA has prepared the following agenda items for discussion. 1. EDA Update a. 2017 EDA Annual Report - Recent EDA Activity (attached) 2. EDA General Fund Reserve Allocation a. Sustainable EDA Funding Source for Economic Development Initiatives i. Property Acquisition ii. Storefront Rehabilitation iii. Direction and Promotional Signage 1. Banner Poles 2. Visitor Kiosk 3. Wayfinding Signage iv. Economic (Re)Development Loans/Incentives v. New Business Attraction 1. Website Enhancements 2. Community Profile / Marketing Efforts 3. Construction Projects Game Plan a. How to encourage customer traffic during construction activities? 3 C. Paddle Pub Discussion If time is available the staff would like feedback on this topic. The City has received an inquiry related to a “Paddle Pub.” The interested party has indicated the Paddle Pub would provide tours of Prior Lake on a pontoon boat. The boat would hold 8-10 people and be operated by a captain. Customers could bring alcohol to consume on the boat, but alcohol would not be sold or provided by the business. However, to allow customers to bring their own alcohol onto the boat, the business would need to obtain a consumption and display permit. There are several practical and legal considerations regarding this type of business that Council should be aware of. If time allows, City Attorney Schwarzhoff and Community Development Director McCabe would appreciate council discussion and direction related to the Paddle Pub proposal. City Attorney Schwarzhoff will be providing the Council with additional information related to this request in a separate communication. D. Emerging Issues As determined by the City Council. ATTACHMENT: 1. 2017 EDA Annual Report 1 | P a g e PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) 2017 ANNUAL REPORT EDA Commissioners: David Chromy (President) Zach Braid (Vice-President) Annie Sheehan-Kerber Marie Boucher-Hoese Kirt Briggs EDA Staff: Frank Boyles, Executive Director Casey McCabe Amanda Schwabe Cathy Erickson, Treasurer EDA Purpose: (Bylaws) The business of the Economic Development Authority shall include but not be limited to promoting growth, development and redevelopment of retail, commercial and industrial properties in Prior Lake; diversifying the City’s tax base; providing tools and incentives to achieve the Economic and Community Development Vision Element in the City‘s 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan; and providing an incubator to generate ideas and initiatives to support economic growth and vitality. EDA Meetings: ➢ Regular meetings held on the third Monday of each month during 2017. ➢ Ten meetings and one work session were held in 2017 EDA 2017 Budget: Budgeted Expenditures Budgeted Revenues $125,041 Personnel Services $140,000 EDA Levy $26,284 Operational Expenses $2,500 Interest Earnings $9,500 Technology Village $8,500 Technology Village Leases $160,825 Budgeted Expenditures $9,825 EDA Reserves $160,825 Budgeted Revenue Actual Expenditures Actual Revenues $94,231.41 Personnel Services $139,357.85 EDA Levy $2,930.06 Operational Expenses $1,523.12 Interest Earnings $1,335.61 Technology Village $8,292.53 Technology Village Leases $98,497.08 Actual Expenditures $0.00 EDA Reserves $149,173.50 Actual Revenue 2 | P a g e Summary of 2017 EDA Action: ➢ Review of EDA Bylaws and Enabling Resolution ➢ Election of Officers ➢ Considered SAC Fee Deferral Subordination Request ➢ Updated Technology Village Lease Agreement Between the EDA and City of Prior Lake ➢ Monitored EDA Revenues & Expenditures ➢ Proposed EDA 2018 Budget & EDA Tax Levy ➢ Conducted a Joint Meeting with the City Council ➢ Conducted a Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission ➢ Conducted a Joint Meeting with the Business Engagement Committee ➢ Considered a Tax Abatement Inquiry ➢ Supported the Technology Village BOD with the FAST-TRACK Business Challenge ➢ Review and Approval of the Technology Village Phase II.4 Business Plan ➢ Review and Comment on Land Use and Housing Chapters of the Comprehensive Plan Update ➢ Met with Representatives of Jeffers Pond PUD to Explore Development Opportunities ➢ Provided Recommendations Related to C-3, Business Park Exterior Building Material Ordinance Amendments ➢ Discussed Strategic Property Acquisition Process and Opportunities ➢ Discussed Downtown (Re)Development & Related Improvements ➢ Participated in the CH21 Corridor Study and Review of Proposed Alternatives ➢ Participated with the BEC in the Talk of the Town Event ➢ Considered 2018 Scott County CDA EDI Grant Opportunity ➢ Identified EDA 2017 Accomplishments & 2018 Goals ➢ Approved Advisory Committee 2017 Accomplishments & 2018 Goals ➢ Interviewed and Appointed Members to Advisory Committees ➢ Business Climate and Economic Vitality Discussions Related to Future Street Construction Projects 3 | P a g e Summary of Development Activity: Commercial/Industrial Building Permit Value (from City Reports): 4 | P a g e Commercial/Industrial Market Value (from Scott County Assessor): • 2011 = $128.9 million (4.9% of total) • 2012 = $126.3 million (5.0% of total) • 2013 = $127.0 million (4.9% of total) • 2014 = $134.9 million (4.1% of total) • 2015 = $136.3 million (3.9% of total) • 2016 = $139.0 million (3.8% of total) • 2017 = $138.6 million (3.5% of total) • 2018 = $148.3 million (3.5% of total) 5 | P a g e Prior Lake Employment Levels (from DEED, 3rd Quarter QCEW [Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages] Reports): • 2011 = 7,642 (Leisure & Hospitality = 3,730 or 48.8%) • 2012 = 7,807 (Leisure & Hospitality = 3,733 or 47.8%) • 2013 = 7,965 (Leisure & Hospitality = 3,730 or 46.8%) • 2014 = 8,093 (Leisure & Hospitality = 3,699 or 45.7%) • 2015 = 8,020 (Leisure & Hospitality = 3,523 or 43.9%) • 2016 = 8,051 (Leisure & Hospitality = 3,420 or 42.5%) • 2017 = 8,151 (Leisure & Hospitality = 3,470 or 42.6%) Prior Lake Business Establishments (from DEED, 3rd Quarter QCEW Reports): • 2011 = 555 • 2012 = 529 • 2013 = 535 • 2014 = 513 • 2015 = 503 • 2016 = 514 • 2017 = 533 Prior Lake Average Weekly Wages (from DEED, 3rd Quarter QCEW Reports): • 2011 = $703 • 2012 = $708 • 2013 = $735 • 2014 = $743 • 2015 = $765 • 2016 = $836 • 2017 = $806 6 | P a g e 2017 Commercial/Industrial Activity: *This list was compiled based on a review of 2017 signage and commercial building permits and other sources. This may not be a complete list of all commercial/industrial acquisition, new business and relocation activity. 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) HockeyStop 16731 State Hwy. 13 New Business Laundromat Bongo's Closet 15981 Jordan Ave. Suite 2 New Business Vacant Pure Joy Pilates 16186 Main Ave. SE New Business Vacant Kumon Math & Reading Center 14180 Commerce Ave NE, Suite 104 New Business Indigital