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4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES – August 30, 2018
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m. in the Wagon Bridge Conference Room at Prior Lake City Hall.
Members present: Kim Prchal, Stephanie Carroll, Jeff Petschl, Kirt Briggs, Ron Martin, Tim Marco, Sandi Fleck,
Thane Tande, and Tommy Hesch. Staff present: Casey McCabe and Amanda Schwabe.
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. July 12, 2018
MOTION BY BRIGGS and SECOND BY PETSCHL to approve the July 12, 2018 meeting minutes. Motion
adopted 6-0.
3. Old Business
a. Economic Development Website Update
Schwabe provided an overview of the status of the separate Economic Development website including the
selection of Designwrite Studios LLC to develop the website.
Petschl – interest in considering having a social media feed incorporated from an ED website.
Carroll – a business development focused facebook page may be beneficial for those interested in following
business specific information.
BEC directed Staff to discuss with Designwrite Studios the options for incorporating social media options.
Prchal, Martin, Petschl, Hesch, Carroll expressed interest in participating in a sub-committee to work on
developing content for the website.
MCCABE requested feedback from the BEC regarding utilizing the priorlake.com URL for the Economic
Development website since it is not currently being used.
Members were in favor of utilizing that URL.
4. New Business
a. Downtown Property Map
MCCCABE discussed the map which was a result of City Council action this summer to amend the EDA
Bylaws to allow the EDA to spend monies without City Council action in certain situations. In addition, the
City Council allocated additional monies to the EDA. The map reflects the zoning districts, properties which
are city-owned, as well as those parcels that are non-conforming uses in downtown.
The purpose of the map is not a target to solicit specific properties; rather, a tool for Staff and Advisory
Committee members when conversations occur with site selectors.
BRIGGS reiterated that the EDA views this map as a tool for discussion for redevelopment discussions.
MARCO recommended placing an interactive version of this map on the website to allow interested parties
to view and toggle map components. He also suggested a hyperlink to the City Code from the map to
provide additional information related to zoning districts.
Additional discussion ensued re: map features, history of city-owned parcels, and first rights of refusal.
5. Other Business
a. EDA Meeting Update
MCCABE shared that the EDA received a development update, website update at their last meeting. In
addition, Craig Patterson, Vice President of Development at Krause-Anderson was in attendance to discuss
a void analysis report. Conversation was had regarding attracting businesses and redevelopment
opportunities.
BRIGGS stated that a common theme from the conversation revolved around the daytime population of the
community.
CARROLL requested Staff send her the Hwy 13/CR21 traffic count information.
BRIGSS shared that he recently attended a Greater MSP Economic Development Su mmit which reinforced
that most redevelopment activities are completed by local parties.
MCCABE explained that the EDA heard a Development Assistance request for a parcel in Deerfield. The
EDA continued discussion to the next meeting.
MCCABE shared that the EDA also reviewed an Annexation request for the JPOwens, LLC property in
Credit River Township and recommended approval of the annexation. Two members of the EDA abstained
as the public hearing had not yet taken place.
b. Residential and Commercial Activity Update
BEC members received a copy of the residential and commercial activity update as of July 31, 2018.
c. Staff Update
i. Hwy 13/Duluth Avenue
MCCABE explained that the project has been delayed to Spring 2019 due to the high costs of the
construction bids.
ii. Annexation
MCCABE provided an update on the recent property owner petition annexations.
iii. BEC Expiring Terms / Committee Vacancies
MCCABE shared that Thane, Wade, Stephanie have terms that will be expiring at the end of
October 2018; all are eligible to apply for another term.
d. Member Ideas/Recommendations
MCCABE informed the BEC about a recent MN Supreme Court ruling related to street construction fees
charged to developers. Funds collected are used for development projects that incorporate the construction
of oversized streets to facilitate traffic improvements.
BRIGSS stated that communities will now have to develop solutions acceptable to the courts that are
sustainable.
MARCO stated that legislation can be passed to allow communities to charge fees.
PRCHAL explained that Advisory Committee Chairs were invited to a recent City Council Work Session
focusing on the 2019 budget. She shared that Staff suggested the addition of a City Clerk position starting
July 2019 and one Police Officer position starting January 2019 if possible. She stated that information was
also discussed regarding what a tax levy increase would look like based on a $300,000, $600,000 and
$900,000 residence.
BRIGGS stated that the final levy will be set in December.
MCCABE shared that the State Bank of Faribault has purchased the former Delbert Construction building.
PRCHAL stated that Blahnik Law Office is hosting a Ribbon Cutting and Open House on September 6,
2018.
PRCHAL stated the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a presentation on City Cyber Security on
September 19, 2018 at Fong’s. Check-in at 11:30am.
6. Next Meeting Date.
The next regular meeting of the BEC will be on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 7:30 a.m.
7. Adjourn.
MOTION BY BRIGSS and SECOND BY CARROLL to adjourn the meeting. Motion adopted unanimously. The
meeting adjourned at 8:58 a.m.
Submitted by: Amanda Schwabe