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Prior Lake, MN 55372
PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Monday, January 14, 2019 – 4:00 p.m.
Reports included with this agenda can be found in the Document Center at www.cityofpriorlake.com;
please follow this file path: City of Prior Lake/Economic Development Authority/2019/January 14, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
A. December 10, 2018
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Development Update (12/31/2018)
B. EDA Revenue & Expenditure Report (12/31/18)
C. First Stop Shop 2018 Project Inquiries
D. 2019 EDA Meeting Calendar Approval
5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. None
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. None
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. Construction Customer Attraction Assistance
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Officers
B. Advisory Committee Appointments
10. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Staff Updates
a. Xcel Energy Transformer
b. Parking Wayfinding Directional Signs
B. Commissioner Comments
11. 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”
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
PRESIDENT CHROMY called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present were Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Boucher-
Hoese, Braid and Briggs. Also present were Executive Director Boyles, Community Development Director McCabe
and Planner Schwabe.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BRAID, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. Ayes by Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber,
Boucher-Hoese, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 5-0.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
A. November 13, 2018
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BRAID TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 13, 2018 MEETING MINUTES. Ayes
by Chromy, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 3-0-2 with Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese abstaining.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Development Update (11/30/2018)
MCCABE provided an overview of the types and quantities of permits issued since the last update, as well as year to
date and a comparison with the same period the previous year. Discussion ensued regarding commercial and industrial
permits from prior to 2017.
MCCABE noted that most of the commercial/industrial addition/alteration permits are related to ISD 719 projects.
MOTION BY CHROMY, SECONDED BY BRIGGS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Ayes by Chromy,
Sheehan-Kerber, Boucher-Hoese, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 5-0.
5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
None
6. PRESENTATIONS
None
7. PUBLIC HEARING
No Public Hearings
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. Construction Customer Attraction Assistance
MCCABE reviewed the conversations to date regarding customer attraction efforts during construction activities in
2019. He proposed utilizing a calendar which could showcase events planned by the Chamber of Commerce,
downtown businesses as well as the City in the downtown and South Lake Village area. He suggested that the
city advisory groups may be interested in hosting specific events.
SHEEHAN-KERBER questioned if the calendar would also be used for construction updates?
CHROMY responded by explaining that the calendar would be more event focused.
MCCABE shared that the BEC is considering hosting two or three construction update events in 2019.
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BRAID questioned if a portion of the existing communications contract for the Duluth Avenue / Hwy 13 road project
could be utilized for assistance with coordination and implementation of events/activities.
BRIGGS stated that if the program was administered utilizing outside services, the group may need to co nsider
what amount, if any, of monies the City or EDA would contribute to execute the activities/events.
SHEEHAN-KERBER questioned the duration for the activities/events.
BRAID suggested hosting events for the duration of the construction activities if possible.
CHROMY shared that he would want whomever is administering the activities/events have a vested interest.
BRIGGS summarized the objectives for the activities/events as:
1) Increased visits to the construction impact areas; and
2) Strategies to encourage sales for the most affected businesses.
CHROMY suggested a subcommittee be formed including representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, Busi-
ness Engagement Committee (BEC) and EDA as well as a communications facilitator to review, discuss and
brainstorm a list of activities/events to learn more about what ideas would work downtown and try to get an item
on the calendar for every week.
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY SHEEHAN-KERBER TO DIRECT STAFF PREPARE A REPORT TO THE
CITY COUNCIL TO UTILIZE REMAINING WSB CONTRACT FUNDS FROM THE DULUTH AVENUE/CH 21 COM-
MUNICATION BUDGET TO CONSTRUCTION CUSTOMER ATTRACTION ASSISTANCE. Ayes by Chromy,
Sheehan-Kerber, Boucher-Hoese, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 5-0.
BRIGGS questioned if multiple businesses presented an activity/event, would the EDA consider a monetary match.
BRAID suggested the EDA consider participating in marketing materials including, but not limited to print, social
media, etc.
MCCABE stated that staff believes there will be a need for one agency to organize and take the lead in coordinating
the overall effort and that staff is not able to undertake this effort but could provide assistance. He shared that
Technology Village utilized a firm for social media marketing, which was well received.
MOTION BY CHROMY, SECONDED BY BRIGGS TO DIRECT STAFF TO ARRANGE A SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
TO REVIEW A LIST OF EVENTS WITH A COMMUNICATIONS FACILITATOR AND REPORT BACK TO THE EDA
AT THE FIRST MEETING IN JANUARY. Ayes by Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Boucher-Hoese, Braid and Briggs. The
motion carried 5-0.
B. Downtown Parking Directional Signs
MCCABE provided an update on directional sign alternatives following our November 12th EDA meeting. He
shared information gathered regarding illuminated signs and traditional directional signs as well as proposed lo-
cations.
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER HOESE TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR THE ALLOCATION
OF UP TO $750 FOR DOWNTOWN PARKING DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE. Ayes by Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Bou-
cher-Hoese, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 5-0.
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C. Economic Development Website Update
SCHWABE reviewed the draft Economic Development website with the EDA. Discussion ensued regarding con-
tent and potential future enhancements, including but not limited to: interactive maps and video footage.
The members expressed that the site felt very clean and will be a great compliment to the existing city website.
SCHWABE stated that staff anticipates the site to go live after the 1st of the year.
9. NEW BUSINESS
None
10. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Staff Updates
i. MCCABE shared that the offers made by staff for two residential properties on Colorado Street, pending
approval by the EDA; however, the offers were not accepted.
ii. MCCABE stated that a developer has submitted an initial concept plan for a downtown redevelopment project.
The discussions are preliminary and additional conversations will be necessary.
iii. MCCABE explained that Staff is exploring opportunities for a trail head location near downtown.
B. Commissioner Comments
The EDA discussed the possibility of engaging a third party to solicit target property acquisitions. Conversation
ensued.
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY SHEEHAN-KERBER TO DIRECT STAFF TO RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
FOR A THIRD-PARTY REPRESENTATIVE TO ASSIST WITH FUTURE PROPERTY ACQUISITION(S). Ayes by
Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Boucher-Hoese, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 5-0.
SHEEHAN-KERBER mentioned that the Citizen’s Engagement Committee (CEC) would like to attend an upcoming
EDA meeting.
MCCABE stated that he would reach out to Lori Olson, Staff Liaison to the CEC and request an agenda be developed
for that meeting.
CHROMY requested staff reach out to the BEC and determine when that group would like to meet in 2019.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With all in favor, the
meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m. Ayes by Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Boucher-Hoese, Braid and Briggs. The motion
carried 5-0.
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Frank Boyles, Executive Director
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2019
AGENDA #: 4A
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM:
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
The purpose of this consent agenda item is to review the residential and com-
mercial development update as of December 31, 2018.
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 development
update.
2. Remove this item from the consent agenda for additional discussion.
Alternative No. 1.
1. Development Update
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com
Memo
Date: January 7, 2019
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 Dec. 31, 2018.
Number of
Permits
Declared
Value
Number of
Permits
Declared
Value
Number of Permits
% Increase / (% Decrease)
Declared Value
% Increase / (% Decrease)
Single Family Dwellings 114 $40,189,354.00 80 $26,138,000.00 42.50 53.76
Townhouses (# units)84 $14,416,074.00 20 $3,640,000.00 320.00 296.05
Multiple Units 0 $0.00 5 (218 units)$34,716,000.00 (100.00)###
New
Commercial Industrial & Commercial 5 $5,317,652.00 11 $13,433,500.00 (54.55)(60.41)
Residential 873 $6,972,376.00 845 $5,504,800.00 3.31 26.66
Industrial & Commercial 31 $8,322,030.00 25 $1,569,400.00 24.00 430.27
⧫Mechanical 682 $0.00 639 $0.00 6.73 n/a
⧫⧫Mechanical (SF & TH)792 $0.00 400 $0.00 98.00 n/a
TOTALS 2581 $75,217,486.00 1920 $85,001,700.00 34.43 (11.51)
t Mechanical permits include but are not limited to furnaces, water heaters, softeners, and fireplaces. They are flat-rate permit fees.
Increase / (Decrease)2018 Year to Date 2017 Year to Date
New
Residential
Additions
and
Alterations
tt 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
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2019
AGENDA #: 4B
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: EDA REVENUE & EXPENDITURE REPORT
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this consent agenda item is to review the EDA Revenue & Expendi-
ture Report through December 31, 2018.
History
EDA Commissioners requested financial reports be provided on a quarterly basis.
Current Circumstances
Revenues have increased significantly since the third quarter report as the second
half tax levy has been received by the City.
Expenditures to date primarily relate to staff wages and benefits as anticipated and
budgeted. Additional expenditures were provided from the Professional Services
account as part of the Business Subsidy Agreement with PLate on Main. Additional
expenditures in the approximate amount of $3,000 will be made from the 2018 EDA
Special Revenue Fund for Technology Village related costs for marketing and pro-
motion of the business accelerator program as well as the Fast -Track Business
Challenge in 2019.
Conclusion
EDA members receive quarterly financial reports of revenues and expenditures.
ISSUES: This document provides a summary of activities associated with costs as budgeted
by the EDA.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second, under the Consent Agenda, to accept the EDA Revenue
& Expenditure Report through December 31, 2018.
2. Remove this item from the consent agenda for additional discussion.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1
ATTACHMENTS: 1. EDA Revenue & Expenditure Report
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF PRIOR LAKE 1/2Page
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DB: Prior Lake PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2018
% BDGT
USED
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/2018
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2018
2018
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 240 - EDA SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Revenues
Dept 00000.00 - GENERAL
99.05 1,329.51 61,646.23 138,670.49 140,000.00 Current Property Taxes - General Purpos240-00000.00-31010.00
100.00 (469.88)469.88 469.88 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
281.39 (4,897.63)0.00 7,597.63 2,700.00 Interest Earnings240-00000.00-36210.00
100.00 3,846.97 0.00 (3,846.97)0.00 Unrealized Inv.Gain(Loss)240-00000.00-36225.00
100.00 0.00 0.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 Transfer from Other Funds240-00000.00-39203.00
100.04 (191.03)62,116.11 442,891.03 442,700.00 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
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Prof Service Fee Deposit - EDA240-46500.00-36220.14
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 46500.00 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Dept 46503.00 - TECH VILLAGE INCUBATOR
101.12 (87.53)585.42 7,907.53 7,820.00 Facility Rental - EDA240-46503.00-34760.02
101.12 (87.53)585.42 7,907.53 7,820.00 Total Dept 46503.00 - TECH VILLAGE INCUBATOR
100.06 (278.56)62,701.53 450,798.56 450,520.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 46500.00 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
100.77 (705.13)7,219.08 92,092.13 91,387.00 Wages - Full Time240-46500.00-51100.01
88.33 350.00 150.00 2,650.00 3,000.00 Wages - Commissioners240-46500.00-51100.05
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 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
100.76 (3.46)36.10 460.46 457.00 Compensated Absences240-46500.00-51400.00
99.77 13.68 452.82 5,838.32 5,852.00 Social Security Contributions240-46500.00-51450.00
99.74 3.54 105.90 1,365.46 1,369.00 Medicare Contributions240-46500.00-51451.00
99.90 6.98 541.44 6,907.02 6,914.00 PERA Contributions240-46500.00-51460.00
101.35 (97.59)596.24 7,305.59 7,208.00 Health Insurance240-46500.00-51470.00
76.56 56.25 20.00 183.75 240.00 Retiree HCSP Contributions240-46500.00-51472.00
50.00 270.00 22.50 270.00 540.00 Dental Insurance240-46500.00-51473.00
115.16 (8.79)5.72 66.79 58.00 Life Insurance240-46500.00-51474.00
78.50 92.00 0.00 336.00 428.00 Workers Compensation Insurance240-46500.00-51477.00
0.00 250.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 Office Supplies240-46500.00-52010.00
80.85 478.75 0.00 2,021.25 2,500.00 Legal Services240-46500.00-53020.00
72.23 6,338.70 0.00 16,485.30 22,824.00 Professional Services - General240-46500.00-53100.80
82.54 43.64 0.00 206.36 250.00 Telecommunications240-46500.00-53210.00
0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 Training and Employee Development240-46500.00-53310.10
0.00 250.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 Required Notice Publication240-46500.00-53510.00
39.33 455.00 0.00 295.00 750.00 Memberships and Subscriptions240-46500.00-54310.00
8.58 914.19 0.00 85.81 1,000.00 Miscellaneous Expense240-46500.00-54320.00
100.00 (32,930.54)0.00 32,930.54 0.00 Projects - Professional Services240-46500.00-55050.00
116.27 (23,722.78)9,149.80 169,499.78 145,777.00 Total Dept 46500.00 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF PRIOR LAKE 2/2Page
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DB: Prior Lake PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2018
% BDGT
USED
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/2018
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2018
2018
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 240 - EDA SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Expenditures
Dept 46503.00 - TECH VILLAGE INCUBATOR
13.59 216.02 0.00 33.98 250.00 Office Supplies240-46503.00-52010.00
0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 Small Equipment - General240-46503.00-52400.10
0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 Legal Services240-46503.00-53020.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Professional Services - Software Design240-46503.00-53100.60
42.81 1,143.82 0.00 856.18 2,000.00 Telecommunications240-46503.00-53210.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Rent Subsidies240-46503.00-54095.00
0.00 1,820.00 0.00 0.00 1,820.00 Business Assistance240-46503.00-54100.00
6.35 936.48 0.00 63.52 1,000.00 Memberships and Subscriptions240-46503.00-54310.00
15.38 423.11 0.00 76.89 500.00 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 1,250.00 0.00 0.00 1,250.00 Machinery and Equipment240-46503.00-55570.00
13.18 6,789.43 0.00 1,030.57 7,820.00 Total Dept 46503.00 - TECH VILLAGE INCUBATOR
111.02 (16,933.35)9,149.80 170,530.35 153,597.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
94.39 16,654.79 53,551.73 280,268.21 296,923.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
111.02 (16,933.35)9,149.80 170,530.35 153,597.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.06 (278.56)62,701.53 450,798.56 450,520.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 240 - EDA SPECIAL REVENUE FUND:
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2019
AGENDA #: 4C
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: FIRST STOP SHOP 2018 PROJECT INQUIRIES
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the EDA with an update of lead
responses submitted by the Scott County First Stop Shop (FSS) in 2018.
History
The FSS is an economic development resource housed within the Scott County
CDA which was created as an effort of SCALE to assist the cities and townships
of Scott County. Creation of the FSS was aimed at improving the ability of all Scott
County communities to quickly respond to business requests.
Current Circumstances
In 2018, FSS received 231 new business leads. The types of new business leads
vary throughout the year; generally, FSS will receive a request for a certain build-
ing size or lot area for a specified use. Other requests are specific for a food-
grade building or minimum clear ceiling heights needed. If the City of Prior Lake
has property or building to accommodate the use or a desire for the proposed use
in the community, FSS will respond on the city’s behalf.
FSS responded to 17 leads in 2018 for the City of Prior Lake; some of the leads
received information on multiple properties within the city.
City Leads Properties
Marketed
Belle Plaine 22 9
Elko New Market 8 4
Jordan 35 7
New Prague 18 4
Prior Lake 17 13
Savage 71 16
Shakopee 142 36
Total 313 89
Conclusion
FSS will continue responding to business leads for all communities in Scott County
in 2019. Other services offered by FSS include: comprehensive data collection
and management, site selection assistance, customer service education and train-
ing, process improvement, research and marketing assistance, assistance with
funding identification, and connections to an extensive network of resources.
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FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
None
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and second, as part of the consent agenda, to accept the First Stop
Shop 2018 Business Leads Report.
2. Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for additional
discussion.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative No. 1
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2019
AGENDA #: 4D
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 2019 OFFICIAL EDA MEETING CALENDAR
DISCUSSION:
ISSUES:
Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to publish the official calendar setting the dates
for the 2019 EDA meetings.
Current Circumstances
Annually the city council approves an official meeting calendar for planning pur-
poses for the council, staff and public; staff felt it would be beneficial for transpar-
ency purposes for the EDA to do the same.
Attached is the 2019 EDA calendar prepared by staff. The EDA has a meeting on
the second Monday of each month, except for November 11th (Veterans Day), which
moved the meeting to Tuesday, November 12th.
The EDA calendar identifies dates for joint meetings with other city committees and
regional organizations identified by the EDA. Staff has proposed two joint meetings
with the BEC; in February during the regular EDA meeting time and in October dur-
ing the regular BEC meeting time.
It would be helpful if the EDA would check the meeting schedule against each of
your business and personal calendars and propose changes if desired.
The annual calendar entails numerous benefits. To begin with it brings us into com-
pliance with Article 4, Section 4.1 of the bylaws which state,” The EDA shall estab-
lish a regular meeting schedule.”
The schedule allows members of the EDA, the general public, customers and po-
tential customers to know when the EDA meets and set their schedules accordingly.
If meetings are added, deleted or modified the EDA can adjust the calendar without
restrictions other than those set forth in the open meeting law.
As proposed the calendar reflects numerous joint meetings with other committees;
the EDA should confirm that these meetings are desirable.
The calendar does not, yet, show a joint meeting date with the city council. Is one
necessary or is it satisfactory to have our annual all committee meeting on the city
council’s second meeting date in November? No provision has been made in the
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schedule for an annual city-wide tour; would the EDA like to host one for all commit-
tees and the city council?
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The costs of EDA meetings both for council and staff are contemplated in the 2019
budgets.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and second, as part of the consent agenda, to accept the 2019 Official
EDA Calendar as proposed.
2. Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for additional
discussion.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1
ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2019 EDA Meeting Calendar
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE EDA OFFICIAL CALENDAR
4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior
Lake, MN 55372 Phone:
952.447.9800
www.cityofpriorlake.com
Regular EDA Meeting Dates Joint Meeting Dates (subject to change)
(the EDA meets in the Parkview February 11th – Business Engagement Committee
Conference Room at 4:30 p.m.) March 13th – Citizen Engagement Committee
June 10th – Planning Commission
August 12th – Technology Village Board of Directors
October 24th – @ Business Engagement Committee
November 12th – Scott County CDA First Stop Shop
November 18th – City Council / All City Advisory Committee Meeting
TBD – City Council
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2019
AGENDA #: 8A
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: Construction Customer Attraction Assistance
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to request EDA approval to solicit a proposal(s)
for a public relations/marketing firm to assist city staff and local community groups
to plan for and implement events which promote customer traffic in commercial
areas affected by the 2019 road reconstruction projects.
History
The EDA has previously discussed opportunities to assist with customer attraction
efforts in the downtown and South Lake Village area during 2019 construction
activities. Road improvement projects will occur on Duluth, TH13 and County
Road 21 in 2019. These roads are essential to our transportation future and
community development but most certainly will cause short term access issues
for area businesses.
During their December 2018 meeting, the EDA approved a motion to direct staff
to prepare a report to the City Council to utilize remaining WSB contract funds
from the Duluth Avenue/CH 21 communication budget for construction customer
attraction assistance. The EDA also approved a motion directing staff to arrange
a subcommittee meeting to review a list of community/downtown events with a
communications facilitator and report back to the EDA at their January meeting.
Subsequently, the Executive Director proposed that the city council consider
initiating an action plan which is more extensive than the EDA originally
contemplated. The city council noted that all expenditures associated with this
proposal would be drawn from the EDA Budget and therefore the ultimate decision
of whether to complete the work should be up to the EDA. For that reason, this
item has been placed on the EDA’s agenda without any action by the city council.
Current Circumstances
The City Council has already approved a contract to facilitate clear and ongoing
communication with area businesses affected by the Duluth and TH13
improvement projects slated for June 2019. This effort has already paid off by
facilitating expeditious road right of way acquisition by approaching each property
owner personally to explain the advantages and impacts of the upcoming project.
The city has not fully expended contract funds for communication of the Duluth/13
project; however, that funding source is tied to construction costs for that project
and cannot be utilized for customer attraction efforts in the downtown area.
Further, the scope of the work as promotion/marketing of community events may
be better suited to a communications/marketing firm, rather than an engineering
consulting firm who has more experience with construction related
communication.
What is missing to date is the coordination of a series of community events
sponsored by the city, chamber, downtown businesses, business engagement
committee, area vendors, etc., which will encourage consumers to continue to
come downtown and to South Lake Village to shop despite the construction
activities.
Each event requires planning, volunteers, management, collaboration and
oversight to achieve the objective of attracting shoppers to the downtown and
South Lake Village regardless of the improvement work. The city has insufficient
staff either in Community Development or Recreation Departments to coordinate
and promote these events.
On January 4th, EDA commissioners Chromy and Boucher-Hoese met with three
chamber of commerce representatives, city staff and Rebecca Rausch with Neon
Lizard Creative to review planned activities and discuss additional events to attract
customers to the downtown and South Lake Village areas in 2019. There is
another meeting with this subcommittee on January 18th. The purpose of the next
meeting is to continue the discussion and identify a scope of marketing services
that are desired so Neon Lizard Creative or another outside vendor can submit a
formal proposal for services. Once a proposal is received, it would be submitted
to the EDA for consideration.
ISSUES: The city and county have accomplished a great deal to date as the Duluth/13 and
13/21 projects are moving forward in 2019. For these projects to be successful for
existing businesses, customers attraction efforts will be needed in these areas.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
There will be a cost to hire an outside vendor to assist with promotion of these two
important commercial areas in 2019. In addition, some of the proposed customer
attraction efforts will require financial support. Although a formal proposal has not
been received for these services, it may be helpful if the EDA provided some
guidance to staff related to the amount of funding they anticipate providing so staff
can ensure the scope of services is not too large. Funding for this purpose would
be drawn from the EDA Budget.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and second directing staff to work with one or more public
relations/marketing firms to prepare a proposal related to assistance in the
implementation of an “Encourage Local Shopping Project” for consideration
by the Prior Lake EDA.
2. Motion and second to continue discussion at a future meeting.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2019
AGENDA #: 9A
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: ELECTION OF OFFICERS
DISCUSSION: Introduction
Article 5.1 of the EDA Bylaws state that the officers of the EDA shall be elected at
the first meeting of the year. Officers include President, Vice-President, Treasurer,
Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer. The EDA’s first meeting of the year is on
January 14, 2019.
History
The 2018 elected EDA officers are: (1) Dave Chromy as President; (2) Annie
Sheehan-Kerber as Vice-President; (3) Cathy Erickson as Treasurer; (4) Frank
Boyles as Secretary; and (5) Casey McCabe as Assistant Treasurer.
Current Circumstances
All EDA Commissioners are eligible to become officers for 2019 and the officers
elected in 2018 are eligible for reappointment.
The EDA Bylaws provide that the city’s Finance Director be designated as the
Treasurer, and the bylaws further allow non-commissioners to hold the officer po-
sitions of Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. In previous years, the City Manager
/ EDA Executive Director has been elected Secretary and the Community Devel-
opment Director has been elected Assistant Treasurer.
On February 7, 2019, Michael Plante will become the Prior Lake City Manager. It
is contemplated that just as in previous years that he will automatically assume
the roles of Executive Director and Secretary of the EDA.
Conclusion
The 2019 EDA officers of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and As-
sistant Treasurer should be elected by the EDA Commissioners on January 14th.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
None
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion(s) and second(s) to elect EDA officers for 2019.
2. Table the election.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
1. Alternative No. 1.
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Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2019
AGENDA #: 9B
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to: 1) appoint an EDA member to serve on the
Technology Village Board of Directors for 2019; and 2) appoint an EDA liaison the
Business Engagement Committee (BEC) for 2019.
History
In 2018, the EDA appointments were Zach Braid to the Technology Village Board
of Directors and Kirt Briggs as the EDA liaison to the BEC.
Current Circumstances
The duties and responsibilities of the Technology Village Board of Directors in-
clude:
➢ Plan and formulate policy to guide the programming and direction of the Tech-
nology Village program.
➢ Assist in screening prospective incubator clients.
➢ Ensure the overall financial viability of the program.
➢ Serve as a liaison between city government and the community.
➢ In conjunction with EDA members or city staff, introduce potential or new busi-
ness representatives to others in the commercial community.
The duties and responsibilities of the BEC include:
➢ Serve as a liaison between city government and the community through inter-
action with business leaders and community residents.
➢ As requested, review and comment on economic development and redevel-
opment policies to the EDA or city staff.
➢ Make recommendations to the EDA or city staff regarding economic develop-
ment issues, strategy development and implementation and other initiatives
that can be undertaken by the EDA to expand and strengthen business reten-
tion & expansion.
➢ In conjunction with the EDA members or staff, introduce potential or new busi-
ness representatives to others in the community.
Conclusion
All EDA Commissioners are eligible for appointment to the Technology Village
Board of Directors and the BEC. These EDA subcommittee positions are ap-
pointed annually.
2
EDA appointees should be available to attend the subcommittee meetings on a
regular basis. The Technology Village Board of Directors meet on the first Tues-
day of each month at 7:30 AM and they periodically have a work session on the
third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 AM. The BEC meets the fourth Thursday of
each month at 7:30 AM.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
None
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and second to appoint a member of the EDA to serve on the Technol-
ogy Village Board of Directors for 2019.
2. Motion and second to appoint a member of the EDA to serve as the EDA liai-
son to the Business Engagement Committee for 2019.
3. Table the appointments.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
1. Alternatives #1 and #2.