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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OCTOBER 27, 1992 7:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS Approve October 13t 1992, EDC Meeting Minutes * Attached II. III. Discussion of 1992 goals and Summary Report * Attached Update on Projects Keyland Homes Rainbow Play Systems Sienna Westbury Ponds The Wilds (videotape) Subway Super Valu IV. Report by Dean Sutliff on marketinq costs for brochures Discuss staffinq for EDC VI. Presentation of CIP by Larry Anderson VII. Other business VIII. Adjournment ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 13, 1992 Members present: Others Present: Chairman Bob Barsness, Vice Chairman Rachael Vandenboom, Jeannie Robbins, Nat Wisser, Jim Hill, Dean Sutliff, Jere Phillips Kay Kuhlmann, Debra Rose and Bob Underferth The Economic Development Committee was called to order at 7:30 a.m. by Chairman Barsness. Debra Rose and Bob Underferth were introduced. Ms. Rose is a resident interested in economic development and in joining the Economic Development Committee. This is the third meeting she has attended. Kay was asked to give her an application so her application can be processed. II. Bob Underferth, a candidate for the Planning Commission, was recommended by the committee to seek a position on the EDC because he owns a local business. Upon motion of Nat Wisser, seconded by Jeannie Robbins, Underferth was appointed to the EDC. Kay will wait until Debra Rose's application is processed and, if approved, request that both people be appointed to the EDC by the City Council. Approve the September 22, 1992 EDC Minutes MOTION BY NAT WISSER, SECONDED BY BOB BARSNESS ,TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 EDC MEETING MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. II. Update on Projects Keyland Homes Kay reported she is continuing to work with Gary Horke with Keyland Homes. The EDC requested that Gary receive an actual proposal from the city in writing. Rainbow Play Systems Kay reported that Greg Foster of Rainbow Play Systems has reported that he is not in a financial position where he will be able to expand and relocate. Foster was advised by the city staff that there are some safety problems on site. Kay menntioned this to the EDC in case they hear~ any information circulating in the community regarding the City putting pressure on Rainbow. III. IV. V® Sienna Kay reported that she had a consultation with Rick Packer who works for Sienna and that they are preparing a plat to submit to the City for approval some time this fall. The project will be built in three to four phases starting in the summer of 1993. The project is on the McGuire property formerly referred to as the Greenbriar parcel. The Wilds Kay reported that at this time the Metropolitan Council is considering a lawsuit against the City of Prior Lake The details of the lawsuit have not been made available to us, however, it is our understanding that the staff has scheduled a special meeting with their Council to recommend that the Council take legal action to prevent the City from continuing the grading on site. Bob Barsness said he had the videotape on The Wilds and that, if reminded, he would bring it to the next meeting to show to the EDC. Kay will keep the EDC up to speed. Review 1992 goals, discuss Summary Report The EDC did not take time to go through the 1992 goals but asked Kay to distribute a copy of the goals to the committee at the next meeting. The Summary Report will be requested by staff to be completed by January, 1993. Kay also mentioned that EDC members should keep in mind that a reappointment of the Chairman is up in Jaguary and that she will be looking for volunteers or nominees from the committee at the next meeting. Discussion of Capital Improvement Program The EDC requested a presentation by staff construction projects. Kay will schedule that next meeting. on the for the Other Business Kay reported that at the Zoning Workshop on Monday night the Council had reviewed a series of requests and recommendations from a citizens' group led by Marianne Whiting. Kay circulated some of the information that was made available by the committee but will be receiving more and will, in turn, distribute that to the EDC. When EDC members receive their packet, they should review the information and indicate any areas of further research they would like. The EDC will be working with the Planning Commission in the future to evaluate the data and make recommendations to the Council. The discussion on the zoning changes will be done as part of the review of comprehensive plan. Jim Hill requested that Kay call the Metropolitan Council to see if they have a study on lot sizes and Rachael Vandenboom indicated that she has a study of trends from the recent Parade of Homes that would be pertinent to the discussion. The EDC discussed the business office park and it was agreed that Dean Sutliff be appointed to research cost of an advertising brochure for our business office park. VI. Adjournment The EDC meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m. 3 PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DECEMBER 22, 1992 7:00 - 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS Approve December 11, 1992 EDC Annual Meeting Minutes II. III. IV. Election of Officers ~ ~ .......... ~ ..... Discussion of Marketing for Business Office Park Discussion of Meeting Dates Ve Other Business VI. Adjournment "EDCADE" 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOY'ER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES December 11, 1992 Members present: Others Present: Chairman Bob Barsness, Jere Phillips, Nat Wisser, Dean Sutliff, Ray Lemley, Dar Fosse, Bob Underferth, Deborah Rose, and Kay Kuhlmann -~,~ Dave Unmacht, James Hill Jr., and Roger Guenette The Economic Development Committee was called to order at 7:45 a.m. by Kay Kuhlmann. The meeting was held at the Hollywood Bar and Grill. Review 1992 Accomplishments Nat Wisser reviewed the accomplishments as presented on the Summary of Economic Development 1992 Work Program. He noted that this was the same as reported in the November 10, 1992 minutes under the discussion II. Discussion of the 1992 Accomplishments. He reviewed the full.committee activities as noted in the previous mentioned minutes and also the subcommittee activities. He further noted that those items remaining as incomplete would be presented once again in the Economic Development 1993 Work Program. II. Breakfast and Brainstorminq for 1993 Goals Dave Unmacht upon completion of breakfast conducted a brainstorming session with the members of the EDC. A complete report on the items discussed is appended hereto as a draft copy of the Economic Development 1993 Work Program. This draft copy will be reviewed at the next meeting of the EDC and a final copy will be prepared thereafter. III. Update on Business Office Park James Hill Jr. prepared two reports, one entitled "Pricing Work Sheet" and the second one entitled "Revenue Cost Comparison Summary Report". Copies of these reports were handed to all EDC members that were present. He reviewed these report~ indicating the cost that could be charged for various parcels in the Industrial Park. In these reports James Hill Jr. noted the minimum price that the land could be sold for to pay back city costs. This price is contained within the report. 1 The Marketing Plan was then presented by Roger Guenette. The plan was covered in a letter to Kay Kuhlmann dated November 24, 1992, and was an outline of a plan that Roger Guenette had ~repared for the Armor place stockyards area. He discussed a general strategy to be used by Prior Lake in marketing its Business Office Park. He noted that the city staff must be responsive to potential prospects for location in the Industrial Park. He offered many.suggestions on meetings to be held with local business persons, educational and professional people of the community. He recommended that press releases be prepared.routinely to ke~p the Industrial Park information available to the public on a constant basis. IV. Comprehensive Plan Review Process Discussion on this information could Commission. item was deferred until be obtained from the further Planning Discussion of the Economic Development Director Position Kay Kuhlmann noted that the Council had approved the funding for a full-time Economic Development Director position. It was proposed that this position not be filled until the City Manager's position had been filled, since it was felt that it was important for the City Manager to be able to relate and be involved in the hiring of the EDC person. Further discussion related to the requirements that the EDC Director should have. Requirements discussed were: education, experience, ability to communicate, abilit~ to close deals, and any other facets of this position. It was felt the individual should have at least limited experience in marketing, public relations, the ability to do planning, and to close deals with individuals interested in the economic development of the Business Office and Industrial Park. VI. Conclusion Bob Barsness discussed the possibility of including return cards in the Wavelength which would ask for information on potential businesses that might have an interest in locating in the Business Office Park. It was recommended that an article be prepared for the news letter prior to the development of the card for soliciting recommendations from the general public. 2 Next was the discussion of relations between the EDC and the Chamber of Commerce. Bob Barsness noted that some of the items the EDC has been doing should be referred to the Chamber. Kay noted that the Chamber did not have any staffing persons. It was recommended that the EDC and the Chamber meet during a luncheon with a possible meeting date of January 6, 1993. Deborah Rose.noted that she would be attending a .SAIL project meeting in St. Paul, and she had been notified that Wayne Annis of Prior Lake would also be there. Dar Fosse discussed the Student Advisory Council noting that he had received a letter from Leann Erickson Director of Community Services in the Prior Lake School District. This letter noted that the Student Advisory Council would like to continue working with the City of Prior Lake in planning special events or projects that would benefit community residents. He noted that the Student Advisory Council had developed a number of goals and objectives included therein was a gogl of encouraging larger family or youth oriented businesses in Prior Lake. The goal was to support ventures that would attract and assist family and youth oriented businesses. Dar suggested that the EDC continue to support the Student Advisory Council and consider assigning some community projects to that group. A copy of the letter from Leann Erickson and the Student Advisory Council is appended hereto. Dean Sutliff and Rachel VanDenBoom are working on a marketing plan and will make the presentation at the next EDC meeting which is scheduled for December 22, 1992 at 7:30 a.m. in the City Hall. The EDC should be prepared to vote for Chair and Vice Chair at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at the Hollywood Bar and Grill at 11:15 a.m.