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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 14 2019 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 January 14, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER PRESIDENT CHROMY called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present were Chromy, 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 BOUCHER-HOESE, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Boucher-Hoese, and Braid. The motion carried 4-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES A. December 10, 2018 MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY CHROMY TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 10, 2018 MEETING MINUTES. Ayes by Chromy, Boucher-Hoese, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 4-0. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Development Update (12/31/2018) MCCABE provided an overview of the year end building permit totals including: 198 single-family permits issued, which is almost double than previous year; $0 in multi-family permit valuation in 2018 compared to over $34 million in 2017. McCabe stated that the total building permit revenue for 2018 is over $75 million, which is only $10 million less than 2017 total building permit revenue despite not having any multi-family permits. B. EDA Revenue & Expenditure Report (12/31/18) MCCABE shared details on the 2018 expenditures. BRAID explained that the Technology Village Board will be utilizing funding in 2019 for marketing of Technology Village space, promotion of program participants, promotion of educational events as well as promotion of the Fast Track Challenge program. CHROMY questioned conversations about the next step for Technology Village. BRAID stated that the group is working to formalize future plans. MCCCABE explained that the City of Shakopee and other Scott County communities through SCALE are participat- ing in a study that will evaluate potential innovation center locations in the county. Additional discussion followed. C. First Stop Shop 2018 Project Inquiries MCCABE provided an overview of the lead inquiries received by FSS in 2018. D. 2019 EDA Calendar Approval MCCABE stated that the Council adopts a calendar of meeting dates every year. He referenced the proposed calendar included in the meeting packet which reflects both regular meetings and joint meeting dates. BRAID suggested scheduling joint meetings in conjunction with construction update efforts. BRIGGS offered scheduling joint meetings specifically during the months of the construction. BOYLES suggested a standing agenda item for every meeting related to construction. MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BRAID TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Ayes by Chromy, Boucher- Hoese, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 4-0. 5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS None 6. PRESENTATIONS None 2 7. PUBLIC HEARING No Public Hearings 8. OLD BUSINESS A. Construction Customer Attraction Assistance MCCABE provided recap of December EDA meeting requesting the City Council transfer funds from the TH13/Duluth Ave project to construction customer attraction efforts. He stated that Public Works Director/City Engineer Wedel in- formed McCabe and Boyles during a recent meeting that the funding in question was specific to the TH13/Duluth Ave project. Therefore, the funds are not available for transfer. As a result, Staff is back before the EDA to discuss next steps. He shared that Staff held a meeting earlier this month with Rebecca Rausch with Neon Lizard Creative, and representatives from the Chamber, as well as the BEC regarding possible construction customer attraction opportunities. BOUCHER-HOESE stated that she met with the Chamber of Commerce regarding a retail subcommittee for construction customer attraction efforts. CHROMY shared that lots of ideas have been suggested to date; however, at this time, action items are necessary. BOUCHER-HOESE suggested utilizing a larger item for a drawing and/or a street dance style event at the completion of construction. BRAID suggested utilizing social media and print as part of the marketing efforts. Discussion ensued regarding purchasing limitations, partnerships and business match opportunities, MCCABE shared information about the Gifthorse app, which was created by a Technology Village member. BRIGGS and BRAID shared that they both had conversations recently with the app creator. The EDA had concerns that this type of application which focuses primarily on retail sales would only benefit some of the businesses in the downtown and South Lake Village areas. The EDA felt proposals of this nature in the future would best be heard by the committee/group tasked with coordinating events related to construction customer attraction efforts. CHROMY suggested focusing efforts on communication, rather than planning specific events. BRIGGS stated that the idea of bringing people downtown via events would be done in an effort to build on that small town feel and encourage return visits. CHROMY questioned if the EDA sets aside a specific amount of money, would that assist the committee that is meeting again on Friday in moving forward? MCCABE stated yes. The commitment of a specific amount would allow the committee to develop a proposal including, but not limited to: specific ideas/events, committee membership enhancement, and authorization to administer funding which would be brought back to the EDA for consideration in February. MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO AUTHORIZE AN INITIAL ALLOCATION OF UP TO $50,000 FROM THE EDA RESERVE FUND FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 1) IDENTIFY A COORDINA- TOR/PROJECT MANAGER, and 2) DEVELOP A PLAN, INCLUDING MARKETING, FOR CONSTRUCTION CUS- TOMER ATTRACTION ASSISTANCE IN 2019. Ayes by Chromy, Boucher-Hoese, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 4-0. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Officers MCCABE requested nominations for President and Vice-President for 2019. He explained that all EDA Commis- sioners were eligible to become officers for 2019 and that the officers elected in 2018 are eligible for reappointment. 3 The EDA discussed appointments and the consensus was a close alignment of the 2019 EDA Officers and the construction customer attraction committee, which Chromy and Boucher-Hoese are serving on, would be very ben- eficial. MOTION BY BRAID, SECONDED BY CHROMY TO NOMINATE DAVE CHROMY AS PRESIDENT, MARIE BOU- CHER-HOESE AS VICE-PRESIDENT, FRANK BOYLES/MICHAEL PLANTE AS SECRETARY, CATHY ERICK- SON AS TREASURER AND CASEY MCCABE AS ASSISTANT TREASURER. Ayes by Chromy, Boucher-Hoese, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 4-0. B. Advisory Committee Appointments MOTION BY CHROMY, SECONDED BY BRIGGS TO TABLE THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT MEETING. Ayes by Chromy, Boucher-Hoese, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 4-0. 10. OTHER BUSINESS A. Staff Updates i. Xcel Energy Transformer MCCABE provided an update on the relocation of the transformer next to Fong’s/PLate to the south side of Pleasant Street. He explained the negotiations staff had with Xcel Energy for the cost of the work. The City will be sharing the costs of the relocation with Xcel Energy. The two prior EDA approvals authorizing funding for the electrical work are sufficient to cover the estimated relocation costs. BRAID expressed his gratitude for the work of the Mayor and Staff to resolve this issue. ii. Parking Wayfinding Directional Signs MCCABE shared that Staff has been working with Public Works to develop and install the wayfinding directional signs. Discussion occurred related to the timing for placement of the signs do to possible removal of the signs later this spring as a result of road construction. Staff will move forward with the sign installation, so the signs are in place to direct customers and visitors to off-street municipal parking lots during construction activities of 2019. B. Commissioner Comments BRIGGS shared information related to the Minnesota Vintage Snowmobile Show (MVSS), currently held in Carver County at the Lake Waconia Regional Park and Events Center. Mr. Briggs noted the event is looking for a new location in 2020. Discussion ensued regarding potential partners and locations for this type of event and benefits to the community. SCHWABE shared information regarding the events’ current permit with Carver County Parks Department. The EDA directed staff to research the MVSS event and evaluate possible partnership opportunities with the SMSC to host this event in the future. Staff will provide additional information at the February EDA meeting. BRIGGS shared that he and BOYLES recently met with the Chamber of Commerce and the conversations on a partnership agreement for Lakefront Days have stopped. This event will be hosted solely by the Chamber of Com- merce going forward. 11. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BRAID TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m. Ayes by Chromy, Boucher-Hoese, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 4-0. ___________________________ Frank Boyles, Executive Director