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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 27 2019 BEC Agenda Packet FULL Business Engagement Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday, June 27, 2019 7:30 a.m. City Hall, Wagon Bridge Conference Room Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. May 23, 2019 3. Old Business a. Construction Customer Attraction Update (Verbal) b. Commercial Area Liaison Update (Verbal) c. Community Partner Program 4. New Business a. None 5. Other Business a. Residential and Commercial Activity Update b. Staff Update i. 13-21 Construction Update c. Member Ideas/Recommendations 6. Next Regular Meeting Date a. Thursday, July 25, 2019 7. Adjourn 1 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES – May 23, 2019 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:40 a.m. in the Wagon Bridge Conference Room at Prior Lake City Hall. Members present: Kim Prchal, Tom Driscoll, Tim Marco, Jeff Petschl, and Tommy Hesch. EDA Liaison Marie Boucher-Hoese. Staff present: Casey McCabe and Amanda Schwabe. 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. May 23, 2019 MOTION BY PETSCHL and SECOND BY DRISCOLL to approve the March 28, 2019 meeting minutes. Motion adopted unanimously. . 3. Old Business a. Construction Customer Attraction Update SCHWABE provided an update on upcoming #PLWorthIt events and activities including Cork, Suds & Grub on June 29 and encouraged members to promote the event on social media and to participate if available. Discussion followed regarding the upcoming events. b. Commercial Area Liaison Update MCCABE stated that BEC members should schedule time to complete their visits soon, if not recently completed, to share construction information. He questioned if BEC members would be interested in spending time at each meeting sharing information about their specific commercial area. PETSCHL stated that he received many positive comments during his recent liaison visits. PRCHAL shared the feedback that she received during her visits, including but not limited to questions regarding the on-going construction activity. MCCABE shared that staff, City Council and advisory committee members continue to share the information as to why the selected interchange improvement options were made when comments are made. MCCABE explained that temporary sign permits will not be required in 2019 due to the need for businesses to advertise sales, products and location during the interchange improvement projects. Staff recommends keeping the signs out of the right-of-way, out of construction traffic, be reasonably sized and they should not create visibility or safety issues. 4. New Business a. Community Partner Designation SCHWABE shared information to gauge interest from the BEC in the creation and management of a Community Partner Program. This item was a result of discussion at the May 13, 2019 EDA meeting. Members discussed that this type of program would require the development of eligibility criteria, selection parameters and award processes as well as consideration as to how and by whom the program would be promoted, managed and sustain. Members discussed possible criteria including, but not limited to longevity, achievements, employment, volunteerism and monetary contributions. Members also voiced concern over delaying recognition for an annual award rather than providing recognition at a City Council level in a timelier fashion. The BEC directed staff to develop possible criteria to bring to the next BEC meeting. b. #PLWorthIt Sponsorship Opportunities SCHWABE shared that staff had been approached by a local business regarding how they could assist with #PLWorthIt events and activities. Members were in support of accepting sponsorships for #PLWorthIt events and activities. Discussion continued regarding possible monetary and in-kind sponsorship opportunities and the related benefits for sponsors. 5. Other Business a. Residential and Commercial Activity Update MCCABE provided an overview of the residential and commercial building permit activity as of May 31, 2019. b. Staff Update MCCABE shared that Steve Frazer has been sworn in as the new Chief of Police. He also shared that Andy Brotzler has been hired as the new Director of Public Works/City Engineer. c. Member Ideas/Recommendations None. 6. Next Meeting Date. The next regular meeting of the BEC will be on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. 7. Adjourn. MOTION BY HESCH and SECOND BY MARCO to adjourn the meeting. Motion adopted unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 a.m. Submitted by: Amanda Schwabe 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: June 27, 2019 AGENDA #: 4.c. PREPARED BY: Amanda Schwabe, Planner AGENDA ITEM: Community Partner Program DISCUSSION: Introduction The BEC reviewed this topic at their May 23, 2019 meeting during which members discussed how the program could be developed and managed as well as concerns regarding timeliness for the recognition if it was an annual award program. Current Circumstances Staff discussed the feedback/concerns from the BEC with the EDA at their June 10, 2019 meeting. The EDA considered a business recognition program to be an appropriate use of time and talents of the BEC members as they are already working diligently to communicate with and be a resource for businesses. As a result, the EDA requested the BEC continue the discussion and develop pos- sible options for the creation of a program to recognize businesses and organizations who have demonstrated support of the Prior Lake community and the local economy. Possible Community Partner Program Options: A) Program recognizes a select number of businesses annually who have demonstrated them- selves to be a “Community Partner” based on the identified criteria. B) Program which recognizes all nominees annually who have demonstrated themselves to be a “Community Partner” based on the identified criteria. C) Other? Possible Selection Criteria: • Industry achievements • Creation of new full-time and part-time jobs • Longevity/Anniversaries of doing business in Prior Lake • Contributions to the enhancement of the community/Support of city events/initiatives • Innovative (creative ideas, unique services/products, introduction of new concepts) • Other? Conclusion Staff is looking for direction from the BEC as to options the EDA could consider for a Community Partner Program. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Costs would be associated with branding/marketing the program and purchasing recognition items (e.g. plaque, award, etc.) as well as in kind support that is currently TBD. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Discussion Only