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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.
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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