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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 22 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 July 22, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER PRESIDENT CHROMY called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present were Chromy, Boucher-Hoese, Sheehan- Kerber, Braid and Briggs. Also present were Executive Director Plante, 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, Bou- cher-Hoese, Braid, Briggs and Sheehan-Kerber. The motion carried 5-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES A. June 10, 2019 MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY SHEEHAN-KERBER TO APPROVE THE JUNE 10, 2019 MEETING MINUTES. Ayes by Boucher-Hoese, Braid, Briggs and Sheehan-Kerber. The motion carried 5-0. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Development Update (06/30/2019) B. EDA Revenue and Expenditure Report MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Ayes by Chromy, Boucher-Hoese, Sheehan-Kerber, Briggs, and Braid. The motion carried 5-0. 5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS None 6. PRESENTATIONS None 7. PUBLIC HEARING No Public Hearings 8. OLD BUSINESS A. EDA Funding Options MCCABE provided an update on a City Council budget work session discussion. McCABE shared the Council seemed to be supportive of an increased EDA levy and total budget; however, Council direction was to keep staff personal costs in the EDA budget, opposed to moving those costs to the general fund. BOUCHER-HOESE confirmed whether the EDA item is a separate line item on tax statements. MCCABE stated that upon review, previously the EDA line item was a separate line item until more recent years when the EDA levy was incorporated into the City line item on the property tax statements. The maximum amount the EDA can levy is .01813% of the city’s estimated market value. For 2019, that amount is approxi- mately $650,000. Discussion ensued related to EDA levy amounts and recent commercial growth being reflective of good stew- ardship of available EDA funds. MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY CHROMY TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A BUDGET AND RES- OLUTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING REFLECTING AN EDA LEVY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $480,000 WHICH INCLUDES STAFF SALARIES. Ayes by Chromy, Boucher-Hoese, Sheehan-Kerber, Briggs, and Braid. The motion carried 5-0. B. Arts Committee Formation MCCABE shared that since the last meeting staff has completed initial research into the formation of an arts committee. Sheila Smith will be attending the October 14th EDA meeting and staff is requesting additional direc- tion in advance of that presentation related to the formation of an arts committee. SHEEHAN-KERBER recommended an arts group be privately funded and managed. BRIGGS stated that the City should have a role in this type of group; prefers structuring the group with the ability to have both public and private partnership opportunities. BOUCHER-HOESE suggested involving community members in this type of committee. CHROMY recommended that the City should have possible members attend the October 14th presentation. Discussion ensued regarding possible committee composition and annual goals. BOUCHER-HOESE suggested meeting with individuals who have expressed interest in the formation of an arts committee prior to the development of by-laws and formal committee creation. MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BRAID TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION EXPLOR- ING AN ARTS COMMISSION IN PRIOR LAKE WITH TWO EDA COMMISSION MEMBERS. Ayes by Chromy, Boucher-Hoese, Sheehan-Kerber, Briggs, and Braid. The motion carried 5-0. C. Community Partner Designation SCHWABE provided an update on recent discussion with the Business Engagement Committee related to the development of a program recognizing businesses. BRIGGS suggested the EDA may choose to draft resolutions recognizing community partners. He recom- mended staff provide feedback to the other advisory committees to invite the groups to recognize those partners via resolution as well. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. #PLWorthIt Extension MCCABE shared that discussion of extending the #PLWorthIt campaign into 2020 is a result of the delayed staging for the 13/21 intersection improvement project as well as an opportunity to expand the campaign beyond its current role of generating customer traffic in areas affected by construction to a program to promote public/pri- vate partnership investments in the community. PLANTE explained that County Road 21 will be shut down between West Ave and Main Ave beginning in mid - August through the fall. BRIGGS shared that while the original intention of the #PLWorthIt campaign was to support local businesses; it has potential to be utilized for other purposes for the benefit of the community. BRAID confirmed that the discussion today is to gauge interest in the extension. MCCABE shared information related to a “wish list” concept that was prepared by another community to identify projects and amenities that were desired by the community that businesses or donors could choose to purchase or sponsor either privately or through a public/private partnership. The EDA supports the idea of continuing the #PLWorthIt campaign and directed staff to return to the EDA with additional information at the next meeting. B. 21/13 Construction Update McCABE provided an update of pending road construction activities. 10. OTHER BUSINESS A. Staff Updates i. Upcoming #PLWorthIt Events B. Commissioner Comments i. Technology Village CHROMY provided an update that Technology Village staff have been in conversation with DCTC and MN State University Mankato about a campus concept in Scott County that perhaps Technology Village could be incorporated into. ii. Mana Brewing Planning to close on the property soon and they are working with city staff on liquor licensing requirements. iii. Commissioner Liaison Update SHEEHAN-KERBER recommended adding a regular agenda item to allow for the commissioners to provide the group updates on advisory committee activities/initiatives. iv. Arts BRIGGS shared that Nuvera will consider offering the use of their building wall adjacent to CR 21 for a mural, subject to approval of Nuvera corporate. 11. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY CHROMY, SECONDED BY SHEEHAN-KERBER TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m. Ayes by Chromy, Boucher-Hoese, Sheehan-Kerber, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 5-0. ___________________________ Michael Plante, Executive Director