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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 12 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 August 12, 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 SHEEHAN-KERBER, 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. July 22, 2019 MOTION BY SHEEHAN-KERBER, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE THE JULY 22, 2019 MEET- ING MINUTES. Ayes by Boucher-Hoese, Braid, Briggs and Sheehan-Kerber. The motion carried 5-0. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Development Update (07/31/2019) MOTION BY BRAID, SECONDED BY BRIGGS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Ayes by Chromy, Bou- cher-Hoese, Sheehan-Kerber, Briggs, and Braid. The motion carried 5-0. BRIGGS suggested communicating the development update to residents as it represents productivity as well as EDA work. 5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS None 6. PRESENTATIONS None 7. PUBLIC HEARING No Public Hearings 8. OLD BUSINESS A. Public Arts MCCABE provided an update on public arts discussions since the last EDA meeting. He stated that EDA members have communicated with other area communities regarding the formation of public art committees and engaging artists. He shared that the other communities recommended soliciting a muralist first and empowering the artist to obtain feedback from a subcommittee/small group, rather than forming a subcommittee and then trying to select a muralist. BRIGGS shared a reference from an artist who works in a “paint by number” format which allows for community participation. MCCABE stated that in addition to other area communities he had reached out to local artists also. He shared that based on those conversations, staff believes it may be more productive for the EDA to solicit input from a muralist, designate a theme, and then develop an arts committee. SHEEHAN-KERBER shared that a mural with more historic references may be more appropriate for a downtown wall at this time. A second mural with a focus on community participation may be more appropriate for another location and could perhaps be in partnership with the school district. BRIGGS stated that the mural should be complimentary to the proposed streetscaping elements on CSAH 21. He shared that the masts, as proposed, may be lit which may shed light onto the wall. He continued to share that the timing of the project is critical. MCCABE shared that the EDA has many options: 1) Engage muralist and direct project; 2) Engage muralist and solicit input on theme from subcommittee and obtain mock-ups; 3) Request Nuvera take the lead; 4) Other MCCABE stated that some artists solicit donations from local businesses for wall space and materials along with grants. BOUCHER-HOESE suggested the mural be completed by November 1, 2019. Discossion followed. MOTION BY SHEEHAN-KERBER, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO AUTHORIZE STAFF UP TO $2,500 TO ENGAGE A MURALIST AND SOLICIT 8.5”x11” CONCEPT OPTIONS AND COST ESTIMATES FOR PRESENTA- TION AT THE SEPTEMBER 9th EDA MEETING. Ayes by Boucher-Hoese, Braid, Briggs and Sheehan-Kerber. The motion carried 5-0. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution to Approve the Proposed 2020 EDA Tax Levy and Budget MCCABE provided an overview of the proposed 2020 EDA Tax Levy and Budget. MOTION BY CHROMY, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2020 EDA TAX LEVY OF $311,250 AND A TOTAL BUDGET OF $489,575, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSFER OF $161,250 FROM THE GENERAL FUND. Ayes by Boucher-Hoese, Braid, Briggs and Sheehan-Kerber. The motion carried 5-0. CHROMY stated that he would be available to present regarding this item to the City Council on September 16th. B. #PLWorthIt Wish Book MCCABE provided an update on the #PLWorthIt Wish Book as part of an enhanced #PLWorthIt program that pro- motes public/private partnership investments in the community. He explained that the Wish Book would identify pro- jects and amenities that are desired by the community but which are not likely to be funded without private sponsor- ship(s). He stated that he and Mayor Briggs met recently with the PL Rotary and discussed the wish book concept which was well received. BRIGGS shared that the Rotarians were very favorable to the wish book concept. He explained that they were most interested in items in and around our parks (e.g. accessible parks similar to Miracle Field Park in Lakeville, MN). He continued to share that proper acknowledgment of contributions is important including, but not limited to, a thank you on item(s) selected/funded. SHEEHAN-KERBER questioned if the wish book would be available online. MCCABE explained that an electronic version of the wish book would allow for the document to be updated, although periodic printing could still be an option. MCCABE questioned if the EDA would consider a budget line item for a wish book match. The EDA indicated that they would support a budgetary line item for match opportunities. MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY SHEEHAN-KERBER DIRECTING STAFF TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A PLWORTHIT WISH BOOK TO BE USED TO COMMUNICATE NEEDS THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY WHERE PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AND SOUGHT. Ayes by Boucher-Hoese, Braid, Briggs and Sheehan-Kerber. The motion carried 5-0. 10. OTHER BUSINESS A. Staff Updates i. MCCABE provided an update on ongoing redevelopment opportunities. B. Commissioner Comments i. Committee Liaison, Activity & Initiatives CHROMY shared that the Fast-Track Business Challenge applications are open until the end of August and judges are set. BRIGGS and BRAID shared recent communciations from businesses related to roadwork impacts. SHEEHAN-KERBER shared that recent BEC meetings have light attendance and she encouraged mem- bers provide updates on their commercial liaison areas. 11. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BRAID TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With all in favor, the meeting ad- journed at 5:33 p.m. Ayes by Chromy, Boucher-Hoese, Sheehan-Kerber, Braid and Briggs. The motion carried 5-0. ___________________________ Lori Olson, Interim Executive Director