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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 14 2019 EDA minutes 1 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES – October 14, 2019 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:58 p.m. in the Wagon Bridge Conference Room at Prior Lake City Hall. Members present: Dave Chromy, Zach Braid, Kirt Briggs, Annie Sheehan-Kerber, and Marie Boucher-Hoese. Staff present: Executive Director Jason Wedel, Community Development Director Casey McCabe and Planner Amanda Schwabe. Special Guest: Sheila Smith 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION BY BRIGGS and SECOND BY BRAID to approve the October 14, 2019 Agenda. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES A. September 9, 2019 MOTION BY SHEEHAN-KERBER and SECOND BY BOUCHER-HOESE to approve the September 9, 2019 meeting minutes. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0 (Braid abstained). 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Development Update (9/20/2019) B. Election of Officer C. Advisory Committee Appointments MOTION BY BRIGGS and SECOND by BRAID TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0. 5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. None 6. PRESENTATIONS A. Sheila Smith, MN Executive Director for the Arts. MCCABE introduced Ms. Smith. BRAID stated Ms. Smith brings valuable insight on the connection between art and economic development. CHROMY shared that with all the road projects, the economic vitality of the downtown area and other business districts is extremely important. SMITH explained the Creative MN organization and other statewide service groups in MN. She shared examples from Cook County, Grand Rapids, Mankato, Northfield, Hastings, and Bemidji. MCCABE questioned the first steps the community should consider related to formation of an arts committee. SMITH stated that if the City knows people are interested in increasing the art presence in Prior Lake, she recommended to invite them to the table and ask who needs to be part of the conversation, the timeline parameters, wants, etc. She stated that its most helpful if the City/EDA can staff the group with a civilian Chair. SHEEHAN-KERBER asked if volunteers can keep that type of committee/commission sustainable. SMITH stated that if people are already active, they would likely be good people to engage. She recommended connecting with the local groups to find out what they need, rather than moving forward without that input. SHEEHAN-KERBER asked if the example communities connect with each other. SMITH stated that typically not; however, there are consultants who do this type of work. CHROMY asked when a community described in Ms. Smith’s presentation would be completed. SMITH stated that typically a study is completed when the funding for the study is available. Estimated cost is $1,750 for a community study and the next deadline for applications is 6/30/20. The study is a tool for a committee/commission to build on. At times, past study communities have come back to study the economic impact after the creation of their arts related initiatives. SHEEHAN-KERBER asked what the structure is in other communities with other civic groups. SMITH gave an example of St. Cloud where the Rotary hosts an art festival. BRAID stated that recent art events in Prior Lake including, but not limited to the Pleasant Street Art Walk and Chalk Fest indicate that there is a desire for more art and culture opportunities in our community. SMITH suggested contacting the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council regarding grant opportunities through the Legacy Amendment. She concluded by suggesting communicating with the residents regarding their ideas for increasing the presence of arts and culture in Prior Lake. The members thanked Ms. Smith for her presentation and suggestions. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. None 8. OLD BUSINESS A. #PLWorthIt Wish Book SCHWABE provided an update as to the status of the Wish Book project, shared additions and deletions after review by department heads and the next steps. BRIGGS suggested understanding the structure/mission of the Rotarians, Lions, VFW, Optimists and other civic groups and their funding opportunities. MOTION BY BRIGGS SECONDED BY BRAID TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SELECT MARKETING PROFESSIONAL(S) AND AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL WISH BOOK IN AN EDITABLE, ELECTRONIC FORMAT. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Scott County CDA Economic Development Incentive Grant Program MCCABE explained the CDA-EDI grant program and noted that the City has applied to this grant program in the past and received funding for technical assistance. Discussion followed regarding possible grant opportunities, agency funding, process. MOTION BY BRIGGS SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO DIRECT STAFF TO CONTACT THE BROKER REPRESENTING THE VIERLING FAMILY TO GAUGE THEIR INTEREST APPLYING FOR A GRANT FROM THE CDA WITH MATCHING AGENCY AND PROPERTY OWNER FUNDING FOR AN AUAR. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0. B. Orchard Park Concept Plan Development MCCABE shared information about an educational, production, office complex at the SE corner of the 21/42 intersection. BRIGGS explained the opportunity linking a post-secondary school with entrepreneurial businesses in a campus setting. He shared that SCALE has initiated a study in Scott County regarding the issue of workforce living and working in Scott County. Discussion followed. MOTION BY BRAID SECONDED BY CHROMY TO DIRECT STAFF TO CONTRIBUTE UP TO $5,000 TOWARD PREPARATION OF A CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE AREA. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0. 10. OTHER BUSINESS A. Staff Updates i. Property Acquisition Opportunity MCCABE shared city staff was contacted by a broker to see if the city may have interest in purchasing a downtown property. The owner has not listed the property for sale but would like to sell and close after January 1, 2020. He explained the taxable value of the property and the asking price received from the broker. EDA members provided direction to staff to view the property and, if appropriate, negotiate a purchase agreement for City Council consideration. ii. City-Owned Property Development Opportunity MCCABE stated city staff was contacted with interest to develop a multi-tenant office building on the city- owned lot at the SW corner of the CH21/Arcadia Ave. intersection. EDA Members discussed development of this site and determined the EDA would prefer to keep the site undeveloped until such time as a larger redevelopment project was proposed for that block. iii. 2019 Accomplishments & 2020 Goals EDA Members directed staff to draft proposed accomplishments and goals to be sent to the EDA members for review. The accomplishments and goals will be placed on the November 12th EDA agenda for consideration and approval. B. Commissioner Comments None. 11. ADJOURNMENT. MOTION BY SHEEHAN-KERBER and SECOND BY BOUCHER-HOESE to adjourn the meeting. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Submitted by: Amanda Schwabe