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Home My WebLink About11 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 November 12, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER PRESIDENT CHROMY called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present were Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Boucher- Hoese and Briggs. Also present were Executive Director Wedel, 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, Briggs, Boucher-Hoese and Sheehan-Kerber. The motion carried 4-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES A. October 14, 2019 MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 14, 2019 MEET- ING MINUTES. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Boucher-Hoese and Sheehan-Kerber. The motion carried 4-0. B. October 28, 2019 MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 28, 2019 MEET- ING MINUTES. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Boucher-Hoese and Sheehan-Kerber. The motion carried 4-0. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Development Update (10/31/2019) MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Boucher-Hoese and Sheehan-Kerber. The motion carried 4-0. 5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS None 6. PRESENTATIONS None 7. PUBLIC HEARING No Public Hearings 8. OLD BUSINESS A. #PLWorthIt Wish Book SCHWABE provided an update on the revised PLWorthIt Wish Book list and shared that the list had been re- duced to 27 items with estimated opportunity costs included. Discussion followed regarding prioritization of the listed items (specifically 4, 7, 16, 18, and 23), opportunities and a policy/process to request matching funds, and how information related to the Wish Book would be com- municated to interested individuals and organizations. The EDA directed staff to research if “match funds” were allocated, could they be carried over into future years if not utilized and how other communities have handled donations for large projects. B. Resolution for Orchard Park Concept Plan Development MCCABE requested formalization of the action from the October 14, 2019 meeting. He shared the proposed resolution for the expenditure of up to $5,000. MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY SHEEHAN-KERBER TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO APPROVE UP TO $5,000 FOR CONCEPT PLAN DEVELOPMENT. Ayes Boucher-Hoese, Briggs, Chromy and Sheehan- Kerber. Motion carried 4-0 C. Arts Committee/Task Force Formation SCHWABE provided a summary of the information discussed at the Arts Brainstorming Session on October 28, 2019. She stated that those in attendance were in favor of the development of an arts task force or committee to get a better understanding of the existing public art and opportunities while exploring ways to further enhance arts in Prior Lake. SHEEHAN-KERBER stated that a task force would be a great way to set expectations while giving community members the opportunity to map out what they view as important as it relates to public art in Prior Lake. Discussion followed. The EDA directed staff to reconvene interested individuals from the community alongside EDA liaisons Sheehan- Kerber and Boucher-Hoese and establish an arts task force which will meet for approximately 9-12 months to accomplish objectives including, but not limited to: • Document existing Prior lake and regional arts organizations • Inventory existing public art in the community • Recommendation re: pursuing the study suggested by Sheila Smith • Recommendation on one or two public art projects over the next two years (what is the focus, available funding sources • Determine a structure scenario for a future formal Arts Committee and available funding sources 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of Real Estate Purchase Agreement MCCABE provided an overview of the proposed purchase agreement for property in downtown Prior Lake. He shared that the purchase agreement would terminate if a TIF Agreement or other obligation on the subject prop- erty were enacted. As part of the TIF Agreement, the City would ask for a first right of refusal . Mr. McCabe confirmed that no EDA funds will be expended at this time and the purchase agreement would obligate the EDA to purchase the property in 2021 if a redevelopment project has not been approved by that time. Discussion followed. MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EDA PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT. Ayes by Boucher-Hoese, Briggs, Chromy and Sheehan-Kerber. Motion carried 4-0. B. EDA 2019 Accomplishments & 2020 Goals SCHWABE reviewed the 2019 Accomplishments and proposed 2020 Goals. Discussion followed. BRIGGS suggested adding the following details associated with the #PLWorthIt activities to the proposed 2019 accomplishments list: • 15 full color ads in the Prior Lake American • Multiple events (Cork, Suds & Grub, Conquer Ninja, Chalk Fest) • Instagram Pop-Up boards and Guerilla Marketing • Social media and website ads, utility bill inserts, shorefront posters, stickers, window clings, banners, flags, sidewalk stamps, etc. MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE THE EDA 2019 ACCOMPLISH- MENTS AND 2020 GOALS AS PROPOSED WITH THE REVISION TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL #PLWORTHIT DETAILS. Ayes by Boucher-Hoese, Briggs, Chromy and Sheehan-Kerber. Motion carried 4-0. C. 2020 PLWorthIt Initiatives SCHWABE presented a summary of the #PLWorthIt campaign accomplishments and expenditures. She re- quested feedback on how the campaign would be structured if continued into 2020. EDA members stated that they felt the campaign has been beneficial to encouraging the support of businesses in the downtown and south lake village area. They expressed a strong interest in continuing the Chalk Fest event in 2020 and staff will be working to determine the appropriate department to coordinate that event moving for- ward. Discussion followed on continuing the #PLWorthIt campaign as “PLWorthIt” and shifting it from an exclusive EDA funded program to a public/private partnership program that could focus on investments in our business districts, such as the CH21 streetscaping and public art. 10. OTHER BUSINESS A. Staff Updates i. Prior Lake Advisory Committees None ii. Scott County CDA-EDI Grant Program MCCABE shared that due to a lack of interest from property owner(s), broker or prospective developers, the City did not apply for the CDA-EDIgrant program this year. iii. Downtown Property Acquisition Opportunity MCCABE shared details related to a downtown property acquisition opportunity. iv. Road Construction MCCABE stated that construction on CR21 finished ahead of schedule and that the road opened on No- vember 8th. He shared that staff anticipates work on Hwy 13 to conclude and the road be opened by the end of next week. B. Commissioner Comments i. Committee Liaison, Activity & Initiatives Update ➢ Fast-Track Business Challenge BRIGGS, CHROMY and MCCABE shared that the Fast-Track Business Challenge was a success again this year with many deserving companies taking advantage of “shark-tank” style program and the networking opportunities and the opportunity to win essential professional business services. ii. Mural Update Sheehan-Kerber provided an update on the proposed language which will be used on the City’s website, Newswire newsletter and social media pages to promote the public/private partnership opportunity for the downtown mural. She stated that contributions in the name of a loved one would make a fantastic holiday gift therefore; staff will be working to distribute information re: the contribution opportunity by Thanksgiving. 11. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY CHROMY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Bou- cher-Hoese and Sheehan-Kerber. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Submitted by: Amanda Schwabe