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Home My WebLink About12 09 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 December 9, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER PRESIDENT CHROMY called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present were Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Boucher- Hoese, Briggs and Braid. Also present were Assistant Manager Olson, Community Development Director McCabe and Planner Schwabe. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BRAID, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. Ayes by Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Boucher-Hoese, Briggs and Braid. The motion carried 5-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES A. November 12, 2019 MOTION BY SHEEHAN-KERBER, SECONDED BY BRAID TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 12, 2019 MEET- ING MINUTES. Ayes by Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Boucher-Hoese and Briggs. Abstaining Braid. The motion carried 4-0-1. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Development Update (11/30/2019) MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY CHROMY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Ayes by Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Boucher-Hoese, 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. #PLWorthIt Wish Book SCHWABE provided an overview the questions staff has related to the #PLWishBook including, but not limited to the number of items in the wish book, preferred layout and distribution method. MCCABE shared information related to a recent opportunity with the Rotary. MCCABE shared information based on conversations from other communities including the necessity for dona- tion agreements, maintenance, lifespan of the donation, expectation management, etc. Other communities rec- ommended matching grant opportunities from the city to maintain a certain level of control of the project. He shared that the City of Mankato does not typically take partial donations. OLSON stated that the City may already have a donation agreement template from previous sculpture ac- ceptance. BRAID shared that the wish book list should include EDA related items and be smaller in scope due to limited matching funds. Examples could include the downtown mural or items that provide a sense of place. OLSON stated that the Parks Master Plan will be completed in the spring and perhaps a Wish Book style docu- ment could be developed specifically for parks. BRIGGS recommends that in order to place an item in the wish book, it would require a minimum of three votes from the EDA. He would envision items that are related to visits to the community including the arts, monuments, etc. MCCABE stated that if a request for an addition to the wish book were to come in, staff would provide that information to the EDA along with a list of current projects. BRIGGS recommended the EDA agree to a percentage match for every item in the wish book. The example given was for the LCD kiosk item, perhaps the EDA would commit to 25% up front. Staff will bring forward a draft donation agreement and revised EDA focused list to the next meeting. B. Downtown Redevelopment (verbal) MCCABE provided an update on downtown redevelopment activities. BRIGGS stated that he has been contacted recently by residents with misinformation regarding downtown rede- velopment projects. MCCABE shared talking points related to a specific redevelopment project. MCCABE shared that staff will need to engage Northland Securities and Briggs and Morgan soon to facilitate a TIF financing process. MCCABE explained that the TIF district needs to be established prior to any work that is eligible for reimburse- ment. He shared that a conversation with any developer is necessary to discuss a pre-development agreement. OLSON suggested staff review the options associated with Livable Communities Grant. BRIGGS questioned when a concept plan/visual could be released to the public. Discussion followed. BRAID suggested a presentation be made by the developer to the EDA and Planning Commission with recom- mendations moving forward to the City Council. Discussion followed revising the talking points to include: • Clarification that we currently do not have a project. • How the concept meets the 2040 comprehensive plan. • VFW membership has voted to explore the possibility of rebuilding. • One parcel has been purchased by the developer; purchase of a 2nd parcel by the developer is pending. • EDA is focused on adding commercial/industrial tax base. • Prior Lake supports veterans in our community. C. 2020 EDA Budget MCCABE provided a copy of the 2020 budget. He shared that the 2020 EDA budget was approved at approxi- mately $453,000. EDA members commended the members of the council who represented the successes and plans for the EDA. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. None 10. OTHER BUSINESS A. Staff Updates i. Business Engagement Committee MCCABE shared that the BEC will continue to remain as a standalone committee. The committee meets this Thursday and will discuss meeting attendance, expectations, goals, etc. BRIGGS stated that he would like to be an EDA liaison to the BEC for 2020 as a sign of support and reaffirm the EDA’s connection with the BEC. Staff will post that a quorum of the EDA may attend the Thursday meeting. ii. Downtown Mural SCHWABE shared that $3,000 has been donated towards the downtown mural to date with lots of interested inquiries from the social media and website posts. BRIGGS suggested sharing the information with the PLHS Student Council. Staff will provide information to the BEC student liaison. iii. Mana Brewing MCCABE shared the proposed developer is not moving forward this project. As a result, monies allocated to this project will become available for other projects. iv. CH 21/CR 87 Intersection Study MCCABE provided an update on the two options associated with the intersection improvement study. City Staff supports Option 3 which is a full intersection as opposed to Option 2 which is a three-quarter offset intersection. Staff put together talking points to highlight areas related to the economic development benefits of the op- tions that were not included in the study as well as wellhead protection information for the county’s review and consideration. BRIGGS commented that including Stacy Crakes, Jo Foust, and Brad Davis was critical to show the eco- nomic impacts of business park development vs. general business development when in conversation with Scott County. MCCABE provided an overview of the potential tax impacts on existing and vacant properties in our com- munity. BRIGGS shared that there is a quarterly meeting with Scott County tomorrow at which this will be a topic. B. Commissioner Comments i. Committee Liaison, Activity & Initiatives Update ➢ 2020 Advisory Committee Appointments CHROMY proposed additional discussion and a possible timeline for the Technology Village space currently in City Hall. MCCABE shared that the EDA used a Scott County grant in 2016 to look at the feasibility of the Tech- nology Village program. First Stop Shop staff took over most Technology Village day to day operations from City Staff. Expansion studies have occurred and are occurring; however, no immediate future program plans are known at this time. OLSON shared that the space currently occupied by Technology Village may be needed by the City in the coming years. BRAID shared that the Technology Village program has evolved in a very positive direction over the last three years. MCCABE stated he does not believe it is the intention of the EDA to terminate the program, rather the EDA may want to request a plan to show how Scott County and FSS envisions this program continuing to evolve/move forward beyond Prior Lake and throughout Scott County. Example given was if the program was to be reformatted similar to SCALE where all communities contribute or perhaps each community has its own location. ➢ Arts Committee/Task Force SHEEHAN-KERBER shared that the first Arts Task Force meeting was held on November 26th. She indicated that there are approximately 24 people who have been invited to participate although not all of them have attended or requested to be placed on the task force. She stated that four people, in addition to staff and EDA liaisons, attended the meeting. She stated that those individuals have already started on an existing arts inventory. She shared that she will be working on paring down the Task Force prior to their next meeting. 11. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY CHROMY, SECONDED BY BRIGGS TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Ayes by Chromy, Sheehan-Ker- ber, Boucher-Hoese, Briggs and Braid. The motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Submitted by: Amanda Schwabe