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Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes Monday, September 12, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Prchal called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. In attendance were, Braid, Briggs, Marco, and Prchal. Also
present were Executive Director Wedel, staff Liaison McCabe, and Administrative Assistant Erickson. Also in attend-
ance were ACC Chair Erin Belanger-Braid and Vice Chair Alejandra Pelinka.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BRAID TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
Ayes by Braid, Briggs, Prchal, and Marco. The motion carried 4-0.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY MARCO TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 8, 2022 MEETING MINUTES.
Ayes by Braid, Briggs, and Marco. Abstaining was Prchal. The motion carried 3-0-1.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Development Update (08/31/2022)
MCCABE reviewed the summary of year-to-date residential and commercial development activity.
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY MARCO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
Ayes by Braid, Briggs, Prchal, and Marco. The motion carried 4-0.
5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
None
6. PRESENTATIONS
None
7. OLD BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Arts and Culture Committee Report
MCCABE provided the EDA with an update of activities from the Arts and Culture Committee (ACC) and
requested direction from the EDA on current ACC initiatives. McCabe explained current circumstances on
Future Funding Allocation, Prior Lake Community Artist, Sidewalk Quotes, and Nonprofit formation. McCabe
explained the process of the community voting on Sidewalk Quotes would be like the voting process for
Public Works naming the snowplow. EDA members discussed the locations and the direction of the quotes
and with possible redevelopment of downtown with sidewalks needing to be torn out to be strategic with
placement of the sidewalk quotes. EDA suggested that the bump outs would be a possible location for them
and for the ACC to work with Andy Brotzler on locations. Vice Chair Pelinka discussed the proposed ACC
Community Artist Program, which would involve working with an artist or team of artists to engage the com-
munity and develop a concept for a public art piece. Chair Belanger-Braid said it would be a minimum
$15,000 commitment. EDA members discussed the Non-Profit Formation and the cost of getting the non-
profit started. EDA members agreed that they could use a portion of funding recently donated to the EDA
for this purpose.
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY MARCO CARRY OVER ANY UNSPENT 2022 ALLOCATION OF
$10,000 IN EDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ACC ACTIVITIES IN 2023
Ayes by Braid, Briggs, Prchal, and Marco. The motion carried 4-0.
MOTION BY PRCHAL, SECONDED BY MARCO ALLOCATE $10,000 FROM 2023 EDA PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FUNDS FOR ACC INITIATIVES.
Ayes by Braid, Briggs, Prchal, and Marco. The motion carried 4-0.
MOTION MARCO, SECONDED BY BRIGGS TO ALLOCATE $5,000 IN FUNDS DONATED TO THE EDA
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FORMING AN ARTS AND CULTURE FOCUSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.
Ayes by Braid, Briggs, Prchal, and Marco. The motion carried 4-0.
B. MCCABE introduced agenda item to review a proposed amendment to the EDA Bylaws. McCabe discussed
that the City Council has an established Bylaws and Compensation Committee to periodically recommend
revisions in City Council compensation and various City committee bylaws. City Council Bylaws require in
person meeting attendance unless and emergency has been declared. McCabe recommends the EDA By-
law revisions to propose an amend Article 4. MEETINGS AND NOTICE to include the following: VIRTUAL
MEETINGS: Meetings shall be held in person with all Commission members and City staff attending in
person except in the case of an emergency when a quorum cannot be obtained. In case of an emergency
one or more persons may attend virtually if all requirements of State Statue and City Code are followed.
EDA members discussed the language for the City Council bylaws and to be present, to be held accountable
to the public.
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECOND BY BRAID TO RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE PRO-
POSED AMENDMENT TO THE EDA BYLAWS.
Ayes by Braid, Briggs, Prchal, and Marco. The motion carried 4-0.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Staff Updates
i. Dakota Street Redevelopment
McCabe stated the city received a TIF application from Prior Lake B Squared Ventures, LLC (The Beard
Group) to assist with the proposed Dakota Street redevelopment project. The City Council will be asked
to schedule a public hearing to consider the TIF request. The EDA will be asked to review the TIF
request at their October meeting and make a recommendation to the City Council. The EDA will also
need to hold a public hearing at some point in the future to consider a sale of the EDA owned property
to Prior Lake B Squared Ventures.
ii. EDA Applications and Bylaws
McCabe discussed amending the bylaws for committee members who are up for reappointment but are
still eligible for another term to allow for a pre-application process to determine if they should be reap-
pointed as an incumbent or solicit applications for a vacant position. EDA members felt it would be
appropriate for the City Council to consider reappointment prior to soliciting for applications from the
public.
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY PRCHAL TO RECOMMEND AN AMENDMENT TO THE EDA
BYLAWS WHICH ALLOWS THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER REAPPOINTING AN INCUMBENT
PRIOR TO SOLICITING APPLICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Ayes by Braid, Briggs, Prchal, and Marco. The motion carried 4-0.
B. Commissioner Comments
EDA members discussed how the Downtown South street reconstruction project is progressing.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECOND BY, MARCO TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
Ayes by Braid, Briggs, Prchal, and Marco. The motion carried 4-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
Submitted by Jess Erickson