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Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Prchal called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. In attendance were Prchal, Boucher-Hoese, Braid, Briggs, and
Marco. Also present were CEC Liaison Speiker, Executive Director Wedel, staff Liaison McCabe, and Arts and Cul-
ture Committee member Alejandra Pelinka.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BRAID TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
Ayes by Prchal, Braid, Briggs, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 10, 2022, MEETING
MINUTES.
Ayes by Prchal, Braid, Briggs, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0.
4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Development Update (11/30/2022)
MCCABE reviewed the summary of year-to-date residential and commercial development activity.
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BRAID TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
Ayes by Prchal, Braid, Briggs, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0.
5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
6. PRESENTATIONS
None
7. OLD BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Arts and Culture Committee Strategic Plan
MCCABE presented a five-year Strategic Plan prepared by the Arts and Culture Committee (ACC). McCabe stated
the purpose of the Strategic Plan is to identify specific projects to be completed over the next five years and by
approving the Strategic Plan, the EDA is supporting the goals identified by the ACC and authorizing them to pursue
identified projects. EDA members were encouraged to discuss any projects they do not feel should be included in
the plan and share ideas for other priorities that should be included.
MOTION BY PRCHAL, SECONDED BY BRAID TO APPROVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE 2023-
2027 STRATEGIC PLAN
Ayes by Prchal, Braid, Briggs, Boucher-Hoese and Marco. The motion carried 5-0.
B. Arts and Culture Committee Prior Lake Community Artist RFQ
PELINKA presented the Prior Lake Community Artist request for qualifications (RFQ). Ms. Pelinka discussed the
contents of the RFQ including stakeholder engagement, getting to know the downtown Prior Lake area, developing
a plan and recommending location(s) for public artwork, and fabricating and installing public artwork(s). The selected
Artist will develop a budget and plan detailing engagement and project development work, spend time in Prior Lake
and implement a plan to engage with Prior Lake community, provide public artwork(s) design for review and approval,
identify preferred location(s) for proposed artwork, produce and install at least one piece of permanent public artwork
in downtown Prior Lake.
EDA Members expressed support and appreciation for the work the Arts and Culture Committee put into the RFQ.
BRIGGS suggested a few names who may be interested in serving on the RFQ review panel, including a representa-
tive from the Lakeville Arts Center and a youth representative, as well as possible downtown businesses that may
be interested in having the public art placed near their location.
PRCHAL offered to serve on the RFQ review panel if needed.
MOTION BY BOUCHER-HOESE SECONDED BY BRIGGS TO APPROVE THE PRIOR LAKE COMMUNITY ART-
IST REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS.
Ayes by Prchal, Braid, Briggs, Boucher-Hoese and Marco. The motion carried 5-0.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Staff Updates i. Dakota Street Redevelopment TIF Approval
McCabe provided an update on the status of the TIF Development Agreement, Purchase Agreement,
and informed the EDA that staff continues to work with Prior Lake B Squared Ventures, LLC toward the
construction of a mixed-use residential and commercial building next to City Hall.
ii. 2023 EDA Budget Approval
McCabe informed the commissioners the 2023 EDA budget was approved as requested by the City
Council during their December meeting.
iii. Development Update
McCabe provided an update of commercial and multi-family developments projects staff is anticipating
in 2023..
B. Commissioner Comments
Marco shared his thoughts on the commercial and multi-family residential development outlook for 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BOUCHER-HOESE SECOND BY BRIGGS TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
Ayes by Prchal, Braid, Briggs, Boucher-Hoese and Marco. The motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
Submitted by Casey McCabe