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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 13 2023 EDA Minutes Phone 952.447.9800 / priorlakemn.gov 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes Monday, February 13, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Prchal called the meeting to order at 4:56 p.m. In attendance were Prchal, Boucher-Hoese, Briggs, and Marco. Absent was Braid. Also present were CEC Liaison Speiker, Executive Director Wedel, staff Liaison McCabe, and Administrative Assistant Jess Erickson. 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The 2023 EDA officers of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer were discussed and elected by the EDA Commissioners. MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY MARCO TO CONTINUE WITH THE 2022 ELECTED OFFICERS KIM PRCHAL AS PRESIDENT, MARIE BOUCHER-HOESE AS VICE PRESIDENT, CATHY ERICKSON AS TREAS- URER, JASON WEDEL AS SECRETARY, AND CASEY MCCABE AS ASSISTANT TREASURER. Ayes by Prchal, Briggs, Marco and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. Ayes by Prchal, Briggs, Marco and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0. 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY MARCO TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 19, 2022, MEETING MINUTES. Ayes by Prchal, Briggs, Marco, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Development Update (12/31/2022) MCCABE reviewed a summary of 2022 year-end residential and commercial development activity. B. Year-End EDA Revenue & Expenditure Report (12/31/2022) MCCABE reviewed 2022 year-end EDA Revenue and Expenditure Report with total EDA revenues of $396,056 and expenditures of $159,041. C. Monthly Development Update (01/13/2023) MCCABE reviewed the year to date residential and commercial development update as of 01/31/2023. EDA commissioners discussed future commercial development opportunities within the current city boundaries and within the Spring Lake Township orderly annexation area. Wedel discussed city staff’s efforts to work on a new orderly annexation agreement with Spring Lake Township and a recent land use plan amendment applica- tion Scott County received to consider re-guiding a parcel of land near the Highway 13 and County Highway 282 intersection, noting this area is included in the City’s comprehensive plan for a future industrial and commercial development. Wedel mentioned city staff has met with Scott County, CDA, and Spring Lake Township staff to review a grant program with a goal of completing a study to analyze extending sewer and water services to expedite commercial and industrial development in this area. Wedel, McCabe, and Briggs are planning to attend the March 13th County Planning Advisory Commission meet- ing regarding the land use plan amendment request that includes building corporate campus, nine industrial lots, and one commercial lot proposed to be developed on septic and wells. The applicant needs a comprehensive plan amendment to facilitate this land use and has made an application to the county. The City is going to speak against it as it’s not in alignment with the comprehensive plan, future annexation, and conflicts with an investment of approximately $10 million the city has invested to serve this area with public utilities. EDA members discussed huge economic implications for the county if this request was approved. MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOUSE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Ayes by Prchal, Briggs, Marco, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0. 6. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 7. PRESENTATIONS None 8. OLD BUSINESS None 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Downtown Land Use/Zoning Map Review (verbal report) MCCABE presented an Economic Development Downtown Property map which identified city-owned properties, zoning, and current non-conforming uses for EDA discussion about possible future property acquisitions. McCabe noted the EDA has approximately $385,000 identified in the 2023 budget for property acquisition and a cash reserve balance approximately $300,000. EDA members discussed properties they may potentially be interested in acquiring from willing sellers and di- rected staff to gauge potential interest from downtown property owners in selling their property. B. Fast-Track Challenge Sponsorship Opportunity MCCABE presented an agenda item to consider approval of a resolution approving sponsorship of the Scott County FAST-TRACK Challenge. The Scott County Center for Entrepreneurship sent a request to all Scott County communities seeking assistance to obtain sponsors and donations of cash and in-kind services to sup- port this year’s event. EDA commissioners discussed whether their contribution should again be used toward the marketing contract or other service, as opposed to a cash reward to the event winner(s). EDA commissioners support sponsorship in the amount of $1,000. MOTION BY MARCO, SECONDED BY BRIGGS TO APPROVING A RESOLUTION APPROVING A $1,000 SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTION. Ayes by Prchal, Briggs, Marco, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0. 10. OTHER BUSINESS A. Staff Updates i. Dakota Street Redevelopment MCCABE provided an update on the Dakota Street Redevelopment noting the developers have copies of the draft TIF Development Agreement and contract for the purchase of the property. Both agreements will be reviewed by their attorney and any comments will be discussed with the city’s legal representa- tives. The biggest obstacle at this point is determining the best way to remove the homes from the site. City staff has had conversations with individuals that would move the homes and repurpose; however, removing the homes before there is a signed TIF Development Agreement and assurance of a project could create potential issues. EDA members discussed the option of demolishing the homes may be easier and cleaner, but the purchase price would need to be renegotiated if that work is to be completed by the Developer. ii. Multi-Family Residential Development MCCABE provided an update for commissioners on the Preserve at Jeffers Pond and Rachel Vincent Apartment Buildings on Outlots B and C in the Jeffers Pond development that will both be market rate apartments. Rachel Vincent will be in front of the City Council for consideration of a Major PUD Amend- ment on February 22nd. Preserve at Jeffers Pond is anticipated to submit revised plans soon for a Minor PUD amendment and will be at Council for consideration in early spring. Both projects are expected to break ground in 2023. iii. Community Artist RFQ MCCABE shared that the Arts and Culture Committee (ACC) has received 13 submittals for the Prior Lake Community Artist RFQ. The ACC has created a review panel made up of members from the Community Engagement Committee and the ACC and they will be reviewing all submittals and plan to have a community artist chosen by the end of the month. B. Commissioner Comments None. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECOND BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Ayes by Prchal, Briggs, Marco, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m. Submitted by Jess Erickson