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Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 13, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Prchal called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. In attendance were Prchal, Boucher-Hoese, Braid, and Marco.
Briggs arrived at 4:02 p.m. Also present were Executive Director Wedel, staff Liaison McCabe, and Administrative
Assistant Jess Erickson.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION BY BRAID, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
Ayes by Prchal, Braid, Marco, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
MOTION BY BOUCHER-HOESE, SECONDED BY MARCO TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 13, 2023, MEETING
MINUTES.
Ayes by Prchal, Marco, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 3-0-1 with Braid abstaining.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Monthly Development Update (02/28/2022)
MOTION BY MARCO, SECONDED BY BRAID TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
Ayes by Prchal, Briggs, Braid, Marco, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0.
5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
None
6. PRESENTATIONS
None
7. OLD BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve 2023 Prior Lake Community Artist Contract
MCCABE provided an overview of the 2023 Prior Lake Community Artist contract and the process to select the
community artist. The Arts & Culture Committee is recommending the EDA enter into a contract with Jacqui
Rosenbush as the 2023 Prior Lake Community Artist.
MOTION BY BOUCHER-HOESE, SECONDED BY BRIGGS TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT FOR THE 2023
PRIOR LAKE COMMUNITY ARTIST.
Ayes by Prchal, Briggs, Braid, Marco, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0.
B. Dakota Street Redevelopment Updates
MCCABE provided an update of the mixed-use redevelopment project at 4662-4666 Dakota Street SE.
i. Deed transferring ownership of north 100 ft. of Lots 2 and 3, City Hall Plaza from City to EDA
MCCABE informed EDA commissioners that the City Council transferred the north 100 ft. of Lots 2 and
3, City Hall Plaza to the EDA at their last meeting. The entirety of Lots 2 and 3 are now owned by the
EDA.
ii. Redevelopment Schedule of Events
MCCABE told the EDA that a schedule of events has been drafted to identify necessary steps prior to
an early fall construction start, including review of a revised Gateway Park plan, agreeing to terms on
the contract for development and TIF development agreement by early April, and a future public hearing
at the EDA to consider the property sale.
iii. Status of TIF Development Agreement and Contract for Purchase
MCCABE informed the EDA that staff and the developer are close to agreement on the language in the
TIF Development Agreement and Contract for Private Development and closing is anticipated in early
August.
iv. House Moving/Demolition
MCCABE updated EDA commissioners that staff and the developer have agreed to demolish the homes
instead of moving them. The purchase price will be reduced accordingly to reflect the developer’s cost
to demolish the homes. A demolition permit will be issued after building plans have been approved and
closing has occurred.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Staff Updates
Wedel updated EDA on a city staff meeting with township staff related to the orderly annexation agreement
(OAA).
EDA members discussed the potential loss of tax base and growth to the county, school district, and the City of
Prior Lake should the current land use plan amendment request in the OAA be approved by Scott County.
B. Commissioner Comments
BRIGGS informed the EDA that he and Wedel will be at a hearing at the State Capitol on Thursday and Wedel
will be testifying in support of legislation related to trunk street fees.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BOUCHER-HOESE SECONDED BY BRAID TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
Ayes by Prchal, Briggs, Marco, Braid, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 4:49pm.
Submitted by Jess Erickson