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Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 9, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Prchal called the meeting to order at 4:09 p.m. In attendance were Prchal, Boucher-Hoese,
and Braid. Also present were Executive Director Wedel, staff Liaison McCabe, and Deputy City
Clerk / Administrative Assistant Kooiman.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION BY BOUCHER-HOESE, SECONDED BY BRAID TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
Ayes by Prchal, Braid, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 3-0.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
MOTION BY BRAID, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 11,
2023, MEETING MINUTES.
Ayes by Prchal, Braid, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 3-0.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Monthly Development Update (9/30/2023)
B. Appointment Member to the Arts and Culture Committee
MOTION BY BOUCHER-HOESE, SECONDED BY BRAID TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA.
Ayes by Prchal, Braid, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 3-0.
5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
None
6. PRESENTATIONS
None
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. EDA Property Acquisition Opportunity
Director McCabe: informed commissioners that an appraisal was completed for a property at
4556 Colorado St. SE. McCabe updated commissioners on conversations staff has had with the
property owner related to a potential sale of the property. McCabe reviewed the results of a
property appraisal as well as the Scott County 2023 and 2024 estimated market value.
EDA Commissioners: discussed a potential purchase price and provided direction to staff.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Joint EDA & Arts and Culture Committee Meeting Date/Topics
Director McCabe: proposed a joint meeting between the EDA and the Arts and Culture Commit-
tee at 4:00 on Monday, November 13th during the regularly scheduled EDA meeting. McCabe
asked commissioners to identify discussion topics.
EDA Commissioners: were supportive of a November 13th joint meeting with the Arts and Culture
Committee. Commissioners suggested nonprofit formation, desire for additional private funding
in support of public art projects, and the projects the ACC is focusing on in the near-term as
potential discussion topics. Commissioners also suggested promotion of the ACC at events like
Chalk Fest and potential assistance with community events such as the Pleasant Street Art Walk
as possible topics.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Staff Updates
i. “ShoreLife” Mural Unveiling October 14th at 9:00 a.m.
Director McCabe: reminded commissioners of a mural unveiling event scheduled for Satur-
day, October 14th at 9:00 a.m.
ii. Caribou Cabin Grand Opening November 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Director McCabe: extended an invitation to commissioners for a grand opening event for the
new Caribou Cabin along Hwy 13 on November 1st at 10:00 a.m.
iii. Next Meeting November 13, 2023
B. Commissioner Comments
None.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BOUCHER-HOESE, SECONDED BY BRAID TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
Ayes by Prchal, Braid, and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 4:49 pm.
Submitted by Megan Kooiman, Deputy City Clerk / Administrative Assistant