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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJan 2005 EDA Minutes 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Tuesday, January 18, 2005 5:30 p.m. Fire Station City Council Chambers Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were President Zieska, Commissioners Haugen, Fleming, and LeMair, Executive Director Boyles, Planning Director Rye and Assistant to the City Manager Meyer. Commissioner Petersen was absent. CONSENT AGENDA: NONE. PRESENTATIONS: 2004 Progress Report (Community Development Director Sullivan) Sullivan: Discussed the progress reached over the course of the past year, including the hiring of himself, the development of the Deerfield Industrial Park, the Village Market project, the redevelopment of Priordale Mall, numerous Downtown fa<;ade improvement projects, Pomodori Italian Restaurant, Sui Lago Italian restaurant, Simply Mary's Gift Store, Edelweiss Bakery, MCG, Inc. in the Apex Graphics building, Jeffers Ponds development, Business Subsidy Policy, McComb Retail Study, and numerous communications efforts. Other projects are in the works as well. Hauaen: Briefly discussed the Grand Opening celebration of Village Market and Village Liquors that was held on Monday, January 17, 2005. Commented what a great contribution this project is to the Prior Lake community. Believed the community has been very receptive and appreciative. Thanked Dave Chromy who spearheaded the project, as well as Dave Bendzick who operates the Village Liquor. Flemina: Thanked John for his efforts. This was a very lengthy list of accomplishments. Zieska: Asked for an update on the Edelweiss Bakery project. Sullivan: Advised that the interior work is underway and the opening is scheduled for the end of March. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: Election of Officers Sullivan: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report. www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes January 18, 2005 LeMair: Recommended the appointment of the same appointments as the previous year. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECOND BY HAUGEN, TO APPOINT JOE ZIESKA AS PRESIDENT, CHAD LEMAIR AS VICE PRESIDENT, JACK HAUGEN AS TREASURER, RALPH TESCHNER AS ASSISTANT TREASURER, FRANK BOYLES AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AS SECRETARY, SUESAN LEA PACE AS EDA ATTORNEY, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION 05-01 APPROVING DEPOSITORY SERVICES FOR THE PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. VOTE: Ayes by Zieska, Fleming, Haugen and LeMair, the motion carried. Twin City Community Capital Fund Appointment to Interim Board of Directors Sullivan: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report. Haugen: Pointed out that an appointment to the Interim Board does not obligate the City to fund or ultimately participate in the Twin City Community Capital Fund. Fleming: Commented that the City Attorney had not had the opportunity to review the documentation associated with the establishment of this organization. Concerned that she be closely involved as more information becomes available. Sullivan: Confirmed that that is the intent, and that the City Attorney will be closely involved as more information becomes available. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECOND BY FLEMING TO APPOINT JOHN SULLIVAN TO THE INTERIM BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE TWIN CITY COMMUNITY CAPITAL FUND. VOTE: Ayes by Zieska, Fleming, Haugen, and LeMair, the motion carried. Draft Work Plan for 2005. Sullivan: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report. Fleming: Asked about how this list gets prioritized. Sullivan: Commented that the highest priorities are the Deerfield project and Downtown redevelopment. There has to be some flexibility as many projects are largely driven by the development and/or business community. Haugen: Believed the list is extensive, and each Commissioner might pick out a different priority. Believed this is the right direction. LeMair: Asked if John has the resources as this point to accomplish goals of this extent. Sullivan: Talked about a team approach, noting that he has resources in the City Manager, City Attorney, Ehlers & Associates, and other staff. Haugen: Suggested adding as a goal inclusion in the Comp Plan update to make certain that the 1:\EDA\MINUTES\011805 minutes.DOC 2 Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes January 18, 2005 commercial nodes in Prior Lake accommodate the types of businesses that are right for Prior Lake. Zieska: Discussed the importance of staying in tune with existing businesses. Gave an example of Village Market as a project that was developed by a member of the community who came back to Prior Lake after his previous employer closed. Noted that it is important also for Prior Lake residents to have a place to be employed in their community. Sullivan: Advised that it is encouraging that there are a lot of Prior Lake residents who live here and believe in the community - OTHER BUSINESS: NONE. as made and seconded. The meetin~ adjourned at 7pm. 1:\EDA\MINUTES\011805 minutes.DOC 3