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Meeting Agenda
Thursday, December 7, 2017
7:30 a.m.
City Hall, Wagon Bridge Conference Room
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com
1. Call to Order
a. Election of Officers
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. October 26, 2017
3. Old Business
a. Talk of the Town Action Items
4. New Business
a. Deerfield Business Park Signage (verbal report)
b. EDA 2018 Goals
5. Other Business
a. EDA Meeting Update
b. Residential and Commercial Activity Update
c. Staff Update
d. Member Ideas/Recommendations
6. Next Meeting Date
a. Thursday, January 25, 2018
7. Adjourn
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: December 7, 2017 AGENDA #: 1.a. PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: ELECTION OF OFFICERS
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair from among the BEC members.
Current Circumstances
Section 206 of the EDAC [BEC] Bylaws state, “The Economic Development Advisory Committee
[BEC] shall elect from among its membership a Chair and Vice-Chair. The City Manager or his/her
designee shall serve as Secretary of the Committee.”
The Chair shall be elected by majority vote of the members present at the meeting. The term of the
Chair shall begin in November and run for one year. The duties of the Chair shall include approval
of meeting agendas, presiding at meetings and giving an accounting of its activities and any infor-
mation before the EDA annually or as directed otherwise.
The Vice-Chair shall be appointed in the same manner as the Chair and shall perform the duties of
the Chair in his/her absence. The Vice-Chair shall assume such other duties as assigned by the
Chair.
The Secretary shall be responsible for recording and compiling a written summary of all official ac-
tivities of the Committee.
Conclusion
All BEC members are eligible to become officers for 2017. Casey McCabe has been designated by
the City Manager to serve as the Secretary of the BEC.
ISSUES: The annual appointments are for a one-year term from November to October. The BEC Chair and
Vice-Chair will serve a term ending October 31, 2017.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Motion(s) and second(s) to elect an BEC Chair and Vice-Chair.
2. Table the election.
Alternative No. 1.
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4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES – October 26, 2017
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:36 a.m. in the Wagon Bridge Conference Room at Prior Lake City Hall.
Members present: Lloyd Erbaugh, Bill Henry, Kim Prchal, Jeff Petschl, Wade Larson, Stephanie Carroll and EDA
Liaison Kirt Briggs. Staff present: Casey McCabe and Amanda Schwabe.
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. September 28, 2017
MOTION BY PRCHAL and SECOND BY HENRY to approve the September 28, 2017 meeting minutes.
Motion adopted unanimously.
3. Old Business a. Talk of the Town Follow-Up
SCHWABE reviewed the event comments/feedback from attendees and thanked the BEC members for
facilitating this successful event.
CARROLL shared feedback she received from her table including comments regarding the need for softball
diamonds in Prior Lake, additional parking in downtown as well as the need for additional parking near
Charlie’s on Prior.
BRIGGS informed the committee that the Scott County Board discussed the TH13/CR 21 alternatives during
a recent work session on October 24th and updated the committee on the alternatives review process
moving forward. Mr. Briggs encouraged the BEC members to attend the November 6, 2017 City Council
work session and regular meeting where the Project Management Team (PMT) is expected to present to
the City Council their recommended alternative and request City Council consent to move forward to final
plans.
BEC members discussed the TH 13/CR 21 intersection alternatives as well as the potential impacts or
benefits to downtown businesses based on the proposed alternatives.
PRCHAL commented that she received feedback from attendees at the Talk of the Town event related to
utilizing existing business owners to assist/mentor future business owners and recommended the BEC
consider establishing a business mentorship program.
PETSCHL volunteered to assist with a business mentorship program.
ERBAUGH commented that there are likely many business owners in town who would be willing to
participate in a mentorship program.
MCCABE stated that staff will review the final comment notes from the event and will bring back action
items for BEC consideration at a future meeting.
b. Commercial Liaison Business Visits
PRCHAL requested the BEC members continue to work on their business visits before the end of the year
and a reminded BEC members to update the business listing in dropbox after the visits.
CARROLL shared that she and HENRY met with SDDI Signs and other businesses within the Deerfield
Business Park related to signage for the Deerfield Business Park. Carroll requested an agenda item related
to Deerfield Business Park signage be added to the next BEC agenda.
CARROLL requested she become the liaison for the Deerfield area now that Mr. Henry’s term on the BEC
has expired. Mr. Martin will be the sole liaison to the South Lake Village area. BEC Members supported
Carroll as the liaison to the Deerfield Commercial Area.
MARTIN will be the sole liaison for the South Lake Village Commercial district.
4. New Business
a. BEC 2017 Accomplishments & 2018 Goals
MCCABE provided an overview of the 2017 accomplishments and the proposed 2018 goals.
CARROLL suggested the inclusion of the establishment of a business mentorship program in the first goal
and language associated with promoting commercial liaison areas in the second goal.
MCCABE stated that the EDA will review the proposed goals for the BEC at their next meeting.
PRCHAL invited the BEC members to attend the November 20, 2017 work session and requested those
planning to attend to RSVP to McCabe or Schwabe. She stated she will plan to attend and volunteered to
present the accomplishments and proposed 2018 goals.
5. Other Business
a. EDA Meeting Update
McCabe: provided a summary of the October 26, 2017 EDA meeting, which included the following
discussion items:
EDA Revenue & Expenditure Report (9/30/17)
Development Update (9/30/2017)
Advisory Committee Appointment - Business Engagement Committee
Advisory Committee Appointment - Technology Village Board of Directors
Downtown Redevelopment Discussion
BEC ‘Talk of the Town’ Follow-Up
CH21 Alternative Discussion
CH21 Corridor Project Business Impacts
2018 EDI Grant Opportunity
EDA 2017 Accomplishments & 2018 Goals
b. Residential and Commercial Activity Update
EDAC Members: received a copy of the residential and commercial activity update as of September 30,
2017.
c. Staff Update i. 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan
MCCABE provided a brief overview of the 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan event which was held on Tuesday,
October 24, 2017. Approximately 100 community members were present to discuss and update the 2040
Vision and Strategic Plan.
BRIGGS shared his satisfaction with the event and felt the discussion was positive and there were many
excellent comments received during the event.
d. Member Ideas/Recommendations
None presented.
e. Thank You, Bill Henry & Lloyd Erbaugh
PRCHAL thanked Mr. Henry and Mr. Erbaugh for their input and knowledge during their time on the BEC.
BRIGGS thanked Mr. Henry and Mr. Erbaugh on behalf of the City Council for their service and expressed
the hope that they remain engaged, active and visible in the community as their assistance is appreciated.
BEC members expressed their gratitude to Mr. Henry and Mr. Erbaugh for the time, energy and support of
the City during their time on the BEC.
6. Next Meeting Date. The next regular meeting of the EDAC will be on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.
7. Adjourn. MOTION BY HENRY and SECOND BY ERBAUGH to adjourn the meeting. Motion adopted unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:01 a.m.
Submitted by: Amanda Schwabe
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: December 7, 2017 AGENDA #: 3.a.
PREPARED BY: Amanda Schwabe, Planner AGENDA ITEM: TALK OF THE TOWN ACTION ITEMS DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to review a summary of discussion topics from the October 12,
2017 Talk of the Town event and provide an opportunity for the BEC to identify any 2018 action
items based on the comments received.
History
The Business Engagement Committee held the Talk of the Town event on Thursday, October 12.
The evening event drew approximately 60 attendees including: business owners, residents EDA,
BEC, City Council and staff. The event provided attendees the opportunity to speak to local
elected and appointed officials as well as experts regarding the TH13/CH21 intersection improve-
ment alternatives.
Current Circumstances
During the Talk of the Town event on October 12, 2017, BEC facilitators captured comments (at-
tached) and written feedback was received from attendees regarding suggestions for future BEC
event topics; the topics included:
• Continued business growth during and after 13/21 intersection improvements
• Information on how existing businesses bring new business/customers into town; Suc-
cess stories
• Parking
Conclusion
In addition to the CH21 corridor discussion and transportation improvement alternatives, the event
was an avenue for attendees to share opportunities, express concerns and propose solutions, as
well as ideas on how to make Prior Lake a stronger business community.
The BEC should review the comments received during the Talk of the Town event and begin to
identify potential action items the committee may be able to address.
ISSUES: Attached is a summary of the discussion highlights assembled by facilitators to date.
ALTERNATIVES: Discussion only.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Talk of the Town Discussion Summary
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com
Memo
TH 13/CH 21 Reconstruction Project
1. How is semi-truck traffic handled in roundabouts? Concerned with out-of-town traffic being unfamiliar with
navigating roundabouts – Mankato roundabout was used as an example.
2. Concerns re: utilizing the roundabout:
a. How to approach the roundabout – concern that since it is not a “zipper merge” that whomever goes
first will not let others in causing delays/back-ups.
b. One timid driver can slow progress through roundabout, but lower speeds, and half the time stopped,
more pedestrian friendly (mentioned by multiple people at multiple tables).
c. 185/50 Roundabout in Lakeville is very busy and backed up from 7-8am. Roundabout at 68/27 in
Credit River Township works better because it has significantly less traffic.
3. VFW concerned with median division of DT (Downtown) – detrimental to business.
4. Pedestrian safety – A-1 is safest option, Clearwater Beach examples – small fences to encourage crosswalk use,
many comments on pedestrian safety as a primary consideration in traffic improvements.
5. Hwy 21/13 decision – overall decision now is important no matter which option, so that a definitive path ahead
for the economic development of DT is known for businesses, the unknown is difficult for business owners to
make investment decisions.
6. Comment from 2 attendees at table that a controlled intersection (e.g. stoplight) is preferred at 13/21 and Arcadia.
7. A-1 (3 votes collected at two tables)
a. Better traffic movement with no stop sign at Main
b. Extend Arcadia to Franklin Trail
8. A-2 (6 votes collected at 2 tables)
a. Roundabout at 13 and 21 moves traffic better
b. Two lanes around circle
c. Both lanes enter and exit
d. Roundabouts at Arcadia and 13 provides means to turn left onto Main from either direction by going
down to roundabouts and circling back
e. Need mountable curb in center of roundabouts
f. Concern about more accidents
Date: October 17, 2017
To: BEC
From: Staff and BEC Facilitators
Subject: Talk of the Town Discussion Summary
9. B-1 (5 votes collected at 2 tables)
a. Comment made that this option is desired by south DT owners
b. Comment made that the proposed Duluth roundabout doesn’t get motorists to north downtown but
proposed Arcadia roundabout does accomplish this
c. Comment made that the Arcadia roundabout will lead to extension of Arcadia to Pleasant Street
10. Brief discussion re: there is an awareness that our town will have major construction for several years and that we
need new strategies to draw people to Prior Lake during construction. Focus could be on other business areas,
shoreline areas, and other parts of the city.
11. One table voiced general agreement on the importance of keeping Main Ave open to through traffic, the
importance of having a downtown where cars could move freely in any direction – not limited to right in and right
out turns – but ability to turn in any direction at any time of day.
12. One table commented about the importance of having a traffic light rather than roundabouts at Main so that the 4
corner properties did not lose land and access to their parking lots.
13. The statement was made at one table that if the 2 parts of downtown are cut off, that is a strong signal that the
City does not support businesses in Prior Lake.
Transportation Improvements
1. Revere Way intersection (Hwy 87 & Hwy 21) – Can City advocate to County for intersection improvements,
dangerous traffic patterns, high speed crashes.
2. Hwy 13 & Franklin Trail intersection – dangerous bypass lane is also turn lane for Lakers restaurant, provide
signage?
3. Main Ave. Stop Signs – Blinking lights work intermittently, these are helpful for pedestrians, use of flags to cross
intersection.
4. More downtown development will require more parking – 2 to 3 blocks away is ok.
5. Multi-use (residential above business) will need to be adopted to justify multi-level parking.
6. Suggestion that a new road south of Spring Lake could reduce traffic on 21 and carry some of the traffic towards
35W.
Development
1. Dev. Fees – Fiscal Disparities discussion (Met Council mandate), SAC/WAC fees are too high.
2. City process for business development – City has become more flexible with building cost options, others believe
this deprecates current commercial/industrial values.
3. Spread the cost of improvements among city, businesses and residences.
4. Comment made that Monnens looks shabby.
5. Brief conversation at one table re: too many downtown boutiques and the need for more variety of shops and
restaurants.
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: December 7, 2017 AGENDA #: 4.b. PREPARED BY: Amanda Schwabe, Planner AGENDA ITEM: EDA 2018 GOALS
DISCUSSION: Introduction
At the November 13, 2017 EDA meeting the proposed 2018 Goals were developed for recommen-
dation to the City Council. The City Council approved the recommended goals listed below at their
November 20, 2017 meeting.
• Work with downtown stakeholders (residents, current and potential business owners, etc.)
toward an integrated construction and financing plan for streetscaping and building con-
struction/remodeling to maintain and encourage the economic vitality of downtown busi-
nesses through the TH13/CR21 intersection improvement project and facilitate future down-
town development.
• Establish a process and plan to target resources for economic opportunities that provide
significant benefits to Prior Lake, including those that may include property acquisition and
direct support to commercial and industrial development.
• Continue to guide the Business Engagement Committee and support the Technology Vil-
lage Board of Directors as they implement the recommendations of the phase II.5 Technol-
ogy Village Business Accelerator Plan, including expansion opportunities within Scott
County.
• Explore opportunities to identify, assist and encourage commercial and industrial develop-
ment along the CH21 and CH42 commercial corridors.
• Conduct an annual meeting with the Scott County CDA First Stop Shop, the Prior Lake City
Council, the Prior Lake Planning Commission and Technology Village Board of Directors
as well as quarterly joint meetings with the Business Engagement Committee to promote
partnerships and collaboration.
Conclusion
The City Council approved 5 goals for the EDA in 2018 on November 20, 2017.
ISSUES: Update Only.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES: Update Only.
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: December 7, 2017 AGENDA #: 5.a. PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: EDA MEETING UPDATE
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The EDA held a regular meeting on November 13, 2017; discussion topics included:
EDA Revenue & Expenditure Report (10/31/17)
Development Update (10/31/2017)
Downtown Redevelopment Discussion
CH21 Corridor Alternative Follow-Up
EDA 2017 Accomplishments & 2018 Goals
CH21 Corridor Project Business Impacts (verbal report)
Advisory Committee 2017 Accomplishments & 2018 Goals
Conclusion
Updates of EDA activity related to the above listed topics will be presented to the BEC during their
December 7th meeting.
ISSUES: Update Only.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES: Update Only.
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: December 7, 2017 AGENDA #: 5.b. PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY UPDATE
DISCUSSION: Introduction
Staff has prepared a development update as of November 30, 2017, for BEC review. The attached
memorandum provides a summary of commercial and industrial development and residential con-
struction in the City of Prior Lake.
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDED
ALTERNATIVE:
ATTACHMENT:
Information Only.
Information Only.
1. Development Update
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com
Memo
Date: December 5, 2017
To: City of Prior Lake Business Engagement Committee
From: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
Subject: Residential & Commercial Activity Update
Below is an update of residential and commercial development in the City of Prior Lake as of Nov. 30, 2017.
Name Address Type
(New/Relocation/Expansion)
Previous
Tenant/Owner
gg Boutique 16180 Hastings Ave. SE Relocated Business Giggle Gals
The Magnolia Shop 4773 Dakota St. SE New Business gg Boutique
Trademark Title Services 16268 Eagle Creek Ave. SE New Business ReMax
Olive Moon 4775 Dakota St. SE Relocated Business Finder's Fee
Whitmer Crafts 4646 Colorado St. SE New Business Vacant Lease Space
Canvas Tattoo 6880 Boudin St. NE Relocated Business Verizon
Edward Jones - Scott Pierce 16154 Main Ave. SE, Suite 110B Relocated Business Wensmann Office - Lakefront Plaza
Edward Jones - Christy McCoy 4719 Park Nicollet Ave. Suite 260 New Business/Tenant Build-Out Vacant Lease Space
Luxury Laser Edu 14070 Commerce Ave. NE Ste. 200 New Business Kids Talk Childrens Therapy
Boathouse Brothers Brewing 16211 Main Ave. SE New Business/Major Remodel Memories on Main
Sweet Nautical 16228 Main Ave. SE, Ste 101 New Business Lakes Area Realty
Blahnik Law Office 4617 Colorado St. SE Relocated Business/Major Addition Former SF Residential
Fountain Hills Self-Storage 4400 Fountain Hills Dr. NE New Construction Vacant Land
Prior Lake Revival SW corner of Duluth Ave/CH21 New Construction Vacant Land
SDDI Sign Systems 5702 Graystone Ct. SE New Construction Vacant Land
Advantage Chiropractic 16197 Main Ave. SE New Business Prior Lake Spine
Port City Bakery 5832 Industrial Lane SE New Business/Major Addition Triple Play (Building Add'n)
Universal Motors 16720 Welcome Ave. SE New Construction Universal Motors (2nd Bldg.)
Home Time Real Estate 16154 Main Ave. SE, Suite 110C Relocated Business/Tenant Build-Out Wensmann Office (Lakefront Plaza)
Bongo's Closet 15981 Jordan Ave. Suite 2 New Business Vacant
Pure Joy Pilates 16186 Main Ave. SE New Business Vacant
Kumon Math & Reading Center 14180 Commerce Ave NE, Suite 104 New Business Indigital
2017 Prior Lake Commercial Activity
Number of Permits Declared Value Number of Permits Declared Value
Single Family Dwellings 73 $25,826,000.00 100 $34,051,000.00
Townhouses (# units)10 $1,940,000.00 4 $676,000.00
Multiple Units 1 (68 Units)$8,787,000.00 3 (222 Units)$28,672,000.00
New
Commercial Industrial & Commercial 12 $13,487,500.00 3 $5,620,000.00
Residential 268 $3,163,400.00 668 $4,828,700.00
Industrial & Commercial 24 $1,173,500.00 16 $357,000.00
Mechanical 277 $0.00 573 $0.00
Mechanical (SF & TH)292 $0.00 400 $0.00
TOTALS 956 $54,377,400.00 1660 $74,204,700.00
2017 Year to Date 2016 Year to Date
New
Residential
Additions
and
Alterations