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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA
TECHNOLOGY VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES – April 4, 2017
952.496-8830 – jfoust@scottfss.org - www.technologyvillage.net
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 a.m. in the Parkview Community Room at City Hall. Members present: Gerry
Hughes, Adam Proehl, Patrick Stroh, Zach Braid, Advisory Board member Dave Rech and Economic Development
Advisory Committee Member Lloyd Erbaugh. Staff present: Casey McCabe and Jo Foust.
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. March 7, 2017
MOTION BY PROEHL and SECOND BY STROH to approve the March 7, 2017 meeting minutes. The Motion was
approved 4-0.
3. Old Business
a. Marketing Update
The Marketing Sub-Committee met and developed criteria for the Dakota County Technical College’s Graphic
Design Class for the creation of a direct mail marketing piece and multi-channel ad campaign for Technology
Village. The class is currently working on the project. It was suggested we request the digital assets for use on
other projects. It was recommended Technology Village provide a letter recognizing the students’ work and also
post a picture of the class and the work on the website.
b. Business Competition
The Board discussed the proposed Business Competition. Stroh offered to serve on the committee to coordinate
the event. The need for a flyer with information relating to what we are hoping to accomplish and our pitch to
present to sponsors was recommended along with a “coming soon” announcement, and presentations at various
EDA and county meetings. It was suggested the ground work be completed over the next two months with a launch
in June and event in October. A planning meeting will be scheduled within the next two weeks.
c. Pipeline Candidate Update
Hughes and Rech reported on their discussions with Virtual Participant prospects. Gifthorse has submitted an
application which is being recommended for approval into the program. The owner, Jacob, has a copy of the
Agreement. Both believe he will be a great resource for other program participants as well.
RE2 Technology has received the application and agreement for the Virtual Program. The company has expanded
their services over the past year. They would like a roundtable discussion with the Board within their first 90 days
of participation. Staff will follow-up on the status of the application.
Hughes reported he has been in contact with the interested party in Lakeville. An application is anticipated this
summer.
4. New Business
a. Workstation/virtual office space discussion.
The Board briefly discussed the remaining cubical as it relates to the Virtual Program. Use of co -work space and
meeting space is anticipated to be needed by the new Virtual Participants. It was recommended the remaining
cubical continue to be reserved for that use at this time. It was recommended participants be made aware of the
process for scheduling space.
5. Updates
a. Technology Village Metric Report – March, 2017
Board members reviewed and discussed the March, 2017 Metric Report. Hughes contacts with ICP will be added
to the report.
b. Action Item Update
The Action Item report was referenced. McCabe reported he discussed the need for a non-disclosure agreement
(NDA) for Technology Village Board members with the City Attorney. In her professional opinion, a separate NDA is
not required as it is addressed in the ethics language in the Bylaws.
Board member Stratton has suggested Advisory Board members follow-up with program participants following a
roundtable discussion and bring feedback to the board, a month following the meeting. A recap of how it went,
what they incorporated into their business, etc. was suggested.
McCabe reported a local law office is constructing a new building, which is behind schedule. They inquired about
Technology Village office for temporary office space for approximately two months. It was the consensus of the
Board to allow a month-to-month lease, with no IT support, with McCabe negotiating the lease rate.
c. Board Member Ideas/Recommendations
None.
6. Adjourn
MOTION BY STROH and second BY BRAID to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 a.m.
Submitted by: Jo Foust, Scott County FSS