HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 19-01 Neon Lizard Contract RESOLUTION 19 -01 EDA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH NEON LIZARD CREATIVE , REAFFIRMING OR
MODIFYING THE INITIAL MONITARY ALLOCATION FOR THIS PURPOSE AND APPOINTING A
SUBCOMMITTEE TO OVERSEE THE CONTRACT AND ADMINISTER FUNDING
Motion By : Braid Second By : Sheehan - Kerber
WHEREAS , The City of Prior Lake is fortunate to have an active and entrepreneurial entity , known
as the Economic Development Authority ( EDA) , focused on creating a desirable
environment to attract and grow businesses which will expand and diversify the city' s
tax base and employment opportunities ; and
WHEREAS , The business of the EDA includes but is not limited to promoting growth , development
and redevelopment of retail , commercial and industrial properties in Prior Lake ; and
WHEREAS , The Prior Lake City Council adopted the Prior Lake Economic Development Authority
Business Plan on May 21 , 2018 ; and
WHEREAS , One of the five key initiatives identified in the EDA Business Plan states , " Commercial
Activity During Construction . Prior Lake will see some significant road improvement
projects in 2018 and 2019 along key transportation networks . The EDA will work with
commercial businesses and stakeholders in these areas , as well as the Chamber of
Commerce , Business Engagement Committee and other groups to maintain and lee
encourage the economic vitality of our businesses before , during and after these
construction projects . ' and
WHEREAS , The EDA wishes to enter into a contract with Rebecca Rausch , DBA Neon Lizard
Creative to implement events which promote customer traffic in commercial areas
affected by the 2019 road reconstruction projects ; and
WHEREAS , The EDA finds competitive Quotes or Request for Proposal process is unnecessary
due to continuity , cost , quality and time efficiencies ; and
WHEREAS , The EDA wishes to establish a subcommittee , consisting of Dave Chromy , Marie
Boucher- Hoese , Sandi Fleck , Kim Prchal , Keri Thayer, Amanda Schwabe and Casey
McCabe to oversee implementation of the Contract and expenditure of funds .
NOW THEREFORE , BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF PRIOR LAKE , MINNESOTA as follows :
1 . The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein .
2 . The EDA hereby allocates up to $ 10 , 000 from the EDA Special Revenue Fund to implement events
which promote customer traffic in commercial areas affected by the 2019 road reconstruction projects .
3 . The EDA Executive Director is authorized to enter into a contract with Rebecca Rausch , DBA Neon
Lizard Creative in an amount not to exceed $ 10 , 000 to implement events which promote customer
traffic in commercial areas affected by the 2019 road reconstruction projects .
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2019 .
VOTE Chromy Braid Sheehan - Briggs Boucher-
Kerber Hoese
Aye X XI X ❑ �l
Nay ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Absent ❑ ❑ ❑ IX ❑
Abstain ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Michael Plante , Executive Director
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