09.c EDA Minutes 02 24 2026City of Scandia
Economic Development Authority
Board of Commissioners
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Attendance: Council members Steve Kronmiller and Jim Gribble.
Also in Attendance: Executive Director Kyle Morell and Veronica Korby, Treasurer.
Committee Members in Attendance: Jacqueline Chaves, Carolyn Smith, Patti Lange and Dave
Wilske. Absent: Patrick Doyle
Call to Order: President Kronmiller called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Smith, seconded by Lange, to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes: The Minutes of the January 27th, 2026, EDA Meeting were approved on
a motion by Chavez, seconded by Wilke, with the correction that Smith was not in attendance
and therefore could not second a motion.
2019 EDA Work Plan
The Committee discussed the revised work plan. Changes were suggested to update certain
wording. Chavis asked about the goals being measurable. The Committee agreed that
measurables should be defined early and adjusted as needed to ensure the work meets its stated
goals. The Work Plan is a working document and can be adjusted as needed. Staff will compile
summary documents on the City’s past actions related to the three tasks in the Committee's work
plan for the Committee to review at its next meeting.
Staff presented the Committee with material outlining some of the factors the City must consider
when evaluating housing. The Committee reviewed the Future Land Use Map, which outlines
density restrictions in the City around housing units. The Metropolitan Council regulations state
that the majority of the City is limited to 4 units per 40 acres, as shown by the green area on the
Future Land Use map. The yellow area is considered the City’s rural center and is allowed 1 unit
per 2.5 acres. Developments with smaller lot sizes are permitted, but require open space to be
designated around the development cluster.
The discussion focused on life-cycle housing /affordable housing. Housing available for seniors
who want to remain in the community but do not want to continue maintaining their current
home, or housing for young families to move into. Staff pointed out code language that may be a
barrier to this type of housing. The code requirements for lot size and lot frontage do not allow
for small lot development. The City does not have a minimum house size requirement. The
main barrier to entry into the community is the price of land.
Board member Smith asked if the City allows Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The City
permits ADUs on all residential properties. Several have been built in the past couple of years.
They are used to house family members, but can be rented out if so desired. It does not actively
promote ADUs as a potential solution to housing concerns.
At the April EDA meeting, staff will prepare a presentation outlining how it would review an
application for life cycling housing and which sections of the City’s Development Code make
such a development difficult to move forward.
Items for future discussions: The EDA and Tourism Committees are scheduled to have a
second joint meeting to review work plans. That will take place in either February or March.
Next meeting has been scheduled: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Motion to adjourn made at 8:02 p.m. by Wilke and seconded by Gribble. Motion carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Kyle Morell, EDA Executive Director
Scandia Economic Development Authority Mission Statement:
The Scandia EDA strives to enhance Scandia’s long-term prosperity and enrich the quality of life of residents by retaining and
growing existing businesses, recruiting new businesses and expanding life-cycle housing opportunities for residents.