03. Minutes of April 28, 2026 EDA MeetingCity of Scandia
Economic Development Authority
Board of Commissioners
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Attendance: Council members Steve Kronmiller. Absent Jim Gribble
Also in Attendance: Executive Director Kyle Morell and Veronica Korby, City Planner
Greenlee Dahle
Committee Members in Attendance: Jacqueline Chaves, Carolyn Smith, Patti Lange and Dave
Wilske.
Call to Order: President Kronmiller called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Wilske, seconded by Lange, to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes: The Minutes of the February 24, 2026, Meeting were approved on a
motion by Smith, seconded by Wilske. Motion carried unanimously
.
Housing Development Discussion
City Planner Dahle presented the Housing Memo she prepared for the meeting. Dahle explained
that the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which the City is required to update every 10 years, is the
basis for development within the Community. The Comp Plan outlined development limits
based on density. Most of the City is limited to developing at 4 residential units per 40 acres.
The central part of the City is allowed greater density, but is limited to 1 residential unit per 2.5
acres. Also discussed were the Unified Development Code sections that regulate housing
developments. The Committees reviewed the Laurel Ridge development approved in 2024 as
the latest example of an approved housing development within the City. The Board also
discussed the City’s Woodland Preservation Plan and how it applies to commercial properties,
but not to single-family residential properties. The Board would like to continue this discussion,
focusing on the following: 1) how developments like the Cottages can occur again. 2) Accessory
dwelling units, 3) shared wastewater systems, and 4) the Agricultural – Core zoning district lot
size requirements.
Updated Business List
Staff presented the updated business list compiled from emails and phone calls made by Board
members. The Board decided to update the Business List on the website with the information
gathered and to remove only those businesses that could not be contacted due to a disconnected
phone number or that requested removal.
Sale of Merchandise
Staff will confirm with suppliers how best to sell merchandise. Staff will also work with local
businesses to reach agreements on the use of the City logo.
Items for future discussions: Continue the housing discussion. Business breakfast and topics
for discussion.
Next meeting has been scheduled: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Motion to adjourn made at 8:35 p.m. by Wilke and seconded by Lange. 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.