3. 09-09-19 EDA MinutesCITY OF SCANDIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Monday, September 9, 2019
6:30 P.M.
Scandia Community Center Board Room
The Scandia Economic Development Authority met in the Board Room at the Scandia
Community Center on Monday, September 9, 2019 beginning at 6:30pm.
Commissioners Present: Brad Borg, Steve Kronmiller, Kirsten Libby, Mark Porubcansky, and
Patti Ray. Absent: None.
Staff Present: Deputy Clerk Brenda Eklund
Agenda – Removed Item #5) Update from CDA, due to Chris Eng’s absence.
Motion by Libby, seconded by Ray, to approve the agenda as amended. Vote: Yes 5-0. Motion
carried.
Minutes – Motion by Ray, seconded by Libby, to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2019
meeting as presented. Vote: Yes 5-0. Motion carried.
Cycling Scandia “Rocks and Rolls” Presentation – Janie O’Connor presented a video of the June
1st bike tour and noted the economic benefits of promoting Scandia as a biking destination.
Discussion on Business Retention and Expansion Survey – The Board members discussed the
business visits conducted in the past month.
Redeemed Farm, Jeff and Julie Gacek: Ray provided survey results based on her visit
with the rural event center.
Countryside Arts: Libby was unable to arrange a business visit with MaryJo Milbrandt .
Gammelgarden Museum: Porubcansky had no report.
September visitation schedule:
beDaisy Studio – Patti Ray
Abrahamson’s Nursery – Brad Bergo
Tastefully Simple – Kirsten Libby
Osceola Medical Center/Scandia Clinic – Mark Porubcansky
Discussion on 2020 Budget – Kronmiller reported that the City Council will adopt the maximum
levy at their September 17th meeting. At this point, the EDA has been approved to levy $5,000
in 2020.
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Discussion of Fall 2019 Business Breakfast – The fall business breakfast is scheduled for
November 7, 2019, with invitations to be mailed out 3 weeks prior. Commissioner Ray will
promote the Best of Scandia vendor fair, Chris Eng will provide information on County EDA
resources such as Open for Business, and Commissioner Kronmiller will provide an update on
expansion of high-speed internet. Redeemed Farm will be contacted to provide the Business
Spotlight.
Discussion on Best of Scandia Vendor Fair – Ray reported on the plans for the Best of Scandia
vendor fair to be held in conjunction with the community event Vinterlights on December 1 st.
There will be no charge to vendors to participate in the holiday shopping event, with room for
up to 30 vendors to set up sales tables in the Community Center. Ray and Libby are working on
recruiting local artists for the event. Last month, the Commissioners approved up to $1,000 to
fund the event.
Commissioner Reports –
1) Update on Broadband Proposals: Kronmiller informed the EDA that the City Council
approved Midco to apply for a DEED grant on behalf of the city. An Internet Committee is being
formed to guide the project.
2) Treasurer’s Report: The EDA has a fund balance of $21,614 as of July 31st. The EDA was
presented with engineering bills from Bolton-Menk for work on the Community Water Study in
the amount of $4,825.00. Kronmiller, seconded by Porubcansky, moved to approve the
payment conditioned on the engineer providing a detailed report on the study at th e
September 17 City Council meeting. Vote: Yes 5-0. Motion carried.
Items for future agendas – Items identified for the future December agenda are survey results
of the Business Visitation/Retention Program, and summary reports on the Best of Scandia
vendor fair and the business breakfast.
Next Meeting Date – The date of the next meeting will be November 7 for the Fall Business
Breakfast. The next regular meeting of the EDA will be on December 9.
Adjournment – Motion by Porubcansky, seconded by Ray, to adjourn. Vote: Yes 5-0. Motion
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brenda Eklund, Acting Secretary