3. EDA Minutes 02 10 2020Scandia Economic Development Authority
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CITY OF SCANDIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Minutes
Monday, February 10, 2020 at 6:30 P.M.
Scandia Community Center Board Room
Commissioners in Attendance: Brad Borg; Kristen Libby; Steve Kronmiller; Mark Porubcansky; and Patti Ray.
Staff in Attendance: Executive Director Ken Cammilleri
Call to Order – The meeting was called to order by President Kronmiller at 6:34pm.
Approval of Agenda – Motion by Porubcansky, seconded by Borg, to amend the agenda to move the election
of officers and designation of bank signatories to follow the discussion of future agenda items. Motion
carried.
Approval of Minutes – Motion by Borg, seconded by Kronmiller to approve the minutes of the Board’s
January 13, 2020 Meeting. Motion carried.
Planning and Setting Tentative Dates for Additional EDA Breakfasts – Staff was directed to identify feasible
dates to hold the breakfast and to invite either Deep Roots Winery, Federated Co-ops, or the Tourism
Committee.
Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Report –Ray reported on her visit with Scot Taylor of Meister's
Bar & Grill and shared the results of her interview. The discussion lead to the suggestion of potentially
hosting a future job fair for the community. It was further recommended by the Commissioners to gather
interest for such an event at the next EDA Breakfast. There was also a discussion about planning to schedule
the 4th of July Fireworks in such a way as to not conflict with neighboring community events.
Libby reported on a visit with Mary Jo Milbrandt and Pat Bollard of Countryside Arts.
Cammilleri and Porubcansky volunteered for a visit with the Scandia Clinic and the Osceola Medical Center.
Libby volunteered to complete a visit with Hår Salon, and Ray volunteered for a visit with Twin Pine Farm.
Review EDA Work Plan – The Commissioners reviewed the existing plan and determined there was no need
to make changes at this time.
Review of Lending Program Policy and Procedures – The Commissioners agreed that there needs to be a
greater effort to promote the program. Staff was instructed to get advice from Chris Eng on how to put
together a useful flyer for the existing program. It was also advised to mention the program on future BR&E
visits.
Internet Action Committee Update – Ray and Kronmiller provided the group with an update on the
committee’s progress.
Tourism Committee – Cammilleri provided an update on the Committee’s first meeting. Libby will represent
the EDA at future Tourism Committee meetings as a voting member.
Director’s updates/financial report – Cammilleri provided updates and financial information to the
Commission.
Items for future agendas – The Commissioners agreed to discuss the planning for the April EDA Business
Breakfast, including the possibility of introducing a “speed dating” type concept to encourage socializing
between businesses. The EDA will set the RSVP deadline at its next meeting. The Commission also asked
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Cammilleri to provide a letter of support for the Gateway Trail for the House Capital Investment Division
Committee and its Chair Rep. Mary Murphy.
Election of EDA Officers – Motion by Porubcansky, seconded by Libby, to nominate Kronmiller as EDA
President. Motion carried. Motion by Ray, seconded by Libby, to nominate Porubcansky as Vice President
of the EDA. Motion carried.
Motion by Kronmiller, seconded by Ray, to approve EDA Resolution 2020-01 Designation of Bank Account
Signatories including Porubcansky as a signer. Motion carried.
Kronmiller noted for the record that the next meeting date will be March 9, 2020 at 6:30pm.
Adjournment – Motion by Porubcansky, seconded by Libby, to adjourn the meeting at 8:19pm. Motion
carried.
Ken Cammilleri
Executive Director