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3. EDA Minutes 02 10 2020Scandia Economic Development Authority 14727 209 th St. N. PO Box 128, Scandia, Minnesota 55073 Phone (651) 433 -2274 Fax (651) 433 -5112 http://www.ci.scandia.mn.us 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 Scandia EDA Minutes February 10, 2020 Page 2 of 2 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