3. Draft EDA Minutes 10 29 2020Scandia Economic Development Authority
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CITY OF SCANDIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Thursday, October 29, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Via Zoom and Boxcast Stream
In attendance: Commissioner Mark Porubcansky; President Steve Kronmiller; Commissioner Patti
Ray; Commissioner Brad Borg; and Commissioner Kirstin Libby.
Also in attendance: Executive Direct
1. Call to Order 6:34pm by Kronmiller
2. Approval of Agenda Porubcansky, Ray to approve motion carried. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
3. Approval of Minutes from the Board’s September 14, 2020 Meeting – Motion by Ray, seconded
by Libby. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
4. Discussion on Best of Scandia vendor fair proposed for November 29, 2020 – Ray reported that
there is an idea to do a Christmas out Door Market on November 29th during Vinterfest. She
noted that they have not been able to get any vendors to commit. Ray requested that the EDA
sponsor food for Vinterfest. The Commission expressed interest in supporting a vendor fair but
did not feel that Vinterfest might not be a good fit.
5. Update on the COVID-19 Business Relief Program – Eng reported that we are in our 3rd round
and allocated another $1 Million. There have been 35 so far in the County that have applied.
The criteria for the grant is the same as the second round. Eng emphasized that that period
remains open and that potential businesses who could qualify for this program should be
encouraged to apply.
6. Eng also reported that the County’s renter’s assistance and homeownership programs both have
remaining funds.
7. Discussion on Zoom Business Breakfast Meeting in November or December – The commission
considered the idea of hosting a zoom business breakfast. Ray suggested that a best of Scandia
gift basket. Libby also suggested doing a round table where businesses can tell us about their
businesses and concerns.
a) CDA 10 minutes feature
b) Remainder of Round Table
c) Prize awarded gift basket.
November 19th at 7:30am -8:30am possibility of having breakfast possibility to spin off a
business association. Purchase of one $50 gift basket.
Approved by consensus.
NEW SCANDIA TOWN BOARD AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
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8. Commissioner updates
a) Internet Action Committee - Midco will finish the infrastructure on November 2nd. Take
rate at 37% for this year’s buildout.
b) Tourism Committee – Libby reported that on the committee’s progress of signage and the
tourism committee.
9. Director’s updates/financial report – Cammilleri had nothing to report.
10. Items for future agendas - Best of Scandia Spring Market. Cammilleri to look into the Parish
and 97 parcel.
11. Next Meeting Date – November 9, 2020
12. Adjournment Motion by Libby, Ray to adjourn motion carried by unanimous concent.
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.