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EDA Minutes 11 30 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 Monday, November 30, 2020 6:30 P.M. Via Zoom and Boxcast Stream Board Members in Attendance: Vice President Mark Porubcansky, Commissioner Brad Borg, Commissioner Patti Ray. Others in Attendance: Ken Cammilleri, Executive Director Absent: President Steve Kronmiller and Commissioner Kirstin Libby. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order by Porubcansky at 6:36pm. Approval of Agenda – Motion by Borg, seconded by Ray, to approve the meeting agenda. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Approval of Minutes from the Board’s October 29, 2020 Meeting - Motion by Ray, seconded by Borg, to approve the October 29th minutes. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Discussion on Virtual Business Breakfast Meeting held on November 19, 2020 – The Board discussed the takeaways from the last virtual breakfast. The board expressed their interest to continue the program. Discussion on future Business Breakfast Meetings - The Commission discussed the schedule of the next Virtual EDA Breakfast. The Commission agreed to invite Peter Nora of PN Products to be the presenter and to have Brad Borg serve as the alternate for the December event. The gift basket for the next breakfast will be provided on behalf of Better Place Forests, Apothecary’s Daughter will be an alternate gift basket source. The Commission also discussed obtaining future participation prizes from other community businesses. The Commission discussed the inclusion of County economic development updates. Ray offered to have Carney Forensics present on how businesses can maintain their network security. Director’s updates/financial report – Cammilleri had nothing new to report other than the EDA recently paid $50.00 for the gift basket for the last breakfast. The Commission will receive its second property tax installment. Items for future agendas – · Discussion of the Water and Sewer Utility Studies in relation to the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan in January. · Discussion of the Harmony Minnesota example of business promotion in December. Page 2 of 2 · Barrow a Bike Program – Example Le Roy Minnesota EDA on the December agenda. Commissioner Updates – Internet Action Committee – Ray reported on the efforts to letters of support for the next Broadband Expansion Grant with Midco for an expansion to 79 households. She noted that FCC’s Rural Development Opportunity Fund could bring service to up to 400 homes. She noted that the City will potentially find out the status of both grant awards some time in mid to late December. Ray also reported on the amount of finding that has been tentatively included in the City’s budget and the establishment of a non-profit to help with internet buildout. Next Meeting Date – December 14, 2020 is the next EDA Board Meeting and the Next EDA Breakfast is December 17, 2020. Adjournment – Motion by Ray, seconded by Borg, to adjoin the meeting at 7:20pm. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. 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.