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3. EDA Minutes 10 14 2021 Page 1 of 2 Scandia Economic Development Authority 14727 209 th St. N. PO Box 128, Scandia, Minnesota 55073 Phone (651) 433 -2274 | Fax (651) 433 -5112 | http://www.c ityofscandia.com CITY OF SCANDIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DRAFT Minutes Thursday, October 14, 2021 6:30 P.M. Location: the Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th Street N, Scandia, Minnesota And Via Zoom and Boxcast Stream Commissioners in Attendance: Greg Amundson; President Heather Benson; Brad Borg; Sue Dickens; and Vice President Mark Porubcansky. Others in attendance: Executive Director Ken Cammilleri Absent: None. Call to Order - Benson called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Approval of Agenda – Motion by Amundson, seconded by Dickens, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes from the Board’s August 9, 2021 Meeting – Motion by Dickens, seconded by Porubcansky, to approve the August 9th minutes with corrections to the identified typos. Motion carried. Director’s updates/financial report - Cammilleri presented the September EDA financial report. Business Visit Reports Center – Amundson and Cammilleri reported on the status of their latest meeting with Federated Co-ops. They were joined by Chief Executive Officer Mike McMahon and C-Store Division Manager Tory Logan. Federated is faced with significant staffing shortages, which has been an ongoing challenge throughout the area. They are left with only 3 part-time workers to operate the store right now, which is forcing them to have more unplanned closures. Their top priority is hiring a workforce. This interests their leadership so much they wish to discuss a preliminary concept with the City regarding the development of a 12 to 15 unit multifamily rental property. The project is intended to meet workforce housing needs for both the co-op and the community. The Commission agreed that the concept should be discussed with the City Council at a future workshop meeting. Discussion on 2021 Holiday Market - Dickens updated the Commission on preparations for this year’s Best of Scandia Holiday Extravaganza for Sunday November 28th.. She reported that there will be 34-36 vendors and snack offerings. The Commission expressed their concerns health emergency conditions could potentially necessitate possible cancellation of the event. The Commission agreed to authorize $500 for expenses for snacks & beverages, Scandia Economic Development Authority October 14, 2021 Page 2 of 2 signage, and supplies with the instructions to proceed with ordering signage, but to hold off until the time leading up to the event to purchase the remaining supplies if the event were to be canceled. The sign was estimated to cost $200. The Commission noted that there may also be capacity limitations due the health emergency. Cammilleri was tasked with reviewing the number of tables and layout. Motion by Porubcansky, seconded by Amundson, to approve $500 event spending plan. Designation of Commission Representative to Mellerud, Sweden’s EDA. The Commission was requested to select a member to serve as a liaison to Scandia’s new sister city’s economic development entity. Dickens volunteered and the Commission approved her appointment by unanimous consent. Planning for the December EDA Business Breakfast - The Commission discussed the itinerary for the next EDA Breakfast. The Commission tentatively decided to select Your Home Café to cater the meal, to invite Kaitlin with the Thirsty Buffalo to return to make a business profile presentation, and to have Cammilleri reach out to Mike Ryan of the Small Business Development Center to see if he would be willing to present on his agency’s offerings. Alternative guests included Tim O’Neill from the Market Analyst Division of DEED, and a representative from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Review of EDA Work Plan – The Commission tabled discussion on the work plan to its next meeting. Next Board Meeting Date – Benson reminded the Commission that the next board meeting will be held Monday, November 8th at 6:30pm. Adjournment – Motion by Dickens, seconded by Amundson to adjourn at 8:08pm. Motion carried. Ken Cammilleri, Executive Director 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.