08.e EDA Draft Minutes 10 17 2022Page 1 of 2
Scandia Economic Development Authority
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City of Scandia
Economic Development Authority
Board of Commissioners
Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 17, 2022 at 6:30PM
Attendance: President Greg Amundson; Vice President Heather Benson; Commissioner Sue
Dickens; and Commissioner Michael Lubke.
Absent: Commissioner Brad Borg.
Also in Attendance: Executive Director Ken Cammilleri
Call to Order - President Amundson called the meeting to order at 6:37pm.
Approval of Agenda – Motion by Benson, seconded by Dickens, to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes – Monday, September 12, 2022 meeting minutes. Motion by Benson,
seconded by Lubke. Motion carried.
Director’s Updates and Financial Report – Cammilleri provided members with a financial
activity report.
Business Updates and Development Discussions - Benson noted Grillium is opening October
25th and Dickens noted evening social on October 20th. Dickens noted there will be other
events arranged each month.
The Commission also discussed the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza Event during this year’s
Vinterlights (Christmas tree lighting) event.
The Commission also discussed Osceola Medical Center and their future in Scandia.
Discussion and possible consideration for the next EDA Business Breakfast for November
16, 2022 - The Commission then discussed the potential itinerary and discussion for the
breakfast. They noted highlights of the events will go out in the event notice.
Façade Improvement Loan Program - The Commission went over Cammilleri’s draft
amendment to the City’s Facade Improvement Program. The Commission agreed to finalize at
the December meeting. Cammilleri noted that he would have a form prepared to go over with
the EDA.
Items for future agendas –
Continued final discussion of Facade improvement program.
Next Board Meeting Date – Monday, December 19th at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers.
Adjournment Motion by Benson, seconded by Dickens to adjourn the meeting at
7:56pm. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted by:
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.