3. EDA Minutes 05 10 2021Scandia Economic Development Authority
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CITY OF SCANDIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Monday, May 10, 2021
6:30 P.M.
Via Zoom and Boxcast Stream
Attendance: President Heather Benson, Commissioner Brad Borg, Commissioner Kirsten Libby,
Commissioner Mark Porubcansky, and Commissioner Patti Ray.
Others in Attendance: Tourism Committee Chair Sarah Porubcansky and Executive Director Ken
Cammilleri.
Call to Order – The meeting was called to order by President Benson at 6:31PM
Approval of Agenda – Motion by Benson, seconded by Porubcansky, to approve the agenda with an
amendment to consider a funding request to participate in a membership with shirpa.com to promote
community tourism. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Approval of Minutes from the Board’s April 12, 2021 Meeting – Porubcansky, seconded by Ray, to approve
the minute as presented. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Sarah Porubcansky presented a proposal to subscribe to shrpa.com for a “Day Tripper” subscription for
$450.00. The subscription would provide Scandia with 4 adventure posts and a dedicated page. Motion by
Ray, seconded by Borg, to approve a 1 year subscription at $450.00. Motion carried unanimously by roll call
vote.
Discussion on the upcoming Virtual Business Breakfasts. Leif Lundgren will present on Scandia Auto for
this month’s meeting, and Northwoods and Waters will also present on its efforts to get an act of congress to
designate the St. Croix Watershed as a cultural heritage site. That presentation will focus on the anticipated
benefits to area businesses. Benson volunteered to help plan the June and July events.
Director’s updates/financial report - Cammilleri provided the director’s report.
Review of EDA Work Plan - The Commission discussed changes to the 2021-2031 plan. The Commission
decided to continue to revisit the plan at its upcoming meeting and to focus on two sections in depth to
maximize time.
Items for future agendas – The commission decided to revisit the EDA Work Plan and to plan upcoming
EDA Business Breakfast Events.
The Commission announced that it’s next board meeting date will be Monday, June 14th at 6:30pm and the
next EDA Breakfast Event will be held, Wednesday, May 19th at 8:00am.
Adjournment – Motion by Porubcansky, seconded by Libby to adjourn at 8:25pm. Motion carried
unanimously upon roll call vote.
Ken Cammilleri, Executive Director
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