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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting
July 26, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Larson at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Larson, Craig, Cordes, Corraro, Jolley
Members Absent: Simmons, Wilson
Also Present: Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGL4NCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Jolley, second by Cordes to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Craig, second by Corraro to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved Meeting Minutes (June 28, 2018, Regular Meeting)
b) Received Monthly Financial Statements
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a) Highway 3 Corridor Plan RFP Process
The CDA approved the city's Redevelopment Incentive Grant application for a
$15,000 planning study. These dollars will be matched with CDBG funds. The
next step is to proceed with seeking a contract for professional services for the
Highway 3 corridor plan. Staff recommended forming a review committee to
review and rank the proposals comprised of members of the EDA and Planning
Commission and staff. Staff is ready to send the Request for Proposal to 15 firms
with a response date of August 15.
Member Jolley noted we have some priorities we have been working on for a long
time. She felt the highest priority is a hotel. She asked if we were sacrificing any
funds by doing this project that would help us with obtaining a hotel. People need
to be able to stay here when they come to events. Chair Larson felt there would
be no concern with funds. Member Craig felt the TH3 study is important to make
sure that area is developed properly. Member Jolley asked what we are looking
for along TH3. There are residents living along there now. Staff explained the
EDA Minutes(Regular)
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RFP covers everything from visual aspects, to land use recommendations to
review the ordinances that govern the land use. Member Jolley was in favor of
the TH3 study as long as we are not sacrificing funds for a higher priority.
Member Cordes noted TH3 is the main door for Farmington and we want people
to stop and shop here.
RFP's are due August 15, 2018. Staff will provide review score sheets. The
review committee members individually read each proposal and using the score
sheet, rate the proposals. The review committee holds a meeting, outside of the
EDA meeting, and discusses the ratings. The committee makes a
recommendation to the EDA and City Council to move forward with a contract.
MOTION by Corraro, second by Cordes to move forward with the Highway 3
Corridor Plan process and appoint members Corraro and Craig to be on the
review committee. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
b) Community Development Update and Annual Report
Community Development Director Kienberger presented the annual report.
9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a) July Director's Report
Two new businesses, Cornerstone Preschool and Childcare and Farmington
Gymnastics and Cheer are building on Elm Street between Linn's Carpet and E Z
Auto.
A ribbon cutting was held recently for Crystal's Cuddle Bugs Childcare Center.
The City Council approved a contract with HKGi to begin construction feasibility
plans and site survey work for the RRC Plaza.
10. ADJOURN
MOTION by Cordes, second by Craig to adjourn at 7:18 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Administrative Assistant