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MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
JANUARY 8, 1987
1. Chairperson Riste called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. The meeting
was held at the Dakota Electric building in Farmington.
Members Present: Mayer, Meyer, Riste, Sprute.
Members Absent: Bell.
Also Present: Director Williamson.
2. Motion by Sprute, second by Meyer to approve the minutes of the
December 11, 1986 meeting. APIF, motion carried.
3. Chairperson Riste then asked each member of the audience to stand and
introduce themselves. Members of the EDC and Mr. Williamson also introduced
themselves.
4. Chairperson Riste presented slides and pictures showing the functions
and goals of the EDC. A folder was given to each person present containing
the following:
a. Past, present and short/long term goals of the EDC.
b. Blank Labor Survey form.
C. Complete community profile.
d. City map of Farmington.
5. Chairperson Riste introduced EDC Director Bob Williamson who gave a
short explanation of his job function and some of his goals for Farmington.
Mr. Williamson then asked the audience for comments. Some of the comments
were as follows:
Leonard Novitzki - Expressed concern about duplication of effort with both
Farmington and Dakota County working on new waste projects.
Director Williamson explained that, because Farmington's collection system was
already working (trucks and labor) , Farmington's rate would be approximately
$55.00 per ton vs. $80.00 per ton to the County.
Ken Gerten - Asked how tax increments could affect new and existing business?
Mr. Williamson explained this program was set up to clear land of substandard
structures for new construction, thus increasing the tax base.
Bob Steele - Asked who decides what type and where housing projects are built?
Bob Williamson explained that the HRA Board and HRA Director decide, unless
the Planning Commission have a say in zoning and so on.
Leonard Novitzki - Expressed concern about the proposed senior citizen project
being so close to a very active railroad.
6. Chairperson Riste opened the meeting to the public for their opinion
on EDC goals for 1987 and the future. A list of concerns and possible goals
is attached.
7. Motion by Sprute, second by Meyer to allow Director Williamson to
attend conferences. APIF, motion carried.
8. Motion by Mayer, second by Sprute to pay the bills as submitted.
APIF, motion carried.
9. It was the consensus of the EDC Board to discuss and secure clarification
of by-laws for membership in the EDC.
10. Motion by Mayer, second by Meyer to adjourn at 10:01 P.M. APIF,
motion carried.
Submitted by,
Kenne h Meyer
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Acting Secretary Approved P'
PROMOTION GOALS GLEANED AT JANUARY 1987
FARMINGTON EDC TOWN MEETING
1 . Promote community/businesses during Dakota County Fair Week
2. Promote an on going "shop your local merchants" drive
3. Promote " at large" enrollment in the Chamber
4. Coordinate a community theme with Dakota City
5. Change Mountain Dew Days title to coordinate with Dakota City
theme
6. Develop an industrial park on Highway 50 West
7. Annex to straighten out boundries of Farmington
8. Pursue location of a good child care center within Farmington
9. Pursue location of affluent senior housing near hospital
10 . Obtain a youth center within Farmington
11 . H.R.A. should have a goal on a project before any removal
begins
12. Pursue commercial development at corner West of railroad
13. Pursue industrial growth at a strong pace
14. Encourage retail community to promote shopping in
Farmington
15. Attract people to shop in Farmington by carrying what is
needed
16. Pursue location of attractive rental property for younger
people
17 . Promote location of more affluent housing in Farmington
18. Promote "parking elsewhere" for those who work downtown
19. Encourage involvement in community of people who live
North and vice versa
20 . Define ratio percentages of business/light industry/
residential In Farmington
21 . Complete Star City project
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PROMOTION GOALS GLEANED AT JANUARY 1987
FARMINGTON EDC TOWN MEETING
22. Promote businesses staying in Farmington
23. Promote activities year round to match theme/facade
24. Pursue office building development West of railroad
25. Provide recreational programs for everyone .
26. Promote location of a shoe store and a ' taxi in
Farmington
27. No low income subsidized projects in H.R.A. district
28. Pursue light industrial development by railroad
29. Restore Rietz Building
30 . Establish marketing programs and market them
31 . **Promote more coordination in retail activities
32. Promote more participation of residents in community
planning/growth projects
33. Survey community needs
34. Promote better coordination of community organizations
35. Educate community on purpose of E.D.C.
36. Promote creation of more jobs
37. ***Develop facade/theme to business areas
38. Designate a light industrial area
39. Provide additional parking
* Indicates each time goal was repeated