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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
FEBRUARY 12, 1987
1. Chairperson Riste called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M.
Members Present: Bell, Mayer, Riste, Sprute.
Members Absent: Meyer.
Also Present: Robert Williamson - Director, Mr. Mike White, Mr. Mike Bischel.
2. Motion by Sprute, second by Meyer to approve the minutes of the
January 8, 1987 regular meeting. APIF, motion carried.
3. The issue of the appropriate relationship between the Chamber of Commerce
and the EDC, within the framework of the EDC, was tabled pending a discussion
of the issues involved by the constituent members of the EDC.
4. A summary of the January Planning Meeting promotion and beautification
goals and their breakdown into various committees was presented. Committee
chairs will be asked to attend a subsequent EDC meeting to confirm these
goals and establish a time line for their completion.
5. The Business Retention and Expansion Program is well underway with
interviews being conducted by the volunteer interviewers.
6. Mr. Bischel and Mr. White, members of the Retail Promotion Partnership,
addressed the members with an outline of their plans. One of their major
concerns was the recreational needs of young people and the desirability of
a youth center for Farmington.
6. Darlene Bell noted that the School/Business Partnership was planning
an event for April.
7. Motion by Sprute, second by Bell to pay the bills as presented. APIF,
motion carried.
8. Motion by Mayer, second by Bell to adjourn. APIF, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
Submitted by,
Robert Williamson r
Director