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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
DECEMBER 10, 1987
1. Chairperson Riste called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Bell, Mayer, Meyer, Riste, Sprute.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Robert Williamson, Director.
2. Motion by Meyer, second by Sprute to approve the minutes of the November 12,
1987 regular meeting. APIF, motion carried.
3. The proposed amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement were reviewed. It
was noted that approval had been received from the Chamber of Commerce, the
HRA and the City Council. The School Board has reserved action until clarification
is provided on the role and function of the EDC and its direct benefit to the
Farmington Schools.
4. The 1988 Work Plan received further discussion. Ken Meyer was deputed to
prepare a draft summary for discussion at the January meeting.
5. Concern was raised by the members regarding inadequate publicity given to EDC
activities. All agreed that an enhanced effort, both in terms of time and funds,
must be put forth. In this light, the Director was directed to see that the EDC
minutes are sent to each member of City boards and commissions.
6. The 1988 Budget was discussed and adjustments were made reflecting the need
to devote more resources to communication and publicity. Final approval of the
budget was delayed pending discussion with the City Administrator of a suitable
amount for overhead reimbursement.
7. A frank and open discussion was held between the members and Director concerning
the annual Evaluation of the Director. Issues raised centered around the division
of the Director's time between activities of the EDC, the HRA and the City's solid
waste project. Concern was expressed that the Director devotes too much of his
time to the technical aspects of the job, and not enough to the community relations
aspects. All agreed that an increased effort at internal as well as external
communications was necessary, and pledged themselves to assist in furthering this
effort.
8. Motion by Bell, second by Sprute to adjourn. APIF, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robert Williamson -,0
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