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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
JANUARY 14, 1988
1. Chairperson Riste called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
Members Present: Mayer, Meyer, Riste, Sprute.
Also Present: Robert Williamson, Director.
2. Motion by Meyer, second by Riste to approve the minutes of the December 10,
1987 regular meeting with the following amendment: Board member Darlene ��
announced her resignation from the EDC due to workload and scheduling conflicts.
Fellow board members expressed regret and hoped for a replacement of equally
high quality. APIF, motion carried.
3. Final disposition of the Joint Powers Agreement was tabled pending a
decision by the School Board.
4. The Planning Calendar was reviewed and Ken Meyer was commended for doing
an exemplary job in its preparation. The Director was directed to make
inquiries regarding the use of the HRA's auditor to perform an audit for the
EDC.
5. EDC Officers for 1988 are:
Chair - LaDonna Riste
Vice Chair - Ken Meyer
Secretary - Robert Williamson
6. The following work plan for the first half of 1988 was presented and
discussed.
Task By Whom Completed
Labor Survey RFW (Coordinate) 1st qtr.
Business Retention & Expansion RFW (Coordinate) 1st qtr.
Solid Waste Project Grant RFW End of Jan.
EDC Public Education EDC Board/Staff Continuing
Support School Age Child Care Ctr. EDC Board/Staff Continuing
Support HRA Development EDC Board/Staff Continuing
Recycling/Community Education RFW 2nd qtr.
We Build Farmington/Brochure Committee 2nd qtr.
7. Budget issues discussed centered around the cost of overhead reimbursement
to the City for EDC/HRA staff support. A total figure of $11,000 was proposed
by the City Administrator. The Director was directed to ascertain each agency's
portion and report back.
8. The Director reviewed current HRA projects with particular emphasis on the
status of the Hardee's project.
9. Motion by Mayer, second by Meyer to pay the bills as presented. APIF,
motion carried.
10. Motion by Meyer, second by Mayer to adjourn. APIF, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
Submitted by,
Robert F. Williamson r t Approved
Director