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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
JUNE 9, 1988
1. Chairperson Riste called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Meyer, Riste, Sprute.
Members Absent: Mayer.
2. Motion by Sprute, second by Riste to approve the minutes of May 16, 1988
regular meeting. APIF, motion carried.
3. EDC Committees
A. Farmington Future Committee
Issues discussed were the review of We Build Farmington and briefing of
the Farmington Industrial Development Corporation.
B. Beautification Committee
Issues discussed were Downtown Planters, Yard of the Month - award made.
4. Director's Report: The Director reported on the following projects.
A. Detailed planning is continuing on the proposed new Farmington Resource
Recovery System.
B. Directly related to the new system, and integral to its structure and
function are:
1. The Director, as City representative, Chair of the Recycling and Vice
Chair of the Routed and Organized Collection subcommittees, participated
in the following Dakota County Solid Waste committees and subcommittees:
Recycling, Routed and Organized Collection; Solid Waste Education;
City/County Solid Waste Staff; and, Solid Waste Management Advisory.
2. The Director announced that the EDC funded, joint venture with Dakota
County Extension, the Backyard Composting Demonstration project, is in
the final design stage and will soon be constructed at the rear of the
County Extension building next to the Fairgrounds.
3. The Director is working with County staff, and City of Lakeville staff
to plan a joint Hazardous Waste drop-off days to be located at APTUS,
in Lakeville, on July 15 and 16.
Motion by Meyer, second by Sprute to authorize the expenditure of up to $200 to
help fund the joint Farmington/Lakeville, Dakota County Hazardous Waste Drop Off
Days on July 15 and 16, 1988. APIF, motion carried.
C. HRA Redevelopment Projects
1. Hardee's - Construction is under way. The Grand Opening will probably
be in the middle of July.
2. Oak Senior - Proposals have been received and are being evaluated on the
proposed 35-40 unit market-rate senior housing project.
3. CMC Properties - The HRA board members, disturbed by the delay imposed
on the following projects -Elm Park, Downtown Depot/Elevator replica,
Dakota Lumber/Thelen Cabinet expansion/relocation, and Stein Industries/
Carlson expansion - authorized the HRA Attorney to puruse the possibility
of condemnation proceedings.
4. The Director was directed to proceed with negotiations on Elm Park
area property.
4. Motion by Sprute, second by Meyer to pay the bills as presented. APIF,
motion carried.
5. Motion by Sprute, second by Meyer to adjourn. APIF, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Ted by
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Robert Williamson
Director Approved