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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
MARCH 9, 1989
1. Chairperson Riste called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
Members Present: Mayer, Sprute, Meyer, Riste.
Members Absent: Boeckman.
2. The Commissioners reviewed the minutes of the February 9, 1989 meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Sprute, second by Commissioner Meyer to approve the
minutes as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. Chairperson Riste opened the discussion of the new evaluation form for
the EDC Director. After a brief discussion of areas of concern, the following
motion was acted upon. MOTION by Commissioner Meyer, second by Commissioner
Sprute to adopt the recommended new evaluation form of the City of Farmington
including the following procedure:
A. Each EDC Board member completes Section I of the evaluation in May.
B. Commissioners submit their completed forms to City Administrator
for tabulation.
C. The entire Commission reviews the composite.
D. The Commission, as a group, complete Section II.
E. The Commission reviews composite and Section II with EDC Director
for appropriate action.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. EDC Board reviewed Resolution No. 89-OIEDC - Request by the EDC Director
to be Excluded from Participating in PERA. The Board requested written
notification of the place of deposit and into what form of retirement package.
MOTION by Commissioner Meyer, second by Commissioner Mayer to approve
RESOLUTION NO. R1-89EDC. "IF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. Chairperson Riste presented the revised employment agreement to the
Commission for discussion. MOTION by Commissioner Sprute, second by Commissioner
Meyer to approve the revised Employment Agreement for the EDC Director. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
6. The EDC requested that the Director determine if all revenues had been
received from the organizations comprising the EDC. The Commissioners
reviewed the preliminary budget for 1989 submitted by the Director. The
Commissioners made the following adjustments to the budget:
A. Printing and publishing to increase from $1,300 to $2,000, an increase
of $700.
B. Schools and conferences to increase from $500 to $700, an increase
of $200.
The Commission tabled the final decision on the preliminary budget until the
next meeting.
7. The EDC reviewed the request for a door and glass panel for the EDC
Director's office. MOTION by Commissioner Mayer, second by Commissioner
Meyer to request that the City Council install the door and glass panel
for the EDC Director's office. "IF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. The EDC reviewed the site locations for an industrial center (park) ,
the need for improvements, how the improvements are to be paid, and
administrative costs associated with the park.
9. The EDC Director outlined the discussion with Stein Industries as to
the request and needs of this company for expansion in Farmington. The
Commission asked to be kept informed as to the progress on this project.
10. The Star City program was reviewed, addressing the following items:
a. the organizational structure,
b. the size of the steering committee,
C. from what areas of the community should the chairpersons
for the subcommitees be selected,
d. what size the subcommittees should be.
11. There was discussion among the members as to the material necessary
for the EDC quarterly newsletter.
12. MOTION by Meyer, second by Mayer to approve the bills as listed.
"IF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. MOTION by Sprute, second by Meyer to have the Director attend the
Minnesota NAHRO Hazardous Waste seminar. "IF, MOTION CARRIED.
14. MOTION by Sprute, second by Meyer to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 P.M.
"IF, MOTION CARRIED.
Submitted by,
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Gerald A. Henricks
EDC Director