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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
MAY 11, 1989
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Riste, Sprute, Mayer, Meyer.
Members Absent: Boeckman.
Also Present: Director Henricks.
2. MOTION by Meyer, second by Mayer to approve the minutes for the April 13,
1989 meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. The EDC Director explained the progress on the Farmington Green project.
The HRA has committed $408,000 to purchase land, demolish buildings, make site
improvements, mall, parking area. The clients have been informed of this
participation by the HRA. The project appears to be on track.
4. The Senior Housing Project was presented to the EDC. The project is on
track for completion. A developer's agreement is prepared to be presented to
EMC Development for their signatures.
5. The problems facing the completion of the industrial park were pointed out.
This means a minor setback for the project, however, it is felt that it should
still be completed this year.
6. The Director explained that a beef slaughtering operation had inquired about
locating its operations in Farmington. It will call for a large water/sewer usage.
This could have some adverse effects on the City's sewer capacity for future
residential and commercial needs. The Board felt that with the recent problems
faced during the Whitmore presentation, it would be best not to pursue this
business.
7. The Director asked the Board if they would allow him to perform consulting
services for this business with other cities. The Board unanimously felt that
the Director should not, due to time constraints associated with projects that
the EDC is involved with at present.
8. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to pay bills as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. The Board reviewed the request for office furniture. MOTION by Sprute,
second by Meyer to approve the purchase of furniture, with the exception of chairs.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. The EDC requested that the Director's review forms be presented for consideration
at the next meeting.
11. After discussion, the EDC instructed the Director to set a date for Blandin
Foundation presentation and Star City Program.
12. MOTION by Meyer, second by Mayer to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
4,4-a C
Gerald Henricks
Director Approved