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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
SEPTEMBER 14, 1989
1. Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairperson Riste.
Members Present: Riste, Sprute, Mayer, Meyer, Ruberto
Members absent: None
Also Present: Director Henricks
2. Motion by Meyer second by Mayer to approve the minutes from the August
3, 1989 meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. The Commission reviewed the progress of the Farmington Green project noting
that Mr. VanSickle has been given a two (2) month marketing extension by
the HRA. It was illustrated that the extension was provided due to the
discussion between the governmental agency and the developer appears to be
moving forward.
4. The Commission was informed that the Senior Housing project has not been
completed at this point. There is good reason to believe that the
developers agreement will be signed in the near future.
5. The Industrial Park's progress has been slow however, it appears that
Mr. Murphy is interested in entering into a purchase/option agreement
with the HRA. Mr. Murphy's attorney has the agreement and will be
reviewing it with Attorney Darflinger.
6. The EDC was informed of a recent request by the Industrial Development
Corporation of Farmington whose pres
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EDC would consider placing the IDC's records in the EDC's office. The
EDC felt this would not be a problem if the Director felt there was
room for storage.
7. The EDC reviewed the request from the Director paying for Chris Galler to
attend the Star City program in Minneapolis on September 27 and 28. The
EDC felt they would pay for Mr. Gallers attendance at the Star City
Program.
8. The EDC discussed the progress for the Blandin Foundation and dates for a
representative to meet with EDC to be October 4, 1989 if possible.
9. Dr. Ruberto discussed the School referendum that will be occuring in
November. The board asked what the alternative would be if the bond issue
fails in November. Dr. Ruberto explained that the alternative would be split
shifts for the school.
10. Chairperson Riste asked how Celebrate Minnesota 1990 was progressing. The
Director explained that the State had not funded the City for this project
due to lack of points to qualify for funding. The city is looking at the
"Can Do" program for the necessary funding for this project.
11. Chairperson Riste explained that the Beautification Committee has
instituted the Yard of the Month program. The committee was also
looking at the lights contest for Christmas this year. More information
will be forthcoming.
12. The Halloween committee completed the arrangements for the 1989 Halloween
project. Ken Meyer is involved in the project.
13. The EDC asked that the Director discuss the bills for the cost of the
pictures for the Director's office that was submitted to the Farmington
Chorale. It was believed that the EDC had paid for these pictures.
14. No bills for payment.
15. MOTION BY Mayer, second by Meyer to adjourn meeting at 8:30 P.M. ,
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully Submitted, ll
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Gerald A. Henricks Sff\—
EDC Director