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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
FEBRUARY 14, 1991
1. Meeting called to order at 4:00 P.M. by Chairperson Galler.
Members Present: Galler, Pollock (representing the Chamber of Commerce) , Ruberto,
Meyer and Harms.
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Director Henricks
2. MOTION by Meyer second by Ruberto approving the minutes of the January 10, 1991
meeting as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Pollock second by Meyer approving the bills as presented. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Star City progress was reviewed by Chairperson Galler. Mr. Pollock proposed
the EDC request funding for hiring an individual part-time who could devote his/her
time only towards the completion of the Star City program. The individual selected
would be paid by the EDC with funding for this position to be derived from the
Chamber of Commerce gambling proceeds. The possibility of hiring Eric Christensen
for this part time position was discussed briefly. MOTION by Harms second by Meyer
approving the hiring of an intern to complete the Star City program with funding
for this position provided by the Chamber of Commerce. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. Director Henricks informed the commission that the Chamber of Commerce has paid
for the Blandin Delegates transportation costs to the Blandin Community Leadership
Program. A letter of appreciation has been sent to the Chamber.
6. EDC requested the Director to send a Certificate of Appreciation to Carol Sprute
for her past work on the EDC.
7. The Director's report was the next topic for discussion with the Director
explaining that there have been business inquiries as to land availability in the
Industrial Park, however, there are no firm buyers at this time. Director Henricks
reviewed the progress being made in completing the Elm Park development agreement,
and the efforts by the HRA to obtain a developer for the Exchange Bank Building.
8. Member Ruberto explained briefly the Cities in Schools concept to the commission.
The commission agreed the concept was worth pursuing for the school board and offered
their support.
7. MOTION by Harms, second by Meyer to adjourn meeting at 5:20 P.M. , APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully Submitted,
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EDC Director