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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.13.91 EDC Minutes MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR JUNE 13, 1991 1. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Galler at 4:00 P.M. Members Present: Galler, Riste, Meyer, Harms. Members Absent: Sifferath. 2. MOTION by Riste second by Meyer approving the agenda as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Riste second by Harms approving the minutes of the May 9, 1991 meeting as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. MOTION by Harms second by Meyer approving the bills as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. Director Henricks reviewed with the board the progress the Mountain Dew Days Committee has made. Chairperson Galler noted the beer garden will be fenced in limiting access to individuals who are 18 years and older. However, alcoholic beverages will be served only to those individuals who have a wrist band identifying them as being 21 years of age or older. The purpose of the band is not to restrict the sale of alcoholic beverages but minimizing the consumption of alcohol by minors. Secondly Chairperson Galler stated that under the Joint Powers Agreement, Section I, Purpose of the Agreement, the EDC os for "the promotion and co6rdinatioxi,,of community activities and educational programs relating. t© 'eviitzm .c deveo �nent-:', s" Therefore it is his feelings that the Mountain Dew Days should be under the EDC. MOTION by Meyer second by Riste placing the Mountain Dew Days activities under the direction of the EDC. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. Chairperson Caller reviewed with the board the following activities of the City Council: a. Annexation/Growth issues. b. Middle School - Location of 208th Street Cost of wetlands on the new Middle School property. c. City Mission Statement. d. City Survey. Member Harms reviewed the following HRA projects: a. Elm Park progress. b.The Developers of the Exchange Bank Building have two possible clients interested in occupying the renovated building. c. Carlson Store Fixtures expansion. d. McVickers property. e. Dakota Tribune building. f. Depot Replica. 7. Farmington Ford projest was reviewed with Chairperson Galler noting the City Council and Planning Commission have jointly reviewed the land use maps included in the City's Comprehensive Plan. When reviewing the Comprehensive Plan both entities recognized there was no municipal water or sewer services to the future development site for Farmington Ford. Therefore, the consensus of both entities at this time was not in favor of rezoning this property. 8. The board reviewed the present structure of EDC where there is one representative from the Chamber of Commerce, the School District, the City and two representatives from the HRA. The proposed change of the EDC structure would add the School Superintendent and the City Administrator as ex-officos to the EDC. After a brief discussion the following motion was acted upon:MOTION by Meyer second by Riste modifying the existing Joint Powers Agreement providing for the addition of the School Superintendent and City Administrator as ex-officio to the EDC board. 9. Director Henricks reviewed briefly the budget with the board noting questions on past funding of EDC. 10. Member Riste asked how the art work for the City flag was progressing. Also, she informed the board the Ministerial Council would would like to place a sign at the entrances to Farmington. This project was referred to the Beautification Committee for review. Member Riste presented an overview of the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership. This organization is looking at how to improve the development activities for the County and its Cities. The Partnership's structure and purpose is proposed to be similar to the Metro East Organization. Metro East is the major economic development organization for the area. 11. There being no further business the following action was taken: MOTION by Meyer second by Riste to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully Submitted, X. *-4eoz Gerald A. Henricks Approved EDC Director