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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.12.91 EDC Minutes MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Regular SEPTEMBER 12, 1991 1. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Galler at 4:07 P.M. Members Present: Galler, Riste, Harms, Sifferath. Members Absent: Meyer. Also Present: Director Henricks, Ellen Burgess, Leo Ruberto, Larry Thompson, Bill Pollock. 2. MOTION by Harms second by Riste approving the minutes for the August 8, 1991 EDC meeting as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. Chairperson Galler presented to the board the concept of a joint EDC/FAA survey of the Air Traffic Control employees. The purpose of the survey would be to determine the community amenities needed in Farmington to encourage the FAA employees to live here in Farmington. After the amenities have been determined, the EDC representatives would return the survey results to their respective organizations for review and action. Chairperson Galler felt there should be a community brochure provided to all new FAA employees. This brochure should be representative of the community, school district, city services provided, organizations within the community and the religious organizations in Farmington. Member Sifferath felt this was a good idea adding there should be some personal contact with the new FAA employees by the EDC or Chamber. Chairperson Galler felt there could be a video of Farmington made available to new FAA employees. Chairperson Galler felt Jack Huber, FAA manager, and other FAA representatives should be invited to the October 10, 1991 EDC meeting. This meeting could be used to establish a committee to develop a survey of FAA employees. 4. MOTION by Riste second by Harms approving the bills for September as presented. "IF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. School representative informed the EDC board of the date, time and place for the Middle School groundbreaking ceremonies. Noted was Governor Carlson will be in attendance along with other dignitaries. Dr. Ruberto explained that the School Board had completed the sale of the land to the FAA, the school purchased 12 plus acres at the northeast corner of the intersection of Highway 50 and County Road 31. In anticipating future use for this 12 acres, the school board is taking into consideration the community needs as well as school needs. Member Sifferath informed the EDC that enrollment was up 25 students over projections. 6. The HRA reviewed the 3 meetings held since the August EDC meeting. During these meetings the board reviewed the City Council's Comprehensive Plan noting their (HRA) concern with the Housing Element section emphasizing the need for low to moderate cost housing with no mention in the Comprehensive Plan on encouraging up scale housing. Administrator Thompson noted that the City must"addreas how the City will provide housing for low to moderate housing needs per state laws. Member Harms felt the City has their fair share of low to moderate income housing. The HRA would have requested the Director to find information on the subject. The next subject reviewed was the Elm Park project noting the HRA has established a drop dead date for developers to obtain a financing commitment on the project. 7. Chamber President Dr. William Pollock addressed the board stating the Chamber Board of Directors has accepted the concept of the Depot Replica/Farmers Market Loggia project. A Depot Replica Committee has been established to review the maintenance costs, utility expenses and construction costs. As part of this committees responsibility, it must ask the Attorney General for an opinion of the legality of using Charitable Gambling Funds for covering the costs of construction materials. Dr. Pollock expalined that the Chamber of Commerce has been reviewing the contribution policy for the Chamber with the School. The Chamber board had felt the school board should address the present contribution and/or solicitation policy in place. Member Sifferath felt there were not sufficient votes on the school board to change the present contribution/Solici- tation policy. 8. Ellen Burgess (Star city Intern) reviewed the progress with the Star City program. She noted there was a 55% response to the boards labor survey to date. After a brief discussion, Member Sifferath said he would contact the University of Minnesota Extension Service to assist Ellen in the Labor survey study. The next item Ms. Burgess reviewed was the progress on the Community brochure project. The brochure idea presented was well accepted by the board. Member Riste requested the Director to submit a letter to Dakota Election Association for a $1,000. contribution to the Star City program. Chairpeson Galler felt the Director should submit a request for Star City financial contributions from: 1. Dakota Electric 2. Northern States Power 3. Peoples Natural Gas 4. Vista Telephone 5. City of Farmington 6. Star Cablevision MOTION by Harms second by Sifferath authorizing the Director and Ellen Burgess to attend the Star City Conference. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. The next item reviewed was the Director's evaluation. After a brief discussion Member Sifferath recommended to the board that Members Harms, Galler and Dr. Ruberto meet to determine the Director's salary and the 1992 budget. It was the consensus of the board that these three should act as a finance committee to recommend the Firector's salary and the 1992 budget. 10. Progress on the Eagles/Steakhouse project was reviewed by the board. It was noted that the bids from the contractors have not been received nor has there been a final financing commitment from the Eagles Club. 11. Chairperson Galler noted the City's Clean-up day will be October 12, 1991. 12. MOTION by Sifferath second by Harms to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully Submitted, g/ Gerald A. Henricks EDC Director Approved 1 0 _/0 �R