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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
OCTOBER 10, 1991
1. Meeting called to order at 4:00 P.M. by Chairperson Galler.
Members Present: Galler, Harms, Pollock (Replacing Riste) .
Members Absent: Sifferath.
Also Present: Director Henricks, Larry Thompson, Jack Huber, Harvey Snyder,
Robert Smith, Ellen Burgess, Steve Klimek, Sharon Wilson.
2• MOTIONby Harms second by Pollock approving minutes of the September 12, 1991
EDC meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. Chairperson Galler explained to the group the purpose for requesting the Federal
Aviation Administration representatives to the EDC meeting. A joint committee was
formed to develop a survey of the FAA employees. The results of the survey would
provide guidelines as to the amenities necessary in Farmington to encourage the
new and present employees to locate in Farmington on a permanent basis. Items to
develop for FAA employees could be:
1. Information brochure on the Farmington Community.
2. School curriculum and activities available for students.
3. City services available.
Representatives are to be: FAA - Sharon Wilson, Steve Klimek, Robert Smith.
EDC - Chris Galler, James Harms, William Pollock.
At Large - Council Representative - Leon Orr, Gerald
Henricks.
Larry Thompson offered to provide the committee a copy of the City's survey format
and questionaire. He would also provide copies of other surveys he may-,have available.
Jack Huber mentioned that the FAA uses motels in otHer -cities for visitor.'s =and�new
employees. A new motel would be a welcomed addition.
Chairperson Galler reviewed the City's efforts on developing a Resource Recovery
Facility. There will be a special meeting on October 19, 1991 for the Council to
listen to the publics comments on this facility. Chairperson Galler noted there
was limited support for proceeding with the Resource Recovery Facility on the
City Council.
Member Pollock presented the Chamber of Commerce activities for the past month.
The Chamber Board had reviewed the Depot Replica project establishing a committee
to review the construction costs, maintenance, insurance and utility expenses.
Member Harms addressed the position the HRA has taken on the siting of the Resource
Recovery Facility in the Industrial Park. The HRA felt locating the Resource
Recovery Faiclity in the park would negatively impact the success of selling the
land in the Industrial Park. The general feeling of the HRA board, Harms stated,
was the placement of the Resource Recovery Facility should be in the County shop
area. Harms next reviewed the progress with the following projects:
1. Exchange Bank Building
2. Depot Replica (Director to negotiate project land price) .
3. Elm Park deadline.
4. Comprehensive Plan
5. Resignation of Ken Meyer from the EDC - no volunteers from the HRA
to replace him.
4. Chairperson Galler presented the finance committee recommendation for a two year
salary level for the director.
A. Grade 10
B. 1992 salary at $38,500
C. 1993 Salary equal to City's grade 10 pay level.
MOTION by Pollock second by Harms approving the finance committee recommendation
for the 1992-1993 Director's salary as follows:
1. Grade 10 established by the EDC in 1989 based upon the City of
Farmingtons Comparable Worth.
2. 1992 Directors Salary at $38,500.
3. 1993 Directors salary equal to City's grade 10 pay level.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. Ellen Burgess presented the proposed community brochure and the Industrial Park
folder and the ocsts associated with various quantities. After much discussion,
the Dierctor felt he would present more information on what a Star City is and
the process to become a S again in the future.
Star City g
The board reviewed the 1992 EDC budget referring the budget to the 4 entities
for final approval.
6. MOTION by Harms second by Galler to adjourn meeting at 6:05 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Gerald A. Henricks Approving
EDC Director