HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.10.86 EDC MinutesMINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
APRIL 10, 1986
1. Chairperson Riste called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M.
Members Present: Mayer, Meyer, Riste, Sprute.
Members Absent: Hansen.
Also Present: Robert Williamson, Director
2. Motion by Meyer, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of the March 13,
1986 meeting.
3. The evaluation of the Director was tabled until the May meeting. A
request was made to the HRA to share their composite evaluations of the
Director with the EDC.
4. A memorandum from the City of Farmington Finance Director, Wayne Henneke,
concerning recommendations on EDC budget preparation was discussed. Mr. Henneke
will be present at the May meeting to participate in a more detailed discussion.
5. The Director explained that he had not yet been notified by MN DEED
concerning the status of our Technical Assistance Grant application. He
indicated that the announcements of award would probably occur before the
May EDC meeting.
6. A bumper sticker project was discussed. Samples containing various
arrangements of the Farmington logo and slogans were reviewed. Motion by
Sprute, second by Meyer to approve two sticker designs. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Mayer, second by Sprute to order 500 of each. APIF, motion carried.
7. The Director explained that he would chair a committee composed of
Bill Turner, Farmington Schools and FFA, the City Engineer, the City Parks
Director and a Chamber of Commerce representative. The purpose of the
committee is to plan, design, site, construct, and maintain landscaped
Welcome to Farmington" signs at the entranceways to the City.
8. The Director presented an update on the following projects: National
Guard Armory, Towns Edge, apartment proposal, industrial park, City solid
waste plant.
9. No bills were presented for payment.
10. The importance of the School Bond issue to the welfare of Farmington
was discussed. Motion by Sprute, second by Meyer to convey support for the
School Bond issue by the EDC. APIF, motion carried.
11. Motion by Mayer, second by Meyer to adjourn. APIF, motion carried.
at 9:09 P.M.
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Sub by,
Robert Williamson, Director