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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
OCTOBER 30, 1986
1. Chairperson Riste called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
Members Present: Hanson, Mayer, Meyer, Riste, Sprute.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Robert Williamson, Director.
2. Motion by Meyer, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of the
September 11, 1986 meeting. APIF, motion carried.
3. 1985-86 EDC projects were listed and discussed. The members decided
to organize and promote a 1987 Planning Meeting which was set for the
evening of Tuesday, December 2, 1986. Within that meeting context, a
more encompassing planning view will be addressed as well as specific
EDC projects for 1987. A preliminary listing of these projects to be
further discussed at the next meeting reveals:
a. Community promotions - Community Wide - Community Pride.
b. EDC promotion.
C. Solid Waste/Recycling education.
d. Community beautification.
4. EDC membership tenure was discussed. The consensus was that the EDC
By-Laws should be amended to reflect the preference of the sponsoring
institution with respect to the tenure of its representative. Weight
should be given to preserving continuity and experience. Individual
members will report back at the December meeting.
5. The Director proposed that since the volunteers have been recruited
for the Business Retention and Expansion Program that the City Council
should be requested to endorse the Program so that we can proceed with
the acquisition of materials and the training sessions. Motion by Sprute,
second by Meyer that the Farmington Economic Development Commission requests
that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota enter
into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, acting through the
Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development to accept the
Business Retention and Expansion Program materials. APIF, motion carried.
6. The Director briefly explained the status of the Fine Signs, Labor
Survey and current development projects.
7. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve payment of the bills as
presented. APIF, motion carried.
8. Motion by Mayer, second by Meyer to adjourn the meeting. APIF, motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
Res ectfully submitted,
Robert Williamson
Economic Development Director