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Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 15 2024
The Farmington Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Monday,
July 15, 2024, at Farmington City Hall, 430 3rd Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Wilson lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chair Steve Wilson
Commissioners Katie Bernhjelm, Holly Bernatz,
Joshua Hoyt, and Nick Lien
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
Julie Flaten, Asst City Administrator/HR Director
Deanna Kuennen, EDA Executive Director
Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator
Kim Sommerland, Finance Director
John Powell, Public Works Director
Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Director Kuennen requested the addition of Item 9.2, 2025 Preliminary Budget, Work
Plan, and EDA Levy Discussion, which was added to the EDA's packet prior to the
meeting and move the Closed Session to 9.3.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoyt and seconded by Commissioner Bernatz to
approve the agenda with the addition of Item 9.2, 2025 Preliminary Budget, Work Plan,
and EDA Levy Discussion, and move the Closed Session from Item 9.2 to 9.3.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No one addressed the Commission to speak.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1 Minutes of the May 20, 2024 Economic Development Authority Meeting
6.2 Monthly Financial Report
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Motion was made by Commissioner Lien and seconded by Commissioner Hoyt to
approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
9.1 Director's Report
Executive Director Kuennen presented the report.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1 Small Business Resource Fair Update
Coordinator Aman presented an update on the Small Business Resource Fair.
Currently, we have 14 confirmed exhibitors. Commissioners asked questions
and received answers.
9.2 2025 Preliminary Budget, Work Plan, and EDA Levy Discussion
Executive Director Kuennen presented and answered questions from the
Commission. All were in support of the levy.
Motion was made by Commissioner Bernatz and seconded by Commissioner Lien to go
into closed session to consider whether to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for
the sale or purchase of real property in the city of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota
(PID: 14-03100-22-012), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subdivision
3(c)(3) at 6 pm.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
9.3 Closed Session to Consider Whether to Develop or Consider Offers or
Counteroffers for the Sale or Purchase of the Real Property in the City of
Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota (PID: 14-03100-22-012), Pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(c)(3).
Present: Chair Steve Wilson and Commissioners Katie Bernhjelm,
Holly Bernatz, Joshua Hoyt, and Nick Lien
Lynn Gorski, Deanna Kuennen, Stephanie Aman, Julie Flaten,
Kim Sommerland, John Powell, Matt Price, and Shirley Buecksler
The EDA went back into regular session at 6:38 pm.
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10.ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoyt and seconded by Commissioner Bernhjelm
to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 p.m.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
Respectfully submitted,
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Shirl R Bu c I r
City Clerk
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