HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.18.25 EDA Joint Meeting with Parks & Recreation Commission City of Farmington
Joint Economic Development Authority
and Parks & Recreation Commission
Special Work Session Minutes
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The Farmington Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in a joint work session
with the Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at
Farmington City Hall, 430 3rd Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
1. CALL TO ORDER
EDA Chair Hoyt called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm. Parks & Recreation
Commission Chair Putt called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm.
EDA Members Present:
Chair Joshua Hoyt
Commissioners Holly Bernatz, Jake Cordes, Nick Lien,
and Steve Wilson
EDA Members Absent:
None
Parks & Recreation Commission Members Present:
Chair Katie Putt
Commissioners David McMillen, Megan Merricks,
and Doug Pewowaruk
Parks & Recreation Commission Members Absent:
Commissioner Kate Caron
Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
Deanna Kuennen, EDA Executive Director
Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator
Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Jared Johnson, Planning Coordinator
Kim Sommerland, Finance Director
Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
2. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Wilson and seconded by Commissioner
Cordes to approve the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
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3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
In 2023, Farmington was selected to be part of the Saint Paul Area Association of
Realtors (SPAAR) Key Communities Program. SPAAR partners with their key
communities by giving them access to grant funding for placemaking projects,
such as a Wayfinding Plan.
Planning Coordinator Johnson presented the Wayfinding Plan and highlighted
plan goals, sign types, anticipated costs, and implementation, and also answered
questions from the EDA and the Parks & Recreation Commissioners.
Discussion included:
• Direction to historical areas.
• Add QR codes and include the interactive map created by GIS Specialist
Olson.
• Future updates to signage.
• Materials selection and durability.
• Establishment of the brand.
• Fundraising and grants.
• Measurement of success three years out.
• Plan for future logo updates and financing.
• Be Unexpectedly Bold.
Both the EDA and the Parks & Recreation Commission were in support of the
Wayfinding Plan. The next steps include Staff developing a strategic
implementation/funding plan that involves looking at existing funding sources,
identifying additional grants, developing sponsorship opportunities, and seeking
donations. Additional information will be presented to the respective bodies,
including the City Council, at a later date.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Bernatz and seconded by Commissioner Lien
to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
Motion was made by Commissioner McMillen and seconded by Commissioner
Merricks to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
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R c ully submitted,"
ShVRksler City Clerk
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