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Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 21, 2025
The Farmington Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Monday,
April 21, 2025, at Farmington City Hall, 430 3rd Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hoyt called the meeting to order at 6 pm.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Hoyt lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chair Joshua Hoyt
Commissioners Holly Bernatz, Jake Cordes, Nick Lien,
and Steve Wilson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
David Chanski, HR Director/Assistant City Administrator
Deanna Kuennen, EDA Executive Director
Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator
Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
Also Present: Natalie Mouilso, Dakota County Business Advisor
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Lien and seconded by Commissioner Wilson
to approve the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No one addressed the Commission to speak.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1 Minutes of the March 17, 2025 Regular Economic Development Meeting
6.2 Monthly Financial Report
6.3 Minnesota Real Estate Journal Awards Sponsorship
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6.4 Sponsorship - Mid America Economic Development Council Best Practices
Conference
Motion was made by Commissioner Wilson and seconded by Commissioner Lien
to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.1 Partnership Presentation - Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers
(MCCD)
Natalie Mouilso, Dakota County Business Advisor, presented an overview of
the Open to Business program, business activity, and accomplishments in
Farmington throughout 2024, as well as highlights from the first quarter of
2025.
9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
9.1 Director's Report
10.ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Wilson and seconded by Commissioner
Cordes to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
R,Ispectfully submitted,
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