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City of Farmington
Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 19, 2025
The Farmington Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Monday,
May 19, 2025, at Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hoyt called the meeting to order at 5:16 p.m.
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, Asst. City Administrator/HR Director
Amy Schmidt, City Attorney
Deanna Kuennen, EDA Executive Director
Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator
Kim Sommerland, Finance Director
John Powell, Public Works Director
Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
Also Present: Patrick Bowen, President, Bowen National Research
Mike Slavik, Dakota County Commissioner
Tony Schertler, Executive Director, Dakota County
Community Development Agency
4.APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Wilson and seconded by Commissioner
Bernatz to approve the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
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5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No one addressed the Commission to speak.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1 Minutes of the April 21, 2025 Regular Economic Development Authority
Meeting
6.2 Open to Business – Q1 Report, 2025 – Dakota County
Motion was made by Commissioner Cordes and seconded by Commissioner Lien
to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.1 Presentation of the 2024 Dakota County Housing Needs Assessment
Patrick Bowen, President of Bowen National Research, presented (virtually)
the findings of the Housing Needs Assessment for the EDA. Commissioners
asked questions and engaged in conversation with Mr. Bowen, CDA
Executive Director Tony Schertler, and County Commissioner Mike Slavik.
8.2 Partnership Presentation – Dakota County Community Development Agency
(CDA)
Mr. Schertler presented an overview of the CDA’s work and how the CDA
collaborates with communities.
8.3 Initial Discussion – Farmington Local IMPACT Program (IMPACT)
Executive Director Kuennen proposed to the EDA a multi-component
program that would include the implementation of a revolving low-interest
loan program, micro grants, and a separate fund to support building
improvements/enhancements. A discussion on the program’s purpose and
objectives ensued. The EDA directed Staff to bring this topic forward to a
dedicated work session to discuss the program in-depth.
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8.4 Grocery Market Study
Coordinator Aman presented the Grocery Market Study and stated that the
market is favorable for Farmington and indicates a store by 2028. Projections
are good for this area; it’s a matter of finding the right grocer.
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 6:52 p.m.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley R Buecksler
City Clerk