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Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 20, 2025
The Farmington Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Monday,
October 20, 2025, at Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hoyt called the meeting to order at 5 pm.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Hoyt lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chair Joshua Hoyt
Commissioners Jake Cordes, Nick Lien, and Steve Wilson
Members Absent: Councilmember Holly Bernatz
Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
David Chanski, Asst. City Administrator/HR Director
Deanna Kuennen, EDA Executive Director
Stephanie Amon, Economic Development Coordinator
Also Present: University of Minnesota Extension Staff:
Brigid Tuck, Senior Economic Impact Analyst
Neil Linscheid, State Specialist of Entrepreneurship
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Wilson and seconded by Commissioner
Cordes to approve the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No one addressed the Commission to speak.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1 Monthly Financial Report
6.3 Quarterly Report - Open to Business (Q3 2025)
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Motion was made by Commissioner Cordes and seconded by Commissioner Lien
to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.1 Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Discussion
Brigid Tuck and Neil Linscheid from the University of Minnesota Extension
presented to the EDA and focused on economic trends and data relevant
to the region, offering insights to support strategic planning and
development efforts.
The EDA and Staff participated in a robust conversation with the discussion
contributing to ongoing initiatives around local economic growth.
9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
9.1 Director's Report
10.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
$h' ly Acker
City Clerk
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