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City of Farmington
Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 20, 2026
The Farmington Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Monday,
April 20, 2026 at Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cordes called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Cordes led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chair Jake Cordes
Commissioners Holly Bernatz, Nick Lien, and Steve Wilson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
Deanna Kuennen, EDA Executive Director
Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator
Melissa Geis, City Clerk
Also present: Phil Windshitl
Makenzie Colsant
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Lien and seconded by Commissioner Bernatz
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 Minutes of the March 16, 2026 Regular Economic Development Authority
Meeting
6.2 Monthly Financial Report
EDA Minutes of April 20, 2026 Page 2 of 3
Motion was made by Commissioner Wilson and seconded by Commissioner
Bernatz to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.1 MicroGrant Program 2026
Staff presented the MicroGrant Program with updated parameters including
offering awards up to $10,000 per business, structured as matching grants to
ensure shared investment and accountability. This expanded funding level is
intended to give businesses greater flexibility to address immediate needs or
undertake projects that may otherwise be financially out of reach. Staff
recommend allocating up to $50,000 from existing program dollars. This will
allow multiple businesses to benefit while maintaining responsible use of EDA
resources.
Following discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lien and seconded
by Commissioner Bernatz to adopt Resolution 2026-02 Approving the 2026
MicroGrant Program and Associated Funding.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
8.2 Downtown Social Grant Agreement
Staff brought forth the draft funding agreement in support of the Downtown
Social Group’s Fourth Thursday event series. As part of this partnership staff
are committed to a streamlined process for necessary permitting and City
required paperwork, and providing access to necessary equipment. They will
also support marketing and promotional work led by Downtown Social
Group to help ensure strong visibility and participation.
Following discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Wilson and
seconded by Commissioner Bernatz to adopt Resolution 2026-03 Approving
the 2026 Downtown Social Funding.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
9. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
9.1 Director’s Report