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City of Farmington
Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 15, 2026
The Farmington Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Monday,
June 15, 2026 at Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Cordes called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Cordes lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Commissioners Holly Bernatz, Jake Cordes, Nick Lien, and
Phil Windschitl
Members Absent: Commissioner Steve Wilson
Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
David Chanski, Assistant City Administrator
Deanna Kuennen, EDA Executive Director
Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator
Kim Sommerland, Finance Director
Melissa Geis, City Clerk
Also Present: Justin Miller, Farmington Greenhouse
Lynn Bauman, Farmington Gymnastics & Cheer
Keneni Ababulgu, Salaam Global Flavors
Farris Hassan, Salaam Global Flavors
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 EDA to speak.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1 Minutes of the May 18, 2026 Regular Economic Development Authority
Meeting
6.2 Monthly Financial Report
Motion was made by Commissioner Bernatz and seconded by Commissioner
Windschitl to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.1 Chill Studio – MicroGrant Application
Motion was made by Commissioner Windschitl and seconded by
Commissioner Bernatz to approve Resolution 2026-06 awarding $4,257.46 in
MicroGrant funding for Chill Studio’s dipper expansion and installation.
8.2 Farmington Greenhouse – MicroGrant Application
Motion was made by Commissioner Lien and seconded by Commissioner
Bernatz to approve Resolution 2026-04 awarding $10,000.00 in MicroGrant
funding for Farmington Greenhouse’s update and expansion.
8.3 Farmington Gymnastics & Cheer - MicroGrant Application
Motion was made by Commissioner Bernatz and seconded by Commissioner
Lien to approve Resolution 2026-05 awarding $4,574.00 in MicroGrant
funding for Farmington Gymnastics & Cheer for equipment upgrades.
8.4 Flavors of Nations LLC: DBA Salaam Global Flavors - MicroGrant Application
Motion was made by Commissioner Windschitl and seconded by
Commissioner Lien to approve Resolution 2026-07 awarding $10,000.00 in
MicroGrant funding for Salaam Glob Flavor’s purchase and installation of
critical commercial grocery business equipment.
8.5 Downtown Social Update and Discussion
Coordinator Aman shared an update on the Downtown Social request for
allowing alcohol to be served at these events.