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City of Farmington
Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 20, 2026
The Farmington Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Monday,
July 20, 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: Chair Cordes
Commissioners Holly Bernatz, Steve Wilson, and
Phil Windschitl
Members Absent: Commissioner Nick Lien
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 Kelly, Top Hat Services, LLC
Brooke Carroll, Maverson Design
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Bernatz and seconded by Commissioner
Wilson 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 June 15, 2026 Regular Economic Development Authority
Meeting
Motion was made by Commissioner Windschitl 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 Top Hat Services, LLC – MicroGrant Application
Motion was made by Commissioner Wilson and seconded by Commissioner
Bernatz to approve Resolution 2026-08 awarding $10,000 in MicroGrant
funding to Top Hat Services, LLC’s updated vehicle wrapping and snowplow
expansion for their truck fleet.
8.2 Mid-Year Progress Report
Executive Director Kuennen presented the Mid-Year Progress Report.
8.3 2027 Preliminary Budget, Work Plan, and EDA Levy Discussion
Executive Director Kuennen presented the 2027 preliminary budget, work
plan, and EDA levy. A discussion ensued with the EDA expressing support for
the proposals and directing Director Kuennen to work with the Finance
Director to bring the preliminary levy request forward for approval at the
August meeting, and to continue to finalize the budget and work plan for
2027.
9. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
9.1 Director’s Report
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Windschitl and seconded by Commissioner
Wilson to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 pm.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays