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EDA

Todd Larson
Farmington Mayor
1/1/13 - 12/31/16
tlarson@ci.farmington.mn.us

Douglas Bonar
Councilmember
1/1/13 - 12/31/16
dbonar@ci.farmington.mn.us

Geraldine Jolley
2/1/13 - 1/31/14
jolley99@frontiernet.net

Steve Wilson
2/1/13 - 1/31/16
Spwilson98@me.com

Kirk Zeaman
2/1/13 - 1/31/18
kirkzeaman@charter.net

Staff Liaison
Lee Smick
City Planner/Economic Development, AICP, CNU-A
651.280.6820
lsmick@ci.farmington.mn.us

 

Economic Development Authority

The City's Economic Development Authority (EDA) promotes the retention and expansion of existing businesses while attracting new businesses to the community in order to promote a diversified tax base, job opportunities, and convenient shopping for residents. The EDA is comprised of two City Council members and three residents who meet monthly on the fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers.

Mission Statement

Farmington is commerce friendly, responsive, and innovative in the realm of economic development. The Economic Development Authority’s mission is to market Farmington as one of Minnesota’s most desirable cities to open a business.

Vision Statement
The Economic Development Authority’s vision is to improve the economic vitality of the City of Farmington and to enhance the overall quality of life by creating partnerships, fostering employment opportunities, promoting workforce housing, and expanding the tax base through development and redevelopment.

The EDA's Top Priorities

  • Business Retention and Expansion
  • Business Recruitment
  • Marketing

There are no openings for residents at this time; you may submit an application and it will be kept on file for future openings. The Application form is available at City Hall or it can be downloaded and mailed to:

Farmington City Hall
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024

Call 651-280-6803 for additional information.

 

EDA photo

EDA pictured left to right: Douglas Bonar, Geraldine Jolley, Steve Wilson, Todd Larson, and Kirk Zeaman.

The EDA’s mission is to improve the economic vitality of the City of Farmington and to enhance the overall quality of life by creating partnerships, fostering employment opportunities, promoting workforce housing and by expanding the tax base through development and redevelopment.

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Farmington First Impressions: A Program for Community Assessment & Improvement

Banner photo of downtown clock by Sarah Strumberger.

 

City of Farmington • 430 Third Street • Farmington, MN 55024 • 651-280-6800