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. Rivers Edge Meeting Minutes November 10, 2004 The meeting was called to order at 8AM at the Elk River Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room. Present were: Jeff Gongoll, Marlys Ellingson, Tony Mikols, Cliff Lundberg, Andrew Karlsen, Pat Klaers, Heidi Steinmetz and Wendy Simenson. Treasury Balance: $228.54 The minutes from the October 13th and August 11, 2004 meetings were approved. Old Business: Heidi told us that the TIF plan for the downtown redevelopment district was approved by the HRA and City Council. The next step will be the presentation and vote on the development agreement between Metro Plains and The City of Elk River. Both the presentation and vote will take place at the Monday December 6th HRA meeting. Santa: no one came forth to sponsor Santa's Visit, so he won't be coming downtown this year. Farmers Market: Wendy has been in contact with Pam Hoye from CEL public relations. We need to have someone interested in being the coordinator on our end. Suggestions were made to ask the Star/News to put in an article about the potential farmers market and see if anyone comes forward to chair a committee to oversee planning for a downtown farmers market. There was also a suggestion that Hunt's Feed be contacted to see if anyone there would be interested in the position. Also, if anyone would like to learn more about farmers markets, the Initiative Foundation is holding the following conference: Farmer's Markets: The New, Old-Fashioned Way to a Better Economy & Community A workshop on Farmers Markets will be held on Thursday,December 9, 8:30-2:30 p.m. at the Initiative Foundation's office in Little Falls. This event will teach participants: * How to start a farmers market or enhance the one you already have; * The importance of food systems to the local economy and how to maximize increased traffic; * How local producers and growers can be more viable and profitable; * Promising practices from folks who are running successful markets or selling direct to consumers. Not only should local producers and growers attend this session, but local government officials, chamber representatives, and economic development professionals could all benefit from topics which can add one more strategy in creating stronger local economies. Session titles include: Finding food in Farm County; Cultivating Your Farmers Market; The "Minnesota Grown" Program; Starting a Farmers Market; Creating New Direct Markets to • Consumers; Panel Discussion, and a Homegrown lunch! Cost is $15 but scholarships are