Brooklyn Park EDA Meeting 1/21/2025
Monday, January 20, 2025
Response to prior public comments
Approval of consent agenda (4.1 and 4.2)
Election of EDA leadership positions
Approval of professional services agreement with Finishing Trades Institute ($52,800)
Workforce development program and construction trades training
Votes (2)
Approval of consent agenda (4.1 and 4.2)
Moved by Commissioner Kanowski · Seconded by Commissioner Eriksson
Elect leadership slate (Winston as President, Kanowski as VP, McGarvey/Page as Treasurer, Moa as Secretary)
Moved by Commissioner Kanowski · Seconded by Commissioner Eriksson
Notable Quotes (2)
We make them two promises on day one... that we'll treat them with love and respect every day and when they finish our program they'll be the best version of themselves thus far.
We've been really fortunate for those dollar amounts to enroll 24 students through Brooklyn from Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and Osio high schools.
People (10)
Provided comments on EDA's role and Huntington Place loan forgiveness.
Submitted email regarding Huntington Place loan forgiveness.
EDA President, re-elected during the meeting.
Moved motion for consent agenda and leadership slate.
Seconded motions for consent agenda and leadership.
Presented the professional services agreement with the Finishing Trades Institute.
Representing Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest.
Questioned student training capacity and placement.
Questioned certifications and job placement services.
Inquired about training facilities and methods.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
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