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)

Passed7 yes, 0 no

Moved by Commissioner Kanowski · Seconded by Commissioner Eriksson

Elect leadership slate (Winston as President, Kanowski as VP, McGarvey/Page as Treasurer, Moa as Secretary)

Passed7 to 0

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.

John Berkow
Workforce developmentDescribing the program philosophy.

We've been really fortunate for those dollar amounts to enroll 24 students through Brooklyn from Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and Osio high schools.

John Berkow
Workforce developmentReporting enrollment statistics.

People (10)

Colette Guy HempelResident

Provided comments on EDA's role and Huntington Place loan forgiveness.

Steven MarullikResident

Submitted email regarding Huntington Place loan forgiveness.

Hollis WinstonPresident

EDA President, re-elected during the meeting.

KanowskiCommissioner

Moved motion for consent agenda and leadership slate.

ErikssonCommissioner

Seconded motions for consent agenda and leadership.

Glad HillDirector

Presented the professional services agreement with the Finishing Trades Institute.

John BerkowChief Administrative Officer

Representing Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest.

ZhangCommissioner

Questioned student training capacity and placement.

PageCommissioner

Questioned certifications and job placement services.

TranCommissioner

Inquired about training facilities and methods.

Places Mentioned

Brooklyn ParkHuntington PlaceBrooklyn CenterOsio High SchoolsLittle Canada

Events & Meetings (1)

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