HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 12-14 EBFM' MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 1984
EARLE BROWN FARM COMMITITEE MEETING
' CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Duane Orn called the Earle Brown Farm Committee to order at 7:50 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Dr. Orn, Jim Norwick, Don Peterson, Ron Christensen, Bill Eldridge, Leone
' Howe and Warren Lindquist. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter,
Program Director Kathy Flesher and Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman.
' APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There was a motion by Bill Eldridge and seconded by Warren Lindquist to
approve the minutes of the November 15, 1984 meeting.
' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The next agenda item was introduced by Dr. Orn relative to the creation of an
executive committee for the Earle Brown Farm group. Dr. Orn indicated that
it was his desire to form a smaller subcommittee of the group which would
meet more frequently to review the day to day developments of the Earle Brown
Farm Project. Following a brief discussion there was general support for the
' concept and Dr. Orn inquired if any of the individuals on the committee would
be interested in serving on the executive committee. Dr. Orn then indicated
that he would be contacting individuals over the next two weeks to inquire as
to their interest to serve on the subcommittee.
MARKET ANALYSIS
The next agenda item was a discussion of potential restaurant development at
the Earle Brown Farm site. Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman indicated
that one of the considerations the committee might want to consider would be
the possible development of the house or part of the Hippodrome as a "for
profit" restaurant. He indicated that a General Mills or Pillsbury may be
interested in operating a restaurant that would provide an option to congregate
dining on the site. Kathy Flesher noted that a similar house conversion to a
restaurant has been done in Colorado quite successfully. Other examples
noted were Forepaugh's in St. Paul. Following a brief discussion there was a
general concensus of support for the concept and that it should be pursued in
greater detail. Judy Marshik from Quality Decisions then addressed the commit-
tee. She indicated that she was interested in doing the market research for
the project. She reviewed her qualifications and her philosophy as to an
approach for a Market Analysis. Following her presentation she indicated
that she would like to stay in touch with the committee and make herself
available to the committee should they have any questions relative to a
Market Analysis for the project.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Jim Norwick and seconded by Don Peterson to adjourn the
meeting. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 9:05
p.m.