Mound City Code 260.00
Section 260 – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
260.01 Commission Deactivated. The Economic Development Commission for the City of Mound, (the "EDC"), established on February 21, 1989, is hereby deactivated, effective on June 12, 2001, subject to reactivation by resolution of the Council. Any such resolution reactivating the EDC shall also make the member appointments. (ORD. 05-2001, 7/22/01)
260.05 #9; Purpose. The purpose of the EDC will be to further the economic development of Mound; to aid, assist and promote the growth, expansion and development of business thereby to contribute to the economic well being of the area as measured by increased employment, payroll, business volume, tax base and corresponding factors.
260.10 #9; Composition. The EDC shall consist of seven members. Six members shall be appointed by the City Council and any member may be removed by a four-fifths vote of the Council; the Council shall select one member of the Council to serve on the Commission from among the Councilmembers, the said Councilmember to be appointed for one year, commencing in January of each year; the City Manager shall be a member of the Commission ex-officio and without vote.
On the terms of the members first appointed following reactivation, two appointments shall be until the first December 31 that is at least six months from such appointment, two until the second December 31, and two until the third December 31. The successors shall be appointed for terms of three years. Both the original and successive appointees shall hold their office until their successors are appointed and qualified unless removed by a four-fifths vote of the City Council. The term of ex officio member shall correspond with their respective office tenures. Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the Council for the unexpired portion of the term. Every appointed member before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties shall take an oath that he or she will faithfully discharge the duties of his or her office. All members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual expenses if funds therefor are provided in the adopted City budget. (ORD. #36-1989 - 10-30-89) (ORD. 05-2001, 7/22/01)
The qualifications of the members of the Commission shall be those who, in the judgment of the Council, are representative of the community and are qualified by training and experience and interest useful for the fulfillment of the Commission's responsibility in economic development.
260.15 #9; Organization, Meetings, Etc. At the first meeting of the year, the Commission shall elect its own Chairperson for a term of one year and each year thereafter. The Commission shall elect at its first meeting a Vice-Chairperson for a term of one year and each year thereafter. The Commission may create and fill such other offices as it may determine and create sub-committees as it deems necessary to accomplish its purpose.
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The Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month at a time and place as agreed upon by its members.
260.20 Commission Staff. The Commission shall receive the staff services of the City Manager or his/her designee or other personnel as recommended by the City Manager.
260.25 Responsibilities. The EDC shall have as its number one priority goal the economic development of the City of Mound. In order to accomplish this goal, the EDC shall advise the City Council on actions it deems appropriate. The Commission shall:
a) Promote the development and use of planned commercial, industrial and business sites in the City.
b) Provide information to Realtors and lending institutions serving industrial, commercial or business clients.
c) Cooperate with site relocation committees and industrial, commercial or business leaders seeking a location for new or expanded plant facilities.
d) Cooperate with civic betterment agencies interested in promoting the potential of the City's labor force and industrial, commercial and business areas.
e) Cooperate and coordinate the layout, preparation and distribution of unsolicited industrial, commercial or business information from the City of Mound to prospective commercial, industrial or business clients.
f) Review state legislation and local ordinances in order to determine how these regulations impact on local economic development.
g) Explore conventional and alternative methods of financing for commercial and industrial development.
h) Meet with and explore with local developers and business persons to learn their concerns and receive their input as to how the economic climate can be improved.
i) Meet with elected and appointed state and local officials along with other appropriate resources it deems necessary in order to accomplish its goals.
j) Advise the City Council of new legislation and ordinances it would like to see adopted and/or amendments to the same, which it feels will promote economic development. From time to time the EDC shall hold a joint meeting with the City Council so as to inform both groups of the others' efforts and to keep open the lines of communication.
k) Undertake whatever other tasks the City Council finds it can be helpful with and which will enhance the area's economic development.
260.30 Powers.
a) The EDC shall have no power to make contracts, levy taxes, borrow money, or condemn property, but shall have the full power and responsibility to investigate the necessity and recommend the taking of these and any other actions related to the industrial and commercial development by the Council and all other officers of the City responsible to formulate the terms of and the procedure for taking such action. #9;
b) To confer with and advise the Council and Planning Commission on all matters concerning the industrial, business and commercial development of the City.
c) To publicize, with the consent of the Council, the industrial and commercial advantages and opportunities of the City within the City provided by any appropriation made therefor by the Council.
d) To collect data and information as to the type of industries and commerce best suited to the City.
e) To periodically survey the overall condition of the City from the standpoint of determining whether the City has a community climate for economic development and to determine the general receptiveness of the City to particular types of industry, commerce or business.
f) To provide the Council with information as to the general advantages and disadvantages of industrial and commercial development in the community.
g) To cooperate with all industries and businesses in the City in the solution of any community problem which they may have and to encourage the expansion, development and management of such industries and businesses so as to promote the general welfare of the City.
h) To cooperate with all community groups and civic organizations within the City and to furnish them with such aid and advice as deemed appropriate.
i) To develop, compile, coordinate and publicize with available funds, information, such as, but not limited to the following:
1. Existing industrial and commercial concerns within the City, their addresses, types of businesses, number of employees and whether each serves local, regional or national markets.
2. Available industrial and commercial sites including number of acres, approximate price, existing zoning and proximity to major and minor arterial roads.
3. Available buildings for industrial and commercial operations, including type of building, number of square feet, existing zoning and proximity to major and minor arterial roads.
4. Transportation facilities, including motor carriers, air transportation and highway facilities.
5. Electric power available.
6. Funds available for industrial and commercial use.
7. Sewage disposal facilities.
8. Water supply facilities.
9. Community facilities such as fire, police and education.
10. Recreational facilities.
11. Wage rates of unskilled, skilled, semiskilled and white collar workers.
12. Availability of labor.
13. General community attitude toward industrial and commercial expansion, development and attraction.
14. Experience and programs of surrounding suburban communities in regard to industrial and commercial expansion, development and attraction.
15. To recommend to the Council and Planning Commission policies and particular actions in regard to industrial and commercial expansion, development, and attraction.
16. To cooperate with and use the facilities of the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development. (ORD. #23-1989 - 2-20-89)