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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 10. ' S STAFF REPORT Report Number: 91-497WS V ° AGENDA SESSION DATE May 3, 1993 Report Date: 4-29-93 DISPOSITION Item Description: 1994/95 Staff Levels Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) ,SUMMARY; At the recent Council/Staff Strategic Planning Session, there was discussion regarding the City's economic development/redevelopment direction. The issue was again raised at the Strategic Planning Update meeting and staffing levels were discussed briefly at that time. As we begin the LTFP and 1994 Budget process, the time is appropriate to discuss the issues of future staffing levels to determine everyone's perspective. Economic development/redevelopment activities, public safety concerns and the proposed golf course project are areas where additional staffing will be required if operations or programs are expanded or new programs/ activities added. If the Council desires a more aggressive economic development/redevel- opment program (especially as it may relate to the Highway 10 Corridor) , it is necessary to explore the possibility of adding a position whose primary responsibility is that of economic development, tax increment financing, business retention and another related development/ redevelopment activities that are necessary to the economic viability of a City's economic program. Neighboring cities such as Shoreview, New Brighton, Fridley, and Blaine all have economic development staffs - usually a full-time person. While those cities are larger than Mounds View, the principle is the same - if it is an aggressive economic policy and related actions you desire in your community, it is successful only to the extent that resources are committed to achieving the end product, economic viability - encouraging new businesses to locate in Mounds View and current businesses to remain in Mounds View. If we are to accomplish what we have determined to be important goals for the future (in terms of de/redevelopment) , this topic should be explored. Samantha crduno, City Administrator RECOMMENDATION;