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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 542 e . e "ORDINANCE NO. 542 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF MOUNDS VIEW BY ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 408, ENTITLED "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION" The City Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain: SECTION I. Chapter 408, Entitled, IIEconomic Development Commission" is hereby adopt as attached. SECTION II. its publication, This ordinance shall take effect thirty day after the date of Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 13 day of June, 1994, Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 27 day of June, 1994, ATTEST: (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FROM: ~ " ~~ . . . 408.01 408.04 CHAPTER 408 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 408.01 Establishment. The Economic Development Commission is hereby established. The Economic Development Commission is referred to herein as the "Commission" . 408.02 Pw:pose. The Commission shall serve as an Advisory Commission to the Economic Development Authority, hereinafter the "Authority", on matters relating to fostering a positive economic climate, encouraging economic development, and enhancing the tax base of the City. The Commission shall also make recommendations to the Authority regarding retention and expansion of existing businesses, attraction of desirable new businesses, redevelopment and rehabilitation opportunities, and other appropriate economic development strategies. 408.03 Composition. Subdivision 1. Appointed Members. Qualification of Members. Terms of Office. The Commission shall be composed of seven (7) equal voting members, including three business representatives and four residents, appointed by the Authority President with the approval of the Authority Board of Commissioners. Members shall have diverse qualifications with practical experience consisting of, not limited to, but including one of the following areas - economics, finance, accounting, real estate, social services and marketing. Beginning January 1995, three members shall serve a one year term, two members shall serve two year terms and two members shall serve three year terms. Thereafter, members shall serve three year staggered terms, with terms expiring December 31 of each year. At least two of these terms, but not more than three terms shall expire each year. The appointees shall be duly sworn and take office at the first regular meeting of the Commission in the month of January each year. Both original and successive appointees shall hold their offices until their successors are appointed and qualified(1988 Code, 32.03). Subdivision 2. Designated Members. In addition to appointed membership, one non-voting member shall be designated by the Authority to serve as liaison to the Commission. The term of the appointment shall o.j,dinarily be for one year, except that they will terminate with the office from which the non-votinlappointment is derived. 408.04 Conflict ofInterest No person shall be appointed with private or personal interest likely to conflict with the general public interest. If any person appointed shall find that his/her private or personal interests are involved in any matter coming before the Commission, he/she shall disqualify him/herselffrom taking part in action on the matter; alternatively, he/she may be disqualified by a two-thirds majority vote of the Commissioners in attendance. City of Mounds View . . . 408.05 408.07 408.05 compensation. Compensation. Members of the Commission shall serve without 408.06 Vacancies. Subdivision 1. Termination of Appointment. Any Commission member desiring to terminate his/her appointment to the Commissioner before the expiration of his/her term shall give written notification to the Commission Chairperson of his /her intentions. It should be the duty of the Chairperson of the Commission to notify the Authority promptly of any vacancies. The Authority President, with approval of a majority of the Authority Board of Commissioners, shall appoint a new member from applications received for the unfulfilled portion of the term. Subdivision 2. Removal from Office. Any member of the Commission may be removed from office for just cause and on written charges by at least four-fifths of the entire Authority. Such member may be entitled to a public hearing before such a vote is taken. An appointed member may also be removed by the Authority for non-attendance at Commission meetings if a Commissioner is absent from five regularly scheduled meetings per year or from three consecutive meetings, without the consent of the Commission. 408;07 Organization. Meetings. Subdivision 1. Organization. At the first regular meeting of the year, the Commission shall appoint a chairperson from among its voting members. This appointment shall be subject to Authority approval and shall consist of a one year term. The position of Chair shall rotate among members, with no Commissioner serving in that capacity for more than two consecutive terms. The Commission shall also elect a vice-chair from among its appointed members for a term of one year. The Commission may create and fill such other offices from its members as it may determine to transact Commission business. Subdivision 2. Regular Meetings. The Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month at a time which the Commission shall fix by resolution. Subdivision 3. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or by any two members of the Commission by a written notice filed with the Clerk- Administrator who then shall notify all members of the Commission of the time and date of the special meeting, at least three days tfore the meeting date. Subdivision 4. Quorum. A majority of the appointed voting Commission members shall constitute a quorum. Subdivision 5. equal voting privileges. V oting Privileges. Each of the appointed members shall have City of Mounds View . . . 408.07 408.09 Subdivision 6. Bylaws. The Commission shall adopt bylaws for its governance and for the transaction of its business. The bylaws will be reviewed on an annual basis at the first regular meeting in February. Subdivision 7. Records. A recording secretary shall keep a record of attendance at Commission meetings, a record of resolutions, and votes and abstentions on each question requiring a vote. The record of the Commission shall be a public record. Subdivision 8. Report. The Authority may request an annual report from the Commission without having received consent of its content by a majority of the Commission members at a regular or special meeting of the Commission. 408.08 Expenditures. The Commission may request from the Authority such funds as may be necessary and proper for the conduct of its duties. 408.09 Duties of the Commission. In order to carry on its purpose, the Commission shall: (1) Confer with and advise the Authority on all matters concerning the industrial and commercial development and redevelopment of the City. (2) Publicize, with the consent of the Authority, the industrial and commercial advantages and opportunities of the City. (3) Collect data and information as to the type of industries and commerce best suited to the City. (4) Survey the overall condition of the City from the standpoint of determining whether the City has a community climate for industry and to determine the general receptiveness of the City of particular types of industry. (5) Publicize information as to the general advantages of industrial and commercial development and redevelopment in a community. (6) Cooperate with all industries and businesses in the City and in the solution of any community proble~ which they may have, and to encourage the expansion, development and mMagement of such industries and business so as to promote the general welfare of the City. (7) Coordinate the Economic Development activities of the various groups active in the City. (8) Recommend zoning changes and development of areas suitable for industrial and commercial development and redevelopment to the Planning Commission. City of Mounds View 408.09 . (9) e. f. . g. h. 1. J. k. . - l I 408.09 Develop, compile, coordinate and publicize information such as, but not limited to the following: a. Existing industrial and commercial concerns within the City, their addresses, types of business, number of employees and whether each serves local, regional or national markets. b. Available industrial and commercial sites including number of acres and square footage, approximate price, existing zoning and proximity to highways. c. Available, buildings for industrial and commercial operations, including type of buildings, number of square feet, existing zoning and ,proximity to highways. d. Transportation facilities, including railroads, motor carriers, water transportation, air transportation and highway facilities that serve the area. Electric power available. Fuels available for industrial and commercial use. Sewage disposal facilities. Water supply facilities. Community facilities such as fire, police and educational. Recreational facilities. Going wage rate in the City for the trades, skilled and semi-skilled and white collar workers. 1. Availability of labor. m. General cOIIlll-unity attitude toward industrial and commercial expansion, development~edevelopment and attraction. n. Experience and programs of surrounding communities in regards to industrial and commercial expansion, development, redevelopment and attraction. o. Financial and technical resources available to new and existing businesses at the local, county, state and national levels for economic expansion and vitality. City of Mounds View . . . 408.09 408.09 (10) Recommend Authority and Planning Commission policies and particular actions in regards to industrial and commercial expansion development, redevelopment and attraction. (11) Cooperate with and use the services of the Minnesota Department of Trade and . Economic Development, Minnesota Housing Finance Authority and any other "0rganizations at the national, state, county and local levels that are deemed conducive to the overall vitality of the City. (12) The Commission shall have the power to appoint task forcesof a size and nature it may deem necessary and may enlist the aid of persons and/or organizations who are not members of the Commission. (13) The Commission 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 and redevelopment by the Authority and all other officers of the City responsible to formulate the terms of and the procedure for taking such action. (14) Review the City's existing housing stock analysis and make recommendations to the Authority regarding mechanisms for the rehabilitation of said housing stock r City of Mounds View