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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-EDC-16MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-EDC16 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING 1997 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BYLAWS WHEREAS, Chapter 408 of the Municipal Code entitled, "The Economic Development Commission", specifies that the Commission review the bylaws on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Commission has conducted a detailed review of the Bylaws. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Development Commission of the City of Mounds View recommends adoption of the Bylaws with the following amendment: Section VII, Subdivision B. All minutes shall be clearly marked to indicate either "APPROVED" or "UNAPPROVED". Each commissioner shall receive a copy of the previous regular business meeting minutes "UNAPPROVED". Approved copies may be obtained upon request. A copy of the approved minutes shall be filed with the F DA Executive Duector. Sec ion I Meetings shall adjourn on or before 9:30 a.m. unless a two-thirds majority of the members present agree to extend the time of adjournment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Economic Development Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the Economic Development Authority prior to approval of the minutes. this 23rd day of January, 1997. ATTEST: llult., k Chair (SEAL) ( 4-4uY .,�)_0�-�� t�t'� Director of Ec nomic Development Amended 1/23/91 MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BYLAWS AUTHORITY: These Bylaws are established in accordance with City Ordinance 408.07, Subdivision 6. "The Commission shall adopt bylaws for its governance and for the transaction of its business." There shall be no conflict between the Bylaws of this Commission and the provisions of the City Charter and the Municipal Code. 11. MEETINGS. The regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the fourth Thursday of each month as established by resolution of the Economic Development Commission. Regular meetings may be changed, added or canceled by the chairperson or vice -chairperson. Special meetings may be added by the chairperson or vice -chairperson. A. The regular business meeting shall be for the purpose of making recommendations to the Economic Development Authority, herein EDA, conducting public hearings, drafting of reports, and for other discussion not requiring action (ie. vote) by the Commission. B. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with State Open Meeting laws. III. INFORMATIONAL PACKETS. Each commissioner shall receive an informational planning report for the items that are on the regular meeting agenda no later than the Friday preceding the regular meeting. Each commissioner is responsible for reviewing the material within the packet prior to the regular agenda meeting. Amended 1/23M IV. ATTENDANCE. Commission members shall advise the designated Staff member or chairperson of an anticipated absence from any regularly scheduled Economic Development Commission meeting. Any member attending less than eighty percent of the meetings per year without consent of the commission shall be deemed to have vacated the office, and such vacancy shall be filled by the EDA pursuant the Chapter 408.06 of the Municipal Code. A leave of absence maybe granted by the consent of the commission. V. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS. Advice from, consultation with, and/or requests for review by the City Attorney, Bond Attorney, City Engineer, City Planning Agency, or other paid consultants shall be in accordance with the Municipal Code. VI. AD OUJ RNMENT• Meetings shall adjourn on or before 9:30 a.m. unless a two-thirds majority of the members present agree to extend the time of adjournment. VII. MINUTES. Approved minutes shall be the official record of the Economic Development Commission. A. The minutes shall state: I. The kind of meeting, whether regular business or special and the date, time and place. 2. Roll call of members present and whether absent members are excused or unexcused. 3. Corrections to and approval of the previous minutes and the vote taken. 4. Description of each item being discussed. 5. A motion and second is required for each action item and the motion shall be recorded as accurately as possible. 2 Amended 1/13/91 6. The vote on each motion (ayes, nays, and abstentions), a statement of reasons for nay votes or abstentions, and whether motion carries or fails. 1. Specific concerns addressed to the chairperson for inclusion in the minutes. 8. Reports by members. 9. Time for adjournment. 10. Signature of the Staff designated member. B. All minutes shall be clearly marked to indicate either "APPROVED" or "UNAPPROVED". Each commissioner shall receive a copy of the previous regular business meeting minutes "UNAPPROVED". Approved copies may be obtained upon request. Acopy of the approved minutes shall be filed with the EDA Executive Director. VIII. LIAISON TO EDA. In the event of the absence of the EDA ex•officio member, a commission member maybe appointed by the chairperson to represent the Economic Development Commission at the next regular EDA meeting. IX POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. When a potential conflict of interest may exist for commission member or members, the member(s) shall ask to be excused and step down from the commission prior to discussion on that item. X. SUPPLEMENTARY PUBLICATIONS. All commission members shall receive a copy of the Municipal Code, Chapter 408, a copy of the 1986 Economic Development Plan, as well as other materials as provided by the EDA, Staff or other commission members. 3