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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. Consider Enabling Resolution for the EDAC CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum TO: Shakopee Economic Development Authority Mark McNeill, City Administrator and EDA Executive Director FROM: R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Consider Enabling Resolution for the Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC) MEETING DATE: January 19,2010 INTRODUCTION: Staff was directed to bring the EDAC enabling resolution back for consideration, and to make recommendations for amendment if needed to implement the intent of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (the Committee) recommendations. DISCUSSION: Attached for the EDA's information is a copy of Resolution No. 99-2 establishing the EDAC in October of 1999. After reviewing the resolution, staff is of the opinion that it is sufficiently broadly written to accommodate the recommendations and likely work plan contemplated by the Committee. As established, it is to consist of five (5) members. Depending on how broad the EDA wishes representation to be, it may want to consider expanding membership to seven (7). Rather than amending the resolution to define what interests or groups should be represented on the EDAC, staff suggests that composition can be positively affected by recruitment efforts. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Offer and pass a motion directing staff to proceed with recruitment ofEDAC members under the current, unchanged resolution. 2. Offer and pass a motion directing staff to modify the resolution with regard to membership or other particulars, bring the resolution back to the EDA for adoption, but proceed with recruitment for EDAC members. 3. Table the matter for additional information. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends alternative 1. RELATIONSHIP TO CITY GOALS: H:\CC\2009\12-15\EDAC 01212010.doc 1 By providing positive economic development activities, this item relates to goal D, Vibrant, resilient and stable, and E. Financially strong.. ACTION REQUESTED: Offer and pass a motion directing staff to proceed with recruitment of EDAC members under the current, unchanged resolution. p~ -/? . ... / ...g R. Michael Leek ' Community Development Director H:\CC\2009\12-15\EDAC 0121201O.doc 2 \. , CITY OF SHAKOPEE .. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 99~2 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Shakopee would like to be more actively involved in identification of economic development issues, and development and implementation of economic development strategies; and WHEREAS, The Economic Development Authority has determined that establishing an economic development advisory committee would provide more concentrated and dedicated work in these areas; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority and City Council are comprised of the same members and an advisory committee would be of assistance to the Economic Development Authority; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Advisory Committee would not replace the Economic Development Authority and would not have the legal powers of an EDA, but would simply offer recommendations to the Economic Development Authority and City Council regarding economic development issues, strategy development and implementation, and other initiatives that can be undertaken by the City to expand and strengthen its economy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that: 1. The Economic Development Advisory Committee is hereby established, composed of five members, to be appointed by the Economic Development Authority and to include representatives from throughout the community. 2. Terms of the committee shall be three years in duration, to be calculated from March 1,2000. Terms of the initial appointments shall be evenly divided between 1, 2, and 3 years as to provide orderly transition for new appointees in the future. 3. The committee shall continue to exist as long as the Economic Development Authority desires special input in the areas of economic development issue identification, strategy development and implementation. Upon resignation of a member, a new member shall be selected and appointed by the Economi6 Development Authority. 4. Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation and shall not personally benefit from any projects of the Committee. They shall, at the first meeting or first meeting each March select a Chairperson, Vice Chair and Secretary from their own number with duties in addition to committee membership implied by these titles. The Committee will also develop and adopt a program of action for the upcoming year to be submitted to the Economic Development Authority for approval. A majority shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Where not otherwise stated, the business of the Committee shall be governed by Roberts Rules of Order, Revised. . , + 5. The Committee shall h~ve the following charges: a.) Create a sound economic development policy in the following areas: . Business Retention & Expansion . Business Attraction / Target Marketing . Prospect Response . New Business / Entrepreneurial Development . Redevelopment . Tourism Development . Data Collection / Research b.) Develop an effective strategic plan for implementing the economic development policy. c.) Based on the strategic plan, recommend to the Economic Development Authority.and City Council programs that can be undertaken by the City to expand and strengthen the local economy. d.) Advise the Economic Development Authority on funding for economic development programs / projects and the Authority's budget. e.) Maintain an effective committee by keeping meetings focused around a planned agenda. A~opted in ~. ~ . se~sion of the Economic D~nt Authority of the CIty of Shakope , MI sota, held thIS J 9 -(.1. day of &' , 1999. f;jQh ~L~ President of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: A Secretary <I);