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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/1997 ADJ.REG.SES SION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 6, 1997 LOCATION: 129 Holmes Street South Mayor Jeff Henderson presiding 1] Roll Call at 5:00 P.M. 2] Public Hearing: Shall the City of Shakopee modify the enabling resolution that created the Shakopee Economic Development Authority(EDA)to provide that the members of the City Council shall serve as the board of commissioners of the EDA? - Res. No. 4610 3] Other business 4] Adjourn to Tuesday, February 18, 1997 at 7:00 P.M. - a• Memo To: City Administrator From: Gary C. Morke CC: City Attorney Date: February 5, 1997 Re: Timing of Public Hearing -EDA Aftern co tactrng the Attorney Generals office and speaking with Mr. Ken Raskey I am submitting the following flow as to why I believe this is an improper hearing. The original requirement: Minnesota Statutes 1996, Table of Chapters Table of contents for Chapter 469 469.093 Procedural requirement. Subdivision 1. Enabling resolution. The creation of an authority by a city must be by written resolution referred to as the enabling resolution.Before adopting the enabling resolution,the city council shall conduct a public hearing.Notice of the time and place of hearing, a statement of the purpose of the hearing, and a summary of the resolution must be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the city once a week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication must appear not more than 30 days from the date of the public hearing. Subd. 2. Modifications. All modifications to the enabling resolution must be by written resolution and must be adopted after notice i. given and a public hearing conducted as required for the original adoption of the enabling resolution. hI8T: 1987 c 291 s 94 Copyright 1996 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota. •Page 1 DEFINITION According to the Attorney Generals office and my research, there is no defmition for the words consecutive weeks but there is a definition for successive weeks as seen below. Minnesota Statutes 1996. Table of Chapters - Table of contents for Chapter 645 645.13 Time;publication for successive weeks When the term "successive weeks" is used in any law providing for the publishing of notices,the word "weeks shall be construed as calendar weeks The publication upon any day of such week, shall be sufficient publication for that week,but at least five days shall elapse between each publication At least the number of weeks specified in"successive weeks shall elapse between the first publication and the day for the happening of the event for which the publication is made. HIST 1941c492- 13 Copyright 1996 by the Office of Revisor of statutes, State of Nfinnesota Correlation of terms The MW dictionary definition of the word consecutive con*sec*u*tive(adjective) First appeared 1611 : following one after the other in order: SUCCESSIVE con*sec*u*tive*ly(adverb) con*sec*u*tive*ness(noun) Thus the sentence: " At least the number of weeks specified in "successive weeks shall elapse between the first publication and the day for the happening of the event for which the publication is made." Thus I believe supports the contention that the proper date of the meeting should be the 13th of February and not the 6th of February. Thank You for your consideration and action Gary C. Morke •Page 2 • 11 " ,j' 1 '.` 469.092 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT •l'.i ' ' I 469.001 to 469.047,469.090 to 469.108,and 469.124 to 469.134 or that the auth � }' ': must not exercise any powers without the prior approval of the city council; 1 bythe authority,the city council may(2) that,except when previously pledged y by resolution require the authority to transfer any portion of the reserves generated activities of the authority that the city council determines is not necessary for the eessful operation of the authority to the debt service fund of the city,to be used solely to reduce tax levies for bonded indebtedness of the city ` (3) that the sale of all bonds or obligations issued by the authority be approved by • the city council before issuance; (4) that the authority follow the budget process for city departments as provided jby the city and as implemented by the city council and mayor; . (5) that all official actions of the authority must be consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan of the city,and any official controls implementing the comprehea- sive plan; (6) that the authority submit all planned activities for influencing the action of any other governmental agency,subdivision,or body to the city council for approval; (7) that the authority submit its administrative structure and management pray. rices to the city council for approval;and (8) any other limitation or control established by the city council by the enabling resolution. ' Subd. 2_ Modification of resoladom.The enabling resolution may be modified at any time,subject to subdivision 5,and provided that any modification is made in accor- .L .t.: ..= dance with this section. Subd. 3_Report on resolution.Without limiting the right of the authority to pen- tion the city council at any time,each year,within 60 days of the anniversary date of the first adoption of the enabling resolution,the authority shall submit to the city colla. t? --- i cil a report stating whether and how the enabling resolution should be modified.Within :' x 30 days of receipt of the recommendation,the city council shall review the enabling t-' resolution,consider the recommendations of the authority,and make any modification ' appropriate_ Modifications must be made in accordance with the proea it considers :; dural requirements of section 469.093. _ Subd. 4.Compliance.The city council's determination that the authority has tom. plied with the limitations imposed under this section is conclusive_ Subd_ 5. Limits;security.Limits imposed under this section must not be applied in a manner that impairs the security of any bonds issued or contracts executed before the limit is imposed.The city council must not modify any limit in effect at the time ' any bonds or obligations are issued or contracts executed to the detriment of the holder • of the bonds or obligations.or any contracting party_ History: 1987 c 291 s 93 469.093 PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENT. Subdivision 1.Enabling resolution.The creation of an authority by a city must be by written resolution referred to as the enabling resolution. Before adopting the enabling resolution,the city council shall conduct a public hearing.Noticem ofmary of the time and place of hearing,a statement of the purpose of the hearirg,and resolution must be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the city once a week for two consecutive weeks.The first publication must appear not more than 30 days from the date of the public hearing. Subd. 2. Modifications.All modifications to the enabling resolution must be by written resolution and must adoption of the ts given and a enablin8 resolutian.c hearing eon- ,. er notice ducted as required forthe History: 1987 c 291 s 94 CITY OF SHAKOPEE /1. 8. /I. Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark McNeill, City Administrator SUBJECT: EI:)A. Structure and Effectiveness DATE: January 17, 1997 INTRODUCTION: '.Che Council is asked to discuss the effectiveness and structure of the Economic Development Authority. BACKGROUND: On February 6, 1996, the then newly elected City Council established by resolution a restructured EDA, consisting of five citizens at large, and two Councilmembers. The citizens at large were appointed to terms of six years, which have staggered ending dates. After operating for a year under the new system, Mayor Henderson has expressed concern that the format is duplicative and delays developers unnecessarily - oftentimes, the same presentation must be made to both the EDA and the City Council. For that reason, he is proposing to reconstitute the EDA membership so that the City Council alone serves as the EDA. PROCESS: The City Attorney advises that to make this change, publication must be made for two consecutive weeks notifying the public of a public hearing. The public hearing would be held, and the City Council could then modify the enabling,resolution that created the Shakopee Economic Development Authority, should that be their desire after taking public input. Mayor Henderson proposes that this be done, and that a special meeting be held Thursday, February 6th, at 4:30 PM for a Public Hearing. A notice of the public hearing, and copy of a resolution which would change the membership, should that be the Council's desire, is attached. ACTION REQUIRED: If the Council wishes to make the change as proposed by Mayor Henderson, it should, by motion, call for a public hearing to be held at 4:30 PM Thursday, February 6th, to consider modifying the enabling Resolution No. 4381, relating to then EDA membership. Mark McNeill City Administrator NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Shakopee will meet on Thursday , Feb . 6 , 1997 at 4 : 30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 129 Holmes Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota,to conduct a public hearing on the question of modifying the enabling resolution that created the Shakopee Economic Development Authority (EDA) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 469.108. Summary of Modification to the Enabling Resolution The enabling resolution that created the EDA was approved by the City Council on April 4, 1995 and modified on February 6, 1996. Under the enabling resolution as modified, the board of commissioners of the EDA consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, at least two of whom must be members of the City Council. The proposed modification provides that members of the City Council shall serve as the board of commissioners of the EDA. Their terms as EDA commissioners would coincide with their terms as Councilmembers_ Hearing At the public hearing any person wishing to express a view regarding the modification to the enabling resolution will be heard orally or in writing. At the conclusion of the hearing or any adjournment thereof, the City Council will take whatever action it deems necec ary with regard to the proposed modification. A copy of the full text of the modification to the enabling resolution is on file for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall during normal business hours. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL City CIerk Dated: [date of publication) SJH116147 SIi155-24 CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark McNeill, City Administrator SUBJECT: EDA Structure and Effectiveness DATE: January 17, 1997 INTRODUCTION: The Council is asked to discuss the effectiveness and structure of the Economic Development Authority. BACKGROUND: On February 6 1996, the then newly elected City Council established by resolution a\ restructured EDA, consisting of five citizens at large, and two Councilmembers. The citizens at large were appointed to terms of six years, which have staggered ending dates. After operating for a year under the new system, Mayor Henderson has expressed concern that the format is duplicative and delays developers unnecessarily- oftentimes, the same presentation must be made to both the EDA and the City Council. For that reason, he is proposing to reconstitute the EDA membership so that the City Council alone serves as the EDA. PROCESS: The City Attorney advises that to make this change, publication must be made for two consecutive weeks notifying the public of a public hearing. The public hearing would be held, and the City Council could then modify the enabling resolution that created the Shakopee Economic Development Authority, should that be their desire after taking public input. Mayor Henderson proposes that this be done, and that a special meeting be held Thursday, February 6th, at 4:30 PM for a Public Hearing. A notice of the public hearing, and copy of a resolution which would change the membership, should that be the Council's desire, is attached. ACTION 2EQUIRED: if the Council wishes to make the change as proposed by Mayor Henderson, it should, by motion, call for a public hearing to be held at 4:30 PM Thursday, February 6th, to consider modifying the enabling Resolution No. 4381, relating to the EDA membership. Mark McNeil City Administrator RESOLUTION NO. 4610. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4206 REGARDING THE CREATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, BY CHANGING THE MEMBERSHIP OF GOVERNING BODY OF THE AUTHORITY WHEREAS,the City Council created the Shakopee Economic Development Authority(the "EDA) by Resolution No. 4206 approved April 4, 1995 (the "Enabling Resolution"),pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 469.1081 (the "EDA Act"); and WHEREAS, the Enabling Resolution initially designated a seven-member board of commissioners of the EDA, consisting of all City Council members plus two citizens appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 4381 approved February 6, 1996, the City- Council modified the Enabling Resolution to provide that the EDA board of commissioners would consist of seven commissioners appointed by the Mayor and appro\►ed by the City Council, at least two of whom must be members of the City Council; and WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 469.092, Subd. 2 of the EDA Act,the City Council may modify the Enabling Resolution at any time; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 469.095, subd. 2(d) of' the EDA Act, the Enabling Resolution may provide that the members of the City Council shall serve as the commissioners of the EDA; and WHEREAS,the City Council has determined to further modify the Enabling Resolution, and on this date held a duly-noticed public hearing regarding modification of the Enabling Resolution at which all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS: 1. Resolution No. 4206, A Resolution Creating an Economic Development Authority, is hereby amended by repealing paragraph 3 of the Enabling Resolution,and replacing it with a new paragraph 3. reading as follows: 3. The City Council of the City of Shakopee shall serve as the board of commissioners of the EDA. The term of EDA commissioners will coincide with their term of office as members of the City Council. A vacancy is created in the membership of the commission when a City Councilmember ends Council membership. 2. The Enabling Resolution remains in full force and effect and is not modified except as provided herein. SJ8116145 SH155-24 3. This resolution is effective upon approval by the City Council. Passed in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota this day of , 1997. Mayor Attest: City Clerk SJB116145 SHISS-x4 CITY OF SHAKOPEE MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council From: Mark Miller, President of the Economic Development Authority Subject: EDA Structure and Effectiveness Date: January 21, 1997 In the January 17, 1997 memorandum from the City Administrator to the Mayor and City Council, Mr. McNeill addresses Mayor Henderson's proposal to reconstitute the EDA membership so that the City Council alone serves as the EDA. The memorandum states, "Mayor Henderson expressed concern that the current format is duplicative and delays developers unnecessarily- oftentimes,the same presentation must be made to both the EDA and the City Council." For this reason alone the Mayor is proposing this drastic change to the EDA membership. I would like to suggest an alternative solution to the Mayors concerns. A majority of the EDA Commissioners have indicated they would attend City Council meetings that have developer presentations. This prevents any delays a developer would experience by having to repeat the presentation while maintaining the advantages of the current two body system of city government. Finally, the EDA continues to request the first joint meeting of this City Council and EDA at the Council's earliest opportunity. A meeting of this nature would allow the sharing of information and ideas necessary for the two groups to work in concert assuring the very finest development takes place in the City of Shakopee. Mark Miller President Economic Development Authority