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Questions were asked about how the Economic Development Commission and thc Community Development Department coordinate. Mr. Hartley replied that they "mesh" together by setting policies and implementing them. The lines of communication have to be open between the City's Community Development Department and the Economic Development Commission. A discussion ensued regarding the need for an Economic Development Director. Mr. Hartley informed the Commission that the City Council does recognize the need for a person to do the Economic Development tasks but that there isn't money in the budget for that position this year. it is, however, quite possible that next year, or after the Engineering Department is up and running, there probably will be money budgeted for an Economic Development Director. Questions were raised as to where the financing comes from for the Economic Development Commission, and if the Commission could have monies of their own to work with. Mr. Hartley told thc Commission they were an extension of the City of Ramsey as an advisor3.' board, and that the spending is done through procedures set for City's. He informed the Commission they could propose ti budget and submit it to the City Council if they so desire. The Commission wanted to know how far they could go with certain issues. Since they are an advisory board to the City Council, do they just advise or help implement also. Mr. Hanley stated the Council would want help in implementing issues - but did any individual have time to. This is where staff help conies in also. The Commission does not have to step back at this point either as they have a right to be informed on all Economic Development issues. A discussion ensued regarding the realignment proposals for Highway #47 and the question was raised regarding the merchant's feelings about this proposal. Mr. Hartley stated he'd like the Economic Development Commission involved in this. They could visit the businesses and get their feelings on what's going on. The Commission also discussed possibly meeting at a "coffee shop" on the Wednesday mornings they don't meet here at the Municipal Center. Case #2: Recommend appointments to the Economic Develor)ment Commission l0 Ramsey City Council: Motion by Commissioner Fults and seconded by Commissioner Muller to recommend extending all three appointments. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Wagner, Commissioners Fults, Muller, Gorecki, Hardin, Ippel, Vevea, and Wiley. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Greenberg. Case #3: G0al setling for 1990; It was a consensus of the Commission that they would meet one week from today and work on the goals for 1990. Case #4:. Organic Fraction Recycling, Memo from Br[~¢e B0c0n; This case was tabled due to lack of time. Economic Development Commission/December 13, 1989 Page 3 of 4