Agenda - Council - 11/22/1983 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I Case ~3: Formulation Of An Economic Development Financial Policy: Mr. Schnelle stated that EDC is requesting Council formulate an economic development financial policy, similar to what the City of Anoka has done. Councilmember Van Wagner stated that this type of policy should not be formulated until we see the direction of the charter and whether or not the charter is adopted. Mayor Gamec requested that City Staff obtain copies of Anoka's policy for Council review. Councilmember Schlueter inquired as to EDC's position on economic development in Ramsey. Mayor Gamec stated that an in-depth economic development policy addressing the financial aspects cannot be formulated until we know what types of businesses we want to bring into Ramsey. CounciLmember Schlueter agreed that Council needs to know what kinds of industry are being sought, how soon is development planned and any zoning changes that will be required. Mr. Schnelle replied that Ramsey has the zoning, EDC wants to be able to tell prospective businesses what the City will make available to them in return for locating in the City of Ramsey. I I I I I I I I I I Mayor Gamec brought up the issue of businesses not requiring sewer and water locating accordingly and that it has been suggested that Council and City Staff not get involved. If this is to be the case, there should be a formal policy for Council to follow. Mayor Gamec also stated that the City is already talking about hiring persons to set up financial programs within the City and to this day nobody on Council knows the goals of EDC. Mr. Schnelle stated that EDC has formed a Local Development Corporation and progress in that direction was held up by the sewer ordinance. It will not proceed until the development atmosphere is right in Ramsey. There are a lot of things Staff can do to assist in the way of development, but it's no use if the whole concept is going to be a loser and the charter will definitely affect development concept. Motion by Councilmember Sorteberg and seconded by Councilmember Van Wagner to table this case until the regular Council meeting scheduled for November 22, 1983. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Sorteberg, R~imann, Schlueter and Van Wagner. Voting No: None. Case #4: Surface Water Management For Rum River Watershed Management Communities: Motion by Councilmember Van Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Reimann to defer any action regarding staff persons for the watershed district until a Zatershed Board is formed. Further Discussion: Councilmember Schlueter inquired as to when the Watershed Board will be formed '?~ur~i!memJ~er Sorteberg re~!ie,5 it has been pushed out until Jur,~ :,= 198~.