Agenda - Council - 10/22/2019 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

lour Misiion. To work together to reiposibty grow our community, and to provide quality, coat -effective, and efficient government ierrlcas. CC Regular Session 7. 2. Meeting Date: 10/22/2019 By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Information Title: Review Community Development Committees and Authorities (Planning Commission, EPB and EDA) Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to provide a broad overview of Ramsey's Community Development Commissions and Authorities as a lead-in to a series of work plans to be approved by the City Council. • Planning Commission • EPB - Environmental Policy Board • EDA - Economic Development Authority Notification: Notification is not required. Observations/Alternatives: BOARD AND COMMISSION TYPES There are a variety of boards and commissions that advise the City Council before the City Council takes action on a policy topic or capital project. • Advisory Board/Commission • Authority • Council Committee [not discussed this evening] • Agency Representation [not discussed this evening] Advisory Board/Commission The City has established multiple advisory boards and commissions made up of citizen volunteers to advise the City Council on policy and capital improvement matters. City Code authorizes the City Council to appoint a non -voting liaison to advisory boards and commission. • Planning Commission • Environmental Policy Board • Park and Recreation Commission [not discussed this evening] Authorities Minnesota Statutes authorize local municipalities to create certain authorities that have taxing authority and broader powers when compared to advisory boards and commissions. Attached is background on Economic Development Authority (EDA) powers authorized by Minnesota Statutes. • Economic Development Authority (EDA) • Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) - dissolved