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Community Development Director Gladhill explained that the City previously had a Housing Redevelopment Authority, which began as an offshoot of the EDA. He stated that the Board was never a separate Board but was composed of City Councilmembers. He explained that ultimately it was determined that there was a duplication of services and things were streamlined to dissolve that group and instead work through the EDA and City Council. Councilmember Heinrich asked for additional details about how many members of the Boards could be non-residents of Ramsey. Community Development Director Gladhill explained that 3/5 of any Board needs to be Ramsey residents. He used an example of a business owner in Ramsey or a business owner that has specific knowledge on the topic. He noted that the City does not have to appoint non-residents. He noted that the discussion will come forward to a future worksession discussion prior to appointments to Boards and Commissions. Councilmember Riley asked why the Park and Recreation Commission was not listed. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the case included community development Boards and Commissions and therefore Park and Recreation Commission was not included. He noted that the intent was to provide background information for additional cases before the Council tonight. 7.03: Adopt Resolution #19-254 Approval of 2020 EDA Work Plan Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation from the EDA to adopt Resolution # 19-254 approving the 2020 EDA work plan as presented. Councilmember Riley stated that the EDA Work Plan pulls almost directly from the City Council Strategic Plan, focusing on economic development efforts. Councilmember Musgrove asked is some of the measures and metrics are able to be found on the City website. Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that the Work Plan could be placed on the EDA webpage if desired. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the measurable outcome metrics are available online. Community Development Director Gladhill did not believe that those metrics were outlined specifically. He stated that the Work Plan is completed for the beginning of the year with the Annual Report provided at the end of the year. Motion by Councilmember Heinrich, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to Adopt Resolution #19-254 Approval of the 2020 EDA Work Plan. City Council / October 22, 2019 Page 6 of 8