Chapter 2.32
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
2.32.010 Created – Membership.
2.32.020 Appointment of members – Terms.
2.32.050 Summary preparation (minutes).
2.32.060 Removal and vacancies.
2.32.010 Created – Membership.
There is hereby created an economic development advisory board (board) consisting of seven members, the majority of which shall be residents of the city of Edgewood and, because of the regional nature of economic development, up to three members may be nonresidents. No member shall serve more than two full consecutive terms on the board. The city council shall reasonably endeavor to seek a diverse membership including without limitation members from the banking industry, real estate investment, real estate sales, commercial marketing, business professionals, and economic development specialists. (Ord. 13-393 § 1; Ord. 12-381 § 1).
2.32.020 Appointment of members – Terms.
A. The initial members of the board shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council, in accordance with the process set forth in the Council Rules of Procedure, by position number, and shall serve staggered terms as follows: positions one through three will initially serve a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2015, with two-year terms being assigned thereafter, and positions four through seven will be assigned two-year terms expiring on June 30, 2014, with two-year terms being assigned thereafter, in order to create staggered terms for the overall membership.
B. Future members shall be selected in accordance with the Council Rules of Procedure.
C. The board shall serve the city council as an advisory body with power to recommend policy to the council. The board shall not take binding action on behalf of the city. (Ord. 18-531 § 4; Ord. 12-381 § 1).
2.32.030 Powers.
The economic development advisory board is created to assist and advise the city council in connection with issues and programs involving economic policy, commercial business, land development policy and business retention as may be referred to the board by the city council, including:
A. Facilitate cooperation and coordination between various business groups on business issues;
B. Make recommendations to the city council and to city staff for programs in which the city could or should participate to enhance commercial and mixed use development opportunities in the city, which programs may be in cooperation with any appropriate private, public, civic or community agency, group or association of or in the city, county, state or federal government;
C. Recommend ways and means of obtaining private, local, county, state or federal funds and other participation for the promotion of business development projects within the city;
D. Work with city staff, city council boards or commissions, task forces and other city/community based groups, as directed by the city council, on relevant issues and projects;
E. The board shall periodically have the responsibility of advising and making recommendations, to council, on economic policy;
F. The board shall periodically recommend projects or planning tools necessary to carry out its vision and develop the long-range capital budget necessary to support the recommendations;
G. The board shall, on a regular basis, be available for citizens’ input concerning any matter which the board is considering or may consider;
H. The board shall make recommendations to the council regarding adoption of or amendments to all economic development plans. (Ord. 12-381 § 1).
2.32.040 Organization.
A. City staff will be assigned as deemed necessary by the mayor in support of the board.
B. The mayor may appoint a chair and vice chair from the membership or choose to allow the board to elect them from its members. The chair shall be a resident of the city of Edgewood. The chair and vice chair terms of office shall be for one year beginning July 1st and ending June 30th. The elected vice chair shall preside in the absence of the chair. The chair and vice chair shall be voting members of the board. The mayor may create and fill other such offices as is determined necessary.
C. At least once each year, the board shall meet with the council at a joint study session to discuss the board’s work plan for the coming year and other issues of general interest.
D. The board shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary for the conduct of its business, including rules of procedure, that are consistent with applicable city ordinances and resolutions.
E. A simple majority of board members shall represent a quorum for the transaction of businesses, and a majority vote of those present shall be necessary to carry any proposition.
F. The board shall conduct meetings in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, and shall, whenever possible, keep an audio recording and/or written record of its meetings, business transactions, findings and determinations.
G. The board chair shall provide monthly reports to the city council at the second regular council meeting of the month. (Ord. 15-447 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 12-381 § 1).
2.32.050 Summary preparation (minutes).
A. A sufficient record must be kept to furnish evidence that the board has complied with the rules by which it is governed.
B. Summaries shall show exactly what actions were taken and decisions made at the board meeting(s). The following is a list of information to be included in the summaries:
1. Date of meeting;
2. Location of meeting;
3. Type of meeting (regular, continued, public hearing, etc.);
4. Time of meeting;
5. Time meeting commenced;
6. Officials/members present*;
7. Officials/members absent or excused*;
8. Topics of business;
9. Actions taken on each business matter;
10. Record of motions;
11. Record of voting;
12. Date and time of next scheduled meeting; and
13. Time of adjournment.
*If a board member leaves during a meeting, note time of departure and time of return, if applicable. If a board member arrives after commencement of the meeting, note time of arrival.
C. Standard Format. Use of standardized format to create uniformity of summary entries and to save time in composing the record shall be developed by the city clerk. Composition of the meeting summaries shall require the input of only specifics, such as verbiage of motions made, maker of motions and second, and results of voting. Other statements, discussion, and remarks of individual board members and commentators will not be noted in the summaries. Written statements may be submitted to the city clerk and will be retained in the appropriate meeting file.
D. Summaries of each meeting will be prepared by staff, approved by the board, and placed on the council consent agenda for approval. (Ord. 12-381 § 1).
2.32.060 Removal and vacancies.
The city council may remove any appointed member of the board. The board may, by a vote in favor thereof by a majority of its members, recommend to the city council removal of an appointed member upon such grounds as inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. Three consecutive unexcused absences by any board member from both regular and special meetings shall constitute grounds for removal. Attendance of any board member that falls below 80 percent due to unexcused absences during any 12-month period shall also be grounds for removal. Any board member may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the city clerk. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner used for regular appointment to the board. (Ord. 12-381 § 1).