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Council adopts updated bylaws for Economic Development Commission
Summary
Resolution 34‑2025 replacing 1982 bylaws for the Economic Development Commission passed 4‑0; the updated rules align the commission with current practices and clarify volunteer roles and commission functions.
The Forest Park City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 34‑2025 to replace the Economic Development Commission’s 1982 bylaws with updated operating rules.
The clerk read the resolution title. Council said the updated bylaws reflect current practices, clarify the commission’s role in business retention and job creation and formalize a volunteer structure that includes a council representative. The mayor described economic development commissions as the city body that focuses on business activity, job creation and retention, and noted other commissions—planning, parks and recreation, beautification—also advise council on policy areas.
Outcome: Resolution 34‑2025 passed 4‑0.
Council encouraged residents interested in commissions to apply and noted the updated bylaws are attached as an exhibit to the resolution. The ordinance-level code section referenced in the meeting is section 37.06 (as described in the reading); the updated bylaws will replace the prior language under that codified section.
