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Isanti EDA debates role, frequency and full‑council membership; staff to prepare scope for Committee of the Whole
Summary
Board members debated whether the Economic Development Authority should keep monthly meetings, whether full council membership is appropriate, and how the EDA could be more active; staff will prepare a packet on EDA authority and the issue will be discussed at the next Committee of the Whole.
Members of the Isanti Economic Development Authority spent the bulk of the meeting debating the EDA’s value, meeting frequency and membership composition.
Commissioner Merrill (referenced in the agenda motion) and other board members said routine items could be handled by the city council and questioned whether the EDA provides enough value to justify regular meetings. One board member…
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