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EDA forwards proposed part-time economic development specialist to 2027 budget after funding debate
Summary
Staff proposed a part-time (20 hours/week) economic development specialist to support business retention, DEED RFP/RFI responses and EDA strategy work; commissioners debated whether to fund the role from EDA reserves or to include it in the 2027 budget and agreed to forward the position for council consideration.
Staff presented a proposal to create a part-time economic development specialist (20 hours/week) focused on business retention/expansion visits, responses to Minnesota DEED RFPs/RFIs, supporting the EDA strategy plan, and limited permit review assistance. Staff estimated the position at pay grade seven, roughly $45,000'$55,000 annually (pro rata for 20 hours/week), and said the position is not currently…
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