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Council asks legal staff to draft redevelopment‑commission ordinance to spur local economic work
Summary
Council instructed legal staff to draft an ordinance to form a redevelopment commission or committee to pursue economic‑development projects, identify priority areas and seek grants or creative funding mechanisms.
Council discussed forming a redevelopment commission (also discussed as a committee) to pursue economic development: identify shovel‑ready projects, align with the comprehensive plan, engage county and state partners, and pursue grants or consultant support.
Staff outlined a phased approach: adopt an ordinance to establish the commission, define membership and leadership structure, map priority areas, assemble supporting data, and develop projects that can attract funding. Members discussed whether the commission would be paid or volunteer and noted potential funding mechanisms such as façade grants, incentives, or tax tools.
A motion was made directing town legal staff to draft an ordinance for council consideration. Council members emphasized the need to gauge public interest and recruit committed volunteers or appointees before committing significant funds.
The motion to have legal staff draft ordinance language was recorded and seconded; council asked staff to return with a proposed ordinance for future consideration.
