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Board urges city to hire full‑time economic development director
Summary
Advisory board voted to recommend that Edgewater hire a dedicated, full‑time economic development director rather than the previously discussed alternatives, and asked staff to return with a recommendation.
The Edgewater Economic Development Advisory Board voted to recommend that the city hire a dedicated, full‑time economic development director.
Ryan, serving as interim economic development director, said the role has been in flux and the council’s prior discussions left the position’s structure unclear. "I am interim economic development director right now," he said, and noted staff is reviewing applications and the council’s prior direction. A board member moved that the city make the position a dedicated economic development director; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call.
Members said a full‑time director would improve coordination with planning and zoning, aid in pursuing grants and business recruitment, and help communicate the SEDS and CRA goals to council and the public. The board asked staff to provide a recommendation and to clarify whether the position should be standalone or combined with development services.
Next steps: staff to prepare a recommendation to present to council and to clarify scope and budgeting for a permanent position.
