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Council reviews draft redevelopment commission ordinance; first reading planned
Summary
Councilors reviewed a draft ordinance to create a six-person redevelopment commission (three appointed by the town executive, two by the board, one nonvoting school representative) and discussed funding options and roles; members agreed to bring the ordinance forward for first reading next month.
Council members reviewed a draft redevelopment commission ordinance that would create a six-member body to identify redevelopment priorities, seek funding, and in some cases acquire and repay redevelopment properties. The proposed structure: three appointees by the municipal executive/town board president, two by the town board, and one nonvoting school representative; terms, bonding requirements, and expense reimbursement were discussed.
A council member summarized how commissions often operate, saying they can be funded by a budget line item, economic development funds, nonprofit partnerships, or grants; "they can be funded by putting by putting a **** by making a a new line item in the budget," the council member said (transcript). Members discussed timing, potential startup meetings, and whether to include initial funding in the next budget cycle; the council agreed to bring the ordinance forward for a first reading at the next meeting and to identify potential appointees.
No formal vote to adopt the ordinance occurred that night; the council directed staff to circulate the latest draft and to schedule a first-reading item at the next meeting for further action.
