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Economic Development board reviews 1997 ordinance that defined its duties
Summary
Board members reviewed Ordinance 97-R-05, which outlines the Economic Development Board's advisory duties to the city council, and debated whether the EDB has been bypassed in recent moratorium decisions.
The Economic Development Board reviewed Ordinance 97-R-05, a 1997 document that defines the board's duties, membership and limits. A board member read portions of the ordinance at the meeting and said the text frames the EDB as an advisory body that must present plans and budgets to the city council.
The board's discussion focused on whether EDB input had been overlooked in the recent moratorium process. One member said the bylaws (article 6) and the ordinance both set expectations for the board's role and urged members to ensure their advisory recommendations reach council. "Our duties and responsibilities set forth in 1997... the economic development board shall serve as an advisory board to the city council," the member said while summarizing the ordinance text.
Members asked staff for factual packet material to support a written statement to council in advance of the Jan. 6 hearing. The board agreed to prepare talking points and a recommended written statement to share with council and to coordinate appearances at the hearing.
