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Board discusses forming a redevelopment commission to pursue economic development
Summary
Board members debated whether to create a redevelopment commission (or committee) to pursue grants, planning consultants and shovel‑ready projects; Chair suggested drafting an ordinance and gauging public interest before committing funds.
Chair (S4) outlined a proposal to form a redevelopment commission to identify priority areas, gather supporting data and make projects shovel‑ready for grants or creative funding. He said the commission could be funded or volunteer‑based and would require an enabling ordinance and leadership structure.
Council members questioned whether forming a commission is cost‑effective and emphasized the need to gauge public interest before adopting a formal ordinance. The board asked staff to draft sample ordinance language and evaluate possible funding approaches, reporting back on options and recommended next steps.
