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Council reviews proposal to fund downtown coordinator position
Summary
Staff presented a proposed downtown coordinator to focus on downtown revitalization, events, and business outreach; funding was described as a mix of economic-impact funds and potential TDA support, with an estimated annual cost of $86,000.
City staff presented a proposal for a downtown coordinator role intended to advance downtown redevelopment initiatives and serve as the central point of contact for business owners and event organizers. Agency official (speaker 12) said the position would be funded through a mix of sources and that the total budgeted annual cost for the role was $86,000.
Council members asked about grant eligibility, including Main Street program participation and other staff grant options; staff said they had explored Main Street and other rural development grants but noted past population-based eligibility limits and that the position would focus on a three-year funding commitment (TDA discussed a three-year commitment) with annual review. "This position would coordinate with businesses, property owners," speaker 12 said, and staff said they would return with funding confirmations and TDA updates if the TDA approved participation.
Next steps: staff will finalize a job description, pursue TDA and grant avenues, and return to council with recruitment timing and funding breakdowns.
