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EDC leaders urge council not to cut funding; motion to change EDC tax allocation fails
Summary
EDC board members and residents told the council that reducing or dismantling the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation’s funding would signal instability to investors; the council did not advance the ordinance to change EDC tax allocation after a motion failed for lack of a second.
EDC board members and residents urged the Dickinson City Council on Feb. 10 not to reduce the Economic Development Corporation’s funding, arguing the EDC is essential to long-term economic growth and that ongoing developments hinge on stable local incentives.
Representatives identified in the meeting record — Chris Tucker, Derek Corrick and Callen Hajda — told the council that momentum exists with major anchor projects and that cutting EDC resources would risk investor confidence. The minutes record: "The EDC is essential for long‑term economic growth." Public comments also noted that a major developer with an approximate $450 million project was watching the council’s actions before committing.
Earlier in the meeting an ordinance (Item 6.A) proposing to abolish the EDC sales‑and‑use tax received no motion and therefore failed. A later ordinance (Item 7.A) proposing a reduction in EDC funding prompted a motion by Councilmember Shrader but it received no second and did not proceed to a recorded affirmative vote. The council had previously voted 7–0 to suspend rules related to that agenda item and held an executive session before reconvening and taking public comment.
Council members and commenters discussed the need for improved metrics and transparency rather than immediate cuts; the minutes record calls for better coordination and accountability as alternatives to reducing funding.
