EDSR MEMORANDUM #2 11-15-1994 - Laserfiche WebLink

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8. Modification to EDA Enabling Resolution The Elk River City Council conducted a public hearing on November 7, 1994 to consider a modification to the EDA's enabling resolution. The proposed modification relates to adding an additional resident of the City to serve in an at- large capacity-thereby reducing the number of City Councilmembers on the EDA. It is believed that a majority of the City Council supports the initiative to add an additional non-elected resident to the EDA. Short of a vote in favor of this, City staff was instructed to present a variety of options on who from the City Council is not represented on the EDA. The City Council is expected to finalize action on this at its meeting on November 14, 1994. The EDA statute requires that the mayor appoint the new commissioner-with the approval of the City Council. 9. Chamber of Commerce Task Force Earlier this year, the Chamber leadership surveyed numerous business and opinion leaders in the Elk River Area so as to ascertain emerging issues that the Chamber of Commerce could assist in addressing. For example, one emerging issue identified the relationship between local government and the development illcommunity regarding the "user friendly process". A task force will be organized to address this. The stated goals of this task force are: • To improve communication between local government and the business and development community: • To ensure that all development processes are as user friendly and timely as possible EDA Commissioners should note that this task force understands that the City is also conducting an internal review of its processes, too. Another emerging issue was that of the vitality of the Central Business District (CBD). Another task force will be established to address this, and, its goal is to help retain the CBD as a focal point for Elk River. Likely candidates to serve on this task force include CBD property owners, civic organizations, public organizations (HRA, EDA, Planning Commission, etc.) and the Downtown Development Corporation. As such, it is appropriate for the EDA to appoint a Commissioner to serve on this task force.