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Sherburne County Board of Commissioners Resolution ~,:~~f's~'ic,..,~i;...~j~:~to create A Committee to Recommend a County Economic Development Service Provider WHEREAS, in April, 2005, the Sherburne County Board approved an economic development strategy plan; and WHEREAS, under that plan, the primary focus of economic development activities within Sherburne County is to work cooperatively with local governments to build. a strong tax base and encow•age the development of quality employment opportunities within Sherburne County; and . WHEREAS, one of Sherburne County's strategic economic goals, as included in the Sherburne County economic development strategy, is io preserve land use for future industrial and commercial growth tlu•ough planning, zoning, and land acquisitions; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 469.1082, Subdivision 2, authorizes a County to adopt a resolution creating a committee to recommend options for a county economic development service provider; and WHEREAS, the statute mandates the committee be composed of between 11 to 15 members, all appointed by the County Board, and comprised of representatives appointed from entities suc11 as municipalities, tov~nlships, housing and redevelopment authorities, economic development authorities, and school districts; and WHEREAS, the committee, i.f approved, will present a report to the County Board within 90 days from its initial meeting, subject to extension approved by the County Board; which will (1) Review cun-ent economic, housing, and community development agencies and the services currentl}~ provided; (2) Identify gaps in existing services and programs; (3) Evaluate the capacity of existing agencies to expand their services; and (4) Recommend an organizational option for providing needed economic, housing; and community development in the most efficient and effective ways; and WHEREAS, the creation of such a connnittee is entirely consistent with, and will facilitate, achieving the goals identified in the Sherburne County economic development strategy plan; Be It Therefore Resolved that the Sherburne County Board of Commissioners hereby declares t].~at, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 469.1082, Subdivision 2, a committee is hereby created to explore and recommend the type of entity appropriate to serve as the Sherburne County economic development authority. Pursuant to MN Stat. 375B.06, this resolution shall be published in the official county newspaper for three consecutive weeks and become effective 3U days after initial publication.