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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo 892 Establishing the Maplewood Business and Economic Development Commission (BEDC) ORDINANCE NO. 892 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MAPLEWOOD BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (BEDC) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Definitions. Subdivision 1. Common terms. As used in this Ordinance, the terms defined have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. “Commission” – a Business and Economic Development Commission, or “BEDC” Subd. 3. “City” – the City of Maplewood, Minnesota. Subd. 4. “City Council” – the duly elected governing body of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota. Subd. 5. “ Enabling Resolution” – this Ordinance. Subd. 6. “Small Business” – a business whose principal place of operation is in the City of Maplewood and employs thirty people or less and is not a subsidiary of a larger entity or a corporate-owned franchise location. SECTION 2. Establishment. A Business and Economic Development Commission is established which shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of a commission pursuant to Minnesota Statues § 13.01, subd. 1(c)(5) and formed pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 412.21, subd. 1. SECTION 3. Purpose. It shall be the role and responsibility of the Commission to discuss and make recommendations to the Maplewood Economic Development Authority regarding economic and industrial development and redevelopment within the City of Maplewood pursuant to Bylaws as may be adopted by the Commission. It shall confer with other City departments, the Maplewood Economic Development Authority, the local Chamber of Commerce, the Maplewood Parks Commission, and other public and private groups on matters relating to business and industrial development and periodically survey the area’s industrial and commercial climate and report regularly to the Maplewood Economic Development Authority, the Maplewood City Council, or both as directed. SECTION 4. Name. The Entity created by the Enabling Resolution shall be known as the Maplewood Business and Economic Development Commission, or BEDC. SECTION 5. Members. The Commission shall initially consist of seven (7) members, three (3) of which shall be representative of, “small business,” if available to serve, in Maplewood. The Members shall be appointed by the Mayor and City Council, upon approval by majority vote of the same. Those initially appointed shall be appointed for staggered terms consisting of two members appointed to one (1) year terms; two members appointed to two (2) year terms; and three members appointed to three (3) year terms, respectively,with a “small business” representative appointedin each of the initial term timeframes. Thereafter, Members are appointed to three (3)-year terms. Members may be reimbursed for expenses pursuant to City reimbursement policies. SECTION 6. Administration. Subdivision 1. Bylaws. The Commission shall adopt Bylaws and rules of procedure for administration of its affairs. Subd. 2. Chair. The Commission shall elect a Chair, and a Vice Chair on an annual Subd. 3. Meetings. The Commission shall meet quarterly and at such other times as necessary. Subd. 4. Rules. The Commission shall adopt such rules and guidelines as they deem appropriate, but shall operate in accordance with Maplewood’s Commission Handbook as adopted and amended from time to time. No rules shall be adopted by the Commission that are in conflict with the City’s Official Commission Handbook and in the event of any conflict or question, the Handbook shall prevail. SECTION 7. Modification. All modifications to the Enabling Resolution must be by Ordinance and must be adopted by the City Council by majority vote. SECTION 8. Report to Council. The Commission shall submit a written report of its activities and/or recommendations for modification of the Enabling Resolution to the Council at least annually. SECTION 9. Director. The City’s Manager, or designee, shall attend all meetings of the Commission, shall serve as a consultant and advisor to the Commission and shall make quarterly reports to the Council. SECTION 10. Conflicts of Interest. Except as authorized by Minnesota Statute 471.88, a Member of the Commission may not have a substantial conflict of interest in projects undertaken by the Commission. SECTION 11. Intent to Comply. Except as otherwise authorized by Minnesota Statute, it is the intent of the City Council of Maplewood to create the Business and Economic Development Commission as a “standing” body of the City that shall be subject to the rules, regulations, restrictions and requirements as defined in both the Open Meeting Law, § 13D. 01 et seq. and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, § 13, et seq. SECTION 12. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force upon passage and publication. Adopted by the City Council this 27th day of July, 2009.