93-54 Establishing Mission Statement for EDA Advisory Commission3/23/93 -RK
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MISSION STATEMENT, A DEFINITION OF
RESPONSIBILITIES AND CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT
FOR THE OTSEGO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the City of
Otsego has established an Economic Development Authority Advisory
Committee (EDAAC);
WHEREAS, the EDAAC is a group advisory to the Economic
Development Authority (EDA) and shall carry out duties as requested
by the EDA;
WHEREAS, the mission of the EDAAC is to bring to the City a
view from the community which recognizes that business retention
and economic development are an element of the broader goal of
quality community development;
WHEREAS, the EDAAC needs to fully understand its ethical
responsibilities, role and function and related conduct
expectations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Otsego Economic
Development Authority that the following definition of
responsibilities and code of ethics and conduct is established for
the Otsego EDAAC.
1. The EDAAC is in essence an advisory, study group, serving
entirely at the will of the Economic Development Authority.
Duties and functions of the EDAAC shall be directed by the EDA
and may include the following:
A. Acquainting themselves with the Comprehensive Plan.
B. Initiate, coordinate, and promote industrial, commercial
and residential dwelling developments within the City of
Otsego.
C. Establish procedures to encourage effective, orderly
communication between all parties involved in the growth
of Otsego.
D. Initiate actions to determine Otsego's needs and to seek
appropriate development to fill the need.
E. Assist as a group as may be necessary in meetings with
developers, builders, investors, financial institutions,
government units to include City, County, State and
Federal.
F. Maintain an advisory position on financing available
through governmental agencies for present and future
development prospects.
G. Meet as a group with new prospects to show promotional
material, conduct tours of areas available for
development, conduct tours of Otsego.
H. Create and maintain an inventory of buildings and lots
available for development.
I. Focus on the development of available vacant land within
the City in uses consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and sensitive to surrounding uses.
J. Review and comment upon policy matters as requested by
the EDA. This may involve occasional joint meetings with
the Planning Commission and/or City Council.
K. Review any changes to zoning regulations regarding
industrial, commercial and residential areas and
recommend specifications to the Planning Commission.
L. Have the authority to contact staff specialists for
assistance and advice on financing.
M. Assist the EDA in making an annual report to the City
Council regarding achievements towards fulfillment of
economic development programs.
N. Develop and recommend methods to stimulate positive
public interest and economic growth and development.
0. Develop and recommend feasible methods of financing and
other measures of public input into the economic
development process.
2. Completion of the aforementioned duties and functions requires
the EDAAC to maintain an objective perspective and not become
involved with a group or interest on any side of an issue.
Additionally, specialized interests and shall not override a
City-wide perspective nor unduly influence recommendations.
3. No member of the EDAAC shall participate in any case in which
they have financial or personal interest in the property or
action concerned, or will be directly affected by the
decision, or have or believe they have any other conflict of
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interest as defined by applicable law. As soon as any EDAAC
member becomes aware of any potential conflict of interest in
any case to come before the EDAAC, they shall notify the Chair
or acting Chair of the particulars. Where the Chair finds
that a conflict clearly exists, the Chair shall disqualify the
EDAAC member from discussing and acting on the case and cause
the secretary to enter the circumstances in the record and to
make arrangements for such alternate services as are required.
Where the Chair or acting Chair has reasonable doubt as to
whether the facts and applicable law indicate a degree of
conflict justifying disqualification or excuse from service,
the Chair shall seek advice from the City Attorney. If the
City Attorney advises that, under the circumstances reported
and applicable law, a conflict appears to exist, the Chair
shall proceed to disqualify or excuse as provided above. If
the City Attorney advises that there is reasonable doubt, the
Chair may (a) disqualify or excuse the person involved, or (b)
call for a determination by the EDAAC at a public meeting.
The record on any such determination by the EDAAC shall be
full and complete and shall indicate the reasons supporting
the EDAAC's decision.
4. All EDAAC member contacts with an applicant o:r any other
interest involved in a request or issue shall be disclosed at
a public meeting.
5. Failure of a member of the EDAAC to maintain objectivity,
and/or avoid participating in a discussion and recommendation
where there is a conflict of interest, is a factor to be
considered by the Economic Development Authority in possible
removal of the member.
6. Members of EDAAC may be discharged by the Economic Development
Authority at any time and for any reason.
ADOPTED by the Economic Development Authority of the City of
Otsego, Wright County, Minnesota, this 72ND day of
March , 1993.
CITY OF OTSEGO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
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Larry FMrnfer, President
ATTEST:
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Jer" eraVl , .City Clerk
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