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Chapter 2.30 BOARD OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2.30.005 Purpose.
2.30.020 Duties.
2.30.030 Repealed.
2.30.050 Staff assistance to board.
2.30.060 Quorum.
2.30.070 Board chair.
2.30.080 Meetings.
2.30.090 Public meeting notification.
2.30.100 Meetings – Rules of proceedings.
2.30.110 Audience participation.
2.30.120 Agenda and agenda packets.
2.30.125 Order of business.
2.30.130 Voting.
2.30.140 Cause for removal.
2.30.150 Conflict of interest.
A. The purpose of the city of Palmer board of economic development is to develop a policy for the city of Palmer economic development plan based upon city council consideration. The plan is a statement of goals and objectives to guide the city in its provision of long-term, permanent employment opportunities, enhancement of the quality of life for city residents, highest and best land use, and maximum development of natural resources. The plan will describe the economic condition of the city and identify potential economic development areas.
B. The board shall also advise the city council on economic development issues. (Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
A. There is created a city board of economic development which shall consist of seven members.
B. Membership should include representatives from the following categories, including but not limited to: business, tourism, industry, education, finance, health care and the general public.
C. Members are not required to be city residents.
D. A member of the city council and representative from the planning and zoning commission shall serve as ex officio members of the board, but shall have no vote. (Ord. 15-019 § 7, 2015; Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
A. Prepare a city of Palmer economic development plan.
1. The plan shall be updated bi-annually and submitted to the council for consideration.
2. The economic development plan and strategy shall be consistent with the city council policies and the city’s comprehensive plan.
3. The major components of the plan are:
a. Factual data to assure that city residents understand the current development situation as a base upon which to make decisions;
b. Identification of community visions and potentials (such as resources or location) that can be the basis for economic development;
c. Establishment of goals and intermediate objectives to point the direction of development activities, and upon which to measure progress toward satisfying long-term goals;
d. A strategy for development – an implementation plan of activities necessary to accomplish the city’s stated goals and objectives.
4. The plan shall encourage activities that:
a. Provide long-term benefits, quality of life, increased efficiencies and economies in public service, and increased permanent private sector employment to the residents of the city by strengthening and diversifying the present economic bases and encouraging and supporting new activities;
b. Have positive effects on the revenue and fiscal conditions of the city and do not impose burdensome costs to the taxpayer in excess of their positive effects.
5. The plan must recognize and support the city council’s policy statement that government does not produce wealth but instead supports the private sector’s efforts to advance and promote commerce.
B. Provide for research, public input, collect, analyze and disseminate information to the city council to evaluate economic development opportunities and strategies.
C. Identify impediments to economic development in the city of Palmer area imposed by all influences, such as government at all levels, and lack of transportation and energy systems necessary to support business and industry. (Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
2.30.030 Membership terms.
Repealed by Ord. 15-019. (Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
B. A commission member may decline compensation by completing the form required to decline compensation. (Ord. 14-016 § 3, 2014; Ord. 14-008 § 3, 2014; Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
The city manager or designee shall serve as staff to the board. The city manager or designee shall be the regular technical adviser of the board and may also be designated its executive secretary, but shall not have the power to vote. (Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
A quorum shall be made up of four members and be required to conduct a meeting, except that less than a quorum can adjourn a meeting to another time or date. (Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
B. In the temporary absence or disability of the chair, the vice chair shall exercise all the powers of chair during the temporary absence or disability of the chair. (Ord. 14-016 § 4, 2014; Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
B. Regular board meetings shall be held on the first Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the city council chambers, unless otherwise designated by the board.
G. The board shall report quarterly to the city council on board objectives and performance. (Ord. 14-010 § 3, 2014; Ord. 11-001 § 3, 2011; Ord. 10-007 § 3, 2010; Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
C. Special Meeting. Public meeting notification shall be by means of posting the agenda on the city’s website and by publishing the agenda for a special meeting three days prior to the meeting. (Ord. 14-016 § 5, 2014; Ord. 10-007 § 4, 2010; Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
Meetings shall be conducted under the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised Edition. (Ord. 14-016 § 6, 2014; Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
All presentations to the board shall be limited to three minutes per person, five minutes per group and also limited to a total time of not more than 30 minutes, unless the limitations are enumerable, in which case the presiding officer may set reasonable limits. (Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
A. The agenda for each meeting shall be prepared by the city manager or designee after consultation with the chair. The agenda shall include any discussion item requested in writing and signed by the chair or two board members. The request shall be made to allow the timeframes of PMC 2.30.090.
B. The city manager or designee shall attempt to notify each board member at least 48 hours prior to a regular meeting. Notification shall be by means of a packet including information on the time and place of meeting and the agenda. Whenever practicable, minutes of the previous meeting and other background material pertinent to the agenda shall be included in the packet. (Ord. 14-016 § 7, 2014; Ord. 08-019 § 3, 2008; Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
At every regular meeting, the order of business shall be as follows:
D. Approval of agenda;
E. Minutes of previous meetings;
F. Audience participation;
I. Board member comments;
J. Adjournment. (Ord. 14-016 § 8, 2014)
B. The vote upon all matters considered by the board shall be taken by yes or no votes which shall be entered into the record, except that when the vote is unanimous, it shall be necessary only to so state.
D. The affirmative vote of at least four members shall be required for official action of the board. (Ord. 14-016 § 9, 2014; Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
2. The board member is absent from six regular meetings. (Ord. 14-016 § 10, 2014; Ord. 10-007 § 5, 2010; Ord. 08-004 § 3, 2008)
A. The chair shall rule on the request to be excused from discussion and vote;
B. The decision of the chair on the request may be overridden by a majority vote. (Ord. 14-016 § 11, 2014)