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§ 34.02 ESTABLISHMENT.
   An economic development authority is established which shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of an economic development authority pursuant to M.S. §§ 469.090 through 469.1081. It shall be the role and responsibility of the Authority to carry out economic and industrial development and redevelopment within the North Saint Paul area pursuant to bylaws as may be adopted by the Authority. It shall confer with other city departments, 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 Council.
(Ord. 683, passed 10-20-09)
§ 34.03 NAME.
   The economic development authority created by the enabling resolution shall be known as the North Saint Paul Economic Development Authority.
(Ord. 683, passed 10-20-09)
§ 34.04 MEMBERS.
   The Economic Development Authority shall consist of seven members of which one shall be the Mayor and at least one a City Councilmember. The Mayor shall present candidates for the Economic Development Authority to the City Council for consideration of approval. Candidates for the Economic Development Authority shall have an interest in advancing the business and economic climate of the city but need not be residents of the city.
(Ord. 683, passed 10-20-09)
§ 34.05 ADMINISTRATION.
   (A)   Bylaws. The Authority shall adopt bylaws and rules of procedure for administration of its affairs.
   (B)   Officers. The Authority shall elect a chair and a vice-chair on an annual basis. The City Manager or designee shall serve as the Executive Director; an ex officio member.
   (C)   Professional service contracts. The Authority may employ technical experts and professionals as deemed necessary. Their compensation and duties shall conform to city policy.
   (D)   Duties and powers. The officers shall have the duties and powers of their offices and other powers and duties as may be delegated by the Authority, the bylaws, and the Act. No action of the Authority may be in conflict with the city’s current comprehensive plan or controls instituted to effectuate the plan.
   (E)   Meetings. The Authority shall meet quarterly and at such other times as necessary.
(Ord. 683, passed 10-20-09)
§ 34.06 MODIFICATION.
   All modifications to the enabling resolution must be by ordinance and must be adopted after notice and Public Hearing conducted as required for the original adoption of the enabling resolution.
(Ord. 683, passed 10-20-09)
§ 34.07 REPORT TO COUNCIL.
   The Authority shall submit a written report of its activities and recommendations for modification of the enabling resolution to the Council at least annually.
(Ord. 683, passed 10-20-09)
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