Laserfiche WebLink
<br /> <br />C. 2020/2021 Work Plan Visioning <br />Gozola reviewed a draft work plan with the Commission noting this document identifies <br />potential topics of discussion for each meeting between April 2020 and March 2021. <br />Proposed actions or outcomes will also be identified for each meeting. Both staff and the <br />Commission will continue to reserve the right to deviate from the generalized work plan as <br />circumstances dictate. Information is provided for Commissioner consideration on each of the <br />four economic development focal points reaffirmed by the Commission on 8/7/19. <br />Commissioners were encouraged to share areas they would like to focus on in the coming <br />year. <br />Discussion included: <br /> The Commission was interested in inviting Ramsey County Economic Development staff to <br />a future EDC meeting. <br /> The Commission supported further discussing housing in the community as well, <br />especially around the topic of affordable housing. <br /> It was noted the City used to have a housing task force and the City Council recently met <br />with Ramsey County to discuss affordable housing. <br /> The City’s place making and sense of place initiatives were discussed. The Commission <br />supported addressing this topic further in 2020. <br /> Councilmember Allen commented on the Parks Master Plan and how gathering spaces in <br />the community were being considered along with an expansion to the Community Center. <br /> Staff summarized the comments received from the Commission and stated he would use <br />this feedback to create a rough outline for the coming year. <br />D. Recommendations for Chair & Vice Chair for 2020 -2021 <br /> <br />Gozola stated heading into the meeting, each member should consider whom they’d like to <br />nominate for leadership roles with the Commission. We recognize that we have a highly <br />skilled and educated commission, so no member should feel slighted if they are not <br />nominated. Maintaining the same leadership each year is not required, but is also not <br />prohibited. Ultimately, the purpose of this exercise is to identify the individuals you would like <br />to lead meetings over the course of the next year. <br />Motion by Chair Zisla, seconded by Commissioner Kuipers to appoint Anthony Pledger Chair <br />of the EDC for 2020. <br />7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion carried <br />Motion by Chair Zisla, seconded by Commissioner Kuipers to appoint Harry Carter Vice Chair <br />of the EDC for 2020. <br />7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion carried <br />