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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-04 02-26 CCO THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN CENTER DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: to 4 is hereby added to the Village Ordinances Section 1. Cha r g , said P 3 Y chapter to read as follows: CHAPTER 34 - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT? COMMISSION AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND DEFINING ITS METZBERSIiI}', Pte, AND DUTIES. Section 34 -101. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the`$rooklyn Center Industrial Development Commission Ordinance." Section 34 -102. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following words and their derivations shall have the meaning as set out herein. (a) "Commission" is the Industrial Development Commission of the Village as created by this ordinance. (b) "Chairman" is the Chairman of the Industrial Development Commission as provided for hereunder. (c) "Vice- Chairman" is the Vice - Chairman of the Industrial Development Commission as provided for hereunder. • (d) "Secretary" is the. Secretary of the Industrial Development Commission as provided for hereunder. "Planning e la i Commission" is the Village lanai ( ) P nn ng Commi io V g Planning Commission of the Village of Brooklyn Center. Section 34 -103. ESTABLISHMENT. An Industrial Development Commission is hereby established to be advisory to the Council and the Planning Commission, which Industrial Development Commission shall have the powers and duties hereinafter set forth. Section 34 -104. COMPOSITION. The Commission shall consist of fourteen (14) members appointed by the Council as set forth in Section 34 -105. Section 3?4 --105. TERMS OF OFFICE. The members of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. Beginning April 1, 1962, each council member shall name and appoint one member to the Commission for a period of two (2) years and one member for a term of one (1) year. Thereafter, one -half of the Commission members shall be re- appointed or replaced annually, each council member having the authority to re- appoint or replace their appointive Commission member whose term of office expires on that March 31. The remaining four members are to be chosen by the council at large, two for two (2) year terms and two for a one (1) year term. Section 3?+ -106. VACANCIES. Vacancies occurring on the Commission shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the council member who • appointed the person whose absence creates the vacancy, or by the successor in office of said council member, or if the original appointment was made by the council, the council shall fill the vacancy. • Section 34 -107. REMOVAL OF MEMBERS. The Council, by a unanimous vote of all its members, shall have the authority to remove any member of the Commission from office, whenever, in its discretion, the best interests of the Village shall be served thereby. Section 34 -110. OFFICERS. Within 30 days after their appointment, the members of the Commission shall meet in regular session and organize by electing from their members a Chairman, Vice - Chairman, Secretary and such other officers as it may deem necessary. Officers shall be elected for terms of one (1) year and shall serve until their successors are elected and take office. Section 34 -111. DUTIES OF OFFICERS. A. Chairman. It shall be the duty of the chairman to preside over all meetings of the Commission. In his absence, the Vice - Chairman shall preside. B. Secretary. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a record of all proceedings of the Commission, transmit its recommendations to the Council, Planning Commission and other V IELIag governmental bodies and perform such other duties as directed by the Commission. Section 34 -120, RULES AND PROCEDURE. The Commission shall adopt a set of rules to govern its own meetings and procedures. The rules may be amended • from time to time, but only upon notice to all members that the said proposed amendments shall be acted upon at a specified meeting. A majority vote of the Commission shall be required for the approval of the proposed amendment. Section 34 -130. MEETINGS. A. Regular Meetings. The Commission shall meet in regular session at least once a month at a time and place selected by a majority vote of its members. B. Special Meetings. The Chairman or any three members of the Commission shall have the authority to call special meetings of the Commission. Written notice of special meetings shall be given to all members at least 48 hours prior to the time of the meeting unless the time and place for the special meeting is set at a regular or regular adjourned meeting. C. Open Meetings. All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public. Section 34 -131. ABSENCE OF MEMBERS. Absence from three consecutive regular meetings without the formal consent of the Commission shall be deemed to constitute a resignation of a member; and the vacancy thus created shall be filled thereafter as provided in Section 34 -106 herein. . Section 34 -140. POWERS AND DUTIES. The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: A. To confer with and advise the Council and Planning Commission on all matters concerning the industrial and commercial development of the Village. • B. To publicize, with the consent of the Council, the industrial and commercial advantages and opportunities of the Village. C. To collect data and information as to the type of industries and commerce best suited to the Village. D. To periodically survey the over -all condition of the Village from the standpoint of determining whether the Village has a community climate for industry and to determine the general receptiveness of the Village to particular types of industry. E. To publicize information as to the general advantages and dis- advantages of industrial and commercial development in a community. F. To cooperate with all industries and businesses in the Village and in the solution of any community problems which they may have, and to encourage the expansion, development and management of such industries and businesses so as to promote the general welfare of the Village. G. To cooperate with all community groups and civic organizations within the Village and to furnish them such aid and advice as deemed appropriate. H. To aid the Council and Planning Commission in the proper zoning and orderly development of areas suitable for industrial and commercial development. T. To develop, compile, coordinate and publicize information such as, but not limited to, the following: 1. Existing industrial and commercial concerns with the Village, their addresses, type of business, number of employees and whether each serves local, regional or national markets. 2. Available industrial and commercial sites including number of acres, • approximate price, existing zoning and proximity to trackage and Highways. 3. Available buildings for industrial and commercial operations, including type of building, number of square feet, existing zoning and proximity to trackage and highways. (Minn. State Dept. Form.) 4. Transportation facilities, including railroads, motor carriers, water transportation, air transportation and highway facilities. 5. Electric power available. 6. Fuels available for industrial and commercial use. 7. Sewage disposal facilities. 8. Water Supply facilities. 9. Community facilities such as fire, police and educational. 10. Recreational facilities. 11. Going wage rate in the Village for the trades, skilled, and semi- skilled and white collar workers. 12::. Availability of labor. 13. General community attitude toward industrial and commercial expansion, development and attraction. 14. Experience and program of surrounding suburban communities in regards to industrial and commercial expansion, development and attraction. J. To recommend to the Council and Planning Commission policies and particular actions in regards to industrial and commercial expansion, development and attraction. K. To cooperate with and use the facilities of the Minnesota Department • of Business Development. Ad • Section 34 -150. ADVISORY CAPACITY. Except as may otherwise be provided by ordinance, the power and duties of the Commission are of an advisory nature only, and the Commission shall not have any powers or duties which conflict with or supersede the powers and duties of other Village commissions and boards. Section 34 -151. VILLAGE OFFICIALS TO COOPERATE. All Village officials, department heads, employees and appointees shall cooperate with the Commission and render all reasonable assistance. S ection 3 -152 ANNUAL REPORT. The Commission shall render annually a fu11 report of its work to the Council. Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its legal publication. Passed by - he Village Council this 2 6thday of February , 1962. (Seal) Attest: Gordon M. Erickson Henry A. Dorff Mayor Clerk