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
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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.
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• 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