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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1985-728CITY OF PlM11 M Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a rAgular meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 16th day of SEDtpIDher 19.r. The following members were present:_ Ma_yor Davenport. Councilmemhprse Neil- . Vasiliou, Schneider, and Crain The following members were absent: none Councilmember Neils introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 85- 728 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PORT AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, as follows: 1. Findings: Authority 1.01 The City of Plymouth (the "City") is authorised by Laws 1985, Chapter 192 to establish a Port Authority having the same powers as a port authority established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 458.09 (collectively, the "Act"). 1.02 The City Council has investigated the facts concerning the need for a port . authority in the City and hereby finds and determines that it is In the best Interests of the sound and orderly development of the City that such authority be established pursuant to the Act. 2. Port Authority Established. 2.01 The Port Authority (the "Authority") of the City of Plymouth is estab- lished. 2.02 The Authority shall consist of three commissioners appointed by the City Council for terms of six years or until their successors are appointed and qualify= except that of the commissioners first appointed one shall serve for a term of too years, one shall serve for a term of four years and one shall serve for a term of six years. Vacancies in the office of commissioner shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired portion of the term. The term of commissioner, except those Initially appointed, shall commence on the January 1 following appointment and quail- f1cation. The terms of commissioners Initially appointed shall be extended from the date of appointment until December 31, 1965. 2.03 The appointment of Initial commissioners shall be made no later than December 31, 1985. RESOLUTION NO. 85- 728 Page 2 3. City Manager. 3.01 The City Manager is authorized and directed to take all steps necessary in facilitating the establishment and the operation of the Port Authority; and to that end to designate persons currently employed by the City to aid in the establishment and operation of the Port Authority. 4. Directions to Authority. 4.01 The Authority shall forthwith after the appointment and qualification of Its initial members conduct an organizational meeting at which it shall: (a) select the officers required by the Act, who may be temporary officers; (b) adopt by-laws and rules of procedure not inconsistent with the Act and this Resolution; and (c) perform such other duties and appoint such other officers and employees as it deems necessary and as are required under the Act. 4.02 As soon as convenient after its organizational meeting the Authority shah submit a report to the City Council creating a summary of its activities including the text of proposed by-laws and procedures for the Council's review and comment. The Authoirty may not adopt permanent by-laws and rules of procedure until the City Council has submitted its comments to the Authority, or until 90 days have elapsed from the date of the Council's receipt of the Authority's report. 4.03 All redevelopment districts or tax increment districts must be approved by the City Council. 4.04 All bonds or evidence of Indebtedness, whether issued under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 458, Chapter 475, Chapter 474, or any other statute authorizing the issuance of bonds or evidence of indebtedness, shall require the consent of the City Council of the City of Plymouth prior to issuance by the Port Authority, whether or not such issuance qualifies as a City obligation under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 458.09 et. seq. 5. City -Authority Cooperation 5.01 It Is the intent of the City Council in enacting this Resolution that the City and the Authority cooperate to the fullest extent in the exercise of their respective powers to insure to the sound and orderly development of the City. To that end the City Council pledges its resources to the assistance of the Authority in the carrying out of the Authority's activities. It is the intent of the Council to Insure that the respective plans and programs of the City and Authority are coordin- ated so that the City's overall development goals can be achieved. The City Council requires the Authority to adopt and implement the policy of cooperation expressed in this Section. Resolution No. 85-72$ Page 5 6. Miscellaneous 6.01 This resolution is effective Immediately. 6.02 The City Clerk is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the Secretary of State of the State of Minnesota, the Secretary of the State Senate, and the Chief Clerk of the State House of Representatives. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Crain , and upon vote being taken thereon, OF following voted in favor thereof: Ma-yor Davenport, Councilmembprs- Nails. Vasiliou, Schneider and Crain The following voted against or abstained: Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.