Work Session

CITY OF MARSHALL WORK SESSION MINUTES Tuesday, October 08, 2019 The work session of the Common Council of the City of Marshall was held October 8, 2019 in the Professional Development Room at the Marshall Middle School, 401 South Saratoga Street. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 P.M. by Mayor Byrnes. In addition to Byrnes the following members were in attendance: Craig Schafer, Steven Meister (4:30 PM), Glenn Bayerkohler, John DeCramer, Russ Labat, and James Lozinski. Absent: None. Staff present included: Sharon Hanson, City Administrator; Dennis Simpson, City Attorney; Karla Drown, Finance Director; Annette Storm, Director of Administrative Services; Dave Parsons, City Assessor and Kyle Box, City Clerk. Economic Development Authority; Position Review City Administrator Sharon Hanson provided the background information on the agenda item. Administrator Hanson provided the History of the EDA and Chamber as well as the specific legislative powers the EDA has. A comparison was made between other comparable cities and their EDA structure, including; staffing and levy. Administrator Hanson provided a recommendation that the Economic Development Director be a fulltime city employee. There was further discussion and support by members of council, staff as well as members of the Economic Development Authority on the recommendation to make the position a fulltime city employee. Adjourn At 5:05 P.M., Mayor Byrnes adjourned the meeting. Mayor Attest: City Clerk