Duties & Responsibilities
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) works in concert with the City Council to achieve a shared vision of building a strong, adaptive local economy, and has the following tasks:
- Set a strategic vision for economic development as framed in the
Comprehensive Plan (PDF) - Define and guide a tactical economic development agenda
- Brand and market our City to internal and external audiences
- Retain and expand current businesses
- Attract new businesses and consumers to North St. Paul
- Strengthen existing businesses with local and regional resources, training and support
The Redevelopment Master Plan was created through a collaborative effort involving the Economic Development Authority (EDA), Planning Commission, and the City Council.
Meetings
- Second Tuesday of the month
- 3:00 p.m.
- Online via Zoom and in the Council Chambers at City Hall
Members
- Robert Dew, Chair (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024)
- Terry Furlong, Vice Chair (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025)
- Kevin Fuller, Member (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023)
- Tom Schifsky, Member (January 1, 2023 through February 28, 2023)
- Archie Vickerman, Member (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023)
- John Monge, Mayor (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026)
- Brandy Howe, Treasurer/Community Development Director
- Tim Cole, Council representative
- Brett Garry, North St. Paul Business Association representative