The Culver Town Council considered the first reading of an ordinance that creates the Culver Economic Development Commission, a board that can approve residential tax abatements.
The commission will have three members: one appointed by the Marshall County Council, the second appointed by the Culver Town Council President and the third appointed by town council. The years are staggered with the town council president appointee serving three years, the county council appointee serving two years and the town council appointee serving one year. After those terms expire, the successor will serve a four year term. Qualified members can be a county resident, a business owner in Culver or work in town of Culver.
A target area will be established and no member shall receive compensation.
The Culver Economic Development Commission will have a chance to consider a residential tax abatement for the Sandhill Farms workforce development housing project.
The first reading of the ordinance was approved by a vote of 4-1. Joel Samuelson had the dissenting vote.
