Membership Criteria
- Interest in Economic Development
Structure
The Port Authority of Winona is governed by seven Commissioners, two of whom are current City Council members. The City Manager serves as the Executive Secretary for the Port Authority, and other City staff act as the support staff for the Port Authority. This framework promotes a relationship between the Port Authority and the City of Winona.
Duties
In addition, specific requirements of legislation related to the Port Authority of Winona requires that the City Council approve all matters such as:
- Bond issues
- Use of eminent domain powers
- Establishment of industrial districts
- Creation of tax increment projects to help ensure that the Port Authority activities are consistent with City policies
Given the powers it has today, the Port Authority can acquire and improve land for industrial and economic development purposes and prepare attractive financing packages enabling industrial location and expansion.
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