HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-07-J01D_01 MIPA MembershipAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: February 7, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving membership in the Mid-
Iowa Planning Alliance (MIPA) for Community Development
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community Development
(MIPA) is a non-profit economic development organization created to support economic and
community development in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Polk, Story and Warren Counties. The
organization will provide professional planning, programming, and technical assistance to the City of
Waukee and all members.
MIPA is in the process of being designated as an “Economic Development District” by the U.S.
Economic Development Administration which will provide more funding opportunities for local
projects.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: $4,488
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of membership agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Invitation Letter
PREPARED BY:Jennifer Brown, Economic Development Coordinator
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2022-
APPROVING MEMBERSHIP IN THE MID-IOWA PLANNING ALLIANCE (MIPA)
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Iowa is a duly organized municipality within Dallas County;
AND,
WHEREAS, the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community Development is
established under Chapter 504 of the Code of Iowa; AND,
WHEREAS, the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community Development is seeking
designation from the U.S. Economic Development Administration as the Economic
Development District serving the Mid-Iowa Region, supporting economic development in
Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Polk, Story, and Warren Counties; AND,
WHEREAS, the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community Development is applying for the
Partnership Program from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to help pay for
staffing, a grant which requires local match money; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee desires to be a member of the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for
Community Development and participate in its area-wide plans and programs;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Waukee City Council that the City of Waukee
desires to participate in the partial fiscal year 2022 and full fiscal year 2023 planning and
economic development programs of the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community
Development;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Waukee City Council that the City of Waukee provides
$4,488 for the operation of the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community Development’s
planning and development programs
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved the 7th day of February,
2022.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair
Supporting Economic Development in
Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Polk,
Story, and Warren Counties.
Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community Development
420 Watson Powell Jr. Way· Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50309· 515-334-0075
midiowaplanningalliance.com
December 3, 2021
Mayor Courtney Clarke
City of Waukee
230 W. Hickman Road
Waukee IA 50263
Honorable Mayor Clarke,
It is my pleasure to formally invite the City of Waukee to join the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community
Development (MIPA), a new nonprofit organization that is dedicated to supporting communities in Boone,
Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Polk, Story and Warren Counties.
MIPA was formed earlier this year by a group of city and county staff members, economic development
professionals, and other stakeholders from the Mid-Iowa region. MIPA is expected to be operational with full-
time staff starting April 1, 2022, and will provide professional planning, programming, and technical assistance
to its members. Eligible jurisdictions (cities and counties) receive the following services with membership:
• Grant writing & administration
• Regional Planning, e.g. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
• Other member support, e.g. technical assistance, map-making, and local planning
• Option to contract with MIPA for local planning, such as comprehensive plans or zoning updates
MIPA will leverage federal grant dollars to help pay for its staffing costs. MIPA is in the process of being
designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration as an “Economic Development District,” which
has several benefits. For one thing, the designation will open more funding opportunities for local projects. For
another, it will provide $70,000 annually for staffing.
The federal grant for staffing requires 1-to-1 local match, which is why MIPA is charging annual membership
dues of 15 cents per capita. For the first 15 months of MIPA’s operations, those dues would come to $4,488 for
the City of Waukee. Membership is optional, so there’s no cost if you don’t join. Though we believe the benefits
outweigh the costs and hope you will consider joining.
We have created a webpage (www.midiowaplanningalliance.com/membership) that outlines all the
information about membership. The site includes a rate sheet, bylaws, general information about membership ,
instructions for joining, and a template resolution. The deadline for this enrollment period is Tuesday, February
15. Communities may join later; the next enrollment window will be in early 2023.
We’re happy to have a discussion with you, as well. For more information or a presentation from MIPA staff,
please reach out to Gunnar Olson at 515-334-0075 or golson@midiowaplanningalliance.com. For a local
reference, you can call or email Alex Lynch of Greater Dallas County Development Alliance at 515-987-2020 or
alynch@dallascounty-ia.org.
Sincerely,
Todd Ashby
CEO / Executive Director