HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.06.88 Council Packet AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JUNE 6, 1988
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES
a. May 10, 1988
b. May 16, 1988
c. May 23, 1988
d. May 31, 1988
4. CITIZENS COMMENTS
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. 7:15 P.M. - 1988 Street Improvement
b. Set Public Hearing for June 20, 1988 - Sewer and Water Extension to
Fairgrounds
6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. Clarification of Council Intent - Lawyers Ethics Board Investigation
7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Adopt Ordinance Pertaining to the City Disposal of Property
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Consider Request of Stephen Doyle Re: Dan Churchill
b. Storm Water Management
c. Vacation Accrual Policy
d. Downtown Planters
e. County Road 64 Agreement with County
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Contingency Funding - Fire Department
b. Ruined Clothing Reimbursement - Dirk Rotty
c. Arcade License Application - Bob's Cafe
d. Capital Outlay Request - Park and Recreation
10. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Set Process for Appointing Mayor
b. Consider Salary Adjustment - Clerk/Typist
c. Certificate of Appreciation Form for Donations/Services
d. Fiscal Policy - Revenues
e. Street Signs in New Developments
f. Installation of Street Lights on TH 3 and 50
g. Terra 2nd Addition
11. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Blanket Approval for Staff and Council to Attend Annual LMC Conference
b. Temporary 3.2 On-Sale License - M.W.Johnson Softball Tournament
c. Mountain Dew Day Licenses and Permits
d. 1988 Seal Coat - Plans and Specifications
e. Budget Adjustments
f. Accept Donation to Senior Center
g. Flagstaff Maintenance - Project No. 88-11
h. Inverse Condemnation and Pollution Liability Insurance Coverage
i. Approve Payment of the Bills
12. ADJOURN
13. ADD ON
a. Set Public Hearing to Consider Establishment of an Economic Development
Authority
b. Budget Adjustment Request - Hazardous Waste
c. Accept Councilmember Uhl's Resignation
THE AGENDA IS CLOSED OUT AT NOON ON THE TUESDAY PRECEDING THE MEETING.
MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS - JUNE 6, 1988
DATE: JUNE 3, 1988
5a. Report sent previously. Because of the lack of a quorum last Tuesday,
the Council will need to address the following: storm sewer alignment
and size of storm sewer between Oak and Main Street, assessment policy,
proposed truck route between Elm and Main. I would also suggest item
8b be discussed at this time.
b. Memos/hearing notice enclosed.
6a. Memo enclosed.
7a. Information sent previously.
8a. Letter sent previously. The Council will need to decide if it wishes
to accept Mr. Doyle's offer of arbitration.
b. See 5a above.
c. Previously discussed. Various information enclosed.
d. Memo enclosed.
e. Memo/agreement enclosed.
9a. Request enclosed.
b. Request enclosed.
c. Application enclosed.
d. Request enclosed.
10a. Memo enclosed. I would request that this item and item 13c be discussed
together.
b. Memo enclosed.
c. Information previously sent.
d. Information previously sent.
e. Information previously sent.
f. Request enclosed. I have not had an opportunity to discuss this matter
with Mr. Kaldunski at this time.
g. Memo enclosed.
lla. Request previously sent.
b. Application enclosed.
c. Memo enclosed.
d. Advertisement/Memo enclosed.
e. Memo/Adjustment enclosed.
f. Memo enclosed.
g. Request enclosed.
h. Memo enclosed.
i. Copy enclosed.
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13a. Memo enclosed.
b. This matter was just brought to the staff's attention on June 2, 1988.
Apparently, the County requires financial assistance in carrying out
its Hazardous Waste Collection pickup. I find it difficult to believe
that the County requires participation from cities when the State has
authorized it to collect a surcharge on solid waste tipping fees for such
purposes. Robert Williamson will submit a memo Monday night. I will
research the matter further.
c. Memo enclosed. See 10a above.
Larry Thompson
City Administrator
cc: Department Heads
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
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NAME: Larry Thompson
DEPARTMENT: Administration v�l
DATE: May 24, 1988 /
MEETING DATE: June 6, 1988
CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
SU3JECT: Set process for appointing Mayor
EXPLANATION: Tabled May 16, 1988
REFERENCE MATERIALS/RESPONSIBILITY: Larry Thompson - Recommendation
REFERRED TO: (NAME) DEPARTMENT:
Larry Thompson Administration
SIGN URP
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MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
SUBJECT: PROCESS FOR SELECTING MAYOR
DATE: JUNE 2, 1988
M.S. 412.02 sets forth that "A vacancy in office shall be filled by Council
appointment until an election is held. . . . . In case of a tie vote, the mayor
shall make the appointment." (See attached.) State Law further provides
that in this instance, there shall be no special election. State Law does
not set for a specific process.
I would recommend that the Council establish a process for appointing a mayor.
It is my recommendation that a process be established utilizing the following
guidelines.
1. Advertisement: Notice published and posted in the official newspaper
stating that applications will be accepted for 2-3 weeks.
2. Interview: Candidates should be interviewed, preferably at a special
meeting.
3. Appointment: Could be made either at the special meeting, or at the
next regular meeting.
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City Administrator
cc: Dave Grannis
Department Heads
412.02 STATUTORY CITIES
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Three Four Two every four Every statutory r.
Council
years and one in standard plan city ]
' • members alternative
election '_
- Four Four Two each Every statutory
- Council election optional plan city _j
members
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- Subd. 2. Terms of elective officers shall commence on the first business ,fi
January following the election at which the officer is chosen. All officers chosendand
qualified as such shall hold office until their successors qualify. •!
Subd. 2a. A vacancy in an office shall be filled by council appointment until an
election is held as provided in this subdivision. In case of a tie vote,in the council,the
_ mayor shall make the appointment. If the vacancy occurs before the first day to file
affidavits of candidacy for the next regular city election and more than two years remain
in the unexpired term, a special election shall be held at the next regular city election
and the appointed person shall serve until the qualification of a successor elected at a
special election to fill the unexpired portion of the term. If the vacancy occurs on or
- after the first day to file affidavits of candidacy for the regular city election or when less
than two years remain in the unexpired term, there shall be no special election to fill
the vacancy and the appointed person shall serve until the qualification of a successor
elected at a regular city election.
Subd. 3. In cities operating under the standard plan of government the council
may by ordinance adopted at least 60 days before the next regular city election combine
the offices of clerk and treasurer in the office of clerk-treasurer, but such an ordinance
shall not be effective until the expiration of the term of the incumbent treasurer or when
. an earlier vacancy occurs. After the effective date of the ordinance, the duties of the
treasurer and deputy treasurer as prescribed by this chapter shall be performed by the
clerk-treasurer or a duly appointed deputy. The offices of clerk and treasurer may be
re-established by ordinance. If the offices of clerk and treasurer are combined as
provided by this section, the council shall provide for an annual audit of the city's
financial affairs by the state auditor or a public accountant in accordance with mini-
mum auditing procedures prescribed by the state auditor.
Subd. 4. [Repealed, 1973 c 34 s 7]
Subd. 5. [Repealed, 1983 c 359 s 151] _
• History: 1959 c 675 art 6 s 30; 1961 c 230 s 1; 1963 c 799 s 5; 1963 c 811 s 1; 1965
- c 417 s 1-4; 1967 c 289 s 2; 1973 c 34 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 2 s 1 subd 2; 1973 c 123 art 2
s 2; 1973 c 492 s 7; 1974c337s5; 1976 c 2 s 131; 1976 c 44 s 21; 1981 c 172 s 3,4; 1983
c359s62; 1986c444
NOTE:For appointment to fill vacancy in office of municipal judge,see Minnesota Constitution,article VI,section
8.
NOTE:See also section 412.022 : ;.,t.,
412.021 OFFICERS. ;,
Subdivision 1. - Election. Upon the filing of the certificate with the secretary of
state, if the vote is in favor of incorporation, the judges of election appointed by the
Minnesota municipal board or the county board as the case may be, shall fix a day at
least 15 and not more than 30 days thereafter and a place for the holding ofan election
for officers. The judges shall also fix the time, not less than three hours, during which
the polls shall remain open at the election and shall post a notice setting forth the time
and place of such election in three public places in the city for at least ten days preceding
the election.
Subd. 2. Officers to be elected. There shall be elected at the election a mayor for
a term expiring the first business day of January of the next odd-numbered year and
four council members, for terms so arranged that two expire the first business day of
January of the next odd-numbered year and two the first business day of January of the
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM NO. /151,
NAME: James Bell
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DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DATE: May 25, 1988
MEETING DATE: June 6, 1988
CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
SU3JECT: Certificate of Appreciation form for Donations/Services
EXPLANATION: Tabled May 16, 1988
REFERENCE MATERIALS/RESPONSIBILITY: Distributed previously
REFERRED TO: (NAME) DEPARTMENT:
Larry Thompson Administration
Jim Bell Parks and Recraatinn
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SIGNATURE
MEMO TO: LARRY THOMPSON
SUBJECT: PARK DONATIONS
DATE: MAY 10, 1988
The City Council's request for a formalized process for acknowledging
donations should be expanded to include all departments receiving
donations. I have enclosed a sample of a certificate of appreciation
to be used by the entire City. This certificate could be printed
professionally and be used for many years.
James Bell
Parks and Recreation Director
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM NO. ICI
NAME: Jim Bell
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation ":1/14,042
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DATE: May 17, 1988
MEETING DATE: June 6, 1988
CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
SU3JECT: Mountain Dew Day Licenses and Permits
EXPLANATION: Licenses and permits for Farmington Mountain Dew Days
June 10, 11, 12
REFERENCE MATERIALS/RESPONSIBILITY: Memo and List of Activities
REFERRED TO: (NAME) DEPARTMENT:
Karen Finstuen Administration
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MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
SUBJECT: MOUNTAIN DEW DAYS
DATE: JUNE 1, 1988
Attached you will find the various permits and approvals required. We ask
that the fees in each case be waived on the basis that each individual activity
is a segment of the overall community wide celebration in whose success the
City government has a vital interest.
A blanket approval for all activities rather than individual permits and
licenses has been granted in the past.
I recommend the same procedure this year.
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City Administrator
cc: Dave Grannis
Karen Finstuen
Jim Bell
file
FARMINGTON MOUNTAIN DEW DAYS
VENDOR/PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY LOCATION LAW/ORD TYPEFEE
Fire Dept. 3.2 Beer Sale 325 Oak 340.02 Temp. Beer -0-
No Check Hockey 3.2 Beer Sale R.R. Park 340.02 Temp. Beer -0-
Library Chalk Drawing Downtown 3-17-4 Temp. Exh. 15.00
Fire Dept. T-Shirt Sale 325 Oak 3-18-1 Trans. Merch. 30.00
J.C's Dunk Tank 325 Oak 3-18-1 Trans. Merch. 30.00
No Check Hockey Concession R.R. Park 3-18-1 Trans. Merch. 30.00
Roger Woods Popcorn Wagon City Lot 3-18-1 Trans. Merch. 30.00
Eagles Club Chicken Fry 325 Oak 3-18-1 Trans. Merch. 10.00
Dew Days Comm. Parade Downtown 3-17-4 Temp. Exh. 15.00
Park & Rec. Bed Race Downtown 3-17-4 Temp. Exh. 15.00
Park & Rec. Distance Run Downtown 3-17-4 Temp. Exh. 15.00
Dew Days Comm. Dance Exhibition Downtown 3-17-4 Temp. Exh. 15.00
Dew Days Comm. Pop Giveaway Middle School None None -0-
Dew Days Comm. Pop Giveaway Third St. 3-18-1 Trans. Merch. 10.00
Fire Dept. Street Dance 325 Oak 3-17-4 Temp. Exhib. 15.00
Dew Days Comm. Kiddie Parade 3rd St. 3-17-4 Temp. Exhib. 15.00
VFW Horseshoe Tourney VFW 3-17-4 Temp. Exhib. 15.00
Dew Days Comm. Pepsi Bus Downtown 3-17-4 Temp. Exhib. 15.00
Dew Days Comm. Custom Car Parade Downtown 3-17-4 Temp. Exhib. 15.00
Dew Days Comm. Concessions(4) Downtown 3-18-1 Trans. Merch. 120.00
Eagles Concessions Downtown 3-18-1 Trans. Merch. 30.00
VFW Concessions Downtown 3-18-1 Trans. Merch. 30.00
Dew Days Comm. Craft/Flea Mrkt. Townsedge 3-17-4 Trans. Merch. 30.00
VFW Moon Walk VFW 3-17-4 Temp. Exhib. 15.00
Dew Days Comm. Pizza Eat Contest 325 Oak 3-17-4 Temp. Exhib. 15.00
Dew Days Comm. Bike/Skateboard Show 325 Oak 3-17-4 Temp. Exhib. 15.00
Dew Days Comm. Mt. Dew'd Contest 325 Oak 3-17-4 Temp. Exhib. 15.00
(NOTE: THE COMMITTEE IS IN COOPERATION WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT)
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM NO.
NAME: Larry Thompson
DEPARTMENT: Administration
DATE: May 6, 1988
MEETING DATE: May 16, 1988
CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
SU3JECT: Approve Temporary 3.2 On Sale License - Mt. Dew Days Incorporated
EXPLANATION: Self Explanatory
REFERENCE MATERIALS/RESPONSIBILITY: see attached
REFERRED TO: (NAME) DEPARTMENT:
Larry Thompson Administration
SIGNATU'/' o%
APPLICATION
TEMPORARY 3.2 ON SALE LICENSE
NAME OF ORGANIZATION APPLYING N'p I)n q'OA. D .#0 POT C- .
TYPE OF ORGANIZATION: (FORMAL) (BENEVOLENT (NON-PROFITMANENT) .
EFFECTIVE DATES: FROM J V h '05 8 $ TO J ' -. I> 9
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IS THE EVENT TO BE HELD IN A CI Y PARK? '/E--` .
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SIGNATURE OF PARK AND RECREAT ON DIRECTOR
WILL THE EVENT REQUIRE A STREE- BEC VEDJ/n ®1.1
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ITEM NO.
NAME: Jim Bell °T794 -cp Z/4/1/4-f V
DEPARTMENT: Park and Recreation
DATE: May 26, 1988
MEETING DATE: June 6, 1988
CATEGORY: Consent
SU3JECT: Accept donation to Senior Center
EXPLANATION: Mrs. Melva Loesch would like to donate a piece of exercise
equipment
REFERENCE MATERIALS/RESPONSIBILITY: Memo attached
REFERRED TO: (NAME) DEPARTMENT:
Larry Thompson Administration
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.0)1 musk Farmington Area Senior Center
431 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota 55024
�- (612) 463-4828
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May 23, 1988
Mr. James Bell
Park and Recreation
City Hall
Farmington, Minnesota
Dear Jim:
Mrs. Melva Loesch wishes to donate an exercise Treadmill
to the Senior Center. Its valued at approximately $200.00.
Bev.
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM NO. I
NAME: Larry Thompson iti
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DEPARTMENT: Administration 4P-
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DATE: June 2, 1988
MEETING DATE: June 6, 1988
CATEGORY: Add On
SU3JECT' Set Public Hearing to Consider Establishment of an Economic Development
Authority
EXPLANATION: Self Explanatory - Previously discussed.
REFERENCE MATERIALS/RESPONSIBILITY: Explanation/Recommendation - Larry Thompson
REFERRED TO: (NAME) DEPARTMENT:
Larry Thompson Administration
Wayne Henneke Finance
Karen Finstuen Administration
Bob Williamson EDC/HRA
Charles Tooker Planning
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MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
SUBJECT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
DATE: JUNE 2, 1988
Recently, the City Council considered the possibility of expanding the Duo Plastics
TIF District for the purpose of assisting Duo Plastics with the construction of
a facility. (See attached memo.) At the time the memo was written, it was under-
stood that the project could only be undertaken by and Economic Development Authority.
Further research indicated that the HRA could undertake such a project. I approached
the HRA on June 1, 1988 regarding the possibility of undertaking the Duo Plastics
project and establishment of an industrial park.. (See attached memo.) The HRA
indicated that while the projects had merit, it felt it should concentrate its
efforts and funds in the original district. The HRA indicated that it would not
"close the door" on the project if the Council encountered any roadblocks.
Therefore, the only option left for the City is to establish an Economic Development
Authority if it wishes to consider any future economic development tax increment
financing. Regardless of the two potential projects, I feel that the Authority
would be a good tool to have available for the City. I would recommend that the
City Council set a public hearing for June 2®, 1988 to consider the establishment
of an Economic Development Authority. I have attached a copy of the enabling
legislation. Additional information regarding the Authority will be distributed
before the hearing.
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City Administrator
cc: Karen Finstuen
Wayne Henneke
Robert Williamson
HRA Board
Charles Tooker
Ernie Darflinger
Dave Grannis
file
MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
SUBJECT: DUO PLASTICS EXPANSION
DATE: MARCH 1, 1988
Jim Romberger has contacted City staff regarding the potential expansion of
Duo Plastics. Mr. Romberger has requested financial assistance in the form
of tax increment financing and industrial revenue bonds from the City. The
following provides background information and legal aspects.
Background
The first phase of Duo Plastics, built in 1982, was financed with tax increment
financing (site acquisition, development, on-site sewer and water - $49,500)
and industrial revenue bonds ($250,000) . The project was approved by the City
and State as a redevelopment project and therefore incorporated into the
Farmington Redevelopment Plan and financed and administrated by the Farmington
HRA. At that time it was estimated that 20 new jobs would be created and an
increment of $10,021 would be generated.
In 1983, Duo Plastics again approached the City that it was outgrowing its
present facility, and requested assistance for a second expansion. The City
and State approved an amendment to the Redevelopment and Finance plan which
authorized the HRA to use an additional $28,000 in tax increment financing for
various site improvements. The City also issued an additional $250,000 Industrial
Revenue bonds for the project. It was estimated that the project would create
an additional 10 jobs and generate an additional $6,020 in tax increments.
Today, Duo Plastics employs 115 persons and generates $20,411 (payable 1987) in
tax increments. Mr. Romberger has indicated that the plant has reached its
capacity and they must either expand or cut back on future orders. It was
indicated that the new building would be constructed of concrete and would have the
floor space of the two existing buildings combined. Mr. Romberger has requested
that the City provide tax increment financing and industrial revenue bonds to
finance the project.
Legal Aspects
As noted above, the first two projects were approved by the State as "Redevelopment"
projects, which allowed the projects to be financed and administered by the HRA.
The Economic Development Act of 1987 effectively eliminated projects similar to
Duo Plastics from qualifying as redevelopment projects. Instead, it would
qualify as an economic development project which would be administered by an
economic development authority created and appointed by the City Council. Since
at least two councilmembers must serve on the authority, the HRA could not be
appointed as the authority. Therefore, the only involvement the HRA could have
would be to possibly finance the project through a loan.
Regarding the use of industrial revenue bonds, several law changes have been
made since the City last issued IDR's, and I am not certain as to the attractiveness
of this financing. Mr. Romberger intends to talk to his banker about the law
changes.
HRA Attorney Ernie Darflinger has discussed the law changes with James Holmes,
who has drafted much of the existing tax increment financing laws. Mr. Holmes
indicated that several changes would probably take place during this legislative
session which would affect the present tax increment laws. Therefore, it is
staff recommendation that the City not initiate the process of establishing
a separate Economic Development Authority at this time in the event the new
law would allow the activities to be "rolled into" the HRA's activities.
Mr. Romberger indicated that he would like some indication from the Council if
it would be inclined to pursue additional TIF/IDR financing for his expansion
pending the outcome of the 1988 Legislative Session. Obviously no commitment
may be made by the Council until a public hearing is held. Mr. Romberger
has discussed preliminary figures, but I am not certain if I am at liberty
to give out that information. If Mr. Romberger wishes to make the figures
public, he can do so in writing.
In summary, Mr. Romberger is requesting a preliminary discussion on this matter
and a consensus by the Council so he can plan accordingly. This matter will
be on the March 7, 1988 agenda for discussion.
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City Administrator
cc: Jim Romberger
Robert Williamson
Ernie Darflinger
Dave Grannis
Wayne Henneke
file (Duo Plastics Expansion - 1988)
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Amendment to
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE PLAN FHRA ACQ 82-1 A8
INTRODUCTION •
Dar Lin Investments is proposing the construction of a 60'x312' building which
will be leased to Duo Plastics to be used as a warehouse/secondary operations
facility; The location of the proposed facility would be within the existing tax
increment district in Section 36. A part of the proposal is the request of
$28,000.00 in Farmington HRA funds to be used for site development. This action
requires an amendment to the present tax increment finance plan.
OBJECTIVE/PARCEL DESCRIPTION
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The objective of the original tax increment plan was to acquire and develope parcel
#14-03600-012-29 located within the NW 4, of the NW 4, Section 36, T114, R20 (for
complete description, see attached) • for locating and expanding industry, which •
in turn would increase employment opportunities in Farmington and eventually lead
to an increase in the City, County,. and School District tax base. The objective
of the amendment is to carry out the original objective of the tax increment fi-
nance plan.
• DEVELOPMENT PLAN/COST/FINANCING
I The Developer(Dar-Lin) plans to develope the property it presently owns as
follows :
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A. Excavation $19,000
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B. Parking & Blacktop 5,000
C. Sumps & Drainage 3,000
D. Landscaping 3,000
E. Relocate Gas Line 4,000
. $34,000
II The Developer proposes to construct a facility on the site as follows :
A. Basic Stucture (60'x312' ) $100,000
B. Concrete. 27,000
C. Electrical 8,000
D. Heating 5,000 '
E. Loading Dock 5,000
F. Survey, Permits , etc. 2 ,000
G. Legal/Finance Fees 10,000
$152 ,000
Estimated Market Value $140,000
III The project will be financed as follows :
A. Site preparation - The: HRA will allocate $28,000.00 from the Tax Increment
internal fund , to be repaid through tax increment financing. The current
project estimated the tax increment to be $10 ,021 annually to be used to pay
back $49 ,500.00 to the HRA. The proposed project would increase the total
allocated funds to $77,500.00. The developer has committed assurances of the
payment through a developers agreement. The payback of the funds are esti-
mated as follows.
. " 1. Increment
Present Market Value $191 ,700
Projected Increase in Market Value 140 ,000
Total Estimated Market Value 331 ,700
Assessed Valuation Ratio x .43
Total Estimated Assessed Value 142,631
Less Current Assessed Value 82,431
Additional Increment. Assessed Valuation 60,200
Mill Rate x . 100
Additional Increment $ 6,020
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2. Payback *
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
Outstanding Loan 77 ,500 67 ,479 51,438 35,397 19,356 3,315
Increment (10,021) (16,041) (16,041) (16,041) (16,041) (16,041)
Remaining Balance 67 ,479 51 ,438 35,397 19,356 3,315 (12,726)
NOTE: The payback schedule assumes construction will be completed by 12/31/83.
If construction is not completed by 12/31/84 the developer will agree
to guarantee payment in lieu of taxes to assure HRA receives $6,020
annually commencing in 1985 until the retirment of the HRA Loan.
As mentioned above it is proposed that the Increment project be funded
internally. Because of a potential cash flow shortage , it may be
necessary to issue tax anticipation certificates on a short term basis.
The projected maximum interest cost would be $ 500 which would be
charged against the project.
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The remaining balance of $12,726.00 would 'be reallocated to the various
taxing districts.
B. Construction - The actual construction of the building will be financed
through a proposed sale of $250,000.00 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds.
IMPACT ON VARIOUS TAXING JURISDICTIONS
A conservative estimate indicates that the project will add $60,200 in assessed
valuation to the tax base of the various local taxing districts which have juris-
diction over the project.
MEMO TO: ROBERT WILLIAMSON
SUBJECT: THELEN/FINDEN T.I.F. PROJECT - UPDATE
DATE JUNE 1, 1988
The following is an update on the status of the abovementioned T.I.F. project:
1. Eligibility - It was generally agreed that the proposed project involving
the MnDOT property and Railroad property on Pine Street would qualify as
a redevelopment project under present legislation.
2. Council review - The City Council have given concept approval of the project.
3. 1988 Legislation - There was a problem created by the 1988 Omnibus Tax Bill
which, in effect, reduced captured value by 55%. The State is presently
working on this problem. The City's financial consultant has indicated that
while it is 99% certain this problem will be cleared up in 1989, if the
City/HRA has to borrow money to fund the project, the Bond counsel would
more than likely use the reduced value when rendering its opinion. Legally,
this should not create a problem since only 20% of the estimated revenues
must come from the project, but the HRA would be taking a gamble on the
legislation being changed.
4. Title - Steve Finden and Ernie Darflinger have been working on the problem
of purchasing the property and obtaining clear title. Several roadblocks
have been encountered including:
a. Price: It is difficult to obtain an agreement on price, mainly due to
staff turnover at CMC, which presently does not even have a person
assigned to this area. The last communication the City has had was
$30,000/acre for all property in Farmington, which is unacceptable.
Mr. Darflinger has continued pursuing this matter.
b. Title: There presently is no existing title on the property. It would
take a lengthy legal process to clear title.
c. State law requires that any lessee of the property who has improved
the property has the right of first refusal on the property. It would
be difficult to locate all the lessees and sublessees and the process
would be lengthy.
Due to the aforementioned title problems, it was agreed that staff would continue
pursuing this matter, but also look at alternatives. One alternative being
looked at is the establishment of an industrial park on TH #50 (Duo Plastics
vicinity) which would utilize TIF funds (Economic Development District) . While
the HRA could administer such a project, and it could fund the project by
"borrowing" unallocated redevelopment funds, it could not pay back that money
with Redevelopment District T.I.F. (Original district/Duo Plastics) .
It would be appreciated if the HRA could discuss this matter at its 6/1/88
meeting. I apologize for the timing of this memo, but I just got back from
vacation and I thought the HRA met next Wednesday.
,X7
Larry Thompson
City Administrator
LT/kf
cc: HRA members
Steve Finden
Jeff Thelen
E. Darflinger
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(1) acquiring property, whether by purchase, lease, condemnation, or otherwise;
(2) demolishing or removing structures or other improvements on acquired prop-
erties;
(3) correcting soil deficiencies necessary to develop or use the property for an
appropriate use as determined by the authority;
(4) constructing or installing public improvements, including streets, roads, and
utilities;
(5) providing relocation benefits to the occupants of acquired properties;
(6) planning, engineering, legal, and other services necessary to carry out the
functions listed in clauses (1) to (5); and
(7) the allocated administrative expenses of the authority for the project.
History: 1987 c 291 s 91
469.091 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Subdivision 1. Establishment.A city may, by adopting an enabling resolution in
compliance with the procedural requirements of section 469.093,establish an econom-
ic development authority that,subject to section 469.092,has the powers contained in
sections 469.090 to 469.108 and the powers of a housing and redevelopment authority
under sections 469.001 to 469.047 or other law, and of a city under sections 469.124
to 469.134 or other law. If the economic development authority exercises the powers
of a housing and redevelopment authority contained in sections 469.001 to 469.047 or
other law, the city shall exercise the powers relating to a housing and redevelopment
authority granted to a city by sections 469.001 to 469.047 or other law.
Subd. 2. Characteristics. An economic development authority is a public body
corporate and politic and a political subdivision of the state with the right to sue and
be sued in its own name. An authority carries out an essential governmental function
when it exercises its power, but the authority is not immune from liability because of
this.
History: 1987 c 291 s 92
469.092 LIMIT OF POWERS.
Subdivision 1. Resolution. The enabling resolution may impose the following
limits upon the actions of the authority:
(1) that the authority must not exercise any specified powers contained in sections
469.001 to 469.047, 469.090 to 469.108, and 469.124 to 469.134 or that the authority
must not exercise any powers without the prior approval of the city council;
(2) that,except when previously pledged by the authority,the city council may by
resolution require the authority to transfer any portion of the reserves generated by
activities of the authority that the city council determines is not necessary for the
successful operation of the authority to the debt service fund of the city, to be used
solely to reduce tax levies for bonded indebtedness of the city;
(3) that the sale of all bonds or obligations issued by the authority be approved by
the city council before issuance;
(4) that the authority follow the budget process for city departments as provided
by the city and as implemented by the city council and mayor;
(5) that all official actions of the authority must be consistent with the adopted
comprehensive plan of the city,and any official controls implementing the comprehen-
sive plan;
(6) that the authority submit all planned activities for influencing the action of any
other governmental agency, subdivision, or body to the city council for approval;
(7) that the authority submit its administrative structure and management prac-
tices to the city council for approval; and
(8) any other limitation or control established by the city council by the enabling
resolution.
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Subd. 2. Modification of resolution.The enabling resolution may be modified at
any time, subject to subdivision 5, and provided that any modification is made in
accordance with this section.
Subd. 3. Report on resolution. Without limiting the right of the authority to
petition the city council at any time, each year,within 60 days of the anniversary date
of the first adoption of the enabling resolution, the authority shall submit to the city
council a report stating whether and how the enabling resolution should be modified.
Within 30 days of receipt of the recommendation, the city council shall review the
enabling resolution, consider the recommendations of the authority, and make any
modification it considers appropriate.Modifications must be made in accordance with
the procedural requirements of section 469.093.
Subd. 4. Compliance. The city council's determination that the authority has
complied with the limitations imposed under this section is conclusive.
Subd. 5. Limits;security.Limits imposed under this section must not be applied
in a manner that impairs the security of any bonds issued or contracts executed before
the limit is imposed. The city council must not modify any limit in effect at the time
any bonds or obligations are issued or contracts executed to the detriment of the holder
of the bonds or obligations or any contracting party.
History: 1987 c 291 s 93
469.093 PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENT.
Subdivision 1. Enabling resolution.The creation of an authority by a city must be
by written resolution referred to as the enabling resolution. Before adopting the
enabling resolution,the city council shall conduct a public hearing. Notice of the time
and place of hearing,a statement of the purpose of the hearing, and a summary of the
resolution must be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the city once
a week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication must appear not more than
30 days from the date of the public hearing.
Subd. 2. Modifications. All modifications to the enabling resolution must be by
written resolution and must be adopted after notice is given and a public hearing
conducted as required for the original adoption of the enabling resolution.
History: 1987 c 291 s 94
469.094 TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY.
Subdivision 1. Economic development, housing, redevelopment powers. The city
may, by ordinance, divide any economic development, housing, and redevelopment
powers granted under sections 469.001 to 469.047 and 469.090 to 469.108 between the
economic development authority and any other authority or commission established
under statute or city charter for economic development, housing, or redevelopment.
Subd. 2. Project control,authority,operation.The city may,by resolution,transfer
the control, authority, and operation of any project as defined in section 469.174,
subdivision 8, or any other program or project authorized by sections 469.001 to
469.047 or sections 469.124 to 469.134 located within the city,from the governmental
agency or subdivision that established the project to the economic development author-
ity. The city council may also require acceptance of control, authority, and operation
of the project by the economic development authority. The economic development
authority may exercise all of the powers that the governmental unit establishing the
project could exercise with respect to the project.
When a project or program is transferred to the economic development authority,
the authority shall covenant and pledge to perform the terms, conditions, and cove-
nants of the bond indenture or other agreements executed for the security of any bonds
issued by the governmental subdivision that initiated the project or program. The
economic development authority may exercise all of the powers necessary to perform
the terms, conditions, and covenants of any indenture or other agreements executed
for the security of the bonds and shall become obligated on the bonds when the project
or program is transferred as provided in this subdivision.
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Subd. 3. Transfer of personnel.Notwithstanding any other law or charter provi-
sion to the contrary, the city council may, by resolution, place any employees of the
housing and redevelopment authority under the direction, supervision, or control of
the economic development authority. The placement of any employees under the
direction, supervision, or control of the economic development authority does not
affect the rights of any employees of the housing and redevelopment authority,includ-
ing any rights existing under a collective bargaining agreement or fringe benefit plan.
The employees shall become employees of the economic development authority.
History: 1987 c 291 s 95
469.095 COMMISSIONERS; APPOINTMENT, TERMS, VACANCIES, PAY,
REMOVAL.
Subdivision 1. Commissioners.Except as provided in subdivision 2,paragraph(d),
an economic development authority shall consist of either three,five,or seven commis-
sioners who shall be appointed after the enabling resolution provided for in section
469.093 becomes effective. The resolution must indicate the number of commissioners
constituting the authority.
Subd. 2. Appointment, terms; vacancies. (a) Three-member :ority: the com-
missioners constituting a three-member authority, one of whom m be a member of
the city council,shall be appointed by the mayor with the approva the city council.
Those initially appointed shall be appointed for terms of two, four, and six years,
respectively. Thereafter all commissioners shall be appointed for six-year terms.
(b) Five-member authority: the commissioners constituting a five-member author-
ity,two of whom must be members of the city council,shall be appointed by the mayor
with the approval of the city council. Those initially appointed shall be appointed for
terms of two,three,four,five,and six years respectively. Thereafter all commissioners
shall be appointed for six-year terms.
(c) Seven-member authority: the commissioners constituting a seven-member
authority,two of whom must be members of the city council,shall be appointed by the
mayor with the approval of the city council. Those initially appointed shall be
appointed for terms of one, two, three, four, and five years respectively and two
members for six years. Thereafter all commissioners shall be appointed for six-year
terms.
(d) The enabling resolution may provide that the members of the city council shall
serve as the commissioners.
(e) The enabling resolution may provide for the appointment of members of the
city council in excess of the number required in paragraphs (a), (b), and(c).
(f) A vacancy is created in the membership of an authority when a city council
member of the authority ends council membership. A vacancy for this or another
reason must be filled for the balance of the unexpired term,in the manner in which the
original appointment was made. The city council may set the term of the commission-
ers who are members of the city council to coincide with their term of office as members
of the city council.
Subd. 3. Increase in commission members.An authority may be increased from
three to five or seven members,or from five to seven members by a resolution adopted
by the city council following the procedure provided for modifying the enabling
resolution in section 469.093.
Subd. 4. Compensation and reimbursement.A commissioner,including the presi-
dent, shall be paid for attending each regular or special meeting of the authority in an
amount to be determined by the city council. In addition to receiving pay for meetings,
the commissioners may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in doing official
business of the authority.All money paid for compensation or reimbursement must be
paid out of the authority's budget.
Subd. 5. Removal for cause.A commissioner may be removed by the city council
for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office. A commissioner shall be
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removed only after a hearing. A copy of the charges must be given to the commissioner
at least ten days before the hearing. The commissioner must be given an opportunity
to be heard in person or by counsel at the hearing. When written charges have been
submitted against a commissioner, the city council may temporarily suspend the
commissioner. If the city council finds that those charges have not been substantiated,
the commissioner shall be immediately reinstated. If a commissioner is removed, a
record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings, shall be filed in the
office of the city clerk.
History: 1987 c 291 s 96
469.096 OFFICERS; DUTIES; ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS.
Subdivision 1. Bylaws, rules, seal. An authority may adopt bylaws and rules of
procedure and shall adopt an official seal.
Subd. 2. Officers.An authority shall elect a president,a vice president,a treasurer,
a secretary,and an assistant treasurer. The authority shall elect the president,treasurer,
and secretary annually. A commissioner must not serve as president and vice president
at the same time. The other offices may be held by the same commissioner. The offices
of secretary and assistant treasurer need not be held by a commissioner.
Subd. 3. Duties and powers.The officers have the usual duties and powers of their
offices. They may be given other duties and powers by the authority.
Subd. 4. Treasurer's duties. The treasurer:
(1) shall receive and is responsible for authority money;
(2) is responsible for the acts of the assistant treasurer;
(3) shall disburse authority money by check only;
(4) shall keep an account of the source of all receipts,and the nature,purpose,and
authority of all disbursements; and
(5) shall file the authority's detailed financial statement with its secretary at least
once a year at times set by the authority.
Subd. 5. Assistant treasurer.The assistant treasurer has the powers and duties of
the treasurer if the treasurer is absent or disabled.
Subd. 6. Treasurer's bond.The treasurer shall give bond to the state conditioned
for the faithful discharge of official duties. The bond must be approved as to form and
surety by the authority and filed with the secretary. The bond must be for twice the
amount of money likely to be on hand at any one time,as determined at least annually
by the authority provided that the bond must not exceed $300,000.
Subd. 7. Public money.Authority money is public money.
Subd. 8. Checks.An authority check must be signed by the treasurer and one other
officer named by the authority in a resolution. The check must state the name of the
payee and the nature of the claim that the check is issued for.
Subd. 9. Financial statement. The authority's detailed financial statement must
show all receipts and disbursements,their nature,the money on hand,the purposes to
which the money on hand is to be applied, the authority's credits and assets, and its
outstanding liabilities in a form required for the city's financial statements. The
authority shall examine the statement together with the treasurer's vouchers. If the
authority finds that the statement and vouchers are correct, it shall approve them by
resolution and enter the resolution in its records.
History: 1987 c 291 s 97
469.097 EMPLOYEES; SERVICES; SUPPLIES.
Subdivision 1. Employees.An economic development authority may employ an
executive director, a chief engineer, other technical experts and agents, and other
employees as it may require,and determine their duties,qualifications,and compensa-
tion.
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Subd. 2. Contract for services. The authority may contract for the services of
consultants,agents,public accountants,and other persons needed to perform its duties
and exercise its powers.
Subd. 3. Legal services. The authority may use the services of the city attorney
or hire a general counsel for its legal needs. The city attorney or general counsel, as
determined by the authority, is its chief legal advisor.
Subd. 4. Supplies.The authority may purchase the supplies and materials it needs
to carry out sections 469.090 to 469.108.
Subd. 5. City purchasing.An authority may use the facilities of its city's purchas-
ing department in connection with construction work and to purchase equipment,
supplies, or materials.
Subd. 6. City facilities,services.A city may furnish offices, structures and space,
and stenographic, clerical, engineering, or other assistance to its authority.
Subd. 7. Delegation power.The authority may delegate to one or more of its agents
or employees powers or duties as it may deem proper.
History: 1987 c 291 s 98
469.098 CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Except as authorized in section 471.88 a commissioner,officer, or employee of an
authority must not acquire any financial interest, direct or indirect, in any project or
in any property included or planned to be included in any project,nor shall the person
have any financial interest, direct or indirect,in any contract or proposed contract for
materials or service to be furnished or used in connection with any project.
History: 1987 c 291 s 99
469.099 DEPOSITORIES; DEFAULT; COLLATERAL.
Subdivision 1. Named;bond.Every two years an authority shall name national or
state banks within the state as depositories. Before acting as a depository, a named
bank shall give the authority a bond approved as to form and surety by the authority.
The bond must be conditioned for the safekeeping and prompt repayment of deposits.
The amount of bond must be at least equal to the maximum sums expected to be
deposited at any one time.
Subd. 2. One bank account. An authority may deposit all its money from any
source in one bank account.
Subd. 3. Default;collateral.When authority funds are deposited by the treasurer
in a bonded depository,the treasurer and the surety on the treasurer's official bond are
exempt from liability for the loss of the deposits because of the failure,bankruptcy,or
other act or default of the depository. However,an authority may accept assignments
of collateral from its depository to secure deposits just as assignments of collateral are
permitted by law to secure deposits of the authority's city.
History: 1987 c 291 s 100
469.100 OBLIGATIONS.
Subdivision 1. Taxes and assessments prohibited.An authority must not levy a tax
or special assessment, except as otherwise provided in sections 469.090 to 469.108,
pledge the credit of the state or the state's municipal corporations or other subdivisions,
or incur an obligation enforceable on property not owned by the authority.
Subd. 2. Budget to city. Annually, at a time fixed by charter, resolution, or
ordinance of the city,an authority shall send its budget to its city's council. The budget
must include a detailed written estimate of the amount of money that the authority
expects to need from the city to do authority business during the next fiscal year. The
needed amount is what is needed in excess of any expected receipts from other sources.
Subd. 3. Fiscal year.The fiscal year of the authority must be the same as the fiscal
year of its city.
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Subd. 4. Report to city.Annually,at a time and in a form fixed by the city council,
the authority shall make a written report to the council giving a detailed account of its
activities and of its receipts and expenditures during the preceding calendar year,
together with additional matters and recommendations it deems advisable for the
economic development of the city.
Subd. 5. Audits. The financial statements of the authority must be prepared,
audited, filed, and published or posted in the manner required for the financial
statements of the city that established the authority. The financial statements must
permit comparison and reconciliation with the city's accounts and financial reports.
The report must be filed with the state auditor by June 30 of each year. The auditor
shall review the report and may accept it or, in the public interest, audit the books of
the authority.
Subd. 6. Compliance examinations.At the request of the city or upon the auditor's
initiative,the state auditor may make a legal compliance examination of the authority
for that city. Each authority examined must pay the total cost of the examination,
including the salaries paid to the examiners while actually engaged in making the
examination. The state auditor may bill monthly or at the completion of the audit.
All collections received must be deposited in the revolving fund of the state auditor.
History: 1987 c 291 s 101
469.101 POWERS.
Subdivision 1. Establishment. An economic development authority may create
and define the boundaries of economic development districts at any place or places
within the city if the district satisfies the requirements of section 469.174, subdivision
10. except that the district boundaries must be contiguous, and may use the powers
granted in sections 469.090 to 469.108 to carry out its purposes. First the authority
must hold a public hearing on the matter. At least ten days before the hearing, the
authority shall publish notice of the hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation
in the city. Also, the authority shall find that an economic development district is
proper and desirable to establish and develop within the city.
Subd. 2. Acquire property.The economic development authority may acquire by
lease, purchase, gift, devise, or condemnation proceedings the needed right, title, and
interest in property to create economic development districts. It shall pay for the
property out of money it receives under sections 469.090 to 469.108. It may hold and
dispose of the property subject to the limits and conditions in sections 469.090 to
469.108. The title to property acquired by condemnation or purchase must be in fee
simple,absolute. The authority may accept an interest in property acquired in another
way subject to any condition of the grantor or donor. The condition must be consistent
with the proper use of the property under sections 469.090 to 469.108. Property
acquired, owned, leased, controlled, used, or occupied by the authority for any of the
purposes of this section is for public governmental and municipal purposes and is
exempt from taxation by the state or by its political subdivisions. The exemption
applies only while the authority holds property for its own purpose. The exemption
is subject to the provisions of section 272.02,subdivision 5.When the property is sold
it becomes subject to taxation.
Subd. 3. Options. The economic development authority may sign options to
purchase, sell, or lease property.
Subd. 4. Eminent domain.The economic development authority may exercise the
right of eminent domain under chapter 117, or under its city's charter to acquire
property it is authorized to acquire by condemnation. The authority may acquire in
this way property acquired by its owner by eminent domain or property already
devoted to a public use only if its city's council approves. The authority may take
possession of property to be condemned after it files a petition in condemnation
proceedings describing the property. The authority may abandon the condemnation
before taking possession.
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Subd. 5. Contracts.The economic development authority may make contracts for
the purpose of economic development within the powers given it in sections 469.090
to 469.108. The authority may contract or arrange with the federal government,or any
of its departments, with persons, public corporations, the state, or any of its political
subdivisions, commissions, or agencies, for separate or joint action, on any matter
related to using the authority's powers or performing its duties. The authority may
contract to purchase and sell real and personal property. An obligation or expense must
not be incurred unless existing appropriations together with the reasonably expected
revenue of the authority from other sources are sufficient to discharge the obligation
or pay the expense when due. The state and its municipal subdivisions are not liable
on the obligations.
Subd. 6. Limited partner.The economic development authority may be a limited
partner in a partnership whose purpose is consistent with the authority's purpose.
Subd. 7. Rights; easements. The economic development authority may acquire
rights or an easement for a term of years or perpetually for development of an economic
development district.
Subd. 8. Supplies; materials. The economic development authority may buy the
supplies and materials it needs to carry out this section.
Subd. 9. Receive public property. The economic development authority may
accept land,money,or other assistance,whether by gift,loan or otherwise,in any form
from the federal or state government, or an agency of either, or a local subdivision of
state government to carry out sections 469.090 to 469.108 and to acquire and develop
an economic development district and its facilities under this section.
Subd. 10. Development district authority. The economic development authority
may sell or lease land held by it for economic development in economic development
districts. The authority may acquire, sell, or lease single or multiple tracts of land
regardless of size,to be developed as a part of the economic development of the district
under sections 469.090 to 469.108.
Subd. 11. Foreign trade zone.The economic development authority may apply to
the board defined in United States Code, title 19, section 81 a, for the right to use the
powers provided in United States Code, title 19, sections 81a to 81u. If the right is
granted, the authority may use the powers. One authority may apply with another
authority.
Subd. 12. Relation to other redevelopment powers. The economic development
authority may exercise powers and duties of a redevelopment agency under sections
469.152 to 469.165, for a purpose in sections 469.001 to 469.047 or 469.090 to
469.108. The authority may also use the powers and duties in sections 469.001 to
469.047 and 469.090 to 469.108 for a purpose in sections 469.152 to 469.165.
Subd. 13. Public facilities. The authority may operate and maintain a public
parking facility or other public facility to promote development in an economic
development district.
Subd. 14. Government agent.An economic development authority may cooperate
with or act as agent for the federal or the state government, or a state public body, or
an agency or instrumentality of a government or a public body to carry out sections
469.090 to 469.108 or any other related federal, state, or local law in the area of
economic development district improvement.
Subd. 15. Studies, analysis, research. An authority may study and analyze eco-
nomic development needs in the city, and ways to meet the needs. An authority may
study the desirable patterns for land use for economic development and community
growth and other factors affecting local economic development in the city and make
the result of the studies available to the public and to industry in general. An authority
may engage in research and disseminate information on economic development within
the city.
Subd. 16. Public relations. To further an authorized purpose, an authority may
(1)join an official,industrial,commercial,or trade association,or another organization
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concerned with the purpose, (2) have a reception of officials who may contribute to
advancing the city and its economic development, and (3) carry out other public
relations activities to promote the city and its economic development. Activities under
this subdivision have a public purpose.
Subd. 17. Accept public land.An authority may accept conveyances of land from
all other public agencies, commissions, or other units of government, if the land can
be properly used by the authority in an economic development district,to carry out the
purposes of sections 469.090 to 469.108.
Subd. 18. Economic development.An authority may carry out the law on economic
development districts to develop and improve the lands in an economic development
district to make it suitable and available for economic development uses and purposes.
An authority may fill, grade, and protect the property and do anything necessary and
expedient,after acquiring the property,to make it suitable and attractive as a tract for
economic development. An authority may lease some or all of its lands or property and
may set up local improvement districts in all or part of an economic development
district.
Subd. 19. Loans in anticipation of bonds.After authorizing bonds under sections
469.102 and 469.103,an authority may borrow to provide money immediately required
for the bond purpose. The loans must not exceed the amount of the bonds. The
authority shall by resolution decide the terms of the loans. The loans must be evidenced
by negotiable notes due in not more than 12 months from the date of the loan payable
to the order of the lender or to bearer,to be repaid with interest from the proceeds of
the bonds when the bonds are issued and delivered to the bond purchasers. The loan
must not be obtained from any commissioner of the authority or from any corporation,
association, or other institution of which an authority commissioner is a stockholder
or officer.
Subd. 20. Use of proceeds. The proceeds of obligations issued by an authority
under section 469.103 and temporary loans obtained under subdivision 19 may be used
to make or purchase loans for economic development facilities that the authority
believes will require financing. To make or purchase the loans,the authority may enter
into loan and related agreements, both before and after issuing the obligations, with
persons,firms,public or private corporations,federal or state agencies,and governmen-
tal units under terms and conditions the authority considers appropriate. A govern-
mental unit in the state may apply, contract for, and receive the loans. Chapter 475
does not apply to the loans.
Subd. 21. Mined underground space development.Upon delegation by a munici-
pality as provided in section 469.139, an authority may exercise any of the delegated
powers in connection with mined underground space development under sections
469.135 to 469.141.
History: 1987 c 291 s 102
469.102 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Subdivision 1. Authority; procedure. An economic development authority may
issue general obligation bonds in the principal amount authorized by two-thirds majori-
ty vote of its city's council. The bonds may be issued in anticipation of income from
any source. The bonds may be issued: (1)to secure funds needed by the authority to
pay for acquired property or(2)for other purposes in sections 469.090 to 469.108. The
bonds must be in the amount and form and bear interest at the rate set by the city
council. The authority shall sell the bonds to the highest bidder. The authority shall
publish notice of the time and the place for receiving bids, once at least two weeks
before the bid deadline. Except as otherwise provided in sections 469.090 to 469.108,
the issuance of the bonds is governed by chapter 475. The authority when issuing the
bonds is a municipal corporation under chapter 475.
Subd. 2. Detail;maturity.The authority with the consent of its city's council shall
set the date, denominations, place of payment, form, and details of the bonds. The
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bonds must mature serially. The first installment is due in not more than three years
and the last in not more than 20 years from the date of issuance.
Subd. 3. Signatures;coupons;liability.The bonds must be signed by the president
of the authority,be attested by its secretary,and be countersigned by its treasurer;the
signatures may be facsimile signatures. The interest coupons if any, must be attached
to the bonds. The coupons must be executed and authenticated by the printed,
engrossed, or lithographed facsimile signature of the authority's president and secre-
tary. The bonds do not impose any personal liability on a member of the authority.
Subd. 4. Pledge.The bonds must be secured by the pledge of the full faith,credit,
and resources of the issuing authority's city. The authority may pledge the full faith,
credit,and resources of the city only if the city specifically authorizes the authority to
do so. The city council must first decide whether the issuance of the bonds by the
authority is proper in each case and if so,the amount of bonds to issue.The city council
shall give specific consent in an ordinance to the pledge of the city's full faith, credit,
and resources. The authority shall pay the principal amount of the bonds and the
interest on it from taxes levied under this section to make the payment or from
authority income from any source.
Subd. 5. Tax levy.An authority that issues bonds under this section, shall,before
issuing them, levy a tax for each year on the taxable property in the authority's city.
The tax must be for at least five percent more than the amount required to pay the
principal and interest on the bonds as the principal and interest mature. The tax must
be levied annually until the principal and interest are paid in full. After the bonds have
been delivered to the purchasers, the tax must not be repealed until the debt is paid.
After the bonds are issued, the authority need not take any more action to authorize
extending,assessing,and collecting the tax. The authority's secretary shall immediately
send a certified copy of the levy to the county auditor, together with full information
on the bonds for which the tax is levied. The county auditor shall extend and assess
the levied tax annually until the principal and interest are paid in full. The authority
shall transfer the surplus from the excess levy in this section to a sinking fund after the
principal and interest for which the tax was levied and collected is paid. The authority
may direct its secretary to send a certificate to the county auditor before October 15
in a year. The certificate must state how much available income,including the amount
in the sinking fund, the authority will use to pay principal or interest or both on each
specified issue of the authority's bonds. The auditor shall then reduce the bond levy
for that year by that amount. The authority shall then set aside the certified amount
and may not use it for any purpose except to pay the principal and interest on the bonds.
The taxes in this section shall be collected and sent to the authority by the county
treasurer as provided in chapter 276. The taxes must be used only to pay the bonds
when due.
Subd. 6. Authorized securities.Bonds legally issued under this chapter are autho-
rized securities under section 50.14. A savings bank, trust company, or insurance
company may invest in them. A public or municipal corporation may invest its sinking
funds in them. The bonds may be pledged by a bank or trust company as security for
the deposit of public money in place of a surety bond.
The authority's bonds are instrumentalities of a public governmental agency.
History: 1987 c 291 s 103
469.103 REVENUE BONDS; PLEDGE; COVENANTS.
Subdivision 1. Authority. An economic development authority may decide by
resolution to issue its revenue bonds either at one time or in series from time to time.
The revenue bonds may be issued to provide money to pay to acquire land needed to
operate the authority,to purchase or construct facilities,to purchase,construct,install,
or furnish capital equipment to operate a facility for economic development of any kind
within the city, or to pay to extend, enlarge, or improve a project under its control.
The issued bonds may include the amount the authority considers necessary to estab-
lish an initial reserve to pay principal and interest on the bonds. The authority shall
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state in a resolution how the bonds and their attached interest coupons are to be
executed.
Subd. 2. Form.The bonds of each series issued by the authority under this section
shall bear interest at a rate or rates, shall mature at the time or times within 20 years
from the date of issuance, and shall be in the form, whether payable to bearer,
registrable as to principal,or fully registrable,as determined by the authority. Section
469.102, subdivision 6, applies to all bonds issued under this section, and the bonds
and their coupons, if any, when payable to bearer, shall be negotiable instruments.
Subd. 3. Sale.The sale of revenue bonds issued by the authority shall be at public
or private sale. The bonds may be sold in the manner and for the price that the
authority determines to be for the best interest of the authority. The bonds may be
made callable, and if so issued, may be refunded.
Subd. 4. Agreements. The authority may by resolution make an agreement or
covenant with the bondholders or their trustee. The authority must first decide that
the agreement or covenant is needed or desirable to do what the authority may do under
this section and to assure that the revenue bonds are marketable and promptly paid.
Subd. 5. Revenue pledge. In issuing general obligation or revenue bonds, the
authority may secure the payment of the principal and the interest on the bonds by a
pledge of and lien on authority revenue. The revenue must come from the facility to
be acquired, constructed,or improved with the bond proceeds or from other facilities
named in the bond-authorizing resolutions. The authority also may secure the payment
with its promise to impose, maintain, and collect enough rentals, rates, and charges,
for the use and occupancy of the facilities and for services furnished in connection with
the use and occupancy,to pay its current expenses to operate and maintain the named
facilities, and to produce and deposit sufficient net revenue in a special fund to meet
the interest and principal requirements of the bonds,and to collect and keep any more
money required by the resolutions. The authority shall decide what constitutes "cur-
rent expense" under this subdivision based on what is normal and reasonable under
generally accepted accounting principles. Revenues pledged by the authority must not
be used or pledged for any other authority purpose or to pay any other bonds issued
under this section or under section 469.102,unless the other use or pledge is specifically
authorized in the bond-authorizing resolutions.
Subd. 6. Not city debt.Revenue bonds issued under this section are not a debt of
the authority's city nor a pledge of that city's full faith and credit. The bonds are
payable only from project revenue as described in this section. A revenue bond must
contain on its face a statement to the effect that the economic development authority
and its city do not have to pay the bond or the interest on it except from revenue and
that the faith, credit, and taxing power of the city are not pledged to pay the principal
of or the interest on the bond.
Subd. 7. Not applicable. Sections 469.153, subdivision 2, paragraph (e), and
469.154, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5 do not apply to revenue bonds issued under this
section and sections 469.152 to 469.165 if the interest on the revenue bonds is subject
to both state and federal income tax or if the revenue bond proceeds are not loaned by
the authority to a private person.
Subd. 8. Tax increment bonds.Obligations secured or payable from tax increment
revenues and issued pursuant to this section or section 469.102 are subject to the
provisions of section 469.178.
History: 1987 c 291 s 104 •
469.104 SECTIONS THAT APPLY IF FEDERAL LIMIT APPLIES.
Sections 474A.01 to 474A.21 apply to obligations issued under sections 469.090
to 469.108 that are limited by a federal limitation act as defined in section 474A.02,
subdivision 9, or existing federal law as defined in section 474A.02, subdivision 8.
History: 1987 c 291 s 105
469.105 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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• 469.105 SALE OF PROPERTY.
Subdivision 1. Power.An economic development authority may sell and convey
property owned by it within the city or an economic development district if it deter-
mines that the sale and conveyance are in the best interests of the city or district and
its people,and that the transaction furthers its general plan of economic development.
This section is not limited by other law on powers of economic development authori-
ties.
Subd. 2. Notice; hearing. An authority shall hold a hearing on the sale. At the
hearing a taxpayer may testify for or against the sale. At least ten, but not more than
20, days before the hearing the authority shall publish notice of the hearing on the
proposed sale in a newspaper. The newspaper must be published and have general
circulation in the authority's county and city. The notice must describe the property
to be sold and state the time and place of the hearing. The notice must also state that
the public may see the terms and conditions of the sale at the authority's office and that
at the hearing the authority will meet to decide if the sale is advisable.
Subd. 3. Decision;appeal. The authority shall make its findings and decision on
whether the sale is advisable and enter its decision on its records within 30 days of the
hearing. A taxpayer may appeal the decision by filing a notice of appeal with the district
court in the city or economic development district's county and serving the notice on
the secretary of the authority, within 20 days after the decision is entered. The only
ground for appeal is that the action of the authority was arbitrary, capricious, or
contrary to law.
Subd. 4. Terms. The terms and conditions of sale of the property must include
the use that the bidder will be allowed to make of it. The authority may require the
purchaser to file security to assure that the property will be given that use. In deciding
the sale terms and conditions the authority may consider the nature of the proposed
use and the relation of the use to the improvement of the authority's city and the
business and the facilities of the authority in general. The sale must be made on the
authority's terms and conditions. The authority may publish an advertisement for bids
on the property at the same time and in the same manner as the notice of hearing
required in this section. The authority may award the sale to the bid considered by it
to be most favorable considering the price and the specified intended use. The
authority may also sell the property at private sale at a negotiated price if after its
hearing the authority considers that sale to be in the public interest and to further the
aims and purposes of sections 469.090 to 469.108.
Subd. 5. One-year deadline. Within one year from the date of purchase, the
purchaser shall devote the property to its intended use or begin work on the improve-
ments to the property to devote it to that use. If the purchaser fails to do so, the
authority may cancel the sale and title to the property shall return to it. The authority
may extend the time to comply with a condition if the purchaser has good cause. The
terms of sale may contain other provisions that the authority considers necessary and
proper to protect the public interest. A purchaser must not transfer title to the property
within one year of purchase without the consent of the authority.
Subd. 6. Covenant running with the land. A sale made under this section must
incorporate in the deed as a covenant running with the land the conditions of sections
469.090 to 469.108 relating to the use of the land. If the covenant is violated the
authority may declare a breach of the covenant and seek a judicial decree from the
district court declaring a forfeiture and a cancellation of the deed.
Subd. 7. Plans;specifications.A conveyance must not be made until the purchaser
gives the authority plans and specifications to develop the property sold. The authority
must approve the plans and specifications in writing. The authority may require
preparation of final plans and specifications before the hearing on the sale.
History: 1987 c 291 s 106
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 469.108
•469.106 ADVANCES BY AUTHORITY.
An authority may advance its general fund money or its credit. or both, without
interest, for the objects and purposes of sections 469.090 to 469.10S. The advances
must be repaid from the sale or lease, or both, of developed or redeveloped lands. If
the money advanced for the development or redevelopment was obtained from the sale
of the authority's general obligation bonds, then the advances must have not less than
the average annual interest rate that is on the authority's general obligation bonds that
are outstanding at the time the advances are made. The authority may advance repaid
money for more objects and purposes of sections 469.090 to 469.108 subject to
repayment in the same manner. The authority must still use rentals of lands acquired
with advanced money to collect and maintain reserves to secure the payment of
principal and interest on revenue bonds issued to finance economic development
facilities, if the rentals have been pledged for that purpose under section 469.103.
Advances made to acquire lands and to construct facilities for recreation purposes if
authorized by law need not be reimbursed under this section. Sections 469.090 to
469.108 do not exempt lands leased from the authority to a private person, or entity
from assessments or taxes against the leased property while the lessee is liable for the
assessments or taxes under the lease.
History: 1987 c 291 s 107
469.107 CITY MAY LEVY TAXES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR-
ITY.
Subdivision 1. City tax levy.A city may,at the request of the authority,levy a tax
in any year for the benefit of the authority. The tax must be for not more than.75 mill
times the assessed valuation of taxable property in the city. The tax is not subject to
levy limits. The amount levied must be paid by the city treasurer to the treasurer of
the authority, to be spent by the authority.
Subd. 2. Reverse referendum.A city may increase its levy for economic develop-
ment authority purposes under subdivision 1 in the following way. Its city council must
first pass a resolution stating the proposed amount of levy increase. The city must then
publish the resolution together with a notice of public hearing on the resolution for two
successive weeks in its official newspaper or if none exists in a newspaper of general
circulation in the city. The hearing must be held two to four weeks after the first
publication. After the hearing, the city council may decide to take no action or may
adopt a resolution authorizing the proposed increase or a lesser increase. A resolution
authorizing an increase must be published in the city's official newspaper or if none
exists in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. The resolution is not effective
if a petition requesting a referendum on the resolution is filed with the city clerk within
30 days of publication of the resolution. The petition must be signed by voters equaling
five percent of the votes cast in the city in the last general election. The election must
be held pursuant to the procedure specified in section 275.58.
History: 1987 c 291 s 108
469.108 SPECIAL LAW; OPTIONAL USE.
A city that has established a port authority by special law or that has been granted
the power to establish a port authority by special law, or a city whose city council has
been authorized to exercise the powers of a port authority by special law may elect to
use the powers granted in sections 469.090 to 469.108. If the election is made, the
powers and duties set forth in sections 469.090 to 469.108 supersede the special law
and the special law must not be used after the election. The use of powers under
sections 469.090 to 469.108 by a city described in this section does not impair the
security of any obligations issued or contracts or agreements executed under the special
law. Control, authority, and operation of any project may be transferred to the
authority in the manner provided in section 469.094.
History: 1987 c 291 s 109
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 469.090
city may appropriate and budget the funds to administer the port authority as the city'
considers necessary and appropriate. The money must be budgeted,used,and accounted
for according to the charter and ordinances of the city.
Subd. 5. Marginal property.A port authority's decision that property it seeks
marginal under section 469.058 is prima facie evidence in eminent domain proceedings
that the property is marginal. is
resolution must state the characteristics that the authority thinks makes thegs
The decision must be made in a resolution. The
marginal. The port authority resolution must then be approved pproved bycityproperty
Subd. 6. Industrial development powers.The port authority council
to port authorities by sections 469.152 to 469.165. The powers may be exercised within
and outside its corporate limits. The exercise of the powers is subject powerspgrantedv
resolution of the city council.
Subd. 7. Bond interest. Revenue bonds issued byJ to approval by
negotiated and sold at a price resulting in an average annual net interest rate on the
the port authority may be
bonds of not more than seven percent per year computed to the stated maturities.
Subd. 8. No assessments;improvement districts.The port authority must not levy
special assessments or establish local improvement districts. The city of Winona,
its port authority with the approval by resolution of the city council, mayexercise
powers in section 471.191 to acquire and to improve recreational land, buildings,and
facilities within or outside their corporate the
Subd. 9. limits.
Surplus funds. On or before October 15 in each year the port authority
shall report to the city council the amount of surplus funds that are in its judgment
available for transfer to the sinking fund for an
authority,vtransfer
tax leviesthetopayJ ods f the
resolution what amount to transferthe bonds.anygeneral
council shall then decide by
Subd. 10. Wisconsin real property.
property in Wisconsin for barge fleeting or for recreationrt activities or for both.
Subd. 11. Transfer of cityauthority may purchase or lease real
or without 11. Transfer
f r and our property
port.The city of Winona may transfer, with
interest in any real property, terms the city council considers desirable, its
transfer must be authorized bincluding fee title, to the port authority of Winona. The
y ordinance. The ordinance
(1) the general location and the specific legal d script onst of the contain the following:
(2) a finding by the city council that the real property is marginal under
469.058, supportedproperty;
by reference to one or more of the conditions listed in section
469.048, subdivision 5; section
(3) a statement as to the consideration,or absence of it, to be received by the city
at the time of transfer; and
(4) other information considered appropriate
A conveyance of fee title under this ymust be by quithe city tclaim
History: 1987 c 291 s 90 quitclaim deed.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES
469.090 DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1. Generally.In sections 469.090 to 469.108,the terms defined in this
section have the meanings given them herein, unless the context indicates a different
meaning.
Subd. 2.
Subd. 3. Authority. "Authority" means an economic development authority.
City. "City" means a home rule charter or statutory
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Subd. 4. Development. "Development" includes redevelopment, and "develop-
ing"
develop-ing" includes redeveloping. meet. "Cost of
Subd. 5. Cost of redevelopment. redevelopment"means, with respect to
an economic development district project, the cocost of:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Farmington, Minnesota, shall
conduct a public hearing on June 20, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. at the Farmington City
Hall to consider the establishment of an Economic Development Authority.
The following is a summary (copy) of the proposed resolution establishing
such Authority.
ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City
on the 6th day of June, 1988 at 7:00 P.M.
The following members were present:
The following members were absent:
Member introduced and Member seconded the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 469.090 through 469.108 authorizes cities to
create an Economic Development Authority for the purpose of carrying out various
economic development activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted a public hearing, after proper published
notice, to consider the establishment of such authority; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the interest of the City
to establish such activity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that an Economic Development Authority (Authority)
is hereby created pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes
Sections 469.090 through 469. 108. The following provisions shall govern the
operation of the Authority to the extent allowed by the Laws of the State of
Minnesota.
1. Membership
The Authority shall consist of 5 members at least two of which must be
Councilmembers. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor with approval of the
Council. Initial terms shall be for two, three, four, five and six years
respectively. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed for six years. A
vacancy is created when a City Councilmember of the Authority ends Council
membership. A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired balance of the term.
Members shall be compensated for attending meetings in an amount determined by
the City Council. In addition, members may be reimbursed for actual expenses
incurred in doing official business of the Authority. All money paid for
compensation or reimbursement must be paid out of the Authority's budget. A
member may be removed by the City Council for inefficiency, neglect of duty or
misconduct in office, only after notice and a hearing at which the member is
given an opportunity to be heard in person. If a member is removed, a record of
the proceedings, together with the charges and findings, shall be filed in the
office of the City Clerk.
2. Organizational Matters
The Authority may adopt by-laws and rules of procedure and shall adopt an
official seal. The Authority shall annually elect a president, vice president,
treasurer, secretary and assistant treasurer, The duties and
powers of said officers shall be those as set forth by M.S. 469.096. The
treasurer shall give bond to the State conditioned for the faithful discharge of
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duties set forth by law, and shall not exceed $300,000. Authority money is
public money. An Authority check must be signed by the treasurer and one other
officer named by the Authority in a resolution. The Authority shall maintain a
detailed financial statement as set forth by law.
3. Employees, Services, Supplies
The Authority may employ any employees as it may require, and determine their
duties, qualifications and compensation. The Authority may contract for the
service of any persons needed to perform its duties and exercise its powers.
The Authority may purchase materials and supplies as needed. The City may
furnish facilities, offices and any assistance to the Authority. The Authority
may delegate to one or more of its agents or employees powers or duties as it
may deem proper.
4. Conflict of Interest
Except as authorized by M.S. 471.88, a member, officer or employee must not
acquire any financial interest, direct or indirect, in any project or property
included or planned to be included in any project, or in any contract or
proposed contract for materials or service to be furnished or used in connection
with any project.
5. Depositories
Every two years, the Authority shall select depositories as prescribed by law.
An Authority may deposit all its money from any source in one bank account.
When funds are deposited in a bonded depository, the treasurer shall be exempt
from liability for the loss of the deposits because of failure, bankruptcy, or
other acts of default of the depository. The Authority may accept assignments
of collateral by the depository securing deposits of the Authority.
6. Obligations
The Authority may not levy a tax or special assessment, except as otherwise
provided in Minnesota Statutes Sections 469.90 through 469.108, or pledge the
credit of the City. The Authority shall submit an annual budget to the Council
as set forth by law. The fiscal year shall be the same as the City. The
Authority shall make an annual written report to the Council. The financial
statements shall be audited each year, and the audit report shall be filed with
the State Auditor by June 30 of each year.
7. Powers
The Authority shall have the following powers as set forth and defined under
M.S. 469.101.
A. Create and define economic development districts.
B. Acquire property by lease, purchase, gift, device or condemnation.
C. Sign options to purchase, sell or lease property.
D. Exercise the right of eminent domain.
E. Enter into contracts.
F. Enter into limited partnerships.
G. Acquire rights and easements.
H. Purchase supplies.
I. Receive public property.
J. Sell or lease land in the economic development districts.
K. Apply to have districts designated as a Foreign Trade Zone.
L. Cooperate or act as an agent for the Federal or state government or a State
public body, or an agency or instrumentality of a government or public body.
M. Study or analyze economic development needs in the City.
N. Conduct public relations activities.
0. Accept public land.
P. Carry out the laws on economic development districts to develop and improve
lands in an economic development district.
Q. Borrow money in anticipation of bonds.
R. Make or purchase loans for economic development facilities.
8. General Obligation Bonds
The Authority may issue general obligation bonds authorized by two thirds
majority vote of the City Council.
9. Revenue Bonds
The Authority may issue revenue bonds. Said bonds shall not be a debt of the
City.
10. Sale of Property
The Authority may sell or convey property owned by it under terms and conditions
set forth by M.S. 469.105.
11. Advances by Authority
The Authority may advance its general fund money or its credit without interest
for the objects and purposes of M.S. 469.090 through 469.108, as set forth by
M.S. 469.106.
12. City Tax Levy
The City may levy up to .75 mills for the benefit of the Authority. The City
may increase its levy under reverse referendum.
13. Limits of Power
The following limits shall be imposed on the Authority.
A. The Authority must follow the budget process of the City.
B. All official actions of the Authority shall be consistent with the
Farmington Comprehensive Plan and any official controls implementing the
Comprehensive Plan.
C. The Authority must submit its administrative structure and management
practices to the City Council for approval.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council on the
6th day of June, 1988.
All persons desiring to be heard, in person or in writing, will be heard at
this time.
d4/
Larry r pson
City Ad inistrat•
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Submitted to the Farmington Independent on the 3rd day of June, 1988 for
publication 2 times, the last of which being no later than the 16th day
of June, 1988.
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March 14, 1988
Jim Romberger
Duo Plastics
5121 212th St. W.
Farmington, MN 55024
Dear Mr. Romberger,
The City Council considered the proposed expansion of Duo Plastics as outined
in the memo dated March 1, 1988, a copy of which you should have received earlier.
While specifics were not discussed, it was the unanimous consensus of the
Council that it would look favorably towards Tax Increment Financing assistance
if the length did not exceed five years.
It would be appreciated if you would contact me so that we can discuss this
matter more thoroughly.
Yours very truly,
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Larr, Thompgbn
City Administrator
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' ft AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM NO. 13c
NAME: Larry Thompson
DEPARTMENT: Administration
DATE: June 3, 1988
MEETING DATE: June 6, 1988
CATEGORY: Add On
SU3JECT: Accept Councilman Uhl's Resignation
EXPLANATION: Self Explanatory
REFERENCE MATERIALS/RESPONSIBILITY: Explanation/Recommendation - Larry Thompson
REFERRED TO: (NAME) DEPARTMENT:
Larry Thompson Administration
Department Heads
SIGNATUR i
MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
SUBJECT: COUNCILMAN UHL'S RESIGNATION
DATE: JUNE 3, 1988
Councilmember Uhl has informed me that due to a change in jobs, it will
be extremely difficult to attend Council meetings. Therefore, he intends
to submit his resignation to the Council for consideration Monday night.
Because the City Council will be losing two members, coupled with Council-
member Kelly's son's injury which has made it difficult to attend meetings,
I would strongly urge the Council to expedite the selection process so
that Councilman Uhl's replacement may be appointed before Mayor Akin's
resignation become effective. The Council is now facing the difficulty
of obtaining a quorum, with several critical matters which require Council
action. Attorney Grannis has indicated that a resigning member may vote
on an appointment except for their own position up until the resignation
becomes effective.
Lar y Thompson
City Administrator
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