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MN Stat § 116J.5763 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning|Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development|Section 116J.5763 — Priorities.

116J.5763 PRIORITIES. Subdivision 1. Priorities. (a) If applications for loans exceed the available appropriations, loans shall be made for projects that, in the commissioner's judgment, provide the highest return in public benefits for the public costs incurred. "Public benefits" include health, safety and other environmental benefits, blight reduction including the property's potential for improved economic vitality, functionality and aesthetics, community stabilization, crime reduction, reduced maintenance costs, and the potential for future development. In making this judgment, the commissioner shall consider the following: (1) the extent to which the existing property conditions threaten public safety; (2) the length of vacancy of the property; (3) the development potential of the property; (4) the proximity of the property to existing sufficient public infrastructure; and (5) the applicant's financial condition and ability to repay the loan. (b) The factors in paragraph (a) are not listed in a rank order or priority; rather, the commissioner may weigh each factor, depending upon the facts and circumstances, as the commissioner considers appropriate. The commissioner may consider other factors that affect the net return of public benefits. Subd. 2. Application cycle. The commissioner shall establish semiannual application deadlines in which loans will be authorized from available money in the accounts. History:   2012 c 288 s 7
MN Stat § 116J.5764 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning|Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development|Section 116J.5764 — Loan Terms And Conditions.

116J.5764 LOAN TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Subdivision 1. Terms. Loans to development authorities for demolition costs may be made by the commissioner subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) the agreement to repay the loan may be a general obligation of the development authority, payable primarily from a dedicated source of revenue, or other security subject to review and approval by the commissioner, and the development authority must deliver its bond or note to the commissioner to secure the loan; (2) the term of the loan may not exceed 15 years; (3) the loan shall bear interest at a rate equal to two percent, but interest will not accrue during the first two years of the loan term; (4) the development authority shall make semiannual interest payments and annual principal payments beginning in the third year of the loan until the end of the term; (5) the principal amount of a loan may not exceed $1,000,000; (6) loan proceeds shall be disbursed for eligible demolition costs as incurred or paid by the borrower and upon submission of invoices and other supporting documentation satisfactory to the commissioner; and (7) an eligible borrower shall establish a dedicated source of revenue for repayment of the loan. Subd. 2. Modification of loan terms. The commissioner has the discretion to consent to the modification of the rate of interest, time of payment, installment of principal or interest, or other term of a loan made under sections 116J.5761 to 116J.5764. Subd. 3. Forgiveness. The commissioner may forgive principal of the loan and interest accrued but unpaid thereon, if any, up to 50 percent of the original loan amount, not to exceed the costs of demolition, upon completion of the redevelopment plan, if the project would otherwise have received grant funding in the most recent semiannual grant round, based on the priorities in section 116J.575. History:  2012 c 288 s 8; 2013 c 64 s 1
MN Stat § 116J.5765 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning|Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development|Section 116J.5765 — Nonliability.

116J.5765 NONLIABILITY. The state shall have no responsibility or liability relating to or arising out of activities at the site of a project solely by reason of the making of a grant or loan by the commissioner under sections 116J.5761 to 116J.5764. History:   2012 c 288 s 9
MN Stat § 116J.578 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning|Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development|Section 116J.578 — Bioscience Subsidy.

116J.578 BIOSCIENCE SUBSIDY. Any bioscience or biotechnology project financed in whole or in part by state appropriations or other public subsidies must document how and to what it extent the project will provide a benefit to consumers in the form of more affordable pricing of the products or services being publicly subsidized. The documentation must be reported to the committees of the legislature with responsibility for economic development and to committees with responsibility for finance. History:   2008 c 300 s 47
MN Stat § 116J.60 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning|Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development|Section 116J.60 — Promotional Expenses.

116J.60 PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES. In the promotion of trade and economic development of the state, the commissioner of employment and economic development may expend money appropriated by the legislature for these purposes in the same manner as private persons, firms, corporations, and associations make expenditures for these purposes. An expenditure for food, lodging, or travel is not governed by the travel rules of the commissioner of management and budget. No money shall be expended for the appearance in radio or television broadcasts by an elected public official. History:  Ex1967 c 48 s 84; 1973 c 492 s 14; 1977 c 455 s 84; 1981 c 356 s 248; 1983 c 289 s 55; 1987 c 312 art 1 s 17; 1Sp2003 c 4 s 1; 2004 c 171 s 4; 2008 c 204 s 42; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109
MN Stat § 116J.617 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning|Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development|Section 116J.617 — Tourism Loan Program.

116J.617 TOURISM LOAN PROGRAM. Subdivision 1. Establishment. The commissioner may establish a tourism revolving loan program and a tourism guarantee loan program to provide loans, participate in loans, or guarantee loans to resorts, campgrounds, lodging facilities, and other tourism-related businesses. The commissioner shall work with financial institutions in making or participating in loans or guaranteeing loans under this section. Subd. 2. Eligible borrower. To receive a loan under this section, the borrower must be a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation engaged in a tourism-related business or other entity that is defined by the standard industrial classification codes of 7011 and 7033 as set out in the Code of Federal Regulations, title 13, section 121.2. An eligible borrower under this section must maintain the business or other entity as a tourism-related entity as defined by this subdivision during the term of the loan. An eligible borrower may not receive a loan or loan guarantee under this section if the borrower has received a tourism-related loan, loan participation, or guarantee made by the state in the past 36 months. Subd. 3. Eligible loan. The maximum loan made or participated in under this section may not be for more than 50 percent of the total cost of the project. Loan proceeds may be used for the following purposes: acquisition of an existing building, building construction and improvement, land site improvement, equipment, other construction costs, and engineering costs. Project-related expenditures made more than 30 days before an application may not be financed by a loan made, guaranteed, or participated in under this section. Subd. 4. Loan terms. The maximum term of a loan made, guaranteed, or participated in under this section may not exceed the useful life of the real property or 80 percent of the useful life of the equipment or machinery, or the following limits, whichever is less: (1) ten years for land, building, or other real property; (2) five years for equipment or machinery; or (3) a weighted average of the limits under clauses (1) and (2) for loans made, guaranteed, or participated in for a combination of real property and equipment or machinery. The commissioner may establish interest rates for loans made under this section. All loans made must be secured by collateral. Subd. 5.  [Repealed, 2003 c 128 art 13 s 40] Subd. 6.  [Repealed, 2003 c 128 art 13 s 40] History:  1989 c 335 art 1 s 139; 1993 c 369 s 46
MN Stat § 116J.63 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning|Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development|Section 116J.63 — Sale Of Pamphlets And Publications; Fees; Advertising.

116J.63 SALE OF PAMPHLETS AND PUBLICATIONS; FEES; ADVERTISING. Subdivision 1. Sale. The commissioner may sell reports, publications, or related publicity or promotional material of the department that the commissioner determines should not be supplied gratis to those who wish to employ them in the conduct of their business. Subd. 2. Fees. (a) Fees for reports, publications, or related publicity or promotional material are not subject to the rulemaking requirements of chapter 14 and are not subject to section 16A.1285. The fees prescribed by the commissioner must be commensurate with the distribution objective of the department for the material produced or with the cost of furnishing the services. Except as described in paragraph (b), all fees for materials and services must be deposited in the general fund. (b) The commissioner may sell marketing materials at cost to economic development organizations and others in quantities that would not otherwise be available through general fund appropriations. Funds received must be placed in a special revolving account and are appropriated to the commissioner to pay for the production of the materials. Subd. 3. Advertising. Department publications may contain advertising and may receive advertising revenue from profit and nonprofit organizations, associations, individuals and corporations, and other state, federal or local government agencies. Advertising revenues shall be deposited in the general fund. The commissioner shall set advertising rates and fees commensurate with services rendered and distribution objectives. Subd. 4.  [Repealed, 2004 c 171 s 20] History:  1947 c 587 s 14; 1979 c 333 s 99; 1981 c 356 s 248; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 312 art 1 s 19; 1989 c 335 art 1 s 141; 1996 c 305 art 3 s 20; 1999 c 223 art 2 s 25; 1Sp2005 c 1 art 4 s 20
MN Stat § 116J.658 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning|Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development|Section 116J.658 — Minnesota Science And Technology Economic Development Project.

116J.658 MINNESOTA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (a) The commissioner of employment and economic development shall lead a public-private project with science and technology experts from public, academic, and private sectors to advise state agency collaboration to design, coordinate, and administer a strategic science and technology program for the state designed to promote the welfare of the people of the state, maximize the economic growth of the state, and create and retain jobs in the state's industrial base through enhancement of Minnesota's: (1) high technology research and development capabilities; (2) product and process innovation and commercialization; (3) high technology manufacturing capabilities; (4) science and technology business environment; and (5) science and technology workforce preparation. (b) Project membership shall consist of science and technology experts from public, academic, and private sectors. A member must have a background in science or technology in order to serve on the project. The project members shall consist of at least 13 members as follows: (1) a representative of the University of Minnesota; (2) a representative of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; (3) the chief executive officer of Mayo Clinic or a designee; and (4) six chief executive officers or designees from science- or technology-oriented companies and four representatives from science- and technology-oriented trade organizations. (c) The commissioner of employment and economic development must report by January 15, 2010, to the legislative committees having jurisdiction over science and technology and economic development policy and finance on the activities of the project and must recommend changes or additions to its organization, including specific recommendations for necessary legislation. History:   2009 c 78 art 2 s 16
MN Stat § 116J.872 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning|Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development|Section 116J.872 — Economic Response Team.

116J.872 ECONOMIC RESPONSE TEAM. (a) The department shall operate a fast-action economic response team to contact and work with businesses that are identified as being: (1) at risk for relocating or expanding outside the state; or (2) prospects for expansion or relocation within the state. (b) The fast-action response team must contact identified businesses within 24 hours. History:   2010 c 347 art 1 s 2
MN Stat § 116J.8745 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning|Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development|Section 116J.8745 — Microenterprise Entrepreneurial Assistance.

116J.8745 MICROENTERPRISE ENTREPRENEURIAL ASSISTANCE. Subdivision 1. Technical assistance. The commissioner of employment and economic development shall make grants to nonprofit organizations to provide technical assistance to individuals to support the startup and growth of self-employment and microbusinesses. Eligible businesses are microenterprises employing under five people plus the owner and requiring under $25,000 or no capital to start or expand the business. Subd. 2. Grant eligibility and allocation. Nonprofit organizations must apply for grants under this section following procedures established by the commissioner. To be eligible for a grant, an organization must demonstrate to the commissioner that it has the appropriate expertise. The commissioner shall give preference for grants to organizations that target nontraditional entrepreneurs such as women, members of a minority, low-income individuals, or persons seeking work who are currently on or recently removed from welfare assistance. An application must include: (1) the local need for microenterprise support; (2) proposed criteria for business eligibility; (3) proposals for identifying and serving eligible businesses; (4) a description of technical assistance to be provided to eligible businesses; (5) proposals to coordinate technical assistance with financial assistance; (6) a demonstration of ability to collaborate with other agencies including educational and financial institutions; and (7) project goals identifying the number of eligible businesses to be assisted with the state funds awarded under the grant. Subd. 3. Grant evaluations. Grant recipients must report to the commissioner by February 1 in each of the two years succeeding the year of receipt of the grant. The report must detail the number of customers served, the number of businesses started, stabilized, or expanded, the number of jobs created and retained, and business success rates. The commissioner shall report to the legislature on the microenterprise entrepreneurial assistance. The report shall contain an evaluation of the results, recommendations to continue or change the program, and a suggested level of funding. History:  1997 c 200 art 1 s 55; 1999 c 223 art 2 s 26,27; 1Sp2003 c 4 s 1
MN Stat § 116J.8747 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning|Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development|Section 116J.8747 — Job Training Program Grant.

116J.8747 JOB TRAINING PROGRAM GRANT. Subdivision 1. Grant allowed. The commissioner may provide a grant to a qualified job training program from money appropriated for the purposes of this section as follows: (1) an $11,000 placement grant paid to a job training program upon placement in employment of a qualified graduate of the program; and (2) an $11,000 retention grant paid to a job training program upon retention in employment of a qualified graduate of the program for at least one year. Subd. 2. Qualified job training program. To qualify for grants under this section, a job training program must satisfy the following requirements: (1) the program must be operated by a nonprofit corporation that qualifies under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) the program may spend up to $5,500 in total training per participant; (3) the program must provide education and training in: (i) basic skills, such as reading, writing, financial literacy, digital literacy, mathematics, and communications; (ii) long-term plans for success including participant coaching for two years after placement; (iii) soft skills, including skills critical to success on the job; and (iv) access to internships, technology training, personal and emotional intelligence skill development, and other support services; (4) the program may provide income supplements not to exceed $2,000 per participant, when needed, to participants for housing, counseling, tuition, and other basic needs; (5) individuals served by the program must be 18 years of age or older as of the date of enrollment, and have household income in the six months immediately before entering the program that is 200 percent or less of the federal poverty guideline for Minnesota, based on family size; and (6) the program must be certified by the commissioner of employment and economic development as meeting the requirements of this subdivision. Subd. 3. Graduation and retention grant requirements. For purposes of a placement grant under this section, a qualified graduate is a graduate of a job training program qualifying under subdivision 2 who is placed in a job in Minnesota that pays at least the current state minimum wage. To qualify for a retention grant under this section for a retention fee, a job in which the graduate is retained must pay at least the current state minimum wage. Subd. 4. Duties of program. (a) A program certified by the commissioner under subdivision 2 must comply with the requirements of this subdivision. (b) A program must maintain records for each qualified graduate. The records must include information sufficient to verify the graduate's eligibility under this section, identify the employer, and describe the job including its compensation rate and benefits. (c) A program is subject to the reporting requirements under section 116L.98. History:  2003 c 128 art 13 s 20; 1Sp2003 c 4 s 1; 1Sp2005 c 1 art 4 s 22; 2016 c 189 art 7 s 22,23; 2018 c 129 s 1,2; 2020 c 91 s 1,2
MN Stat § 116J.551 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning|Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development|Section 116J.551 — Creation Of Accounts.

116J.551 CREATION OF ACCOUNTS. Subdivision 1. Grant account. A contaminated site cleanup and development grant account is created in the special revenue fund, general fund, petroleum tank fund, and remediation fund. Money in any account may be used, as appropriated by law, to make grants as provided in section 116J.554 and to pay for the commissioner's costs in reviewing applications and making grants. Notwithstanding section 16A.28, money appropriated to the accounts for this program from any source is available until spent. Subd. 2. Revolving loan account. A revolving loan account is created in a special revenue fund for the Minnesota cleanup revolving loan fund, funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Money in the account may be invested by the State Board of Investment. Money in the account must be used to provide loans and grants in accordance with section 116J.559 and the Brownfields Revitalization and Environmental Restoration Act of 2001, Public Law 107-118, title II, under the authority of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and to pay for the commissioner's cost in reviewing applications and making loans and/or grants. History:  1993 c 375 art 13 s 1; 2004 c 206 s 13; 1Sp2005 c 1 art 4 s 15; 2007 c 135 art 2 s 6; 1Sp2010 c 1 art 14 s 7; 1Sp2011 c 4 art 2 s 2
MN Stat § 116J.552 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning|Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development|Section 116J.552 — Definitions.

116J.552 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope of application. For purposes of sections 116J.551 to 116J.557, the following terms have the meanings given. Subd. 2. Cleanup costs. "Cleanup costs" or "costs" means the costs of developing and implementing a response action plan, but does not include implementation costs incurred before the award of a grant unless the application for the grant was submitted within 180 days after the response action plan was approved by the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency. Subd. 3. Contaminant. "Contaminant" means a hazardous substance or a pollutant or contaminant as those terms are defined in section 115B.02. Subd. 4. Development authority. "Development authority" includes a statutory or home rule charter city, county, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, and a port authority. Subd. 5. Metropolitan area. "Metropolitan area" means the seven-county metropolitan area, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2. Subd. 6. Municipality. "Municipality" means the statutory or home rule charter city, town, or, in the case of unorganized territory, the county in which the site is located. Subd. 7. Project costs. "Project costs" includes cleanup costs for the site and the cost of related site acquisition, demolition of existing improvements, and installation of public improvements necessary for the development authority to implement the response action plan. Subd. 8. Response action plan. "Response action plan" means a response action plan approved by the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency, including a "development action response plan" that meets the requirements of section 469.174, subdivision 17; and a "voluntary response action plan" under section 115B.175, subdivision 3. History:  1993 c 375 art 13 s 2; 1995 c 224 s 53; 1995 c 255 art 2 s 1; 1997 c 200 art 2 s 8