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MN Stat § 469.1081 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.1081 — Liable In Contract Or Tort.

469.1081 LIABLE IN CONTRACT OR TORT. Subject to the provisions of chapter 466, an authority shall be liable in contract or in tort in the same manner as a private corporation. The commissioners of an authority shall not be personally liable as such on its contracts, or for torts, not committed or directly authorized by them. The property or funds of an authority shall not be subject to attachment, or to levy and sale on execution, but, if an authority refuses to pay a judgment entered against it in any court of competent jurisdiction, the district court for the county in which the authority is situated may, by writ of mandamus, direct the treasurer of the authority to pay the judgment from any unencumbered funds available for that purpose. History:   1991 c 342 s 13
MN Stat § 469.109 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.109 — Purpose.

469.109 PURPOSE. The legislature finds that there exists in the state certain areas of substantial and persistent unemployment causing hardship to many individuals and their families and that there also exist certain rural areas where development and redevelopment should be encouraged. The legislature finds that the powers and facilities of the state government and local communities, in cooperation with the federal government, should assist rural areas and areas of substantial and chronic unemployment in planning and financing economic redevelopment by private enterprise, enabling those areas to enhance their prosperity by the establishment of stable and diversified local economies, and to provide new employment opportunities through the development and expansion of new or existing facilities and resources. The legislature finds that the establishment of local or regional area redevelopment agencies in Minnesota having the power to acquire, build, lease, sell, or otherwise provide plants and facilities for industrial, recreational, or commercial development will create new employment and promote economic redevelopment of rural areas and of depressed or underdeveloped areas in the state, and that the accomplishment of these objectives is a public purpose for which public money may be spent. History:   1987 c 291 s 110
MN Stat § 469.110 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.110 — Definitions.

469.110 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Generally. In sections 469.109 to 469.123, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them herein, unless the context indicates otherwise. Subd. 2. Department. "Department" means the Department of Employment and Economic Development. Subd. 3. Local agency. "Local agency" means the area or municipal redevelopment agencies created or authorized to be created by sections 469.109 to 469.123, or the governing body of any Indian tribe or any entity established and recognized by that governing body. Subd. 4. Municipality. "Municipality" means any home rule charter or statutory city, county, town, or school district. Subd. 5. Governing body. "Governing body" means the council, board of trustees, or other body charged with governing any municipality. Subd. 6. Board. "Board" means the governing body of any local or area redevelopment agency created in accordance with the provisions of sections 469.109 to 469.123. Subd. 7. Redevelopment area. "Redevelopment area" means a depressed area within the territorial boundaries of any municipality or group of municipalities of the state reasonably defined by the local or area redevelopment agency wherein critical conditions of unemployment, underdevelopment, economic depression, depletion of natural resources, or widespread reliance on public assistance are found to exist by the municipality or municipalities. Subd. 8. Federal agency. "Federal agency" means the government of the United States or any department, corporation, agency, or instrumentality thereof. Subd. 9.  [Repealed, 1995 c 186 s 80] Subd. 10. Redevelopment project. "Redevelopment project" means any approved site, structure, facility, or undertaking comprising or connected with any industrial, recreational, commercial, or manufacturing enterprise established or assisted by a local, regional, or area redevelopment agency. Subd. 11. Rural area. "Rural area" means any area so defined in section 469.109 of the Rural Development Act of 1972, Public Law 92-419, and unless in conflict with that act, shall include all areas not within the outer boundary of any city having a population of 50,000 or more and its immediately adjacent urbanized and urbanizing areas with a population density of more than 100 persons per square mile. Subd. 12. Indian economic enterprise. "Indian economic enterprise" means any commercial, industrial, or business activity established or organized for the purpose of profit, at least 51 percent of which is owned by persons of 25 percent or more Indian blood. Subd. 13. Indian tribe. "Indian tribe" means any group qualifying under Public Law 93-262, section 3. History:  1987 c 291 s 111; 2002 c 379 art 1 s 88; 1Sp2003 c 4 s 1
MN Stat § 469.112 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.112 — Municipalities May Join Together.

469.112 MUNICIPALITIES MAY JOIN TOGETHER. Subdivision 1. Joint exercise of powers. Two or more municipalities, by agreement entered into through action of their governing bodies, may jointly exercise any of the powers conferred by sections 469.109 to 469.123 after the governing body of each of the municipalities has adopted the resolution provided for in section 469.111, subdivision 1. Subd. 2. Agreement terms. The agreement shall set forth its purpose and the powers to be exercised, and it shall provide for the method by which the purpose sought shall be accomplished or the manner in which the power shall be exercised. Subd. 3. Joint board. The agreement shall provide for the establishment of a joint board of commissioners to exercise on behalf of the entire redevelopment area all of the powers authorized or conferred upon any municipality by the terms of sections 469.109 to 469.123. The joint board shall be selected from the board of commissioners of the municipalities entering into the joint agreement and shall be chosen by a vote of the respective boards; provided that the governor shall also appoint one member to the joint board from the state at large. The joint board shall consist of not less than seven nor more than 11 members. Subd. 4. Termination. The agreement may be continued for a definite term or until rescinded or terminated in accordance with its terms. Subd. 5. Disposition of property and money. The agreement shall provide for the disposition of any property acquired as a result of the joint exercise of powers and the return of any surplus money in proportion to contributions of the several contracting parties after the purpose of the agreement has been completed. Subd. 6. Residence requirements inapplicable. The residence requirements for holding office in any governmental unit shall not apply to any officer appointed to carry out any such agreement. History:   1987 c 291 s 113
MN Stat § 469.113 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.113 — Conflict Of Interest.

469.113 CONFLICT OF INTEREST. No commissioner or employee of any local agency shall acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any project or in any property included or planned to be included in any project, nor have any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or proposed contract for materials or service to be furnished or used in connection with any project. This section shall not apply to the deposit of any funds of an agency in any bank in which a member of an agency shall have an interest, if the funds are deposited and protected in accordance with chapter 118A. History:  1987 c 291 s 114; 2001 c 7 s 90
MN Stat § 469.114 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.114 — Agencies; Meetings, Expenses.

469.114 AGENCIES; MEETINGS, EXPENSES. Subdivision 1. Commissioners' authority. The powers of each agency shall be vested in the commissioners thereof in office at any time, a majority of whom shall constitute a quorum for all purposes. Each agency shall select a chair and a secretary from among its commissioners and shall adopt bylaws and other rules for the conduct of its affairs as it deems appropriate. The regular meetings of an agency shall be held in a fixed place and shall be open to the public. No commissioner shall receive compensation for services, but shall be entitled to receive necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the performance of official duties. Subd. 2. Staff services. Any municipality within the area of operation of the local redevelopment agency may provide staff services to the agency, including providing liaison between the local agency, the municipality and the state agency, and between the local agency and other agencies of the state whose facilities and services may be useful to the local agency in accomplishing its purposes. Subd. 3. Reimbursement. The local agency may reimburse any municipality or other agency of the state for special expenses incurred in the provision of any services or for the use of any facilities required by the local agency. History:  1986 c 444; 1987 c 291 s 115
MN Stat § 469.117 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.117 — Eminent Domain Proceedings.

469.117 EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. Subdivision 1. Compensation. If a local agency deems necessary, it may, after having filed in court an application to assess compensation for the property to be appropriated pursuant to eminent domain proceedings, forthwith pay into court a sum of money to secure compensation to the owner of the appropriated property. The amount shall be fixed by the court in a sum not less than the valuation of the property appropriated as fixed by the assessor and as finally equalized. The title to the property appropriated shall pass to the local agency upon the payment of that sum of money into court. After 30 days' notice thereof to the owner, the local agency may enter upon the property appropriated and demolish any structure thereon and proceed with the construction of the project proposed by it. No property for which condemnation proceedings have been initiated shall be demolished until 30 days after the court appointed appraisers have made and filed their award. It shall then proceed with the prosecution of its suit to assess compensation with due diligence. The deposit shall be applied, so far as necessary for that purpose, to the payment of any award that may be made, with interest thereon, and the remainder, if any, shall be returned to the local agency. Subd. 2. Right of acquisition. Real property in a redevelopment area that is needed or convenient for a project, which is to be acquired by condemnation pursuant to this section, may be acquired by the local agency for the project. This includes any property devoted to a public use, whether or not held in trust, notwithstanding that the property may have been previously acquired by condemnation or is owned by a public utility corporation, it being determined that the public use in conformity with the provisions of sections 469.109 to 469.123 shall be deemed a superior public use. Property devoted to a public use may be so acquired only if the governing body of the municipality has approved its acquisition by the local agency. An award of compensation shall not be increased by reason of any increase in the value of the real property caused by the assembly, clearance, or reconstruction, or proposed assembly, clearance, or reconstruction for the purposes of sections 469.109 to 469.123 of the real property in an area. History:   1987 c 291 s 118
MN Stat § 469.119 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.119 — Loan Application Requirements.

469.119 LOAN APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. Application contents. Prior to the loaning of any funds for a redevelopment project in a redevelopment area the local agency shall receive from the applicant and, in the case of department participation, shall forward to the state agency a loan application. The application shall be in the form adopted by the local agency, and shall contain among other things the following information: (1) a general description of the redevelopment project and of the industrial, recreational, commercial, or manufacturing enterprise for which the project has been or is to be established; (2) a legal description of all real estate necessary for the project; (3) plans and other documents as may be required to show the type, structure, and general character of the redevelopment project; (4) a general description of the type, classes, and number of employees employed or to be employed in the operation of the redevelopment project; and (5) cost or estimates of cost of establishing the redevelopment project. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 1987 c 291 s 244; 1987 c 386 art 2 s 24] Subd. 3.  [Repealed, 1987 c 291 s 244; 1987 c 386 art 2 s 24] Subd. 4.  [Repealed, 1987 c 291 s 244; 1987 c 386 art 2 s 24] History:  1987 c 291 s 120; 2002 c 379 art 1 s 93
MN Stat § 469.122 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.122 — Limitation Of Powers.

469.122 LIMITATION OF POWERS. The state pledges to the United States or any agency thereof that if any federal agency shall construct, loan, or contribute any funds for the construction, extension, improvement, or enlargement of any redevelopment project, or any portion thereof, the state will not alter or limit the rights and powers of the department or the local agency in any manner inconsistent with the performance of any agreements between the department or the local agency and any such federal agency. The department and the local agency shall continue to have all powers herein granted, so long as the same shall be necessary or desirable for the carrying out of the purposes of these sections. History:  1987 c 291 s 123; 2002 c 379 art 1 s 94
MN Stat § 469.123 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.123 — Examination And Audit Of Local Agency.

469.123 EXAMINATION AND AUDIT OF LOCAL AGENCY. The accounts, books, and records of any local or area agency, including its receipts, disbursements, contracts, mortgages, investments, and other matters relating to its finances, operation, and affairs shall be examined and audited from time to time by the state auditor as provided by law. History:   1987 c 291 s 124
MN Stat § 469.124 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.124 — Purpose.

469.124 PURPOSE. The legislature finds that there is a need for new development in areas of a city that are already built up in order to provide employment opportunities, to improve the tax base, and to improve the general economy of the state. Therefore, cities are authorized to develop a program for improving a district of the city to provide impetus for commercial development; to increase employment; to protect pedestrians from vehicle traffic and inclement weather; to provide the necessary linkage between peripheral parking facilities and places of employment and shopping; to provide off-street parking to serve the shoppers and employees of the district; to provide open space relief within the district; and to provide other facilities as are outlined in the development program adopted by the governing body. The legislature declares that the actions required to assist the implementation of these development programs are a public purpose and that the execution and financing of these programs are a public purpose. History:   1987 c 291 s 125
MN Stat § 469.125 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.125 — Definitions.

469.125 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Generally. In sections 469.124 to 469.133, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them herein unless the context indicates a different meaning. Subd. 2. City. "City" means any home rule charter or statutory city. Subd. 3. Development program. A "development program" is a statement of objectives of the city for improvement of a development district which contains a statement as to the public facilities to be constructed within the district, the open space to be created, the environmental controls to be applied, the proposed reuse of private property, and the proposed operations of the district after the capital improvements within the district have been completed. Subd. 4. Pedestrian skyway system. "Pedestrian skyway system" means any system of providing for pedestrian traffic circulation, mechanical or otherwise, elevated aboveground, within and without the public right-of-way, and through or above private property and buildings, and includes overpasses, bridges, passageways, walkways, concourses, hallways, corridors, arcades, courts, plazas, malls, elevators, escalators, heated canopies and accesses and all fixtures, furniture, signs, equipment, facilities, services, and appurtenances which in the judgment of the governing body of the city will enhance the movement, safety, security, convenience, and enjoyment of pedestrians and benefit the city and adjoining properties. The use of a public street or public right-of-way for pedestrian skyway travel only constitutes a public use and shall not require a vacation of the street or right-of-way. Subd. 5. Special lighting systems. "Special lighting systems" means lights or light displays of any type located within or without the public right-of-way. Subd. 6. Parking structure. "Parking structure" means any building the principal use of which is designed for and intended for parking of motor vehicles or any parking lot. Subd. 7. Maintenance and operation. "Maintenance and operation" means all activities necessary to maintain facilities after they have been developed and all activities necessary to operate the facilities including informational and educational programs, and safety and surveillance activities. Subd. 8. Governing body. "Governing body" means the city council. Subd. 9. Development district. A "development district" is an area within the corporate limits of a city which has been so designated and separately numbered by the governing body. History:  1987 c 291 s 126; 2013 c 125 art 1 s 107
MN Stat § 469.126 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.126 — Authority Granted.

469.126 AUTHORITY GRANTED. Subdivision 1. Designation of districts. A city may designate development districts within the boundaries of the city. Before designating a district, the city must consult with its planning agency or department and must hold a public hearing on the designation. Notice of the hearing must be published in the official newspaper of the city or, if there is no official newspaper, in a newspaper of general distribution in the city. The city shall also provide for relocation pursuant to section 469.133 and consult with the advisory board created by section 469.132 before making this designation. Subd. 2. Powers. Within these districts the city may: (1) adopt a development program consistent with which the city may acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, alter, extend, operate, maintain, or promote developments aimed at improving the physical facilities, quality of life, and quality of transportation; (2) acquire land or easements through negotiation or through powers of eminent domain; (3) adopt ordinances regulating traffic in pedestrian skyway systems, public parking structures, and other facilities constructed within the development district. Traffic regulations may include direction and speed of traffic, policing of pedestrianways, hours that pedestrianways are open to the public, kinds of service activities that will be allowed in arcades, parks, and plazas, and rates to be charged in the parking structures; (4) adopt ordinances regulating access to pedestrian skyway systems and the conditions under which such access is allowed; (5) require private developers to construct buildings so as to accommodate and support pedestrian systems which are part of the program for the development district. When the city requires the developer to construct columns, beams, or girders with greater strength than required for normal building purposes, the city shall reimburse the developer for the added expense from development district funds; (6) install special lighting systems, special street signs and street furniture, special landscaping of streets and public property, and special snow removal systems; (7) acquire property for the district; (8) lease or sell air rights over public buildings and spend public funds for constructing the foundations and columns in the public buildings strong enough to support the buildings to be constructed on air rights; (9) lease all or portions of basement, ground, and second floors of the public buildings constructed in the district; and (10) negotiate the sale or lease of property for private development if the development is consistent with the development program for the district. History:  1987 c 291 s 127; 2001 c 7 s 75
MN Stat § 469.127 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.127 — Tax Status.

469.127 TAX STATUS. The pedestrian skyway system, underground pedestrian concourse, the people mover system, and publicly owned parking structures are declared to be public property to be used for essential public and governmental purposes. They are exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the city, county, state, or any political subdivision thereof, except to the extent that the property is subject to the sales and use tax under chapter 297A. Taxes do not include charges for utilities and special services such as heat, water, electricity, gas, sewage disposal, or garbage removal. History:  1987 c 291 s 128; 2000 c 418 art 2 s 8
MN Stat § 469.128 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development|Chapter 469 — Economic Development|Section 469.128 — Grants.

469.128 GRANTS. A city may accept grants or other financial assistance from the government of the United States or any other entity to do studies, construct and operate the pedestrian skyway system, underground pedestrian concourses, people mover systems, and other public improvements authorized by sections 469.124 to 469.133. History:  1987 c 291 s 129; 2013 c 125 art 1 s 107