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2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.397 — Updated Broadband Deployment Data And Maps.

116J.397 UPDATED BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT DATA AND MAPS.
(a) Beginning in 2016 and continuing each year thereafter, the Office of Broadband Development shall contract with one or more independent organizations that have extensive experience working with Minnesota broadband providers to:
(1) collect broadband deployment data from Minnesota providers, verify its accuracy through on-the-ground testing, and create state and county maps available to the public by April 15, 2017, and each April 15 thereafter, showing the availability of broadband service at various upload and download speeds throughout Minnesota;
(2) analyze the deployment data collected to help inform future investments in broadband infrastructure; and
(3) conduct business and residential surveys that measure broadband adoption and use in the state.
(b) Data provided by a broadband provider under this section is nonpublic data under section 13.02, subdivision 9. Maps produced under this paragraph are public data under section 13.03.
History:
2016 c 189 art 5 s 7
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.398 — Broadband Prevailing Wage Exemption.

116J.398 BROADBAND PREVAILING WAGE EXEMPTION.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, section 116J.871 does not apply to a project receiving a grant under section 116J.395 for the construction, installation, remodeling, and repair of last-mile infrastructure, as defined under section 116J.394, paragraph (e).
History:
2016 c 189 art 5 s 8
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.411 — Definitions.

116J.411 DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1.
Terms.
For the purposes of sections 116J.411 to 116J.415, the following terms have the meaning given them.
Subd. 2.
Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of employment and economic development.
Subd. 2a.
Job enhancement.
"Job enhancement" means:
(1) an increase in wages, and an increase in the responsibility or skill level of job duties; or
(2) the provision of additional training or education for employees in existing jobs.
Subd. 3.
[Repealed, 2003 c 128 art 13 s 40]
Subd. 4.
Low income.
"Low income" means equal to or below the nonmetropolitan median household income.
Subd. 5.
Principally.
"Principally" means more than half.
Subd. 6.
Regional organization.
"Regional organization" or "organization" means an organization selected under section 116J.415, subdivision 3.
Subd. 7.
Rural.
"Rural" means the area of Minnesota located outside of the metropolitan area as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2.
History:
1987 c 312 art 1 s 26 subd 2; 1987 c 386 art 1 s 3; 1996 c 369 s 12; 2003 c 128 art 13 s 6; 1Sp2003 c 4 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.412 — Account Allocation.

116J.412 ACCOUNT ALLOCATION.
The commissioner shall allocate $6,000,000 from the rural rehabilitation account to be used for the challenge grant program.
History:
1987 c 312 art 1 s 26 subd 2; 1987 c 386 art 1 s 4; 1989 c 335 art 4 s 52; 1990 c 375 s 3; 1991 c 322 s 19; 1994 c 483 s 1; 1995 c 232 s 6; 1996 c 369 s 12
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.418 — Office Of Child Care Community Partnerships.

116J.418 OFFICE OF CHILD CARE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
(a) For the purposes of this section, the terms in this subdivision have the meanings given them.
(b) "Child care" means the care of children while parents or guardians are at work or absent for another reason.
(c) "Local unit of government" has the meaning given in section 116G.03, subdivision 3.
(d) "Office" means the Office of Child Care Community Partnerships established in subdivision 2, paragraph (a).
Subd. 2.
Office established; purpose.
(a) An Office of Child Care Community Partnerships is established within the Department of Employment and Economic Development. The department may employ a director and staff necessary to carry out the office's duties under subdivision 4.
(b) The purpose of the office is to support child care businesses within the state in order to:
(1) increase the quantity of quality child care available; and
(2) improve accessibility to child care for underserved communities and populations.
Subd. 3.
Organization.
The office shall consist of a director of the Office of Child Care Community Partnerships, as well as any staff necessary to carry out the office's duties under subdivision 4.
Subd. 4.
Duties.
The office shall have the power and duty to:
(1) coordinate with state, regional, local, and private entities to promote investment in increasing the quantity of quality child care in Minnesota;
(2) coordinate with other agencies including but not limited to Minnesota Management and Budget, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Education to develop, recommend, and implement solutions to increase the quantity of quality child care openings;
(3) administer the child care economic development grant program and other appropriations to the department for this purpose;
(4) monitor the child care business development efforts of other states and countries;
(5) provide support to the governor's Children's Cabinet;
(6) provide an annual report, as required by subdivision 5; and
(7) perform any other activities consistent with the office's purpose.
Subd. 5.
Reporting.
(a) Beginning January 15, 2024, and each year thereafter, the Office of Child Care Community Partnerships shall report to the legislative committees with jurisdiction over child care policy and finance on the office's activities during the previous year.
(b) The report shall contain, at a minimum:
(1) an analysis of the current access to child care within the state;
(2) an analysis of the current shortage of child care workers within the state;
(3) a summary of the office's activities;
(4) any proposed legislative and policy initiatives; and
(5) any other information requested by the legislative committees with jurisdiction over child care, or that the office deems necessary.
(c) The report may be submitted electronically and is subject to section 3.195, subdivision 1.
History:
2023 c 53 art 15 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.4221 — Rural Policy And Development Center Fund.

116J.4221 RURAL POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FUND.
(a) A rural policy and development center fund is established as an account in the special revenue fund in the state treasury. The commissioner of management and budget shall credit to the account the amounts authorized under this section and appropriations and transfers to the account. The State Board of Investment shall ensure that account money is invested under section 11A.24. All money earned by the account must be credited to the account. The principal of the account and any unexpended earnings must be invested and reinvested by the State Board of Investment.
(b) Gifts and donations, including land or interests in land, may be made to the account. Noncash gifts and donations must be disposed of for cash as soon as the board prudently can maximize the value of the gift or donation. Gifts and donations of marketable securities may be held or be disposed of for cash at the option of the board. The cash receipts of gifts and donations of cash or capital assets and marketable securities disposed of for cash must be credited immediately to the principal of the account. The value of marketable securities at the time the gift or donation is made must be credited to the principal of the account and any earnings from the marketable securities are earnings of the account. The earnings in the account are annually appropriated to the board of the Center for Rural Policy and Development to carry out the duties of the center.
History:
2017 c 94 art 6 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.424 — Iron Range Resources And Rehabilitation Contribution.

116J.424 IRON RANGE RESOURCES AND REHABILITATION CONTRIBUTION.
The commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation, after consultation with the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board, may provide an equal match for any loan or equity investment made for a project located in the taconite assistance area defined in section 273.1341, by the Minnesota 21st century fund created by section 116J.423. The match may be in the form of a loan or equity investment, notwithstanding whether the fund makes a loan or equity investment. The state shall not acquire an equity interest because of an equity investment or loan by the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation and the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation, after consultation with the advisory board, shall have sole discretion to decide what interest the fund acquires in a project. The commissioner of employment and economic development may require a commitment from the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation to make the match prior to disbursing money from the fund.
History:
1999 c 223 art 2 s 24; 1Sp2001 c 5 art 6 s 1; 1Sp2003 c 4 s 1; 2009 c 78 art 7 s 1; 2013 c 3 s 1; 2016 c 189 art 7 s 15; 2017 c 94 art 7 s 10
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.436 — Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure Program.

116J.436 TRANSPORTATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM.
Subdivision 1.
Grant program established; purpose.
The transportation economic development infrastructure program is created to foster interagency coordination between the Departments of Transportation and Employment and Economic Development to finance infrastructure to create economic development opportunities, jobs, and improve all types of transportation systems statewide.
Subd. 2.
Eligible projects.
Funds appropriated for the program must be used to fund predesign, design, acquisition of land, construction, reconstruction, and infrastructure improvements that will promote economic development, increase employment, and improve transportation systems to accommodate private investment and job creation.
Subd. 3.
Trunk highway projects.
Money in the program shall not be used on trunk highway improvements, but can be used for needed infrastructure improvements and nontrunk highway improvements in coordination with trunk highway improvement projects undertaken by the Department of Transportation.
Subd. 4.
Application.
The commissioners of transportation and employment and economic development shall design an application process and selection process to distribute funding to local units of government for publicly owned infrastructure using criteria that take into account: job creation; increase in local tax base; level of private investment; leverage of nonstate funds; improvement to the transportation system to serve the project area; and appropriate geographic balance between the metropolitan area and greater Minnesota.
History:
2012 c 293 s 34
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.437 — Coordinating Economic Development And Environmental Policy.

116J.437 COORDINATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY.
Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
(a) For the purpose of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.
(b) "Green economy" means products, processes, methods, technologies, or services intended to do one or more of the following:
(1) increase the use of energy from renewable sources, including through achieving the renewable energy standard established in section 216B.1691;
(2) achieve the statewide energy-savings goal established in section 216B.2401, including energy savings achieved by the conservation investment program under section 216B.241;
(3) achieve the greenhouse gas emission reduction goals of section 216H.02, subdivision 1, including through reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as defined in section 216H.01, subdivision 2, or mitigation of the greenhouse gas emissions through, but not limited to, carbon capture, storage, or sequestration;
(4) monitor, protect, restore, and preserve the quality of surface waters, including actions to further the purposes of the Clean Water Legacy Act as provided in section 114D.10, subdivision 1;
(5) expand the use of biofuels, including by expanding the feasibility or reducing the cost of producing biofuels or the types of equipment, machinery, and vehicles that can use biofuels, including activities to achieve the petroleum replacement goal in section 239.7911; or
(6) increase the use of green chemistry, as defined in section 116.9401.
For the purpose of clause (3), "green economy" includes strategies that reduce carbon emissions, such as utilizing existing buildings and other infrastructure, and utilizing mass transit or otherwise reducing commuting for employees.
Subd. 2.
Coordinating economic development and environmental policy.
The commissioner and the Jobs Skills Partnership Board shall cooperate to promote job training that complements green economy business development.
History:
2008 c 356 s 3; 2010 c 347 art 1 s 1; 2010 c 361 art 5 s 4; 2013 c 114 art 2 s 53
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.438 — Minnesota Green Enterprise Assistance.

116J.438 MINNESOTA GREEN ENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE.
(a) The commissioner of employment and economic development, in consultation with the commissioner of commerce, shall lead a multiagency project to advise, promote, market, and coordinate state agency collaboration on green enterprise and green economy projects, as defined in section 116J.437. The multiagency project must include the commissioners of employment and economic development, natural resources, agriculture, transportation, and commerce and the Pollution Control Agency. The project must involve collaboration with the chairs and ranking minority members of legislative committees overseeing energy policy and energy finance, state agencies, local governments, representatives from business and agriculture, and other interested stakeholders. The objective of the project is to utilize existing state resources to expedite the delivery of grants, licenses, permits, and other state authorizations and approvals for green economy projects. The commissioner shall appoint a lead person to coordinate green enterprise assistance activities.
(b) The commissioner of employment and economic development shall seek out and may select persons from the business community to assist the commissioner in project activities.
(c) The commissioner may accept gifts, contributions, and in-kind services for the purposes of this section, under the authority provided in section 116J.035, subdivision 1. Any funds received must be placed in a special revenue account for the purposes of this section.
History:
2009 c 37 art 2 s 7; 2009 c 78 art 2 s 13
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.548 — Host Community Economic Development Grants.

116J.548 HOST COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.
Subdivision 1.
Creation of account.
A host community economic development grant program is created in the Department of Employment and Economic Development. Grants awarded under this section may only be spent for capital costs of an eligible project.
Subd. 2.
Definitions.
For purposes of this section:
(a) "Capital costs" means expenditures for the public acquisition of land and buildings, betterment of public lands and buildings, and for other publicly owned capital improvements. Capital costs also include expenditures for predesign, design, engineering, and similar activities for specifically identified eligible projects.
(b) "Eligible project" means a development or redevelopment project that will generate economic development within a time frame of five years or less or facilitate the preparation of long-term economic development within a host community.
(c) "Economic development" means assistance in preparation of a redevelopment or development area contained in the application that results in at least one of the following:
(1) job creation, including jobs relating to construction and temporary jobs;
(2) an increase in the tax base;
(3) the ability of the eligible project to attract private investment;
(4) long-term economic development;
(5) needed public infrastructure or transportation-related improvements to facilitate long-term redevelopment or development; or
(6) other objective criteria established by the commissioner that demonstrate a public benefit to the host community.
(d) "Host community" means a city located within the seven-county metropolitan area, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2, that is the site of a waste disposal facility that meets the standards in section 473.849, that accepts unprocessed mixed municipal solid waste generated in the metropolitan area.
(e) "Long-term economic development" means capital costs associated with economic development projects identified by a host community comprehensive plan or redevelopment plan that will generate eligible economic development.
Subd. 3.
Application.
Host communities may apply for a grant under this section on a form and in a manner prescribed by the commissioner. In awarding grants under this section, the commissioner must allocate available money between host communities as evenly as practicable.
Subd. 4.
No match required.
Notwithstanding section 16A.86 or any other law to the contrary, the state share of a project covered by this section shall cover 100 percent of the total cost of the project.
Subd. 5.
Report.
The commissioner must report to committees of the legislature with jurisdiction over economic development by February 15 of each year on grants awarded under this section.
History:
2013 c 85 art 3 s 3; 2016 c 94 s 1,2
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.5493 — Minnesota Energy Transition Plan.

116J.5493 MINNESOTA ENERGY TRANSITION PLAN.
(a) By July 1, 2022, the Energy Transition Advisory Committee established in section 116J.5492 must submit a statewide energy transition plan to the governor and the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees having jurisdiction over economic development and energy.
(b) The energy transition plan must, at a minimum, for each impacted facility:
(1) identify the timing and location of impacted facility retirements and projected job losses in communities;
(2) analyze the estimated fiscal impact of impacted facility retirements on local governments;
(3) describe the statutes and administrative processes that govern how retired utility property impacts a local government tax base;
(4) review existing state programs that might support impacted communities and impacted workers, and project the effectiveness of each program's response to the effects of impacted facility retirements; and
(5) recommend how to effectively respond to the economic effects of impacted facility retirements.
History:
1Sp2021 c 4 art 8 s 8
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.571 — Creation Of Accounts.

116J.571 CREATION OF ACCOUNTS.
Two redevelopment accounts are created, one in the general fund and one in the bond proceeds fund. Money for the program: (1) may be used to make grants as provided in section 116J.575 and loans as provided in section 116J.5761; (2) may be used to pay for the commissioner's costs in reviewing applications and making grants and loans; and (3) is available until spent. The repayment of principal and interest on loans and investment income earned on money in the account is deposited in the special revenue fund and may be used for making grants and loans and for administrative costs and are appropriated for such purposes.
History:
2002 c 393 s 47; 1Sp2005 c 1 art 4 s 16; 2012 c 288 s 2
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.572 — Definitions.

116J.572 DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1.
Scope of application.
For purposes of sections 116J.571 to 116J.5765, the terms in this section have the meanings given.
Subd. 1a.
Demolition costs.
"Demolition costs" means the costs of demolition, destruction, removal, and clearance of all structures and other improvements on the project site, including interior remedial activities, and proper disposal thereof. As used in this subdivision, "structure" has the meaning given it in section 116G.03, subdivision 11.
Subd. 2.
Development authority.
"Development authority" includes a statutory or home rule charter city, county, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, or port authority.
Subd. 2a.
Metropolitan area.
"Metropolitan area" means the seven-county metropolitan area, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2.
Subd. 2b.
Municipality.
"Municipality" means the statutory or home rule charter city, town, or, in the case of unorganized territory, the county in which the redevelopment or project is located.
Subd. 3.
Redevelopment costs or costs.
"Redevelopment costs" or "costs" means the costs of land acquisition, stabilizing unstable soils when infill is required, infrastructure improvements, and ponding or other environmental infrastructure, demolition costs and costs necessary for adaptive reuse of buildings, including remedial activities.
Subd. 4.
[Repealed by amendment, 1Sp2005 c 1 art 4 s 17]
History:
2002 c 393 s 48; 1Sp2005 c 1 art 4 s 17; 2012 c 288 s 3
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.574 — Grant Applications.

116J.574 GRANT APPLICATIONS.
Subdivision 1.
Application required.
To obtain a redevelopment grant, a development authority shall apply to the commissioner. The governing body of the municipality must approve the application by resolution.
Subd. 2.
Required content.
The commissioner shall prescribe and provide the application form. The application must include at least the following information:
(1) identification of the site;
(2) a redevelopment plan for the site;
(3) a detailed estimate, along with necessary supporting evidence, of the total redevelopment costs for the site;
(4) an assessment of the development potential or likely use of the site after completion of the redevelopment plan, including any specific commitments from third parties to construct improvements on the site;
(5) the manner in which the municipality will meet the local match requirement; and
(6) any additional information or material the commissioner prescribes.
History:
2002 c 393 s 50; 1Sp2005 c 1 art 4 s 18
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.5761 — Loans.

116J.5761 LOANS.
Subdivision 1.
Authority.
The commissioner may make loans to development authorities for projects that meet the criteria under sections 116J.5761 to 116J.5764. The commissioner may make a loan for up to 100 percent of the estimated land acquisition and demolition costs of the project. The determination whether to make a loan for a project is within the discretion of the commissioner, subject to sections 116J.5761 to 116J.5764, and available unencumbered money in the redevelopment accounts. The commissioner's decisions and application of the priorities under this section are not subject to judicial review, except for abuse of discretion.
Subd. 2.
Qualifying projects.
A project qualifies for a loan under this section, if the following criteria are met:
(1) the property and structures are owned by the development authority;
(2) the structures on the property have been vacant for at least one year;
(3) the structures constitute a threat to public safety because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, or abandonment;
(4) the structures are not listed on the National Register of Historic Places; and
(5) upon completion of the demolition, the development authority reasonably expects that the property will be improved and these improvements will result in economic development benefits to the municipality.
History:
2012 c 288 s 5
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning › Chapter 116J — Employment And Economic Development › Section 116J.5762 — Loan Applications.

116J.5762 LOAN APPLICATIONS.
Subdivision 1.
Application required.
To obtain a demolition loan, a development authority shall apply to the commissioner. The governing body of the municipality must approve the application by resolution.
Subd. 2.
Required content.
The commissioner shall prescribe and provide the application form. The application must include at least the following information:
(1) identification of the property;
(2) proof of ownership by the development authority;
(3) a description of how the structures on the property constitute a threat to public safety, are functionally obsolete, or are economically unfeasible to repair;
(4) length of vacancy;
(5) a detailed estimate, along with supporting evidence, of the total demolition costs for the project;
(6) evidence that the structures on the property are not listed on the National Register of Historic Places;
(7) an assessment of the development potential or likely use of the property after completion of the demolition plan;
(8) the current appraised or assessed value of the property;
(9) financial documentation necessary for loan underwriting;
(10) other sources of funding if the total estimated demolition costs exceed the loan amount;
(11) the proposed source of funds to be used for repayment of the loan;
(12) information showing the applicant's financial condition and ability to repay the loan;
(13) the proposed term and principal repayment schedule for the loan;
(14) the statutory authorization for the applicant to issue bonds, together with a statement that the statutory provision authorizes the use of proceeds of such bonds to pay demolition costs and secure the loan; and
(15) any additional information the commissioner prescribes.
History:
2012 c 288 s 6
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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