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2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.078 — Minneapolis.

469.078 MINNEAPOLIS.
Subdivision 1.
May use chapter 458 powers granted by 1980 law.
The city of Minneapolis may exercise those powers of a governmental agency or subdivision in sections 469.048 to 469.068 granted to it by Laws 1980, chapter 595.
Subd. 2.
Port operator exempt from bid law.
If the city of Minneapolis contracts with a corporation to operate a port facility, the corporation may sell, purchase, or rent supplies, materials, or equipment, or construct, alter, expand, repair, or maintain real or personal property at the facility without regard to section 471.345. This subdivision applies regardless of the source of funds disbursed by the corporation.
History:
1987 c 291 s 79; 1997 c 7 art 1 s 143
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.079 — North Mankato.

469.079 NORTH MANKATO.
Subdivision 1.
Establishment.
The city of North Mankato may establish a port authority commission that has the same powers as a port authority established under section 469.049 or other law. If the city establishes a port authority commission, the city shall exercise all the powers relating to the port authority granted to a city by sections 469.048 to 469.068 or other law. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the city may choose the name of the commission and may appoint a seven-member commission.
Subd. 2.
Municipal housing and redevelopment authority.
If the city of North Mankato establishes a port authority commission under subdivision 1, the commission may exercise the same powers as a municipal housing and redevelopment authority established under sections 469.001 to 469.047 or other law.
History:
1987 c 291 s 80
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.080 — Plymouth.

469.080 PLYMOUTH.
The city of Plymouth may establish a port authority that has the same powers as a port authority established pursuant to section 469.049. If the city establishes a port authority, the city shall exercise all the powers granted to a city by sections 469.048 to 469.068 or other law.
History:
1987 c 291 s 81
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.082 — Roseville; Port Authority.

469.082 ROSEVILLE; PORT AUTHORITY.
The governing body of the city of Roseville may exercise all the powers of a port authority provided by sections 469.048 to 469.068.
History:
1987 c 291 s 83
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.085 — South Saint Paul.

469.085 SOUTH SAINT PAUL.
The South Saint Paul City Council may exercise the powers of a port authority, including the port authority of the city of Saint Paul, under sections 469.048 to 469.068.
History:
1987 c 291 s 86
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.0855 — Wabasha.

469.0855 WABASHA.
Subdivision 1.
Establishment.
The city of Wabasha may establish a port authority commission that has the same powers as a port authority established under section 469.049 or other law. If the city establishes a port authority commission, the city shall exercise all the powers relating to the port authority granted to a city by sections 469.048 to 469.068 or other law. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the city may choose the name of the commission.
Subd. 2.
Municipal housing and redevelopment authority.
If the city of Wabasha establishes a port authority commission under subdivision 1, the commission may exercise the same powers as a municipal housing and redevelopment authority established under sections 469.001 to 469.047 or other law. The city shall then exercise all the powers relating to the municipal housing and redevelopment authority granted to a city by sections 469.001 to 469.047 or other law.
History:
2005 c 61 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.0856 — Ortonville.

469.0856 ORTONVILLE.
The city of Ortonville may establish a port authority commission that has the same powers as a port authority established under section 469.049 or other law. If the city establishes a port authority commission, the city shall exercise all the powers relating to the port authority granted to a city by sections 469.048 to 469.068 or other law. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the city may choose the name of the commission.
History:
2005 c 61 s 2
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.086 — Wadena.

469.086 WADENA.
The city of Wadena may establish a port authority commission that has the same powers as a port authority established under section 469.049 or other law. If the city establishes a port authority commission, the city shall exercise all the powers relating to the port authority granted to a city by sections 469.048 to 469.068 or other law. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the city may choose the name of the commission and may appoint a seven-member commission.
History:
1987 c 291 s 87
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.087 — Warroad.

469.087 WARROAD.
The city of Warroad may establish a port authority commission that has the same powers as a port authority established under section 469.049 or other law. If the city establishes a port authority commission, the city shall exercise all the powers relating to the port authority granted to a city by sections 469.048 to 469.068 or other law. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the city may choose the name of the commission and may appoint a seven-member commission.
History:
1987 c 291 s 88
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.090 — Definitions.

469.090 DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1.
Generally.
In sections 469.090 to 469.108, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them herein, unless the context indicates a different meaning.
Subd. 2.
Authority.
"Authority" means an economic development authority.
Subd. 3.
City.
"City" means a home rule charter or statutory city.
Subd. 4.
Development.
"Development" includes redevelopment, and "developing" includes redeveloping.
Subd. 5.
Cost of redevelopment.
"Cost of redevelopment" means, with respect to an economic development district project, the cost of:
(1) acquiring property, whether by purchase, lease, condemnation, or otherwise;
(2) demolishing or removing structures or other improvements on acquired properties;
(3) correcting soil deficiencies necessary to develop or use the property for an appropriate use as determined by the authority;
(4) constructing or installing public improvements, including streets, roads, and utilities;
(5) providing relocation benefits to the occupants of acquired properties;
(6) planning, engineering, legal, and other services necessary to carry out the functions listed in clauses (1) to (5); and
(7) the allocated administrative expenses of the authority for the project.
History:
1987 c 291 s 91
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.091 — Economic Development Authority.

469.091 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Subdivision 1.
Establishment.
A city may, by adopting an enabling resolution in compliance with the procedural requirements of section 469.093, establish an economic development authority that, subject to section 469.092, has the powers contained in sections 469.090 to 469.108 and the powers of a housing and redevelopment authority under sections 469.001 to 469.047 or other law, and of a city under sections 469.124 to 469.133 or other law. If the economic development authority exercises the powers of a housing and redevelopment authority contained in sections 469.001 to 469.047 or other law, the city shall exercise the powers relating to a housing and redevelopment authority granted to a city by sections 469.001 to 469.047 or other law.
Subd. 2.
Characteristics.
An economic development authority is a public body corporate and politic and a political subdivision of the state with the right to sue and be sued in its own name. An authority carries out an essential governmental function when it exercises its power, but the authority is not immune from liability because of this.
Subd. 3.
Unpaid officers, directors, and agents; liability.
Section 317A.257 applies to an economic development authority or to a nonprofit corporation exercising the powers of an economic development authority.
History:
1987 c 291 s 92; 1994 c 623 art 5 s 2; 2013 c 125 art 1 s 107
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.092 — Limit Of Powers.

469.092 LIMIT OF POWERS.
Subdivision 1.
Resolution.
The enabling resolution may impose the following limits upon the actions of the authority:
(1) that the authority must not exercise any specified powers contained in sections 469.001 to 469.047, 469.090 to 469.108, and 469.124 to 469.133 or that the authority must not exercise any powers without the prior approval of the city council;
(2) that, except when previously pledged by the authority, the city council may by resolution require the authority to transfer any portion of the reserves generated by activities of the authority that the city council determines is not necessary for the successful operation of the authority to the debt service fund of the city, to be used solely to reduce tax levies for bonded indebtedness of the city;
(3) that the sale of all bonds or obligations issued by the authority be approved by the city council before issuance;
(4) that the authority follow the budget process for city departments as provided by the city and as implemented by the city council and mayor;
(5) that all official actions of the authority must be consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan of the city, and any official controls implementing the comprehensive plan;
(6) that the authority submit all planned activities for influencing the action of any other governmental agency, subdivision, or body to the city council for approval;
(7) that the authority submit its administrative structure and management practices to the city council for approval; and
(8) any other limitation or control established by the city council by the enabling resolution.
Subd. 2.
Modification of resolution.
The enabling resolution may be modified at any time, subject to subdivision 5, and provided that any modification is made in accordance with this section.
Subd. 3.
Report on resolution.
Without limiting the right of the authority to petition the city council at any time, each year, within 60 days of the anniversary date of the first adoption of the enabling resolution, the authority shall submit to the city council a report stating whether and how the enabling resolution should be modified. Within 30 days of receipt of the recommendation, the city council shall review the enabling resolution, consider the recommendations of the authority, and make any modification it considers appropriate. Modifications must be made in accordance with the procedural requirements of section 469.093.
Subd. 4.
Compliance.
The city council's determination that the authority has complied with the limitations imposed under this section is conclusive.
Subd. 5.
Limits; security.
Limits imposed under this section must not be applied in a manner that impairs the security of any bonds issued or contracts executed before the limit is imposed. The city council must not modify any limit in effect at the time any bonds or obligations are issued or contracts executed to the detriment of the holder of the bonds or obligations or any contracting party.
History:
1987 c 291 s 93; 2013 c 125 art 1 s 107
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.093 — Procedural Requirement.

469.093 PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENT.
Subdivision 1.
Enabling resolution.
The creation of an authority by a city must be by written resolution referred to as the enabling resolution. Before adopting the enabling resolution, the city council shall conduct a public hearing. Notice of the time and place of hearing, a statement of the purpose of the hearing, and a summary of the resolution must be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the city once a week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication must appear not more than 30 days from the date of the public hearing.
Subd. 2.
Modifications.
All modifications to the enabling resolution must be by written resolution and must be adopted after notice is given and a public hearing conducted as required for the original adoption of the enabling resolution.
History:
1987 c 291 s 94
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.094 — Transfer Of Authority.

469.094 TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY.
Subdivision 1.
Economic development, housing, redevelopment powers.
The city may, by ordinance, divide the economic development, housing, and redevelopment powers granted under sections 469.001 to 469.047 and 469.090 to 469.108 between the economic development authority and any other authority or commission established under statute or city charter for economic development, housing, or redevelopment as provided in subdivision 2.
Subd. 2.
Project control, authority, operation.
The city may, by resolution, transfer the control, authority, and operation of any project as defined in section 469.174, subdivision 8, or any other program or project authorized by sections 469.001 to 469.047 or 469.124 to 469.133 located within the city, from the governmental agency or subdivision that established the project to the economic development authority. The city council may also require acceptance of control, authority, and operation of the project by the economic development authority. The economic development authority may exercise all of the powers that the governmental unit establishing the project could exercise with respect to the project.
When a project or program is transferred to the economic development authority, the authority shall covenant and pledge to perform the terms, conditions, and covenants of the bond indenture or other agreements executed for the security of any bonds issued by the governmental subdivision that initiated the project or program. The economic development authority may exercise all of the powers necessary to perform the terms, conditions, and covenants of any indenture or other agreements executed for the security of the bonds and shall become obligated on the bonds when the project or program is transferred as provided in this subdivision.
If the city transfers a housing project or a housing development project to the economic development authority, the city must transfer all housing development and management powers relating to that specific project to the authority.
Subd. 3.
Transfer of personnel.
Notwithstanding any other law or charter provision to the contrary, the city council may, by resolution, place any employees of the housing and redevelopment authority under the direction, supervision, or control of the economic development authority. The placement of any employees under the direction, supervision, or control of the economic development authority does not affect the rights of any employees of the housing and redevelopment authority, including any rights existing under a collective bargaining agreement or fringe benefit plan. The employees shall become employees of the economic development authority.
History:
1987 c 291 s 95; 1990 c 532 s 11,12; 2013 c 125 art 1 s 107
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.096 — Officers; Duties; Organizational Matters.

469.096 OFFICERS; DUTIES; ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS.
Subdivision 1.
Bylaws, rules, seal.
An authority may adopt bylaws and rules of procedure and shall adopt an official seal.
Subd. 2.
Officers.
An authority shall elect a president, a vice-president, a treasurer, a secretary, and an assistant treasurer. The authority shall elect the president, treasurer, and secretary annually. A commissioner must not serve as president and vice-president at the same time. The other offices may be held by the same commissioner. The offices of secretary and assistant treasurer need not be held by a commissioner.
Subd. 3.
Duties and powers.
The officers have the usual duties and powers of their offices. They may be given other duties and powers by the authority.
Subd. 4.
Treasurer's duties.
The treasurer:
(1) shall receive and is responsible for authority money;
(2) is responsible for the acts of the assistant treasurer;
(3) shall disburse authority money by check only;
(4) shall keep an account of the source of all receipts, and the nature, purpose, and authority of all disbursements; and
(5) shall file the authority's detailed financial statement with its secretary at least once a year at times set by the authority.
Subd. 5.
Assistant treasurer.
The assistant treasurer has the powers and duties of the treasurer if the treasurer is absent or disabled.
Subd. 6.
Treasurer's bond.
The treasurer shall give bond to the state conditioned for the faithful discharge of official duties. The bond must be approved as to form and surety by the authority and filed with the secretary. The bond must be for twice the amount of money likely to be on hand at any one time, as determined at least annually by the authority provided that the bond must not exceed $300,000.
Subd. 7.
Public money.
Authority money is public money.
Subd. 8.
Checks.
An authority check must be signed by the treasurer and one other officer named by the authority in a resolution. The check must state the name of the payee and the nature of the claim that the check is issued for.
Subd. 9.
Financial statement.
The authority's detailed financial statement must show all receipts and disbursements, their nature, the money on hand, the purposes to which the money on hand is to be applied, the authority's credits and assets, and its outstanding liabilities in a form required for the city's financial statements. The authority shall examine the statement together with the treasurer's vouchers. If the authority finds that the statement and vouchers are correct, it shall approve them by resolution and enter the resolution in its records.
History:
1987 c 291 s 97
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.097 — Employees; Services; Supplies.

469.097 EMPLOYEES; SERVICES; SUPPLIES.
Subdivision 1.
Employees.
An economic development authority may employ an executive director, a chief engineer, other technical experts and agents, and other employees as it may require, and determine their duties, qualifications, and compensation.
Subd. 2.
Contract for services.
The authority may contract for the services of consultants, agents, public accountants, and other persons needed to perform its duties and exercise its powers.
Subd. 3.
Legal services.
The authority may use the services of the city attorney or hire a general counsel for its legal needs. The city attorney or general counsel, as determined by the authority, is its chief legal advisor.
Subd. 4.
Supplies.
The authority may purchase the supplies and materials it needs to carry out sections 469.090 to 469.108.
Subd. 5.
City purchasing.
An authority may use the facilities of its city's purchasing department in connection with construction work and to purchase equipment, supplies, or materials.
Subd. 6.
City facilities, services.
A city may furnish offices, structures and space, and stenographic, clerical, engineering, or other assistance to its authority.
Subd. 7.
Delegation power.
The authority may delegate to one or more of its agents or employees powers or duties as it may deem proper.
History:
1987 c 291 s 98
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.099 — Depositories; Default; Collateral.

469.099 DEPOSITORIES; DEFAULT; COLLATERAL.
Subdivision 1.
Named; bond.
Every two years an authority shall name national or state banks within the state as depositories. Before acting as a depository, a named bank shall give the authority a bond approved as to form and surety by the authority. The bond must be conditioned for the safekeeping and prompt repayment of deposits. The amount of bond must be at least equal to the maximum sums expected to be deposited at any one time.
Subd. 2.
One bank account.
An authority may deposit all its money from any source in one bank account.
Subd. 3.
Default; collateral.
When authority funds are deposited by the treasurer in a bonded depository, the treasurer and the surety on the treasurer's official bond are exempt from liability for the loss of the deposits because of the failure, bankruptcy, or other act or default of the depository. However, an authority may accept assignments of collateral from its depository to secure deposits just as assignments of collateral are permitted by law to secure deposits of the authority's city.
History:
1987 c 291 s 100
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.100 — Obligations.

469.100 OBLIGATIONS.
Subdivision 1.
Taxes and assessments prohibited.
An authority must not levy a tax or special assessment, except as otherwise provided in sections 469.090 to 469.108, pledge the credit of the state or the state's municipal corporations or other subdivisions, or incur an obligation enforceable on property not owned by the authority.
Subd. 2.
Budget to city.
Annually, at a time fixed by charter, resolution, or ordinance of the city, an authority shall send its budget to its city's council. The budget must include a detailed written estimate of the amount of money that the authority expects to need from the city to do authority business during the next fiscal year. The needed amount is what is needed in excess of any expected receipts from other sources.
Subd. 3.
Fiscal year.
The fiscal year of the authority must be the same as the fiscal year of its city.
Subd. 4.
Report to city.
Annually, at a time and in a form fixed by the city council, the authority shall make a written report to the council giving a detailed account of its activities and of its receipts and expenditures during the preceding calendar year, together with additional matters and recommendations it deems advisable for the economic development of the city.
Subd. 5.
Audits.
The financial statements of the authority must be prepared, audited, filed, and published or posted in the manner required for the financial statements of the city that established the authority. The financial statements must permit comparison and reconciliation with the city's accounts and financial reports. The report must be filed with the state auditor by June 30 of each year. The auditor shall review the report and may accept it or, in the public interest, audit the books of the authority.
Subd. 6.
Compliance examinations.
At the request of the city or upon the auditor's initiative, the state auditor may make a legal compliance examination of the authority for that city. Each authority examined must pay the total cost of the examination, including the salaries paid to the examiners while actually engaged in making the examination. The state auditor may bill monthly or at the completion of the audit. All collections received must be deposited in the general fund.
History:
1987 c 291 s 101; 1989 c 335 art 4 s 88
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.104 — Sections That Apply If Federal Limit Applies.

469.104 SECTIONS THAT APPLY IF FEDERAL LIMIT APPLIES.
Sections 474A.01 to 474A.21 apply to obligations issued under sections 469.090 to 469.108 that are limited by federal tax law as defined in section 474A.02, subdivision 8.
History:
1987 c 291 s 105; 2005 c 10 art 1 s 71
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.106 — Advances By Authority.

469.106 ADVANCES BY AUTHORITY.
An authority may advance its general fund money or its credit, or both, without interest, for the objects and purposes of sections 469.090 to 469.108. The advances must be repaid from the sale or lease, or both, of developed or redeveloped lands. If the money advanced for the development or redevelopment was obtained from the sale of the authority's general obligation bonds, then the advances must have not less than the average annual interest rate that is on the authority's general obligation bonds that are outstanding at the time the advances are made. The authority may advance repaid money for more objects and purposes of sections 469.090 to 469.108 subject to repayment in the same manner. The authority must still use rentals of lands acquired with advanced money to collect and maintain reserves to secure the payment of principal and interest on revenue bonds issued to finance economic development facilities, if the rentals have been pledged for that purpose under section 469.103. Advances made to acquire lands and to construct facilities for recreation purposes if authorized by law need not be reimbursed under this section. Sections 469.090 to 469.108 do not exempt lands leased from the authority to a private person, or entity from assessments or taxes against the leased property while the lessee is liable for the assessments or taxes under the lease.
History:
1987 c 291 s 107
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.107 — City May Levy Taxes For Economic Development Authority.

469.107 CITY MAY LEVY TAXES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Subdivision 1.
City tax levy.
A city may, at the request of the authority, levy a tax in any year for the benefit of the authority. The tax must be not more than 0.01813 percent of estimated market value. The amount levied must be paid by the city treasurer to the treasurer of the authority, to be spent by the authority. The requirements of section 275.067 apply to an economic development authority that has not previously certified a levy.
Subd. 2.
Reverse referendum.
A city may increase its levy for economic development authority purposes under subdivision 1 in the following way. Its city council must first pass a resolution stating the proposed amount of levy increase. The city must then publish the resolution together with a notice of public hearing on the resolution for two successive weeks in its official newspaper or if none exists in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. The hearing must be held two to four weeks after the first publication. After the hearing, the city council may decide to take no action or may adopt a resolution authorizing the proposed increase or a lesser increase. A resolution authorizing an increase must be published in the city's official newspaper or if none exists in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. The resolution is not effective if a petition requesting a referendum on the resolution is filed with the city clerk within 30 days of publication of the resolution. The petition must be signed by voters equaling five percent of the votes cast in the city in the last general election. The election must be held at a general or special election. Notice of the election must be given in the manner required by law. The notice must state the purpose and amount of the levy.
History:
1987 c 291 s 108; 1988 c 719 art 5 s 84; 1989 c 277 art 4 s 64; 1992 c 511 art 5 s 13; 2013 c 143 art 14 s 80; 2023 c 64 art 12 s 11
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 466A - 470 — Local Economic Development › Chapter 469 — Economic Development › Section 469.108 — Special Law; Optional Use.

469.108 SPECIAL LAW; OPTIONAL USE.
A city that has established a port authority by special law or that has been granted the power to establish a port authority by special law, or a city whose city council has been authorized to exercise the powers of a port authority by special law may elect to use the powers granted in sections 469.090 to 469.108. If the election is made, the powers and duties set forth in sections 469.090 to 469.108 supersede the special law and the special law must not be used after the election. The use of powers under sections 469.090 to 469.108 by a city described in this section does not impair the security of any obligations issued or contracts or agreements executed under the special law. Control, authority, and operation of any project may be transferred to the authority in the manner provided in section 469.094.
History:
1987 c 291 s 109
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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