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M I N N E S 0 T A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
1. Call to Order
President Mavity called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
Commissioners present: President Anne Mavity, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg,
and Susan Sanger.
Commissioners absent: Thom Miller and Jake Spano.
Staff present: Executive Director (Mr. Harmening), Community Development Director
(Mr. Locke), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison),
Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes August 15, 2016
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner- Lindberg, to
approve the EDA minutes as presented.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioners Miller and Spano absent).
4. Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Lindberg, to
approve the EDA agenda as presented.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioners Miller and Spano absent).
5. Reports
5a. Approval of EDA Disbursements
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Lindberg, to
approve the EDA Disbursements.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioners Miller and Spano absent).
6. Old Business - None
7. New Business
7a. 2017 Preliminary HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption. Resolution
No. 16-19.
Economic Development Authority -2- September 6, 2016
Mr. Simon presented the staff report.
Commissioner Brausen stated the council has had many discussions on this topic and he
supports it.
Commissioner Lindberg stated this will provide many great opportunities for revenue
streams.
Commissioner Mavity clarified that the preliminary rate can be decreased, but not
increased for final property tax levies.
It was noted the next step will be to present the revised 2016 budget, and 2017 budgets,
final tax levies (city and HRA), and 2017-2026 CIP to the council at the Dec. 19, 2016
city council meeting.
It was moved by Commissioner Hallfin, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to waive the
reading and adopt EDA Resolution No. 16-19, authorizing the proposed levy of special
benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statues Section 469.033, Subdivision 6, and approval
of the 2017 Preliminary HRA Levy and Budget for fiscal year 2017.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioners Miller and Spano absent).
8. Communications - None
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m,
Anne Mavity, President