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10801 Town Square Dr. City of Blaine Blaine MN 55449 Anoka County, Minnesota Minutes - Final EDA The purpose of the Blaine Economic Development Authority is to increase the City’s commercial/industrial tax base, provide employment opportunities, undertake redevelopment to enhance and maintain neighborhood economic stability, and address special needs, such as senior housing. As authorized under Minnesota State statutes, the Blaine City Council also serves as the Blaine Economic Development Authority. Thursday, December 19, 2013 7:20 PM Council Chambers 1 Call to Order/Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 7:23 p.m. by President Ryan followed by the Roll Call. Quorum present. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Clark Arneson, City Attorney Patrick Sweeney; Public Services Manager Bob Therres; Community Development Director Bryan Schafer; City Engineer Jean Keely; Public Safety Manager/Police Chief Chris Olson; Finance Director Joe Huss; Communications Technician Roark Haver; Senior Engineering Technician Al Thorp; City Clerk Jane Cross; and Recording Secretary Linda Dahlquist. Present: 7 - Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Clark, Comissioner Herbst, Comissioner Hovland, Comissioner Kolb, President Ryan, and Comissioner Swanson City of Blaine Page 1 EDA Minutes - Final December 19, 2013 1. MIN 13-30 MEETING MINUTES EDA 9/05/2013 Attachments: 090513EDA Adopted Aye: 7- Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Clark, Comissioner Herbst, Comissioner Hovland, Comissioner Kolb, President Ryan, and Comissioner Swanson City of Blaine Page 2 EDA Minutes - Final December 19, 2013 2. EDA RES 13-07 AUTHORIZING THE BLAINE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, HAVING ALL THE POWERS OF A HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, TO LEVY TAXES UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BLAINE FOR COLLECTION FOR THE YEAR 2014 Sponsors: Huss Finance Director Huss stated the Blaine Economic Development Authority (EDA) functions as a special taxing district and is authorized to levy taxes under state law. He stated on September 5, 2013 the EDA gave preliminary approval for a 2014 property tax levy of $150,000 and staff recommends that the EDA give final approval to this special tax levy. Commissioner Hovland asked if the levy is permanent year to year. Finance Director Huss replied no, this levy is for 2014 only. President Ryan commented the EDA has not had funding for several years and this levy will only cover the golf tournament and business dinner. He commented the EDA has not been staffed since 2011. He noted he would like to see the EDA funded and staffed in the future. Adopted Aye: 7- Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Clark, Comissioner Herbst, Comissioner Hovland, Comissioner Kolb, President Ryan, and Comissioner Swanson 2 Other Business None. 3 Adjournment Adjourned Aye: 7- Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Clark, Comissioner Herbst, Comissioner Hovland, Comissioner Kolb, President Ryan, and Comissioner Swanson City of Blaine Page 3