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Blaine City Hall City of Blaine 10801 Town Sq Dr NE 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, September 1, 2016 7:20 PM Council Chambers 1 Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. by President Ryan followed by the Roll Call. 2 Roll Call Quorum present. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Clark Arneson; Planning and Community Development Director Bryan Schafer; Public Services Manager Bob Therres; Finance Director Joe Huss; Police Chief/Safety Services Manager Chris Olson; City Engineer Jean Keely; Financial Analyst Ward Brown; Spring Lake Park/Blaine/Mounds View Fire Chief Charlie Smith; Communications Technician Roark Haver; Senior Engineering Technician Al Thorp; City Clerk Catherine Sorensen; and Recording Secretary Linda Dahlquist. Present: 4 - President Ryan, Comissioner Herbst, Comissioner Hovland, and Comissioner King Absent: 3 - Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Clark, and Comissioner Swanson 3 Minutes 3-1 MIN 16-28 AUGUST 18, 2016 EDA MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Hovland, seconded by Commissioner King, that the Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2016, be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 4 - President Ryan, Comissioner Herbst, Comissioner Hovland, and Comissioner King 4 New Business City of Blaine Page 1 EDA Minutes - Final September 1, 2016 4-1 EDA RES 16-11 AUTHORIZE THE BLAINE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, HAVING ALL THE POWERS OF A HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, TO LEVY A PROPERTY TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BLAINE FOR 2017 Finance Director Huss stated Minnesota Statute require special taxing districts to certify preliminary property tax levies to the County Auditor by September 15. He stated the Blaine Economic Development Authority (EDA) functions as a special taxing district and is therefore authorized to levy taxes under these enabling statutes. He stated the preliminary levy will be set at the same tax rate as 2016. He noted once the preliminary levy is set, it can only be decreased. Moved by Commissioner Herbst, seconded by Commissioner Hovland, that Resolution 16-11, “Authorize the Blaine Economic Development Authority Having all the Powers of a Housing Redevelopment Authority, to Levy a Property Tax upon the Taxable Property in the City of Blaine for 2016,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 4 - President Ryan, Comissioner Herbst, Comissioner Hovland, and Comissioner King 5 Other Business None. None. 6 Adjournment Moved by Commissioner Herbst seconded by Commissioner Hovland, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 4 - President Ryan, Comissioner Herbst, Comissioner Hovland, and Comissioner King City of Blaine Page 2