Review the City of Ramsey's Legislative Priorities

The purpose of this case is to review the City's legislative priorities and discuss the current State Legislative Session with our delegates to the State Legislature.  Representative John Heinrich, Representative Peggy Scott and Senator Jim Abeler have been invited to attend this meeting.  

Attached is the 2020 City of Ramsey Legislative Platform as discussed at the October 8 work session. 

Since that time, an additional issue came forward that could benefit by special legislation.  The issue is consideration of an extension of the 10-year Rule in regard to Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District #14 (the COR area).  The City established TIF District #14 by special legislation with a 10-Year Rule that require approval of qualifying projects by 2021. This district has been helpful in securing public and private improvements including, but not limited to the Northstar Commuter Rail – Ramsey Station, Armstrong Interchange, multifamily housing, and miscellaneous commercial/industrial projects. The City has numerous required improvement on the horizon including, but not limited to Bunker Lake Boulevard expansion (reliever for US Highway 10/169 especially during construction), storm water maintenance, etc.   With special legislation the City would ask to extend the 10 Year Rule for TIF District #14 to December 31, 2031.

To review the 2020 legislative platform and priorities and discuss the current state legislative session with our state elected representatives.