2023 Legislative Priorities

The purpose of this case is to review 2022 Legislative Outcomes and 2023 Legislative Priorities for the City of Ramsey. This case is to review the existing document and to provide feedback on 2022 legislative action and to discuss any desired additions/deletions to the City's 2023 legislative platform. The City's state representatives will be invited to a meeting in January to review our priorities.

2022 Outcomes:
Minimal success was seen on our 2022 priority items.  We did see success with various bills introduced, however, statewide several cities witnessed similar results as us.

Options for 2023 legislation include

• Identifying the same priorities as we did in 2022.
  • The City may want to consider the State Funding amount requested for the Water Treatment Plant given the increase to the estimated project cost.
• Support leaving the Fiscal Disparity allocation alone.  Ramsey has been receiving a positive allocation under the current formula.
• Northstar Commuter Rail. 
• TIF 14 Extension.  Currently, expenses are allowed until November 2023.  Legislation in 2021 did grant an extension, but it was not as long as requested.
•  Recognize recently approved Resolution #22-274 which supports the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council's renewal of legislation for future public safety projects.
• Efficiency of State divisions.  For example, cities heavily rely on state agencies to review project plans related to commercial plumbing plans.  The turnaround time on these reviews have increased in recent years causing delays in project timelines.
• Other Matters of Interest

No action requested at this time. The purpose of this case is to provide an update and receive feedback on other priorities for consideration in 2023.  A work session case will be brought forward in January to consider a 2023 legislative platform and to review it with our state representatives.