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From: "Michael Hohmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Regarding current proposed legislation:
>
> Does anyone know the status of legislation that would limit the
modification
> of TIF district plans certified before May 1, 1990, thereby limiting the
use
> of such revenues for things like NRP? (SF#73; I forget the HF#)
>
> Why is this issue/legislation getting no discussion (here or in the local
> newspapers) given it's intended target is the city of Mpls? What is the
> current status of negotiations (between the City -mcda/nrp/mayor/cc- and
> state lawmakers)? How about an update from MCDA?
>
> Michael Hohmann
> 13th Ward
SF 73 (Rest et al) is currently in the Tax Committee. There has been little
formal action on it or its companion HF 187 (Abrams). This is not to suggest
that there won't be. A good web site for the status of bills (if you're
fortunate enough to know their number) is
http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legis.htm
Parts of the proposed legislation prohibit the modification of certain TIF
district plans after April 30, 2001 (yes, that's next month) and parts
severely restrict expenditures that can be me made after April 20, 2002.
Since the effected districts are programmed to support the second half of
NRP these sections if adopted as written would raise some substantial
problems.
The poster characterized Minneapolis as the intended target of the bill. I'm
not sure that is entirely true. The legislation impacts jurisdictions
statewide although in magnitude the greatest effect is certainly here.
My understanding is that there are statewide education and lobbying efforts
(e.g. MN League of Cities of which the City is a part) underway.
I and other MCDA staff have fielded questions from the press and I wouldn't
be surprised if we start seeing articles in the very near future.
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Jack Kryst
Another MCDA minion but writing as Kingfield resident.
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