Chapter 469 — Purposes

469.0001 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.001 Purposes Sets out the goals of housing and redevelopment law, including providing safe housing, clearing blighted areas, and … 469.002 Definitions Defines key terms used in the housing and redevelopment law, such as authority, blighted area, project, and housing … 469.003 City Housing and Redevelopment Authority Allows cities to create a housing and redevelopment authority (HRA) by passing a resolution finding a need for safe … 469.004 County and Multicounty Authorities Creates a housing and redevelopment authority in each county (other than counties that already have a county housing … 469.005 Area of Operation Defines where a housing and redevelopment authority can operate, generally within the boundaries of the city or county … 469.006 Appointment, Qualifications, Tenure of Commissioners Sets rules for appointing HRA commissioners, including qualifications, terms of office, and how to fill vacancies. 469.007 Powers of County and Multicounty Authorities Gives county and multicounty housing authorities the same functions, powers, duties, and limitations as city housing and … 469.008 Effect Upon City Housing and Redevelopment Authorities Explains how a county HRA affects city HRAs that already exist within the county. 469.009 Conflict of Interest; Penalties for Failure to Disclose Requires HRA commissioners and employees to disclose conflicts of interest and sets penalties for failing to do so. 469.010 Removal; Hearing; Notice Sets the process for removing an HRA commissioner, requiring written charges, a hearing, and proper notice. 469.011 Authority Operations Covers day-to-day operations of a housing and redevelopment authority, including who holds its powers, quorum rules, … 469.012 Public Body; Powers, Duties, Programs; Taxes Limited Lists the broad powers of housing and redevelopment authorities, including buying property, using eminent domain, … 469.013 Accounting Requires each housing and redevelopment authority to keep accurate accounts of all its activities, receipts, and … 469.014 Liable in Contract or Tort Makes a housing and redevelopment authority liable in contract or in tort in the same manner as a private corporation, … 469.015 Letting of Contracts; Performance Bonds Requires HRAs to use competitive bidding for construction contracts and obtain performance bonds from contractors. 469.016 Low-rent Housing Sets the preconditions an authority must meet before it can start a low-rent housing project. The authority must first … 469.017 Housing Development Projects Before carrying out a housing development project, an authority must find that the project is necessary to relieve a … 469.0171 Housing Plan, Program, and Review Before an authority issues bonds or other obligations for a housing development project proposed under section 469.017, … 469.018 Rentals Sets rules for how rents are determined in housing development projects. 469.019 Rentals, Tenant Admissions Sets the rules a housing authority must follow when renting units and admitting tenants in a housing project. It may … 469.020 Discrimination Prohibited, Displaced Families Bars discrimination in selecting tenants for a housing project because of race or religious, political, or other … 469.021 Preferences Sets who gets priority among applicants who are equally in need and equally eligible for the same unit at the same rent. … 469.022 Establishment of Income Restriction Restricts public low-rent housing to families whose net family income does not exceed the maximum that falls within the … 469.023 Periodic Investigation of Tenant Requires HRAs to periodically check whether tenants still qualify by income to live in public housing. 469.024 Power of Authority This section clarifies that the limits in sections 469.016 to 469.024 do not restrict an authority's powers when a … 469.025 Demolition of Unsafe or Unsanitary Buildings A housing authority cannot undertake a low-rent housing project or blighted-area clearance that builds new dwellings … 469.026 Existing Buildings; Acquisition, Repair Sets rules for HRAs acquiring and repairing existing buildings rather than demolishing them. 469.027 Redevelopment Plan Any person may submit a redevelopment plan to an authority, or the authority may take one up on its own. The authority … 469.028 Municipal Governing Body When an authority decides to undertake a redevelopment project, it must apply to the city's governing body for approval, … 469.029 Disposal of Property Sets rules for how HRAs sell or transfer property acquired through redevelopment projects. 469.030 Temporary Relocation of Displaced Families Requires HRAs to provide temporary housing for families displaced by redevelopment projects. 469.0305 Report on Loss of Housing Requires public agencies to report certain losses of low-income housing to the commissioner of the Housing Finance … 469.031 Provisional Acceptance by Authority of Fund, Property Allows HRAs to temporarily accept funds and property from any source to help carry out their projects. 469.032 Use Value Requires HRAs to consider the use value, not just market value, when setting prices for property it sells from a … 469.033 Public Redevelopment Cost; Proceeds; Financing Defines the "public redevelopment cost" (the entire cost of an HRA redevelopment project, including administrative … 469.034 Bond Issue for Corporate Purposes Allows HRAs to issue bonds to raise money for their projects and sets basic terms for those bonds. 469.035 Manner of Bond Issuance; Sale Sets out how an HRA issues and sells its bonds. The bonds are authorized by the authority's resolution and may be issued … 469.036 When Bond Allocation Act Applies States when Minnesota's Bond Allocation Act (sections 474A.01 to 474A.21) applies to obligations issued by housing and … 469.037 Enforcement by Obligee of Contracts Gives bondholders and other obligees the right to enforce HRA contracts and protect their investment. 469.038 Bonds, a Legal Investment Makes HRA bonds a legal investment for banks, insurance companies, and public pension funds. 469.039 Exemption From Process Protects HRA property and funds from being seized through lawsuits or legal process. 469.040 Tax Status HRA property is treated as public property used for essential public and governmental purposes and is exempt from all … 469.041 State Public Bodies, Powers as to Projects Lists things cities and other public bodies can do to help housing and redevelopment projects succeed. 469.042 Agreement on Tax Increments; Equivalents A city or other public body where an authority's project is located may agree with the authority for the authority to … 469.043 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.044 Bond Pending Litigation When a lawsuit challenges the authority of a public corporation operating under sections 469.001 to 469.047 (such as a … 469.045 Appearance of Public Corporation; Bond If a public corporation is not a party to the litigation described in section 469.044, it may appear specially just to … 469.046 Advance of Litigation on Calendar In the litigation described in sections 469.044 and 469.045, once a bond has been required and given or the court has … 469.047 Suit for Civil Damages Nothing in the bond provisions of sections 469.044 to 469.047 takes away anyone's right to bring a lawsuit for civil … 469.048 Definitions Defines key terms used in the port authority statutes (sections 469.048 to 469.068). The defined terms are port … 469.049 Establishment; Characteristics Establishes two specific port authorities by statute: the Port Authority of Saint Paul and the seaway port authority of … 469.050 Commissioners; Terms, Vacancies, Pay, Continuity Sets the rules for appointing port authority commissioners, including terms, vacancies, and compensation. 469.051 Officers; Duties; Organizational Matters Covers port authority officers, their duties, and organizational procedures like meetings and bylaws. 469.052 Depositories; Default; Collateral Sets rules for how port authorities deposit their funds and what happens if a bank holding port funds defaults. 469.0521 Liable in Contract or Tort Makes port authorities liable for their contracts and for injuries caused by their actions, just like other public … 469.053 Tax Levies; Fiscal Matters Gives port authorities the power to levy property taxes and sets rules for their budgets and fiscal operations. 469.054 Use of City Property, Services by Authority Allows port authorities to use city property and services for their operations. 469.055 Powers and Duties Lists the powers and duties of port authorities, including acquiring property, building facilities, and promoting … 469.056 Employees; Contracts; Audits Covers port authority employment, contracting requirements, and audit obligations. 469.057 Port Control by Others; Petition; Intervention Allows people to petition for state control of port activities and lets affected parties intervene in proceedings. 469.058 Industrial Development Districts A port authority may create industrial development districts within its port district after holding a public hearing, … 469.059 Development District Powers Lists the special powers port authorities have within industrial development districts, including building and leasing … 469.060 General Obligation Bonds Allows port authorities to issue general obligation bonds backed by property taxes for their projects. 469.061 Revenue Bonds; Pledge; Covenants Allows port authorities to issue revenue bonds repaid from project income, not taxes. 469.062 Other Bonds Allows port authorities to issue other types of bonds and sets terms for those bond issues. 469.063 When Bond Allocation Act Applies States when the federal bond allocation act applies to bonds issued by port authorities. 469.064 Port Authority Activities Lists additional activities port authorities can undertake, including research and promotion of port-area commerce. 469.065 Sale of Property Sets rules for how port authorities sell property, including public notice and competitive bidding requirements. 469.066 Advances by Port Authority A port authority may advance its own general fund money or credit, without interest, for the purposes of sections … 469.067 Finding Land is Marginal is Prima Facie Evidence States that an official finding that land is marginal serves as initial proof in legal challenges to port authority … 469.0671 No State Bailout of Port Authorities Prohibits the state from bailing out port authorities that cannot pay their debts. 469.068 Bid Law for Construction Contracts Requires port authorities to competitively bid construction work and purchases of equipment, supplies, or materials … 469.069 Albert Lea Grants special port authority powers to the city of Albert Lea. 469.070 Austin Grants special port authority powers to the city of Austin. 469.071 Bloomington Grants special port authority powers to the city of Bloomington. 469.072 Breckenridge Grants special port authority powers to the city of Breckenridge. 469.0721 Cannon Falls; Redwood Falls; Port Authority Allows each of the cities of Cannon Falls and Redwood Falls to establish its own port authority commission by adopting … 469.0722 Limitation of Powers Limits the powers of the Cannon Falls and Redwood Falls port authority compared to larger port authorities. 469.0723 Procedural Requirement Sets the procedure for creating a port authority in Cannon Falls or Redwood Falls through a written enabling resolution. … 469.0724 General Obligation Bonds Allows the Cannon Falls and Redwood Falls port authority to issue general obligation bonds with voter approval. 469.0725 Name This section lets the city of Cannon Falls or Redwood Falls choose the name of its port authority commission. It grants … 469.0726 Removal of Commissioners for Cause The city council may remove a Cannon Falls or Redwood Falls port authority commissioner for inefficiency, neglect of … 469.073 Detroit Lakes Grants special port authority powers to the city of Detroit Lakes. 469.074 Duluth This section gives the Seaway Port Authority of Duluth several specific powers. It may own, operate, charter, lease, or … 469.075 Fergus Falls Grants special port authority powers to the city of Fergus Falls. 469.076 Granite Falls Allows the Granite Falls City Council to use the powers of a governmental agency or subdivision under sections 469.048 … 469.077 Hastings Grants special port authority powers to the city of Hastings. 469.0772 Koochiching County; Port Authority Establishes a port authority for Koochiching County with powers for economic development. 469.0773 Lake City Grants special port authority powers to the city of Lake City. 469.0775 Mankato; Port Authority Establishes a port authority for the city of Mankato with specific powers. 469.078 Minneapolis This section gives the city of Minneapolis port authority powers and addresses how a port facility it does not run … 469.079 North Mankato This section lets the city of North Mankato create a port authority and gives it broad development powers. North Mankato … 469.080 Plymouth Grants special port authority powers to the city of Plymouth. 469.081 Red Wing This section lets the city of Red Wing create a port authority commission and sets out how it is established, limited, … 469.0813 Rosemount; Port Authority Establishes a port authority for the city of Rosemount with specific powers. 469.082 Roseville; Port Authority Establishes a port authority for the city of Roseville with specific powers. 469.083 St. Cloud Grants special port authority powers to the city of St. Cloud. 469.084 St. Paul Gives the St. Paul Port Authority a set of special powers beyond those of a standard port authority. It may acquire, … 469.085 South Saint Paul Grants special port authority powers to the city of South Saint Paul. 469.0855 Wabasha Grants special port authority powers to the city of Wabasha. 469.0856 Ortonville Grants special port authority powers to the city of Ortonville. 469.086 Wadena Grants special port authority powers to the city of Wadena. 469.087 Warroad Grants special port authority powers to the city of Warroad. 469.088 White Bear Lake Grants special port authority powers to the city of White Bear Lake. 469.089 Winona Grants special port authority powers to the city of Winona. 469.090 Definitions Defines key terms used in the economic development authority (EDA) law, such as authority, city, and governing body. 469.091 Economic Development Authority Allows any city to create an economic development authority (EDA) to promote business growth and job creation. 469.092 Limit of Powers Lets a city limit its economic development authority's powers through the enabling resolution. The resolution can bar … 469.093 Procedural Requirement Sets the procedure a city must follow to create an economic development authority. The authority must be created by a … 469.094 Transfer of Authority Allows cities to transfer powers from an existing HRA or port authority to the new EDA. 469.095 Commissioners; Appointment, Terms, Vacancies, Pay, Removal Sets rules for appointing EDA commissioners, including terms, vacancies, compensation, and removal procedures. 469.096 Officers; Duties; Organizational Matters Sets the officer structure and financial controls for an economic development authority. The authority elects a … 469.097 Employees; Services; Supplies Allows EDAs to hire employees and use city staff and services for their operations. 469.098 Conflict of Interest Requires an economic development authority commissioner or employee to file a written conflict-of-interest disclosure … 469.099 Depositories; Default; Collateral Sets rules for how EDAs deposit their funds and requires collateral to protect against bank failures. 469.100 Obligations Sets financial rules for economic development authorities, including annual budgets to the city, matching the city's … 469.101 Powers Lists the broad powers of economic development authorities, including acquiring property, making loans, and issuing … 469.102 General Obligation Bonds Allows an economic development authority to issue general obligation bonds, in a principal amount authorized by a … 469.103 Revenue Bonds; Pledge; Covenants Allows an economic development authority to issue revenue bonds, maturing within 30 years of issuance, to fund land, … 469.104 Sections That Apply if Federal Limit Applies States when the federal bond allocation act applies to bonds issued by economic development authorities. 469.105 Sale of Property An economic development authority may sell property it owns if it finds the sale serves the city or district and … 469.106 Advances by Authority An economic development authority may advance its general fund money or credit, without interest, for the purposes of … 469.107 City May Levy Taxes for Economic Development Authority Allows cities to levy a special property tax to fund their economic development authority. 469.108 Special Law; Optional Use A city that established a port authority by special law, was granted power to establish one, or whose city council was … 469.1081 Liable in Contract or Tort Makes economic development authorities liable for their contracts and for injuries caused by their actions. 469.1082 County Economic Development Authority or Housing and Redevelopment Authority With Economic Development Powers Allows counties to create an EDA or give economic development powers to an existing county HRA. 469.109 Purpose States the legislative purpose behind the area redevelopment agency law: to address areas of substantial and persistent … 469.110 Definitions Defines key terms used in the municipal redevelopment agency law. 469.111 Local or Area Agencies; Establishment Allows any municipality or group of municipalities to create a municipal or area redevelopment agency to carry out the … 469.112 Municipalities May Join Together Allows multiple cities to join together to create a shared redevelopment agency. 469.113 Conflict of Interest Prohibits any commissioner or employee of a local redevelopment agency from acquiring any direct or indirect interest in … 469.114 Agencies; Meetings, Expenses Covers redevelopment agency meeting rules and expense reimbursement for members. 469.115 Powers of Agencies Lists the powers of redevelopment agencies, including buying property, hiring staff, and entering contracts. 469.116 Bond Issue for Redevelopment Purposes Allows redevelopment agencies to issue bonds to pay for their projects. 469.117 Eminent Domain Proceedings Gives redevelopment agencies the power of eminent domain to acquire property needed for their projects. 469.118 Loans to Redevelopment Agencies Allows the state department to make loans to local redevelopment agencies for approved redevelopment projects. A loan … 469.119 Loan Application Requirements Sets requirements for redevelopment agencies applying for state loans, including what must be in the application. 469.120 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.121 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.122 Limitation of Powers This section is a federal pledge, despite its "Limitation of Powers" title. The state promises the United States that if … 469.123 Examination and Audit of Local Agency Requires the state auditor to examine and audit local redevelopment agencies. 469.124 Purpose This is the purpose section for a city development district program. The legislature finds a need for new development in … 469.125 Definitions This is the definitions section for the city development district program in sections 469.124 to 469.133. It defines key … 469.126 Authority Granted This section grants cities authority over development districts. A city may designate a district only after consulting … 469.127 Tax Status Declares the pedestrian skyway system, underground pedestrian concourse, people mover system, and publicly owned parking … 469.128 Grants Allows a city to accept grants or other financial assistance from the United States government or any other entity. The … 469.129 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.130 Maintenance and Operation Places maintenance and operation of the pedestrian systems, special lighting systems, parking structures, and other … 469.131 Administration Lets a city's governing body create a new department or designate an existing department, office, agency, or city … 469.132 Advisory Board This section lets a city governing body create an advisory board for a development district (and requires one in cities … 469.133 Relocation This section requires a city to provide for relocating everyone who would be displaced by a proposed development … 469.134 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.135 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.136 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.137 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.138 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.139 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.140 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.141 Regulation to Protect Mined Underground Space This section governs the protection of groundwater and the regulation of drilling around mined underground space (spaces … 469.142 Purposes This section lists the purposes of a rural development financing authority. Those purposes include acquiring and … 469.143 Definitions This section defines terms used in sections 469.142 to 469.151. The term "agriculture" includes forestry and timber … 469.144 Establishment; Board This section lets any county or group of counties establish a rural development financing authority as a public … 469.145 Financing Projects and Facilities This section lists how an authority may raise funds for its purposes. It may issue bonds of the authority as authorized … 469.146 Issuance of Bonds and Notes This section lets an authority issue bonds for the purposes in section 469.142, executing mortgages and contracts and … 469.147 Processing Agreement Lets the authority enter agreements with owners of agricultural land, inside or outside the state, to pay charges for … 469.148 Applications for Loan Guaranties Lets the authority, or a county exercising an authority's powers under section 469.144, take part in a project that … 469.149 Agreements for Reservation of Tax Increments Lets the authority make an agreement with the county where a project sits (or a county acting as an authority adopt a … 469.150 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.151 State and County Not Liable on Bonds Provides that the bonds and other obligations of an authority are not the debt of the state of Minnesota, any county, or … 469.152 Purposes States the purpose of the municipal industrial development act: to help cities attract businesses through bond-financed … 469.153 Definitions Defines key terms used in the municipal industrial development act, such as project, municipality, and revenue … 469.154 Department of Employment and Economic Development Duties Describes the duties of the Department of Employment and Economic Development in overseeing municipal industrial … 469.155 Powers Lists the powers of cities under the municipal industrial development act, including issuing bonds and acquiring … 469.156 Authorization of Projects and Bonds Sets the process for authorizing industrial development projects and issuing bonds to finance them. 469.157 Determination of Cost of Project Explains how to calculate the cost of a municipal industrial development project for bond purposes. 469.158 Manner of Issuance of Bonds; Interest Rate Sets how municipal industrial development bonds are issued. The bonds generally follow chapter 475, but with important … 469.159 Temporary Loans Lets a municipality borrow money on a temporary basis once bonds have been authorized under section 469.156, to cover … 469.160 Validity of Bonds; Presumption Creates a legal presumption that properly issued municipal industrial development bonds are valid. 469.161 Limitation of Powers by Resolution or Ordinance Lets cities limit their own industrial development powers by passing a resolution or ordinance. 469.162 Source of Payment for Bonds Specifies that industrial development bonds are paid only from project revenue, not city taxes. 469.163 Bondholders' Rights and Remedies Gives bondholders rights and legal remedies if a city defaults on its industrial development bonds. 469.164 Powers Added to Application of Existing Laws and Rules States that the municipal industrial development act adds to, rather than replaces, other existing laws and rules. 469.165 Applicability of Hra Provisions States that HRA provisions apply to municipal industrial development activities where relevant. 469.1651 This section has been repealed or is reserved. 469.1655 Qualified Green Building and Sustainable Design Projects Allows special treatment for qualified green building and sustainable design projects under industrial development law. 469.166 Definitions Defines key terms used in the border city enterprise zone law. 469.167 Border City Enterprise Zone; Duration This section sets how long a border city enterprise zone designation lasts. The designation stays in effect until the … 469.168 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.169 Additional Border City Zone Allocations This section directs the state commissioner to allocate tax reductions to border city enterprise zones in cities on … 469.170 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.171 Border City Enterprise Zones; State Tax Reductions Lists the state tax reductions available to businesses in border city enterprise zones. 469.172 Development and Redevelopment Powers Gives border cities extra development and redevelopment powers within their enterprise zones. 469.173 Administration Describes how border city enterprise zones are administered and who oversees compliance. 469.1731 Border City Development Zones Lets five named border cities (Breckenridge, Dilworth, East Grand Forks, Moorhead, and Ortonville) designate areas as … 469.1732 Tax Incentives Within Development Zones A business operating within a designated border city development zone may qualify for a property tax exemption and a … 469.1733 Disqualified Taxpayers Identifies taxpayers who are not eligible for border city development zone tax benefits. 469.1734 Tax Incentives Outside Zones Provides limited tax incentives for businesses located outside border city development zones but in the border city. 469.1735 Limit on Tax Reductions; Applications Required Sets caps on the total amount of tax reductions available in border city zones and requires applications. 469.174 Definitions Defines key terms used in the tax increment financing (TIF) law, including TIF district types and tax increment. 469.175 Establishing, Changing Plan, Annual Accounts Sets the process for creating a TIF district, including required plans, public hearings, and annual reporting. 469.176 Limitations Sets duration limits and other restrictions on TIF districts, including when they must be decertified. 469.1761 Income Requirements; Housing Districts Requires that housing TIF districts meet income requirements to ensure they serve low- and moderate-income residents. 469.1762 Arbitration of Disputes Over County Costs Provides an arbitration process for resolving disputes between cities and counties over TIF district costs. 469.1763 Restrictions on Pooling; Five-year Limit Limits how TIF revenue can be spent outside the TIF district and sets a five-year deadline for spending. 469.1764 This section has been repealed. The page retains only a session law citation (2014 c 308 art 9 s 94) and contains no … 469.1765 This section has been repealed. The page retains only a session law citation (2012 c 294 art 2 s 43) and contains no … 469.1766 This section has been repealed. The page retains only a session law citation (2005 c 152 art 2 s 31) and contains no … 469.177 Computation of Tax Increment Explains how tax increment is calculated, including original tax capacity and captured tax capacity. 469.1771 Violations This section governs violations of Minnesota tax increment financing (TIF) law and how they are enforced. Property … 469.178 Tax Increment Bonding Allows cities to issue bonds backed by tax increment revenue to finance TIF district improvements. 469.1781 Required Spending for Neighborhood Revitalization This section applies to a city of the first class that met specific bond conditions: it refunded bonds (originally … 469.1782 Special Law Provisions When a special law extends the duration limit of an existing tax increment financing district, or allows a new district … 469.179 Existing Projects; Effective Dates of Amendments Sets effective dates for TIF law amendments and explains how changes apply to existing TIF districts. 469.1791 This section has been repealed or is reserved. 469.1792 Special Deficit Authority This section gives a tax increment financing authority special powers, but only for a "preexisting district" (one whose … 469.1793 Developer Obligations Continued This section keeps one specific kind of developer payment obligation alive after a related law was repealed. If a … 469.1794 Duration Extension to Offset Deficits This section lets a TIF authority, by resolution, extend the duration of a preexisting district to make up for revenue … 469.1799 This section has been repealed or is reserved. 469.180 Development Pacts With Entities of Other States This section lets a county, or two or more adjacent counties acting together, enter into agreements to improve the … 469.181 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.1811 Property Tax Exempt; Agricultural Processing Facility Exempts certain agricultural processing facilities from property tax to encourage investment. 469.1812 Definitions Defines key terms used in the property tax abatement law. 469.1813 Abatement Authority Gives cities, counties, and school districts the power to abate (reduce) property taxes to attract development. 469.1814 Bonding Authority Allows local governments to issue bonds backed by the abated tax revenue. 469.1815 Administrative Sets administrative rules for property tax abatement programs, including reporting and oversight. 469.1816 This section has been repealed and contains no operative statutory text. The page retains only the section number and a … 469.182 Employment Bureaus; First Class Cities Allows first class cities to operate public employment bureaus to help people find jobs. 469.183 Bonds for Municipal Market; First Class Cities Allows a first class city that owns and operates its own municipal market to issue negotiable bonds not exceeding … 469.1831 Neighborhood Revitalization Program; First Class City Establishes the Minneapolis neighborhood revitalization program funded in part by TIF revenue. 469.184 Municipal Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program Creates a municipal loan program to help rehabilitate small and medium commercial buildings. 469.185 Conveying Land to Promote Industry, Employment Allows cities to sell or give land to businesses to promote industry and create jobs. 469.186 Bureau of Information and Publicity; Statutory Cities Allows statutory cities to create bureaus of information and publicity to promote the city. 469.187 First Class City Spending for Publicity; Publicity Board Allows any city of the first class to spend money for city publicity purposes. The city may levy a tax not exceeding … 469.188 2nd, 3rd Class City May Levy to Advertise Its Resources Allows second and third class cities to levy a tax to advertise their resources and attract business. 469.189 Spend to Advertise City; Statutory, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Class City Allows statutory and smaller cities to spend money advertising their community to attract business and residents. 469.190 Local Lodging Tax Allows cities and counties to impose a local tax on hotel and motel stays to fund tourism and local projects. 469.191 Contributions to Regional or Local Organizations Allows a home rule or statutory city or town to appropriate not more than $50,000 annually from its general revenue fund … 469.192 Economic Development Loans Allows a statutory city, home rule charter city, economic development authority, housing and redevelopment authority, or … 469.193 Foreign Trade Zones Authorizes the creation and operation of foreign trade zones in Minnesota. 469.194 Lewis and Clark Water Project Bonding Authorizes bonding for Minnesota's share of the Lewis and Clark regional water system project. 469.201 Definitions Defines key terms used in the targeted community revitalization law. 469.202 Designation of Targeted Communities Lets a city, by resolution, designate a targeted community within its own borders after adopting detailed findings that … 469.203 Targeted Community Revitalization and Financing Requires a city that wants state financial assistance for a targeted community to prepare a comprehensive revitalization … 469.204 Payment; Revolving Fund Once a city certifies that it has adopted or modified a revitalization program, the commissioner must pay the city the … 469.205 City Powers; Uses of Targeted Community Money Lists the powers cities have for spending targeted community money, including property acquisition and demolition. 469.206 Hazardous Property Penalty Lets a city assess a penalty of up to one percent of a property's estimated market value when the city determines the … 469.207 Annual Audit and Report Requires a city that begins implementing a revitalization program in a calendar year to file a detailed annual report by … 469.301 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.302 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.303 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.304 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.305 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.306 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.307 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.308 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.309 Rural Job Creation Grants This section lets the commissioner of employment and economic development award job creation incentive grants to … 469.31 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.310 Definitions Defines key terms used in the Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) law. 469.311 Development Plan Requires an applicant (a local government unit or joint powers board) to adopt a written development plan for a Job … 469.312 Job Opportunity Building Zones; Limitations Sets limits on Job Opportunity Building Zones (JOBZ). A single zone may not exceed 5,000 acres, with special sizing … 469.313 Application for Designation Describes how cities apply to the state for designation as a Job Opportunity Building Zone. 469.314 Designation of Job Opportunity Building Zones Sets the process for the state to review applications and officially designate Job Opportunity Building Zones. 469.315 Tax Incentives Available in Zones Lists the state and local tax incentives available to businesses that operate in JOBZ zones. 469.316 Individual Income Tax Exemption Exempts an individual, estate, or trust from Minnesota chapter 290 income tax on certain income connected to a Job … 469.317 Corporate Franchise Tax Exemption Provides a state corporate franchise tax exemption for businesses operating in a JOBZ zone. 469.318 Jobs Credit Gives a qualified JOBZ business a credit against its taxes under chapter 290. The credit equals seven percent of the … 469.3181 Create Automotive Recovery Jobs Credit Creates a special tax credit for automotive recovery jobs in designated areas. 469.319 Repayment of Tax Benefits by Businesses That No Longer Operate in a Zone Requires a business that stops substantial JOBZ activity, or otherwise stops being a qualified business, to repay the … 469.3191 Breach of Agreements by Businesses That Continue to Operate in Zone Sets penalties for JOBZ businesses that break their agreements but continue operating in the zone. 469.3192 Prohibition Against Amendments to Business Subsidy Agreement Prohibits changes to business subsidy agreements for JOBZ businesses after they are signed. 469.3193 Certification of Continuing Eligibility for Jobz Benefits Requires every qualified JOBZ business to certify to the commissioner of revenue, by October 15 of each year, whether it … 469.320 Zone Performance; Remedies Gives the state power to take action if a JOBZ zone is not performing as expected. 469.3201 Legislative Auditor; Audits of Job Opportunity Building Zones and Business Subsidy Agreements Requires the legislative auditor to audit JOBZ zones and business subsidy agreements. 469.321 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.3215 Section 469.3215 has been repealed. The body contains no operative statutory text, only the repealing session law … 469.322 Section 469.322 has been repealed. The body contains no operative statutory text, only the repealing session law … 469.323 Section 469.323 has been repealed. The body contains no operative statutory text, only the repealing session law … 469.324 Section 469.324 has been repealed. The body contains no operative statutory text, only the repealing session law … 469.325 Section 469.325 has been repealed. The body contains no operative statutory text, only the repealing session law … 469.326 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.327 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.328 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.329 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.330 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.331 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.332 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.333 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.334 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.335 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.336 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.337 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.338 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.339 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.340 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.341 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 469.35 Transit Improvement Area Accounts This section creates two transit improvement area accounts: one in the general fund and one in the bond proceeds fund. … 469.351 Transit Improvement Area Loan Program This section sets up a state loan program, run by the commissioner of employment and economic development, that lends … 469.40 Definitions Defines key terms used in the Destination Medical Center (DMC) law for Rochester. 469.41 Destination Medical Center Corporation Established This section requires the city to establish the Destination Medical Center Corporation (DMCC) as a nonprofit corporation … 469.42 Officers; Duties; Organizational Matters Sets rules for DMC Corporation officers, duties, meetings, and organizational structure. 469.43 Development Plan Requires the DMC Corporation to create a comprehensive development plan for the Rochester medical district. 469.44 City Powers, Duties; Authority to Issue Bonds Gives Rochester special powers and duties for the DMC project, including the ability to issue bonds. 469.45 City Tax Authority Authorizes Rochester to impose special taxes to help fund the Destination Medical Center project. 469.46 County Tax Authority Authorizes Olmsted County to impose taxes to help fund the Destination Medical Center project. 469.47 State Infrastructure Aid Provides state infrastructure aid to help pay for the Destination Medical Center project in Rochester. 469.50 Definitions Defines key terms used in the regional exchange district law. 469.51 Regional Exchange District Creates a regional exchange district as a special development zone to promote economic growth. 469.52 City Powers; Duties Gives cities special powers and duties for managing regional exchange district development. 469.53 Regional Exchange District Public Infrastructure Projects Describes the public infrastructure projects that can be built in a regional exchange district. 469.54 State Value Capture This section sets up state appropriation support payments to a city to help finance public infrastructure tied to a …