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SIXTY THIRD MEETING

2009-2010 Regular Session - Wednesday, April 7, 2010

STATE OF MINNESOTA SIXTY THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-SIXTH SESSION

TAXES COMMITTEE


Representative Lenczewski, Chair of the Tax Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:35AM on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in Room 10 of the State Office Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll:

Members present:

LENCZEWSKI, Ann (Chair)
ANDERSON, Sarah
BROD, Laura
CARLSON, Lyndon
DAVIDS, Greg
DAVNIE, Jim
DEMMER, Randy
DILL, David
DITTRICH, Denise
DOWNEY, Keith
EASTLUND, Rob
GARDNER, Paul
GAROFALO, Pat
HILSTROM, Deb
KOENEN, Lyle
KOHLS, Paul
LANNING, Morrie
LESCH, John
LIEBLING, Tina
LOON, Jenifer
MARQUART, Paul
MULLERY, Joe
MURPHY, Erin
REINERT, Roger
RUKAVINA, Tom
RUUD, Maria
SOLBERG, Loren
TILLBERRY Tom

Members Excused:

LOEFFLER, Diane
ZELLERS, Kurt

A quorum was not present.

Before the committee was HF3218.

HF3218-Hornstein-Transit improvement districts authorized.

Testifying on HF3218:

Jim Erkel, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy
Peter Wagenius, Office of Mayor RT Rybak, City of Minneapolis
David Frank, Schaefer Richardson
Peter McLaughlin, Commissioner, Hennepin County

Representative Lenczewski moved HF3218 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.

HF3218 was laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.

Representative Lenczewski moved HF3365 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.

HF3365-Swails-Landfall Village; five-year rule extended for a district.

Testifying on HF3365:

Kevin Shoeberg, City Attorney, City of Landfall

HF3365 was laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.

Representative Dittrich moved HF3007 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.

HF3007-Dittrich-Coon Rapids; tax increment financing.

Testifying on HF3007:

Tim Howe, Mayor, City of Coon Rapids
Earl Beitzel, Mercy Hospital
Mary Jacobson, Anoka Ramsey Community College
Matt Fulton, City Manager, City of Coon Rapids

HF3007 was laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.

Representative Lenczewski moved HF3316 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.

HF3316-Drazkowski-St. Charles; sales tax exemption provided for construction materials for new and expanding businesses, and tax increment financing district creation authorized (Section Two Only)

HF3316 was laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.

Before the committee was HF3715.

HF3715-Doepke-Wayzata; tax increment financing district activities time extended

Testifying on HF3715:

Ken Willcox, Mayor, City of Wayzata
John Mehrkens, Presbyterian Homes

Representative Kohls moved HF3715 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.

HF3715 was laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.

HF3762 was before the committee, before introduction, for an informational hearing. It was described in committee as HFXXXX (Revisor Number 10-6248)

HF3762-Abeler-City of Ramsey TIF Authority

Amendment JM-A02, drafted for HFXXXX (Revisor Number 10-6248) was before the committee for discussion.

Testifying on HF3762:

Kurt Ulrich, Ramsey City Administrator
David Elvig, Councilmember, City of Ramsey
Matt Look, Councilmember, City of Ramsey

Representative Lenczewski adjourned the committee at 12:01 P.M.

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Representative Ann Lenczewski, Chair

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Sasha Bergman, Committee Legislative Assistant
More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF3007 (Dittrich) - Coon Rapids; tax increment financing district duration extended.
  • HF3218 (Hornstein) - Transit improvement districts authorized.
  • HF3365 (Swails) - Landfall Village; five-year rule extended for a district.
  • HF3715 (Doepke) - Wayzata; tax increment financing district activities time extended.
  • HF3762 (Abeler) - Ramsey; tax increment financing district created and subjected to certain rules.
  • HF3316 (Drazkowski) - St. Charles; sales tax exemption provided for construction materials for new and expanding businesses, and tax increment financing district creation authorized.