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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #13-06-109 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF RAMSEY SUPPORT OF ANOKA COUNTY AND ITS COUNTY -WIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey is an Anoka County municipality, and as such is a rapidly growing and important segment of the Twin Cities Metropolitan region, made up of a rich variety of vital, desirable communities; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey City Councilmembers believe that the residents of Ramsey would realize many benefits from expansion of the Anoka County tax base, including but not limited to: the creation of local job opportunities, wider sharing of tax burden, and access to enhanced infrastructure, services, and retail and business activities; and WHEREAS, in order to expand the local tax base, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners has indicated an interest in fostering a regional approach to economic development in Anoka County; and WHEREAS, in 2007 a statutorily formed citizens exploratory committee recommended to the Board of Commissioners that the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority be granted the powers of an economic development authority; and WHEREAS, on June 12, 2007, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, after fulfilling the statutory requirements, did authorize their Housing and Redevelopment Authority to exercise the powers of an economic development authority; and WHEREAS, MN Stat. 469.1082 requires that a municipality shall, declare its willingness, by resolution, to join the county in its economic development activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the City of Ramsey hereby declares its support of Anoka County and its county -wide economic development objectives and activities. 2. That the City of Ramsey does hereby elect to participate in Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the economic development activities. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: