Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 08/13/2026

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Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: EDA - RESOLUTION #26-178 RESOLUTION APPROVING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND PLAN BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Ramsey Economic Development Authority (the "Authority"), as follows: Section 1. Recitals. It has been proposed that the Authority establish a Redevelopment Project Area as described herein (the "Redevelopment Project Area"), in connection with the development of an approximately 100,000 square -foot youth athletic facility located on 10 acres in the City of Ramsey, Minnesota, and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Project Area (the "Plan"); all pursuant to and in conformity with applicable law, including Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.101, 469.001 through 469.047, and 469.090 through 469.1082; all as reflected in that certain document entitled in part "Redevelopment Plan for Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association Facility" dated June 23, 2026, and presented for the Board's consideration. The Board has investigated the facts relating to the Plan and has caused the Plan to be prepared. The Authority has performed all actions required by law to be performed prior to the adoption and approval of the Plan. The Authority has also requested that the Ramsey City Council hold a public hearing on the Plan and that the Ramsey Planning Commission provide written comment on the Plan. Findings for the Adoption and Approval of the Plan. The Board hereby finds that Plan conforms to the general plan for the development or redevelopment of the City as a whole; that the Plan will afford maximum opportunity consistent with the sound needs of the City as a whole, for the development of the Redevelopment Project Area and adjacent areas by private enterprise; and the land in the Redevelopment Project Area would not be made available for redevelopment without the financial aid to be sought. The Board further finds that the Plan is intended and, in the judgment of the Board, its effect will be, to promote the public purposes and accomplish the objectives specified in the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Project Area. Approval and Adoption of the Plan. The Plan, as presented to the Authority on this date, is hereby approved, established, and adopted.