HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-14 PACKET 04.D.01.
TO:
Economic Development Authority Members
FROM:
Danette Parr, Economic Development Director
DATE:
October 9, 2014
RE:
Washington County 2015 Legislative Agenda
The purpose of this agenda item is for the EDA to consider the Washington County 2015
Legislative Agenda and evaluate if a letter of recommendation should be created in support of
the proposed position.
As the EDA is aware, over the last year and a half, the Washington County Board has been
evaluating their role in respect to economic development in the County. As a part of that
process, the Board acknowledged that one of the economic development challenges facing
Washington County communities is increased pressure from nearby Wisconsin communities.
One potential way to assist Washington County communities is through the expansion of the
Border City Development Zone program. The program would potentially expand and fund
development zones in cities on the eastern border of Minnesota and thus provide certain tax
incentives paid for by State funds.
The draft 2015 Legislative Agenda is attached. The language contained in the document may
be tweaked prior to submittal to local legislators, however, the substance is likely to remain
very similar to what is contained in the current draft.
Action Requested
No action is required. However, if the EDA would like to offer a letter of support for the
Washington County 2015 Legislative Agenda, staff should be directed to create the letter with
any recommended changes the EDA may deem appropriate.