Thanks for the update Jack.
The TIF process in Mpls. has been fairly well chastised on this list for
many justified reasons, and while I do take some credit for that, I won't
bother to reiterate. I think the NRP enjoys large grass roots support in
the City, although I'd venture most supporters don't understand the funding
details/ramifications regarding the TIF-funded association. This
legislation (SF73 and HF187) presents us with a real catch-22 situation--
TIF is the goose that laid the golden NRP egg. I'm wondering who is now
involved in decision making and negotiations/lobbying that will ultimately
impact the success/failure/continuation of these city-wide/neighborhood
functions? If this funding source for NRP is eliminated, how will the
program be continued-- or will it?
When the MPS doesn't get all the funds they think they should be
getting from the state, they basically enlist any and all supporters across
the city including all the members of numerous MPS education-related
advisory councils, parents and family members- literally, many tens of
thousands of people), resulting in what I'd call some pretty questionable
although effective lobbying. NRP is a $20 million a year neighborhood
improvement program and this whole legislative episode remains largely a
behind the scenes event. I just don't get it. Maybe this is just one of
many power struggles ongoing in St. Paul over DFL central-city activities
vs. the broader metro and out-state interests relative to TIF and more-- I'm
not that well tuned in to the overall process. However, there is a lot
riding on this legislation, as viewed from several perspectives. I think it
deserves wider attention in the media and on this list.
These comments brought to you by a casual observer- a political outsider who
could care less about campaign endorsements in this one-horse town, and one
who is perpetually 'late to the party.' Hopefully, the list manager and
'informed' list members will keep us all posted on any relevant happenings
regarding this TIF legislation. Thanks. And, happy St. Paddy's Day to all!
Michael Hohmann
13th ward
http://www2.visi.com/mahco
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> Jack Kryst
> Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2001 12:23 PM
> To: Mpls list
> Subject: Re: [Mpls] Legislative TIF discussions
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Hohmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> > Regarding current proposed legislation:
> >
> > Does anyone know the status of legislation that would limit the
> modification
> > of TIF district plans certified before May 1, 1990, thereby limiting the
> use
> > of such revenues for things like NRP? (SF#73; I forget the HF#)
> >
> > Why is this issue/legislation getting no discussion (here or in
> the local
> > newspapers) given it's intended target is the city of Mpls? What is the
> > current status of negotiations (between the City -mcda/nrp/mayor/cc- and
> > state lawmakers)? How about an update from MCDA?
> >
> > Michael Hohmann
> > 13th Ward
>
> SF 73 (Rest et al) is currently in the Tax Committee. There has
> been little
> formal action on it or its companion HF 187 (Abrams). This is not
> to suggest
> that there won't be. A good web site for the status of bills (if you're
> fortunate enough to know their number) is
> http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legis.htm
>
> Parts of the proposed legislation prohibit the modification of certain TIF
> district plans after April 30, 2001 (yes, that's next month) and parts
> severely restrict expenditures that can be me made after April 20, 2002.
>
> Since the effected districts are programmed to support the second half of
> NRP these sections if adopted as written would raise some substantial
> problems.
>
> The poster characterized Minneapolis as the intended target of
> the bill. I'm
> not sure that is entirely true. The legislation impacts jurisdictions
> statewide although in magnitude the greatest effect is certainly here.
>
> My understanding is that there are statewide education and
> lobbying efforts
> (e.g. MN League of Cities of which the City is a part) underway.
>
> I and other MCDA staff have fielded questions from the press and
> I wouldn't
> be surprised if we start seeing articles in the very near future.
>
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> Jack Kryst
> Another MCDA minion but writing as Kingfield resident.
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