Ramsey County Building Stronger Together and Economic Development Authority
Summary
The HRA formally joined the county's economic development authority, giving Saint Paul access to a county-level financing tool for redevelopment. County officials explained the program before the vote.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
No dollar figure was given at the meeting, but the opt-in opens up county financing tools the city can use for redevelopment projects.
Saint Paul redevelopment projects and the neighborhoods where they land gain a new funding pathway.
If St. Paul declines to opt in, the city's share of the levy would not fund business programs locally.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Housing & Redevelopment Authority — June 3, 2026
The HRA formally joined the county's economic development authority, giving Saint Paul access to a county-level financing tool for redevelopment. County officials explained the program before the vote.
City Council — June 3, 2026
The city formally joined the countywide economic development authority, a tool for coordinating economic development funding and projects. It had been held over from the previous week's meeting while a revised version was prepared.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority — May 27, 2026
The HRA is deciding whether to formally opt in to and support the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority, which shapes how economic development powers are used across the county. The board wants more answers before committing, so the vote was pushed to June 3.
City Council — May 27, 2026
The council pushed its decision to opt into the county's economic development authority by one week.
Policy Committee — May 6, 2026
Ramsey County unveiled a multi-year framework of up to $250 million for downtown — including the Park at River's Edge, office-to-residential housing conversions, public space improvements, and selling county-owned land for redevelopment. Council members noted they were surprised by the announcement and want deeper briefings.
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