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Legislature considers incentives for historic preservation Andrea Stearns 41110' As anyone who has been involved in a ture to consider this session.HF 331/ historic preservation efforts can assist historic preservation project knows, SF 408 would create a$10 million in addressing other pressing issues rehabilitating deteriorating structures historic preservation grant program such as the current affordable housing can be nearly cost prohibitive.Often, administered by the Minnesota crunch.She also noted that the however,there is a strong community Historical Society.HF 596/SF169 incentives in the two bills are v attachment to these buildings and would provide a state income tax credit targeted in terms of the types of support for restoring them to their to individuals who incur certain costs properties that will qualify.Council- original character.Accordingly,private in rehabilitating qualifying proper member Johnson was instrumental in participation in historic preservation Both bills were heard last Tuesday incorporating language into League of efforts can often be obtained.Even so, in the House Commerce,Jobs& Minnesota Cities'policy LE-6: the costs are often so high that a Economic Development Policy Redevelopment programs supporting financing gap still exists. Local units of Committee.In addition to testimony incentives for local historic preserva- oovernment and other interested from the Minnesota Historical Society tion efforts. parties have identified the need for a and the Preservation Alliance of Minn- At the close of testimony,commit- public/private partnership ins th aren? esota,committee members heard from tee members voted to refer HF 331 to Options exist in terms of incentives Chatfield councilmember Brenda the Jobs and Economic Development that can be utilized to encourage Johnson who testified in strong support Finance Committee and HF 596 to historic preservation efforts.Rep.Jim of both bills.In her testimony,Council- the Tax Committee.The League will Abeler(R-Anoka) and Sen. Sandy member Johnson stressed the need, continue to monitor this legislation as Pappas (DFL-St.Paul) have chief- particularly in small cities,for addi- it winds its way through the legislative authored two options for the Legisla- tional tools and pointed out that process.Watch upcoming issues of the Cities Bulletin for updates.r • Continued from page 1 • Feb.19 • Feb.23 Time:7-8:30 p.m. Committee:Property Tax Committee:Property Tax Contact:Phil Raines, (651) Chair:Rep.Ron Erhardt Chair:Rep.Ron Abrams 296-2909 Edina City Council Chambers, St. Cloud City Hall,400 Second St. • March 2 4801 West 50`' St.,Edina South,St.Cloud Committee:Property Tax Time:7-8:30 p.m. Time: 12-1:30 p.m. Chair:Rep.Ron Abrams Contact:Margaret Amundson, Contact:Jason Rohloff, (651) Duluth City Hall, City Council (651) 296-7427 296-8880 Chambers,3rd Floor,411 West First • Feb.21 • Feb.27 St.,Duluth Committee:Sales&Income Tax Committee:Property Tax Time: 12-1:30 p.m. Chair:Rep.Ron Abrams Chair:Rep.Ron Abrams Coordinator:Margaret Amundson, Dakota County Administration Jewish Community Center,4330 (651) 296-7427 Center,1590 West Highway 55, Cedar Lake Rd.,St.Louis Park • March 2 Hastings Time:7-8:30 p.m. Committee:Sales &.Income Tax Time:7-8:30 p.m. Contact:Jason Rohloff,(651) Chair:Rep.Elaine Harder Contact:Phil Raines,(651)296-2909 296-8880 Marshall City Hall,344 West Main • Feb.22 • Feb.28 St.,Marshall Committee:Property Tax Committee:Sales &Income Tax Time: 12-1:30 p.m. Chair:Rep.Ron Erhardt Chair:Rep.Elaine Harder Contact:Phil Raines, (651)296- Burnsville High School,600 East South Central Technical College, 2909 r Highway 13,Burnsville Heritage Hall,1920 Lee Blvd., III Time:7-8:30 p.m. North Mankato Contact:Margaret Amundson, (651) 296-7427 February 14, 2001 Page 3