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^ Staggered terms initially; then 6-year terms, except city council members <br />whose term coincides with service as a city council member <br />Functions, Powers and Duties <br />^ Resolution establishing an EDA references City authority under MN Stat§ <br />469. <br />^ Authorized to coordinate and administer economic development and <br />redevelopment plans and programs of the City. <br />Limitations <br />^ Sale of bonds or other obligations must be approved by the City Council. <br />^ Must be consistent with the comprehensive plan and official controls <br />implementing the comprehensive plan. <br />^ Must submit its plans for development and redevelopment to the City Council <br />for approval in accordance with City planning procedures and law. <br />^ EDA administrative structure, management practices and policies must be <br />approved by the City Council. <br />^ Must get City Council approval for the acquisition or disposition of property. <br />Budget <br />No information received from the City as of the publication of this report. <br />St. Cloud HRA <br />Structure <br />^ Established 1966 <br />^ 5 commissioners, appointed by the Mayor; two must be members of the City <br />Council; all must be residents of the City of St. Cloud <br />^ Staggered terms initially; then 5-year terms, except city council members <br />whose term coincides with service as a city council member <br />Functions, Powers and Duties <br />^ Resolution establishing the HRA references City authority under MN Statutes, <br />Chapter 462.425, the municipal Housing and Redevelopment Act of 1947. <br />Restated By-Laws, September 2004 reference exercising its powers, duties, <br />and functions as "prescribed by MN Statutes Chapter 469 and all other law of <br />the State of Minnesota applicable thereto." <br />^ In 1966, determined a need to establish the HRA based on substandard or <br />blighted areas that cannot be redeveloped without the assistance of <br />government; the need for housing for servicemen, veterans and their families; <br />the need for safe, sanitary dwellings for persons of low income and their <br />families. <br />^ May employ personnel as it deems necessary to exercise its powers, duties <br />and functions. <br />^ Staff of 25. <br />^ Section 8 Authority in Sherburne County. <br />Limitations <br />Sale of general obligations bonds or other general obligations must be <br />approved by the City Council. <br />8 <br />