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<br /> u ---- <br /> . .~) <br /> "The Legislature and Governor seem reluclant to help cities, and Ihe residents who use city <br /> services daily. A modest 5% increase in state aid payments would help us avoid property e <br /> tax increases next year. We're seeking more authority to improve our local economies, <br /> through the use of tax increment financing to pay a portion of the cost of new manufacturing <br /> and redevelopment, and a greater ability to manage the growth of our communities through a <br /> more efficient boundary adjustment process. . <br /> "By rededicating ourselves to the goals of all the cities in Minnesota and working together <br /> through the League of Minnesota Cities, we can send a strong message to the state: either <br /> help cities maintain their viability or accept the responsibility for their decline. " <br /> . <br /> . <br />