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RISK FACTORS Following is a description of possible risks to holders of these Bonds without weighting as to probability. This description of risks is not intended to be all-inclusive, and there may be other risks not now perceived or listed here. Taxes: The Bonds of this offering are general obligations of the City, the ultimate payment of which rests in the City's ability to levy and collect sufficient taxes to pay debt service. State Actions: Many elements of local government finance, including the issuance of debt and the levy of property taxes, are controlled by state government. Past and future actions of the State may affect the overall financial condition of the City, the taxable value of property within the City, and the ability of the City to levy property taxes. Interest Rates: In the future, interest rates for this type of obligation may rise generally, possibly resulting in a reduction in the value of the Bonds for resale prior to maturity. Tax Exemption: If the federal government or the State of Minnesota taxes the interest on municipal obligations, directly or indirectly, or if there is a change in federal or state tax policy, the value of the Bonds may fall for purposes of resale. Noncompliance following the issuance of the Bonds with certain requirements of the Code and covenants of the bond resolution may result in the inclusion of interest on the Bonds in gross income of the recipient for United States or in taxable net income of individuals, estates or trusts for State of Minnesota income tax purposes. No provision has been made for redemption of the Bonds, or for an increase in the interest rate on the Bonds, in the event that interest on the Bonds becomes subject to United States or State of Minnesota income taxation, retroactive to the date of issuance. The 1995 Minnesota Legislature enacted a statement of intent that interest on obligations of Minnesota governmental units and Indian tribes be included in net income of individuals, estates and trusts for Minnesota income tax purposes if a court determines that Minnesota's exemption of such interest unlawfully discriminates against interstate commerce because interest on obligations of governmental issuers located in other states is so included. This provision applies to taxable years that begin during or after the calendar year in which any such court decision becomes final, irrespective of the date on which the obligations were issued. The City is not aware of any judicial decision holding that a state's exemption of interest on its own bonds or those of its political subdivisions or Indian tribes, but not of interest on the bonds of other states or their political subdivisions or Indian tribes, unlawfully discriminates against interstate commerce or otherwise contravenes the United States Constitution. Nevertheless, the City cannot predict the likelihood that interest on the Bonds would become taxable under this Minnesota statutory provision. Continuing Disclosure: A failure by the City to comply with the Undertaking for continuing disclosure (as described herein) will not constitute an event of default on the Bonds. Any such failure must be reported in accordance with the Rule and must be considered by any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer before recommending the purchase or sale of the Bonds in the secondary market. Such a failure may adversely affect the transferability and liquidity of the Bonds and their market price. State Economy; State Aids: State cash flow problems could affect local governments and possibly increase property taxes.