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in it is that amount is set aside serve needs in the bioscience zones in state. Secondly, of the remaining $10 million, one-half of it is to be used for out-state economic development, rather than redevelopment. The Governor also took a position against funding many redevelopment proposals for individual cities (Phalen Corridor in Saint Paul, Heritage Park in Minneapolis, etc.) and recommended that those projects seek state assistance from the Redevelopment Account. The Problem: The remaining $5 million of the total recommended $25 million is not enough to provide a real alternative to funding public infrastructure and special redevelopment requests. In addition, this program has the potential to be one of the only sources of state assistance for redevelopment projects in older suburban communities. Neither does it make any sense to do economic development and redevelopment, two entirely different project types, out of the same program. How Can You Help: First of all, please go talk with Senator Langseth and urge him to support an amount for redevelopment in the state that will provide a realistic option for suburban communities that need help. We need you, as a suburban Senator with real urban Brownfield redevelopment issues, to help to make the argument that there is a strong need for redevelopment assistance in the suburban areas and encourage Senator Langseth to support a substantial appropriation and ongoing funding for the Redevelopment Account, administered by DEED. In summary, We hope that you wiIl1.} talk to Senator Langseth regarding the importance of redevelopment and 2.} that you are willing to be the author of a public infrastructure bonding bill for the Twin Lakes Project. We will get language to Senate Counsel regarding the bonding bill as soon as we hear from you. would like to meet to further discuss the City's request at Otherwise, I look forward to your favorable email response to the bonding bill request.