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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: 4/13/2026 Item No.: 10.d. Department ApprovalCity Manager Approval Item Description:Adopt a Resolution exercising the city's authority to opt in to, and support, the Ramsey County Economic Development Agency 1 2 Background 3 During the 2025 legislative session, Ramsey County obtained special legislation from the state to 4 expand eligible uses of the County's Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to include 5 entrepreneurship and business programming, uses reserved for economic development authority 6 powers, effectively creating the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority. The Roseville City 7 Council supported this legislation through its adopted 2025 Legislative Priorities. The bill approving the 8 special legislation contained two provisions: 1) the Ramsey County EDA would not have tax levy 9 authority, and 2) cities within the County's HRA area of operation would be required to opt in to business 10 programming. 11 12 City staff recommends the City Council opt in to the Rasmey County EDA to ensure Roseville is eligible 13 for funds supporting entrepreneurship and business programming. Attachment 1 contains the resolution 14 exercising the city's authority to opt in to, and support, the Ramsey County Economic Development 15 Agency. The County has provided Attachments 2 and 3, outlining their anticipated EDA implementation 16 and addressing frequently asked questions. In summary, staff would note the following: 17 Tentative plans include an allocation of $1.5-$2 million yearly from the existing HRA levy for 18 business focused programming. 19 The Ramsey County EDA intends to focus on improving the capacity of business support 20 organizations ($250,000), expand technical assistance service offerings ($250,000), create new 21 cohort-based learning opportunities ($250,000), establish data gathering, research & reporting 22 opportunities ($250,000), and provide direct support to projects and businesses that deliver 23 business growth ($1 million). 24 The County's existing portfolio of business programming, including Open to Business, CEO 25 Next, CEO Now, and Ramsey County Means Business will remain unchanged for 2026. 26 27 28 Policy Objectives 29 Opting in to, and supporting the Ramsey County EDA in turn supports the City's economic vitality 30 strategic priority. The County's proposed entrepreneurship and business programming will advance the 31 desired impact that Roseville has a diverse and stable business community and aligns with the goal to 32 create a climate that supports the retention and expansion of Roseville businesses. The County's 33 proposed core programmatic areas support this goal by contributing to the following success indicators: 34 Roseville's overall commercial tax base experiences steady growth; and programs and regulations 35 evolve/adapt to meet the needs of the business community. 36 37 Equity Impact Summary Page 1 of 2 Qbhf!37!pg!4: