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Housing and Redevelopment Authority Aug. 15, 2024

Edina City CouncilMonday, August 19, 2024
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Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and school district financing education

Review of HRA and City of Edina financial advisory relations

Presentation on school district funding formulas and property tax mechanics

Impact of TIF districts on school revenue and local property tax rates

Approval of HRA meeting minutes (July 25, 2024)

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Adopt the meeting agenda for August 15, 2024

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Agno · Seconded by Commissioner Pierce

Hold the draft minutes of the regular meeting on July 25, 2024 over to the next meeting

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Risser · Seconded by Commissioner Pierce

Notable Quotes (2)

School districts realize no loss of Revenue as a result of a Tiff District because the state formulas are driven by student enrollment.

— Scott Neil
TIF ImpactExplaining the misconception of TIF impacting school funding.

The revenue is primarily driven by enrollment not driven by the tax base so as property values increase that does not mean that school districts are collecting more money.

— Jodi Zespa
School FinanceClarifying school funding drivers.

People (7)

Mayor HublandChair

Chairs the HRA meeting and leads the discussion on TIF presentations.

1 quote

“it'll be really highly educational not only for the HRA but also for I think the residents of our community as well”

Speaking about the TIF presentation.

Scott NeilExecutive Director

Introduces the TIF presentation and clarifies school district impacts.

1 quote

“our goal with this presentation is not to convince anyone that Tiff is is good... our goal is to dispel misunderstandings”

Outlining the intent of the TIF meeting.

Bill NondorfCommunity Development Director

Organized the TIF presentation and invited external experts.

Jodi ZespaConsultant

Expert consultant on school district funding and property taxes.

Matthew HammerConsultant

Expert consultant on school district funding and property taxes.

Nick AnhutConsultant

Expert consultant on TIF mechanics and redevelopment finance.

Jennifer BenroCommunications Director

Manages public comments and hybrid meeting logistics.

Places Mentioned

Edina, MinnesotaHopkins, MinnesotaRichfield, MinnesotaEden Wilson (site of TIF development)

Events & Meetings (1)

  • August 15, 2024, HRA and Redevelopment Authority Meeting
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