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AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
6:00 P.M. Monday, December 8, 2025
City Hall, Council Chambers
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.02, one or more commissioners may be participating remotely
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 22, 2025 Economic Development Authority Special Meeting Minutes
E. PUBLIC HEARING
None
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 2026 EDA Budget
a. Resolution Adopting the EDA Budget and Requesting City Approval of the
2026 EDA Budget
b. Resolution Requesting City Approval of the 2026 EDA Levy
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. 2026 EDA Meeting Calendar
2. Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction Discussion
3. Rice Larpenteur Alliance Funding
H. ADJOURNMENT
RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY
Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at the Meetings - elected
officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard
and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Council meetings, it is
understood that everyone will follow these principles:
Speak only for yourself, not for other council members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your
colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition.
Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each
other.
Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of council members, staff or others
in public.
Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive.
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MEETING MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYSPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P.M. Monday, September 22, 2025
City Hall, Council Chambers
A.CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Maplewood Economic Development Authority (EDA)was heldin
the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 5:30p.m. by President
Abrams.
B.ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, PresidentPresent
Rebecca Cave, Vice PresidentPresent
Kathleen Juenemann, CommissionerPresent
Chonburi Lee, CommissionerPresent
Nikki Villavicencio,CommissionerPresent
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CommissionerCavemoved to approve the agendaas submitted.
Seconded by CommissionerJuenemannAyes – All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.September 8, 2025, Economic Development AuthorityMeeting Minutes
CommissionerLeemoved to approve the September 8, 2025 Economic Development
AuthorityMeeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by CommissionerJuenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E.PUBLIC HEARING
None
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
G.NEW BUSINESS
1.Rice Larpenteur Alliance Presentation
Assistant Executive Director Parr introduced the topic. Kim O’Brien, Rice Larpenteur
Alliance Executive Director, gave the presentation.Council provided comments.
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No action required.
2.Loan Administration Agreement between the Maplewood Economic
Development Authority and Community Neighborhood Housing Services dba
NeighborWorks Home Partners
Assistant Executive Director Parr gave the staff report.
CommissionerJuenemannmoved to authorize the execution of the loan administration
agreement between the Maplewood Economic Development Authority and Community
Neighborhood Housing Services doing business as NeighborWorks Home Partners.
Seconded by CommissionerCave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H.ADJOURNMENT
President Abramsadjourned the meeting at 6:10p.m.
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MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date December 8, 2025
REPORT TO: Michael Sable, Executive Director
REPORT FROM: Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director
Joe Rueb, Assistant Treasurer
PRESENTER:Michael Sable, Executive Director
Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director
Joe Rueb, Assistant Treasurer
AGENDA ITEM: 2026 EDA Budget
a.Resolution Adopting the EDA Budget and Requesting City Approval
of the 2026 EDA Budget
b.Resolution Requesting City Approval of the 2026 EDA Levy
Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation
Summary:
State law requires the City to adopt a 2026 budget and certify a property tax levy for taxes payable
in 2026 to Ramsey County by December 30, 2025. On September 8, 2025, EDA approved the 2026
Preliminary EDA Levy, in the amount of $636,000, and submitted a request to the Maplewood City
Council for funding for the EDA Fund in the amount of $636,000 for fiscal year 2026. Staff is
requesting the EDA to approve the 2026 budget and submit the 2026 budget to the City Council for
inclusion and incorporation in the City’s annual budget. The EDA is requesting the City Council to
approve the 2026 EDA levy. The City must hold a public hearing to obtain input on the budget and
tax levy. The hearing is on December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM. After the public hearing, the Council will
consider adoption of the 2026 EDA budget and tax levy. The amount of the proposed EDA property
tax levy is $636,000.
Recommended Action:
a.Motion to approve the resolution adopting the EDA budget and requesting City approval of
the 2026 EDA budget.
b.Motion to approve the resolution requesting City approval of the 2026 EDA levy.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $636,000
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: Property Taxes
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Safety
Sustainability
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DevelopmentPromote residential development and thoughtful redevelopment
The EDA budget provides resources needed to promote development and redevelopment.
Background:
The 2026 EDA budget process started with a strategic planning session with the EDA, followed by
Council budget workshops and adoption of a preliminary levy in September. The City’s financial
advisor, Ehlers, provided an EDA ten-year financial management plan in October. TheEDA budget
will be included in the City’s full budget document which will be on the City’s website when
completed.
Proposed EDA Revenue Budget
Proposed EDA Expense Budget
ProposedEDATax Levy - the proposed 2026 property tax levy is below:
Preliminary$ Increase
Adopted
EDA Fund2025 Levy 2026 Levy(Decrease)
Total Levy$-$ 636,000$ 636,000
City Property Tax Impact on Residential Properties – the median value home in Maplewood will
increase in value by 3.7% from $340,800to $338,500for taxes payable in 2026. City taxes will
increase $37.00 per year, or $0.71 per week on the median value home.
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Taxable
Market Market Market City Tax $ City Tax $
Value for Value for Value for Amount Amount $ Increase % Increase
Pay 2025Pay 2026Pay 202620252026(Decrease)(Decrease)
155,850 161,616 129,616 - 14 14NA
207,800 215,489 188,289 - 20 20NA
259,750 269,361 247,061 - 27 27NA
340,800 353,300 338,500 - 37 37NA
415,600 430,977 423,177 - 46 46NA
Attachments:
1.Resolution Adopting the EDA Budget and Requesting City Approval of the 2026 EDA
Budget
2.Resolution Requesting City Approval of the 2026 EDA Levy
3.PowerPoint Presentation
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MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE EDA BUDGET AND
REQUESTING CITY APPROVAL OF THE 2026 EDA BUDGET
BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood Economic Development Authority approves the 2026 EDA
budget, and requests the Maplewood City Council to adopt the 2026 EDA budget as summarized
below:
Revenues:
2025 Original 2026
EDA Fund Revenues BudgetBudget$ Change% Change
Property Taxes $- $ 636,000 $ 636,000 -
- 50,000 50,000
Grants/Aids-
Sale of Property- - - -
- 587,610 587,610
Other (LAHA)-
TOTAL $- $ 1,273,610 $ 1,273,610 -
Expenditures:
2025 Original 2026
EDA Fund Expenditures BudgetBudget$ Change% Change
Salaries/Wages/Benefits $- $ 200,000 $ 200,000 -
Supplies & Materials- - - -
Professional Services - 170,000 170,000 -
Interest Payments- 83,810 83,810 -
Capital Outlay- 221,510 221,510 -
- - -
Other Services-
TOTAL $- $ 675,320 $ 675,320 -
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the budget for Maplewood Economic Development Fund is
adopted for financial reporting and management control.
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MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION REQUESTING CITY APPROVALOF THE 2026 EDA LEVY
WHEREAS, in accordance with its bylaws, the Maplewood Economic Development
Authority has approved an annual budget of $636,000 for 2026 and has submitted the budget
to the Maplewood City Council for inclusion and incorporation in the City’s annual budget and
tax levy; and
WHEREAS, EDA is a special taxing district within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes,
section 275.066; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 469.107 authorizes EDA to request that the
City levy a tax for the benefit of EDA; and
WHEREAS, EDA has complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section
275.067 by notifying the Ramsey County Auditor by July 1, 2025 of its intent to levy a tax for
2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood Economic Development
Authority approves the 2026 EDA Levy in the amount of $636,000, and requests the Maplewood
City Council to levy a tax in the amount of $636,000 for fiscal year 2026 for the benefit of EDA.
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MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date December 8, 2025
REPORT TO: Michael Sable, Executive Director
REPORT FROM: Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director
PRESENTER:Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director
AGENDA ITEM: 2026 EDA Meeting Calendar
Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation
Summary:
Approval of a meeting schedule for the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for the upcoming
calendar year allows the EDA, city staff, applicants, and residents to plan ahead for the year.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the 2026 EDA Meeting Calendar with the meetings on January 12, April 13, July
13, September 14, and December 14 in 2026.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.00
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Safety
Sustainability
Development Grow a vibrant and resilient business community
The EDA meetings allow for economic development activities to support the Maplewood business
community and redevelopment efforts.
Background:
Near the end of each year, the EDA establishes a regular meeting schedule for the next calendar
year. The meetings generally occur quarterly with adjustments to account for the city’s budget
process. Staff recommends the EDA establish a similar meeting calendar for 2026 with the
following dates:
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-April 13-December 14
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-July 13
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These dates correspond to regularly scheduled City Council meetingdates, which allows the EDA
meeting to take place before or immediately after the City Council meeting, as necessary.
Additional meetings can be scheduled throughout the year to review pertinent EDA business. The
EDA has the ability to cancel or add meetings as needed, as long as all notice requirements are
met.
Attachments:
None
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MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date December 8, 2025
REPORT TO: Michael Sable, Executive Director
REPORT FROM: Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director
PRESENTER:Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director
AGENDA ITEM: Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction Discussion
Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation
Summary:
Since 2023, the City of Maplewood has worked with the St. Paul Area Chamber (SPAC) to assist
with scheduling and conducting Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction (BRE&A) meetings
in the Maplewood business community. As the City undertakes new economic development
initiatives, this is an appropriate time to evaluate BRE&A activities going forward. Staff is seeking
feedback regarding the business outreach approach and whether the City should continue
contracting with the St. Paul Area Chamber or transition this work in-house as a city staff function in
2026.
Recommended Action:
The item is for discussion purposes only.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $10,000 per year for
contracted BRE&A services with the St Paul Area Chamber.
Financing source(s):Adopted BudgetBudget ModificationNew Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Safety
Sustainability
Development Grow a vibrant and resilient business community
The purpose of BRE&A efforts is to support and expand the Maplewood business community.
Background:
An important part of supporting the Maplewood business community is connecting with them
through BRE&A meetings. These meetings tend to focus on the following areas:
Demonstrate to businesses that the City supports and appreciates their presence.
Get an understanding of any immediate barriers, challenges and opportunities.
Collect baseline business data that will help inform the City on the business climate.
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Build a relationship with the business community to foster growth and expansion in the City.
In 2017, there were renewed efforts made by chambers and economic development agencies to
contract with cities to assist with BRE&A work. To expand its capacity, the City entered into a
professional service agreement with SPAC to assist with BRE&A efforts. The agreement stated the
following scope of services would be conducted by SPAC each year:
Guide the recruitment of a BRE&A participant pool.
Work with city staff to identify businesses to be contacted for interviews.
Provide administrative support in scheduling visits.
Participate in no fewer than 15 and no more than 20 business visits.
Transcribe notes from each visit and deliver to city contact person.
Coordinated reporting of regional business and real estate activity.
Year-end report, detailing BRE&A findings and recommendations.
SPAC is requesting a new Professional Services Agreement for January 1, 2026 to December 31,
2026 (attached). The only change of service shows a decrease in business visits to no fewer than
12 and no more than 20 business visits, versus the current language of no fewer than 15 and no
more than 20 business visits.
In recent years BRE&A efforts have focused on conducting business visits with ten different
Maplewood businesses each year and meeting annually with the following community anchors:
St John’s Hospital
3M
Maplewood Mall
Independent School District 622
Independent School District 623
As the EDA discusses BRE&A efforts, staff would appreciate feedback on the following questions:
1.Are there any business sectors or geographic areas to focus on in 2026?
2.Is the number of businesses and frequency still appropriate?
3.Should the City continue to contract with the St Paul Area Chamber to conduct this work or
rather bring it fully in-house as a city staff function in 2026?
Attachments:
1.Proposed 2026 Professional Services Agreement
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Professional Services Agreement
This is an agreement between the St. Paul Area Chamber (SPAC) and the City of Maplewood(the City)
regarding business retention, expansion, and attraction (BRE&A).
Term
The term of this Agreement is from January 1, 2026 toDecember31, 2026.
Scope of Service
SPAC will perform the services outlined, including:
Guide the recruitment of a BRE&Aparticipant pool (if applicable).
Work with city staff to identify businesses to be contacted for interviews.
Provide administrative support in scheduling visits.
Participate in no fewer than 12 and no more than 20business visits.
Transcribe notes from each visit and deliver to city contact person.
Coordinated reporting of regional business and real estate activity.
Year-end report, detailing BRE&A findingsand recommendations.
SPACshallmake everyreasonable effort to maintainsufficient staff, facilities, and equipment to deliver
the services, and will notify the City in a reasonable timeframe if it believes it will be unable to provide
the services outlined above.
Value Proposition:
With SPAC, the City will join a region-wide conversation about BRE&A and will have access to
information that otherwisewouldbe difficult to collect. The value of working with SPACis outlined
below:
Regional business intelligence
Entre’ into more businesses
Year-end reporting
Capacity building
Coordinated regional real estate intel/outreach
Minority business connections and access
Administrative support in scheduling
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Cost
The City will pay SPAC $10,000 to provide these services as follows: $5,000 to be invoiced starting
January 1, 2026 with the last payment to be invoiced when final report is submitted.
Payment shall be made within 35 calendar days from receipt of invoice. Payment of interest and
disputes regarding payment shall be governed by Minnesota Statutes § 471.425.
Data
All data and intellectual property stored in SPAC’s system is the exclusive property to SPAC.
Indemnification
The City shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend SPAC, its officials, agents, and employees against any
and all liability, losses, costs, damages, expenses, claims or actions, including reasonable attorney’s fees,
which SPAC, its officials, agents, or employees may sustain, rising out of or by reason of any act or
omission of the City, its contractors and their officers, agents, or employees, in the execution,
performance, or failure to adequately adhere to or perform the City’s obligations pursuant to this
Agreement.
Amendments and Alterations
Any amendment, alteration, modification, or waiver of this Agreement or its provisions shall be valid
only after it has been reduced to writing and signed by both parties.
Termination
SPAC may immediately terminate this Agreement if any proceeding or other action is filed by or against
the City relating to insolvency, bankruptcy, or relief of debtors.
If the City violates any material terms or conditions of this Agreement SPAC may, without prejudice to
any right or remedy, give the City seven calendar days’ written notice of its intent to terminate this
Agreement, specifying the asserted breach. If the City fails to cure the deficiency within the seven-day
cure period, this Agreement shall terminate upon expiration of the cure period.
Signed:
B Kyle Date Michael Sable Date:
CEO City Manager
St. Paul Area ChamberCity of Maplewood
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MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date December 8, 2025
REPORT TO: Michael Sable, Executive Director
REPORT FROM: Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director
PRESENTER:Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director
AGENDA ITEM: Rice Larpenteur AllianceFunding
Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation
Summary:
The City of Maplewood participates in the Rice Larpenteur Alliance (RLA) along with the cities of
Roseville and St. Paul, and also Ramsey County. In February 2025, City Council approved the
2025 Cooperative Funding Agreement for Rice Larpenteur Alliance (attached) to continue its
participation in the alliance comprised of residents, businesses, community groups, stakeholders,
as well as city and county elected officials and staff. However, it was determined that future
financial support for the RLA should be discussed further as a part of the 2026 EDA budget
discussion.
Recommended Action:
Motion to support the continued participation in the Rice Larpenteur Alliance for the next three years
at a level of $20,000 each year for 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact?NoYes, the true or estimated cost is $20,000
Financing source(s):Adopted BudgetBudget ModificationNew Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
SafetyFocus Area:
Sustainability Focus Area:
Development Grow a vibrant and resilient business community
The RLA works in collaboration to assure the Rice Street and Larpenteur Avenue Gateway Corridor
is a safe, engaging, and inviting business neighborhood center.
Background:
The cities of Maplewood, Roseville, and Saint Paul, and Ramsey County have been working
collaboratively to bring attention to the Rice Street and Larpenteur Avenue neighborhoods. After
completion of the multi-jurisdictional visioning plan in 2018 for the Rice Larpenteur neighborhood,
the cities and the county collectively approved a cooperative funding agreement in 2019 and
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retained the St. Paul Area Chamber (SPAC)to lead the implementation phase of the vision plan.
The funding agreement details that each agency partner would contribute financial support to
satisfy contractual fees and expenses incurred by the Professional Services Agreement.
Maplewood contributes 8 percent to the overall RLA expenses, while St. Paul contributes 60
percent and Roseville contributes 32 percent. The 2025 cooperative funding agreement is attached.
In addition, Maplewood has provided an extra $7,000 for 2023 and $7,500 for 2024 to support the
Winter Warm Up event held each December, helping to enhance the experience and cover event
expenses.
If the EDA wishes to modify its future timing of participation as a funding entity and/or level of
funding, staff will work with RLA leadership and partnership organizations to modify future
cooperative funding agreements to reflect the wishes of the EDA.
Attachments:
1. 2025 Cooperative Funding Agreement for Rice Larpenteur Alliance
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COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT
RICE ST AND LARPENTEUR AVE GATEWAY ALLIANCE CONSULTING SERVICES
THIS COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT is between the City of Maplewood, the City of St. Paul and the
City of Roseville (collectively referred to as “Collaborative Agency Partners” or “Parties” and individually as
“Collaborative Agency Partner” or “Party”) as of the last date of signature of the parties below.
WHEREAS, the Collaborative Agency Partners border each other in an area approximately located at the intersection
of Rice Street and Larpenteur Avenue in Ramsey County, Minnesota (“Border Area”);
WHEREAS, the Collaborative Agency Partners have a mutual interest in identifying critical redevelopment and
reinvestment opportunities within the Border Area and across municipal boundaries;
WHEREAS, the Collaborative Agency Partners individually adopted the Rice and Larpenteur Gateway Area Vision
Plan (“Visioning Plan”) in 2018;
WHEREAS, each Collaborative Agency Partner has contributed financial support to fund the professional services
necessary to build a Rice and Larpenteur Alliance to execute the Visioning Plan;
WHEREAS, the Collaborative Agency Partners issued a Request for Proposals for consulting services to begin
implementation of the Visioning Plan on January 7, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Collaborative Agency Partners interviewed finalists on February 12, 2019 and unanimously selected
the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce to lead the implementation phase of the Visioning Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce has adequately performed duties assigned between March
2019 and March 2024, and
WHEREAS, the Collaborative Agency Partners unanimously agree to renew the contract with the Saint Paul Area
Chamber of Commerce for March 2, 2025-March 1, 2026, and
WHEREAS, the Collaborative Agency Partners desire to centralize the funding of such professional services to the
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce through a Contract Manager; and,
WHEREAS, the Collaborative Agency Partners desire to memorialize in writing their respective obligations through
this Cooperative Funding Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, intending to be bound by the mutual promises and obligations contained herein, the parties
hereby agree as follows:
1.Contract Manager. The City of Roseville shall serve as the Contract Manager for the purposes of this
Agreement and hereby agrees to the following obligations:
A.The Contract Manager shall solicit, execute, and manage a Professional Services Agreement with the
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce to continue implementation of the Visioning Plan.
B.Prior to execution of such Professional Services Agreement, the Contract Manager shall consult with
representatives of each Collaborative Agency Partner to determine the appropriate desired scope of
services, identity of the design firm, and material contractual terms.
C.Disburse payments to the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce from funds collected pursuant to
Section 2 below in an amount not to exceed $125,000.
2.Financial Contributions. The Collaborative Agency Partners shall each contribute financial support to
satisfy contractual fees and expenses incurred by the Professional Services Agreement referenced in Section 1 above.
Such financial support shall be proportionate to the following methodology:
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A. The City of Saint Paul shall contribute $75,000.00 (60%).
B. The City of Maplewood shall contribute $10,000.00 (8%).
C. The City of Roseville shall contribute $40,000.00 (32%).
Each Collaborative Agency Partner shall remit its proportional financial contribution to the Contract Manager no later
than March 31, 2025.
In the event total contractual disbursements pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement under Section 1 result in
unused funds, such remaining amount shall be refunded to the Collaborative Agency Partners in the same proportional
methodology as their financial contributions.
In the event total contractual disbursements pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement under Section 1 result in
the Collaborative Agency Partners contributing additional financial support, an amendment to this agreement and the
Professional Services Agreement shall occur.
3. Indemnification. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 471.59, Subd.1a.(a) each Party will be responsible for its own
acts and omissions and those of its officers, agents and employees with respect to any claims, lawsuits, attorney fees
or expenses for personal or property damages, losses or injuries, resulting from any activities undertaken pursuant to
this Agreement. Nothing herein is intended or shall result in a waiver of the defenses or immunities, or monetary limits
on damages that each is entitled to by law.
4. Liability Limitations. It is understood and agreed that the Parties’ liability shall be limited by the provisions
of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 466, and/or other applicable law. The hold harmless provision of this Agreement does
not constitute a waiver by any Party of any limitations on liability provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 466.04,
as amended. To the fullest extent permitted by law, actions by the Parties pursuant to this Agreement are intended to
be and shall be construed as a “cooperative activity” and it is the intent of the Parties that they shall be deemed a
“single governmental unit” for the purposes of liability, all as set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 471.59,
subdivision 1a(a) as amended. Each Party to this Agreement expressly declines responsibility for the acts or omissions
of the other Parties. Each Party agrees to promptly notify the other Parties if it knows or becomes aware of any facts
or allegations reasonably giving rise to actual or potential liability, claims, causes of action, judgments, damages,
losses, costs or expenses, involving or reasonably likely to involve the other Parties, and arising out of acts or
omissions related to this Agreement.
5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior or contemporaneous representations or
agreements, whether written or oral, between the Parties and contains the entire agreement.
6. Amendments. Any modification or amendment to this Agreement shall require a written agreement signed
by all Parties.
7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of Minnesota. All proceedings related to this Agreement shall be venued in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
8. Government Data/Privacy. Each Party, its employees, officials and agents, agree to abide by the provisions
of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, rules, regulations and orders relating to data privacy or confidentiality, and as any of the same may be
amended.
9. Waiver. The waiver by any Party of any breach or failure to comply with any provision of this Agreement
by another Party shall not be construed as, or constitute a continuing waiver of such provision or a waiver of any other
breach of or failure to comply with any other provision of this Agreement.
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10.Notices. Allnotices and other communicationspursuant to this Agreement must be in writing and must be
given by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or delivered by hand at the addresses set forth below:
To Roseville:CityofRoseville
2660CivicCenterDrive
Roseville, MN 55113
CityofMaplewood
ToMaplewood:
1830CountyRoad B East.
Maplewood, MN 55109
ToSaintPaul:CityofSaintPaul
15KelloggBoulevardWest
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Attn: PED
11.Savings Clause. If any court finds any portion of this Agreement to be contrary to law, invalid, or
unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect and each remaining term or
provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted.
12.Counterparts.The Partiesmay sign thisAgreement incounterparts, eachof which constitutes anoriginal,
but all of which together constitute one instrument.
Electronic Signatures.The P arties agree that the electronic signature of a P arty to this Agreement
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shall be as valid as an original signature of such P arty and shall be effective to bind such P arty to this Agreement.
P arties further agree that any document (including this Agreement and any attachments or exhibits to this
The
Agreement)containing,ortowhichthereisaffixed,anelectronicsignatureshallbedeemed(i)tobe “written” or “in
writing,” (ii)tohavebeensignedand(iii)toconstitute a recordestablishedandmaintainedintheordinarycourseof
businessandanoriginalwrittenrecordwhenprintedfromelectronicfiles.Forpurposeshereof, “electronicsignature”
also means a manually signed original signature that is then transmitted by any electronic means, including without
limitation a faxedversionofanoriginalsignatureoranelectronicallyscannedandtransmittedversion(e.g.,viaPDF)
P arty’s failure to produce the original signature of any electronically transmitted
of an original signature. Any
signature shall not affect the enforceability of this Agreement.
14.EffectiveDate. ThisAgreementiseffectiveonthedatelastexecutedbyoneofthePartiesbelow.
INWITNESSWHEREOF, theCityofRoseville,astoroleofContractManager,andCollaborativeAgencyPartners
have caused this Cooperative Funding Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives.
CITYOFROSEVILLE
By:
DanRoe
Its:Mayor
Mar 5, 2025
Date:
By:
PatrickTrudgeon
Its:CityManager
Date:
Mar 5, 2025
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CITYOFSAINTPAUL
Approvedastoform:
DanStahley(Mar6,202509:29CST)
AssistantCityAttorney
JaimeRaeTincher
By:
JaimeRaeTincher(Mar6,202518:13CST)
Its:Mayor / DeputyMayor
Date:Mar 6, 2025
By:
JohnMcCarthy
Its:Director,OfficeofFinancialServices
Date:
Mar 6, 2025
CITYOFMAPLEWOOD
By:
MaryleeAbrams
Its:Mayor
Date:
By:
MichaelSable
Its:CityManager
Date:
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2025RLACooperativeFundingAgreement
FinalAuditReport2025-03-07
Created:2025-03-05
By: RachaelWeiker(rachael.weiker@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
Status:Signed
TransactionID:CBJCHBCAABAAsYSHRb6SCnXGXARVRx1WSoKfACqZLBou
"2025RLACooperativeFundingAgreement"History
Document created by Rachael Weiker (rachael.weiker@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
2025-03-05 - 8:34:22PMGMT
Document emailed to Patrick Trudgeon (patrick.trudgeon@cityofroseville.com)for signature
2025-03-05 - 8:34:27PMGMT
Email sent to Patrick Trudgeon (patrick.trudgeon@cityofroseville.com)bounced and could not be delivered
2025-03-05 - 8:34:32PMGMT
Rachael Weiker (rachael.weiker@ci.stpaul.mn.us)replaced signer Patrick Trudgeon
(patrick.trudgeon@cityofroseville.com)withPatrickTrudgeon(pat.trudgeon@cityofroseville.com)
2025-03-05 - 8:37:58PMGMT
Document emailed to Patrick Trudgeon (pat.trudgeon@cityofroseville.com)for signature
2025-03-05 - 8:37:59PMGMT
Email sent to Patrick Trudgeon (patrick.trudgeon@cityofroseville.com)bounced and could not be delivered
2025-03-05 - 8:38:02PMGMT
Email viewed by Patrick Trudgeon (pat.trudgeon@cityofroseville.com)
2025-03-05 - 10:11:44PMGMT
Document e-signed by Patrick Trudgeon (pat.trudgeon@cityofroseville.com)
SignatureDate:2025-03-05 - 10:12:58PMGMT - TimeSource:server
Document emailed to Dan Roe (dan.roe@cityofroseville.com)for signature
2025-03-05 - 10:12:59PMGMT
Email viewed by Dan Roe (dan.roe@cityofroseville.com)
2025-03-05 - 10:37:13PMGMT
Document e-signed by Dan Roe (dan.roe@cityofroseville.com)
SignatureDate:2025-03-05 - 10:39:08PMGMT - TimeSource:server
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Document emailed to Dan Stahley (dan.stahley@ci.stpaul.mn.us)for signature
2025-03-05 - 10:39:10PMGMT
Email viewed by Dan Stahley (dan.stahley@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
2025-03-06 - 3:29:40PMGMT
Document e-signed by Dan Stahley (dan.stahley@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
SignatureDate:2025-03-06 - 3:29:57PMGMT - TimeSource:server
Document emailed to John McCarthy (john.mccarthy@ci.stpaul.mn.us)for signature
2025-03-06 - 3:29:58PMGMT
Email viewed by John McCarthy (john.mccarthy@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
2025-03-06 - 3:39:52PMGMT
Document e-signed by John McCarthy (john.mccarthy@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
SignatureDate:2025-03-06 - 3:40:03PMGMT - TimeSource:server
Document emailed to Jaime Tincher (jaime.tincher@ci.stpaul.mn.us)for signature
2025-03-06 - 3:40:05PMGMT
Email viewed by Jaime Tincher (jaime.tincher@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
2025-03-07 - 0:12:58AMGMT
Signer Jaime Tincher (jaime.tincher@ci.stpaul.mn.us)entered name at signing as Jaime Rae Tincher
2025-03-07 - 0:13:57AMGMT
Document e-signed by Jaime Rae Tincher (jaime.tincher@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
SignatureDate:2025-03-07 - 0:13:59AMGMT - TimeSource:server
Agreement completed.
2025-03-07 - 0:13:59AMGMT
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