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• • WS — Item 1 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item 1 Date: Council Work Session, August 6, 2007 To: City Council From: Gordon Heitke Re: Anoka County HRA Expansion of Powers to Act as Economic Development Authority Background In December 2006, the Anoka County Board appointed an Economic Development Exploratory Committee to review economic development, community development and housing programs, and service gaps in the County, and to formulate a recommendation on the need for a county economic development organization. In May 2007, the committee issued its report which recommended that the County Board extend the power of the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to operate as an Economic Development Authority (EDA). The County Board held a public hearing on June 12, 2007 and adopted a resolution adding EDA powers to the HRA. Karen Skepper, Anoka County Community Development Director, has requested to appear before the Council to explain how the HRA will work with the added economic development powers and municipalities. Requested Council Direction No direction is being requested at this time; however, Ms. Skepper will be providing information on how municipalities can participate in Anoka County HRA projects and, in the future, will be seeking the Council's decision on participation. Attachment(s) 1. Executive Summary Report of the Anoka County Economic Development Exploratory Committee, May 8, 2007.