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HRA adopts staff recognitions, supports Ames Lake watershed project, and establishes Grand & Victoria TIF

Saint PaulDec 17, 20252 min read

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At the December 17, 2025 Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting, commissioners adopted resolutions recognizing long‑time staff, supported a Ramsey‑Washington Metro Watershed District project on HRA property near Ames Lake, received the 2025 HRA year‑end report, and approved creation of the Grand and Victoria Redevelopment Project Area and associated tax increment financing, including an HRA budget amendment.

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Tax Increment Development Economic Development Green Space Improvement Project Victoria Redevelopment Victoria TIF

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RES 25-1963 adopted: Resolution in appreciation of Paul Dubruiel's 30 years of service (Yea 4, Nay 0; Commissioners Bowie, Johnson, Coleman absent).
RES 25-1976 adopted: Recognizing Ross Currier's 11-year career with the Department of Planning and Economic Development (Yea 4, Nay 0; Commissioners Bowie, Johnson, Coleman absent).
RES 25-1972 adopted: Recognizing Marie Franchett on her retirement (Yea 4, Nay 0; Commissioners Bowie, Johnson, Coleman absent).
RES 25-1966 adopted: Resolution supporting the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District flood mitigation and green space improvement project on HRA-owned property near Ames Lake, District 2, Ward 6.
SR 25-271 received and filed: 2025 HRA Year End Report.
RES 25-1960 adopted: Approved establishment of the Grand and Victoria Redevelopment Project Area, redevelopment plan, Grand and Victoria Tax Increment Financing District and plan, HRA budget amendment, and authorization to execute a tax increment development agreement and related documents (Yea 5, Nay 1 — Commissioner Bowie; Commissioner Johnson absent).

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