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LWV-R Olmsted County Commissioner District 2

When Jul 20, 2026
from 06:30 PM to 07:45 PM
Where Roch Pub Library Aud, doors open at 6 pm
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League of Women Voters, Rochester, Minnesota

 

 

 

 

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Council action is requested to continue development negotiations with Sherman Associates and conditionally approve development assistance of up to $13,000,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance and up to $3,000,000 in DMC General State Infrastructure Aid.  

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