Economic Development Issues and Accountability in Red Wing

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Kent D. Laugen — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:07:04 +0000

Blue Ribbon Panel Minutes: 12/16/09 and 1/13/10

Kent D. Laugen — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:07:41 +0000

12-16-09BlueRibbonPanelMinutes

01-13-10BlueRibbonPanelMinutes

Blue Ribbon Panel Agenda for January 13, 2010

Kent D. Laugen — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:10:33 +0000

Agenda

Minnesotan Homeownership Declines

Kent D. Laugen — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:54:38 +0000

Minnesota 2020 — Minnesotan Homeownership Declines. A trend that doesn’t seem to follow the real estate bubble in that ownership rate dropping since 2002. I wonder how Red Wing is trending and, if home ownership is trending down here, what does that mean in terms of economic development.

Minnesota 2020 – State Cuts to Drive 2010 Property Tax Increases

Kent D. Laugen — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:24:48 +0000

Minnesota 2020

The Looming Public Employee Pension Crisis

Kent D. Laugen — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:37:53 +0000

Click the image above for a short video report.

Expect the Minnesota Legislature this coming session to address the issue of increasing contribution rates for public employees and employers under TRA, and PERA in order to make up for investment losses. The net result for cities, counties and school districts will be increased expenses, which will result in more budget cuts, or increased levies.

Go to Pension Tsunami for more news on public pensions and OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits), which is mostly retiree health care.

MN Nano Economic Impact Analysis

Kent D. Laugen — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:40:58 +0000

MN Nano is a statewide, private-sector led coalition of industry, higher educational institutions, government entities, service providers and investors with a common goal to establish Minnesota’s standing as a region of excellence in nanoscience.

Vision
Minnesota will be a leader in nano-scale science and engineering, with sustained economic growth via innovative nanotechnology applications.

Mission
To advocate for increased interest and investments in nano-scale education, research, development and commercialization, focusing on key applications that build upon Minnesota’s strengths such as: advanced materials, sensors, electronics, energy, agriculture, food science, biotech and biomedical technology.

Read their Economic Impact Analysis here.

Albert Lea Tribune | Should the billing rates for sewer and water be revamped?

Kent D. Laugen — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:18:24 +0000

A very informative article about setting sewer and water rates, a sensitive topic in Red Wing. Economic Development issues are raised.

Albert Lea Tribune | Should the billing rates for sewer and water be revamped?.

Decade in jobs: After recession, area looks for growth (Winona)

Kent D. Laugen — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:49:59 +0000

Decade in jobs: After recession, area looks for growth.

As Revenue Plunges, Stadium Boom Adds to Municipal Woes – NYTimes.com

Kent D. Laugen — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:55:29 +0000

As Revenue Plunges, Stadium Boom Adds to Municipal Woes – NYTimes.com.

via As Revenue Plunges, Stadium Boom Adds to Municipal Woes – NYTimes.com.