Minnesota Statutes Local Economic Development (Ch. 466A-470) § 469.131. Administration

(1) to acquire property or easements through negotiation;

(2) to enter into operating contracts on behalf of the city for operation of any of the facilities authorized to be constructed under the terms of sections 469.124 to 469.133;

(3) to lease space to private individuals or corporations within the buildings constructed under the terms of sections 469.124 to 469.133;

(4) to lease or sell land and to lease or sell air rights over structures constructed under the authority of sections 469.124 to 469.133;

(5) to enter into contracts for construction of the several facilities or portion thereof authorized under sections 469.124 to 469.133;

(6) to contract with the housing and redevelopment authority of the city for the administration of any or all of the provisions of sections 469.124 to 469.133;

(7) to certify to the governing body for acquisition through eminent domain property that cannot be acquired by negotiation but is required for implementation of the development program;

(8) to certify to the governing body the amount of funds, if any, which must be raised through sale of bonds to finance the program for development districts; and

(9) to apply for grants from the United States of America and from other sources.