Ramsey County Economic Development Authority establishment provision and Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority powers expansion provision

This bill creates the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority (RCEDA), a new body with seven commissioners appointed by the county board. It expands the existing Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to have all the powers of the RCEDA, including economic development and housing/redevelopment authority under Minnesota law. The bill allows Ramsey County to exercise city-level powers for these purposes within its entire territory, treating the county board as a city council and the county chair as a mayor for these functions. The changes take effect after Ramsey County complies with specific administrative procedures under state law.