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Capitol House Economic Development District CEA

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.

Public comments (2)

SupportiveKenny May LandrySep 23, 2026

Provided extensive history of the Capitol House project and explained the consolidated agreement, noting the developer is committing to $24 million in renovations and seeking to increase the obligation from $40 million to $55 million to be repaid over 32 years from hotel revenues only.

Metropolitan Council (Regular) - Sep 23, 2026 · 46:08 →
OpposedUnidentified ResidentSep 23, 2026

Spoke against the Capitol House CEA, asking the council to remove language acknowledging the district's intention to levy new taxes, saying it gives the EDD authority to raise taxes until 2058.

Metropolitan Council (Regular) - Sep 23, 2026 · 49:01 →