HF 1792

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:55am

A bill for an act
relating to the University of Minnesota; providing for the improvement of the
neighborhood adjacent to the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 137.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [137.701] UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Purpose. new text end

new text begin In order to support and create an environment surrounding
the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus that is conducive to the purposes of
higher education and a vital community, the Board of Regents and the city of Minneapolis
are requested to create with surrounding neighborhoods an appropriate organization so
that they cooperate in the development of those neighborhoods. The purpose of the
organization is to improve the university's Minneapolis campus area neighborhoods
including, without limitation, the following:
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new text begin (1) providing and supporting the development of good quality university
neighborhood housing, including housing for students, faculty, employees, alumni, and
others who may wish to live in the university area neighborhoods;
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new text begin (2) encouraging and assisting university faculty, staff, students, and others to live in
the neighborhood as long-term residents;
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new text begin (3) supporting and assisting appropriate business development in commercial areas
of the neighborhood; and
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new text begin (4) cooperating and coordinating planning and development in all matters affecting
the neighborhood with local government, businesses, residents, and other stakeholders in
the neighborhood.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin The organization created by the Board of Regents and
the city of Minneapolis shall include representatives from the organizations currently
represented on the University District Alliance Steering Committee.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin The Board of Regents and the city of Minneapolis are requested
to report by January 15, 2010, to the chairs of the legislative committees with primary
jurisdiction over higher education policy and finance on the status and activities of the
organization that is created.
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