HF 3095

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to local government; permitting the Minneapolis Park and Recreation
Board and the Minneapolis City Council to impose a park dedication fee on
new housing units.

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

Section 1. new text begin DEDICATION FEE.
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new text begin The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minneapolis City Council
may jointly exercise the powers conferred under Minnesota Statutes, section 462.358,
with respect to imposing a dedication fee on new housing units in the city, wherever
located, for public parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, wetlands, or open space. The
dedication fee must be imposed by an ordinance jointly enacted by the park board and the
city council. The park dedication fee may not exceed $3,000 per new housing unit. The
ordinance may exclude senior housing and affordable housing from paying the fee. The
provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 462.358, subdivisions 2b, paragraph (b), and 2c,
apply to the imposition, application, and use of the dedication fee.
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Sec. 2. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
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new text begin Section 1 is effective upon compliance by the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation
Board and the Minneapolis City Council with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021.
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