HF 1416

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; creating a citizens advisory group for the Cuyuna
Country State Recreation Area; modifying state park permit exemptions;
appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 85.054, by
adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 85.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [85.0146] CUYUNA COUNTRY STATE RECREATION AREA;
CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Advisory council created. new text end

new text begin The Cuyuna Country State Recreation
Area Citizens Advisory Council is established. Membership on the advisory council
shall include:
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new text begin (1) a representative of the Cuyuna Range Mineland Recreation Area Joint Powers
Board;
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new text begin (2) a representative of the Croft Mine Historical Park Joint Powers Board;
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new text begin (3) a designee of the Cuyuna Range Mineland Reclamation Committee who has
worked as a miner in the local area;
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new text begin (4) a representative of the Crow Wing County Board;
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new text begin (5) an elected state official;
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new text begin (6) a representative of the Grand Rapids regional office of the Department of Natural
Resources;
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new text begin (7) a designee of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board;
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new text begin (8) a designee of the local business community selected by the area chambers of
commerce;
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new text begin (9) a designee of the local environmental community selected by the Cuyuna
Country Conservation Club;
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new text begin (10) a designee of a local education organization selected by the Crosby-Ironton
School Board;
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new text begin (11) a designee of one of the recreation area user groups selected by the Cuyuna
Range Chamber of Commerce; and
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new text begin (12) a member of the Cuyuna Country Heritage Preservation Society.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Administration. new text end

new text begin (a) The advisory council must meet at least four times
annually. The council shall elect a chair and meetings shall be at the call of the chair.
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new text begin (b) Members of the advisory council shall serve as volunteers for two-year terms
with the ability to be reappointed. Members shall accept no per diem.
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new text begin (c) The state recreation area manager must attend the council meetings and advise
the council of major decision issues in management of the recreation area.
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new text begin (d) Before a major decision is implemented in the Cuyuna Country State Recreation
Area, the area manager must consult with the council and take into consideration any
council comments or advice that may impact the major decision.
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Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 85.054, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. new text end

new text begin A state park permit is not
required and a fee may not be charged for motor vehicle entry or parking at Croft Mine
Historical Park and Portsmouth Mine Lake Overlook in Cuyuna Country State Recreation
Area, except for overnight camping.
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Sec. 3. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $....... is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of natural resources
for necessary improvements at the Portsmouth Mine Lake Overlook in the Cuyuna
Country State Recreation Area, including:
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new text begin (1) an educational kiosk commemorating the 1957 launch of the "Man High II"
space capsule;
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new text begin (2) landscaping of the overlook for better aesthetics; and
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new text begin (3) improved State Highway 6 signage identifying the overlook and the Croft Mine
Historical Park.
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