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HF 270

2nd Engrossment - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 04/17/2013 01:26pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to capital investment; authorizing spending to acquire and better public
land and buildings and other improvements of a capital nature with certain
conditions; modifying previous appropriations; authorizing the Housing Finance
Agency to issue housing infrastructure bonds; establishing new programs
and modifying or repealing existing programs; extending the authority to use
negotiated sales; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds; appropriating
money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 12A.16, subdivision 5;
16A.641, subdivision 4a; 16B.24, subdivision 5; 16C.144, subdivisions 2, 3;
123B.65, subdivisions 1, 7; 129C.10, subdivision 3, by adding a subdivision;
174.50, subdivisions 6b, 7; 216C.10; 240A.09; 462A.37, subdivision 1, by
adding subdivisions; Laws 2002, chapter 393, section 22, subdivision 6, as
amended; Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, sections 20, subdivision 3, as
amended; 23, subdivision 12, as amended; Laws 2006, chapter 258, sections 17,
subdivision 8, as amended; 18, subdivision 6; Laws 2008, chapter 179, sections
7, subdivision 26, as amended; 21, subdivision 3; Laws 2008, chapter 365,
section 4, subdivision 3, as amended; Laws 2009, chapter 93, article 1, section
22, as amended; Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 16, subdivision 4, as amended;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 116J; 129C; 216C;
repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 116J.433.

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

Section 1. new text begin CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS.
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new text begin The sums shown in the column under "Appropriations" are appropriated from the
bond proceeds fund, or another named fund, to the state agencies or officials indicated,
to be spent for public purposes. Appropriations of bond proceeds must be spent as
authorized by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5, paragraph (a), to acquire
and better public land and buildings and other public improvements of a capital nature, or
as authorized by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5, paragraphs (b) to (j),
or article XIV. Unless otherwise specified, money appropriated in this act for a capital
program or project may be used to pay state agency staff costs that are attributed directly
to the capital program or project in accordance with accounting policies adopted by the
commissioner of management and budget. Unless otherwise specified, the appropriations
in this act are available until the project is completed or abandoned subject to Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.642.
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new text begin SUMMARY
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new text begin University of Minnesota
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new text begin $
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new text begin 103,167,000
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new text begin Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
new text end
new text begin 108,554,000
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new text begin Education
new text end
new text begin 8,491,000
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new text begin Minnesota State Academies
new text end
new text begin 810,000
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new text begin Natural Resources
new text end
new text begin 52,615,000
new text end
new text begin Board of Water and Soil Resources
new text end
new text begin 22,000,000
new text end
new text begin Zoological Garden
new text end
new text begin 5,250,000
new text end
new text begin Administration
new text end
new text begin 110,860,000
new text end
new text begin Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
new text end
new text begin 8,700,000
new text end
new text begin Military Affairs
new text end
new text begin 1,500,000
new text end
new text begin Transportation
new text end
new text begin 94,220,000
new text end
new text begin Metropolitan Council
new text end
new text begin 75,000,000
new text end
new text begin Human Services
new text end
new text begin 40,912,000
new text end
new text begin Veterans Affairs
new text end
new text begin 5,335,000
new text end
new text begin Corrections
new text end
new text begin 3,000,000
new text end
new text begin Employment and Economic Development
new text end
new text begin 119,057,000
new text end
new text begin Public Facilities Authority
new text end
new text begin 37,500,000
new text end
new text begin Housing Finance Agency
new text end
new text begin 15,000,000
new text end
new text begin Minnesota Historical Society
new text end
new text begin 10,607,000
new text end
new text begin Bond Sale Expenses
new text end
new text begin 800,000
new text end
new text begin Cancellations
new text end
new text begin (2,000,000)
new text end
new text begin TOTAL
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 821,378,000
new text end
new text begin Bond Proceeds Fund (General Fund Debt Service)
new text end
new text begin 741,509,000
new text end
new text begin Bond Proceeds Fund (User Financed Debt Service)
new text end
new text begin 19,518,000
new text end
new text begin Maximum Effort School Loan Fund
new text end
new text begin 5,491,000
new text end
new text begin State Transportation Fund
new text end
new text begin 55,000,000
new text end
new text begin General Fund
new text end
new text begin 1,860,000
new text end
new text begin Bond Proceeds Cancellations
new text end
new text begin (2,000,000)
new text end
new text begin APPROPRIATIONS
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 103,167,000
new text end

new text begin To the Board of Regents of the University
of Minnesota for the purposes specified in
this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Higher Education Asset Preservation
and Replacement (HEAPR)
new text end

new text begin 30,000,000
new text end

new text begin To be spent in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 135A.046.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Eddy Hall Renovation, Minneapolis
new text end

new text begin 9,667,000
new text end

new text begin To design, construct, furnish, and equip the
renovation of Eddy Hall on the Minneapolis
campus for the international and transfer
student admissions programs and to improve
space utilization by decommissioning
obsolete space.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Tate Laboratory Renovation,
Minneapolis
new text end

new text begin 6,000,000
new text end

new text begin To design the renovation of the Tate
Laboratory of Physics on the Minneapolis
campus for use by the College of Science
and Engineering.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin James Ford Bell Natural History
Museum and Planetarium, St. Paul
new text end

new text begin 47,500,000
new text end

new text begin To complete the design of and to construct,
furnish, and equip a new James Ford Bell
Natural History Museum on the St. Paul
campus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Laboratory Replacement, St. Paul
new text end

new text begin 4,000,000
new text end

new text begin To design new laboratory facilities on the St.
Paul campus to replace obsolete facilities,
renovate current facilities, and decommission
space not suited for research.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Research Facility Improvements
new text end

new text begin 6,000,000
new text end

new text begin To replace the Bee Research Facility in
the College of Food, Agricultural and
Natural Resources, and to replace the
obsolete greenhouses used by the College of
Biological Sciences.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin University Share
new text end

new text begin Except for Higher Education Asset
Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR) and
the Bell Museum, the appropriations in this
section are intended to cover approximately
two-thirds of the cost of each project. The
remaining costs must be paid from university
sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Unspent Appropriations
new text end

new text begin Upon substantial completion of the projects
authorized in this section and after written
notice to the commissioner of management
and budget, the Board of Regents must use
any money remaining in the appropriation
for that project for HEAPR under Minnesota
Statutes, section 135A.046. The Board of
Regents must report by February 1 of each
even-numbered year to the chairs of the house
of representatives and senate committees
with jurisdiction over capital investments and
higher education finance, and to the chairs
of the house of representatives Ways and
Means Committee and the senate Finance
Committee, on how the remaining money
has been allocated or spent.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES
AND UNIVERSITIES
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 108,554,000
new text end

new text begin To the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota
State Colleges and Universities for the
purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Higher Education Asset Preservation
and Replacement (HEAPR)
new text end

new text begin 50,000,000
new text end

new text begin To be spent in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 135A.046.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Central Lakes College, Staples
new text end

new text begin Agriculture Reconfiguration and Main
Building Design and Renovation
new text end
new text begin 3,458,000
new text end

new text begin To complete the design of and to renovate,
furnish, and equip Staples main campus
spaces for science, technology, and math
initiatives, agriculture, and energy programs,
and to replace HVAC systems.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Metropolitan State University
new text end

new text begin Science Education Center Construction
new text end
new text begin 31,000,000
new text end

new text begin To complete the design of and to construct,
furnish, and equip the science education
center on the campus of Metropolitan State
University.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Minnesota State Community and
Technical College, Moorhead
new text end

new text begin Transportation Center Renovation, Addition,
and Demolition
new text end
new text begin 5,210,000
new text end

new text begin To complete the design of and to renovate,
furnish, and equip existing space, and to
design, construct, furnish, and equip an
addition with new laboratories, to replace
HVAC systems, and to demolish an obsolete
facilities building.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Riverland Community College, Albert
Lea
new text end

new text begin 3,083,000
new text end

new text begin To complete the design of and to renovate,
furnish, and equip the Main Building for
multiuse classroom space, demolish the
obsolete Gateway Building, and replace
HVAC systems.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Rochester Community and Technical
College
new text end

new text begin Classroom Renovation Design
new text end
new text begin 900,000
new text end

new text begin To complete the design of the renovation of
classrooms, including replacement of the
heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
systems.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Winona State University
new text end

new text begin 5,828,000
new text end

new text begin To modernize and renovate classrooms to
introduce advanced teaching techniques to
better prepare future teachers and teachers
and educational leaders for the needs of
future schools.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Systemwide Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math Initiatives
new text end

new text begin 2,700,000
new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, furnish, and equip
science laboratories and classrooms at the
following campuses: Century College;
Minnesota State University, Moorhead;
Northeast Higher Education District, Itasca
Community College; and Mesabi Range
Community and Technical College, Eveleth.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Systemwide classroom renovations
new text end

new text begin 2,675,000
new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, furnish, and equip space
for classrooms to meet workforce training
needs. This appropriation may be used at the
following campuses: Century College; Inver
Hills Community College; Northeast Higher
Education District, Vermilion Community
College; and Saint Paul College.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Systemwide Energy Renovation and
Additions
new text end

new text begin 3,700,000
new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, demolish, construct,
furnish, and equip space for workforce
training and programs for energy and
sustainable development. This appropriation
may be used at the following campuses:
Century College; Minnesota West
Community and Technical College, Canby
and Jackson; and Northeast Higher Education
District, Itasca Community College.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Debt Service
new text end

new text begin (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), the
board shall pay the debt service on one-third
of the principal amount of state bonds sold to
finance projects authorized by this section.
After each sale of general obligation bonds,
the commissioner of management and budget
shall notify the board of the amounts assessed
for each year for the life of the bonds.
new text end

new text begin (b) The board need not pay debt service on
bonds sold to finance Higher Education Asset
Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR).
Where a nonstate match is required, the debt
service is due on a principal amount equal
to one-third of the total project cost, less the
match committed before the bonds are sold.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner of management and
budget shall reduce the board's assessment
each year by one-third of the net income
from investment of general obligation bond
proceeds in proportion to the amount of
principal and interest otherwise required to
be paid by the board. The board shall pay its
resulting net assessment to the commissioner
of management and budget by December
1 each year. If the board fails to make
a payment when due, the commissioner
of management and budget shall reduce
allotments for appropriations from the
general fund otherwise available to the board
and apply the amount of the reduction to
cover the missed debt service payment. The
commissioner of management and budget
shall credit the payments received from the
board to the bond debt service account in
the state bond fund each December 1 before
money is transferred from the general fund
under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641,
subdivision 10.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Unspent Appropriations
new text end

new text begin (a) Upon substantial completion of a project
authorized in this section and after written
notice to the commissioner of management
and budget, the board must use any money
remaining in the appropriation for that project
for Higher Education Asset Preservation and
Replacement (HEAPR) under Minnesota
Statutes, section 135A.046. The Board
of Trustees must report by February 1 of
each even-numbered year to the chairs of
the house of representatives and senate
committees with jurisdiction over capital
investment and higher education finance, and
to the chairs of the house of representatives
Ways and Means Committee and the senate
Finance Committee, on how the remaining
money has been allocated or spent.
new text end

new text begin (b) The unspent portion of an appropriation
for a project in this section that is complete is
available for HEAPR under this subdivision,
at the same campus as the project for which
the original appropriation was made and the
debt service requirement under subdivision
12 is reduced accordingly. Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.642, applies from the
date of the original appropriation to the
unspent amount transferred.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin EDUCATION
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 8,491,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of education or another
named person for the purposes specified in
this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin School Energy Conservation
Revolving Loan Program
new text end

new text begin 3,000,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of commerce for the
school energy conservation revolving loan
program under new Minnesota Statutes,
sections 216C.371 and 216C.372.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Independent School District No. 38,
Red Lake
new text end

new text begin 5,491,000
new text end

new text begin From the maximum effort school loan fund
for a capital loan to Independent School
District No. 38, Red Lake, as provided
in Minnesota Statutes, sections 126C.60
to 126C.72, to design, construct, furnish,
and equip renovation of existing facilities
and construction of new facilities. The
project paid for with this appropriation
includes a portion of the renovation and
construction identified in the review and
comment performed by the commissioner of
education under the capital loan provisions
of Minnesota Statutes, section 126C.69. This
portion includes renovation and construction
of a single kitchen and cafeteria to serve the
high school and middle school, a receiving
area and dock and adjacent drives, utilities,
and grading. Before any capital loan
contract is approved under this authorization,
the district must provide documentation
acceptable to the commissioner on how the
capital loan will be used. If any portion of
the appropriation remains after completion of
the identified project components, the district
may, with the commissioner's approval, use
the money for other items identified in the
review and comment submission.
new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 810,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration to
design a new residence hall on the Minnesota
State Academy for the Deaf campus,
including approximately 60 parking spaces.
new text end

Sec. 6. new text begin NATURAL RESOURCES
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 52,115,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of natural resources for
the purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Natural Resources Asset Preservation
new text end

new text begin 3,000,000
new text end

new text begin For the renovation of state-owned facilities
and recreational assets operated by the
commissioner of natural resources to be
spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
section 84.946.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Flood Hazard Mitigation
new text end

new text begin 20,000,000
new text end

new text begin For the state share of flood hazard
mitigation grants for publicly owned capital
improvements to prevent or alleviate flood
damage, under Minnesota Statutes, section
103F.161. Levee projects, to the extent
practicable, shall meet the state standard of
three feet above the 100-year flood elevation.
new text end

new text begin This appropriation includes money for
projects in Ada, Oslo, Montevideo,
Moorhead, South St. Paul, and Inver Grove
Heights, and other project priorities based on
need as determined by the commissioner of
natural resources.
new text end

new text begin To the extent that the cost of a project
exceeds two percent of the median household
income in the municipality multiplied by the
number of households in the municipality,
this appropriation is also for the local share
of the project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Dam Renovation
new text end

new text begin 4,400,000
new text end

new text begin (a) $2,400,000 is for a grant to Blue Earth
County under Minnesota Statutes, section
103G.511, for capital improvements to
repair and renovate the Rapidan Dam.
Notwithstanding the match requirements in
section 103G.511, this appropriation does
not require a match.
new text end

new text begin (b) $2,000,000 is for a grant to the city of
Champlin under Minnesota Statutes, section
103G.511, for capital improvements to repair
and renovate the Champlin Mill Pond Dam.
Notwithstanding the match requirements in
Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.511, this
appropriation does not require a match.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin State Trails Development
new text end

new text begin 16,215,000
new text end

new text begin To acquire land for and to construct and
renovate state trails under Minnesota
Statutes, section 85.015. This appropriation
includes funding:
new text end

new text begin (1) up to $2,000,000 is for the Blazing Star
Trail;
new text end

new text begin (2) up to $2,000,000 is for the Camp
Ripley/Veterans State Trail;
new text end

new text begin (3) up to $500,000 is for the Casey Jones
Trail;
new text end

new text begin (4) up to $2,715,000 is for the Cuyuna Lakes
Trail segments from Crosby to Deerwood,
Paul Bunyan State Trail to Lum Park, a
segment connecting to the Sagamore Unit of
the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area;
and Paul Bunyan State Trail to Riverton;
new text end

new text begin (5) up to $600,000 is for the Gateway
Trail for the segment between Scandia and
William O'Brien State Park;
new text end

new text begin (6) up to $200,000 is for the Gitchi-Gami
Trail from Grand Marais to the Cascade
River;
new text end

new text begin (7) up to $1,500,000 is to acquire and
develop a five-mile bituminous extension
of the Glacial Lakes State Trail in the city
of New London to Sibley State Park, in the
County State-Aid Highway 40 corridor, for
bicycle and pedestrian use;
new text end

new text begin (8) up to $300,000 is to acquire and develop
the segment of the Goodhue Pioneer Trail
between White Willow and Goodhue;
new text end

new text begin (9) up to $3,100,000 is for the Heartland Trail
extension from Detroit Lakes to Frazee and
to begin work on the Moorhead to Buffalo
State Park segment;
new text end

new text begin (10) up to $2,500,000 is for paving the
Luce Line Trail and developing a parallel
horse trail between the cities of Winsted
and Cedar Mills. The trail between the city
of Winsted and city of Cedar Mills must be
available for multiple uses, including hiking,
biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling,
cross-country skiing, and inline skating.
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
84.8712, subdivision 1, snowmobiles with
metal traction devices may be used on the
portion of the Luce Line Trail paved with this
appropriation. The commissioner of natural
resources shall ensure that all drainage tile
passing under the Luce Line Trail can be
maintained and provide for adequate crossing
locations for farmers with construction
standards that allow for large machinery to
cross the trail;
new text end

new text begin (11) up to $600,000 for the Mill Towns Trail
segment between Lake Byllesby and the
Cannon Valley Trail, and for the segment
between Dundas and Northfield; and
new text end

new text begin (12) up to $200,000 is for the Minnesota
River Trail between Mankato and St. Peter,
and connections to the Sakatah Singing
Hills State Trail and the Red Jacket Trail in
Mankato.
new text end

new text begin For any project listed in this subdivision that
the commissioner determines is not ready to
proceed, the commissioner may reallocate
that project's money to another state trail
project described in this section or other state
trail infrastructure. The chairs of the house of
representatives and senate committees with
jurisdiction over environment and natural
resources and legislators from the affected
legislative districts must be notified of any
changes.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin RIM Critical Habitat Match
new text end

new text begin 3,000,000
new text end

new text begin To provide the state match for the critical
habitat private sector matching account under
Minnesota Statutes, section 84.943. This
appropriation must be used only to acquire
fee title.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Groundwater Monitoring and
Observation Wells
new text end

new text begin 2,000,000
new text end

new text begin To install groundwater monitoring wells for
multiple groundwater quantity and quality
monitoring purposes by state agencies, as
scientifically and practically appropriate.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Fountain Lake Restoration
new text end

new text begin 1,500,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Shell Rock River Watershed
District for engineering, design, permitting,
and land acquisition for sediment removal
and cleanup of Fountain Lake.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Fort Snelling Upper Post
new text end

new text begin 2,000,000
new text end

new text begin For construction of streets, sidewalks, street
lighting, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water
main, and other publicly owned infrastructure
to accommodate redevelopment of areas of
the Fort Snelling Upper Post in Hennepin
County. The commissioner of natural
resources may make one or more grants to
Hennepin County to undertake part or all of
the project.
new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL
RESOURCES
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 22,000,000
new text end
new text begin RIM Conservation Reserve
new text end

new text begin (a) To acquire conservation easements from
landowners to preserve, restore, create, and
enhance wetlands and prairie grasslands
and restore and enhance rivers and streams,
riparian lands, and associated uplands in
order to protect soil and water quality,
support fish and wildlife habitat, reduce flood
damage, and provide other public benefits.
The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section
103F.515, apply to this program. Of this
appropriation, up to ten percent may be used
to implement the program.
new text end

new text begin (b) The board shall give priority to leveraging
federal funds by (1) enrolling targeted
new lands eligible for the USDA Wetlands
Reserve Program (WRP), or (2) enrolling
lands that have expiring USDA Conservation
Reserve Program (CRP) contracts.
new text end

new text begin (c) The board is authorized to enter into
new agreements and amend past agreements
with landowners as required by Minnesota
Statutes, section 103F.515, subdivision 5, to
allow for restoration, including overseeding
and harvesting of native prairie vegetation for
use for energy production in a manner that
does not devalue the natural habitat, water
quality benefits, or carbon sequestration
functions of the area enrolled in the easement.
This shall occur after seed production and
shall minimize impacts on wildlife. Of this
appropriation, up to five percent may be used
for restoration and enhancement, including
overseeding.
new text end

Sec. 8. new text begin MINNESOTA ZOOLOGICAL
GARDENS
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 5,250,000
new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Zoological Garden Board
for capital asset preservation improvements
and betterments to infrastructure and
exhibits at the Minnesota Zoo, to be spent
in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.307. This appropriation must be
used for repairs to existing state-owned zoo
buildings and grounds so that they remain
functional and safe, and for engineering and
architectural design for future enhancements
to exhibits, in order to maintain the zoo's
status as one of the state's premier cultural
institutions.
new text end

Sec. 9. new text begin ADMINISTRATION
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 110,860,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for
the purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Capitol Renovation and Restoration
new text end

new text begin 109,000,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation may be used for one or
more of the following purposes:
new text end

new text begin (1) to complete the design of, and to
construct, repair, improve, renovate, restore,
furnish, and equip the State Capitol building
and grounds; including but not limited
to exterior stone repairs and window
replacement; asbestos and hazardous
materials abatement; mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, and security systems replacement;
general construction, including but not
limited to demolition, site improvements, life
safety improvements, accessibility, security
and telecommunications; roof replacement;
and finish work; and
new text end

new text begin (2) to predesign, design, conduct hazardous
materials abatement, construct, repair,
renovate, remodel, furnish, and equip
the State Office Building, Administration
Building, Centennial Office Building, 321
Grove Street Building, and other properties
located on the Capitol campus as determined
by the commissioner of administration
to meet temporary and permanent office,
storage, parking, and other space needs
occasioned by and in furtherance of an
efficient restoration of the State Capitol
Building and for the efficient and effective
function of the tenants currently located in
the Capitol Building.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Relocation Expenses
new text end

new text begin 1,860,000
new text end

new text begin For rent loss and relocation expenses related
to the Capitol renovation project. This
appropriation is from the general fund.
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
16A.642, this appropriation is available until
June 30, 2015. The base for this appropriation
is $1,380,000 in fiscal year 2016, $960,000
in fiscal year 2017, and $0 after that.
new text end

Sec. 10. new text begin MINNESOTA AMATEUR SPORTS
COMMISSION
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 8,700,000
new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Amateur Sports
Commission for the purposes specified in
this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Mighty Ducks Grants; Air Handling
Systems
new text end

new text begin 1,500,000
new text end

new text begin For grants to local government units under
Minnesota Statutes, section 240A.09,
paragraph (g) or (k), to install, renovate,
or replace heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning systems in existing indoor ice
arenas whose ice resurfacing and ice edging
equipment are not powered by electricity
in order to improve indoor air quality by
reducing concentrations of carbon monoxide
and nitrogen dioxide. The new or renovated
heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
systems may include continuous electronic
air monitoring devices to automatically
activate the ventilation systems when the
concentration of carbon monoxide or nitrogen
dioxide reaches a predetermined level.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Southwest Regional Amateur Sports
Center
new text end

new text begin 4,000,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Marshall to acquire
land and prepare a site for, and to design,
construct, furnish, and equip the Southwest
Regional Amateur Sports Center in Marshall.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
determines that at least an equal amount
is committed to the project from nonstate
sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin National Sports Center Expansion
new text end

new text begin 3,200,000
new text end

new text begin For site development and for the design and
construction of parking lots, roads, athletic
fields, and other infrastructure necessary
for expansion of tournament fields at the
National Sports Center in Blaine.
new text end

Sec. 11. new text begin MILITARY AFFAIRS
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 1,500,000
new text end

new text begin To the adjutant general for asset preservation
improvements and betterments of a capital
nature at military affairs facilities statewide,
to be spent in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307.
new text end

Sec. 12. new text begin TRANSPORTATION
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 94,220,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of transportation for the
purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Local Bridge Replacement and
Rehabilitation
new text end

new text begin 20,000,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the bond proceeds
account in the state transportation fund
to match federal money and to replace
or rehabilitate local deficient bridges as
provided in Minnesota Statutes, section
174.50. To the extent practicable, the
commissioner shall expend the funds as
provided under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.50, subdivision 6a, 6b, or 6c.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Local Road Improvement Fund
Grants
new text end

new text begin 35,000,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the bond proceeds
account in the state transportation fund as
provided in Minnesota Statutes, section
174.50, for construction and reconstruction
of local roads with statewide or regional
significance under Minnesota Statutes,
section 174.52, subdivision 4, or for grants to
counties to assist in paying the costs of rural
road safety capital improvement projects on
county state-aid highways under Minnesota
Statutes, section 174.52, subdivision 4a.
new text end

new text begin This appropriation includes money for a
grant to Anoka County to complete the final
design, land acquisition, and construction
of the interchange of marked U.S. Highway
10 and Anoka County State-Aid Highway
83 (Armstrong Boulevard) in the city of
Ramsey, and for associated improvements.
new text end

new text begin $250,000 of this appropriation is for a grant
to Pine Lake Township in Otter Tail County
for improvements to Nitche Lake Road
between County Road 8 and County Road 53
in Pine Lake Township.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Greater Minnesota Transit
new text end

new text begin 4,920,000
new text end

new text begin For capital assistance for greater Minnesota
transit systems to be used for transit capital
facilities under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.24, subdivision 3c. Money from this
appropriation may be used to pay up to 80
percent of the nonfederal share of these
facilities. Of this appropriation:
new text end

new text begin $450,000 is for a grant to the city of Mankato
for phase III of the facility improvements;
new text end

new text begin $800,000 is for a grant to the Rainbow Rider
Transit Board for bus garages in Elbow Lake,
Morris, Wheaton, Lowery, and Alexandria;
new text end

new text begin $2,000,000 is for a grant to the St. Cloud
Metropolitan Transit Commission for phase
I of the metro bus operations center vehicle
storage addition and improvements project;
and
new text end

new text begin $550,000 is for a grant to the Kandiyohi Area
Transit Joint Powers Board for an additional
bus storage garage in Willmar.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Minnesota Valley Regional Railroad
Track Rehabilitation
new text end

new text begin 3,800,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Minnesota Valley Regional
Rail Authority to rehabilitate and make
capital improvements of portions of railroad
track between Norwood-Young America and
Hanley Falls. A grant under this section is in
addition to any grant, loan, or loan guarantee
for this project made by the commissioner
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 222.46
to 222.62.
new text end

new text begin Before seeking appropriations in the future,
the authority must seek local contributions
from the member counties.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Railroad Warning Devices
Replacement
new text end

new text begin 500,000
new text end

new text begin To design, construct, and equip the
replacement of active highway railroad grade
crossing warning devices that have reached
the end of their useful life.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Intercity Passenger Rail Projects
new text end

new text begin 15,000,000
new text end

new text begin To implement capital improvements and
betterments for intercity passenger rail
projects as identified in the statewide freight
and passenger rail plan under Minnesota
Statutes, section 174.03, subdivision 1b,
which are determined to be eligible for
United States Department of Transportation
funding. Notwithstanding any law to the
contrary, a portion or phase of an intercity
passenger rail project may be accomplished
with one or more state appropriations and
an intercity passenger rail project need not
be completed with any one appropriation.
Capital improvements and betterments
include preliminary engineering, design,
engineering, environmental analysis
and mitigation, acquisition of land and
right-of-way, and construction.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Safe Routes to School
new text end

new text begin 2,000,000
new text end

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.40.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Range Regional Airport
new text end

new text begin 5,000,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Chisholm-Hibbing Airport
Authority to construct, furnish, and equip
improvements and betterments of a capital
nature at the Range Regional Airport
terminal. The airport authority must use
American-made steel for this project, unless
the airport authority determines that an
exception in Public Law 111-5, section 1605,
applies.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Port Development Assistance
new text end

new text begin 8,000,000
new text end

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, chapter
457A. Any improvements made with the
proceeds of these grants must be publicly
owned.
new text end

Sec. 13. new text begin METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 75,000,000
new text end

new text begin To the Metropolitan Council for the purposes
specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Transit Capital Improvement
Program
new text end

new text begin 50,000,000
new text end

new text begin (a) To advance transit in the metropolitan
area in accordance with the Metropolitan
Council's 2030 Transportation Policy Plan
and in consultation with the Counties Transit
Improvement Board. This appropriation
may be used by the Metropolitan Council
or for grants to metropolitan area political
subdivisions for preliminary engineering,
engineering, environmental assessment,
environmental work, design, right-of-way
acquisition, and construction for the
Lake Street and I-35W transit station in
Minneapolis, and in the following transit
way corridors: Bottineau Boulevard, East
7th Street in St. Paul, I-94 Gateway, Nicollet
Avenue, Red Rock, Riverview, Robert Street,
Rush Line, Snelling Avenue, and Southwest.
new text end

new text begin (b) The council shall allocate transit capital
development resources so as to achieve
geographic balance within the region to the
extent possible.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Metropolitan Regional Parks and
Trails Capital Improvements
new text end

new text begin (a) Old Cedar Avenue Bridge, Bloomington
new text end
new text begin 7,000,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Bloomington for
environmental analysis and review, and to
design, renovate, and restore, or to replace,
the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge for bicycle
commuters and recreational users. This
appropriation is added to the appropriation
for the same project made in Laws 2006,
chapter 258, section 17, subdivision 8,
as amended by Laws 2008, chapter 179,
section 64, Laws 2011, First Special Session
chapter 12, section 30, and this act; Laws
2008, chapter 365, section 4, subdivision
3, as amended by Laws 2010, chapter 189,
section 58, Laws 2011, First Special Session
chapter 12, section 36, and this act; and Laws
2010, chapter 189, section 16, subdivision
4, as amended by Laws 2011, First Special
Session chapter 12, section 45, and this act.
new text end

new text begin (b) Springbrook Nature Center, Fridley
new text end
new text begin 5,000,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Fridley to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip
the redevelopment and expansion of the
Springbrook Nature Center. No nonstate
match is required.
new text end

new text begin (c) Heritage Village - Rock Island Swing
Bridge, Inver Grove Heights
new text end
new text begin 3,500,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Inver Grove Heights
for public infrastructure improvements
and land acquisition in and adjacent to the
Heritage Village Park, the Mississippi River
Trail, and the Rock Island Swing Bridge.
These improvements will include but are
not limited to motor vehicle access, utility
service, stormwater treatment, and trail and
sidewalk connections. This appropriation
is not available until the commissioner of
management and budget has determined that
at least an equal amount has been committed
to the project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin (d) Fish Creek Trail, Maplewood
new text end
new text begin 500,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Maplewood to
acquire and develop approximately 70 acres
of land along Fish Creek to be included
within the Fish Creek Natural Greenway, a
park of regional and historical significance
located in Ramsey County within the
Mississippi National River and Recreation
Area. This appropriation is not available
until an amount sufficient to complete the
acquisition is committed to the project from
nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin (e) Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
new text end
new text begin 7,000,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board to predesign, design, and
construct renovation of the Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden, which displays art
owned by the Walker Art Center, subject
to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695.
The complete renovation will include
improving irrigation, drainage, the parking
lot, security, granite substructures, concrete,
and fixtures, in order to update them with
more ecologically sustainable options that
are less expensive to maintain; increasing
physical accessibility in accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act;
transplanting and replacing trees and plant
materials; and improving the mechanical
plant, piping, and flooring of the Cowles
Conservatory to permit its flexible reuse in a
way that is more ecologically sustainable and
less expensive to maintain.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Metropolitan Cities Inflow and
Infiltration Grants
new text end

new text begin 2,000,000
new text end

new text begin For grants to cities within the metropolitan
area, as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
section 473.121, subdivision 2, for capital
improvements in municipal wastewater
collection systems to reduce the amount of
inflow and infiltration to the Metropolitan
Council's metropolitan sanitary sewer
disposal system. Grants from this
appropriation are for up to 50 percent of the
cost to mitigate inflow and infiltration in
the publicly owned municipal wastewater
collection systems. The council must award
grants based on applications from cities that
identify eligible capital costs and include a
timeline for inflow and infiltration mitigation
construction, pursuant to guidelines
established by the council.
new text end

Sec. 14. new text begin HUMAN SERVICES
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 40,912,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration, or
another named agency, for the purposes
specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Minnesota Security Hospital - St.
Peter, Phase One
new text end

new text begin 36,317,000
new text end

new text begin To complete the design of and to construct,
furnish, and equip the first phase of a
two-phase project to remodel existing, and to
develop new, residential, program, activity,
and ancillary facilities for the Minnesota
Security Hospital on the upper campus of
the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center.
In addition, phase one includes funding
to design phase two of the project. Upon
substantial completion of phase one, any
unspent portion of this appropriation is
available for phase two.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Remembering With Dignity
new text end

new text begin 195,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of human services for
grave markers or memorial monuments for
unmarked graves on public land of deceased
residents of state hospitals or regional
treatment centers.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Hennepin County; St. David's Center
for Child and Family Development
new text end

new text begin 3,750,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of human services for a
grant to Hennepin County to acquire land for
and to predesign, design, construct, furnish,
and equip the expansion and renovation of
the St. David's Center for Child and Family
Development, subject to Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.695. The center must be used
to promote the public welfare by providing
early childhood education and respite care,
children's mental health services, pediatric
rehabilitative therapies for children with
special needs, support services for persons
with disabilities, foster care placement, and
other interventions for children who are
at risk for poor developmental outcomes
or maltreatment. This appropriation is
not available until the commissioner of
management and budget has determined that
at least an equal amount has been expended
or committed to the project from nonstate
resources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Maplewood; Harriet Tubman Center
East
new text end

new text begin 650,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of human services for
a grant to the city of Maplewood to design,
renovate, and equip the Harriet Tubman
Center East to be used as a regional safety
service center for a domestic violence shelter,
legal services, youth programs, mental and
chemical health services, and community
education. This appropriation is added to
the appropriation in Laws 2012, chapter
293, section 18, subdivision 3, for the same
purposes.
new text end

Sec. 15. new text begin VETERANS AFFAIRS
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 5,335,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration
for asset preservation improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at the
veterans homes and the Little Falls veterans
cemetery, to be spent in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. Of this
appropriation:
new text end

new text begin $275,000 is for the Fergus Falls veterans
home;
new text end

new text begin $1,635,000 is for the Hastings veterans home;
new text end

new text begin $770,000 is for the Luverne veterans home;
new text end

new text begin $1,630,000 is for the Minneapolis veterans
home;
new text end

new text begin $975,000 is for the Silver Bay veterans
home; and
new text end

new text begin $70,000 is for the Little Falls veterans
cemetery.
new text end

Sec. 16. new text begin CORRECTIONS
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 3,000,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration
for asset preservation improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at Minnesota
correctional facilities statewide, including
providing additional space for sex offender
treatment, to be spent in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307.
new text end

Sec. 17. new text begin EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 118,743,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of employment and
economic development for the purposes
specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Public Building Accessibility Grants
new text end

new text begin 450,000
new text end

new text begin For grants to political subdivisions under
new Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.434.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Brainerd, Sewer and Water Extension
to the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
new text end

new text begin 5,000,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Brainerd to design,
engineer, and construct an extension of water
and sanitary sewer service to the Brainerd
Lakes Regional Airport and to replace
approximately one mile of existing sewer to
accommodate flow from the airport.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Chatfield, Center for the Arts
new text end

new text begin 7,000,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Chatfield economic
development authority to predesign, design,
renovate, construct, furnish, and equip the
Chatfield Center for the Arts in the city of
Chatfield. The center includes the George
H. Potter auditorium, the adjacent 1916
school building, and the land surrounding the
structures currently owned by the economic
development authority. Money, land and
buildings, and in-kind contributions provided
to the center before the enactment of this
section are considered to be sufficient local
match, and no further local match is required.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Duluth
new text end

new text begin (a) NorShor Theatre
new text end
new text begin 4,950,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Duluth Economic
Development Authority to design, construct,
furnish, and equip public improvements
and to provide public access to the historic
NorShor Theatre, including skyway access
for connection to nearby public parking,
interior circulation, street and utility
improvements, handicapped access, and
restoration of the theater's lobby, entrance,
and marquee as part of the overall restoration
of the theater.
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
has determined that at least $2 has been
committed from nonstate sources for private
renovation and improvement of the interior
of the theatre and the surrounding structures
for every $1 of state funds, and that sufficient
nonstate funds are available to complete both
the state bond-financed portion of the project
and the balance of the private development.
Funds invested in the project by a person
receiving state historic tax credits pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, section 290.0681, shall
be deemed nonstate funds for purposes of
this requirement. The city of Duluth and the
Duluth Economic Development Authority
may operate a performing arts center and
facilities that provide access to the center,
and may enter into a lease or management
agreement, subject to Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.695. The state bond-financed
project subject to Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.695, shall consist only of
those improvements paid for with state
general obligation bond proceeds. The
state bond-financed property may be legally
described either as a separately platted real
estate parcel under a registered land survey
or a condominium unit. Due to the integrated
nature of the overall development, public
bidding shall not be required for the state
bond-financed project, provided there shall
be a separate construction contract for this
portion of the project, and any amounts
required for this portion of the project, in
excess of the bond appropriation, shall be
paid by nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin (b) Wade Stadium
new text end
new text begin 250,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Duluth to design
improvements to Wade Stadium, including a
grandstand and field, with proper drainage,
for a ballpark and public outdoor events
facility. This appropriation is not available
until the commissioner determines that at
least an equal amount is committed to the
project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Mankato, Arena and Events Center
Auditorium
new text end

new text begin 14,500,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Mankato to design,
construct, improve, furnish, and equip the
Mankato Arena and to design, expand,
furnish, and equip the adjacent Events Center
Auditorium.
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
has determined that at least an equal amount
has been committed to the project from
nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Minneapolis
new text end

new text begin Masonic Temple at Hennepin Center for the
Arts
new text end
new text begin 3,000,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minneapolis for
improvements and betterments of a capital
nature to renovate the historic Masonic
Temple at the Hennepin Center for the
Arts, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section
16A.695.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Red Wing, River Renaissance
new text end

new text begin 1,583,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Red Wing for
improvements of a capital nature to the area
between Levee Road and the Mississippi
River, extending between Bay Point Drive
and Broad Street in Red Wing. This project
includes: reconstruction of Levee Road from
Broad Street to Jackson Street; improvements
to storm water, sanitary sewer, and drinking
water infrastructure; replacement of a harbor
retaining wall; parking improvements;
lighting improvements; and construction of a
segment of the Riverwalk Trail. This grant
is not available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that an
amount sufficient to complete the project is
committed to it from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Rochester, Mayo Civic Center
Complex
new text end

new text begin 35,000,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Rochester to design,
construct, furnish, and equip the renovation
and expansion of the Mayo Civic Center
complex and related infrastructure, including
but not limited to skyway access, lighting,
parking, and landscaping.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin St. Cloud, River's Edge Convention
Center
new text end

new text begin 10,100,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Cloud to
predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip an expansion of the River's Edge
Convention Center, including a parking
facility and pedestrian skyway connection.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
determines that at least $10,100,000 has
been committed to the project from nonstate
sources. Amounts expended by the city of St.
Cloud for project costs since July 1, 2010,
shall count toward the matching requirement.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin St. Paul
new text end

new text begin (a) Minnesota Children's Museum
new text end
new text begin 14,000,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip an
expansion and renovation of the Minnesota
Children's Museum, subject to Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.695. The expansion
and exhibit upgrades should incorporate the
latest research on early learning, allow for
new state-of-the art education facilities, and
increase the capacity of visitors to galleries
and programming areas.
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
has determined that at least an equal amount
has been committed from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin (b) Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
new text end
new text begin 5,000,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is added to the
appropriation in Laws 2010, chapter 189,
section 21, subdivision 16, paragraph (b), and
is for the same purposes. This appropriation
is not available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that the
labor contract dispute between the St. Paul
Chamber Orchestra and the musicians has
been settled.
new text end

new text begin (c) Twin Cities Public Television Building
Renovation
new text end
new text begin 9,000,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul to
construct and renovate the Twin Cities Public
Television Building in downtown St. Paul.
This appropriation is not available until at
least an equal amount is committed to the
project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin (d) University Enterprise Laboratories
new text end
new text begin 500,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the St. Paul Port Authority to
design phase two of the University Enterprise
Laboratories building in St. Paul, subject
to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695.
Amounts expended to complete phase one
of the University Enterprise Laboratories
building since January 1, 2004, shall count
toward the matching requirement.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Truman, Storm Water Project
new text end

new text begin 1,350,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Truman to design,
construct, and install new storm water lines
to two areas of the city that experience
flooding with heavy rain. This appropriation
is not available until the commissioner of
management and budget has determined that
at least an equal amount has been committed
to the project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Virginia, Relocation of Utilities and
Trails
new text end

new text begin (a) Utilities relocation
new text end
new text begin 1,410,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Virginia and the
Virginia Public Utilities Commission for
engineering and predesign for relocation of
gas, electric, water, sanitary sewer, and storm
sewer utilities made necessary by and in
conjunction with the relocation of marked
Trunk Highway 53 in Virginia.
new text end

new text begin (b) Mesabi trails relocation
new text end
new text begin 150,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the St. Louis and Lake
Counties Regional Railroad Authority for
soil testing and preparation for relocation of
portions of the Mesabi bicycle, snowmobile,
and ATV trails that must be relocated due to
the relocation of marked Trunk Highway 53.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Voyageurs National Park Clean
Water Joint Powers Board
new text end

new text begin 5,500,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Voyageurs National Park
Clean Water Joint Powers Board to acquire
land for, and to predesign, design, and
construct new sanitary sewer collection
systems in Koochiching and St. Louis
Counties. The systems must address
the sanitary sewer needs and projects in
the communities surrounding Voyageurs
National Park. This appropriation is
not available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that at
least an equal amount has been committed to
the project from nonstate sources.
new text end

Sec. 18. new text begin PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 37,500,000
new text end

new text begin To the Public Facilities Authority for the
purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin State Match for Federal Grants
new text end

new text begin 8,000,000
new text end

new text begin To match federal grants for the clean water
revolving fund under Minnesota Statutes,
section 446A.07, and the drinking water
revolving fund under Minnesota Statutes,
section 446A.081. This appropriation must
be used for qualified capital projects.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Wastewater Infrastructure Funding
Program
new text end

new text begin 25,000,000
new text end

new text begin For grants to eligible municipalities under
the wastewater infrastructure funding
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
446A.072. Up to $5,000,000 may be used for
eligible costs to implement the wastewater
infrastructure funding program.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Big Lake Area Sanitary District
new text end

new text begin 4,500,000
new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Big Lake Area Sanitary
District to construct a pressure sewer system
and force main to convey sewage to the
Western Lake Superior Sanitary District
connection in the city of Cloquet.
new text end

Sec. 19. new text begin MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE
AGENCY
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 15,000,000
new text end

new text begin (a) To the Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency for transfer to the housing
development fund to finance the costs of
rehabilitation to preserve public housing
under Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.202,
subdivision 3a. For purposes of this
section, "public housing" means housing for
low-income persons and households financed
by the federal government and owned and
operated by the public housing authorities
and agencies formed by cities and counties.
Public housing authorities receiving a public
housing assessment composite score of 80
or above are eligible to receive funding.
Priority must be given to proposals that
maximize federal or local resources to
finance the capital costs. The priority in
Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.202,
subdivision 3a, for projects to increase
the supply of affordable housing and the
restrictions of Minnesota Statutes, section
462A.202, subdivision 7, do not apply to this
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (b) In using proceeds of the housing
infrastructure bonds authorized in this
act, the agency shall give consideration to
projects that will provide supportive housing
for homeless youth, and for women and
children seeking to escape exploitation and
trafficking.
new text end

Sec. 20. new text begin MINNESOTA HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 10,607,000
new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Historical Society for the
purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Historic Sites Asset Preservation
new text end

new text begin 750,000
new text end

new text begin For capital improvements and betterments
at state historic sites, buildings, landscaping
at historic buildings, exhibits, markers, and
monuments, to be spent in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. The
society shall determine project priorities as
appropriate based on need.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Oliver H. Kelley Farm Historic Site
new text end

new text begin 9,857,000
new text end

new text begin To complete design and to construct, furnish,
and equip the renovation of the Oliver H.
Kelley Farm Historic Site, including the
site's visitor center and other essential visitor
services and site operations facilities.
new text end

Sec. 21. new text begin BOND SALE EXPENSES
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 800,000
new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of management
and budget for bond sale expenses under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641,
subdivision 8.
new text end

Sec. 22. new text begin BOND SALE SCHEDULE.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of management and budget shall schedule the sale of state
general obligation bonds so that, during the biennium ending June 30, 2015, no more
than $1,347,152,000 will need to be transferred from the general fund to the state bond
fund to pay principal and interest due and to become due on outstanding state general
obligation bonds. During the biennium, before each sale of state general obligation bonds,
the commissioner of management and budget shall calculate the amount of debt service
payments needed on bonds previously issued and shall estimate the amount of debt service
payments that will be needed on the bonds scheduled to be sold. The commissioner shall
adjust the amount of bonds scheduled to be sold so as to remain within the limit set by this
section. The amount needed to make the debt service payments is appropriated from the
general fund as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641.
new text end

Sec. 23. new text begin BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Bond proceeds fund. new text end

new text begin To provide the money appropriated in this act
from the bond proceeds fund, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and
issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $761,027,000 in the manner, upon the terms,
and with the effect prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.631 to 16A.675, and
by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Maximum effort school loan fund. new text end

new text begin To provide the money appropriated in
this act from the maximum effort school loan fund, the commissioner of management and
budget shall sell and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $5,491,000 in the manner,
upon the terms, and with the effect prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.631 to
16A.675, and by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7. The proceeds of
the bonds, except accrued interest and any premium received on the sale of the bonds,
must be credited to a bond proceeds account in the maximum effort school loan fund.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Transportation fund. new text end

new text begin To provide the money appropriated in this act from
the state transportation fund, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and
issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $55,000,000 in the manner, upon the terms, and
with the effect prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.631 to 16A.675, and by
the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7. The proceeds of the bonds, except
accrued interest and any premium received on the sale of the bonds, must be credited to
a bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund.
new text end

Sec. 24. new text begin CANCELLATIONS; BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION REDUCTIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin 2009 MnDOT aeronautics. new text end

new text begin The $2,000,000 appropriation in
Laws 2009, chapter 93, article 1, section 11, subdivision 7, for the Alexandria aircraft
surveillance facility, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2009, chapter 93,
article 1, section 21, subdivision 1, is reduced by $2,000,000.
new text end

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 12A.16, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Waivers authorized.

The requirements of section 174.50, subdivisions 5deleted text begin ,
6, 6a, and
deleted text end new text begin tonew text end 7, are waived for grants under subdivision 3.

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16A.641, subdivision 4a, is amended to read:


Subd. 4a.

Negotiated salesdeleted text begin ; temporarydeleted text end authority.

Notwithstanding the public
sale requirements of subdivision 4 and section 16A.66, subdivision 2, deleted text begin from June 1,
2009, until June 30, 2013
deleted text end , the commissioner may sell bonds, including refunding bonds,
at negotiated sale.

Sec. 27.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16B.24, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Renting out state property.

(a) Authority. The commissioner may rent
out state property, real or personal, that is not needed for public use, if the rental is not
otherwise provided for or prohibited by law. The property may not be rented out for
more than five years at a time without the approval of the State Executive Council and
may never be rented out for more than 25 years. A rental agreement may provide that
the state will reimburse a tenant for a portion of capital improvements that the tenant
makes to state real property if the state does not permit the tenant to renew the lease at
the end of the rental agreement.

(b) Restrictions. Paragraph (a) does not apply to state trust fund lands, other state
lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources, lands forfeited for
delinquent taxes, or lands acquired under section 298.22.

(c) Rental of living accommodations. The commissioner shall establish rental rates
for all living accommodations provided by the state for its employees. Money collected as
rent by state agencies pursuant to this paragraph must be deposited in the state treasury
and credited to the general fund.

(d) Lease of space in certain state buildings to state agencies. The commissioner
may lease portions of the state-owned buildings under the custodial control of the
commissioner to state agencies and the court administrator on behalf of the judicial branch
of state government and charge rent on the basis of space occupied. Notwithstanding any
law to the contrary, all money collected as rent pursuant to the terms of this section shall
be deposited in the state treasury. Money collected as rent to recover the bond interest
costs of a building funded from the state bond proceeds fund shall be credited to the
general fund. Money collected as rent to recover the depreciation costs of a building
funded from the state bond proceeds fund and money collected as rent to recover capital
expenditures from capital asset preservation and replacement appropriations and statewide
building access appropriations shall be credited to a segregated asset preservation and
replacement account in a special revenue fund. Fifty percent of the money credited to the
account each fiscal year must be transferred to the general fund. The remaining money
in the account is appropriated to the commissioner to be expended for asset preservation
projects as determined by the commissioner. Money collected as rent to recover the
depreciation and interest costs of a building built with other state dedicated funds shall
be credited to the dedicated fund which funded the original acquisition or construction.
All other money received shall be credited to the general services revolving fund.new text begin The
commissioner shall not collect rent to recover bond interest costs or building depreciation
costs for any appropriations utilized for the Capitol restoration project, between calendar
years 2012 and 2017.
new text end

(e) Lease of space in Andersen and Freeman buildings. The commissioner may
lease space in the Elmer L. Andersen and Orville L. Freeman buildings to state agencies
and charge rent on the basis of space occupied. Money collected as rent under this
paragraph to fund future building repairs must be credited to a segregated account for each
building in the special revenue fund and is appropriated to the commissioner to make
the repairs. When the state acquires title to each building, the account for that building
must be abolished and any balance remaining in the account must be transferred to the
appropriate asset preservation and replacement account created under paragraph (d).

Sec. 28.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16C.144, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Guaranteed energy-savings agreement.

The commissioner may enter
into a guaranteed energy-savings agreement with a qualified provider if:

(1) the qualified provider is selected through a competitive process in accordance
with the guaranteed energy-savings program guidelines within the Department of
Administration;

(2) the qualified provider agrees to submit an engineering report prior to the
execution of the guaranteed energy-savings agreement. The cost of the engineering report
may be considered as part of the implementation costs if the commissioner enters into a
guaranteed energy-savings agreement with the provider;

(3) the term of the guaranteed energy-savings agreement shall not exceed 15 years
from the date of final installation;

(4) the commissioner finds that the amount it would spend on the utility cost-savings
measures recommended in the engineering report will not exceed the amount to be
saved in utility operation and maintenance costs over deleted text begin 15deleted text end new text begin 20new text end years from the date of
implementation of utility cost-savings measures;

(5) the qualified provider provides a written guarantee that the annual utility,
operation, and maintenance cost savings during the term of the guaranteed energy-savings
agreement will meet or exceed the annual payments due under a lease purchase agreement.
The qualified provider shall reimburse the state for any shortfall of guaranteed utility,
operation, and maintenance cost savings; and

(6) the qualified provider gives a sufficient bond in accordance with section
574.26 to the commissioner for the faithful implementation and installation of the utility
cost-savings measures.

Sec. 29.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16C.144, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Lease purchase agreement.

The commissioner may enter into a lease
purchase agreement with any party for the implementation of utility cost-savings measures
in accordance with the guaranteed energy-savings agreement. The implementation costs of
the utility cost-savings measures recommended in the engineering report shall not exceed
the amount to be saved in utility and operation and maintenance costs over the term of the
lease purchase agreement. The term of the lease purchase agreement shall not exceed deleted text begin 15
deleted text end new text begin 20new text end years from the date of final installation. The lease is assignable in accordance with
terms approved by the commissioner of management and budget.

Sec. 30.

new text begin [116J.434] PUBLIC BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY GRANT PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Creation of account. new text end

new text begin A public building accessibility account
is created in the bond proceeds fund. Money in the account is appropriated to the
commissioner for grants under this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin For the purposes of this section:
new text end

new text begin (1) "accessible" means satisfies the requirements of the State Building Code for
accessibility by persons with disabilities;
new text end

new text begin (2) "eligible project" means predesign, design, acquisition of land or an interest in
land, construction, renovation, or other improvement or betterment of a capital nature to
make a building or facility owned by a local government unit accessible or improve its
accessibility;
new text end

new text begin (3) "governing body" means the county board of commissioners, city council, or
town board of supervisors; and
new text end

new text begin (4) "local government unit" means a county, statutory or home rule charter city,
or town.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Grant program established. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall make grants to local
government units on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible projects.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

new text begin A local government unit seeking a grant under this section
must apply to the commissioner in the form and manner determined by the commissioner.
The application must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a resolution of the governing body requesting the grant and stating that the local
government unit has or will have in a timely manner the required nonstate contribution
necessary to complete the project;
new text end

new text begin (2) a detailed description of the project and cost estimate, along with necessary
supporting evidence; and
new text end

new text begin (3) any other information the commissioner determines is necessary or useful.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Maximum grant amount; match. new text end

new text begin A local unit of government must not
be awarded in aggregate more than $150,000, whether for one or more projects in one or
more years. The local government unit awarded a grant under this section must provide
at least an equal amount from nonstate sources, which may include contributions made
before the grant is awarded.
new text end

Sec. 31.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 123B.65, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

The definitions in this subdivision apply to this section.

(a) "Energy conservation measure" means a training program or facility alteration
designed to reduce energy consumption or operating costs and includes:

(1) insulation of the building structure and systems within the building;

(2) storm windows and doors, caulking or weatherstripping, multiglazed windows
and doors, heat absorbing or heat reflective glazed and coated window and door
systems, additional glazing, reductions in glass area, and other window and door system
modifications that reduce energy consumption;

(3) automatic energy control systems;

(4) heating, ventilating, or air conditioning system modifications or replacements;

(5) replacement or modifications of lighting fixtures to increase the energy efficiency
of the lighting system without increasing the overall illumination of a facility, unless such
increase in illumination is necessary to conform to the applicable state or local building
code for the lighting system after the proposed modifications are made;

(6) energy recovery systems;

(7) cogeneration systems that produce steam or forms of energy such as heat, as well
as electricity, for use primarily within a building or complex of buildings;

(8) energy conservation measures that provide long-term operating cost reductions.

(b) "Guaranteed energy-savings contract" means a contract for the evaluation
and recommendations of energy conservation measures, and for one or more energy
conservation measures. The contract must provide that all payments, except obligations
on termination of the contract before its expiration, are to be made over time, but not to
exceed deleted text begin 15deleted text end new text begin 20new text end years from the date of final installation, and the savings are guaranteed to
the extent necessary to make payments for the systems.

(c) "Qualified provider" means a person or business experienced in the design,
implementation, and installation of energy conservation measures. A qualified provider
to whom the contract is awarded shall give a sufficient bond to the school district for
its faithful performance.

(d) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce through the state energy
office.

Sec. 32.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 123B.65, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

District action.

A district may enter into a guaranteed energy-savings
contract with a qualified provider if, after review of the report and the commissioner's
evaluation if requested, new text begin or if required under section 216C.372, new text end the board finds that the
amount it would spend on the energy conservation measures recommended in the report is
not likely to exceed the amount to be saved in energy and operation costs over deleted text begin 15deleted text end new text begin 20new text end years
from the date of installation if the recommendations in the report were followed, and the
qualified provider provides a written guarantee that the energy or operating cost savings
will meet or exceed the costs of the system. The guaranteed energy-savings contract may
provide for payments over a period of time, not to exceed deleted text begin 15deleted text end new text begin 20new text end years. Notwithstanding
section 123B.79, a district annually may transfer from the general fund to the reserve for
operating capital account an amount up to the amount saved in energy and operation costs
as a result of guaranteed energy-savings contracts.

Sec. 33.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 129C.10, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Powers and duties of board.

(a) The board has the powers necessary for
the care, management, and control of the Perpich Center for Arts Educationnew text begin and any other
school authorized in this chapter,
new text end and all deleted text begin itsdeleted text end new text begin theirnew text end real and personal property. The powers
shall include, but are not limited to, those listed in this subdivision.

(b) The board may employ and discharge necessary employees, and contract for
other services to ensure the efficient operation of the Center for Arts Educationnew text begin and any
other school authorized in this chapter
new text end .

(c) The board may receive and award grants. The board may establish a charitable
foundation and accept, in trust or otherwise, any gift, grant, bequest, or devise for
educational purposes and hold, manage, invest, and dispose of them and the proceeds
and income of them according to the terms and conditions of the gift, grant, bequest, or
devise and its acceptance. The board must adopt internal procedures to administer and
monitor aids and grants.

(d) The board may establish or coordinate evening, continuing education, extension,
and summer programs for teachers and pupils.

(e) The board may identify pupils who have artistic talent, either demonstrated or
potential, in dance, literary arts, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts, or in more
than one art form.

(f) The board must educate pupils with artistic talent by providing:

(1) an interdisciplinary academic and arts program for pupils in the 11th and 12th
grades. The total number of pupils accepted under this clause and clause (2) shall not
exceed 310;

(2) additional instruction to pupils for a 13th grade. Pupils eligible for this
instruction are those enrolled in 12th grade who need extra instruction and who apply
to the board, or pupils enrolled in the 12th grade who do not meet learner outcomes
established by the board;

(3) intensive arts seminars for one or two weeks for pupils in grades 9 to 12;

(4) summer arts institutes for pupils in grades 9 to 12;

(5) artist mentor and extension programs in regional sites; and

(6) teacher education programs for indirect curriculum delivery.

(g) The board may determine the location for the Perpich Center for Arts Education
and any additional facilities related to the center, including the authority to lease a
temporary facility.

(h) The board must plan for the enrollment of pupils on an equal basis from each
congressional district.

(i) The board may establish task forces as needed to advise the board on policies and
issues. The task forces expire as provided in section 15.059, subdivision 6.

(j) The board may request the commissioner of education for assistance and services.

(k) The board may enter into contracts with other public and private agencies
and institutions for residential and building maintenance services if it determines that
these services could be provided more efficiently and less expensively by a contractor
than by the board itself. The board may also enter into contracts with public or private
agencies and institutions, school districts or combinations of school districts, or service
cooperatives to provide supplemental educational instruction and services.

(l) The board may provide or contract for services and programs by and for the
Center for Arts Education, including a store, operating in connection with the center;
theatrical events; and other programs and services that, in the determination of the board,
serve the purposes of the center.

(m) The board may provide for transportation of pupils to and from the Center for
Arts Education for all or part of the school year, as the board considers advisable and
subject to its rules. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the board may charge a
reasonable fee for transportation of pupils. Every driver providing transportation of pupils
under this paragraph must possess all qualifications required by the commissioner of
education. The board may contract for furnishing authorized transportation under rules
established by the commissioner of education and may purchase and furnish gasoline to a
contract carrier for use in the performance of a contract with the board for transportation
of pupils to and from the Center for Arts Education. When transportation is provided,
scheduling of routes, establishment of the location of bus stops, the manner and method of
transportation, the control and discipline of pupils, and any other related matter is within
the sole discretion, control, and management of the board.

(n) The board may provide room and board for its pupils. If the board provides room
and board, it shall charge a reasonable fee for the room and board. The fee is not subject
to chapter 14 and is not a prohibited fee according to sections 123B.34 to 123B.39.

(o) The board may establish and set fees for services and programs. If the board sets
fees not authorized or prohibited by the Minnesota public school fee law, it may do so
without complying with the requirements of section 123B.38.

(p) The board may apply for all competitive grants administered by agencies of the
state and other government or nongovernment sources.

Sec. 34.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 129C.10, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Interdistrict voluntary integration magnet program. new text end

new text begin The board may
establish and operate an interdistrict integration magnet program according to section
129C.30.
new text end

Sec. 35.

new text begin [129C.30] CROSSWINDS INTEGRATION MAGNET SCHOOL.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms
have the meanings given them.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Board" means the board of directors of the Perpich Center for Arts Education.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Crosswinds school" means the Crosswinds school in Woodbury operated during
the 2012-2013 school year by Joint Powers District No. 6067, East Metro Integration
District.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Board to operate Crosswinds school. new text end

new text begin The board may operate the
Crosswinds school with the powers and duties granted to it under this chapter.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin General education funding. new text end

new text begin (a) General education revenue must be paid
to the Crosswinds school as though it were a district. The general education revenue for
each adjusted marginal cost pupil unit is the state average general education revenue
per pupil unit, plus the referendum equalization aid allowance in the pupil's district of
residence, calculated without basic skills revenue, extended time revenue, alternative
teacher compensation revenue, transition revenue, and transportation sparsity revenue,
plus basic skills revenue, extended time revenue, basic alternative teacher compensation
aid according to section 126C.10, subdivision 34, and transition revenue as though the
school were a school district. The general education revenue for each extended time
marginal cost pupil unit equals $4,378.
new text end

new text begin (b) General education revenue under paragraph (a) must be reduced by an amount
equal to 75 percent of the school's equity revenue for that year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Special education funding. new text end

new text begin Special education aid must be paid to the
Crosswinds school according to section 125A.76 as though it were a school district. The
special education aid paid to the Crosswinds school shall be adjusted as follows:
new text end

new text begin (1) if the Crosswinds school does not receive general education revenue on behalf of
the student according to subdivision 3, the aid shall be adjusted as provided in section
125A.11; or
new text end

new text begin (2) if the Crosswinds school receives general education revenue on behalf of the
student according to subdivision 3, the aid shall be adjusted as provided in section
127A.47, subdivision 7, paragraph (e).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Pupil transportation. new text end

new text begin The board may transport pupils enrolled in the
2012-2013 school year to and from the Crosswinds school in succeeding school years
regardless of the student's district of residence. Pupil transportation expenses under this
section are reimbursable under section 124D.87.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Integration aid. new text end

new text begin The Crosswinds school is eligible for integration aid as if
it were a school district under section 124D.86 or any successor section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Other aids, grants, revenue. new text end

new text begin (a) The Crosswinds school is eligible to
receive other aids, grants, and revenue according to chapters 120A to 129C as though it
were a district.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the Crosswinds school may not receive aid, a
grant, or revenue if a levy is required to obtain the money, or if the aid, grant, or revenue
replaces levy revenue that is not general education revenue, except as otherwise provided
in this section.
new text end

new text begin (c) Federal aid received by the state must be paid to the school if it qualifies for
the aid as though it were a school district.
new text end

new text begin (d) In the year-end report to the commissioner of education, the Crosswinds school
shall report the total amount of funds received from grants and other outside sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Year-round programming. new text end

new text begin The Crosswinds school may operate as a
flexible learning year program under sections 124D.12 to 124D.127.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Data requirements. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of education shall require the
Crosswinds school to follow the budget and accounting procedures required for school
districts, and the Crosswinds school shall report all data to the Department of Education in
the form and manner required by the commissioner.
new text end

Sec. 36.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 174.50, subdivision 6b, is amended to read:


Subd. 6b.

Bridge deleted text begin engineering and designdeleted text end costs in smaller cities.

deleted text begin Until June 30,
2007,
deleted text end new text begin (a)new text end The commissioner may make grants from the state transportation fund to a
home rule or statutory city with a population of 5,000 or less deleted text begin and a net tax capacity of
under $200,000
deleted text end for designnew text begin ,new text end deleted text begin and preliminarydeleted text end engineeringnew text begin , and constructionnew text end of bridges
on city streets.

new text begin (b)new text end Grants under this subdivision are subject to the procedures and criteria
established under subdivisions 5 deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ,new text end 6, andnew text begin 7.
new text end

new text begin (c) Grantsnew text end may be used fornew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end 100 percent of the design and deleted text begin preliminarydeleted text end engineering costsnew text begin that are in excess of
$10,000;
new text end

new text begin (2) 100 percent of the bridge approach work costs that are in excess of $10,000; and
new text end

new text begin (3) 100 percent of the bridge construction work costsnew text end .

deleted text begin Total grants under this subdivision to all cities may not exceed $200,000.
deleted text end

Sec. 37.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 174.50, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Bridge grant program deleted text begin requirementsdeleted text end ; rulemaking.

(a) The commissioner
of transportation shall develop rules, procedures for application for grants, conditions of
grant administration, standards, and criterianew text begin as provided under subdivision 6new text end , including
bridge specifications, in cooperation with road authorities of political subdivisions, for use
in the administration of funds appropriated to the commissioner and for the administration
of grants to subdivisions.

(b) The maximum use of standardized bridges is encouraged. Regardless of the size
of the existing bridge, a bridge or replacement bridge is eligible for assistance from the
state transportation fund if a hydrological survey indicates that the bridge or replacement
bridge must be ten feet or more in length.

(c) As part of the standards or rules, the commissioner shall, in consultation with
local road authorities, establish a minimum distance between any two bridges that cross
over the same river, stream, or waterway, so that only one of the bridges is eligible for a
grant under this section. As appropriate, the commissioner may establish exceptions from
the minimum distance requirement or procedures for obtaining a variance.

(d) new text begin Political subdivisions may use grants made under this section to construct or
reconstruct bridges, including but not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (1) matching federal aid grants to construct or reconstruct key bridges;
new text end

new text begin (2) paying the costs to abandon an existing bridge that is deficient and in need of
replacement, but where no replacement will be made; and
new text end

new text begin (3) paying the costs to construct a road or street to facilitate the abandonment of
an existing bridge, if the commissioner determines that the bridge is deficient, and that
construction of the road or street is more economical than replacement of the existing
bridge.
new text end

new text begin (e) new text end Funds appropriated to the commissioner from the Minnesota state transportation
fund shall be segregated from the highway tax user distribution fund and other funds
created by article XIV of the Minnesota Constitution.

Sec. 38.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 216C.10, is amended to read:


216C.10 COMMISSIONER POWERS.

(a) The commissioner may:

(1) adopt rules under chapter 14 as necessary to carry out the purposes of sections
216C.05 to 216C.30;

(2) make all contracts under sections 216C.05 to 216C.30 and do all things necessary
to cooperate with the United States government, and to qualify for, accept, and disburse
any grant intended for the administration of sections 216C.05 to 216C.30;

(3) provide on-site technical assistance to units of local government in order to
enhance local capabilities for dealing with energy problems;

(4) administer for the state, energy programs under federal law, regulations, or
guidelines, and coordinate the programs and activities with other state agencies, units of
local government, and educational institutions;

(5) develop a state energy investment plan with yearly energy conservation and
alternative energy development goals, investment targets, and marketing strategies;

(6) perform market analysis studies relating to conservation, alternative and
renewable energy resources, and energy recovery;

(7) assist with the preparation of proposals for innovative conservation, renewable,
alternative, or energy recovery projects;

(8) manage and disburse funds made available for the purpose of research studies
or demonstration projects related to energy conservation or other activities deemed
appropriate by the commissioner;

(9) intervene in certificate of need proceedings before the Public Utilities
Commission;

(10) collect fees from recipients of loans, grants, or other financial aid from money
received from litigation or settlement of alleged violations of federal petroleum-pricing
regulations, which fees must be used to pay the department's costs in administering those
financial aids; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(11) collect fees from proposers and operators of conservation and other
energy-related programs that are reviewed, evaluated, or approved by the department,
other than proposers that are political subdivisions or community or nonprofit
organizations, to cover the department's cost in making the reviewal, evaluation, or
approval and in developing additional programs for others to operatedeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (12) fix, charge, and collect fees from state agencies, units of local government,
education institutions, and others that use the department's technical support services
during a guaranteed energy savings program contract under sections 16C.144, 123B.65,
and 471.345, or during an energy improvement financing program for local governments
under section 216C.43, to make those services self-funding. An energy performance
contracting fund is established as a special revenue account in the state treasury. Fees
collected and interest, dividends, and any other earnings arising from fund assets must
be credited to the fund.
new text end

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the commissioner is designated the state agent to
apply for, receive, and accept federal or other funds made available to the state for the
purposes of sections 216C.05 to 216C.30.

Sec. 39.

new text begin [216C.371] DEFINITIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Scope. new text end

new text begin For the purposes of this section and section 216C.372, the
following terms have the meanings given them.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Capital improvement. new text end

new text begin "Capital improvement" means the acquisition or
betterment of public land, buildings, and other public improvements of a capital nature,
as permitted by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5, clause (a). It does not
include repair or maintenance.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Energy audit. new text end

new text begin "Energy audit" has the meaning given in section 216C.435,
subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Energy improvement. new text end

new text begin "Energy improvement" means a renovation or
retrofitting of a school building that is permanently affixed to the property and that results
in a net reduction in energy consumption without altering the principal source of energy.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Engineering report. new text end

new text begin "Engineering report" has the meaning given in
section 16C.144, subdivision 1, paragraph (k).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin School building. new text end

new text begin "School building" means a permanent structure owned
by and used for school district purposes that has a permanently installed heating or
cooling system.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin School district. new text end

new text begin "School district" means a public independent, common,
special, or intermediate school district or a charter school.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Statewide greenhouse gas emissions. new text end

new text begin "Statewide greenhouse gas
emissions" has the meaning given in section 216H.01, subdivision 2.
new text end

Sec. 40.

new text begin [216C.372] SCHOOL ENERGY CONSERVATION REVOLVING LOAN
PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Loan program established. new text end

new text begin A school energy conservation revolving
loan program account is established in the bond proceeds fund to receive appropriations
of state bond proceeds. Money in the account is appropriated to the commissioner of
commerce to make loans to school districts for eligible capital improvement projects as
provided in this section and to pay reasonable and actual costs of administering the loan
program, not to exceed interest earned on fund assets. The commissioner of management
and budget must credit to the account all investment income on money in the account, and
all repayments of principal and interest. Section 16A.642 does not apply to money in the
account or the program. The commissioner of commerce shall manage and administer the
revolving loan program and individual accounts in the revolving loan account.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Purpose. new text end

new text begin The school energy conservation revolving loan program is
created to provide financial assistance to school districts to make energy improvements in
school buildings that reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air
quality in schools.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Limitations. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of commerce shall make loans on a
first-come, first-served basis.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Applications. new text end

new text begin (a) A school district applying for a loan must submit an
application to the commissioner of commerce in the manner and on forms prescribed by
the commissioner. An applicant must provide the following information:
new text end

new text begin (1) the name and contact information of the school district and the persons
responsible for loan administration and project implementation matters;
new text end

new text begin (2) the estimated total cost of the capital improvement project and the amount of
the loan sought;
new text end

new text begin (3) a description of the energy improvements to be made to school buildings as part
of the project, and new equipment and materials to be installed;
new text end

new text begin (4) the proposed methods and sources of funds to be used to repay a loan made
under this section;
new text end

new text begin (5) the proposed source of matching funds to be used in conjunction with a loan
made under this section, as required under subdivision 5, including, where the source of
matching funds is a guaranteed energy-savings contract entered into under section 16C.144
or section 123B.54, or a lease purchase agreement entered into under section 16C.144, a
copy of the proposed guaranteed energy-savings contract or lease purchase agreement;
new text end

new text begin (6) the results of an energy audit conducted by an independent contractor, or an
engineering report prepared by a contractor qualified through section 16C.144 or section
216C.43, estimating the energy savings that will be realized as a result of the project;
new text end

new text begin (7) a description of the projected improvements in indoor air quality achieved as
a result of the project, if applicable; and
new text end

new text begin (8) any additional information requested by the commissioner of commerce.
new text end

new text begin (b) A school district may, in consultation with the commissioner of commerce,
evaluate the use of the guaranteed energy-savings program outlined in section 16C.144
or an energy improvement financing program for local governments outlined in section
216C.43 before making an application for the school energy conservation loan program.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Loan conditions. new text end

new text begin (a) A loan made under this section must:
new text end

new text begin (1) represent no more than one-half of the total cost of the project;
new text end

new text begin (2) have a repayment term no longer than 20 years;
new text end

new text begin (3) bear interest at or below the market rate; and
new text end

new text begin (4) finance no energy improvement whose useful life is less than the loan term.
new text end

new text begin (b) A school district loan recipient may apply towards the school district's share of
the total project costs the amount that the school district spent on the energy audit or
engineering report, and any amounts it spends to implement energy audit or engineering
report recommendations that are part of the overall project but that are not eligible for
financing with the loan money.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Commissioner review. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall review applications filed
under this section and shall notify a school district in writing of the decision to approve or
disapprove the application. If the commissioner disapproves an application, the notice
shall contain the reasons why the application was disapproved. If an approved application
includes a proposed guaranteed energy-savings contract or lease purchase agreement as
a source of matching funds, the notice shall contain the commissioner's comments and
recommendations regarding the provisions of the guaranteed energy-savings contract or
lease purchase agreement.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Biennial report. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of commerce shall report by February
1 of each even-numbered year to the chairs and ranking minority members of the
committees of the house of representatives and senate with jurisdiction over energy policy,
education finance, and capital investment. The report must identify the school districts and
school buildings in which projects have been financed through the program, the amount of
the loans, the total project costs, the estimated and, if possible, measured energy savings
and greenhouse gas emissions reductions, the demand for loans and the availability of
loan money, and any other information the commissioner determines would be useful to
the legislature. The commissioner shall also submit the report as required in section 3.195.
new text end

Sec. 41.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 240A.09, is amended to read:


240A.09 PLAN DEVELOPMENT; CRITERIA.

The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission shall develop a plan to promote the
development of proposals for new statewide public ice facilities including proposals for
ice centers and matching grants based on the criteria in this section.

(a) For ice center proposals, the commission will give priority to proposals that
come from more than one local government unit. Institutions of higher education are not
eligible to receive a grant.

(b) In the metropolitan area as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2, the
commission is encouraged to give priority to the following proposals:

new text begin (1) proposals for renovation and indoor air quality improvements at an existing
indoor ice arena;
new text end

deleted text begin (1)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end proposals for construction of two or more ice sheets in a single new facility;

deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (3)new text end proposals for construction of an additional sheet of ice at an existing ice center;

deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (4)new text end proposals for construction of a new, single sheet of ice as part of a sports
complex with multiple sports facilities; and

deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (5)new text end proposals for construction of a new, single sheet of ice that will be expanded
to a two-sheet facility in the future.

(c) The commission shall administer a site selection process for the ice centers. The
commission shall invite proposals from cities or counties or consortia of cities. A proposal
for an ice center must include matching contributions including in-kind contributions of
land, access roadways and access roadway improvements, and necessary utility services,
landscaping, and parking.

(d) Proposals for ice centers and matching grants must provide for meeting the
demand for ice time for female groups by offering up to 50 percent of prime ice time, as
needed, to female groups. For purposes of this section, prime ice time means the hours
of 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays
and Sundays.

(e) The location for all proposed facilities must be in areas of maximum
demonstrated interest and must maximize accessibility to an arterial highway.

(f) To the extent possible, all proposed facilities must be dispersed equitably, must
be located to maximize potential for full utilization and profitable operation, and must
accommodate noncompetitive family and community skating for all ages.

(g) The commission may also use the money to upgrade current facilities, purchase
girls' ice time, or conduct amateur women's hockey and other ice sport tournaments.

(h) To the extent possible, 50 percent of all grants must be awarded to communities
in greater Minnesota.

(i) To the extent possible, technical assistance shall be provided to Minnesota
communities by the commission on ice arena planning, design,new text begin redesign, installation,
renovation of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems,
new text end and operation, including
the marketing of ice time.

(j) A grant for new facilities may not exceed $250,000.

(k) The commission may make grants for rehabilitation and renovation. A
rehabilitation or renovation grant may not exceed deleted text begin $100,000deleted text end new text begin $200,000new text end . Priority must be
given to grant applications for indoor air quality improvements, including zero emission
ice resurfacing equipmentnew text begin and the upgrading of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
systems which may include electronic indoor air monitoring devices
new text end .

(l) Grant money may be used for ice centers designed for sports other than hockey.

(m) Grant money may be used to upgrade existing facilities to comply with the
bleacher safety requirements of section 326B.112.

Sec. 42.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 462A.37, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms
have the meanings given.

(b) "Abandoned property" has the meaning given in section 117.025, subdivision 5.

(c) "Community land trust" means an entity that meets the requirements of section
462A.31, subdivisions 1 and 2.

(d) "Debt service" means the amount payable in any fiscal year of principal,
premium, if any, and interest on housing infrastructure bonds and the fees, charges, and
expenses related to the bonds.

(e) "Foreclosed property" means residential property where foreclosure proceedings
have been initiated or have been completed and title transferred or where title is transferred
in lieu of foreclosure.

(f) "Housing infrastructure bonds" means bonds issued by the agency under this
chapter that are qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, within the meaning of Section 145(a) of the
Internal Revenue Code, new text begin finance qualified residential rental projects within the meaning of
Section 142(d) of the Internal Revenue Code,
new text end or are tax-exempt bonds that are not private
activity bonds, within the meaning of Section 141(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, for the
purpose of financing or refinancing affordable housing authorized under this chapter.

(g) "Internal Revenue Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(h) "Supportive housing" means housing that is not time-limited and provides or
coordinates with linkages to services necessary for residents to maintain housing stability
and maximize opportunities for education and employment.

Sec. 43.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 462A.37, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Additional authorization. new text end

new text begin In addition to the amount authorized in
subdivision 2, the agency may issue up to $35,000,000 of housing infrastructure bonds in
one or more series to which the payments made under this section may be pledged.
new text end

Sec. 44.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 462A.37, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Additional appropriation. new text end

new text begin (a) The agency must certify annually to the
commissioner of management and budget the actual amount of annual debt service on
each series of bonds issued under subdivision 2a.
new text end

new text begin (b) Each July 15, beginning in 2014 and through 2033, if any housing infrastructure
bonds issued under subdivision 2a remain outstanding, the commissioner of management
and budget must transfer to the housing infrastructure bond account established under
section 462A.21, subdivision 32, the amount certified under paragraph (a), not to exceed
$2,590,000 annually. The amounts necessary to make the transfers are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of management and budget.
new text end

new text begin (c) The agency may pledge to the payment of the housing infrastructure bonds the
payments to be made by the state under this section.
new text end

Sec. 45.

Laws 2002, chapter 393, section 22, subdivision 6, as amended by Laws 2005,
chapter 20, article 1, section 43, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

Fergus Falls Regional Treatment
Center

3,000,000

To design, renovate, construct, furnish,
and equip ancillary support and program
facilities, including improvements to basic
infrastructurenew text begin , such as sanitary and storm
sewer and water lines, public streets,
curb, gutter, street lights, or sidewalks, to
make improvements for building envelope
and structural integrity for the purposes
of stabilizing the buildings for sale
new text end ,new text begin for
new text end hazardous materials abatement, andnew text begin for
new text end demolition deleted text begin that will facilitate the relocation
of the facility's ancillary support, treatment,
and residential programs from the Kirkbride
buildings and
deleted text end new text begin of all or portions of surplus,
nonfunctional, or deteriorated facilities
and infrastructure or to renovate surplus,
nonfunctional, or deteriorated facilities and
infrastructure to
new text end facilitate the deleted text begin disposition
deleted text end new text begin redevelopmentnew text end of the Fergus Falls Regional
Treatment Center campus. If the property
is sold or transferred to a local unit of
government, the unspent portion of this
appropriation may be granted to the local
unit of government that acquires the campus
for the purposes stated in this subdivision.

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
16A.642, the bond sale authorization and
appropriation of bond proceeds in this
subdivision are available until December 31,
2016.
new text end

Sec. 46.

Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 20, subdivision 3, as amended by
Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 47, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Systemwide Redevelopment, Reuse,
or Demolition

17,600,000

To demolish or improve surplus,
nonfunctional, or deteriorated facilities and
infrastructure at Department of Human
Services campuses statewide.

(a) Up to $8,600,000 may be used to
predesign, design, construct, furnish,
and equip renovation of existing space
or construction of new space for skilled
nursing home capacity for forensic treatment
programs operated by state-operated services
on the campus of St. Peter Regional
Treatment Center.

(b) $4,000,000 may be used to prepare
and develop a site, including demolition of
buildings and infrastructure, to implement
the redevelopment and reuse of the
Ah-Gwah-Ching Regional Treatment Center
campus. If the property is sold or transferred
to a local unit of government, the unspent
portion of this appropriation may be granted
to the local unit of government that acquires
the campus for the purposes stated in this
subdivision.

Up to $400,000 may be used for a grant
to the city of Walker to connect the water
reservoir to the city.

(c) $1,000,000 may be used to renovate one
or more buildings for chemical dependency
treatment specializing in methamphetamine
addiction, and demolish buildings, on the
Willmar Regional Treatment Center campus.
If the property is sold or transferred to a local
unit of government, the unspent portion of
this appropriation may be granted to the local
unit of government that acquires the campus
for the purposes stated in this subdivision.

(d) Up to $2,210,000 may be spent by the
commissioner of finance to retire municipal
bonds issued by the city of Fergus Falls
and to retire interfund loans incurred by the
city of Fergus Falls in connection with the
waste incinerator and steam heating facility
at the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment
Center. $447,610 of unexpended nonsalary
money from state-operated services may be
transferred as a grant to the city of Fergus
Falls to retire interfund loans incurred by the
city of Fergus Falls in connection with the
waste incinerator and steam heating facility
at the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment
Center. This money is only available upon
satisfactory completion of implementation of
the final master plan agreement, as approved
by the Department of Administration, the
Department of Human Services, and the city
of Fergus Falls.

(e) Up to $400,000 may be used for a grant
to the city of Fergus Fallsnew text begin for hazardous
materials abatement, improvements to
basic infrastructure, including sanitary and
storm sewer and water lines, public streets,
curb, gutter, street lights, or sidewalks, to
make improvements for building envelope
and structural integrity for the purposes
of stabilizing the buildings for sale, and
new text end to demolishnew text begin all or portions of surplus,
nonfunctional, or deteriorated facilities
and infrastructure or to renovate surplus,
nonfunctional, or deteriorated facilities and
infrastructure to facilitate redevelopment of
new text end the deleted text begin city's waste-to-energy incineration plant
located on the grounds of the
deleted text end Fergus Falls
Regional Treatment Centernew text begin campusnew text end .

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
16A.642, the bond sale authorization and
appropriation of bond proceeds in this
paragraph are available until December 31,
2016.
new text end

(f) The provisions, terms, and conditions of
any grant made by the director of the Office of
Environmental Assistance under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 115A, to the city of Fergus
Falls for the waste incinerator steam heating
facility that supports the Fergus Falls
Regional Treatment Center and that may
come into effect as a result of the incinerator
and facility being closed, are hereby waived.

Sec. 47.

Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 23, subdivision 12, as amended by
Laws 2006, chapter 171, section 2, Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 50, and Laws 2010,
chapter 189, section 47, is amended to read:


Subd. 12. Bioscience Development
18,500,000

For grants to political subdivisions to
predesign, design, acquire, construct, furnish,
and equip publicly owned infrastructure
required to support bioscience development
in this state.

$2,500,000 is for a grant to the city of
Worthington. new text begin The $313,947.17 remaining
from this appropriation, which was reported
to the legislature according to Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.642, subdivision 1,
on January 2, 2013, is reauthorized and
does not cancel under the terms of that
subdivision. The bond sale authorization
and appropriation of bond proceeds for
this project are available until December
31, 2016, and also may be used to design,
construct, furnish, and equip a laboratory
and technology training center on the site
supported by the infrastructure.
new text end

$14,000,000 cumulatively is for grants to the
counties of Ramsey and Anoka for public
improvements to the portion of County Road
J located within each county, and for road and
bridge improvement costs at marked Trunk
Highway 36 and Rice Street in Ramsey
County in support of bioscience business
development. This amount may be used to
repay loans the proceeds of which were used
for the public improvement. The grants to
the individual counties shall be in amounts
proportionate to the individual counties' costs
associated with the public improvements.

$2,000,000 is for bioscience business
development public infrastructure grants
under new Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.435.

Sec. 48.

Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 17, subdivision 8, as amended by Laws
2008, chapter 179, section 64, and Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section
30, is amended to read:


Subd. 8.

Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital
Improvements

35,362,000

For the cost of improvements and betterments
of a capital nature and acquisition by the
council and local government units of
regional recreational open-space lands in
accordance with the council's policy plan
as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section
473.147. Priority must be given to park
rehabilitation and land acquisition projects.

$300,000 is for a grant to the city of
Bloomington for environmental analysis
and review, design, and deleted text begin construction of a
multimodal trail connection across or through
Long Meadow Lake in the vicinity of the old
Cedar Avenue bridge and for development
of a segment of the Minnesota Valley State
Trail from Fort Snelling State Park to the
Long Meadow Lake crossing to serve as
a hiking and bicycling trail connection
deleted text end new text begin to
renovate and restore, or to replace, the Old
Cedar Avenue Bridge for bicycle commuters
and recreational users. Notwithstanding
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the
bond sale authorization and appropriation of
bond proceeds for this project are available
until December 31, 2017
new text end .

$6,000,000 is for a grant to the county of
Dakota to acquire land for a regional park
and wildlife area adjacent to the Vermillion
Highlands Research, Recreation, and Wildlife
Management Area in Dakota County.

$1,800,000 is for a grant to the city of
Minneapolis to complete land acquisition for
and construction of the Cedar Lake Trail.

$3,500,000 is for a grant to the Minneapolis
Park and Recreation Board to design,
construct, furnish, and equip a new cultural
and community center in the East Phillips
neighborhood in Minneapolis.

$250,000 is for a grant to the Minneapolis
Park and Recreation Board to predesign
completion of the Grand Rounds National
Scenic Byway by providing a link between
northeast Minneapolis on Stinson Avenue and
Southeast Minneapolis at East River Road.

$2,500,000 is for a grant to the Minneapolis
Park and Recreation Board to mitigate
flooding at Lake of the Isles in the city
of Minneapolis. The grant must be used
for shoreline stabilization and restoration,
dredging, wetland replacement, and other
infrastructure improvements necessary to
deal with the 1997 flood damage and to
prevent future flooding.

$321,000 is for a grant to Ramsey County
to construct a bicycle and pedestrian trail on
the north side of Lower Afton Road between
Century Avenue and McKnight Road in the
city of Maplewood. This appropriation is
not available until the commissioner has
determined that at least an equal amount has
been committed from nonstate sources.

$9,000,000 is for a grant to the city of St.
Paul to predesign, design, construct, furnish,
equip, and redevelop infrastructure at the
Como Zoo.

$2,500,000 is for a grant to the city of St.
Paul to acquire land for and to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip river
park development and redevelopment
infrastructure in National Great River Park
along the Mississippi River in St. Paul.

$2,000,000 is for a grant to the city of
South St. Paul for the closure, capping, and
remediation of approximately 80 acres of
the Port Crosby construction and demolition
debris landfill in South St. Paul, as the fifth
phase of converting the land into parkland,
and to restore approximately 80 acres of
riverfront land along the Mississippi River.

$191,000 is for a grant to the city of White
Bear Lake to construct the Lake Avenue
Regional Trail connecting Highway 96
Regional Trail with Ramsey Beach.

Sec. 49.

Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 18, subdivision 6, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

Systemwide Redevelopment, Reuse,
or Demolition

5,000,000

Tonew text begin abate hazardous materials, design,
construct, or improve basic infrastructure,
including sanitary and storm sewer and
water lines, public streets, curb, gutter, street
lights, or sidewalks, to make improvements
for building envelope and structural
integrity for the purposes of stabilizing the
buildings for sale,
new text end demolishnew text begin all or portions
of
new text end surplus, nonfunctional, or deteriorated
facilities and infrastructure or to renovate
surplus, nonfunctional, or deteriorated
facilities and infrastructure deleted text begin atdeleted text end new text begin to facilitate
redevelopment of
new text end Department of Human
Services campuses that the commissioner
of administration is authorized to convey
to a local unit of government under Laws
2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 46, or
other law. These projects must facilitate the
redevelopment or reuse of these campuses
and must be implemented consistent with
the comprehensive redevelopment plans
developed and approved under Laws 2003,
First Special Session chapter 14, article 6,
section 64, subdivision 2, unless expressly
provided otherwise. If a surplus campus
is sold or transferred to a local unit of
government, unspent portions of this
appropriation may be granted to that local
unit of government for the purposes stated in
this subdivision.new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale
authorization and appropriation of bond
proceeds in this subdivision are available
until December 31, 2016.
new text end

Sec. 50.

Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 7, subdivision 26, as amended by Laws 2009,
chapter 7, section 1, is amended to read:


Subd. 26.

Regional and Local Park Grants

1,621,000

An appropriation in this subdivision is not
available unless a covenant is placed, or has
been placed, on the land to keep the land as a
public park in perpetuity.

$492,000 is for a grant to Stearns County to
acquire 23 acres of land adjacent to Warner
Lake Park in Stearns County to serve as part
of the Central Minnesota Parks and Trails.

$500,000 is for a grant to Chisago City
to acquire land for the creation of Ojiketa
Regional Park in Chisago County.

$129,000 is for a grant to the city of
Ortonville to construct improvements of
a capital nature at the Minnesota River
Regional Park in the city of Ortonville.

$500,000 is for a grant to the city of Sartell
to acquire new text begin up to new text end 68 acres of land located
along the Sauk River near the confluence of
the Mississippi to serve as part of the Central
Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails.new text begin This
appropriation, which was reported to the
legislature according to Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.642, subdivision 1, on January
2, 2013, is reauthorized and does not cancel
under the terms of that subdivision. The
bond sale authorization and appropriation of
bond proceeds for this project are available
until December 31, 2016.
new text end

Sec. 51.

Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 21, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Bioscience Business Development
Public Infrastructure Grant Program

9,000,000

For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.435.

$3,500,000 is for public infrastructure,
including land acquisition, to support a
private research park within a designated
bioscience subzone that is adjacent to and
complementary to research facilities of
a college or university.new text begin Notwithstanding
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the
bond sale authorization and appropriation of
bond proceeds for this project are available
until June 30, 2015.
new text end

$1,000,000 is for a grant to the city of
Worthington for public infrastructure to
support an agricultural-based bioscience
training and testing center for incubator firms
developing new agricultural processes and
products.

Sec. 52.

Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 4, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws
2010, chapter 189, section 58, and Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section
36, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

2,000,000

For a grant to the city of Bloomington for
environmental analysis and review, design,
and deleted text begin construction of a multimodal trail
connection across or through Long Meadow
Lake in the vicinity of the old Cedar Avenue
Bridge and for development of a segment of
the Minnesota Valley State Trail from Fort
Snelling State Park to the Long Meadow Lake
crossing
deleted text end new text begin to renovate and restore, or to replace,
the old Cedar Avenue Bridge
new text end for bicycle
commuters and recreational users. This
appropriation is added to the appropriation
in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 17,
subdivision 8new text begin , as amended. Notwithstanding
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the
bond sale authorization and appropriation of
bond proceeds for this project are available
until December 31, 2017
new text end .

Sec. 53.

Laws 2009, chapter 93, article 1, section 22, the effective date, as amended by
Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section 38, is amended to read:


EFFECTIVE DATE.

This section is effective the day following final enactment
deleted text begin and expires July 1, 2013deleted text end .

Sec. 54.

Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 16, subdivision 4, as amended by Laws 2011,
First Special Session chapter 12, section 45, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Metropolitan Regional Parks and
Trails Capital Improvements

(a) Metropolitan Council Priorities
10,500,000

For the cost of improvements and betterments
of a capital nature and acquisition by the
council and local government units of
regional recreational open-space lands in
accordance with the council's policy plan
as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section
473.147. Priority must be given to park
rehabilitation and land acquisition projects.
This appropriation must not be used to
purchase easements.

(b) Como Zoo
11,000,000

For a grant to the city of St. Paul to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip phase 2
renovation of exhibits at the Como Zoo.

(d) Old Cedar Avenue Bridge
1,000,000

For a grant to the city of Bloomington for
environmental analysis and review, design,
and deleted text begin construction of a multimodal trail
connection across or through Long Meadow
Lake in the vicinity of the Old Cedar Avenue
Bridge and for development of a segment of
the Minnesota Valley State Trail from Fort
Snelling State Park to the Long Meadow
Lake crossing
deleted text end new text begin to renovate and restore, or to
replace, the old Cedar Avenue Bridge
new text end for
bicycle commuters and recreational users.
The city of Bloomington must consult with
the city of Eagan and Dakota County on
the deleted text begin renovationdeleted text end new text begin project. Notwithstanding
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the
bond sale authorization and appropriation of
bond proceeds for this project are available
until December 31, 2017
new text end .

This appropriation is added to the
appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 365,
section 4, subdivision 3, as amended by this
act.

(f) Rock Island Bridge Park and Trail
Development
1,000,000

For a grant to the city of Inver Grove Heights
for park and trail development on the west
bank of the Mississippi River in Dakota
County at the site of Mississippi River Bridge
JAR 5600, commonly known as the Rock
Island Bridge. Any park or trails developed
with this appropriation must connect with
any local, regional, or state trails in the
vicinity, and the historic Rock Island Bridge.

(i) Veterans Memorial Parks
2,000,000

For a grant to the Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board to: (1) design and construct
an appropriate monument in Sheridan
Veterans Memorial Park on the Mississippi
River in Minneapolis to memorialize the war
service of Minnesota veterans of all wars;
and (2) match money provided by Hennepin
County to restore the flagpole monument
and plaza, and make other infrastructure
improvements of a capital nature for the
Veterans of World War I Victory Memorial
Parkway, consistent with Hennepin County's
planned infrastructure improvements.

Sec. 55. new text begin OPTIONS FOR TRANSFER OF CROSSWINDS SCHOOL FACILITIES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Transfer. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding the appropriation of state general
obligation bond proceeds in Laws 1998, chapter 404, section 5, subdivision 5; Laws 1999,
chapter 240, article 1, section 3; Laws 2000, chapter 492, article 1, section 5, subdivision
2; Laws 2001, First Special Session chapter 12, section 2, subdivision 2; and Laws
2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 5, subdivision 3, to acquire and better the Crosswinds
school facilities by the Joint Powers District No. 6067, East Metro Integration District,
in Woodbury, the Crosswinds school may be conveyed to the Perpich Center for Arts
Education or to Independent School District 833, South Washington County Schools, for
use as an east metropolitan area integration magnet school.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Sale. new text end

new text begin If Joint Powers District No. 6067, East Metro Integration District,
does not transfer the Crosswinds school facilities under subdivision 1, it may sell the
school at public sale for an amount at least equal to the total amount of state general
obligation bond proceeds used to acquire and better the school. The proceeds of the sale
must be allocated as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. Upon the sale
under this subdivision, the school facilities are no longer state bond-financed property
and may be used for any purpose.
new text end

Sec. 56. new text begin CROSSWINDS SCHOOL TRANSITION TO PERPICH CENTER FOR
ARTS EDUCATION.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

new text begin This section applies if the Crosswinds school facilities
are transferred to the Perpich Center for Arts Education under section 51, subdivision 1,
prior to the 2013-2014 school year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Staff transferred; contracts to remain separate. new text end

new text begin As soon as practicable,
the Perpich Center for Arts Education must notify all licensed and unlicensed employees
of the East Metro Integration District assigned to the Crosswinds school as of February 1,
2013, except administrative employees, of open positions for the 2013-2014 school year.
Employees shall notify the Perpich Center for Arts Education within 30 days if they
request appointment to a position. All requests must be granted. The commissioner of
management and budget shall assign these employees to the appropriate job classes in the
state civil service. Terms and conditions of employment for the transferred employees on
and after August 1, 2013, shall be determined by the collective bargaining agreement or
compensation plan applicable to each job class, provided that:
new text end

new text begin (1) a person who becomes a state employee under this section will have seniority
with the state as of the date the person became an employee of the East Metro Integration
District;
new text end

new text begin (2) if a person took a leave of absence from another school district to become an
employee of the East Metro Integration District, the person will have seniority with the
state as of the date the person first became an employee of the school district from which
the employee took the leave of absence;
new text end

new text begin (3) a separate seniority list shall be maintained for the Crosswinds site of the Perpich
Center for Arts Education from the seniority list for the Golden Valley site;
new text end

new text begin (4) the staff member shall receive the greater of:
new text end

new text begin (i) credit on the appointing salary schedule for the Perpich Center for Arts Education
for the staff member's years of continuous service under contract with the East Metro
Integration District and any member district, if applicable, and for the staff member's
educational attainment at the time of appointment; or
new text end

new text begin (ii) the salary that the staff member received in the East Metro Integration District;
new text end

new text begin (5) all staff appointed to the Crosswinds site of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
under this subdivision shall be deemed to have completed any applicable probationary
period; and
new text end

new text begin (6) all staff appointed to the Crosswinds site of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
under this subdivision shall receive credit for accumulations of sick leave, vacation, paid
time off, rights to severance benefits, and any other benefits, as if the staff member had
been employed by the Perpich Center for Arts Education during the staff member's years
of employment by the East Metro Integration District.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Student enrollment. new text end

new text begin Any student enrolled in the Crosswinds school
during the 2012-2013 school year may continue to enroll in the Crosswinds school in
any subsequent year. For the 2013-2014 school year and later, a student may apply for
enrollment to the school at any time in the method and manner prescribed by the board.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Compensatory revenue. new text end

new text begin For the 2013-2014 school year only, the
Department of Education must calculate compensatory revenue for the Crosswinds school
based on the fall 2012 enrollment counts at that site.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Title 1 funding. new text end

new text begin To the extent possible, the Department of Education must
qualify the Crosswinds school for Title 1 funding as if the program were still operated by
Joint Powers District No. 6067, East Metro Integration District.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Timelines notwithstanding. new text end

new text begin Any timelines established by resolution or
otherwise by Joint Powers Board No. 6067, East Metro Integration District, to convey the
Crosswinds school to another party are waived and are without effect.
new text end

Sec. 57. new text begin CROSSWINDS TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 833, SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY DISTRICT.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

new text begin This section applies if the Crosswinds school facilities
are transferred to Independent School District No. 833, South Washington County school
district, under section 51, subdivision 1, prior to the 2013-2014 school year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Student enrollment. new text end

new text begin A student enrolled in the Crosswinds school during
the 2012-2013 school year may continue to enroll in the Crosswinds school in any
subsequent year. For the 2013-2014 school year and later, other students may apply for
enrollment to the school at any time in the method and manner prescribed by the board of
Independent School District No. 833, South Washington County.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Compensatory revenue. new text end

new text begin For the 2013-2014 school year only, the
Department of Education must calculate compensatory revenue for the Crosswinds school
based on the fall 2012 enrollment counts.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Year-round programming. new text end

new text begin The Crosswinds school may operate as a
flexible learning year program under Minnesota Statutes, sections 124D.12 to 124D.127.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Pupil transportation. new text end

new text begin The board may transport pupils enrolled in the
2012-2013 school year to and from the Crosswinds school in succeeding school years
regardless of the student's district of residence. Pupil transportation expenses under this
section are reimbursable under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.87.
new text end

Sec. 58. new text begin HARAMBEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL TRANSITION.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Facilities. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding the specified uses of state general
obligation bond proceeds appropriated in this act and Laws 1994, chapter 643, section 14,
subdivision 7, the real and personal property owned by the Joint Powers District No. 6067,
East Metro Integration District, in Roseville, known as the Harambee community school,
may be conveyed to Independent School District No. 623, Roseville, for operation of a
school facility that serves students in any grade from early education through grade 12.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Student enrollment. new text end

new text begin A student enrolled in the Harambee community
school during the 2012-2013 school year may continue to enroll in the Harambee
community school in any subsequent year. For the 2013-2014 school year and later, other
students may apply for enrollment to the school at any time in the method and manner
prescribed by the board of Independent School District No. 623, Roseville.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Compensatory revenue. new text end

new text begin For the 2013-2014 school year only, the
Department of Education must calculate compensatory revenue for the Harambee
community school based on the fall 2012 enrollment counts.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Year-round programming. new text end

new text begin Harambee community school may operate as
a flexible learning year program under Minnesota Statutes, sections 124D.12 to 124D.127.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Pupil transportation. new text end

new text begin The board may transport pupils enrolled in the
2012-2013 school year to and from the Harambee community school in succeeding school
years regardless of the student's district of residence. Pupil transportation expenses under
this section are reimbursable under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.87.
new text end

Sec. 59. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 116J.433, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

Sec. 60. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin This act is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end