HF 4461

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 04/24/2018 09:01am

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; designating the Stone Arch Bridge as part of the Great
River Road; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 161.142, subdivision 7.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 161.142, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Preservation of adjacent areas.

new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner of transportation and
any political subdivision or public corporation adjacent to the Great River Road or through
which the Great River Road passes may acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain
proceedings as provided by law any lands or properties, or interests in lands and properties,
lying along the Great River Road as they deem necessary for the purpose of preserving
areas of natural scenic beauty, views of lake or riverside areas, historic sites, and such lands
as they deem necessary for the purpose of providing recreational and rest areas and facilities
in connection therewith including camping and overnight facilities. They may enter into
agreements with property owners along the Great River Road providing for restrictions on
land uses along such road and providing for compensation therefor. Such agreements may
provide that the lands or properties may continue to be used for agricultural, horticultural,
forest, grazing, residential, or other purposes not inconsistent with parkway principles and
standards approved by the federal government and the Mississippi River Parkway
Commission.

new text begin (b) The James J. Hill Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis is adjacent to the Great River
Road and may be preserved as provided by this subdivision.
new text end