HF 670

1st Unofficial Engrossment - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/14/2023 10:06am

A bill for an act
relating to capital investment; authorizing spending to acquire and better land and
buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature with certain conditions;
canceling prior appropriations; appropriating money; creates a grant program;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 138.

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

ARTICLE 1

APPROPRIATIONS

Section 1. new text begin CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS. new text end

new text begin (a) The sums shown in the column under "Appropriations" are appropriated from the
general fund in fiscal year 2024 to the state agencies or officials indicated, to be spent for
public purposes. These are onetime appropriations. Money appropriated in this act is available
until the project is completed or abandoned, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642.
new text end

new text begin (b) For any project funded in whole or in part by this act, workers on the project must
be paid at least the prevailing wage rate as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 177.42,
subdivision 6, and the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, sections 177.27, 177.30, 177.32,
and 177.41 to 177.45 apply. For the purposes of this act, "project" means the acquisition of
property, predesign, design, erection, construction, remodeling, or repairing of a building,
facility, or other capital project financed in whole or part by state funds.
new text end

new text begin (c) Money appropriated in this act is available for a grant after the commissioner of
management and budget determines that an amount sufficient to complete the project as
described in this act has been committed to the project, as required by Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.502.
new text end

new text begin APPROPRIATIONS new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF 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 18,156,000 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 Moorhead; Flood Hazard Mitigation new text end

new text begin 2,856,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Moorhead to design,
construct, and equip flood mitigation
infrastructure. This appropriation includes
money for Phase 2 of the North Moorhead
levee project, the relocation of sanitary lift
station #2, and a levee project along First
Avenue North.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Rochester; Willow Creek Trail new text end

new text begin 1,875,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Rochester to
predesign, design, engineer, construct, furnish,
and equip a paved trail to extend the Rochester
Trail network approximately 2.5 miles from
28th Street SE to Gamehaven Regional Park
and the future extension of the Bluestem Trail
to Stewartville. This project includes a trail
crossing under U.S. Highway 52,
property/easement acquisition, trail
rehabilitation, creek crossing, trail
construction, installation of trail wayfinding
and rest areas, and a trailhead located at
Gamehaven Regional Park.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin St. Louis County; ATV Trail Systems new text end

new text begin 1,550,000 new text end

new text begin (a) For one or more grants to St. Louis County
for capital improvements to the Voyageur
Country, Prospector Loop, and Quad Cities
all-terrain vehicle trail systems in the counties
of St. Louis, Lake, and Koochiching. This
appropriation is exempt from the requirements
under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.86,
subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin (b) $1,000,000 of this appropriation is for
acquisition of real property, predesign, design,
and construction of alignment and extension
of the Voyageur Country all-terrain vehicle
trail.
new text end

new text begin (c) $500,000 of this appropriation is for
predesign, design, and construction of capital
improvements to and extension of the
Prospector all-terrain vehicle trail to create a
trail connection point at the Pfeiffer Lake
recreation area.
new text end

new text begin (d) $50,000 of this appropriation is for
predesign, design, and construction of capital
improvements to the Quad Cities all-terrain
vehicle trail to repair erosion damage, improve
storm water management, and widen the trail.
new text end

new text begin (e) Any unexpended amount for a project
described in paragraph (b), (c), or (d) that has
been substantially completed may be applied
to any other project described in this
subdivision.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Nett Lake Dam new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For design, engineering, and construction to
repair and reconstruct the Nett Lake dam in
Koochiching County.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Canisteo Legacy Mine Pit Complex new text end

new text begin 8,875,000 new text end

new text begin (a) For the acquisition of land or interests in
land and for construction of publicly owned
infrastructure to mitigate the imminent threat
to public safety, property, and regional water
quality from the rising water at the Canisteo
legacy mine pit complex.
new text end

new text begin (b) Upon substantial completion of the project
authorized in this subdivision and after written
notice to the commissioner of management
and budget, the commissioner of natural
resources may use any money remaining in
this appropriation to design, engineer, and
construct publicly owned water mitigation
infrastructure at the Hill annex open pit mining
complex.
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
sections 92.50 and 282.04, or other law to the
contrary, the commissioner and the county
may enter into leases for this project for a term
that is consistent with meeting project needs.
A lease entered into under this subdivision
must include a provision that provides for the
amendment or termination of the lease when
(1) the commissioner of natural resources
determines that the project is no longer needed
to serve the intended purpose or identifies a
more effective alternative to the constructed
project; or (2) mining operations are fully
permitted to resume in all or part of the
property acquired or improved with this
appropriation.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 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 8,895,000 new text end

new text begin To the Pollution Control Agency for the
purposes of this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Andover; Drinking Water Contamination Mitigation new text end

new text begin 6,100,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Andover under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116.16, for the
design and construction of new municipal
water mains in the city's Red Oaks
neighborhood where testing has found
contamination in private drinking water wells.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Todd County; Solid Waste Facility new text end

new text begin 2,795,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Todd County under the solid
waste capital assistance grant program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.54, to
design, construct, and equip a new solid waste
transfer station and household hazardous waste
facility. This appropriation is in addition to
the appropriation in Laws 2020, Fifth Special
Session chapter 3, article 1, section 8,
subdivision 8, for the same purpose.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin To the Board of Water and Soil Resources for
one or more grants to local governments for
the state's share of a flood hazard mitigation
grant for capital improvements to prevent or
alleviate flood damage in Area II of the
Minnesota River Basin. This appropriation is
not available until the board determines that
$1 has been committed from nonstate sources
for every $3 of state grant funding.
new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin PUBLIC SAFETY 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 13,600,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of public safety, or other
named entity, for the purposes specified in this
section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin State Patrol Headquarters new text end

new text begin 350,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration to
predesign a Minnesota State Patrol
headquarters building and related storage and
training facilities.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Edina; South Metro Public Safety Center new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Edina for the South
Metro Public Safety Training Facility project.
This appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation in Laws 2020, Fifth Special
Session chapter 3, article 1, section 15,
subdivision 6, for the same purpose.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Hibbing; Public Safety Center new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Hibbing for property
acquisition, predesign, design, site preparation,
including demolition of existing structures,
construction, furnishing, and equipping of a
regional public safety center for police, fire,
emergency medical services, emergency
operations, and other community needs.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Marshall; MERIT Training Center new text end

new text begin 2,250,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Marshall to design,
construct, furnish, and equip improvements at
the Minnesota Emergency Response and
Industrial Training Center outlined in Phase
3 of the Master Development Plan, including:
a 50-yard and 300-yard firearms range;
firearms support buildings; and a live-burn
buildout structure.
new text end

Sec. 6. new text begin AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Amateur Sports
Commission for grants under Minnesota
Statutes, section 240A.20, subdivision 2,
clause (2), to predesign, design, construct,
furnish, and equip skate parks. Design work
must be by designers with expertise in the field
of skate park design. Construction must be of
a skate park designed by designers with
expertise in the field of skate park design.
new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin MILITARY AFFAIRS new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 5,700,000 new text end

new text begin To the adjutant general for the Minnesota
Military Museum at Camp Ripley. This
appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation made in Laws 2020, Fifth
Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section
14, subdivision 6, for the same purpose.
new text end

Sec. 8. 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 66,850,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Biwabik; City Infrastructure new text end

new text begin 1,400,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Biwabik to design
and construct Phase 6 of the city's
infrastructure improvement project. This
appropriation includes money for the full
reconstruction of Fifth Avenue North; First
Street North, from First Avenue North to Sixth
Avenue North; and Sixth Avenue South,
including all associated utilities and other
capital improvements.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Chisago County; U.S. Highway 8 new text end

new text begin 8,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Chisago County to acquire
property, predesign, design, construct, and
engineer the reconstruction of marked U.S.
Highway 8 from Karmel Avenue in Chisago
City to Interstate 35. This reconstruction may
include expanding segments of U.S. Highway
8 to four lanes, constructing or reconstructing
frontage roads and backage roads, and
realigning local roads to consolidate, remove,
and relocate access onto and off of U.S.
Highway 8.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Douglas County; U.S. Highway 29 new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Douglas County to install a new
box culvert under marked U.S. Highway 29
between Lake Le Homme Dieu and Lake
Geneva and to regrade and reconstruct a
portion of marked U.S. Highway 29 to
accommodate the new culvert.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Hennepin County; Railroad Crossing new text end

new text begin 450,000 new text end

new text begin For one or more grants to Hennepin County,
the city of Medina, the city of Independence,
or a combination thereof, to design, engineer,
and construct railroad crossing safety
improvements at Town Line Road in the city
of Medina and the city of Independence.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Hutchinson; Civil Air Patrol new text end

new text begin 3,700,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Hutchinson to
predesign, design, equip, and furnish a hangar
and statewide training center for the Civil Air
Patrol.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Karlstad; Airport Runway new text end

new text begin 3,900,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Karlstad for the
acquisition of land, predesign, design,
engineering, and construction of a primary
airport runway. This appropriation is in
addition to the appropriation for the same
purposes in Laws 2021, First Special Session
chapter 5, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Lakeville; Freight Rail Car Storage new text end

new text begin 7,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Lakeville to
predesign, design, engineer, equip, and furnish
a freight rail car storage facility to improve
area public safety and economic development.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Madelia; Streets and Infrastructure new text end

new text begin 12,800,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Madelia for
infrastructure improvements to Center Avenue
South from Old Highway 60 Southeast to
Main Street, Main Street from Center Avenue
South to Center Avenue North, Center Avenue
North from Main Street to the northern city
limit, and related work on adjacent streets.
This project includes the preliminary design,
design, construction, and installation of water,
sewer, and storm sewer improvements,
including removal and replacement of
infrastructure and the associated reconstruction
and renovation of Center Avenue.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Minnesota Valley Regional Rail Authority new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Minnesota Valley Regional
Rail Authority to rehabilitate a portion of the
railroad track between the cities of Winthrop
and Hanley Falls. The grant under this
subdivision may also be used for any required
environmental documentation and
remediation, predesign, design, and
rehabilitation or replacement of bridges with
new bridges or culverts between the cities of
Winthrop and Hanley Falls. A portion of the
grant under this subdivision may also be used
as matching funds to meet federal grant
requirements. A grant under this subdivision
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 Subd. 11. new text end new text begin Scott County; U.S. Highway 169 Interchange new text end

new text begin 4,900,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Scott County to design and
construct local road improvements associated
with an interchange at U.S. Highway 169,
marked Trunk Highway 282, and County
State-Aid Highway 9 in the city of Jordan.
The improvements include accommodations
for bicycles and pedestrians, rail grade
separation, road work, and public utility
relocations.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end new text begin Sibley County; CSAH 6 new text end

new text begin 3,200,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Sibley County for predesign,
design, engineering, right-of-way acquisition,
and construction of safety improvements, a
new intersection, and reconstruction of County
State-Aid Highway 6 from the city of
Henderson to the intersection of County
State-Aid Highway 5, to raise it above the
50-year flood elevation along the Minnesota
River.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end new text begin Stearns County; Town Line Road new text end

new text begin 7,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Stearns County for engineering
and construction for improvements to Town
Line Road from Stearns County Road 5 to
Stearns County Road 4.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end new text begin Washington County; Highway 36 Interchange new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Washington County for property
acquisition and to predesign, design, construct,
furnish, and equip a new interchange at
marked Trunk Highway 36 and County
State-Aid Highway 17, known as Lake Elmo
Avenue, in Washington County.
new text end

Sec. 9. 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 27,080,000 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 St. Paul; Lower Phalen Creek Project new text end

new text begin 2,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Lower Phalen Creek Project
to construct the Wakan Tipi Center in St. Paul,
including construction of a reception area,
classrooms, permanent and temporary exhibit
space, community gathering area, and gallery
space. This appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation in Laws 2020, Fifth Special
Session chapter 3, article 1, section 17,
subdivision 11, for the same purpose.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Dakota County; Minnesota River Greenway new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Dakota County for right-of-way
acquisition and for predesign, design,
engineering, and construction of pedestrian
safety-related improvements, including
grade-separated crossings of railroads and
multilane highways in Dakota County. This
appropriation includes money for the
Minnesota River Regional Greenway in Fort
Snelling State Park.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Dellwood; Lake Links Trail new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Dellwood in
Washington County to design, engineer,
construct, and equip trail improvements
consistent with the completed preliminary
engineering along or parallel with the shore
of White Bear Lake between the Mahtomedi
city limits and the western border of
Washington County. This appropriation may
also be used for the acquisition of permanent
easements and right-of-way. This
appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation in Laws 2020, Fifth Special
Session chapter 3, article 1, section 17,
subdivision 13, for the same purposes.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Minneapolis Park Board; Grand Rounds Missing Link new text end

new text begin 6,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board to design and construct trail
connections for the Grand Rounds Missing
Link on the east side of Minneapolis between
East River Road and St. Anthony Parkway.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Minnetonka; Hopkins Crossroad Trail new text end

new text begin 1,635,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minnetonka to
acquire property, complete predesign and
design, construct, furnish, and equip a new
off-street, multiuse trail along County
State-Aid Highway 73, Hopkins Crossroad,
from Cedar Lake Road to Wayzata Boulevard
and Hillside Lane east of Hopkins Crossroad.
This appropriation may be used for utility
relocation to accommodate the trail.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Minnetonka; Opus Public Space new text end

new text begin 725,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minnetonka to
acquire property, predesign, and design a
public space including a linear plaza, an
interactive art and play area, a splash pad, a
dog park, a great lawn, an amphitheater,
shelters, trail connections, a bike share space,
a bike parking space, and an overlook at a site
adjacent to the Southwest Light Rail Transit
Opus station.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Ramsey County; Park at Riversedge new text end

new text begin 6,220,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Ramsey County to acquire
property for and to predesign and design a
public realm in the city of St. Paul over a
portion of Shepard Road and adjacent rail
lines, including related infrastructure.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Three Rivers Park District; Mississippi Gateway Regional Park new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Three Rivers Park District
to design, engineer, construct, furnish, and
equip the Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
development, including playground
development, pedestrian trail connections,
landscape restoration and enhancements,
habitat restoration, visitor center, classroom
space, and site amenities. This appropriation
is in addition to the appropriation under Laws
2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article
1, section 17, subdivision 12.
new text end

Sec. 10. 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 24,956,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin St. Peter Regional Treatment Center Campus; Phase 2 new text end

new text begin 21,568,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, construct, furnish, and
equip the second phase of a multiphase project
to develop additional residential, program,
activity, and ancillary facilities for the
Minnesota sex offender program on the lower
campus of the St. Peter Regional Treatment
Center. This appropriation includes money to
design, renovate, construct, furnish, and equip
the west, south, and north wings of Sunrise
and the Tomlinson Building. This
appropriation also includes money to: replace
or renovate HVAC, plumbing, electrical,
security, and life safety systems; address fire
and life safety, and other building code
deficiencies; replace windows and doors;
tuck-point exterior building envelopes;
reconfigure and remodel space; design and
abate asbestos and other hazardous materials;
remove or demolish nonfunctioning building
components; and complete site work necessary
to support the programmed use of the
buildings.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Harriet Tubman Center East Renovation new text end

new text begin 3,388,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of human services for a
grant to Tubman to design, construct, renovate,
furnish, and equip capital improvements to
the Harriet Tubman Center East building in
the city of Maplewood. This appropriation
includes money for installation of a public
elevator, partial replacement of the roof,
electrical system improvements, window
replacement, and the completion of a fire
sprinkling system.
new text end

new text begin Any unspent portion of this appropriation
remaining after completion of the projects
listed in this subdivision, after written notice
to the commissioner of human services, is
available for additional improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at the Harriet
Tubman Center East building.
new text end

Sec. 11. 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 161,779,000 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 Aurora; Community Center new text end

new text begin 630,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Aurora to construct
improvements and betterments of a capital
nature to the community center facility. This
appropriation includes major projects to
preserve or replace windows, roofing,
mechanical or electrical systems, utility
infrastructure, safety systems, and site
renovations to support ongoing operations
including energy conservation and
accessibility improvements.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Bloomington; Public Health Facility new text end

new text begin 1,800,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Bloomington to
design a public health facility in the city of
Bloomington to serve people who live and
work in the cities of Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Cannon Falls; John Burch Park new text end

new text begin 469,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Cannon Falls for
design, engineering, construction, and
rehabilitation of capital improvements at John
Burch Park. This appropriation includes
money for reconstruction of a limestone
retaining wall and concrete seating area;
spectator safety improvements, including a
safety railing; and replacement of the first base
dugout.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Champlin; Mississippi Crossings new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Champlin to design,
construct, and equip a parking area, including
related site improvements and infrastructure,
for Mississippi Crossings. This appropriation
includes money for charging stations for
electric vehicles, an ADA-compliant trail, an
event space, an outdoor performance area, and
a municipal dock system.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Champlin; Park Land Acquisition new text end

new text begin 1,250,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Champlin for the
acquisition of real property, as part of the city's
parks and conservation initiative, along the
Elm Creek Greenway Trail Corridor and
adjacent to the Champlin Mill Pond.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Chisholm; Ice Arena and Curling Club new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Chisholm to
predesign, design, and construct capital
improvements to the existing Sports Arena
and Curling Club, located in Chisholm,
including replacing an existing ice plant
serving both the hockey arena and the curling
club, adding new heating mains and replacing
curling mains, replacing the floor systems in
both the hockey arena and the curling club,
and installing dehumidification systems in
both the hockey arena and the curling club.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Duluth; Entertainment and Convention Center new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Duluth Entertainment and
Convention Center Authority to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip capital
improvements and renovations to the Duluth
Entertainment and Convention Center facility.
This appropriation includes money for
replacement of or improvements to
mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilating,
and air conditioning systems; life safety
improvements; and improvements to the
building's exterior envelope.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Duluth; Spirit Mountain new text end

new text begin 13,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Duluth to design and
construct new facilities and to renew, replace,
and repair existing facilities at the Spirit
Mountain Recreation Area.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Hermantown; Ice Arena new text end

new text begin 7,475,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Hermantown to
predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip an expansion and improvements to the
hockey arena in the city of Hermantown,
including adding a second sheet of indoor ice,
locker rooms, dry land training area, ice plant,
Zamboni room, and mezzanine, and renovating
and reconfiguring existing space.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end new text begin Hoyt Lakes; Community Recreation and Wellness Center new text end

new text begin 1,750,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Hoyt Lakes for
improvements of a capital nature to the
community recreation and wellness center,
including major projects to preserve or replace
mechanical or electrical systems, utility
infrastructure, safety systems, and site
renovations to support ongoing operations
including energy conservation and
accessibility improvements. This appropriation
is exempt from the requirements under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.86,
subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end new text begin I.S.D. No. 2149, Minnewaska; Central Square new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Independent School District No.
2149, Minnewaska, to design, construct,
renovate, equip, and furnish capital
improvements, including roof replacement, to
the Central Square Cultural and Civic Center
in the city of Glenwood.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end new text begin Inver Grove Heights; Heritage Village Park new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Inver Grove Heights
to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip an inclusive accessible play structure
for children and to predesign, design,
construct, furnish, and equip accessible
restrooms, water fountains, and a fixed-shade
structure, at Heritage Village Park.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end new text begin Litchfield; Wellness Center new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Litchfield to acquire
land for and to predesign, design, construct,
furnish, and equip a community wellness and
recreation center that will include a
gymnasium and general fitness spaces, a
dedicated walking section, a community room,
and any locker rooms and mechanical
equipment needed for future additions to the
facility. This appropriation is in addition to
the appropriation under Laws 2020, Fifth
Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section
21, subdivision 25.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end new text begin Mendota Heights; Pilot Knob new text end

new text begin 1,836,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Mendota Heights for
Oheyawahe (Pilot Knob), a culturally,
historically, and environmentally important
site and Dakota sacred site located at 2100
Pilot Knob Road in Mendota Heights,
overlooking the confluence of the Mississippi
and Minnesota Rivers, which is included on
the National Register of Historic Places. This
appropriation includes money to design and
construct: multipurpose gathering spaces,
interpretation structures, trail connections and
walkways, parking, and other visitor amenities
and infrastructure; grading, landscaping, and
other site and natural resource improvements
including the planting and restoration of native
vegetation; and other betterments necessary
to provide safe and improved visitor access
and preserve the site as a public natural area.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end new text begin Minneapolis; Central City Storm Tunnel new text end

new text begin 9,900,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minneapolis for
construction necessary to expand the Central
City Storm Tunnel in Minneapolis. This
appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation in Laws 2020, Fifth Special
Session chapter 3, article 1, section 21,
subdivision 26, for the same purpose.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end new text begin Richfield; Wood Lake Nature Center new text end

new text begin 12,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Richfield to predesign
and design a new nature center building, and
for the renovation of the site and trails at
Wood Lake Nature Center. This appropriation
may also be used for demolition costs
associated with completing the project
described in this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end new text begin St. Paul; North End Community Center new text end

new text begin 6,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul for site
preparation, park enhancements, and to
construct, furnish, and equip a community
center in the city's North End neighborhood.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. new text end new text begin St. Paul; Conway Recreation Center new text end

new text begin 2,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul for the repair,
upgrade, and renovation of the existing
structure; design, site preparation, and
preconstruction services for an auxiliary
storage facility; and improvements to increase
security and safety at the Conway Community
Recreation Center in the city of St. Paul.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 20. new text end new text begin Waite Park; Quarry Redevelopment new text end

new text begin 2,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Waite Park to acquire
property for and to predesign, design,
construct, furnish, and equip Phase 2 of the
Quarry Redevelopment Project, to include
improvements and enhancements of a capital
nature to the public open-air stage and related
facilities.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 21. new text end new text begin 30,000 Feet; Technical Training Center new text end

new text begin 3,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to 30,000 Feet to design, construct,
renovate, furnish, and equip a renovation and
expansion of a Black Arts and Tech Center in
the city of St. Paul.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 22. new text end new text begin Ain Dah Yung Center new text end

new text begin 2,200,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Ain Dah Yung (Our Home)
Center to construct, furnish, and equip the
renovation of the emergency shelter and youth
lodge in the city of St. Paul. The renovations
include tuckpointing, electric upgrades, ADA
access, emergency fire escape, and bathroom
renovation for the emergency shelter. This
appropriation also includes money for roof
replacement, electric upgrades, and ADA
access for the youth lodge.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 23. new text end new text begin Hope 4 Youth new text end

new text begin 8,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to HOPE 4 Youth to acquire
property, predesign, design, construct, furnish,
and equip a youth homeless drop-in center in
Anoka County.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 24. new text end new text begin Appetite For Change new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Appetite for Change to acquire
property, predesign, and design a facility that
will provide access to food, workforce
development, urban agriculture, and health
and wellness services in the city of
Minneapolis.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 25. new text end new text begin Avenues For Youth new text end

new text begin 2,073,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Avenues for Youth to acquire
property, predesign, and design a new
expanded facility in North Minneapolis to
provide space for the organization's existing
North Minneapolis emergency shelter and
transitional housing program, provide
affordable housing for youth, and serve as the
new administrative headquarters for Avenues
for Youth.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 26. new text end new text begin Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) new text end

new text begin 3,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Comunidades Latinas Unidas
en Servicio (CLUES) to acquire property and
predesign a new Latino outreach facility at
2800 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. The new
Economic Opportunity and Wellness Hub will
provide workforce training, business
incubators and technical assistance, a youth
technology center, behavioral health clinics,
a food shelf, child care, and other high-demand
community supports.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 27. new text end new text begin Cultural Wellness Center new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Cultural Wellness Center
for acquisition of property; site preparation,
including demolition; and improvements and
betterments of a capital nature for Dreamland
on 38th Street in the city of Minneapolis. This
appropriation includes money for HVAC and
mechanical system upgrades and storm water
and utility improvements.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 28. new text end new text begin Armory Arts and Music Center new text end

new text begin 4,500,000 new text end

new text begin (a) For a grant to the Armory Arts and Music
Center to design, construct, furnish, and equip
the renovation of the historic Armory in the
city of Duluth.
new text end

new text begin (b) This appropriation includes money for
improvements for the Music Resource Center,
the North Country Creative Center, and the
Food Enterprise Center; interior building
improvements, including structural
enhancements to meet current applicable
building codes; improvements for compliance
with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements; and building systems, including
mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and utility
upgrades.
new text end

new text begin (c) This project must use design and
construction methods to maximize
consideration of energy efficiency and
long-life cycle materials, while meeting the
requirements of the federal National Parks
Service, Secretary of Interior Standards for
Rehabilitation.
new text end

new text begin (d) Due to the integrated nature of the overall
development, public bidding is not required
for this project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 29. new text end new text begin Keystone Community Services new text end

new text begin 2,300,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Keystone Community Services
to renovate, furnish, and equip improvements
to existing exterior enclosure, utilities, interior
spaces, and other improvements of a capital
nature for a new community food site in
Ramsey County.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 30. new text end new text begin Irreducible Grace Foundation new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Irreducible Grace
Foundation for demolition of 3,800 square feet
of the Black Youth Healing Arts Center, and
predesign and design of housing at 643
Virginia St. in St. Paul to be owned and
managed by the Irreducible Grace Foundation
for youth and young adults.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 31. new text end new text begin Isuroon new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Isuroon to predesign, design,
construct, and renovate the property located
at 1600 Lake Street, in the city of Minneapolis,
to carry out the mission of the organization to
support immigrant women and provide mental
health counseling.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 32. new text end new text begin Native American Community Clinic new text end

new text begin 4,500,000 new text end

new text begin (a) For a grant to the Native American
Community Clinic for site preparation and
construction of an expansion of the clinic in
the city of Minneapolis. This appropriation
includes money for medical and dental exam
rooms, additional laboratory and diagnostic
space, and associated capital improvements
that will facilitate additional patients.
new text end

new text begin (b) This appropriation is only for the Native
American Community Clinic. The Native
American Community Clinic may sell real
property interests on the clinic property, the
purchase and construction of which were
funded by this and earlier appropriations, so
long as: (1) the real property interests sold do
not include the clinic, and (2) the rights and
interests sold will be used for the purpose of
developing affordable housing for the
populations served by the clinic. In addition,
the Native American Community Clinic may
retain any sale proceeds so long as the sale
proceeds are applied to the construction and
expansion of the clinic for which this
appropriation is being made.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 33. new text end new text begin Northrup King Building new text end

new text begin 1,720,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minneapolis for
improvement and betterments of a capital
nature to renovate and restore the historic
Northrup King Building campus in the city of
Minneapolis.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 34. new text end new text begin Norway House new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Norway House to acquire land
and predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip a conference and event center at 913
East Franklin Avenue and adjacent property
in Minneapolis to celebrate the culture of
Norway and American Norwegians. This
appropriation may be used to reimburse
Norway House for project costs already paid
by Norway House for this project after January
1, 2018.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 35. new text end new text begin Public Functionary new text end

new text begin 450,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Public Functionary to predesign
and design a community arts center in the
northeast area of the city of Minneapolis to
serve Black, Indigenous, people of color,
LGBTQ, and emerging artists and
entrepreneurs in a multiuse arts and culture
space.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 36. new text end new text begin Somali Museum new text end

new text begin 3,900,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Somali Museum to predesign
and design a facility in the city of Minneapolis
to be used for a museum of Somali relics and
artifacts, Somali cultural history, and
education.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 37. new text end new text begin Southern Anoka Community Assistance new text end

new text begin 2,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Southern Anoka Community
Assistance to predesign, design, construct,
engineer, furnish, and equip a facility in the
city of Columbia Heights to provide food shelf
services, grocery delivery for seniors and
people with disabilities, and basic needs
support.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 38. new text end new text begin True Friends; Camp Courage new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to True Friends to design, engineer,
construct, furnish, and equip a new recreation
facility on the campus of Camp Courage, a
conference and retreat center operated by True
Friends that provides respite, camping, and
recreational opportunities for children and
adults with disabilities and their families.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 39. new text end new text begin Great River Children's Museum new text end

new text begin 7,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Great River Children's Museum
to construct, furnish, and equip capital
improvements to renovate and expand a
facility and outdoor exhibit space donated to
the museum for the purpose of housing a
children's museum in the city of St. Cloud.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 40. new text end new text begin V3 Sports, Inc. new text end

new text begin 12,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to V3 Sports, Inc., to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip a
community, aquatic, sports, and event center
with a 50-meter competition swimming pool
in the North Minneapolis neighborhood.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 41. new text end new text begin Walker West Music Academy new text end

new text begin 2,526,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Walker West Music Academy
to acquire property, predesign, and design a
building in the city of St. Paul to support youth
music education.
new text end

Sec. 12. new text begin IRON RANGE RESOURCES AND REHABILITATION new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin To the Department of Iron Range Resources
and Rehabilitation for a grant to the city of
Bigfork to design and construct the renovation
and expansion of the Bigfork community
center. This appropriation may be used to add
a community strength training, fitness, and
wellness center; public restrooms accessible
from the multiuse Bigfork River Walk Trail;
and new locker rooms and related amenities
for the Bigfork school. The city may enter into
a lease or management agreement under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695.
new text end

Sec. 13. 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 57,361,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Austin; Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements new text end

new text begin 14,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Austin to construct
and equip improvements for upgrades to the
city's wastewater treatment facility. This
appropriation includes money for renovation,
repairs, and replacement of infrastructure,
equipment, and other components of the
facility's wastewater treatment systems
including site improvements to buildings and
other structures as well as the costs of
demolition associated with the project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Braham; Clean Water Infrastructure new text end

new text begin 10,227,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Braham to design,
engineer, permit, and construct publicly owned
infrastructure in conjunction with upgrades to
the wastewater treatment plant and
improvements to the collection system, clean
drinking water infrastructure including water
main replacement in various locations and
water well replacement.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Crane Lake; Debt Retirement new text end

new text begin 1,294,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Crane Lake Water and
Sanitary District to retire debt of the district
in order to bring the district's monthly
wastewater rates in line with those of similarly
situated facilities across the state.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin First District Association; Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the First District Association, a
dairy cooperative located in the city of
Litchfield, to design, engineer, construct,
equip, and furnish, a new wastewater industrial
pretreatment facility in the city of Litchfield
with a processing capacity of up to 1,750,000
gallons per day of high strength wastewater,
a biosolids handling process, and renewable
gas production.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System new text end

new text begin 11,500,000 new text end

new text begin For one or more grants to the
Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System for the
purposes described in this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin (1) $4,000,000 of this appropriation is to
design, construct, and equip a biological
filtration and water treatment system for
nitrate removal.
new text end

new text begin (2) $2,500,000 of this appropriation is to
design and construct capital improvements
and betterments of a capital nature to water
treatment facilities in Fortier Township,
including contact basin and water storage
improvements.
new text end

new text begin (3) $5,000,000 of this appropriation is to
acquire property and to design and construct
water storage and distribution infrastructure,
including booster stations and new water
connecting pipelines.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Mound; Clean Water Infrastructure new text end

new text begin 10,300,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Mound to predesign,
design, engineer, construct, furnish, and equip
a new clean water well, decommission and
seal wells No. 4 and No. 7, install a new water
main between water towers 3 and 8, and make
capital improvements to the water treatment
facility.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Red Rock Rural Water System; Expansion Design new text end

new text begin 748,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Red Rock Rural Water
System to design a new well field for an
expansion of the Red Rock Rural Water
System.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Tyler; Sanitary Sewer Improvements new text end

new text begin 3,792,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Tyler to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip the repair
and reconstruction of significant portions of
the sanitary sewer collection system in the city
of Tyler.
new text end

Sec. 14. new text begin MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Historical Society for grants
under the historic building facade grant pilot
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
138.935.
new text end

Sec. 15. new text begin CANCELLATION.
new text end

new text begin The amount of the general fund appropriations listed in the cancellation report submitted
to the legislature in January 2023, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, are
canceled on the effective date of this section.
new text end

Sec. 16. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

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

ARTICLE 2

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1.

new text begin [138.935] MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY; HISTORIC BUILDING
FACADE GRANT PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The Minnesota Historical Society shall establish a
statewide historic building facade grant program to provide grants to municipalities that
meet the eligibility criteria provided under subdivision 3. The initial pilot program shall
provide one or more grants to the city of Litchfield.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin For the purposes of this section, "municipality" means a home rule
charter or statutory city or a town.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Eligibility. new text end

new text begin Eligible municipalities must have:
new text end

new text begin (1) for cities, a population of less than 15,000; or
new text end

new text begin (2) for towns, a population of less than 10,000; and
new text end

new text begin (3) a commercial historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Grant agreements. new text end

new text begin (a) A municipality awarded a grant under this section must
enter into grant agreements with owners of properties in the municipality that:
new text end

new text begin (1) are located within the boundaries of the commercial historic district; and
new text end

new text begin (2) have facades that are historic in nature.
new text end

new text begin (b) A property owner grantee under paragraph (a) must use the money to rehabilitate
the building facade of a property that meets the criteria in paragraph (a). The rehabilitation
must be consistent with the standards for rehabilitation under Code of Federal Regulations,
title 36, section 67.7, and guidance from the Minnesota Historical Society. The rehabilitation
must be completed within two years from the date the property owner grantee received the
grant. Any unused money must be returned to the Minnesota Historical Society for deposit
in the general fund.
new text end

new text begin (c) The Minnesota Historical Society shall prescribe the form of the grant agreement in
paragraph (a).
new text end