HF 670

2nd Unofficial Engrossment - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 05/17/2023 12:40pm

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;
establishing and modifying programs; canceling prior appropriations; appropriating
money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 116J.435, subdivisions 1, 7;
134.45, subdivision 5; 240A.20, subdivisions 1, 3, by adding subdivisions; Laws
2021, First Special Session chapter 14, article 11, section 42.

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 project is subject to the requirements and enforcement provisions in
Minnesota Statutes, sections 177.27, 177.30, 177.32, and 177.41 to 177.45. For the purposes
of this act, "project" means demolition, erection, construction, remodeling, or repairing of
a public building, facility, or other public work financed in whole or part by state funds.
Project also includes demolition, erection, construction, remodeling, or repairing of a
building, facility, or public work when the acquisition of property, predesign, design, or
demolition is financed in whole or in part by state funds.
new text end

new text begin (c) Money appropriated in this act: (1) 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; and (2) may be used to pay state agency staff costs that are attributed
directly to the capital program or project for capitalizable staff costs.
new text end

new text begin (d) The sustainable building guidelines under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.325, are
mandatory for all new buildings and major renovations owned or to be owned by the state,
state agencies, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and the University of Minnesota
that are funded with an appropriation in this act.
new text end

new text begin APPROPRIATIONS new text end

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

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 43,350,000 new text end

new text begin To the Board of Regents of the University of
Minnesota to be spent in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046.
Notwithstanding the specified uses of money
under Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046,
the commissioner may use this appropriation
for capital expenditures allowed under
Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046, that do
not constitute betterments and capital
improvements within the meaning of the
Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5,
clause (a). The report required under
Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046,
subdivision 3, shall include a list of projects.
new text end

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

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 43,350,000 new text end

new text begin To the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota
State Colleges and Universities to be spent in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section
135A.046. Notwithstanding the specified uses
of money under Minnesota Statutes, section
135A.046, the commissioner may use this
appropriation for capital expenditures allowed
under Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046,
that do not constitute betterments and capital
improvements within the meaning of the
Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5,
clause (a). The report required under
Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046,
subdivision 3, shall include a list of projects.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES 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 8,737,000 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 Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 900,000 new text end

new text begin For capital asset preservation improvements
and betterments on both campuses of the
Minnesota State Academies, to be spent in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.307. Notwithstanding the specified uses
of money under Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.307, the commissioner may use this
appropriation for capital expenditures allowed
under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307,
that do not constitute betterments and capital
improvements within the meaning of the
Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5,
clause (a). The report required under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307,
subdivision 2, shall include a list of projects
that have been paid for with this appropriation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Dorm Renovations and Predesign new text end

new text begin 7,837,000 new text end

new text begin To predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip the renovation of Kramer Hall, Brandeen
Hall, and Rode Hall Dorms on the Blind
School Campus, including but not limited to
abatement of asbestos and hazardous
materials, construction, and renovations
required to improve safety and security for
occupants, meet ADA requirements, meet
energy saving requirements, and improve
indoor air quality standards. This appropriation
also includes money to predesign, design,
construct, furnish, and equip the renovation
of Pollard Hall Dorm on the Deaf School
Campus, including but not limited to
abatement of asbestos and hazardous
materials, construction, and renovations
required to improve safety and security for
occupants, meet ADA requirements, meet
energy saving requirements, and improve
indoor air quality standards.
new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 900,000 new text end

new text begin (a) To the commissioner of administration for
capital asset preservation improvements and
betterments at the Perpich Center for Arts
Education, to be spent in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding the specified uses of
money under Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.307, the commissioner may use this
appropriation for capital expenditures allowed
under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307,
that do not constitute betterments and capital
improvements within the meaning of the
Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5,
clause (a). The report required under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307,
subdivision 2, shall also include a list of
projects that have been paid for with this
appropriation from the general fund.
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 148,510,000 new text end

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

new text begin (b) The appropriations in this section are
subject to the requirements of the natural
resources capital improvement program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.12, unless
this section or the statutes referred to in this
section provide more specific standards,
criteria, or priorities for projects than
Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.12.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Natural Resources Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 31,652,000 new text end

new text begin For the preservation and replacement 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.
Notwithstanding the specified uses of money
under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.946, the
commissioner may use this appropriation for
capital expenditures allowed under Minnesota
Statutes, section 84.946, that do not constitute
betterments and capital improvements within
the meaning of the Minnesota Constitution,
article XI, section 5, clause (a), and may also
use this appropriation to replace buildings if,
considering the embedded energy in the
building, that is the most energy-efficient and
carbon-reducing method of renovation. The
report required under Minnesota Statutes,
section 84.946, subdivision 4, shall include a
list of projects that have been paid for with
this appropriation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Betterment of Buildings new text end

new text begin 30,000,000 new text end

new text begin For acquisition, predesign, design, and
construction to replace existing facilities that
no longer meet the business needs of the
department or to acquire or construct new
facilities. Of this amount, $10,000,000 is for
the predesign, design, and construction of
facility capital improvements and associated
facility components at the Badoura State
Forest Nursery.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Acquisition and Betterment of Public Lands new text end

new text begin 2,500,000 new text end

new text begin (a) For the betterment of public lands and
other improvements of a capital nature. The
commissioner shall determine project priorities
as appropriate under Minnesota Statutes,
section 86A.12. Reforestation shall be
conducted in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 89.002, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin (b) For acquisition of public lands for the
purposes described in Minnesota Statutes,
section 86A.12, subdivision 2. The
commissioner shall determine project priorities
as appropriate under Minnesota Statutes,
section 86A.12.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Wildfire Aviation Infrastructure new text end

new text begin 6,360,000 new text end

new text begin For site preparation, predesign, design,
engineering, demolition, construction,
furnishing, and equipping new public safety
facilities for aerial wildfire suppression, which
may include grants to airport authorities. This
appropriation includes money for the Hibbing
airport and air tanker base buildings and
associated utilities and systems.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Accessibility new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For the design and construction of accessibility
improvements at state parks, recreation areas,
and wildlife management areas.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Dam Renovation, Repair, Removal new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin (a) For design, engineering, and construction
to repair, reconstruct, or remove publicly
owned dams and respond to dam safety
emergencies on publicly owned dams. The
commissioner shall determine project priorities
as appropriate under Minnesota Statutes,
sections 103G.511 and 103G.515.
new text end

new text begin (b) If the commissioner determines that a
project is not ready to proceed, this
appropriation may be used for other projects
on the commissioner's priority list.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Flood Hazard Mitigation new text end

new text begin 25,300,000 new text end

new text begin (a) 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. To the extent practical, levee
projects shall meet the state standard of three
feet above the 100-year flood elevation.
new text end

new text begin (b) Project priorities shall be determined by
the commissioner as appropriate, based on
need and consideration of available leveraging
of federal, state, and local funds.
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), $3,300,000
is for phase II of the Toelle Coulee project in
Traverse County to mitigate flood risks posed
to the city of Browns Valley, including
construction of an East Levee, County
State-Aid Highway 2 culvert replacement, and
marked Trunk Highway 28 culvert
replacement.
new text end

new text begin (d) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), $6,000,000
is for a grant to the city of Carver for capital
improvements to restore the Carver levee
protecting an important historic district in
Minnesota from flood waters of the Minnesota
River. This levee restoration must meet the
requirements for FEMA certification. The
project includes predesign, design,
engineering, land acquisition, and construction
of capital improvements, including raising the
height of the Carver levee, constructing
internal drainage, establishing maintainable
setbacks to adjacent structures, and
certification by FEMA.
new text end

new text begin (e) Notwithstanding paragraph (b),
$11,000,000 is 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 (f) To the extent practicable and consistent
with the project, recipients of appropriations
for flood control projects in this subdivision
shall create wetlands that are eligible for
wetland replacement credit to replace wetlands
drained or filled as the result of repair,
reconstruction, replacement, or rehabilitation
of an existing public road under Minnesota
Statutes, section 103G.222, subdivision 1,
paragraphs (l) and (m).
new text end

new text begin (g) To the extent that the cost of a municipal
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. 9. 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

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Reforestation new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For reforestation and stand improvement on
state forest lands to meet the reforestation
requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section
89.002, subdivision 2, including purchasing
native seeds and native seedlings, planting,
seeding, site preparation, and protection on
state lands administered by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end new text begin Grant Administration new text end

new text begin 152,000 new text end

new text begin For administration of direct grants funded with
an appropriation in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end new text begin Mill Towns State Trail new text end

new text begin 1,785,000 new text end

new text begin For land acquisition and construction of the
Mill Towns State Trail from Prairie Street to
County Road 79 in the city of Northfield.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end new text begin Root River State Trail; Preston to Carimona new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For acquisition of property, predesign, design,
and engineering of the Root River State Trail
under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.015,
from the city of Preston to the city of
Carimona.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end new text begin Lower Minnesota River Watershed District; Minnesota River Riverbank Stabilization new text end

new text begin 2,750,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Lower Minnesota River
Watershed District for final design and
construction of capital improvements
necessary to stabilize the riverbank, prevent
erosion, and prevent future degradation of the
water quality of the Minnesota River resulting
from Area 3 bank erosion in the city of Eden
Prairie.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end new text begin Ranier; Rainy Lake Marina new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Ranier to predesign,
design, engineer, construct, and equip a marina
to provide up to 26 slips in a safe harbor on
Rainy Lake and Rainy River at the Gateway
to Voyageurs National Park. The marina will
provide overnight transient boaters with water,
electricity, and pump-out services.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end new text begin Shakopee; Minnesota River Riverbank Stabilization new text end

new text begin 7,136,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Shakopee to
predesign, design, and construct the restoration
of the Minnesota River riverbank from the
western edge of downtown Shakopee to The
Landing in the Three Rivers Park District.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end new text begin Shell Rock River Watershed District; Fountain Lake new text end

new text begin 9,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Shell Rock River Watershed
District for sediment removal and cleanup of
Fountain Lake.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

new text begin The unspent portion of an appropriation for a
project in this section that is complete, upon
written notice to the commissioner of
management and budget, is available for asset
preservation under Minnesota Statutes, section
84.946. Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642,
applies from the date of the original
appropriation to the unspent amount
transferred.
new text end

Sec. 7. 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 54,933,000 new text end

new text begin To the Pollution Control Agency for the
purposes specified in 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 (a) For a grant to the city of Andover for the
design and construction of new municipal
water mains, new water service lines on
private property that connect to the municipal
water mains, and for capping private wells in
the city's Red Oaks neighborhood where
testing has found contamination in private
drinking water wells.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 115B.17, subdivisions 6 and 16, any
money recovered by the Pollution Control
Agency in a civil action for expenses paid
under this appropriation shall be transferred
to the commissioner of management and
budget for deposit in the general fund.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Pope-Douglas Solid Waste Management; Materials Recovery Facility new text end

new text begin 12,833,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Pope-Douglas Solid Waste
Management Joint Powers Board under the
solid waste capital assistance grant program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.54,
to predesign, design, and construct the
renovation of the existing Material Recovery
Facility to add additional space for the
installation of advanced processing equipment
with the ability to process raw incoming
municipal solid waste with the capability to
switch over to processing single sort recycling.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Hennepin County; Anaerobic Digester new text end

new text begin 26,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Hennepin County to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip a new
anaerobic digestion facility in the city of
Brooklyn Park.
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is not available until
Hennepin County submits a plan for the
cessation of operations at the Hennepin Energy
Recovery Center to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative
committees with primary jurisdiction over
capital investment and environment and
natural resources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Olmsted County; Materials Recovery Facility new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a capital assistance grant to Olmsted
County under Minnesota Statutes, section
115A.54, to design, construct, and equip a new
materials recovery facility to expand the
county's current integrated solid waste
management system by reclaiming materials
and removing problematic items from the
waste stream.
new text end

Sec. 8. new text begin BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL 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 6,500,000 new text end

new text begin To the Board of Water and Soil Resources for
the purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Local Government Roads Wetland Replacement Program new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin To acquire land or permanent easements and
to restore, create, enhance, and preserve
wetlands to replace those wetlands drained or
filled as a result of the repair, reconstruction,
replacement, or rehabilitation of existing
public roads as required by Minnesota
Statutes, section 103G.222, subdivision 1,
paragraphs (l) and (m). Notwithstanding
Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.222,
subdivision 3, the board may implement the
wetland replacement program consistent with
section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act.
The purchase price paid for acquisition of land
or perpetual easement must be a fair market
value as determined by the board. The board
may enter into agreements with the federal
government, other state agencies, political
subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, fee title
owners, or other qualified private entities to
acquire wetland replacement credits in
accordance with Minnesota Rules, chapter
8420. Up to five percent of this appropriation
may be used for restoration and enhancement.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Reserve Program new text end

new text begin 3,500,000 new text end

new text begin To acquire conservation easements from
landowners to preserve, restore, create, and
enhance wetlands and associated uplands of
prairie and grasslands, and to restore and
enhance rivers and streams, riparian lands, and
associated uplands of prairie and grasslands,
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. The board
shall give priority to leveraging federal money
by enrolling targeted new lands or enrolling
environmentally sensitive lands that have
expiring federal conservation agreements. 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. Up to five percent of this
appropriation may be used for restoration and
enhancement.
new text end

Sec. 9. new text begin AGRICULTURE new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 457,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration to
design, construct, and equip the renovation
and repair of the plant protection division's
potato inspection facility located in East Grand
Forks. This appropriation may also be used to
design and complete hazardous materials
abatement.
new text end

Sec. 10. new text begin MINNESOTA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 15,120,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Zoological Board for capital
asset preservation improvements and
betterments to infrastructure and exhibits at
the Minnesota Zoological Garden, to be spent
in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.307. Notwithstanding the specified uses
of money under Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.307, the board may use this appropriation
to replace buildings that are in poor condition,
outdated, and no longer support the work of
the Minnesota Zoological Garden; to construct
and renovate trails and roads at the Minnesota
Zoological Garden; to replace the lakeside
plaza infrastructure, including the stairs and
ramp to the upper plaza; and to design,
construct, furnish, and equip the renovation
of related animal holding and mechanical
spaces.
new text end

Sec. 11. 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 13,846,000 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 Capital Asset Preservation and Replacement Account new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin To be spent in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.632. Notwithstanding
the specified uses of money under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.632, the commissioner
may use this appropriation for capital
expenditures allowed under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.632, that do not
constitute betterments and capital
improvements within the meaning of the
Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5,
clause (a). The report required under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.632,
subdivision 4, shall include a list of projects
that have been paid for with this appropriation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Capitol Complex - Physical Security Upgrades Phase II new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin For the continuation of the design,
construction, and equipping required to
upgrade the physical security elements and
systems for the Capitol Mall and the buildings
listed in this subdivision, their attached tunnel
systems, their surrounding grounds, and
parking facilities as identified in the 2017
Minnesota State Capitol Complex Physical
Security Predesign completed by Miller
Dunwiddie and an updated assessment
completed in 2022. Upgrades include but are
not limited to the installation of bollards, blast
protection, infrastructure security screen walls,
door access controls, emergency call stations,
surveillance systems, security kiosks, locking
devices, and traffic and crowd control devices.
This appropriation includes money for work
associated with the following buildings:
Andersen, Freeman, Minnesota Senate,
Retirement Systems, Transportation,
Administration, Ag/Health Lab, Capitol,
Centennial, Governor's Residence, Judicial
Center, Minnesota History Center, Capitol
Complex Power Plant and Shops, Stassen,
State Office, and Veterans Service.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Ford Building new text end

new text begin 4,542,000 new text end

new text begin (a) To design the abatement of hazardous
materials and demolition of, and to demolish
and abate hazardous materials at, the Ford
Building and associated infrastructure located
on the Capitol complex as the first phase of
overall site redevelopment. This appropriation
may also be used to design, construct, and
equip improvements to maintain access to the
Capitol complex tunnel system as well as to
provide security, irrigation, and landscaping
for the site.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 15B, or the Comprehensive Plan for
the Minnesota State Capitol Area, no
additional study shall be required prior to a
building permit being issued for the work
authorized in this appropriation or to proceed
with such work.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Sustainable Building Guidelines; Recommendations and Report new text end

new text begin 304,000 new text end

new text begin To develop recommendations for updating
goals, measuring project performance in
meeting the goals, applicability, compliance,
waivers, outreach, and administration of the
sustainable building guidelines under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.325, in
collaboration with the commissioner of
commerce and the Center for Sustainable
Building Research at the University of
Minnesota. The commissioner of
administration may contract with the
commissioner of commerce and the Center
for Sustainable Building Research at the
University of Minnesota for assistance in
developing the recommendations, including
obtaining input from public owners, nonprofit
owners, design professionals, and other
stakeholders. The commissioner of
administration must provide a report of
findings and recommendations to the chairs
and ranking minority members of the
legislative committees with jurisdiction over
capital investment, energy finance and policy,
and environment finance and policy on or
before October 15, 2023.
new text end

Sec. 12. new text begin 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 8,400,000 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 Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 4,400,000 new text end

new text begin For asset preservation improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at the National
Sports Center in Blaine, to be spent in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.307. Notwithstanding the specified uses
of money under Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.307, the commissioner may use this
appropriation for capital expenditures allowed
under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307,
that do not constitute betterments and capital
improvements within the meaning of the
Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5,
clause (a). The report required under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307,
subdivision 2, shall include a list of projects
that have been paid for with this appropriation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Skate Park Grants new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to cities, towns, counties, park
boards, and school districts for the planning
and building of public skate parks under
Minnesota Statutes, section 240A.20,
subdivision 3, with the assistance of the
nonprofit consultant hired under paragraph
(b).
new text end

new text begin (b) Of this appropriation, up to $100,000 may
be used to hire a Minnesota nonprofit
consultant with expertise in public skate park
development to assist the commission in
developing and applying the criteria for
awarding grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 240A.20, subdivision 3.
new text end

Sec. 13. new text begin MILITARY AFFAIRS 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 12,467,000 new text end

new text begin To the adjutant general for the purposes
specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Rosemount Readiness Center new text end

new text begin 360,000 new text end

new text begin For the Rosemount Readiness Center. This
appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation for the same purpose in Laws
2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article
1, section 14, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Fergus Falls Readiness Center new text end

new text begin 800,000 new text end

new text begin For the Fergus Falls Readiness Center. This
appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation for the same purpose in Laws
2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article
1, section 14, subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Moorhead Readiness Center new text end

new text begin 855,000 new text end

new text begin For the Moorhead Readiness Center. This
appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation for the same purpose in Laws
2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article
1, section 14, subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Marshall Readiness Center new text end

new text begin 4,752,000 new text end

new text begin For the Marshall Readiness Center. This
appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation for the same purpose in Laws
2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article
1, section 14, subdivision 5.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Minnesota Military Museum new text end

new text begin 5,700,000 new text end

new text begin 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 purposes.
new text end

Sec. 14. 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 40,353,000 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 Emergency Operations Center new text end

new text begin 11,392,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for the
state emergency operations center. This
appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation for the same purpose in Laws
2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article
1, section 15, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin BCA Maryland Building new text end

new text begin 6,033,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration to
design, construct, renovate, equip, and furnish
unfinished space in the Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension building in St. Paul to provide
new offices and to design, construct, and equip
a new perimeter security fence and access
controls at this site.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Grant Administration new text end

new text begin 133,000 new text end

new text begin For the administration of direct grants funded
with an appropriation in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Dilworth; Fire Station new text end

new text begin 4,378,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Dilworth to demolish
the joint fire station and community center
and construct a new fire station in its place to
provide emergency services to residents in the
cities of Dilworth and Georgetown and to
residents in the townships of Morken,
Moorhead, Kragnes, and Oakport.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Edina; Community Health and Safety Center new text end

new text begin 1,300,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Edina to predesign
and design a community health and safety
center to be located in the southeast quadrant
of the city.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Golden Valley; Fire Station new text end

new text begin 3,172,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Golden Valley to
acquire and improve property, predesign, and
design a new fire station with space to provide
regional training opportunities and other
associated site improvements.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Hibbing; Public Safety Center new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Hibbing for property
acquisition, predesign, and design 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. 9. new text end new text begin Maplewood; East Metro Public Safety Training Facility new text end

new text begin 75,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Maplewood for a
space needs and facility assessment and
conceptual design of an expansion of the East
Metro Public Safety Training Facility.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Lake Johanna; Fire Facility new text end

new text begin 6,370,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Lake Johanna Fire
Department Headquarters Board, a joint
powers entity established under agreement by
the cities of Arden Hills, North Oaks, and
Shoreview, for a public safety facility to house
the Lake Johanna Fire Department. This
appropriation is to construct, furnish, and
equip a facility on land owned by the Lake
Johanna Fire Department Headquarters Board
to provide emergency fire and medical
services.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end new text begin Winona; Public Safety Center new text end

new text begin 4,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Winona to acquire
real property for a site and to design a regional
public safety center to collocate police, fire,
and other public safety entities.
new text end

Sec. 15. 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 144,077,000 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 Road Improvement Program new text end

new text begin 20,350,000 new text end

new text begin For eligible improvements on trunk highway
corridor projects under Minnesota Statutes,
section 174.52, subdivision 2; 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 Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Local Bridge Replacement Program new text end

new text begin 20,317,000 new text end

new text begin To match federal money and to replace or
rehabilitate local deficient bridges as provided
in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Anoka County; Trunk Highway 65 new text end

new text begin 9,000,000 new text end

new text begin For one or more grants to the city of Blaine,
Anoka County, or both for the predesign,
right-of-way acquisition, design, engineering,
and construction of intersection improvements
along Trunk Highway 65 at 105th Avenue
Northeast, and the associated frontage roads,
backage roads, connecting local streets, and
utility infrastructure improvements, if
necessary or required for the construction.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. 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. 6. new text end new text begin Burnsville; Nicollet Avenue new text end

new text begin 3,900,000 new text end

new text begin For predesign, right-of-way acquisition,
design, engineering, and construction of grade
separation and other capacity and safety
improvements to the interchange at marked
Trunk Highway 13 and Nicollet Avenue in
Burnsville.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Carver County; CSAH 18 new text end

new text begin 3,760,000 new text end

new text begin For one or more grants to the cities of Victoria,
Chaska, or Chanhassen or Carver County, or
any combination of these entities, for property
or permanent easement acquisition, predesign,
and design of construction of improvements
to Carver County State-Aid Highway 18,
known as West 82nd Street, from Bavaria
Road to marked Trunk Highway 41. This
project includes cross streets, off-street trails,
a bridge over a ravine and trail, and utility
relocations, installations, and connections.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Coon Rapids; Pedestrian Bridge new text end

new text begin 3,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Coon Rapids to
design and construct a trail and pedestrian
bridge, along with associated lighting and
streetscaping improvements, for the Coon
Creek Regional Trail over Anoka County
State-Aid Highway 1 (Coon Rapids
Boulevard) northwest of the intersection of
Avocet Street and Coon Rapids Boulevard in
Coon Rapids.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. 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. 10. new text end new text begin Fridley; Northtown Rail Yard Overpass new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Fridley to design the
extension of 57th Avenue NE, including
public utilities as necessary and a bridge and
approach walls, across the BNSF Northtown
Rail Yard from Main Street NE (Anoka
County State-Aid Highway 102) westward to
East River Road (Anoka County State-Aid
Highway 1) in Fridley.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end new text begin Inver Grove Heights; 117th Street Reconstruction new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin For one or more grants to the city of Inver
Grove Heights, Dakota County, or both, to
perform final design, acquire right-of-way,
acquire easements, and reconstruct 117th
Street from Rich Valley Boulevard (Dakota
County Road 71), including intersection
improvements thereto in both directions up to
approximately 1,500 feet, to approximately
800 feet east of U.S. Highway 52 to improve
safety, mobility, and traffic conditions. This
appropriation includes the cost for relocation
and construction of public utilities on 117th
Street, including sanitary sewer, water main,
and storm sewer facilities.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. 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. 13. new text end new text begin Plymouth; Chankahda Trail new text end

new text begin 6,200,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Plymouth for
property acquisition and design of construction
of roadway, utility, drainage, pedestrian
facilities, and associated appurtenances, on
Chankahda Trail, formerly known as Hennepin
County Road 47, from Hennepin County
State-Aid Highway 101 to Hennepin County
State-Aid Highway 61.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end new text begin Rochester; Park-and-Ride Facility new text end

new text begin 800,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Rochester to design
the construction of a park-and-ride parking
facility on Broadway Avenue North.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end new text begin Savage; Road and Bridge Improvements new text end

new text begin 800,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Savage to predesign
and design the expansion of Quentin Avenue
and reconstruction of two railroad bridges that
pass over Quentin Avenue. The project area
for this project is from approximately 600 feet
to the south to approximately 600 feet to the
north of the two railroad bridges that pass over
Quentin Avenue.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end new text begin St. Cloud; Regional Airport new text end

new text begin 2,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the St. Cloud Regional Airport
Authority to acquire property for and to
complete environmental analysis, site
preparation, construction, and equipping of
improvements and betterments of a capital
nature at the St. Cloud Regional Airport. This
appropriation includes money to acquire and
install an approach lighting system; to relocate
and acquire upgrades to an instrument landing
system serving Runway 31; and for major
projects and site renovations to preserve or
replace infrastructure to support ongoing
operations at the St. Cloud Regional Airport.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end new text begin St. Louis Park; Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Louis Park to
predesign, design, and construct improvements
to Cedar Lake Road from Jordan Avenue to
Kentucky Avenue and Louisiana Avenue from
Wayzata Boulevard to the railroad bridge
south of Cedar Lake Road.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end new text begin St. Paul; Third Street/Kellogg Boulevard Bridge and BRT Gold Line Readiness new text end

new text begin 21,750,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul for the Third
Street/Kellogg Boulevard bridge project. This
appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation for the same purpose in Laws
2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article
1, section 16, subdivision 19.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. new text end new text begin St. Paul Park; Third Street Collector Roadway new text end

new text begin 7,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul Park to
predesign, design, engineer, construct, and
equip the Third Street Collector Roadway
Improvements Project. This appropriation
includes money for the construction and
reconstruction of Third Street from Broadway
Avenue to 14th Avenue, pedestrian and
bicycle safety improvements, and sanitary
sewer, drinking water, and stormwater
management infrastructure.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 20. new text end new text begin Washington County; Interchange at Trunk Highway 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue new text end

new text begin 15,000,000 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. 16. 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 113,289,000 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 Inflow and Infiltration Grants new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin (a) 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. To
be eligible for a grant, a city must be identified
by the council as a contributor of excessive
inflow and infiltration in the metropolitan
disposal system or have a measured flow rate
within 20 percent of its allowable
council-determined inflow and infiltration
limits. 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

new text begin (b) This program must be administered in
coordination with the metropolitan cities
inflow and infiltration grant program proposed
for coding as Minnesota Statutes, section
473.5491, if enacted.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Metropolitan Regional Parks and Trails new text end

new text begin 5,534,000 new text end

new text begin For the cost of improvements and betterments
of a capital nature and acquisition by the
council and metropolitan parks implementing
agencies as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
section 473.351, of regional recreational
open-space lands in accordance with the
council's policy plan as provided in Minnesota
Statutes, section 473.147. This appropriation
must not be used to purchase easements.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Arterial Bus Rapid Transit new text end

new text begin 44,500,000 new text end

new text begin For real property acquisition, predesign,
design, engineering, and construction of
arterial bus rapid transit, including utility
relocation, demolition, and furnishing and
equipping facilities for arterial bus rapid transit
projects. The council must allocate the money
among projects based on criteria in its
transitway capital improvement plan
including: consistency with the council's
transportation policy plan; project readiness;
potential current and forecasted ridership;
expansion of the bus rapid transit system;
availability of federal or other matching funds;
coordination with other major projects; and
additional criteria for priorities otherwise
specified in state law or rule applicable to bus
rapid transit, including state law authorizing
state bond fund appropriations for a bus rapid
transit project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Apple Valley Transit Station new text end

new text begin 7,000,000 new text end

new text begin To complete design and to construct and
renovate the Apple Valley Red Line 147th
Street Station. This project includes the
addition of a skyway to connect the
northbound and southbound stations on either
side of Cedar Avenue, constructing and
renovating additional waiting areas, and
renovating and upgrading other station
facilities such as the staircases, elevators, and
lighting.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Grant Administration new text end

new text begin 285,000 new text end

new text begin For administration of direct grants funded with
an appropriation in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. new text end new text begin St. Paul; Mississippi River Learning Center new text end

new text begin 8,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul for design
of a Mississippi River Learning Center that
will be located on a site in Crosby Farm
Regional Park that includes the Watergate
Marina site.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. 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. 11. new text end new text begin Dakota County; Thompson Park new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Dakota County for design of
Thompson County Park Master Plan
improvements, which may include a land
bridge over Highway 52, a pollinator
promenade, a sensory garden, restoration of
historical stream corridor, farmstead
interpretation, Dakota Lodge renovations, a
sound wall, a greenway rest area with picnic
shelter, and a sledding hill.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end new text begin Dakota County; Veterans Memorial 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, veteran-themed memorials, and
design and construction of pedestrian
safety-related improvements, including
grade-separated crossings of railroads and
multilane highways in Dakota County within
the trail corridor between Lebanon Hills
Regional Park and the Mississippi River. This
appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation for the same purpose in Laws
2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article
1, section 17, subdivision 7.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end new text begin Minneapolis Park Board; Grand Rounds Missing Link new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 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. 14. new text end new text begin Minneapolis Park Board; Cedar Riverside Recreation Center new text end

new text begin 3,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board to predesign and design the
new Cedar Riverside Recreation Center to
serve the largest immigrant population center
in the state.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end new text begin Ramsey County; Bruce Vento Regional Trail new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Ramsey County to construct an
approximately 2.7-mile extension of the Bruce
Vento Regional Trail between Buerkle Road
and the intersection of Hoffman Road/Trunk
Highway 61 in the city of White Bear Lake.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. 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. 17. new text end new text begin Ramsey County; Rice Street Revitalization new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For one or more grants to Ramsey County, the
city of Maplewood, the city of St. Paul, or the
city of Roseville for the Rice Street
revitalization project, to improve safety for
users in the corridor with a focus on
pedestrians and bicyclists. This appropriation
includes money for reconstruction of Rice
Street (County State-Aid Highway 49) and on
approach streets to support reconstruction of
Rice Street from Wheelock Parkway in St.
Paul to County Road B in Roseville and
Maplewood.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. 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. 17. 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 29,256,000 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 Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 4,300,000 new text end

new text begin For asset preservation improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at Department
of Human Services facilities statewide, to be
spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.307. Notwithstanding the
specified uses of money under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307, the commissioner
may use this appropriation for capital
expenditures allowed under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307, that do not
constitute betterments and capital
improvements within the meaning of the
Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5,
clause (a). The report required under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307,
subdivision 2, shall include a list of projects
that have been paid for with this appropriation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. 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. 4. 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, fire
sprinklers, and electrical system
improvements.
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. 18. new text begin VETERANS AFFAIRS 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 85,365,000 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 Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 7,600,000 new text end

new text begin For asset preservation improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at the veterans
homes in Minneapolis, Hastings, Fergus Falls,
Silver Bay, Luverne, and the state veterans
cemeteries at Little Falls, Preston, and Duluth,
to be spent in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307. Notwithstanding
the specified uses of money under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307, the commissioner
may use this appropriation for capital
expenditures allowed under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307, that do not
constitute betterments and capital
improvements within the meaning of the
Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5,
clause (a). The report required under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307,
subdivision 2, shall include a list of projects
that have been paid for with this appropriation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Hastings Veterans Home Campus Upgrade new text end

new text begin 77,765,000 new text end

new text begin To predesign, design, construct, and equip the
replacement of administrative and residential
buildings and infrastructure at the Minnesota
Veterans Home - Hastings Campus. This
appropriation includes money to design and
complete demolition of all or portions of
buildings and other structures deemed
unnecessary or undesirable for the
development of the project, site preparation,
asbestos removal and hazardous materials
abatement, and the furnishing and equipping
of the new buildings. The commissioner of
veterans affairs may apply for federal funding
for this project.
new text end

Sec. 19. new text begin CORRECTIONS new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 28,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for
asset preservation improvement and
betterments of a capital nature at the
Minnesota correctional facilities statewide to
be spent in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307. Notwithstanding
the specified uses of money under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307, the commissioner
may use this appropriation for capital
expenditures allowed under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307, that do not
constitute betterments and capital
improvements within the meaning of the
Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5,
clause (a). The report required under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307,
subdivision 2, shall include a list of projects
that have been paid for with this appropriation.
new text end

Sec. 20. 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 313,202,000 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 Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure new text end

new text begin 4,950,000 new text end

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.431.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Innovative Business Development Public Infrastructure new text end

new text begin 750,000 new text end

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.435.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Administration of Local Grants new text end

new text begin 1,520,000 new text end

new text begin For the administration of direct grants funded
with an appropriation in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Apple Valley; Inclusive Playground new text end

new text begin 1,410,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Apple Valley to
predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip an inclusive and accessible playground
in the city of Apple Valley. "Inclusive and
accessible playground" as used in this
subdivision means a playground, planned and
designed in partnership with community
stakeholders, designed to be safe and
accessible to all children including those with
intellectual, developmental, or physical
disabilities.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. 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. 7. new text end new text begin Bigfork; Community Center new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin 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.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. 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
predesign and 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. 9. new text end new text begin Brooklyn Center; Health, Culture, and Recreation Community Center new text end

new text begin 5,100,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Brooklyn Center to
predesign and design a health, culture, and
recreation facility.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Brooklyn Park; Community Activity Center new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Brooklyn Park to
design, construct, furnish, and equip the
renovation of the Brooklyn Park Community
Activity Center to convert an existing ice arena
into a multicourt gymnasium space to serve
as a regional competition and training facility
for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. 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. 12. new text end new text begin Chisholm; Film Facility new text end

new text begin 2,040,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Chisholm to renovate
316 West Lake Street in the city of Chisholm
into a filmmaking and film education facility.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end new text begin Crystal; Aquatic Center new text end

new text begin 2,350,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Crystal to construct
capital improvements for and to furnish and
equip the renovation of the city's aquatic
center in Grogan Park.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end new text begin Duluth; Spirit Mountain new text end

new text begin 11,000,000 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. 15. new text end new text begin Embarrass Township; Timber Hall new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Embarrass Region Fair
Association to design, engineer, construct,
renovate, and repair improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at the Timber
Hall facility in Embarrass Township. This
appropriation includes money for major
projects to preserve or replace structures,
electrical and plumbing systems, and interior
and exterior site renovations to support
ongoing operations.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end new text begin Fridley; Inclusive Playground new text end

new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Fridley to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip an
inclusive and accessible playground at
Commons Park in the city of Fridley. For the
purposes of this subdivision, "inclusive and
accessible playground" means a playground,
planned and designed in partnership with
community stakeholders, designed to be safe
and accessible to all children including those
with intellectual, developmental, or physical
disabilities.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end new text begin Hermantown; Ice Arena new text end

new text begin 6,500,000 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. 18. 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.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. 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. 20. new text end new text begin Litchfield; Building Facades new text end

new text begin 2,025,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Litchfield to
rehabilitate building facades in the commercial
historic district of the city of Litchfield,
consistent with the standards for rehabilitation
under Code of Federal Regulations, title 36,
section 67.7, and guidance from the Minnesota
Historical Society.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 21. new text end new text begin Maple Grove; Community Center new text end

new text begin 6,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Maple Grove to
predesign and design the expansion and
renovation of the Maple Grove Community
Center.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 22. new text end new text begin Mendota Heights; Pilot Knob new text end

new text begin 1,850,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Mendota Heights for
development of 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. 23. new text end new text begin Minneapolis; Central City Storm Tunnel new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 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. 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. new text end new text begin Oak Park Heights; Redevelopment new text end

new text begin 2,190,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Oak Park Heights to
acquire property and to predesign and design
public infrastructure for development of the
Allen S. King power plant site in the city.
Public infrastructure includes clean water
systems, sanitary sewer systems, stormwater
systems, roads, trails, and sidewalks.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 28. new text end new text begin Richfield; Wood Lake Nature Center new text end

new text begin 8,800,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Richfield to design
and construct 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. 29. new text end new text begin Rochester; Parks and Forestry Operations Center new text end

new text begin 14,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Rochester to acquire
property for and for predesign; design; site
preparation, including demolition;
construction; renovation; and furnishing and
equipping an expansion of an existing public
works and transit operations center facility to
colocate the parks and forestry operations
center and traffic operations in the facility.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 30. new text end new text begin St. Paul; Inclusive Playground new text end

new text begin 2,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul to construct,
furnish, and equip an inclusive and accessible
playground in the city of St. Paul. "Inclusive
and accessible playground" as used in this
subdivision means a playground, planned and
designed in partnership with community
stakeholders, designed to be safe and
accessible to all children, including those with
intellectual, developmental, or physical
disabilities.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 31. 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. 32. 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. 33. new text end new text begin St. Paul Port Authority; Hillcrest Redevelopment - The Heights new text end

new text begin 7,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the St. Paul Port Authority for
design and construction of the redevelopment
of the public areas at the former Hillcrest Golf
Course site. This appropriation includes
money for public rights-of-way, parkland,
wetlands, stormwater infrastructure, and
associated improvements to further economic
development, jobs, housing, parkland, and net
zero energy utilities and goals.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 34. new text end new text begin Savage; Sports Center new text end

new text begin 600,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Savage to construct
drainage improvements and replace turf on
athletic fields at the Savage Sports Center.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 35. new text end new text begin Woodbury; Central Park new text end

new text begin 7,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Woodbury to
construct, furnish, and equip the expansion
and renovation of the Woodbury Central Park
building, a multiuse facility and regional
gathering space that includes an indoor garden
and amphitheater, indoor playground, meeting,
programming, and event space.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 36. new text end new text begin 30,000 Feet; Technical Training Center new text end

new text begin 2,500,000 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. 37. new text end new text begin Accessible Space new text end

new text begin 1,150,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Accessible Space, Inc., for
capital improvements of low-income
accessible housing units located at 814 Iglehart
Avenue, 825 Selby Avenue, and 135 to 154
Western Avenue South in the city of St. Paul;
1370 Curve Crest Boulevard in the city of
Stillwater; and 1074 Roselawn Avenue West
in the city of Roseville.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 38. new text end new text begin African Economic Development Solutions new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to African Economic Development
Solutions to renovate and equip a building in
St. Paul that will support business incubation,
entrepreneurship, and workforce development
in the African immigrant community.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 39. new text end new text begin African Career Education and Resource new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to African Career Education and
Resource, Inc., to acquire, predesign, design,
and renovate a building in Brooklyn Center
that will support business development,
business incubation, entrepreneurship, and
workforce development in the Black
community and in other communities of color.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 40. new text end new text begin Agate Housing and Services new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Agate Housing and Services to
design, construct, equip, and furnish a shelter
facility in the city of Minneapolis for those
experiencing homelessness.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 41. 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. 42. new text end new text begin Anoka Area Ice Arena Association new text end

new text begin 487,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Anoka Area Ice Arena
Association for reimbursement of costs
incurred since March 2021, pursuant to design
and construction plans made in contemplation
of receipt of a general obligation bond
proceeds grant that was determined ineligible
for general obligation bond proceeds in
January 2023.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 43. 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. 44. 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. 45. new text end new text begin Avenues For Youth new text end

new text begin 6,000,000 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. 46. new text end new text begin Center for Asian and Pacific Islanders (CAPI) new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to CAPI to construct, furnish, and
equip a new expansion to CAPI's Immigrant
Opportunity Center on Brooklyn Boulevard
in the city of Brooklyn Center. The center will
expand access to wealth-building services.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 47. 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. 48. new text end new text begin CornerHouse new text end

new text begin 2,750,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to CornerHouse to acquire property
for a new facility in Hennepin County.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 49. new text end new text begin Cultural Wellness Center new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 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. 50. new text end new text begin Division of Indian Work new text end

new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Division of Indian Work
(DIW) to predesign the renovation of property
it currently owns, which formerly served as a
transitional housing facility for teen mothers,
and the renovation and capital repairs of the
DIW's existing facility at 1001 East Lake
Street in the city of Minneapolis, to better
carry out its mission of providing support and
strength to urban American Indian people
through a full spectrum of culturally based
programming.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 51. new text end new text begin Duluth Historic Armory 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. 52. new text end new text begin East Side Neighborhood Services new text end

new text begin 300,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to East Side Neighborhood
Services to predesign rehabilitation of an
existing structure in Northeast Minneapolis,
the Mobile Food Shelf Storage and Preparation
Center. This rehabilitated structure shall
physically connect and integrate the food
security and accesswork of East Side
Neighborhood Services with the existing
services for older adults, families and children,
community food partners, economic
development and job pathways programs, and
the educational efforts to teach youth about
food systems, urban agriculture, and
sustainability.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 53. new text end new text begin FilmNorth new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to FilmNorth to renovate property
located at 2441 University Avenue in the city
of St. Paul to serve as a filmmaking and film
education facility.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 54. new text end new text begin Firefighters for Healing new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Firefighters for Healing to
acquire property for a new facility in
Minneapolis near the Hennepin County
Medical Center to provide temporary housing
for burn victims, first responders, and their
families.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 55. new text end new text begin Keystone Community Services new text end

new text begin 2,600,000 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. 56. new text end new text begin Indian Health Board new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Indian Health Board to
construct a medical facility in the city of
Minneapolis.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 57. 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. 58. 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 East 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. 59. new text end new text begin Latino Economic Development Center new text end

new text begin 3,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Latino Economic
Development Center for replacement of
mechanical systems, construction or
renovation of interior spaces, and other
improvements of a capital nature to their
building that will operate as a small business
incubator on Payne Avenue in the city of St.
Paul and serve other community uses.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 60. new text end new text begin Leech Lake Health and Wellness Centers new text end

new text begin 24,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
for design, site preparation, including
demolition, construction, engineering,
furnishing, and equipping Leech Lake area
health and wellness centers to be located in
the city of Cass Lake, the community of Kego
Lake, and the community of Ball Club, that
will provide space for health, wellness, and
community gathering opportunities to both
Tribal and non-Tribal members of the public.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 61. new text end new text begin Listening House new text end

new text begin 2,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Listening House of St. Paul to
renovate, remodel, furnish, and equip a
building and parking lot on parcels located at
421, 423, and 423a East 7th Street in the city
of St. Paul, including the construction of an
addition, to serve as a permanent day shelter.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 62. new text end new text begin Little Earth Neighborhood Early Learning Center new text end

new text begin 1,250,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Little Earth Neighborhood
Early Learning Center to predesign, design,
and construct needed HVAC and other code
upgrades within the existing building and to
upgrade and add safety features to the outside
play area.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 63. new text end new text begin Little Earth Residents Association new text end

new text begin 3,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Little Earth Residents
Association for the predesign, design, and
construction of the Little Earth Innovation
Hub, which will contain a green house,
aquaponics facility, commercial kitchen,
office, and gathering space. The project also
includes ADA upgrades to the facility.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 64. new text end new text begin 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. 65. new text end new text begin Hmong 18 Council new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Hmong 18 Council, Inc., to
predesign, design, construct, renovate, furnish,
and equip the Hmong Minnesota Community
Center in the city of St. Paul. The center will
serve Hmong families and the community. It
will be a community space and a hub for
culturally specific resources and social
services.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 66. new text end new text begin MNI Sota Fund new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to MNI Sota Fund to acquire real
property for and to design a new facility in the
city of Minneapolis. MNI Sota Fund will
create an Indigenous asset building center
equipped with classrooms, office space, and
a small business incubator to support aspiring
American Indian entrepreneurs and
homeowners.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 67. 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. 68. new text end new text begin New Native Theater new text end

new text begin 300,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the New Native Theater for
predesign and design activities of a new and
permanent 200-seat theater space. The new
theater space will be colocated in the newly
constructed Minneapolis American Indian
Center.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 69. 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 ArtSpace 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. 70. new text end new text begin Northside Economic Opportunity Network new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Northside Economic
Opportunity Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, for site preparation, including
demolition, construction, furnishing, and
equipping of a food business incubator facility
in the city of Minneapolis to provide reliable
and affordable resources for food
entrepreneurs and business owners who are
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to start
and grow food-based businesses.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 71. 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. 72. new text end new text begin Open Arms new text end

new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Open Arms of Minnesota to
construct, renovate, furnish, and equip a new
kitchen and nutrition counseling center in
Ramsey County to expand access to medically
tailored meals for Minnesotans with
life-threatening illnesses.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 73. new text end new text begin Playwrights' Center new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul for
acquisition of the property located at 710
Raymond Avenue and to construct, furnish,
and equip renovation of the building for use
as a comprehensive play development program
and workshop facility.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 74. new text end new text begin PROCEED new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Progressive Center for
Education and Economic Development
(PROCEED), to design, construct, furnish,
and equip a new community center on the east
side of the city of St. Paul to support
programming for the community, including
but not limited to youth after-school programs,
college preparation, and a health clinic.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 75. 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. 76. new text end new text begin Red Lake Tribal College new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa
Indians to complete construction and
renovation of the Red Lake Nation Tribal
College, Minneapolis location.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 77. new text end new text begin Tending the Soil MN new text end

new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Tending the Soil MN, a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to acquire
property for a facility that will provide
workforce development and job training,
housing, and administrative and public
gathering spaces in the city of Minneapolis.
This appropriation is onetime and is available
until the project is completed or abandoned,
subject to Minnesota Statutes, section
16A.642.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 78. new text end new text begin Rondo Innovation Campus new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to ReConnect Rondo to predesign
and design the Rondo Innovation Campus in
the city of St. Paul, a NetZero facility that will
house multiple community services and a
gathering space for the public.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 79. new text end new text begin Sanneh Foundation new text end

new text begin 1,820,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Sanneh Foundation to
acquire property for and to predesign and
design an Innovation Center in the city of St.
Paul for community gathering, training, and
for supportive housing to host teacher pathway
candidates and future educators, nonprofit
service providers, AmeriCorps members, and
other community employees serving the
public.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 80. new text end new text begin Simpson Housing Services new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Simpson Housing Services to
construct a shelter facility in the city of
Minneapolis. For the purposes of this section,
"shelter facility" means a facility having a
primary purpose of providing a temporary
shelter for the homeless in general, or for a
specific homeless population, and does not
require occupants to sign leases or occupancy
agreements.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 81. new text end new text begin Somali Museum new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 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. 82. 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. 83. new text end new text begin Special Guerilla Units Veterans Museum new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Special Guerrilla Units
(SGU) Veterans and Families of the United
States of America to acquire property for and
to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip a museum in the city of St. Paul of SGU
veterans' relics, artifacts, and history for
educational efforts to teach the public about
the history and cultural heritage of the Hmong
in Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 84. 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. 85. new text end new text begin The Link new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to The Link for land acquisition
and to predesign, design, construct, furnish,
and equip a new multiuse facility in North
Minneapolis. The new building would include
a youth program and recreational space,
administrative and program office space, and
between 40 to 45 new units of housing for
unaccompanied homeless youth, sex-trafficked
youth, and young families experiencing
homelessness.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 86. new text end new text begin True Friends; Camp Courage new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to True Friends to predesign,
design, and engineer 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. 87. new text end new text begin Indigenous Peoples Task Force new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Indigenous Peoples Task
Force to acquire land, predesign, design,
construct, furnish, and equip a
12,614-square-foot Mikwanedun Audisookon
Center for Art and Wellness in the Phillips
neighborhood in the city of Minneapolis to
provide a spectrum of community services,
including HIV and opioid harm reduction
services, housing and navigation services,
youth programs, and traditional foods and
environment services.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 88. new text end new text begin Ukrainian Center new text end

new text begin 1,800,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Ukrainian American
Community Center to predesign, design, and
construct improvements and betterments of a
capital nature to their facility in the city of
Minneapolis to help the organization carry out
its mission of preserving Ukrainian culture
and heritage and assisting and serving refugees
from Ukraine in the wake of Russia's invasion.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 89. 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. 90. new text end new text begin Walker|West Music Academy new text end

new text begin 4,100,000 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

new text begin Subd. 91. new text end new text begin Wellstone Center new text end

new text begin 2,150,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to The Neighborhood House to
renovate The Wellstone Center in the city of
St. Paul.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 92. new text end new text begin WE WIN Institute new text end

new text begin 3,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to WE WIN Institute, Inc., to
acquire property and predesign, design,
construct, renovate, furnish, and equip capital
improvements to provide academic, social,
and culturally specific programming and food
services for Black students in the city of
Minneapolis.
new text end

Sec. 21. 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 236,860,000 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 to State Revolving Loan Programs new text end

new text begin 41,000,000 new text end

new text begin To match federal capitalization 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 Water Infrastructure Funding Program new text end

new text begin 22,000,000 new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to eligible municipalities under
the water infrastructure funding program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.072.
new text end

new text begin (b) $11,000,000 is for wastewater projects
listed on the Pollution Control Agency's
project priority list in the fundable range under
the clean water revolving fund program.
new text end

new text begin (c) $11,000,000 is for drinking water projects
listed on the commissioner of health's project
priority list in the fundable range under the
drinking water revolving fund program.
new text end

new text begin (d) After all eligible projects under paragraph
(b) or (c) have been funded in a fiscal year,
the Public Facilities Authority may transfer
any remaining, uncommitted money to eligible
projects under a program defined in paragraph
(b) or (c) based on that program's project
priority list.
new text end

new text begin (e) The Public Facilities Authority must
prioritize half of the appropriation under this
subdivision for grants to eligible municipalities
with a population of more than 20,000. If
money from this appropriation remains after
the fiscal year 2024 clean water and drinking
water revolving fund application period has
closed, the Public Facilities Authority may
issue grants anywhere in the state without
regard to population.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Point Source Implementation Grants Program new text end

new text begin 22,000,000 new text end

new text begin For grants to eligible municipalities under the
point source implementation grants program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.073.
This appropriation must be used for qualified
capital projects.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Lewis and Clark Joint Powers Board new text end

new text begin 22,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Lewis and Clark Joint
Powers Board to acquire land for and to
design, engineer, and construct facilities and
infrastructure necessary for an expansion of
the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System.
This appropriation is not available until the
Lewis and Clark Joint Powers Board pays to
the commissioner of management and budget
the total amount of federal money that it
received or receives associated with the project
that was funded by Laws 2014, chapter 295,
section 11, subdivision 2, and Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.967, estimated to be
$39,003,078, by June 30, 2024. The
commissioner must deposit this money in the
general fund.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Arden Hills; Water and Sewer Improvements new text end

new text begin 510,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Arden Hills to
construct water main and sanitary sewer
replacement and improvements at the
intersection of County Road E and Old
Highway 10 (also known as Snelling Avenue
North or County State-Aid Highway 76).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. 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. 8. new text end new text begin Babbitt; Water, Sewer, and Utility Improvements new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Babbitt to predesign,
design, construct, and equip extensions of
clean water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and
utilities throughout the city. This appropriation
also includes money for a new lift station,
electrical and lighting infrastructure, and street
construction and reconstruction for the West
Development Housing Project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Dayton; Wellhead Treatment Improvements new text end

new text begin 1,750,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Dayton to construct
two wellhead treatment plants to improve the
city's drinking water.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. new text end new text begin Lino Lakes; Water Treatment Plant and Accompanying Water Utility Infrastructure new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Lino Lakes to design,
engineer, construct, furnish, and equip a water
treatment facility, including accompanying
water utility infrastructure.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end new text begin Mankato; Water Treatment new text end

new text begin 25,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Mankato for site
preparation and to construct upgrades to the
city's regional water resource recovery facility,
including the disinfection upgrades improving
water quality of the discharge to the Minnesota
River.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end new text begin Medicine Lake; Public Water System new text end

new text begin 3,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Medicine Lake to
design and construct capital improvements to
the Medicine Lake public water system to
meet Department of Health drinking water
standards. This appropriation includes
construction and reconstruction of drinking
water and wastewater collection systems,
associated street improvements, and
improvements for hydrant fire safety and
suppression.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end new text begin Minneapolis; Water Distribution Facility new text end

new text begin 4,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minneapolis for
predesign, design, engineering, and
environmental analysis of the water
distribution facility to be located in Hennepin
County or Anoka County.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end new text begin Mound; Clean Water Infrastructure new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end new text begin Osseo; Lift Stations new text end

new text begin 1,600,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Osseo to predesign,
design, construct, and equip the renovation of
three lift stations in the city of Osseo,
including replacement of the HVAC systems,
replacement of and upgrades to the equipment,
and improvements to ensure the structural
soundness of the lift stations.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end new text begin Owatonna; Wastewater Treatment Improvements new text end

new text begin 11,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Owatonna to design,
construct, and equip improvements to expand
and upgrade the city's wastewater treatment
facility.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. new text end new text begin Rice Lake; Water, Sewer, and Utilities Extension new text end

new text begin 1,800,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Rice Lake to acquire
land for and predesign, design, construct,
furnish, and equip extensions of clean water,
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and utilities,
including a lift station, in the city of Rice
Lake.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 20. new text end new text begin West St. Paul; Wastewater Infrastructure new text end

new text begin 1,700,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of West St. Paul to
design and construct the replacement of
sanitary sewer lift station number 4 and force
main number 4.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 21. new text end new text begin Western Lake Superior Sanitary District; Clarifiers new text end

new text begin 10,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Western Lake Superior
Sanitary District to design, construct, and
rehabilitate the number 1 and number 4
secondary clarifiers in the district's wastewater
treatment system.
new text end

Sec. 22. new text begin MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 30,000,000 new text end

new text begin 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 publicly owned or housing
that has been repositioned under the federal
Rental Assistance Demonstration or similar
program. Priority may be given to proposals
that maximize nonstate resources to finance
the capital costs and requests that prioritize
health, safety, and energy improvements and
requests that prioritize long-term affordability.
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

Sec. 23. 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 3,700,000 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 3,000,000 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. Notwithstanding
the specified uses of money under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307, the commissioner
may use this appropriation for capital
expenditures allowed under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307, that do not
constitute betterments and capital
improvements within the meaning of the
Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5,
clause (a). The report required under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307,
subdivision 2, shall include a list of projects
that have been paid for with this appropriation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Morrison County; Weyerhaeuser Museum new text end

new text begin 700,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Morrison County Historical
Society for repair and stabilization of the
riverbank along the Mississippi River at the
C.A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum.
new text end

Sec. 24. 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 2023, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, are canceled
on the effective date of this section.
new text end

Sec. 25. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

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

ARTICLE 2

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 116J.435, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Creation of account.

new text begin (a) new text end An innovative business development public
infrastructure account is created in the bond proceeds fund. Money in the account may only
be used for capital costs of public infrastructure for eligible innovative business development
projects.

new text begin (b) An innovative business development public infrastructure account is created in the
general fund. The account consists of funds as provided by law and any other money donated,
allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account. Money in the account may only
be expended on a project receiving financial assistance as provided under this section.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 116J.435, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Repayment of grant.

If an eligible project supported by public infrastructure
funded with a grant awarded under this section is not occupied by an innovative business
in accordance with the grant application under subdivision 4 within five years after the date
of the last grant payment, the grant recipient must repay the amount of the grant received.
The commissioner must deposit all money received under this subdivision into the state
treasury and credit it to the debt service account in the state bond fund new text begin if the grant was
funded with state general obligation bond proceeds or to the general fund if the grant was
funded with money from the general fund new text end .

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 134.45, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Qualification; accessibility grants.

A public library jurisdiction may apply
for a grant in an amount up to deleted text begin $300,000 deleted text end new text begin $450,000 new text end or 50 percent of the approved costs of
removing architectural barriers from a building or site, whichever is less. Grants may be
made only for projects in existing buildings used as a library, or to prepare another existing
building for use as a library. Renovation of an existing building may include an addition to
the building if the additional space is necessary to provide accessibility or if relocating
public spaces to the ground level provides improved overall accessibility. Grants must not
be used to pay part of the cost of meeting accessibility requirements in a new building.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 240A.20, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definition.

For purposes of this section, "skate" means wheeled,
nonmotorized recreation, including skateboarding, roller blading, deleted text begin and deleted text end roller skating, and
deleted text begin not including cycling or deleted text end new text begin BMX new text end biking.

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 240A.20, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Criteria for grants to local units of government for public skate parks.

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

new text begin (b) The skate park must be accessible to the public without charge for personal use.
new text end

new text begin (c) The skate park must be constructed of concrete.
new text end

deleted text begin (b) deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end The location for all proposed facilities must be in areas of maximum demonstrated
interest and must maximize accessibility to an arterial highway, transit, or pedestrian or
bike path.

deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end To the extent possible, all proposed facilities must be dispersed equitably, must
be located to maximize potential for full utilization, must accommodate noncompetitive
family and community skating for all ages, and must encourage use of skate parks by a
diverse population.

deleted text begin (d) deleted text end new text begin (f) new text end The commission will give priority to proposals that come from more than one
local government unit.

deleted text begin (e) deleted text end new text begin (g) new text end The commission may also use the money to upgrade deleted text begin , rehabilitate, or renovate deleted text end
current facilities.

deleted text begin (f) deleted text end new text begin (h) new text end To the extent possible, 50 percent of all grants must be awarded to communities
in greater Minnesota.

deleted text begin (g) deleted text end new text begin (i) new text end A grant awarded under subdivision 2, clause (2), may not exceed deleted text begin $250,000 deleted text end new text begin
$500,000 new text end unless the grantee demonstrates that the facility will have a regional or statewide
draw. A grant awarded under subdivision 2, clause (2), may be for up to deleted text begin $750,000 deleted text end new text begin $1,000,000 new text end
for a skate park with regional impact. A grant awarded under subdivision 2, clause (2), may
be for up to $2,000,000 for a skate park deleted text begin with statewide draw deleted text end new text begin that has or will have more than
40,000 square feet new text end .

deleted text begin (h) deleted text end new text begin (j) new text end In selecting projects to be awarded grants under this section, the commission must
give priority to those projects that are designated by experts in the field of new text begin concrete new text end skate
park design and are to be constructed by professionals with experience in the construction
of new text begin concrete new text end skate parks.

deleted text begin (i) deleted text end new text begin (k) new text end To be eligible for a grant under this section, a local government must have engaged
or must commit to engage youth in the planning, design, and programming for the new text begin concrete new text end
skate park.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 240A.20, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Awarding a design-build contract. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding section 471.345, cities,
towns, counties, park boards, and school districts may solicit and award a design-build or
construction manager at-risk contract for a construction or upgrade project funded under
this section on the basis of a best value selection process. The city, town, county, park board,
or school district must consider at least three proposals when awarding a design-build
contract under this section.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 240A.20, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Availability of funds. new text end

new text begin A grant of money from an appropriation under this
program is available to each grantee until the project that is the subject of the grant is
completed or abandoned, subject to section 16A.642.
new text end

Sec. 8.

Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 14, article 11, section 42, is amended to
read:

Sec. 42. APPROPRIATION; MEAT PROCESSING deleted text begin BUSINESSES deleted text end new text begin BUSINESS new text end IN
REDEVELOPMENT AREA.

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Grant. new text end

Of an appropriation in fiscal year 2022 for the targeted community
capital project grant program under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.9924, the commissioner
of employment and economic development must grant $6,000,000 deleted text begin for one or more grants
to any deleted text end new text begin to a new text end business engaged in the meat processing industry and currently conducting
operations in a building or buildings constructed on or before January 1, 1947, and located
in deleted text begin a city of the second class that was designated as a redevelopment area by the United
States Department of Commerce under the Public Works and Economic Development Act
of 1965, Public Law 89-136, title IV, section 401(a)(4) deleted text end new text begin the city of South St. Paul new text end . deleted text begin This
appropriation includes: deleted text end new text begin The grant proceeds may be used for one or more of the following: new text end
site acquisition costs; relocation costs; predesign; design; sewer, water, and stormwater
infrastructure; site preparation; engineering; and the cost of improvements to real property
locally zoned to allow a meat processing land use deleted text begin that are incurred by any qualified business
under this section. A grantee under this section must work in consultation with a local
government unit with jurisdiction over the area where the property is located on activities
funded by the grant deleted text end . This is a onetime appropriation. deleted text begin A grant issued under this section is
not subject to the grant requirements under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.9924.
deleted text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Criteria. new text end

new text begin A business selected by the commissioner of employment and economic
development under this section shall meet the following criteria:
new text end

new text begin (1) the business applying for the grant must currently operate its meat processing business
within the "Shoreland Overlay Zoning District" as depicted on the Official Zoning Map for
the city of South St. Paul;
new text end

new text begin (2) the business applying for the grant must currently operate its meat processing business
within a property not directly abutting a public street; and
new text end

new text begin (3) the business applying for the grant must currently operate its meat processing business
in at least two separate, detached permanent structures.
new text end

Sec. 9. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

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