SF 1366

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 06/13/2012 10:13am

A bill for an act
relating to capital investment; modifying appropriations and reducing a
corresponding bond sale authorization for the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge;
amending Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 17, subdivision 8, as amended; Laws
2008, chapter 365, section 4, subdivision 3, as amended; Laws 2010, chapter
189, section 16, subdivision 4.

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

Section 1.

Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 17, subdivision 8, as amended by Laws
2008, chapter 179, section 64, and Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 8. Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvements

35,362,000

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

$300,000 is for a grant to the city of
Bloomington deleted text begin to renovate deleted text end new text begin for environmental
analysis and review, design, and construction
of a multimodal trail connection across Long
Meadow Lake in the vicinity of new text end the old Cedar
Avenue bridge new text begin and for development of a
segment of the Minnesota Valley State Trail
from Fort Snelling State Park to the Long
Meadow Lake crossing new text end to serve as a hiking
and bicycling trail connection.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sec. 2.

Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 4, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws
2010, chapter 189, section 16, subdivision 4, and Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 58,
is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

2,000,000

For a grant to the city of Bloomington
deleted text begin to renovate deleted text end new text begin for environmental analysis
and review, design, and construction of a
multimodal trail connection across Long
Meadow Lake in the vicinity of new text end the old
Cedar Avenue bridge new text begin and for development
of a segment of the Minnesota Valley State
Trail from Fort Snelling State Park to the
Long Meadow Lake crossing new text end for bicycle
commuters and recreational users. This
appropriation is added to the appropriation
in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 17,
subdivision 8.

Sec. 3.

Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 16, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Metropolitan Regional Parks and Trails Capital Improvements

(a) Metropolitan Council Priorities

10,500,000

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

(b) Como Zoo

11,000,000

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

(d) Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

deleted text begin 2,000,000 deleted text end new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

For a grant to the city of Bloomington
deleted text begin to renovate deleted text end new text begin for environmental analysis
and review, design, and construction of a
multimodal trail connection across Long
Meadow Lake in the vicinity of new text end the Old
Cedar Avenue Bridge new text begin and for development
of a segment of the Minnesota Valley State
Trail from Fort Snelling State Park to the
Long Meadow Lake crossing new text end for bicycle
commuters and recreational users. The city
of Bloomington must consult with the city of
Eagan and Dakota County on the renovation.

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

(f) Rock Island Bridge Park and Trail Development

1,000,000

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

(i) Veterans Memorial Parks

2,000,000

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

Sec. 4. new text begin BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION REDUCED.
new text end

new text begin The bond sale authorization in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 26, subdivision 1, is
reduced by $1,000,000.
new text end