SF 1619

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to Minnesota heritage finance; appropriating money for studies and
planning activities related to the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.
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new text begin $250,000 in fiscal year 2008 is appropriated from the general fund to St. Louis
County to be used for feasibility studies and planning activities concerning additional uses
for the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center at the Duluth depot. The studies and
planning activities must include:
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new text begin (1) examining the costs and benefits of relocating the Northeast Minnesota Office
of Tourism to the Duluth depot;
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new text begin (2) establishing a heritage tourism center at the Duluth depot;
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new text begin (3) developing a multimodal operational plan integrating railroad and bus service;
and
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new text begin (4) identifying additional services and activities that would contribute toward
returning the Duluth depot to being a working railroad station and cultural gateway
to Duluth and St. Louis County.
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new text begin This appropriation is available until spent.
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