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SF 245

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 02/28/2017 03:39pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to natural resources; requiring an agreement with the city of Fairfax to
operate Fort Ridgely State Park Golf Course.

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

Section 1. new text begin FORT RIDGELY STATE PARK GOLF COURSE.
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new text begin (a) By May 1, 2017, the commissioner of natural resources must work out an agreement
with the city of Fairfax that allows the city to lease and operate the golf course at Fort
Ridgely State Park. The agreement must include:
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new text begin (1) lease and operation of the existing golf course;
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new text begin (2) lease of the irrigation system, including the ability to maintain and repair it;
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new text begin (3) lease of the upper level of the Fort Ridgely State Park Chalet;
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new text begin (4) lease of Storage Building 4-292;
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new text begin (5) the ability for golf carts to be used by users of the golf course;
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new text begin (6) the ability to offer liquor for sale;
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new text begin (7) public access to the golf course without requiring a state park permit; and
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new text begin (8) the ability to improve the golf course, including improvements to golf-cart paths and
the chalet.
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new text begin (b) The agreement must allow the city to lease the golf course for 12 months and renew
the lease annually for at least ten years. The rental fee must not exceed eight percent of the
total green fees received, excluding golf-cart rental fees. The commissioner must ensure
that the golf course has a playable surface when the lease begins and the city of Fairfax
must ensure the golf course has a playable surface should the lease expire.
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new text begin (c) Admission to property leased under this section is exempt from state park permit
fees required under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 85.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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