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SF 3776

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

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to Iron Range Resources; defining the Giants Ridge Recreation Area;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 298.22, subdivision 7.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 298.22, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Project area development authority.

(a) In addition to the other powers
granted in this section and other law and notwithstanding any limitations contained in
subdivision 5, the commissioner, for purposes of fostering economic development and
tourism within the Giants Ridge Recreation Area or the Ironworld Discovery Center area,
may spend any money made available to the agency under section 298.28 new text begin or otherwise
provided by law new text end to acquire real or personal property or interests therein by gift, purchase,
or lease and may convey by lease, sale, or other means of conveyance or commitment any
or all property interests owned or administered by the commissioner within such areas.

(b) In furtherance of development of the Giants Ridge Recreation Area or the
Ironworld Discovery Center area, the commissioner may establish and participate in
charitable foundations and nonprofit corporations, including a corporation within the
meaning of section 317A.011, subdivision 6.

(c) The term "Giants Ridge Recreation Area" refers to an economic development
project area established by the commissioner in furtherance of the powers delegated in this
section within St. Louis County in thedeleted text begin westerndeleted text end new text begin followingnew text end portions of the town of White anddeleted text begin
in the eastern portion of the westerly, adjacent, unorganized township.deleted text end new text begin the city of Biwabik:
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new text begin (1) Township 59 North, Range 15 West, Sections 7, 8, 17-20, and 29-32;
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new text begin (2) Township 59 North, Range 16 West, Sections 6, 13, 24, 25, and 36;
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new text begin (3) Township 58 North, Range 16 West, Section 1; and
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new text begin (4) Township 58 North, Range 15 West, Sections 5 and 6.
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(d) The term "Ironworld Discovery Center area" refers to an economic development
and tourism promotion project area established by the commissioner in furtherance
of the powers delegated in this section within St. Louis County in the south portion of
the town of Balkan.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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