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Minnesota Session Laws - 1985, 1st Special Session
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Laws of Minnesota 1985
CHAPTER 15-H.F.No. 1
An act relating to capital improvements; authorizing
spending to acquire and to better public land and
buildings and other public improvements of a capital
nature with certain conditions; reducing and canceling
certain appropriations; authorizing issuance of state
bonds; appropriating money; amending Minnesota
Statutes 1984, sections 15.50, subdivision 2; 115A.49;
115A.52; and 115A.54, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1. [CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATIONS.]
The sums shown in the column marked "APPROPRIATIONS" are
appropriated from the state building fund, or any other fund
named, to the state agencies indicated, to be spent to acquire
and to better public land and buildings and other public
improvements of a capital nature, as specified in this act.
SUMMARY
SUPREME COURT $ 2,450,000
ADMINISTRATION 9,816,900
NATURAL RESOURCES 11,507,900
ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 28,975,000
WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD 11,400,000
MILITARY AFFAIRS 1,392,300
VETERANS AFFAIRS 313,300
TRANSPORTATION 10,367,000
AGRICULTURE 2,000,000
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 5,725,000
EDUCATION 545,200
VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION 7,164,400
COMMUNITY COLLEGES 5,306,700
STATE UNIVERSITIES 14,557,700
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 72,443,000
CORRECTIONS 3,442,000
HUMAN SERVICES 4,805,000
EXCHANGE OF BONDS 6,300,000
BOND SALE EXPENSES 175,500
TOTAL $198,686,900
General Fund 13,499,900
Special Revenue Fund 2,255,000
Trunk Highway Fund 8,332,000
Transportation Fund 2,035,000
Bond Fund 6,300,000
Building Fund 154,865,000
Waste Management Fund 11,400,000
APPROPRIATION REDUCTIONS ($1,363,500)
APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 2. SUPREME COURT
Judicial Building $ 2,450,000
This appropriation is to the
commissioner of administration, in
consultation with the supreme court and
the capitol area architectural and
planning board, to prepare working
drawings and prepare the site for a
judicial building that will utilize the
existing historical society building
and the site currently occupied by the
mechanic arts high school gymnasium.
The commissioner of administration
shall not begin to prepare the site for
construction until the final plans and
specifications have been presented to
the chairmen of the senate finance
committee and house appropriations
committee and the chairmen have made
their recommendations on the plans.
The recommendations are advisory only.
Failure or refusal to make a
recommendation promptly is deemed a
negative recommendation.
Sec. 3. ADMINISTRATION
Subdivision 1. To the
commissioner of administration for the
purposes specified in the following
subdivisions 9,816,900
Subd. 2. Supplemental or prior
commitments 1,702,700
(a) Remove or contain asbestos in
state buildings, phase II 1,145,900
This appropriation must be used to
remove or encapsulate
asbestos-containing materials that have
been identified as constituting risk
factor 5 in the evaluation study dated
January 18, 1984, and its supplement
dated March 21, 1984, and risk factor 4
to the extent the appropriation permits.
(b) Remove asbestos insulated piping
in the basement of the Capitol 340,200
(c) Remove and replace PCB equipment
statewide, phase II 216,600
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
This appropriation, combined with the
balance remaining from the
appropriations in Laws 1983, chapter
344, section 2, item (a), and Laws
1984, chapter 597, section 3,
subdivision 2, item (b), must be used
to replace or retrofit PCB contaminated
equipment in the priority order
established in the remedial action plan.
Subd. 3. Facility integrity and
life safety 1,641,500
(a) Repair Capitol dome and lantern 582,000
(b) Clean and tuckpoint Capitol
building 250,000
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
(c) Re-roof the surplus property
warehouse in Arden Hills 177,500
(d) Repair the Administration
building ramp 357,000
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
(e) Renovate House Chamber voting board
and sound system 275,000
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
Subd. 4. Program improvement
and expansion 6,472,700
(a) Remodel Centennial building 3,114,000
$300,000 of this appropriation is from
the general fund for moving expenses.
This appropriation is added to the
appropriation in Laws 1984, chapter
597, section 3, subdivision 5, item
(c), which may be spent to remodel any
part of the Centennial building for use
by any state agency.
(b) Land Acquisition 700,000
(c) Administration Facilities Study 100,000
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
It is to plan a process for evaluating
all state-owned buildings for both
program use and overall condition.
(d) Relocate the pollution control
agency and waste management board 540,000
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
(e) Renovate Capitol building 1,790,700
The commissioner of administration
shall not prepare final plans and
specifications for projects included in
$1,000,000 of this appropriation until
the commissioner has presented the
program and schematic plans and cost
estimates for all elements necessary to
complete the projects to the committee
on rules and administration of the
senate and the committee has made its
recommendations on the plans. The
recommendations are advisory only.
Failure or refusal to make a
recommendation promptly is deemed a
negative recommendation.
(f) Plan and design Labor History
Center 228,000
Sec. 4. NATURAL RESOURCES
Subdivision 1. To the
commissioner of administration or the
commissioner of natural resources for
the purposes specified in the following
subdivisions 11,507,900
Subd. 2. To the commissioner
of administration for the purposes
specified in this subdivision 742,800
(a) Construct air tanker base at
Brainerd Crow Wing county airport 100,000
This appropriation is available only
after a determination by the
commissioner of administration that the
city of Brainerd has committed at least
$35,000 of local money for the
project. If the commissioner of
administration determines that the city
of Brainerd is either unwilling or
unable to commit the required local
money, the commissioner shall offer to
construct the air tanker base at the
Bemidji airport. If the city of
Bemidji then commits at least $35,000
of local money to the project, the
commissioner of administration shall
proceed with construction.
(b) Construct a storage facility at
the St. Paul southern service center 168,000
(c) Replace storage buildings at Thief
Lake wildlife management area 99,800
The amounts needed to make debt service
transfers under Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.641, subdivision 10, for
the bonds sold to finance this project
are appropriated from the game and fish
fund.
(d) Repairs and betterments 375,000
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
Subd. 3. To the commissioner
of natural resources to acquire and
better public outdoor recreational
lands and capital improvements 5,772,300
(a) To better state parks and
recreational areas, as listed in
Minnesota Statutes, sections 85.012
and 85.013 1,272,300
(b) To better state trails and
trails within state parks and other
units of the outdoor recreational
system as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, section 86A.05 800,000
(c) To better state forests
listed and described in Minnesota
Statutes, section 89.021 200,000
(d) To better fishing management
facilities and hatcheries 200,000
(e) To acquire wetlands under the
water bank program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 105.392 900,000
(f) To acquire lands in units of
the outdoor recreation system 2,400,000
(g) The commissioner of natural
resources shall provide the necessary
professional services for the
performance of the duties under this
subdivision from the amount
appropriated for the various purposes
and an approved complement of 26
unclassified positions is authorized.
(h) Lands must be acquired by the
commissioner of natural resources in
accordance with policies established in
Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.01 to
86A.09. Those acquired for each unit
of the outdoor recreational system must
be suited for the purpose of the unit
and suited for management in accordance
with the principles applicable to it.
The commissioner of natural resources
shall submit semiannual work progress
reports to the legislative commission
on Minnesota resources, in the form
requested by the commission, and shall
submit a work program to the commission
and request its recommendation on it
before spending any money appropriated
by this subdivision for any purpose.
The commission's recommendation is
advisory only. Failure to respond to a
request within 60 days after receipt is
a negative recommendation. Work
programs involving land acquisition
must include a land acquisition plan.
A parcel may not be acquired unless it
is covered by an acquisition plan.
(i) The commissioner of natural
resources with the approval of the
commissioner of finance may transfer
unencumbered balances among the
programs authorized in Laws 1983,
chapter 344, section 3, subdivision 4,
and among the programs authorized in
this subdivision, but not between the
two subdivisions. A transfer of
balances among the programs may not be
authorized until the legislative
commission on Minnesota resources has
approved amended work programs.
Transfers must be reported immediately
to the committee on finance of the
senate and the committee on
appropriations of the house of
representatives.
Subd. 4. To the commissioner of
natural resources for dam safety
projects under Minnesota Statutes,
section 105.482 2,888,900
(a) State owned dams 982,500
(1) Heron Lake dam 315,000
(2) Lake Bronson dam 577,500
(3) Spruce Center dam 90,000
This appropriation is added to the
appropriation for the same project in
Laws 1981, chapter 361, section 3,
subdivision 5.
(b) Grants to reconstruct locally
owned dams 1,688,200
(1) Fish Hook River dam, city of
Park Rapids 74,500
This appropriation is added to the
appropriation for the same project in
Laws 1979, chapter 300, section 4,
subdivision 3.
(2) Hanover dam, city of
Hanover 85,000
This appropriation is for the state's
contribution toward the cost of removal
of the Hanover dam on the Crow River,
in Wright and Hennepin counties, the
cost of repair of erosion damage to
river banks, and the cost of restoring
wetlands drained as a result of failure
of the dam. The state's contribution
is available only if the counties,
cities, and other local governmental
units in which the dam is located
contribute an equal amount of money for
these same purposes. The dam removal,
bank repair, and wetland restoration
work must be done under a joint powers
or similar agreement entered into by
the local units of government and
approved by the commissioner of natural
resources. The state and local units
of government may seek recovery of
their costs, including costs related to
initial breaking of the dam, from any
private person who has an ownership
interest in the dam, damsite, or
abutments.
(3) Hartley dam, city of Duluth 50,000
(4) Eagle Point Lake dam 47,000
(5) Nett Lake dam, Koochiching
county 1,200,000
(6) Pelican Rapids dam, city
of Pelican Rapids 131,300
(7) Red Lake River dam, city of
Thief River Falls 42,000
(8) Redwood River dam, city of
Redwood Falls 58,400
(c) Local dam loan to Pelican Rapids 118,200
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
(d) Analyze, design, and repair
publicly owned dams 100,000
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
Subd. 5. To the commissioner of
natural resources to relocate
agricultural dikes along the Red River
of the North 250,000
This appropriation must be added to the
appropriation for the same project in
Laws 1981, chapter 361, section 3,
subdivision 3. The requirement in that
law for a local match is stricken. The
commissioner of natural resources shall
cooperate and work with the watershed
district, the commissioner of
transportation, and the affected
landowners.
Subd. 6. To the commissioner of
natural resources to construct an
educational center at the Environmental
Learning Center at Isabella 1,853,900
This appropriation is for payment of a
grant to Lake county. This
appropriation is available only as
matched, dollar for dollar, by
contributions from nonstate sources.
Sec. 5. ENERGY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Subdivision 1. To the
commissioner of energy and economic
development for the purposes specified
in the following subdivisions 28,975,000
Subd. 2. Metropolitan parks 12,750,000
To the commissioner of energy and
economic development for payment of a
grant to the metropolitan council
established under Minnesota Statutes,
section 473.123. The commissioner shall
transfer the amount to the metropolitan
council upon receipt of a certified
copy of a council resolution requesting
payment. The appropriation must be
used to pay the cost of the acquisition
and betterment by the metropolitan
council and local governmental units of
the regional recreational open space
lands specified in this subdivision,
including relocation costs and tax
equivalents required to be paid by
Minnesota Statutes, sections 473.315
and 473.341. Of the amount appropriated
by this section, the metropolitan
council may spend no more than $400,000
for staff and independent professional
services necessary to acquire and
better open space and for the
performance of duties of the
metropolitan council under this
subdivision. The following are the
specified projects:
(a) For the
Metropolitan Council to
research and plan systemwide 100,000
(b) Mississippi Regional Park 500,000
The metropolitan council shall, unless
not feasible, promptly designate the
area on the east and west banks of the
Mississippi river, consisting of the
lands northward from the Camden area of
the city of Minneapolis to the
Interstate 694 corridor, as a regional
park. The Hennepin county park reserve
district and the Minneapolis park and
recreation board are the operating
agencies, with cooperation from the
affected units of government. In
addition to this appropriation, the
metropolitan council shall spend for
this project all interest earned on the
appropriations in this subdivision and
on any other money, up to $1,500,000.
This appropriation and the interest
must be credited to a separate account
and continue to accrue interest for
purposes of this item until expended.
(c) Complete public access
developments at Long Lake-Rush Lake
regional park 1,200,000
(d) Continue to develop public access
at Lake Elmo park reserve 1,100,000
(e) Continue to develop public
recreation facilities at central
Mississippi riverfront regional
park 2,070,000
(f) Continue to redevelop Como regional
park 2,200,000
(g) Continue to develop user amenities
at Mississippi river boulevard regional
trail 500,000
(h) Complete family camping development
at Lebanon Hills regional park 500,000
(i) Begin road, parking, and lake
access at Lake George regional park 350,000
(j) Renovate and improve picnic
space at Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes
regional park 200,000
(k) Develop trails at Bunker Hills
regional park 400,000
(l) Acquire and develop Central
Mississippi Great River Road west
regional trail 730,000
(m) Complete campground facilities at
Spring Lake regional park 350,000
(n) Develop creative play area at
French/Medicine Lake regional park 1,750,000
(o) Begin reimbursement for
acquisition of land on the
North Hennepin regional trail 800,000
Subd. 3. Duluth State Convention
Center 16,000,000
To the commissioner of energy and
economic development for a grant to the
Duluth state convention center
administrative board. This
appropriation is available on the date
section 36 becomes effective.
The grant must not be paid until the
commissioner of energy and economic
development has determined that the
additional financing necessary to
complete the project has been committed
by other sources.
Subd. 4. Park and Trail Development 225,000
This appropriation is to the
commissioner of energy and economic
development for payment of a grant to
the city of White Bear Lake.
Sec. 6. WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD 11,400,000
This appropriation is from the waste
management fund.
This appropriation is for the program
of state capital assistance grants to
local projects to develop feasible and
prudent alternatives to disposal of
solid waste authorized by this act.
The balance of the appropriation from
the state waste management fund made by
Laws 1980, chapter 564, article 12,
section 3(c), that is not encumbered,
or obligated by resolution of the waste
management board, by June 30, 1985, and
any amount obligated by June 30 that
later becomes unobligated, but not more
than $3,600,000, is appropriated to the
board for this purpose.
Up to $750,000 may be spent for
administration and technical and
professional services. The approved
complement of the waste management
board is increased by two positions.
Sec. 7. MILITARY AFFAIRS
To the adjutant general for the
purposes specified in this section 1,392,300
The construction paid for from this
appropriation shall meet or exceed the
interim and final energy conservation
performance standards and guidelines
for new commercial buildings
promulgated by the United States
secretary of energy under the energy
conservation standards for new
buildings act of 1976, as amended,
United States Code, title 33, section
6833.
(a) Replace roofs statewide 500,600
(b) Replace windows or close up
openings in facilities 40 years of
age or older 629,200
(c) Repair and better armories
statewide 262,500
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
Sec. 8. VETERANS AFFAIRS
Subdivision 1. To the commissioner
of administration for the purposes
specified in the following subdivisions 313,300
The appropriations in this section are
from the general fund.
Subd. 2. Hastings Veterans Home 52,500
(a) Replace masonry on building
number 23 31,500
(b) Demolish sewage plant 21,000
Subd. 3. Minneapolis Veterans
Home 235,800
(a) Demolish buildings 81,400
(b) Renovate utility line 52,500
(c) Extend or replace floor tile 44,100
(d) Repair elevator in building
number 16 26,300
(e) Landscape areas previously
occupied by buildings and construct
parking lot 31,500
Subd. 4. Study conversion of
existing state and local facilities
to use as veterans facilities 25,000
Sec. 9. TRANSPORTATION
Subdivision 1. To the commissioner
of transportation for the purposes
specified in the following subdivisions 10,367,000
The appropriations in subdivisions 2 to
6 are from the trunk highway fund.
Subd. 2. Construct new area
headquarters building at Crookston 992,000
Subd. 3. Construct addition to
Oakdale district headquarters 345,000
This appropriation is added to the
appropriation for the same project in
Laws 1984, chapter 597, section 11,
subdivision 2, item (b).
Subd. 4. Construct equipment
storage buildings at the truck stations
listed in this subdivision 1,275,000
(a) Benson 364,000
(b) Chaska
Notwithstanding Laws 1984, chapter 597,
section 11, subdivision 2, item (o),
the commissioner of transportation may
construct the new equipment storage
building at the Chaska truck station
before contracting for sale of the
existing equipment storage building.
(c) Glenwood 160,000
(d) Grand Marais 110,000
(e) Granite Falls 326,000
(f) Little Falls 315,000
Subd. 5. Construct rest areas
near the cities listed in this
subdivision 4,099,000
(a) Baptism River, on trunk
highway 61 156,000
This appropriation is added to the
appropriation in Laws 1983, chapter
344, section 6, subdivision 8, as
amended by Laws 1984, chapter 597,
section 54.
(b) Bigelow, on trunk highway 60,
including a travel information center 1,191,000
One-half the cost of staffing and
operating the travel information center
must be paid from sources other than
the trunk highway fund. The
commissioner may proceed with
construction only after agreements to
provide this funding are obtained.
(c) Orr, on trunk highway 53,
including a travel information center 573,000
$341,000 is for construction of parking
spaces.
$232,000 is for a grant to the city of
Orr for site acquisition and
development and construction of a
travel information center.
The costs of maintaining, staffing, and
operating the rest area and travel
information center must not be paid
from the trunk highway fund.
(d) St. Cloud, on trunk highway 10,
including a travel information center 1,145,000
One-half the cost of staffing and
operating the travel information center
must be paid from sources other than
the trunk highway fund. The
commissioner may proceed with
construction only after agreements to
provide this funding are obtained.
(e) St. Peter, on trunk highway 169 1,034,000
Subd. 6. Statewide 1,621,000
(a) Construct chemical storage
sheds 210,000
(b) Electronic communication
repair shops 276,000
This appropriation is to construct
electronic communication installation
and repair shops at Bemidji, Brainerd,
Golden Valley, Mankato, and St. Cloud.
(c) Land acquisition 545,000
This appropriation is to acquire land
for replacement truck stations at
Adrian, Austin, Park Rapids, and
Wadena, and for a weigh station on
interstate highway 94 at Moorhead.
(d) Buy materials to construct metal
cold storage sheds 95,000
(e) Plan for remodeling 55,000
These plans are for remodeling the
headquarters buildings at Bemidji,
Brainerd, Crookston, Detroit Lakes, and
Duluth.
(f) Construct wood fueled heating
plants for district headquarters
buildings at Duluth and Virginia 440,000
Subd. 7. Interstate Substitution 2,035,000
This appropriation is from the state
transportation fund to provide not more
than one-half of the nonfederal share
of right-of-way, preliminary and
construction engineering, and
construction costs of local projects
that are paid for with interstate
substitution money.
Sec. 10. AGRICULTURE
Subdivision 1. To the
commissioner of agriculture for the
purposes specified in this section 2,000,000
(a) Construct agricultural
interpretive center at Waseca 500,000
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
This appropriation is for payment to
Farmamerica, Inc., and is available
only upon a determination by the
commissioner of agriculture that the
additional financing necessary to
complete phase one of the project has
been committed by nonstate sources.
(b) Duluth Port Authority 1,500,000
This appropriation is to the
commissioner of agriculture for a grant
to the Duluth Port Authority to
purchase a building for a foreign trade
zone warehouse.
Sec. 11. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
To the Minnesota historical society for
the purposes specified in this section 5,725,000
(a) Construct State History Center 5,000,000
This appropriation is to the
commissioner of administration in
consultation with the Minnesota
historical society and the capitol area
architectural and planning board, to
acquire land and prepare working
drawings for a state history center
with a total cost of not more than
$50,982,200. $4,000,000 of the cost
must be contributed by nonstate
sources. No more than $2,000,000 of
state money may be used to acquire land.
The design competition may begin on the
effective date of this act.
(b) Repair and maintain the Sibley
House 25,000
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
(c) Develop Red River Valley Center 700,000
This appropriation is added to the
appropriation in Laws 1984, chapter
597, section 12, item (c).
Sec. 12. EDUCATION
To the commissioner of administration for
the purposes specified in this
section 545,200
(a) Braille and Sight Saving School
Upgrade plumbing in the activities
building 30,000
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
(b) School for the Deaf
Replace high pressure boiler system
with low pressure system 515,200
Sec. 13. VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
To the state board of vocational
technical education for post-secondary
vocational technical construction in
the school districts listed in this
section 7,164,400
(a) Independent School District No. 241,
Albert Lea 419,100
This appropriation is to construct an
addition to provide additional space
for instructional programs. The total
cost of the project must not be more
than $493,100, whether paid from state,
local, or federal money.
(b) Independent School District No. 206,
Alexandria 773,500
This appropriation is to construct
additional classroom and laboratory
areas. The total cost of the project
must not be more than $910,000, whether
paid from state, local, or federal
money.
(c) Special Intermediate School District
No. 917, Dakota County 187,400
This appropriation is to construct a
mezzanine to provide for a bookstore
and classrooms. The total cost of the
project must not be more than $220,500,
whether paid from state, local, or
federal money.
(d) Independent School District No. 595,
East Grand Forks 300,800
This appropriation is to repair and
insulate the roof. The total cost of
the project must not be more than
$353,900, whether paid from state,
local, or federal money.
(e) Independent School District No. 701,
Hibbing 436,600
This appropriation is to enlarge the
commons and add a general office
complex and electronics laboratory.
The total cost of the project must not
be more than $513,600, whether paid
from state, local, or federal money.
The district may transfer up to $77,000
from the post-secondary vocational
technical debt redemption fund to the
building construction fund as needed to
provide the local share of this project.
(f) Special School District No. 1,
Minneapolis 135,900
This appropriation is to replace the
roof on the automotive shops in the
transportation center. The total cost
of the project must not be more than
$159,900, whether paid from state,
local, or federal money.
Notwithstanding Laws 1984, chapter 597,
section 13, subdivision 1, the
appropriation to Special School
District No. 1, Minneapolis, maybe used
to acquire and to better an existing
facility or to construct a new facility
for the aviation mechanics program.
Renovation or expansion of an existing
facility must not proceed until the
purchase is complete and the title has
been transferred. The state share of
the cost of the project remains
$1,700,000. The total cost of the
project is estimated to be $2,000,000
and must not exceed $2,500,000 whether
paid from state, local, or federal
money.
(g) Special Intermediate School District
No. 916 85,300
(1) $70,300 is to complete the
encapsulation of asbestos.
The total cost of the project must not
be more than $82,700, whether paid from
state, local, or federal money.
(2) $15,000 is to complete addition
of an air lock to the east entrance.
This appropriation is added to the
appropriation for the same project in
Laws 1984, chapter 597, section 13,
subdivision 1, the appropriation for
Special Intermediate School District
No. 916, item (4).
The total cost of the project is
increased by $17,600.
(h) Independent School District No. 578,
Pine City 288,200
This appropriation is to construct an
addition to house a gunsmithing shop
and laboratory, a bookstore, and a
classroom and media area. The total
cost of the project must not be more
than $339,100, whether paid from state,
local, or federal money.
(i) Independent School District
No. 535, Rochester 4,379,500
This appropriation is to construct an
addition and remodel the existing
facility. The total cost of the
project must not be more than
$5,152,400, whether paid from state,
local, or federal money.
(j) Independent School District No. 742,
St. Cloud
Independent school district No. 742,
St. Cloud, is authorized to construct
an addition to the area vocational
technical institute to provide space
for student services,
telecommunications activities, and
general instruction. The total cost of
the project must not be more than
$450,000, to be paid entirely from
local money. In addition, the state
board of vocational technical education
may authorize additional capital
improvements to the St. Cloud area
vocational technical institute. The
total cost of the additional
improvements must not be more than
$1,150,000 to be paid entirely from
local money. The district may transfer
money from the post-secondary
vocational technical capital
expenditure fund to the building
construction fund as needed to provide
the local money for these projects.
(k) Independent School District No. 625,
St. Paul 81,600
This appropriation is to encapsulate
asbestos. The total cost of the
project must not be more than $96,000,
whether paid from state, local, or
federal money.
(l) Independent School District No. 564,
Thief River Falls 76,500
This appropriation is to buy an
airplane hangar. The total cost of the
project must not be more than $90,000,
whether paid from state, local, or
federal money.
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
(m) Independent School District No. 347,
Willmar
The legislature approves construction
of an electronics laboratory and
classroom addition. The total cost of
the project must not be more than
$225,000, to be paid entirely from
local money.
Sec. 14. COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Subdivision 1. To the commissioner
of administration for the purposes
specified in the following subdivisions 5,306,700
Subd. 2. Itasca Community College
Prepare working drawings for a library,
college center, classroom buildings,
and physical education building
addition 108,000
Subd. 3. Minneapolis Community
College
Construct fine arts building, demolish
Memorial and Moyer Halls, and complete
site development 4,462,400
Subd. 4. Systemwide repairs and
betterments 736,300
The appropriations in this subdivision
are to the community college board.
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.24, subdivision 2, the
community college board shall supervise
and control the making of necessary
repairs to all community college
buildings and structures during the
biennium ending June 30, 1987.
(a) Replace roofs and repair
membranes 236,300
(b) Add ventilation and fume hoods in
art and chemistry laboratories 100,000
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
(c) Automate building energy systems,
replace windows, add vestibules, construct
connecting links, and convert to district
heating 400,000
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
Sec. 15. STATE UNIVERSITIES
Subdivision 1. To the State
University Board for the purposes
specified in the following
subdivisions 14,557,700
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
sections 16B.30 and 16B.31, the state
university board shall supervise and
control the preparation of plans and
specifications for the construction,
alteration, or enlargement of the state
university buildings, structures, and
improvements provided for in this
section. The state university board
shall advertise for bids and award
contracts in connection with the
improvements, supervise and inspect the
work, approve necessary changes in the
plans and specifications, approve
estimates for payment, and accept the
improvements when completed according
to the plans and specifications.
Plans must be paid for out of this
appropriation. The remainder of the
appropriation may not be expended until
the board has secured suitable plans
and specifications, prepared by a
competent architect or engineer, and
accompanied by a detailed statement of
the cost, quality, and description of
all material and labor required for the
completion of the work. No plan may be
adopted, and no improvement made or
building constructed, that contemplates
the expenditure for its completion of
more money than the appropriation for
it, unless otherwise provided in this
act. The board may not direct or
permit an expenditure beyond the
appropriation, and an agent of the
board violating this provision is
guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
The board shall review and report to
the governor and the legislature by
January 15 of each year on the status
of the capital improvement projects in
this section and Laws 1984, chapter
597, section 15.
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes
1984, section 16B.24, subdivision 2,
the state university board shall
supervise and control the making of
necessary repairs to all state
university buildings and structures
during the biennium ending June 30,
1987.
Subd. 2. Bemidji Campus 4,287,300
(a) Remodel or replace education
and art building 3,816,800
(b) Replace refrigeration units in
fieldhouse 220,500
(c) Plan recreation facility 250,000
Subd. 3. Mankato Campus 836,000
(a) Programming, plans, and
construction to remodel six laboratories
for electrical engineering at
Trafton Hall 756,000
(b) Programming and plans to remodel
Wiecking Center 80,000
Subd. 4. Moorhead
Construct and equip an addition to
Livingston Hall Library 3,396,800
Subd. 5. St. Cloud Campus 593,000
(a) Replace all water lines in Math
Science Building 273,000
(b) Programming and plans to remodel
Stewart Hall 320,000
Subd. 6. Winona Campus 2,693,500
(a) Plan, renovate, equip, and furnish
Somsen Hall 2,383,500
This appropriation is added to the
appropriation for the same project in
Laws 1984, chapter 597, section 15,
subdivision 7, item (a).
(b) Phase I Chiller loop system 310,000
Subd. 7. Systemwide 2,751,100
(a) Replace roofs at Mankato and
St. Cloud 782,300
(b) Remove asbestos at Bemidji and
Mankato 1,438,500
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
(c) Replace transformers and
capacitors containing PCB fluids 530,300
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
Sec. 16. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Subdivision 1. To the regents of
the University of Minnesota for the
purposes specified in the following
subdivisions 72,443,000
Subd. 2. Minneapolis Campus 50,800,000
(a) Construct Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science Building 42,800,000
(b) Remodel Amundson Hall and the
Mines and Metallurgy Building 3,000,000
(c) Remodel part of Mayo Building
for department of microbiology and
school of public health 5,000,000
Subd. 3. St. Paul Campus
Construct addition to Green Hall 5,285,000
Subd. 4. Duluth Campus 13,354,000
(a) Construct engineering and
technology building 4,154,000
(b) Recreational sports and physical
education facilities 9,200,000
This amount is to be matched by at
least $740,000 from nonstate sources.
Subd. 5. Crookston Campus
Improve roads, parking lots, storm
sewers, lighting, and signs 553,000
Subd. 6. Northwest Experiment
Station
Dairy barn and research center 675,000
Subd. 7. Fire and life safety,
PCB electrical replacement, asbestos
treatment and removal, physical
handicapped modifications, and
energy projects 1,200,000
This appropriation includes $30,000 for
repair of the air handling system,
purchase of a vented incubator, a
toxicant gas confinement system and
related safety equipment for the
environmental pathology laboratory.
This appropriation is from the general
fund.
Subd. 8. Morris Campus
Greenhouse supplement 100,000
This appropriation is added to the
appropriation in Laws 1984, chapter
597, section 16, subdivision 4.
Subd. 9. Waseca Campus
Ring Road 476,000
Sec. 17. CORRECTIONS
Subdivision 1. To the commissioner
of administration for the purposes
specified in the following subdivisions 3,442,000
The appropriations in subdivisions 3 to
6 are from the general fund.
Subd. 2. Minnesota Correctional
Facility - Oak Park Heights 2,255,000
The appropriations in this subdivision
are from the special revenue account
for receipts for housing Wisconsin,
federal, and county inmates.
(a) Replace cell door hinges 150,000
(b) Install electric service
underground feeder line 150,000
(c) Construct new warehouse and
expanded loading dock 1,900,000
(d) Improve staff parking lot 55,000
Subd. 3. Minnesota Correctional
Facility - Red Wing 215,000
Repair or replace roofs and gutters on
the industrial building, Princeton and
Yale cottages, and the vocational
welding shop, and tuckpoint the
industrial building.
Subd. 4. Minnesota Correctional
Facility - St. Cloud 390,000
(a) Replace plumbing in cell house C 110,000
(b) Replace windows in cell houses
A and C 130,000
(c) Design and install fire and life
safety alarm and sprinkler systems 150,000
Subd. 5. Minnesota Correctional
Facility - Stillwater 540,000
(a) OSHA, fire and life safety projects 350,000
(b) Replace wooden floors in industry
building numbers 18 and 21 with concrete 190,000
Subd. 6. Thistledew Camp
Incoporate a wood fired boiler into
the present heating system for the
dormitory 42,000
Sec. 18. HUMAN SERVICES
Subdivision 1. To the commissioner
of administration for the purposes
specified in the following subdivisions 4,805,000
The appropriations in this section are
from the general fund.
Subd. 2. Vinland National Center 1,500,000
This appropriation is for a grant to
complete the third phase of
construction of the center.
Subd. 3. Floor Covering 400,000
This appropriation is limited to
projects for carpeting or alternative
floor coverings at state hospitals in
Brainerd, Cambridge, Faribault, Fergus
Falls, Moose Lake, St. Peter, and
Willmar.
Subd. 4. Facility Repair and Life
Safety Projects 1,485,000
(a) Roof repair and replacement at
state hospitals in Brainerd, Cambridge,
and St. Peter, and Ah-Gwah-Ching state
nursing home 355,000
(b) Road and parking lot repair at
Ah-Gwah-Ching and Oak Terrace state
nursing homes and state hospitals in
Fergus Falls, Moose Lake, St. Peter,
and Willmar 480,000
(c) Replace electrical equipment at
Faribault state hospital 165,000
(d) Replace water treatment equipment
at Ah-Gwah-Ching state nursing home
and state hospitals in Faribault and
Fergus Falls 130,000
(e) Replace water and condensate
pipes in building number 1 at
Brainerd state hospital 290,000
(f) Repair, insulate, and provide a
finish coat to the exterior walls of
the water treatment building at the
Ah-Gwah-Ching state nursing home 65,000
Subd. 5. Energy Conservation 300,000
(a) Furnish and install a high/low
steam boiler in the Faribault state
hospital 180,000
(b) Replace all the windows in
cottages numbers 15 and 16 at Willmar
state hospital 120,000
Subd. 6. Program Improvement
and Expansion 1,120,000
(a) St. Peter state hospital
Air condition Shantz Hall 300,000
(b) Resident furniture - systemwide 500,000
(c) Remodel bathrooms at the
Ah-Gwah-Ching and Oak Terrace state
nursing homes and Fergus Falls state
hospital 320,000
Sec. 19. EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN
OUTSTANDING BONDS 6,300,000
The commissioner of finance may
purchase from their holders $6,300,000
principal amount of general obligation
bonds of the state dated August 1,
1981, maturing on August 1, 2000, and
August 1, 2001. The purchase may be
made with money on hand in the state
bond fund, or by the delivery to the
holders of outstanding state general
obligation bonds of like principal
amount, maturity and interest rate, and
cash in an amount not exceeding two
percent of the principal amount of the
bonds. The commissioner may issue
state general obligation bonds for this
purpose, and $126,000 of the money
appropriated for transfer from the
state general fund to the state bond
fund by Laws 1983, chapter 301, section
47, is appropriated for this purpose.
Except as specified in this
subdivision, bonds issued under this
subdivision must contain the terms
provided by the commissioner's order
authorizing their issuance.
Outstanding bonds purchased under this
section must be canceled, and money
previously appropriated and required to
be transferred to the state bond fund
for payment of the outstanding bonds
must, after the date of purchase, be
used to pay the principal of and
interest on bonds issued under this
subdivision and are appropriated to the
state bond fund for this purpose.
Sec. 20. BOND SALE EXPENSES
To the commissioner of finance for bond
sale expenses under Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.641, subdivision 8 175,500
Sec. 21. [BOND SALE; DEBT SERVICE.]
Subdivision 1. [BUILDING FUND.] To provide the money
appropriated in this act from the state building fund the
commissioner of finance upon request of the governor shall sell
and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $154,865,000 in
the manner, upon the terms, and with the effect prescribed by
Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.631 to 16A.675, and by the
Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Subd. 2. [WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND.] To provide the money
appropriated in this act from the waste management fund, the
commissioner of finance upon request of the governor shall sell
and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $11,400,000 in
the manner, upon the terms, and with the effect prescribed by
Minnesota Statues, sections 16A.641 to 16A.675, and by the
Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Subd. 3. [TRANSPORTATION FUND.] To provide the money
appropriated in this act from the state transportation fund the
commissioner of finance upon request of the governor shall sell
and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $2,035,000 in
the manner, upon the terms, and with the effect prescribed by
Minnesota Statutes, sections 174.50 and 174.51, and by the
Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Sec. 22. [CONSULTATION REQUIRED.]
No land shall be purchased and no buildings shall be
purchased, constructed, or erected on lands of the University of
Minnesota until the regents have first consulted with the
chairman of the senate finance committee and the chairman of the
house appropriations committee and obtained their
recommendations, which are advisory only.
Sec. 23. [REVIEW OF PLANS.]
Subdivision 1. The commissioner of administration, the
commissioner of transportation, the state university board, and
the board of regents of the University of Minnesota shall not
prepare final plans and specifications for any construction or
major remodeling authorized by this act until the using agency
or department has presented the program and schematic plans and
cost estimates for all elements necessary to complete the
project to the chairman of the house appropriations committee
and the chairman of the senate finance committee and the
chairmen have made their recommendations thereon. The
recommendations are advisory only. Failure or refusal to make a
recommendation promptly is deemed a negative recommendation.
Subd. 2. A school district, intermediate district, or
joint vocational technical district may not authorize capital
improvements authorized by this act until the state director has
reviewed the final plans, specifications, and cost estimates and
made recommendations on them.
Sec. 24. [APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION; TRANSFER.]
Upon the awarding of final contracts for the completion of
a project for construction or other permanent improvement
authorized by this act, or upon the abandonment of the project,
the commissioners of administration and transportation, the
state board of vocational technical education, the state
university board, and the board of regents of the University of
Minnesota as to appropriations made to them may transfer any
unencumbered balance in the project account to another project
enumerated in the same section of the appropriation act as the
project about to be completed or abandoned. The transfer must
only be made to cover bids for the other project that were
higher than was estimated when the appropriation for the other
project was made and not to cover an expansion of the project.
The money transferred under this section is appropriated for the
purposes for which transferred. For transfers by the state
board of vocational technical education, the total cost of both
projects and the required local share for both projects are
adjusted accordingly. The commissioners and boards shall report
to the chairman of the house appropriations committee and the
chairman of the senate finance committee before a transfer is
made under this section.
Sec. 25. [APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION; FEDERAL MONEY;
EXCEEDING AUTHORIZED COST.]
The commissioner of administration, the commissioner of
transportation, the state university board, and the board of
regents of the University of Minnesota shall apply for the
maximum federal share for each capital improvement project for
which money is appropriated by this act. Encumbrance or
expenditure of money in excess of the project authorization may
be made only after the commissioner of administration, the
commissioner of transportation, the state university board, and
the board of regents, as appropriate, have consulted with the
chairman of the house appropriations committee and the chairman
of the senate finance committee and the chairmen have made their
recommendations thereon. The recommendations are advisory
only. Failure or refusal to make a recommendation promptly is
deemed a negative recommendation.
Sec. 26. [METHODS OF ACQUISITION.]
Where money has been appropriated by this act to the
commissioner of administration to acquire lands or sites for
public buildings or real estate, acquisition may be by gift,
purchase, or condemnation proceedings. Condemnation proceedings
must be under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 117.
Sec. 27. [APPROPRIATION REDUCTIONS AND CANCELLATIONS.]
The appropriation in Laws 1979, chapter 300, section 4,
subdivision 4, for loans to local governments for dam safety
projects is reduced by $511,000. The appropriation in Laws
1981, chapter 361, section 5, item (a), to remodel the main
historical building for microfilming operations, in the amount
of $45,000, is canceled. The appropriation in Laws 1983,
chapter 344, section 13, item (b), to install humidity controls
in the historical society building, in the amount of $40,000, is
canceled. The appropriation in Laws 1984, chapter 597, section
14, subdivision 4, to construct a classroom, library, college
center, and plan for a fine arts building at Minneapolis
community college, is reduced by $767,500.
Sec. 28. [BUILDING FUND APPROPRIATION; TRANSFER.]
Subdivision 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,
the commissioner of administration may transfer unencumbered
balances existing on May 30, 1985, in a project account for the
building fund appropriations listed in subdivision 2 to any
other project enumerated in Laws 1983, chapter 344, section 2.
The money transferred under this section is appropriated for the
purposes for which it is transferred. The commissioner must
report to the chairmen of the house appropriations committee and
the senate finance committee on any transfer made under this
section.
Subd. 2. Subdivision 1 applies to appropriations made by
the following laws: Laws 1978, chapter 792, section 2,
subdivision 3, and section 7, item (a); Laws 1979, chapter 338,
section 3, item (c); Laws 1981, chapter 4, section 2,
subdivisions 2 and 8, and section 5, subdivision 2; chapter 334,
section 11, subdivision 2; chapter 361, section 2, items (c),
(d), (e), (g), and (h); and chapter 362, section 3, subdivision
3; Laws 1983, chapter 344, section 2, item (e), section 8,
subdivision 2, item (c), subdivisions 3 and 6, section 11,
subdivision 4, item (b), and section 12, subdivision 2, item
(b); and Laws 1984, chapter 597, section 3, subdivision 3, item
(f), and subdivision 5, item (e), and section 17, subdivision 2,
item (a).
Sec. 29. [GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER APPROPRIATION;
TRANSFER.]
By July 15, 1985, the commissioner of administration shall
certify the balance of the appropriation for the Duluth
government services center made in Laws 1978, chapter 792,
section 5, item (b), that is no longer required for the
completion of the project. The amount certified by the
commissioner is transferred and added to the appropriation made
in Laws 1984, chapter 597, section 3, subdivision 5, item (d),
for the completion of the Brainerd consolidated government
services center.
Sec. 30. [BOND SALE DEFERRED.]
The commissioner of finance shall defer beyond the
1985-1987 biennium the sale of $5,000,000 of district heating
bonds previously planned to be sold during the 1985-1987
biennium.
Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 1984, section 15.50,
subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2. (a) The board shall prepare, prescribe, and from
time to time amend a comprehensive use plan for the capitol
area, herein called the area which shall initially consist of
that portion of the city of Saint Paul comprehended within the
following boundaries: Beginning at the point of intersection of
the centerline of the Arch-Pennsylvania freeway and the
centerline of Marion Street, thence southerly along the
centerline of Marion Street to the north south line of the
right-of-way of Interstate Highway 94, thence easterly along the
said north south line to the centerline of John Ireland
Boulevard, thence southwesterly along the centerline of John
Ireland Boulevard to the centerline of the junction of Dayton
Avenue, Kellogg Boulevard, and Summit Avenue, thence easterly
along the centerline of Summit Avenue to the centerline of Sixth
Street, thence southeasterly along the centerline of Sixth
Street to the centerline of College Avenue, thence northeasterly
along the centerline of College Avenue extended to the
centerline of Rice Street, thence northwesterly along the
centerline of Rice Street to the centerline of Summit Avenue,
thence northerly along a line extended to the north line of the
right-of-way of Interstate Highway 94, thence easterly along the
north line to the centerline of Cedar Avenue Street, thence
southeasterly along the centerline of Cedar Avenue Street to the
centerline of Tenth Street, thence northeasterly along the
centerline of Tenth Street to the centerline of Minnesota
Street, thence northwesterly along the centerline of Minnesota
Street to the centerline of Eleventh Street, thence
northeasterly along the centerline of Eleventh Street to the
centerline of Jackson Street, thence northwesterly along the
centerline of Jackson Street to the centerline of the
Arch-Pennsylvania freeway extended, thence westerly along the
centerline of the Arch-Pennsylvania freeway extended and Marion
Street to the point of origin. Pursuant to the comprehensive
plan, or any portion thereof, the board may regulate, by means
of zoning regulations adopted pursuant to the administrative
procedure act, the kind, character, height, and location, of
buildings and other structures constructed or used, the size of
yards and open spaces, the percentage of lots that may be
occupied, and the uses of land, buildings and other structures,
within the area. To protect and enhance the dignity, beauty and
architectural integrity of the capitol area, the board is
further empowered to include in its zoning rules design review
procedures and standards with respect to any proposed
construction activities in the capitol area significantly
affecting the dignity, beauty and architectural integrity of the
area. No person shall undertake these construction activities
as defined in the board's rules in the capitol area unless he
has first submitted construction plans to the board, obtained a
zoning permit from the board and received a written
certification from the board specifying that he has complied
with all design review procedures and standards. Violation of
the zoning regulations is a misdemeanor. The board may, at its
option, proceed to abate any violation by injunction. The board
and the city of St. Paul shall cooperate in assuring that the
area adjacent to the capitol area is developed in a manner that
is in keeping with the purpose of the board and the provisions
of the comprehensive plan.
(b) The commissioner of administration shall act as a
consultant to the board with regard to the physical structural
needs of the state. He shall make studies and report the
results to the board when they request him to do so for their
planning purpose.
(c) No public building, street, parking lot, or monument,
or other construction shall be built or altered on any public
lands within the area unless the plans for the same conforms to
the comprehensive use plan as specified in clause (d) and to the
requirement for competitive plans as specified in clause (e).
No alteration substantially changing the external appearance of
any existing public building approved in the comprehensive plan
or the exterior or interior design of any proposed new public
building the plans for which were secured by competition under
clause (e), may be made without the prior consent of the board.
The commissioner of administration shall consult with the board
regarding internal changes having the effect of substantially
altering the architecture of the interior of any proposed
building.
(d) The comprehensive plan shall show the existing land
uses and recommend future uses including: areas for public
taking and use; zoning for private land and criteria for
development of public land, including building areas and open
spaces; vehicular and pedestrian circulation; utilities systems;
vehicular storage; elements of landscape architecture. No
substantial alteration or improvement shall be made to public
lands or buildings in the area save with the written approval of
the board.
(e) The board shall secure by competitions, plans for any
new public building. Plans for any comprehensive plan,
landscaping scheme, street plan, or property acquisition, which
may be proposed, or for any proposed alteration of any existing
public building, landscaping scheme or street plan may be
secured by a similar competition. Such competition shall be
conducted under rules prescribed by the board and may be of any
type which meets the competition standards of the American
Institute of Architects. Designs selected shall become the
property of the state of Minnesota and the board may award one
or more premiums in each such competition and may pay such costs
and fees as may be required for the conduct thereof. At the
option of the board, plans for projects estimated to cost less
than $1,000,000 may be approved without competition provided
such plans have been considered by the advisory committee
described in clause (f). Plans for projects estimated to cost
less than $400,000 and for construction of streets need not be
considered by the advisory committee if in conformity with the
comprehensive plan.
(f) The board shall not adopt any plan under clause (e)
unless it first receives the comments and criticism of an
advisory committee of three persons, each of whom is either an
architect or a planner, who have been selected and appointed as
follows: one by the board of the arts, one by the board, and
one by the Minnesota Society of the American Institute of
Architects. Members of the committee shall not be contestants
under clause (e). The comments and criticism shall be a matter
of public information. The committee shall advise the board on
all architectural and planning matters. For that purpose:
(1) The committee shall be kept currently informed
concerning, and have access to, all data, including all plans,
studies, reports and proposals, relating to the area as the same
are developed or in the process of preparation whether by the
commissioner of administration, the commissioner of energy and
economic development, the metropolitan council, the city of
Saint Paul, or by any architect, planner, agency or
organization, public or private, retained by the board or not
retained and engaged in any work or planning relating to the
area. A copy of any such data prepared by any public employee
or agency shall be filed with the board promptly upon completion;
(2) The board may employ such stenographic or technical
help as may be reasonable to assist the committee to perform its
duties;
(3) When so directed by the board, the committee may serve
as, and any member or members thereof may serve on, the jury or
as professional advisor for any architectural competition. The
board shall select the architectural advisor and jurors for any
competition with the advice of the committee and
(4) The city of St. Paul shall advise the board.
(g) The comprehensive plan for the area shall be developed
and maintained in close cooperation with the commissioner of
energy and economic development and the planning department and
the council for the city of Saint Paul and the board of the
arts, and no such plan or amendment thereof shall be effective
without 90 days' notice to the planning department of the city
of Saint Paul and the board of the arts.
(h) The board and the commissioner of administration
jointly, shall prepare, prescribe, and from time to time revise
standards and policies governing the repair, alteration,
furnishing, appearance and cleanliness of the public and
ceremonial areas of the state capitol building. Pursuant to
this power, the board shall consult with the director of the
Minnesota state historical society and receive his advice
regarding the historic fidelity of plans for the capitol
building. The standards and policies developed as herein
provided shall be binding upon the commissioner of
administration. The provisions of sections 14.02, 14.04 to
14.36, 14.38, and 14.44 to 14.45 shall not apply to this clause.
(i) The board in consultation with the commissioner of
administration shall prepare and submit to the legislature and
the governor no later than October 1 of each even-numbered year
a report on the status of implementation of the comprehensive
plan together with a program for capital improvements and site
development, and the commissioner of administration shall
provide the necessary cost estimates for the program.
(j) The state shall, by the attorney general upon the
recommendation of the board and within appropriations available
for that purpose, acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain
proceedings any real property situated in the area described in
this section and it shall also have the power to acquire an
interest less than a fee simple interest in the property, if it
finds that it is needed for future expansion or beautification
of the area.
(k) The board is the successor of the state veterans'
service building commission, and as such may adopt regulations
and may reenact the regulations adopted by its predecessor under
Laws 1945, Chapter 315, and acts amendatory thereof.
(l) The board shall meet at the call of the chairman and at
such other times as it may prescribe.
(m) The commissioner of administration shall assign
quarters in the state veterans service building to (1) the
department of veterans affairs of which such part as the
commissioner of administration and commissioner of veterans
affairs may mutually determine shall be on the first floor above
the ground and (2) the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple
Heart, United Spanish War Veterans, and Veterans of World War I,
and their auxiliaries, incorporated, or when incorporated, under
the laws of the state, and (3) as space becomes available to
such other state departments and agencies as he may deem
desirable.
Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 1984, section 115A.49, is
amended to read:
115A.49 [ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSES AND PRIORITIES.]
There is established a solid waste management demonstration
program to encourage and assist cities, counties, and solid
waste management districts in the development and implementation
of solid waste management projects of potential state wide
application or significance and to transfer the knowledge and
experience gained from such projects to other communities in the
state. The program shall must be administered so as to
demonstrate the application of encourage local communities to
develop feasible and prudent alternatives to disposal, including
waste reduction; waste separation by generators, collectors, and
other persons; and waste processing. The program shall must be
administered by the agency and the board in accordance with the
requirements of sections 115A.49 to 115A.54 and rules
promulgated by the agency and the board pursuant to chapter 14.
In administering the program, the agency and the board shall
give priority to areas where natural geologic and soil
conditions are unsuitable for land disposal of solid waste and;
areas where the capacity of existing solid waste disposal
facilities is determined by the agency or the board to be less
than five years. In areas outside the metropolitan area, the
agency and the board shall also give priority to; and projects
serving more than one local government unit.
Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 1984, section 115A.52, is
amended to read:
115A.52 [TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.]
The agency and the board shall ensure the delivery of the
technical assistance necessary for proper implementation of each
demonstration project funded under the program. The agency and
the board may contract for the delivery of technical assistance
by any state or federal agency, a regional development
commission, the metropolitan council, or private consultants and
may use program funds to reimburse the agency, commission,
council, or consultants. The agency and the board shall prepare
and publish an inventory of sources of technical assistance,
including studies, publications, agencies, and persons
available. The agency and the board shall ensure statewide
benefit from projects assisted under the demonstration program
by developing exchange and training programs for local officials
and employees and by using the experience gained in
demonstration projects to provide technical assistance and
education for other solid waste management projects in the state.
Sec. 34. Minnesota Statutes 1984, section 115A.54, is
amended by adding a subdivision to read:
Subd. 2a. [SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECTS.] The board
shall provide technical and financial assistance for the
acquisition and betterment of solid waste management projects as
provided in this subdivision and section 115A.52. The purpose
of this program is to demonstrate whether an ongoing state
capital assistance program to assist local development of
feasible and prudent alternatives to disposal is an appropriate
and desirable method to further state waste management policies.
Money appropriated for the purposes of this subdivision must be
distributed as grants. A project may receive grant assistance
up to 25 percent of the capital cost of the project or
$2,000,000, whichever is less. Projects that are awarded
assistance by the board pursuant to applications submitted under
sections 115A.49 to 115A.54 before July 1, 1985, are eligible
for additional assistance under this subdivision, but a project
may not receive a total amount of grant assistance in excess of
the limits specified in this subdivision. Projects without
resource recovery are not eligible for assistance. In addition
to the application requirements of section 115A.51, an
application for a project serving eligible jurisdictions in only
a single county must demonstrate that cooperation with
jurisdictions in other counties to develop the project is not
needed or not feasible. Each application must also demonstrate
that:
(1) if the project is a resource recovery facility that is
burning waste, or converting waste to energy or to materials for
combustion, and is owned or operated by a public agency or
supported by public money or by obligations issued by a public
agency, it will not accept recyclable materials except for
transfer to a recycler; and
(2) the project is not financially feasible without the
state assistance, because of the applicant's financial capacity
and the problems inherent in the waste management situation in
the area, particularly transportation distances and limited
waste supply and markets for resources recovered.
For the purposes of this subdivision, a "project" means a
processing facility, together with any transfer stations,
transmission facilities, and other related and appurtenant
facilities primarily serving the processing facility. The board
shall adopt rules for the program by July 1, 1985.
Sec. 35. [REPORT.]
By January 1, 1987, the waste management board shall report
to the legislative commission on waste management on the results
of the solid waste management projects for which grants have
been made under this act and any findings or recommendations of
the board about the type and level of financing needed, local
planning costs, methods of assisting the private sector in
developing and operating facilities, and other similar matters
of program design and administration.
Sec. 36. [DULUTH STATE CONVENTION CENTER.]
Subdivision 1. [BOARD.] The Duluth arena-auditorium
administrative board created by Laws 1963, chapter 305, is
renamed the Duluth state convention center administrative
board. In addition to the members otherwise appointed to the
board under Laws 1963, chapter 305, the governor shall appoint
four members of the board to serve at his pleasure.
Subd. 2. [CONVENTION CENTER.] The board shall select a
specific site within the city of Duluth for location of a
national class state convention center, and may spend money
appropriated, or otherwise available to it for that purpose, to
acquire property for the center and to plan, design, construct,
equip, and furnish the center. The board shall administer,
promote, and operate the center as a state facility, but for
which the state assumes no financial responsibility or liability
beyond the amounts appropriated for the facility, and for those
purposes has the same general powers that it possesses under
Laws 1963, chapter 305, with respect to the administration,
promotion, and operation of the municipal facility.
Subd. 3. [REPORT.] The board shall annually submit to the
governor and the legislature a report detailing its activities
and finances for the previous year. The report shall also
include a proposed budget for the succeeding two years, showing
in reasonable detail estimated operating and nonoperating
revenues from all sources, and estimated expenditures for
operation, administration, ordinary repair, and debt service.
Subd. 4. [AUDIT.] The legislative auditor shall make an
annual audit of the board's books and accounts once each year or
as often as the legislative auditor's funds and personnel permit.
Subd. 5. [LOCAL APPROVAL.] This section is effective the
day after the Duluth city council complies with Minnesota
Statutes, section 645.021, subdivision 3.
Sec. 37. [LAKE OF THE WOODS JETTIES.]
Subdivision 1. [AUTHORIZATION.] The county board of
commissioners of Lake of the Woods county may, by resolution,
issue and sell general obligation bonds of the county in an
amount not to exceed $300,000 to acquire and construct jetties
and related public improvements in Zippel Bay. The county shall
pledge its full faith and credit to the payment of the bonds.
The bonds shall be issued in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 475, except that an election shall not be required and
the bonds shall not otherwise be subject to the requirements of
sections 475.57 to 475.59 or the net debt limitations of section
475.53.
Subd. 2. [SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.] The county board of
commissioners shall levy special assessments against all
property in the county determined by the board to be benefited
by the improvements in amounts sufficient to pay all costs and
expenses of the improvements and shall pledge the special
assessments to the payment of the principal of and interest on
any bonds issued to finance the costs of the improvements.
Subd. 3. [PROCEDURE.] To assist in the determination of
the amount to be specially assessed against the property
benefitted by the improvements, the county board of
commissioners shall appoint three disinterested resident
freeholders of the county to act as viewers. The viewers shall
determine the benefits to the property affected by the
improvements in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section
106.151. Upon the filing of the viewers' report with the county
auditor, the county board shall hold a public hearing on the
proposed assessments in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
section 429.061. Any further action necessary to make the
assessments a valid and binding lien on the property shall be
held and conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
sections 429.061 and 429.071. Any person aggrieved by the
adoption of the assessments may appeal to the district court in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 429.081.
Sec. 38. [EFFECTIVE DATE.]
Sections 1 to 36 are effective the day following final
enactment. Section 37 takes effect the day after the filing of
a certificate of local approval by the Lake of the Woods county
board of commissioners in compliance with Minnesota Statutes,
section 645.021, subdivision 3.
Approved June 28, 1985
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes