CHAPTER 72--H.F.No. 669

An act

relating to capital investment; authorizing spending to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature with certain conditions; establishing new programs and modifying existing programs; modifying prior appropriations; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds; authorizing the conveyance of state bond-financed property; requiring reports; appropriating money;

amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 116J.417, subdivision 2; 174.38, subdivisions 1, 3; Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, sections 7, subdivisions 7, 9, 11, 18; 16, subdivisions 14, 19, as amended; 17, subdivision 7, as amended; 18, subdivision 5; 21, subdivisions 17, 29, as amended; Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, sections 7, subdivisions 12, 18, as amended, 24; 15, subdivision 6; 16, subdivisions 4, 11, 25, 26; 17, subdivisions 7, 13; 20, subdivision 11; 21, subdivisions 17, 36, 46, 48; 22, subdivisions 15, 33, as amended; article 3, section 2, subdivision 2.

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

ARTICLE 1

APPROPRIATIONS

Section 1.

new text begin CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS. new text end

new text begin (a) The sums shown in the column under "Appropriations" are appropriated from the bond proceeds fund, or another named fund, to the state agencies or officials indicated, to be spent for public purposes. Appropriations of bond proceeds must be spent as authorized by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5, clause (a), to acquire and better public land and buildings and other public improvements of a capital nature, or as authorized by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5, clauses (b) to (j), or article XIV. Unless otherwise specified, money appropriated in this act: new text end

new text begin (1) may be used to pay state agency staff costs that are attributed directly to the capital program or project in accordance with accounting policies adopted by the commissioner of management and budget; new text end

new text begin (2) is available until the project is completed or abandoned subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642; new text end

new text begin (3) for activities under Minnesota Statutes, sections 16B.307, 84.946, and 135A.046, should not be used for projects that can be financed within a reasonable time frame under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.322 or 16C.144; new text end

new text begin (4) is subject to the policies and procedures adopted by the commissioner of management and budget or otherwise specified in applicable law; and new text end

new text begin (5) is available for a grant to a political subdivision after the commissioner of management and budget determines that an amount sufficient to complete the project as described in this act has been committed to the project, as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.502. new text end

new text begin (b) Unless otherwise specified, appropriations in this article from the general fund are made in fiscal year 2024 and are onetime appropriations. new text end

new text begin (c) Recipients of grants from money appropriated in this article must demonstrate to the commissioner of the agency making the grant that the recipient has the ability and a plan to fund the program intended for the facility. This paragraph does not apply to state agencies. new text end

new text begin APPROPRIATIONS new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 135,950,000 new text end

new text begin To the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR) new text end

43,350,000

new text begin To be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Twin Cities - Chemistry Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory new text end

92,600,000

new text begin To construct, furnish, and equip the renovation of and an addition to Fraser Hall for an undergraduate chemistry teaching laboratory facility on the Twin Cities campus. This project includes the demolition of obsolete portions of Fraser Hall. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin University Share new text end

new text begin Except for the appropriations for HEAPR, the appropriations in this section are intended to cover approximately two-thirds of the cost of each project. The remaining costs must be paid from university sources. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

new text begin Upon substantial completion of a project authorized in this section and after written notice to the commissioner of management and budget, the Board of Regents must use any money remaining in the appropriation for that project for HEAPR under Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046. The Board of Regents must report by February 1 of each even-numbered year to the chairs of the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over capital investment and higher education finance, and to the chairs of the house of representatives Ways and Means Committee and the senate Finance Committee, on how the remaining money has been allocated or spent. new text end

Sec. 3.

new text begin MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 179,752,000 new text end

new text begin To the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR) new text end

44,733,000

new text begin To be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Minnesota State University, Moorhead new text end

23,099,000

new text begin To design, renovate, expand, and equip Weld Hall, including the construction of additions to improve building accessibility at Minnesota State University, Moorhead. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Inver Hills Community College new text end

22,025,000

new text begin To design, renovate, and equip the Technology and Business Center building, including the construction of a link to Heritage Hall at Inver Hills Community College. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Minneapolis Community and Technical College new text end

20,457,000

new text begin To design, renovate, and equip phases 1 and 2 of the Management Education Center shared with Metropolitan State University on the Minneapolis Community and Technical College campus to support baccalaureate programming expansion. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Pine Technical and Community College new text end

21,468,000

new text begin To design, renovate, construct, and equip the renovation of the main building allied health space and an addition of the technical trade and applied learning labs at Pine Technical and Community College. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Saint Paul College new text end

1,671,000

new text begin To design the renovation of classroom, lab, and student services space and design the demolition of the College Learning Center Building which will be replaced by the renovations at the Saint Paul College campus. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Northeast Higher Education District - Vermilion Community College new text end

3,633,000

new text begin To design, renovate, and equip the classroom building and common space at Northeast Higher Education District - Vermilion Community College. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Central Lakes College new text end

11,591,000

new text begin To design, renovate, and equip the student services, academic support areas, and athletics space of the Central Lakes College, Brainerd campus. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Northland Community and Technical College new text end

3,282,000

new text begin To design, renovate, and equip teaching and learning lab space at Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand Forks campus. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Minnesota State University, Mankato new text end

8,460,000

new text begin To design and renovate space in the lower level of the Clinical Sciences Building; to design the demolition and replacement of Armstrong Hall; and to design the partial renovation of Wiecking Center, Performing Arts Center, the Library, and Morris Hall at Minnesota State University, Mankato. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Winona State University new text end

4,866,000

new text begin To design a net zero energy building that will contain flexible classroom space and student support services and to design the demolition of Gildemeister and Watkins Halls which will be replaced by the net zero energy building at Winona State University. new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Lake Superior College new text end

8,316,000

new text begin To design the renovation and construction of integrated manufacturing workforce labs and related support space at Lake Superior College. new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Metropolitan State new text end

5,196,000

new text begin To design, renovate, and equip space in New Main Hall for the cybersecurity program at Metropolitan State University. new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Alexandria Technical and Community College new text end

955,000

new text begin To design the renovation of student services spaces, the demolition of obsolete campus space, which will be replaced by the new renovated student services space and the new Transportation Center, and to design the construction of the Transportation Center at Alexandria Technical and Community College. new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin Debt Service new text end

new text begin (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), the Board of Trustees shall pay the debt service on one-third of the principal amount of state bonds sold to finance projects authorized by this section. After each sale of general obligation bonds, the commissioner of management and budget shall notify the board of the amounts assessed for each year for the life of the bonds. new text end

new text begin (b) The board need not pay debt service on bonds sold to finance HEAPR. Where a nonstate match is required, the debt service is due on a principal amount equal to one-third of the total project cost, less the match committed before the bonds are sold. new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner of management and budget shall reduce the board's assessment each year by one-third of the net income from investment of general obligation bond proceeds in proportion to the amount of principal and interest otherwise required to be paid by the board. The board shall pay its resulting net assessment to the commissioner of management and budget by December 1 each year. If the board fails to make a payment when due, the commissioner of management and budget shall reduce allotments for appropriations from the general fund otherwise available to the board and apply the amount of the reduction to cover the missed debt service payment. The commissioner of management and budget shall credit the payments received from the board to the bond debt service account in the state bond fund each December 1 before money is transferred from the general fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641, subdivision 10. new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

new text begin (a) Upon substantial completion of a project authorized in this section and after written notice to the commissioner of management and budget, the board must use any money remaining in the appropriation for that project for HEAPR under Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046. The Board of Trustees must report by February 1 of each even-numbered year to the chairs of the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over capital investment and higher education finance and to the chairs of the house of representatives Ways and Means Committee and the senate Finance Committee, on how the remaining money has been allocated or spent. new text end

new text begin (b) The unspent portion of an appropriation for a project in this section that is complete is available for HEAPR under this subdivision, at the same campus as the project for which the original appropriation was made and the debt service requirement under this section is reduced accordingly. Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, applies from the date of the original appropriation to the unspent amount transferred. new text end

Sec. 4.

new text begin EDUCATION new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of education for library construction grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.45. new text end

Sec. 5.

new text begin MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 9,037,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

1,200,000

new text begin For capital asset preservation improvements and betterments on both campuses of the Minnesota State Academies, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Dorm Renovations and Predesign new text end

7,837,000

new text begin To predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation of Kramer Hall, Brandeen Hall, and Rode Hall Dorms on the Blind School Campus, including but not limited to abatement of asbestos and hazardous materials, construction, and renovations required to improve safety and security for occupants, meet ADA requirements, meet energy saving requirements, and improve indoor air quality standards. This appropriation also includes money to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation of Pollard Hall Dorm on the Deaf School Campus, including but not limited to abatement of asbestos and hazardous materials, construction, and renovations required to improve safety and security for occupants, meet ADA requirements, meet energy saving requirements, and improve indoor air quality standards. new text end

Sec. 6.

new text begin PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 900,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for capital asset preservation improvements and betterments at the Perpich Center for Arts Education, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. new text end

Sec. 7.

new text begin NATURAL RESOURCES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 196,880,000 new text end

new text begin (a) To the commissioner of natural resources for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin (b) The appropriations in this section are subject to the requirements of the natural resources capital improvement program under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.12, unless this section or the statutes referred to in this section provide more specific standards, criteria, or priorities for projects than Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.12. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Natural Resources Asset Preservation new text end

36,000,000

new text begin For the preservation and replacement of state-owned facilities and recreational assets operated by the commissioner of natural resources to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 84.946. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Betterment of Buildings new text end

20,000,000

new text begin For acquisition, predesign, design, and construction to replace existing facilities that no longer meet the business needs of the department or to acquire or construct new facilities. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Badoura State Forest Nursery new text end

10,000,000

new text begin For the predesign, design, and construction of facility capital improvements and associated facility components at the Badoura State Forest Nursery. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Wildfire Aviation Infrastructure new text end

6,360,000

new text begin For site preparation, predesign, design, engineering, demolition, construction, furnishing, and equipping new public safety facilities for aerial wildfire suppression, which may include grants to airport authorities. This appropriation includes money for the Hibbing airport and air tanker base buildings and associated utilities and systems. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Accessibility new text end

1,200,000

new text begin For the design and construction of accessibility improvements at state parks, recreation areas, and wildlife management areas. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Dam Renovation, Repair, Removal new text end

4,000,000

new text begin (a) For design, engineering, and construction to repair, reconstruct, or remove publicly owned dams and respond to dam safety emergencies on publicly owned dams. The commissioner shall determine project priorities as appropriate under Minnesota Statutes, sections 103G.511 and 103G.515. new text end

new text begin (b) If the commissioner determines that a project is not ready to proceed, this appropriation may be used for other projects on the commissioner's priority list. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Flood Hazard Mitigation new text end

40,300,000

new text begin (a) For the state share of flood hazard mitigation grants for publicly owned capital improvements to prevent or alleviate flood damage under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.161. To the extent practical, levee projects shall meet the state standard of three feet above the 100-year flood elevation. new text end

new text begin (b) Project priorities shall be determined by the commissioner as appropriate, based on need and consideration of available leveraging of federal, state, and local funds. new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), $3,300,000 of this appropriation is for Phase II of the Toelle Coulee project in Traverse County to mitigate flood risks posed to the city of Browns Valley, including construction of an East Levee, County State-Aid Highway 2 culvert replacement, and marked Trunk Highway 28 culvert replacement. new text end

new text begin (d) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), $5,000,000 of this appropriation is for grants to watershed districts that are members of the Red River Watershed Management Board for flood mitigation projects and is not for projects in the city of Moorhead. new text end

new text begin (e) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), $11,000,000 is for a grant to the city of Moorhead to design, construct, and equip flood mitigation infrastructure. This appropriation includes money for Phase 2 of the North Moorhead levee project, the relocation of sanitary lift station #2, and a levee project along First Avenue North. new text end

new text begin (f) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), $6,000,000 is from the general fund for a grant to the city of Carver for capital improvements to restore the Carver levee protecting an important historic district in Minnesota from flood waters of the Minnesota River. This levee restoration must meet the requirements for FEMA certification. The project includes predesign, design, engineering, land acquisition, and construction of capital improvements, including raising the height of the Carver levee, constructing internal drainage, establishing maintainable setbacks to adjacent structures, and certification by FEMA. new text end

new text begin (g) To the extent practicable and consistent with the project, recipients of appropriations for flood control projects in this subdivision shall create wetlands that are eligible for wetland replacement credit to replace wetlands drained or filled as the result of repair, reconstruction, replacement, or rehabilitation of an existing public road under Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.222, subdivision 1, paragraphs (l) and (m). new text end

new text begin (h) To the extent that the cost of a municipal project exceeds two percent of the median household income in the municipality multiplied by the number of households in the municipality, this appropriation is also for the local share of the project. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park new text end

11,000,000

new text begin For the design and construction of a visitor center, camping facilities and boardwalk, hiking and biking trails, dock and fishing pier, and related infrastructure; the design of the Mattson Bay Camp and Soudan Heritage and Science Center; and the rehabilitation of a fire tower at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Parks and Trails Local and Regional Recreation Grants new text end

2,000,000

new text begin For matching grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.019. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Community Tree Planting Grants new text end

8,400,000

new text begin For grants to cities, counties, townships, and park and recreation boards in cities of the first class, to remove and plant shade trees on public land to provide environmental benefits; to replace trees lost to forest pests, disease, or storm; or to establish a more diverse community forest better able to withstand disease and forest pests. For purposes of this appropriation, "shade tree" means a woody perennial grown primarily for aesthetic or environmental purposes with minimal to residual timber value. Any tree planted with money under this subdivision must be a climate-adapted species to Minnesota. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin St. James Open Pit Mine Complex new text end

2,500,000

new text begin For predesign, design, and engineering of capital improvement projects to mitigate the imminent threat to public safety, property, and regional water quality from the rising water levels at the St. James open pit mine complex. new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Reforestation new text end

6,000,000

new text begin For reforestation and stand improvement on state forest lands to meet the reforestation requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 89.002, subdivision 2, including purchasing native seeds and native seedlings, planting, seeding, site preparation, and protection on state lands administered by the commissioner. new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin State Trail Maintenance new text end

1,200,000

new text begin To renovate paved and unpaved state trails established under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.015, according to the commissioner's priorities and as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 84.946. new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Casey Jones State Trail new text end

1,320,000

new text begin For acquisition, design, engineering, and construction of the Casey Jones State Trail under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.015, subdivision 2. The Casey Jones State Trail must be established as a primary, not a secondary trail. new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin Gitchi Gami State Trail new text end

4,000,000

new text begin For acquisition, design, engineering, and construction of the Gitchi Gami State Trail priority segments: Lutsen from Ski Hill Road, Tofte, Silver Bay to Tettegouche State Park, and Two Harbors to Flood Bay State Wayside. new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin Glacial Lakes Trail new text end

3,000,000

new text begin To design and construct the final trail segment for the Glacial Lakes Trail, established under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.015, subdivision 5, between the city of New London and Sibley State Park. new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end

new text begin Heartland State Trail new text end

2,950,000

new text begin (a) For capital improvements to the Heartland State Trail. Of this amount, (1) $550,000 is for construction of a trail segment of the Heartland State Trail between Detroit Lakes and Frazee; and (2) $2,400,000 is for the environmental review, predesign, design, and construction of a paved multiple-use trail to connect Itasca State Park to the Heartland State Trail beginning from the park contact station to the park's southeast boundary and through a Phase 1 tunnel to be constructed under marked U.S. Highway 71, and continuing from there for about two miles. new text end

new text begin (b) This appropriation is in addition to the appropriations in Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter 8, article 1, section 6, subdivision 6, and Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 7, subdivision 12. new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. new text end

new text begin Mill Towns State Trail new text end

8,190,000

new text begin For land acquisition, predesign, design, and construction of the Mill Towns State Trail between Riverside Park in the city of Northfield and the Waterford Historic Bridge in Waterford Township. new text end

new text begin Subd. 20. new text end

new text begin Root River State Trail; Preston to Carimona new text end

2,000,000

new text begin For acquisition of property, design, and engineering of the Root River State Trail under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.015, from the city of Preston to the city of Carimona. new text end

new text begin Subd. 21. new text end

new text begin Glendalough State Park new text end

900,000

new text begin To complete the paved multipurpose trail from the bridge at the northwest corner of Annie Battle Lake to the park entrance at Glendalough State Park. new text end

new text begin Subd. 22. new text end

new text begin Upper Sioux Agency State Park Bond Defeasance new text end

250,000

new text begin From the general fund to the commissioner of management and budget to prepay and defease any outstanding state general obligation bonds used for improvements and betterments at Upper Sioux Agency State Park, including Minnesota Historical Society property located within the park's boundaries, and other associated financing costs. This amount may be deposited, invested, and applied to accomplish the purposes of this section as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 475.67, subdivisions 5 to 10 and 13. Upon the prepayment and defeasance of all associated debt on the real property and improvements, all conditions set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695, subdivision 3, shall be deemed to have been satisfied and the real property and improvements shall no longer constitute state bond financed property under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. new text end

new text begin Subd. 23. new text end

new text begin Lower Minnesota River Watershed District; Minnesota River Riverbank Stabilization new text end

2,750,000

new text begin For a grant to the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District for final design and construction of capital improvements necessary to stabilize the riverbank, prevent erosion, and prevent future degradation of the water quality of the Minnesota River resulting from Area 3 bank erosion in the city of Eden Prairie. new text end

new text begin Subd. 24. new text end

new text begin Mora; High Water Mitigation new text end

1,800,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Mora to design and construct improvements to mitigate high water in Mora Lake, including installation of intake and outlet structures, and associated sanitary sewer and road replacement. new text end

new text begin Subd. 25. new text end

new text begin Ranier; Rainy Lake Marina new text end

3,500,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Ranier to predesign, design, engineer, construct, and equip a marina to provide up to 26 slips in a safe harbor on Rainy Lake and Rainy River at the Gateway to Voyageurs National Park. The marina will provide overnight transient boaters with water, electricity, and pump-out services. new text end

new text begin Subd. 26. new text end

new text begin Shakopee; Minnesota River Riverbank Stabilization new text end

8,260,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Shakopee to predesign, design, and construct the restoration of the Minnesota River riverbank from the western edge of downtown Shakopee to The Landing in the Three Rivers Park District. new text end

new text begin Subd. 27. new text end

new text begin Shell Rock River Watershed District; Fountain Lake new text end

9,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the Shell Rock River Watershed District for sediment removal and cleanup of Fountain Lake. new text end

new text begin Subd. 28. new text end

new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

new text begin The unspent portion of an appropriation for a project in this section that is complete, upon written notice to the commissioner of management and budget, is available for asset preservation under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.946. Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, applies from the date of the original appropriation to the unspent amount transferred. new text end

Sec. 8.

new text begin POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the Pollution Control Agency for a capital assistance grant to Olmsted County under Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.54, to design, construct, and equip a new materials recovery facility which will expand upon the county's current integrated solid waste management system by reclaiming materials and removing problematic items from the waste stream. This appropriation is notwithstanding the maximum amount of grant assistance for a project under Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.54. new text end

Sec. 9.

new text begin BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 22,700,000 new text end

new text begin To the Board of Water and Soil Resources for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Local Government Roads Wetland Replacement Program new text end

12,000,000

new text begin To acquire land or permanent easements and to restore, create, enhance, and preserve wetlands to replace those wetlands drained or filled as a result of the repair, reconstruction, replacement, or rehabilitation of existing public roads as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.222, subdivision 1, paragraphs (l) and (m). Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.222, subdivision 3, the board may implement the wetland replacement program consistent with section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act. The purchase price paid for acquisition of land or perpetual easement must be a fair market value as determined by the board. The board may enter into agreements with the federal government, other state agencies, political subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, fee title owners, or other qualified private entities to acquire wetland replacement credits in accordance with Minnesota Rules, chapter 8420. Up to five percent of this appropriation may be used for restoration and enhancement. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Reserve Program new text end

10,700,000

new text begin To acquire conservation easements from landowners to preserve, restore, create, and enhance wetlands and associated uplands of prairie and grasslands, and to restore and enhance rivers and streams, riparian lands, and associated uplands of prairie and grasslands, in order to protect soil and water quality, support fish and wildlife habitat, reduce flood damage, and provide other public benefits. The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515, apply to this program. The board shall give priority to leveraging federal money by enrolling targeted new lands or enrolling environmentally sensitive lands that have expiring federal conservation agreements. The board is authorized to enter into new agreements and amend past agreements with landowners as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515, subdivision 5, to allow for restoration. Up to five percent of this appropriation may be used for restoration and enhancement. new text end

Sec. 10.

new text begin AGRICULTURE new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 384,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration to design, construct, and equip the renovation and repair of the plant protection division's potato inspection facility located in East Grand Forks. This appropriation may also be used to design and complete hazardous materials abatement. new text end

Sec. 11.

new text begin MINNESOTA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 18,025,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Zoological Board for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

16,800,000

new text begin For capital asset preservation improvements and betterments to infrastructure and exhibits at the Minnesota Zoo, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. Notwithstanding the specified uses of money under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307, this appropriation may be used to replace buildings that are in poor condition, outdated, and no longer support the work of the Minnesota Zoological Garden; to construct and renovate trails and roads on the Minnesota Zoological Garden site; and to replace the lakeside plaza infrastructure, including the stairs and ramp to the upper plaza, and to design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation of related animal holding and mechanical spaces. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Animal Hospital Renovation new text end

1,225,000

new text begin To design a new or renovated animal hospital building at the Minnesota Zoological Garden. new text end

Sec. 12.

new text begin ADMINISTRATION new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 17,796,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Capital Asset Preservation and Replacement Account new text end

9,000,000

new text begin To be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.632. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Capitol Complex - Physical Security Upgrades Phase II new text end

8,796,000

new text begin For the continuation of the design, construction, and equipping required to upgrade the physical security elements and systems for the Capitol Mall and the buildings listed in this subdivision, their attached tunnel systems, their surrounding grounds, and parking facilities as identified in the 2017 Minnesota State Capitol Complex Physical Security Predesign completed by Miller Dunwiddie and an updated assessment completed in 2022. Upgrades include but are not limited to the installation of bollards, blast protection, infrastructure security screen walls, door access controls, emergency call stations, surveillance systems, security kiosks, locking devices, and traffic and crowd control devices. This appropriation includes money for work associated with the following buildings: Administration, Ag/Health Lab, Capitol, Centennial, Governor's Residence, Judicial Center, Minnesota History Center, Capitol Complex Power Plant and Shops, Stassen, State Office, and Veterans Service. new text end

Sec. 13.

new text begin AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 9,600,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission for asset preservation improvements and betterments of a capital nature at the National Sports Center in Blaine, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. new text end

Sec. 14.

new text begin MILITARY AFFAIRS new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 31,487,000 new text end

new text begin To the adjutant general for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Rosemount Readiness Center new text end

25,080,000

new text begin (a) To construct and equip the renovation of existing space at the Rosemount Readiness Center, including mechanical, electrical, building envelope, energy efficiency, and life safety improvements. new text end

new text begin (b) $360,000 of this appropriation is in addition to the appropriation for the same purpose in Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 14, subdivision 2. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Fergus Falls Readiness Center new text end

800,000

new text begin This appropriation is in addition to the appropriation for the same purpose in Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 14, subdivision 3. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Moorhead Readiness Center new text end

855,000

new text begin This appropriation is in addition to the appropriation for the same purpose in Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 14, subdivision 4. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Marshall Readiness Center new text end

4,752,000

new text begin This appropriation is in addition to the appropriation for the same purpose in Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 14, subdivision 5. new text end

Sec. 15.

new text begin PUBLIC SAFETY new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 17,425,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin State Emergency Operations Center new text end

11,392,000

new text begin For the state emergency operations center. This appropriation is in addition to the appropriation for the same purpose in Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 15, subdivision 2. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin BCA Maryland Building new text end

6,033,000

new text begin To design, construct, renovate, equip, and furnish unfinished space in the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension building in St. Paul to provide new offices and to design, construct, and equip a new perimeter security fence and access controls at this site. new text end

Sec. 16.

new text begin TRANSPORTATION new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 257,111,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of transportation for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Local Road Improvement Program new text end

84,954,000

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for eligible improvements on trunk highway corridor projects under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.52, subdivision 2; for construction and reconstruction of local roads with statewide or regional significance under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.52, subdivision 4; or for grants to counties to assist in paying the costs of rural road safety capital improvement projects on county state-aid highways under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.52, subdivision 4a. $6,000,000 of this appropriation is for grants to townships for capital improvements to township roads. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Local Bridge Replacement Program new text end

67,000,000

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund to match federal money and to replace or rehabilitate local deficient bridges as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Highway Rail Grade Crossings new text end

3,600,000

new text begin To design, construct, and equip the replacement of active highway rail grade warning devices that have reached the end of their useful life or new highway rail grade warning devices. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Port Development Assistance Program new text end

18,097,000

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 457A. Any improvements made with the proceeds of these grants must be publicly owned. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Safe Routes to School new text end

2,400,000

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.40. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Active Transportation new text end

1,200,000

new text begin For grants and financial assistance under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.38. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program new text end

9,600,000

new text begin For rail service improvement grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 222.50. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Greater Minnesota Transit new text end

3,000,000

new text begin For capital assistance for publicly owned greater Minnesota transit systems to acquire property and to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip transit capital facilities under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.24, subdivision 3c. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Carver County; CSAH 18 new text end

3,760,000

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for one or more grants to the cities of Victoria, Chaska, or Chanhassen or Carver County, or any combination of these entities, for property or permanent easement acquisition, predesign, and design of construction of improvements to Carver County State-Aid Highway 18, known as West 82nd Street, from Bavaria Road to marked Trunk Highway 41. This project includes cross streets, off-street trails, a bridge over a ravine and trail, and utility relocations, installations, and connections. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Fridley; Northtown Rail Yard Overpass new text end

4,000,000

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for a grant to the city of Fridley to design the extension of 57th Avenue NE, including public utilities as necessary and a bridge and approach walls, across the BNSF Northtown Rail Yard from Main Street NE (Anoka County State-Aid Highway 102) westward to East River Road (Anoka County State-Aid Highway 1) in Fridley. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Hennepin County; Hennepin Avenue Bridge new text end

3,500,000

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for a grant to Hennepin County for design and construction engineering for Phase 1 of the reconstruction of the iconic and historic Hennepin Avenue Suspension Bridge. new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Inver Grove Heights; 117th Street Reconstruction new text end

5,000,000

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for one or more grants to the city of Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, or both, to perform final design, acquire right-of-way, acquire easements, and reconstruct 117th Street from Rich Valley Boulevard (Dakota County Road 71), including intersection improvements thereto in both directions up to 1,500 feet, to approximately 800 feet east of U.S. Highway 52 to improve safety, mobility, and traffic conditions. This appropriation includes the cost for relocation and construction of public utilities on 117th Street, including sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer facilities. new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Plymouth; Chankahda Trail new text end

6,200,000

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for a grant to the city of Plymouth for property acquisition and design of construction of roadway, utility, drainage, pedestrian facilities, and associated appurtenances, on Chankahda Trail, formerly known as Hennepin County Road 47, from Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 101 to Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 61. new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Savage; Road and Bridge Improvements new text end

800,000

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for a grant to the city of Savage to predesign and design the expansion of Quentin Avenue and reconstruction of two railroad bridges that pass over Quentin Avenue. The project area for this project is from approximately 600 feet to the south to approximately 600 feet to the north of the two railroad bridges that pass over Quentin Avenue. new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin St. Paul; Third Street/Kellogg Boulevard Bridge and BRT Gold Line Readiness new text end

25,000,000

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for a grant to the city of St. Paul for the Third Street/Kellogg Boulevard bridge project. This appropriation is in addition to the appropriation for the same purpose in Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 16, subdivision 19. new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin St. Paul Park; Third Street Collector Roadway new text end

7,000,000

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for a grant to the city of St. Paul Park to predesign, design, engineer, construct, and equip the Third Street Collector Roadway Improvements Project. This appropriation includes money for the construction and reconstruction of Third Street from Broadway Avenue to 14th Avenue, pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements, and sanitary sewer, drinking water, and storm water management infrastructure. new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end

new text begin Sherburne County; Highway 169 new text end

2,000,000

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for a grant to Sherburne County for property acquisition and engineering for the local road portions of an interchange at marked U.S. Highway 169 and Sherburne County State-Aid Highway 4 in the city of Zimmerman. new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. new text end

new text begin Washington County; Interchange at Trunk Highway 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue new text end

10,000,000

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for a grant to Washington County for property acquisition and to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a new interchange at marked Trunk Highway 36 and County State-Aid Highway 17, known as Lake Elmo Avenue, in Washington County. This appropriation is for portions of the project that are eligible to be funded with general obligation bonds. new text end

Sec. 17.

new text begin METROPOLITAN COUNCIL new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 108,620,000 new text end

new text begin To the Metropolitan Council for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Inflow and Infiltration Grants new text end

12,000,000

new text begin For grants to cities within the metropolitan area, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, for capital improvements in municipal wastewater collection systems to reduce the amount of inflow and infiltration to the Metropolitan Council's metropolitan sanitary sewer disposal system. The council must award grants based on applications from cities that identify eligible capital costs and include a timeline for inflow and infiltration mitigation construction, pursuant to guidelines established by the council. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Metropolitan Regional Parks and Trails new text end

16,620,000

new text begin For the cost of improvements and betterments of a capital nature and acquisition by the council and metropolitan parks implementing agencies as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 473.351, of regional recreational open-space lands in accordance with the council's policy plan as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 473.147. This appropriation must not be used to purchase easements. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Arterial Bus Rapid Transit new text end

72,000,000

new text begin For real property acquisition, predesign, design, engineering, and construction of arterial bus rapid transit, including utility relocation, demolition, and furnishing and equipping facilities for arterial bus rapid transit projects. The council must allocate the money among projects based on criteria in its transitway capital improvement plan including: consistency with the council's transportation policy plan; project readiness; potential current and forecasted ridership; expansion of the bus rapid transit system; availability of federal or other matching funds; coordination with other major projects; and additional criteria for priorities otherwise specified in state law or rule applicable to bus rapid transit, including state law authorizing state bond fund appropriations for a bus rapid transit project. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin St. Paul; Mississippi River Learning Center new text end

8,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul for design of a Mississippi River Learning Center that will be located on a site in Crosby Farm Regional Park that includes the Watergate Marina site. new text end

Sec. 18.

new text begin HUMAN SERVICES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 19,150,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration, or other named entity, for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

7,200,000

new text begin For asset preservation improvements and betterments of a capital nature at Department of Human Services facilities statewide, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin St. Peter Water and Sewer Upgrades new text end

1,050,000

new text begin To design upgrades and the replacement of water, sanitary, and storm sewer infrastructure at the St. Peter Campus. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Early Childhood Learning and Child Protection Facilities new text end

900,000

new text begin To the commissioner of human services for grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 256E.37, to predesign, design, construct, renovate, furnish, and equip early childhood learning facilities. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Regional Behavioral Health Crisis Facilities new text end

10,000,000

new text begin (a) To the commissioner of human services, for grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 245G.011. new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 245G.011, subdivision 4, $6,000,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to Dakota County for a behavioral health crisis facility in Dakota County. new text end

new text begin (c) $2,500,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to the Human Development Center for a behavioral health crisis facility in Duluth. new text end

Sec. 19.

new text begin VETERANS AFFAIRS new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 90,125,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

12,360,000

new text begin For asset preservation improvements and betterments of a capital nature at the veterans homes in Minneapolis, Hastings, Fergus Falls, Silver Bay, Luverne, and the state veterans cemeteries at Little Falls, Preston, and Duluth, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Hastings Veterans Home Campus Upgrade new text end

77,765,000

new text begin To predesign, design, construct, and equip the replacement of administrative and residential buildings and infrastructure at the Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Campus. This appropriation includes money to design and complete demolition of all or portions of buildings and other structures deemed unnecessary or undesirable for the development of the project, site preparation, asbestos removal and hazardous materials abatement, and the furnishing and equipping of the new buildings. The commissioner of veterans affairs may apply for federal funding for this project. new text end

Sec. 20.

new text begin CORRECTIONS new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 34,292,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

33,800,000

new text begin For asset preservation improvement and betterments of a capital nature at the Minnesota correctional facilities statewide to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Minnesota Correctional Facility - Lino Lakes new text end

492,000

new text begin To design renovations to an existing building, including but not limited to building system upgrades and hazardous materials abatement, at the Minnesota Correctional Facility - Lino Lakes for an incarcerated persons programming and support space. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

new text begin The unspent portion of an appropriation for a Department of Corrections project in this section that is complete, upon written notice to the commissioner of management and budget, is available for asset preservation under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, applies from the date of the original appropriation to the unspent amount transferred. new text end

Sec. 21.

new text begin EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 21,500,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of employment and economic development for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure new text end

10,000,000

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.431. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Innovative Business Development Public Infrastructure new text end

1,500,000

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.435. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure new text end

1,500,000

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.436. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Greater Minnesota Child Care Facilities new text end

900,000

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.417. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Apple Valley; Inclusive Playground new text end

1,410,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Apple Valley to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip an inclusive and accessible playground in the city of Apple Valley. "Inclusive and accessible playground" as used in this subdivision means a playground, planned and designed in partnership with community stakeholders, designed to be safe and accessible to all children including those with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Belle Plaine; Public Infrastructure new text end

3,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Belle Plaine to design, construct, furnish, and equip the rehabilitation and replacement of aging public infrastructure in the central business district of Belle Plaine, including streets, lighting, sidewalks, regional transportation connections, sanitary sewer conveyance systems, and storm sewer collection and conveyance systems. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin International Falls; Regional Health and Wellness Center new text end

1,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of International Falls to design an expansion to the Kerry Park Recreation Center to create a regional health and wellness center that will provide space for health, wellness, and community gathering opportunities. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Oak Park Heights; Redevelopment new text end

2,190,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Oak Park Heights to acquire property and to predesign and design public infrastructure for development of the Allen S. King power plant site in the city. Public infrastructure includes clean water systems, sanitary sewer systems, stormwater systems, roads, trails, and sidewalks. new text end

Sec. 22.

new text begin IRON RANGE RESOURCES AND REHABILITATION new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 12,229,000 new text end

new text begin To the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation to acquire, upgrade, construct, and install a snowmaking infrastructure system, including associated equipment, that will replace aging water lines at Giants Ridge and aid in fire suppression. new text end

Sec. 23.

new text begin PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 319,310,000 new text end

new text begin To the Public Facilities Authority for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin State Match for Federal Grants to State Revolving Loan Programs new text end

41,000,000

new text begin To match federal capitalization grants for the clean water revolving fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.07, and the drinking water revolving fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.081. This appropriation must be used for qualified capital projects. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Water Infrastructure Funding Program new text end

87,200,000

new text begin (a) For grants to eligible municipalities under the water infrastructure funding program under Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.072. new text end

new text begin (b) $52,000,000 is for wastewater projects listed on the Pollution Control Agency's project priority list in the fundable range under the clean water revolving fund program. new text end

new text begin (c) $35,200,000 is for drinking water projects listed on the commissioner of health's project priority list in the fundable range under the drinking water revolving fund program. new text end

new text begin (d) After all eligible projects under paragraph (b) or (c) have been funded in a fiscal year, the Public Facilities Authority may transfer any remaining, uncommitted money to eligible projects under a program defined in paragraph (b) or (c) based on that program's project priority list. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Point Source Implementation Grants Program new text end

80,000,000

new text begin For grants to eligible municipalities under the point source implementation grants program under Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.073. This appropriation must be used for qualified capital projects. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Albert Lea; Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements new text end

2,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Albert Lea to construct and equip the preliminary treatment building at the city's wastewater treatment facility. This appropriation includes money for construction, renovation, repairs, and replacement of infrastructure, equipment, and other components of the facility's wastewater preliminary treatment systems including improvements to receive raw sanitary sewage at the wastewater treatment facility. Improvements include, but are not limited to, monitoring the influent flow and loadings, and for the removal of grit from the sewage stream utilizing vortex channels. Site improvements include buildings and other structures as well as the costs of demolition associated with this phase of the project. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Arden Hills; Water and Sewer Improvements new text end

510,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Arden Hills to construct water main and sanitary sewer replacement and improvements at the intersection of County Road E and Old Highway 10 (also known as Snelling Avenue North or County State-Aid Highway 76). new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Babbitt; Water, Sewer, and Utility Improvements new text end

2,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Babbitt to predesign, design, construct, and equip extensions of clean water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and utilities throughout the city. This appropriation also includes money for a new lift station, electrical and lighting infrastructure, and street construction and reconstruction for the West Development Housing Project. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Bagley; Drinking Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements new text end

7,200,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Bagley to predesign, design, engineer, construct, reconstruct, and rehabilitate drinking water infrastructure, including replacement of a water main and sanitary sewer infrastructure. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Brainerd; Water Treatment Facility Improvements new text end

5,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Brainerd to design, construct, and equip a new backwash collection, detention, and reclaim system for the city's municipal water treatment facility. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Clearbrook; Water Infrastructure Improvements new text end

5,500,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Clearbrook to construct, rehabilitate, and equip capital improvements to the city's water infrastructure. This appropriation includes money for water tower rehabilitation and water treatment facility upgrades. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Cloquet; Water Infrastructure Expansion new text end

5,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Cloquet to design and construct capital improvements to the Lake Superior water transmission line from Lake Superior to the city of Cloquet. This appropriation includes money for electrical infrastructure upgrades at Pump Station No. 2 and the renovation and repair of the Harris and Wagtskjold Reservoirs. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin East Gull Lake; Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements new text end

2,900,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of East Gull Lake to design, construct, and equip capital improvements to the South Pine Beach wastewater treatment plant. This appropriation includes the decommissioning of the North Gull Point wastewater treatment facility and wastewater force main rerouting. new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Elk River; Sewer Improvements new text end

1,100,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Elk River to decommission a failed subsurface sewage treatment system in the northeast part of the city, remediate associated contaminated soil, and acquire easements, design, and construct a lift station that will connect the existing low-pressure sanitary force main in the northeast part of the city to the city's existing sewer system. new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Grand Rapids; Water Treatment Facility Renovation new text end

2,500,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Grand Rapids to design, construct, and equip capital improvements to the municipal water treatment plant and related infrastructure necessary to renovate the existing facility and expand water treatment capacity for residential and commercial users. This appropriation includes money for facility improvements, including a new roof and HVAC system, upgrades to well pumps, construction of secure well houses, and other improvements and betterments of a capital nature connected with the water treatment plant. new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Lino Lakes; Water Treatment Plant and Accompanying Water Utility Infrastructure new text end

13,500,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Lino Lakes to design, engineer, construct, furnish, and equip a water treatment facility, including accompanying water utility infrastructure. new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin Mankato; Water Treatment new text end

25,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Mankato for site preparation and to construct upgrades to the city's regional water resource recovery facility, including the disinfection upgrades improving water quality of the discharge to the Minnesota River. new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin Medicine Lake; Public Water System new text end

3,500,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Medicine Lake to design and construct capital improvements to the Medicine Lake public water system to meet Department of Health drinking water standards. This appropriation includes construction and reconstruction of drinking water and wastewater collection systems, associated street improvements, and improvements for hydrant fire safety and suppression. new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end

new text begin Monticello; Water Treatment Facility and Infrastructure new text end

11,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Monticello to design, engineer, construct, furnish, and equip a water treatment facility, including accompanying water utility infrastructure. new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. new text end

new text begin Morristown; Water and Sewer Infrastructure new text end

1,500,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Morristown for predesign, design, and reconstruction of water mains, storm sewer collection systems, streets, and for other drinking water system improvements necessary to increase water pressure and volume and to reduce inflow and infiltration. new text end

new text begin Subd. 20. new text end

new text begin Osseo; Lift Stations new text end

1,600,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Osseo to predesign, design, construct, and equip the renovation of three lift stations in the city of Osseo, including replacement of the HVAC systems, replacement of and upgrades to the equipment, and improvements to ensure the structural soundness of the lift stations. new text end

new text begin Subd. 21. new text end

new text begin Owatonna; Water Treatment Facility Expansion new text end

11,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Owatonna to design, construct, and equip improvements to expand and upgrade the city's wastewater treatment facility. new text end

new text begin Subd. 22. new text end

new text begin Rice Lake; Water, Sewer, and Utilities Extension new text end

1,800,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Rice Lake to acquire land for and predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip extensions of clean water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and utilities, including a lift station, in the city of Rice Lake. new text end

new text begin Subd. 23. new text end

new text begin South Haven; Drinking Water Improvements new text end

3,500,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of South Haven to design, engineer, construct, and equip improvements and upgrades to the city's clean drinking water system, including the replacement of water mains, service lines, meters, and improvements to lift stations and main lift station access road. new text end

new text begin Subd. 24. new text end

new text begin St. Michael; Wastewater Treatment System Improvements new text end

5,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Michael to design and construct wastewater infrastructure system improvements. new text end

Sec. 24.

new text begin MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

44,868,000

new text begin To the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Rehabilitation to Preserve Public Housing new text end

41,868,000

new text begin For transfer to the housing development fund to finance the costs of rehabilitation to preserve public housing under Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.202, subdivision 3a. For purposes of this section, "public housing" means housing for low-income persons and households financed by the federal government and publicly owned. Priority may be given to proposals that maximize nonstate resources to finance the capital costs and requests that prioritize health, safety, and energy improvements. The priority in Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.202, subdivision 3a, for projects to increase the supply of affordable housing and the restrictions of Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.202, subdivision 7, do not apply to this appropriation. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure new text end

3,000,000

new text begin For transfer to the housing development fund for the greater Minnesota housing infrastructure grant program under Laws 2023, chapter 37, article 2, section 7. new text end

Sec. 25.

new text begin MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 6,025,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Historical Society for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Historic Sites Asset Preservation new text end

5,000,000

new text begin For capital improvements and betterments at state historic sites, buildings, landscaping at historic buildings, exhibits, markers, and monuments, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. The society shall determine project priorities as appropriate based on need. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin County and Local Preservation Grants new text end

1,000,000

new text begin For grants to county and local jurisdictions as matching money for historic preservation projects of a capital nature, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 138.0525. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Lower Sioux Agency Historic Site Bond Defeasance new text end

25,000

new text begin From the general fund to the commissioner of management and budget, in contemplation of a future transfer of land and facilities at the Lower Sioux Agency Historic Site to the Lower Sioux Community, to prepay and defease any outstanding state general obligation bonds used for improvements and betterments at Lower Sioux Agency Historic Site and other associated financing costs. This amount may be deposited, invested, and applied to accomplish the purposes of this section as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 475.67, subdivisions 5 to 10 and 13. Upon the prepayment and defeasance of all associated debt on the real property and improvements, all conditions set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695, subdivision 3, shall be deemed to have been satisfied and the real property and improvements shall no longer constitute state bond financed property under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. new text end

Sec. 26.

new text begin BOND SALE EXPENSES new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 1,564,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of management and budget from the bond proceeds fund for bond sale expenses under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641, subdivision 8. new text end

Sec. 27.

new text begin BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Bond proceeds fund. new text end

new text begin To provide the money appropriated in this act from the bond proceeds fund, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $1,298,235,000 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. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Transportation fund. new text end

new text begin To provide the money appropriated in this act from the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $219,214,000 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. new text end

Sec. 28.

new text begin CANCELLATIONS; BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION REDUCTIONS. new text end

new text begin (a) The amounts of the general obligation bond proceeds appropriations listed in the cancellation report submitted to the legislature in 2023, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, are canceled on the effective date of this section, with the exception of appropriations and related bond sale authorizations that are extended in article 3. The corresponding bond sale authorizations are reduced by the same amounts. If an appropriation in this section is canceled more than once, the cancellation must be given effect only once. new text end

new text begin (b) The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 12, subdivision 3, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 26, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount. new text end

Sec. 29.

new text begin BOND SALE SCHEDULE. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of management and budget shall schedule the sale of state general obligation bonds so that, during the biennium ending June 30, 2025, no more than $1,179,727,000 will need to be transferred from the general fund to the state bond fund to pay principal and interest due and to become due on outstanding state general obligation bonds. During the biennium, before each sale of state general obligation bonds, the commissioner of management and budget shall calculate the amount of debt service payments needed on bonds previously issued and shall estimate the amount of debt service payments that will be needed on the bonds scheduled to be sold. The commissioner shall adjust the amount of bonds scheduled to be sold so as to remain within the limit set by this section. The amount needed to make the debt service payments is appropriated from the general fund as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641. new text end

Sec. 30.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

ARTICLE 2

GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS

Section 1.

new text begin CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS.new text end

new text begin (a) The sums shown in the column under "Appropriations" are appropriated from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 to the state agencies or officials indicated, to be spent for public purposes. These are onetime appropriations. Money appropriated in this act is available until the project is completed or abandoned, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642. new text end

new text begin (b) For any project funded in whole or in part by this act, workers on the project must be paid at least the prevailing wage rate as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 177.42, subdivision 6, and the project is subject to the requirements and enforcement provisions in Minnesota Statutes, sections 177.27, 177.30, 177.32, and 177.41 to 177.45. For the purposes of this act, "project" means demolition, erection, construction, remodeling, or repairing of a public building, facility, or other public work financed in whole or part by state funds. Project also includes demolition, erection, construction, remodeling, or repairing of a building, facility, or public work when the acquisition of property, predesign, design, or demolition is financed in whole or in part by state funds. new text end

new text begin (c) Money appropriated in this act: (1) is available for a grant after the commissioner of management and budget determines that an amount sufficient to complete the project as described in this act has been committed to the project, as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.502; and (2) may be used to pay state agency staff costs that are attributed directly to the capital program or project for capitalizable staff costs. new text end

new text begin (d) The sustainable building guidelines under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.325, are mandatory for all new buildings and major renovations owned or to be owned by the state, state agencies, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and the University of Minnesota that are funded with an appropriation in this act. new text end

new text begin (e) Recipients of grants from money appropriated in this article must demonstrate to the commissioner of the agency making the grant that the recipient has the ability and a plan to fund the program intended for the facility. This paragraph does not apply to state agencies. new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 1,347,000 new text end

new text begin To the board of trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to design the renovation of space for Career and Technical Education programs at the Heintz Center at Rochester Community and Technical College. new text end

Sec. 3.

new text begin NATURAL RESOURCES. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 36,204,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of natural resources for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Acquisition and Betterment of Public Lands new text end

2,500,000

new text begin (a) For the betterment of public lands and other improvements of a capital nature. The commissioner shall determine project priorities as appropriate under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.12. Reforestation shall be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 89.002, subdivision 2. new text end

new text begin (b) For acquisition of public lands for the purposes described in Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.12, subdivision 2. The commissioner shall determine project priorities as appropriate under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.12. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Blufflands State Trail new text end

4,000,000

new text begin For acquisition of land and construction of, as well as other costs associated with, the extension of a segment of the Blufflands trail system under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.015, subdivision 7, from Harmony to the Iowa border, including a connection to Niagara Cave in Fillmore County. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Crosslake; National Loon Center new text end

2,500,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Crosslake for site preparation and to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a new building and adjacent outdoor public space improvements, including surface lot parking areas, in the city of Crosslake to house a national loon center, to provide visitor, education, and exhibit facilities for the general public. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Forest Lake; Flood Hazard Mitigation new text end

5,700,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Forest Lake to acquire property and design capital improvements for stormwater management, flood control, climate preparedness, and parks to achieve flood management and water quality goals and protect surrounding and downstream communities. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Gaylord; Lake Titlow Dam new text end

500,000

new text begin For a grant under Minnesota Statutes, sections 103G.511 to 103G.515, to the city of Gaylord for replacement of the Lake Titlow Dam. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Kasson; Flood Hazard Mitigation new text end

5,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Kasson to acquire property and easements, design, engineer, obtain permits for, construct, furnish, and equip a stormwater impoundment infrastructure and to design, engineer, construct, furnish, and equip the replacement and renovation of sanitary sewer and stormwater infrastructure and systems and a water main, and restore roadways in a portion of the city of Kasson. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Otter Tail County; Glacial Edge Trail new text end

939,000

new text begin For a grant to Otter Tail County to predesign, design, and construct the Maplewood State Park segment of the Glacial Edge Regional Trail. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Lake Shamineau Improvement District; High Water Mitigation new text end

3,000,000

new text begin For a grant under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.161, to the Lake Shamineau Lake Improvement District to construct publicly owned capital improvements necessary to prevent or alleviate flooding outlined in the Lake Shamineau High Water Mitigation Project. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Scott County; Merriam Junction Trail and Riverbank Stabilization new text end

4,000,000

new text begin For a grant to Scott County to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the Merriam Junction riverbank stabilization project. The project will: new text end

new text begin (1) stabilize the Minnesota River riverbank along the former UP Rail Line from the city of Carver to Merriam Junction in Scott County to reduce erosion and protect the adjacent Minnesota State Trail and planned regional trail alignment; and new text end

new text begin (2) stabilize the Minnesota River riverbank to protect historic Native American cultural resources, public property, and natural resources, and improve water quality of the impaired river segment. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Rochester; Willow Creek Trail new text end

1,750,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Rochester to predesign, design, engineer, construct, furnish, and equip a paved trail to extend the Rochester Trail network approximately 2.5 miles from 28th Street SE to Gamehaven Regional Park and the future extension of the Bluestem Trail to Stewartville. This project includes a trail crossing under U.S. Highway 52, property/easement acquisition, trail rehabilitation, creek crossing, trail construction, installation of trail wayfinding and rest areas, and a trailhead located at Gamehaven Regional Park. In addition, expenditures made by the city before enactment of this subdivision related to predesign, design, and engineering are included in the nonstate contribution to the project. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Roseau; Flood Hazard Mitigation new text end

1,915,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Roseau to design, engineer, and construct an upgraded storm sewer system in a portion of the city of Roseau. new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Sartell; Flood Hazard Mitigation new text end

2,500,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Sartell for flood hazard mitigation projects, which may include the design and construction of an open channel ditch and high capacity box culvert, replacement of other existing culverts, an outlet to Baker's Lake, and the completion of additional capital improvements necessary for flood hazard mitigation within the North Central Watab Watershed. new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Sauk River Watershed District; Gravity Outlet Conveyance System new text end

1,400,000

new text begin For a grant to the Sauk River Watershed District to design, construct, and equip a gravity outlet conveyance system, including an upstream control structure at the outlet location, to direct water from Long Lake in Birchdale Township in Todd County to Sauk Lake in Todd County to mitigate issues caused by high water levels in Long Lake. new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Scott County; Public Water Access new text end

500,000

new text begin For the rehabilitation and upgrading of public water access facilities in Scott County under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.141, subdivision 3. Priority shall be given to launch ramp modifications required to address changing water surface elevations, accessibility, stormwater management, and facility improvements necessary to accommodate current recreational boating equipment. new text end

Sec. 4.

new text begin POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 2,100,000 new text end

new text begin To the Pollution Control Agency for a grant to Dodge County to construct, furnish, and equip a solid waste transfer station building at Dodge County's existing facility in Mantorville Township. new text end

Sec. 5.

new text begin BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the Board of Water and Soil Resources for a grant to the city of Beardsley to remove and replace or to repair a portion of drain line in the gravity pipe system designed to remove excess water from Dry Lake and prevent flooding. The city must undertake this project in coordination with the Upper Minnesota River Watershed District. new text end

Sec. 6.

new text begin PUBLIC SAFETY new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 7,170,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of public safety for a grant to the city of Lakeville to design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation of an existing building for a new regional public safety training center in Lakeville to provide training facilities for first responders serving the south portion of the Twin Cities metropolitan area and adjacent cities and counties. The facility will include physical and virtual training areas, tactical training rooms, a firing range, classrooms, and meeting areas. new text end

Sec. 7.

new text begin TRANSPORTATION. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 69,215,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of transportation for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin U.S. Highway 14 and Olmsted CSAH 44 new text end

5,000,000

new text begin To conduct environmental analysis, predesign, design, engineer, acquire right-of-way for, construct, furnish, and equip an interchange at marked U.S. Highway 14 and County State-Aid Highway 44, including a flyover at 7th Street NW, in Olmsted County, and associated infrastructure and road work to accommodate the interchange. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Anoka County; Trunk Highway 65 new text end

25,000,000

new text begin For one or more grants to the city of Blaine, Anoka County, or both for the predesign, right-of-way acquisition, design, engineering, and construction of intersection improvements along Trunk Highway 65 at 99th Avenue Northeast, 105th Avenue Northeast, Anoka County State-Aid Highway 12 (109th Avenue Northeast), and 117th Avenue Northeast and the associated frontage roads, backage roads, connecting local streets, and utility infrastructure improvements, if necessary or required for the construction. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Baytown Township; Civil Air Patrol new text end

150,000

new text begin For a grant to the town of Baytown to construct, renovate, and equip a hangar for the Civil Air Patrol at the Lake Elmo Airport. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Carver County; CSAH 18 new text end

6,240,000

new text begin For one or more grants to the cities of Victoria, Chaska, or Chanhassen or Carver County, or any combination of these entities, for property or permanent easement acquisition, predesign, and design of construction of improvements to Carver County State-Aid Highway 18, known as West 82nd Street, from Bavaria Road to marked Trunk Highway 41. This project includes cross streets, off-street trails, a bridge over a ravine and trail, and utility relocations, installations, and connections. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Chisago County; U.S. Highway 8 new text end

8,000,000

new text begin (a) For a grant to Chisago County to acquire property, design, construct, and engineer the reconstruction of marked U.S. Highway 8 from Karmel Avenue in Chisago City to Interstate 35. This reconstruction may include expanding segments of U.S. Highway 8 to four lanes, constructing or reconstructing frontage roads and backage roads, and realigning local roads to consolidate, remove, and relocate access onto and off of U.S. Highway 8. new text end

new text begin (b) Amounts planned by the Department of Transportation for the resurfacing of U.S. Highway 8, as reflected in the department's Metro District 10-Year Capital Highway Investment Plan 2020-2029, shall instead be applied to the reconstruction of U.S. Highway 8 to supplement appropriations for that purpose from any fund in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Dundas; Trail Segments new text end

370,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Dundas for predesign, design, and construction of three trail segment connections, with ADA-compliant features. The trail segments would be located on the south side of County Road 1 between Schilling Drive and Trunk Highway 3; on the south side of County Road 1 between Trunk Highway 3 and North Stafford Road; and on the East side of Trunk Highway 3 between County Road 1 and the terminus of the existing trail. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Forest Lake; Road Improvements new text end

4,500,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Forest Lake for improvements to Eureka Avenue from State Highway 97 to County Highway 32. Improvements include predesign; design; construction; replacement or repair and installation of water, sewer, and storm sewer utilities; street reconstruction, including improvements on roads adjacent to the project locations; and other improvements or upgrades related to street work. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Greenfield; Road Improvements new text end

3,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Greenfield to design, engineer, construct, and reconstruct Greenfield Road as a paved road from U.S. Highway 55 to County State-Aid Highway 10 (Woodland Trail), and for associated stormwater improvements. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Murray County; CSAH 13 Improvements new text end

4,200,000

new text begin For one or more grants to Murray County for preliminary design, design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of a flood mitigation and road-widening project to include shared-use paths on County State-Aid Highway 13 between marked U.S. Highway 59 and the end of County State-Aid Highway 13 on Keely Island near Lake Shetek. This project includes constructing shared-use paths, raising dikes, and relocating water main and sanitary sewer infrastructure as necessary. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Ottertail; Tyler Wohlers Memorial Trail new text end

55,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Ottertail for the Tyler Wohlers Memorial Trail along state Trunk Highway 78 from Bay View Road to the Pelican Bay public water access. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Sherburne County; U.S. Highway 169 Interchange new text end

9,700,000

new text begin For a grant to Sherburne County for property acquisition, engineering, and construction for the local road portions of an interchange at marked U.S. Highway 169 and Sherburne County State-Aid Highway 4 in the city of Zimmerman. new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Thief River Falls; Airport new text end

3,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the Thief River Falls Regional Airport Authority. This appropriation is in addition to the appropriation for the same purpose in Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, section 16, subdivision 27. new text end

Sec. 8.

new text begin CORRECTIONS new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of corrections for a grant to Carlton County to construct, furnish, and equip a new regional female offender and judicial center within the Carlton County Justice Center. new text end

Sec. 9.

new text begin EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 26,210,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of employment and economic development for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Aitkin County; Health and Human Services Building new text end

2,000,000

new text begin For a grant to Aitkin County for the construction of the renovation and expansion of the Aitkin County Health and Human Services building, including the replacement of heating and cooling systems; renovating and repurposing existing spaces to provide secure interview spaces, Americans with Disabilities Act accessible restrooms, meeting spaces, and convertible work areas; renovation of the lobby; and providing increased security measures, including adding badge access, panic buttons, and clear escape routes. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Chaska; City Square West new text end

5,425,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Chaska to acquire property for the city of Chaska plaza and paseo areas, acquire property for the city of Chaska Public Parking, acquire property for the city of Chaska Mercado and Arts Consortium Space, and to construct the city of Chaska's plaza, paseo areas, Mercado and Arts Consortium Space and Public Parking of the city Square West redevelopment project. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Fergus Falls; Riverfront Corridor new text end

4,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Fergus Falls for Phase 2, Part 2 improvements as part of the city's Riverfront Corridor Project. This appropriation includes money for acquisition of approximately 11.68 acres of land, and for the design, engineering, and construction of the river buffer trail system, including accessible public parking and other public amenities. This appropriation also includes money to design, engineer, and construct two rail crossings, one at Broadway Avenue and one at St. Andrews Street, to serve as access points to the river buffer parcel and provide safe motor vehicle and pedestrian crossing. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Forest Lake; Veterans Memorial new text end

250,000

new text begin For a grant to the Forest Lake Veterans Memorial Committee to construct a memorial to veterans of the United States armed forces at Lakeside Memorial Park. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Parkers Prairie; Veterans Memorial Park new text end

50,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Parkers Prairie to design, construct, and equip site improvements and infrastructure for a veterans memorial park along marked Trunk Highway 29. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Scandia; Water Tower Barn Arts and Heritage Center new text end

2,200,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Scandia to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the Scandia Water Tower Barn Arts and Heritage Center in the city of Scandia. This appropriation is for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the historic Scandia water tower barn for reuse as a regional arts and heritage center, along with construction of an amphitheater and site improvements. This facility will be located adjacent to the Gammelgarden Museum and will complement the telling of the important story of the state's original Swedish immigrant community. The water tower barn is the state's only remaining water tower barn tank house and is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places for its unique engineering significance and the role that tank house facilities played in the evolution from the agrarian to the early 20th century mercantile economy. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin St. Louis County; Mining Exhibit new text end

385,000

new text begin For a grant to St. Louis County to design and construct a new permanent exhibit on mining at the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, also known as the Depot, in the city of Duluth. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Rochester; Children's Museum new text end

200,000

new text begin For a grant to the Rochester Children's Museum to increase access and engagement for diverse audiences through museum programs and exhibits that promote Minnesota arts, culture, and history. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Stillwater; Riverfront Park new text end

6,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Stillwater to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip improvements to downtown, St. Croix riverfront parks, and public spaces in the city of Stillwater. This appropriation is for an Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible, nonmotorized public boat launch and fishing pier; restoration of hardwood and prairie grass exploration areas, community gathering and picnic spaces, and connections to Browns Creek State Trail at Lumberjack Landing; rehabilitation of the Lowell Park gazebo to reconstruct failing foundation and restore historic features; development of the Chestnut Street Plaza for pedestrian and event area uses connecting to the regional trail system; archaeological enhancements, historic features interpretation, fishing pier, picnic area, surface parking, and boat launch facility at Bridgeview Park; rehabilitation of the Moritz Bergstein Shoddy Mill and Warehouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, for visitors and hospitality use; and public river access, public docking, and trail connections to the Stillwater Commercial Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and regional trails from a transient dock. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Washington County Heritage Center new text end

700,000

new text begin For a grant to the Washington County Historical Society, for capital improvements at the Washington County Heritage Center in the city of Stillwater to allow for proper storage of historical artifacts. This appropriation includes money for facility remodeling, replacement of the HVAC system, roof replacement, exterior facility improvements, and the purchase and installation of appropriate storage containers for historical artifacts. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Winona; Mississippi River Trail new text end

5,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Winona for final design, engineering, and construction of a bridge and bridge approaches connecting to Chestnut Street at one end and Carimona Street at the other end as part of the multipurpose nonmotorized Riverfront Trail from Levee Park to Lions Park. new text end

Sec. 10.

new text begin PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 61,779,000 new text end

new text begin To the Public Facilities Authority for the purposes specified in this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Belview; Water Treatment Facility new text end

1,750,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Belview to predesign, design, construct, and equip the replacement of aging and failing municipal drinking water infrastructure. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Cologne; Wastewater Treatment Facility new text end

1,060,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Cologne to design, permit, engineer, construct, and equip a new municipal wastewater treatment facility and related infrastructure. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Corcoran; Drinking Water Infrastructure new text end

10,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Corcoran to construct and equip drinking water improvements to serve the municipal service area of the city. This appropriation includes money for a well, a water treatment facility, a booster station, and a water storage facility. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Elysian; Water Treatment Plant new text end

3,500,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Elysian to construct, furnish, and equip a water treatment plant to treat drinking water for radium, manganese, and iron bacteria. This appropriation includes money for associated public infrastructure to transport water from wells 2 and 3 to the water treatment plant. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Floodwood; Water and Sewer Infrastructure new text end

1,500,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Floodwood to design and construct capital improvements to the city's water and sewer infrastructure along County Road 8, Trunk Highway 8, and Trunk Highway 73. This appropriation includes money for replacement and expansion of water and sewer mains and associated street reconstruction. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Gilbert; Water Treatment Plant new text end

1,365,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Gilbert to design and construct a new lime softening water treatment plant and associated capital improvements. This appropriation includes money for demolition of decommissioned water treatment structures, a lime sludge processing system, capital improvements to lime sludge storage facilities, and replacement of aquifer monitoring equipment in existing water supply wells. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Hackensack; Water Main new text end

1,400,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Hackensack to construct an extension of water main, in conjunction with the reconstruction of Trunk Highway 371. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Lake Lillian; Water Infrastructure Replacement new text end

3,999,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Lake Lillian to design, construct, and equip the replacement of aging and failing municipal infrastructure. This appropriation includes money for replacement of water main, improvements to and replacement of sanitary sewer system and storm sewer system infrastructure, rehabilitation of the city's water tower, and reconstruction of city streets. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin North Zumbro Sanitary District; Wastewater Treatment Facility new text end

10,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the joint powers sanitary district created pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 471.59, comprising the cities of Zumbrota, Goodhue, Pine Island, and Wanamingo, to acquire property for and to predesign a new state-of-the-art regional wastewater treatment facility to be located in Goodhue County and to serve as a regional wastewater facility prototype. This facility shall provide wastewater treatment service for the Elk Run settlement lands of the Prairie Island Indian Community, which shall connect to existing wastewater infrastructure in the city of Pine Island. This appropriation includes money for improvements and betterments of a capital nature, including the construction of infrastructure necessary to connect the new facility to the communities in the sanitary district and for the facility to serve its intended purpose. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Owatonna and Medford; Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion new text end

15,500,000

new text begin Of this amount, $11,000,000 is for a grant to the city of Owatonna to design, engineer, construct, furnish, and equip a wastewater treatment facility in the city of Owatonna. Of this amount, $4,500,000 is for a grant to the city of Medford to demolish the existing Medford wastewater treatment plant, pay for the sewer access charge, acquire property and easements, design, engineer, construct, furnish, and equip a connection to the Owatonna wastewater treatment facility from the city of Medford's wastewater collection system. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Ramsey; Water Treatment Facility new text end

3,200,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Ramsey to construct a new water treatment facility to remove manganese and iron from the city's water supply. new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Red Rock Rural Water System new text end

1,252,000

new text begin For a grant to the Red Rock Rural Water System to acquire land and design, construct, furnish, and equip a new water treatment plant, a new well field, installation of approximately 20 miles of water transmission main, and other improvements to infrastructure required for an expansion of the Red Rock Rural Water System, to be built and located in Watonwan, Brown, and Martin Counties. new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Rockville; Lift Station Improvements new text end

1,201,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Rockville to construct improvements necessary for rehabilitation and site restoration of the Grand Lake, Pleasant Lake, and Voigt sanitary sewer lift stations. new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Swanville; Water System Improvements new text end

3,052,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Swanville to design, construct, engineer, and equip capital improvements to the city's drinking water system. This appropriation includes money for a ground-level water storage tank and pumping pressure system to replace the existing water tower; removal of the existing water tower; new wells; water meter replacement; and water main extensions, looping, and replacement. new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin Watertown; Water Tower new text end

3,000,000

new text begin For a grant to the city of Watertown to acquire property for and predesign, design, construct, and equip a new water tower and associated improvements, including utilities and an access road. new text end

Sec. 11.

new text begin MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 2,100,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Historical Society for a grant to Dodge County to predesign, design, and construct the stabilization of the Wasioja Historic District seminary ruins; to predesign, design, and construct a walkway to the middle of the ruins to preserve and enhance access to the ruins; and to construct a fence surrounding the ruins. new text end

ARTICLE 3

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 116J.417, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Creation of accounts.

Two greater Minnesota child care facility capital grant accounts are created. One account is created in the deleted text begin special revenuedeleted text end new text begin generalnew text end fund and one in the bond proceeds fund. Money in the accounts is appropriated to the commissioner to make grants under this section. Money in the greater Minnesota child care facility capital grant accounts is available until encumbered or spent subject to section 16A.642.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.38, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them.

(b) "Active transportation" means bicycling, pedestrian activities, and other forms of nonmotorized transportation.

new text begin (c) "Bond-eligible costs" means expenditures under subdivision 6, clause (1), for publicly owned infrastructure in this state with a useful life of at least ten years. new text end

deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end "Commissioner" means the commissioner of transportation.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.38, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Active transportation account.

new text begin (a) new text end An active transportation account is established in the special revenue fund. The account consists of funds provided by law and any other money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account. Money in the account must be expended only on a project that receives financial assistance under this section.

new text begin (b) An active transportation account is established in the bond proceeds fund. The account consists of state bond proceeds appropriated to the commissioner. Money in the account may only be expended on bond-eligible costs of a project receiving financial assistance as provided under this section. Money in the account may only be expended on a project that is publicly owned. new text end

new text begin (c) An active transportation account is established in the general fund. The account consists of money as provided by law and any other money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account. Money in the account may only be expended on a project receiving financial assistance as provided under this section. new text end

Sec. 4.

Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, section 7, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Chester Woods State Trail

2,500,000

To complete construction and paving of phase one of the Chester Woods State Trail from the city of Rochester to Chester Woods Park in Olmsted County.new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds in this subdivision are available until December 31, 2026.new text end

Sec. 5.

Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, section 7, subdivision 9, is amended to read:

Subd. 9.

Glendalough State Park

750,000

To predesign, design, and construct a Visitor and Trail Center in Glendalough State Park.new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2023.new text end

Sec. 6.

Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, section 7, subdivision 11, is amended to read:

Subd. 11.

Mill Towns State Trail

500,000

For acquisition deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ,new text end designnew text begin , and constructionnew text end of the Mill Towns State Trail between the cities of Faribault and Waterford.new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2026.new text end

Sec. 7.

Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, section 7, subdivision 18, is amended to read:

Subd. 18.

St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority - Mesabi Trail

1,138,000

For a grant to the St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority to continue construction of the Mesabi Trail, starting near Whalston Road and going toward the city of Tower for approximately deleted text begin 4.5deleted text end new text begin 2.0new text end miles.new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2026.new text end

Sec. 8.

Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, section 16, subdivision 14, is amended to read:

Subd. 14.

Wadena - U.S. Highway 10 Environmental Cleanup

5,000,000

From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for a grant to the city of Wadena for environmental analysis and environmental cleanup and construction of storm water drainage within the marked U.S. Highway 10 corridor in the city of Wadena.new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2026.new text end

Sec. 9.

Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, section 16, subdivision 19, as amended by Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 5, section 30, is amended to read:

Subd. 19.

Hennepin County - Railroad Crossing Safety

1,200,000

For one or more grants to Hennepin County or the affected city in the county to construct railroad crossing safety improvements in Hennepin County. Of this amount, $350,000 is for crossings at marked County Road 19 in the city of Loretto; at least $450,000 is for crossings at Arrowhead Drive in the city of Medina; and at least $400,000 is for crossings at East Lake Street and Barry Avenue in the city of Wayzata. Any unspent portion of this appropriation remaining after completion of a project listed in this subdivision, after written notice to the commissioner of management and budget, is available for the purposes of this subdivision.new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2026.new text end

Sec. 10.

Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, section 17, subdivision 7, as amended by Laws 2019, chapter 2, article 2, section 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

White Bear Lake Trail and Route

4,000,000

(a) To the Metropolitan Council for grants to complete design and construction of a multiuse paved trail and route for pedestrians, bicycles, and wheelchairs around White Bear Lake in Ramsey and Washington Counties.

(b) $2,600,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to Ramsey County to design and construct trail improvements, consistent with the completed preliminary engineering, along South Shore Boulevard between White Bear Avenue and marked Trunk Highway 120 and to pave an existing dirt path within the Ramsey County Beach and Water Park from the entrance to the park at Highway 96 to the northeast edge of the park.

(c) $1,400,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to the city of Mahtomedi to design, construct, and equip elements of the trail and route along or proximate to Birchwood Road, Wildwood Beach Road, and on or in the proximity of Briarwood Road, consistent with the completed preliminary engineering, and final design and specification, subject to approval of the commissioner of transportation with regard to elements of the trail and route that are within or adjacent to the right-of-way of marked Trunk Highway 244.

new text begin (d) Up to $70,000 of the amount remaining after substantial completion of the project described in paragraph (c) is for a grant to the city of Birchwood Village to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a Lake Links Trail segment extending through the city of Birchwood Village and connecting to Lakes Links Trail segments in adjacent communities to complete a loop around White Bear Lake. new text end

new text begin (e) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for these projects are available until December 31, 2026. new text end

Sec. 11.

Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, section 18, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Regional Behavioral Health Crisis Facility Grants

28,100,000

To the commissioner of human services for behavioral health crisis program facilities grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 245G.011.new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this appropriation are available until December 31, 2024.new text end

Sec. 12.

Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, section 21, subdivision 17, is amended to read:

Subd. 17.

Minneapolis - American Indian Center

5,000,000

From the general fund in fiscal year 2019 for a grant to the Minneapolis American Indian Center to design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation and expansion of the center on Franklin Avenue. This project includes: demolition work; improvements and additions to, or replacement of, the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems; repairs to the existing roof and exterior enclosure; required site improvements; general renovation of interior spaces; and expansion of the cafe space, the event spaces, and the performance spaces.new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2024.new text end

Sec. 13.

Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, section 21, subdivision 29, as amended by Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 5, section 34, is amended to read:

Subd. 29.

Wabasha - National Eagle Center and Wabasha Riverfront Revitalization

8,000,000

(a) $1,500,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to the city of Wabasha to predesign the renovation and expansion of the National Eagle Center in order to expand program and exhibit space, and increase aviary space for eagles, and to design and construct improvements to the riverfront in Wabasha for infrastructure, large vessel landing areas and docks, and public access and program areas.

(b) $2,500,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to the city of Wabasha to acquire land, design, renovate, construct, furnish, and equip the National Eagle Center in order to expand the program space, gift shop, and exhibit space, and increase aviary space for eagles. If the acquisition of land, design, renovation, construction, furnishing, and equipping of the National Eagle Center expansion of its program space, gift shop, exhibit space, and aviary space is complete, the City of Wabasha may use any remaining money from this appropriation toward the renovation of the historical buildings on Main Street.

(c) $4,000,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to the city of Wabasha to predesign, design, construct, renovate, furnish, and equip the new auditorium, expansion of the Preston Cook Exhibit, and final renovation of the historical buildings on Main Street.

new text begin (d) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for the projects described in paragraphs (a) to (c) are available until December 31, 2026. new text end

Sec. 14.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 7, subdivision 12, is amended to read:

Subd. 12.

Heartland State Trail; Detroit Lakes to Frazee Segment

2,000,000

For land acquisition, final engineering, deleted text begin anddeleted text end designnew text begin , and constructionnew text end of the proposed Heartland State Trail between its current terminus at Becker County CSAH 10 and Trunk Highway 87 in Frazee, and for the construction of a trail bridge over Becker County CSAH 10.

Sec. 15.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 7, subdivision 18, as amended by Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 9, section 20, is amended to read:

Subd. 18.

Lake City; deleted text begin Ohuta Beach Breakwaterdeleted text end new text begin Shoreline Stabilization and Water Access at Lake Pepinnew text end

1,058,000

For a grant to the city of Lake City to design, engineer, and construct a deleted text begin breakwater at Ohuta Beachdeleted text end new text begin retaining wall providing shoreline stabilization with public water access to Lake Pepinnew text end in Lake City at Ohuta Park.

Sec. 16.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 7, subdivision 24, is amended to read:

Subd. 24.

Scott deleted text begin Countydeleted text end new text begin Soil and Water Conservation Districtnew text end ; McMahon Lake Flood Mitigation

600,000

For the state share of a flood hazard mitigation grant to new text begin the new text end Scott deleted text begin Countydeleted text end new text begin Soil and Water Conservation Districtnew text end for publicly owned capital improvements to prevent or alleviate flood damage on McMahon Lake under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.161new text begin , subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695new text end .

Sec. 17.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 15, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

Edina; South Metro Public Safety Training Facility

1,000,000

For a grant to the city of Edina to predesign, design, construct, expand, renovate, furnish, and equip a tactical training building at the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility to provide year-round flexible space for different training scenarios.new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2027.new text end

Sec. 18.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 16, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Anoka County; Marked U.S. Highway 10/169

8,400,000

From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for a grant to Anoka County for environmental analysis, preliminary engineering, deleted text begin anddeleted text end final designnew text begin , and constructionnew text end for the interchanges on marked U.S. Highway 10/169 at County State-Aid Highway 56 (Ramsey Boulevard) and County State-Aid Highway 57 (Sunfish Lake Boulevard) and the associated railroad grade separations, frontage roads, backage roads, and connecting local streets to support the U.S. Highway 10/169 improvements in the city of Ramsey.

Sec. 19.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 16, subdivision 11, is amended to read:

Subd. 11.

Ramsey County; I-35E and County Road J Interchange

1,500,000

From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for a grant to Ramsey County to complete the preliminary engineering deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ,new text end environmental analysisnew text begin , and final designnew text end for a full access interchange on County Road J at Interstate Highway 35E and associated improvements on County Road J supporting the interchange from Centerville Road to Otter Lake Road in the cities of North Oaks and Lino Lakes and White Bear Township.

Sec. 20.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 16, subdivision 25, is amended to read:

Subd. 25.

International Falls-Koochiching County Airport Improvements

1,800,000

For a grant to the International Falls-Koochiching County Airport Commission to provide for the nonfederal share of a project at International Falls Airport for land acquisition, predesign, design, and reconstruction of the runway, taxiway, and apronnew text begin , including improvements to crosswind runway 4/22new text end .new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for the project in this subdivision are available until December 31, 2025.new text end

Sec. 21.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 16, subdivision 26, is amended to read:

Subd. 26.

Rochester International Airport Runway and Associated Improvements

11,400,000

(a) The following appropriations are for one or more grants to the city of Rochester for improvements to the Rochester International Airport. If any of these appropriations for a specified phase is not needed to complete that phase, the unexpended and unencumbered amount may be applied to another phase of the Rochester Airport project for which an appropriation is made in this subdivision. Each appropriation for a phase is available when the commissioner of management and budget determines that an amount sufficient to complete that phase is committed to the project.

(b) $2,900,000 is appropriated for Phase 2, for property acquisition; site mitigation; petroleum pipeline relocation and all associated predesign and design at the Rochester International Airport.

(c) $460,000 is appropriated for Phase 3, for relocation of 31st Ave. SW and 90th Street; utility relocation; grading and drainage improvements; to modify airport fencing and all associated predesign and design at the Rochester International Airport.

(d) $1,000,000 is appropriated for Phase 4, for removal of taxiways; reconstruction of the southern portion of Runway 2 and adjacent Taxiway B including paved shoulders; installation of lighting and signage and all associated predesign and design at the Rochester International Airport.

(e) $1,270,000 is appropriated for Phase 5, to modify airport fencing; construct an extension of Runway 2 and Taxiway B including paved shoulders; construct paved shoulders on the remaining portion of Runway 2 located south of the runway-runway intersection; acquisition and installation of navigational aids; installation of lighting and signage and all associated predesign and design at the Rochester International Airport.

(f) $3,670,000 is appropriated for Phase 6, to demolish and reconstruct a portion of Taxiway B including paved shoulders; to reposition navigational aids; acquire and install instrument approach improvements; for grading and drainage improvements; installation of lighting and signage and all associated predesign and design at the Rochester International Airport.

(g) $2,100,000 is appropriated for Phase 7, to reconstruct taxiway and runway intersections; to remove Taxiways A6, E, F, G and a portion of Runway 20; to reconstruct Taxiway D; for grading and drainage improvements; installation of lighting and signage and all associated predesign and design at the Rochester International Airport.

new text begin (h) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for the projects described in paragraphs (a) to (g) are available until December 31, 2028. new text end

Sec. 22.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 17, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Dakota County; Veterans Memorial Greenway

5,000,000

For a grant to Dakota County deleted text begin to construct improvementsdeleted text end new text begin for the acquisition of land and right-of-way, design, engineering, and constructionnew text end for the Veterans Memorial Greenway, including new text begin pedestrian safety-related improvements, new text end memorials, a community gathering space, and a new trail connection between Lebanon Hills Regional Park and the Mississippi River.

Sec. 23.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 17, subdivision 13, is amended to read:

Subd. 13.

White Bear Lake Communities; Lake Links Trail

3,600,000

For grants to complete design and construction of a multiuse paved trail and route for pedestrians, bicycles, and wheelchairs around White Bear Lake in Ramsey and Washington Counties, as follows:

(1) $2,600,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to the city of Dellwood in Washington County to design, engineer, construct, and equip trail improvements consistent with the completed preliminary engineering along or parallel with the shore of White Bear Lake between the Mahtomedi city limits and the western line of Washington Countynew text begin . This appropriation may also be used for the acquisition of permanent easements and right-of-waynew text end ;

(2) $500,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to White Bear Township in Ramsey County to design, engineer, construct, and equip trail improvements along and parallel with the shore of White Bear Lake between the Washington County line and the city limits of the city of White Bear Lake, Ramsey County; and

(3) $500,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to the city of White Bear Lake in Ramsey County to design, engineer, construct, and equip trail improvements along or parallel with the shore of White Bear Lake between the eastern city limits of White Bear Lake and Pacific Avenue.

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project is available until December 31, 2026. new text end

Sec. 24.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 20, subdivision 11, is amended to read:

Subd. 11.

Prairie Lake Youth JPB; School and Recreation Center

2,500,000

For a grant to the Prairie Lake Youth Joint Powers Board to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip an indoor recreation and educational building adjoining the current building for the Prairie Lakes Youth Program.new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2027.new text end

Sec. 25.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 21, subdivision 17, is amended to read:

Subd. 17.

Duluth; Lake Superior Zoo

204,000

For a grant to the city of Duluth to predesign deleted text begin and designdeleted text end the renovation or replacement of the Main Building at the Lake Superior Zoo.

Sec. 26.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 21, subdivision 36, is amended to read:

Subd. 36.

St. Cloud; Municipal Athletic Complex

10,000,000

For a grant to the city of St. Cloud to design, construct, furnish, and equip improvements to the municipal athletic complex to serve as a regional sport facility. This appropriation includes money to renovate and expand the new text begin ice arena components of the new text end Municipal Athletic Facilitydeleted text begin , to demolish the grandstand at Dick Putz field, and to design, construct, furnish and equip a new grandstand at Dick Putz Field. This appropriation may not be used to acquire and install artificial turf ordeleted text end new text begin only and may not be usednew text end to construct the west lobby.new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2028.new text end

Sec. 27.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 21, subdivision 46, is amended to read:

Subd. 46.

Western Lake Superior Sanitary District; Engine Generators

6,750,000

For a grant to the Sanitary Board of the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District to design and construct engine generators as part of the combined heat and power system to capture and process heat and generate electricity for use at the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District wastewater treatment facilities. new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2026.new text end

Sec. 28.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 21, subdivision 48, is amended to read:

Subd. 48.

Wright County; Dental Care Facility

1,400,000

For a grant to Wright County to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a dental care facility. The dental care facility will be constructed deleted text begin indeleted text end new text begin withinnew text end a building deleted text begin constructed for this purpose by the countydeleted text end on the Wright County Government Center campus in the city of Buffalo. The county may enter into an agreement under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695, for operation of the dental clinic.

Sec. 29.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 22, subdivision 15, is amended to read:

Subd. 15.

Foley; Wastewater Infrastructure

8,000,000

For a grant to the city of Foley to predesign, design, construct, and equip wastewater infrastructure improvements, which may also include acquisition of real property needed for the wastewater infrastructure improvements.new text begin This appropriation may be used to reimburse the city of Foley for costs paid for the project after the enactment of this subdivision but prior to execution of a grant agreement for the project.new text end

Sec. 30.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 22, subdivision 33, as amended by Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 9, section 42, is amended to read:

Subd. 33.

Vernon Center; Water Infrastructure Improvements

7,984,000

For a grant to the city of Vernon Center to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip deleted text begin water and wastewater treatment facilities,deleted text end water distribution, sanitary sewernew text begin ,new text end and storm water collection systems, and related local road improvements.new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2026.new text end

Sec. 31.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 3, section 2, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Hmong American Farmers Association

2,000,000

new text begin (a) new text end For a grant to the Hmong American Farmers Association to purchase approximately 155 acres in Dakota County that the association has leased since 2014, including buildings and improvements on the property.

new text begin (b) Upon completion of the purchase of the 155 acres in Dakota County, any unspent portion of this appropriation remaining, after written notice to the commissioner of management and budget, is available to purchase additional farmland. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, this appropriation is available until December 31, 2026. new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a municipality, county, or the state shall not take or condemn land purchased pursuant to this subdivision without the express consent of the property owner. new text end

Sec. 32.

new text begin CONVEYANCE AUTHORIZED. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Conveyance authorized. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.695, 16B.281 to 16B.287, 92.45, 94.09, and 94.10, any state law, administrative rule, or commissioner's order to the contrary, and the appropriation of state general obligation bond proceeds in Laws 2002, chapter 393, article 11, section 5, subdivision 6, and Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 7, subdivision 24, to the commissioner of natural resources, the parcels described in subdivision 2 may be conveyed for no consideration to the city of Two Harbors for outdoor recreation facilities. The commissioner may convey the parcels described in subdivision 2 subject to the state's reservation of an access easement if the commissioner determines that reservation of an access easement is necessary or beneficial for access to any state-owned or state-administered property. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the real property shall continue to be considered state bond-financed property after the conveyance of the real property to the city of Two Harbors and until all the requirements are satisfied for the real property to no longer be considered state bond-financed property. The city of Two Harbors must operate the state bond-financed property in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695, and all applicable state and federal laws, and in a manner that will not cause the interest on the state general obligation bonds to be subject to federal income taxation for any reason. new text end

new text begin (b) The conveyance shall be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney general may make changes to the legal description to correct errors and ensure accuracy. new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner of natural resources has determined that the parcels are no longer needed for any state purpose and that the state's interests would best be served if the parcels were conveyed to the city of Two Harbors. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Parcels. new text end

new text begin The two parcels of property conveyed in subdivision 1 are as follows: new text end

new text begin (1) that part of Government Lot 1, Section 1, Township 52 North, Range 11 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lake County, Minnesota, lying southerly and easterly of the following described lines: commencing at the center east 1/16 corner; thence along the North-South 1/16 line on an assumed bearing of North 00 degrees 46 minutes 07 seconds East 144.23 feet; thence North 67 degrees 30 minutes 43 seconds West 385.00 feet; thence North 22 degrees 29 minutes 17 seconds East 24.00 feet; thence South 67 degrees 30 minutes 43 seconds East 385.00 feet; thence easterly a distance of 232.90 feet along a tangential curve concave to the North having a radius of 611.85 feet and central angle of 21 degrees 48 minutes 36 seconds; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 19 seconds East 1,015.67 feet; thence South 00 degrees 40 minutes 41 seconds West 35.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 19 seconds East 73.08 feet to the east line of said Government Lot 1 and the point of beginning of said line; thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 19 seconds West 877.08 feet; thence North 00 degrees 40 minutes 41 seconds East 11.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 19 seconds West 28.86 feet; thence South 00 degrees 51 minutes 25 seconds West 19.82 feet to a 3/4-inch by 24-inch rebar marked "MN DNR LS 16098" (DNR monument); thence continuing South 00 degrees 51 minutes 25 seconds West 484.06 feet to a DNR monument; thence continuing South 00 degrees 51 minutes 25 seconds West 78 feet, more or less to the shore of Lake Superior and there terminating; containing 14.5 acres, more or less (parcel identification number 23-7600-01415); and new text end

new text begin (2) that part of Government Lot 3, Section 6, Township 52 North, Range 10 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, described as follows: commencing at the West Quarter corner of said Section 6 (northwest corner of said Government Lot 3); thence North 88 degrees 43 minutes 09 seconds East along the north line of said Government Lot 3 a distance of 485.19 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 34 seconds East a distance of 16 feet, more or less, to the south line of the northerly 16 feet of said Government Lot 3, being the point of beginning of the parcel described herein; thence continuing South 00 degrees 20 minutes 34 seconds East a distance of 584 feet, more or less, to a line lying within 600 feet and South of the North boundary of said Government Lot 3; thence westerly, along said line, to the west line of said Government Lot 3; thence northerly, along the west line of the said Government Lot 3 to the south line of the northerly 16 feet of said Government Lot 3; thence easterly along the south line of the northerly 16 feet of said Government Lot 3 to the point of beginning; except minerals (parcel identification number 23-7600-06605). new text end

Sec. 33.

new text begin RIVER PLACE ARTS, CULTURE, AND EVENT CENTER; SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Exemption; refund. new text end

new text begin (a) Materials and supplies used in and equipment incorporated into the construction, reconstruction, upgrade, expansion, or remodeling of the River Place Arts, Culture, and Event Center in the city of Warroad, are exempt from sales and use tax imposed under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 297A, if materials, supplies, and equipment are purchased after May 31, 2023, and before January 1, 2026. new text end

new text begin (b) The tax must be imposed and collected as if the rate under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.62, subdivision 1, applied and then refunded in the same manner provided for projects under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.75, subdivision 2, clause (7). Refunds for eligible purchases must not be issued until after June 30, 2023. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Appropriation. new text end

new text begin $500,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2024 from the general fund to the commissioner of revenue to pay the refunds under subdivision 1, on a first come, first served basis. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2027. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment and applies to sales and purchases made after May 30, 2023, and before January 1, 2026. new text end

Sec. 34.

new text begin REVISOR INSTRUCTION. new text end

new text begin The revisor of statutes shall codify Laws 2023, chapter 37, article 2, section 7, in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 462A. new text end

Sec. 35.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin Except as otherwise specified, this article is effective the day following final enactment. new text end

Presented to the governor May 30, 2023

Signed by the governor June 1, 2023, 1:15 p.m.

Office of the Revisor of Statutes

Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session

Resources

Chapter 72

CHAPTER 72--H.F.No. 669

ARTICLE 1

APPROPRIATIONS

Section 1.

new text begin CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS. new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR) new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Twin Cities - Chemistry Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin University Share new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

Sec. 3.

new text begin MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR) new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Minnesota State University, Moorhead new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Inver Hills Community College new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Minneapolis Community and Technical College new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Pine Technical and Community College new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Saint Paul College new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Northeast Higher Education District - Vermilion Community College new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Central Lakes College new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Northland Community and Technical College new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Minnesota State University, Mankato new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Winona State University new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Lake Superior College new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Metropolitan State new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Alexandria Technical and Community College new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin Debt Service new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

Sec. 4.

new text begin EDUCATION new text end

Sec. 5.

new text begin MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Dorm Renovations and Predesign new text end

Sec. 6.

new text begin PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION new text end

Sec. 7.

new text begin NATURAL RESOURCES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Natural Resources Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Betterment of Buildings new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Badoura State Forest Nursery new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end