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HF3463 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Crystal; water main improvements along Douglas Drive funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

To fund improvements to the water main and related infrastructure along Douglas Drive (Hennepin County StateAid Highway 102) in the city of Crystal. The bill would provide state financial support to replace a water main and upgrade nearby street, sidewalk, and storm sewer improvements, financed through the sale of state bonds.

Main Provisions

  • Subd.1 Appropriation:

    • Allocates 15,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund.
    • Provides a grant from the Public Facilities Authority to the city of Crystal.
    • Covers predesign, design, engineering, and construction of the replacement water main and associated improvements (street, sidewalk, and storm sewer) along Douglas Drive in Crystal.
    • Project corridor described as from the intersection with Medicine Lake Road and 29th Avenue North to West Broadway (Hennepin County StateAid Highway 8).

  • Subd.2 Bond Sale:

    • Authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to 15,000,000 to fund the appropriation.
    • Bond issuance to be conducted in the manner and terms required by Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7.

Effect on Existing Law

  • Creates a new appropriation of 15,000,000 for Crystal’s water main and related improvements.
  • Establishes bond financing (up to 15,000,000) to support the appropriation.
  • Directs the Public Facilities Authority to administer a grant to the City of Crystal for the described project.
  • Fits within the state’s framework for capital investment and bond issuance in statutes referenced (16A.631–16A.675) and the state constitution.

Significant Changes

  • Adds a new funded project moving forward with state bond financing for water infrastructure and connected street improvements in Crystal.
  • Delegates project administration to the Public Facilities Authority and financing to the Commissioner of Management and Budget via bond issuance.

Implementation Overview

  • The city of Crystal would implement the project with the aid of the grant, covering predesign through construction.
  • The state would issue bonds to provide the funds, following existing state laws and constitutional provisions governing bond sales.

Relevant Terms - appropriation - bond proceeds fund - Public Facilities Authority (PFA) - grant - City of Crystal - water main infrastructure - predesign - design - engineer - construct - street improvements - sidewalk improvements - storm sewer improvements - Douglas Drive - Hennepin County StateAid Highway 102 - Medicine Lake Road - 29th Avenue North - West Broadway - bond sale / bonds - Commissioner of Management and Budget - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7

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Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2026HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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Progress through the legislative process

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