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HF3626 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Bloomington; Old Shakopee Road section capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF4673

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

The bill authorizes state funding to improve a segment of Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington, Minnesota. It aims to address safety, accessibility, and stormwater management issues along the road.

Project Scope and Location

  • Location: Old Shakopee Road from Aldrich Avenue to 2nd Avenue, on Hennepin County StateAid Highway 1.
  • Projects include design and construction of capital improvements and may involve property and easement acquisition.

Funding and Financing

  • Appropriation: $4,480,000 is set aside from the bond proceeds fund.
  • Use: The money will be provided as grants to the City of Bloomington, Hennepin County, or both, for the described works.
  • Bonding: The state must sell and issue bonds up to $4,480,000 to pay for this appropriation.

Eligible Improvements and Features

  • Replacement and rehabilitation of curbs and sidewalks.
  • Bike lanes and pedestrian infrastructure for nonmotorized transportation.
  • Traffic calming measures.
  • ADA-compliant accessibility upgrades.
  • Utility upgrades.
  • Stormwater management infrastructure.

Implementation and Administration

  • The grants will be distributed through the Department of Transportation to the City of Bloomington, Hennepin County, or both for project design and construction.
  • Funding and bonds must follow Minnesota law, specifically:
    • Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675
    • Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Establishes a new capital investment appropriation dedicated to Old Shakopee Road improvements in Bloomington.
  • Authorizes a new bond sale of up to $4.48 million to fund this specific project, to be used for grants to local government entities (city and/or county).

Relevant Terms - Old Shakopee Road - Aldrich Avenue - 2nd Avenue - Bloomington - Hennepin County - Hennepin County StateAid Highway 1 - City of Bloomington - Grant - Acquire property and easements - Design and construct - Capital improvements - Curbs - Sidewalks - Bike lane - Pedestrian infrastructure - Nonmotorized transportation - ADA compliance - Traffic calming - Utility upgrades - Stormwater management infrastructure - Bond proceeds fund - Bond sale - State bonds - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7

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Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2026HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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