SF236 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Carver County Lake Waconia Regional Park bond issue and appropriation
Related bill: HF925
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To fund park improvements by providing a grant for Lake Waconia Regional Park in Carver County. The bill uses state bond money to support development and amenities at the park.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation: $3,264,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the Metropolitan Council to grant to Carver County for park improvements at Lake Waconia Regional Park.
- Project scope: The grant can be used for predesign, design, site grading, construction, furnishing, and equipping of site amenities such as a picnic shelter, playground, parking lot, lighting, trails, walkways, and other related features.
- Bond financing: The Commissioner of Management and Budget must sell and issue state bonds in an amount up to $3,264,000 to provide the money appropriated.
Funding and Bonding Details
- Source of funds: Bond proceeds fund.
- Debt management: Bond sale and financing must follow Minnesota law, specifically Minnesota Statutes sections 16A631 to 16A675, and comply with the Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7.
- Beneficiary structure: The Metropolitan Council administers the grant to Carver County for the Lake Waconia Regional Park project.
How It Affects Existing Law
- Creates a new appropriation and bond authorization specifically for Lake Waconia Regional Park improvements.
- Does not change other park funding programs but adds a new capital investment project funded by state bonds.
Beneficiaries and Project Scope
- Primary beneficiary: Carver County, through a grant administered by the Metropolitan Council.
- Project location: Lake Waconia Regional Park, Carver County.
- Intended outcomes: Enhanced park amenities and infrastructure to support recreation and public access.
Oversight and Process
- Implementation is subject to existing state processes for capital investments and bond issuance, including compliance with the cited statutes and constitutional provisions.
Effective Date
- Not specified in the provided text.
Relevant Terms - bond proceeds fund - Metropolitan Council - Carver County - Lake Waconia Regional Park - predesign - design - site grade - construct - furnish and equip - picnic shelter - playground - parking lot - lighting - trails - walkways - site amenities - grant - capital investment - bonds - bond sale - Minnesota Statutes 16A631 to 16A675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| January 16, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment | |
| February 13, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee