SF3696 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Oak Park Heights appropriation modification
Related bill: HF3866
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill changes how a state capital investment appropriation can be used in Oak Park Heights. It aims to support redevelopment of the Allen S. King power plant site by providing funding for property acquisition and early-stage infrastructure planning.
Main Provisions
- Subdivision 9, Oak Park Heights Redevelopment: Establishes a grant to the city of Oak Park Heights to acquire property and to predesign and design public infrastructure for developing the Allen S. King power plant site.
- Public infrastructure scope: The funded infrastructure includes clean water systems, sanitary sewer systems, stormwater systems, roads, trails, and sidewalks.
- Timeline extension: The bill extends the availability of the bond sale authorization and the appropriation of bond proceeds for this subdivision until December 31, 2029, overriding the usual timing rules in Minnesota law (specifically not limited by Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642).
Changes to Existing Law
- The bill amends Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 1, section 21, subdivision 9, to create a new Subdivision 9 for Oak Park Heights Redevelopment. It broadens the purpose to include property acquisition and predesign/design of public infrastructure for the Allen S. King site and extends the bond-related funding timeline.
Fiscal/Timing Details
- Bond sale authorization and bond proceeds intended for this project are now available through December 31, 2029.
Significance
- Provides targeted funding and a longer runway for redeveloping the Allen S. King site in Oak Park Heights, focusing on essential infrastructure to support future development.
Relevant Terms Oak Park Heights Redevelopment; Allen S. King power plant site; public infrastructure; clean water systems; sanitary sewer systems; stormwater systems; roads; trails; sidewalks; grant; property acquisition; predesign; design; bond sale authorization; bond proceeds; December 31, 2029; Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642; Laws 2023 chapter 72 article 1 section 21 subdivision 9.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Capital Investment on: March 17, 2026 15:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 19, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee