SF858 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
City of Hibbing Carey Lake Recreation Area improvements bond issuance and appropriation
Related bill: HF296
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
Authorize a state-funded investment to improve Carey Lake Recreation Area in Hibbing. The bill provides money through bonds to support enhancements that expand and improve recreational opportunities at the site.
Main Provisions
- Subd.1 Appropriation:
- Amount: 5,200,000 from the bond proceeds fund.
- Recipient: A grant to the city of Hibbing, administered by the commissioner of employment and economic development (DEED).
- Use of funds: To design, construct, furnish, and equip improvements and amenities for Carey Lake Recreation Area. This includes improvements to the beach area, campground, park roads, and new ski, bike, and multipurpose trails, plus other site improvements to park facilities and infrastructure.
- Subd.2 Bond Sale:
- The commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue state bonds in an amount up to 5,200,000 to finance the appropriation.
- The bond issuance must follow Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Funding Source and Oversight
- Funding source: Bond proceeds fund.
- Oversight/Implementation: DEED administers the grant to Hibbing; the Budget Commissioner handles the bond sale; compliance with specified statutes and constitutional provisions.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Establishes a new capital investment appropriation and bonding authority specifically for the Carey Lake Recreation Area project in Hibbing.
- Creates a new state bond issuance to finance the project (up to 5.2 million), aligning with existing bond statutes and constitutional provisions. No explicit changes to statutory language beyond this new appropriation and authorization.
Implementation Context
- This action enables capital improvements that could enhance local recreation infrastructure, potentially affecting local tourism and community amenities in Hibbing.
Relevant Terms carey lake recreation area, hibbing, bond proceeds fund, grant, design, construct, furnish, equip, improvements, amenities, beach area, campground, park roads, ski trails, bike trails, multipurpose trails, site improvements, park facilities, infrastructure, bond sale, commissioner of management and budget, commissioner of employment and economic development, Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675, Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4-7
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee