HF1084

This bill, H. F. No. 1084, authored by Moller and Feist and currently under consideration by the Minnesota Legislature, proposes a financial allocation for the construction of a new segment of a pedestrian and bicycle trail in Arden Hills, Minnesota. The specifics of the bill include:

1. Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $1,650,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Commissioner of Transportation. These funds are designated for acquiring property and easements, as well as for the construction of the trail segment along Old Highway 10 North from Lake Valentine Road to Lakeshore Place. This new trail will connect to an existing regional trail along County State-Aid Highway 96. Part of the funding is also allocated for constructing a boardwalk over a wetland area as required by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

2. Bond Sale Authority: To finance this appropriation, the bill authorizes the Commissioner of Management and Budget to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $1,650,000. The terms and processes for these bond sales are dictated by specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Constitution.

In summary, this bill aims to enhance local infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists in Arden Hills by financially supporting the development of a new trail segment and related necessary constructions, funded through the sale of state bonds.