HF1308

This bill, H.F. No. 1308, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives by Representative Hussein, proposes a capital investment of $18 million to support the redevelopment of blighted property in the Midway area of St. Paul. The bill appropriates funds to the commissioner of employment and economic development for grants to the city of St. Paul. These funds would be used for planning, designing, constructing, and equipping improvements to streets and public infrastructure, including transit facilities, sidewalks, utilities, sewer and stormwater systems, landscaping, lighting, parking facilities, and other site improvements.

The area targeted for redevelopment is within the boundaries of Snelling Avenue to the west, University Avenue to the north, Interstate Highway 94 to the south, and Pascal Street to the east. The bill defines this area as blighted due to damage sustained during civil unrest in May 2020.

To finance this appropriation, the bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to issue and sell state bonds up to $18 million, following the provisions of the Minnesota Constitution and relevant state statutes.