HF2041

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to secure funding for the development of a new segment of the Elm Creek Greenway Trail Corridor in the city of Champlin, Minnesota, connecting Mississippi Crossings to the Elm Creek Park Reserve.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $500,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Metropolitan Council. These funds are to be used as a grant to the city of Champlin for the acquisition of property and easements and for the predesign phase of the trail segment.
• Bond Sale Authorization: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $500,000. This is managed by the commissioner of management and budget to generate the appropriated funds necessary for the project.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The appropriation in this bill is additional to what was previously designated in another legislative act (Laws 2023, chapter 71), indicating continued investment and development in the trail corridor.

Relevant Terms

• Elm Creek Greenway Trail Corridor
• Champlin
• Metropolitan Council
• Mississippi Crossings
• Elm Creek Park Reserve
• Bond proceeds fund
• Property acquisition
• Trail development
• State bonds