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HF235 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

South St. Paul; Doug Woog Arena capital improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF213

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

This bill would provide state funding to improve Doug Woog Arena in South St. Paul. It uses state bond financing to support a local capital project, focusing on upgrades to the arena’s facilities.

Main Provisions

  • Subdivision 1 – Appropriation:
    • Allocates 800,000 from the bond proceeds fund.
    • For a grant to the city of South St. Paul to design, construct, and equip improvements and betterments of a capital nature to Doug Woog Arena.
    • Specifically includes money for roof replacement and replacement of HVAC systems.
  • Subdivision 2 – Bond sale:
    • Requires the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to 800,000 to fund the appropriation.
    • Bonds are issued under the terms of Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 to 7.

Significance and Impact

  • The bill authorizes a targeted, one-time capital investment in a local civic facility (Doug Woog Arena) using state-issued bonds.
  • It channels funding through the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to a city grant for design, construction, and equipment upgrades.
  • The project includes specific infrastructure upgrades (roof and HVAC) as part of the capital improvements.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Creates a new appropriation of 800,000 from the bond proceeds fund for a local arena project.
  • Mandates a bond sale to finance this appropriation, aligning with existing bonding statutes and constitutional provisions for debt issuance.

Terminology and Phrases (from the bill)

  • capital investment
  • appropriation
  • bond proceeds fund
  • grant
  • city of South St. Paul
  • Doug Woog Arena
  • design, construct, and equip improvements
  • improvements and betterments of a capital nature
  • roof replacement
  • HVAC systems
  • bond sale
  • Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675
  • Minnesota Constitution article XI, sections 4 to 7
  • Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

Relevant Terms 800,000 bond proceeds fund appropriation grant South St. Paul Doug Woog Arena roof replacement HVAC systems design, construct, and equip improvements capital improvements bond sale DEED Minnesota Statutes 16A.631–16A.675 Minnesota Constitution Article XI

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 10, 2025HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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