HF2718
Minneapolis; Grand Rounds Missing Link trail connection funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF2927
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This bill aims to fund the creation of a trail connection in Minneapolis, specifically completing the "Grand Rounds Missing Link." It also details how the project will be financed through bonds.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $6,800,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Metropolitan Council. This money will be used as a grant for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
- Project Objective: The funds are for designing and constructing trail connections and related enhancements on the east side of Minneapolis, between East River Road and St. Anthony Parkway.
Significant Changes
- Financing Through Bonds: The bill empowers the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $6,800,000. This is intended to cover the project's costs, in alignment with Minnesota Statutes and the state Constitution.
Relevant Terms
- Capital investment
- Grand Rounds Missing Link
- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
- Metropolitan Council
- State bonds
- Trail connection
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee