Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to redesignate a specific area of the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area within St. Paul Park, Minnesota, changing its district classification.

Main Provisions

• Redesignation of District: The bill proposes to change the designation of a certain area from a "rural and open space district" (known as CAROS) to a "river neighborhood district" (known as CARN).
• Specific Area Affected: This change affects parts of Sections 12, 13, and 24, Township 27 North, Range 22 West, specifically to the west of 3rd Street and County Road 75 in St. Paul Park.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Amendment to Official Map: The commissioner of natural resources is required to update the official map to reflect this redesignation. This update is exempt from the regular rulemaking process outlined in Minnesota Statutes, implying a more streamlined approach.

Relevant Terms

Mississippi River Corridor, Critical Area, St. Paul Park, rural and open space district (CAROS), river neighborhood district (CARN), natural resources, map amendment, redesignation.