Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify existing appropriations related to the Heartland State Trail in Minnesota. It focuses on allocating funds for capital improvements and updates the conditions under which these funds can be used.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates a total of $3,790,000 for specific segments of the Heartland State Trail:
  • $1,550,000 is designated for the construction of a trail segment between Detroit Lakes and Frazee.
  • $2,240,000 is assigned for the environmental review, predesign, design, and construction of a paved, multi-use trail connecting Itasca State Park to the Heartland State Trail. This includes building a phase 1 tunnel under U.S. Highway 71 and continuing for approximately two miles.
• Any remaining unspent funds after the completion of these projects can be utilized for environmental review, engineering, and design of additional segments connecting various parts of the trail.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill amends a previous law by changing the appropriation details for the Heartland State Trail, specifying the use of funds for new trail segments and setting conditions for using leftover funds.
• It supersedes and adds to the appropriations made in earlier legislative sessions (Laws 2017 and 2020).

Relevant Terms

Heartland State Trail, capital improvements, trail construction, environmental review, Itasca State Park, U.S. Highway 71, Detroit Lakes, Frazee, Becker County, Park Rapids, Osage.