HF4091

Purpose

Provide state funding to repair and preserve the historic Pickwick Mill Dam in Winona County. This is a capital investment action intended to support restoration and ongoing viability of a historic site.

Main Provisions

• A one-time appropriation of $400,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027.
• The money is for a grant to Pickwick Mill Inc.
• The grant is for improvements and repairs to the Pickwick Mill Dam, located in Winona County.

Funding Details

• Source: general fund
• Recipient: Pickwick Mill Inc.
• Amount: $400,000
• Fiscal year: 2027
• Type: one-time appropriation

Conditions and Timing

• The appropriation is available until the project is completed or abandoned.
• This use is governed by Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.

Purpose and Public Benefit

• Aims to repair and improve a historic dam, supporting preservation, safety, and continued access to a historic site in Winona County.

Significance and Changes to Law

• Adds a specific, one-time funding provision within the capital investment framework.
• Does not create ongoing funding; the appropriation is tied to completion or abandonment of the project and is governed by existing statutes.

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Relevant Terms Pickwick Mill Dam Winona County Pickwick Mill Inc. general fund commissioner of natural resources grant improvements and repairs historic one-time appropriation fiscal year 2027 Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642 capital investment appropriation available until the project is completed or abandoned