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SF223 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Municipal dedication fees requirements modification

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Senate File No. 223 is a legislative bill concerning local government regulations on land dedication during property development. It proposes amendments to existing Minnesota laws to adjust the requirements and conditions under which municipalities can require developers to dedicate parts of their land for public use, or instead pay cash fees. These public uses include infrastructure like roads and utilities, as well as parks and recreational facilities.

Key points in the proposed amendments include:

  1. Developers may be required to reserve a portion of land for public use or pay fees, with specifics determined by municipal ordinances.
  2. Municipalities must have relevant plans and budgets in place, such as a capital improvement budget and a parks and open space plan.
  3. The fees should be based on the fair market value of the land, with disputes over valuation subject to negotiation or independent appraisal.
  4. Collected fees are to be used specifically for acquiring and developing public spaces and cannot be used for their ongoing maintenance.
  5. There are special conditions and exemptions for developing previously subdivided properties.
  6. The total value of land or fees dedicated by developers for public use must not exceed ten percent of the property's market value.
  7. Municipalities cannot require land dedication for infrastructure beyond minimum engineering standards.

The bill aims to clarify and standardize how municipalities interact with developers in terms of land dedication for public use or monetary contributions, ensuring transparency and fairness in how these contributions are calculated and used.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Adds detailed requirements for cash fee acceptance based on the fair market value."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None noted explicitly."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill revises requirements related to municipal dedication fees under section 462.358, subdivision 2b.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts the conditions and process for determining dedications or cash fees."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "462.358"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "None noted explicitly."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None noted explicitly."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill references recreational facilities as defined in section 471.191.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the definition and application of recreational facilities."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "471.191"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "None noted explicitly."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None noted explicitly."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 462.353, subdivision 4a is referenced regarding procedures for adopting ordinances.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures municipalities follow these procedures for dedication ordinances."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "462.353"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "None noted explicitly."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None noted explicitly."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill references standards for urban roadways as provided under section 162.09, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Sets limits on land dedication for streets based on these standards."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "162.09"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "None noted explicitly."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None noted explicitly."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill incorporates municipal state-aid street system standards under section 162.155.",
      "modified": [
        "Establishes guidelines for street width concerning land dedications."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "162.155"
  }
]

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