SF2367

Purpose

To provide funding from the arts and cultural heritage fund to support a specific local project. The bill allocates money to renovate a historic building in Wayzata and repurpose it as a Lakeshore Learning Center.

Main Provisions

• Amount and source: Appropriates 641,000 dollars in fiscal year 2026 from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
• Funding recipient and purpose: Provides a grant to the city of Wayzata.
• Project details: The grant is for renovating the historic Wayzata Section House and converting it into a Lakeshore Learning Center.
• Administration: The grant is to be issued through the commissioner of administration.

Significance and Changes to Existing Law

• This bill does not establish new policies or laws beyond the appropriation; it authorizes a specific grant for a named project.
• It creates a state funding commitment for the Wayzata Section House project and designates a state administrator (the commissioner of administration) to deliver the grant.
• Status note: The bill was introduced and referred to the Environment Climate and Legacy committee for consideration.

Context and Implications

• The project aims to preserve a historic property and support community education or cultural activities by creating a Lakeshore Learning Center.
• The funding is limited to the stated amount in fiscal year 2026 and does not specify additional years or ongoing funding.

Relevant Terms - arts and cultural heritage fund - appropriation - grant - Wayzata Section House - Lakeshore Learning Center - commissioner of administration - city of Wayzata - fiscal year 2026 - renovation - historic building - Lakeshore Learning Center project - Wayzata (local government)