Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to extend the timeline for a geophysical study and hazard assessment of the St. Anthony Falls area and its cutoff wall. This extension allows more time for the responsible parties to investigate and assess risks and develop an emergency response plan.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $1,000,000 from the general fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota in fiscal year 2024 for conducting the study.
• The study will include a field-based investigation of the cutoff wall and other subsurface structures, modeling of the surrounding area, and an examination of public safety and infrastructure risks.
• An emergency response plan must be developed for any risks identified during the study.

Significant Changes

• The deadline for the Board of Regents to submit their final report to the legislative committees is extended from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026.
• The availability of the funds appropriated for this study is extended from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Relevant Terms

• St. Anthony Falls
• Geophysical study
• Hazard assessment
• Cutoff wall
• Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota
• Public safety risks
• Infrastructure risks
• Emergency response plan