SF4916
City of St. Paul indoor recreational dome bond issue and appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF4623
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To authorize state funding for a new indoor recreational dome facility in St. Paul by providing a grant to the city and issuing state bonds to pay for the project. The facility would be used for year-round recreational activities, youth sports, and other community programs.
Main Provisions
- Subdivision 1 – Appropriation:
- $16,000,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development.
- The money is for a grant to the city of St. Paul to predesign, design, construct, and equip an indoor recreational dome facility at the West Minnehaha Recreation Center.
- The facility is intended for year-round recreational activities, youth sports, and other community programs and activities.
- Subdivision 2 – Bond Sale:
- The commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue state bonds up to $16,000,000 to fund the appropriation.
- Bond issuance must follow Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7.
What the bill would change / Significance
- Establishes a new capital investment project funded by state bonds to support a publicly owned indoor dome facility in St. Paul.
- Creates a grant arrangement from the state to the city of St. Paul for the project’s predesign, design, construction, and equipment costs.
- Allocates a specific funding stream (bond proceeds fund) and sets the borrowing authority and process for raising the funds.
Project Details
- Facility: Indoor recreational dome at the West Minnehaha Recreation Center.
- Uses: Year-round recreation, youth sports, and other community programs.
- Activities: Intended to broaden access to recreational opportunities and support community programming.
Funding, Oversight, and Process
- Funding source: Bond proceeds fund.
- Grant recipient: City of St. Paul (for the project).
- Administration of funds: Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development administers the grant; the Bond sale is handled by the Commissioner of Management and Budget.
- Legal framework: Implementation subject to Minnesota Statutes 16A.631–16A.675 and Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4–7.
Related Legal References
- Minnesota Statutes: 16A.631 to 16A.675 (bond statutes)
- Minnesota Constitution: Article XI, sections 4 to 7
Relevant Terms - bond proceeds fund - appropriation - grant - city of St. Paul - indoor recreational dome facility - West Minnehaha Recreation Center - predesign, design, construct, and equip - year-round recreational activities - youth sports - community programs - bond sale / sale and issue bonds - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4 to 7
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 26, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee