SF5183

Purpose

The bill is a capital investment measure that adjusts an existing state appropriation to Dakota County for Thompson Park in order to fund design and construction of a Master Plan for park improvements.

Main Provisions

• The bill amends an existing appropriation (from Laws 2023) to modify the grant for Dakota County related to Thompson Park Master Plan improvements.
• It specifies that the grant is for design and construction of those Master Plan improvements.
• The scope of improvements may include the following features:
  • a land bridge over Highway 52
  • a pollinator promenade
  • a sensory garden
  • restoration of a historical stream corridor and interpretation of a farmstead
  • renovations to the Dakota Lodge
  • a sound wall
  • a greenway rest area with a picnic shelter
  • a sledding hill

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill updates the prior appropriation to Dakota County for Thompson Park by clarifying the purpose and potential components of the Master Plan improvements, emphasizing that the grant covers design and construction and may include the listed facilities and features.

Overall Effect

• The bill redirects and expands the scope of state funds toward designing and building a broader set of park improvements at Thompson Park, consistent with a Master Plan for the park.

Relevant Terms - Dakota County - Thompson Park - Master Plan improvements - grant - design and construction - Highway 52 - land bridge - pollinator promenade - sensory garden - historical stream corridor - farmstead interpretation - Dakota Lodge renovations - sound wall - greenway rest area - picnic shelter - sledding hill - Laws 2023 chapter 71 article 1 section 11 subdivision 9