SF56 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
West St. Paul community square improvements bond issue and appropriation
Related bill: HF218
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill proposes that the state of Minnesota provide $3,000,000 from a bond proceeds fund for improvements to 150 Thompson Community Square in West St. Paul. The funding will be managed by the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development and will be used to construct, furnish, and equip a new enclosed pavilion suitable for public and private events, an outdoor performance stage, and a turf area that can be converted into an ice rink. To finance these improvements, the state will issue bonds as permitted by specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Constitution.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"A grant to the city of West St Paul for improvements at Thompson Community Square."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds following the procedures outlined in sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies bond sale procedures for funding capital improvements."
]
},
"citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill refers to the constitutional authority for the issuance of state bonds.",
"modified": [
"References constitutional provisions for issuing bonds."
]
},
"citation": "Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7"
}
]