Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to change the designation of certain districts along the Mississippi River Corridor in the city of St. Paul Park. This is aimed at updating the area's designation to better reflect its current land use and development potential.

Main Provisions

• Redesignation of Districts: The bill changes the designation of a specific area in St. Paul Park from a "rural and open space district" (CAROS) to a "river neighborhood district" (CARN).
• Specified Area: This redesignation applies to parts of Sections 12, 13, and 24 in Township 27 North, Range 22 West, specifically those parts lying west of 3rd Street and County Road 75.
• Map Amendment: The commissioner of natural resources is required to update the official map to reflect this redesignation. This change is exempt from the usual rulemaking procedures, meaning it will not be subject to additional administrative processes.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The primary change is the update to the district map, affecting land use and development guidelines in the redesignated area. This could potentially lead to changes in how the region is developed or preserved, allowing for more residential or neighborhood-oriented uses in areas previously categorized under rural and open space use.

Relevant Terms

• Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area
• St. Paul Park
• Rural and Open Space District (CAROS)
• River Neighborhood District (CARN)
• Township 27 North Range 22 West
• 3rd Street
• County Road 75
• Map Amendment