Purpose of the Bill

This bill proposes the allocation of funds for the construction and development of a new regional sports and community complex in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The funding aims to support community engagement and recreational activities by providing state-of-the-art facilities for residents.

Main Provisions

• Financial Appropriation: The bill appropriates $22,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development. These funds are intended for the city of Chanhassen to design, construct, furnish, and equip the Chanhassen Bluffs Sports Complex.
• Complex Features: Planned amenities include two indoor ice sheets, a walking track, indoor turf fields, an indoor playground, gathering spaces, and meeting rooms. The funding also covers the acquisition of necessary real estate.
• Fee Schedule: The city is required to establish a fee schedule that provides free or reduced admission rates for Chanhassen residents to ensure community accessibility.
• Sustainability Features: The facility must incorporate rainwater recapture and solar energy technologies, adhering to sustainable building guidelines.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Bond Sale Authorization: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to $22,000,000 to fund the project. This involves the commissioner of management and budget selling bonds as per existing Minnesota statutes and constitutional regulations.

Relevant Terms

capital investment, Chanhassen Bluffs Sports Complex, state bonds, indoor ice, walking track, indoor turf, sustainability, rainwater recapture, solar energy, real property acquisition, bond proceeds fund.