Purpose of the Bill

This legislative bill aims to amend previous appropriations for capital investment focusing on the development and improvement of trail infrastructure in the city of Dellwood, located in Ramsey and Washington Counties, Minnesota. Specifically, it updates funding conditions for the White Bear Lake Communities Lake Links Trail project.

Main Provisions

• Grant Modifications: The bill adjusts the monetary allocation for trail improvements around White Bear Lake.

  • Dellwood will receive $2,600,000 to design, engineer, construct, and equip trail improvements. Additionally, funding can be used for the acquisition of permanent easements and right-of-ways.
  • White Bear Township is allocated $500,000 for similar purposes within its geographical limits.
  • The city of White Bear Lake will also receive $500,000 for trail-related improvements.

• Project Segmentation: The bill allows the city of Dellwood to complete the funded trail improvements in various segments and to prioritize these in any order. It also allows for separate grant agreements for each individual segment or a combination thereof.

• Extended Funding Availability: The project funding, including the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds, is extended until December 31, 2028.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Extension of Deadlines: The bill extends the deadline for the use of the bond sale authorization and bond proceeds from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2028.
• Flexible Use of Funds: The bill allows leftover funds from the substantial completion of one trail segment to be used for the improvement of other segments.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Trail improvements
• Bond proceeds
• Easements
• Right-of-way
• White Bear Lake
• Ramsey County
• Washington County