Purpose of the Bill

This bill proposes to extend the completion deadline for a study on the St. Anthony Falls area from 2025 to 2026. The study is designed to assess potential geophysical hazards and public safety risks associated with the area.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: It allocates a budget of $1 million from the general fund for the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to conduct a comprehensive geophysical study and hazard assessment of the St. Anthony Falls area.
• Study Focus: The study will involve:
  • A geophysical field investigation of the cutoff wall and other subsurface structures.
  • Modeling of the surrounding area.
  • An examination of risks to public safety and infrastructure due to potential failure of these structures.
  • Development of an emergency response plan for any identified risks.

Significant Changes

• Deadline Extension: The deadline for completing and submitting the study's report to the legislative committees is extended from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026.
• Availability of Funds: The availability of the allocated funds is also extended to June 30, 2026.

Relevant Terms

• St. Anthony Falls
• Geophysical study
• Hazard assessment
• Cutoff wall
• Public safety
• Infrastructure risks
• Emergency response plan