Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the State Agricultural Society reimburses the cities of St. Paul and Falcon Heights for certain expenses related to events held at the fairgrounds.

Main Provisions

• The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to require the State Agricultural Society to pay back the cities of St. Paul and Falcon Heights for various costs they incur during events on the fairgrounds.
• These expenses include public safety needs like police, fire, and emergency medical services.
• It also covers costs for traffic management, sanitation, and neighborhood clean-up and restoration after the events.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 37.13 subdivision 1 clarifies how the society’s funds should be used. Specifically, it introduces an obligation for the society to cover the expenses of St. Paul and Falcon Heights related to fairground events, impacting how the society allocates its financial resources.

Relevant Terms

• State Agricultural Society
• Fairgrounds
• Reimbursement
• Public Safety
• Event Management