MN HF1999

Appropriates $1,300,000 from bond proceeds to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to the city of Ely to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a trailhead facility with parking, visitor information, and restrooms on the west end of the city near marked Trunk Highway 169.

Allows unexpended funds from the trailhead project to be used for predesign of an extension to Pattison Street connecting marked Trunk Highway 169 to St. Louis County Highway 21 and improving access to the Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital campus and emergency services building.

Requires the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $1,300,000 to provide the appropriated funds, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7.

Does not require a nonstate contribution for the trailhead project.

Effective the day following final enactment.