MN SF4248

Appropriates $8,000,000 from bond proceeds to the commissioner of employment and economic development for grants to the city of St. Anthony to construct a wellness and community center.

The wellness and community center will include an indoor walking and running track, fitness center, community meeting space, indoor turf space, recreational hard court spaces, water recreation facilities, and restroom and locker areas.

Funds are not available until the commissioner determines that Independent School District No. 282, St. Anthony-New Brighton, and the city of St. Anthony have entered into an agreement addressing their relative contributions and operations and use of the facilities.

Authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $8,000,000 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.

The bill becomes effective the day following final enactment.