MN SF752

Requires Metropolitan Council to obtain approval from each city, county, and town along a proposed guideway route before proceeding with construction, with local governments having 45 days to approve or disapprove preliminary design plans after a public hearing

Excludes light rail transit from these municipal approval requirements

Prohibits the Metropolitan Council from applying for or requesting federal funds for a guideway project until all affected municipalities have approved the plans

Allows municipalities to revoke their approval at any point before the council secures federal funding, triggering a new review process

Requires a second council hearing and mediation process if any local government disapproves plans, with the council deciding on amendments within 60 days to accommodate objections