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HF 5037

Meeker County; new bridge over South Fork Crow River funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Van Binsbergen

Meeker County gets a $900,000 state-aid capital grant funded by bonds to replace Bridge No. 47504 on State-Aid Highway 26 over the South Fork Crow River.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 5037

Summary of HF 5037 (Session 2025-2026) — Meeker County; new bridge over South Fork Crow River funding

Purpose and intent

  • The bill provides state financial support for constructing a new bridge on Meeker County State-Aid Highway 26 over the South Fork Crow River, replacing Bridge No. 47504.
  • It authorizes the sale of state bonds to fund the project and specifies the amount and financing mechanism.

Key provisions and changes

  • Funding appropriation

    • Amount: $900,000 (nine hundred thousand dollars) appropriated from the Bond Proceeds Fund.
    • Purpose: To grant Meeker County a state-aid capital grant for the construction of a new bridge on Meeker County State-Aid Highway 26 over the South Fork Crow River, replacing Bridge No. 47504.

  • Bonding authorization and process

    • The Commissioner of Management and Budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds in an amount up to $900,000.
    • Bond issuance must comply with:
    • Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 (bond financing framework).
    • Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 to 7 (constitutional bonding authority and procedures).

  • Effective date

    • The section becomes effective the day after final enactment.

Affected parties and scope

  • Primary beneficiary: Meeker County, through the Meeker County State-Aid Highway 26 system.
  • Project location: Over the South Fork Crow River, Meeker County, on the existing State-Aid Highway 26 corridor.
  • Infrastructure focus: Replacement of an existing bridge (Bridge No. 47504) with a new bridge to presumably improve traffic safety, reliability, and transportation capacity.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Legislative action: Introduced (H.F. No. 5037) and referred to the Committee on Capital Investment for consideration.
  • Implementation timeline: The bill provides for funding and bond issuance but does not specify a construction timeline or project milestones beyond the appropriation and bonding authorization. The effective date is immediately after final enactment of the act.

Note on scope and context

  • The bill is narrowly focused on a single capital project in Meeker County and the accompanying financing mechanism.
  • It follows standard Minnesota practice by:
    • Appropriating funds from the Bond Proceeds Fund.
    • Authorizing the state to issue bonds up to the appropriated amount under existing statutory and constitutional bonding frameworks.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to similar Minnesota capital projects (e.g., typical costs, common funding split, or anticipated project lifespans) or track amendments that may modify the funding amount or project scope.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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