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SF 3219

Rondo Restorative Development Authority establishment for the operations of a land bridge in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sandy Pappas

Creates the Rondo Restorative Development Authority to govern, fund, and oversee the Rondo land bridge in St. Paul, guiding planning and redevelopment for residents and businesses.

Referred to Jobs and Economic Development
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Bill Summary · SF 3219

Summary of SF 3219 — Rondo Restorative Development Authority Establishment

Overview

SF 3219 would establish the Rondo Restorative Development Authority to oversee the operations of a land bridge in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul. The bill is currently referred to the Jobs and Economic Development committee. It was introduced on April 2, 2025, and has a companion bill in the House, HF 2984.

Purpose and intent

  • Create a dedicated authority—the Rondo Restorative Development Authority—to manage the land bridge project in the Rondo neighborhood.
  • Place responsibility for the land bridge's development, governance, and operations under this new state-level entity.
  • The stated aim, inferred from the title, is to support restorative development activities in Rondo associated with the land bridge project.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and description)

  • The bill would establish the Rondo Restorative Development Authority as a governing body with authority to oversee the land bridge project in Rondo, St. Paul.
  • It would define the scope of the Authority’s powers and responsibilities related to planning, development, governance, funding, and oversight of the land bridge.
  • It would address governance structure (e.g., board composition and appointment), funding mechanisms, and reporting requirements.
  • The full text would specify procedural rules, timelines, and any interactions with other state or local agencies.

Note: The detailed provisions (e.g., specific powers, funding sources, governance framework, oversight mechanisms, and timelines) are not provided in the information available here. The exact language would be found in the bill’s text.

Who would be affected

  • Residents and businesses in the Rondo neighborhood, particularly those connected to or impacted by the land bridge project.
  • City of St. Paul and local and state agencies involved in land use, transportation, and economic development.
  • Property owners and developers with interests in projects related to the land bridge.
  • Stakeholders in restorative development and community-centered redevelopment initiatives.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: April 2, 2025.
  • First reading: April 2, 2025.
  • Referred to: Jobs and Economic Development committee.
  • Related legislation: HF 2984 (House companion).

Next steps and considerations

  • To understand the full scope and impact, the bill’s text should be reviewed to detail the Authority’s governance, funding, powers, purposes, reporting, and sunset or renewal provisions (if any).
  • Stakeholders may watch for committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in both chambers as the measure progresses.
  • Readers should compare SF 3219 with HF 2984 once the companion House text is available to note any differences in structure or language.

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

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