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HF 2727

St. Louis County shoreline stabilization funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Johnson and 1 co-sponsor

Provides $2.3 million to BWSR to fund St. Louis County shoreline stabilization near Scandia Cemetery, including a retaining wall and access road.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2727

Summary of HF 2727 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Purpose

HF 2727 proposes an appropriation to fund shoreline stabilization work in St. Louis County. The bill specifies a project near Scandia Cemetery and aims to reduce erosion or other shoreline hazards by constructing a retaining wall and creating an associated access road.

Key Provisions

  • Funding and Source: Provides a $2,300,000 general fund appropriation in fiscal year 2026.
  • Recipient: The grant is made to the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR).
  • Use of Funds: BWSR would grant the funds to St. Louis County for the purpose of shoreline stabilization.
  • Project Scope: Stabilization near the Scandia Cemetery shoreline. Specific work includes:
    • Construction of a retaining wall.
    • Development or improvement of a related access road to the stabilized shoreline area.

Affected Parties

  • State government: State general fund administration via BWSR.
  • Local government: St. Louis County receives the grant and oversees the shoreline stabilization project.
  • Local community and stakeholders: Cemetery users and nearby residents/property owners who rely on shoreline stability and improved access.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and Referral: HF 2727 was introduced on March 24, 2025, and referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy committee.
  • Effective Date and Implementation: The bill specifies an appropriation for fiscal year 2026. The exact timing of the grant disbursement would follow the standard appropriation process after passage and signing.
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor information includes co-sponsors Liish Kozlowski and Pete Johnson.

Potential Impacts

  • Environmental/Geotechnical: By stabilizing the shoreline near Scandia Cemetery, the project aims to reduce erosion risk, protect shoreline integrity, and potentially protect cemetery and nearby lands from water-related damage.
  • Public Infrastructure: Creation or improvement of an access road may enhance accessibility to the stabilized shoreline area for maintenance, monitoring, and any future related activities.
  • Budgetary: A $2.3 million expenditure from the general fund in FY 2026, contingent on passage and appropriation processes.

Notes for Readers

  • The bill focuses on a targeted local project in St. Louis County rather than a broad state-wide program.
  • Details such as project engineering specifications, environmental reviews, permitting, and long-term maintenance responsibilities are not included in the bill text provided and would typically be addressed in subsequent funding agreements and project plans approved by BWSR and St. Louis County.

If you’d like, I can add a brief layperson’s glossary of shoreline stabilization terms or compare this bill to similar prior appropriations.

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

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