Section 473.315 Grants for Recreation Open Space

MINNESOTA STATUTES AND CODES

Section 473.315 Grants for Recreation Open Space

473.315 GRANTS FOR RECREATION OPEN SPACE.

Subdivision 1.To metro local governments.

The Metropolitan Council with the advice of the commission may make grants, from any funds available to it for recreation open space purposes, to any municipality, park district or county located wholly or partially within the metropolitan area to cover the cost, or any portion of the cost, of acquiring or developing regional recreation open space in accordance with the policy plan; and all such agencies may enter into contracts for this purpose or rights or interests therein. The cost of acquisition shall include any payments required for relocation pursuant to sections 117.50 to 117.56.

Subd. 2.Immediate grants.

In order to avoid further delays in acquisition and development of regional recreational open spaces heretofore identified by the council and within existing metropolitan development guidelines, the Metropolitan Council is authorized to immediately make grants to acquire or develop such areas. The existing development guide sections on regional recreation open space shall continue in force and effect and shall constitute the policy plan until the adoption of revisions or modifications pursuant to section 473.147.