This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 462.358, subdivision 2b, to update municipal land dedication requirements for proposed subdivisions. It allows municipalities to require a reasonable portion of buildable land to be dedicated for public use, including sidewalks, parks, recreational facilities, and other utilities. The bill introduces new provisions that require municipalities to maintain detailed records of cash payments received for land dedication, ensuring transparency in how these funds are utilized. Additionally, it allows municipalities to accept a combination of buildable land and cash fees to meet dedication requirements, with specific limits on the total value of the dedication not exceeding ten percent of the fair market value of the proposed subdivision.

Furthermore, the bill sets forth guidelines regarding the dedication of land for streets and roads, ensuring that municipalities do not require dedications that exceed minimum engineering standards. It specifies that the dedication for non-collector or arterial streets must be limited to the land necessary for construction, including associated utilities and sidewalks. These amendments aim to streamline the land dedication process while ensuring that municipalities can effectively plan for public use and infrastructure needs in new subdivisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 462.358