The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 462.358, subdivision 2b, to update municipal land dedication requirements for proposed subdivisions. Key changes include the addition of sidewalks to the list of public uses for which buildable land may be dedicated, as well as the introduction of new provisions regarding the acceptance of cash fees in lieu of land dedication. Municipalities are now required to maintain detailed records of cash payments received and how those funds are utilized, ensuring transparency in the use of these funds for parks and recreational facilities.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that municipalities may accept a combination of buildable land and cash fees to meet dedication requirements, with a cap of ten percent of the fair market value of the proposed subdivision. It also sets limits on the width of land dedications for streets and specifies that dedications for non-collector or arterial streets must not exceed the land necessary for a 32-foot curb-to-curb width. These amendments aim to streamline the land dedication process while ensuring that municipalities can adequately plan for public use and infrastructure needs.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 462.358