Bill > HF1570

This bill modifies the existing law regarding boathouse leases at Soudan Underground Mine State Park, which originated from a 1965 land conveyance by United States Steel Corporation. The bill removes previous complex lease renewal restrictions and provides the commissioner of natural resources with more flexibility in handling boathouse sites. Specifically, upon the expiration of an existing boathouse lease, the commissioner may now either lease the property under standard state lease terms or sell the property outright, replacing the previous detailed provisions about lease renewals, transfer limitations, and pricing. The bill maintains a provision that boathouse leases cannot be canceled except for noncompliance with lease agreements, and requires the commissioner to issue a written receipt for each lease payment. Additionally, the bill includes a provision for the commissioner to consult with U.S.X. Corporation and local government units about potentially including specific parcels of land within the Soudan Underground Mine State Park, detailing nine specific land areas for potential inclusion.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1570&ssn=0&y=2025