Bill > HF3099

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to require the State Agricultural Society (which manages the Minnesota State Fair) to reimburse the cities of St. Paul and Falcon Heights for specific expenses related to fairground events. Currently, the law allows the society to use its funds for various purposes such as holding annual fairs, improving fairgrounds, paying premiums, and acquiring property. The new provision mandates that the society must now also cover costs incurred by these cities as a direct result of fairground events. These reimbursable expenses include public safety services (police, fire, and emergency medical services), traffic management, sanitation, and neighborhood clean-up and restoration efforts. By adding this requirement, the bill ensures that the cities are financially compensated for the municipal resources and services they provide to support large-scale events at the fairgrounds, which can place significant strain on local infrastructure and emergency services.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3099&ssn=0&y=2025