Chapter 473 — Metropolitan Landfill Abatement Act

103B.201 Metropolitan Water Management Program; Purpose Sets the goals of the metro area water management program, including protecting water quality and preventing flooding. 103B.205 Definitions Defines key terms used in the metro area watershed management laws, like watershed, local government unit, and … 103B.211 Joint Powers Watershed Management Organization Lets local governments join together to create watershed management organizations to plan and manage water in the metro … 103B.227 Watershed Management Organizations Sets rules for how metro watershed management organizations appoint board members, publish newsletters, and hire … 103B.231 Watershed Plans Requires metro area watersheds to create and follow water management plans covering at least five years. 103B.235 Local Water Management Plans Requires cities and towns in the metro area to create local water management plans that match their watershed plan. 103B.239 Rule Review Requires the Board of Water and Soil Resources to review metro watershed rules every five years and update them as … 103B.241 Levies Allows local governments and watershed organizations to levy taxes to pay for water management plans and projects. 103B.245 Special Tax District; Local Government Unit Lets local governments create special tax districts to pay for watershed planning and water management improvements. 103B.251 Capital Improvements by Watershed Management Organizations Allows watershed management organizations to certify capital improvement costs to counties for payment through property … 403.21 Definitions Defines key terms for the statewide public safety radio communication system (ARMER) used by police, fire, and EMS. 403.22 Former provision related to the public safety radio system. This section has been repealed. 403.23 Former provision related to the public safety radio system. This section has been repealed. 403.24 Former provision related to the public safety radio system. This section has been repealed. 403.25 Former provision related to the public safety radio system. This section has been repealed. 403.26 Former provision related to the public safety radio system. This section has been repealed. 403.27 Revenue Bonds; Obligations Lets the Met Council issue revenue bonds to fund the regional public safety radio system, paid from 911 service fees. 403.28 Former provision related to the public safety radio system. This section has been repealed. 403.29 Use of Bond Proceeds Governs how bond money raised for the public safety radio system must be spent, following chapter 475 rules. 403.30 Appropriation; Transfers Appropriates 911 service fee money to pay debt service on bonds issued for the public safety radio system. 403.31 Operating Costs Requires state, local, and other users of the statewide public safety radio system to share operating costs. 403.32 Sale of General Obligation Bonds Lets the Met Council issue up to $3 million in general obligation bonds to fund its share of the public safety radio … 403.33 Former provision related to the public safety radio system. This section has been repealed. 403.34 Optional Local Use of Statewide System Makes joining the statewide public safety radio system optional for local governments and eligible users. 403.35 Former provision related to the public safety radio system. This section has been repealed. 403.36 Statewide Radio Board Creates the Statewide Radio Board to plan and oversee the ARMER public safety radio system for all of Minnesota. 473.01 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.02 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.03 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.04 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.05 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.06 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.07 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.08 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.09 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.10 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.11 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.12 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been renumbered. 473.121 Definitions Defines key terms for metropolitan governance, including the seven-county metro area, Met Council, transit, and sewage … 473.122 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.123 Metropolitan Council Creates the 17-member Metropolitan Council, appointed by the governor, to govern the Twin Cities seven-county metro … 473.125 Regional Administrator Requires the Met Council to hire a regional administrator to run daily operations and manage staff. 473.127 Advisory Committees Lets the Met Council create advisory committees to help with its work. Members serve without pay but get expense … 473.128 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.129 Powers of Metropolitan Council Lists the Met Council's powers, including hiring employees, making contracts, buying property, and procuring transit … 473.1293 Energy Forward Pricing Mechanisms Lets the Met Council use forward pricing contracts to lock in energy costs for natural gas, heating oil, and diesel … 473.1295 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.13 Budget, Financial Aid Requires the Met Council to adopt an annual budget and sets rules for how it receives state aid and levies taxes. 473.132 Short-term Indebtedness Lets the Met Council borrow money short-term by issuing certificates of indebtedness or notes for up to one year. 473.141 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.142 Small Businesses Requires the Met Council to adopt a small business procurement plan and assist small businesses in getting council … 473.1425 Working Capital Fund Creates a working capital fund for the Met Council to finance internal services shared across its divisions. 473.143 Affirmative Action Plans Requires the Met Council and metropolitan agencies to adopt affirmative action plans for hiring and contracting. 473.144 Certificates of Compliance for Contracts Requires Met Council contractors to certify compliance with affirmative action and equal opportunity requirements. 473.145 Development Guide Requires the Met Council to create a long-range development guide for the metro area covering land use, housing, and … 473.1455 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.146 Policy Plans for Metropolitan Agencies Requires the Met Council to prepare policy plans for transportation, wastewater, and parks that guide metropolitan … 473.1465 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.1466 Transportation System Performance Evaluation Requires the Met Council to evaluate the performance of the metro transportation system and report results. 473.1467 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.147 Regional Recreation Open Space System Policy Plan Requires the Met Council to adopt a policy plan for the regional parks and open space system in the metro area. 473.149 Solid Waste Comprehensive Planning Requires the Met Council to do comprehensive planning for solid waste management in the metro area. 473.151 Disclosure Requires Met Council members and employees to disclose financial interests that could create conflicts of interest. 473.153 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.155 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.1551 Addresses metropolitan area water supply planning coordination between the Met Council and local governments. 473.156 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.1565 Metropolitan Area Water Supply Planning Activities; Advisory Committees Requires the Met Council to plan for metro area water supply and creates advisory committees for water issues. 473.157 Water Resources Plan Requires the Met Council to adopt a water resources plan covering wastewater, surface water, and water supply. 473.161 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.1623 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.163 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.1631 Legislative Review Requires legislative committees to review Met Council operations, plans, and spending. 473.164 Sports, Airport Commissions to Pay Council Costs Requires the Sports and Airports commissions to pay the Met Council for review and oversight services. 473.165 Council Review; Independent Commission, Board, Agency Gives the Met Council power to review and suspend actions of independent metro commissions and agencies. 473.166 Controlled Access; Approval Requires Met Council approval before state or local agencies designate controlled-access highways in the metro area. 473.167 Highway Projects Sets rules for environmental review of highway projects in the metro area and Met Council involvement. 473.168 Freeway Exclusive Lanes Gives the Met Council authority over exclusive bus and transit lanes on metro area freeways. 473.169 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.1691 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.17 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.171 Council Review; Applications for Federal and State Aid Requires the Met Council to review applications from metro agencies and local governments for federal and state aid. 473.173 Council Review; Metropolitan Significance Lets the Met Council review proposed projects of metropolitan significance that could affect regional systems. 473.175 Review of Comprehensive Plans Requires the Met Council to review comprehensive plans of cities and counties in the metro area. 473.181 Additional Council Review Gives the Met Council additional review power over metro actions that may affect regional systems. 473.191 Local Planning Assistance Lets the Met Council provide planning help to local governments in the metro area. 473.192 Aircraft Noise Attenuation Addresses aircraft noise reduction measures near metro area airports, including sound insulation programs. 473.193 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.194 Definitions Defines terms used in the Met Council's housing programs, including affordable housing and housing authorities. 473.195 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Powers Gives the Met Council housing and redevelopment authority powers to carry out housing programs in the metro area. 473.197 Housing Bond Credit Enhancement Program Creates a program to enhance the credit of housing bonds issued by local agencies in the metro area. 473.199 Effect on a Municipal or County Hra Clarifies that Met Council housing powers do not replace or limit the powers of local housing authorities. 473.201 Allocate Local Project Costs; Seek, Get U.s. Grants Lets the Met Council allocate costs of local projects and apply for federal grants for metro programs. 473.203 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.204 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.206 Local Ordinances Preserves the power of local governments to pass ordinances that are consistent with Met Council plans. 473.208 Cooperation Requires state agencies, metro agencies, and local governments to cooperate with the Met Council. 473.215 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.216 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.217 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.218 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.219 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.223 Federal Aid Lets the Met Council apply for and receive federal aid for regional programs and projects. 473.23 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.24 Population Estimates Requires the Met Council to prepare population estimates and forecasts for the metro area. 473.241 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.242 Urban Research Lets the Met Council conduct or fund research on urban and metropolitan issues. 473.243 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.244 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.245 Reports Requires the Met Council to submit annual reports to the legislature on its activities and finances. 473.246 Council's Submissions to Legislative Commission Requires the Met Council to submit certain plans and reports to a legislative commission for review. 473.247 Former Metropolitan Council provision. This section has been repealed. 473.249 Tax Levy Authorizes the Met Council to levy property taxes in the metro area for its general operations. 473.25 Livable Communities Criteria and Guidelines Sets criteria and guidelines for the Met Council's Livable Communities program grants. 473.251 Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund Creates the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund to support affordable housing and community development in the metro … 473.252 Tax Base Revitalization Account Creates the Tax Base Revitalization Account to fund cleanup and redevelopment of polluted land in the metro area. 473.253 Livable Communities Demonstration Account Creates the Livable Communities Demonstration Account to fund innovative housing and development projects. 473.254 Local Housing Incentives Account Creates the Local Housing Incentives Account to help metro cities meet affordable housing goals. 473.255 Inclusionary Housing Account Creates the Inclusionary Housing Account to fund affordable units in new housing developments. 473.301 Definitions Defines terms used in the regional parks and open space laws, like implementing agency and regional park. 473.302 Regional Recreation Open Space System; Purpose States the purpose of the regional recreation open space system as providing parks for the entire metro area. 473.303 Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission Creates the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission to advise the Met Council on regional parks policy. 473.313 Master Plans Requires agencies operating regional parks to submit master plans to the Met Council for approval. 473.315 Grants for Recreation Open Space Lets the Met Council make grants to local agencies for acquiring and developing regional recreation open space. 473.325 Sales of G.o. Refunding Bonds Lets the Met Council sell general obligation refunding bonds for the regional parks system. 473.326 Former regional parks provision. This section has been repealed. 473.331 Local Acquisition Lets local governments acquire land for regional parks and open space with Met Council approval. 473.333 Former regional parks provision. This section has been repealed. 473.334 Special Assessment; Agreement Lets local governments use special assessments to pay for regional park improvements, with Met Council approval. 473.341 Tax Equivalents Requires regional park agencies to pay property tax equivalents to cities and counties where parks are located. 473.351 Metropolitan Area Regional Parks Funding Sets up the funding system for metropolitan area regional parks through state appropriations and local levies. 473.355 Community Tree-planting Grants Creates a community tree-planting grant program funded through the Met Council. 473.371 Policy; Goals States the policy goals for public transit in the metro area, including providing efficient and accessible service. 473.373 Addresses Met Council transit powers and coordination with other transit providers. 473.375 Powers and Duties of Council; Advisory Committee Gives the Met Council power over transit operations and creates a transit advisory committee. 473.377 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.38 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.382 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.384 Contracts Lets the Met Council enter into contracts for transit services, equipment, and facilities. 473.385 Transit Service Areas Defines transit service areas within the metro area based on population density and transit needs. 473.386 Special Transportation Service Requires the Met Council to provide special transportation service for people with disabilities in the metro area. 473.387 Special Transportation Markets Lets the Met Council serve special transportation markets like employer shuttles and special event transit. 473.3875 Transit for Livable Communities Creates the Transit for Livable Communities program to fund projects connecting transit with housing and jobs. 473.388 Replacement Service Program Creates a replacement service program so suburban communities can run their own local transit service. 473.39 Borrowing Money Lets the Met Council borrow money by issuing bonds and notes to fund transit and other capital projects. 473.391 Route Planning and Scheduling Requires the Met Council to plan bus routes and schedules to provide efficient service across the metro area. 473.3915 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.392 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.3925 Bus Purchases Sets rules for how the Met Council purchases buses, including accessibility and emissions requirements. 473.3927 Zero-emission and Electric Transit Vehicles Requires the Met Council to transition its bus fleet to zero-emission and electric vehicles. 473.393 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.394 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.398 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.399 Transit Ways; Light Rail Transit and Commuter Rail in the Metropolitan Area Establishes rules for building and operating light rail transit and commuter rail in the metro area. 473.3991 Former light rail transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.3993 Light Rail Transit Facility Plans; Definitions Defines terms used in light rail transit facility planning, including design plans and facility plans. 473.3994 Light Rail Transit; Design Plans Requires design plans for light rail transit projects showing station locations, track routes, and facilities. 473.3995 Light Rail Transit; Design-build Method Lets the Met Council use the design-build method for light rail transit construction projects. 473.3996 Former light rail transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.3997 Federal Funding; Light Rail Transit Authorizes the Met Council to apply for and receive federal funding for light rail transit projects. 473.3998 Former light rail transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.3999 Light Rail Transit Construction; Council Authority; Staff Assistance; Project Manager Qualifications Gives the Met Council authority to construct light rail transit and sets qualifications for project managers. 473.401 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.402 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.403 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.404 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.405 Powers Lists the Met Council's powers for operating the transit system, including setting fares and routes. 473.4051 Guideways and Busways; Construction and Operation Gives the Met Council authority to build and operate guideways and busways for rapid transit service. 473.4052 Right-of-way Use; Contracts; Liability Sets rules for using railroad and highway rights-of-way for transit, including contracts and liability. 473.4055 Regulation of Light Rail Transit Warning Signals Regulates warning signals at light rail transit crossings to protect safety of drivers and pedestrians. 473.4056 Light Rail Transit Vehicle Design Sets design requirements for light rail transit vehicles, including safety and accessibility standards. 473.4057 Commuter Rail Operation and Maintenance Sets rules for the operation and maintenance of commuter rail in the metro area. 473.406 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.4065 Transit Rider Activity Addresses transit rider activity rules and conduct standards on Metro Transit vehicles and property. 473.407 Metropolitan Transit Police Creates the Metropolitan Transit Police to provide law enforcement on buses, trains, and transit property. 473.4075 Transit Rider Investment Program Creates a transit rider investment program to improve the experience of transit users. 473.4077 Legislative Report; Transit Safety and Rider Experience Requires the Met Council to report to the legislature on transit safety and the rider experience. 473.408 Fare Policy Sets the Met Council's authority to establish fare policies for buses, light rail, and other transit. 473.409 Agreements With Council; Encouragement of Transit Use Lets the Met Council make agreements with employers and institutions to encourage transit use. 473.41 Transit Shelters and Stops Gives the Met Council authority over transit shelters and bus stops in the metro area. 473.411 Transit and Highway Systems Requires coordination between the transit system and the highway system in the metro area. 473.412 Metro Transit Cleaning and Repair Standards; Report Required Requires Metro Transit to set cleaning and repair standards for buses and trains and report compliance. 473.413 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.415 Acquired Systems: Council Obligation; Worker Rights Protects workers' rights when the Met Council acquires a private transit system. 473.416 Rights of System Workers in Takeover of Transit System Protects workers' bargaining rights and benefits when the Met Council takes over a transit system. 473.417 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.418 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.419 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.42 Employer Contributions for Certain Employees Requires the Met Council to make employer pension contributions for certain transit employees. 473.421 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.422 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.423 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.424 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.425 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.435 Former transit finance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.436 Council; Borrowing Money Lets the Met Council borrow money for transit capital projects through bonds and notes. 473.437 Former transit finance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.438 Former transit finance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.443 Former transit finance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.445 Addresses transit taxing district boundaries and related tax provisions. 473.446 Transit Tax Levies Authorizes the Met Council to levy property taxes for transit operations and debt service in the metro area. 473.4461 Additions to Transit Taxing District Allows cities and townships to be added to the transit taxing district to receive transit service. 473.4465 Regional Transportation Sales and Use Tax Uses Specifies how regional transportation sales and use tax revenue can be used for transit projects. 473.447 Former transit finance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.448 Transit Assets Exempt From Tax but Must Pay Assessments Exempts Met Council transit property from property tax but requires payment of special assessments. 473.4485 Metropolitan Area Transit Investment Establishes priorities for metropolitan area transit investment decisions. 473.449 Act Exclusive States that the metropolitan transit law is the exclusive authority for public transit in the metro area. 473.451 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.452 Former transit provision. This section has been repealed. 473.501 Definitions Defines terms used in metropolitan wastewater laws, including interceptor, disposal system, and sewage. 473.502 Former wastewater provision. This section has been repealed. 473.503 Former wastewater provision. This section has been repealed. 473.504 Wastewater Services, Powers Gives the Met Council powers to provide wastewater collection and treatment services for the metro area. 473.505 Total Watershed Management Lets the Met Council take a total watershed management approach to wastewater and stormwater. 473.511 Sewer Service Function Gives the Met Council responsibility for the sewer service function, including planning and building interceptors. 473.5111 Transfer, Disposal of Nonmetropolitan Interceptor Sets rules for transferring or disposing of interceptor sewers that serve areas outside the metro. 473.512 Pension Exclusion for Certain Labor Service Employees Excludes certain labor service employees of the Met Council from specific pension plan requirements. 473.513 Municipal Plans and Programs Requires cities in the metro area to submit sewer plans and programs to the Met Council for review. 473.515 Sewage Collection and Disposal; Powers Gives the Met Council broad powers to collect, treat, and dispose of sewage in the metro area. 473.5155 Violation of Wastewater Law; Remedies, Penalties Sets penalties and remedies for violations of metropolitan wastewater laws, including fines. 473.516 Waste Facilities; Sewage Sludge Disposal Gives the Met Council authority to manage waste facilities and dispose of sewage sludge. 473.517 Allocation of Costs Sets rules for how the Met Council allocates wastewater system costs among metro communities. 473.519 1972 U.s. Water Pollution Control Act: Use Charge Shares Implements the federal Clean Water Act by requiring the Met Council to set user charge rates for wastewater. 473.521 Payments to Council Requires metro cities and towns to make payments to the Met Council for wastewater services. 473.523 Construction Contracts Subject to Municipal Bid Law Makes Met Council construction contracts for sewer projects subject to municipal competitive bidding laws. 473.524 Capital Intensive Public Services Addresses capital-intensive public services provided by the Met Council, including wastewater infrastructure. 473.535 Former wastewater provision. This section has been repealed. 473.541 Debt Obligations Lets the Met Council issue debt obligations like bonds to pay for wastewater system projects. 473.542 Depositories Sets rules for where the Met Council deposits and holds its wastewater fund money. 473.543 Moneys, Accounts and Investments Sets rules for how the Met Council manages, accounts for, and invests its wastewater money. 473.545 Property Exempt From Taxation Exempts Met Council wastewater property from property taxes. 473.547 Tax Levies Authorizes the Met Council to levy property taxes to fund wastewater system operations and debt. 473.549 Relation to Existing Laws Clarifies how metropolitan wastewater laws relate to other existing state and local laws. 473.5491 Metropolitan Cities Inflow and Infiltration Grants Creates a grant program to help metro cities fix inflow and infiltration problems in their sewer systems. 473.5492 Community Wastewater Costs; Annual Report Requires the Met Council to publish an annual report on wastewater costs for each community it serves. 473.551 Definitions Defines terms used in the Metropolitan Sports Facilities laws, including sports facility and commission. 473.552 Legislative Policy; Purpose States the legislative purpose of providing sports facilities for the public benefit of the metro area. 473.553 Commission; Membership; Administration Creates the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission and sets rules for its membership and administration. 473.556 Powers of Commission Lists the powers of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, including managing venues and making contracts. 473.561 Exemption From Council Review Exempts certain Sports Facilities Commission actions from Met Council review requirements. 473.564 Metropolitan Sports Area Defines the metropolitan sports area and sets rules for the location of major sports facilities. 473.565 Post 1977 Service in Msrs; Exceptions Sets retirement plan rules for Sports Facilities Commission employees hired after 1977. 473.568 Former sports facilities provision. This section has been repealed. 473.571 Former sports facilities provision. This section has been repealed. 473.572 Revised Final Determination Addresses revised final determinations in sports facilities tax and assessment matters. 473.581 Debt Obligations Lets the Met Council issue debt obligations to fund sports facility construction and improvement. 473.591 Former sports facilities provision. This section has been repealed. 473.592 Tax Revenues Sets rules for tax revenues used to support metropolitan sports facilities. 473.595 Commission Finances Sets rules for the financial operations of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. 473.5955 Former sports facilities provision. This section has been repealed. 473.596 Highway User Tax Fund for Metrodome Access; Limits Allows highway user tax funds to pay for road access improvements near the Metrodome, with limits. 473.597 Former sports facilities provision. This section has been repealed. 473.598 Arena Acquisition Authorizes the acquisition of an arena for sports and entertainment events in the metro area. 473.599 Debt Obligations Authorizes debt obligations to fund sports facility and stadium projects. 473.5995 Football Stadium Account Creates a football stadium account to hold and manage funds for the new Vikings stadium. 473.601 Definitions Defines terms used in the Metropolitan Airports Commission laws, including airport and aeronautics. 473.602 Declaration of Purposes States the purpose of the Metropolitan Airports Commission as promoting safe and efficient air transportation. 473.6021 Public Necessity and Purpose for Bonds Declares that issuing bonds for airport improvements serves a public necessity and purpose. 473.603 Metropolitan Airports Commission; Powers; Structure Creates the Metropolitan Airports Commission and defines its powers and structure. 473.604 Membership, Government Sets the membership and governance rules for the Metropolitan Airports Commission. 473.605 Organization; Corporate Seal; Bylaws Requires the MAC to organize, adopt a corporate seal, and establish bylaws for its operations. 473.606 Officers Sets rules for officers of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, including chair and treasurer. 473.608 Powers of Corporation Lists the powers of the Metropolitan Airports Commission as a public corporation. 473.609 Condemnation for Preexisting Airport Property Gives the MAC condemnation power to acquire property for airports that existed before the commission was created. 473.611 Plans to Be Consistent With Development Guide Requires MAC plans to be consistent with the Met Council's development guide. 473.612 Former airports provision. This section has been repealed. 473.614 Environmental Review Requires the MAC to conduct environmental review of major airport projects. 473.615 Report; Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Requires the MAC to report on climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts at its airports. 473.616 Former airports provision. This section has been repealed. 473.618 Former airports provision. This section has been repealed. 473.619 Former airports provision. This section has been repealed. 473.621 Powers of Corporation Lists additional corporate powers of the MAC, including managing facilities and setting fees. 473.622 Existing Airports; Control, Jurisdiction Gives the MAC control and jurisdiction over existing airports transferred to the commission. 473.625 Detaching Major Airport Land From City, School District Allows major airport land to be detached from the city and school district where it is located. 473.626 Value and Assessment of Taxable Detached Property Sets rules for valuing and assessing taxable property detached from cities for airport use. 473.627 Tax for Police, Fire, Streets, Parking Allows taxing for police, fire, and street services on land detached for major airport use. 473.629 Value of Property for Bond Issues by School Districts Sets rules for how detached airport property is valued for school district bond issues. 473.631 Boundaries of Major Airport Defines the boundaries of the major airport area for governance and taxation purposes. 473.633 Former airports provision. This section has been repealed. 473.635 Former airports provision. This section has been repealed. 473.636 Former airports provision. This section has been repealed. 473.637 Former airports provision. This section has been repealed. 473.638 Control Measure Involving Taking Addresses airport noise and land use control measures that involve taking private property. 473.639 Former airports provision. This section has been repealed. 473.64 Governments in Airport Development Area; Tax Sharing Creates a tax-sharing arrangement for governments in the airport development area. 473.641 New Airport; Public Hearing Requires a public hearing before the MAC can establish a new airport in the metro area. 473.651 Rentals Fixed Sets rules for how the MAC determines rental rates for airport facilities and space. 473.652 Construction Work Requires the MAC to use competitive bidding for construction work at airports. 473.653 Restrictions on Certain Airports Restricts certain airport operations and activities at airports near the major airport. 473.655 Public and Governmental Purposes Declares that MAC operations serve public and governmental purposes. 473.661 Budget Specifying Amounts for Separate Items Requires the MAC to adopt an annual budget with amounts specified for separate line items. 473.662 Earnings, How Applied Sets rules for how MAC earnings and revenue are applied to expenses, reserves, and improvements. 473.665 Bonds, Issuance Authorizes the MAC to issue bonds to fund airport construction and improvements. 473.666 Bonds, Legal Investments for Public Funds Makes MAC bonds legal investments for public funds, banks, and insurance companies. 473.667 General Obligation Revenue Financing Authorizes the MAC to use general obligation revenue financing for airport projects. 473.6671 Revenue Bonds Lets the MAC issue revenue bonds backed by airport income rather than tax revenue. 473.668 Municipalities to Guarantee Bonds of Commission Lets metro area cities guarantee bonds issued by the MAC for airport projects. 473.671 Limit of Tax Levy Sets the maximum property tax levy rate the MAC can impose in the metro area. 473.672 Metropolitan Area Tax Levy Authorizes the MAC to levy property taxes across the metro area for airport operations. 473.675 Legal Proceedings Sets rules for legal proceedings involving the Metropolitan Airports Commission. 473.679 Construction of Law Provides rules for interpreting and applying the Metropolitan Airports Commission laws. 473.680 Former airports provision. This section has been repealed. 473.685 Airport Parking Space Customer Data Protects the privacy of airport parking customers by limiting disclosure of their personal data. 473.701 Definitions Defines terms used in the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District laws, including district and commission. 473.702 Establishment of District; Purpose; Area; Governing Body Creates the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District covering the seven-county metro area. 473.703 Commission Sets up the commission that governs the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. 473.704 Powers and Duties Lists the powers and duties of the Mosquito Control District, including spraying and research. 473.705 Contracts for Materials, Supplies and Equipment Requires the Mosquito Control District to use competitive bidding for materials and equipment purchases. 473.706 Adverse Interest of Commissioners Prohibits Mosquito Control District commissioners from having financial interests in district contracts. 473.711 Financing; Budget and Tax Levies Sets rules for financing the Mosquito Control District through budgets and property tax levies. 473.712 Withdrawal; Assets Allows a county to withdraw from the Mosquito Control District and sets rules for dividing assets. 473.713 Former Mosquito Control District provision. This section has been repealed. 473.714 Compensation of Commissioners Sets compensation rules for Mosquito Control District commissioners. 473.715 Contiguous Counties; Membership Lets counties next to the metro area join the Mosquito Control District. 473.716 Cooperation With Other Agencies; Advisors Lets the Mosquito Control District cooperate with other agencies and use outside advisors. 473.717 Former Mosquito Control District provision. This section has been repealed. 473.75 Purpose States the purpose of the ballpark legislation as providing a publicly owned baseball stadium. 473.751 Definitions Defines terms used in the ballpark laws, including authority, ballpark, and team. 473.752 Location Sets the location requirements for the publicly funded ballpark. 473.753 Property Tax Exemption; Special Assessments Exempts the ballpark from property tax but requires payment of special assessments. 473.754 Employees and Vendors Sets rules for employees and vendors at the ballpark, including hiring and contracting requirements. 473.755 Minnesota Ballpark Authority Creates the Minnesota Ballpark Authority to build and own the publicly funded baseball stadium. 473.756 Powers of Authority Lists the powers of the Minnesota Ballpark Authority, including issuing bonds and making contracts. 473.757 County Activities; Bonds; Taxes Authorizes Hennepin County to issue bonds and levy taxes to fund the ballpark. 473.758 Implementation Sets implementation requirements for the ballpark project, including timelines and approvals. 473.759 Criteria and Conditions Sets conditions the team must meet to use the publicly funded ballpark. 473.76 Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission Establishes the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission to manage major sports venues. 473.761 City Requirements Sets requirements for the city where the ballpark is located, including infrastructure and services. 473.762 Local Taxes Authorizes local taxes to support the ballpark and surrounding development. 473.763 Community Ownership Provides for community ownership options if the baseball team is sold or relocated. 473.801 Definitions Defines terms used in the metropolitan solid waste management laws. 473.8011 Metropolitan Agency Recycling Goal Sets recycling goals for metropolitan agencies, requiring them to recycle a percentage of their waste. 473.802 Former solid waste provision. This section has been repealed. 473.803 Metropolitan County Planning Requires metro counties to create solid waste management plans covering recycling, disposal, and reduction. 473.804 Household Hazardous Waste Management Requires metro counties to manage household hazardous waste collection and disposal. 473.806 Former solid waste provision. This section has been repealed. 473.811 Waste Management by Counties, Defined Local Units Sets rules for waste management by counties and local governments in the metro area. 473.812 Records; Inspection Gives the Met Council authority to inspect waste management records. 473.813 Cities, Counties, Towns; Solid Waste Contracts Lets cities, counties, and towns enter into solid waste collection contracts. 473.815 Former solid waste provision. This section has been repealed. 473.821 Former solid waste provision. This section has been repealed. 473.823 Rules and Permits Gives the Met Council authority to adopt rules and issue permits for solid waste facilities. 473.827 Addresses solid waste management standards and procedures for the metro area. 473.831 Former solid waste provision. This section has been repealed. 473.833 Former solid waste provision. This section has been repealed. 473.834 Debt Service; Solid Waste Bonds Sets rules for debt service on bonds issued for solid waste facilities in the metro area. 473.840 Former solid waste provision. This section has been repealed. 473.841 Citation Provides the official citation name for the metropolitan landfill cleanup act. 473.842 Definitions Defines terms used in the metropolitan landfill cleanup laws, like closed landfill and response costs. 473.843 Metropolitan Solid Waste Landfill Fee Imposes a fee on solid waste disposed of at metro area landfills to fund landfill cleanup. 473.844 Metropolitan Landfill Abatement Fund Creates the Metropolitan Landfill Abatement Fund to pay for landfill alternatives and waste reduction. 473.8441 Local Recycling Development Program Creates a local recycling development program to increase recycling in the metro area. 473.845 Metropolitan Landfill Contingency Action Account Creates the Metropolitan Landfill Contingency Action Account for emergency landfill cleanup. 473.846 Report to Legislature Requires the Met Council to report to the legislature on landfill cleanup progress and spending. 473.847 Operator or Owner Liability for Response Expenses Makes landfill operators and owners liable for response costs to clean up contamination. 473.848 Restriction on Disposal Restricts the disposal of certain materials in metro area landfills. 473.849 Prohibition; Solid Waste Disposal Prohibits disposal of solid waste in the metro area except at permitted facilities. 473.851 Legislative Findings and Purpose States the legislature's findings that coordinated land use planning is needed in the growing metro area. 473.852 Definitions Defines terms used in the Metropolitan Land Planning Act, including comprehensive plan and official controls. 473.853 Advisory Committee Creates an advisory committee to help the Met Council with land use planning review and policy. 473.854 Guidelines Requires the Met Council to adopt guidelines for local comprehensive plans in the metro area. 473.855 Former land planning provision. This section has been repealed. 473.856 Metropolitan System Statements; Amendments Requires the Met Council to issue system statements telling cities what regional systems affect them. 473.857 System Statements; Reconciliation Procedures Sets procedures for resolving disagreements between cities and the Met Council about system statements. 473.858 Comprehensive Plans; Local Governmental Units Requires every city, town, and county in the metro area to adopt a comprehensive plan. 473.859 Comprehensive Plan Content Specifies what must be included in a local comprehensive plan, such as land use, housing, and transportation. 473.86 Cities Sets planning requirements for cities in the metro area, including housing and land use elements. 473.861 Towns Sets planning requirements for towns in the metro area that may differ from city requirements. 473.862 Metro Counties Other Than Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, and Dakota Sets planning requirements for metro counties other than Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, and Dakota. 473.863 Former land planning provision. This section has been repealed. 473.864 Plans; Adoption; Amendment Sets rules for how local comprehensive plans are adopted and amended in the metro area. 473.865 Adoption; Conflicts, Amendment of Controls, Devices Requires cities to resolve conflicts between their comprehensive plans and official controls like zoning. 473.866 Contested Cases; Administrative and Judicial Review Sets up contested case procedures and court review for disputes about comprehensive planning. 473.867 Planning Assistance; Grants; Loans Lets the Met Council provide planning grants and loans to help local governments with comprehensive planning. 473.868 Former land planning provision. This section has been repealed. 473.869 Extension Allows the Met Council to extend deadlines for local comprehensive plan submissions. 473.87 Levy for Increased Costs Lets local governments in the metro area levy taxes for increased costs from Met Council requirements. 473.871 New Municipal Sewer Systems Requires cities building new municipal sewer systems to comply with the Met Council's development guide. 473.872 Former land planning provision. This section has been repealed. 473.875 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.876 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.877 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.8771 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.8775 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.878 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.8785 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.879 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.88 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.881 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.882 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.883 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.891 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.893 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.894 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.895 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.896 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.897 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.898 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.899 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.900 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.901 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.902 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.903 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.904 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.905 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.906 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.907 Former metropolitan governance provision. This section has been repealed. 473.910 Midtown Planning and Coordination Board Creates the Midtown Planning and Coordination Board to plan development along the Midtown Greenway corridor. 473.912 Powers of Board Lists the powers of the Midtown Planning and Coordination Board. 473.915 Procurements Sets procurement rules for purchases by the Midtown Planning and Coordination Board.