St. Paul Shepard Road public real bond issue and appropriation

This bill authorizes $20 million in state bonds to fund the design and construction of a public space over Shepard Road in St. Paul, including adjacent rail lines and related infrastructure. The funds will be provided to Ramsey County through a grant administered by the commissioner of employment and economic development. The project covers predesign, engineering, construction, and equipment for the public realm. This directly affects St. Paul residents by creating new public space and impacts Ramsey County as the recipient of the grant funds. The bill enables the state to issue bonds under existing statutes to finance this specific capital improvement.