Cottonwood; public infrastructure replacement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

HF 651 allocates $8 million in state bond funds to the city of Cottonwood for Phase 1 of replacing aging public infrastructure. The funding covers designing, constructing, and equipping upgrades to the city's sanitary sewer system, drinking water distribution system, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and connections to the Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water system. The money comes from bonds authorized under Minnesota law, with the Public Facilities Authority administering the grant. This direct funding specifically affects Cottonwood residents by improving essential municipal infrastructure services.