Anoka; Rum River Dam capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

HF 746 appropriates $11.95 million from state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements at the Rum River Dam in Anoka, directly affecting the city of Anoka. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to this amount to cover the costs, with funds designated for safety upgrades, hydroelectric power enhancements, river surfing facilities, and potential fish passage or lock modifications. Key provisions include requiring the commissioner of natural resources to provide a grant to Anoka for these specific capital projects. The funding covers both operational improvements and infrastructure changes to the dam.