City of Duluth Lake Superior Zoo capital improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization

SF 3766 authorizes the state to issue up to $6 million in bonds to fund capital improvements at Duluth's Lake Superior Zoo. The bill appropriates these bond proceeds to the city of Duluth for projects including major repairs to mechanical/electrical systems, utility infrastructure, and exhibit renovations. The funding directly supports the zoo's operations and long-term maintenance needs. The state will sell bonds under Minnesota's bond issuance laws, and the appropriation is exempt from standard state spending rules. This is a funding bill focused on physical infrastructure, not policy changes.