Minnesota HF1731 allows local governmental units to opt out of the Metropolitan Council's regulatory jurisdiction.

Minnesota HF1731 authorizes local governmental units to opt out of the Metropolitan Council's regulatory jurisdiction. A local governmental unit can file a resolution with the council to independently exercise authority over development and public infrastructure. The council's jurisdiction over the unit ceases on January 1 following the filing of the resolution. The unit can opt back in after four years. The council cannot levy taxes on the unit's property, except in certain districts. The unit can still apply for council grants and enter into joint powers agreements.

Minnesota HF1731 allows local governmental units to opt out of the Metropolitan Council's regulatory jurisdiction.

Minnesota HF1731 authorizes local governmental units to opt out of the Metropolitan Council's regulatory jurisdiction. A local governmental unit can file a resolution with the council to independently exercise authority over development and public infrastructure. The council's jurisdiction over the unit ceases on January 1 following the filing of the resolution. The unit can opt back in after four years. The council cannot levy taxes on the unit's property, except in certain districts. The unit can still apply for council grants and enter into joint powers agreements.