2000 Minnesota Statutes

     174.82 Commissioner's duties. 

    The commissioner shall be responsible for all aspects of 
 planning, developing, constructing, operating, and maintaining 
 commuter rail, including system planning, advanced corridor 
 planning, preliminary engineering, final design, construction, 
 negotiating with railroads, and developing financial and 
 operating plans.  The commissioner may enter into a memorandum 
 of understanding or agreement with a public or private entity, 
 including a regional railroad authority, a joint powers board, 
 and a railroad, to carry out these activities. 

    HIST: 1999 c 230 s 20