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~Metropolitan Council

2010 Annual Report to Minnesota Legislature

RegardingConstitutional Land and Legacy Amendment

Parks and Trails Fund Appropriation for

Metropolitan Regional Park System

March 1, 2010

Metropolitan Council • 390 N. Robert Street • Saint Paul MN 55101Website: www.metrocouncil.org Phone: 651-602-1000 • TTY: 651-291-0904

Data Center: 651-602-1140 • E-mail: [email protected]

Metropolitan Council Members

Roger SchererTony PistilliRobert McFarlinCraig PetersonPolly BowlesPeggy LeppikAnnette MeeksLynette Wittsack

District 1District 2District 3District 4District 5District 6District 7District 8

Peter Bell, Chair

Natalie SteffenKris SandaGeorgeanne HilkerSherry BroeckerRichard AguilarKirsten BeachDaniel WolterWendy Wulff

District 9District 10District 11District 12District 13District 14District 15District 16

The mission of the Metropolitan Council is to develop, in cooperation with localcommunities a comprehensive regional planning framework, focusing on transportation,

wastewater, parks and aviation systems that guide the efficient growth of the

metropolitan area. The Council operates transit and wastewater services and administers

housing and other grant programs.

General phoneRegional Data Center

TTYMetro Info LineE-mailCouncil Web site

651-602-1000651-602-1140651-291-0904651-602-1888data.center@metc.state.mn.uswww.metrocouncil.org

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Publication no. 78-10-019

Metropolitan Council • 390 N. Robert Street • Saint Paul MN 55101Website: www.metrocouncil.org Phone: 651-602-1000 • TTY: 651-291-0904

Data Center: 651-602-1140 • E-mail: [email protected]

Legislative Authorization

Laws of MN 2009, Chapter 172, Article 3, Section 3 appropriated $12,641,000 for StateFiscal Year 2010 and $15,140,000 for State Fiscal Year 2011 from the ConstitutionalLand and Legacy Amendment Parks and Trails Fund to the Metropolitan Council. Theappropriation must be distributed to regional park implementing agencies in accordancewith new Minnesota Statutes, section 85.535.

This report is prepared in compliance with Laws of MN 2009, Chapter 172, Article 3,Section 3(b) as follows:

"(b) The Metropolitan Council shall submit a report on the expenditure and use ofmoney appropriated under this section to the legislature as provided in MinnesotaStatutes, section 3.195, by March 1 of each year. The report must detail theoutcomes in terms of additional use of parks and trails resources, user satisfactionsurveys, and other appropriate outcomes."

This report focuses solely on the expenditure and use of the State Fiscal Year (FY) 2010appropriation. Since projects are currently underway, this report does not include the"outcomes of additional use of parks and trails resources or other measures." Proposedmeasurable outcomes are listed for each project financed with the FY 2010appropriation. Future annual reports will include the results of those measurableoutcomes as well as updated information on the expenditures of the appropriation.

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Background on Metropolitan Regional Park System

Under the provisions of MN Statute 473.147 enacted in 1974, the Metropolitan Councilwas authorized to prepare a regional parks policy plan that must identify land that shouldbe acquired and developed by cities, counties and special park districts to create aregional recreation open space system that complements State parks and trails in the 7County Twin Cities Metropolitan Region.

In 1974, the Metropolitan Council designated about 31,000 acres of existing city, countyand special park district lands as regional parks, park reserves, special recreationfeatures and regional trails in its first regional parks policy plan. Today, over 53,000acres of regional parks, park reserves, special recreation features and 231 miles ofregional trails are open for public use. The park system hosted an estimated 38.5 millionvisits in 2008 based on visitation samples taken at each park and trail unit.

Ten regional park implementing agencies own and manage portions of the MetropolitanRegional Park system within their political jurisdiction. The regional park implementingagencies as defined in MN Statute 473.351 are:

Anoka CountyCarver CountyDakota CountyRamsey CountyScott CountyWashington CountyCity of BloomingtonCity of St. PaulMinneapolis Park & Recreation BoardThree Rivers Park District

The regional park implementing agencies must prepare master plans which describe thepark or trail unit boundary, estimate acquisition costs, propose recreation and visitorsupport facilities and estimate their associated development costs, plus estimate annualoperations/maintenance costs of the park or trail unit. From time to time, master plansare updated and resubmitted to the Metropolitan Council for its review and approval.The Metropolitan Council is authorized to review and approve these master plans fortheir consistency with the Council's regional parks policy plan.

The Metropolitan Council provides capital grants to the regional park implementingagencies for projects that are consistent with the Council-approved park or trail masterplan under the authorization of MN Statute 473.315. Those grants have been fundedtraditionally with State appropriations from bonds, the Environment and NaturalResources Trust Fund, and bonds issued by the Metropolitan Council. The grants havebeen allocated to regional park implementing agencies under the Council's RegionalParks Capital Improvement Program.

In July 2009, the Metropolitan Council approved grants to regional park implementingagencies and Hennepin County that were financed with the FY 2010 Parks and TrailsFund appropriation to supplement traditional funding sources. These grants were addedas an amendment to the Council's Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program.

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Distribution of FY 2010 Parks and Trails Fund Appropriation forMetropolitan Regional Park System

In accordance with Laws of MN 2009, Chapter 172, Article 3, Section 3 and MNStatute 85.535, a total of $11 ,380,000 from the FY 2010 appropriation has beendistributed under grant agreements. The following table lists the grantees, the totalamount they received and references other pages in this report that describe the grantproject, its budget, status and proposed measurable outcomes.

Grantee AmountHennepin County to plant trees along Victory Memorial Parkwayas required under Laws of MN 2009, Chapter 172, Article 3,

$ 40,000Section 3(see p. 6 for proiect budget and status report)

Anoka County for 4 projects (see pp. 7-10) $1,103,000

City of Bloomington for 1 project (see p. 11)$ 195,000

Carver County for 2 projects in one grant (see p. 12)$ 205,000

Dakota County for 2 projects (see pp. 13-14)$ 904,000

Minneapolis Park & Rec. Bd. for 2 projects (see pp. 15-16)$ 2,688,000

Ramsey County for 2 projects (see pp. 17-18)$ 974,000

City of St. Paul for 3 projects (see pp. 19-21)$ 1,765,000

Scott County for 3 projects (see pp. 22-24)$ 246,000

Three Rivers Park District for 5 projects (see pp. 25-29)$ 2,665,000

Washington County for 1 project (see p. 30)$ 595,000

Total Granted $11,380,000

Ten percent of the appropriation ($1,261,000) will be distributed as grants to regionalpark implementing agencies for land acquisition within Metropolitan Council approvedregional park and trail master plan boundaries under the Council's park acquisitionopportunity grant program. The Metropolitan Council must provide a match of $2 of itsown bonds for every $3 of State funds for the park acquisition opportunity grant program.In this case $840,000 of Council park bonds matches the $1,261,000 State appropriationfor a total of $2,101,000. These park acquisition opportunity grants must be matchedwith funds provided by the regional park implementing agency. The park agency'smatch must finance 25% of the proposed acquisition costs. No grants have beenawarded yet from this part of the appropriation. Grants are considered when parkagencies submit sufficient documentation on the proposed acquisition and related costsas required by the Metropolitan Council.

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Categories of Projects Financed with FY 2010 Parks and TrailsFund Appropriation for Metropolitan Regional Park System

A total of 25 grant agreements for 26 projects have been authorized for projectcategories depicted in the following table. The table shows the number of projects inthat category, the cumulative amount granted for that category, and references otherpages in this report that describe the grant project, its budget, status and proposedmeasurable outcomes.

Number Project Categories Amount Budget/Status/OutcomesGranted Report Page

2Natural resource $ 190,000 pages 6 and 28restoration/enhancement

4 Filling trail gaps $ 1,854,000 pages 7, 13, 14 and 26

2 Trail extensions $ 205,000 Page 12

1 Trail rehabilitation $ 195,000 Page 11

2 Campground expansions $ 600,000 pages 8 and 9

5 Park rehabilitations $ 3,916,000pages 16, 21, 25, 27, and29

5 Park developments $ 4,094,000pages 10, 15, 18,20, and30

5 Park and trail master plans $ 326,000pages 17, 19,22,23, and24

26 Total projects $ 11,380,000

The map on the following page illustrates the location of metropolitan regional parks andtrails that have projects financed with the FY 2010 Constitutional Land and LegacyAmendment Parks and Trails Fund appropriation.

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Metropolitan Regional Parks and Trails ProjectsFinanced from FY 2010 Land and Legacy AmendmentParks and Trails Fund Appropriations

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Hennepin County Grant Project, Budget, Status andProposed Measurable Outcomes Report

Grant Agreement Number SG-2009-061

Grantee name (agency orHennepin Countygovernment entity name)

Grantee's Contact PersonAndrew G. GillettName

Contact Person Address Hennepin County Housing, Community Works & Transit,(Street, City, State, Zip 417 North Fifth Street, Suite 320, Minneapolis, MNCode) 55401

Contact Person phone(612) 348-4949number

Contact Person e-mail [email protected]

Project description For a grant to Hennepin County to plant trees along theVictory Memorial Parkway.

Budget Categories BudgetDisbursed to Grantee as of

March 1, 2010

Approx. $38,000 for plantEstimated construction materials, installation andcosts to be funded with a 2 year plant $ -this grant establishment and

maintenance plan

Estimated externalprofessional services Approx. $2,000 for design

$ -costs to be funded with servicesthis grantEstimated internalprofessional services

$ - $ -costs to be funded withthis grant

Grant Total $ 40,000 $ -Project Status (March 1,

In design phase2010)

Proposed measurable outcome: Primary measurable outcome is the number of treesand types of trees planted. That will be reported in the 2012 report since project won't becompleted until June 2011.

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Anoka County Grant Project, Budget, Status and ProposedMeasurable Outcomes Report


Grantee name (agency orAnoka County Parks and Recreationgovernment entity name)

Grantee's Contact Person Name John VonDeLinde

Contact Person Address (Street,550 Bunker Lake Blvd, NW, Andover, MN 55304City, State, Zip Code)

Contact Person phone number 763-767-2860


Design and construct approximately 4200' of theProject description Rice Creek North Regional Trail from Hodgson Road

to Baldwin City Park

Budget Categories Budget Disbursed to Grantee as ofMarch 1, 2010

Estimated construction costs to$ 375,000 $be funded with this grant -

Estimated external professionalservices costs to be funded with $ 75,000 $ -this grant

Estimated internal professionalservices costs to be funded with $ - $ -this grant

Grant Total $ 450,000 $ -

Awaiting MnDOT/FHWA approval on plans and

Project Status (March 1, 2010) specifications. Approval of construction contractexpected in March. Construction is anticipated tostart April, 2010.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in trail visits over time. The 2012 annualreport will compare 2010 trail visits to 2011 trail visits to measure the effect of constructingthis trail.

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Grant Agreement Number 8G-2009-047


Grantee's Contact Person Name John VonDeLinde

Contact Person Address (Street,550 Bunker Lake Blvd, NW, Andover, MN 55304City, State, Zip Code)



Project description Construct an additional 25 electric/water hook-upcampsites at Bunker Hills Regional Park.


March 1, 2010



Estimated internal professionalservices costs to be funded with $ 15,000 $ -this grant


Finalizing plans and specifications. Project to be bidProject Status (March 1, 2010) in March. Contract to be awarded in April.

Construction anticipated to start May 2010.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in campground visits over time. The 2012annual report will compare 2010 campground visits to 2011 campground visits to measurethe effect of adding these additional campsites to the campground.

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Grantee's Contact Person Name John VonDeLindeContact Person Address (Street,

550 Bunker Lake Blvd, NW, Andover, MN 55304City, State, Zip Code)



At Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve andProject description Bunker Hills Regional Park Campgrounds construct a

total of four (4) camper cabins.


March 1, 2010


Estimated external professionalservices costs to be funded with $ - $ -this grant



Two camper cabins at Bunker Hills Regional Park willbe constructed in coordination with the Bunker HillsCampground Expansion (SG-2009-047).

Project Status (March 1, 2010) Procurement procedures for two camper cabins atRice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground areunderway. Cabins expected to be constructed andinstalled in June 2010.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in campground visits over time. The 2012annual report will compare 2010 campground visits to 2011 campground visits to measurethe effect of adding these camper cabins to the campgrounds.

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Grantee's Contact Person Name John VonDeLindeContact Person Address (Street,

550 Bunker Lake Blvd, NW, Andover, MN 55304City, State, Zip Code)



Project description At Lake George Regional Park install a fishing pier.






Design is complete. Procurement of fishing pier isProject Status (March 1, 2010) underway. Construction is expected to occur in June

2010.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in park visits over time. The 2012 annual reportwill compare 2010 park visits to 2011 park visits to measure the effect of constructing thisfishing pier.

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City of Bloomington Grant Project, Budget, Status andProposed Measurable Outcomes Report


Grantee name (agency or City of Bloomingtongovernment entity name)Grantee's Contact Person Name Randy Quale

Contact Person Address (Street, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MNCity, State, Zip Code) 55431



Design and reconstruct approximately 12,300 lineal

Project description feet of bituminous trails in that portion of Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Park Reserve managed by theCity of Bloomington.


March 1, 2010

Estimated construction costs to$ 171,000 $be funded with this grant

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Estimated internal professionalservices costs to be funded with $ 24,000 $ 2,458this grant

Grant Total $ 195,000 $ 2,458

Construction plans, specifications and final costestimates currently being prepared. It is anticipated

Project Status (March 1, 2010) that the project will be bid out in spring 2010 withconstruction commencing in fall 2010. Constructionshould be completed by spring 2011.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in park visits over time. The 2012 annual reportwill compare 2010 park visits to 2011 park visits to measure effectiveness of reconstructingthis trail.

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Carver County Grant Project, Budget, Status and ProposedMeasurable Outcomes Report


Grantee name (agency orCarver County

government entity name)Grantee's Contact Person Name Martin Walsh

Contact Person Address (Street,Carver County Parks, 11360 Hwy 212, Cologne MN 55322

City, State, Zip Code)



Up to $120,000 to be used to Allow the remaining funds in thepartially finance the match to grant to match $1,729,000 of aa $1 million Federal Federal TransportationTransportation Enhancement Enhancement grant,

Project description grant to design and construct Transportation Enhancementa trail in Lake Minnewashta ARRA funds and Carver CountyRegional Park and a trail Regional Rail Authority funds tounderpass of Trunk Highway construct a 6.9 mile segment41 that links to a City of and a trail head facility for theChanhassen trail Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Disbursed to Disbursed toBudget Categories Budget Grantee as of Budget Grantee as of

March 1, 2010 March 1, 2010

Estimated construction costs to be$ $ $ 60,000 $funded with this grant - - -

Estimated external professionalservices costs to be funded with $ 120,000 $ - $ 25,000 $ -this grant

Estimated internal professionalservices costs to be funded with $ - $ - $ - $ -this grant

Grant Total $ 120,000 $ - $ 85,000 $ -

Bids for project let January 5,2010.Project is just getting underway. MNDOT is in process of reviewingAnticipate project memorandum qualifications and supplemental

Project Status (March 1, 2010) submittal in the spring/summer information from the apparent lowof 201 O. Construction document bidder. Approval of contractcompletion expected late fall anticipated February 2010. Work is2010. anticipated to begin late winter or

early spring of 2010

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in regional park and regional trail visits over time. The2012 annual report will compare 2010 park and trail visits to 2011 park and trail visits to measureeffectiveness of grant for these projects.

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Dakota County Grant Project, Budget, Status andProposed Measurable Outcomes Report


Grantee name (agency orDakota Countygovernment entity name)

Grantee's Contact Person Name Bruce Blair

Contact Person Address (Street, Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Avenue, AppleCity, State, Zip Code) Valley, MN 55124



Construct 1.1 miles of North Urban Regional Trail through

Project description the Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul. The Parks andTrails fund will leverage a $794,300 federal transportationgrant and $108,000 of Dakota County funds.


March 1, 2010


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Final design process planned to begin mid-2010 withProject Status (March 1, 2010) construction in 2011. Negotiations concerning detail on the

trail location within the Dodge Nature Center are underway.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in trail visits over time. The 2013 annual report willcompare 2011 trail visits to 2012 trail visits to measure the effect of constructing this trail.

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Dakota County Grant Project, Budget, Status andProposed Measurable Outcomes Report


Grantee name (agency orDakota Countygovernment entity name)

Grantee's Contact Person Name Bruce Blair

Contact Person Address (Street, Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Avenue, AppleCity, State, Zip Code) Valley, MN 55124

Contact Person phone number 952-891-.7990


Construct two sections of the Mississippi River RegionalTrail totaling 5.2 miles. These segments will connect InverGrove Heights to the Pine Bend Scientific and Natural Area

Project description to lower Spring Lake Park Reserve in Rosemountoverlooking the Mississippi River valley. The Parks andTrails fund grant will leverage $736,700 of Dakota Countyfunds and a $1,943,300 federal grant.


March 1, 2010





For the Pine Bend portion, the Dakota County Board hasapproved an engineering consultant contract for final plans,with construction expected in 2011. In Rosemount, the

Project Status (March 1, 2010) route feasibility study is nearly complete and negotiationsare underway with a railroad company to clarify landownership. Final trail design to begin the second half of2010.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in trail visits over time. The 2013 annual report willcompare 2011 trail visits to 2012 trail visits to measure the effect of constructing these trailsegments.

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Minneapolis Park & Rec. Bd. Grant Project, Budget, Status andProposed Measurable Outcomes Report


Grantee name (agency orMinneapolis Park & Recreation Boardgovernment entity name)

Grantee's Contact Person Name Nick Eoloff

Contact Person Address (Street,2117 West River Rd. Minneapolis, MN 55411City, State, Zip Code)

Contact Person phone number 61 0-230-6465


Parks and Trails Fund grant and Mississippi WatershedManagement Organization grant will be used to begin BoomIsland & BF Nelson Phase I development in CentralMississippi Riverfront Regional Park. Project includes

Project description restroom, parking, walks/trails, Pioneer statue relocation,lighting, utilities, irrigation, site furnishings (e.g., benches,picnic, bike racks), landscaping & related facilities, design,engineering and project management. MississippiWatershed Management Organization grant will only financedesign, engineering, pervious surfaces & landscaping.

Budget Categories BudgetDisbursed to Grantee as

of March 1, 2010




Grant Total $ 1,037,000 $ -

Project Status (March 1, 2010) Master Planning process started through Citizens AdvisoryCommittee (CAC).

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in park visits over time. The 2013 annual report willcompare 2011 park visits to 2012 park visits to measure the effect of this park developmentproject.

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Minneapolis Park &Rec. Bd. Grant Project, Budget, Status andProposed Measurable Outcomes Report


Grantee name (agency orMinneapolis Park & Recreation Board

government entity name)Grantee's Contact Person Name Andrea Weber

Contact Person Address (Street,2117 West River Rd Minneapolis, MN 55411City, State, Zip Code)



At Theodore Wirth Regional Park, redevelop East Park

Project descriptionPicnic Area which includes new shelters, wading pool &trails. 2010 activities will focus on new picnic shelters andsite utilities

BUdget Categories BudgetDisbursed to Grantee as of

March 1, 2010

Estimated construction costs to$ 1,238,000 $

be funded with this grant -

Estimated external professional$services costs to be funded with $ 330,000

this grant -

Estimated internal professional$services costs to be funded with $ 83,000

this grant -

Grant Total $ 1,651,000 $-

Completion of staff selection of consultant team for

Project Status (March 1, 2010)master planning and design of Phase 2-3. Boardapprovals of consultant and Citizens Advisory Committee(CAC) membership occurred on Feb 17, 2010.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in park visits over time. The 2013 annual reportwill compare 2011 park visits to 2012 park visits to measure the effect of this parkdevelopment project.

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Ramsey County Grant Project, Budget, Status andProposed Measurable Outcomes Report


Grantee name (agency orRamsey Countygovernment entity name)

Grantee's Contact Person Name Greg MackContact Person Address (Street, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, 2015 Van DykeCity, State, Zip Code) St., Maplewood, MN 55109



In cooperation with the City of St. Paul, update the jointMaster Plan for Phalen-Keller Regional Park. The

Project description updated master plan will identify and prioritize futurecapital projects for the regional park that will enhancevisitor services.

BUdget Categories Budget Disbursed to Grantee as ofMarch 1, 2010

Estimated construction costs to$ $be funded with this grant - -




In cooperation with the City of St. Paul a representativeadvisory task force has been formed and the planningeffort is underway. Two task force meetings have beenheld with work including establishing goals and objectives

Project Status (March 1, 2010)and determining and analyzing existing conditions takingplace. The next task force meeting is scheduled forMarch 4, 2010. The updated Phalen-Keller RegionalPark Master Plan is anticipated to be drafted by May2010 with County, Municipal and Metropolitan Councilapprovals taking place after that time.

Proposed measurable outcome: The primary measurable outcome is completion of themaster plan and adoption by the appropriate public officials. Secondary measurable outcomesare the number of public meetings and the number of citizens who participated in preparing themaster plan. These outcomes will be reported in the 2011 annual report on this project.

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Ramsey County Grant Project, Budget, Status andProposed Measurable Outcomes Report


Grantee name (agency orRamsey Countygovernment entity name)

Grantee's Contact Person Name Greg Mack

Contact Person Address (Street,2015 N. Van Dyke Street, Maplewood, MN. 55109City, State, Zip Code)



At Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park startconstruction of two-acre nature play area and one-acrechildren's garden (including garden house for multi-purpose programs) at Tamarack Nature Center. Playarea development to include rock climbing area,

Project descriptioncascading play stream, stumps and hollows play area,sledding hill, arbor gathering, seating area, fencing,pathways and landscaping. Children's Garden toinclude water pumping features, raised planting beds,gardening spaces, soil play table, wash stations,pathways, fencing, landscaping and multipurposegarden support/teaching building.


of March 1, 2010


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The nature play area, children's garden and garden

Project Status (March 1, 2010) house projects have been bid and contracts awarded. Itis anticipated construction will start April 2010 and becompleted fall 2010.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in visits to the nature center over time. The 2012annual report will compare 2010 nature center visits to 2011 nature center visits to measurethe effect of this park development project.

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City of St. Paul Grant Project, Budget, Status andProposed Measurable Outcomes Report


Grantee name (agency orCity of Saint Paulgovernment entity name)

Grantee's Contact Person Name Jody Martinez

Contact Person Address (Street, 400 City Hall Annex, 25 West Fourth Street, Saint Paul,City, State, Zip Code) MN 55102



Update the 1975 Phalen Regional Park Master Plan torespond to current facility conditions, demographics,regional recreation trends, and sustainable carrying

Project description capacity. Includes planning for Phalen and RoundLakes in St. Paul Park's jurisdiction and coordinationwith Ramsey County Park's plans for Keller and SpoonLake Regional Park.

BUdget Categories Budget Disbursed to Grantee asof March 1, 2010

Estimated construction costs to$ - $be funded with this grant -




The master plan process is well underway. We are

Project Status (March 1, 2010) currently working with a 15 member community designtask force and are preparing the master plan for spring2010 completion.

Proposed measurable outcome: The primary measurable outcome is completion of themaster plan and adoption by the appropriate public officials. Secondary measurableoutcomes are the number of public meetings and the number of citizens who participated inpreparing the master plan. These outcomes will be reported in the 2011 annual report on thisproject.

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Grantee name (agency orCity of Saint Paul

government entity name)Grantee's Contact Person Name Jody Martinez

Contact Person Address (Street, 400 City Hall Annex, 25 West 4th Street, Saint Paul,City, State, Zip Code) MN 55102



At Lilydale Regional Park, phased implementation ofadopted master plan focused on priority site workmodifications necessary for future road and picnicshelter: site clearing, earthwork including rubble

Project description relocation, cut, fill, grading, technical assistanceinvestigating possible contaminate cleanup andlandscape restoration necessary for future middlesection (Pickeral Lake Area) road re-alignment andsite prep for picnic shelter/restroom facility.

Budget Categories Budget Disbursed to Grantee asof March 1, 2010

Estimated construction costs to be$ 1,200,000 $funded with this grant -



Enrollment in Minnesota PollutionControl Agency VIC Program.

$ 30,000 $ -Hourly cost of $150/hr for review ofenvironmental cleanup measures.

Grant Total $ 1,455,000 $ -

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) currentlyreviewing environmental clean-up documents

Project Status (March 1, 2010)submitted mid January. While MPCA reviewsdocuments, consultant is preparing constructiondocuments and specifications for site cleanup.Construction scheduled to begin July 2010.

Proposed measurable outcome: Completion of this project which is preparatory toconstructing visitor facilities in this section of the park. When visitor facilities areconstructed, park visitation will be measured to evaluate effectiveness of that project aswell as this preparatory project.

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Grantee name (agency orCity of Saint Paulgovernment entity name)

Grantee's Contact Person Name Jody Martinez

Contact Person Address (Street, 400 City Hall Annex, 25 West Fourth Street,City, State, Zip Code) Saint Paul, MN 55102



Project descriptionAt Como Regional Park, renovate the JoyceKillmer Memorial Fireplace.






The project construction documents are inProject Status (March 1, 2010) process with an anticipated bid opening in April

for summer 2010 construction completion.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in park visits over time. The 2012 annualreport will compare 2010 park visits to 2011 park visits to measure the effect of thisproject.

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Scott County Grant Project, Budget, Status andProposed Measurable Outcomes Report


Grantee name (agency orScott County Parks and Trailsgovernment entity name)

Grantee's Contact Person Name Mark Themig, Manager Scott County Parks andTrails

Contact Person Address (Street, Government Center 114,200 Fourth AvenueCity, State, Zip Code) West, Shakopee, MN 55379



Prepare and update the Scott County RegionalProject description Trail Master Plan and complete a master plan for

the Spring Lake Regional Trail.






Currently reviewing proposals and interviewingconsultants to assist in the design, engineering,

Project Status (March 1, 2010) and public process development. Also have metwith local municipalities to explore initial trailroutes. Anticipate beginning technical review andpublic process in March/April.

Proposed measurable outcome: The primary measurable outcome is completion ofthe master plans and adoption by the appropriate public officials. Secondarymeasurable outcomes are the number of public meetings and the number of citizenswho participated in preparing the master plans.

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Grantee's Contact Person Name Mark Themig, Manager Scott County Parks andTrails

Contact Person Address (Street, Government Center 114,200 Fourth Avenue West,City, State, Zip Code) Shakopee, MN 55379

Contact Person phone number (952) 496-8783


Prepare Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve AcquisitionMaster Plan. This project would identify the

Project description proposed boundary for a 2,000 acre park reserve.The project would be conducted in partnership withstakeholders including local landowners, the NeyNature Center, MN DNR, and US Fish and Wildlife.






Currently reviewing proposals and interviewing

Project Status (March 1, 2010) consultants to assist in the preparation of theacquisition master plan. Anticipate beginningtechnical review and public process in March/April.

Proposed measurable outcome: The primary measurable outcome is completion ofthe master plan and adoption by the appropriate public officials. Secondary measurableoutcomes are the number of public meetings and the number of citizens whoparticipated in preparing the master plan.

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Grantee's Contact Person Name Mark Themig, Manager Scott County Parksand Trails

Contact Person Address (Street, Government Center 114, 200 FourthCity, State, Zip Code) Avenue West, Shakopee, MN 55379



Prepare a County-wide regional park

Project description system plan and prepare developmentmaster plans for Cedar Lake Farm andDoyle-Kennefick regional parks.

Budget Categories Budget Disbursed to Granteeas of March 1, 2010





Currently reviewing proposals andinterviewing consultants to assist in thedevelopment of master plan concepts,

Project Status (March 1, 2010) natural resources evaluation, andpublic/stakeholder process. Anticipatebeginning technical review and publicprocess in March/April.

Proposed measurable outcome: The primary measurable outcome iscompletion of the master plans and adoption by the appropriate public officials.Secondary measurable outcomes are the number of public meetings and thenumber of citizens who participated in preparing the master plans.

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Three Rivers Park District Grant Project, Budget, Statusand Proposed Measurable Outcomes Report


Grantee name (agency orThree Rivers Park Districtgovernment entity name)

Grantee's Contact Person Name Boe Carlson

Contact Person Address (Street,3000 Xenium Lane, Plymouth,MN 55441City, State, Zip Code)



Replace retaining wall along eastern shore ofLake Independence at Baker Park Reserve.

Project description Wall was constructed in 1974 with wood pylonand is severely deteriorated. Replacement willprotect over 800 feet of shoreline and beacharea along the lake.


Estimated construction costs to$ 1,100,000 $be funded with this grant -



Grant Total $ 1,100,000 $ -

Planning and design plans are approximately 90percent complete for an environmentallyresponsible bio-engineered stabilized shoreline

Project Status (March 1, 2010) protection project instead of replacing theexisting retaining wall. Bids are expected inspring 2010 with construction complete in latefall 2010.

Proposed measurable outcome: Completion of the project and comparison ofappropriate water or soil quality measures pre-construction with post construction.

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Complete final 3 miles of regional trailproviding an off road connection from French

Project descriptionRegional Park to Fish Lake Regional Park.Completes final link of regional trail systeminterconnecting forty miles of trail and 7regional facilities.


of March 1, 2010

Estimated construction costs to$ 500,000 $ 309,104be funded with this grant



Grant Total $ 500,000 $ 309,104

Planning and design completed. Construction

Project Status (March 1, 2010) contract approximately 50 percent completeand $309,104 expended. Substantialcompletion estimated for July 1, 2010.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in trail visits over time. The 2012annual report will compare 2010 trail visits to 2011 park visits to measure the effectof constructing this section of trail.

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Replacement of floating boardwalks oninterpretive trails at Lowry Nature Center inCarver Park Reserve and at Eastman Nature

Project description Center in Elm Creek Park Reserve.Boardwalks will provide safe and accessibleaccess for programs and school groups towetland areas and provide nature educationopportunities.






Boardwalk purchased at Lowry Nature Centerwith installation approximately 50 percent

Project Status (March 1, 2010) complete. Approximately $125,000 expendedto date. Boardwalk at Eastman Nature Centerin final design with bids anticipated in spring2010.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in nature center visits over time. The2012 annual report will compare 2010 nature center visits with 2011 nature centervisits to measure the effect of replacing these boardwalks.

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Contract with Minnesota Conservation Corps tocomplete native plantings, shoreline restoration,

Project description and invasive plant control. Additional crews willenhance resource preservation and restorationprogram, limiting invasive growth and protectvital resource areas.

Budget Categories Budget Disbursed to Grantee as 0March 1, 2010


Estimated external professionalservices costs to be funded with $ 150,000 $ 64,155this grant


Grant Total $ 150,000 $ 64,155

All contract work with Minnesota Conservation

Project Status (March 1, 2010) Corps is approximately 75 percent complete($112,000). All remaining work scheduled forspring/summer 2010 completion.

Proposed measurable outcome: 2011 annual report will include number of workersand a description of all work completed by Minnesota Conservation Corps under thisgrant.

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Grantee name (agency or Three Rivers Park Districtgovernment entity name)Grantee's Contact Person Name Boe Carlson

Contact Person Address (Street, 3000 Xenium Lane, Plymouth,MN 55441City, State, Zip Code)



Planning and design for the start of renovationof Eastman Nature Center in Elm Creek ParkReserve. Provide additional classroom spaceand exhibit areas as well needed functional

Project description rehabilitation. Rehabilitation will allow foradditional school and educational programs.More children will have opportunities to beconnected to nature and experience parkprograms


of March 1, 2010





Space needs assessment and draft program

Project Status (March 1, 2010)statement completed. Full site analysisunderway. Contract document phase to beginfall 2010.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in nature center visits over time. The2013 annual report will compare 2011 nature center visits with 2012 nature centervisits to measure the effect of expanding this nature center.

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Washington County Grant Project, Budget, Status andProposed Measurable Outcomes Report


Grantee name (agency or Washington Countygovernment entity name)Grantee's Contact Person Name John ElholmContact Person Address (Street, 11660 Myeron Road North, Stillwater, MN 55082City, State, Zip Code)



At Lake Elmo Park Reserve, start Winter Recreation Areaplanning and development which includes: plan winter

Project descriptionrecreation area project; develop or re-develop recreationfacilities to accommodate evening use; install lighting for skitrails and site; develop roads and parking lot; remodel barnfor use as a trailhead.

Budget Categories BudgetDisbursed to Granteeas of March 1, 2010





Washington County is in the schematic design process of thisProject Status (March 1, 2010) project. Meetings have been held with a design team and

additional meetings are scheduled in the coming weeks.

Proposed measurable outcome: Growth in park visits over time. The 2013 annual report willcompare 2012 park visits in winter to 2011 park visits in winter to measure the effect ofconstructing this winter recreation area.

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