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MEMORANDUM
TO: Oak Park Heights Park Commission
FROM: Dan Sjordal / Scott Richards
DATE: 14 January 1997
RE: Oak Park Heights - Grant Applications for Parks/Trails
FILE NO: 798.04 - 97.01
The City Council has requested that NAC prepare grant pre - applications for Oak Park
Heights' park and trail projects. 31 January 1997 is the deadline for submittal for
application request forms for several grant opportunities that are available through the
State of Minnesota.
Trail Grants
In 1996, the City of Oak Park Heights prepared an application for funding for the NSP .
Easement Overland Trail from Swager Park to Oakgreen Avenue North. This was done
for a National Recreation Trail Fund (NRTF) Program that is designed to promote
motorized and non - motorized trail projects. Unfortunately, the money for the grants is
divided into three categories: motorized use, non - motorized use, and mixed
motorized /non - motorized use. The money was then spread geographically through the
state. Speaking with Dan Collins, project administrator for the program, many non -
motorized /metro area grants were not funded due to the Citizen Advisory Board's desire
to spread the grant money throughout the state.
Mr. Collins stated that the format of the NRTF will likely stay the same and the same
application that was used last year could be used with minimal revisions. The Committee
will be meeting in February to review the guidelines and the requirements.
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In terms of future planning, it was suggested that a Comprehensive Plan for
City Hall site be prepared which identifies the future location of City buildings
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E k,:4) '*g an opinoin that a City post office should be pursued as a means of
establishing a community identity.
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s 4 . 3) Parks and Recreation
(1-: While the physical recreational facilites and programs are generally a matter
a of pride and compliment, some concern was voiced by interview participants
v that provided opportunities exceed current need. In contrast, other persons
Z interviewed felt that a need exists for addiitonal recreational programs within
the City.
. :r) Although the Prairie Park and Otsego County Park were recognized as
_ k having adequate physical facilities, some concern was cited in regard to the
accessibility of such parks and the nee» for smaller, more easily accessible
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,1 4) Bikeways /Trailways J
As in the case of park facility needs, conflicting opinions were offered in
regard to the City's trail and bikeway system. While several persons
inteviewed felt that a current need exists for such facilities, others felt that
trail construction should not occur until such time as a greater demand
exists.
5) Schools
Overall, this topic recieved very little attention. Note was made, however,
that the City should collaborate with the School District (Elk River) in regard
to providing recreational opportunities for community residents.
6) Historic Preservation
While limited opportunities exist within the City, the importance of preserving
the community's heritage was stressed by a number of persons interviewed.
In this regard, it has been suggested that the City (and Heritage
Preservation Committee) continue its historic preservation efforts.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources also has a Cooperative Trail Grant
Program that also has funds available to cities, counties, and townships for trail
development. The primary purpose is to complete trial connections or remove barriers to
use between where people live and significant public recreation facilities. Priority for this
grant will be given to residential connections to state and regional facilities exist. A
secondary purpose is to Zink existing trail segments.
It is our feeling that the development of the NSP easement trail would fit somewhat into
both of the grant programs that have been suggested. Both of the programs would
reimburse a maximum of 50 percent of the total eligible project costs. Grant amounts
distributed would be for a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $50,000.
Janet Robert, Council representative for the Park Commission, was contacted regarding
the current status of the NSP easement trail and any changes that may have transpired
since the last application. She felt that the City may elect to develop the trail during the
1997 construction season. The funding for both grants would be announced in the Fall of
1997. This may likely be too late for use during the construction season. Ms. Robert felt
that it was important for the Park Committee to determine how much of the trail will be
attempted to be constructed by the City during this Summer and if any other projects or
linkages should be considered for grant fund application. An idea that was discussed was
the connection of a trail from Swager to Brekke Park.
We recommend that the City submit the pre - applications for the NRTF and the
Cooperative Trail Grant programs. The Park Commission and City Council can then
determine if the full applications will be submitted.
Park Grants
In 1996, the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program was not granted funds by the State
Legislature for distribution by the program. It is expected that funding will be available for
1997. As per conversation with Audrey Mularie, the designated DNR Outdoor Recreation
Grant Program staff person, the pre - application that was submitted last year for Brekke
Park improvements will carry over to this year. The Brekke Park application was not
completed by our office due to the availability grant funds. The Outdoor Recreation Grant
application needs to be completed by 31 March 1997.
Considering the improvements made to the park already, the Park Commission needs to
determine what improvements should be applied for with the grant. As stated in Scott
Richard's memorandum on 25 April 1996, expenditures made in 1996 for park projects are
not eligible under the grant program for 1997. If the City did fund a portion of the overall
plan in 1996 and indicate this in the application, points may be given to the City in the
grant selection process for the advance efforts to complete the plan.
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Another related suggestion was that golf course development be
encouraged as a means of attracting "upscale" residential development into
the City.
Many comments received were related to the City's current lack of housing
choices. Due in part to a lack of sanitary sewer service, housing choices
within the City are curently limited to single family detached units. So as to
accommodate the needs of all persons, it has been suggested that
alternative housing choices (i.e., multiple family) be pursued.
An additional item of issue was that of property maintenance. While a vast
majority of community residents take great pride and in the maintenance and
upkeep of their properties, a number abuse the situation by literally creating
junk yards. While such situations are regulated by City ordinances,
enforcement of such ordinances continues to be a problem.
3) Commercial
A wide variety of comments were received during the interviews on
commercial development. Central to such comments were, however, an
indication that sanitary sewer (and water) service is needed to attract large
scale, high quality commercial development. Such uses were viewed as
desirable for both their contributions to the City's tax base and in response
to the commercial business needs of area residents.
Some difference of opinion was offered in regard to the pursuit of such
development. While several interview participants felt the City should take
a proactive approach to attracting commercial uses, others held an opinion
that the market will dictate when the timing for such development is
appropriate and that a reactive approach should be taken.
In terms of location, it was generally indicated that the County Road 42 and
County Road 39 intersection area should continue to be the retail "center"
of the community. Some comments were made, however, that the Highway
101 corridor and County Road 19 area north of Albertville should also be
considered for commecial development if opportunities arise.
Many persons interviews were highly supportive of the City's current
performance standards for commercial development and stressed the need
for continued high quality development.
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Other Grants
We have included the full packet of park, trail and waterway grants available through the
DNR. The Park Commission may want to consider the Conservation Partners Grant and
the Community Environmental Partnerships Grant Programs for possible enhancements
to Valley View Park.
pc: Mayor and City Council
Mike Robertson
Mark Vierling
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1) Agricultural
Interview participants were almost evenly split in their opinions of
maintaining the City's rural character and preserving agriculture. While
numerous interview participants believe Otsego should continue to be a
"rural" community and several others believe that it is inevitable that Otsego
will transform into an "urban" community and should be planned accordingly.
Several interviewed participants believe that agricultural uses should be
considered temporary and that financial investment (i.e., large scale
feedlots) should be discouraged. This position was reflected in the City
Council's recent adoption of an amendment to its animal feedlot regulations.
Such amendment prohibits the establishment of new animal feedlots (greater
than ten animal units) within the City.
Other interview participants, however, feel that the basic premise of the
City's initial Comprehensive Plan of preserving agriculture remains valid and
that nothing has physically occurred to warrant a change from such position.
In this regard, it was suggested that the western one -half of the community
(west of Nashua Avenue) continue to be reserved for long term agricultural
use.
This difference of opinion (in long term community vision) is considered a
critical issue which for which some degree of consensus must be reached
for the Comprehensive Plan effort to proceed.
2) Residential
A common topic of discussion of all persons interviewed was that of housing.
Strong feelings were voiced that additional upscale housing should be
pursued. Such opinion reflects a position that an overabundance of low end
housing choices currently exist in the community. Such opinion was further
accompanied by notations of the tax advantages of higher income housing.
In terms of location, several persons interviewed suggested that such
"upscale" homes be encouraged in the City's river corridor areas.
Specifically, it was suggested that such housing type be promoted in the
area north of County Road 39 and west of Nashua Avenue.
To increase the density of such high end development and its assumed tax
advantages, suggestion was made to reduce the minimum lot size
requirement in the Wild and Scenic District from 2.5 acres to 2 acres.
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To: Interested Recreation and Conservation Providers
From: Local Grants Unit and Trails and Waterways Unit Staff
• Date: November 1, 1996
Enclosed you will find the 1997 Local Grants Application Request
Form. The Application Request Form can be used to access several
different grant programs. Also enclosed are program information
sheets containing background information and specific requirements
for each program. Please review the materials carefully.
Information is printed on both sides
Each of the programs can be accessed by completing the Application
Request Form and submitting it to the contact shown on the
appropriate program information sheet. Once your request is
received, you will be contacted by a DNR staff person assigned to
work with your project. If you have any questions regarding the
application process, please call the appropriate DNR staff person
(see individual program information sheets).
If you are interested in applying for a grant, we urge you. to
return the Application Request Form as soon as possible. We
recommend that you submit it at least two months before the
application deadline. This will allow adequate time for DNR staff
to discuss the project with you and provide you with the
appropriate application materials. For some programs, lead time is
required to meet certain application requirements, such as holding
a public hearing, having the project reviewed for any needed
permits, completion of an appraisal, etc.
Complete applications for the Outdoor Recreation, Natural and
Scenic, Cooperative Trail and Regional Trail Initiative grant
programs are due on March 31, 1997 to be eligible for the 1997
funding cycle.
Complete applications for the Conservation Partners, Community
Environmental Partnerships and Fishing Pier and Shore Fishing grant
programs are due on June 1, 1997.
Most of these programs are not funded at this time. Additional
funding recommendations are subject to approval by the Legislature
in the upcoming session. This early application process will allow
more time for project completion if additional funding is provided.
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One Application Request Form should be submitted per project. Please make copies of this form, as needed.
Applicant County
Contact Person
Title
Address
Phone Number (during normal working hours)
Project Name
Please check the appropriate program (if known) and provide an estimated total project cost:
Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Conservation Partners Grant Program
Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program Community Environmental Partnerships
Cooperative Trail Grant Program Grant Program •
National Recreation Trail Fund (Symms) Cooperative Water Recreation Programs
Regional Trail Initiative Grant Program Public Boat Access Program
Fishing Pier Grant Program
Clean Vessel Act Grant Program
Total Estimated Cost: $
Congressional District (1 -8): Legislative District (1A -67B):
Project Description:
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Outdoor Recreation Grant Program 41'1
Information Sheet -1997 Application Cycle
Application To receive an application, please submit an Application Request Form. We recommend that
the Application Request Form be submitted no later than two months before the application
deadine. The complete application is due on March 31, 1997 to be eligible for this funding
cycle.
Program purpose To increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities.
How it works Provides state grants to local units of government for up to 50% of the acquisition,
development and/or redevelopment costs of local parks.
Eligible applicants Cities, counties and townships.
Eligible projects Park acquisition and/or development /redevelopment; includes, among others, trails, picnic
shelters, playgrounds, athletic facilities, boat accesses, fishing piers, swimming beaches,
campgrounds, and design and engineering (maximum of 10% of total project costs). Contact
the Grants Manager for your County with questions about other eligible facilities.
Minimum Project proposals must include at least one eligible outdoor recreation facility and have a total
requirements project cost of at least $10,000. Land proposed for development/redevelopment must be
owned by the applicant or be part of an acquisition project. Active projects will need to be
closed -out before an additional proposal can be submitted.
Grant amount A maximum of 50% of the total eligible project costs not to exceed a maximum grant of
$50,000. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can be made.
Local match Applicants must provide at least 50% of the total project through non -state contributions of
cash, materials, or in -kind services.
Grant awards The Department of Natural Resources will review and rank applications during the spring
of 1997. Grant awards will be announced in the summer of 1997.
Project period Funded projects must begin promptly after an agreement has been completed between the
State and the applicant. All components of the project must be completed by December 31,
1999.
Further Information Grants Manager (see enclosed Grant Manager Assignment List )
Local Grants Program
Department of Natural Resources
Office of Planning, Box 10
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155 -4010
FAX: 612/296 -6047
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Natural And Scenic Area Grant Program 1,0
Information Sheet -1997 Application Cycle
Application To receive an application, please submit an Application Request Form. We recommend
that the Application Request Form be submitted no later than two months before the
application deadline. The complete application is due on March 31, 1997 to be eligible
for this funding cycle.
Program purpose To increase, protect and enhance natural and scenic areas.
• How it works Provides state grants to local units of government for up to 50% of the cost of acquisition
• and betterment of natural and scenic areas.
Eligible applicants Cities, counties, townships and school districts.
Eligible projects Eligible projects include fee title acquisition and permanent easement acquisition. Minimal
betterment activities are eligible as part of the proposed acquisition project and include
interpretive, educational or boundary signing and protective fencing.
Minimum Project proposals must have a total project cost of at least $10,000. Active projects will need
requirements to be closed -out before an additional proposal can be submitted.
Grant amount A maximum of 50% of the total eligible project costs not to exceed a maximum grant of
$200,000. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can be made.
Local match Applicants must be able to fund at least 50% of the total project costs.
• Grant awards The Department of Natural Resources will review and rank applications during the spring
of 1997. Grant awards will be announced in the summer of 1997.
Project period Funded projects must begin promptly after an agreement has been completed between the
State of Minnesota and the applicant. All components of the project must be completed by
December 31, 1999.
Further Information Grants Manager (see enclosed Grant Manager Assignment List))
Local Grants Program
Department of Natural Resources
Office of Planning, Box 10
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155 -4010
FAX: 612/296 -6047
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Conservation Partners Grant Program /
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Information Sheet -- 1997 Application Cycle
Application To receive an application please submit an Application Request Form to the Local Grants
Program at the address shown below. We recommend that you begin filling out your
application no later than two months before the application deadline. Completed
applications must be submitted by June 1, 1997 to be eligible for this funding cycle.
Program purpose To encourage the enhancement of fish, wildlife, and native plant habitats and research and
surveys of fish and wildlife directly related to specific habitat improvement projects
through cooperation by private organizations and local governments.
How it works Provides state grants to private organizations and local units of government for up to 50%
of the cost of enhancing or improving fish, wildlife, and native plant habitats; and
conducting research and surveys of fish and wildlife.
Eligible applicants Private organizations, counties, cities, townships, and school districts.
Eligible projects Eligible projects fall into two categories: 1) Habitat Enhancement, and 2)
Research/Surveys. Habitat Enhancement projects include but are not limited to: restoration
of natural plant communities; reforestation; protection of wetlands; establishing native
plant buffer strips along streams and lakes; protection of water quality; and abatement of
soil erosion. Research/Survey projects include but are not limited to: monitoring
environmental indicators; surveying plant and animal populations; evaluating enhancement
projects; and researching methods to conserve or enhance fish, wildlife and native plant
habitat. These research/survey projects must be directly related to specific habitat
improvement projects.
Grant amount A maximum of 50% of the total eligible project costs not to exceed a maximum grant of
$10,000 per project. The minimum grant amount is $1,000. Costs must be incurred and
paid for before reimbursement can be made.
Local match Applicants must be able to fund at least 50% of the total project through non -state
contributions of cash, materials, or in -kind services.
Grant awards The Department of Natural Resources will review and rank applications during the summer
of 1997. Grant awards will be announced the fall of 1997.
Project period Funded projects must begin promptly after an agreement has been completed between the
State of Minnesota and the applicant. All components of the project must be completed by
December 31, 1998.
Further Information Grants Manager (see enclosed Grants Manager Assignments)
Local Grant Program, MN Dept. of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Rd, St. Paul, MN 55155 -4010
FAX: 612/296 -6047
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Conununity Environmental Partnerships Grant Program
Information Sheet -- 1997 Application Cycle
Application To receive an application please submit an Application Request Form to the Local Grants
Program at the address shown below. We recommend that you begin filling out your
application no later than two months before the application deadline. Completed
applications must be submitted by June 1, 1997 to be eligible for this funding cycle.
Program purpose To encourage environmental service projects and related education activities through public
and private partnerships.
How it works Provides state grants to private organizations for up to 50% of the cost of conducting
environmental service projects and related education activities through public and private
partnerships.
Eligible applicants Private organizations, preferably working in partnership with a local unit of government,
state or federal agency.
Eligible projects Eligible projects include but are not limited to: community environmental service projects
to clean up natural areas such as streams, lakes and wetlands; prepare and produce
environmental education products such as handbooks, manuals, videos and newsletters; and
develop educational sites and exhibits that demonstrate environmental conservation
principles. Creative project ideas that meet the program purpose above are encouraged.
Grants funds cannot be used to fund curricula or existing staff and program activities.
Grant amount A maximum of 50% of the total eligible project costs not to exceed a maximum grant of
$10,000 per project. The minimum grant amount is $1,000. Costs must be incurred and
paid for before reimbursement can be made.
Local match Applicants must be able to fund at least 50% of the total project through non -state
contributions of cash, materials, or in -kind services.
Grant amount A maximum of 50% of the total eligible project costs not to exceed a maximum grant of
$10,000 per project. The minimum grant amount is $1,000. Costs must be incurred and
paid for before reimbursement can be made.
Project period Funded projects must begin promptly after an agreement has been completed between the
State of Minnesota and the applicant. All components of the project must be completed by
December 31, 1998.
Further Information Grants Manager (see enclosed Grants Manager Assignments)
Local Grant Program, MN Dept. of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Rd, St. Paul, MN 55155 -4010
FAX: 612/296 -6047
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COORRATIVE TRAIL GRANT PR(RAM
Information Sheet
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Deadlines/ To receive an application, sponsors must submit an Application Request Form no later than January 31,
Important Dates: 1997. The complete application is due on March 31, 1997 to be eligible for this funding cycle.
Reimbursement grant awards will be announced in August 1997.
Program purpose: The emphasis of this program is to promote trail access between people and desirable destinations, not
to develop significant new recreation facilities. Its primary purpose is to complete trail connections or
remove barriers to use between where people live (e.g., residential areas within cities, and communities)
and significant public recreation facilities (e.g., parks and other trails). Priority will be given to residential
connections to state and regional facilities. A secondarily purpose is to link existing trail segments.
How it works: This program provides reimbursement grants to local units of government for trail development or serves as
a partial local "match" for ISTEA trail Enhancement projects.
Eligible applicants: Cities, counties, and townships.
Minimum Project must result in a trail linkage that is immediately available for use by the general public. There
Requirements: must be demonstrated compatibility of the uses provided by the project proposal with uses provided by
the recreation facility. Local /area support must be demonstrated.
Eligible projects: Land acquisition and trail development. However, acquisition of trail right -of -way will only be eligible
when it is proposed in conjunction with trail development. —
Reimbursement A maximum of fifty percent of the total eligible project costs. Minimum - $5,000. Maximum - $50,000.
Grant Amount:
Local match: 50% "hard match" for eligible elements of the project proposal. Neither this funding source nor the
"hard match" can be used for labor services and/or to meet existing payroll (i.e., only contract services,
materials and supplies are reimbursable). Match must not be state funds or Metropolitan Council
Grants.
Project period: Funded projects will need to begin promptly after an agreement as been completed between the State
and the applicant. Funding for these projects is only available through December 31, 1999.
Disbursement of funds: Grants are reimbursable. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can take place.
Submit Application Recreation Services Section
Request Forms to: Trails and Waterways Unit
Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155 -4052
Contacts: Dan Collins Statewide 612/296 -6048
Ardon Belcher Northwestern MN 218/755 -2265
Les 011ila Northeastern MN 218/327 -4263
Tim Browning Central MN 218/828 -2693
Craig Mitchell Southeasten MN 507/285 -7176
Dave Wolff' Southwestern MN 507/359 -6068
William Johnson Twin Cities Metro Area 612/772 -7936
REGIONAFRAIL INITIATIVE GRANT OGRAM
Information Sheet
October 14, 1996
Deadlines/ To receive an application, sponsors must submit an Application Request Form no later than
Important Dates: January 31, 1997. Indicate whether the trail project has been selected as an ISTEA
Enhancement project and is scheduled for development before November 1999. The complete
application is due on March 31, 1997 to be eligible for this funding cycle. Reimbursement grant
awards will be announced in August 1997.
Program Purpose: To promote development of regionally significant trails funded with local or federal
funding. Primary determinants of significance include length, expected use, and resource
quality/attractiveness.
How it works: Provides reimbursement grants to local units of government for trail projects or serves as a
partial local "match" for ISTEA trail Enhancement projects.
Eligible Applicants: Cities, counties, and townships.
Local Support: Local/area support must be demonstrated.
Eligible Projects: Land acquisition and trail development. Priority will be given to projects that provide a useable
trail.
Reimbursement A maximum of fifty percent of the total eligible project costs. Minimum - $5,000. Maximum -
Grant Amount: $250,000.
Local Match: 50% "hard match" for eligible elements of the project proposal. Neither this funding source nor
the "hard match" can be used for labor services and/or to meet exisiting payroll (i.e., only
contract services, materials, and supplies are reimbursable). Match must not be state funds or
Metropolitan Council Grants.
Project Period: Funded projects will need to begin promptly after an agreement has been completed between the
State and the applicant. Funding for these projects is only available through December 31,
1999.
Disbursement of Grants are reimburseable. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can take
funds: place.
Submit Application Recreation Services Section
Requests to: Trails and Waterways Unit
Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155 -4052
Contacts: Dan Collins Statewide 612/296 -6048
Ardon Belcher Northwestern MN 218/755 -2265
Les 011iIa Northeastern MN 218/327 -4263
Tim Browning Central MN 218/828 -2693 •
Craig Mitchell Southeasten MN 507/285 -7176
Dave Wolff Southwestern MN 507/359 -6068
William Johnson Twin Cities Metro Area 612/772 -7936
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NATIONA.ECREATION TRAIL FUND •OGRAM
Information Sheet �( j
October 14, 1996
Deadlines/ To receive an application, sponsors must submit an Application Request Form no later that January 31, 1997.
Important Dates: The complete application is due on March 31, 1997 to be eligible for this funding cycle. Reimbursement grant
awards will be announced in the Fall 1997.
Program The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) created a program administered by
Introduction: the Federal Highway Administration to provide financial assistance for the development and maintenance
of recreational trails and trail - related projects. Funds are derived from the Federal Highway Trust Fund
and represent gasoline tax revenues attributable to off -road recreational fuel use. Approximately $250,000 is
available to Minnesota for reimbursing projects authorized in 1996.
Eligible Motorized and non - motorized trail projects are eligible for funding.
Activities: - Construction of new trails on federal (with limitations), state, county, municipal or private lands.
- Development of urban trail linkages near homes and workplaces.
- Maintenance of existing recreational trails, including snow grooming and maintenance.
- Restoration of areas damaged by recreational trail use.
- Development of trail -side and trail -head facilities (e.g., drainage, crossings, stabilization, parking signage,
controls, shelters, and water, sanitary & access facilities).
- Provision of features that facilitate access and use of trails by persons with disabilities.
-Land acquisition from willing sellers when consistent with the State Trail Plan.
- Environmental awareness and safety education programs relating to the use of recreational trails
Non eligible - Condemnation of any kind of interest in property.
Activities: - Construction of trails within federally designated wilderness areas (with some exceptions).
- Upgrading, expanding, or otherwise facilitating motorized use or access to trails predominantly used by non -
motorized trail users on which motorized use is either prohibited or has not occurred.
How it Works: All projects must be sponsored by a unit of government, preferably in cooperation with a local trail
organization. Pre - applications and applications will be reviewed by the Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) and the state's trail advisory council, the Minnesota Recreational Trail Users Association (MRTUA).
With consideration given to MRTUA's recommendation, the DNR will make the final selection decision. If
selected, the recipient will enter into a contract with the State of Minnesota. Procedures for reimbursement
will be guided by State requirements as well as those by the Federal Highway Administration. The DNR will
only reimburse work that takes place after completion of the contract (i.e.,nothing completed before the
contract will be reimbursed).
Local Match: Fifty percent (50 %) "hard match" for eligible elements of the project proposal. Neither this funding
source nor the "hard match" can be used for in -house labor services and/or to meet existing payroll (i.e., only
contract services, materials and supplies are reimbursable). Matching funds must not be from other federal
sources or from the DNR's Grant -In -Aid Trail Assistance Program.
Size of Project/ Project proposals must result in at least $5,000 of reimbursement or no more than $50,000 of _
$$ Available reimbursement.
Project Funded projects will need to begin promptly after an agreement has been completed between the State and the
Period: applicant. Funding for these projects is only available through December 31, 2000. All components of the
project must be completed by this date.
Disbursement This is a reimbursement program. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can take
of Funds: place.
Contact: Dan Collins, Supervisor PHONE: 612/296 -6048
Recreation Services Section FAX: 612/297 -5475
DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155 -4052 See reverse side for regional contacts.
Regional Contacts Northwesterinnesota
Ardon Belcher, egional Supervisor
DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit
2115 Birchmont
Beach Road N.E. .
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 755-2265
Northeastern Minnesota
Les 011ila, Regional Supervisor
DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit
1201 East Hwy. 2
Grand Rapids, NM 55744
(218) 327 -4263
Central Minnesota
Tim Browning, Regional Supervisor
DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit
1601 Minnesota Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828 -2693
Southwestern Minnesota
Dave Wolff, Regional Supervisor
DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit
Box 756
Hwy. 15 South
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359 -6068
Southeastern Minnesota
Craig Mitchell, Regional Supervisor
DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit
2300 Silver Creek Rd. N.E.
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 285 -7176
Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
William Johnson, Regional Supervisor
DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit
1200 Warner Road
St. Paul, MN 55106
(612) 772-7936
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Cooperative Water Recreation Grant Programs
Information Sheet - 1997 Application Cycle
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Application: 1. Public boat accesses - a cooperative acquisition and development program
Contact the Trails and Waterways area supervisor for more information.
2. Fishing pier and shore fishing program - Applications submitted by June
1st are reviewed on site, ranked, and the highest priorities are selected for
installation for the following summer.
3. Clean Vessel Act Grants - Marine sanitary waste pumpout program - Contact
the Trails and Waterways contact for more information.
Program Purpose: These programs provide financial and technical assistance to local govemments
to improve water recreation facilities including; public boat accesses, fishing piers,
shore fishing, rivers recreation amenities and boat sewage pumpouts to
properly dispose of sanitary waste from boats.
How it works: The DNR works with local units of govemments and provides technical and
financial assistance to improve water recreation opportunities. Typically the local
unit of govemment owns the property and the DNR cooperates in the development.
Eligible applicants: Counties, cities, and townships are eligible. For pumpout grants, both public
and private marine facilities are eligible.
Eligible Projects: Projects that improve access to public water are eligible. Projects include
acquisition, development and rehabilitation of water recreation facilities. Projects
involve site design and improvement, parking, boat ramps, landscape restoration,
docks, and accessibility for people with disabilities. Shore fishing projects include
pier installation and/or shoreline improvements. Clean Vessel Grants include new
or upgraded pumpouts and dumpouts at boating facilities that are open to the
public.
Priorities: Projects are selected based on criteria which include but are not limited to the
following: public demand, locations, present availability of facilities, game fish
present, size of water body, accessibility, and sponsor donation.
Grant amount: Grant amounts vary for access development and shore fishing projects. Fishing
piers are up to $20,000 per project. Clean Vessel grants are up to $10,000 per
site.
Local Match: Local match amounts for facilities are negotiable based on present availability
and need in the area. The level of financial assistance fluctuates considerably
depending on the project scope, sponsor's need and the program's available
budget. Piers are ranked statewide with the amount of match being a significant .
criteria for ranking. Clean Vessel pumpout grants require a minimum 25%
match.
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Contact: Please contact the Trails and Waterways Area Supervisor for your location
(See list on back).
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Grant Manager Assignments -- Local Grants Program
[Outdoor Recreation, Natural & Scenic, Conservation Partners, Environmental Partners]
Department of Natural Resources, Office of Planning
Box 10, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155 -4010
Audrey Mularie Joe Hiller Tom Kranz
(612) 296 -4705 (612) 296 -4891 (612) 297 -3168
Coin Region Coun Region Coun Region
Anoka 6 Becker 1 Aitkin 2
Big Stone 4 Beltrami 1 Benton 3
Blue Earth 4 Carver 6 Carlton 2
Brown 4 Cass 3 Chisago 3
Chippewa 4 Clay 1 Cook 2
Cottonwood 4 Clearwater 1 Dakota 6
Dodge 5 Crow Wing 3 Hennepin 6
Faribault 4 Douglas 1 Isanti 3
Fillmore 5 Grant 1 Itasca 2
Freeborn 5 Hubbard 1 Kanabec 3
Goodhue 5 Kittson 1 Koochiching 2
Houston 5 Lake Of The Woods 1 Lake 2
Jackson 4 Mahnomen 1 Mille Lacs 3
Kandiyohi 4 Marshall 1 Pine 3
Lac Qui Parle 4 Morrison 3 Sherburne 3
Le Sueur 4 Norman 1 St. Louis 2
Lincoln 4 Otter Tail 1 Stearns 3
Lyon 4 Pennington 1 Wright 3
Martin 4 Polk 1
Mcleod 4 Pope 1
Meeker 4 Red Lake 1
Mower 5 Roseau 1
Murray 4 Scott 6
Nicollet 4 Stevens 1
Nobles 4 Todd 3
Olmsted 5 Traverse 1
Pipestone 4 Wadena 3
Ramsey 6 Wilkin 1
Redwood 4
Renville 4
Rice 5
Rock 4
Sibley 4
Steele 5
Swift 4
Wabasha 5 Program Supervisor:
Waseca 4 Wayne Sames
Washington 6 (612) 296 -1567
Watonwan 4
Winona 5
Yellow Medicine 4
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