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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-16-PTRC w • ---A EN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS, & RECREATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2006 **7:00 P.M. MEETING** ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 *****PLEASE BRING YOUR COPY OF THE COMPREHENSION PLAN***** AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approve September 19, 2006 Meeting Minutes 3. City Council Update—Gregg Larson 4. Parks, Trails, and Recreation Update—Michelle Olson • 5. PTRC Park Tour Follow Up 6. PTRC Strategies Plan - Funding Discussion 7. BUCKTHORN REMOVAL DAY—SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th—FLORAL PARK 9:30 a.m. —Continental Breakfast—CITY HALL 10:00-2:00 p.m.—BUCKTHORN REMOVAL—FLORAL PARK 8. Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 21 S` 9. Adjourn Attachments September 19, 2006 Minutes: Ramsey County Parks Commission Agenda&Minutes from 10110106 PTRC Vision and Strategies for Parks and Trails BUCKTHORN REMOVAL DAYflyer DNR Grant Application Information Safe Routes to School Information • A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. « E0 \ f # \\ / J ��I j ` c - - \�� \\ � {\ { } () 2{ � ± 2f3®E [f ®# k /}( )\ )\\7 `3 }± % & §Z !/Qa7 J$) /3 \ §/\ f = ,t,=2 \7\) ®\ f}a� §( k G}) �- = t - ®° * ; _ � #. °%» }$ §!= 2 /¥ a=%� ; % } ») } §)) E)]\ ; f}{ {/ Z5{\ �/\ ƒ${{\ \\7 % /aoae=Zk/ § 72\tfa2r±ƒ±3 ƒ)ƒ\f LL '@!A� RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING October IO, 2006, 6;00 p.m. RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2015 NORTH VAN DYKE STREET MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA 03) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 2006 4) TONY SCHMIDT REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLAN 5) FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR SNOWMAKING ON CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAILS AT BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL PARK (WINTHROP SITE) 6) REPORTS FROM CHAIR AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS 7) ADJOURNMENT * *COMMISSION MEMBERS PLEASE CALL VATCKI DAHLQUISTAT 65Y-T48 Z5D0,X3tJ7 • IF YOUAR,E UNASLE TO ATTEND RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES June.13, 2006 RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2015 NORTH VAN DYKE STREET MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 Main Floor Conference Room The regular meeting of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Straumann at 6:05 p.m., at the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, 2015 North Van Dyke Street, Maplewood, Minnesota. Members Present: Deb Falkowski, Terry Huntrods, Gale Pederson, Richard Straumann, Elyssa Weber Members Absent: Phil Jenni, Jonathon Kusa Staff Present: Greg Mack, Larry Holmberg, John Moriarty APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Straumann asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Mack requested that the Cooperative Deer Management Implementation Program for Fall/Winter 2006-07 be added as Item 5. Ms. Falkowski moved, seconded by Ms. Weber, that the agenda be approved with the addition of the Cooperative Deer • Management Implementation Program. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Straumann pointed out that the minutes of April 11, 2006, should be corrected to reflect his role in calling the meeting to order and approval of the agenda. Chair Straumann asked for a motion to approve the minutes as amended for the April 11, 2006 meeting. Ms. Pederson moved, seconded by Mr. Huntrods, that the minutes of the April 11, 2006 meeting be approved as amended. Motion carried. STATE AND REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM WITHIN RAMSEY COUNTY Mr. Mack distributed copies of a trail system map identifying existing and proposed state and regional trails within Ramsey County. He pointed out that the maps identify 93 miles of state and regional trails located throughout the County. These trails connect every city in the county except Lauderdale and Falcon Heights. Many of the trails extending to adjacent counties including Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota and Washington. Fifty- four miles of the state and regional trail system have been developed. Approximately 39 miles remain. The total estimated cost of acquisition and development of the remaining miles is approximately $25 million. In response to questions by Commission members, Mr. Mack noted that the state and regional trails represent the arterial routes and that there are several local trails that tie into these routes in order to provide a comprehensive trail network. The trails identified are primarily for biking and hiking. However, there are segments, particularly within the City of St. Paul, that may be designated only for biking. An example would be the striped bicycle Lane on Summit Avenue. It was acknowledged that in some areas there are user conflicts associated with multi-use trails. However, in most instances, the conflicts are minimal. It was also noted that the proposed trail network does not anticipate a change in governance or management responsibility. It is anticipated that through a cooperative effort, Ramsey County would take the lead role in • securing funding for acquisition and development of these regional trails. 1 Mr. Holmberg pointed out that one area of the County that is underserved by this trail system is the uthwest area between Sam Morgan Trail and the Northwest Diagonal Trail. Accordingly, this area will be lo entified as a search area for future linkages. Mr. Mack noted that the trail system is proposed as one of the fundamental elements in the County's multi- modal transportation system, which includes transit, roadways and trails. The Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority has acknowledged that these transportation elements compliment one another as part of a comprehensive package. Although most of the regional trails identified on the map are part of an existing approved plan, a few of the proposed linkages incorporate segments of municipal trail systems. Staff will be meeting with the municipal parks and recreation directors to discuss trail network and next steps for implementation. Following further discussion, Mr. Huntrods moved, seconded by Ms. Pederson that the Commission recommend approval of the proposed regional trail concept plan for review by municipalities. Motion carried. COOPERATIVE DEER MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM FOR FALLIWINTER 2006-07 Mr. Moriarty provided an overview of the 2005 deer management program; the results of the 2006 aerial survey; the reported car-killed deer in 2005; and the proposed implementation program for fall/winter 2006- 07. The proposed implementation program for 2006-07 includes archery hunts at the Otter Lake Unit of Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park; Pig's Eye Lake and Battle Creek Units of Battle Creek Regional Park; The Vadnais Lake unit of Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park; Poplar Lake County Park; Fish Creek Open Space and Turtle Creek Open Space. Based on the findings of the aerial survey, archery hunts will not be held in the Snail Lake unit of the Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park or Tamarack Nature Center in 2006-07. es. Weber moved, seconded by Mr. Huntrods that the Commission recommend approval of the proposed Cooperative Deer Management Implementation Program for Fall/Winter 2006-07. Motion carried. TONY SCHMIDT REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLAN Mr.Holmberg gave an overview of the Tony Schmidt Regional Park area and the recreation development elements that were identified in the previously approved Master Plan. Generally, recreational development is focused on the lakefront of Lake Johanna and the area immediately to the north. Trails throughout the park provide connecting links to other public services including schools, a library and City of Arden Hills trails. The area west of the beach is identified in the Master Plan for future unpaved trails, scenic overlook and a day camp facility. The Commission discussed other compatible uses of the area including disc golf and winter uses such as sledding and snowshoeing. Currently, there is a residential in holding in the center of the park area and a yard waste site managed by the Ramsey County/St. Paul Department of Public Health. It is recognized that the yard waste site is a compatible interim use. However, in the long term, it may be relocated in order to accommodate recreational use. The Commission discussed the value of incorporating an off leash dog area into this area of the park. Mr. Holmberg stated that the size is adequate to support an off leash dog area. However, such use would require that the area be fully fenced. He also noted that the area lacks a water feature, an element identified by off leash dog owners as a high priority. The alternative to a water feature would be to provide a more structured dog exercise area. Following considerable discussion, the Commission suggested that staff investigate the site suitability for a disc golf course and winter sledding/snowshoeing area. �IRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Mack inquired whether the Commission has an interest in changing the frequency of meetings, time or day of the week in order to encourage fuller participation. The Commission members present concluded 2 that the current time and day of meetings are acceptable. It was agreed that the frequency of meetings can be modified to reflect the work schedule. The next meeting of the Commission will be held on July 11, 2006. • The August 8, 2006 meeting will be cancelled and the September 12, 2006 meeting will include a park tour. REPORTS FROM CHAIR AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS Chair Straumann reported on the presentation of the State of the Parks Report to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on June 13, 2006. ADJOURNMENT Upon appropriate motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM. Greg Mack • 3 • VISION For Parks and Trails in Arden Hills Parks and trails in Arden Hills enhance the health and well-being of citizens, improve the value of citizens' property, and increase the desirability of the city as a place to live or work. The city's parks and trails compose a coherent network that: • Provides land and water-based recreation, as well as convenient and safe access to parks, trails and recreation facilities in the region. • Develops and maintains a system of neighborhood parks and trails. • • Encourages non-motorized transportation and commuting. • Supports and encourages access to lakes, marshes and wooded areas. • Provides connections between the portions of Arden Hills south of Highway 96 and new development to the north, as well as among other neighborhoods otherwise separated by roads. • Provides important resources to schools, colleges, employers and other organizations in the region. • Strengthens community among citizens. This vision will be achieved with the leadership of the City Council and the support of the community. That leadership and support are critical to generating the financial resources necessary to develop, operate and maintain Arden Hills' parks and trails. • STRATEGIES FOR PARKS, TRAILS, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING STRATEGIES FOR PARKS 1. Disk golf course/Bocce golf course The PTRC is exploring the idea of a disk golf course or bocce golf course because these activities provide another way for citizens to enjoy our parks. The estimated cost is $7,500, location to be determined 2. Fenced dog park While a fenced dog park has been proposed as a potential strategy, it appears that Ramsey County is discussing the idea of adding a dog park to Tony Schmidt Regional Park. Discussion of this option should follow that decision. Staff estimates the cost of this development at$15,000. 3. Improve warming house conditions at Freeway Park and Hazelnut Park. These parks see increased use during the winter months and the current warming houses are inadequate. The condition of the warming houses has been addressed by Council action. 4. Study the feasibility of improving Valentine Park. The park floods every spring due to the fact that it is at a lower elevation than Lake Valentine. The play structure, warming house, and baseball field are routinely flooded. Replacement of the play structure has been delayed several times due to these issues. Information on costs and benefits of improving the park, and consideration of other options for providing a park for the neighborhood,will lead to a future recommendation. STRATEGIES FOR TRAILS Trail development has lagged behind the City's investment in park facilities for a number of years. The PTRC recommends development of an arterial or"core"trail system that provides access to all areas of the community and in addition,provides needed access to the trail systems in adjacent communities and to the regional trail system. The proposed trail segments also become an integral part of the overall transportation network. 1. Tony Schmidt Park Railroad underpass This improvement has been scheduled for construction this year and will provide improved access to the Park from neighborhoods to the north utilizing already completed portions of the Arden Hills trail network. It will also form a strong connection with other recommended arterial trails, especially the anticipated Ramsey County trail connecting Tony Schmidt with Long Lake Regional Park PTRC Strategies for Parks and Trails Page 2 • 2. West side of Old Snelling from Highway 51 on the south to County Road E on the north. This portion of highway is tentatively scheduled for improvement during 2007. Building the proposed trail as part of that project has obvious advantages. This trail segment is a key link in the major north-south arterial through the city which will eventually connect the existing Arden Hills with the new TCAAP development. This trail may be eligible for municipal state-aid funding. In the future, this trail could be extended to Lydia along the west side of Highway 51. 3. South side of County Road E from Old Snelling to Connelly This very important trail links the eastern and western portions of the City, connects two existing parks,provides access to businesses for people living west of Hwy. 51 and is an important part of a longer east-west arterial traversing the city from west to east. 4. East side of Old Snelling from County Road E to Highway 96 This is a continuation of trail segment 2 and would include reworking of the railroad underpass north of Lindey's as well as some form of grade separation when the Highway 10 and 96 intersection is reconstructed.. This segment is crucial to improved circulation between the existing and new portions of Arden Hills. • 5. North side of Lake Johanna Boulevard from County Road E on the west to Old Snelling on the east. Development of this trail segment would complete the southern east-west arterial through the city. It is heavily used now—year round—by residents, as well as students from Bethel and Northwestern Colleges and Mounds View High School. That use is likely to increase with the growing popularity of Tony Schmidt Park and the County's completion of the trail link under the railroad (Segment 1). Ramsey County has requested that the Metropolitan Council designate Tony Schmidt as a regional park which will further increase its visitor use. As a result, Arden Hills may be eligible for regional park funds to improve this trail and provide safe access to the park. 6. Traffic signals at County Road E and Old Snelling This intersection becomes a major connector in the arterial trails system and trails approach and leave the intersection from different sides of the street.. For this reason, and because of the increasing volume of traffic using the intersection, traffic signals are needed. 7. South side of Highway 96 from North Heights Church on the east to Old Highway 8 and Long Lake Regional Park on the west. • PTRC Strategies for Parks and Trails Page 3 This trail segment completes the northern east-west arterial through the city by linking with • the existing trails along Highway 96. It would provide better access to city hall and the development in TCAAP as well as providing safe access to the land and water-based recreational opportunities afforded by Long Lake Regional Park, the Rice Creek trail system leading to the Mississippi River, and Tony Schmidt. 8. Elmer L. Andersen Trail Designation The PTRC will be working with Ramsey County Parks and Recreation to determine the exact location and length of what will be recommended as the Elmer L. Andersen Memorial Trail. A naming guideline policy will also be presented to City Council for their consideration for approval. STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING Annual Events—suggestions/examples: Spring: Flower Planting Summer: Celebrating Arden Hills Fall: Buckthorn eradication Winter: Kid's ice fishing contest, snowman building • STRATEGIES FOR APPROPRIATELY MAINTAINING EXISTING PARKS AND TRAILS Maintenance of existing Parks and Trails in the City should be provided on a regular and anticipatory basis. • • ,,--ARQEN HILLS MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the PTRC FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT: Buckthorn Removal Project at Floral Park DATE: September 13, 2006 • The Buckthorn removal project at FLORAL PARK will take place on SATURDAY October 28, 2006 9:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast at CITY HALL 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Meet at the FLORAL PARK picnic shelter THORNS ARE SHARP! Wear jeans, heavy long sleeve shirt, gloves, and glasses or safety glasses Wear old clothing as you may end up cutting jackets/shirts with thorns is i • Minnesota Safe Routes to School Grant SMo o { Application Introduction and Program Basics -2006 sc . Welcome! The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, created by the Federal Surface Transportation Act, establishes a grant program providing communities with the opportunity to improve conditions for bicycling and walking to school. The goals of the program are threefold: (1)to enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities,to walk and bicycle to school; (2)to make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative,thereby encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age;and (3)to facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools. At present, fewer than 15% of children in grades K-8 walk or bike to school and nearly 50% of school aged children are regularly driven to school by their parents. Coinciding with the declining numbers of children walking and biking to school is an increase in childhood obesity and Type 11 diabetes. • Using a multidisciplinary approach the Safe Routes program, works with schools, students, and parents at a grass roots level to identify improvements that will make biking and walking to and from school a routine part of Minnesota's students'experience_ Application Timeline May 1, 2006: Application available July 6, 2006 Application period closes. All applications must be received by 4:30 PM CDT By September 2006 Grants recipients notified By October 2006 Official announcement and kickoff coinciding with International Walk to School Week Funding and Project Eligibility From 2005-2009 Minnesota is expected to receive $8 million in Safe Routes to School funding. In the first solicitation a minimum of$1.45 million will be awarded for infrastructure projects and $250,000 for non-infrastructure projects. For any one project the application ranges are: • $10,000—$175,000 for infrastructure projects • $5,000—$10,000 for non-infrastructure projects. Under the Federal guidance for SRTS, participants are advised that the funding is to supplement, not replace, existing funding sources. Additionally, states are directed to maximize the available funding. The selection process will be focused on a project's ability to meet SRTS program goals and the potential to develop long term cycling and walking behaviors. The state will attempt to • fund as many qualified projects as possible from the available resources. Minnesota Safe Routes to School 3 2006 Grant Application STRS projects are funded at 100% with no local match required. The SRTS Program is a reimbursable grant program, meaning that recipients of the funds will front the cost of the project and will be reimbursed during the course of the project. All costs submitted for reimbursement are subject to eligibility requirements. Any costs incurred prior to a project's authorization are not eligible for reimbursement. Funding for the SRTS program is flexible to encourage innovative solutions; however, applicants are advised that certain projects are ineligible. Ineligible projects include: • Projects that do not specifically serve the stated purposes of the SRTS Program. • Recurring costs such as crossing guard salaries, unless there are plans for future funding. • Projects that reorganize pick-up and drop-off primarily for the convenience of drivers rather than to improve the safety of walking and bicycling for students. • Education programs that are primarily focused on bus safety- • Improvements to bus stops. Applicants are encouraged to supplement the requested Safe Routes funding with other funding sources, but the availability of additional funding sources will not be a factor in the evaluation of the application. Safe Routes funds may not be used as a match for other federally funded projects_ ApplicantEligibility To ensure that the program is available to the broad spectrum of groups that represent K-8 students, both public and non-profit entities may submit applications. Eligible groups include(but not limited to): • Schools, both public and private • Regional Development Commissions • School Districts • Metropolitan Planning Organizations • Cities • Public and non-profit entities working • Counties on behalf of a school(s)or school • State Agencies district Infrastructure applications may represent one school or multiple schools that are in close proximity to one another(schools on the same or adjacent campuses, neighborhood or block). Non-infrastructure applications may propose projects that benefit a single school or multiple schools. For multiple school applications for non-infrastructure projects, schools are not required to be in close proximity. Each school or school district is eligible for only one award per solicitation from each funding category. Project types and Requirements SRTS Projects May include Engineering,the first of the Five E's,and must include(either,directly or indirectly)the remainder of the five E's- Education, Enforcement, Encouragement and Evaluation. The Five E's are defined below: Engineering—Creating operational and physical improvements to the infrastructure surrounding schools that reduce speeds and potential conflicts with motor vehicle traffic, and establish safer and fully accessible crossings, walkways, trails and bikeways. Minnesota Safe Routes to School 4 2006 Grant Application --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---- -- - Education—Teaching children about the broad range of transportation choices, instructing them in important lifelong bicycling and walking safety skills, and launching driver safety campaigns in the vicinity of schools. Enforcement—Partnering with local law enforcement to ensure traffic laws are obeyed in the vicinity of schools(this includes enforcement of speeds,yielding to pedestrians in crossings , and proper walking and bicycling behaviors), and initiating community enforcement such as crossing guard programs. Encouragement—Using events and activities to promote walking and bicycling. Evaluation—Monitoring and documenting outcomes and trends through the collection of data, including the collection of data before and after the intervention(s). Project proposals will be evaluated on their ability to meet the requirements of the five E's. Regulatory Requirements Selected projects are required to comply with a variety of Federal and State requirements to be able to proceed- Below is a listing of key requirements that will be the responsibility of the applicant. Full descriptions of the requirements can be found in Appendix A. • Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In many cases SRTS projects will be eligible for Categorical Exclusion. A brief explanation of the NEPA requirement and a listing of projects that typically qualify as Categorical Exclusions can be found in Appendix(A). All documentation is the responsibility of the applicant- • Securing all of the necessary local approvals and permits. • Projects awarded must be amended into the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), Area Transportation Improvement Plans (ATIP) and local Transportation Improvement Plans (TIP), in metropolitan areas • All infrastructure projects are required to follow the design and traffic signing requirements used by Mn/DOT and the State Aid OffiGe- • Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) includes all infrastructure requirements and making materials available in alternative formats. • Communities applying for infrastructure funding will need to demonstrate the ability to maintain the improvement. Project Selection All projects proposed for this solicitation will be evaluated and selected by MnIDOT. Minnesota Safe Routes to School 2006 Grant Application 2006 SRTS Projects North St.Cloud Safe Routes to School Project Safe route plan development Street crossing safety improvements Filling gaps in bike&ped network Traffic calming Signing Bike parking Education program Enforcement Education programs to teach safe walking&biking to school s M � t -T1SfUIITG3 s {} Community Assessment of Barriers for K-8 Bikers and Pedestrians Safety Audit Public awareness campaign .F< No tiVT strt #;ir _ District 279,Cedar Island Elementary Safety Audit Crosswalk guard training Education program • Promotional events Enforcement Public awareness campaign Safe walking, bus or bike training Education programs to teach safe walking& biking to school . 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R Ciity Q 'S'ate - < trdSCtU =fl €�- _,✓. r.. ..:.� .: :< ..',- :' -.x •. •. ._:;'-., ., ice:`,. ... .>. 15th Street/Pinecone Road Path Connection Safe route plan development Detailed engineering Street crossing safety improvements Filling gaps in bike& ped network Creating new bike&ped way Education program Promotional events City cif$alnt meter rtrasfrIctuSre .. 2006 Safe Routes to School Improvements Street crossing safety improvements Filling gaps in bike& ped network Signing Education program Promotional events Public awareness campaign Safe walking, bus or bike training Education programs to teach safe walking&biking to school MA District 281, Pilgrim Lane Elementary Safety Audit • Crosswalk guard training Education program Promotional events Enforcement Public awareness campaign Safe walking, bus or bike training Education programs to teach safe walking&biking to school :� " ,k �ffll i<— M- M,: < :" ''e ra'°;. .`4; - `•:` arq Education&Safety Improvements for Lincoln Park School(K-8)(Combined 2 Apps-RJK) Street crossing safety improvements Filling gaps in bike&ped network Traffic calming Signing Crosswalk guard training Education program Education programs to teach safe walking&biking to school •°`�?, a�� -..tdffrt .s _ i . w. >ro�:�•" m .r°,.ds. 6:, tA�,b'L n*�:"x:Y'.._x .. '>�xi,._�<.. 1""S,A w^,..-:"X«'O'�2M' ::%; :'F:' :y�.[ South Diamond Lake Road Trail Street crossing safety improvements Filling gaps in bike&ped network Creating new bike&ped way • Education program Enforcement Public awareness campaign Safe walking, bus or bike training Education programs to teach safe walking&biking to school i it 9�•w ASi•'..°°$ •-,�w•`q;,'�'n _� �- ..�.n .>'P h. s ex`SYx x� sl. .r." _°, g .. _ P ... >e E �°x£E`•r •.+a V - �:-%� '• > .^, wtl r�. Local trail connections grants- Grants: Minnesota DNR Pagel of 2 ;��r au• 1[ t�� f, Enter Keywords search F�eMa Contact the DNR What's New? Newsroom Events & Seasons > MN DNR Home>Assistance> Grants>Recreation> Local Trail Connections Program Grants Main page Program Purpose: To promote relatively short trail connections between Financial assistance program where people live and desirable locations, not to develop significant new matrix trails. Eligible Projects: Land acquisition and trail development. Projects must result in a trail linkage that is immediately available for use by the general public. Local/area support must be demonstrated. Acquisition of trail right-of- way is eligible only when proposed in conjunction with trail development. Lands purchased with this fund require a perpetual easement for recreational trail purposes and a twenty-year maintenance commitment by the project sponsor. Projects inside state park boundaries and state trail corridors and elements of the Regional Open Space System in the Twin Cities Metro System are not eligible. Oho May Apply: Cities, counties, and townships. Priorities: Priority is given to projects with residential connections to state and regional facilities. A secondary purpose of the program is to develop linkages to existing trail segments. Level of Assistance: Minimum grant- $5,000. Maximum grant - $100,000. There is a 50% "cash match" for eligible elements of the project proposal. Neither this funding source nor the "cash match" may be used to meet existing payroll (i.e., only contract services, materials, and supplies are reimbursable). Matches may not include other state funds, Metropolitan Council Grants, or Federal Recreational Trail Grant Program(formerly Symms). Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement. This grant may serve as a partial local "match" for a SAFETEA-LU (formerly ISTEA, TEA-21)Enhancement Project. General Information: Projects under the current solicitation must be completed by June 30, 2008. How to Apply: The complete application is due annually on February 28. Download the application in MS Word format: . AppIication 10Ou can request an application from:q pp "://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/trails_local.html 10/11/2006 Local trail connections grants- Grants: Minnesota DNR Page 2 of 2 Andrew Korsberg, DNR Trails& Waterways 500 Lafayette Road, Box 52 St. Paul, MN 55155 • Phone: (651) 259-5642 Fax: (651)297-5475 E-mail: andrew.korsberggdnr.state.mn.us Related DNR Programs: All-Terrain Vehicle Grants-in-Aid Program Cross Country Ski Trail Grants-in-Aid Program Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle Grants-in-Aid Program Off-Highway Motorcycle Grants-in-Aid Program Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Regional Trail Initiative Grant Program Snowmobile Grants-in-Aid Program Federal Recreation Trail Program Other Related Programs: None. Back to top ©2006 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Copyright Notice. Web site policies:Accessibility. Linking Privacy • • ittp://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/trails—local.html 10/11/2006 Federal recreational trail program - Grants: Minnesota DNR Page 1 of 2 fEnter Keywords search FeMap I Contact the DNR ( What's New? I Newsroom ( Events & Seasons > MN DNR Home> Assistance> Grants>Recreation > n Federal recreational trail program Grants Main page Program Purpose: To encourage the maintenance and development of Financial assistance program motorized,non-motorized, and diversified trails by providing funding matrix assistance. Eligible Projects: Motorized and non-motorized trail projects; maintenance/restoration of existing recreational trails; development/ rehabilitation of recreational trail linkages including trail side and trail head facilities; environmental awareness and safety education programs relating to the use of recreational trails; and redesign/relocation of trails to benefit/minimize the impact to the natural environment. Ineligible Activities: condemnation,trail construction in federally designated wilderness areas, and facilitating motorized trail use on trails predominantly used by non motorized users prior to May 1, 1991. Who May Apply: All projects must be sponsored by a unit of government, Oferably in cooperation with a local trail organization. Priorities: The Minnesota Recreational Trail Users Association annually prioritizes funding categories prior to the solicitation process. Projects that involve urban youth corps workers such as the Minnesota Conservation Corps will be given special consideration. Level of Assistance: A 50% "cash match" for eligible elements of the project proposal is required. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement.Neither this funding source nor the cash match may be used to meet existing payroll; only contract services, materials and supplies are reimbursable. Approximately $1,000,000 is available for projects annually. Minimum $1,000; maximum $100,000. Federal funds can in some cases be used as match for this program. General Information: Funding comes from revenue received by the Federal Highway Trust Fund. All projects must be completed by June 30, 2008. How to Apply: The complete application is due annually on February 28. Download the following applications in MS Word format: . Application 4! . Application for equipment purchases ou may also request applications from: ittp://viww.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/trails_federal.html 10/11/2006 Federal recreational trail program -Grants: Minnesota DNR Page 2 of 2 Andrew Korsberg, DNR Trails & Waterways 500 Lafayette Road,Box 52 St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651)259-5642 Fax: (651)297-5475 E-mail: andrew.korAberg@dnr.stqte.mn.us Applications are reviewed by DNR and the state's trail advisory council,the Minnesota Recreational Trail Users Association(MRTUA). 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