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Parks Commission Agenda Packet 11-21-2002 . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. . 7. 8. 9. AGE DA PARKS CO MISSION November 21, 002-4:30 p.m W cst Prairie Room "To en/uuu'e conll1l1l1li(~, pI< de t/lr(mgh deJJeloping and lIIaimainillK ci(l' parks with I hiKh stalldard Oflfllllli(JJ" Call to Order Approve Minutes of October 17, 2002 r gular Parks Commission meeting. Consideration of adding items to the ag nda. Citizens requests. Gary Revenig - Ballfields at High Schoo Development Plan - Groveland Additio - Scheduling Neighborhood Meeting. Sports Association Policy - Discussion Park M~lintenance Items Review Pathway/Sidewalk Plan - .Jeff 0' eill - Cedar Street South between Kjellberg' East & Chelsea Road - Chris Klein/Loren O'Brien Connection 10. lJ pdates, if any A. Grant Applications 11. Adjourn . . . . NOTES TO PARK C MMISSION AGENDA November 21,2002 There is a MCC Advisory Hoard meeting being con ucted at the same time as the Parks Commission which .lefT O'Neill will be attending. lie docs plan to com to the Parks Commission meeting to cover item # 9 so when he comes in the Parks Commission may want 0 jump to that agenda item. 6. Groveland - If the Parks Commission could entativcIy schedule a date and time for a neighborhood meeting on the Groveland park, it will give s afftime to post notice of the meeting and prepare the mailing list. Initially, Adam Ilawkinsonindi 'ated that this would not be until February. 7. Sports Association Policy - This is a discuss on item. However at the last meeting, there was some discussion on the new policy taking place UP( n expiration of the existing agreement, which was believec to be 2003 or 2004. Attached is some inform tion relating to an agreement on the ballfields but I'm not sure if this is the agreement that was referenc d at the last meeting. 10. Grant Applications - Adan1Hawkinson has een working on various grant applications and can update you on that. Attached is just some general information we have received the 2003 grant applications. ~....._-- . . . Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: 1. Call to Order. MIN JT ES REGULAR MEETING. PARKS COMMISSION Thursday, October 17,2002 - 4:30 p.m. "To enhance community PI' de through developing and maintaining city parks with a high standard of quality" Fran Fair, Nancy McCaffrey Larry Nolan and Earl Smith Rick "rraver and Council Lia'son, Roger Carlson Adam Hawkinson, Parks Su erintendent Chair Larry Nolan called the meeting to ord rat 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum present. 2. A rove minutcs of Sc tembcr 19 2002 e ular Parks Commission mectin and Se tember 25 2002 S ecial Parks Comm ssion meetin . Earl Smith moved to approve the minutes of the September 19, 2002 regular Parks Commission meeting and the September 25,2002 Special Parks Commission meeting. 3. Consideration of addin items to the a en a. None. 4. Citizens Requests. None. 5. Develooment Plan - G roveland Addition Parks Superintendent, Adam Hawkinson, presented a drawing showing the proposed layout of the park for the Groveland development. Th plan showed two driveways into the park, approximately 36 parking spaces, three park helters, play area and fields for soccer/football use. The Parks Commission discussed the p oposed layout. One issue was the placement of the three shelters. It was felt that the shelter located 15 feet from the property line should be shifted over more toward the chi Idren' s play rea. The placement of the fields was reviewed. If the fields are moved towards the front oftl e park land, the children would have to walk through the fields to get to the play area. Ad m Hawkinson stated there is a drainage swale in the area that has to be retained so that impact d the placement of the various park design clements. Larry Nolan asked if some type of fencing was going to be installed so the adjacent property owners would know where the park and starts. lhe feeling was a split rail fence at the corners of the park land should be suffieie t for this purpose. Pran Fair suggested that instead of having the two shelters in such clo. e proximity to each other, one should be moved closer to the playground equipment so that th parents would have a place to sit while watching their children. Earl Smith suggeste locating one of the shelters by the ballfields. Nancy McCaHrey felt that maybe the locatio of the shelters was something that the residents . . . Parks Commission Minutes - 10/17/02 could have input on when the neighborhoo :lmecting on the park plan was held. Nancy McCaffrey asked whether the parkil g spaces would be straight in or angled. Adam Hawkinson stated they would be straight if. The dumpsters would be enclosed and the Parks Department is in the process of building do' eared fences around the dumpsters in the cxisting parks. Weather conditions will dictate ho much can be accomplished yet this year. The plan layout for the Uroveland park was acc ptable to the Parks Commission. 6. East Bridf!c Pathway Plan. Adam Hawkinson submitted a plan for the athway at East Bridge Park. The existing stcps will be removed and replaced with a bitumi 10US pathway. There are three spurs extending off the pathway and these spurs would be adjac nt to the retaining walls where there would be plantings. It is proposed that the existing plantings by the parking lot area would be transplanted to the areas by the three spurs. Thc spurs could be SUrilIccd with wood chips, Class V rock, or aggregate lime. The main athway would he blacktopped and would connect to the pathway to West Bridge Parle Fran Fair asked about the plantings along th back of the parking lot. Adam llawkinson stated he didn't know where the property line was so he didn't know if there was room for the plantings. The Parks Commission Jelt there should be some colorful plantings lining the side of the parking lot. The Parks Commission discussed the planting areas by three spurs and it was felt that perhaps each planting area coul emphasize a certain type of plant, i.e. iris bed. The time lfame for the improvement was dis lIssed. Initially Adam Hawkinson had hoped that the plantings could be moved this fall bt t he now felt that would be unlikely. It is proposed that the planting areas be set up fir t so that when the pIantings in the area by the parking lot need to be moved the new area is ready fix them. Earl Smith noted that they could not wait too late into the fall to move the pIa tings because otherwise there would not be sufficient time to complete construction of tr i I in that area and he suggested that they try to have the plants moved by September ]'t. fr' n fair stated that if the pathway goes in, they would probably want to open the area to the iver bank. This area now is overgrown. According to Adam Hawkinson, the pathwa while it is not ADA accessible it is very close. There was additional discussion of the time LIme for moving the plantings and whether the bushes currently adjacent to the steps could b moved. Adam Hawkinson felt that the Fran fair and the group who currently takes care of the plantings should study this aspect of the project and determine what existing plants w uld be utilized, what would be transplanted and when and the layout for the new beds. Nanc McCaffrey asked iffill would have to be brought in and Adam Hawkinson stated they ould use what is there but if fi II was needed there was fill from 71h Street that could be use 1. Nancy McCaffrey asked what material the retaining walls would be constructed of. It w s felt that boulders would be used since there is a stockpile of them available and it would cOllplement what exists in West Bridge Park. The Parks Commission felt the pathway plan was orkable. 2 . . . 7. Development Plan - Ballfield. Parks Commission Minutes - 10/17/02 Adam llawkinson submitted a drawing that slowed the location of the existing fields at the Xcell':nergy property. Added to this drawinn was the layout for two additional fields. Earl Smith has contacted Xcel Energy and had di" cussed getting a strip about 120 yards by 100 yards which would be adequate for the additi mal fields. The Parks Commission approved the plan showing the additional fields and Ea -I Smith will continue to pursue this matter with Xcel Energy. 8. Sports Association Policy. The purpose of this item was to initiate discu sion on what staff and Parks Commission felt were important elements to include in a policy for field use. Adam Hawkinson noted several items from a League of Minnesota Cities pu lication that he felt should be addressed in any policy the City would draft. Earl Smith men ioned an agreement with the baseball association for the use of the fields which he believed w uld be expiring in 2004 or 2005. He felt the City should have the new policy in place so t at it could be implemented when the current agreement expires. It was felt that the polie would give the City more control over the use of the fields by various groups. The Parks Commission discussed issues rela ing to the use of the fields such as 111aintenanee. Adam Hawkinson stated that the ballfield fe ces are 13 years old and in need of maintenance. He has budgeted to replace one fence this ye r but he felt this fence replacement should be accelerated. The fields are not being dragge properly after use and it was discussed whether this was a lack of effort on the part of those oing the dragging or lack of knowledge on the proper technique for dragging fields. It was iscussed having the City take up the responsibility for dragging the fields and cha ge the participants a fee for the maintenance. Adam Hawkinson indicated he had discusse with the Community Center Director staffing for the concession stand and whether those it. dividuals could also drag the fields in preparation for the games to be played. The Parks Commission discussed the prcsen condition of the fields. It was felt that any policy drafted concerning field use should sp cify who is the governing authority to determine when the fields are playable. Hopefully that would mitigate some of the damage that occurs to the turf when games are played on fields tat are too wet. The importance of keeping different uses of the fields apart from each ot er, such has not having a soccer game going on in a field next to where a softball game was eing played, was also discussed. The Parks C0ll1l11ission was informed that the League 0' Minnesota Cities recommends that liquor liability insurance be increased. The City p esently has $300,000 has the liability amount and the LMC suggests $500,000. The Parks Commission stated that they will e continuing discussions on what is needed in the policy at future meetings. It was suggest d that the sports associations be given copies of some of the policies the Parks Commission i' looking at so they have some idea as to the basis for the City's policy f(Jr ballfield use. "arl Smith felt it was important for the Parks .... -) . . . Parks Commission Minutes - 10/17102 Department to be working with the Comm nity Center and it was generally le1t that the area where the collaboration would work best w )cdd be in scheduling. 9. Park Maintenance Items: Adam Hawkinson submitted a list of the w rk completed by the Parks Department which was reviewed and discussed by the Parks Comn ission. The Parks Commission discussed the status of the work at the Rolling Woods Pa k and it was suggested that some kind of neighborhood event for that park be schedu ed. Larry Nolan asked if the pathway that was proposed as part of the Riverwalk developn ent was going to be done yet this year. Adam Hawkinson indicated that was the intent. 10. Review Pathway/Sidewalk Plan. Because JcffO'Neill was not present this it 111 was tabled. It. LJ oda tes. Nancy McCaffrey reported that she and Lar Nolan made a presentation to the Council regarding the entrance signs to the City. Jo n Simola had prepared the agenda item which covered the sites for the signs and a copy of he sign design. The Council approved the ordering of all lour signs. It was added that ity stafT would be responsible for the installation, landscaping and lighting for the signs. Nancy McCaftreyindicated that she will be getting a time line for the signs to be prep-red and more detailed costs. She also wanted to verify the sign locations with John Simola at d have the sites staked. The balance of the work relating to the signs would he in the hands 0 the city stafT. Adam Hawkinson submitted inlormation fro 1 a 1978 trail plan that talked about the Battle Rapids overlook. In addition a map of the right County Trail Plan was submitted and of interest to the Parks Commission was the pro osed off shoulder path to run along County Road 39. Larry Nolan informed the Parks Commission ahout an upcoming seminar in Rochester in the first part of November and encouraged those ho could attend to register. 12. Adjourn. Earl Smith moved to adjourn at 6:30 p.m. N ncy McCaffrey seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. -,._.,._."_.."_.."._"._"-"._,._.,'~ Recording Secretary 4 jPEB-21-01 WED 11 :03 AM ! .. PUBLIC WORKS FAX NO, 16122713272 . 0 iJC/ , V MEMO ANDUM p, 2 ~ . --~-~"""""""'''''''''''.'j'w.....cl. TO; City Council Members and The Hono able Mayor l<'no.M: Gregg Engle, Park Superintendent ])AT.~;; Mar;h 24, 2000 R€: . i Softball Field Lighting City:Project #2000~O 1 C fut4Ie Financial Commitments from P rticipating Associations / _...__......_._~._:liiI.,O...fJ"~...............___ . --_......_~...---- In regarJs to the above referenced project, the p icipating associations have made verbal financial commitments as foHows: MBA: $500/year for the next five years (for a ot21 of $2,500) Renegotiate the concession stand agree ent All pending on the outcome of the roee ing of March 30,2000 MlYfS A: Extend existing contract for another te years (for a total 0[$10,000) totalof$5,OOO) isting baseball field 00 Polecats: $I,OOO/year for 'the next five years (for Supply labor and materials to upgrade Pending on the meeting of March 30, 2 All participating groups agree that the addition of light to complete the ballfield complex: is oeeded to meet the future needs of all organizations and that an extensi e management ofrhe complex is net:ded. The Parks Commission and myself feel that the comm ccol1omicaHy and recteationally from these additions. planning to be done for the future. city, the park system and the city itself can be.nefit e also feel. a need for restructuring and extensive '. G~cA.e CG~ Project File -_......-............--- ----..-'--~i~ti<:~iiY H.d!. 505 Walnut Street, Suite I~ Monticell . MN 55362-13331 . (763) 295-2711 - Fill(; (763) 295-4-104 Offi\:~ Ill' Puhlic Works, 909 Golf Cour!ie R<.J.. Monli<:el o. MN 55362 . (763) 295-3170 . FlU: (763) 21: -3271 I . '. . ~"d.d ~ C-" lZ-o I AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING This agreement, executed tlus lei! day of })~ ,1992, between the City of Monticello (hereinafter referred to as "T e City") and the Monticello Mens' Softball Association (hereinafter referred to as "MM A"), sets out provisions for the use of and the orderly reimbursement to the City for t e cost of constructing lighting of two (2) softballlbaseball fields at the NSP softballlb seball complex park, and the reimbursement of electrical costs for operation of said light . The City and MMSA do hereby agree as fall ws: 1. The City shall pay all construe ion costs for the installation of lights for two (2) fields. 2. The City shall assume responsi ility for routine maintenance and repairs. 3. The MMSA agrees to reimburse he City for the electrical costs associated with operation of the ballfield lights n or before December 1 of each year. 4. The MMSA agrees to reimbur e the City for a portion of the construction expense related to the lighting i stallation in the amonnt of $5,000 over a 10~ year period. 5. The MMSA shall pay, and th City agrees to accept, the reimbursement amount in annual installments of Five Hlllldred Dollars ($500) on or before December 1 of each year, with rst year payable December 1, 1993. 6. The City shall not charge interes on the nnpaid balance of the reimbursement sum. 7. The MMSA will notify City staff as soon as is feasibly possible of any repairs and/or maintenance problems th t may require City attention. 8. The r."fMSA shall not be respo sible for reimbursement of any remaining unpaid annual installments should the MMSA be dissolved and no longer utilize the NSP ballfields. FOR THE CITY: C2i aJf~ BASEBALL.AGR: 11/30/92 FOR THE SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION: ~( ~//0I' TRJ.24$~ . . . ,,4&14 ~ ~~~Z~I) I Council Minutes - 11/23/92 ".. --~----~-~.~~. --~~,.~._._~~--~,~........~-- ,"" 4. Consideration of a rovin a eem nt with Monticello Baseball Association for reimbursement of a ortion of the i htina cost at the NSP ballfields. City Administrator, Rick Wolfst ller, reported that in 1992 the Council authorized installation oflighting or two fields at the NSP ballpark complex. As part of the decision to light the fields, the Monticello Baseball Association and the Monticello Men's Softball ssociation agreed to help defray the cost of the lighting project. The Baseball ssociation agreed to contribute $1,000 per year for 10 years, and the Softball I ssociation pledged a contribution of $5,000 over 10 years. I I Wolfsteller noted that while the Baseball Association's commitment was acknowledged by the Council in F bruary of 1992 as part of the decision to light the ballfields, he also has no: prepared an agreement of understanding that should be of record which utlines the .10-year commitment by the association. W olfsteller also stated that the Baseball Association is supportive of the agreement. vVolfsteller also informed Council t at he will be preparing an agreement with the Monticello Softball Associatio indicating their pledge of $500 per year starting at the conclusion of the 93 season for a period of 10 years. This agreement requires that the Softb 1 Association will reimburse the City for electrical costs associated with the. lighting of the fields. I I I Roger Pribyl was in attendance to epresent the Baseball Association. Pribyl noted the Baseball Association's s pport for the proposed agreement, and he submitted a check in the amount f $1,000 to the City of Monticello as their first installment toward their 10-y ar commitment. After discussion, a motion was m de by Shirley Anderson and seconded by Clint Herbst to accept the $1,000 p yment and adopt the agreement with the Monticello Baseball Association for reimbursement of a portion of the lighting cost at the NSP ballfields. Motion carried unanimously. " . . . Minnesota Departrn nt of Natural Resources 500 afayelle Road 51. Paul, Mi mesola 55155.40__ Date: November, 2002 To: Local Grant Applicants From: Wayne Sames, Local Grants Section Tim Mitchell, Trails and Waterways Subject: 2003 Grant Application Round NOV - 5 0/\il') ... L.1.....iU(n v.i. ivision ~"7 Enclosed you will find information on DNR grant rograms available for the 2003 application round. Please review the materials carefully and thoroughly. Application requirements, such as due dates for complete applications, do vary. The total amount of funding that may be available r these programs is uncertain at this time. The Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources ( CMR) has recommended funding for several of these grant programs. The 2003 legislature will con ider these recommendations for funding. In addition, Congress will likely appropriate funds to t e states for the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. A final allocation figure for Mi nesota should be available after the first of the year. Other federal funding is expected for the Fede al Recreational Trail Grant Program. If you are interested in applying for a grant, we reco end that you return the enclosed Application Request Form as early as possible. This will allow a equate time for the DNR staff to discuss the project with you and provide the appropriate applica . on materials. Lead time may be required to meet application requirements, such as holding a pu lic hearing, permit review, completion of appraisals, etc. Communities interested in the Outdoor Recreation 0 the Regional Park grant programs should check out the 2003-2008 State Comprehensive Outdoor Re reation Plan (SCORP). To locate the final draft, go to www.dnr.state.mn.us.click the "What's New?' heading, and find the link to the plan. At this time, the final draft is under review by the National ark Service. Informational meetings on the Outdoor Recreation, atural and Scenic Area, Regional Park, Conservation Partner and Environmental Partnership grant programs will not be held this year. If you have questions or need additional information ab ut those programs, please contact the appropriate grants staff listed on the enclosed fact sh ets. There will be informational meetings on the trail grant programs. See the attached meeting sc dule for details. Also enclosed is information about the Minnesota Re eaf Community Forest Development and Protection Grant program. This program is recomme ded for funding by the LCMR. A brochure describing environmental education opportunities pro ided by the DNR is also included for your information. An Equal Opportunity Employer Who Values Diversity DNR Infonnation: 651~296-6157 · 1-888-646-6367 . TrY: 651-296-5484 . 1-800..657-3929 Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a Minimum of 10% Post-Consumer Waste Summary of DNR Grant Programs included in this Information Packet Program Name Eligible Applicants Application Maximum Due Date Grant Local Grants Pro2ram Outdoor Recreation Cities, Counties, Townships 3/31/03 Variable Recognized Tribal Governments Regional Park Public Regional Park Organizations 3/31/03 Variable outside of the seven county metropolitan area Natural and Scenic Area Cities, Counties, Townships 3/31/03 $500,000 School Districts Trail Grant Prol!ram Local Trail Connections Cities, Counties, Townships 2/28/03 $100,000 Federal Recreational Cities, Counties, Townships 2/28/03 $100,000 Trail Recognized Tribal Governments Private trail organizations sponsored by a Local Unit of Government Regional Trail Initiative Cities, Counties, Townships 2/28/03 $250,000 Cooperative Water Recreation Program Fishing Pier Cities, Counties, Townships 6/1/03 $20,000 Public Boat Access Cities, Counties, Townships Open Variable Conservation and Environmental Pro2rams Conservation Partners Cities, Counties, Townships 6/1 /03 $20,000 School Districts and Private Organizations Environmental Cities, Counties, Townships 6/1/03 $20,000 Partnerships School Districts and Private Organizations Summary of MN ReLeaf Program included in this Information Packet Minnesota ReLeaf Grant Program Minnesota ReLeaf Cities, Counties, Townships Pre-App $7,500 per Community Forest School Districts 3/31/03 Category Development and Non-Profit Organizations $15,000 Total Protection . . . . D NR Trail Gra t Information Statewide 0 en Houses Grant program staff will be available to provi e program information, discuss specific projects and provide application materials du ing the following open houses scheduled in December. Monday December 9th Rochester Rochester Community and Technical 5:00 -7:00 pm College - Heintz Center 1926 Collegview Drive SE Tuesday December 10th St. Paul Como Lakeside Pavilion 2:00 ~ 4:00 pm 1360 North Lexington Parkway Monday December 16th New Vim New Vim Public Library 4:00 - 6:00 pm 19 North Broadway Street . Tuesday December 17th Grand Rapids Minnesota Shooting Sports 5:30 - 7:30 pm Education Center 483 Peterson Road Wednesday December 18th Bemidji Bemidji Public Library 5:00 ~ 7:00 pm 509 American Ave Thursday December 19th Brainerd National Guard Armory 3:00 - 5:00 pm 1115 Wright Street * The open house format will be informal disc ssions with grants staff. . . . . APPLICATION R.EQUEST FORM One Application Request Form should be submitted per pI oject to the appropriate program staff (refer to the program information sheets enclosed for the mailing address). Plea e make copies of this form, as needed. Applicant County Contact Person Title Address Project Name Phone Number (Daytime hours) Please check the appropriate grant program (if known) and provide an estimated total project cost: Natural and Scenic Area Outdoor Recreation Regional Park Local Trail Connections Federal Recreational Trail Regional Trail Initiative Conservation Partners Environmental Partnerships Public Boat Access Fishing Pier Total Estimated Cost: $ Project Description: Congressional District (1-8): Legh lative District (1 A-67B): _ . . . Outdoor Recreatio Grant Program Information Sheet - 20 3 Application Cycle Program purpose How it work.. Eligible applicants Eligible projects Minimum requirements Program funding Grant awards Project Period To apply Further information To increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities. Provides matching grant to local units of government for up to 50% of the cost of acquisition, devel pment and/or redevelopment costs of local parks and recreation areas. Cities, counties, townshi s and recognized tribal governments. Park acquisition and/or d velopment/redevelopment including, among others, internal park trail ,picnic shelters, playgrounds, athletic facilities, boat accesses, fishing pie s, swimming beaches and campgrounds. Contact the Grants Manager with uestions about other eligible facilities. Project proposals must in lude at least one eligible primary outdoor recreation facility and ha e a total project cost of at least $10,000. Land proposed for developmen and/or redevelopment must be owned by the applicant or be part of an cquisition project. Significant progress must be completed on active proj cts before an additional proposal can be submitted. A maximum of 50% of th total eligible project costs. Applicants must be able to fund at least 50% f the total project costs. The "local share" can consist of cash or the val of materials, labor and equipment usage by the local sponsor or by donati ns or any combination thereof. Costs must be incurred and paid for befo e reimbursement can be made. Applicants arc eligible to receive more t an one grant. The Department of Natur I Resources will review applications during the spring of 2003. Prelimin y grant awards will be announced in the summer of 2003. Projects cannot begin unti all requested final documentation has been submitted and an agreeme t has been completed. This process can take three months to complete. Most projects can expect to begin in the fall of 2003 and all work must be com leted no later than December 31,2005. To receive an application, lease submit an Application Reauest Form. We recommend that the Appli ation Request Form be submitted no later than January 31, 2003. The co pleted application is due by March 31, 2003. Grants Manager (see encl sed Grant Manager Assignment List) Local Grants Program Department of Natural Re ources Office of Management an Budget Services, Box 10 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4010 Fax: 651/296-6047 WEB SITE: www.dnr.sta.mn.us Grant Manager Assignments For further information about the Outdoor Recreation, Regional Park Grant Program or the Natural and Scenic .'- Area Grant Programs, contact the Grant Manager for your area. Audrey Mularie (651) 296-4705 audrey. mulari e@dnr.state.mn.us Joe Hiller (651) 296-4891 j oe.hi ller@dnr.state.mn.us County County Anoka Big Stone Blue Earth Brown Chippewa Cottonwood Dodge Faribault Fillmore Freeborn Goodhue Houston Jackson Kandiyohi Lac Qui Parle Le Sueur Lincoln Lyon Martin McLeod Meeker Mower Murray Nicollet Nobles Olmsted Pipestone Ramsey Red wood Ren ville Rice Rock Sibley Steele Swift Wabasha Waseca Washington Watonwan Winona Yellow Medicine Becker Beltrami Carver Cass Clay Clearwater Crow Wing Douglas Grant Hubbard Kittson Lake Of The Woods Mahnomen Marshall Morrison Norman Otter Tail Pennington Polk Pope Red Lake Roseau Scott Stevens Todd Traverse Wadena Wilkin MN Dep1. of Natural Resources, Local Grants 500 Lafayette Road, S1. Paul, MN 55155-4010 Toll free number outside Twin Cities Metro Area: 888-MINNDNR 10/22/2002 I grant manager lis1.doc Julia Cuchna (651) 297-3168 julia.cuchna@dnr.state.mn.us County Aitkin Benton Carlton Chisago Cook Dakota Hennepin Isanti Itasca Kanabec Koochiching Lake Mille Lacs Pine Sherburne S1. Louis Stearns Wright . Program Supervisor: Wayne Sames (651) 296-1567 wayne. sames @dnr.state.mn.us . . Program purpose How it works Eligible applicants Eligible projects Minimum requirements . Program funding Grant awards Project period To apply Further information . Regional Park Information Sheet - rant Program 03 Application Cycle To' increase and enhan e regianal autdaor recreatian facilities in area autside the seven caunty metra alitan area. Provides matching gra ts to' public regianal park arganizatians autside the seven caunty metrapali an area far up to' 60% af the cast af acquisitian, develapment and/ar re evelapment casts af regianal parks. Public regianal park ar anizatians autside af the seven caunty metrapalitan area. Park acquisitian and/ar evelapment/redevelapment af regianal park facilities including, am ng athers, internal park trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds, baat acce ses, fishing piers, swimming beaches and campgrounds. Cantact t e Grants Manager with questians abaut ather eligible facilities. Project prapasals must ave a tatal project cast of at least $40,000. Significant pragress mu t be campleted an active prajects befare an additianal propasal can e submitted. A maximum af 60% af he tatal eligible project casts. Applicants must be able to' fund at least 40 af the tatal project casts. The "local share" can cansist af cash or the v ue af materials, labor and equipment usage by the lacal spansar ar by don tions or any cambinatian thereaf. Casts must be incurred and paid far be are reimbursement can be made. Applicants are eligible to' receive more than ane grant. The Department af Nat ral Resources will review and rank applicatians during the spring af 20 . . Preliminary grant awards will be annaunced in the summer af 2003. I Projects cannat begin u til all requested final dacumentatian has been submitted and an agree ent has been completed. This process can take three manths to' camplete. M st projects can expect to' begin in the fall of 2003 and all work must be co" pleted no' later than December 31, 2005. To' receive an applicatio , please submit an A?plication Request Farm. We recammend that the Ap , lication Request Form be submitted no' later than January 31, 2003. The ~ mpleted application is due on March 31, 2003. Grants Manager (see en losed Grant Manager Assignment List) Lacal Grants Program Department af Natural ,esaurces Office af Management d Budget Services, Bax 10 500 Lafayette Road ! St. Paul, MN 55155-40~0 Fax: 651/296-6047 WEB SITE: www.dnr.sate.mn.us Grant Manager Assignments For further information about the Outdoor Recreation, Rcgional Park Grant Program or the Natural and Scenic Area Grant Programs, contact the Grant Manager for your area. . Audrey Mularie (651) 296-4705 audrey. mularie@dnr.state.mn.us Joe Hiller (651) 296-4891 joe.hiller@dnr.state.mn.us Julia Cuchna (651) 297-3168 julia.cuchna@dnr.state.mn.us County County County Anoka Big Stone Blue Earth Brown Chippewa Cottonwood Dodge Faribault Fillmore Freeborn Goodhue Houston Jackson Kandiyohi Lac Qui Parle Le Sueur Lincoln Lyon Martin McLeod Meeker Mower Murray Nicollet Nobles Olmsted Pipestone Ramsey Redwood Renville Rice Rock Sibley Steele Swift Wabasha Waseca Washington Watonwan Winona Yellow Medicine Becker Beltrami Carver Cass Clay Clearwater Crow Wing Douglas Grant Hubbard Kittson Lake Of The Woods Mahnomen Marshall Morrison Norman Otter Tail Pennington Polk Pope Red Lake ,Roseau Scott Stevens Todd Traverse Wadena Wilkin Aitkin Benton Carlton Chisago Cook Dakota Hennepin Isan ti Itasca Kanabec Koochiching Lake Mille Lacs Pine Sherburne S1. Louis Stearns Wright . Program Supervisor: Wayne Sames (651) 296-1567 wayne.sames@dnr.state.mn.us MN Oep1. of Natural Resources, Local Grants 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4010 Toll free number outside Twin Cities Metro Area: 888-MINNONR 10/22/2002 I grant manager list.doc . . Program purpose How it works Eligible applicants Eligible projects Minimum requirements Program funding . Grant awards Project period To apply Further information . Natural and Scenic Information Sheet - rea Grant Program 03 Application Cycle To increase, protect an enhance natural and scenic areas. Provides matching gran s to local units of government for up to 50% of the cost of acquisition of n tural and scenic areas. Cities, counties, townsh ps and school districts. Eligible projects inelud fee title acquisition and permanent easement acquisition. Minimal be terment activities are eligible as part of the proposed acquisition project and i elude interpretive, educational or boundary signing and protective fencing. Project proposals must ave a total project cost of at least $10,000. Significant progress mu t be completed on active projects before an additional proposal can e submitted. A maximum of 50% of e total eligible project costs not to exceed a maximum grant of $500 000. Applicants must be able to fund at least 50% of the total project costs. C sts must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can be de. Applicants are eligible to receive more than one grant. The Department of Natu al Resources will review and rank applications during the spring of 200 . Preliminary grant awards will be announced in the summer of 2003. Projects cannot begin un il all requested final documentation has been submitted and an agreem nt has been completed. This process can take three months to complete. Mos projects can expect to begin in the fall of 2003 and all work must be co pleted no later than December 31,2005. To receive an application please submit an Application Request Form. We recommend that the Appl'cation Request Form be submitted no later than January 31, 2003. The co pleted application is due on March 31, 2003. Grants Manager (see end sed Grant Manager Assignment List) Local Grants Program Department of Natural R sources Office of Management an Budget Services, Box 10 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4010 Fax: 651/296-6047 WEB SITE: www.dnr.ste.mn.us Grant Manager Assignments For further information about the Outdoor Recreation, Regional Park Grant Program or the Natural and Scenic Area Grant Programs, contact the Grant Manager for your area. . Audrey Mularie (651) 296-4705 audrey .muIane@dnr.state.mn.us Joe Hiller (65 1) 296-4891 j oe.hiller@dnr.state.mn.us County County Anoka Big Stone Blue Earth Brown Chippewa Cottonwood Dodge Faribault Fillmore Freeborn Goodhue Houston Jackson Kandiyohi Lac Qui Parle Lc Sueur Lincoln Lyon Martin McLeod Meeker Mower Murray Nicollet Nobles Olmsted Pipestone Ramsey Red wood Renville Rice Rock Sibley Steele Swift Wabasha Waseca Washington Watonwan Winona Yellow Medicine Becker Beltrami Carver Cass Clay Clearwater Crow Wing Douglas Grant Hubbard Kittson Lake Of The Woods Mahnomen Marshall Morrison Norman Otter Tail Pennington Polk Pope Red Lake Roseau Scott Stevens Todd Traverse Wadena Wilkin MN Dep1. of Natural Resources, Local Grants 500 Lafayette Road, S1. Paul, MN 55155-4010 Toll free number outside Twin Cities Metro Area: 888-MINNDNR 10/22/2002 I grant manager lis1.doc Julia Cuchna (651) 297-3168 julia.cuchna@dnr.state.mn.lls County Aitkin Benton Carlton Chisago Cook Dakota Hennepin Isanti Itasca Kanabec Koochiching Lake Mille Lacs Pine Sherburne S1. Louis Stearns Wright . Program Supervisor: Wayne Sames (651) 296-1567 wayne.sames@dnr.state.mn.us . . . . Deadlines/ Important Dates: Program Introduction: How It works: Eligible Activities: Eligible Applicants: Local Support: Local Match: Grant Amount: Project Period: Disbursement: LOCAL TRAIL CONNECl IONS GRANT PROGRAM Informatioll Sheet 2003 Applications must be received no 1 ter than February 28,2003. Pending the availability of funds, reimbursement grant awa ds will be announced in July 2003. The emphasis of this program is to promote access between people and desirable destinations, not to develop signifi ant new recreation facilities. Its primary purpose is to complete trails connections betw~en where people live (e.g. residential areas within cities, and communities) and signif cant public recreation facilities (e.g. parks and other trails). Priority will be given to res dential connections to state and regional facilities and linking existing trail segments. Provides reimbursement grants to II cal units of government for trail projects or serves as a partial local "match" for a TEA -21 Enhancement project. Land acquisition and trail developn ent. However, acquisition of trail right-of-way will only be eligible when it is proposed in conjunction with trail development. Land purchased with this fund will requir a "perpetual easement for recreational trail purposes," and trails developed wid these funds will require a twenty-year maintenance commitment by the project sponsor. Projects inside state park boundaries, state trail corridors, or elements of the MetroI olitan Regional Open Space System are ineligible. Cities, counties and townships. Local/area support must be demonst ated by providing resolution, or minutes of council hearing. Fifty percent (50%) "cash match" fo eligible elements of the project proposal is required. · Neither this funding source nor the cash match can be used for in-house labor services and/or to meet exis ing payroll (i.e., only contract services, materials and supplies are reimbursat Ie) · Federal Recreational Trai Grant Program, Regional Trail Grant Program, Metropolitan C uncil Funds and other state funds are not eligible cash matches for tllis program. Project proposals must result in at Ie st $5,000, and no more than $100,000 of reimbursement. Funded projects will need to begin p omplly after an agreement has been completed between the State and the applicant. Projects must be completed prior to December 31, 2004. All components of the projel t must be completed by this date. This period may be extended for projects rect)ivil g TEA-21 Enhancement funding. Grants are reimbursable. Costs mus be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can take place. For Application Requests or other information: Tim Mitchell Statewide 651/297 -17 8 Forrest Boe Northwestern MN 218n55-39 9 Les Ollila Northeastern MN 218/327-44 9 Dave Wolff Southern MN 507/359-60 6 Dan Collins Metro/Central MN 651nn-79 6 Send application request to: Recreation Services Section DNRlTrails and Waterways 500 Lafayette Road, Box 52 St. Paul, MN 55155-4052 Fax (651) 297-1718 FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM Information Sheet 2003 Deadlines! The complete application is due on February 28, 2003 to be eligible for this funding cycle_ Reimbursement Important Dates: grant awards will be announced in the Summer 2003. Funds will be available no sooner than October 15, 2003. Program Program funding comes from a portion of the revenue received by a federal motor fuel excise tax paid by the Introduction: users of off-road recreational vehicles. Approximately $1,000,000 will be available for projects in 2003. Of that total, 30 percent will be available for strictly motorized projects, 30 percent for strictly non-motorized projects and 40 percent for projects that can demonstrate both motorized and non-motorized use. How It works: A unit of govermnent must sponsor all projects; preferably in cooperation with a local trail organization. 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 recommendations, the DNR will make the final selections. If selected, the recipient will enter into a contract with the State of Minnesota after required environmental documentation is completed. Slate requirements as well as those by the Federal Highway Administration will guide procedures for reimbursement. The DNR will only reimburse work that takes place after completion of the contract. Eligible Activities: Motorized (snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and four-wheel drive trucks) and non-motorized (hike, bike, ski, horse, in-line skate) trail projects are eligible for funding. . Maintenance/restoration of existing recreational trails . Development/rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and recreational trail linkages . Purchase and lease of recreational trail construction and maintenance equipment . Construction of new trails on federal, state, county, municipal or private lands . Acquisition of easements and fee simple title to property for recreational trails . Redesil!Jlirclocation of existing trails to benefit/minimize the impact to the natural environment Nou-Eligible . Condemnation of property of any kind of interest 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 users prior to May I, 1990 on which motorized use is either prohibited or has not occurred MRTUA Priorities The Minnesota Recreational Trail Users Association has recommended the following priorities for 2003: for 2003: . Projects that accommodate both motorized and non-motorized 'Uses, including same-season access corridors. . Projects that involve urban youth corps workers such as the Minnesota Conservation Corps will be given special consideration. . Any eligible all-terrain vehicle, off-highway motorcycle, off-road 4x4 vehicle, and snowmobile projects. Priority will be given to trail projects and trail linkages to existing systems over equipment purchases. . For all horse, in-line skate, ski, and hike projects, priority will be given to trail linkages and restoration to existing trail systems, necessary trail facilities, or trail signage to improve safety_ . Any eligible bike projects, including mountain bike. Local Match: Fifty percent (50%) "cash match" for eligible elements of the project proposal is required. . Neither this funding source nor the cash 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) . Regional Trail Grant Program, Local Trail Connections Grant Program and Outdoor Recreation Grant Program are not eligible cash matches for this program. . Federal funds can be used as the cash match as long as the share attributable to the federal government is less than 95 percent of the cost of the project . This program may be used in tandem with 2003 DNR Grant-in-Aid Agreements for capitol improvements to pay for activities eligible under both programs (contract services, materials, etc.) Grant Amount: Project proposals must result in at least $5,000, and no more than $100,000 of reimbursement. Project Period: Funded projects will need to begin promptly after an agreement has been completed between the State and the applicant. Projects must be completed prior to December 31, 2004. Disbursement: Grants are reimbursable. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can take place. For Application Requests or other Information: Tim Mitchell Statewide 651/297~1718 Forrest Boe Northwestcrn MN 218n55-3969 Les Ollila Northeastern MN 218/327-4409 Dave Wolff Southern MN 507/359-6066 Dan Collins Metro/Central MN 651n72-7936 Send application request to: Recreation Services Section DNRlTrails and Waterways Division 500 Lafayette Road, Box 52 St. Paul, MN 55155-4052 Fax (651) 297-1718 . . . '" -. . . Deadlines/ Important Dates: Program Introduction: How It works: Eligible Activities: Eligible A.1!Plicants: Local Support: Local Match: Grant Amount: Project Period: Disbursement: REGIONAL TRAIL GRANT PROGRAM Informat on Sheet 20~3 Applications must be received no I ter than February 28,2003. Pending the availability of funds, reimbursement grant awa ds will be announced in July 2003. The primary purpose of this program is to promote development of regionally significant trails. Primary determil ants of significance include length, expected use, and resource quality/attractiveness. Provides reimbursement grants to I cal units of government for trail projects or serves as a partial local "match" for a TEJ -21 Enhancement project. Land acquisition and trail developn ent. Priority will be given to projects that provide a useable trail. Land purchased with his fund will require a "perpetual easement for recreational trail purposes," and tra'ls developed with these funds will require a twenty- year maintenance commitment by t e project sponsor. Projects inside state park boundaries and state trail corridors lfe ineligible. Cities, counties and townships. Local/area support must be demons ated by providing resolution, or minutes of council hearing. Fifty percent (50%) "cash match" f( r eligible elements of the project proposal is required. · Neither this funding source nor the cash match can be used for in-house labor services and/or to meet exi ting payroll (i.e., only contract services, materials and supplies are reimbursalle) · Federal Recreational Tra I Grant Program, Local Trail Connections Grant Program and Metr lpolitan Council Funds are not eligible cash matches for this program Project proposals must result in at Ie st $5,000, and no more than $250,000 of reimbursement. Funded projects will need to begin p omptly after an agreement has been completed between the State and the applicant. Projects must be completed prior to December 31, 2004. All components of the proje t must be completed by this date. This period may be extended for projects receivi g TEA-21 Enhancement funding. Grants are reimbursable. Costs mus be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can take place. For Application Requests or other information: Tim Mitchell Statewide 651/297-17 8 Forrest Boe Northwestern MN 2181755-39 9 Les Ollila Northeastern MN 218/327-44J9 Dave Wolff Southern MN 507/359-60 6 Dan Collins Metro/Central MN 6511772-79 6 Send application request to: Recreation Services Section DNRlTrails and Waterways 500 Lafayette Road, Box 52 St. Paul, MN 55155-4052 Fax (651) 297-1718 . . . Fishing Pier Grant Program Program Purpose To improve fishing opportunitie ,especially to meet the needs of children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Eligible Projects Development and installation of fishing piers. Also, the program provides for the development or improvement of shore fishing sites or shore fishing platforms. Local units of government provide public land, accessible sidewalk/path, accessible parking space and on- going maintenance. Who May Apply Counties, cities, and townships. Priorities Projects are selected based on an king the criterion which include but are not limited to the following: public fishing demand accessibility, location, gamefish present, and project sponsor donation. Level of Assistance Up to 100% of development and installation of the fishing pier/shoreland site with a maximum grant amount of $25, 00 for a traditional DNR floating fishing pier. Generallnformation This program was created in 19 0 by the State Legislature. It has received funding from various sources, including grant from the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources. The piers are built by MINNCO Industries (state prisons) and more than 250 piers have been installed statewide. How to Apply Applications are accepted year-r undo Project awards are made in the fall. For more information about this program c II the Area Trails and Waterways Supervisor in your location or you may contact: Kent Skaar, Water Recr ation Program Coordinator DNR - Division of Trails nd Waterways 500 Lafayette Road, Bo 52 St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 651.297.2798 F x: 651.297.5475 E-Mail: kent.skaar@dnr.tate.mn.us Water Recreation Cooperative Acquis tion and Development Program Program Purpose To improve public boat accesses to Minnesota's public lakes and rivers. Eligible Projects Acquisition, development and im rovement of public boat accesses, parking lots, docks, and boat launching ramps. Engineeri g and design assistance is available. Who May Apply Counties, cities, townships, and r cognized tribal bands. Priorities Projects are selected based on r nking the criterion which includes but is not limited to the following: public demand, locatio ,gamefish present, size of water body, accessibility, and sponsor donation. Level of Assistance The level of grant and technical a sistance fluctuates considerably depending on the project scope, sponsor's need, and prog m's level of funding. Generallnformation This program provides financial a d technical assistance to local governments for public boat accesses on the State's rive s and lakes. It is funded through the State Water Recreation Account (boat license fees and state gas tax used for marine purposes). How to Apply There are no applications for this rogram. 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Habitat Enha ement projects include but are not limited to: restoration of natural plant comm. nities; reforestation; protection of wetlands; establishing native plant buffer s 'ps along streams and lakes; protection of water quality; and abatement of soil ero ion. Research/Survey projects include but are not limited to: monitoring environme tal indicators; surveying plant and animal populations; evaluating enhance nt projects; and researching methods to conserve or enhance fish, wildlife and nativ plant habitat. These research/survey projects must be directly related to specifi habitat improvement projects. Program funding A maximum of 50% of the total el'gible project costs. Applicants must be able to ftmd at least 50% of the total project co ts. The "local share" can consist of cash or the value of materials, labor and equi ment usage by the local sponsor or by donations or any combination thereof. Costs m st be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can be made. Applicants are eligib e to receive more than one grant. Grant awards Project period To apply Further Information . The Department of Natural Reso ces will review and rank proposals during the summer of2003. Grant awards w' 1 be announced in the fall of2003. Funded projects must begin prom ly after an agreement between the State and the applicant has been signed. Most p ojects can expect to begin in the Spring of 2004 and all work must be completed n later than December 31, 2005. To receive an application, please s bmit an Apolication Request Form. We recommend that the Application R quest Form be submitted no later than March 31, 2003. Applications will be mailed fter March 31. The completed application is due by June 1, 2003. Local Grants Program Department of Natural Resources Office of Management and Budget Services, Box 10 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4010 Fax: 651/296-6047 WEB SITE: www.dnr.state.mn.us Environmental Partnerships Grant Program Information Sheet - 2003 Application Cycle .' Program purpose How it works Eligible applicants Eligible projects To encourage environmental projects and related education activities through public and private partnerships. Provides grants to private organizations and local units of government for up to 50% of the cost of conducting environmental projects and related education activities. Private organizations, counties, cities, townships, and school districts. 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. Grant funds cannot be used to fund curricula or existing staff and program activities. Program funding A maximum of 50% of the total eligible project costs. Applicants must be able to fund at least 50% of the total project costs. The "local share" can consist of cash or the value of materials, labor and equipment usage by the local sponsor or by donations or . any combination thereof. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can be made. Applicants are eligible to receive more than one grant. Grant awards Project period To apply Further Information The Department of Natural Resources will review and rank proposals during the summer of2003. Grant awards will be announced in the fall of2003. Funded projects must begin promptly after an agreement between the State and the applicant has been signed. Most projects can expect to begin in the Spring of 2004 and all work must be completed no later than December 31, 2005. To receive an application, please submit an Application Request Form. We recommend that the Application Request Form be submitted no later than March 31, 2003. Applications will be mailed after March 31. The completed application is due by June 1, 2003. Local Grants Program Department of Natural Resources Office of Management and Budget Services, Box 10 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4010 Fax: 651/296-6047 WEB SITE: www.dnr.state.mn.us . .. Minnesota ReLeaf Communit Fo est Develo ment and Protection Grant Pro ra ~ 2003-2005 Minnesota ReLeaf is a matching grant program that pro. ides funding to local units of government, non- profits, and schools to incorporate a more comprehensiv approach in planning and managing their community forest resource. In partnership with Tree Tr st, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will provide educational and technical suppo t that will incorporate the various categories listed: Grants will be award based on how projects demonstrat a comprehensive approach to the improvement and management of community forest resources. Category 1. Forest Health Protection: for fo est pests: sanitation and silivculture practices that include mechanical root disruption for oak wilt, herbici es and/or biological controls, pest mapping, and pest life stage surveys. Maximum grant amount for this category: $7,500 Category 2. Community Forestry Assessme t: creation of management plans, which include inventory and assessment to integrate the forest resourc into their public infrastructure, zoning and comprehensive planning for tree protection and diverse lanting efforts. Maximum grant amount for this category: $7,500 Category 3. Tree Planting: tree planting to i crease species diversity to reduce gypsy moth defoliation, restore habitats, improve air and water quali y, reduce erosion, conserve energy, replant oak wilt pockets and storm damage replacement. Maximum ant amount for this category: $7,500 . i Level of Assistance: Proposals can include one or more of the areas of focus but the total amount of the grant cannot exceed $15,000. Final applications will bel review by regional Minnesota ReLeaf Steering committees. i Example 1: A community wants to inventory public trd s for species, size and. condition (Community Forest Assessment Grant $5,500 + match) and develop d implement a plan to manage two line chestnut borer. (Forest Health Protection Grant $7,500 + match). i The community then organizes a group of volunteers to plant a local park to diversify tree species nd improve water quality in adjacent lake (Tree Planting Grant $2,000 + match). Example 2: A school has inventoried the trees and dev loped a management plan for their school grounds. They want to design and plant an outdoor environmenta learning area (Tree Planting Grant $5,600 + match) Eligible Applicants: Local units of government, schooll and non-profits General Information: This program was established b the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in 1990 with funding from the Legislative Commission r Minnesota Resources. The program promotes more livable communities through community forest ma agement and development. How to apply: Send pre-proposal application (reverse s de) to: Minnesota ReLeaf Minnesota Department of Natural Res urces 500 Lafayette Road, Box 44 Saint Paul, MN 55155 . Questions? Contact: Gail Nozal Phone: (651) 644 -5800 FAX: (651) 644 -1469 E-mail: gailn@treetrust.org Deadline for pre-application request: March 31, 2003 To review specific guidelines: www.treetrust.orR or call Gail Nozal, Tree Trust, (651) 644-5800 Minnesota ReLeaf Community Forest Development and Protection 2003 - 2005 Pre-Application - Due: March 31, 2003 .' Note: Completion of this form is voluntary. Information will be used to determine recipients that will receive application packets and identify those communities that need support with the grant applications. Submitting this form does not obligate you to apply for a grant. Regional workshops on grant writing and DNR funding opportunities will be provided in May 2003. Date: 1. Applicant Name(s) 2. Applicant is a (check all that apply) City Township County Tribal Government School Non~profit 3. Contact Person: Title Address City: State: Zip: County: Phone: (_) FAX: E-mail: Legislative District: . 4. Project title: 5. Project Description: Briefly describe the project, including what you expect to be developed, produced, performed and/or implemented. The project must reflect the categories listed on the reverse side. One or more categories may be included. 6. I would like some assistance with the full grant application: yes no 7. Grant request: Category 1: Forest Health Protection Category 2: Community Forestry Assessment Category 3: Tree Planting . Anticipated Match: $ Pre-application deadline: March 31, 2003 . . . APPLICA TION EQUEST FORM One Application Request Form should be submitted er project to the appropriate program staff (refer to the program information sheets enclosed for the maili g address). Please make copies of this form as needed. Applicant: Cit of Monticello Contact Person: Adam Hawkinson Title: Park Su erintendent Address: County: Wright 909 Golf Course Rd Monticell MN 55362 Phone Number: 763 271-3276 Project Name: East Brid e Arboretum Please check the appropriate grant program (ifknown and provide an estimated total project cost: Natural and Scenic Area Outdoor Recreation Regional Park Local Trail Connections Federal Recreational Trail Total Estimated Cost: $10 000 Congressional District (1-8): 6 Regional Trail Initiative Conservation Partners X Environmental Partnerships Public Boat Access Fishing Pier Legislative District (1A-67B): 19A PROJECT DE CRIPTION East Bridge currently has a stepped area on a hillside that needs replacement. Parks Commission wishes for hetter access which would involve apathw and tiers off at thispathway fijr ADA resting areas as well as viewing pathways for the plant mater Is on exhibit. The area is currently maintained hya very active gardening group that does an excelletjoh. With installation of the pathway there will he plants that will have to be moved and replaced At ng with the construction qf walls for the terraces. . . . APPLICATION EQUEST FORM One Application Request Form should be submitted er project to the appropriate program staff (refer to the program information sheets enclosed for the maili g address), Please make copies of this form as needed, Applicant: Cit of Monticello Contact Person: Adam Hawkinson Title: Park Su erintendent Addre.vs: (ounty: Wright 909 Golf Course Rd Monticelo I\1N 55362 Phone Number: 763 271-3276 Project Name: East Brid e Arboretum Please check the appropriate grant program (ifknown and provide an estimated total project cost: Natural and Scenic Area Outdoor Recreation Regional Park Local Trail Connections Federal Recreational Trail Total Estimated Cost: $25 000 Congressional District (1-8): 6 Regional Trail Initiative Conservation Partners Environmental Partnerships Public Boat Access X Fishing Pier Legislative District (IA-67B): 19A PROJECT DE CRIPTION The project site would be on the west side of West Bri 'ge Park along Front Street where the old ferry boat access was in the early 19th century. There is a t 'ered ground area there that would lend itself to ADA access. The purpose would be to promote fishin by creating better access to the river and also to reduce erosion along our park banks where residents re currently traveling to gain fishing access. cc: Scott Schroder DNR T & W 940 Industrial Drive south Suite 103 Sauk Rapids, I\1N 56379 . . . APPLICATION EQUEST FORM One Application Request Fonn should be submitted er project to the appropriate program staff (refer to the program infonnation sheets enclosed for the maili g address). Please make copies of this fonn as needed. Applicant: Ci of Monticello Contact Person: Adam Hawkinson Title: Park Su erintendent Address: 909 Golf Course Rd Monticell MN 55362 Phone Number: 763 271-3276 Project Name: Groveland Park County: Wright Please check the appropriate grant program (ifknown and provide an estimated total project cost: Natural and Scenic Area X Outdoor Recreation Regional Park Local Trail Connections Federal Recreational Trail Total Estimated Cost: $175000 Congressional District (1~8): 6 Regional Trail Initiative Conservation Partners Environmental Partnerships Public Boat Access Fishing Pier Legislative District (1A~67B): 19A PROJECT DE CRIPTION Complete development of a new park within a housin development. The area is approximately 5 acres and will contain open green space for possible sports lay - soccer, baseball, youth football, etc. It will also contain a large place structure since it will servi e about 300 homes in the development. There will be a hard court and several shelter structures and bat room facilities. The parking lot will be large enough to accommodate about 3() - 35 vehicles at a ti e. . APPLICATION EQUEST FORM One Application Request Form should be submitted er project to the appropriate program staff (refer to the program information sheets enclosed for the maili g address). Please make copies of this form as needed. Applicant: Ci of Monticello County: Wright Contact Person: Adam Hawkinson Title: Park Su erintendent Addre.'~s: 909 Golf Course Rd Montice1 0 MN 55362 Phone Number: 763 271-3276 Project Name: orridor Please check the appropriate grant program (ifkno ) and provide an estimated total project cost: . Natural and Scenic Area Outdoor Recreation Regional Park X Local Trail Connections Federal Recreational Trail Regional Trail Initiative Conservation Partners Environmental Partnerships Public Boat Access Fishing Pier Total Estimated Cost: $50 000 Congressional District (1-8): 6 Legislative District (lA-67B): 19A PROJECT DE CRIPTION The City of Monticello has two parks on either side 0 T.H. 25. West Bridge on the west and East Bridge on the east side. We do have a rock path con ecting the two paths which goes under the bridge and creates a safe wtry for citizens and others to get om one side of T.H. 25 to the other. At present we have only steps in East Bridge which allows navigati (?f the hill at East Bridge only by those who have the ability to walk them. The steps are old and need r, placement. Parks commission would like to see a pathway so that bikers, roller bladers, walkers and th se with wheel chairs can navigate between parks . and also gain acces..v to the trailway system currently n place. This would be a key connecting path for the city. It runs parallel with the Mississippi River a it would be wonderful to make it accessible to more people. We also have the beginnings of an arbo etum type garden in East Bridge which gives people ideas on landscaping their own residences. . . APPLICATION EQUEST FORM One Application Request Form should be submitted er project to the appropriate program staff (refer to the program information sheets enclosed for the mairng address). Please make copies ofthis form as needed. Applicant: Cit of Monticello c.ounty: Wright Address: 909 Golf Course Rd Monticel 0 MN 55362 ection Project Name: Please check the appropriate grant program (ifknow ) and provide an estimated total project cost: Regional Traillnitiative Conservation Partners Environmental Partnerships Public Boat Access Fishing Pier Legislative District (lA-67B): 19A Contact Person: Adam Hawkinson PROJECT DE CRlPTION Ihis pathway has the bed in place at the moment but ecause of setbacks in budget, has not been completed yet. It would connect two new residential reas to an existing pathway that leads to the city's schools. It would also connect to a pathway that lea directly into the Wildwood Development so that people would not have to walk out to County Road 18 to have access to the pathway. The county has just finished upgrading the roadway and now would b a great time to complfinent the roadway with and adjacent pathway to link to the existing pathway and /low bette'i. access for children to get to school. ..,11. ~. ~ Title: Park Su erintendent . Phone Number: 763 271-3276 Coun Road 18 Pathwa Natural and Scenic Area Outdoor Recreation Regional Park X Local Trail Connections Federal Recreational Trail Total Estimated Cost: 40 000 Congressional District (1-8): 6 . . APPLICATION EQUEST FORM One Application Request Form should be submitted er project to the appropriate program staff (refer to the program information sheets enclosed for the maili g address). Please make copies of this form as needed. Applicant: Cit of Monticello County: Wright Address: 909 Golf Course Rd Monticelo MN 55362 ston Please check the appropriate grant program (if know and provide an estimated total project cost Regional Trail Initiative Conservation Partners Environmental Partnerships Public Boat Access Fishing Pier Legislative District (1A-67B): 19A Contact Person: Adam Hawkinson PROJECT DE CRIPTION This pathway has the bed in place at the moment but ecause of setbacks in budget, has not been completed yet. It would connect two new residential reas to an existing pathway that leads to the city's schools. It would also connect to a pathway that lea 'directly into the Wildwood Development so that people would not have to walk out to County Road J 8 to have access to the pathway. The county has just finished upgrading the roadway and now would b a great time to compliment the roadway with and a4}acent pathway to link to the existing pathway and /low better access for children to get to school. Title: Park Su erintendent . Phone Number: 763 271-3276 Project Name: Coun Road 18 Pathwa Natural and Scenic Area Outdoor Recreation Regional Park Local Trail Connections X Federal Recreational Trail Total Estimated Cost: $40 000 Congressional District (1-8): 6 . . . APPLICA TION EQUEST FORM One Application Request Form should be submitted er project to the appropriate program staff (refer to the program information sheets enclosed for the maili g address). Please make copies ofthis form as needed. Applicant: Cit of Monticello Contact Person: Adam Hawkinson Title: Park Su erintendent Address: County: Wright 909 Golf Course Rd Monticelo MN 55362 Phone Number: 763 271-3276 Project Name: East Brid e Arboretum Please check the appropriate grant program (ifkno ) and provide an estimated total project cost: Natural and Scenic Area Outdoor Recreation Regional Park Local Trail Connections Federal Recreational Trail Total Estimated Cost: 1 0 000 congressional District (1-8): 6 Regional Trail Initiative Conservation Partners X Environmental Partnerships Public Boat Access Fishing Pier Legislative District (lA-67B): 19A PROJECT DE CRIPTION East Bridge currently has a stepped area on a hill sid that needs replacement. Parks Commission wishes for better access which would involve a pathw and tiers off at this pathway for ADA resting areas as well as viewing pathways for the plant mater:als on exhibit. The area is currently maintained by a very active gardening group that does an excelle t job. With installation of the pathway there will be plants that will have to be moved and replaced A ng with the construction of walls for the terraces. . . . MONTICELLO P S DEPARTMENT Work list - November 21 . 2002 October 17th thru November 21"t. 2002 · Install tile at West Bridge to drain w ter from swing and play area · Finished concrete at Rolling woods nd opened play area . Chipping orders · Meadow Oaks light fixed · Replaced trees along co. rd. 75 path ay · Mowed parks down to two and a hal inch height · Mowed skating rinks - ready for ice . Finished irrigation blowout . Aerated ballfields · Park equipment at Rolling Woods operational · Hauling soil from th st to Rolling W ods · Men attended a chainsaw safety scho 1 . Start heaters in buildings · Pulled annuals in parks . Staked cemetery · Graded cemetery roads · Dragged and leveled ballfields, pulle in bases . Pulled stumps at W.B. and 4th st. · Pioneer has been enclosed and is rea y for concrete/pad for bathrooms and concessions only · Sliding fence in at E.Bridge · Winter prep. on equipment and movi g equipment in and out of storage . General park maintenance · General equipment maintenance · Routine cleaning of restroom facilitie · Tiled West Bridge swing area · Mulching at East Bridge - school vol teers · Pathway and hardcourt at Rolling wo ds ready for final grade and asphalt next spring