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c^sE# <br /> <br />ACCEPT FUNDING FOR THE TROTTBROOK GREENWAY <br /> By: Mark Riverblood, Parks/Utilities Supervisor <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />The purpose of this case is to adopt a resolution accepting a half million dollar ($500,000) grant <br />from the State of Minnesota. The appropriation is from the Legislative Commission on <br />Minnesota Resources (LCMR), which are proceeds from the Environment and Natural Resources <br />Trust Fund. These monies are to be used for conservation and trail easements adjacent to Trott <br />Brook. (The original amount was two million dollars ($200,000), but was reduced due to state's <br />budget shortfall). <br /> <br />'Result 2: Land acquisition', from the attached work plan provides a detailed description of the <br />activity and processes related to this project. <br /> <br />Observations: <br /> <br />It is important to reiterate that any conservation or trail easements will be acquired from willing <br />landowners. Upon City Council acceptance of this grant, Staff will disseminate information to <br />all landowners along the Brook via the attached letter. This project shall commence immediately <br />with any expenditures and activity completed before June 2005. <br /> <br />The City may desire to compete for additional funding in the next biennium. This could take the <br />shape o f a multi-million dollar trail project connecting Rum River Central Park to the east, with <br />Elk River and Sherburne County's trails to the west. <br /> <br />Attached for your information: ,, LCMR 2003 Work Program <br /> · Invitation letter to residents <br /> <br />City Council Action: <br /> <br />Motion to approve Resolution #03-12-XXX accepting the $500,000 grant. <br /> <br />CC: 12/16/03 <br /> <br /> <br />