Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/14/2005 - Joint with EPTF

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Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated: (1) as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07; or (2) as provided in Minnesota Statutes, sections 89.018, subdivision 2, paragraph (a); 97A. 101; 97A.125; 97C.001; and 97C.011. The commissioner may so designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2006, at which time the project must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the work program. II. PROJECT SUMMARY AND RESULTS: The City of Ramsey will identify and contact 30 plus local landowners along Trott Brook for. the purpose of inviting their Pa.rticipation in the TrottBrook Greenway. The landowners will be informed of the goals of the proposed project and asked to collaborate in the protection of the natural areas and habitats within the corridor. This protection will consist of conservation and trail easements purchased over the property or potentially fee title acquisition. In addition to land already owned by the City of Ramsey, there is approximately 560 acres of land that will ultimately need to be acquired to complete the Trott Brook Corridor. The 2004 -2006, $500,000 commitment in LCMR funding will be focused on willing, larger-parcel landowners along the brook. The Anoka Conservation District will assist the City in identifying the highest quality parcels, (utilizing the recently acquired Level 5 Land Cover Classification System data) negotiating with landowners, and drafting appropriate easements. Professional Services costs associated with the land acquiziton, such as appraisal fees, surveying or legal work will be reimbursable, as well as other eligible expenses solely related to Trott Brook Greenway project - except salary costs of the program manager. The direct result will be approximately 40 to 60 acres of additional land that will be permanently protected from development. An ancillary benefit will be an increased awareness for the goals of land protection in this area and thus, an even higher probability for success in the next phase of land protection along Trott Brook. III. PROGRESS SUMMARY AS OF IV. OUTLINE OF PROJECT RESULTS 3