Staff position to coordinate volunteers throughout the county's regional parks and trails system
County-wide. Hire staff to coordinate volunteers and resources to use throughout the County's regional parks and trails.
Jurisdiction-wide
Sec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$15,763,000$16,141,000
(a) $15,763,000 the first year and $16,141,000 the second year are to be distributed under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3. The Metropolitan Council may use a portion of this appropriation to provide grants for metropolitan parks and trails of regional or statewide significance within the metropolitan area that are not eligible under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3.
(b) The Metropolitan Council shall submit a report on the expenditure and use of money appropriated under this section to the legislature as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195, by March 1 of each year. The report must detail the outcomes in terms of additional use of parks and trails resources, user satisfaction surveys, and other appropriate outcomes.
Education, resource maintenance.
1,010 volunteers put in 3,744 hours at a volunteer rate of $21.79 for a total of $81,581.76. Volunteers completed trash clean up, invasive species management and native seed collection.
Other Resources: Sponsorship and advertising opportunities throughout the regional parks brought in: $14,350 Donations were received for restoration projects, a courtesy dock, corporate volunteer matching and Eagle Scout project throughout the regional park system for a total of $8,275. The County received a $1,950 grant for a portable AED for the Park Rangers; Raised $2,560 through a partnership with a few non-profit community organizations that benefit adults with disabilities.