Staff position to coordinate volunteers at Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park
Bald Eagle Otter Lakes Regional Park. Support volunteer corps.
Bald Eagle-Otter Lake Regional Park
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.
Increased park visits.
In 2014, Tamarack had a total of 145 volunteers who contributed 6,533 hours The total hours in 2014 represents a contribution of approximately 3.14 FTE positions, worth over $147,319.15. In 2013, volunteers contributed 5,458 hours which represents a contribution of approximately 2.5 FTE positions, worth over $115,000.