Complete natural filtration swimming pool in North Mississippi Regional Park

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$450,000
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Recipient
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2017
End Date
June 2020
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Final stages of implementation of the first-in-the-nation public natural filtration swimming pool at Webber Park, which is within North Mississippi Regional Park. Work will include design, engineering, and construction of landscaping, stormwater management, grading and drainage, furniture, and signage.

Project Details

North Mississippi Regional Park/Minneapolis

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2017, Chp. 91, Art. 3, Sec. 4 (SFY 2018) PTLF
Appropriation Language

Sec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$16,584,000$18,891,000
(a) $16,584,000 the first year and $18,891,000 the second year are for distribution according to Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3.
(b) Money appropriated under this section and distributed to implementing agencies must be used only to fund the list of projects approved by the elected representatives of each of the metropolitan parks implementing agencies. Projects funded by the money appropriated under this section must be substantially consistent with the project descriptions and dollar amounts approved by each elected body. Any funds remaining after completion of the listed projects may be spent by the implementing agencies on projects to support parks and trails.
(c) Grant agreements entered into by the Metropolitan Council and recipients of money appropriated under this section must ensure that the funds are used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding.
(d) The implementing agencies receiving appropriations under this section shall give consideration to contracting with Conservation Corps Minnesota for restoration, maintenance, and other activities.

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$450,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$4,000,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measure and report the linear feet of trail rehabilitated, type of trailside amenities, number of aquatic facilities improved and acres of vegetation enhanced.

Measurable Outcome(s)

A new, public swimming facility was created which serves a larger population that the previous pool. The new pool does not use chemicals to treat the water so it is a safer and healthier experience for park patrons. The new aquatic facility also offers a new pool bathhouse with restroom facilities. During winter months the larger swimming pool serves as a skating rink and the bathhouse serves as a warming house, with ice skate rental.

Source of Additional Funds

Met Council and State G.O. Bonds, Hennepin Youth Sports Grants, MPRB capital levy and net debt bonds

Recipient Board Members
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Project Manager
First Name
Adam Arvidson
Last Name
Arvidson
Street Address
2117 West River Rd
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55411
Phone
612-230-6470
Email
aarvidson@minneapolisparks.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

390 N. Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55101

Phone
651-602-1000