Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swim Pond Play Area

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,053,681
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Recipient
Washington County
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2026
Project Overview

The project scope includes final design and reconstruction of the play area located near the Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swim Pond. The improvements will include site work, replacing equipment, improved lighting, landscaping, existing parking lot upgrades, recreational space, and access improvements.

Project Details

Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, 1st Special, Chp. 1, Art. 3, Sec. 4 (SFY 2023) PTLF
Appropriation Language

Sec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$21,712,000$22,149,000
(a) $12,641,000 the first year and $15,140,000 the second year are from the parks and trails fund to be distributed as required under new Minnesota Statutes, section 85.535, subdivision 3, except that of this amount, $40,000 the first year is for a grant to Hennepin County to plant trees along the Victory Memorial Parkway.
(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.
(c) Grant agreements entered into by the Metropolitan Council and recipients of money appropriated under this section shall 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 the Minnesota Conservation Corps for contract restoration, maintenance, and other activities.

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,053,681
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Replacement of the existing playground near the Lake Elmo Park Reserve swim pond with a new play area, including additional site improvements.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Reported upon completion

Recipient Board Members
County Board
Project Manager
First Name
Alex
Last Name
McKinney
Street Address
14949 62nd St N
City
Stillwater
Zip Code
55082
Phone
651-430-4364
Email
alex.mckinney@co.washington.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

390 N. Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55101

Phone
651-602-1000