Minneapolis Chain-of-Lakes Regional Park Master Plan Implementation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,511,203
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Recipient
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2025
Project Overview

Design, engineer, and implement improvements throughout the park called for in the Master Plan for Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet. These improvements will include a newly rebuilt refectory building, as well as trails, pathways, fishing, and other lake access, shoreline restoration, parking, informational signage, and visitor comfort facilities

Project Details

Minneapolis Chain-of-Lakes Regional Park

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, 1st Special, Chp. 1, Art. 3, Sec. 4 (SFY 2022) 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.

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,511,203
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Reconstruction of visitor service building at Bde Maka Ska. Miles of trails improved. Type and number of visitor facilities improved and/or created

Measurable Outcome(s)

Plaza space and restroom are complete.

Recipient Board Members
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Project Manager
First Name
Adam
Last Name
Arvidson
Street Address
2117 West River Rd
City
Minneapolis
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