Minnesota Main Street Partnership

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$196,503
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Historical Society
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Analysis/Interpretation
Assessment/Evaluation
Capital Development/Rehabilitation
Demonstration/Pilot Project
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Preservation
Planning
Research
Technical Assistance
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview
The Minnesota Main Street program is a proven, comprehensive strategy that helps communities create new jobs and businesses while revitalizing buildings and preserving their historic downtowns. MNHS's Heritage Preservation department works with the partners listed above to implement Minnesota Main Street, which provides the tools, training, information, and networking that communities need to revitalize their business districts. There are currently seven Minnesota Main Street designated communities: Faribault, New Ulm, Owatonna, Red Wing, Shakopee, Willmar, and Winona. In the first three quarters of 2015, these cities gained 22 full-time jobs, 55 part-time jobs, and 17 new businesses. During the same period, eight businesses expanded while staying within their downtowns. Volunteers contributed more than 3,500 hours. These cities also saw 59 building rehabilitation projects, five public improvements, and three new construction projects completed, valued at a total of over $9.2 million. In addition, there are 19 associate member communities that receive access to networking opportunities and discounted admissions to trainings.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships
Appropriation Language

$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$196,503
Direct expenses
$196,503
Administration costs
$2,732
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.20
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Conduct regular training sessions; conduct annual visits and evaluations with designated Main Street programs; update materials with Main Street Four-Point "Refresh" approach; provide design and technical assistance.

Recipient Board Members
Officers
Phyllis Rawls Goff, President
D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary
William R. Stoeri, Immediate Past President
William D. Green, Vice President
Kirby M. Law, Treasurer

Executive Council
Eric Ahlness
Kurt BlueDog
Grant Davis
Phyllis Rawls Goff
Martha Kaemmer
Kirby M. Law
Dean M. Nelson
William R. Stoeri
Ben Vander Kooi
Kathleen Blatz
Barbara Burwell
D. Stephen Elliott
William D. Green
Dennis L. Lamkin
Monica Little
Peter Reis
Bo Thao-Urabe
Eleanor Winston
Suzanne Blue
Brenda J. Child
Michael Farnell
David R. Hakensen
Jean M. Larson
Charles Mahar
Peter Reyes, Jr.
Karen Wilson Thissen
Warren Zaccaro

Ex-Officio
Mark Dayton, Governor
Steve Simon, Secretary of State
Rebecca Otto, State Auditor
Tina Smith, Lieutenant Governor
Lori Swanson, Attorney General
Project Manager
First Name
MNHS
Last Name
Legacy
Organization Name
Minnesota Historical Society
Street Address
345 Kellogg Blvd. W
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55102
Phone
651-259-3105
Administered By
Administered by
Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000