Park improvements at Bohemian Flats for Mississippi Gorge Regional Park (year 2 of 2)

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,108,000
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Recipient
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
June 2019
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Park improvements at Bohemian Flats for Mississippi Gorge Regional Park (year 2 of 2)

Project Details

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park/Minneapolis

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2015, Chp. 2, Art. 3, Sec. 4 (SFY 2017) PTLF
Appropriation Language

Sec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$17,237,000$18,067,000
(a) $17,237,000 the first year and $18,067,000 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 to fund the list of recommended projects in the report submitted pursuant to Laws 2013, chapter 137, article 3, section 4, paragraph (o). Projects funded by the money appropriated under this section must be substantially consistent with the project descriptions and dollar amounts in the report. 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.

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,108,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

At Bohemian Flats, design and implement park improvements that include boat access, restroom accomodations, picnic areas, trails, shoreline restoration, and way finding.

Measurable Outcome(s)

1. Completed master plan for Mississippi Gorge Regional Park
2. 940' of walkway
3. Two medium size picnic shelters
4. One large size picnic shelter
5. 10 new picnic areas and one drinking fountain
6. Two new restroom enclosures
7. Three volleyball courts
8. Numerous benches

Recipient Board Members
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Project Manager
First Name
Adam 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