Rehabilitate Kenilworth Channel within Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Regional Park

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,500,000
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Recipient
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2021
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Rehabilitation of Kenilworth Channel within the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Regional Park to address failing walls and shorelines. Work will include design, engineering, and construction of earthwork, walls, natural habitat restoration, and landscaping.

Project Details

Minneapolis Chain-of-Lakes Regional Park

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2017, Chp. 91, Art. 3, Sec. 4 (SFY 2019) 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.

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,500,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measure and report the total acreage master planned, contacts engaged, amenities improved.

Measurable Outcome(s)

1. 1,370 linear feet of shoreline improved.
2. Master plan document adopted by the MPRB board of commissioners

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