To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area by strengthening their management and/or infrastructure.
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area by strengthening their management and/or infrastructure.
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area by strengthening their management and/or infrastructure.
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area by strengthening their management and/or infrastructure.
This Initiative is a nine-year plan to take a systematic approach to inventory and analyze all Public Waters within the County. Phase 1 includes identifying areas of concern through GIS analysis of current landuse along Public Waters, and the development of a database of non-compliant landowners which will be updated and maintained. Once landowners have been identified they will receive a joint letter and map stating that they may not be in compliance.
Construct a new boat ramp on Otter Lake, redevelop parking area for boat trailers and adjacent off-leash dog area users, provide improved stormwater management, install new restroom facilities and provide site amenities and landscaping.
This project will be the first of its kind Civic Engagement Cohort that focusses its efforts in an individual watershed. The Otter Tail River Watershed is scheduled to start a Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) in 2016 and as a component of that project, the cohort will provide the civic engagement requirement. The cohort will be comprised of 25-30 individuals located throughout the watershed who represent a broad spectrum of resource managers and citizens who are familiar with water quality and watershed management.
This program is managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide competitive matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national organizations, including government. Grant activities include the enhancement, restoration, or protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. A 10% non-state cash or in-kind match was required from all grantees, and was identified at the time of application.
The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences.
To study and prepare preliminary design work for replacement of the existing heating and cooling system in the 1915 Historic Palace Theatre, listed on the National Registrar of Historic Places
This program accounts for administrative costs associated with the Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program. This program:
•Provided $7,575,750 through 38 grants to local units of government for acquisition, development, restoration, and maintenance of park and trail facilities of regional or statewide significance.
•Provided $1,072,500 through 25 grants to local units of government for solar energy projects within parks or on trails of regional significance.
This program area accounts for all administration costs that support all projects DNR is engaged in to administer the FY10/FY11 strategic objectives of the Parks and Trails Legacy Fund. Administration costs are directly related to and necessary for project success including support for: accounting, clerical support, executive, managerial and supervisory personnel, facilities management, office equipment and supplies, human resources, information technology, communications, insurance, legal services, purchasing, rent/lease, and security.
The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year "Parks and Trails Legacy Plan" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan.
To provide grants to local units of government to support parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the seven county metropolitan area. Funding for this grant program is from the Parks and Trails Fund created by the Minnesota Legislature from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment passed by the voters in 2008.
To develop a 25 year long range plan for the use of the money available in the parks and trail fund as well as other traditional sources of funding. Also the development of a 10 year strategic coordination plan is required. The plan is to include a vision, goals and measureable outcomes. The plan must also address specific deliverables outlined in statute. Public engagement was the foundation for the recommendations. The plan was developed in collaboration with other park and trail providers.
To provide individuals with cognitive disabilities art classes, increase their exposure to museums in Minneapolis, help them understand their artwork as part of a larger world of museums, and to expose the community to the artwork through a public exhibition by these new artists.
Youth and adults of various programs of RESOURCE's will be provided arts experiences at Children's Theater, Minnesota Orchestra (2 events), Stages Theater and SteppingStone Theater.
Four Community Centers (Brian Coyle Center, Waite House, Oak Park, and Pillsbury House) will establish long-term program partnerships with Minnesota artists and arts organizations to provide diverse multi-disciplinary art programs for over 120 Minneapolis youth. Funds will provide transportation, tickets, supplies, and artist stipends.
Stage Play with Duluth Playhouse. A collaborative program where children with autism are able to enjoy theater arts while at the same time learning new communication and social interaction skills.
To provide opportunities for underserved, low-income, disabled, youth and elderly residing in St Paul's Public Housing at Dunedin high rise to attend events at Heart of the Beast (2 events), Ordway, Stages Theater, Children's Theater and Northern Clay Center.
The project will provide the opportunity for low-income children and youth to participate in the theatrical arts by viewing Seussical the Musical at the Children’s Theatre Company.
