2020 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission has announced grant recommendations for the FY22 funding cycle.
Of the 64 regionally designated parks and trails in the Greater Minnesota system (at the time of application), the Commission received 14 applications and selected 11 projects totaling $7,554,297 for approval. Due to lower than anticipated tax collections resulting from COVID-19, reductions to FY21 awards were made to meet the reduced Legacy apportionment. With the cooperation of three FY21 funding recipients, GMRPTC was able to balance the loss of funding out of the FY22 apportionment. Review the full legislative Policy and Planning Report for 2020 HERE.
In addition to helping create and maintain recreation resources, Parks and Trails Legacy grants contribute to the state's economy through job creation and visitor spending. Furthermore, it is important to recognize the public health value outdoor recreation brings to a community.
Review the basic funding applications in the following list by clicking on the project name. The first three projects are recommended for "make whole" funding out of the FY22 apportionment. Additional information may be found by contacting the System Plan Coordinator at [email protected]
Project Award
Olmsted County Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo $350,000
Goodhue County Byllesby Park $180,000
Otter Tail County Perham to Pelican Rapids Trail $781,000
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Mesabi Trail $300,000
Lake County Mountain Bike Trails $400,000
Gull Lake Trail $2,434,922
Moorhead River Corridor $660,925
Chisago County Sunrise Prairie Trail $1,182,282
Wright County Connecting People with the Outdoors $67,000
Luverne Loop & Blue Mounds Trail $839,300
Winona Bluffs Traverse $560,000
These projects are recommended for FY22 funding if Minnesota Management and Budget forecasts are better than anticipated.
Sandstone Robinson Park $321,750
Olmsted County Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo $192,000
Of the 64 regionally designated parks and trails in the Greater Minnesota system (at the time of application), the Commission received 14 applications and selected 11 projects totaling $7,554,297 for approval. Due to lower than anticipated tax collections resulting from COVID-19, reductions to FY21 awards were made to meet the reduced Legacy apportionment. With the cooperation of three FY21 funding recipients, GMRPTC was able to balance the loss of funding out of the FY22 apportionment. Review the full legislative Policy and Planning Report for 2020 HERE.
In addition to helping create and maintain recreation resources, Parks and Trails Legacy grants contribute to the state's economy through job creation and visitor spending. Furthermore, it is important to recognize the public health value outdoor recreation brings to a community.
Review the basic funding applications in the following list by clicking on the project name. The first three projects are recommended for "make whole" funding out of the FY22 apportionment. Additional information may be found by contacting the System Plan Coordinator at [email protected]
Project Award
Olmsted County Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo $350,000
Goodhue County Byllesby Park $180,000
Otter Tail County Perham to Pelican Rapids Trail $781,000
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Mesabi Trail $300,000
Lake County Mountain Bike Trails $400,000
Gull Lake Trail $2,434,922
Moorhead River Corridor $660,925
Chisago County Sunrise Prairie Trail $1,182,282
Wright County Connecting People with the Outdoors $67,000
Luverne Loop & Blue Mounds Trail $839,300
Winona Bluffs Traverse $560,000
These projects are recommended for FY22 funding if Minnesota Management and Budget forecasts are better than anticipated.
Sandstone Robinson Park $321,750
Olmsted County Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo $192,000
