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Woodland Trails Regional Park <br /> Renae Mattson of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission informed us our <br /> grant application for Woodland Trails Regional Park was successful and has been recommended for <br /> full funding of$362,000. This still needs legislative approval, however we have made it over the first <br /> hurdle and are now on our way to adding a picnic shelter and a nature-based play area. Other <br /> amenities include buckthorn removal and wayfinding. We budgeted$125,000 for the required <br /> match for a total project amount of$487,000. <br /> William H. Houlton Conservation Area <br /> The seeding at the William H. Houlton Conservation Area,was completed three weeks ago. 50%is <br /> broadcast seeding and 50%is drill seeding.All of the objectives of the restoration work continue to <br /> follow the WHHCA Natural Resource Management Plan. <br /> Hillside City Park <br /> We just received an Award of Excellence from MORC (Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists) for <br /> recogniztion of the 2017 Land Manager of the Year. This is a significant award since only one city <br /> in Minnesota may receive the award annually. <br /> Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! <br /> N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2017\12-13-17 PRC Packet\Director's Report 12-13-17.docx <br />