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<br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: August 2020 <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />Item Number <br />7.1 <br />Agenda Section <br />Action Item <br />Meeting Date <br />September 14, 2022 <br />Prepared by <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Item Description <br />Resolution for GNT Regional Trail Designation <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Recommend, by motion, the resolution supporting regional trail designation for the GNT <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council approved the Great Northern Trail (GNT) Memorandum <br />of Understanding in November of 2020. This set in motion the collaborative effort between Sherburne and Mille <br />Lacs Counties, the cities of Elk River, Zimmerman, Princeton, and Milaca; herein referred to in the GNT Master <br />Plan as the Partnership Group. <br /> <br />The partnership group met regularly with a trail planning consultant between February and July of 2022 to <br />develop a master plan. Three open houses were held in April and May with an online survey option for input. <br />A trail master plan is required in the application process for regional trail designation. This designation could <br />potentially provide for outside grant opportunities for trail maintenance and improvements of the trail. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />A local cost share allocation was estimated in 2020 to be $5,000 to $9,000 from the PIF. Elk River’s total <br />contribution to complete the GNT Master Plan will be $9,496.69 from the 2023 PIF. <br /> <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />Opportunity to live, work and play <br /> <br />Attachments <br />• Resolution <br />• GNT Master Plan Draft (sent via email) <br /> <br />