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Greater Minnesota <br /> REGIONAL PARKS & TRAILS COMMISSION <br /> December 9, 2017 <br /> Mr. Michael Hecker <br /> City of Elk River Parks and Recreation Department <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> Dear Michael, <br /> On behalf of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, congratulations on <br /> your successful funding application, 17-0095F Woodland Trails Regional Park Phase I <br /> Development. The Commission approved your full request of$362,000. The approved project <br /> within the park will consist of the installation of a children's nature play area, a picnic shelter <br /> capable of accommodating groups of approximately 50 people,trailhead improvements and <br /> wayfinding signage, upgrades to the biathlon range to incorporate archery, and invasive species <br /> removal. <br /> As you know, the Commission's recommendation is the first step in a process that includes <br /> approval of DNR Commissioner Landwehr and the Minnesota Legislature during their upcoming <br /> 2018 session. Once all the necessary approvals have been made, you will begin the process of <br /> completing a grant application with the Minnesota DNR; all GMRPTC grants are made through <br /> the DNR. <br /> When you speak with your local legislative delegation about your funding proposal, please ask <br /> them to support the full funding recommendations made by the Commission, rather than your <br /> specific request. There is synergy in asking for the entire funding package to be approved <br /> rather than individual projects. <br /> If the Commission's recommendations move smoothly through the process, please remember <br /> that no funds, neither grant nor match, may be expended prior to a fully executed agreement <br /> with the DNR. <br /> Again, congratulations on your successful application. Please do not hesitate to contact me if <br /> you have any questions. <br /> Best regards, <br /> Renee Mattson <br /> Executive Director <br /> Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission Hard copy via USPS <br />