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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 <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />Item Number <br />8.2 <br />Agenda Section <br />Action Item <br />Meeting Date <br />March 11, 2020 <br />Prepared by <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Item Description <br />Orono Park Grant Application <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br />Jenna Fabish, Assistant City Engineer <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Recommend, by motion, the City Council direct staff to apply for the 2020 Minnesota Department of <br />Natural Resources (DNR) Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for recreation improvements at Orono <br />Park. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The DNR is soliciting applications for its Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. The program will <br />reimburse up to 50% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $250,000. The grant must participate in the <br />cost of one or more major recreation facilities as outlined in the grant program manual (i.e. picnic <br />shelters, sports fields and courts and internal park trails). Applications are due by Friday March 27, 2020. <br /> <br />The grants are federal funds through the Land and Water Conservation Fund and subject to federal <br />funding requirements. Accepting the funding would require Orono Park to remain a park into perpetuity. <br />Upon award, the city must record a condition with the deed that notifies the public of the grant and its <br />requirements. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />The grant program award would provide up to $250,000 for recreation improvements. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Orono Park Master Plan