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City Council Date: 5/5/09 CONSENT Item: Resolution 1 Resolution 2 ITEM: Consideration of a resolution in support of Sunfish Lake Park as a participant in the Minnesota DNR cross --country ski GIA program and a resolution in support of a Capital Improvement Project Grant Application to the cross-country ski GIA program for the construction of an information kiosk. REQUESTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Project Assistant REVIEWED BY: Park Commission Mike Bouthiiet, Parks & Public Works Superintendent Craig Dawson, City Administrator SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: The City Council is being asked to consider resolutions in support of Sunfish Lake Park as a participant in the Minnesota DNR cross --country ski GIA program and a resolution in support of a Capital Improvement Project Grant Application to the cross-country ski GIA program for the construction of an information kiosk. The GIA program provides limited funds to trails owned and operated by both private trail organizations and local units of government. Trail administration, development, and maintenance costs are divided with the GIA program paying 65 percent of these costs and the local club or sponsor providing the remaining 35 percent. Winter trail grooming costs are divided with the GIA program paying 90 and the local sponsor paying 10 percent. Record keeping by the local sponsor is required by the local sponsor. Funds to support the program are made available through the sale of Minnesota ski passes. While the city has no obligation to enforce the requirement for skiers using Sunfish Lake Park to have a ski pass, the placement of a sign and other communications are encouraged. The park is currently signed as such. Reimbursable trail maintenance costs include items such as: Trail grooming (90%) Parking lot maintenance Parking lot and driveway snow plowing Signs / trail map reproduction Portable toilet rental Trail mowing Tree and brush removal In addition, the program offers capital improvement grants that are reimbursable at 100%. The commission is being asked to consider a resolution in support of a Capital Improvement Project Application for the construction of an information kiosk to be located at the trailhead of Sunfish Lake Park. The proposed kiosk would provide a central location for the posting of general information to assist users in their ability to use the trail in a safe and enjoyable manner. Information that could be posted includes a trail map, rules and regulations, emergency and general contacts, and interpretive information. The kiosk would also be used to demonstrate the city's strong commitment it its recycling program. The use of recycled plastic lumber to construct the kiosk has the potential to reinforce the value in recycling. Cost of the kiosk is estimated at $2,000.