HomeMy WebLinkAbout#09 - Sunfish Lake Park Cross County Ski Trail Grant STAFF REPORT
DATE: 8/8/2018
CONSENT
ITEM #: 9
MOTION
TO: City Council
FROM: Rob Weldon, Public Works Director
AGENDA ITEM: Sunfish Lake Park Cross Country Trail Grooming Grant
REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
For the past several years, the City has been a participant in the Cross Country Ski Trail Assistance
Program sponsored by the Minnesota DNR. This program allows for reimbursement of costs related to
maintaining the ski trails in the forms of fall trail maintenance and winter trail grooming. The proposed
application would cover the 2018/2019 ski season in Sunfish Lake Park.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the city pursue submission of a grant application for Cross Country Trail Grooming Reimbursement
at Sunfish Lake Park?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Each year the City of Lake Elmo has participated in the Cross Country Ski Trail Assistance Program for
the trail system in Sunfish Lake Park. The fund allocations are driven by the number of participants in the
program and the number of trail miles being maintained. The city has consistently received $4,000-$4,500
per year in grant funds to cover a portion of the costs related to the Cross Country Ski Trail maintenance in
Sunfish Lake Park. These funds are used to help offset the cost of fall trail preparations and the cost of
grooming throughout the winter months. A requirement of the application process is to attach a resolution
providing City Council approval to sponsor the participation in the program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
• If awarded, the city could receive approximately $4,000 to $4,500 to help offset the cost of trail
maintenance.
OPTIONS:
• Approve participation in Cross Country Trail Grooming Grant
• Deny participation in Cross Country Trail Grooming Grant
• Table for future discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
“Motion to approve Resolution # to approve grant submission to Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources for Cross Country Ski Trail Grant-In-Aid Program.”
ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution
• Grant Application