Above the Falls Regional Park Restoration Planning and Acquisition

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,376,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
June 2026
End Date
December 2025
Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 09m
Appropriation Language

$1,376,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to acquire land along the Mississippi River from willing sellers for habitat restoration, trail development, and low-intensity recreational facilities in Above the Falls Regional Park. This appropriation may also be used to prepare restoration plans for lands acquired. This appropriation may not be used to purchase habitable residential structures. Before the acquisition, a phase 1 environmental assessment must be completed and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board must not accept any liability for previous contamination of lands acquired with this appropriation.

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,376,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Adam
Last Name
Arvidson
Organization Name
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Street Address
2117 River Rd W
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55411
Phone
(612) 230-6400
Email
aarvidson@minneapolisparks.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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