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Council authorizes application for $4.4 million LCCMR request to fund Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Trail

Blaine City Council · March 2, 2026

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Summary

Council authorized staff to apply for an LCCMR grant to help finance the first two segments of the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Trail; the project cost was estimated at about $5.8 million and would require a 25% local match (city match funding available in the open-space fund).

Director Schluter asked the council to authorize staff to apply for a Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) grant to help fund the first two segments of the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Trail.

Schluter said the first two segments of the trail are estimated to cost approximately $5,800,000. If the city receives the full LCCMR award, staff recommended asking for $4,400,000, which would leave a required 25% local match. Schluter said funds are available in the city's open-space fund to cover the match portion. The application deadline is March 18; award decisions would be announced in July 2027.

Council Member Robertson moved to authorize staff to apply for the grant and the council approved the motion by voice vote.

Next steps: staff will prepare and submit the LCCMR application in mid-March and report back once awards are announced in 2027.