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Council hears park board report: Greater Minnesota grant to support phase-one park work
Summary
A council member reported the city received a Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission grant of roughly $1,066,560 for phase-one park master-plan work, including wayfinding, signage and a new bathhouse; construction is not expected before late 2026 or 2027.
During council and staff reports a council member said the city received a grant from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to assist with phase one of the park master plan. The speaker described the award as "1,066,560" dollars for items such as wayfinding, signage and a new bathhouse in a more suitable location within the park.
The council member noted planning and design remain to be completed and that construction is unlikely to begin before late 2026 or possibly 2027. The speaker also pointed to generally strong park revenues for the year and a modest across-the-board 3% rate increase for park fees; golf-course revenues were cited as up about $30,000 over the prior year.
What happens next: staff and the park board will continue to develop project plans and schedules and return to council with further details, design estimates and construction timelines.
