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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
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TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
FROM: Courtney Bednarz, City Planner
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes - October 10, 2007
DATE: November 14,2007
INTRODUCTION
The Commission is asked to review and approve the minutes from the last meeting.
DISCUSSION
Please share any changes to the minutes at the meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED
A motion, second and vote are necessary to approve the minutes.
Attachment
Minutes
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6 REGULAR ANDOVER OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
7 OCTOBER 10, 2007
8 MINUTES
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11 The Regular Meeting of the Andover Open Space Advisory Commission was called to order by Vice
12 Chairman Gretchen Sabel, October 10, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
13 Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
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15 Commissioners present: Gretchen Sabel, Jody Keppers, Jim Olson, Winslow Holasek
16 (arrived at 7:03 p.m.), Bruce Perry and Kim Kovich (arrived at
17 7:31 p.m.)
18 Commissioners absent: Deric Deuschle
19 Also present: City Planner, Courtney Bednarz
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22 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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24 September 12, 2007
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26 Commissioner Sabel indicated Chairman Deric Deuschle's name was spelled wrong.
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28 September 26, 2007
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30 Commissioner Perry indicated the minutes show Commissioner Olson both absent and present.
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32 Motion by Perry, seconded by Olson, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried on a
33 4-ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Deischle, Holasek, and Kovich) vote.
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36 DISCUSS CHANGES TO PARKS AND OPEN SPACE CHAPTER OF THE
37 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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40 Commissioner Sabel indicated she would like to go through the changes and finalize them at this
41 meeting if possible.
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43 Commissioner Olson wondered what the Parks Commission thought about this. Mr. Bednarz stated
44 they have reviewed and are satisfied with the chapter.
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46 Commissioner Olson wondered if they should add the two million dollars on page three after the
47 bond referendum. Commissioner Keppers thought this wasn't necessary. Commissioner Perry
48 agreed with that.
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Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting
Minutes - October 10, 2007
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2 Commissioner Perry thought they were going to leave off educational in the last bullet point in the
3 list. Commissioner Keppers thought this was a catch all to include all other things. This would
4 include marginal items that could be taken into consideration.
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6 Commissioner Sabel thought they should take out "Natural" in the Natural buffer area on page 3.
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8 Mr. Bednarz thought when they read items IV and V they seem to overlap each other. Commissioner
9 Olson thought they decided to cross out "along trail corridors" in the new item IV.
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11 Commissioner Keppers thought item b was there to set up the second step they will be taking which
12 will be setting up scoring and evaluation of how they will score the sites. He thought they should
13 think up some subheadings under this. Commissioner Perry thought this could be done after the
14 Comprehensive Plan because they do not want to be too firm in the plan. Commissioner Keppers
15 thought item b needed to be a little better defined. He suggested they state the Open Space
16 Commission will establish a system for the selection of sites.
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18 Commissioner Sabel suggested they reword the first sentence in item b to read "The City of Andover
19 will select sites for open space preservation based on the number and vWl:le of the evaluation criteria
20 present. Other factors may be considered, including the amount of similar resources that exist, the
21 location of the area, the amount of funding available, and others. The Open Space Commission will
22 establish an objective svstem for the recommended selection of sites."
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24 Commissioner Olson wondered if they would ever send anything to the City Council including
25 negative recommendations. Commissioner Keppers thought it would depend on the context of why
26 they were evaluating something. Commissioner Olson wondered ifthey would ever initiate contact.
27 Mr. Bednarz described the relationship of advisory commissions to the Council.
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29 Commissioner Kovich arrived at 7:31 p.m.
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31 Commissioner Sabel thought item ii under item a on page 4 should read "The area is sufficient in
32 size to preserve and enhance natural resources." She asked if the group needed to deal with Park
33 Land Site Selection Criteria. Mr. Bednarz indicated they did not but if they wanted to they could
34 insert something in there and then get Park Commission concurrence with it.
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36 Commissioner Olson stated on the top of page five, item viii refers to open space corridors or other
37 parks and he wondered if this should be changed. Commissioner Keppers indicated the Park
38 Commission will provide a link to it and he thought this is acknowledging there is interplay between
39 the parks and open space.
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41 Commissioner Sabel asked if Mr. Bednarz could expand on the Public Controls or Ownership
42 section. Mr. Bednarz explained that it was language from the previous Compo Plan that seems to
43 duplicate the goals and policies. The commission decided this section could be deleted.
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Minutes - October 10, 2007
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1 Commissioner Kovich wondered what eminent domain meant under City purchase. Mr. Bednarz
2 stated they would not use bond funds for something like this. Commissioner Sabel thought this
3 could be worded differently.
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5 Commissioner Kovich thought they should put in a policy indicating the land that is purchased
6 cannot be used for other things besides open space so there are not any problems in the future. An
7 easement should be placed on open space land.
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9 Mr. Bednarz thought it could be placed on page under goal 2, policies, bullet point two.
10 Commissioner Keppers wondered if there were some instances where they would not want a
11 conservation easement.
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13 Commissioner Kovich stated they will want to have a conservation easement on the property to
14 protect it in the future. Mr. Bednarz did not think there would be a problem with having a
15 conservation easement on land.
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17 Commissioner Sabel thought item I under section b should have Park Dedication listed if they are
18 going to use it for Parks and Open Space.
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20 Commissioner Sabel wondered if they should reword the heading to state "Methods of Parks and
21 Open Space Acquisition."
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23 Commissioner Sabel thought they should add another item to the list "Actions by charitable
24 organizations and foundations" and strike foundations from item vii. Also delete item iii "State
25 purchase" .
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27 Mr. Bednarz reviewed the next steps regarding the Comprehensive Plan review.
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29 Mr. Bednarz indicated he included the Washington County Open Space Evaluation Criteria in the
30 packet for the Commission review.
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32 OTHER BUSINESS
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34 a. Next Meeting
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36 November meeting:
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38 . Feedback from Planning Commission meeting of November 13
39 . Start funding resources discussion regarding list from Anoka Conservation District
40 . Start evaluation criteria list
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Minutes - October 10, 2007
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1 . Continue evaluation criteria list
2 . Start to work on the identification and selection process
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4 Commissioner Sabel wondered if there was any reason to have Trust for Public Land come and talk
5 to them. Mr. Bednarz thought that was a good idea. He hoped they could work with some of these
6 organizations to help them with acquiring land.
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9 Motion by Olson, Seconded by Keppers, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
10 adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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12 Respectfully submitted,
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14 Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
FROM: Courtney Bednarz, City Planner
SUBJECT: Review Feedback from November 13th Public Forum
DATE: November 14,2007
INTRODUCTION
The Commission asked for an item to be placed on the agenda to discuss last night's
public forum.
DISCUSSION
The discussion will be held by the Commission at the meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Commission will need to determine if any action needs to be taken for this item.
Respectfully submitted,
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
FROM: Courtney Bednarz, City Planm~
SUBJECT: Review Funding Opportunities
DATE: November 14, 2007
INTRODUCTION
The Commission requested a summary of funding sources.
DISCUSSION
The primary source of additional funding for the city is the Minnesota DNR. A list of the
programs is attached. Detail sheets for the most relevant programs follow the table in the
attachments.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also has a variety of grants intended to preserve native plants
and habitat for threatened, rare and endangered species.
http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a targeted watersheds grant program that funds
projects with multiple partnerships and innovative protection and restoration techniques. A
grant application would need to be made jointly by the city, watershed district(s) and others.
http://www.epa.govltwg/twg basic.html
The City could apply directly to the Legislative Citizens Committee on Minnesota Resources
(LCCMR). However, applications for projects that are eligible for other grants will not be
accepted (LCCMR funds the DNR, BWSR and other programs). More information is available
at: http://www.lccmrJeg.mnl2008Process.html Dakota County was able to achieve a favorable
2008 recommendation with an interesting application (attached).
There are other specialized and usually smaller grant opportunities that a project may be eligible
for depending on the specific goals of the project. More wor.k is needed to identify all of these
that exist.
It should also be noted that property owners are eligible for a variety of programs through the
DNR, BWSR, U.S. Department of Agriculture and others. The city, although not eligible,
should promote these programs in all areas identified as having valuable natural resources, and if
requested, should assist property owners in the process. The University of Minnesota Extension
Service has an excellent publication listing available programs at:
www.extension.umn.edu/distributionlnaturalresources/DD5946.html.
The Anoka Conservation District, local watersheds and Anoka County are also eligible for these
funding sources. Partnerships to make applications for these programs may also be possible.
Funding can also be solicited from nonprofit organizations, foundations and individuals. Many of
these have specific and different priorities, but some are compatible. A list of foundations
published by the Minnesota Council on Foundations is available at:
http://www.mcf.org/mcf/links/mn grant.htm
Attachments
DNR Financial Assistance Program Matrix
Detail Sheets
ACTION REQUESTED
The Commission is asked to discuss and add to this list.
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
FROM: Courtney Bednarz, City Planne~
SUBJECT: Review Evaluation CriteriaIRanking System
DATE: November 14,2007
INTRODUCTION
Now that the site evaluation criteria have been established, it is time to determine how
they will be applied.
DISCUSSION
Staff has prepared a draft scoring matrix based on the evaluation criteria and examples
from other sources. The Commission is asked to discuss whether this approach is worth
pursuing or what approach it would like to use to apply these criteria to properties as they
are considered for open space preservation.
ACTION REOUESTED
Please discuss how the evaluation criteria will be applied.
Attachment
Draft Scoring Matrix
Washington County Example
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DRAFT Scoring Matrix
Criteria (Scoring Methodology) Score
1 Sensitive Groundwater Area
a Wellhead Protection Area
b Within Subwatershed Adjacent to Lakes or Coon Creek
c Adjacent to DNR Wetland
2 Natural Hydrological System
a Comparative Subwatershed Analvsis Score
3 Native Plant Communities
a Identified in DNR Subsection Profile of Anoka Sand Plain
b Size of Area
Greater than 5 acres
Greater than 1 acre
Up to 1 acre
c Quality of Area
HiQh Qualitv
Medium Quality
Low Quality
4 Buffer Adjacent To Lakes, Streams And Wetlands
a Width 100 feet or greater
b Width greater than 50 feet
c Width Greater than 16.5 feet
5 Buffer Adjacent To Upland Natural Plant And Animal Communities
a Width 100 feet or greater
b Width greater than 50 feet
c Width Qreater than 16.5 feet
6 Lands Important as Wildlife Habitat And Corridors
a Contains Habitat of Native Animal Species
Greater than 5 acres
Greater than 1 acre
Up to 1 acre
b Connects Areas of Habitat of Native Animal Species
Width Greater than 100 feet
Width Less than 100 feet
7 Threatened or Endangered Species of Plants or Animals
a Site Documented bv DNR NHIS Data
8 Other Notable Features (Historical, Educational, Archaeological, Aesthetic, Other)
a As documented on a case bv case basis
9 The area to be protected is sufficient in size to preserve and
enhance natural resources
Yes or No
The area presents an opponumty to protect significant n&rural
10 resources that would otherwise be negatively affected by
development or negligence
Yes or No
11 The area provides opportunities for passive recreation and
observation of the natural environment
Yes or No
12 The area provides views of the natural environment along
transportation corridors including roads and trails
Yes or No
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WASHINGTON COUNTY LAND AND WATER LEGACY PROGRAM
PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA
The following criteria will be used to evaluate proposals for the Washington County Land and
Water Legacy Program. At its sole discretion, the county reserves the right to reject any or aU
proposals.
L GENERAL
For parcels to be considered for the acquisition and improvement of the land or an interest in the land
through the Land and Water Legacy Program it must meet one of the program purposes: improving
water quality of rivers, lakes, and streams; protecting drinking water sources; purchasing parldands,
including trail corridors"; preserving wetlands and woodlands; and protecting land along water bodies
from development The following factors should be present for a parcel to be considered for the Land
and Water Legacy Program..
A. Purchase of Parkland and Trail Corridors
Acquisition ofland or interests in land within the mapped boundary of actively developing
county parks and trail corridors will be considered outside the competitive process. For these
parcels, the county's highest priority is for fee acquisition. When the landowner is not willing
to sell fee title, the county may pursue a partial interest in the property through the purchase of
a conservation easement.
B. Competitive Purchase of Development Rights Process
A voluntary application is submitted by the landowner or on the landowner's behalf. The
applicant is willing to sell or place a permanent conservation easement on the parcel. The
criteria contained herein will be used to prioritize applications and determine which projects to
pursue.
C. Opportunity Purchases
The county may act upon a proposal needing immediate action without going through the
Competitive Purchase of Development Rights Process. These projects must have time
constraints such as a limited time to purchase an interest in the land due to imminent sale or
development or a limited time to use or apply for outside funding.
D. Local Matching Grant Program
The following criteria shall be met for a local unit of government to receive funds from the
Purchase of Development Rights Local Matching Grant Program:
(1) The county will approve funding on a parcel-by-parcel basis; and
(2) The funds are to be used to protect property consistent with an officially adopted land
protection plan or policy; and
(3) To be eligible for the funds, the local unit of government must demonstrate a commitment
to raising funds to cover at least 50% of the cost of the project (eligible costs include
interests in property as well as any real estate transaction costs); and
(4) The owner of the property must be willing to have the county or another unit of
government hold a perpetual conservation easement over the parcel that limits future
development of the parcel; and
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(5) Payment to the local unit of government shall be made after the costs are incurred and paid
for upon receipt of an invoice and proper documentation of the costs.
II. ECOWGICAL FUNCflONS
Natural areas and other open spaces provide a wide variety of environmental benefits to people.
Potential parcels, if protected, could improve surface and ground water resources, stabilize soils,
preserve woodlands and create natural flood storage capacity. Current and anticipated use of lands
adjacent to the site should not, over time, significantly diminish the ecological quality of the site.
A. Shoreland Frontage
The parcel is located adjacent to an intermittent or perennial stream, river or lake.
Ravine drains into water body: low
Less than 1/4 mile offrontage: mediwn
More than 1/4 mile offrontage: high
B. Ground Water Sensitivity
The parcel is located within an area identified on the Washington County Geologic Atlas as
sensitive to ground water contamination.
High sensitivity to ground water contamination: mediwn
Very high sensitivity to ground water contamination: high
Within a wellhead protection area: high
c. Erosion-prone Soils and Steep Slopes
The parcel is identified as being erosion prone or a steep slope according to the Natural
Resources Conservation Service classifications. These are soils with a class greater than or
equal to "5e".
Some coverage: low About 50% coverage: mediwn 100% coverage: high
D. County Biological Survey Sites
The parcel contains one or more native plant communities, is relatively undisturbed and
provides habitat for a wide variety of resident and/or migratory wildlife. The presence of a
"state listed" species is an added value. These areas are identified on the National Areas Map
created by the Department of Natural Resources Minnesota County Biological Survey project.
County Biological Survey Site: low
County Biological Survey Area: mediwn
E. Forest Interior
The parcel is a relatively large tract with a high interior to edge ratio. The parcel is located
within a large block offorest interior, as shown on the "Forest Interior Criteria" map of the
Green Corridor Project analysis.
Some woods: low About 50% woods: mediwn 100% woods: high
m. LoCATION
A. Parcel Size
Relative size is considered in the ranking. Multiple contiguous parcels under single ownership
or a single application would be considered together.
< 10 acres: low 10-40 acres: mediwn > 40 acres: high
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B. Connectivity
The parcel is near or adjacent to other land which has already been permanently protected from
development through a conservation easement, deed restriction, or public ownership. The
parcel provides a corridor that promotes the movement of wildlife.
Within 1/2 mi of private conservation easement or public protected land: low
Adjacent to protected land and creates a corridor of local significance (shorter): medium
Adjacent to protected land and creates a corridor of county significance (longer, contained in a
state, regional or county land protection plan): high
c. Buffer
The parcel adds value to an existing public facility by buffering the facility from encroaching
development The parcel protects the adjacent natural areas, important open spaces, rivers,
streams and lakes by reducing current or futw"e negative impacts.
Some visual or ecological buffer: low
Significant visual or ecological buffer: medium
Adjacent to a county park: high
D. Imminence of Threat
The parcel is threatened by development pressure and fragmentation. Only a short period of
time may be available to protect an area from being permanently lost or degraded.
Is in no threat of development: low
Only a short period of time may be available to protect the area from being permanently lost or
degraded: medium
Has been offeredfor sale; other offers have been made on the property: high
E. Showcase
The parcel, because of its size, location, ecological characteristics, or history, can further
natural resource protection and provide attention, identity and stature to the Land and Water
Legacy Program. The parcel is a good 'showcase' for the program e.g. it is visible to and/or
useable by the public; it creates ecological connections and corridors of natural space; or it
demonstrates good water quality practices.
No opportunity to shawcase the program: law
Has one of the 'shawcase' characteristics: medium
Has more than one of the 'shawcase' characteristics: high
IV. PuBuc PuRPoSE
Many natural areas have the potential to serve many public purposes. In order to maximize the public
investment, propriety will be given to parcels that meet the needs of multiple partners.
A. Public Use/ Access
Applicants who are willing to provide public access to the parcel for purposes of education,
stewardship or recreation will receive additional consideration.
Public use allowed but will not be in public ownership: law
In public ownership but will offer limited recreational or educational opportunities: medium
In public awnership allowing unrestricted use, and enhances current recreational or
educational opportunities: high
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B. Multiple Public Purpose
The parcel has ability to serve multiple public purposes, such as water management, recreation,
environmental education, etc.
One purpose: low 2 purposes: medium 3 or more pwposes: high
C. Preservation Plans
The parcel is within an area that is included in a land preservation program or plan (e.g. wild and
scenic river district, local greenways plan, conservancy zone district, historic preservation district,
scenic roadway, county park, etc.). The parcel is located within a corridor designated as scenic by
congressional or state legislative action, by local unit of government resolution or ordinance, or
some other formal method. Existing corridors include St. Croix Riverway, Mississippi National
River Recreation Area and County Road 21.
Within a local plan: low
Designation is in place: medium
Regulation or other tools such as zoning in place to protect the surrounding area: high
D. Historical Characteristics
The parcel is listed as a historical site on the State Register of Historic Sites or the parcel has
been registered as a Century Farm.
Preserves a segment of the county's cultural landscape: low
Centw'y farm or other historical feature: medium
On national or state register: high
E. Local Support
Protection of the parcel is supported by the local community and other governmental agencies,
and other interested groups.
Some support: low moderate support: medium great amount of support: high
V. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Additional factors may warrant consideration in evaluating the project. Such factors will be
reviewed., evaluated, and documented on a case-by-case basis.
VI. FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL AsSISTANCE
Some parcels may quality for other financial resources such as contributions of in-kind services or
matching funds from other public agencies; private or non-profit sources of funds; or a landowner
willing to accept a payment ofless than the value of the property or development rights. If other
resources have been committed, a letter or other documentation of the commitment must accompany
the application. If other resources will be available at a future time, a statement describing the
availability of the resources should accompany the application.
A. Likelihood for Leveraging
No opportunity for leveragingfimds has been identified: low
Funding may be available from another organization: medium
Funding has been committed by another organization: high
B. Percent of Leverage
A portion of the total project cost is contributed from non county sources.
More than 0 but <50%: low 51% - 75%: medium > 75%: high
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C. Technical Assistance
Another organization is contributing staff time to complete the real estate transaction activities,
the project documentation or the landowner negotiations.
Some county staff time is reduced by the assistance of others: low
County staff time is needed to coordinate the activities to 'ensure completion: medium
Minimal county staff time is needed: high
VIT. LIABILITY/fIMELINESS
The parcel will not become an unacceptable legal or financial liability due to known public health or
safety concerns (e.g. pollution concerns, abandoned wells, open dump sites, hazardous waste,
unoccupied or degraded structures), or real estate problems or issues which would prevent reaching
an agreement (e.g. title problems, survey problems, property encroachments, boundary disputes).
The parcel has known public health or safety concerns: high concern
The parcel has problems that will create difficulties in reaching an agreement: medium concern
The project is ready to go and the acquisition can be expedited sooner than expected because
some of the work is done, e.g. Phase 1, appraisal, draft conservation easement, etc.: low concern
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Metro Greenways planning grants
Program Purpose: To support implementation agencies in carrying out comprehensive natural resource inventories and
local greenway plans in order to create a regional network of protected, restored, and connected lands,
Eligible Projects: Baseline comprehensive natural resource inventories and land cover mapping; development of
greenway/natural area plans which involve public input and which protect, connect or restore high quality habitats;
additional surveyor planning work to complete or revise existing natural resource plans; community workshops to identify
and prioritize locally and regionally important natural resources; development of management plans for high quality natural
Who May Apply: Cities, counties, townships, watershed districts, watershed management organizations, soil and water
conservation districts, and special park and conservation districts.
Priorities: Project proposals should address the fOllowing elements:
1. Demonstration of how the proposed project will help protect, restore, or connect natural areas and open spaces
2. Discussion of the regional and local ecological significance of the project area
3. Collaboration with other public and private entities
4. Public support
5. Sound methodology and inclusive planning processes,
Level of Assistance: Up to 50% of eligible costs with a maximum grant amount of $50,000. Average grant amounts will
be about $25,000. Currently, the program has $200,000 annually to distribute throughout the seven county Metro area.
General Information: The Metro Greenways Planning Grants Program, established by the 1998 Minnesota Legislature,
identifies and plans sensitively for natural areas requiring protection, restoration, or buffering from future encroachment.
Recreational opportunities may be accommodated in these areas if appropriate.
How to Apply: For more information or to receive a grant application check the Metro Greenways pages or contact:
Sharon Pfeifer, DNR Metro Regional Planner
1200 Warner Road
St. Paul, MN 55106
Phone: (651) 772-7982
Fax: (651) 772-7977
E-mail: sharon. pfeifer@dnr.state.mn,us
Related DNR Programs:
Environmental Partnerships Grant Program
Conservation Partners Grant Program
Minnesota Re Leaf Program
Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program
Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Critical Habitat Match Program
Other Related Programs:
Mississippi National River Recreation Area (MNRRA), National Service
Kate Hanson, (651) 290-4160, ext, 223
Metro Greenways protection & restoration
General information:
The Metro Greenways program, created by the Minnesota State Legislature in 1998, demonstrates the continued
importance that Minnesotans place on protection and managing important natural areas. For more information check the
Program purpose:
Protect, connect, restore and manage a regional network of natural areas, parks and other open spaces interconnected by
ecological corridors in the seven county metropolitan region through collaborative public/private partnership.
Eligible projects:
For the 2007 funding cycle, financial and technical assistance is available for land protection and restoration projects.
Potential sites must have high overall ecological significance, involve willing landowners, be supported by interested parties
(nearby residents, local community, elected officials, etc.) and not exceed the funding limits of the program.
Level of assistance:
conservation easements, and fee title acquisition will be considered. In most instances, sites with significant financial
involvement by other participants will receive higher consideration.
Who may apply:
Cities, counties, townships, watershed districts, watershed management organizations, soil and water conservation
districts, special park and conservation districts, and nonprofit organizations may nominate sites located within the Metro
in the seven county metro area, plus Isanti, Chisago, Goodhue, Wright and Sherburne counties.
Priorities:
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packet.) For example, sites which demonstrate regional ecological significance, have high levels of community support
including financial involvement will receive high consideration.
Timeline:
Applications are due by March 31, 2007. Projects will be evaluated, ranked, and funding recommendations announced
early summer 2007, contingent on final legislative approval of the overall program funding level.
How to apply
Download, complete and submit:
Site protection grant application materials - deadline: March 31, 2007
MS Word version nomination form (1.5 Mb) and site selection criteria (36 kb)
PDF version nomination form and site selection criteria
(55 kb)
Site restoration grant application materials - deadline March 31, 2007
MS Word Version nomination form (1.5 Mb)
PDF version nomination form
(55 kb)
Further information
Kate Drewry, Metro Greenways Program Coordinator
Minnesota DNR
1200 Warner Road
St. Paul, MN 55106
Phone: (651) 772-7946
Fax: (651) 772-7977
E-mail: kate.drewry@dnr.state.mn.us
Related DNR Programs:
Environmental Partnerships Grant Program
Conservation Partners Grant Program
Metro Greenways Planning Grants Program
Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program
Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Critical Habitat Match Program
Other Related Programs:
Big Rivers Partnership through Great River Greening Phone: (651) 665-9500
Green Corridor Project through 1000 Friends of MN Phone: (651) 312-1000
Dakota County Farmland and Natural Areas Program Phone: (952) 891-7030
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Natural and Scenic Area grants (updated 10/18/07)
Program purpose
To increase, protect and enhance natural and scenic areas. For more information, see the Natural and Scenic
Area Program pages.
How it works
Provides matching grants to local units of government for up to 50% of the cost of acquisition of natural and
Eligible applicants
Cities, counties, townships and school districts.
Eligible projects
Eligible projects include fee title acquisition and permanent easement acquisition. Minimal betterment activities
are eligible as part of the proposed acquisition project and include interpretive, educational or boundary signing
Minimum requirements
Project proposals must have a total project cost of at least $10,000.
Program funding
A maximum of 50% of the total eligible project costs not to exceed a maximum grant of $500,000. Applicants
must be able to fund at least 50% of the total project costs. Costs must be incurred and paid for before
reimbursement can be made. Applicants are eligible to receive more than one grant. Significant progress must be
completed on active projects before an additional proposal can be submitted.
Grant awards
The Department of Natural Resources will review and rank applications during the spring of 2008. Preliminary
grant awards will be announced in the summer of 2008.
Project period
Projects cannot begin until all requested final documentation has been submitted and an agreement between the
applicant and the state has been signed. Project start dates may be in the fall of 2008 or later, depending on the
funding available and the project ranking. Funded projects must begin promptly after an agreement has been
signed. All work must be completed no later than December 31,2010.
To apply
To receive an application, please submit an Application Request Form. We recommend that the Application
Request Form be submitted no later than January 31, 2008. The completed application is due on March 31, 2008.
Further information:
Grants Manager
Local Grants Program
Department of Natual Resources
500 Lafayette Road, Box 10
St. Paul, MN 55155-4010
Fax: (651) 296-6047
. Related DNR Programs:
Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Critical Habitat Grant Program,
Metro Greenways Protection & Restoration
Other Related Programs: None.
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Environmental and Conservation Partnerships
Grant Program (Updated 10/18/07)
Program purpose:
To encourage the enhancement of fish, wildlife, and native plant habitats; research and surveys of fish and wildlife
directly related to specific habitat improvement projects; and to encourage environmental projects and related
education activities through cooperation by private organizations and local governments.
Eligible applicants:
Private organizations, counties, cities, townships, and school districts.
Eligible project categories:
Habitat Enhancement projects include: restoration of native plant communities; reforestation; protection of
wetlands; and abatement of soil erosion. Plantings must consist only of native species.
Research/Survey projects include: monitoring environmental indicators and researching methods to conserve or
enhance fish, wildlife and native plant habitat. These researchlsurvey projects must be directly related to a
Environmental Service projects include: clean up of natural areas such as streams, lakes and wetlands, and
developing educational exhibits that demonstrate environmental conservation principles. Other creative project
ideas that meet the program purpose above are encouraged.
Ineligible activities include: curriculum development; construction of trails, buildings, and boardwalks; project
administration, overhead, and indirect costs.
Matching funds required:
Grants are awarded for a maximum of 50% of the total project costs. The maximum grant award is $20,000.
Applicants ml!st be able to fund at least 50% of the total project costs from non-state sources. These matching
funds can be in the form of cash, volunteer labor, and in-kind contributions of materials, equipment, and services.
Grants are awarded on a reimbursement basis. The recipient must incur and pay expenses before they can be
Project period:
Projects cannot begin until all requested final documentation has been submitted and an agreement between the
applicant and the state has been signed. Project start dates may be in the fall of 2008 or later, depending on the
funding available and the project ranking. Funding projects must begin promptly after an agreement has been
To apply
To receive an application. please submit an Application Reauest Form. We recommend that the Application
Reauest Form be submitted no later than January 31. 2008. The completed application is due bv March 31. 2008.
Further information
Grants Manaaer
Local Grants Program
Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road, Box 10
St. Paul, MN 55155-4010
Fax: (651) 296-6047
Related DNR programs
Metro Greenwavs Protection & Restoration
Minnesota ReLeaf Program
Other related programs
The Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance offers a number of financial assistance opportunities. To learn
more. check their web site. or call them at (651) 296-3417 or (800) 657-3843.