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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.jMarch 7, 2011 Item No. APPROVE CROSS - COUNTRY SKI TRAIL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Proposed Action Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve Cross - Country Ski Trail Capital Improvement Grant Agreement with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Overview At its February 16, 2010 meeting, City Council approved a resolution authorizing staff to submit a capital improvement application to the Minnesota DNR for the cross - country ski trails at Ritter Farm Park. Staff was notified that the City of Lakeville was awarded $6,570 for trail improvements to the cross - country ski trails. Project must be completed by June 30, 2012. The City of Lakeville was awarded $4,500 in August, 2008 for similar improvements to cross - country ski trails at Ritter Farm Park, which were completed in the fall, 2009. Primary Issues to Consider • The proposed project provides for safer trails and improved maintenance Supporting Information • Cross - country Ski Trail Capital Improvement Grant Agreement tM Gerald S. Michaud Parks and Recreation Director Financial Impact: $6,570 Budgeted: Source: MN DNR Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Notes: [Contract- revised February 8, 2010] STATE OF MINNESOTA/DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SUBGRANT AGREEMENT UNDER THE FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM PROJECT AGREEMENT #D112- 09 -S -7 THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the State of Minnesota acting by and through the Commissioner of Natural Resources (hereinafter "Grantor ") and the City of Lakeville (hereinafter the "Sub grantee "); WHEREAS, Grantor has been granted funds by the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (hereinafter "FHWA ") under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA -LU) enacted in 2005 and the Minnesota Cross - Country Ski Trails Assistance Grant -in -Aid Program (hereinafter the "Fund "); and WHEREAS, 2007 Minnesota Statute 84.085, Subd. 1(c) the commissioner of natural resources, on behalf of the state, may accept and use grants of money or property from the United States or other grantors for conservation purposes not inconsistent with the laws of this state. Any money or property so received is hereby appropriated and dedicated for the purposes for which it is granted, and shall be expended or used solely for such purposes in accordance with the federal laws and regulations pertaining thereto, subject to applicable state laws and rules as to manner of expenditure or use providing that the commissioner may make subgrants of any money received to other agencies, units of local government, private individuals, private organizations, and private nonprofit corporations, and WHEREAS, the FHWA has authorized Grantor to make sub grants of the federal funds to qualifying recipients; and WHEREAS, Sub grantee has made application to Grantor for a portion of the funds granted and has proposed to repair and restore identified side slopes and relocate one short, unsafe downhill run in the manner described in Sub grantee's Application (hereinafter the "Project ") which is incorporated by reference and attached hereto as Attachment A; WHEREAS, the Project Environmental Assessment has been approved; WHEREAS, the application has been approved by the Sub grantee's appropriate governing entity as Page 1 of 11 evidenced by Attachment "B" which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and WHEREAS, Grantor has approved the Project as set forth in Sub grantee's Application; NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1.0 The Grant. 1.1 The Grantor agrees to disburse funds to Sub grantee pursuant to this Agreement on a reimbursement basis. Grantor agrees to reimburse Sub grantee one hundred (100) percent of its allowable costs, up to a maximum of $6,570.00. 1.2 Sub grantee shall perform the work as outlined in its Application and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement from the legally effective date of this Agreement to June 30, 2011. Any material change in the scope of the Project, budget or completion date shall require the prior written approval of Grantor. 1.3 Funds made available to Sub grantee pursuant to this Agreement shall be used only for allowable expenses incurred in performing and accomplishing the purposes and activities specified herein. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, it is understood that any reduction or termination of funds allocated to Grantor by the FHWA may result in a reduction of funds to Sub grantee. 1.4 Sub grantee agrees to provide to Grantor sufficient written evidence of its authority to enter into this Agreement and be bound thereby on or before the date it signs this Agreement. 2.0 Applicability of Laws. 2.1 Sub grantee acknowledges that the funds it is receiving under this Agreement are proceeds from the Fund, which are subject to certain legal restrictions and requirements. Sub grantee agrees to abide by those and all other relevant State and Federal laws and regulations in the fulfillment of the Project. 2.2 The following Federal cost principles, administrative and audit requirements apply to this Sub grant and are incorporated by reference: Page 2 of 11 a. For local governments, the following apply: (i) OMB Circular A -102, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments; (ii) OMB Circular A -87, Cost Principles for State and Local Governments; or (iii) OMB Circular A -128, Audits of States and Local Governments. (iv) Sub grantee must submit one copy of the financial or compliance audit to: Andrew Korsberg, Trail Program Coordinator Division of Parks and Trails Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155 AND TO: Office of the State Auditor Single Audit Division Suite 400, 525 Park Street St. Paul, MN 55103 b. For nonprofit organizations, the following apply: (i) OMB Circular A -110, Uniform Administrative Requirements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Nonprofit Organization. (ii) Cost Principles: a. OMB Circular A -21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions; b. OMB Circular A -122, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations; or c. OMB Circular A -133 Audits of Institutions of Higher Education and Other Nonprofit Institutions. Page 3 of 11 (iii) Sub grantee must submit one copy of the financial or compliance audit to: Andrew Korsberg, Trail Program Coordinator Division of Parks and Trails Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155 AND TO: Office of the Auditor Single Audit Division Suite 400, 525 Park Street St. Paul, MN 55103 2.3 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions: a. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this agreement, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. b. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this agreement. 2.4 Sub grantee agrees that in the conduct of the Project it will not engage in discriminatory employment practices and will comply with Minn. Stat. {181.59 and 363.03 (1992) }, subsequent amendments thereto and all applicable rules. 2.5 Sub grantee agrees that in the conduct of the Project it will comply with the provisions for workers compensation set forth in Minn. Stat. { 176.181 -.182 (1992), subsequent amendments thereto and all applicable rules. 2.6 Sub grantee shall include in any contract or subcontract such provisions as to assure contractor and subcontractor compliance with applicable State and Federal laws. 2.7 Sub grantee agrees to comply with all applicable local laws in the performance of this Page 4 of 11 Agreement. Sub grantee is responsible for obtaining all applicable permits, permission and/or interests in property necessary for the performance of this Agreement. It is expressly understood that this Agreement does not in any way alter or diminish Sub grantee's obligation to comply with said laws or to obtain said permits or permission and/or property interests. 2.8 In the event of conflict between provisions of this Agreement and the Application, the provisions in this Agreement shall govern. 2.9 Accessibility: Structural and nonstructural facilities and programs must meet all state and federal accessibility laws, regulations, and guidelines. Copies of accessibility guidelines can be downloaded off the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines website at http: / /www.access- board.gov 3. Costs. 3.1 Reimbursable Costs. Eligible costs shall be those costs directly incurred by the Sub grantee in preparation of and the actual conduct of the Project. Eligible shall be based upon the approved Application and can include the following types of costs provided they are solely related to and necessary for the completion of the Project: 3.1.1 Advertising costs solely for (1) Recruitment of personnel; (2) Solicitation of bids; and (3) Disposal of scrap materials; 3.1.2 Capital and labor expenditures for facilities, equipment and other capital assets and/or the maintenance of real or personal property which is the subject of the approved Application; 3.1.3 Communication costs incurred for telephone calls and postage; 3.1.4 Materials and supplies; 3.1.5 Freight transportation expenses; and 3.1.6 Professional services and administrative costs for the "Project" provided they do not Page 5 of 11 exceed 20% of the total cost of the Project; and 3.1.7 Land (including permanent easements) whose value does a licensed appraiser establishes and whose conclusions of value are certified by the state. Any cost not defined as an eligible cost or not included in the approved Application shall not be paid from the funds received by Sub grantee under this Agreement. 3.2 Non - reimbursable Costs. Non - eligible costs for reimbursement means all costs not defined as eligible costs, including but not limited to the following: 3.2.1 Any expenditure that occurs before the effective date of this agreement; 3.2.2 Fund raising; 3.2.3 Taxes, except sales tax on goods and services; 3.2.4 Insurance, except title insurance; 3.2.5 Attorneys fees; 3.2.6 Loans, grants, or subsidies to persons or entities for development; 3.2.7 Bad debts or contingency funds; 3.2.8 Interest; 3.2.9 Lobbyists; 3.2.10 Political contributions; 3.2.11 Wages and expenses of Sub grantee's employees; 3.2.12 Fringe benefit costs of Sub grantee's employees; and 3.2.13 Land appraisals. 4.0 Accounting, Audit and Reimbursement. 4.1 Sub grantee shall maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence pertaining to the costs and expenses of implementing this Agreement to the extent and in such detail that will accurately reflect the total cost of the Project and all net costs, direct and indirect, of labor, materials, equipment, supplies, services, and other costs and expenses. Page 6 of 11 Sub grantee shall use generally accepted accounting principles. All records shall be retained for three (3) years after completion of the Project, except that the records shall be retained beyond that period if audit findings have not been resolved. Sub grantee is authorized to substitute microfilm copies in lieu of original records. 4.2 The State, the Legislative Auditor, the Secretary of Transportation, the Comptroller General of the United States and any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have the right to examine Sub grantee's books, records, documents, and other evidence and accounting procedures and practices, sufficient to reflect properly all direct and indirect costs. Sub grantee shall make available at all reasonable times adequate facilities for such examination and audit. 4.3 Sub grantee shall not, prior to July 1, 2028, at any time convert any property acquired or developed pursuant to this Agreement to uses other than those specified in this Agreement without the prior written approval of Grantor. The Sub grantee must maintain property developed as per this agreement in a manner consistent with the original purpose of this grant. 4.4 To obtain reimbursement under this Agreement, Sub grantee shall provide Grantor with sufficient evidence that the costs have been incurred. Grantor will make the final determination whether the expenditures are eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement and verify the total amount requested. Sub grantee shall be limited to no more than four payment requests during the period covered by this Agreement. The Financial Management Manual that is attached as Attachment "C" and incorporated by referenced herein will govern reimbursement under this Agreement. 4.5 Prior to reimbursement for land acquisition, the Sub grantee shall submit a certified appraisal for approval by the State for value and the Sub grantee must file a perpetual easement with the county recorder and provide a copy of the same to the Grantor as referenced in Paragraph 10.1 herein below for the general public to use the subject Page 7 of 11 property for recreational trail activities. 4.6 Sub grantee shall submit a final billing within 60 days of the end of the Project period. Sub grantee shall certify in writing to Grantor that the work as conducted conforms to the approved Application. Said Certification must be filed with Grantor before the Grantor makes final payment. 5.0 Facility Operation and Inspections. 5.1 Sub grantee shall operate and maintain, or cause to be maintained, the property or facilities acquired and /or developed pursuant to this Agreement. Sanitation and sanitary facilities shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable public health standards. Properties and facilities shall be kept reasonably safe for public use. All State and Federal accessibility laws, regulations and standards shall be adhered to. Fire prevention, lifeguards and similar safeguards and use supervision shall be provided to the extent feasible. Buildings, roads, trails and other structures and improvements shall be kept in reasonable repair throughout their estimated lifetime to prevent undue deterioration and to encourage recreational use of the Project and associated facilities. Failure to adhere to the requirements set forth in this section may result in the withholding by Grantor of any current or future payments to Sub grantee related to this or any other grant project and may result in ineligibility of Sub grantee to receive any future Federal Recreational Trails Program grants. 5.2 Sub grantee shall keep the facility open to the general public at reasonable hours and at times of the year consistent with the purpose and type of facility. 5.3 Grantor's authorized representatives shall be allowed to conduct periodic site visits and inspections to ensure work progress in accordance with this Agreement, including a final inspection upon Project completion. Following closure of the Project, Grantor's authorized representatives shall be allowed to conduct post - completion inspections of the site to ensure that the site is being properly operated and maintained and that no Page 8 of 11 conversion of use has occurred. 6.0 Termination. If Grantor finds that there has been a failure on the part of the Sub grantee to comply with the provisions of this Agreement, that reasonable progress has not been made, or that the purposes for which the funds were granted have not been or will not be fulfilled, Grantor may take action to protect the interests of the State of Minnesota and, if applicable, the United States, including, but not limited to, the refusal to disburse additional funds, requiring the return of all or part of the funds already disbursed and/or the retaking of all equipment and capital assets purchased by Sub grantee with funds provided to Sub grantee under this Agreement. 7.0 Liability. 7.1 Each party agrees that it will be responsible for its own acts and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law and shall not be responsible for the acts of the other party and the results thereof The provisions of the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minn. Stat. Section 3.736, and other applicable law shall govern the State's liability. 8.0 Effective Date. 8.1 The Grant Agreement shall become effective on February 14, 2011, or the date the State obtains all required signatures under Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.05, subdivision 2, whichever is later, and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2012. The Grantee must not begin work under this grant contract until this contract is fully executed and the Grantee has been notified by the State's Authorized Representative to begin the work. No Grant reimbursements will be made until or upon the date this contract is fully executed. 9.0 Amendments. 9.1 Any amendment to this grant contract must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original grant contract, or their successors in office. Page 9 of 11 10.0 Antitrust Provision. 10.1 Sub grantee hereby assigns to the State of Minnesota any and all claims for overcharges as to goods and/or services provided in connection with the Agreement resulting from antitrust violations that arise under the antitrust laws of the United States and the antitrust laws of the State of Minnesota. For all lands purchased for the Project and reimbursed by the Grantor, the Sub grantee agrees to grant to the State a perpetual easement for the general public to use the property for recreational trail purposes 11. Assignment. 11.1 This Agreement cannot be assigned by Sub grantee without the prior written consent of Grantor. 12. Tax Identification Number. 12.1 Sub grantee is required by Minn. Stat. Section 270.66 to have a Minnesota tax identification number or federal taxpayer identification number. 13.0 Contact Persons. The authorized agent for Grantor is: Andrew Korsberg, Trail Program Coordinator Division of Parks and Trails Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road, Box 52 St. Paul, MN 55155 -4052 The authorized contact person for Sub grantee is: Gerald S. Michaud, Parks and Recreation Director City of Lakeville 20195 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 The authorized fiscal agent for Sub grantee is: Gerald S. Michaud, Parks and Recreation Director City of Lakeville 20195 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 Page 10 of 11 thereby. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this Agreement intending to be bound 1. STATE ENCUMBRANCE VERIFICATION 3. STATE AGENCY Individual certifies that funds have been encumbered as Required byMinn. Stat. §§ 16A.15 end 16C.05 Signed: Date: // Date: CFMS Grant contract No. B- Sc3L5 2. GRANTEE By: Title: Date: By: (with delegated authority) Title: Deputy Director, Division of Parks and Trails The Grantee certifies that the appropriate person(s) Have executed the grant contract on behalf of the Grantee as required by applicable articles, bylaws, resolutions, or ordinances. By: Title: Date: Attachment A: Application Attachment B: Resolution Attachment C: Financial Management Manual — see website referenced in cover letter Page 11 of 11 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A TRAIL IMPROVEMENT GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL GRANT PROGRAM AND THE CROSS - COUNTRY SKI CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT -IN -AID PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville supports the grant application made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Federal Recreational Trail Grant Program and the Cross - Country Ski Capital Improvement Grant -in -Aid program. The City of Lakeville will act as the legal sponsor for the application made to the Department of Natural Resources for the reimbursement grant. The project is to complete improvements to the cross - country ski trails at Ritter Farm Park; and WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville recognizes the fifty (50) percent match requirement for the Federal Recreational Trail grant program is the Cross- Country Ski Capital Improvement Grant -in -Aid program; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Lakeville agrees to accept the grant award from the aforementioned two funding grant programs, and may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project. The City of Lakeville will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and regulations as stated in the grant agreement, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Lakeville names the fiscal agent for the City of Lakeville for this project as: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Lakeville hereby assures the Ritter Farm Park cross - country ski trails will be maintained for a period of no less than 20 years. ATTEST: CITY OF LAKEVILLE RESOLUTION NO. 10 -56 DATED this 16 day of August 2010. itu Carlene Fried"ges, Ci�} Clerk Gerald S. Michaud Parks and Recreation Director City of Lakeville 20195 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 7 CIiYOF LAKEVILLE, H 11c sDahlV M. yor 1. Trail/ClubName (Same as Regular Grant): Ritter Farm Park Cross - Country Skip Trails 2.. Unit of Government. Sponsor :. City of Lakevdllye 3.. Date: February 17, 2010 4: Project Title: Ritter Farm Park Cross - Country Ski Trail Relocation & Existing Trail Grade Correction 5. Total Grant Request (From Question 20 Below): 6,570.00 6. Grant Award (For Department Use Only): 7. Trail Administrator Name: Gerald S. Michaud 8. Trail Admin _ - ' i '' ; 10. Home Phone Number: ure: 11. Work P 952 - 985 - 4601 ; q; oneNumber: 9. Address (street, Box Number, City, State, Zip Code): 20195 Holyoke' Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044 12. Miles of Existing Trail in GIA System: 20K (12.43 ides) 13. Miles of Existing Trail Not in GIA System (If Applicable): N/A 14. Miles of New Trail Construction (If Applicable): 1/8 mile (relocation only) 15. Miles to be Added to GIA System (If Applicable): N/A 16. Project Description (Provide a Detailed Description of the Project): Several existing trials with side slopes were repaired in 2009. Due to the success of this project, the City proposes to repair remaining sloped trails, including restoration.. One short, unsafe downhill run with a turn at the bottom will be reloeted and restored. 17. Need for Project (Describe Why This Improvement is Needed): Side slopes cause potential safety hazards to skiers. Side slopes further make it difficult to maintain the trails adequately. Equipment tends to slide off the trail, leaving a less than adequate ski track. Grading trails will improve skier safisfaction and improve maintenance. Relocation of the downhill trail with a turn at the bottom will increase safety and provide a more enjoyable experience. 18. Project Cost Breakdown and Explanation 18A. ADMINISTRATION Explanation: Survey, design trail specification, solicit quotes, execute agreements with contractor, inspect project, finalize project and approve payement to contractor. Task performed by trail administrator and senior administrative assistant. TOTAL $ 800.00 18B. ACQUISITION Explanation: N/A Labor $ Mileage $ Equipment $ Materials $ TOTAL $ 18C. CONSTRUCTION Explanation: Level existing side slopes with small bulldozer, widen trails in several locations in Ritter Farm Park. Labor $ Mileage $ Equipment $ 2,670.00 Materials $ 3,100.00 TOTAL $ 5,770.00 DEFIATENT MIA 11101ECES (Revised 12/22/2008) DO-09 -g MINNESOTA CROSS - COUNTRY SKI TRAIL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT APPLICATION 3R Page 1 of 2 18D. FACILITIES Description: N/A Labor $ Mileage $ Equipment $ Materials $ TOTAL $ 19. Total Cost (sum 18A -18D): $ 6,570.00 20. Total Grant Request (Up to 100% of Total Cost): $ 6,570.00 21. Sponsor Approval 21A. Unit of Government Sponsor: City of Lakeville 21B. Telephone Number (Include Area Code): 952 - 985 -4601 21C. Address (Street, Box Number, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, C • tate, Zip Code): kev' ''e,. MN 55044 21D. Authorized Signa ure f ponso : 21E. Title: Parks & Recreation Director 21F. Date of Signature: 6q17 0 22. Required Attachments 22A. 22B. 22C. 22D. 11 ® ►/ ❑ Project Location Map, Including Existing Trail in System, Existing Trail Not in System, Miles of New Construction, Miles to be Added to System, and any Trail Facilities and/or Bridges Sponsor Resolution Documentation of Required Permits and Approvals Additional Project Supporting Information (Optional) (Revised 12/22/2008) Page 2 of 2 Certification by Department of Natural Resources Recommended Grant Amount: Explanation If Different from Request (Or Attach): Authorized Signature: Area Trails & Waterways Supervisor Date of Signature: Authorized Signature: Regional Trails & Waterways Manager Date of Signature: (Revised 12/22/2008) Page 2 of 2 Minnesota Cross - Country Ski Trail Assistance Program Camel Improvement Project Application 18A) ADMINISTRATION- Detailed project cost breakdown Parks & Recreation Director: 6 hours @ $50.00 $300.00 Senior Administrative Assistant: 20 hours @ $25.00 $500.00 Subtotal: 5800.00 18C) CONSTRUCTION- Detailed project cost breakdown Dozer: 15 hours @ $90 $1,350.00 Skid loader /drag: 10 hours @ $66 $660.00 Tractor disc: 10 hours @$66 $660.00 Seed /mulch $1,000.00 Culvert installation: 3 @ $700 $2,100.00 Subtotal: 55,770.00 Grand Total: 56,570.00 ATTACHMENT 22C Documentation of Required Permits and Approvals: The City of Lakeville is the owner of the Ritter Farm Park ski trails that are proposed to be improved and will issue any required permits. Review of City Code does not require any permits for the proposed project. The City will require best practices construction and inspect the contractor's work. _ _ ) }\ w k 5 0 ;!� ; + CO @ ) / { \ • { { k © 1 \ 2 m » & m a 3 § ! \ $ Z 3z 1 12 } 0 b RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO MINNESOTA DNR FOR RITTER FARM PARK CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 WHEREAS,. the City of Lakeville has devel'oped! and maintained cross - country skip trail's at Ritter Farm Park for over 30 years; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has contributed! to the improvements and ongoing maintenance of Ritter Farm Park skip trail's for over 30 years; and WHEREAS, certain skip trail's at Ritter Farm Park are in need of improvements to flatten existing grades providing for improved' maintenance and safety for trail users; and WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville wishes to submit a grant application to the Minnesota Cross - Country Ski Capital' Improvement Program for capital improvements in the amount of $6,570.00. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Gerald! S. Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director of the City of Lakeville, is hereby authorized to submit the capital improve ment project application for improvements to existing trait's at Ritter Far m Park and is additionally authorized to serve as the fiscal agent on behalf of the City of Lakeville for the above referenced program. DATED this 116 dray of February, 2010. Charlene Friedges, C I!erk CITY OF LAKEVILLE RESOLUTION 145 .OF LAKE y Dahl Notice to the right the hill, this is an area where the trail was bench -cut. Last year here the drag would have slid into the pine trees on this hill. Results from Phase 1 Improvements to Cross - Country Ski Trails at Ritter Farm Park (photos from Lakeville Sno Trackers —Feb. 2010) Another bench cut example. This was one of the worst areas. Last year the drag would have slid to the right until the trees stopped it. It is much better this year, more level. This might be the best shot from behind. Here again the system is much more level than in the past, and the former grade can be imagined. Last year in this area the drag would have slid down and bumped the trees in this spot. This year it stays were it belongs. Same shot as another one, but closer up. The bald spot to the right of the drag is where the drag slid down last year. February 17, 2010 Martha Reger Area Parks and Trails Supervisor Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Southwest Metro Office 9925 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, M'N 55344 Dear Martha: Sincerely, Gerald S. Michaud Parks & Recreation Director cc: Steven Mielke, City Administrator Dennis Feller, Finance Director Tom Nesseth, Senior Accountant Mark Weber, President of Lakeville Sno Trackers Snowmobile Club City of Lakeville • 20195 Holyoke Ave. • Lakeville, MN 55044 952- 985 -4400 • fax 952- 985 -4499 • www.lakevillemn.gov • Southern gateway to the Twin Cities • 1 MAR 1 6 2010 1 1 Enclosed please find the City of Lakeville's capital improvement project application regarding the cross - country ski trails at Ritter Farm Park. We were delighted to learn about these available grant funds for eligible projects. The City Council approved this application at its February 16 meeting. Thank you for your time and consideration of our application. If you have any additional questions, please contact Petty at 952- 985 -4608 or myself at 952- 985 -4601. , L FEB 2 $! 2010 DNR SW Metro Ofilce T&Vj,i isheri ?s r^re_. rV