10.d 2025 LCCMR Draft Grant Application 03 19 241
Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
2025 Request for Proposal
General Information
Proposal ID: 2025-201
Proposal Title: Scandia Gateway Trail Connection: Recreation, Wetlands, Environmental Education
Project Manager Information
Name: Kyle Morell
Organization: City of Scandia
Office Telephone: (651) 433-2274
Email: k.morell@ci.scandia.mn.us
Project Basic Information
Project Summary: Bike/pedestrian connection via a wetland trail connecting the state Gateway Trail to
recreational/cultural/environmental resources in Scandia -- Gammelgården Museum, playgrounds, athletic facilities,
amphitheater, splash pad, and Water Tower Barn center.
Funds Requested: $901,522
Proposed Project Completion: June 30, 2026
LCCMR Funding Category: Outdoor Habitat and Recreation (G), Environmental Education (C), and Resource and Habitat
Restoration (F)
Project Location
What is the best scale for describing where your work will take place?
Region(s): City with connectivity to State Trail and State Park
What is the best scale to describe the area impacted by your work?
Local, regional, and more, with connection, via State Park and Trail, of multiple resources for education and
recreation, including two unique facilities, the WATER TOWER BARN SCANDIA Arts and Heritage Center and
Gammelgården Museum.
When will the work impact occur?
Construction in the fall of 2025 and completion in the Spring of 2026
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Narrative
Describe the opportunity or problem your proposal seeks to address. Include any relevant background information.
Scandia is located at the north terminus of the Gateway Trail, which will pass through William O’Brien State Park before
landing at a trailhead in the Scandia Village Center. In close proximity to the trailhead, Scandia offers multiple current
and under-development resources to greatly enhance Trail users' environmental education and recreation experiences.
The project opportunity is to make these resources far more accessible and integrated for users while simultaneously
providing access to natural resources and education about the value of wetlands and rain gardens.
What is your proposed solution to the problem or opportunity discussed above? Introduce us to the work you are
seeking funding to do. You will be asked to expand on this proposed solution in Activities & Milestones.
This proposal will create a destination and trail network between the Gateway Trail's terminus and multiple Scandia
facilities. A new bike/pedestrian trail around and across the Community Center wetland will connect recreational
amenities at the Scandia Community Center, the future WATER TOWER BARN Arts and Heritage Center, and the
Gammelgården Museum. This new trail and Gateway connection will greatly enhance outdoor recreational options for
trail users and those visiting William O’Brien State Park, by providing access to the following amenities.
Gammelgården Museum, internationally known for preserving Swedish pioneer buildings;
Scandia’s playgrounds, recently upgraded, along with tennis courts, baseball and t-ball fields, and ice-skating
rinks;
WATER TOWER BARN SCANDIA arts and heritage center, including a new Museum/ /Cultural center, a splash
pad, and the only large-scale amphitheater in the St. Croix Valley. Water Tower Barn programming will include a focus
on water quality, wetland protection, and historical interpretation of early windmill engineering for public water
distribution.
The LCCMR request includes interpretive signage about the wetlands and rain gardens. This signage will complement the
water engineering/water quality/ education component of the Water Tower Barn project and enhance the water-
oriented environmental programming proposed with Scandia Elementary School.
What are the specific project outcomes as they relate to the public purpose of protection, conservation, preservation,
and enhancement of the state’s natural resources?
The project will fund:
A wetland boardwalk across the publicly owned wetland that is the centerpiece of the Community Center
Commons;
A circular pedestrian and bicycle trail around the wetland and across the boardwalk connecting to the Water
Tower Barn arts and heritage center;
A trail connection to adjacent t-ball fields;
Creation of two safe road crossings for access from the Gateway Trail to the Community Center Commons,
from the Commons to Gammelgården Museum, and the adjacent Barton Johnson Park with playground and baseball
field. See Figure __.
Interpretive signage about the wetlands and rain gardens for environmental education.
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Activities and Milestones
Activity 1: Completion of detailed design (Spring 2024), possible since SHA and City are funding this
work before the LCCMR grant is available.
Activity Budget: $ 60,000
Activity Description:
Activity Milestones:
Description Completion Date
Activity 2: Bidding and construction
Activity Budget: $ 1,137,973
Activity Description:
Activity Milestones:
Description Completion Date
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Project Partners and Collaborators
Name Organization Role Receiving
Funds
Ryan
Goodman, P.E.
Bolton &
Menk
Scandia City Engineer (engineer of the project) No
Long-Term Implementation and Funding
Describe how the results will be implemented and how any ongoing effort will be funded. If not already addressed as
part of the project, how will findings, results, and products developed be implemented after project completion? If
additional work is needed, how will this work be funded?
This project will result in the construction of a wetland trail system connecting Scandia’s Gateway Trail terminus to
recreational, cultural, and environmental educational resources in the Scandia City Center. No results, findings or other
unanswered questions are anticipated to result from this project. Additional construction of future trail segments may
be obtained through state appropriation and/or other grant opportunities available to the City of Scandia. The short-
term goal, which is encompassed in this project, is to connect the Gateway Trail to the Scandia City Center and its
various amenities.
Project Manager and Organization Qualifications
Project Manager Name: Kyle Morell
Job Title: City Administrator
Provide a description of the project manager’s qualifications to manage the proposed project.
The listed project manager is experienced in the administrative oversight of projects, including road projects and
stormwater management projects with prevailing wage and other applicable reporting requirements in order to meet
state and federal financial requirements. However, this project proposes that contract administration also utilize a
qualified engineering firm for project administration to assure that the project will be completed in conformance with
any and all grant agreement requirements. Contracting will be conducted through the City of Scandia's public
contracting and bidding procedures. The Project Administrator will oversee all work conducted over the project with the
contractor's assistance.
Organization: City of Scandia
Organization Description:
The City of Scandia is a Statutory City located in Northeastern Washington County. Scandia is a community that is
committed to maintaining and enhancing its environmental and recreational assets for the greater benefit of its
residents, region, and the state at large. The agency has partnered with several governmental entities to carry out
projects dedicated to the enhancement of water quality, the preservation of natural areas and habitats, and the
advancement of recreational opportunities that offer the opportunity to appreciate the natural environment. Scandia
seeks to continue this effort going forward.
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Budget Summary
Category /
Name
Subcategory
or Type
Description Purpose Gen.
Ineli
gible
%
Bene
fits
#
FTE
Class
ified
Staff?
$ Amount
Personnel
Sub
Total
-
Contracts
and Services
Sub
Total
Equipment,
Tools, and
Supplies
Sub
Total -
Capital
Expenditures
Sub
Total
Acquisitions
and
Stewardship
Sub
Total -
Travel In
Minnesota
Sub
Total
-
Travel
Outside
Minnesota
Sub
Total
-
Printing and
Publication
6
Sub
Total -
Other
Expenses
Sub
Total
-
Grand
Total
7
Classified Staff or Generally Ineligible Expenses
Category/Name Subcategory or
Type
Description Justification Ineligible Expense or Classified Staff Request
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Non ENRTF Funds
Category Specific Source Use Status Amount
State
State Sub
Total
-
Non-State
Scandia Heritage Alliance Pre-Design of the Wetland Trail System Secured 10,680
Scandia Heritage Alliance Wetland overlook and walkway through Water Tower Barn
Property
Secured 78,000
City of Scandia Aid in project Constriction Secured 225,000
Non State
Sub Total
$313,183
Funds
Total
$313,183
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Attachments
Required Attachments
Visual Component
File:
Alternate Text for Visual Component
Gateway to Scandia Presentation...
Board Resolution or Letter
Title File
City Authorizing Resolution
Optional Attachments
Support Letter or Other
Title File
DNR Parks and Trails Letter of Support & Authorization
Preliminary engineered plans
Administrative Use
Does your project include restoration or acquisition of land rights?
No
Does your project have potential for royalties, copyrights, patents, or sale of products and assets?
No
Do you understand and acknowledge IP and revenue-return and sharing requirements in 116P.10?
N/A
Do you wish to request reinvestment of any revenues into your project instead of returning revenue to the ENRTF?
N/A
Does your project include original, hypothesis-driven research?
No
Does the organization have a fiscal agent for this project?
No
ENRTF Capital Construction Project Questionnaire
Instruc�ons:
This form and the budget addendum are intended for all ENRTF applicants proposing capital construc�on or
land acquisi�on for the purpose of capital construc�on1. This form and budget addendum should be completed
before you begin wri�ng your proposal Narra�ve (Tab 4), Ac�vi�es and Milestones (Tab 5), and Budget (Tab 6) in
the LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System. Once complete, it must be uploaded to the online system
on the ‘Atachments’ page (Tab 7), under “Supplemental Atachments,” prior to the submission of your proposal.
The purpose of this document is to assist project managers in complying with the LCCMR’s Capital Construc�on
Project Requirements as they complete their proposals. More informa�on on capital construc�on projects can
be found on our website. Please answer the ques�ons in the sec�ons below to the best of your ability.
Should you have ques�ons as you fill out this ques�onnaire and budget addendum, please contact LCCMR staff
at lccmr@lccmr.mn.gov or 651.296.2406.
Index:
Sec�on 1: Basic Informa�on
Sec�on 2: Project Informa�on
Sec�on 3: Ac�vi�es & Milestones
Sec�on 4: Due Diligence
Sec�on 5: Budget Review
Sec�on 6: Signature
Sec�on 1: Basic Informa�on
Project Manager Name:
Organiza�on:
Proposal Title:
LCCMR Proposal ID #:
Name(s) and Organiza�on(s) of
Addi�onal Individuals
Assis�ng in the Comple�on of this
Form:
1 For the ENRTF, capital construc�on is defined as the pre-design, design, construc�on, or renova�on of a building, trail or
campground, or other capital asset cos�ng $10,000 or more, including large-scale stream or wetland restora�on, or
acquisi�on of land for purposes of capital construc�on.
ENRTF Capital Construction Project Questionnaire
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Sec�on 2: Project Informa�on
1.Briefly describe your project. Your descrip�on should include all elements of the project that will
eventually be constructed to achieve your final vision or purpose for the site.
2.Are you reques�ng ENRTF funding only to help pay for a specific phase or part of the project?2
☐Yes
I am reques�ng ENRTF funds for a phase or
part of the larger project.
☐
No
I am reques�ng ENRTF funds, but it is for the
complete project.
3. If you answered ‘Yes’ to Ques�on 2, please describe which parts or phases of your project you are reques�ng
ENRTF funds to help complete.
Please note:
•A 25% non-ENRTF match (cash or in-kind) is required, regardless of the funding amount requested.
•Funding of the project or individual project phase, in full, must be legally commited before any work
that will u�lize ENRTF dollars can begin.
•Your final reimbursement payment from the ENRTF is not made un�l the en�rety of the project, or
phase, is complete.
•If you answered “yes” to ques�on 2, please incorporate your answer to ques�on 3 above into your
proposal in the online grant system under ‘Narra�ve’ (Tab 4), Ques�on 3, “What is your proposed
solu�on to the problem or opportunity…? “
•If you answered “no” to ques�on 2, please incorporate your answer to ques�on 1 above into your
proposal in the online grant system under ‘Narra�ve’, (Tab 4), Ques�on 3, “What is your proposed
solu�on to the problem or opportunity…? “
2 Complete projects and individual project phases are dis�nguished to help track project deliverables. Project phases must
either produce a design for a future project or provide a stand-alone capital asset that results in tangible and usable environmental or recrea�onal benefits. A project phase may not result in a par�ally constructed asset that provides no
benefit (i.e., defining a ‘project phase’ as pouring only a founda�on, installing only boardwalk helicals, etc.).
ENRTF Capital Construction Project Questionnaire
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Sec�on 3: Ac�vi�es & Milestones
As succinctly as possible, please provide details about your project or proposal, as prompted below:
1.For the deliverables of your ENRTF request, please describe any intended uses for structures or land that
are not obvious. For example, facili�es or ameni�es that may be used for mul�ple purposes.
2.Tell us about the ac�vi�es3 within your project. Please select the milestones that apply to your project in
the worksheet below, and provide addi�onal detail where prompted.
3.A�er comple�ng the worksheet, please add any ac�vi�es or milestones checked under column A to the
‘Ac�vi�es and Milestones’ page (Tab 5) of the online grant system. Milestones marked with an asterisk
(*) are considered minimum requirements if ENRTF or match funds are being used to complete the given
ac�vity.
3 For capital construc�on projects, the ENRTF uses the term ‘ac�vi�es’ to very generally describe dis�nct sec�ons of a
project �meline. They are intended to provide a general outline for project managers to describe their proposal or project
plan. Please feel free to note any differences from the layout below in the text box provided for each ac�vity.
ENRTF Capital Construction Project Questionnaire
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General Project Ac�vity
Common Milestone(s) A)This ac�vity or
milestone is included
in my LCCMR proposal
for either ENRTF or
other funds.
B)This ac�vity or
milestone has been
completed for my
project.
C)This ac�vity or
milestone will be
completed in a
subsequent project
phase
D)This ac�vity or
milestone is N/A to
my project.
Feasibility ☐☐ ☐☐
RFP / RFQ for services ☐☐ ☐☐
Preliminary Site Assessment ☐☐ ☐☐
Desktop Review ☐☐ ☐☐
Other Studies or Analyses ☐☐ ☐☐
EAW ☐☐ ☐☐
ESA (Checklist and Records Check or Phase 1) * ☐☐ ☐☐
Project Ordering (Resolu�on or Leter) ☐☐ ☐☐
Other: ☐☐ ☐☐
Acquisi�on ☐☐ ☐☐
Nego�a�ons ☐☐ ☐☐
Title Review / Appraisal* ☐☐ ☐☐
Survey/ESA* ☐☐ ☐☐
Purchase Agreement ☐☐ ☐☐
Sale or Transfer of Ownership ☐☐ ☐☐
No�ce of Funding Restric�on Recorded* ☐☐ ☐☐
Other: ☐☐ ☐☐
Community Engagement ☐☐ ☐☐
Surveys or Other Assessments ☐☐ ☐☐
Open Houses ☐☐ ☐☐
Design Charetes or Showcases ☐☐ ☐☐
Public Mee�ngs ☐☐ ☐☐
Listening Sessions ☐☐ ☐☐
Other: ☐☐ ☐☐
Pre-Design / Design ☐☐ ☐☐
Survey or Delinea�on Work ☐☐ ☐☐
Selec�on of a Consultant ☐☐ ☐☐
Enrollment in Minnesota B3 Guidelines Tracking
Tool* ☐☐☐☐
Dept. of Administra�on Pre-design Review* ☐☐ ☐☐
Consulta�on with SHPO* ☐☐ ☐☐
Other Permi�ng / Agency Review ☐☐ ☐☐
Approval of Dra� Plans ☐☐ ☐☐
Approval of Final Plans ☐☐ ☐☐
Adver�sement for Bid ☐☐ ☐☐
Other: ☐☐ ☐☐
Pre-Construc�on ☐☐ ☐☐
Construction Contractor Selected ☐☐ ☐☐
Permits Secured ☐☐ ☐☐
Pre-construc�on Mee�ngs ☐☐ ☐☐
Staking ☐☐ ☐☐
Mobiliza�on ☐☐ ☐☐
Site Prepara�on ☐☐ ☐☐
All Construc�on Funds Legally Secured* ☐☐ ☐☐
Other: ☐☐ ☐☐
Construc�on ☐☐ ☐☐
Construc�on, Oversight, & Administra�on Begins ☐☐ ☐☐
Change Orders ☐☐ ☐☐
Final Grading ☐☐ ☐☐
Substan�al Comple�on ☐☐ ☐☐
Construc�on, Oversight, & Administra�on Ends ☐☐ ☐☐
Other: ☐☐ ☐☐
Close-Out ☐☐ ☐☐
Stabiliza�on ☐☐ ☐☐
Punch List Items ☐☐ ☐☐
As-builts Approved ☐☐ ☐☐
No�ce of Funding Restric�on Recorded* ☐☐ ☐☐
Cer�ficate of Occupancy or Equivalent Obtained* ☐☐ ☐☐
Signage Installed with ENRTF Language or Logo* ☐☐ ☐☐
Open for Intended Use* ☐☐ ☐☐
Ongoing Repor�ng ☐☐ ☐☐
Other: ☐☐ ☐☐
ENRTF Capital Construction Project Questionnaire
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Sec�on 4: Due Diligence
Capital construc�on projects funded with ENRTF must comply with the requirements that apply to all state-
funded capital projects. Please review the ENRTF Capital Project Construc�on Requirements and answer
the following ques�ons.
1.Have you met the applicable predesign requirements4 as outlined by the Department of Administra�on’s
Predesign Manual and the ENRTF Predesign Addendum?☐Yes If ‘Yes’: atach a copy of your Dept. of Administra�on recommenda�on leter to Tab 7, “Atachments” in the
online grant system, under “Supplemental Atachments”.
☐No If ‘No’: include “Complete Predesign Review through the Dept. of Administra�on” as a milestone in your proposal under Tab 5, “Ac�vi�es and Milestones” in the online grant system. 5
☐Not
Applicable
If ‘Not Applicable’: provide an explana�on why your project is not subject to predesign requirements in the
text box below.
Explana�on
2.Have you consulted with the B3 Program6?☐Yes If ‘Yes’: you must include ‘Enrollment in the Minnesota B3 Guidelines Tracking Tool’ as a milestone under Tab
5, “Ac�vi�es and Milestones” in the online grant system.
☐No If ‘No’: you are required to consult B3 prior to submi�ng your proposal.
☐Not
Applicable
If ‘Not Applicable’: provide an explana�on in the space below why your project is not subject to the B3
Program.
Explana�on
3.Have you consulted with the Minnesota State Historic Preserva�on Office (SHPO) 7?☐Yes If ‘Yes’: please upload any final documenta�on (email, memo, etc.) to Tab 7, “Atachments” in the online grant system, under “Supplemental Atachments”. Do not include private, confiden�al, or nonpublic informa�on.
☐No If ‘No’: you are required to include ‘Consulta�on with SHPO’ as a milestone under Tab 5, “Ac�vi�es and
Milestones” in the online grant system.
☐Not
Applicable
If ‘Not Applicable’: provide an explana�on why your project is not subject to review through SHPO in the text
box below.
Explana�on
4 Unless you are specifically exempted, if the cost of your total project or project phase exceed $750,000 for state agencies,
or $1,500,000 for all other en��es, you must prepare your pre-design package in accordance with the Department of
Administra�on’s Predesign Manual AND the ENRTF Predesign Addendum. Both must be submited to the Dept. of
Administra�on for review and recommenda�on prior to proceeding with design ac�vi�es. Please direct any ques�ons on
predesign to Eric Radel in RECS at (651) 201-2380 or eric.radel@state.mn.us. See M.S. 16B.335 for more informa�on.
5 Pre-design review by the Dept. of Administra�on must be complete before construc�on funds can be accessed.
6 B3 tools and programs are designed to make buildings more energy efficient and sustainable. Compliance with B3 is
required for building construc�on, both new and for major renova�ons (>10,000 gross condi�oned sq. �. OR full /
significant replacement of HVAC systems). Review MN B3 Guideline & SB 2030 Energy Standards for more informa�on.
Ques�ons should be directed to Patrick Smith at (612) 626-9709 or guidelines@b3mn.org
7 Early consulta�on with SHPO is strongly recommended to avoid impacts to historic / archeological proper�es, and the
project schedule.
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ENRTF Capital Construction Project Questionnaire
Sec�on 5: Budget Review
Please review your answers to Sec�ons 2 - 4 and include any applicable items in your budget addendum, which
will ensure all relevant costs for your project ac�vi�es are accounted for and show how cost- sharing is occurring.
These costs must also subsequently be added into the Budget (Tab 6) in the online proposal and grant
management system according to their cost type (personnel, contract, supplies, etc.). The total project cost in
the addendum and in the online system budget must match.
Sec�on 6: Signature
Please sign below cer�fying you are authorized to submit this ques�onnaire and budget addendum on behalf of
the applicant organiza�on and that the informa�on included in this ques�onnaire and budget addendum is
accurate.
Following signature, please upload the completed Ques�onnaire and Budget Addendum to the Atachments
page (Tab 7) of the online proposal and grant management system prior to submission of your full proposal.
Signature
Printed Name
Affilia�on / Posi�on Title
Date
Proposal Title:
Proposal ID#:
Date:
Instructions: Please use the space below to provide budget detail for the work included in your ENRTF request. Upon completion, please upload this document to the Attachments page (Tab 7) of the LCCMR proposal and grant system. These
costs must also be entered in the Budget page (Tab 6) of the online system according to cost type (personnel, supplies, etc.). Costs may be folded into one or more contracts, if applicable. The Project or Phase Total in this budget addendum
must match the total project budget (ENRTF + non-ENRTF funds) in the online system budget.
General Project Stage $ Proposed ENRTF $ Non-ENRTF Funds Source of Non-ENRTF funds
Status of Non-ENRTF Funds (pick
from drop down)Project or Phase Total
Feasibility -$
Acquisition -$ -$ -$
Community Engagement -$ -$ -$
Pre-Design / Design 40,000$ 10,683$
Payments made to date by Scandia
Heritage Alliance and City of Scandia Secured 50,683$
Pre-Construction 20,000$ 20,000$
Construction 499,119$ 225,000$ City of Scandia contribution Secured 724,119$
Close-Out -$
Contingency (5% recommended) 42,605$ 42,605$
Inflation
(See 'Resources' in the upper right for more information)145,584$ 145,584$
Project Management / Oversight 128,339$ 128,339$
Interpretive signs - development and construction 22,500$ 22,500$
Interpretive signs - contingency 1,125$ 1,125$
Interpretive signs - inflation 2,250$ 2,250$
Construction of trail portion on arts and heritage center site 77,500$ Scandia Heritage Alliance fundraising Pending 77,500$
Other: [Enter Description]-$
Totals 901,522$ 313,183$ 1,214,705$
Non ENRTF % contribution (must be at least 25%)35%
Capital Construction Project - Budget Addendum
Resources
Inflation Guidance - Local Government Units (Page 28-31)
Inflation Guidance - State Government (Page 31-33)
Scandia Gateway Trail Connection --
Recreation, Wetlands, Environmental Education
Site of future WATER TOWER BARN
arts and heritage center
Scandia Community Center
Gammelgården Museum
Trail Plan Schematic
Wetland Trail Location