5.b) Administrator ReportSNIA
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: January 7, 2019
To: Parks & Recreation Committee
From: Neil Soltis, Administrator
Re: Administrator's report
Lilleskogen Park — The 2019 Capital Budget as approved included $10,000 for wetland restoration at
Lilleskogen Park. Bolton & Menk, the City's engineers, identified an opportunity to leverage those funds
through the MnDNR's Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program. A 10% match of non -state funds is
required for all grants. Bolton & Menk submitted a grant request by the September 17 deadline that
seeking a grant of $99,300 to implement a projects identified in the Lilleskogen Park plan. The DNR review
committee felt that the cost per acre was very high for this type of project and had questions about some of
the projects that would be funded and whether they are eligible for funding under CPL. The main issue is the
grants criteria is focused of habitat restoration. Their next traditional cycle will open 8/1/2019. Any of the
unused wetland restoration funds can be used as the City's match. The issue is to identify a project scope that
meeting the grant criteria.
Veterans Memorial —The Veterans Memorial Committee has approached the City regarding the
potential for the City to act as fiscal agent for the remaining funds in place of the Scandia Marine
Lions Foundation. The Committee's intention is to contribute $4,500 towards sidewalk costs at the park
and the balance of funds then would be requested to be set up in a city account for future memorial
purposes. The Committee has been asked to formally make this request to the Council. This will also require a
modification to the agreement that places the burden for funding future maintenance of the memorial on the
Lions Foundation. A discussion on the proposal will be brought to the Council at the January meeting.
Gateway Trail — Bolton & Menk has completed survey and wetland delineation work on the Gateway Trail
segment from behind the old fire hall to the location of the tunnel under Oakhill. They met with DNR staff
in December to review the work and some preliminary routing information. It is anticipated that there
will be a public meeting on the proposed route this coming spring. MnDNR staff is working on the design
for the tunnel under Oakhill Road, the segment from Oakhill to William O'Brien State Park, and within the
park.
Scholarships for Recreational programming — At the Council work session Mayor Maefsky initiated a
discussion regarding providing funding for recreational programming that would cover both youth and
adults. Drafts of the forms are on the following pages. The Council will continue to discuss the proposal
at the next work session.
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CITY OF SCANDIA
14727 2091h Street, Scandia MN 55073
PARKS AND RECREATION
Recreation Program Scholarships
The City of Scandia provides a program for those individuals that may need financial assistance to participate
in our recreation programs. This program is available for Scandia residents only. All information submitted in
application for financial assistance will be held confidential by the City.
Who is eligible?
• All applicants must be residents of the City of Scandia
• Residents of all ages
• Applicants who currently have outstanding balances with the City of Scandia are not eligible for
Program Scholarships
How much assistance can a family (including single adults) receive?
• Scholarships granted reduce the program fees by 2/3 and require 1/3 of the program fee be paid
for the program(s) requested.
• Each eligible family (single adult) can receive up to $50 per person per year with a family maximum
of $200 per year.
• The 1/3 co -payment will be required at the time of registration for all programs.
What programs are not eligible for Scholarships?
• Facility rental including room rentals and picnic shelters
• Scholarships are available for program fees only (special event admissions are not eligible)
• Program Scholarships will be awarded as resources allow
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CITY OF SCANDIA
PARKS AND RECREATION
RECREATION PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIP - 2019
An adult household member must complete this application before registering for any
programs or activities to receive Program Scholarship. Only one form, per family, is needed
for each calendar year. Scholarships are contingent upon scholarship fund balance. All
information submitted will remain confidential.
Submit completed form to: City of Scandia, 14727 209th Street, Scandia MN 55073
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Adult Applicant Name:
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ddress:!SEP!
City/State/Zip:
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Email Address:
TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Is your family currently on any form of public assistance? Yes No
Indicated number of persons living in your household? 12 3 4 "SA+
Annual Household Income: $ 'sAnnual Household Income includes:
wages, tips, social security, public assistance, interest, etc.)�SEP
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Basis for request of Program Scholarship:
Within the last 12 months has there been a financial hardship for your family?
Yes No If "Yes", Explain
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Participant's Name
Date of Birth
1 attest that to the best of my knowledge all of the information provided on this form is
current and correct:
Parent, Guardian, or Adult Participant Signature
Date:
Upon approval of Program Scholarship, participants will not be registered or added to any
program rosters until your 1/3 portion of the program fee is received.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Eligibility Determination:
Approved
If denied, indicate reason;
Comments:
Denied
City of Scandia Staff Signature/Title Date