HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-12-10 PACKET 09.A.City of
Cotta Grove
J Minnesota
To: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
From: Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director
CC:
Date: November 26, 2012
Subject: Gateway North Open Space Grant
Introduction
In September of 2012, with support from the Parks Commission and City Council, staff applied for the
MN Department of Natural Resources Conservation Partners Legacy grant program to restore
prairie /oak savanna to 70 acres in the Gateway North Open Space and West Draw Park areas.
Unfortunately, the City was not awarded monies for the project during this cycle of funding. This project
continues to be a high priority for the Parks and Recreation Department and staff would anticipate
another application in future rounds. Phase one of the project began this fall with grant funding from
the Friends of Mississippi River organization. So although we have not garnered funding support from
the DNR for this site, progress has been made in restoring this ecologically significant property.