Construct trailhead building & related infrastructure at Lake Elmo Lake Reserve
Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Construct trailhead building at winter recreation area, construct new well, septic, site lighting, trails, parking, and related infrastructure, landscaping and amenities.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Sec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$15,763,000$16,141,000
(a) $15,763,000 the first year and $16,141,000 the second year are to be distributed under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3. The Metropolitan Council may use a portion of this appropriation to provide grants for metropolitan parks and trails of regional or statewide significance within the metropolitan area that are not eligible under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3.
(b) The Metropolitan Council shall submit a report on the expenditure and use of money appropriated under this section to the legislature as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195, by March 1 of each year. The report must detail the outcomes in terms of additional use of parks and trails resources, user satisfaction surveys, and other appropriate outcomes.
Increased park visits.
The 2012-2013 winter season had 60,000 skiers. The project is complete.