Discussion:
LCCMR provides funding through its ENRTF grant program aimed supplementing traditional funding sources to protect, conserve, preserve, and enhance Minnesota’s air, water, land, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources. The ENRTF program is funded via a percentage of Minnesota Lottery profits.
The City of Shakopee is applying for two projects to be funded by the ENRTF grant program: the Riverbank Stabilization project and the Quarry Lake Restoration project. Funding requested for the Riverbank Stabilization project will help offset the cost of the ongoing project. Staff plan to request approximately $2 million in the application for the Riverbank Stabilization project.
The funding being requested for the Quarry Lake Restoration project will also help offset the planned project, fixing two major erosion issues along the lake’s shoreline and provide some recreational improvements including an additional fishing pier and new paved trails. Staff plan to request approximately $375,000 in the application for the Quarry Lake Restoration project.