2012 Annual Report 1 Our Mission To acquire, protect and enhance critical land for the public’s use and benefit.

Our Vision We envision an interconnected system of parks, trails, waterways, natural areas and open spaces that provide all Minnesotans with outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities and that preserve the natural diversity of our state.

Cover photo: by Gary Alan Nelson 2 Inside cover photo: by Rudi Hargesheimer Dear Friends

With each new project that we undertake at the Parks & Trails Council, we get the opportunity to meet the people who care deeply for “their” special place on earth. Sometimes this is the park naturalist, who has vigilantly cataloged and researched every knoll and valley within a park. Other times it is a trail user, whose quality of life has been so deeply enriched with experiences of peddling among the trees that she has rallied a group of fellow conservationists together to protect it for the future.

In 2012 we got to work very closely with the men and women who make up the Friends of the Mill Towns State Trail. It has been a real pleasure to work beside these individuals to ensure this trail becomes a reality. Blazing trails requires determination; already, 12 years have passed since the Mill Towns State Trail was authorized, and most of the trail remains as simply an idea on paper. There would likely be no segment of trail completed without the efforts of the Friends of Mill Towns State Trail. And their continued efforts will eventually see people experiencing the benefits of a connected system of trail spanning 85 miles through natural splendor starting in Red Wing, MN and ending in Mankato, MN. At the end of the year, we acquired an Michael Tegeder, President integral portion of the Mill Towns State Trail along the southern shore of the that connects two regional parks to each other and further to the popular further downstream. We look forward to continuing to work with and support this Friends Group in the coming years.

Yet, even as we have tremendous successes with preserving places for people to experience the natural resources in our state, challenges persist. During 2012, state leaders felt pressure to slow their efforts in acquiring special places for people to enjoy. Dwindling budgets have kept the focus on simply taking care of what we have at the expense of having a vision for the future. We need to take care of our special places, which is why Parks & Trails Council passionately advocates for proper funding to Brett Feldman, Executive Director ensure this happens. But our work of preserving land and creating opportunities to engage in the outdoors is not done.

Numerous acres of land within our state park and trail system remains vulnerable to development and in private ownership. Countless miles of trails connecting places and people has been envisioned and authorized in our state, yet a significant portion remains to be realized.

As a member-supporter of Parks & Trails Council of , you help to ensure that this work continues, and that we don’t drop the ball on critical places that need our help. As Minnesota’s population continues to grow, increased development pressures means increased urgency in protecting the land and ensuring everyone has opportunities to enjoy and benefit from our state’s special places.

Thank you for your support!

Michael Tegeder, Brett Feldman, President, Executive Director of the Board of Directors 3 Land Protection

Special places preserved for future generations

Integral to the Parks & Trails Council’s work is our ability to purchase land that is preserved in perpetuity as part of the park and trail system in Minnesota. Since 1954 these efforts have translated into over one hundred projects that have preserved more than 10,000 acres of land in Minnesota. In 2012 two important projects were successfully completed.

Scenic State Park, located in northern Minnesota, was established in 1921 to preserve the pristine natural beauty of old growth pines and clear lakes. Within the park, the entire shore lands of Coon and Sandwick Lakes have long found protection. Now, with the addition of 138 acres that Parks & Trails Council acquired and transferred to the park, the entire shore land along Lake of the Isles is also protected for everyone to enjoy. This acquisition also provides the only access for another lake, Issac Lake, which was previously outside the park’s ownership. Now, nearly all land within Scenic State Park boundaries are protected and managed by Coon Lake at Scenic State Park in northern Minnesota the park. (photo by Gary Alan Nelson)

The second project Parks & Trails completed in 2012 was at Crow Wing State Park. This park has a long history of involvement by the Parks & Trails Council. Starting in 1993, park staff and supporters enlisted the assistance of Parks & Trails to secure a vital peninsula at the confluence of the Mississippi and Crow Wing Rivers. At that time Parks & Trails Council was able to acquire more than half of the peninsula, yet the remaining lots were already sold to hous- ing developers. Since then, some of the parcels were built upon, yet in 2012 the Parks & Trails Council was able to renegotiate a contract to acquire three of the remaining five private lots on the peninsula.

Parks & Trails works to protect natural places that have been undisturbed by development. Yet, when vital places such as this section of peninsula in Crow Wing State Park are pre- sented for a second chance at becoming an integral part of the natural ecology of a place, the Council works diligently Overlooking the Mississippi River at Crow Wing State Park to acquire the land to make such restoration possible. (photo by Gary Alan Nelson) 4 Baptism River at (photo by Gary Alan Nelson) Land held in trust by Parks & Trails Council at 2012 year end Land Year of Location of Land Acres Value Acquisition Description On peninsula at convergence of Crow Wing State Park (Parcels D - F) 10.00 $ 600,000 2012 Mississippi and Crow Wing Rivers Cuyuna Lakes State Trail 9.25 $ 19,260 2004 Easement 0.80 $ 14,630 2002 Easement

Land will provide base for pedestrian Mill Towns State Trail 65.00 $ 635,000 2012 bridge along trail

Superior Hiking Trail 40.00 $ 28,000 1995 Long-term holding. Trail use allowed.

Tettegouche State Park 57.50 $ 380,000 2008 Along the Baptism River

Land transferred from Parks & Trails Council trust into public ownership in 2012

Location of Land Acres Land Value Year of Acquisition Crow Wing State Park (Parcels A - C) 12.64 $ 485,000 2008 Scenic State Park 138.00 $ 316,500 2009

Samuel H. Morgan Land Acquisition Fund

As the founders of the Parks & Trails Council bore witness to pristine lands being sold and torn up for development, they made a commitment to dedicate their resources to a strategically managed land fund. The Samuel H. Morgan Land Fund operates as a revolving account that gets spent many times over to ensure precious lands are acquired for protection and incorporation into Minnesota’s park and trail system. Parks & Trails member-supporters have added to this fund over the years, making it a powerful force in the effort to preserve parks and trails.

When Parks & Trails Council transfers land to a public agency, it is sold at the current fair market value so that funds can be returned to the account, where they are used to purchase the next critical parcel. The public agency typically pays only the direct expense and principal balance while the Parks & Trails Council absorbs related costs. Volunteer attorneys and their firms from around the state generously donate all legal expenses.

5 Government Relations

The voice for parks and trails at the Capitol

Bonding

As part of our advocacy work during a traditional bonding year, the Parks & Trails Council’s Legislative Committee presented a clear agenda of capital investment priorities to the 2012 Min- nesota Legislature. Our list included land acquisition projects for nine state parks and 17 state trails, as well as several develop- ment projects identified by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and five regional parks and trails projects. In total we were advocating for $84.265 million in bonding funds for parks and trails in Minnesota.

To make the case for investing in our state’s special places, Parks & Trails compiled powerful research fact sheets regarding the impact of parks and trails on: a) the economy, b) human health, and c) tourism. Armed with this data, Parks & Trails Council found legislators to author bills for our bonding requests in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Many other bills pertaining to parks and trails received bipartisan and geographically diverse sup- port. However, some legislators felt that because there had been a bonding bill in 2011, which included $35.8 million for parks and trails, there was no need for another bonding bill in 2012.

In the end, during the final week of the legislative session, legisla- tors passed a modest bonding bill with about $12.3 million for parks and trails that was signed into law by Gov. Mark Dayton. The bill included: • $4 million to the DNR for state parks and trails renewal and development • $2 million for development of Lake Vermilion State Park • $4.586 million to the Metropolitan Council for regional parks capital improvements • $1.75 million to Minneapolis Parks and Recreation for reno- vation of the Phillips Community Pool

Within this bonding bill, Parks & Trails Council successfully advocated to include a stipulation that extended the deadline for using 2008 bonding appropriations on several outstanding trail projects. Notably, this extension applied to a $500,000 appropria- tion for trail development on the Mill Towns State Trail from Lake Byllesby Regional Park to the Cannon Valley Trail.

6 Legacy Amendment

Some legislators proposed paying the debt service on the 2012 bonding bill with money generated through the 2008 Legacy Amendment. Such use of Legacy Funds would have been contradictory to their specified use, which is stated in the Minnesota Constitution as follows: “The dedicated money under this section must supplement traditional sources of funding for these purposes and may not be used as a substitute” (MN Constitu- tion, Article XI, Sec. 15, Adopted, November 4, 2008). This proposal was defeated in the House on a vote of 37-92 and was withdrawn from the Senate before a vote was taken. Other legislation

Legislators passed a law (Minnesota Laws 2012 Chapter 272) requiring the Department of Natural Resources to assess potential new sources of funding to operate state parks and trails. The goal was to “reduce reliance on general fund appropriations.” The General Fund comes from vari- ous state taxes (e.g, including income, sales, corporate income, alcohol and tobacco) and is appropriated to state agencies by the legislature each biennium for operational expenses. Parks & Trails Council became dedi- cated to having a voice in the process and board member, Mark Larson, volunteered to serve on the task force that the DNR was coordinating. The task force later presented a mandated report to the legislature by January 15, 2013, however no action was taken to implement the recom- mendations as of Spring 2013.

Parks & Trails Council supported the with a couple actions during the session. We supported a bill that became Minnesota Laws 2012 Chapter 236, which allows for the establishment of seg- ment of the trail that connects to . We also mobilized Heartland State Trail supporters to defeat legislation, which would have stopped funding midstream on the development of a segment of the Heartland State Trail.

Day on the Hill 2012

The annual Parks & Trails Council’s “Day on the Hill” event was held on February 28 with 75 supporters. Park professionals from the three Min- nesota park systems (e.g., state, metro, and greater Minnesota) provided an overview of their bonding requests. Their presentations made it clear that they are increasingly attempting to do more with less.

Several legislators from key committees addressed our group to offer their assessments on the legislative session. Following the program, participants had valuable, one-on-one meetings with legislators to urge them to support the funding requests for parks and trails. 7 Member & Community Engagement Working together to protect & enhance special places

Mark and Joan Strobel: Leaving their mark by ensuring a protected landscape for all

Their passion for the outdoors propelled them into immer- sive experiences amidst Minnesota’s most stunning land- scapes. These places are today preserved and accessible for everyone to experience thanks to the dedication and inge- nuity of Mark and Joan Strobel. The Strobels have worked closely with the Parks & Trails Council over the years. In one example of their commitment, they led efforts on behalf of the Council to coordinate a land exchange that added more than 2,400 acres to George Crosby Manitou State Park, including one of the most significant old growth hard- wood forests in northeastern Minnesota.

During the 2012 Annual Dinner on March 20, Brett Feld- man, executive director of Parks & Trails Council presented the Strobels with the prestigious Reuel Harmon Award. In his acceptance speech, Mark Strobel explained, “It’s very difficult to directly influence the legislature or the DNR without the Parks & Trails Council; doing it as a member is more powerful. There’s no other group that does what it does for state parks.”

Member Appreciation Celebration

Hundreds of people helped celebrate the accomplishments of the Parks & Trails Council during our member apprecia- tion event on August 11. The event, which took place along the Cannon Valley Trail, offered a glimpse at a nearby Parks & Trails’ project to acquire land for a portion of the connecting to the Cannon Valley Trail. Over one hundred people signed our petition to fund the Mill Towns State Trail.

Numerous volunteers pitched in to help cook and serve food and drinks. They also helped promote the land project and all the work of Parks & Trails Council. The band Pen- nyroyal played music and people took to their bikes to ride down the trail. 8 Member & Community Engagement

8th Annual Bike MN with Parks & Trails

Seventy-five Parks & Trails members participated in the annual labor-day weekend bike ride. Each year the ride is based out of a different state park. The 2012 ride was based at in western Minne- sota, where the Friends of Maplewood welcomed riders and offered countless hours of support to make the ride a success.

Former congressman and judge, David Minge, led the riders on over 150 miles of roads that wound through the lake country surrounding the park. Riders learned about the unique character of the region through presentations by people versed in the local history, culture, and environment. Riders also heard from park professionals from the State Park and Trail system who shared about current management issues.

Magney Circle Tours

All members of Parks & Trails Council are important to ensuring special places are preserved. Some individuals go above and beyond the typical support and give a contribu- tion of $500 or more per year—these people are our Magney Circle members. With this commitment comes opportuni- ties to gain in-depth knowledge of our work through tours, presentations and special events.

In 2012 Magney Circle members toured two Parks & Trails project sites. In May the group gathered at Lake Byllesby Regional Park to look out over the future site of the Mill Towns State Trail pedestrian bridge. The members then visit- ed a winery in Cannon Falls for a presentation on the history of Mill Towns State Trail area followed by a wine tasting.

In October Magney Circle members toured two parks where Parks & Trails recently acquired land for preservation: Mille Parks & Trails Council is honored to be one of the Lacs Kathio State Park and Crow Wing State Park. Mem- 23 Minnesota-based environmental organiza- bers walked the trails with a park naturalist who shared an tions that comprise the Minnesota Environmental in-depth knowledge on the history of those places where a Fund—a workplace giving program. If you would civilization once thrived 9,000 years before, leaving burial like more info on how to take advantage of this mounds and evidence of massive timber walls. program visit: www. mnenvirofund.org 9 Financial Health

Statement of Activities

Support & Revenue Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Total Grants & Contributions $197,075 $25,000 $222,075 Membership Support 151,669 - 151,669 Special Events (net expenses of $27,449) 2,535 - 2,535 Investment Income 229,054 - 229,054 Loss on Sale of Property (120,328)a - (120,328)a Other Income 15,979 - 15,979 Satisfaction of Program Restrictions 264,500 (264,500) - Total Support & Revenue 740,484 (239,500) 500,984

Expense Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Total Program Services 408,551 - 408,551 Management & General 82,515 - 82,515 Fundraising 39,343 - 39,343 Total Expense 530,409 - 530,409

Change in Net Assets 210,075 (239,500) (29,425) Net Assets at Beginning of Year 6,843,612 265,000 7,108,612 Net Assets at End of Year 7,053,687 25,500 7,079,187

(a) Parks & Trails Council holds land in trust for public partners. Occasionally land values decline by the time of sale. This lost value is absorbed by the Council’s land fund.

Revenue Expenses (photo by Rudi Hargesheimer) Rudi by (photo Gold Rock Point at Split Rock State Park Park State Rock Split at Point Rock Gold

10 Kettle River at (photo by Gary Alan Nelson) Statement of Financial Position Net Assets by Fund

Assets 2012 2011 Fund 2012 2011 Current Assets General Fund $ 310,177 $ 274,998 Cash & Cash Equivalents $ 3,711,743 $ 3,976,151 (Unrestricted) Pledges Receivable 27,637 125,000 Samuel H. Morgan 4,914,533 4,897,801 Prepaid Expenses 11,545 10,387 Land Acquisition Fundb Accounts Receivable - 8,167 Reuel Harmon 1,828,977 1,670,813 Contract for Deed - 2,717 Endowment Fundc Protected Property 1,841,708 1,497,507 Temporarily Restricted 25,500 265,000 Equipment - Net 6,833 - Investments 1,828,977 1,670,813 Total $ 7,079,187 $ 7,108,612 Insurance Policy 72,449 68,808 Contract for Deed - 148,131

Total Assets $ 7,500,892 $ 7,507,681 (b) The Samuel H. Morgan Land Acquisition Fund is a revolving Liabilities & Net Assets 2012 2011 account that covers acquisition costs and is reimbursed when land is transferred to a public agency. Current Liabilities (c) The Reuel Harmon Endowment Fund provides up to 5% of its Accounts Payable $ 21,131 $ 12,333 balance annually for general operations. Accrued Expenses 5,593 4,227 Deferred Revenue 800 - Funds Held for Others 155,226 154,455 Long-term Liabilities Notes Payable 238,955 228,054 Total Liabilities 421,705 399,069 Financial information is based on an independent auditor’s Net Assets report conducted in accordance with auditing standards Unrestricted 7,053,687 6,843,612 for the years ended Dec. 31, 2012 and 2011. To obtain a Temporarily Restricted 25,500 265,000 copy of the complete audit, please contact the Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota office at 651-726-2457. Total Net Assets 7,079,187 7,108,612 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 7,500,892 $ 7,507,681

11 Thank you to supporters

Parks & Trails Council’s work is made possible through the generosity of individuals, organizations, businesses and foundations who support our mission. We are grateful to everyone who has contributed. If your name is incorrectly displayed, please contact the office so we can promptly make the correction.

Magney Circle Carol J. Mizuno Peter and Linda Seed $500 - $999 Jonathan and Martha Morgan Fred & Eleanor C. Winston Charitable Members Nan Upin and Ed Murphy Annuity Trust in the Dorsey & Whitney Anonymous (2) Recognizing individuals who made Bob Nesheim and Marlys Johnson Trust Company Ameriprise Financial Gift Matching Program a gift of $500 or more to the general Bob and Emily Nesvold WM Foundation James and Mary Bassett operations in 2012 Richard and Joan Newmark Richard Brennan Katherine Nielsen $1,000 - $4,999 Paul H. Brown Anonymous John and Yvette Oldendorf Mr. and Mrs. William R. Buell A. Lloyd Alm Thomas and Susan Pavey A. Lloyd Alm Peter K. Butler Bruce and Martha Atwater Kem Pomeroy The Drea Alm Foundation of The Saint Paul Michael R. Conley Richard and Mary Brainerd Michael and Lyne Prichard Foundation Geoffrey Costigan Richard Brennan Peggy and Diethelm Prowe Bruce and Martha Atwater Steven Culbert Paul H. Brown Jim Hart and Maureen Reed Richard and Mary Brainerd Ruth and Bruce Dayton Mr. and Mrs. William R. Buell Dominique Conseil and Misato Sakai Gary R. Carlson Sharon & David Detert Peter K. Butler Peter and Linda Seed David Chizek David Dixen Gary R. Carlson Dave and Linda Simpkins Chizek Family Foundation Susan Foote and Senator Dave Durenberger David Chizek Thomas B. Stirling Carolyn J. Sampson and Kathleen A. Gateway-Brown’s Creek Trail Association Carolyn J. Sampson and Kathleen A. Tom and Christine Stoa Connelly Peter L. Gove Connelly Mark and Joan Strobel Mike and Julia Costello John Hall and Julie Gugin Michael R. Conley Rupert and Jeanne Strobel Robert O. Erickson Thomas A. Gump Mike and Julia Costello Michael V. Tegeder Tim and Noreen Farrell Pat Lamb and Ele Hansen Geoffrey Costigan Steven and Georganne Thorne Elizabeth Haugen and Brett Feldman Louis and Mary Hauser Steven Culbert Walt McCarthy and Clara Ueland Keith and Louise Fester Mr. & Mrs. Loren Haskins Ruth and Bruce Dayton Jane and Ed Wachutka Greystone Foundation Paul and Mary Hoff Mary Lee Dayton Lee Wenzel Rodney and Diana Hanson Donald L. Janes David Dixen Fred and Eleanor Winston Theresa Horan Chris Polston and Verónica Jaralambides Susan Foote and Senator Dave Durenberger Tom and Diane Witzig The Martin and Esther Kellogg Fund of The Ann K. Johnson Robert O. Erickson Bruce Hendrickson and Laura Wolf Saint Paul Foundation David Jorde Tim and Noreen Farrell Steve and Ellen Young Mary Kennedy and Mark Larson Lynette W. Kepp Elizabeth Haugen and Brett Feldman Barb L. Zajicek-Daggett Jane Levin and Judith Reisman Charitable Katherine L. Kladstrup Keith and Louise Fester Fund of the Raymond James Charitable Chuck and Cindy Laszewski Peter and Mary Gove Individual, Endowment Fund Pam and Harry Lienke John Hall and Julie Gugin Nash Foundation Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior Thomas A. Gump Corporation & Bob Nesheim and Marlys Johnson Neil Lutsky Rodney and Diana Hanson Foundation Donors Richard and Joan Newmark James and Sydney Massee Family Louis and Mary Hauser Thomas and Susan Pavey Mike and Patricia Mattson Recognizing those who made gifts Michael and Lyne Prichard Fund of Fidelity Tim and Mary Miley Paul and Mary Hoff to the general operations and/or the Theresa Horan Charitable Gift Fund Minnesota Retired State Employees Donald L. Janes Samuel H. Morgan Land Fund in 2012 Prospect Creek Foundation Association

(photo by Randy Wood) Randy by (photo Chris Polston and Verónica Jaralambides Peggy and Diethelm Prowe Carol J. Mizuno Ann K. Johnson $5,000 and more Jim Hart and Maureen Reed Jonathan and Martha Morgan David Jorde Charitable Gift Account at Schwab William Nelson Martin and Esther Kellogg 3M Foundation Charitable Fund Bob and Emily Nesvold Lynette W. Kepp The Athwin Foundation Tom and Christine Stoa John and Yvette Oldendorf Katherine L. Kladstrup Patrick & Aimee Butler Family Foundation The Stoa Fund of Vanguard Charitable Meg Otten Mary Kennedy and Mark Larson Mary Lee Dayton Endowment Fund Kem Pomeroy Chuck and Cindy Laszewski Halleck Fund Mark and Joan Strobel Dominique Conseil and Misato Sakai Judith Reisman and Jane Levin Friends of Mill Towns State Trail Rupert and Jeanne Strobel Dave and Linda Simpkins Pam and Harry Lienke Minnesota Environmental Fund Walt McCarthy and Clara Ueland Thomas B. 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Richards Ted Szczech Sandra Drentlaw Kathleen and Mark Mortenson Carol Risdal Bob Tammen Sherry Enzler James Mullin Richard Rogers Phillip C. Taylor Robert O. Erickson John and Marlene Mulrooney Patricia L. Rogowski David and Rebecca Ternes Timothy J. Eschweiler William and Jan Munson Jean Ronnei Nancy Terrett Marty Fallon Jo Ann Musumeci Janice K. Root Kent and Kathy Thompson Francis M. Farrell Greg and Cheryl Myhr Richard and Anna Marie Rosen Fund of Eric Bergerson and Laura Thorpe Kyle Feldman Kimberly K. Narveson Fidelity Charitable Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation Keith Fester Kevin and Carol Neff Brynhild Rowberg Joseph Thurn Julie Gugin Arlene and Richard Nehring Curtis L. Roy Valerie Tierney Thomas A. Gump Courtland and Mitzi Nelson P & E Ruggiero David Booth and Ann Tobin Rudi Hargesheimer Bonnie Nelson Julia Rundberg Mark Tomasek Kathleen Henehan David (Rusty) Nelson Tom and Lynn Rusch Eleanore J. Troxel Pat Hohertz Diane M. Nelson Mary M. Russell Eric S. Tuck Andy Jacobson Larry W. Nelson Jeffrey Russum Twin Cities Bicycling Club Verónica Jaralambides Donald and Susanne Nevin Alan and Sally Ruvelson Faye Ulrich Richard Keir Ed Newman Edwin and Jennifer Ryan David, Emily and Heather Upin Martin Kellogg Sandra and Mark Niblick Steven R. Sarafolean US Bancorp Foundation Mark C. Larson David Niemi Nichole Schaefer Albert Van Der Schans Chuck Laszewski Dick and Joan Niemiec Lana Schaffer Ronald G. Vantine Joel Martin Mark Nigogosyan John E. Schaubach John Velin Bill McKnight Lisa Nilles James Schermerhorn Tim and Jean Vick Rick Meierotto Mark Niznik John Schlagel Virginia Voltin Grant Merritt Mark and Jackie Nolan Family Fund of The Peter A. Schlesinger Tom Marcouiller and Bobbi Voss David Minge Saint Paul Foundation Lise L. Schmidt Maxine H. Wallin Jonathan H. Morgan Sally Noll Elizabeth and William Schmitt Lawrence and Virginia Walsh 14 Peter Morgan John A. Strutt At the end of 2012, Parks & Trails Council Friends of Jackson County Trails Jo Ann Musumeci Summit Brewing Company initiated a campaign for sustaining members Friends of State Park Denis Nagan Surly Brewing Company who give an ongoing, monthly contribution. Friends of Stephen Nagle Tangletown Gardens These donors provide reliable support that Friends of Lashbrook Park Erik L. Nelson Trout Scream Cafe reduces administrative costs, thus enabling Friends of Maplewood State Park Emily Nesvold Nan Upin more of a contribution to go toward the Friends of Mill Towns State Trail John Nordstrom Whole Foods mission. Friends of Murray County Parks John Oldendorf Steve Young Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails Judy Olson Kirk Ahlberg Friends of the Cannon Valley Trail Larry C. Olson Ron E. Anderson Friends of the Lindbergh Heritage Robert W. Osgood Tributes & Memorials Peter and Nancy Breyfogle Friends of Wild River State Park Meg Otten William Carlson Gateway-Brown’s Creek Trail Association Maryann Passe In memory of Philip G. Bradley Andrew Cook Gitchi Gami Trail Association Thomas E. Pavey Cathedral Music Ministry Cornelia and Roger Eberhart Isanti County Sportsman’s Club Linda Picone Phil Bradley Alison Edgerton Lake Minnetonka Parks & Trails Chris Polston Gene G. Enders Mesabi Trail Michael Prichard In memory of Jim Buchholz Joel Martin and Lisa Filter Minnesota Horse Council Diethelm Prowe Jaime O’Brien Roger A. Forman Minnesota Rovers Outing Club Peggy Prowe Brett Feldman & Elizabeth Haugen Minnesota Trail Riders Association Kelly Jo Rambow In memory of Ella P. Crosby David T. Johnson Minnesota Nordic Ski Association Maureen Reed Lois and Richard Brokl Brian and Pam Larson North Star Ski Touring Club Alma Ronningen Brett Feldmand and Elizabeth Haugen Jean McCurdy Northstar Trail Travelers Katie Roth Zara Bohan and Andrew Nesheim Prairie Visions Kenneth C. Rowe In memory of Warren Deters Marlys Johnson and Bob Nesheim Renville County HRA/EDA Lee Scholder Sven Carstensen Matthew Nesheim SE Mn Association of Regional Trails Patty Schultz Keith and Carol Ottoson Improvement Association Peter Seed In honor of Thomas Dwight’s David and JoAnne Peterson Association Joyce Skaar 80th birthday Deena and Steve Reisman Twin Cities Bicycling Club Lee Skaar Robert and Joyce Belknap Roger Strand Tom Stoa Mary Danforth John Velin Gabriel Suppes Beverly and Bela Deak Shawn J. Willy Corporate Sponsors Recognizing business that have given $500 Michael V. Tegeder David Dixen David B. Woodard or greater in 2012 Steven Thorne James and Shirley Donner Kurt E. Zuppke Nan Upin Tim and Noreen Farrell Eleanor Winston Louis and Mary Hauser Erica W. Zweifel Judith H. Miller Pro-Bono Law Firms Kenneth Simmons Recognizing law firms whose lawyers offered pro-bono legal advice in 2012 In-Kind Donors In memory of George Erickson Those who gave a donation of goods or Robert O. Erickson Briggs & Morgan services Fredikson & Byron In memory of Thomas O’Brien Maslon, Edelman, Borman & Brand Cannon River Winery R.J. Spack and D.M. Bartels Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly Evergreen Angus of Walnut Grove Larry Rogacki and Patti Blanc- Flat Earth Brewery Rogacki Greater Minnesota Regional Parks & Trails John and Mary Boeser Community Partners Coalition Geri Eikaas Recognizing organizational members whose Rudi Hargesheimer Patrick Griffin mission, goals or objectives intersect with the Bill Hoben Kirsten Hargreaves Parks & Trails Council’s mission to acquire, Intelligent Nutrients Edward and Kathleen Kelly protect and enhance critical land for the Joe’s Sporting Goods Duane D. Mohs public’s use and benefit on a local, regional or Bruce Johnson Jane and Richard Wagemaker statewide level. LA Fitness Robert and Sally Zimmerman Lutsen Resort & Sea Villas John Zimmerman Bemidji Area Cross Country Ski Club Gary Alan Nelson Association Minnesota John Maciejny In honor of Eleanor Winston Chester Wood Trails Group TRAILS Magers & Quinn Thomas Winston Cuyuna Lakes Trails Association A Parks & Trails Journal / MnTrails.com Master Framers Dodge County Trail Association Morgan Creek Vineyard In memory of Berhane Worku Association Angie Oase Margaret M. Collier Friends of Anderson Park Kelly Jo Rambow Bob Nesheim and Marlys Johnson Friends of Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Ricardo Moreales Art Studio Phil, Julie and Evan Vogel Park Run N Fun Donald and Bente Winston Friends of Casey Jones Trail Association Science Museum of Minnesota Friends of Forestville/Mystery Cave Judy Stern Sustaining Members Friends of 15 Board of Directors Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage Executive Committee PAID Twin Cities, MN Mike Tegeder, President Permit #4936 Maureen Reed, Vice President Robert O. Erickson, Treasurer Timothy Eschweiler, Secretary Parks & Trails Council of MN Kathy Bonnifield, Director at large 275 E. 4th St., Suite #250 Andrew Brantingham, Director at large St. Paul, MN 55101-1626 Julie Gugin, Director at large (651) 726-2457 or (800) 944-0707 Mark Larson, Director at large www.parksandtrails.org Tom Pavey, Director at large

Directors Richard “Dick” Brainerd Kathy Connelly Sherry Enzler Keith Fester Thomas A. Gump Verónica Jaralambides Mary Merrill Anderson Emily Nesvold John Oldendorf Tom Stoa Steve Thorne

Honorary Directors Rollis Bishop Sen. David Durenberger Thomas T. Dwight Martin Kellogg David Minge Mike Prichard Peter Seed

Staff & Consultants

Joe Bagnoli Government Relations Consultant Brett Feldman Executive Director Lisa Filter External Relations Director Beth Hynes Database Administrator Jess Mann Administrative Assistant Sarah Psick Government Relations Consultant Steve Young Published by Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota Land Acquisition Consultant May 2013 photos generously donated by the following artists Gary Alan Nelson - www.garyalannelson.com Rudi Hargesheimer - www.northshorephotoart.com Randy Wood

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