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2013

Annual Report 1 (photo by Rudi Hargesheimer)

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 Photos Background: at (by Tom Cooper). Sanpshots (clockwise from top left: Bike tour of Luce Line State Trail with the mayor of Hutchinson and P&TC board members; bikers on Glacial Lakes State Trail during Bike with P&TC; Joe Bagnoli presenting P&TC’s legislative agenda during our 2013 Day on the Hill; bikers at during Bike Minnesota with P&TC.; P&TC’s member appreciation event at State Park; Executive Director Brett Feldman with Governor Mark Dayton; Magney Circle tour of Mystery Cave led by park manager Mark White.

2 Michael Tegeder, President Brett Feldman, Executive Director Dear Friends Working together to achieve our mission

Looking back at 2013, gives us the chance to reflect on the success we’ve had with our new model of involving volunteer groups in our land projects. Often, because our land projects involve sensitive real estate transactions, we chug ahead in a subdued tone, carefully and quietly negotiating tough land deals with private landowners. This is harder than it sounds; every land project we deal with stirs great excitement, and we want to let everyone know how we’re on the brink of preserving significant natural resources for future generations to enjoy. Well, starting in 2012 we partnered with volunteers from the Friends of Mill Towns State Trail and together we did just that--telling anyone who would listen how we were working to acquire three miles for the trail. And it worked! Thanks to the efforts of the Friends of the , we raised $55,000 from a groundswell of supporters who believed in the project. In 2013, we conveyed that land to the DNR, and to Goodhue County who promptly began making the trail a reality. We can’t wait to ride our bikes here, pedaling across the new pedestrian bridge spanning the scenic .

So, when the Minnesota Climbers Association (MCA) came to us in 2013 with a proposal to acquire a stretch of land along the Kettle River in , we were anxious to try this model a second time. And it worked again! This time, with the help of MCA, we raised $25,000 and built support from the City of Sandstone and the local business community who was convinced of the potential for sustainable tourism embodied here. By October 2013 we closed the deal and began work to incorporate the land into the park. With this project our partnership extended beyond land acquisition. We also facilitated discussions between the climbers and the park managers that in 2014 should result in Banning becoming the fifth state park to allow climbing. We hope to see some of the DNR’s “I Can Climb” programs here in the near future.

It’s amazing to see the unique ways people experience and appreciate Minnesota’s parks and trails. Here were two diverse groups--bike riders and climbers--who shared a passion for creat- ing opportunities for outdoor recreation, and we were thrilled to help make these dreams come true.

We look forward to more opportunities to work with dedicated volunteers in acquiring, pro- tecting and enhancing critical land for the public’s use and benefit. Of course this is all made possible by the support of Parks & Trails Council members.

Thank you for your support!

Michael Tegeder, Brett Feldman, President of the Board Executive Director

3 (photo by Gary Alan Nelson) Land Protection Preserving special places for future generations

Land is at the heart of this organization. Not just any land—land with outstanding natural or cultural value that needs to be conserved so everyone can know and experience its rich wonders. Despite the nearly universal appeal of parks and trails, intense pressures often compel communities to use high-quality land for other uses. This makes our work both essential and challenging. Since 1954 Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota has helped to acquire nearly 11,000 acres of land for parks and trails. In 2013 alone we undertook 13 projects—more than one per month—resulting in the protection of 338 acres for our statewide park system.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 2013 COMPLETED LAND PROJECTS

Crow Wing State Park Mill Towns State Trail

In the heart of this park, at This southeastern Minne- the confluence of the Crow sota trail, which is minimally Wing and Mississippi Rivers developed despite years of lies a peninsula that served planning, received an impor- as a trading-post site during tant boost in 2013 with the the fur-trade era. Since 2008 combined efforts of the DNR, P&TC has been working to Goodhue County, Dakota ensure this critical land does not become a housing develop- County, P&TC and the Friend of Mill Towns Trail. Together ment, plopped down in the middle of the park. The urgency in these entities coordinated the acquisition of a 3-mile corridor this project became clear when the owner began subdividing running from Lake Byllesby Regional Park to the regional Can- and marketing it to housing developers. Yet, with agility and non Valley Trail. P&TC’s contribution was 66 acres along the diligence, by 2013 P&TC successfully completed this multi-year south bank of the river where the proposed trail bridge is being project and conveyed the final 10 acres of undeveloped, peninsula built. In addition, our advocacy efforts helped ensure Goodhue land to the park. In total the project protected all but five acres County Commissioners approved their necessary portion of the on the peninsula from development. project.

Mille Lacs Kathio State Park Tettegouche State Park

This state park is renowned In 2013 P&TC conveyed for the ancient history evident 1,000 feet of shoreline along within it boundaries. Un- the scenic Baptism River to be fortunately not all that land preserved as part of Tette- is safely owned by the park. gouche State Park. Located In 2012 one private owner, a less than a mile upstream from Lutheran camp, put 75.5 acres the park’s popular Illgen Cabin of land within the park boundaries up for sale. This land con- (built on a past P&TC acquisition) and near a park trail, this tained ancient burial mounds dating back 9,000 years. While the project ensures continuity of protected lands and preserve river DNR was not in a position to acquire it, P&TC was and ensured quality. This project marks the seventh one P&TC has completed this irreplaceable history was preserved. In 2013 this project was within Tettegouche, which is one of the most visited state parks completed and protected as park-owned land. in Minnesota with 390,000 annual visits.

4 Baptism River at Tettegouche State Park (photo by Gary Alan Nelson)

PARKS & TRAILS COUNCIL LAND CONVEYED TO PUBLIC OWNERSHIP IN 2013 Land Year Location of Land Acres Value Acquired Description (3 parcels) 10.00 $515,350 2012 On peninsula at convergence of Mississippi and Crow Wing Rivers. 0.80 $14,630 2002 Future extension of the trail. Donated by John Baird. Mille Lacs Kathio State Park 75.55 $98,000 2013 Former youth camp along Lake Warren with ancient burial mounds. Mill Towns State Trail (2 parcels) 66.00 $635,000 2013 Landing for a pedestrian bridge along the trail spanning the Cannon River. Tettegouche State Park 55.00 $157,000 2008 Includes 1,000 feet of shoreline along the Baptism River less than a mile upstream from the park’s Illgen Cabin.

TOTAL 207.35 $1,419,980

PARKS & TRAILS COUNCIL LAND HELD IN TRUST AT 2013 YEAR END Land Year Location of Land Acres Value Acquired Description Banning State Park 108.00 $250,000 2013 Shoreline along Kettle River studded with boulders rising to a forested bluff. Acquired in partnership with Minnesota Climbers Association. Crow Wing State Park 5.00 $135,000 2004 Long-term holding acquired as excess, non-park land with a project that incorpo- rated 55 acres into the park. Cuyuna Lakes State Trail 9.25 $19,260 2004 Easement where a portion of the trail is built. Superior Hiking Trail 40.00 $28,000 1995 Long-term holding of an easement that has enabled development of that portion of trail. Temperance River State Park 20.00 $30,000 2013 Within large, intact hardwood forest that includes the headwaters of a perennial stream flowing directly into . Tettegouche State Park 2.50 $19,200 2013 Forested wetlands providing scenic views from Hwy. 31. and a quarter-mile buffer between highway and the Sawtooth Trail. Donated by Mark and Joan Strobel. TOTAL 190.25 $481,460

5 Crow Wing State Park (photo by Gary Alan Nelson) Research & Public Policy Being an independent, honest and forthright voice

The Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota’s ability to effectively communicate the needs of the Minnesota’s park and trail systems and its users to legislators and government officials has made it the preeminent voice for parks and trails throughout Minnesota and at the Capitol. Always determined and forward-thinking, P&TC heads into each legislative session armed with a comprehensive agenda seeking necessary and smart investments in our park and trail systems.

General fund restored for state parks and trails in 2013

After two biennia of drastic funding cuts to the operation of state parks and trails, the tide finally turned during the 2013 legislative session. Legislators passed the Omnibus Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Finance and Policy Bill (HF 976), with $39.56 million to operate state parks and trails in fiscal years 2014 to 2015. This is a 14 percent increase over last biennium.

Parks & Trails Council had advocated for $44.5 million, citing the im- portance of our park and trail system to tourism and the toll the previous cuts were taking on visitor satisfaction as well as the growing demand fu- eled by increased population. Yet, in the end, the final appropriation was a victory for state parks and trails and goes a long way toward ensuring these special places are well cared for.

The same bill (HF 976), also maintained the status quo for the operation and maintenance of metropolitan area regional parks at $5.74 million in general fund allocation.

A Day on the Hill 2013

The annual Parks & Trails Council’s “Day on the Hill” event was held on March 12 with over 100 supporters E. DNR Parks and Trails director Courtland Nel- son shared the accomplishments and needs for the state parks and trails system C. Then we heard from representatives of the three park systems (state, metro, and greater Minnesota) on the work group decision for allocation of the Legacy ’s Parks and Trails Fund A.

Several legislators from key committees addressed our group to offer their as- sessments on the legislative session, including Rep. Jean Wagenius (DFL-Min- neapolis) and Rep. Alice Hausman (DFL-St. Paul) D. Following the program, participants had valuable, one-on-one meetings with legislators to urge them to support the funding requests for parks and trails FB.

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Legacy Amendment’s Parks and Trails Fund

Legislators abided by the recommendation made at the beginning of Why only 18% of Legacy Funds spent on the 2013 session from a task force of park professionals representing acquiring land through FY 2013? the three systems (state, metro and greater Minnesota) in allocating the Legacy Amendment’s Parks and Trails Fund. As such, 40 percent of Take care of Legacy Funds were appropriated to the state system, 40 percent to the what we have metro system and 20 percent to the greater Minnesota system. 44% Connect people Coordinate to the outdoors among partners 9% While this debate between the systems garnered most of the attention, 1% New Acquire an equally important issue is how funds are spent. Parks & Trails Coun- Development Land 28% cil advocated to use the majority of funds on acquiring land and devel- 18% oping opportunities, as this would be truly transformative and in line with the public’s intent for the Legacy Funds. Such a focus prevailed in Greater Minnesota’s use of Legacy Funds with legislators specifying ac- Parks and Trails Legacy Fund spending by strategic direction, FY2010-FY2013. quisition projects for this system. Meanwhile it is unclear how the DNR Source: Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee will allocate their portion of Legacy Funds, since this same bill did not specify projects within the state parks and trails system. Bonding for the 13 state trails vetoed in 2010

The final issue Parks & Trails Council actively advocated for in 2013 was a bonding bill to fund the development of 13 trail projects that were vetoed in 2010. While 2013 was not a traditional bonding year, a small bonding bill did pass. Unfortunately, despite strong support for these trails by the Chair of the House Capital Investment Committee, Rep. Alice Hausman (DFL-St. Paul), in the end the House and Senate passed a pared down bill with no funding for state trails.

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7 Member Community& Engagement Working together to protect & enhance special places Our members make the it possible to fulfill our mission of acquiring, protecting and enhancing critical lands. They are the essential base of support. Parks & Trails Council works to keep our members informed of issues in state and regional parks and trails throughout the year so they continue to understand and value these places and can be mobilized when the need arises. We also provide opportunities for members to gather and experience the treasured places we work on behalf of. A critical way members actively roll up their sleeves to protect and enhance Minnesota’s parks and trails is through the work of Friends Groups, which Parks & Trails Council support with technical assistance and opportunities to unify their efforts by learning from each other.

9th Annual Bike MN with Parks & Trails Friends Group Efforts

Over 80 bicyclists par- Many parks and trails ticipated in the 2013 Bike receive invaluable support Minnesota with Parks & from voluntary groups Trails Council event that that help in various ways. was held at Sibley State Some organize clean-ups, Park over Labor Day fundraisers, or naturalist weekend. programs, while others focus on acquiring land The three-day ride and governmental funding spanned 165 miles with much of that on multi-use trails, includ- for the trail or park. Parks & Trails Council supports these ef- ing the Glacial Lakes State Trail and Lake Koronis Regional forts in various ways. Trail. One form of support comes in the form of start-up assistance, Several local representatives visited with the group to express which P&TC helped do for two state parks in 2013. Nerstrand their support of parks and trails, including Rep. Mary Sawatzky Big Woods State Park and underwent (DFL-Willmar), Rep. Dean Urdahl (R-Grove City), the Mayors the arduous process of recruiting a core group of members, es- of Spicer, New London and Paynesville, and two county com- tablishing a shared vision and mission and taking the first steps missioners. toward action.

Former congressman and retired judge, David Minge, coordinat- In 2013, P&TC supported 28 Friends Groups by providing ed program stops that highlighted the local community, includ- fiscal client services that allow the groups to raise contributions ing presentations on Sibley State Park’s attractions, the Willmar that are tax-deductible. 8 Bank Strike, the Dakota War of 1862, the antique threshing machine displays along the highways, local railroad history and A survey was undertaken in 2013 to assess how we could further state trail development plans. Other stops included a reconstruct- enhance the work of Friends Groups. The results of this survey ed 1868 log church and art galleries in New London. informed a new strategic plan that features Friends Groups sup- port more prominently.

8 Annual Dinner Member Appreciation Event

The keynote speaker at On July 27 Parks & Trails our 59th Annual Din- Council held a member ner, held on March 19, celebration at Fort Snelling was acoustic ecologist State Park with bluegrass Gordon Hempton, who music, a beginner’s orien- spearheaded an initiative teering course, fish print to protect one-square making, lawn games and a inch of space within the food truck. Olympic National Park as free from human noise intrusions. Such places are increasingly This third annual member appreciation event highlighted the ef- rare and he shared the importance of natural sounds to both the fort to extend the Minnesota Valley State Trail into Fort Snelling ecology and the experience of a place. State Park. Many visitors currently access the park on bike, using the regional trail that connects Minnehaha Park in . The Reuel Harmon Award But if advocacy efforts are successful, visitors will be able to hop was awarded to Mary Lee on the extended Minnesota Valley Trail in the park and bike 20 Dayton for her outstand- miles along the river to Minnesota State Recreation Area near ing support of Parks & the city of Shakopee. Trails Council’s efforts, both through her generous personal contributions and Magney Circle Tours through the generosity of the WM Foundation, All members of Parks & which she founded with Trails Council are impor- her husband, Wallace tant to ensuring special Dayton, who was an early places are preserved. Some founder of Parks & Trails individuals go above and Council and passed away beyond the typical sup- in 2002. Due to ailing health, Mary Lee’s daughter Kate Nielsen port and give a contribu- accepted the award on her behalf. In a statement recorded for tion of $500 of more per the annual dinner, Mary Lee Dayton shared this sentiment: ““It year—these people are our takes an entire body of people to make our state parks what they Magney Circle members. With this commitment comes oppor- are, and it will continue to require that people realize it doesn’t tunities to gain in-depth knowledge of our work through tours, just happen. If it means something to you, you have to find a presentations and special events. way to get involved.” In 2013, Parks & Trails Council hosted two events for Magney Circle members: a tour of Mystery Cave during the rededication of the park’s visitor center in honor of William H. Morrissey and an exclusive reception with mountaineering photographer Jimmy Chin.

Parks & Trails Council is honored to be one of the 23 Minnesota-based environmental organizations that comprise the Minnesota Environmental Fund—a workplace giving program. If you would like more info on how to take advantage of this program visit: www. mnenvirofund.org 9 Gitchi Gami State Trail (photo by DNR) Financial Health Ensuring fiscal accountability for our supporters STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Support & Revenue Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Total Grants & Contributions $ 282,317 $ 11,125 $ 293,442 Membership Support 158,370 - 158,370 Special Events (net expenses of $11,500) 553 - 553 Investment Income 394,983 - 394,983 Loss on Sale of Property a (221,363)a - (221,363)a (a) Parks & Trails Council holds land in trust for Other Income 21,924 - 21,924 public partners that Satisfaction of Program Restrictions 25,000 (25,000) - occassionally declines in value by the time of sale. Total Support & Revenue 661,784 (13,875) 647,909 This decline in value is ab- sorbed by P&TC's Samuel Expenses Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Total H. Morgan Land Fund. Land Acquisition 111,396 - 111,396 Community Outreach 149,675 - 149,675 Membership 102,443 - 102,443 Research & Public Policy 77,814 - 77,814 Administration 85,026 - 85,026 Development 32,620 - 32,620 Total Expenses 558,974 - 558,974 Change in Net Assets 102,810 (13,875) 88,935 Net Assets at Beginning of Year 7,053,687 25,500 7,079,187 Net Assets at End of Year $ 7,156,497 $ 11,625 $ 7,168,122 Revenue Expenses Banning/Mill Towns Other Income Project Donations 4% 6% Development + Admin Land Community Acquisition Outreach 21% Investment Income 20% (Harmon Endowment Member Support 27% Development + Loss on Sale of Land) 45% Programs 26% 6% 79% Administration Membership 15% 18% Research & Parks & Trails Council exceeds the Charities Review Public Policy Council recommendation that at least 65% of MN Environmental 14% expenses be spent on programs, and no more Fund Corporate Grants Foundation } than 35% on admin and fundraising combined. 5% Grants 3% 10 11% Kettle River at Banning State Park (photo by Gary Alan Nelson)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION NET ASSETS BY FUND Assets 2013 2012 Fund 2013 2012 Current Assets General Fund $ 333,009 $ 310,177 Cash & Cash Equivalents $ 4,826,077 $ 3,711,743 (Unrestricted) Pledges Receivable - 27,637 Samuel H. Morgan 4,691,939 4,914,533 Prepaid Expenses 10,922 11,545 Land Acquisition Fundb Accounts Receivable 6,911 - Reuel Harmon 2,131,549 1,828,977 Protected Property 530,834 1,841,708 Endowment Fundc Equipment - Net 4,100 6,833 Temporarily Restricted 11,625 25,500 Investments 2,131,549 1,828,977 Insurance Policy 76,092 72,449 Total $ 7,168,122 $ 7,079,187 Total Assets $ 7,586,485 $ 7,500,892 Liabilities & Net Assets 2013 2012 Current Liabilities (b) The Samuel H. Morgan Land Acquisition Fund is a revolving Accounts Payable $ 10,701 $ 21,131 account that covers acquisition costs and is reimbursed when land is transferred to a public agency. Accrued Expenses 6,448 5,593 (c) The Reuel Harmon Endowment Fund provides up to 5% of its Deferred Revenue - 800 balance annually for general operations. Funds Held for Others 150,837 155,226 Long-term Liabilities Notes Payable 250,377 238,955 Total Liabilities 418,363 421,705 Financial information is based on an independent Net Assets auditor’s report conducted in accordance with Unrestricted 7,156,497 7,053,687 auditing standards for the years ended Dec. 31, Temporarily Restricted 11,625 25,500 2013 and 2012. To obtain a copy of the complete Total Net Assets 7,168,122 7,079,187 audit, please contact the Parks & Trails Council of Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 7,586,485 $ 7,500,892 Minnesota office at 651-726-2457.

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.

Parks & Trails Council exceeds the Charities Review When Parks & Trails Council transfers land to a public agency, it is sold at the current fair market Council recommendation that at least 65% of value so that funds can be returned to the account, where they are used to purchase the next critical expenses be spent on programs, and no more parcel. Volunteer attorneys and their firms from around the state generously donate all legal expenses. than 35% on admin and fundraising combined. 11 Thank you to 2013 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.

Magney Circle Martin and Esther Kellogg Individual, Thomas and Susan Pavey Katherine L. Kladstrup Robert R. Piche Members Penny and James Langland Corporation & Michael and Lyne Prichard Fund of the Recognizing individuals who made Mary Kennedy and Mark Larson Foundation Donors Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund a gift of $500 or more to the general Chuck and Cindy Laszewski Recognizing those who made gifts Prospect Creek Foundation of The Judith Reisman and Jane Levin Minneapolis Foundation operations in 2013 to the general operations and/or the Pam and Harry Lienke Jane Levin and Judith Reisman Charitable Anonymous Samuel H. Morgan Land Fund in 2013 Karla and Brad Anderson Dan Luna Fund of the Raymond James Charitable Bruce and Martha Atwater James and Sydney Massee Family Endowment Fund Matthew Bass Mike and Patricia Mattson $5,000 and more Mary Russell Ms. Thelma Boeder Sarah and Andrew Meister 3M Foundation Tom and Christine Stoa Adam Oliansky and Kathy Bonnifield Tim and Mary Miley The Access Fund Mark and Joan Strobel Richard and Mary Brainerd Robert and Lucy Mitchell Richard and Mary Brainerd Rupert and Jeanne Strobel Peter and Nancy Breyfogle Carol J. Mizuno Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation Walt McCarthy and Clara Ueland Paul H. Brown Jonathan and Martha Morgan Mary Lee Dayton Tom and Diane Witzig Mr. and Mrs. William R. Buell Marlys Johnson and Bob Nesheim Keith and Louise Fester Peter K. Butler Bob and Emily Nesvold Friends of Mill Towns State Trail $500 - $999 David Chizek Richard and Joan Newmark The Halleck Fund of The Saint Paul Anonymous Sarah and Whitney Clark Katherine M. Nielsen Foundation Karla and Brad Anderson Carolyn Sampson and Kathleen Connelly Jim Nystrom Jim and Penny Langland Charitable Fund of Matthew Bass Mike and Julia Costello John and Yvette Oldendorf the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Ms. Thelma Boeder Jean and Joe Crocker David B. Olson Medtronic Foundation Adam Oliansky and Kathy Bonnifield David and Kitty Crosby Keith and Carol Ottoson Minnesota Climbers Association Peter and Nancy Breyfogle Steven Culbert Thomas and Susan Pavey Minnesota Environmental Fund Paul H. Brown Barb L. Daggett Robert R. Piche Katherine M. Nielsen Peter K. Butler Ruth and Bruce Dayton Kem Pomeroy Peter and Linda Seed Sarah and Whitney Clark Laurie Hanson and Kim Dayton Michael and Lyne Prichard Fred and Eleanor Winston Carolyn Sampson and Kathleen Connelly Mary Lee Dayton Peggy and Diethelm Prowe Jean and Joe Crocker David Dixen Daniel Rasmus and Kari Fedje Rasmus $1,000 - $4,999 David and Kitty Crosby Mary C. Dolan Jim Hart and Maureen Reed Bruce and Martha Atwater Barb L. Daggett Susan Foote and Senator Dave Durenberger Curtis L. Roy Mr. and Mrs. William R. Buell Laurie Hanson and Kim Dayton Robert and Nancy Erickson Mary Russell David Chizek David Dixen Timothy, Emily, John, Ava and Luke Dominique Conseil and Misato Sakai Mike and Julia Costello Susan Foote and Senator Dave Durenberger Eschweiler Peter and Linda Seed Steven Culbert Timothy, Emily, John, Ava and Luke Tim and Noreen Farrell Dave and Linda Simpkins Ruth and Bruce Dayton Eschweiler Sheila R. Faulkner Thomas B. Stirling The Dolan Family Fund of The Minneapolis Sheila R. Faulkner Elizabeth Haugen and Brett Feldman Tom and Christine Stoa Foundation Richard and Carol Flint Keith and Louise Fester Mark and Joan Strobel Mary C. Dolan Kathleen A. Ford Joel Martin and Lisa Filter Rupert and Jeanne Strobel Robert and Nancy Erickson Gateway-Brown’s Creek Trail Association Richard and Carol Flint Michael V. Tegeder Erik’s Bike Shop Thomas A. Gump Kathleen A. Ford Steven and Georganne Thorne Tim and Noreen Farrell Louis and Mary Hauser Thomas A. Gump Walt McCarthy and Clara Ueland Elizabeth Haugen and Brett Feldman Richard Heine Mary Hauser Ed Murphy and Nan Upin Greystone Foundation Daphne Walmer and David Herreid Richard Heine Joe Weisenburger Theresa Horan Bill and Linda Holley Daphne Walmer and David Herreid Lee Wenzel Don L. Janes Chris Polston and Veronica Jaralambides Bill and Linda Holley Fred and Eleanor Winston Frank Janezich Judy Ostendorff and Ron Jensen Theresa Horan Tom and Diane Witzig Richard Keir Katherine L. Kladstrup Don L. Janes Bruce Hendrickson and Laura The Martin and Esther Kellogg Fund of The Mark Larson and Mary Kennedy Chris Polston and Verónica Jaralambides Steve and Ellen Young Saint Paul Foundation Chuck and Cindy Laszewski Judy Ostendorff and Ron Jensen Kurt E. Zuppke Dan Luna Pam and Harry Lienke Richard Keir Robert and Lucy Mitchell Lisa Filter and Joel Martin Marlys Johnson and Bob Nesheim James and Sydney Massee Family Richard and Joan Newmark Mike and Patricia Mattson Jim Nystrom Sarah and Andrew Meister 12 Tim and Mary Miley Ronald Burley Robert and Yvonne Fiedler Raymond Jorgensen and Judy Hoover Carol J. Mizuno Donita and Melissa Burner Gary Fifield Patsy and Robert Huberty Jonathan and Martha Morgan Michael G. Burnett Erika Finkler David Hunter Bob and Emily Nesvold Sally and Michael Burns Ken Flies Shirley E Huskins John and Yvette Oldendorf Jeffrey Byers Mike and Linda Fiterman Foundation IBM International Foundation David B. Olson Joseph R. Cade Anne Flueckiger Cynthia Ihlenfeld Keith and Carol Ottoson Barbara A. Carlson Aaron Folsom Brian Janssen Daniel Rasmus and Kari Fedje Rasmus Darlene Carlson H. Dutton and Caroline Foster Ms. Carol E. Jennings Jim Hart and Maureen Reed William Carlson Bobbie Fredsall David and Judy Jerde Curtis L. Roy Frank and Kathie Cerra Craig O. Freeman Orv and Kathleen Johnson Dominique Conseil and Misato Sakai Karen L. Chandler Brand and Vycki Frentz Susan and David Johnson Dave and Linda Simpkins Mary Madden and Brad Christensen Charles and Iris Fried Margaret and Kenneth Johnson Thomas B. Stirling Augustus and Sharon Clapp Friends of Anderson Park Andy Johnson Michael V. Tegeder Thomas and Karen Clapp Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails Shotsy Johnson Steven and Georganne Thorne Margaret Cleveland Friends of Walter H. Johnson Trendah Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation James Cloyd David Froslie Donald and Audrey Jones Ed Murphy and Nan Upin Patricia A. Colburn Paul Furgeson Paul J. Jungquist Joe Weisenburger Judith Collopy Bruce and Laurel Gaard Kathleen and Bob Kachman Lee Wenzel Mary K. Connolly John and Martha Gabbert James Kalb Bruce Hendrickson and Laura Wolf Stewart H. Corn Jim Gabe Meagan Keefe Steve and Ellen Young Gayle Coyer Susan Terry and Barb Gacek Susan Keim Kurt E. Zuppke Ellie Crosby Thedore V. Galambos Floyd and Ruth Keller John Cross Carol and Mike Garbisch Lawrence Keller $100 - $499 Charles Curry Bruce D. Garbisch Joe and Joanne Kellogg John M. Adolphson Diane E. Dahlberg Burle and Louetta Gengenbach Stephen R. Kelly Ms. Raylene Ahlgren Dennis and Janet Daley R. James Gesell Lucy Kennedy Bob and Linda Albert Theresa Smith and Mark Danielson Daren Gislason Lynette W. Kepp Stephen Aldritt Dwight Davies Gitchi-Gami Trail Association Lloyd G. Kepple Joe and Cathy Amato Daniel and Deborah Day Florence Gleason John and Lynda Kern Gretchen and Bob Amis Michael Delong Lynn Glesne Seth and Laura Kirk Kristine and George Anderson Ward Denaway James F. Glockner Clark Kirkpatrick Aileen M. Anderson John DeWitt Jeffrey Goettl Jeff Kirst Judith A. Anderson Stephen Dickhaus Melvin F. Goldenbogen Robert Klukas Jane Andrews Bernice Dickson Matthew Graham Thomas E. Kottke Peter and Jane Archibald Linda Dieleman Don Grant Scott Kramer Scott Armitage Charlotte and Jeff Disch Kevin Gregerson Dr. Linda E. Krach Tom Arneson Stacy and Marc Doepner-Hove Stacey J Grimes Molly Kreger Mary Auge Joy and David Drummond Paul Swenson and Kathy Guess James Kurkowski John Barta Vicki and Bruce Dunlop Gary W. Gustafson John Kvasnicka Michelle Basman Robert and Bette Dunn Mary and David Hagen Brian and Pamela Larson Malcolm D. Bastron Lori Ricke and Eric Dunn Robert and Diane Hagstrom William Thomas and Cynthia Launer Norman Berghuis Helen Duritsa Gina Hall Laurie A. Chasteen and Gary Douglas Amy L Bergquist Thomas Dwight Albert and Janice Hammond Laurent Dan and Sharon Bernier Cornelia and Roger Eberhart Donna Hanbery Mike Lawrence Roger Betz Douglas and Nancy Ecker Duane L. Hansen David and Elizabeth Lee Dale and Janet Beumer Scott and Susan Eggert Edward Hathaway Matthew R. Lehmann Larry and Judy Biederman Robert and Maryann Eliason David and Margaret Hayden Robert Kolasa and Lois Lenarz Carsten O. Bjornstad Don and Kathy Ellerton Paul F. Hayden Kathy Lenzmeier Bruce Blackburn Charles Silverson and Elaine Elnes Gary Heaser James Howitt and Ann Lewandowski Bill and Beth Blank Barbara Coffin and Daniel Engstrom Keith Heaton Robert Cashman and Paulette Lewis Mary and Jeff Blaschko Sherry Enzler Dennis and Nancy Hebrink Norm Ligtenberg Paul Blonski Kenneth A. Epstein Roy and Barbara Heinrich Mark and Jennifer Lindberg Roger Bock and Claire Larson Bock Elizabeth and Dennis Erb Mike Helgeson John Lindblom Gary and Valerie Bollinger Jodi Erickson Jim and Maureen Henderson Gretchen and David Lindgren Andrew Brantingham Vern Erickson Joel Hendrickson John Lindholm Henry Brantingham Ronald Erpelding Richard L. Henninger John and Mary Lindstrom Bremer Bank David and Nancy Erpestad Bee Her John Litch Gerald C Bren Barbara Esselman John and Diane Herman Judy and Bruce Loehle-Conger Richard Brennan Lorraine and Tom Evans June Wheeler and Peter Herzog Ann Longfellow Alice E. Bresnahan Tim and Maria Faacks Annette Toews and Bob Hicks Rick Loseth Amy R Briggs Joseph Richard Favour Paul and Mary Hoff Jeanine Kelley and Michael Love Nancy Odden and Doug Britton Kristina Felbeck Susan and George Hoff Eunice E. Luedtke David E. Bros Alan and Sara Felix Amy and Steve Hoffman Dennis E. Lund Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Buchwald Kay Fellows Eugene Holden Rolf and Lisa Lund Donald N. Buck Steve Fester Jeffrey C. Holton Bruce Lunning Edward Burke John Fester Michael D. Hooley Peggy Lynch 13 Susan M Lyons Jonathan Nye Gregory Shaffer Sarah Ziring Mark N. Lystig Thomas O’Keefe Phil Sherburne Jeff Zuckerman John Margraf Harlan Cavert and Linda Odegard Charles and Judith Sherman Toni R. Magnuson Jenneke Oosterhoff and Ron Okenfuss Jill and Steven Sicheneder Cathy Gray and Michael Mallory Eugene and Julie Ollila Miriam G. Simmons Volunteers Recognizing those who offered their time and Charlotte Brooker and Gene Mammenga James E McBride Dale and Judie Simonson talents in 2013 Phil & Stephanie Martineau Rebecca F. Olson Todd Meltzer and Sue Skonnord Carsten O. Bjornstad William and Candace Marx Vic W. Olson Eunice A. Slager Kathy Bonnifield Ms. Heidi Marx Thomas and Jolene Ormand Charles and Susanne Smith Richard Brainerd Bonnie Matter Robert W. Osgood Conrad and Ann Smith Andrew Brantingham Phyllis J. Matthews Douglas and Phyllis Ostergren Carla J. Smith Jo Ellen Christiansen Susan Mattson Brian and Julia Palmer Elaine Smith Pat Ciernia Michael McCarthy Dora M. Paolucci Linda E. Smith Kathleen Connelly Dick and Joyce H. McFarland Family Fund of Robert J. Parke John and Marsha Soucheray Ed Crozier The Minneapolis Foundation Craig Parsons Bill Spring Stan Danielson Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. McFarland Patagonia Jeanne Steffen Ronald Erpelding Dan and Lucy McInerny Sally and Tom Patterson Alan Steiff Tim Farrell Anne McKinsey Jay, Sue and Marisa Paulson Brian and Kate Stephany Keith Fester William and Susan McKnight John and Linda Peck Michael Turbes and Barbara Sterner Beth Fischer H.G. McNeely Jr. Jennifer J. Pedersen Roger Strand Anne Flueckiger David B. McPherson Michele J. Peter Gary A Strandemo Jean Greenwood Samuel Meddaugh David and JoAnne Peterson Roger J. Strharsky Trudie Guptill Medtronic Foundation James McCarthy and Gloria Peterson Nancy and John Strom Rudi Hargesheimer Jeffrey and Anne Mehnke James and Vivian Pietrick Donald and Patricia Sullivan Paul Hedin Richard and Joan Meierotto Stephen Willett and Diane Pike Theodore Szczech Kathleen Henehan Bill Meller Glen Pitlick Bob Tammen Julie F Holmen John, Ben, Jonah, Issac Northwood and Kem Pomeroy Phillip C. Taylor Ed Huseby Mary Mengel Paul Porter David and Rebecca Ternes Verónica Jaralambides Patricia A. Merrill Scott and Amy Priddy Karen Thimmesch Derek Johnson John Mertens Peggy and Diethelm Prowe Kent and Kathy Thompson Richard Keir Sarah Psick Eric Bergerson and Laura Thorpe Kerri Kolstad Timothy Metcalf Anne and Brian Purrington Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation David Lais Dr. Christopher L. Meyer L. E. Quenemoen Joseph Thurn John C. Lindstrom Kathryn Mielke Paul Rasmussen Karin Tomervik Richard Meierotto Theresa and Scott Miller Aaron Redish Christine M Tooley Daniel L. Mettner Robert Miller Carole A. Reichert Twin Cities Bicycling Club David Minge David and Karen Minge Susan Reinhart Faye Ulrich Jonathan H. Morgan Charles L. Mitchell Thomas J. Rice Mike R Van Essen Josephine Musumeci Susan Moore David H. Richards Josephine Vania Carol Nagan Dean Moren Charles and Susan Richardson Ronald G. Vantine Denis Nagan Dr. Donna Morgan Paul J. Richtman John Velin Jack Nelson William Morgan Richard Rogers Mary Volk Emily Nesvold William Morris Donna Roles Carol J. Wahl John Oldendorf Bruce Jacobson and Ann Morrissey Jean and Charles Ronnei Jim Walch Robert W. Osgood Kathleen and Mark Mortenson Janice K. Root Paul J. Walding Maryann Passe John and Marlene Mulrooney Anna Marie P. Rosen Bill and Judy Walter Tom E. Pavey Josephine Musumeci Brynhild Rowberg Charles Wanous Linda Picone Helena Myers P & E Ruggiero Thomas M. Wappes Chris Polston Greg and Cheryl Myhr Tom and Lynn Rusch Robert and Mary Weber Katie Roth Kevin and Carol Neff Edwin and Jennifer Ryan David J. Wee Maureen Reed Courtland and Mitzi Nelson Jeff and Photine Saar Richard and Lynda Weilage Danae Rem Bonnie Nelson Todd Saville Don and Renee Weirick Thomas J. Rice David (Rusty) Nelson Lana Schaffer William K. Wenger Dan Schuchman Diane M. Nelson John E. Schaubach John Whitehurst Scott Seys Larry W. Nelson James Schermerhorn Mike and Pam Wiehe Dave Simpkins Micah Nelson John Schlagel Joseph Wilhelmy Michael V. Tegeder Bill Newman Peter A. Schlesinger Frank and Frances Wilkinson Eleanor Winston Cynthia Newstrom Lise L. Schmidt Alan Woolworth and Marian Williams Sandra and Mark Niblick Elizabeth and William Schmitt Shawn J. Willy David Niemi Peter M. Schmitt Donald and Bente Winston Pro-Bono Law Firms Dick and Joan Niemiec Mary Schultz Thomas Winston Recognizing law firms whose lawyers offered Terence and Caroll Niewolny Tim Schultz Robin and Seth Wolpert pro-bono legal advice in 2013 Lisa Nilles Michael Schwab Gloria Zaiger Briggs & Morgan Mark E Niznik Lawrence and Mary Schwanke William R. Zajicek Dorsey & Whitney Mark and Jackie Nolan Christina Seagren Clive and Janet Zent Fredikson & Byron Barbara Freund Norrgard Charles and Judith Shepard Family Trust of Patrick Zeuli Maslon, Edelman, Borman & Brand Jeremy Norton the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Phil and Anne Zink Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly 14 Tributes & Memorials Sustaining Members Community Partners In-Kind Donors These donors have committed to giving Recognizing organizational members whose Those who donated goods or services In honor of Tiffany and Stephen monthly, ongoing support. mission, goals or objectives intersect with the Albert’s Organics Bismarck Dean and Janet Anderson Parks & Trails Council’s mission to acquire, Erik’s Bike Shop Randy Miranda Linda Lee Anderson protect and enhance critical land for the Flat Earth Brewery Christina Arndt public’s use and benefit on a local, regional or Friends of Wild River State Park In honor of Keith Fester Gerald Bird statewide level. Fulton Brewery Steve Fester Andrew Nesheim and Zara Bohan Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau Rudi Hargesheimer/North Shore Photo Art Peter and Nancy Breyfogle Anoka Area Gardeners Harriet Brewery In memory of Gerald Flueckiger Richard I. Burton Bemidji Area Cross Country Ski Club I Know My Way Orienteering Anne Flueckiger William Carlson Association International Wolf Center Andrew N. Cook Chester Woods Trail Group Journey Inn In honor of the marriage of Cornelia and Roger Eberhart City of Brainerd Judith Yates Borger Paul Fuchs and Margaret Gene G. Enders City of Caledonia Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce Gorbatenko Sheila R. Faulkner City of New Ulm Lutsen Resort & Sea Villas Rolf and Lisa Lund Kristina Felbeck City of Sleepy Eye Midwest Mountaineering, Inc. Elizabeth Haugen and Brett Feldman Cuyuna Lakes Trail Association Minnesota Orienteering Club In honor of Kyle Hedberg Joel Martin and Lisa Filter Duluth Cross Country Ski Club Minnesota Trails Magazine Paul Schadewald Roger A. Forman Friends of Anderson Park Gary Alan Nelson Betty A. Gross Friends of Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional New Belgium Brewery In memory of Phyllis Gene Jones Terry Miller and Sue Harrington Park Chris Niskanen Mary Courteau and Bob Buck Keith Heaton Friends of North Face Theodore Collins and Jean Dick Barbara and Kenneth Isham-Schopf Friends of Casey Jones Trail North House Folk School Cynthia and John Fuller Chris Polston and Verónica Jaralambides Friends of Father Hennepin State Park Dave and Linda Simpkins Donald and Audrey Jones David T. Johnson Friends of Forestville/Mystery Cave William Souder Eugene Somdahl Mark Kaczmarek Friends of Michael V. Tegeder Meagan Keefe Friends of Vine Park Brewery In memory of Ann Johnson Rebecca N. Knutson Friends of Jackson County Trails Brett Feldman and Elizabeth Haugen Wanda Koehler Friends of Sridhar Koneru Friends of Corporate Sponsors In memory of Breck Richard John Kvasnicka Friends of Lindbergh Heritage Recognizing business that have given $500 Liestman Trails Friends of or greater in 2013 Kurt Zuppke Brian and Pamela Larson Friends of Mill Towns State Trail Rick Loseth Friends of Murray County Parks In memory of Lee Nelson Ed and Sue Marek Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails Brett Feldman and Elizabeth Haugen Jean McCurdy Friends of Wild River State Park Pamela Y. McGowan Gateway-Brown’s Creek Trail Association In honor of Parks & Trails William Morris Gitchi-Gami Trail Association Council Larry W. Nelson Isanti County Sportsman’s Club Seven Lady Skiers Marlys Johnson and Bob Nesheim Association Matt Nesheim In memory of Richard Reamer Keith and Carol Ottoson Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce Bruce Gravelle Jane Pamperin Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum David and JoAnne Peterson Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

In memory of Harry Radimecky Kem Pomeroy Mesabi Trail Minnesota Bruce Gravelle Elizabeth and Greg Quicksell Minnesota Climbers Association TRAILS Carole A. Reichert Minnesota Orienteering Club A Parks & Trails Journal / MnTrails.com In honor of Paul Schadewald Deena and Steve Reisman Minnesota Rovers Outdoors Club Kyle Hedberg Heidi K. Richter Minnesota Trail Riders Association Michael J. Rude Minnesota Wilderness Trails Alliance In memory of Mrs. Margaret Jeff and Photine Saar MN Nordic Ski Association Wilhoit Lana Schaffer Murray County Economic Development Kurt Zuppke Anne and Jason Schlukebier Authority Dana and Jon Schroeder North Star Ski Touring Club In honor of Eleanor Winston Roger Strand Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and We make significant efforts Thomas Winston Angela Urban Visitor’s Bureau to ensure this lists as accurate John Velin Renville County Housing and Economic as possible and to publicly In memory of Betts and Jim Erin and Jeff Warshaw Development Authority acknowledge all our donors Wyman Jason and Janell Wesenberg Sibley State Park Improvement Association Donald and Bente Winston Shawn J. Willy Southeast Minnesota Association of in accordance to their wishes. David B. Woodard Regional Trails If we have omitted or incor- Teresa Workman Superior Hiking Trail Association rectly reported your gift, please Bryan L. Wyberg Twin Cities Bicycling Club accept our apology and contact David Zarkower Walnut Grove Economic Development our office at (651) 726-2457. Sarah Ziring Authority Kurt E. Zuppke 15 2013 Board of Directors Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage Executive Committee PAID Twin Cities, MN Mike Tegeder, President Permit #4936 Robert O. Erickson, Treasurer Timothy Eschweiler, Secretary Kathy Bonnifield, Director at large Parks & Trails Council of MN Andrew Brantingham, Director at large 275 E. 4th St., Suite #250 Julie Gugin, Director at large St. Paul, MN 55101-1626 Mark Larson, Director at large (651) 726-2457 or (800) 944-0707 Tom Pavey, Director at large www.parksandtrails.org

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

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

2013 Staff & Consultants

Joe Bagnoli Government Relations Consultant Brett Feldman Executive Director Lisa Filter External Relations Director Beth Hynes Database Administrator Jess Mann Administrative Assistant Andrew Oftedal Research & Policy Consultant Sarah Psick Published by Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota Government Relations Consultant May 2014 Steve Young photography generously donated by the following artists Gary Alan Nelson - www.garyalannelson.com Land Acquisition Consultant Rudi Hargesheimer - www.northshorephotoart.com Tom Cooper

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