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THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON MINNESOTA RESOURCES
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.. The LCMR will ~ prop6ssls fot:piQjeets des~~ t9 ~Ip sust~in: arid ~h~nCe M'innesota's rlatur~l: re~ources.:.
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A. PRIORITY STRATEGIES FOR FUNDING
· FOR ALL PROJECTS: LCMR is interested in project~ that promote a sustainable approach. .To be
sustainable, a project should be compatible with the natural system and balance the benefits to
the environment, the community and the economy.
· LCMR will seek opportunities to coordina~ state staff with community-based projects to improve long term
coordination and.resource sharing. '
;.. PRIORITY: AU strategies ant priorities for funding. The order does not reflect any other prioritization.
Although other proposals may be considered. stated strategies will receive priority.
~, FUNDIN~ SOURCE~ The, strategies apply to all funding sources. Proposers are requested to respond to a
strl:ltegy not a funding souree..
}> , REINveSTMENT IN MINNESOTA: RJ,M ralated activities may be recommended for .funding by the LCMR under
many of the s~. The choice ,of strat!!9Y will depend on the activity proposed, '
RESPOND TO ONE, OR PART OF ONE. OF THE FOLL.OWlNG STRATEGIES:
· LOCAL INITIATIVES GRANTS PROGRAM: The LCMR intends to recommend a matching grants program in the
Department of Natural Resources (ONR) for local initiatives for th~ followmg types of projects:
In order to s1lW1ify anti $treamline the applcation proeessfor local projeel$ that !it the eetegories directly below.
we suggest you send thOse applications directly to: ON~ Local Grants. program: 500 Lafayette Rd; St. Paul,
MN 651.55-401~. They will be reviewed ~ the ONR in the spring of 1995. For infqrmation and applications on
these grants contact the Local G,rants Un~ at DNR, PHONE: 612-296-0565 FAX: 612-296-6047. The LeMR
.' intends Ie re.comrnend ~oney to suppOrt the L.ocaIlnitiatives Grants Program during the biennium boginning
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);0 , LOCAL AND REGIONAL PAF?KS: Matching grants tor acquisition and development of local
, and region!i1park and recreation areas. . '
>> REGIONAL TRAIL AND TRAIL LINKAGES GRANTS: Matching grants to local
governments for development of trail linkages between communities, trails and parks and for
local trails of regional significance.
~ NATURAL OR SClENlC AREAS: For acquisition of land or sCenic easements. Pursuant to
M.$,85.019. . ., ,
>> COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT AL PARTNE~SHIPS: Up to $10.000matehing grants for
private/public paitnerships for environmental service projects and related education
activities.' .. , '
~ CONSERVATION pARTNERS PROGRAM: Up to $10,00.0 matching grants for
private/plJblic,partnerships forenha"cefnent, research. su.rveys and for related education on
fISh, Wildlife,~nd native plant habitats. . .
· STATE AND MeTRO PARKS, RECREATION' AREAS AND TRAilS: State and Metro regional park~ recreation area and
trail needs for acceleration of acquisition, d....elopment. rehabilitation and enhancement as described in MS '116P,02, Subd.
5 (indudes in the defini,tiQn of natural'rfiources. tt:18 ~tate recreation systerrl and the mew region~1 recreation system).
Projects eligible ,for funding through the Metro Pa~8 and Open space program win only be consid.red as part
of the Metro Council and. Paries Open Space Commission Capital Improvement Program; TheLCM R intends '
to reoommef1d inoney to support tl:le State .nd Metro P8I'Its, Recreation Areas and Trails program during the
bienl'jum beginning Ju~ 1999. '
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. HISTORIC SITES: Protect, enhance, reus,; :r :nterpret histcKic SItes. PriOlity will be given to projects designated as local;
state or ,federal histpric sites.
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. WATER QUALITY: Improve and protect W'S:Cf quality on a watershed(s) basis through research and impl~mentation of
processes to reduce non point source pollu:en, ,. '. '
. AGRICULTURAL AND NA ruRAL RESOURCE BASeD INDUSTRIES: Accelerate the use of farming, forestry, tourism,
or minerall.lse practices lhi;ltenhance.wildlt& ~abital and provide protection oHhe environment and human health,through .
research, implementation, or analysis of irr,;:,rcved management techniques, ' ,
· ' URBANIZATION IMPACTS ON NATURAL RESOURCeS: Evaluate, develop, and analyze urbanization and sprawl
impacts on Mlnnesota's natural reSources !l"lO :mplement mitigation strategies,
· INNOVA TlONS IN ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION: Advanc;e the use of renewable and alternative energy that
~duces damage from energy generation, wr:-~umption a!)d, promotes conservation' and efficiency,
· OECISIONMAKIN'G TOOLS: Facilitate naturEl resource decisiOn-making through:
};. utiliza~on of Geographic Informaticn Systems (GIS).
,}> comparative risk assessment or e~r.omic and extemal!tYanalyses,
)> ev,~luation of the cumulative envirc r. men tai irT~pctcts of individual land use activities.
). f100d'mitlgation strategies.
'. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: AccelerG:e the implementation of environmental education activities consistent with the
Greenprint Statewide Plan for EnvironmentaJ Education in Minnesota, with an emphasis on local government official and
teacher training. The priority is for impiemer.tii ticn of noncapitrJI programmatic activities carried out through partnerships,
ThiS.l!'lCludeShunting and sportfjshing interests. '
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· BENCHMARKS AND INDICATORS: Crea:& :enchmarl<s, including biological indicators, for key natural resourCes to
permit effectiv~ monitor'ngand assessment cf envir?nmental trends and environmental factOrs affecting human health.
· CRITICAL LAND$,OR HABITATS: (also ~ LocallnitiatJves Grant~ Pr~ram on. previous page) Land acquisition
(fee or other interest), restoration or enhancements that protect critical hal?ita15. such as: wetlands,. native prairies,
unique andlor sensJtive areas, scenic bluffs. cJd-groWth forests, greenway conidoro, projects that connect or reconnect
fragmented habitat area, sport-fishing habitat arid lakes and rivers. , Public water access for boating and non-boating
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NATIVE SPECIES PLANTING: Expand rurai and urban revegetation willi native species consistent with underlying
natural ecosystems: This strategy includes T.e demonstration of planting and protection of native specie.o; on private
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eNA liVE FISH SPECIES: Research and de'/e:opment to enhance native fish and rTl9llusk populations in their natural
communities. Expand ecosystem knowledge and classification to guide enhancement.
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· EXOTIC SPECIES: Research and demonsrrare ecologically sound methods to control or eradicate exotic species of
plants or animals that are or may become a 1',reatto tre environment , . ,
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B. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION,OF PROPOSALS
For proposals 5ubinitte.dfor the biermiumbeginning July 1,1999..
· Project Managers and cooPerators must be accountable and able to complete project objectives,
· Trust Fund expenditures, must conform to the Trust Fund law (MS 116P.08),
· The following criteria will be applied as one part of the proposal evaluation and recommendation process, The total
potential score for~ach criteriOn is written in parenthese5. All points will be awarded, on fA sliding sCale. Criteria will be
applied'as 9fle of~he screening tools by LCMR ~mbers in selecting projects for ~ hearing, Total, maximum points =65,
, 1. FOCUS OF SU5TAINABILlTY AND ADDRESSES .STRA TE~Y ~ (14)
FOCUS OF SUSTAINABILiTY - The LCMR Is'interested n projects that promOte a sustainable approach, To be
sustainable, a pro~ sho.uld be compatible With ttle natural system and balance the benefits to the environment, the
community, and. the Bconomy, Up to 5 points of the screening criteria will be applied, '
ADDRESSE~ STRA TeGY~ Up to 9 points of the screening criteria will 'be applied,
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2. RESULTS - ~rovide for a critical ~ssment of.the project and clE>.ar, demonstrated results (9)
,3. INNOVATION -Innovative approach (~)
4. PARTNERSHI~S - Demonstrates a coordinated approach..(9)
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, 5. STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE.. (7)
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, 6. LEVERAGING.- Leverages funding (nonstate cash commitment). The.'CCl$n ,match must be money spent dire:Ctlyon the
'project during the time ofthe project (July 1, 1999.June 30, 2001). PreviouslY ;;pent ri1Qney will not qualify as leveraging,
(7) " ,
,,1. DISSEMlNA nON -' Provi~ data. reports, materials, etc. to the public and other ~tential users in a readily useable '
form..(5) . " . . . '. '
8. INFORMATION BASE R 'Provides a significant, demonstrated addition to ,the pUblic environmental and natural res~rce
information base, (5) , .' ,
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c. FORMAT INFORMATION
1. REQUIRED OOCUMENrA llON:
Three documents are required: ,
)> the PROPOSAL (three copies, ~pagc ma>cimum)
)> the RESUMEJBACKGROUNO DESCRIPTION (~)ne,coPY, one page maximum) of the Project Manager.
AdditiOnal docu~tatiOr\ is required If you ha~ cooperators (team members) see 3 below.
.> 'SUSTAINABllITV'(three QOPies. one page ~imum) e)(p~mrtion ofl1ow the proposedwOrl< is sustainable,
NO'required format. '
2. PROPOSAL FORMAT:
· '., PROPOSAL - Send 3 copies of proposal (maximum Orlwo B 1!2 'x 11 sheets - single sided)
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)i> The proposal Ii'lUst be in fJie formClt explained on page 9 and is limited to two single sided pages. .
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).> Minimum foot-typo size. is 10 (this page is typeset on 10 points),
· The proposal format is designed to provide concise information ,It begins with a brief project summari and
, stale,!,!"t of results, followed by an outline of ~iflC project resUlts associated with completion Qf the
activities of the projecL . , '
· The prOposal must be placed into a Iarger'context.
~, Slgl1iflCance III. A. - Explain the significance of the project related to the issue and other woli< in this
area.
.};.. Strategy "I. S., - Indicate whiCh strategy the proposal is addressing, Simply .type in the title of the
strategy, Do not repeat th,e strategy~
;;;. Ti,me ilL C. If the project eKceedstwo years; explain the additional time and funding requirements
and how it ,is intended that the prt;lject will be completed, Multiple year projects (beyond the two
years) will be accepted, Explain the funding needs to accomplish th.~ final results and the expected
interiTl results. ' ,
~ Budget History III. D. Describe the relationship of this project to other work funded currently or in the
'past. Who else has funded similar, work and at what budget level during the previous flve years?
3. COOPERATORS:
Partnerships and collaboration are encouraged. If the project.has cOoperators, (team members working On the
project)" ~st on the proposals as indicated and provide documentation of the partnership in a letter from the
cooperator(s) ind icating their level of involvement in the project. ' .
. 4.EUGlBlE EXPENSES:'
The LCMR fund ing is not to supplant or provide existing operation and maintenance fundi1l9, See the list of
eligible and ineligible expenses on page 11, of the RFP,
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5. EUGIBUTY:
, Qpen to all. However, the project must demonstrate clear public bene1its and resulting financial benefits must also
accrue to the public,
6. RESUME I BA9KGROUNO DESCRJPTlON OF EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THe PROPOSAL:
Provide a resumelbackground description of experience related to the proposal of the Project Manager, limit to
one page-8 112 x 11 inch standard size paper, single sided Staple to one copy of your proposal. Fill out the title
and con'tact name,afflliation, and telephone number exactly as it appears on the proposal in the upper left.hand
comer. Make sure the resumelbackground description of ~xperjence related to the proposal demonstrates a
CQnnection to the proposal.' '
1. ADDITIONAL SUSTAlNABlUlY ATTACHMENT:
A on&-page maximum (three copies) explanation of how the proposed work is susta,inable. No required format.
Fill out the title and contact name, ~fflliation, and telephone number exactly as it appears on the proposal in the
upper left-hqnd comer, To be sustainable, a project should be compatible with the natural system and balance
. the benefits to theenvironm&nt, the community, andthe economy, .
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D.PROPOSALFORMAT
Maximum length two 8 ~ i~ :t. ~ 1 sheels single sided,
T/l8 proposal is composed of the following sections: (lU3iics Eo = :nstmctions and not to be repeat9d in'the proposal.) .
lCMR Proposal 1999 (repeat this in upper left hand con:er
Title: (lin"//1 8 worri,s)
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Project Manager: (OmMam& only, Note: list team memee,--s _ -,der cooperators)
Af1iliation:' , ,
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Telephone Number (~sureto PffJvide a reliable contac: .~a-:'E end phone number in case of questions)
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" $P,/Iatch: if appttcable (nonstate cash only; incJude source,;
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PROJECT SUMMARYAN[),RESUL T5:
Provide a clear, concise summary of the proposed proj~ ?,:-c r.s r?lStJlts. The sUmmary is Iimlled to 30 words and must ~
a free standing summation of the project. It is important ':f;c ~:-.e summary be able to stand on its own as a description of '
the proposal because it wHI be used with the projfJct title as ~ ;.roject description during the proposal review. '
. II.' OUTLINE OF PROJECT RESULTS: ,
Provide an outline of the specific project results associac6C ,~'1:': comPletion of.the activities of the project. Be specific. For
" example; indicate miles of trail acquired and developed. 6C,"'S~ mpacted, or number Of students reached. Indicate the
" '" . budget for each resuft, ' ~ o..JJ....-
:;~:: III. CONTEXT: (breakdown context into 'A, 8, C, and D as re-:::..<ssred) /I . t:. "~~~\ 1-
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A Significance: Explain the Significance at the proj8Ct In tenns ~:-.e current state of the i8.''II/;, oth6r"recent work m this (/~~
; .' subject area. and how your project will enhance the 8xi~tit79 "'.i,cwiedge base or situation, .. t..
:'~ B. S~tegy: Indicate the title of the strategy to which tl18 propCSF- .:s responding. Do not repeat the strategy. Do not attempt to I'V
~. nItiOnalize just indicate the strategy. ", . ,
, C, TlI'l1e; If the P{OPOSBd project will exceed two yeatS. explain :-,s ~r:d;tionE'i1 time and funding r8qtJirements. h r--
. . 0, Bu~get History: Provide program and budget histOl)'. D8$C.-:t-e :~e relationship or this project to other work funded currently
',;. or IT/ the past by the public or priVate sector, not Just L eMR ~..~~,lrig, ,.It-"\I J ~I r' .
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2. Non~CMR Budget His,cr!" nc:ude the source)$
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E. PROPOSAL'DEVELOPNlENT AND WORKSHOPS
LCMR staff is available tD assist proposers and answer any questions or review draft proposals. The format
Is designed to be simple and does NOT require pr~fesslonal grantsmaking assistance or lobbying efforts.
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LCMR staff will conduct five informational proposal workshops for people who intend to respond to the '
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PLEASE COPY/POST/DiSTRIBUTE THIS NOTICE
HE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON MINNESOTA RESOURCES
1999
REQUEST FOR ,PRO,POSALS
WORKSHOPS
Please bring a rough draft of your prORosQI to the workshoRo
It is not necessal)' to attend a workshop,. These workshops are intended to assist propoSers in the development .
of proposals. See OUr web page at httR:/fwww.commissionsJeQ.state.mn.usllcmrlsummer97.htm for more details
If yqu have special needs that may necessitate accommodations at the meetIng, please call Yvonne Fritchie at
(612) 296-2406 or email atlanr(fi.!commisslons.leq.state.mn.uS. '
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. BLOOMINGTON,
Tuesday,' Janl,Jary 20; 1998
1-3 pm,
Normandale Community College.
College Center Building, ~raw Room"
9700 France Ave. S, Bloomington MN55431'
. ,BRAINERD
Tuesday, January 27, 1~98
7-9 pm,
Central_Lake~ College
Room C-200, '~ Floor
,501 WCoIlege Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401
. BLUEEARTH
Wednesday, January. 21, 1998
10 am,~12 noon;' ,
Slue, Earth Elementaryl Jr. High School
Room J.13,
315 East61h, Blue Earth, MN56013,
. . DULUTH
Wednesday, January 28, 1998
2-:4 pm, "
Duluth City Hall
City Council Chambers, 3l'll floor
411 West 1" ~~ Duluth, MN 55802 '
. MARSHALL
Wednesday, January 21, 1998
7 ~9' pm;
Southwest State UniVersity
Student ~enter 159.
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 5625B
If you ciM",ot mskeany' of.thes& workshops. and
hwe questions, cai/ the, LCMR staff.
It is our job to help Y9U submit a conc/se,proposaJ .
fo, con$ideratlon by the commi$sion members.
We ate hef8 to help you.
. CONTACT INFORMATION;
lC~, 100 Constitution Ave" RoomBS. State Office Building" .
Sf. Paul, !IAN 55155' Phone:{612}29&-2406 .FIl)I;~(612)29&-1321
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Ft ADDmONAL ~POSAL INFORMATIO",
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A, synopsi~ of the LCMR proposal reView timeline is b~ted in chronolo'gical order on page 13 of the RFP
Please note some additional details: ' "
1. . UnIVersity of Minnesota: If the Project Manager of the projXJsans'affiliated with the Uhlversity of Minl'lesota, theOflice of
Research and Technology Tran~fer Administration (ORTfA) requIrements rrust be fulfilled by submitting the proposal with
. a BA-23 through that office.. ' , . ., .
: 2 ~iglble and "'Ioneligibl.Expen....:' .
A.ElgibleCosts " , " '" "
Eligible costs shall be those costs directly incurTed by the Recipient in the actual conduct of,the Project. Eligible costs
shall be based upon the ap~ed work program and list of deliverables and c;an include the following types of costs
'provided they are solely related to and necessary for the completion of the Project '
1. Expenditures incurred Qnly .aft~r the Gffactiv,e date in tt1e ap'pr:oved work pI'(lgram No experiditures will be .
aHowed after June 30. :2001 unless' approved by specifIC law,
2, Advertising cOsts solely for recruitment of personnel. Solicitation of bids, or other purposes s.pecifically' provided for
it"th~ list of deliverables;' " ,
3. ,"Capital expenditures for facilities,' equipment, and other capital assets; For eQui"ment ex~nditures of $3500 per
, .unit or more: It mtl~tpe_clear if there are to be such expenditures, why they are necessary. and what the\( will be
used for after the prQject is con'1D1eted. . " .
4. Cornmunica~on ~osts incurred for telephone call~ and postage;
5, 'Materials and supplies: , , ' ,
" 6, Printing and reproducticlrl costs necessarY for contract administration; publiCation costs of reports relating to
contract, accomplishments;, ,
7. Transportation and travel, expenses such as freight relating to goads purchased for the Project" and the lodging. meals,
and tran$~tion of personnel involved in the Project in the sarne manner and in no greater amount than provided for
in the current .Commissioner's Plan" promulgated by the Commissioner of Employee Relations.
8. Wages and expenses of salaried Recipient employees;
9. Fringe benefit costs of Recipient's employees;
10. professional services u,nless specified in the work pr:ogram.
11. Education program expenses such as conferences, seminars, books. materials, and supplies;
12. Public utilities such as water) sewage, and electricity,' ,
13. ' Maintenance and repairs incurred for upKeep of property used directly in the Project which keeps it in aneflicient
opera~o" eondition (for the Project period).; . '
,14. ,Administrative expenses such as accounting and budgeting,
8, Noneligible Costs: ,
Nonellgible costs for reimbursement means al costs not ,defined "'$ digible costs, including but not limited to the
following: '
1, Indirect costs; , .
2, For State employees; Salaries and benefits unless in the un~lassifled service or expressly approved in the .'
wor1<program; , '
3, Any expenditures before July 1. 1999, or work program approval. whichever is the latter,
4, Fund raising; '" ,
5. Taxes, except sales tax on goods and services;
6. Insurance, except title insurance;
7, At10rney fees, except for acquisition and dearing title to land;
8., Loans, gran~, sl,lbsidies to persons or entities for non public development;
9. Bad debts or contingency funds;
10. Interest:.
11, lobbyi$~;
12, Political contributions
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,3, Match Commitment and expenditure:
Match commitments al'1d expenditures must be only for the time period of the project (typically July 1, 1999 to June 3D,
2001) and in the form of nonstate cash. The expenditl,Jre of matCh dollars cannot begin before the above project period
starts nor occur after its completion, A firm commitment of tI1e match must be received for the project to begin and must
be committed by January 1, 2000 or the project will ,be canceled. '
4, Data Compatibility Requirements: . .
During 1he biennium ending June 30, 2001, the data collected by the projects funded that have common value for natural
resource planning and management must conform to information standards adopted by ttle State of Minnesota. These
data must be made accessible and free to the public unless made private under the Data Practices Act.
5 Land Acquisition Appropriations:
As part of project expenditures, recipients of land acquisition appropriations must provide the information necessary to
update publ!c recreation information maps and other appropriate media to the Department of Natural Resources in the
specified form, '
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. G. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION
. PROCESS
The Commission employs a variety of tools in the proposal evaluation process.
".SUMMERAN>FALl.1997 RESOURCE EVAlUATION:
Le~!ilative Commission on Minnesola Resourc:e5,{LCMR) and Citizen Advisory Committee for the Trust Fund summer fact
finding and natural re~ource evaluation. Issues and ideas solicited statewide.
. JULY 1, 1991 P,ROJECT COMPLETION:
Projects conducted July 1" 19.95- July 1, 1997, completed and final reports due, Project evaluation.
. SEPTEMBER 1997 PUBLIC FORUMS: " .
Forums held in Two Harbors, Redwood Falls and st: Louis Park. Approximately 120 citizens atterlded and an additional 100
written comments were received commenting on Trust Fund EXpenditure Priorities and Process for Funding. The Forums
providoo input on the Strategic Plan, rev~ of Trust Fund projects and the ReinveSt in Minnesota (RIM) program. '
. SUMMER AND FALL 1997 STRAtEGIC PLAN;, .
Recommendation of Revision of Strat~ic Plan for Trust Fund by CitiZen Advisory Committee to the LCMR.
. FAlU997 ~TEGIC PLAN:
Adoption of comprehensive Strategic Plan for the Trust Fund, Future Resources Fu nd, and Great Lakes Protection Account by
~eLCMR. . '
. DECEMBER 1997 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:
Req\lElst for Proposal (RFP) for JulY 1999- June 2001 funding issued .by LCMR for the Minnesota Future. Res9urces Fund
(MS 116P.13), Trust Fund (MS 116P.08), and Great Lakes Protection Accpunt (MS'1160.02); one RFP for.all funding
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-JANUARY 20, 21, 27, 28,1998 PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE:
I..GMR staff hold workshop 15essions for, assi$~nce with proposal development,
. FEBRUARY 13,1998 PROPO~ALS.PUE:
Proposals submitted tQ the lCMR.
. FEBRUARY-MAY 1998 PROJECT RANKING AND OUTSIDE REVIEW:
Strategies and criteria as presen~ in the RFP will be appfied, LCMR staff will sort all proposals by strategy and ranktl1em
according to the ,critetiafor use by' the lCMR members during ttleir initial selection process, LCMR members wHl review all of
the proposals for consideration. No proposals will be eliminated by the staff. '
'During the proj~t ranking, LCMR staff wUI seek addiUonal outside review as needed to focus on improving proposals and
coordination. The, staff review may, include seeking revisions to the proposals 'ay which proposals may be strengthened. either
technically or in terms of the range of activities il"lCiuded. Review may also reveal areas where increased .cooperation and
coordInation on a proposal might be appropriate and result in a request for cOnsideration of merger with one or more oth(;!r
proposals. 'Additional proposal Information to be submitted for projects $e~cted for further consideration,
.SPRING 1998 CITIZENAOVlSORY CQIIlIIIIITTEE REVIEW;
In April 1998, the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Trust Fund wil perform an initial review of proposals and provide
the Commission with thelrdetermination as to which projectS best fit the strategies and criteria in the Strategic Plan for the
TnJst Fund as well as the Trust.Fund law. '
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.SPRING-5UMMER 1998 "LCMR SELECTION FOR FURTHER CONSIDERA TJON:
The LCMR members will rev!ew an proposals received, during May-June 1998, and select approximately 140 proposals to
schedule for a hearing, After tt1e initialsetectiOf1 of proposalS for further consideration. additional information abbut the
proposals will be requested of program managers to aid ill decision making. At tile hearings, program mana"ers will be
requested to appear before the Commission to explain the specific project results associated with completion of the project
. SUMMER 1998 ALLOCA nONS: ' ,
LCMR adoption of project reCommendations (allocations) for submission to the 1999 L~gislature for funding beginning JUly 1,
1999. The Commission will determine which funding source to recommend for a proposed project
III FALl19ga WORK PROGRA~:,
Submission of work programs to the LCMR for recommended projects prior to consideration by the 1999 Legislature,
Additional outside review of work pr~rams, '
· FAll 1998 PEER REVIEW: ,
An additional, sepl'lrate, technicsl peer review process will be conducted, before presentation to the Legislature for research
proposals recommended. by the Commis~ion, An interdisciplinary peer review panel, comprised of natural resource experts
from across the U.S., will reView recommended projects for t/)e adequacy of the methodology and procedures, the need for the
proposed research, and qualifICations of the investigatorS.' A detailed work program wUI be required for these projects by
September 1998 to be used ili the peer review process. Program managers will be requested to present their proposed work
program to the, panel.' '.
· JANUAR:Y 15, 1999 RepORT:
Biennial report due to the legislature from LCMR,
· JANUARY -MAY 1999 'LEGISLATIVE REVIEW AND APPROPRIA liON:
R9vlew of LCMR priorio/ recommendations by the 1999, LegiSlature for adoption.
. JUNE 1999 WORK PROGRAMS: . ,
LCMR work program reviewand apprQval of project recommendations as appropriated by the Legislature,
. JULY 1999..JUNE 2001 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION:
Project implenientation'Pegins July 1,1999 (final report due July 1, 20(1).
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