07 December, 2011

Land Aquisition for Taylor's Falls Segment of the SIT

After years of negotiation and encouragement we are pleased to announce that Chisago County has closed three critical land acquisition purchases as of Tuesday December 6th. The properties purchased were from Karen Grossman, Joe and Ruth Stein and Gloria Wilberg.

These purchases will set the stage for building a new segment of the Swedish Immigrant Trail from Taylor's Falls to Wildwood campground and beyond.

Following the closings Joe and Ruth Stein of Triple Glen Farm Supply and Karen Grossman made donations to the Chisago County Parks and Trails Foundation to be used toward the project.

An application for grant monies to construction the trail has been made. If the grant for construction is successful these donations will leverage $13,500 in grant dollars.

Photos below: Chisago County Park Board member Gregg Carlson providing a check to Karen Grossman at the closing. Parks Director Laird Mork accepts a check from the Steins’ on behalf of the Parks and Trails Foundation to assist with project construction. Gloria and Bob Wilberg accept a check from Parks Director Laird Mork.

The Chisago County Parks and Trails Foundation will hold its next regular meeting January 19th in Lindstrom.



Chisago County Park Board member Gregg Carlson providing a check to Karen Grossman at the closing.

Parks Director Laird Mork accepts a donation from the Steins’ on behalf of the Parks and Trails Foundation to assist with project construction.

Gloria and Bob Wilberg accept a check from Parks Director Laird Mork.