Item 6B. 2026 Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Budget
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2026 HYLAND-BUSH-ANDERSON LAKES OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $402,727.
Prepared By: Luke Skinner, Associate Superintendent and Shaan Hamilton, Chief Financial Officer
Background:
On December 19, 2024, the Board of Commissioners approved a five-year agreement with the City of Bloomington whereby the Park District will operate the Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Park Reserve starting in 2025 and ending in 2029. Bloomington retains its ownership of the land and has pledged all regional park revenues it receives to the Park District. The existing Park District operations in Hyland Lake Park Reserve including cross-country skiing, the creative play area, boat rental, and the boat launch will continue to be included in the District's General Fund.
A new fund was created in 2025 to account for revenue and expense activity associated with this agreement and operating the portion of the park reserve that was previously operated by the City of Bloomington. To provide financial control and track the revenues and expenses associated with operating the Bloomington-owned portion of the park reserve, a variety of staff have worked together to prepare this operating budget.
2026 Budget Overview:
The 2026 Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes budget is designed to provide maintenance, recreational opportunities and natural resources management for all regional facilities previously operated by the City of Bloomington.
The agreement provides for an annual contribution from the City of Bloomington along with the Park District receiving Bloomington's allocation of Met Council operation and maintenance grants. In addition, the Park District will receive all revenue related to the rental of the picnic shelters, the bandshell, and canoe racks. Expenses required to operate the new facility include two full-time maintenance staff, a variety of seasonal maintenance and operational staff as well as supplies and contracted services for maintenance and natural resources management.
The proposed 2026 Bloomington budget (attached) $402,727. Our goal is to maintain and build on the services that were provided for in 2025.
Relationship to the System Plan:
The Request for Action supports the following goal(s) of the System Plan:
Goal 2: Parks Matter
Goal 3: Lead by Example
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