Minnesota Partnerships, LLC | Projects and Services
Athletic Field Development
Developed an athletic field feasibility plan for Minneapolis Public Schools based on a facility condition index and equity based amenities.
Produced an Athletic Facilities Audit and Benchmarking Report for the Osseo Area Schools based on a facility condition index from 20 high schools across the metro area.
Developed the Nieman Sports Complex at Fort Snelling, Harmon Killebrew Field at Pearle Park and Frank Quilici Field at Shingle Creek Park in partnership with the Minnesota Twins.
Negotiated the development of the DeLaSalle football field between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and DeLaSalle High School.
Grant Writing
Secured over $3.5 million dollars in grant funding for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Minneapolis Public Schools for athletic field development
Initiated the First Tee Junior Golf Program with grant funding of $500,000
Golf Course Management
Operate private golf operations at Como and Phalen Golf Courses for the City of St. Paul
(Foursome Golf Management Group)
Cell Tower Negotiations
Managed 28 cell tower agreements for Minneapolis Public Schools
Re-negotiated 16 cell tower agreement for St. Paul Public Schools
Re-negotiated the cell tower agreement for St. Anthony New Brighton Public Schools
Public-Private Services
Created concession operations for private vendors
- Lake Calhoun (Tin Fish)
- Minnehaha Falls (Sea Salt)
- Lake Harriet (Bread and Pickle)
- Lake Nokomis (Sandcastle)
- Developed an investment based contract for the operation of Nicollet Island Pavilion (Mintahoe Catering)
Negotiated Private Sponsorship Funding
- Coca Cola
- Toyota, Jim Lupient
- Lowes.
Secured partners for the operation of the Wirth Winter Program
- Loppet Foundation
Developed a pay parking system for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
- Generated $1 million dollars annually in new income
Established the Minneapolis Parks Foundation Created partnerships for several major events such as
- The US Pond Hockey Championship, The Minneapolis Bike Tour and The Minneapolis Loppet Ski Race
- Negotiated contracts with Wheel Fun to operate bikes and boats at various park loaction