All drawings and technical specifications have been completed for the GND Recreation Area.  The outdoor work involving major earth-moving activities is being bid.  Five construction companies attended the pre-bid meeting.  Bids are due on 11 June 2015 with City Council review and approval 15 June.  Construction will start as soon as possible after City Council approval.  This work is to be financed by the $500,000 matching grant from the City of Duluth based on the ½ & ½ tax financing focusing on the St. Louis River Corridor development.

Johnson Mertz Appliances donated and delivered new appliances including a refrigerator, electric range, freezer and microwave for the GND REC concession stand.  Thank you!

The floor has been painted with non-skid paint.  Thank you to the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and in particular your members, Barry Ives, Chris Ghekiere, Dave Mason and yourself for the hard work and support in painting the floor of the GND Community Center.   I would like to single out Barry for the outstanding job he has done with our project.  It is great to work with all of you.

Furniture has been moved in to the GND REC.

Charter Cable has installed cable, internet/wifi and telephone service in the GND REC.

Advantage Security has installed the GND REC security system. All installation and materials were installed at no charge.  Thank you!

The GND Development Alliance is working with Russ Salgy, Valley Youth Center, on operating the GND REC.  Funding is the key factor for their involvement.

Much remains to be done and we need your support.