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June 28, 2013 Item No.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
LAKE MARION —SOUTH CREEK REGIONAL GREENWAY
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve resolution supporting
the Lake Marion —South Creek Regional Greenway.
Overview
Dakota County is currently working with landscape architectural firm Hoisington Koegler
Group, Inc. on the Lake Marion —South Creek Greenway Master Plan. The greenway
alignment goes through Farmington, Lakeville, Burnsville, Scott County/Three Rivers Park
District (Murphy - Hanrehan Park) and finally Savage. A technical advisory group consisting of
representatives from the cities /counties as noted above met numerous times regarding the
planning process. Two public open houses were also held during the planning process.
At their June 5, 2013 meeting, the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee passed a
motion recommending support for the Lake Marion —South Creek Greenway Master Plan.
With the support of the individual cities /counties, the final Lake Marion —South Creek
Greenway Master Plan will be adopted by the Dakota County Board in July, and in late
summer will be submitted to the Met Council.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Dakota County and the City are sensitive to concerns about the trail through the
natural areas at Ritter Farm Park
• The public had two opportunities to comment on the proposed plan at open
houses held on January 24 and May 23 at the Water Treatment Facility
Supporting Information
• Resolution Supporting the Lake Marion —South Creek Regional Greenway
Brett Altergott
Parks & Recreation irector
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
LAKE MARION -SOUTH CREEK REGIONAL GREENWAY
WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville has been working with Dakota County on the
development of a master plan for a regional greenway project that would bring new
recreational and open space opportunities to the City of Lakeville; and
WHEREAS, the unique approach to trail design outlined in the master plan integrates
functional use, scenic value, historic and environmental interpretation, water quality
improvements, and ecological restoration; and
WHEREAS, the proposed greenway is an identified unit of the Metropolitan Regional
Park System Plan and will establish a link between the Minnesota River and the Vermillion
River through the communities of Burnsville, Lakeville, and Farmington as well as a portion in
Scott County; and
WHEREAS, the master plan was developed in accordance with the 2030 Regional
Parks Policy Plan; and
WHEREAS, the alignment identified in the master plan was developed in accordance
with City of Lakeville's 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the development and operation of the regional greenway will be a
cooperative effort between Dakota County and the communities through which it extends;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Lakeville adopts a resolution
supporting Dakota County's Master Plan for the Lake Marion -South Creek Regional
Greenway.
DATED this 1 St day of July, 2013
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Matt Little, Mayor
ATTEST:
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk