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Lake Marion / South Creek Greenway Project Introduction December 2012. Dakota Count Greenway Vision. Establish a County-wide system of interconnected greenways that provide multiple functions: corridor-based recreation
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Lake Marion / South Creek Greenway Project Introduction December 2012
Dakota Count Greenway Vision • Establish a County-wide system of interconnected greenways that provide multiple functions: • corridor-based recreation • non-motorized transportation infrastructure • ecologically functioning habitat • improved water quality
Master Plan Purpose Strategic guidance for future greenway development • Integrate recreation, transportation, natural resource management and improved water quality • Natural and cultural resource stewardship • Greenway trail alignment, interpretive themes and design direction • Implementation strategies: land protection, phasing, capital and operations budgets, cost share • Regional greenway status
Public & Stakeholder Input • Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meetings during each phase of the project • Representatives from: City of Burnsville, City of Lakeville, City of Farmington, Three Rivers Park District, Vermillion River JPO, Dakota County Historical Society, Scott County, Dakota County • Individual meetings with key landowners and stakeholders • Community Open Houses • First open house to introduce the projects and get input on alternatives • January 24th 2013, Lakeville Water Treatment Plant 6:00-8:00 PM • January 15th 2013, Lebanon Hills Visitor’s Center 6:00-8:00 PM • Second open house will be held in Spring 2013 for input on the Draft Master Plan • Greenways Website: www.hkgi.com/projects/dakota
Lake Marion/South Creek Greenway Minnesota River to South Creek (18 miles) Connects to Minnesota River Greenway at Sue Fischer Memorial Park Burnsville business park and neighborhood parks Murphy-Hanrehan Regional Park Reserve Lake Marion Downtown Lakeville South Creek to downtown Farmington and connection to North Creek Greenway