Lake Marion South Creek Greenway Project Introduction

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

Dakota County Greenway Vision

Dakota County Greenway Vision

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

Project Schedule

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 24 th 2013, Lakeville Water Treatment Plant 6: 00 -8: 00 PM • January 15 th 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

Burnsville & Savage

Lakeville

Farmington