DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Approval Of Schematic Design For Spring Lake Park Reserve Fischer Avenue Trailhead And Amendment of 2024 Parks Capital Improvement Program Budget
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the 2023-2027 Park Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget includes a project to design and construct a trailhead along Fischer Avenue within Spring Lake Park Reserve; and
WHEREAS, since April 2024, staff has worked with a design team led by Miller Dunwiddie Architecture, Inc. to progress the design and related review process; and
WHEREAS, during consultation, the Tribal Historical Preservation Office requested a section of regional trail be relocated in the future so that the two bison paddocks can be combined into one large one; and
WHEREAS, during National Environmental Policy Action review, the site was shifted further east from its previously proposed location to avoid substantial delay and missing federal funding deadlines; and
WHEREAS, a public open house was held in person on May 30, 2024, and project materials were published online for public comments; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the County Board approve the schematic design as presented by County staff on August 20, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the design for the Spring Lake Park Reserve Fischer Avenue Trailhead project as presented at the Physical Development Committee of the Whole on August 20, 2024.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2024 Parks Capital Improvement Program budget be amended as follows:
Expense
SLPR Fischer Avenue Trailhead (2000237) $2,615,783
SLPR Master Plan Improvements (1000637) ($2,615,783)
Total Expense $0
Revenue
SLPR Fischer Avenue Trailhead (2000237) - State Bonds $2,615,783
SLPR Master Plan Improvements (1000637) - State Bonds ($2,615,783)
Total Revenue $0
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