DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
TITLE
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Update On 2025 Greenway Capital Improvement Construction Projects
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive an update on the 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) greenway construction projects.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient greenway system, Dakota County annually invests in the regional Greenway trail transportation system through various Greenway segment construction projects to accomplish the original 200-mile County Board Vision that was part of the 2030 Park System Plan (attachment: 2030 Greenway Vision). The majority of construction projects identified in year 2025, or carryovers, of the 2025-2029 Parks CIP budget are underway or near completion (attachment: Projects Location Map). Staff will provide the Board with an overview of these Greenway construction projects.
RECOMMENDATION
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Information only; no action requested.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The 2025 construction projects are funded through the approved Parks CIP budget. Staff estimate that it costs about $4,000 per mile of Greenway to maintain them once they are operationalized, which includes, mowing, snow removal, trash removal, routine inspections, graffiti removal and repairing infrastructure. Deferred or replacement maintenance activities are funded through the Parks Greenway preservation set-aside, which uses Active Transporting funds, for pavement improvements and the Greenway Enhancement Set-Aside, which uses Active Transportation funds and CPA County funds, for other infrastructure repairs or replacements. Staff maintenance activities are funded from the Facilities Department operating budget, which is funded by Levy, General Fund and CPA funding sources.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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Information only; no action requested.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Projects Location Map
Attachment: 2030 Greenway Vision
Attachment: Presentation Slides
BOARD GOALS
☒ Thriving People ☒ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Niki Geisler
Author: Tony Wotzka