DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Adoption Of Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Long-Range Plan And Natural Resource Management Plan
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County Parks Department has been updating the Miesville Ravine Park Reserve (MRPR) Long-Range Plan (LP) and the MRPR Natural Resource Management Plan (NRMP); and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-430 (September 26, 2023), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners (County Board) authorized that the MRPR LP and the MRPR NRMP be released for public review; and
WHEREAS, the plans were posted on the Dakota County website with the ability for the public to submit comments September 27-December 25, 2023; and
WHEREAS, notification of opportunities for review was done through a mailing to 300 area residents, postings on Dakota County’s social media accounts, and emails to stakeholders and partners; and
WHEREAS, the plans were presented to Douglas Township Board of Supervisors on November 6, 2023, a virtual open house was held November 8, 2023, an in-person open house was held November 15, 2023, and meetings were also held with agency and stakeholder organizations; and
WHEREAS, the MRPR LP and NRMP have been revised to address staff, stakeholder, and public comments; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2024, the Dakota County Planning Commission recommended adoption of the LP and the NRMP and that the LP be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for consideration and approval; and
WHEREAS, estimated Dakota County costs for recreation and natural resource five-year priorities are $1,609,000; and
WHEREAS, the County Board will determine implementation priorities and funding levels during the annual Parks Capital Improvement Program budget process; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Planning Commission recommends adoption of the MRPR LP and the MRPR NRMP and submittal of the MRPR LP to the Metropolitan Council for consideration and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Long-Range Plan and the Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Natural Resource Management Plan and authorizes staff to submit the Long-Range Plan to the Metropolitan Council as presented to the Physical Development Committee of the Whole on February 20, 2024.
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