DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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Approval Of Schematic Design For Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Site Improvement Project
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the schematic design for Miesville Ravine Park Reserve (MRPR) Site Improvement Project, County Project #2000236.
SUMMARY
The Parks 2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes a project to design and construct site developments to make MRPR a better place to serve the adjacent communities. By Resolution No. 24-091 (February 27, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the MRPR Master Plan, which outlines the site improvement plans.
Following the five-year plan from the MRPR Master Plan, this project will complete improvements, including at the Cannon River and Trout Brook Valley. The scope includes: a new gravel entry road and turnaround with parking, a kayak launch, a trout brook touch point, and fishing platforms; restoring the existing picnic area; upgrading the existing trail accessibility; creating new trails; providing running water; and replacing the footbridge over Trout Brook. In addition to these improvements, interpretation elements will be provided.
By Resolution No. 24-545 (November 12, 2024), the Board approved the selection of HKGi to provide professional design services. Starting in December 2024, staff worked with HKGi to develop schematic design (Attachment: Presentation Slides). Staff reviewed the initial concept with Tribal Partners virtually on February 6, 2025. A public open house was held in person on February 6, 2025, and project materials were published online for public comments (Attachment: Public Engagement). Public and private stakeholder workshops were held in person on February 7, 2025.
The site is located on wetland and in a floodplain. Multiple permits are required from both Dakota County and Goodhue County. Due to the complexity of design, the Board approved a contract amendment with HKGi, by Resolution No. 25-242 (May 20, ...
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