DEPARTMENT: Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
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Discussion On Parks, Greenways, And Natural Systems Draft 2050 Values And Vision Statement
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Discuss and provide direction on the draft 2050 values and vision for parks, greenways, and natural systems.
SUMMARY
The Dakota County Parks Department is currently updating the 2030 Parks System Plan with a Parks, Greenways, and Natural Systems 2050 Vision Plan. The first phase of the project, research and community engagement, is complete (Attachment: October 2024 Interim Project Report-out).
During this phase, the project team assessed the current system and progress since the 2030 Park System Plan was adopted in 2008, analyzed demographic, societal, natural resource, and recreational trends, and sought input from the County Board and community. Over the summer and fall, more than 500 people provided input at 25 events (pop-up and focus group meetings) and over 400 people participated in the online questionnaire.
Based on preliminary research, engagement, and Dakota County Board and Parks Department staff input, the project team has developed a draft Vision Framework of core values and vision statement. In a separate and parallel process, the Parks Department will be updating mission statement to align with the updated core values and vision statement. The vision statement and core values will guide the development of goals and action steps in the next phase of the project. The core values and vision statement will be fine-tuned based on input from the Planning Commission, County Board, and staff.
RECOMMENDATION
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Information only; no action requested.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
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RESOLUTION
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