DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Approval Of Schematic Design For Mississippi River Landing Use Area And Access In Spring Lake Park Reserve
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 21-313 (June 22, 2021), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted the Spring Lake Park Reserve (SLPR) Masterplan, which outlines the development of the Mississippi River Landing Use Area and Access (MRLUA&A) project; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-309 (July 18, 2023), the 2024 Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget includes a project to design and construct the MRLUA&A project; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-337 (July 8, 2025), SRF Consulting Group is selected to provide professional design for the project; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the initial concept with tribal partners virtually on September 2, 2025; and
WHEREAS, a public open house was held in person on September 30, 2025, and project materials were made available online for public comments; and
WHEREAS, schematic design was developed, incorporating the result of wetland delineation and archaeological shovel testing; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the County Board approve the schematic design for the MRLUA&A as presented by County staff on July 22, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the schematic design for the Mississippi River Landing Use Area and Access project as
presented at the Physical Development Committee of the Whole on November 6, 2025.
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