DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
TITLE
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Update On Lebanon Hills Sustainable Trails Study Improvements
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive an update on proposed improvements and implementation strategy from the study.
SUMMARY
By Resolution No. 15-156 (March 17, 2015), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted an updated Master Plan (MP) for the Lebanon Hills Regional Park (LHRP). By Resolution No. 201-458 (September 21, 2021), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized staff to select a consultant to prepare a Sustainable Trails Study (Study); and by Resolution No. 22-204 (May 24, 2022), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the Physical Development Director to execute a contract with SRF, Inc., for the Study. The Study addressed the following trail topics: preservation of high-quality trail recreation and nature-based experiences; minimization and mitigation of impacts to natural resources; minimization and mitigation of impacts to culturally important sites; identification of trail use conflicts; safety and risk concerns; American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility; reduction of trail-related erosion issues; identification of deferred maintenance needs; and improvement of sustainable maintenance practices. The Physical Development Committee of the Whole received an update on Phase 1 of the Study, most recently on January 10, 2023. The Study recommendations and implementation strategies were presented to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners in December 2022. By Resolution No. 24-414 (August 13, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized staff to select a consultant to complete preliminary and final design of recommendations from the Study.
The following are the top priorities and staff recommendations for implementation:
West Park
Reduce the number of mountain bike and hiking trail intersections by combining and realigning sections of hiking and ski trails.
Convert existing mount...
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