DEPARTMENT: Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Adoption Of Natural Resource Management Plan For North Creek Greenway
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 17-274 (May 23, 2017), the County Board adopted the Natural Resources Management System Plan, which determined that Natural Resource Management Plans (NRMPs) would be developed for all County Parks, Greenways, and Easements; and
WHEREAS, Stantec was hired to develop the Lake Marion and North Creek Greenway NRMPs, and it addresses natural resource management on non-County lands in proximity to the Greenway; and
WHEREAS, a Technical Advisory Committee consisting of staff from host communities, other agencies, and major landowners convened on January 7, 2022, to discuss future development and natural resource management on these lands; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Planning Commission reviewed the Lake Marion and North Creek Greenway NRMP Study Areas and initial findings on July 22, 2021, then reviewed the recommendations, restoration work plan, and proposed cost-share structure and recommended the Drafts be released to the public on February 24, 2022; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 22-122 (March 22, 2022), the County Board approved the release of the Drafts to the public for a 60-day review period; and
WHEREAS, during the public review period, County staff presented and solicited feedback from municipal citizen advisory boards and two Public Open Houses; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Planning Commission reviewed the final Draft of the North Creek Greenway NRMP and recommended the adoption of the Plan on August 25, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the North Creek Greenway Natural Resources Management Plan.
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