Lake Marion / South Creek Greenway Project Introduction December 2012 Lake Marion / South Creek Greenway Project Introduction December 2012

Establish a County-wide system of interconnected greenways that provide multiple functions: corridor-based recreation non-motorized transportation infrastructure ecologically functioning habitat improved water quality Dakota Count Greenway Vision

Dakota County Greenway Vision

Master Plan Purpose Strategic guidance for future greenway development –Integrate recreation, transportation, natural resource management and improved water quality –Natural and cultural resource stewardship –Greenway trail alignment, interpretive themes and design direction –Implementation strategies: land protection, phasing, capital and operations budgets, cost share –Regional greenway status

Project Schedule

Public & Stakeholder Input Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meetings during each phase of the project –Representatives from: City of Burnsville, City of Lakeville, City of Farmington, Three Rivers Park District, Vermillion River JPO, Dakota County Historical Society, Scott County, Dakota County Individual meetings with key landowners and stakeholders Community Open Houses –First open house to introduce the projects and get input on alternatives January 24 th 2013, Lakeville Water Treatment Plant 6:00-8:00 PM January 15 th 2013, Lebanon Hills Visitor’s Center 6:00-8:00 PM –Second open house will be held in Spring 2013 for input on the Draft Master Plan Greenways Website:

Lake Marion/South Creek Greenway Minnesota River to South Creek (18 miles) Connects to Minnesota River Greenway at Sue Fischer Memorial Park Burnsville business park and neighborhood parks Murphy-Hanrehan Regional Park Reserve Lake Marion Downtown Lakeville South Creek to downtown Farmington and connection to North Creek Greenway

Burnsville & Savage

Lakeville

Farmington