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Parks & Recreation
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Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
Wednesday, October 18, – 6:00 PM
City Hall – Council Chambers
I. Call to Order 6:00 p.m.
a. Determination of Quorum
All commissioners present.
II. Vermillion River Greenway – Natural Resources Management Plan 6:10 p.m.
a. Dakota County, Senior Ecologist - Joseph Walton
Mr. Walton provided an overview of the NRMP for the Vermillion River Regional Greenway, a plan developed
by Dakota County to identify current conditions and develop plan for possible future enhancements.
Commissioner Karnick asked a few questions about Levee Park and any potential habitat enhancement efforts
within the developed area. A word of caution due to multiple large events and heavy use.
Commissioner Smith asked about educational opportunities around the plan, and how the County would work to
educate the public about the work proposed.
Commissioner Strauss discussed the positives around enhancing habitat on the fringes of already developed parks.
Commissioner Bower inquired how the County works with private land owners and how they encourage habitat
enhancement on those private lands.
All commissioners are supportive of this NRMP and see value in working with Dakota County to enhance habitat
within the corridor and recognize each potential project will be explored individually as a partnership between
the City and County.
III. Department Updates 6:30 p.m.
Director Jenkins provided brief updates on a variety of projects.
Meeting adjourned 7:00pm
Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 15 at 6:00pm
All times are approximate