Parks Commission 5-6-2025

Friday, May 9, 2025

Council update on park plans for 21 Ion and Stevens

Joint work session regarding the vision for the West Mississippi River Regional Trail

Review of trail alignment and Three Rivers Park District acquisition strategy

Comparison of road-based vs. greenway trail routes

Impact of property acquisition on tax revenue

Impact of trails on property values

Map exercise for trail route planning

Votes (2)

Approve the proposed agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Kai

Approve April meeting notes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Kai · Seconded by Carrie

Notable Quotes (3)

The greenway corridor option simply provides a higher degree of amenity. It has a higher level of safety.

Kelly Grisman
Trail route alignmentComparing trail options.

The council does not and you've heard that several times. It's not just me talking that we're not going to get anywhere.

Dave
Cooperation and alignmentPushback on Three Rivers' current acquisition approach.

What was approved by the city was a trail. You're now referring to it as a greenway corridor. That's a new term.

Dave
Project scopeAddressing terminology shifts.

People (7)

Stephan ShersonRepresentative

Presented technical mapping and topography data.

Ann RexineRepresentative

In attendance for the joint session.

Jonathan LamingRepresentative

In attendance for the joint session.

KaiCommission Member

Participated in meeting procedures and motion approvals.

CarrieCommission Member

Participated in meeting procedures and motion approvals.

Places Mentioned

DaytonMississippi RiverGooden ParkNorth Diamond Lake RoadWest Mississippi River Regional TrailLake Independence Regional TrailCrow HassanCounty Road 19Buen Island

Events & Meetings (1)

  • May 6th: City of Dayton Parks Commission Meeting
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Parks Commission 5-6-2025 - Dayton Recorder