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Parks Commission 5-6-2025

Dayton City CouncilSaturday, May 10, 2025
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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

Full Document Analysis

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)

Kelly GrismanRepresentative

Lead presenter for the joint session, advocating for the greenway corridor vision.

1 quote

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

Explaining the benefits of a greenway over a road-based route.

Stephan ShersonRepresentative

Presented technical mapping and topography data.

DaveCouncil Member

Critiquing the lack of collaboration and shift in project scope.

1 quote

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

Expressing frustration over perceived scope creep.

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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