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2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan 2040 REGIONAL PARKS POLICY PLAN Proposed for adoption February 2015 The Council’s mission is to foster efficient and economic growth for a prosperous metropolitan region Metropolitan Council Members Susan Haigh Chair Edward Reynoso District 9 Katie Rodriguez District 1 Marie McCarthy District 10 Lona Schreiber District 2 Sandy Rummel District 11 Jennifer Munt District 3 Harry Melander District 12 Gary Van Eyll District 4 Richard Kramer District 13 Steve Elkins District 5 Jon Commers District 14 James Brimeyer District 6 Steven T. Chávez District 15 Gary L. Cunningham District 7 Wendy Wulff District 16 Adam Duininck District 8 The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The Council operates the regional bus and rail system, collects and treats wastewater, coordinates regional water resources, plans and helps fund regional parks, and administers federal funds that provide housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The 17-member Council board is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the governor. On request, this publication will be made available in alternative formats to people with disabilities. Call Metropolitan Council information at 651-602-1140 or TTY 651-291-0904. Table of Contents Chapter One: Planning for the Twin Cities Region ................................................................................. 5 Thrive MSP 2040 ............................................................................................................................... 5 Thrive Outcomes ................................................................................................................................ 6 Stewardship .................................................................................................................................... 6 Prosperity ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Equity ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Livability .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Sustainability .................................................................................................................................. 7 Thrive Principles ................................................................................................................................. 7 Integration....................................................................................................................................... 7 Collaboration .................................................................................................................................. 7 Accountability ................................................................................................................................. 8 Thrive’s Additional Directives for the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan .............................................. 8 Regional Growth and Demographics .................................................................................................. 8 Community Designations ................................................................................................................... 9 Metropolitan Urban Service Area .................................................................................................... 9 Rural Service Area ........................................................................................................................ 10 Local Comprehensive Plans ............................................................................................................. 12 Conformance ................................................................................................................................ 12 Consistency .................................................................................................................................. 12 Compatibility ................................................................................................................................. 13 Chapter Two: Overview of the Regional Parks System and the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan ....... 14 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 14 The Regional Parks System ............................................................................................................. 15 Regional Parks ............................................................................................................................. 16 Park Reserves .............................................................................................................................. 16 Regional Trails .............................................................................................................................. 16 Special Recreation Features ......................................................................................................... 17 Regional Parks System Management Structure ............................................................................... 17 Regional Park Implementing Agencies Role ................................................................................. 17 Metropolitan Council Role ............................................................................................................. 19 Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission Role ................................................................ 19 Regional Parks System Funding ...................................................................................................... 21 Capital Improvement Program ...................................................................................................... 21 Parks and Trails Legacy Fund Program ........................................................................................ 21 Park Acquisition Opportunity Fund Grant Program ....................................................................... 21 Operations and Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 21 Regional Parks Policy Plan .............................................................................................................. 23 Planning for 2040.......................................................................................................................... 23 Chapter Three: System Plan ................................................................................................................ 26 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 26 National Parks and Federal Lands ................................................................................................ 26 State Parks, Lands, and Trails ...................................................................................................... 27 Local Parks ................................................................................................................................... 27 Private Recreation ........................................................................................................................ 28 Nonprofit Partners ......................................................................................................................... 28 Components of the Regional Parks System ..................................................................................... 29 Regional Parks ............................................................................................................................. 34 Park Reserves .............................................................................................................................. 37 3 Regional Trails .............................................................................................................................. 39 Special Recreation Features ......................................................................................................... 42 Regional Parks System Plan ............................................................................................................ 44 Existing Regional Parks System Facilities .................................................................................... 44 Planned Regional Parks System Facilities .................................................................................... 46 Regional Park Boundary Adjustments ........................................................................................... 48 Regional Park Search Areas ......................................................................................................... 49 Regional Trail Search Corridors .................................................................................................... 51 Revisions to the Regional Parks System Plan .............................................................................. 54 2040 Regional Parks System Plan Summary ................................................................................... 57 Chapter Four: Policies and Strategies .................................................................................................
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