2006 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan - City of Lakeville

and equestrian trails that encourage integration of a variety of compatible, nonmotorized
uses for recreation, pedestrian access and alternatives to automobile
transit.
2. The City-wide trail system will be designed to minimize potential conflicts
between trail users and motor vehicles in order to ensure the safety of the trail
users and motorists alike.
3. In an effort to minimize construction costs, trails, where designated, are to be
constructed in conjunction with state, county and city street improvements.
Policies - Trail Development:
1. Priority for trail development by public or private action will be given to the
following areas:
a. Trails along major streets that have the most direct access to trail
designations (major streets include major collectors and arterials).
b. Trails that will serve the most intensely used commuter destinations.
c. Trail construction within existing major parks and playfields.
d. Plan for trail inclusion in appropriate new park development.
e. Trails that will link together portions of Lakeville’s trail system and
Lakeville’s trail system to other communities.
f. Trail construction within greenways.
g. Trail construction in conjunction with State, County and City road
improvements and upgrades.
2. Work with the appropriate authorities to utilize available railroad and utility rightsof-way
for trails when available and appropriate.
3. Finance the development of Lakeville trails system through private development,
capital improvement programs, bond referendum funds and park dedication
funds augmented by donations and grant programs whenever possible.
4. Developers or landowners adjacent and along street projects, major collector or
arterial streets and greenway corridors identified as MPTWs in the system plan
shall be responsible for construction of the trail. The City of Lakeville may at its
discretion give credits towards existing or future park dedication requirements
associated with platting of the property.
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Chapter Five
2006 Comprehensive Parks, Trails, & Open Space Plan Page 96