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• • • STAFF ORIGINATOR: COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TOPIC: VOTE REQUIRED: AGENDA ITEM 1D Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director October 22, 2007 Resolution No. 07 -173, Supporting the Development and Construction of the East Alignment of the Central Anoka County Regional Trail Corridor Simple Majority BACKGROUND: Anoka County is pursuing the development of a multi - purpose regional trail system that would link local and state trail systems, regional parks, and provide safe and convenient routes for non - motorized traffic to traverse the County. In 1996, the Metropolitan Council adopted a Regional Trails Policy Amendment to its Regional Recreation Open Space Development Guidelines /Policy Plan for the implementation of corridors which provide access to high quality natural resources, regional parks, park reserves, and local areas of interest. The Central Anoka County Regional Trail Corridor is strategically located to provide immediate pedestrian access to the recreational resources at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Wargo Nature Center and Rice Creek. The east alignment of the Central Anoka County Regional Trail Corridor would link together the cities of Blaine, Lino Lakes and Centerville to the East Anoka County Regional Trail and the proposed Bald Eagle /Chain of Lakes Regional Trail. Specifically, this trail project will be located along CSAH 14 /Main Street from CSAH 17 /Lexington Avenue east to the Washington County border. This proposed trail corridor is consistent with our Parks, Natural Open Space /Greenways and Trail System Plan (adopted in 2004). Attached is a draft of the Central Anoka County Regional Trail East Alignment Master Plan. Upon the Metropolitan Council's approval of this master plan, Anoka County will have a variety of funding options to provide for trail development. After adequate funding is secured, city staff will work closely with Anoka County staff during the detail design phase. Conflicts regarding the proposed trail will be kept to a minimum through proper planning and community involvement. City staff will ensure that any concerns of area residents are addressed (ie. vegetated screenings, shifting of trail when possible, etc). Resolution 07 -173 offers support to Anoka County to develop the Central Anoka County Regional Trail Corridor. OPTIONS: 1. Adopt Resolution Number 07 -173. 2. Do not adopt Resolution Number 07 -173. RECOMMENDATION: Option No. 1.