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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 07 -173
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST
ALIGNMENT OF THE CENTRAL ANOKA COUNTY REGIONAL TRAIL CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, 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, and.
WHEREAS, 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, and
WHEREAS, 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, and
WHEREAS, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Lino Lakes hereby offers its support
to Anoka County in the effort to cooperatively develop the Central Anoka County Regional Trail
Corridor.
ADOPTED by the Lino Lakes City Council this 22nd day of October, 2007.
Julian Bartell, City I Jerk
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Joh J. ¢er so , Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council
Member Stoltz and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof:
Carlson, Stoltz, Reinert, O'Donnell, Bergeson
The following voted against same:
none
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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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.
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CENTRAL AN O KA COJ NTY
REGIONA
EAST ALIG
MASTER
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
October 2007
Prepared by:
County Parks and Recreation Department
550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW
Andover, MN 55304
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SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ANOKA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Dennis Berg, Chair
Dan Erhart
Jim Kordiak
Dick Lang
Scott LeDoux-
Rhonda Sivarajah
Robyn West
ANOKA COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Commissioner Dim Lang, Chair
Commissioner Jar ordiak
ommissioner ott LeDoux
POLITAN COUNCIL
CITIES OF:
Blaine
Centerville
Lino Lake
ANOKA COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
John VonDeLinde, Director
Plan Prepared by: Karen Blaska, Park Planner /Landscape Architect
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION 1
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2
III. BOUNDARIES AND ACQUISITION COSTS 3
IV. STEWARDSHIP PLAN 4
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V. DEMAND FORECAST �. 5
VI. DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT .6
VII. CONFLICTS
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VIII. PUBLIC SERVICES 9
IX. OPERATIONS .9
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X. CITIZEN PARTICIPATIC�F� �. 9
XI. PUBLIC AWARE SS 10
XII. SPECIAL NEEDS 10
XIII. NATURAL RESOURCES 1 1
XIV. DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE ?flLICY PLAN 14
APPENDIX
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I. INTRODUCTION
Since the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department's 2020 Vision Plan was
adopted in 1998, the county has been pursuing the development of a multi -use
regional trail system. Ten regional trail corridors were identified in the plan as a way to
connect regional parks within the county. In addition, the corridors proposed
connections to the surrounding state and regional trail systems. Components of the
plan also identified key elements that enabled the Parks ans Recreation Department to
implement regional trail development, (i.e. pursuit of funding; acquisition, planning and
design; and incorporating trail alignments). This t`rt made for a complete and
comprehensive framework in the context of the metro olitan area regional trail system
and established trail development as a high prrity.
Throughout the past several years, many additions, improvements ancI:incorporations of
trail corridors have occurred. The Pa'1 s., and Recre ion Departmen *has worked
cooperatively with the County Highway ``Department and local murrtipalities in
establishing and developing the regional trail system. These coordinated efforts have
allowed for creative ways to finance, develop and construct trails.
In 2006, Anoka County adopted a new comprehensive Park and Recreation System
Plan. As part of the system plan, the current crud future trail needs were addressed.
Input for the regional itrails was obtained t tirough a variety of stakeholders, including a
20 member advisory group and all I`units of government in Anoka County. One
new regional ail was proposed and several new regional trail segments were
identified. In addifiion, a few segments were proposed to be realigned. Anoka County
will have approximately; 140 miles of regional trail once build out is complete.
ne regional trail addressed by the new system plan is the Central Anoka County
Regional Trail. This trail corridor traverses through the Cities of Ramsey, Anoka,
Andover, Ham Lake, Blaine, no Lakes and Centerville to the Washington County
order. The total length of the trail through Anoka County as proposed is 18 miles.
Currently, there are 3 miles of existing paved off- street trail. This master plan will
address eight miles of the trail from CSAH 17 /Lexington Avenue along CSAH 14 /Main
Street east to the Washington County border, which will eventually connect to the
Hardwood Creek Regional Trail.
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II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Central Anoka County Regional Trail corridor has been established since the Anoka
County Parks and Recreation Department's 20/20 Vision Plan was adopted in 1998.
This master plan was developed to illustrate the alignment, potential partnerships and
costs associated with the construction of the east alignment of the Central Anoka
County Regional Trail.
This regional trail provides multiple opportunities tc ;partner with other county
departments and local cities to meet the needs of the grog population in central and
southeastern Anoka County and to connect the state, regional and local trail systems to
a variety of destinations in the County.
This trail corridor traverses through the Cities of Ramsey, Anoka, Andover, Ham Lake,
Blaine, Lino Lakes and Centerville to the Washington »unty border. The total length
es. Currently, the are 3 miles
I address the eight miles of the trail
CSAH 17 /Lexington Avenue east
of the trail through Anoka County as propo e: js 1
of existing paved off- street trail. This master p
that is proposed to follow CSAH 14 /Main Street
to the Washington County border.
Anoka County
Trail System Plan
Centre, Anoka Cou
Trail
East7Alignment
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he estimated cost for this
project is $1,267,200 for a
length of 8 miles with an
approximate cost of $30.00
per lineal foot.
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III. BOUNDARIES AND ACQUISITION COSTS
The boundaries proposed in this master plan provides for an off- street trail that will
begin at CSAH 17 /Lexington Avenue and follow on the south side of CSAH 14 /Main
Street through the Cities of Blaine, Lino Lakes and Centerville.
The first segment of the trail corridor follows on the south side of CSAH 14 /Main Street
through Blaine and Lino Lakes in the County's right of ;way to CSAH 23 /Lake Drive.
The first segment of trail will traverse through agriculture fields, pastures, wetlands,
wooded areas, open sod farms, and through a residentic i/asahool area. Once past
CSAH 23 /Lake Drive, the trail will continue on the south side of=£SAH 14 /Main Street,
through a low- density residential area, wetlands and pastures to th,:bridge overpass at
Interstate 35W.
The bridge over Interstate 35W is currently two ie bridge and does not allow for
safe passage at this time. The County Highway apartment has plans to reconstruct the
bridge in the future and the t 9iI should be included in the plans for the bridge
reconstruction.
The next segment of the trail follow<
Lakes Park Reserve Tie trail will trpvers
Rice Creek, anCr ontiri south pa if‘
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From Mound Tr
Street through the
the frrgpway ;right -of
oundaries, a small po
access to local b�nesses"
H 14 /Ma Streefth rough Rice Creek Chain of
rough wends and woodlands; it crosses
e main park entrance road to Mound Trail.
corridor wits remain on the south side of CSAH 14 /Main
erville and s e City of Lino Lakes. The trail will remain in
be an off- street trail, but due to tight right -of -way
will be adjacent to the road curb. The trail will provide
schools in the area.
from there, the trail vvi)l cross Interstate 35E via the overpass bridge and continue on to
the. ashington County border. The Interstate 35E /CSAH 14 interchange is scheduled
to be` constructed ur1he near future and plans for the trail should be included in the
reconstruction.
The trail corridor is proposed to be constructed in county right -of -way or on county
property, therefore, there will be no acquisition costs associated with the trail.
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IV. STEWARDSHIP PLAN
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Anoka County Parks and Recreation is a natural resource based park and trail system.
Therefore, natural resource management and stewardship is an integral element
included in the Anoka County Regional Trail System and this master plan. Natural
resource management and stewardship for trail corridors is vital in maintaining the trail
corridor's aesthetics and identity. To do this, Anoka Cour'shall provide for
• The protection, restoration and enhancement f ".plant and animal habitats
throughout the corridor;
• Protection and improvement of water and soil resource
• An increased public awareness /education of the diverse natural resources; and
• Encouragement of green and open s3aces along the trail corridrwhere possible
to enhance the recreational benefat ;to the community .
The areas adjacent to the corridor include parks, residential housing, agricultural fields,
pastures, commercial districts candsome light industrial uses. Some of these areas, such
as the park land would be suitable for restoration rx -"and stewardship plans. The
agricultural fields provide opportunities to restore natural resources along the corridor
when development occurs. The areas adjacenttoresidential housing, commercial and
light industry would to k be suitable for restoration, although landscape and restoration
enhancement long fhe corridor could be possible.
The trail traverse ane prime management and stewardship area in Rice Creek Chain of
Lakes Park Reserve; Th pork reserve is one of the largest in the seven - county
mefr 6 ant area and contains some of the most significant native wildlife habitat and
er resources; -in the regi .n, including lakes, wetlands, prairie and woodlands.
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considering that ecosystems "Ike dynamic and continually changing over time and
ce, an adaptive management approach and framework fits very well with the
practice of ecological restoration and stewardship. In the context of ecological
restoration, the foil ng adaptive management principles will guide the stewardship
plan throughout the'Central Anoka County Regional Trail corridor;
1. Problerf`Assessment:
Define the scope of degradation to the site, synthesize the existing knowledge
about it, and explore the potential outcomes of alternative restoration actions.
2. Design:
Design a restoration plan and monitoring program that will provide reliable
feedback and information about the effectiveness of restoration methods.
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3. Implementation:
Restoration work is started. Effective restoration is usually a multi -step process,
requiring not only installation, but many years of maintenance and monitoring.
4. Monitoring:
Biological indicators are monitored to determine how effective the restoration
methods are in meeting the project objectives.
5. Evaluation:
The actual outcomes are compared to the
the reasons for the underlying differences
6. Adjustment:
Practices, objectives, and models,, used during the restoration process may lead
to reassessment of the problem, new questions, and new optians to try in a
continual cycle of improvement for'.iven project.
ar ticiat ed outcomes. In addition,
reinterpreted.
Management and stewardship<proctices for main
regular inspections, sweeping
removal, bituminous repair, turf,
as well as sign inspection, repair and /or re
stewardship practices also include re
observation decks and amenities akin
nonce along the corridor will include
s removal, cleaning, mowing, snow and ice
ee maintenance, shouldering if necessary,
ement if necessary. Maintenance and
trtc r maintenance and repair of overlooks,
the trail corridor.
V. DEMAND FORE
Tonal par and trail have been increasing in popularity and as the population
grows, the need additioAa f recreation resources and amenities grows as well. The
population in Anoko County has been growing steadily and is predicted to grow 38% in
h°e next 25 years Al ng the corridor, the Cities of Blaine and Lino Lakes is predicted
to dlost double in population growth from the year 2000 to the year 2030. This will
create a; very high demand for recreational opportunities.
Population J` rast
ity of Blaine City of Centerville
2000 45,014 3,202
2010 64,800 3,700
2020 76,100 4,100
2030 78,000 4,700
City of Lino Lakes
16,791
23,700
27,500
31,300
*Metropolitan Council 2030 Regional Development Framework — Revised Forecasts, January 3, 2007.
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The outdoor recreational habits in the metropolitan area have been growing steadily.
From 1995 to 2005, recreational visits to Anoka County regional parks and trails
increased by 60 %.
According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 2004 Outdoor
Recreation Participation Survey of Minnesotans, nearly 82% indicated that outdoor
recreation is "very important" or "moderately important" in their lives. Popular trail
related activities are walking, hiking, biking, running, jogging or inline skating.
With the population growth expected and the increase in recreational visits to regional
parks and trails, the demand for additional facilities will only increase.
VI. DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
The intent of the corridor is to provide a 10` wide bituminous surfaced trail for use by
pedestrians, bicyclists, inline skaters, etc., as we as, to provide connections to other
existing and proposed region sand local parks nd Trails.
The trail is proposed to be an entirely
conditions and right of way restrictions, a s
adjacent to the road curb, but will rem
A. TYPICA SECTION
reet trail,
due to a few existing road
ion of the trail will be immediately
The typical arc it section would include a minimum 2 foot shoulder area on each
ide of the trc:il where grades it not exceed 5 %. This 2 foot shoulder will
remairtA4dhin the street or trail right of way for maintenance purposes.
Image 1
The trail will be anywhere from 50' to 0' from the road shoulder; it will be 0'
from road when it is adjacent to the curb. A preferred minimum distance would
be between 5 and 7 feet from the back of the curb, for safety and maintenance
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purposes, as illustrated in Image 1.
B. PROPOSED TRAIL CORRIDOR
The development concept for the Anoka County Trail System is to link other
existing and proposed regional trails and parks, as well as local parks and trails
to provide a safe and aesthetically pleasing trail experience for pedestrians,
bicyclists, inline skaters, etc., as illustrated in Image 2.
The route selected for the east'lignment of the Central Anoka County Trail
provides foraneast-west connects n to both regional and local parks and trails
while, giving trail users a of opportunities to experience a variety of
diverse environments; both natural and man -made. The natural environments
include thevwetland and lakes experience through the Rice Creek Chain of
Lakes Park Reserve. TKe man -made environments include agricultural fields,
sod farms and °Local businesses and retail shops in downtown Centerville.
e entire try is proposed to be off- street. Where there are right of way
restrictions, the trail will remain off- street, but will be immediately adjacent to the
cur
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Contral Anoka Count Ro•ional Train
East Alignment
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C. BASIS
Estimate cost for it construction is based on recent comparable project costs
of $30 per lineal f tfr rconstrit on.
II CONFLICTS
nflicts regarding 'this proposed trail will be kept to a minimum through proper
planning and community involvement. With any new proposed trail, there are common
concerrx5among residents adjacent to the trail.
One of these concerns is the effect the trail will have on their safety, security and
privacy. Genetally, regional trails in the metropolitan area do not have high criminal
activities related to trail use. As far as privacy is concerned, Anoka County will work
with the effected residents to minimize impacts. Various methods will be used, such as
vegetated screens or shifting the trail when possible, with the best methods being
determined by Anoka County and the affected resident.
Conflicts between pedestrian trail users and vehicular traffic will be kept to a minimum.
Where conflicts cannot be avoided, pavement striping, such as cross walks or striping of
the designated trail will reduce conflicts with vehicular traffic. Where the trail is in close
proximity to CSAH 14 /Main Street additional screening and buffering will be utilized to
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enhance the safety and aesthetic quality of the trail.
In addition, signage along the trail will alert trail users of potential conflict areas, i.e.
street crossings, driveway crossings, pedestrian cross - traffic.
VIII. PUBLIC SERVICES
Public Services are or will be available at points along the Central Anoka County
Regional Trail. The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve has all necessary facilities
required for trail users, i.e. parking lot, restrooms, drinkifountain and benches.
Additional public services will be incorporated as trail deveto;ment occurs. Limited
services will also be available at retail establishments near CSAH /Lexington Avenue,
CSAH 23 /Lake Drive, in downtown Centerville and near 20th Street in Lino Lakes.
IX. OPERATIONS
Anoka County Ordinance #201
of Anoka County and will be en
County Sheriff's Department.
regulates the parks and trails under the jurisdiction
;local police e,departments and the Anoka
The local government gencies, wil} be responsible to provide the daily and general
routine maintenance of the trail in their jurisdiction. The County will be responsible for
the daily and general routine maintenance of the trail within the Rice Creek Chain of
Lakes Park Reserve This willinclude such maintenance as mowing, sweeping, plowing,
clearing, debris removal, etc. Solid SolidVelste, such as litter or trash, will be collected from
trash receptacles located along the trail at regular intervals by the local agencies.
Anoka County will inspect th frail annually and will provide any long -term maintenance
required, such as bituminous overlays, crack - sealing, etc. Trail signage will be provided
d maintained by the County. Annual maintenance costs for the trail are estimated to
be out $10,000 This includes dollars for sign replacements, minor bituminous
repair and crack-se g.
Once built, t ettures for the operation and maintenance of this trail will come out of
the Anoka unty Parks and Recreation Department's annual operations and
maintenance budget with supplementary funding from the Regional Park Operations
and Maintenance Grant Program.
X. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Anoka County has worked with the Cities of Blaine, Centerville and Lino Lakes in this
master planning process. At the local level, the east alignment of the Central Anoka
County Regional Trail has brought forth to the local communities through the Parks
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and Recreation Comprehensive System Plan adopted in 2006. Both local agencies
have passed resolutions supporting the development and construction of the trail.
Refer to Appendix D. At the county level, this master plan has been brought forth at
public Parks and Recreation Committee meetings and at County Board meetings.
In addition, an open house was held on October 17th, 2007 at 5:OOpm. A notice
was published in the local weekly newspaper and on the Anoka County website a few
weeks prior to the meeting. In addition, post card invitatiotis were mailed out to local
city officials. At the meeting, several positive comments were received. Refer to
Appendix E for the public notices and meeting comrner
XI. PUBLIC AWARENESS
Public input and awareness have been irrs
Central Anoka County Regional Trail Cormf rrna
Citizen Participation section, a public meetiri
received.
rtant components in the dev ment of the
Plan. As mentionedPbove in the
,, held and public comments were
The proposed corridor was also utlined f the Anoka County Parks and Recreation
Comprehensive System Plan, which was a opted by the County Board in July 2006.
Once the trail segment is complete, '. additional public education efforts will be made
through Metropolitan Council literature, as well as, public information maps, websites,
publications and brochures provided;:; by Anoka County Parks and Recreation
Department and th€ "Cities of:B laine, Lino Lakes and Centerville.
XII. 'SPECIAL NEED
oka County continually strives to provide equal access to all residents of Anoka
rnty. No fees are collected for trail use, therefore no economic barriers are present
for trait users. Trail use is open to any and all citizens. The Anoka County "Traveler"
provides transportation services to the citizens of Anoka County for a minimal fee. This
service offers ri s to specific locations and is available to those in need.
The proposed trail shall have access points that will conform to the standards mandated
by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bituminous trail will be built with grades
required for accessibility and curb ramps will be constructed at all locations where the
trail crosses a curb.
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XIII. NATURAL RESOURCES
Anoka County has maintained a strong commitment to preserving and restoring natural
resources within its park and open space system. The expansive 10,000 acre park
system contains a diverse system of wildlife species and natural areas including upland
forests, deciduous woodlands, upland prairies, forested wetlands, shrub wetlands and
open wetlands.
General natural resources management strategies include identifying and assessing
remnant plant and animal communities, monitoring rare species, controlling invasive
species, ecologically restoring native plant and animal habitat, controlling detrimental
insects and disease, wildlife management, enhancing water qutaity, erosion control and
cooperative land stewardship.
A sustainable development framework is utilized in all new park and trait development
and redevelopment to ensure ecologically sound lartd stewardship with anemphasis on
maintaining the longevity of the facilities for pubfic'benefit.
The following natural resource Phi
County's planning efforts assoc
ment compo is are an integral part of Anoka
1. A natural resource inventdtj of sari
MinnesE
s. roposed i= ;gional trail project:
cover types was conducted using the
Cover Cr s if cation System (MLCCS). The following
comrrrpity types were identifie..,in or adjacent to the trail corridor. The types
were classified as
120 11 °a 2510 "impe' fo ttt over with coniferous trees
11210 4% to if % impervious cover with deciduous trees
1 121 1 ` Oak (forest orwoodland) with 4 -10% impervious cover
11220 11% to 25% impervious cover with deciduous trees
11230 26 to 50% impervious cover with deciduous trees
11320 11 6%:to 25% impervious cover with mixed coniferous /deciduous trees
1.1324 Planted mixed coniferous /deciduous trees with 11-25% impervious cover
44 Planted mixed coniferous /deciduous trees with 51 -75% impervious cover
131 1 4% to 10% impervious cover with perennial grasses and sparse trees
13114 Short grasses and mixed trees with 4 -10% impervious cover
13115 Long grasses and mixed trees with 4 -10% impervious cover
13124 Short grasses and mixed trees with 11-25% impervious cover
13125 Long grasses and mixed trees with 11-25% impervious cover
13134 Short grasses and mixed trees with 26 -50% impervious cover
13144 Short grasses and mixed trees with 51 -75% impervious cover
13145 Long grasses and mixed trees with 51 -75% impervious cover
13211 Short grasses with 4 -10% impervious cover
13221 Short grasses with 11-25% impervious cover
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13230 26% to 50% impervious cover with perennial grasses
13231 Short grasses with 26 -50% impervious cover
13241 Short grasses with 51 -75% impervious cover
14112 Pavement with 76 -90% impervious cover
14113 Buildings and pavement with 76 -90% impervious cover
14120 91% to 100% impervious cover
14122 Pavement with 91 -100% impervious cover
14123 Buildings and pavement with 91 -100% impervious cover
14210 0 %to 10% impervious cover - exposed earth
14220 11% to 25% impervious cover - exposed eort,
21110 Upland soils with planted, maintained, or cultivated coniferous trees
21111 Spruce/fir trees on upland SOJ
23111 Short grasses with sparse,tree-cover on upland soils
23112 Long grasses with sparsi; ee cover on upland soils
23211 Short grasses on upland s
23212 Long grasses on upland soils
24000 Cultivated herbaceous vegetatio
24110 Upland soils - nd
24210 Upland soils - cropland
24225 Sod on hydric sor
24226 Not planted on hydric soi
32000 Deciduous forest
32110 Oak fores
32113 ;'; ;yak forest subtype
32170 Attered/r#ar native deciddOus forest
0 Floodptain fore-
32' .Lowland hardwood forest
32300 Saturafed 5,91u rated4dOld uous forest
32330 Aspen forest Saturated soils
32330 Aspen forest - saturated soils
42120 Oak. woodland- brushland
:2130 Altered /non- native deciduous woodland
0 deciduous shrubland
524:''> Seasonally flooded deciduous shrubland
61000 Grassland or emergent vegetation
61220 Medium -tall grass altered /non- native dominated grassland
61420 Wet meadow
61462 Rich fen floating -mat subtype - saturated soils
61480 Saturated altered /non- native dominated graminoid vegetation
61500 Seasonally flooded emergent vegetation
61510 Cattail marsh - seasonally flooded
61530 Seasonally flooded altered /non- native dominated emergent vegetation
61610 Cattail marsh - semipermanently flooded
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61630 Semipermanently flooded altered /non- native dominated vegetation
Grassland with sparse deciduous trees - altered /non- native dominated
62140 vegetation
92100 Limnetic open water
2. Anoka County's Natural Resources Unit will be directly involved with the design,
construction and monitoring of the proposed trail project. A concerted
emphasis will be placed on avoiding and minimizingany adverse impacts to the
plant and animal habitat, as well as to the overall watershed. In addition,
Anoka County will focus on incorporating local native seed and plant material
that will compliment the ecology and funcn'of the surrounding native plant
communities.
3. Protection of surface water and gr+
this project. Anoka County wiff
Centerville and Lino Lakes, the Ric
Department of Natural Resources and fl
standards and requirements for resource
Council's model ordinance-rstorm water
d water resources wilr top priority for
ork very closely with the l'ties of Blaine,
Watershed District, the Minnesota
etropolitan Council to ensure the
rotection are consistent with the
nagement.
4. The overall vegetation ma nagem nt of l for Anoka County is to identify
restoration needs and to de f`tt an€gmplemerttlaptive management strategies
that wills stain the biologica lrversity, production, and function of native plant
communities. Vegetation management along the proposed trail corridor will
focus opreserving native plants, introducing local native plants, maintaining
water qualitwitbn the watershed and providing for linear plant and wildlife
tdor conrieCtions. f lte' iiinnesota Department of Natural Resources
reference "Guidelines for Managing and Restoring Natural Plant Communities
Along Trail and Wate ways" will be used as part of the long term management
plan for this frail corn d r
The following performance criteria were established as general guidelines that
ill assist Anoka County in achieving various scientific objectives associated with
ecologically sound vegetation management for this proposed project:
i. aintain native plant diversity in the various plant community
types;
ii. Prevent and suppress the invasion of non - native plants to enhance
the local plant community quality and function;
iii. Collect, sow and propagate locally native genotypes to maintain
the local plant community genetic makeup;
iv. Use prescribed fire where necessary to maintain the fire -
dependent plant communities;
v. Encourage the natural regeneration of native plant species within
the various community types; and
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vi. Re- establish native plant community assemblages in the degraded
and disturbed area.
XIV. DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE AND POLICY PLAN
As the regional parks and recreation agency, Anoka County will be the lead entity to
coordinate trail alignment and development throughout th' proposed corridor. The
county will work with the local jurisdictions, the Cities of aine, Centerville and Lino
Lakes, to ensure that the trail is planned and incorporated into future development
projects. The Cities of Blaine, Centerville and L,rio Lakes, by their resolutions of
support, will provide for recognition and acceptonce of trail development opportunities
when possible. Incorporating this trail corridor into the local, as well as the County's
Comprehensive Plans, will ensure that e s are made to succesSf y plan for and
develop the proposed trail.
Upon the Metropolitan Council's approval of thy master plan, the County and local
jurisdictions will have a variety- of funding options rovidefortrail development. Trail
development will be eligible for re4ionciL dollars froii the State of Minnesota and the
Metropolitan Council through the regionof Capital Improvements Program. Funds from
the Metropolitan Council can be sought in a "dvance ors ° "as reimbursement. Grant
dollars from federal programs, such s the National Recreation program or the Federal
Trails program ould be atilized Other federal funding sources, such as, the Federal
Transportation Enhancement program, as well as other state trail funds could be
obtained. Still' other funding mechanisms, such as park dedication fees and trail
easement dedication an brought fort r. during subdivision dedication and platting.
A variety ffanding alternatives available to assist the County and local jurisdictions
eveloping the trail.
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