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District 3 District 3 is one of Mounds View's smallest districts, both in acreage and population. The District boundaries are County Road H and Rice Creek on the north, Old Highway 8 on the east, and the City of New Brighton on the south and west. The predominant use of this district is a mobile home park comprising almost half of the area. The remainder of the area is developed industrial, mostly trucking companies and warehouse space. Between the mobile home park and the industrial area is a motel fronting Old Highway 8 . Access to the area is limited to Old Highway 8 . There is only one entrance (Windsor Way) to the mobile home park and one entrance to the industrial development. The most obvious natural feature of this area is Rice Creek which winds through a dense treed area designated wetlands in the undeveloped northern portion. In order to preserve the natural environmental qualities of the area adjacent to Rice Creek, Ramsey County has acquired this area under the County Open Space Plan. The southwestern portion of the district, behind the industrial development also contains designated wetlands and some steep sloping. The majority of open space is owned by Ramsey County. There is minimal room for expansion within the industrial area and the vacant lot near the motel. Redevelopment and realignment of Old Highway 8 will remain a high priority in future planning. Turn lanes into the industrial area and the mobile home park should be included in any redevelopment plan. The Rice Creek area of of District should be developed to include bicycle trails, walking paths and benches . This is the East Gate of the Old Highway 10 corridor and should be in the forefront of future planning to reinforce its role as focal point. However, the City should insure that any development which exists or is subsequently developed in this district does not have an adverse impact on Rice Creek.