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The following is the first attempt at structuring sections of development for the corridor. It made sense to include the section of Mounds View which is along Old Highway 8 in the corridor plan. This section often gets mistaken for New Brighton and it is a very important part of the City that needs attention. 1. REGIONAL MANUFACTURING BUSINESS PARK The section is along old highway 8 but has a significant impact on Highway 10, therefore it is proposed to include it in the redevelopment plan. Currently, section one contains an industrial park for over 12 businesses. In addition the section includes the Towns Edge Manufactured Home Park, 2-3 single family homes and the Skyline Motel. The section is bordered by New Brighton to the south, I-35W to the east, New Brighton Regional Park to the west and County Road H to the north. Section one is ideal for the expansion of Mounds View's commercial base. There is Interstate exposure and easy access to I-35W from both Highway 10 and 95. Mounds View's commercial land is almost entirely developed. There have been many occasions that companies relocate out of the City for the sole reason that there is not enough large lots in the area. This section would be proposed for manufacturing operations that are medium to light in nature. There are several businesses in the Mounds View business park • that may be relocating because they only need a Class B facility for their operations. This section could provide for this type of use. In addition, conversion to commercial use follows New Brighton's development from the south which consists almost entirely of industrial space for use by manufacturing and trucking companies that require some outside storage. The section would be easily buffered from designated residential neighborhoods in Mounds View. 2. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES- COUNTY PROPERTY, WETLANDS This section of the community includes the area surrounding Rice Creek, which is a part of the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Trail Corridor. Ramsey County has jurisdiction of the land. Future plans include the development of a Trailhead for canoeing Rice Creek. The canoe corridor will begin in Centerville and continue through Mounds View to the Mississippi River. This Regional Parks and Recreation trail corridorwill provide facilities for fishing, canoeing, hiking and wildlife observation activities. The trails will connect Anoka and Ramsey County Open Spaces, Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton and Locke Park in Fridley. Because of it's regional appeal, it is predicted that this recreational facility will generate visitor traffic from users especially from the northern metropolitan suburbs. These visitors can be expected to patronize fast food and restaurants, gas stations, and convenience stores. •