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• Old Highway 8 is scheduled for improvements according to Ramsey County's plan. This would be an excellent road for an off-street bicycle trail system connecting residents to the Regional Trail Corridor from a County Road H off-street trail. When Old Highway 8 is improved, an off-street bicycle trail should be considered. This section is recommended per the TAG plan. 3. CITY ENTRANCE Section three is the first area that a visitor would see if coming off of Interstate 35W. This section should leave a lasting impression on the first time visitor to Mounds View as well as the frequent commuter. In addition, residents can feel good about coming home when they enter the community through the entrance. it is suggested to have a monument sign constructed in this section with quaiity landscaping as a welcome to the entrance of Mounds View. This area caters to the visitor and includes filling stations, fast food restaurants, convenience stores, entertainment facilities and overnight accommodations. The area would be ideal for a major hotel\conference facility due to its convenience and exposure on Interstate 35W. When fully redeveloped the area will tie in nicely with the section 2 recreational area and would draw visitors from farther distances due to the accessibility of accommodations and facilities all in one close proximity. 4. REGIONAL BUSINESS CENTER Section four consists of Mounds View's Business Park which houses various limited manufacturing\warehouse and distribution facilities. The 90+ acre corporate business park has a reputation as being visibly pleasing, beautifully landscaped and centrally located. The majority of the businesses distribute their corporate products nationally and internationally. These businesses provide employment for over 1,500 Twin Cities residents. Of those employees, 8% are from Mounds View with the majority coming from all over the metro area, Chisago County, Isante County and even Western Wisconsin. The business park is currently 90% developed. One remaining parcel is slated for a 118,000 sq.ft building. The remaining land is designated for expansion of existing businesses such as Multi-Tech and C.G. Hill. 5. BUSINESS SUPPORT Center Section five is designated as the service center for the business park and surrounding commercial areas. This includes an office complex development housing professional service companies, restaurants, convenience store and car wash. There is at least one vacant lot, zoned commercial, which could accommodate an office building. In addition, • there are four single family homes which encompass the entire corner of Woodale and Highway 10. Since commuter traffic is moving at such a high speed in this area and there