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23 <br /> • ' Natural Resource Impact. "Corridors do not adversely impact woodlands, flood <br /> plains, sensitive habitat-or other natural systems. It would in fact, utilize lakes, <br /> creeks,,wooded areas and other scenic.amenities., <br /> • Meet Community Needs. Corridors provide facilities to first-tier communities that . <br /> are currently lacking these types of amenities. <br /> Smart Growth Strategy recognizes the importance of cooperative planning of regional <br /> and local trails. Regional trails can overcome"barriers"(highways, rivers, development,. <br /> etc.) that would be difficult for a local trail system to accomplish. Many of the first ring ' <br /> suburbs are not close to regional parks, however they are within the Metropolitan UTban ; <br /> Service Area where over 90%•of the population reside. To help achieve equitable <br /> distribution of regional park facilities, the Park District believes regional trail <br /> development should be pursued in these suburbs. <br /> To support the First-Tier Trails, Greenways and Parks MasterPlan, please forwalyd <br /> comments to Arne Stefferud, Planning Analyst, re: First Tier Trail Plan, Metropolitan <br /> Council, Mqe is Park Centre, 230 East Fifth•Street,'St. Paul,Minnesota 55101. <br /> Again the public comment period ends ori September 30, 2002. <br /> Thank you for your consideration of this matter._ if you have any questions or concerns, <br /> please contact me at (763) 559-6748 or Boe Carlsbn,'Regional Trails-Coordinator at <br /> (763) 559-6761. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Douglas F:.Bryant <br /> Superintendent and ; <br /> Secretary to the Board <br /> DFB:cb <br /> Enclosures <br /> FAUsers\pel\wP\L UTER6\Boe Carlson 2002\09=18-02--First-Tier Trails Inclusion.Open Space Policy Plan.doc <br />