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Plan Consistencv Construction of a trail along the east side of Elmcrest Avenue would not be consistent with the City of Hugo Trail and Sidewalk Plan. Therefore, the City of Hugo Comprehensive Plan would need to be amended which includes Planning Commission and City Council approval, notification to adjacent jurisdictions, and a public hearing in order to seek the approval of the Metropolitan Council. It is not consistent with plans of the City of Lino Lakes. 3.2 WEST SIDE OFELMCRESTAVENUE Land Acquisition Future development is likely to provide suitable land. Construction Feasibility There are less natural and constructed obstacles than the east side of Elmcrest Avenue. The City of Lino Lakes will likely require the trail to be constructed by the developers with future development. Therefore, the City of Lino Lakes and the City of Hugo would not be required to pay for the trail. Plan Consistency This is consistent with the Trail and Sidewalk Plan and plans of the City of Lino Lakes. 3.3 ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENTS The City of Lino Lakes has discussed a trail which connects to the Heritage Ponds Neighborhood following either greenways or the future collector street, Otter Lake Road. Between CSAH 8 and 170tn Street, the properties are guided commercial and the developers will be required to provide the land for and construct the trail. Feedback could be shared with the City of Lino Lakes regarding the alignment. 4 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Parks Commission evaluate the options for a trail connection between Heritage Parkway and CSAH 8 and include the following in the discussion: • Long- range vision for the entire trail corridor • Preference for west or east side • Construction costs and barriers • Willingness to purchase property 5 ATTACHMENTS 1. Letter, Heritage Ponds Association 2. Sidewalk and Trail Plan Elmcrest Avenue Trail Options January 8, 2014