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Page | 1 Hardwood Creek Regional Trail Feasibility Study – 130th Street to 120th Street Public Engagement Summary Purpose As part of the feasibility study to determine an alternate route for the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail (HWCRT) between 130th and 120th Streets in the City of Hugo, Washington County undertook a public engagement effort to inform local residents and business owners about the study and collect feedback on design options. This document is written to summarize the methods and techniques used in this engagement effort and the feedback received from the public. Promotion of Engagement Opportunities The County used a postcard mailing to adjacent residents to promote an online engagement event described in the section below. A copy of this postcard in included in Appendix A. Online Engagement Format The online engagement event was hosted on a dedicated website created using Adobe Spark software: https://arcg.is/1WXOi90. A link to the website using a QR code was included on the mailed postcard. The content of the engagement event included: · A summary of the overall HWCRT corridor and previous Master Planning efforts · Map of the project area and highlights of key project goals · Layouts for the two design concepts under consideration · Frequently asked questions · A comment field for specific feedback or selection of a preferred design concept Public Response to the Online Engagement Event According to County staff, the online engagement had 170 views for the 12-day period, with 5 users leaving specific comments. The comments received are included in Appendix B. Online Engagement Results The comments received through the online engagement event had mixed results. Three respondents expressed a preference for a 10-foot-wide trail, while one other indicated that an 8-foot trail is sufficient. All five respondents expressed support for the addition of a trail along the proposed route. Other Feedback The online engagement event also provided the option to submit a comment directly to the County Project Manager. The comment received through this method is also included in Appendix B.