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MEMORANDUM . TO: Michael Hecker, Elk River Parks and Recreation Director FROM: Paul Paige, PLA DATE: December 14, 2016 SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Master Plan interpretation request In response to a request today from PRC Chair Dave Anderson, I have reviewed the 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan completed by HKGi and offer the following interpretation related to Figure 5.6 Trail Connectivity on page 56 of the document: The intent of the Trail Connectivity Map is to identify existing trails in Elk River and show conceptual connections for future trails in support of Initiative 3 in the Master Plan – to “Strengthen Trail Connections”. The map is to identify future connectivity opportunities. Specific trail alignments, and whether they end up being a widened shoulder, or separated from the roadway and on one or both sides of a particular corridor will need to be evaluated independently at the time of roadway construction/reconstruction and will be driven by many potential constraints including physical features (topography, wetlands, existing trees) available easements and/or right of way, and available funding for new trail facilities. The map is diagrammatic and is not intended to be read literally as it relates to precise alignment or location of existing or proposed trails within a connection corridor or alongside existing roadways. For example, the existing trail shown in solid green on the map for the southern portion of County Road 1 is illustrated to show that there is a trail existing, however it is not shown offset from the existing road line on the map. Any graphic offsets shown on the map where a future path is shown on a specific side of a roadway are due to complexities of drafting a map at a scale where the entire City is shown on a single 8.5 x 11 page of the report. The Master Plan does identify more specific recommendations about some future trails, for example there is language on page 55 that states “Provide trail access along south side of Hwy 10 from Proctor to Orono Park when the Hwy 10 bridge is replaced” I hope that this clarification is helpful as you continue to use the Master Plan to direct decisions related to parks and trail investments and opportunities in Elk River. I am available if additional clarification is needed.