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November 19, 2012 - Part II, page 10 - <br />Strategies <br /> <br />1. Identify specific locations along the Mississippi River and <br />Elk River, including the islands for certain types of public <br />access opportunities (e.g. fishing, canoeing, boating, <br />birding, etc.). Incorporate a variety of public access <br />opportunities with improvements that allow the public to <br />interact with and experience the rivers. <br /> <br />2. Work with Elk Rivers Municipal Utility Commission to <br />relocate outdoor storage located along the Elk River. <br /> <br />3. Secure property immediately adjacent to the Mississippi <br />River as a public access recreation and connection <br />opportunity. <br /> <br />4. Establish an integrated trail system throughout the core <br />downtown area, promoting connections to Babcock Park, <br />the confluence of the Elk River, the dam, parks and <br />shopping venues. Explore and access grant programs and <br />local community service organizations to support the <br />development of the trail connection. Explore <br />opportunities to connect the trail to Otsego and <br />regionally by initiating discussions with area communities <br />about their plans. <br /> <br />5. Create interpretive signs to highlight historic occurrences <br />and experiences along the trail system and throughout the <br />Study Area. <br /> <br />6. Identify key parcels for archeological digs in partnership <br />with landowners (e.g. mill site). <br /> Fishing <br /> Historical Signage