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<br />Summary of Focus Group Meeting - 7 - May 17, 2007 <br />Elk River Highway 169 Preliminary Design and Environmental Documentation <br /> <br />probably in the top one-third of all recreation facilities in the City. The boat access is <br />used frequently. The Park has been a trouble spot for behavioral issues. These have <br />improved somewhat with removal of the restroom facilities and increased surveillance <br />and enforcement. Easy access is essential for enforcement on the site. Limiting access to <br />"hide-away places" such as bridge abutments from the park will also deter unwanted <br />behavior. Trail design through the area should also consider this issue. Vegetation <br />provided should be compatible with the native vegetation found in the park. Storm water <br />storage and treatment is also needed (currently none); perhaps natural approaches such as <br />rain gardens should be considered. <br /> <br />. The City has discussed converting the landfill to recreational facilities once it is closed. <br />The project team was advised to get a copy of the plans from City staff (Chris Leesburg). <br /> <br />. The City has a potential plan for a trail to follow the TH 10 corridor and connect to a <br />large trail system planned through the region along the Mississippi River. There are no <br />trail plans along Hwy 101. <br /> <br />. The adopted trail plan should be referenced throughout the corridor; this plan is up to <br />date. Elimination of snowmobile/ A TV use through the City has been an issue. <br /> <br />. Strong preference for Alternative BC2. <br /> <br />. ACTION ITEM: MnlDOT will provide electronic and hard copies of concepts for <br />further review and reference. <br />