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· developing and mainta~ing a ~ail system and providing active and passive recreational opportunities', · developing, preserving and protecting cnvironmen'~al resources such as shoreline, and restricting alteration of natural contours and soils and removal of natural vegetation; · reserving through purchase, easement or dedication public access to waterways; WI~.REA$, the property identified in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Property") consists of two undeveloped parcels of'land located along the Mississippi River in the southeast portion of' the City of Elk River; WHEREAS, ail or a portion of the Property is located within sensitive areas subject to the following ordinances: · Wild and Scenic River Management Ordinance · Shoreland Management Ordinmce , Floodplain Management Ordinance WHEREAS. the location and size of'the Property fits the purpose of'an Area Wide Park as set forth in the Master Park and Recreation Plan. which is an area of. natural or omarnental quality for nature-oriented outdoor recreation such as picnicking, boating, fishing,, swimming, camping and trail use; WHEREAS, the location of' the Property fits the goals of the Master Park and Recreation Plan to develop a trail along the Mississippi River with significant associated green space and to establish an Area Wide Park in the southeast portion of'the Cit~ alon8 the river; W_ItF. RKA$, the Property has recently been sisnificantly altered by significant grading and vegetation removal activities in violation of the City's Code of Ordinances, including the ordinances set forth above;