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C' of <br /> Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission 13.1 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Work Session September 10,2014 Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Houlton Farm Property Acquisition Cal Portner,City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Staff will present for discussion the scope of intended outdoor recreation opportunities for the Houlton <br /> farm property. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Some residents have recently expressed concerns in regards to the intended recreation opportunities that <br /> are planned for the Houlton Farm property. In particular,proposed hunting on the property. This land <br /> will be open to public hunting and fishing and will be managed as a wildlife management area promoting <br /> habitat for fish and wildlife. <br /> We have expressed our intentions to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council in a formal letter from <br /> City Council that we will manage it like Anoka County has managed its two wildlife conservation areas. <br /> Our plan is to basically leave this land natural. Specifically,we do not plan to have any paved trails or <br /> roads,or to construct any buildings. <br /> The scope of outdoor recreation opportunities matching the Anoka County park program is outlined in <br /> the attached document. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> The acquisition of this property is made possible through funding by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage <br /> Council. <br /> Attachments <br /> • Cedar Creek Conservation Area (Anoka County Parks) Scope of Intended Outdoor Recreation <br /> Opportunities <br /> r OJEIEI Ir <br /> NATURE <br />