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Page 7 parkland dedication requirements in whatever manner they deemed most reasonable. However, if a parcel being developed did contain an area identified on the Parkland Dedication Map, then the developer would be required to dedicate as much of that land as necessary to fulfill their parkland dedication requirements before dedicating any other land or funds to fulfill the requirements. A Parkland Dedication Map would include areas identified in at least three ways, and probably more: • Areas on MNRRA's existing Open Space Protection Opportunities Map • Areas identified for acquisition in existing planning documents, and • Areas along the riverfront, generally those within 300 feet of the ordinary high water level, with some variation depending on topography. A Parkland Dedication Map is a natural extension of the language on open space protection and parkland dedication found in Executive Order 79-19, which is reprinted here for reference: Local units of government and regional and state agencies shall develop plans and regulations to maximize the creation and maintenance of open space and recreational potential of the Corridor in accordance with the following guidelines: a) Existing and potential sites for the following uses shall be identified and inventoried. (1) Neighborhood, municipal, county and regional parks; (2) Scenic overlooks, scenic views, and public observation platforms; (3) Protected open space areas, including islands, gorges, wildlife preservation areas, and natural areas; (4) Beaches and undeveloped river frontage on backwaters, which are suitable for recreation purposes; (5) Commercial marinas and boat launching facilities; (6) Public access points to the river; (7) Historic sites and districts. b) The Metropolitan Council shall prepare a general trailway plan for the entire length of the River Corridor which links regional parks. c) Local units of government shall identify the potential location of trails within their jurisdictions, including related problems and proposed solutions. d) Plans and programs to acquire sites for public access to the river and to protect open space areas shall be developed. e) Programs to acquire and manage undeveloped islands in their natural state and to encourage the restoration of other islands for recreation open space uses shall be adopted. f) In the development of residential, commercial and industrial subdivisions, and planned development, a developer shall be required to dedicate to the public reason- able portions of appropriate riverfront access land or other lands in interest therein. g) the event of practical difficulties or physical impossibility, the developer shall be required to contribute an equivalent amount of cash to be used only for the acquisition of land for parks, open space, storm water drainage areas or other public services within the River Corridor.