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On February 22, 1989, at a special joint meeting of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and Park and Recreation Commission, the consensus of those present was to submit the proposed ordinance to Metropolitan Council for pre-approval prior to city Council conducting the public hearing and adopting of the ordinance. The proposed ordinance was submitted to and responses received from the Anoka County Department of Parks and Recreation and Metropolitan Council. For your information, the following items are enclosed: Proposed Draft Ordinance amending City Chapter 170.0112 (Ordinance #85-2 a.k.a. Environmental Protection Chapter of the City Code of Ramsey, Minnesota. Letter from Anoka County Department of Parks and Recreation (March 1, 1989) Letter from Metropolitan Council (March 17, 1989) The consensus of agencies regarding the alignment and standards of width for the proposed Mississippi River Trail Corridor meets Regional and County needs. Specific concerns were raised regarding the corridor route through undeveloped land west of Alpaca Estates. Ron Cox, Park Planner with the Anoka County Department of Parks and Recreation pointed out a number of concerns he had regarding the alignment of the proposed Mississippi River Trail Corridor. In general, Metropolitan Council concurs with Anoka County's assessment of preferred trail corridor alignment. On April 13, 1989, the Ramsey Park and Recreation Commission concurred with these recommendations and recommended revision of the trail alignment width standards. On May 16, 1989, the Ramsey Planning & Zoning Commission made the recommendation to approve the trail alignment and width standards as proposed by the Anoka Park and Recreation Department. The Planning and Zoning 'Commission also stated that Anoka County/Metropolitan Council should assist in the trail's acquisition and the funding of trail improvements. Furthermore, the City should receive assurance from the County that horses be allowed on those portions of the trail corridor that are two tread and that motorized vehicles not be allowed at all on the Mississippi River Trail Corridor System. Observations: The trail plan will be discussed at the Joint City Council/Parks and Recreation meeting on November 9, 1989. A final trail plan must be approved and accepted by the agencies prior to receiving the additional 200 acres into the MUSA. ??