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Memorandum April 6, 1994 Page 3 The 1991 Plan included a needs survey of community residents. Response to the survey indicated that a trail system was the top ranking need. When asked to describe the kinds of multi -purpose trails that are needed in the community, residents indicated the following, in rank order: • Bicycle • Pedestrian • Cross country skiing • Horse • Snowmobile • Other (three wheeler, hiking, nature trails) Standards and Specifications As cited in the Plan, the standard width of recreational trail corridors within the Urban Service Area should be 35 feet. A 75 foot -wide cross-section was indicated for the standard trail corridor outside the MUSA boundary. The wider width would allow for development of two separate treadways for equestrian, cross country skiing, jogging, biking, or pedestrian activities. The widths are to include adequate buffers between the trails and any adjacent residential use and provide space for linear park development rather than simply a narrow treadway. The Trott Brook Multi -Purpose Trail System was cited in the 1991 Plan as the only facility that would accommodate snowmobiles. A 100 foot -wide buffer on either side of the 75 foot -wide (minimum) trail corridor was also part of the Plan. At the time the 1991 Plan was prepared, on -road bike routes had been established by the City and Mn/DOT along CR 57, CSAH• 5, and CSAH 116. The Plan describes the recreational trails that existed in 1991 and the proposed trail system. As part of the analysis for developing the Trail System element of the Comprehensive Plan, a comparison will be conducted of what was proposed in 1991 and what has actually been implemented. Existing bike path facilities will also be evaluated to determine if they meet the most current standards developed by Mn/DOT.