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existing transit facilities, as well as the Central Regional Trail as it now exists. As <br />development occurs in what is now agricultural land use west of the Regional Park, the <br />city will mandate the construction of a more pastoral trail through the subdivision <br />process which will work well - in that, at that point in the future; the greenway-type <br />trail will serve recreationalists and those who bike for leisure, with the straight trail in <br />the highway R.O.W. serving commuters and those appreciating a speedy pedal. Both <br />will be part of the MRT system, but with design and signage features that will separate <br />differing uses - providing for an optimal biking and pedestrian trail configuration and <br />experience, each of which will connect to all parks along the Mississippi River. <br />Applications are anticipated to be due in early August 2011 (pending resolution of the <br />'government shutdown'). As mentioned, the Federal funds we are seeking would be <br />available for project construction in year 2016. If this collaborative between Anoka <br />County and Ramsey is successful, we will likely begin design engineering well in <br />advance of this time and will welcome your participation and input, but also the <br />opportunity to potentially roll the trail and park project(s) into one bidding package for <br />greatest economy of scale. <br />A statement of support which references specifically the County's local match (and <br />its relationship to the trail) - would be most helpful to have before July 31st, 2011. <br />As always, if you would like to discuss the application for this Mississippi River Trail <br />project and its future, please contact me at 763.238.1733. <br />Yours in Public Service, <br />Mark Riverblood, <br />Parks Supervisor <br />Encls: Location Map <br />Draft Index Map <br />Draft Line Item Spreadsheet <br />MRT- Ramsey's National and Regional Extension Appendix 3, Page 2 <br />