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The proposed development concept for Mississippi West Regional Park includes many <br />recreational amenities typically found in the regional parks; picnic areas, restroom <br />buildings, trails, roads and parking lots. The central feature proposed for Mississippi West <br />Regional Park is an interpretive or visitor center that would serve as a "living laboratory" <br />that incorporates best management practices in sustainability and natural resource <br />restoration, i.e. minimizing impervious surfaces and using native plant species. Interpretive <br />information regarding best management practices will educate visitors regarding <br />restoration of disturbed sites in ways that enhance the natural resources and promote long <br />term conservation. In addition, an arboretum style garden will educate visitors on the <br />differences between native and non-native plant species in the area and the required <br />maintenance for each type. Facilities of this type require a supporting maintenance facility <br />that would be included in the park development. <br />Development is proposed to occur in phases. The first phase of development is the design, <br />engineering and construction of a temporary road, boat launch and fishing pier on the <br />river. The next phase will be the construction of the necessary infrastructure such as <br />roadways, trails, parking lots, utilities, and lighting. Following that, construction of new <br />picnic facilities, restroom buildings, a gatehouse, additional trails, and a play structure will <br />occur. The fourth phase of development will include an interpretive and/or visitor center <br />with additional parking, trails and interpretive features, an arboretum style garden, as well <br />as natural resource restoration. <br />As proposed by the City of Ramsey, there could be an additional phase that would include a <br />pedestrian overpass for Truck Highway 10 that would connect the park with Ramsey Town <br />Center. This phase could occur earlier depending on available funding. <br />Estimated costs for each phase are as follows: <br />Concept Development Estimate <br />Item <br />Total <br />Cost <br />Phase I - Boat Launch Construction <br />$ 400,000 <br />Phase 2 - Infrastructure Development <br />$ 2,290,000 <br />Phase 3 - Park Facility Development <br />$ 1,570,000 <br />Phase 4 - Visitor Center Development <br />$ 1,780,000 <br />Phase 5 - Pedestrian Crossing Development <br />$ 2,585,000 <br />Total <br />$ 8,625,000 <br />Annual operations and maintenance costs for the park are estimated to be about <br />$140,000. <br />Page 2 of 22 <br />