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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Public Facilities Policies Shoreland areas which are not suitable for urban development because of susceptibility to flooding, high ground water levels, or steep slopes should be acquired or dedicated during platting for park pur- poses. Continuous trails will be provided on both sides of the Mississippi River for pedestrian and bicycle use. Where direct access is not possible, existing streets will be used as part of the trail system and identified with signs. In the undeveloped areas, as land is platted either easements or land dedication shall provide for a con- tinuous trail. If land dedicated for trails is not 'adjacent to the river, it must provide other amenities such as woodlands or scenic vistas. Trails shall be designed with bituminous surface and separation of bicycle and pedestrian traffic where possible. Because the Coon Rapids Pool is now more accessible to boat users, the Hennepin County Park Reserve District and other appropriate agencies should investigate the need to limit boat access, limit size of motors or other water use regulations to insure the safety of those using the facility. The Minnesota Department of Transportation should amend its existing regulations to prohibit seaplane activity-on the Mississippi within the Metropolitan Area. Ramsey's Thoroughfare Plan shall investigate the need for a collector street south of U.S. Highway 10 in addition to a service drive. No new accesses will be allowed onto U.S. Highway 10 with service roads providing access to all property along the highway. Property with access onto U.S. Highway 10 at the present time shall be eliminated as the service roads become available. 6O