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Capital Improvement Program City of Ramsey, Minnesota Project # 06-PARK-011 Project Name Observation boardwalk - Lake Itasca Type Useful Life Category Description Improvement 20 Years Park Improvement 2016 thrtu 2020 Department Park Improvements Contact Priority 4-New Addition (Med) Status Active Total Project Cost: $60,000 A boardwalk or pier in the southeast portion of Lake Itasca will allow trail users and visitors to the Lake Itasca Community Park to view the lake which is mostly obscured by cattails. Justification The Lake Itasca is an important resource along the Mississippi Flyway for migratory waterfowl and home to many types of wetland fauna. Providing access to the open water portions of the lake will provide birdwatchers and trail users a relaxing rest point along the Lake Itasca Trail.. Additionally, lake access was cited as desired by several participants in the public engagement process as part of the acquisition of the Lake Itasca Community Park Expenditures Improvements Other than Building Cost Funding Sources Lawful Gambling Fund Total Total 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2019 60,000 60,000 2018 2019 60,000 60,000 2020 2020 Total 60,000 60,000 Total 60,000 60,000 98