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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 forTruck 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 /> Total <br /> Item Cost <br /> Phase I - Boat Launch Construction $ 400,000 <br /> Phase 2 - Infrastructure Development $ 2,290,000 <br /> Phase 3 - Park Facility Development $ 1,570,000 <br /> Phase 4 -Visitor Center Development $ 1,780,000 <br /> Phase 5 - Pedestrian Crossing Development $ 2,585,000 <br /> Total $ 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 />