Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/18/2004

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Hubbard Coarse Sand This soil ranges in areas with nearly level to sloping areas (0-2%, 2-6%, an'd 6-12% slopes) and is excessively drained. The series dominates the northern areas of. the park and is scattered throu~mhout other areas as well. Permeability is rapid on this soil md the natural fertility is generally low, except for phosphorus which is medium. The Hubbard series formed in outwash sands and has a coarser texture than other soils at the site (excluding the cut and fill area). The available water capac/ty is ioW, wkich is its major [irmtation, along with the hazard of soil blowing and drought-mess. This sones is poorly suited for cam and So,~beans, moderately' suited for alfalfa, pasture, and woodland, and Well suited for urban development uses. For recreation, it 'is moderately suited to camp sites, picnic ar~s, and playgounds where the slope is less than 6%. Where the slope is 6-12%, play~ounds become a severe limitation due to the sandy nature of the soil. Limitations for Paths and wails are severe on all areas of the Hubbard sones due to ~ sandy texture. Hydrology No wetlands were observed on the mainland of Mississippi West Regional Park during the inventory period. Cloquet and Foster's Islands appeared to have some wetland characteristics, which would be consistent kcith their high water tables since they are in the Mississippi River, but neither island is classified as a DNR wetland (Hovey, 1995). The seasonal high water tables for the rest of the park are very far below the soil surface. For instance, the Booker very fine sand's water table is below 5 feet, while all the other sods at the park have a water table below 6 feet (USD& 1977). Mississippi West Regional Park is located w/thin the LRRW-MO (Barr Engm~rmg Co., 1991) and also is located within the jurisdiction of/VLNRiLk. Any activities that could pose a threat to the water quality of the Nfississippi 'PAver come under the scrutiny of the rules set by these organizations. The park is located on the Mississippi River and contains two islands within the river, and poses some management concerns due to boat usage (Hovey, 1995). This stretch of river is akeady used by boaters. For example, a boat dock is located at the Rivenwick subdivision, just to the west of the park. Motorboats and jet skqs ~ter and eXgt the nver at this dock. Often times they get up ~ough ~d to produce large wakes, which accelerate shoreline erosion in the park. i! 63