Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/08/2018

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estimated capital costs of natural resource restoration projects. Regional park implementing agencies should consult with natural resource professionals in the design and final construction of park facilities, especially trails, that are adjacent to or cross over natural resource areas. The final design and construction should allow the public to view and enjoy these natural habitats with minimal adverse impact on that habitat. Information on how surface water and groundwater resources in the unit, including wetlands, will be protected. This should include standards and requirements that are consistent with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's best management practices for stormwater management. The master plan should include provisions to, first, avoid wetland impacts; second, minimize impacts; and, finally, mitigate impacts when no other options are available. Information on how vegetation will be managed. The effective date for these master plan requirements is July 1, 2015 in acknowledgement of regional park implementing agency planning processes that may be underway when the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan is adopted. Master plans submitted to the Council prior to this date will be reviewed subject to the requirements outlined in the 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan. Master plans for regional linking trails: Each master plan for a regional linking trail must include information for each of these items: • Boundaries and acquisition costs: A list of parcels to be acquired and the estimated total cost and schedule for their acquisition, and information on natural resources, site suitability, special assessments, potential contamination based on data from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and other conditions that affect acquisition of the site or location of the boundaries • Demand forecast: The recreational demand to be met by the trail, as identified by the Council, the regional park implementing agency, or other sources • Development concept: A plan for development, including schedule and cost estimates for the project. The plan should include: - Mapping of existing and planned local and regional trail connections to the trail corridor - Wayfinding signage plan, indicating the types of signs and general locations along the trail corridor • Conflicts: Identification of conflicts with other existing or proposed projects or land uses affecting the park/trail unit, including steps necessary for their resolution • Public services: A description of any non -recreational public services and facilities, such as roads or sewers, needed to accommodate the proposed trail, including the timing of these services and the arrangements necessary to provide them. • Operations: Rules, regulations or ordinances affecting the trail, including estimated operations and maintenance costs and sources of revenue to operate and maintain the trail. • Public engagement and participation: : A process to engage the public and involve affected agencies, local units of government, and local, state, and federal recreation providers in the