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

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Central Anoka County Regional Trail .. • It is anticipated that any other conflicts related to this segment of trail will be kept to a minimum through proper planning and community involvement. Land uses along this segment include residential, industrial and utility, institutional and agriculture. By working closely with the City of Ramsey as development occurs and working with businesses and residents during the design phase of the proposed trail, the County is confident any conflicts that arise will be addressed to all party's satisfaction. Public Services A variety of public services are available at points along the entire trail and the proposed route change, therefore no new non -recreational related public services will be required under this master plan amendment. The terminus of the trail is located at Mississippi West egional Park and while that park is not fully developed yet, a parking lot and portable toilet will be lable until facilities are developed, which is anticipated to be about 5-10 years. Operations The Anoka County Ordinance, dated January 30th, 2018 ulates parks and trails under the jurisdiction of Anoka County. The County will continue to encourage safe and enjoyable user experiences through education, monitoring and collaboration between thrk Services Unit, local police departments, and the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. Current practice partners Anoka County with the lo% cities through either a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or a Joint Po trails. Typically, the MOU o responsible for general r improvements to the trai s AgreemenP(JPA) to provide for the maintenance of regional ed prior to trail construction and outlines what agency is f the trail and what agency is responsible for capital The County is typically respon or the routine maintenance of trails within regional or county park lands. This includes such maintenance as mowing, sweeping, plowing, clearing, debris removal, and patching for example. Outside of regional and county park facilities, the local cities are generally responsible for routine trail maintenance. Solid waste is typically collected from trash receptacles located along the trail at regular intervals. Anoka County inspects trails annually and provides the capital improvements that are needed and provides the long-term maintenance required, such as bituminous overlays, and trail reconstruction. Trail signage is provided and maintained by either the City or the County as determined in the MOU or JPA. Annual maintenance costs for the existing and proposed trail once completed are estimated to be about $20,000. This includes funding for sign replacements, minor bituminous repair and crack -sealing. Revenue for the operation and maintenance of the trail comes from the Anoka County Parks and Public Services • 9