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"TH 10 at Ramsey Boulevard—... A southbound through lane and a northbound left turn lane and northbound through/right lane would need to be added to serve the Rivenwick 3rd Subdivision traffic and traffic destined for the Mississippi West Regional Park independent of the project traffic. Traffic demands from these other land uses should be considered when the intersection improvements are designed." Comment 8.13: The proposed settling pond, treatment pond, and infiltration ponds, should be designed in such a manner as to meet the following objectives: bench in a tread way to accommodate a future trail with a minimum width of ten feet, plus two -foot wide shoulders, incorporate native plant materials that are suitable to the conditions of the site and provide an aesthetic park -like appeal, provide holding capacity to accommodate a 100- year flood event without over -topping the trail, and use an outlet structure at the Mississippi River which minimizes visual and physical intrusion in the park. Response: Appendix J was developed after the release of the draft AUAR document in response to discussions with the County about the nature of the drainage outlet from TH 10 to the River. Most of the items mentioned above are addressed in the new Appendix. Details associated with items such as vegetation will be addressed during the detailed design process if this option goes forward. If negotiations with the County do not lead to the use of this outlet, other options that eventually lead to a River discharge elsewhere will be developed. Comment 8.14: The viewshed from the park to the Town Center development should be considered. To the extent possible, plant materials should be used to screen the view of buildings or other man-made structures. Consideration of evening uses of the park should also be accommodated in lighting of the Town Center development. Light cast into the park or visible from the park will have a long-term detrimental impact on use of the park for evening activities. Response: Item 26 addresses the visual impact of the RTC on the Regional Park. The Mitigation Element addresses the City Ordinance on lighting that will be followed to minimize light emission from the site. Comment 8.15: We support the preservation of a wildlife corridor between Lake Itasca and the Mississippi River. To that end, provisions should be made in the design development of the Town Center and the future park to ensure continuity in both the alignment and natural characteristics of the wildlife corridor. Response: The details of the drainage connections that would allow wildlife movement will be developed during the design stage. The current configuration allows for a continuous path from Lake Itasca to TH 10. The nature of the TH 10 crossing, currently a pipe, could prevent the easy movement of wildlife. The City will consider this need in designing the final drainage system. Comment 8.16: Discussions should take place prior to detailed design to explore possibilities for achieving harmony in the architectural vernacular between the Town 34-15