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Individual Trail Corridor Descriptions (to include): · Trott Brook Trail · Lake Itasca Trail · "Ditch 66" and "Community Park 5" trail · Mississippi River Trail · "Lake Itasca Parkway" (153/155 Avenue) Trail · Greenland Hills Trail · Savanna and Cottonwood Trail · County Road #116 Trail · Sunwood Drive Trail · Trunk Highway #47 Trail · Etc. Individual Trail Corridor Cost Estimates and Funding Proposals (to include): · Planning, engineering, and design · Project phasing and priorities · Acquisition · Construction · Annualized maintenance program and costs · Multi-jurisdictional opportunities · Grants and budgeting strategies Operations and Maintenance (to include): · Spring, summer, and fall maintenance · Winter maintenance · Volunteer and community service maintenance · Programming and use of"Friends of Ramsey's Trails" · Associated maintenance costs by corridor · Public Safety Aids and Police role in vandalism and trail security Conclusion and Recommendations The following statements are offered in support of funding a master trail plan: If the property east of Lake Itasca and North of 153rd Avenue is acquired (in addition to the smaller proposed neighborhood park expansions), Ramsey's Park system acreage will be adequate for the future. The trail system, however, is only 26% complete. Park system development funding is currently available from interest earnings from the Landfill Trust Fund, park dedications, charitable gambling, and perhaps the General Fund. The trail system currently does not have an identified funding source. A significant amount of grant moneys are available from various agencies for trail development and land acquisition. However, concept plans and cost estimates are essential for applying for these moneys.