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<br />Maintenance Plan: Trott Brook Multiple Use Trail System <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />of Mil1l1esota Cities). <br /> <br />Real Estate Values <br /> <br />The Maple Grove City Assessor was interviewed for an analysis of property <br />values near parks. A very general "rule of thumb" is that the less the park is developed, <br />the more woods there are in the park, the less people will use the area. Therefore, <br />property values tend to be higher around natural-type parks. People are willing to pay for <br />the nature view and more seclusion. The higher auto and people traffic tends to hold <br />values down for homes by ball fields (Mauderer). <br /> <br />Conclusion <br /> <br />The general survey of public opinion indicates that a trail corridor along Trott <br />Brook within the city of Ramsey is desirable and that low impact uses of these trails are <br />preferred by current trail users and residents of the City of Ramsey. <br /> <br />Introduction <br /> <br />A multi-use trail system along the Trott Brook corridor, if completed, would be <br />the largest trail system in the City of Ramsey and would bring numerous adventure <br />opportunities and activities to area residents and surrounding communities. The trail <br />discussed in this report is designed to support activities for all months of the year. <br />Cross-country skiing facilities, which currently aren't offered along Trott Brook, would <br />be available in the winter months. Hiking, biking, and rollerblading could happen <br />during other times of the year. A trail system of this magnitude, that allows multiple year <br />round uses, is sure to attract a large, yet diversified group of people. Accordingly, the <br />presence of a large user group demands proper maintenance to encourage current and <br />future use. <br /> <br />To reach a goal of providing safety for users of this multiple-use trail, a detailed <br />maintenance plan needs to be developed before the actual construction begins. Initial <br />planning and development stages shape the potential trail experience for its users, but the <br />actual maintenance and operations deliver the quality through time. Since the City of <br /> <br />20 <br />