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<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 />INTRODUCTION <br /> <br />A trail extending the length of the Trott Brook Corridor connecting Elk River to the west, <br />and Rum River Central Park to the east, can provide a great natural asset to the city of Ramsey. <br />The Itasca Trail, located near the western end of the Trott Brook Corridor, is the foundation for a <br />trail system that will connect future trails in the area. This trail system will provide educational, <br />recreational, and transportation opportunities for its users. In this report, the Trott Brook <br />Corridor was defined as occupying the lowlands adjacent to the brook, until a slope of 3% is <br />reached. The Corridor is estimated to cover 2,000 acres on the Anoka Sandplain. Map 1 shows <br />the Trott Brook Corridor. <br />The goal of the City of Ramsey for the Trott Brook Corridor is to provide a safe and <br />natural trail for its residents. The rapid growth of the city puts a greater emphasis on preserving <br />natural spaces. Natural areas are aesthetically pleasing and provide educational and recreational <br />options for the community. <br />The intent of this report is to assess the. feasibility and benefits of establishing a trail <br />system along the Trott Brook Corridor. Present land uses and characteristics of the area have <br />been researched. The capabilities and limitations for trails have been evaluated, as have <br />educational opportunities and public desires. <br /> <br />1 <br />