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and productive reuse of the remaining 427-acre TCAAP site. Ramse will purchase the TCAAP site from the U.S. Government and will w Bolander and Sons to remediate the site to residential standards the demolition of the remaining buildings. As part of these most recent negotiations, an additional 60 acre to be transferred to Ramsey County Parks and Recreation for the North Regional Trail Corridor to be added to the wildlife corrid This area extends to County Road I and will facilitate the const a trailhead entry driveway and additional trails. Also added is corridor that will establish a trail and prairie corridor to Hig south. The acquisition and development of these parcels is the n of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Amendment. Citizen Participation The development of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail has been rst developed a preservation and c planning around this segment of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail became more once the decommissioning and redevelopment of TCAAP became a rea Numerous opportunities for public involvement have occurred both orts and as part of the larger TCAAP redevelopment discussions. As part of this amendment process, Ramsey County Parks and Recre presented the Master Plan Concept as part of an informational me held by the City of Arden Hills on the demolition and remediatio as part of the TCAAP project. This May 7, 2013 meeting was atten where possible. Placeholder: Public review summary after public review is comple Demand Forecast The expansion of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail enhances re opportunities and protection of natural areas. The development o regional trail has occurred as opportunities arise with each new eliminating gaps and increasing the overall attractiveness of th for recreational use. It is anticipated that this section of the Regional Trail will have visitor demand similar to other nearby of the regional trail system (Table 1). The use of the Rice Cre Trail is anticipated to continue to rise due to urban recreation the anticipated population growth of the trail service area. Tra number one desired recreation facility in poll after poll due to According to Metropolitan Council, to be enjoyed by people of all ages, abilities and income. Accor two-thirds of people using recreational 2008 Metropolitan Council Regional Parks and Trails Survey, at l facilities are using trails. thirds of people using recreational facilities in the metro area RAMSEY COUNTY JUNE 18, 2013 DRAFT PAGE 8 PARKS AND RECREATION