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Historic Resources Inventory <br />Inside of the existing loop trail and approximately 600 feet wes <br />proposed trailhead is an archaeological sensitive area. Pre-cont <br />Indian artifacts include both pottery and lithics (AUAR 2007). R <br />development in the amendment area will not have any impact on th <br />archeological sensitive area. <br />Buildings on the site will be torn down <br />and contamination addressed before the <br />With the redevelopment of the TCAAP site, the existing buildings <br />site is available for recreational use. <br />structures will be torn down. Contamination and changes in land <br />retaining these structures within the regional trail corridor an <br />problematic. The story of TCAAP should instead be told through i <br />signage and other methods. <br />THE PLAN <br />Development Concept <br />The Rice Creek North Regional Trail Connection will link growing <br />to and expand the regional trail network for recreation and non- <br />transportation. It will also provide natural habitat areas and expand <br />opportunities for natural resource based recreation. <br />The trail connects into the existing regional and local trail ne <br />€ Highway 96 Regional Trail <br />€ Rice Creek North Regional Trail <br />€ Local trail along Hwy I <br />€ Future Cross Country Skiing Trails <br />Recreation development in the Rice Creek North Trail Connection <br />include: <br />€ Bituminous Trail (12,000 LF) <br />€ Natural Surface Trail (9,000 LF) for hiking <br />€ Trailhead building with rest rooms <br />€ Parking (100 stalls) <br />€ Site amenities <br />€ Entry drive <br />€ Improved trail connections to Rice Creek <br />Plans include the expansion of the <br />existing bituminous trails <br />€ Habitat restoration <br />RAMSEY COUNTY <br />JUNE 18, 2013 DRAFT <br />PAGE 14 <br />PARKS AND RECREATION <br />