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City of Arden Hills-Comprehensive Plan- DRAFT <br /> MNDOT & Ramsey County Transportation —The City needs to work with MnDOT <br /> and Ramsey County Transportation to make sure that pathway additions and <br /> crossings are in their transportation master plans, included in reconstruction <br /> projects, and are a priority for funding and implementation in their capital <br /> improvement plans (CIP). <br /> Ramsey County Parks—The City needs to work with Ramsey County to continue <br /> implementation on the Tony Schmidt Master Plan, the Rice Creek trail system, <br /> and other regional park and trail projects that connect to or impact Arden Hills. <br /> Mounds View School District—The City has an opportunity to work with the <br /> school district and the two facilities in Arden Hills to increase trail access to the <br /> schools, promote safe routes to school, and increase youth physical activity. <br /> Bethel University and Northwestern College— Both of these campuses have <br /> trails that can be accessed by the public. The City needs to work with these <br /> organizations to ensure continued access to these trails and to make <br /> connections with City trails. <br /> Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP)—This unprecedented development <br /> in Arden Hills offers an opportunity to greatly expand the City's park and pathway <br /> network. The City must continue to work with the developers to ensure a park <br /> and pathway system is constructed that meets the needs of current and future <br /> residents. <br /> 9.6.3 Financing <br /> While the City supports the park and recreation system, it is recognized that <br /> other needs in the City compete for funds. In order to successfully implement the <br /> parks and recreation plan, the yearly priorities must be identified in the City's <br /> capital improvement plan (CIP), which can be adjusted annually as funding and <br /> needs change. <br /> Since much of the City is developed, park and recreation expansions <br /> improvements cannot rely on park dedication fees alone. Therefore, the City <br /> must explore other financing options such as grants and bonds. Pursuing these <br /> funding opportunities may help advance implementation of this plan at a faster <br /> rate than would otherwise be able to occur. <br /> DRAFT 55 <br /> 3/14/2008 <br />