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Trail Surfacing •The choice of trail surface (i.e. bituminous, wood chips, mowed turf, gravel, etc.) affects use of the trail, cost of trail construction, trail character, aesthetics and trail maintenance. Arden Hills residents want a variety of trail surfaces. Based on responses to the public opinion survey, paved trails are the most popular trail surface, although there is considerable interest in non-paved surfaces (401 paved responses to 351 non-paved responses). The City should balance paved and unpaved trail surfacing. Trails along roads and trails making cross community or inter-city connections should be paved as should major loop or access paths within larger parks. Trails within natural areas and secondary trailsshould have a more natural surface (ag-lime, gravel, wood chip or mowed turf). The Arden Hills Park and Trail Plan(Figure D) and the individual park renovation maps show the recommended trail locations and surface type. Trail Maintenance and Replacement Due to increased use, interest and expansion of trails, there is a need for a comprehensive trail main- tenance and replacement plan. This plan would include annual maintenance (crack sealing, plowing etc.) and scheduled pavement replacement. Winter walking is popular and there is more demand for snow plowing of trails during the winter. Equipment is needed to allow plowing of trails for winter use. Park and Trail Signs and Iden tification Trail identification is needed as none of the trails in the City have names. Individual trails within the City should be given names and mile markers to help users find their way and assist with directions. This may also help the City with maintenance and response to emergency situations. New park signage is also needed. Exist- ing non-existent. A common sign design should be developed and consistent park and trail identification signs should be placed in the parks and along trail corri- dors. A park and trail system map was devel- oped as part of the planning process. This map should be reproduced on weather and vandal resistant materials and displayed in the City parks and at major trail entrances. An overall park and trail map will help residents find parks and trails and connect neighborhoods. Many residents are unaware of the existing park and trails in Arden Hills. This map could also be copied as a handout guide for interested Freeway Park citizens. 20