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l " . TCAAP NOTES MARCH 17. 1994 COMMUNITY MEETING ENVIRONMENT GROUPS FACILITATOR. JIM BRIMEYER WRITTEN COMMENTS - Do not build a city hall and/or maintenance facility (combined with Ramsey County and the National Guard) in the presently sought location. This land is open space and should try to be preserved for recreation of some type. Instead use the presently developed buildings or spaces in . the southwest portion of TCAAP since it is already being used for similar activities. - The concept of a regional park that was espoused during the meeting seems to make great sense. If the 1800 or so acres of undeveloped land were turned into a park with the 80/20 concept of natural and developed recreation areas, the City would have a very significant asset. . - Preserve all of the TCAAP undeveloped land for nondestructive, nonintrusive use. Someday the metro/suburban area that is developed will extend in every direction for many more miles. Natural open areas that can nurture the human spirit will become more precious than gold. TCAAP property preservation as an undeveloped area is not a once- in-a-lifetime proposition; it is a once in forever opportunity. - Preserve the buildings that are currently on site and don't build anymore. Keep this property for nature's friends, walking, and biking. It has been quarantined from being torn down all these years, why change it. There is enough space elsewhere to build businesses and houses. - Any development should be centered upon the SW . corner tnat is already developed. Encourage trail development for walking, biking (wheelchairs) to link with adjacent trail systems, however, the placement of trails should maintain biological integrity and result in minimum disturbance to the land, flora and fauna. .