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sector. C U N I N G H A M • Promote business retention and expansion to enhance G R O U P the existing economic base and provide applicable and appropriate resources. • Capitalize on existing community strengths,such as location,freeway access,and a well-educated population. • Adopt a public financing policy to maximize private investment and public benefit. • Identify incentives or programs that provide housing choice. Parks and Recreation—Create a comprehensive,maintained, The"Park,Recreation,Pathways, and interconnected system of parks,pathways,and open spaces and Open Space Component"of the as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for regulations is intended to meet this residents of all ages,incomes,and abilities. goal,including the emphasis on an Selected Policies: "integrated park,recreation,pathway • Develop,maintain,and encourage the use of a system and open space system that is open to of neighborhood parks and pathways that are safe and the general public." engaging,which includes: o Developing,maintaining,and encouraging the use of north-south and east-west arterial pathways that connect neighborhood paths within the City and to regional paths. o Connecting neighborhoods,parks,and other destination points through a City-wide pathway system. • Encourage non-motorized transportation and commuting in and outside of Arden Hills to reduce reliance on motor vehicles and increase physical activity. • Work to connect the pathway system to transit facilities. • Protect and maintain access to lakes,marshes,and wooded areas for active and passive recreation. • Plan for parks,paths,and recreation on the TCAAP property that addresses the interests of Arden Hills' residents. Protected Resources—Preserve,protect,and restore the The requirement for a comprehensive community's natural resources,including open spaces,lakes, landscaping and tree preservation wetlands,other significant natural features,and historic plan as part of the master plan will resources. help to preserve sensitive natural Selected Policies: resources on the TCAAP property,as • Identify and work to protect the sensitive natural will the requirement for an AUAR. resources within the City. However,the regulations do not • Develop or enhance regulations to protect the City's currently require identification and natural resources,including trees,lakes,wetlands,and protection of significant natural other unique or significant natural resources. resources or historically significant • Work with the appropriate agencies to assure that sites or structures. surface and ground water quality is protected. • Work with the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)to protect the unique natural resources and \\Ahdocsl\ah\AHdata\Planning\Community Development\TCAAP\Planning-Public Auction\Land Use Planning\Cuningham Group\Review_mem020l00405(2).docxPage 3 of 5