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I Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve i tl ,I_ •. Figure 8:Example of Yurt - - - tent platforms could look similar to those in Figures 8 and 9. The cost estimate for - f design, engineering, materials and installation for the alternate camping facilities is approximately$600,000. Drainage at the campground has been an issue in recent years,therefore the County is proposing improvements that will reduce the amount of camp sites that are affected by standing water on a seasonal basis. The improvements proposed are to bring in fill to raise the campsites out of the flooded areas. This will involve coordination with the watershed district to ensure there is a net zero impact to the floodplain, but will allow all campsites to be available for camping during the spring season. Cost for this project are estimated to be about$200,000 and is anticipated to occur kG within 10-15 years. Additionally,the County is proposing to develop a self-serve canoe/kayak »� rental program in the park to allow visitors to easily access the lakes. The t- i system would be similar to self-serve systems used in the area,such as the paddleshare.org program on the Mississippi River. Refer to Figures 10&11 4:{ for examples. The station is proposed to have six to eight canoes or kayaks for use. An accessible dock and launch,as shown in Figure 12, is proposed Figure 10:Example of self-serve station with the station as well as the addition of an accessible dock/launch at Wargo Nature Center. The estimated cost for access development, installation of the system and equipment is approximately$50,000. There is no timeframe for installation of the station at this time.