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JPN 07 '99 14:43 612 755 -0230 PNORP CO.PPRUS DEPT F.2.3 �i NOTICE Pis of c f • Public information Meeting for Input on Development Plans for Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m, Wednesday, January 20, 1999 PLACE: Wargo Nature Center 7701 Main Street County Highway 14 Lino Lakes, Minnesota The Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department is in the process of developing a revised master plan for Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. The park last had development In the 1980's. issues of aging facilities, recreation needs, and natural resource management are all being addressed. Anoka County has received a grant of $1,644,000 from the Metropolitan Council for improvements to this 2,550 acre park reserve. The new plan is examining all important planning issues, natural resources management, and preparing a new layout concept for facilities. In addition, the county is currently in the early planning stage for the redesign of perk roads, picnic areas, swimming facilities, campground amenities, and trail development. This work is scheduled for construction beginning in the fall of 1999. The County Is Interested in carefully listening to your ideas, concerns, and suggestions regarding the redesign of the park, and the types and location of facilites within the park. The County's Planning Consultant, Brauer and Associates, will facif>tate discussions, present planning issues and findings to date, and assist with any questions you may have. A second public meeting will be held In the spring to review concept plans for the park. A map showing the meeting location is enclosed on the back. Please feel free to Invite your neighbors. Should you have any questions regarding this project feei free to call Ron Cox, Park Planner, with the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department at 767 -2865.