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loop can be used to describe the water cycle <br />from the rainfall, parking lot runoff, <br />stormwater collection/treatment, flow to the <br />wetland for cleansing, into the groundwater <br />and eventually back to the water tower and <br />the drinking glass. Within the idea of the <br />cycle can be ideas about the usefulness of <br />wetlands, the importance of reducing runoff <br />and pollution, the role of the Prairie du <br />Chien aquifer, and the complexity of the <br />municipal water system. Since New <br />Brighton's water system has such a unique <br />history, an interpretive system within Jones <br />Lake area is an ideal way to bring the story <br />to the people. <br />Funding Sources <br />With this opportunity to create, improve and <br />interpret new and existing stormwater <br />alternatives, several grant programs are <br />available to the City of New Brighton. <br />Possible grant funding sources are included <br />in this report. <br />Parking and Access <br />A parking lot and trailhead could be <br />constructed on City property adjacent to the <br />water tower. This land is relatively flat and <br />can easily be accessed by the existing curb <br />cut off of 5ffi Street. This upland area <br />provides a view of the lake from the parking <br />stalls. This area can also serve as a picnic <br />spot and trail head. <br />Partnerships <br />Jones Lake recreational area offers several <br />possible partnerships with surrounding land <br />uses to create a more integrated, higher <br />quality park. <br />• Hillside East Apartments. <br />A possible partnership opportunity exists <br />between the City and the apartment <br />owner to update the play area and <br />connect the trail system with the play <br />area and shelter. Public access to these <br />existing recreation features would <br />expand neighborhood park options plus <br />offer an opportunity for the renovation <br />of the play areas that may not be meet <br />current safety standards. <br />The purchase of portions of the <br />surrounding properties or the purchase <br />of a easement agreements would insure a <br />loop trail that is buildable and would <br />remain usable in all seasons. This <br />easement or property purchase would <br />also give the businesses an opportunity <br />to connect with the trail system and reap <br />the benefits of allowing employees <br />recreation time during lunch hours and <br />breaks. <br />Baptist Seminary <br />2. Donald Leier (optional) <br />3. Plus Owners to the North (optional) <br />Constraints: <br />Land Ownershi <br />The City currently owns land along the east <br />side of the lake and the water tower site at <br />the south end. Private land and/or trail <br />easements would need to be acquired for the <br />trail and recreation features. <br />Land Use <br />The topography and hydrology of the Jones <br />Lake limits the locations of trail and picnic <br />areas. The trail within the park will need to <br />hug the woodland perimeter and will cross <br />the water twice with a bridge structure. <br />Portions of the loop path would be need to <br />K <br />