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. ~2) Smith noted that a north access would provide less. accessibility than a south access because of t2xe proximity of 69~ to the south end of the park, Sherlock stated, however, that if Mississippi were to be put through -then the park road would become a major traffic carrier. Mississippi: going through would prcavide an excellent access but would negatively affectthepark experience, Smith noted that it is almost inevitable that Mississippi will go through., however, it would be conceivable to have it do so without. using it as an access to the park. Gunderman suggested that if the three areas were combined into a single complex, the major problem would be people using Long Lake itself to excess through access from County property. Planning efforts would have to take this ~_nto consideration so that overuse of the lake would be prevented. ..Smith questioned the ability of the Park Board to understand the local situation without being aware of the whole Rice Creek Corridor project from Anoka County to the Mississippi River. The Board requested that Ramsey County come back to the regular February meeting with the following information: - Engineering alternatives as to Mississippi Street going through. - Alternatives for the control of park use. - Graphics outlining the entire Rice Creek Corridor project, and a proposal for a specific relationship between the Village of New Brighton and Ramsey County as to responsibilities for develop- ment, operation and maintenance of the proposed complex. Community Facilities Plan and Re-port w Henry Abbott appeared to discuss with the Board the Park and Recreation section of the Community Facilities Plan and Report. He stated that this section of the Comprehensive Plan was at approximately the middle point of development. The planning consultants have gathered data and tried to put all the efforts of various committees and departments together into a cohesive whole. This section is intended to be part of a whole Comprehensive Plan and not a park plan. It is to be an indication of direction for park development. Smith noted that there was not much difference in this material and the Boards Capital Improvement Program. He further stated that he dis- agrees with the recommendation that a community center be located at Hansen Park. Abbott replied that the plan was not intended to be ..different from the Board's Capital Improvement Program but Uras designed to pull together data which had already been compiled.