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<br />LONG LAKE PARK UPDATE <br />A master plan for development of Long Lake Park as a <br />regional park jointly operated by the city and Ramsey <br />.County has been approved by both units of government. <br />The plan includes a day camp area, expanded and relocated <br />swimming beach, picnic areas for small and large groups,. <br />boat. launch, trail.. facilities and a nature study area. <br />The plan must be approved by the Metropolitan Council <br />and is currently in its review process. <br />Construction was to begin in late 1982 or early 1983,. <br />however, the Long Lake Improvement Association-has <br />petitioned the Environmental Quality Board requesting that <br />an Environmental Impact Statement be prepared on the pro- <br />posed development. Expressed concerns of the Association <br />are potential overcrowding of the lake, additional storm <br />water run-off into the lake and concerns over noise levels <br />from park users. The request for an EIS is currently under <br />review by the Environmental Quality Board. A decision <br />should be reached by September or October of 1982. If an <br />EIS is not required, construction will begin in early 1983; <br />if an ETS is required construction will likely begin in 1984. <br />The city and county are contesting the request for an ETS <br />contending that environmental concerns have been adequately <br />addressed and that further delays are unnecessary. <br />5/28/82 <br />