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~- 2 - Features of the Regional Park Master Plan that we wish to high- light include the following: ' The proposed park is designed to accommodate 6.,900-visitors per day. ' The 200-foot swimming beach is being expanded to 500 feet to accommodate 1,200 swimmers at one time. ' Gne boat ramn;. is, being installed to provide access to five power boats and 30 fishing boats. Also .canoe access on south end. ' A large group picnic area is planned to accommodate up to 500 people. ' Tent camping for sanctioned groups will be allowed. ' Development expenditures of $2.5 million financed by the Metro Council (tax dollars) primarily for roads, parking, and buildings. ' The regional park service area, based on a four-mile radius, serves a population of 230,000, including 23,000 who are residents of New Brighton. With that background, we have the following concerns: ' 1. Extensive development and usage could easily destroy the delicate balance of nature. ' 2. A noted conservationist has issued a letter stating his concerns which has not been taken into account. ' 3: A request for an environmental impact study has been ignored. ' 4. The property is to be transferred at the original 1972 purchase price plus improvements with no ;allowance for inflation, interest, other holding costs, or city time expended over the last 10 years. ' 5. The transfer price is .less than the current market value. Additional marshland is proposed to be acquired at $16.,000 per acre, whereas compensation for the prime land to be- transferred by New Brighton would be at $7,000.`00 per acre. ' 6. Although New Brighton relinquishes control of the park, it would contribute $32,000 per. year to the maintenance of the park, plus provide po ice and fire services estimated to be $17,500 per year.