PRECA 07-29-1985 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

June 28, 1985 Page 4 Other Problems Encountered During Phase I Construction: 1.) Groundwater Contamination A groundwater contamination problem exists in the New Brighton - Arden Hills area. Two sources of the con- tamination have been identified in the Long Lake area. One is the Twin Cities. Arsenal, about 2 miles from the park, and the other is an asphalt plant about 1/4 mile from the park. The Minnesota PCA is investigatincl the problem and has requested access to the park for itself and responsible parties to install monitoring wells to determine the extent of the problem. These access agreements have been submitted to the County Board for approval. (See County Attorney's report for additional information). Future Development Three changes in the future development of the park will be presented to the County Board as a Master Plan amendment later this summer. The Park Department staff is currently working on this amendment. The changes involve a relocation of the boat launch to be constructed in Phase II, designated a small area of the park as a Historical Preservation Area, and provide a site within the park fora Historic Depot site. PHASE II DEVELOPMENT The special session of the Legislature approved a state bonding bill which included regional park development funds which will provide X1,200,000 for Long Lake. As originally planned, the funds would be available about July 1, 1986. However, Governor Perpich has, indicated a desire to move that date up to September, 1985. Proposed Phase II Construction includes picnic facilities (shelters, tables, restrooms, etc.) trails, boat launch, and landscaping. PHASE III FY '89-90 The Ramsey County Regional Park C.I.P. includes X600,000 for fishing piers, shoreline stabilization, day camp area, trails and reforestation. PHASE IV FY '90-91 The C.I.P. includes 3100,000 for additional fishing piers. r~