Current Initiatives
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Crystal Lake Regional Trail Master Plan
The Park District is working on the development of the Crystal Lake Regional Trail Master Plan. When completed, the Crystal Lake Regional Trail will measure approximately 9 miles from the Minneapolis Grand Rounds at Victory Memorial Parkway through the cities of Robbinsdale, Crystal, Brooklyn Park, Osseo and Maple Grove to Elm Creek Park Reserve generally along the County State Aid Highway 81 (CSAH 81) corridor.
View the project description and conceptual map.
A section of the Crystal Lake Regional Trail between the Grand Rounds Trail System at Victory Memorial Parkway in Minneapolis and Highway 100 in Robbinsdale is expected to be constructed in 2014. Funding in the amount of $2.1 million from the Federal Surface Transportation Program is available for this project.
The Park District anticipates a 12-month planning process for the Crystal Lake Regional Trail Master Plan beginning in July 2010.
Crystal Lake Regional Trail Master Plan - Public Review Draft
The draft Master Plan document is available for public review and comment on the Park District’s website for 30 calendar days beginning April 11, 2011 and ending on May 11, 2011. Comments may be submitted by:
Mail
Three Rivers Park District
Crystal Lake Regional Trail
3000 Xenium Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 |
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Fax
Three Rivers Park District
Crystal Lake Regional Trail
763.557.5248
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E-mail CrystalLakeTrail@threeriversparkdistrict.org
Public comments will be summarized and forwarded to appropriate decision makers. Park District staff will forward significant changes to the Park District’s Board of Commissioners for consideration prior to submitting the Master Plan to the Metropolitan Council for formal review and consideration. Formal Metropolitan Council review is anticipated to occur later this spring with final approval this summer.
(All files are PDFs)
Cover Letter
Introduction
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Planning Framework
Trail Description & Background
Public Process
Demand Forecast
Resource Assessment & Management
Development Concept
Operations & Maintenance
Estimated Costs & Funding
Appendix A | B1 | B2 | B3 | C | D
Task Force Meeting Information
The Crystal Lake Regional Trail Task Force is comprised of Cities of Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Crystal, Brooklyn Park, Osseo and Maple Grove, Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority, Hennepin County Department of Transportation, Hennepin County (HCWT) – Development, Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
The responsibilities of the task force include:
- Coordination with respective governing bodes (City Councils, Planning Commissions, Park Commissions and other staff/departments within the respective city/agency.
- Assist in implementing public participation opportunities.
- Provide information and support necessary to identify feasible trail alignments and review/complete the trail master plan which meets Park District, city and other applicable agency goals.
- Assist Park District in local municipality/agency approval processes.
(All files are PDFs)
July 20, 2010 Agenda | Presentation | Minutes
August 26, 2010 Agenda | Minutes
October 7, 2010 Agenda | Minutes
January 13, 2011 Agenda | Minutes
Open House Information
Open House #1
Thursday, September 30, 2010
3:30-6:30 PM
Crystal Community Center
4800 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal, MN 55429
Presentation Boards: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
Open House #2
Thursday, January 6, 2011
4:00 - 7:00 PM
City of Robbinsdale - City Hall
4100 Lakeview Avenue North
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
View Presentation Boards: 1 | 2 and Survey Form
Public Feedback Documentation
July 2010–February 2011
Municipal Meetings to Review Master Plan
City of Robbinsdale - March 1, 2011 | Presentation
City of Crystal - March 1, 2 and 15, 2011
City of Brooklyn Park - March 7, 2011
City of Maple Grove - March 7, 2011
City of Osseo - March 14, 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions that still aren’t answered? Review the frequently asked questions and answers. (Last updated Sept. 2010)
Comments?
Offer your comments through one of the following options.
Write Us
Three Rivers Park District
Attn. Crystal Lake Regional Trail
3000 Xenium Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
E-mail Us
To send comments via e-mail contact CrystalLakeTrail@threeriversparkdistrict.org
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