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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
April 20, 20 I 0
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
2, Approval of Minutes (April 6, 20 I 0)
3, Purchase Agreement/Letter of Intent/Progress Review
4. Andover Station Maintenance Discussion
5. Parkside at Andover Station Update - Verbal
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Economic Development Authority
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Michelle Hartner, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: April 20, 20 I 0
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by Staff for EDA approval:
April 6, 20 I 0 Regular Meeting
DISCUSSION
The minutes are attached for your review,
ACTION REQUIRED
The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Hartner
Deputy City Clerk
Attach: Minutes
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5 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
6 APRIL 6, 2010 - MINUTES
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9 A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike
10 Gamache, April 6, 2010, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
II Andover, Minnesota.
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13 Present: Commissioners Don Jacobson, Sheri Bukkila (arrived at 6:33p.m.),
14 Mike Knight, Julie Trude, Robert Nowak, Joyce Twistol
15 Absent: None
16 Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
17 Public Works Director/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
18 Community Development Director, Will Neumeister
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21 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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23 March 2,2010 Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
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25 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Twistol, approval of the minutes as written. Motion carried
26 unanimously.
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28 PURCHASE AGREEMENT/LETTER OF INTENT/PROGRESS REPORT
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30 Mr. Neumeister updated on the following:
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32 Banners in Amlover Station North: The banners should be put up within a month.
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34 Office Development and Retail Development Sites: There have been inquires for a motel,
35 industrial building and commercially operated pool. There are other commercially operated
36 pools in the metro area. The pools are used for swimming lessons and training.
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38 2010 Special EDA Business Networking Events: We were able to get $13 seats at a Twins
39 game.
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41 Dynamic Sealing Technologies: The owner is interested in discussing with the EDA another
42 option on the lot located at the NE corncr of 1381h and Jay Street.
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44 The lot was discussed. The EDA also discussed whether the lot just north of the wetland by the
45 l391h Avenue and Hanson Boulevard light could be an option.
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47 Commissioner Jacobson suggested thc Right of foirst Rcfusal be in the contract with Dynamic
48 Sealing.
Andover Economic Development Authority }.'feeting
kfinutes - April 6, 2010
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2 Mr. Dickinson explained the new TIF bill that was signed by the Governor last week. With the
" new bill the EDA could help Dynamic with their expansion since they are located in the cun'ent
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4 TIF District.
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6 Commissioner Jacobson indicated he is open to ideas and would like to see a sketch of the
7 building. The EDA concurred.
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9 Mr. Neumeister stated he would let Dynamic know the EDA would like to see drawings of the
10 building and have the information at a future meeting,
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12 ANDOVER STATION MAINTENANCE DISCUSSION
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14 Mr. Neumeister indicated staff believes the best method of controlling the invasive weed species
15 is to hire Prairie Restorations. Fire Chief Winkel does not support approval of a controlled burn.
16 Andover Station Owners Association has agreed to do more mowing around the pond edge.
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18 President Gamache stated the contract with Prairie Restorations for the Bunker Lake Boulevard
19 medians is for 3 years. This is the third year.
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21 Commissioner Trude wonders if Prairie Restorations and the EDA expectations and visions are
22 different. She feels the EDA visions have not been met in the first two years. She suggested
23 inviting Prairie Restorations to a meeting to explain what was planted and how it should look.
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25 Commissioner Jacobson stated there are too many opinions and suggested Commissioners
26 Knight and Twistol as a subcommittee for the median issue.
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28 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, authorizing Commissioners Knight and Twistol as a
29 subcommittee and a $15,000 budget to take care of the maintenance of the Bunker Lake
30 Boulevard medians. Motion carried unanimously.
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32 Mr. Dickinson indicated at the last meeting staff was directed to have the fountain light cleaned.
33 Commissioner Trude indicated only one quote for a new fountain was brought to the last
34 meeting, she would like to see a quote from a different company for a new fountain.
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36 Mr. Dickinson suggested discussing the fountain at the next meeting after it has been cleaned and
37 turned on. The EDA concurred,
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39 Commissioner Knight suggested an island around the fountain for swans,
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41 Mr. Neumeister reviewed the two potential areas that would accommodate lawn/chair seating to
42 listen to music. He indicated the area would likely need to be re-seeded. The EDA would like
43 sod.
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Andover Economic Development Authority Arfeeting
Minutes - April 6, 2010
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1 Commissioner Bukkila stated the area needs to be safe for children.
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3 Commissioner Jacobson indicated Target has not given the City permission to use the parking
4 lot. Mr. Dickinson stated Target has been contacted, there has been no response received yet.
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6 Mr. Neumeister suggested a temporary venue for the music this year, evaluate the crowd number
7 and then make a decision regarding a permanent structure,
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9 Motioll by Trude, Seconded by Knight, to schedule an EDA meeting on April 20, 2010 at 6:00
10 p,m. Motion carried unanimously,
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12 TlF PROJECT FUND DISCUSSION
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14 Mr. Dickinson reviewed the TIF Project Fund,
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16 Motioll by Trude, Seconded by Jacobson, approving the transfer of$960,726 out of the TIF Project
17 Fund to provide for the assessments of the Andover Station North Ball Field Development. Motion
18 calTied unanimously.
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20 OTHER BUSINESS
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22 There was none.
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24 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Bukkila, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
25 adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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27 Respectfully submitted,
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30 Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: EDA President and Board
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Will Neumeister, Community Development Director lPJ.,.J
SUBJECT: Purchase Agreement/Letter of Intent/Progress Review
DATE: April 20, 20 I 0
INTRODUCTION
This memo provides a brief update of all development activities in the Andover Station area:
Banners in Amlover Station Nortlt - The banners have now been put up and look very nice.
Office Development and Retail Development Sites - Staff met with a prospect that wants to build
a large building on Lot I, Block 2 (see attached drawing). The details are still confidential as to
who is looking at the site,
Kwik Trip Motor Fuel/Convenience Store/Car Waslt - The frontage road reconstruction is
scheduled to start on May 3rd. Bids came in very favorable.
Foundation Hill Daycare & Montessori Scltool - They are still planning to add on about 50% on
to their square footage and construction will begin in about 60 days.
2010 Special EDA Business Networking Events - The annual golf tournament is still scheduled
for June 161h at the Refuge. Twins Ballgame outing is still being planned for August 18th. The
Twins play the Chicago White Sox that night. We have 25 seats for that night and will be working
on a list of Andover businesses to give the tickets to as a ""Business Appreciation" event. We
think that the Northstar is the best way for people to get to the game (on their own).
Dynamic Sealing Tecltnologies - The owner met with the staff on Friday April 9th to discuss the
purchase of the lot at the NE corner of 1381h and Jay Street. The stafTwill verbally update the
EDA at the meeting on this topic.
ACTION REOUESTED
This is an informational update.
Respectfully submitted, tvJ..-
Will Neumeister
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TO: EDA President and Board
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Will Neumeister, Director of Community Development wJv--
SUBJECT: Andover Station Maintenance Discussion
DATE: April 20, 20 I 0
INTRODUCTION
The EDA last discussed this topic on April 6th and since that meeting, staff has met with the appointed
committee.
DISCUSSION
Appearal/ce of POl/d Areas - The committee met on Friday April 9th with Prairie Restorations to explain
what they wanted for changes around the pond and median. Refer to the attached proposal to see the
various quotes for work they may want to pursue. In the last two weeks the association did some
mowing between the pond and the Target parking lot and it appears that's all it took to get that area
looking better (see attached photos). Again, they will do a little more to regularly mow around the outer
edge of the ponds, including the overgrown area between the trail (on the east side of the pond) and
Target's parking lot. More specifically they have agreed to do mowing around the pond edge once each
season and a rough cut every three weeks between the trail and Target's parking lot. With some
additional maintenance this area will look much better.
Medial/ Mailltellallce 011 BIII/ker - Again, remember this is the beginning of the third season of growth
on the Bunker medians (using Native grass seed and 3 inch potted plants. Prairie Restorations staff met
with the committee and said they felt this summer we should see some better looking grass/plant growth.
The committee wanted a little more (larger potted) plant material added and the attached proposal shows
what they would like to consider adding. The addition of new (larger) plant material is intended to give
an immediate impact (rather than wait until the existing plants mature.
Light Up the FOlIl/taill - The fountain light will be cleaned (by thc association maintenance crew)
before use this spring. Nothing more will be done until we see what this looks like.
Bal/I/ers/ il1olVil/g/Nlail/tel/al/ce iI/ Am/over Statiol/ North - Public works crews will regularly mow
the vacant Bruggeman townhome lots. Staff has secured a right-of-entry from Bruggeman and is
working to coordinate efforts with them.
Mllsic Programs (ol/ce a 11I0l/th this slimmer) - The pergola may need a rain covering to protect the
musicians and their instruments. Estimated cost to upgrade the structure is $5,000. To get this to work
properly, the businesses in the area need to: 1.) Allow it, 2.) Promote it, and 3.) Support it. The attached
pond drawing shows one area (by the pergola) that both the EDA and committee thought would work for
these events. The committee thought that the pergola would work as the stage for the events held this
summer. The parking would be accommodated in western part of the large Target parking area, The
committee thought that temporary (safety) fence along the service road would not need to be erected.
Budget for 2010 - The EDA budgeted $36,000 for an increased maintenance program this year. The
costs add up quickly, so the EDA needs to decide specifically what they want to do this year.
Item Quantity Cost
Monthly mowing of 6 months $6,000
Townhome lots
Median Plantings Lump sum $10,000
Pond Plantings Lump sum $10,000
Roof on Pergola Lump sum $5,000
Music Programs 5 (one a month) $1,000
Contingency $4,000
TOTAL $36,000
ACTION REQUESTED
The EDA is asked to further discuss and contiI'm/deny various measures that are presented in this
memo for improvements, marketing and maintenance of the Andover Station area.
Respectfully submitted, J.....
Will Neumeister U/
Attachments:
Grading Plan of Pond (showing one potential seating area for concerts)
Photo 0 I' mowed off seating areas
Cost Estimates (for pond and medians-Prairie Restorations)
Cc: Wendy Aaserud, Northmarq, 3500 American Blvd. \Y. - #200, Minneapolis, MN 55431
Date: 41\4/20 I 0
An outline of the suggested materials and procedures needed to enhance
prairie grasses and wildflowers in the Bunker Lake Blvd Medians in
Andover, Minnesota
Size: approximately 1800 sq ft of accent gardens
A. Project Overview:
1. The medians on Bunker Lake Boulevard were seeded with a solid stands of one species
of native short grass prairie grass, They alternate between little bluestem and side oats
grama. switching approximately every 100 feet. The smaller median on Martin Street
was seeded with .lune grass.
2. Both large medians have accent gardens on each end (4 total) that were planted with
showy native wildt10wers that are adapted to dry soil conditions. Five species of t10wers
were planted to provide blooms throughout the growing season, A base seeding of blue
grama. a very sh0l1 native grass. was used to provide ecological stability.
~ The project area was seeded August 2008. and a full growing season in 2009. The
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grasses in the project area are still not mature but they should reach full mature growing
height in the 2010 growing season. These areas will be maintained through the 20 10
growing season as part of the original contract. Some enhancements will be made in
these areas to ensure the project meets PRl's project guarantee. including overseeding
and plant replacement in the original accent gardens.
4. To create a more immediate impact and add diversity to the original project. accent
gardens can be added. Larger plant material and mulch will be used to give a more
formal look. but native species will be used so that the plantings are compatible with the
original intent of the project.
5. 18 accent gardens will be created at the transitions between species along the two long
medians. Each garden .vill h3\'e a total area of approximately 100 square feet.
B. Site Preparation:
1. Mark the locations of the accent gardens,
2. Allow the site to green up. followed by an application of Roundup@ herbicide as per
manufacturer's directions. Allow a minimum of 15 days before disturbing the vegetation
with other procedures.
~ Remove dead vegetation by mowing and raking.
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C. Bark Mulching:
1. The planting areas must be mulched with shredded hardwood bark mulch at a depth of
2-3 inches (approximately I cubic yard per garden)
D. Plants and Planting:
1. Each of the 18 accent gardens will be planted with 18 four inch pots and 24 one gallon
pots and 6 two gallon pots at an approximate spacing of 18" on center, for a total of 48
plants per garden.
2. From the following list a minimum of 8 species will be used.
Wildflowers
Fragrant giant hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
Prairie onion (Allium stellatum)
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens)
Thimbleweed (Anemone cylindrical
Pussy toes (Antennaria neglecta)
Prairie sage (Artemisia ludoviciana)
Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Smooth aster (Aster laevis)
Azure aster (Aster oolentangiensis)
Silky aster (Aster sericeus)
Northern bedstraw (Galium boreale)
Rough blazing star (Liatris aspera)
Meadow blazing star (Liatris ligulistglis)
Wild lupine (Lupin us perennis)
Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
Showy penstemon (Penstemon grandiflorus)
Purple prairie clover (Petalostemum purpureum)
Silky prairie clover (Petalostemul11 villosum)
Prairie phlox (Phlox pilosa)
Yellow coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hilia)
Upland goldenrod (Solidago ptarmicoides)
Stiff goldenrod (Solidago rigid a)
Heart-leaved Alexander (Zizia aptera)
Golden alexanders (Zizia aurea)
Grasses
Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus hetcrolcpis)
Small Shrubs
New Jersey tea (Ceanothus american us)
Prairie rose (Rosa arkansana)
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An outline of the suggested materials and procedures needed to install
Native Accent Gardens and maintain the existing vegetation at the
Bunker Lake Blvd. Ponds in Andover, Minnesota
Pergola garden: 600 squarefeel
Pal" garden: 400 squarefeel
A. Project Overview:
1. The ponds on Bunker Lake Boulevard are bordered by a walking path, and the
sides lopes are vegetated with a mixture of native grasses and wildflowers. The slopes
are also vegetated with a large number of weeds and invasive trees. This proposal
outlines enhancement plantings to add visual appeal, as well as a maintenance approach
to the pond sides lopes that will encourage the desirable species and control the
1I1vaSlves.
2. Accent gardens can be added to create showy focal points in key areas. Larger plant
material and mulch will be used to give a more formal look, but native species will be
used so that the plantings are compatible with the native grass and wildflower
vegetation on the sideslopes of the ponds.
, Two accent gardens will be created, The Pergola Garden will be located at the corner
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of the large pond adjacent to the pergola. and will be triangular in shape with a total
area of approximately 600 square feet. The Path Garden will be created north of the
first garden along the walking path and will be crescent shaped with a total area of
approximately 400 square feet.
4. Sho11er, dry and mesic prairie wildflowers and grasses will be planted closer to the path,
transitioning into taller grasses wildflowers and shrubs adapted to wetter conditions
further down the slope,
5, A three year maintenance estimate for the sideslopes of the ponds is included in this
proposal and is strongly recommended.
B. Site Preparation:
1. Mark the locations of the accent gardens.
2. Allow the site to green up. followed by an application of Roundup@ and GarIon 3A@
herbicides as per manufacturer's directions. Allow a minimum of 30 days before
disturbing the vegetation with other procedures.
, Remove dead vegetation by mowing and raking.
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4. Respray with Roundup@ herbicide if regrowth of vegetation occurs and when it reaches
approximately 6" in height.
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C. Bark Mulching:
1. The planting areas must be mulched with shredded hardwood bark mulch at a depth of
2-3 inches (approximately I cubic yard per 100 sq ft)
D. Plants and Planting:
1. The Pergola Garden will be planted with 108 four inch pots and 144 one gallon pots at
an approximate spacing of 18" on center, for a total of 252 plants.
2, The Path Garden will be planted with 72 four inch pots and 96 one gallon pots at an
approximate spacing of 18" on center, for a total of 168 plants.
1 From the following list a minimum of 8 species will be used.
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Wildflowers
Fragrant giant hyssop (A gas/ache foenicululII) Rough blazing star (Lia/ris aspera)
Prairie onion (AlliulII .\'/ella/ulII) Meadow blazing star (Lia/ris ligulis/glis)
Leadplant (Alllorpha canescens) Tall blazing star (Lia/ris pycnos/achya)
Canada anemone (Anelllone canadensis) Wild bergamot (Monardajis/ulosa)
Pussy toes (An/ennaria neglec/a) Showy penstemon (Pens/elllon grandi/lorus)
Prairie sage (Ar/elllisia Iudoviciana) Prairie phlox (Phlox pilosa)
Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarna/a) Obedient plant (Physos/egia virginia)
Butterfly weed (Asclepias /uberosa) Mountain mint (Pycnan/helllulII virginianulII)
Smooth aster (As/er laevis) Yellow coneflower (Ra/ibida pinna/a)
Azure aster (As/er oolen/angiensis) Prairie rose (Rosa arkansana)
New Jersey tea (Ceano/hus alllericanus) Meadow rose (Rosa blanda)
Joe-pye weed (Eupa/oriullllllacula/ulII) Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirla)
Boneset (Eupa/oriulII pe/folia/ulII) Green-headed coneflower (R. lacinia/a)
Northern bedstraw (GaliulII boreale) Stiff goldenrod (Solidago rigida)
Prairie smoke (GeulII /riflorulII) Ironweed (Vernoniafascicula/a)
Sneezeweed (He/eniulII aUllllllnale) Culver's root (Veronicas//'IIIII virginiculII)
Common ox-eye (Heliopsis helian/hoides) Heart-leaved Alexander (Zizia ap/era)
Alum-root (Heuchera richardsonii) Golden alexanders (Zizia aurea)
Wild iris (Iris versicolor)
Grasses and Sedges
Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) Pointed broom sedge (Carex scoparia)
Side oats grama (BoUleloua cur/ipendula) Fox sedge (Carex vulpinoidea)
Kahn's brome (Brolllus kallllii) June grass (Koeleria lIIacran/ha)
Bebb's sedge (Care~ bebbii) Little bluestem (SchizachyriulII scopariu///)
Bottlebrush sedge (Carex cOlllosa) Indian grass (Sorghas/rulllnu/ans)
Porcupine sedge (Carex hys/ricina) Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus he/erolepis)
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E. Trces and Shrubs:
Container grown trees and shrubs will be planted in designated areas of the project. The
trees and shrubs will be individually mulched with shredded hardwood bark.
Pcrgola Gardcn Shnlbs Sizc Qty.
Black chokeberry (Aronia l11elanocarpa) 2 gal 6
Red osier dogwood (Cornlls sericea) 2 gal 12
Meadowsweet (Spirea alba) I gal 6
Path Gardcn Shrnbs Sizc Qty,
New Jersey tea (Ceanolhlls al11ericanl/.l) I gal 12
Bush honeysuckle (Diervi//a lonicera) I gal 12
Prairie rose (Rosa arkansana) I gal 6
F. Costs:
Site preparation (inclndes spraying ,/llOlI'inl(. rakinl(i............................................. $485
Mulch (8 Cll ydl' insla//ed@ S50.00 sq yd) .................................................. $400
4" pots (I80 insla//ed@ S6.50 each) ........................................................ $ 1170
1 gallon pots (240 insla//ed@ S !O.OO each) ............................................. $2400
Shrubs -I gallon (36 insla//ed@ S20.00 each) .......................................... $720
Shrubs -2 gallon (I8 insla//ed@ S26.00 each) .......................................... $468
Total...................................................".,...,.,. ..S5643
Note: As an option, PRI will provide a follow-up consultation approximately I month after the
completion of the project (if the project was seeded in the fall, the consultation will occur the following
spring). The Restorationist (or salesperson) will meet with the project owner to assess the status of the
project, answer any questions, and provide any necessary recommendations. This follow-up consultation
will be provided at no additional cost.
G. Projected Management Proccdurcs and Cost Estimates:
Ycar Pl'Ojcctcd Managcment Proccdurcs
2010 Integrated Plant Management (IPM) - spot spraying, spot mowing, etc. (2-3 visits)
Flush cut and treat wood plant stumps
2011 Controlled burn
Integrated Plant Management (IPM) - spot spraying, spot mowing, etc. (2-3 visits)
2010 Dormant season mow.
IPM (2-3 visits)
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Estimated Management Costs
Growing season 20 I 0 ........................................ $2800
Growing season 20 II........................................ $4800
Growing season 2012........................................ $3000
Please note: Management is typically billed on a time and materials basis, Work is billed upon
completion until the site's maintenance needs are met (the yearly estimate is not exceeded without
prior approval).
H. Guarantee: Prairie Restorations, Inc. CPRI) has a great tradition of successfully
installing native landscapes throughout the Upper Midwest. We feel our expertise in
this industry is second to none and we stand behind everyone of our projects. Because
we are confident in our abilities to provide you with the best possible materials and
services, we are proud to offer the following guarantee:
On p/'(~jects installed by PRJ crews within the specified dates, we will guarantee
succes.~jill establishment within three/illl growing seasons, given thef(Jllowing
conditions:
l. That PRJ materials and PRJ installation services are used on the project.
2. That the failure oj"the project is not due to the actions of others.
3. That PRJ staU'has been consistently involved with the maintenance of the project
(consultation with the client or direct utilization (JlPRJ management service.IJ.Fom
the time of germination until the end of the third growing season (i.e. mowing, Jpol
.Ipraying. conlrolled burning).
This outline provides a slep-by-step planf(Jr accomplishing the restoration of this site.
Jfsucces.lfill eSlablishment does not occur within threejitll growing seasons, all
necesswy steps will be taken to ensure the eventual success (?llhe pr(Jjecl, at no
additional charge. For purposes of this guaranlee, succes.lfitl establishment is defined
asfollows: That the presence (}latleast 75% oj'lhe original seeded or planted .Ipecies
can be found on site, and that the overall density (Jf vegetation is comprised (~ln() less
Ihan 75% native species.
Restoration olltline prepared by Prairie Restorations. Inc. (PRI). Princetoll. Minnesota
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Date: 4/16/2010
An outline of the suggested materials and procedures needed to enhance
prairie grasses and wih(flowers in the Bunker Lake Blvd Medians in
Andover, Minnesota
Size: approximately 1800 sq ft of accent gardens
A. Project Overview:
I. The medians on Bunker Lake Boulevard were seeded with a solid stands of one species
of native short grass prairie grass. They alternate between little bluestem and side oats
grama, switching approximately every 100 feet. The smaller median on Martin Street
was seeded with June grass.
2. Both large medians have accent gardens on each end (4 total) that were planted with
showy native wildflowers that are adapted to dry soil conditions. Five species oftlowers
were planted to provide blooms throughout the growing season. A base seeding of blue
grama, a very short native grass, was used to provide ecological stability.
.., The project area was seeded August 2008, and had a full growing season in 2009. The
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grasses in the project area are still not mature but they should reach full mature growing
height in the 20 I 0 growing season. These areas will be maintained through the 20 I 0
growing season as part of the original contract. Some enhancements will be made in
these areas to ensure the project meets PRI's project guarantee, including overseeding
and plant replacement in the original accent gardens.
4. To create a more immediate impact and add diversity to the original project, accent
gardens can be added. Larger plant material and mulch will be used to give a more
formal look, but native species will be used so that the plantings are compatible with the
original intent of the project.
5. 18 accent gardens will be created at the transitions between species along the two long
medians. Each garden will have a total area of approximately 100 square feet.
B. Site Preparation:
I. Mark the locations of the accent gardens.
2, Allow the site to green up, followed by an application ofRoundup@ herbicide as per
manufacturer's directions. Allow a minimum of 15 days before disturbing the vegetation
with other procedures.
.., Remove dead vegetation by mowing and raking.
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C. Bark Mulching:
1. The planting areas must be mulched with shredded hardwood bark mulch at a depth of
2-3 inches (approximately I cubic yard per garden)
D. Plants and Planting:
1. Each of the 18 accent gardens will be planted with 18 four inch pots and 24 one gallon
pots and 6 two gallon pots at an approximate spacing of 18" on center, for a total of 48
plants per garden,
2. From the following list a minimum of 8 species will be used.
Wildflowers
Fragrant giant hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
Prairie onion (Allium stellatum)
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens)
Thimbleweed (Anemone cylindrica)
Pussy toes (Antennaria neglecta)
Prairie sage (Artemisia ludoviciana)
Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Smooth aster (Aster laevis)
Azure aster (Aster oolentangiensis)
Silky aster (Aster sericeus)
Northern bedstraw (Galium boreale)
Rough blazing star (Liatris aspera)
Meadow blazing star (Liatris ligulistglis)
Wild lupine (Lupinus perennis)
Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
Showy penstemon (Penstemon grandiflorus)
Purple prairie clover (Petalostemum purpureum)
Silky prairie clover (Petalostemum villosum)
Prairie phlox (Phlox pilosa)
Yellow coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hil1a)
Upland goldenrod (Solidago ptarmicoides)
Stiff goldenrod (Solidago rigida)
Heart-leaved Alexander (Zizia aptera)
Golden alexanders (Zizia au rea)
Grasses
Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)
Small Shrubs
New Jersey tea (Ceanothus american us)
Prairie rose (Rosa arkansana)
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E. Costs:
Site preparation (includes spraying ,lIIall;llg. raking) ............................................. $400
Mulch (/8 sq yds ins/alled@ 550.00 sq yd) ................................................ $900
Wildflower 4" pots (324 ins/alled@ 56.50 each) .................................... $21 06
Grassl gallon pots (432 ins/alled@51O.00each) ...................................$4320
Shrub 2 gallon pots (108 ins/alled@ 524.00 each) ................................. $2592
Total .............................................................$10,318
Note: As an option, PRI will provide a follow-up consultation approximately I month after the
completion of the project (if the project was seeded in the fall, the consultation will occur the following
spring). The Restorationist (or salesperson) will meet with the project owner to assess the status of the
project, answer any questions, and provide any necessary recommendations. This follow-up consultation
will be provided at no additional cost.
F. Guarantee: Prairie Restorations, Inc. (PR!) has a great tradition of successfully
installing native landscapes throughout the Upper Midwest. We feel our expertise in
this industry is second to none and we stand behind everyone of our projects. Because
we are confident in our abilities to provide you with the best possible materials and
services, we are proud to offer the following guarantee:
On projects installed by PRI crews within the specified dates, we will guarantee
successjid establishment within threefitll growing seasons, given the following
conditions:
1. That PRlmaterials and PRI installation services are used on the project.
2. That the failure of the project is not due to the actions oj'others.
3. That PRI st(!fj'has been consistently involved with the maintenance oj'the project
(consultation with the client or direct utilization oj'PRlmanagement service~)Fom
the time oj' germination until the end oj'the third growing season (i.e. mowing, .\jJot
spraying, controlled burning).
This outline provides a step-by-step plan for accomplishing the restoration ()j'this site.
{j'successfitl establishment does not occur within threefitll growing seasons, all
necessary steps will be taken to ensure the eventual success (~j'the project, at no
additional charge. For purposes of this guarantee, successfid establishment is defined
a.\'follows: That the presence oj' at least 75% of the original seeded or planted species
can befound on site, and that the overall density oj'vegetation is comprised (~j'no less
than 75% native species.
Restoration outline prepared by Prairie Restorations. Inc. (PRI). Princeton. Minnesota
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