Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/11/2002

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Trott Brook Greenway Corridor Ramsey, Minnesota Maintain and restore the natural communities of the corridor, including wetlands, woodlands, and prairies. Maintain the existing recreation in the corridor, and ensure that recreation is complimentary to the high quality natural resources of the corridor. Protect the Trott Brook basin from unnecessary development pressures so that State residents can recreate and experience functioning natural areas in the future via City sponsored trails and interpretive facilities. - Result 1: Identify and Coordinate a Local Advisory Committee ($ 6,050) For the Trott Brook Corridor to be successfully managed, it is important to solicit the cooperation and participation of a multitude of key individuals, organizations and agencies. The strength of this partnership is directly proportional to the strength of the final product. To that end, a Local Advisory Committee will be established. This result will provide for the recruiting and coordination of a group of 20 - 30 individuals representing all of the main stakeholders within the Trott Brook Corridor, and would meet on a quarterly basis tt~roughout the duration of the project. The members of the Local Advisory Committee would include residents, the City of Ramsey, local water management organizations, the Minnesota Land Trust, and the State of Minnesota natural resource agencies. The group will work cooperatively to make management decisions and implement the goals of this project. Personnel: Project Manager (.1 FTE) $ 5,000 Other: Office Supplies $ 350 Printing, Advertising, Communication $ 700 Result 2: Provide Infomnation and Assistance to Landowners ($10,250) In cooperation with the Minnesota Land Trust and the Local Advisory Committee, the City of Ramsey will identify 30 local landowners that will be key to the successful protection of the Trott Brook Corridor. The landowners will be informed of the goals Of the proposed project and be asked to assist and cooperate, in whatever way they are capable, in the protection and restoration of the natural areas and habitats within the corridor. Voluntary adtions by private landowners will be supported and encouraged as the pr/mary strategy to protect the Trott Brook Corr/dor. However, information and assistance will also be provided to individuals that are interested in selling land, conservation easements, or development rights to their property. This result will mitigate future conflicts by ensur/ng that all part/es involved are fully aware of their options and how the choices they make will affect the Trott Brook Corridor, it's natural character, and ecological health. And, of equal importance, all partners will realize how these actions benefit individual landowners and the larger community. Personnel: Project Manager (.2 FTE) $ 9,500 Other: Office Supplies $ 250 Printing, Advertising, Communication $ 500 3/28/02 Page 2 of 4 -56-