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• method (seed vs. sod) <br />• how handle on steep slope areas (hydroseed, geotextile blanket, etc.) <br />• maintenance (watering) - MnDOT specs. require the contractor to be responsible for 30 days <br />• time of the year <br />• dormant seeding vs. temporary erosion control for late season <br />• sod everything <br />I'm sure there are other factors that can also be included but this is a flavor for issues staff typically receives <br />complaints on, and can serve as a basis for discussion and development of a policy. <br />Funding Source: <br />Development of the policy will be handled with staff time and therefore funded through the general fund. Funding <br />for the actual implementation will depend on the specific improvement project and could include enterprise funds, <br />general fund, property assessments, state aid, TIF, etc. Regardless of the final policy developed there will be cost <br />considerations for each project, which must be identified and communicated prior to construction so there is no <br />confusion during the approval process or during implementation. <br />Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff would like to receive direction an preparing a City policy for turf establishment on City improvement projects. <br />Committee Action: <br />Based upon discussion. <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Brian Olson MaryJo Warner 06/16/2011 12:59 PM <br />Kurt Ulrich Jo Thieling 06/16/2011 03:58 PM <br />Form Started By: Tim Himmer Started On: 06/16/2011 10:18 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 06/16/2011 <br />