Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/12/1996

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NoIcs Adequate topsoil dramatically rectuc:s the need for irrigation. There am dozens of volunteer red cedar (juniper~ virginiana) located in the proposed field and parking areas. These are very hardy and amenable to mecharfical transplantation. The availability of methane may provide for a innovative and economical park security lighting s~,stem. State or federal funding ma>, be available. A suitabl~ fence should be placed along the entire south side of the recreation area. A 42' chainlink~or similar ma3' be prudent along 153rd Avenue to direct visitors to crossing points and to minimize conflicts. Any fence should provide for wildl/fe movement. Directly south of the pond is the most significant bittersweet "colony" (celasrrus xcandenx) in RarnseY and perhaps Anoka Counu,. "Fnis small area could be restr/cted to park visitors, providing a nesting habitat and a lozation for displaced wildlife to harbor.