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Results 1: Disseminate information to landowners Description: The City of Ramsey will contact 30 plus local landowners along Trott Brook. The landowners will be informed of the goals of the proposed project and be invited to participate in the protection of the natural areas and habitats within the corridor. Those interested in the objectives identified in Result #2 below, (acquisition of conservation and trail easements)~ will proceed to that level of negotiation. Landowners that may not be interested in selling (or donating) easements will be referred to the Anoka Conservation District to learn more about land management options. Summary Budget Information for Result 1: LCMR Budget $ 500 Balance $ 0 Completion Date: (Dissemination of information to landowners and residents is an ongoing commitment by the City and the Anoka Conservation District.) ' The direct mailing identified in Result 1 is expected to occur in July 2003. Result Status as of Result Status as of Result Status as of Result Status as of Final Report Summary: Result 2: Land Acquisition Description: Upon contact with landowners along Trott Brook that are interested in land protection, the City of Ramsey and any other project cooperators will discuss the easement options and concerns of the property owners. At the time of tentative agreement,, language specific to that parcel will be crafted and an appraisal may be performed. In some cases, a land survey may be necessary preparatory to the appraisal. A purchase agreement will be-formulated. that addresses all the elements of the land transaction, which will be reviewed by the appropriate legal professionals. During the period of negotiations with landowners, the entity that will ultimately own the various easements will be identified. The Minnesota Land Trust will also be contacted and stewardship expenses and the corresponding value will explored. Land acquisition, procedures will be conducted in accordance with the Mn DNR Reimbursement Manual for 2003 LCMR Pass Through Appropriations and will meet minimum DNR land standards. The following summarizes the procedures: