Laserfiche WebLink
These three complimentary projects would result in multiple benefits to the neighborhood and the environment. The <br />trail connection creates a link to an existing trail from within the development, something that is lacking at the <br />moment along this nearly mile long portion of the Trott Brook Trail. In addition, the projects would promote <br />groundwater recharge and infiltration and to a small degree, reduce sediment/nutrient loading of the stormwater <br />pond south of 170th Trail NW. Both the prairie establishment and the rain garden would result in new pollinator <br />habitat, which is being rapidly depleted across the state and nation. Both also generally promote sustainable <br />landscapes and, once fully established, will reduce necessary maintenance inputs compared to more traditional <br />landscapes (turfgrass). Finally, as mentioned, the tree planting event could be an Arbor Day event —conceivably <br />with an invite for the neighbors to participate in with the EPB, and the Park and Recreation Commission in May of <br />2016 (also an element of public engagement). <br />Funding Source: <br />The Park and Recreation Commission and Environmental Policy Board are recommending this project as presented. <br />Activity/Practice <br />Grading and Erosion <br />Control <br />Pave 8' foot trail <br />Prairie & Rain garden <br />Rain garden Construction <br />Oak Trees/Arbor Event <br />Annual Management <br />Contingency <br />Total <br />Funding Source <br />PW Staff —General Fund <br />Park Trust Fund <br />Park Trust Fund <br />Storm water Utility <br />ComDev—General Fund <br />Parks —General Fund <br />(20% of the above sources) <br />Entity Est. Cost <br />In-house <br />Contractor <br />Prairie Resto Inc. <br />Contractor <br />In-house <br />Prairie Resto Inc. <br />(Varies) <br />< 24 hours <br />$6,400 <br />$6,583 <br />$5,865 <br />$870 <br />$300 <br />< ($3,697) <br />$19,985 <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends proceeding with these three (3) interrelated project elements (native landscape, rain garden, and <br />tree planting). <br />Action: <br />Note: Informational only, no action required —the Public Works Committee recommended that City Council <br />authorize staff to proceed with the Brookfield Rain garden and trail connection based upon the work plan and <br />budget presented herein. <br />Arbor Day invite letter <br />Brookfield location map <br />street view <br />planting plan and spec <br />rain garden plans and specs <br />typical prairie <br />example planting <br />EPB minutes <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Grant Riemer Grant Riemer 05/04/2016 08:56 AM <br />Kurt Ulrich MaryJo Warner 05/04/2016 08:57 AM <br />