Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 07/16/2018

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Task 8: Trail Designation Ceremony On 6/2/2017 the City of Ramsey, MNPLO, and associated partners will be participating in a designation ceremony for the Monarch Trail. All events to be included are yet to be determined. However, there will be an educational native plug planting exercise conducted with local youth volunteers. Other activities/events to be conducted will be communicated once finalized. Task 9: Disc Restoration Area Following the ceremony a disking of the restoration area will be conducted by the City of Ramsey or contracted individuals. This is necessary in order to prepare the restoration zone for seeding. A chisel plow and disking may be necessary in order to properly prepare the site. Please contact MNPLO for further guidance as to what will be expected for this preparation. This task is due to be accomplished no later than 6/7/2017. The estimated cost of this task is approximately $350.00. Task 10: Plant Seed on Restoration Area After disking and appropriate settlement the restoration area will be seeded with the aforementioned mix of diverse native seeds. The MNPLO in cooperation with staff from the Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge will be conducting the planting with a Trillion Seeder on 6/9/2017 if weather permits. The estimated cost to the MNPLO for this task is approximately $250.00 Task 11: Maintenance Mow of the Restoration Area In 2018, it is anticipated that a maintenance mowing will be required to limit the proliferation of any unwanted plants over the restoration area. This will be conducted by the City of Ramsey or contracted individuals. This task is due to be accomplished no later than 5/31/2017 and would be preferred much earlier as to not disrupt any nesting bird species. This mowing may or may not be needed. It is advised that the City of Ramsey contact the MNPLO for guidance prior to accomplishing this task. The estimated cost of this task would be approximately $200.00.