Agenda - Council Work Session - 07/19/2005

Home

2.8. Topography and Surface Alteration. No alteration or change in the topography of the surface of the Protected Property is allowed. This includes no ditching, draining or filling and no excavation or removal of soil, sand, gravel, rock or other materials, except as incidental to activities or uses specifically permitted by this Easement. This does not prohibit however, the City from conducting the above actions when there is a public benefit and is in the normal course of municipal affairs. 2.9. Vegetation Management. No removal, cutting, pruning, trimming or mowing of any trees or other vegetation, living or dead, and no introduction of non-native species is allowed except as follows: a. In conjunction with,,~,. ~ ~4~,,~,.,~,.~.. ~..~ horticul rural activities, or habitat management as specifically permitted in paragraph 3 below. As reasonably required to construct and maintain permitted structures, road and other improvements and provided that vegetation shall be restored following any construction to a condition consistent with the conservation purposes of this Easement. c. As reasonably required to prevent or control insects, noxious weeds, invasive vegetation, disease, fire, personal injury or property damage. 2.10. Water. No alteration or manipulation of natural watercourses, lakes, shorelines, wetlands or other surface or subsurface bodies of water is allowed except to restore or enhance wildlife habitat or native biological communities or to improve or enhance the function and quality of existing wetlands as approved by the City. No activities on or uses of the Protected Property that cause erosion or are detrimental to water quality or purity are allowed. 2.11. Dumping. No trash, non-compostable garbage, hazardous or toxic substances or unsightly material may be dumped or accumulated on the Protected Property. This does not prohibit burning or composting of excess brush or other plant material resulting from activities permitted by this Easement. 2.12. Vehicles. Snowmobiles, dune buggies, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles or other types of motorized recreational vehicles may not be operated on the Protected Property except if permitted by City policy as part ora des~.gnated trail Limited off-road use of motorized vehicles is allowed in conjunction with agricultural or for habitat restoration or enhancement as permitted in paragraph 3. This paragraph is not intended to otherwise limit the use of motorized vehicles on roads or trails permitted under this Easement for maintenance, patrol and emergency operations.