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\ [ m J Bonestroo Bosenc V S Anderlik & Ivll Associates Engineers & Architects BonntroOt Romm, Andtrilk and Aaaocialas, Inc. i« an Affirmallvc Action/Equal Opportunity Employar and Cmployaa Owned Principals: Otio O Bonestroo. P E. • Marvin L Sorvala. P E. • Glervi R. Cook. P E • Robed 0. SchorSchC PE* Jerry A Bourdon. P E • Mark A Harwon. P E Senior Consultants: Robert W Roseno. P.E • Jotepb C. Anderlik. P E. • RlcKard E. Turner. P E • Susan M Eborttn. C P A Associate Principals: Knth A Gordon. P.E. • Robert R. Pfefferlo. P E • Richard W Foster. P E • David O. Loskota. P E.. • Michael T Rautmann. P E. • Ted K Field. P E • Kerweth P Anderson. P.E. • Mark R Rolfs. P E • David A Bonestroo. MBA* Sidney P. Wlllamson, P E . L S • Agnes M Ring. MBA • Allan Rick Schmidt. P E • Thomas W Peterson. P E • James R Maland. P.E. • Miles B Jenser^. P E • L Phillip Gravel III. P E • Darnel J Edgerlon. P E. • Ismael Martinei. P E • Thomas A. Syfko. P E • Sheldon J Jotvison * Dale A Grove. P E • Thomas A Roushar. P.E. • Robert J Devery. P E Date: To: From: Subject: OfTIcts: SI PaiJ. St. Clood. Rochester end WiUmar. MN • Milwaukee. Wl • CtVeago. IL Wabalte: www.boneslroo com January 12,2005 Tom Kellogg Sherri Buss, M.L.A. Review of Restoration Plan for 2618 Casco Point Road I have reviewed the Restoration Plan for 2618 Casco Point Road, and have the following comments: • The species selection for plantings and seed mix are OK. • The plan docs not indicate the source for the “native seed mix ”. The source and location should be specified, to ensure that seed hardy to our area is selected and planted. Seed should have been grown within 200 miles of the Twin Cities, and preferably within 50 miles. • Maintenance of the native seeding is critical to success, and ensuring that the seeded area does not become a weed patch. The MnDOT Seeding Manual 2003 provides a good schedule for maintenance of areas that are seeded with native mixes. The City should require a maintenance plan for the seeding from the landowner, and require that the owner or his/her contractor provide this maintenance. I have attached the pages from the MnDOT Manual for reference. • Tree planting should include protection from deer and beavers (see note on plan that indicates that beavers arc at work in the area). • A cover crop is a good idea for native seeding. The MnDOT Manual also describes appropriate cover crops to be included in native seed mixes, depending on the season that the seed is applied. • Seeding and planting procedures should generally follow the MnDOT standard.s, including removal of any noxious weeds before seeding or planting. 2335 IVest Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 • 651-636-4600 • Fax: 651-636-1311