HomeMy WebLinkAboutRe: illegal vegetation removal CITY of ORONO
Municipal Offices
Street Address: Mailing Address`
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-- Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066
September 19, 2003
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Barry&Judy Knight
425 Tonkawa Rd
Long Lake, MN 55356
RE: Illegal Vegetation Removal
PIN 06-117-23-41-0088
This letter is regarding the removal of trees on your property at 425 Tonka,%va Road
within the City of Orono. Removal of individual trees of 6" diameter and intensive
vegetation clearing within 75' of a lake or on a slope greater than 30% is strictly
prohibited without prior City approval.
Orono City Code 10.56.15(I) states:
1. No live tree within 75 feet of the shoreline or within the bluff impact=one with a diameter
of 6 inches or more (or 19 inches in circumference or greater) measured 3 feet above the
ground may be removed without first obtaining a permit from the City provided that at
least the equivalent number of replacement trees of a size and nature found acceptable to
the staff are planted at the same setback from the shoreline as those removed.
2. Intensive vegetation clearing within 75 feet of the shoreline, on steep slopes or within the
bluff impact zone within the Shoreland Overlay District is prohibited. Limited clearing of
shrubs and trees less than 6 inches in diameter and cutting, pruning and trimming of
trees of any size is allowed to provide a view to the water from the principal dwelling site
and to accommodate the placement of permitted stairways and landings, picnic areas,
access paths, beach and watercraft access areas, and permitted lockboxes,provided that
the screening of structures, vehicles or other facilities as viewed from the water,
assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, is not substantially reduced.
The vegetation removal on your property (and apparently on your neighbor's property) is
in violation of the above referenced codes. As a result of the vegetation removal this
matter has been forwarded to the City Attorney.
Resolution of this matter will begin with your immediate placement of erosion control
and bluff stabilization methods and submittal of a restoration plan from a landscape
professional which must be approved by City Staff and City Council. This restoration
plan must indicate the re-establishment of the canopy and ground corer on the bluff in
order to restore the bluff to its natural state.
Telephone(952)2494600 • Fax(952)249-4616
www.ci.orono.mn.us
Knight
425 Tonkawa Road
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The landscape restoration plan and schedule must be received no later than 4:30 pm on
September 29, 2003 in order to avoid legal action and to ensure that it may be reviewed
and approved by the City Council in a timely manner. City Staff will be inspecting your
property on a regular basis to ensure that the erosion control methods are installed and
remain in place until the restoration is complete. Your cooperation in this matter is
appreciated. Please contact me at 952.249.4627 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Melanie Foth
City Planner
c: Tom Barrett, City Attorney
FROM : OTTEN BROTHERS FAX NO. : 6124737232 Sep. 30 2003 09:54AM P2
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office 3 Garden Center. 2350 W.Wayzata Blvd,Long Lake Home Phone 952-475-3633
Mailing Address: Po Box 249.Long Lake.Minnesota 55356 Fax
Phone: (962-473-6425 Fax* (962"73-7232 Cetl Phone
Jeff Bowen Job Name
445 Linden Ave. Job Address
Orono MN 55356 Hud.cord.
Msigner Mark Kobilka
Job pesc+paon:
Estimate is a replacement cost for trees cut down by nei0bom on the Bowen property.
9ty Material Material Total Material rt Labor
6 Sugar Maple 8"caliper 10,170.00 15,870.00
1 Red Oak 8-Caliper 1,695.00 2,645.00
1 Green Ash 8"caliper 1,495.00 2,445.00
4 Ironwod 8%al(per 6,380.00 10,180.00
3 American Linden 2"cal4per 987.00 1,917.00
I Stump Grinding 0.00 925.00
Subtotal 33,982.00
Down Payment
Date Paid (--� Check # Tax 1347.26
Total $35,329.26
Otten Bros.willhereby furnish matsrial and labor-complete in accordance witht he above specilications for the sum of.
Thirty Five Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Nine and 25/100 DOLLARS $35,329.26
Payment to be made as follows:
Deposit(at least 20%) Balance due upon completion,a 1.59E cervica charge per month will be added
after 30 days. No war an or replacements will be made until project is paid in full. A 24A fee will be charged for any landscaping
paid with a credit card.
Acceptance: The above prices, speCfTiCa6ons This ten ement maybe withdrawn by us not
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P accepted within days.
and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby axepted.
I have read this contract including the terms and provisions Date
on the reverse side and agree to its terms.
Often Bros. Nursery 6 Landscaping Inc.is authorized to do SIGNATURE
the woric as specified. Payment will be made as outlined
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RECEIVED
October 1, 2003 OCT 0 2 2003
Barry&Julia.Knight
CITY OF OROW
425 Tonkawa Road
Orono, MN 55356
We write to you concerning the tree cutting and canoe damage that occurred on our
property On September 8h and 9`h by your contractor, Stumpf s Tree Service, 21854
King Road, Pierz, MN 56364, Mike Stumpf, ph. 320-745-2225, cell 612-816-2812.
On those dates, your contractor trespassed on our property and cut down and removed
fifteen trees and damaged a 17ft. Alumacraft canoe by felling a tree on it significantly
denting the keel plate in two places. The trees that were cut down and removed were
identified by Matt Bolterman and Janice Waajata, inspector and biologist for the city of
Orono and Mark Kobilka, Otten Bros tree specialist;are as follows:
Trunk approx. approx. Distance inside
# Tree type diameter age yrs. height property line ft.
1. Sugar Maple 13" 40+ 50 ft. 5
2. Red Oak 7" 65+ 50 ft. 5
3. Sugar Maple 8" 35+ 45 ft. 3
4. Sugar Maple T' 40+ 45 ft. 5
5. Sugar Maple 12" 40+ 50 ft. 7
6. Ironwood 8" 45+ 35 ft. 16
7. Ironwood 9" 40+ 35 ft. 13
8. Ironwood 7" 35+ 30 ft. 23
9. Sugar Maple 9" 45+ 50 ft. 23
10. Green Ash 8" 30+ 35 ft. 11
11. Sugar Maple 7" 30+ 35 ft. 12
12. Ironwood 8" 25+ 25 ft. 5
13. American Linden 2" 10+ 12 ft. 2
14. American Linden 3" 10+ 12 ft. 4
15. American Linden 2" 10+ 12 ft. 4
We.were first made aware of this cutting after you left a message on our answering
machine about 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 9h, asking that we call Julia at your home.
We called Julia as requested who said she wanted to talk to us about cutting some trees to
improve your lake view that"she thought were on our property". Jeff drove back to your
house within twenty minutes after being out for lunch and observed the cut down trees
with Julia from your house and then down the hill towards the lake. At that time, all
fifteen trees listed above had already been cut down and partially removed from our
property.
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In questioning the Stumpf s Tree Service employees about the cutting, (there was no
foreman on the job) they indicated that the trees were cut down late on Monday,
September 8`h.
Jeff asked them how they could possibly have cut down so many trees across the property
line and they responded by stating that they were told which trees to cut down by three
people standing further up on the hill. Those people were identified as Doug, (Stumpf s
foreman), Julia Knight and a third man they could not identify. Jeff asked that the
foreman for the job be called for a meeting with he and Julia as soon as possible. Jeff
requested that no further removal take place until photographs could be taken, which he
did immediately, and then the removal of the downed trees was completed as there was
currently a realtors open house going on at the Bowens and the debris made a poor
impression.
Later that day, about 1:30 PM. Jeff met briefly with Julia and Doug,the Stumpf s
foreman, when he returned to the job. Julia stated that Stumpf s was informed of the three
stakes that mark the property line. Doug stated that they were not informed of the lower
property stake and cut trees that they were instructed to.
It is interesting to note that the underbrush in the area was basically cut along the accurate
property line from the top of the hill to the lakeshore. The sand and beach border stones
clearly mark the Bowen property along with a stake three feet high marking the lower
surveyors post. The canoe was stored on the lower hill ten feet inside the property line.
To cut down tree#9, a 9"45+year old 50 ft. tall Sugar Maple 20 ft. inside the property
line, the Bowen's beach chairs and fire pit had to be moved further into their property so
that the tree could be felled directly on the beach.
It is very difficult to believe that these fifteen trees could have been cut down
"accidentally"as it would have taken several hours to cut and remove this number of
trees. It was obvious by the underbrush cutting that the property line was understood;yet
trees were cut down 20+ft. inside that line at the direction of several people.
This tree removal by your contractor on our property has significantly improved your
view of the lake and consequently, your property value.
This tree removal by your contractor on our property has significantly harmed our
property value and privacy in the following ways:
1. These trees provided privacy along the North side of our property which is
now gone.
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2. The loss of these trees provides us with a more open view of the marshlands
and swamp to the north, not to the lake.
3. We previously had a group of trees that that turned yellow, gold and reds in
the fall and now have a view of barren ground and a huge pile of downed trees
and brush on your property.
4. Our beach area was bordered by these trees and provided shade and privacy
that is now gone, resulting in a direct view up to your house.
5. With our house being listed for sale with Edina Realty the same time this
cutting was done; confusion has resulted with other realtors and potential
clients as to where the property line is and why we would cut these trees
down.
6. We now have to disclose to any potential buyer, the City of Orono Ordinance
violations and tree replanting program they will have to agree with.
7. Due to the size, age and height of the trees cut down, it is not possible to
replace them with replantings that would duplicate the privacy and colors we
previously enjoyed.
Subsequently we have received a notice from the City of Orono informing us we are in
violation of Orono City Code 10.56.15(I)paragraphs 1 and 2. The trees which were
removed must be replaced. In order to accomplish this, a restoration plan from a
landscape professional must be submitted for review and approval by the City Staff and
the City council.
We have contacted Otten Bros. Nursery and Landscape Company and received an
estimate for stump grinding and replacement cost of the trees cut down by your
contractor, StumpPs, on our property. It amounts to $35,329.26 and is attached for your
review.
We would expect the following remedies due to the above losses we have incurred:
1. Immediate replacement of the 17 ft. Alumacraft canoe with a new
replacement 17 ft. Alumacraft canoe that Knights will pay for. Knights
will receive title to and possession of the damaged canoe.
2. Final approval and composition of any tree replacement plan for our
property approved by the City of Orono and paid for by the Knights.
3. Compensation for the loss of the mature trees, privacy, complications with
the potential sale of our property, and time and trouble working with the
City of Orono and Otten Bros. to rectify these violations.
After your review, we look forward to discussing and reaching agreement on this matter
with both of you and Stumpf s Tree Service on a prompt basis so we can get replanting
program completed yet this fall.
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Respectfully,
Jeffrey&Brenda Bowen
cc: Mike Stumpf, Stumpf s Tree Service
Melanie Foth, Orono City Planner
Tom Barrett, Orono City Attorney
Neil Meyer, Meyer Njus P.A.
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Mailing Address:
2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66
Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066
November 10, 2003
Barry&Julia Knight
425 Tonkawa Rd
Long Lake, MN 55356
RE: Vegetation Removal—Restoration Plan
PIN 06-117-23-41-0088
This letter is regarding the replanting plan which we discussed with you and Ron Bowen
of Prairie Restorations, Inc. on Friday, October 31, 2003 on your property. Planning
Department Staff have concluded that a tree for tree replacement is not appropriate for
your property for the following reasons:
1. The removals have not significantly altered the appearance of your property from
the lake;
2. Your proposal involved planting several types of native grasses and ground cover
which are appropriate for soil stabilization on your steep slopes and which may be
hindered by re-establishment of a dense over-story canopy; and
3. The proposed mix of over story, mid-height and low-height vegetation should
result in a visual restoration of the site in a relatively short time period.
Based on the above, your proposal consisting of a mixture of native ground cover and
trees would be an acceptable plan. You should also identify any proposed additional
removals of buckthorn or trees, as discussed on site. Please submit the plan to my office
for final review.
Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. Please contact me at 952.249.4627 if you
have any questions.
Sincerely,
Melanie Foth
City Planner
c: Tom Barrett, City Attorney
Ron Bowen, President, Prairie Restorations, Inc.
Telephone(952)2494600 • Fax(952)249-4616
www.ci.orono.rnn.us
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 19,2003
To: Ron Moorse, City Administrator
From: Melanie Foth, City Planner
RE: Informational memo regarding tree removals at:
445 Linden Ave & 425 Tonkawa
Tree removals within 75' of the shoreline require permits from the City per Zoning Code
78-1285. In September 2003, the City was notified of unpermitted tree removals on the
two above-noted adjacent properties within the 75' setback of Lake Minnetonka. The
Bowens (property owners at 445 Linden Ave.) contend that the Knights (owners at 425
Tonkawa Ave.), mistakenly removed trees on the Bowens property as well as their own;
the Knights have since confirmed that their contractor did remove the trees on both
properties.
Because Orono Code does not speak to the party responsible for the removal, but rather
to the act of cutting trees, violation letters (attached) were sent to each property owner as
unpermitted tree removals occurred at each property. Each was requested to submit a
replacement plan, as the code would generally require a tree for tree replacement.
Jeff Bowen submitted a 1:1 tree replacement plan for the trees removed on their property.
Mr. Bowen's wish was to implement his plan before the planting season was over and
asked staff to expedite his approval. The Bowen's had just put their property up for sale,
so the tree removal was seen as an immediate liability. As the Bowens' plan was a one-
for-one replacement, staff felt that an administrative approval was warranted. Mr. Bowen
also submitted a plan to the City that the Knights' contractor, Prairie Restorations, Inc.,
had prepared for the restoration on the Bowens property. Mr. Bowen requested
comments from the City as to the appropriateness of the Prairie Restoration plan for his
property.
Staff also received a restoration plan for the Knight property. On Friday, October 31,
staff met with Prairie Restorations and the Knights at their property to review their
proposal for remediation. At that time, staff evaluated the Knights' property as well as
the Bowens' property next door. It was noted by staff that the replacement trees had been
installed at the Bowens' property.
Staff concluded that a tree-for-tree replacement on either property was not necessarily
warranted. For the Bowen property, the removals were primarily along the northerly lot
line on a relatively steep slope. Many trees remain between the house and the lake. The
new replacement trees were spaced so closely that staff suspects they will not thrive as
well as if they were more widely spaced. They are replacing tall overstory trees; in time
staff feels that they will thin themselves out naturally.
For the Knight property, the visual impact of the removals was minimal in the context of
the entire property, where a substantial number of mature trees remain between the house
and the lake. Staff was more concerned about the natural lack of ground cover due to the
high canopy that had been shading the site for years. The plan proposed by Prairie
Restorations included a few deciduous overstory trees, a number of lower trees and
shrubs to re-establish an understory, and ground covers including grasses that would
stabilize the slopes and minimize erosion. Staff has reviewed and found this preliminary
plan acceptable. Staff will expect submittal and approval of a final plan with expects
implementation by the spring.
In staff s opinion, the final outcome of a tree-for-tree replacement for both properties
would not be appropriate based on the existing conditions on the property. And a plan
with a variety of plantings would be acceptable.
Staff sent letters (also attached) to both property owners with comments regarding their
submitted restoration plans.
On Monday, staff received a phone call from Brenda Bowen 445 Linden Avenue. Mrs.
Bowen has concerns that the City has not followed through with punishing the Knights
for their violation to the Bowens property. It appears it is the Bowens' opinion that the
Knights should be held financially responsible for the removals on the Bowens property.
However, the financial issue is a civil matter between the two property owners and the
City has no authority to force the Knights to pay the Bowens for damages. Staff
informed Mrs. Bowen of the requirements and limitations of the City Code in this
situation and she remained unsatisfied with staff s decision.
BARRY & JULIA KNIGHT
24 October 2003 RECEIVED
City of Orono OCT 2 4 2003
2750 Kelley Parkway
Orono, MN 55356 CITY OF ORONO
Dear Melanie,
We have lived in our home for nearly 10 years and,until recently have never had a view
to the lake. We decided to see if we could achieve one and hired a tree service we had
used before, Stumpf, to cut some trees in our ravine to open the views.
We did not intend to circumvent the city or any other regulatory body; we simply relied
on our contractors' representations (we asked Stumpf if we needed any permits and they
advised us that we did not).
Based upon our conversations with you shortly after the cutting occurred, we learned
otherwise. We apologize for this error and seek to remedy the situation.
Attached is our plan. It is based on a proposal from Prairie Restorations and
consultations with other landscape designers.
The plan is predicated on achieving these objectives:
• Maintain and enhance our view to the lake
• Mitigate the possibility of soil erosion
• Maintain the natural beauty of the landscape
• Clear the offensive buckthorn
To achieve this, we are proposing that of the thirteen trees cut down, we replace trees
numbered 7-12 (since they fall within the 75 foot line)with a few shrubs that will not
grow too high,jeopardizing the view we set out to achieve. Depending on availability,
we will likely plant a combination of Ironwood,Juneberry and/or Chokecherry. These
plants will grow good root systems yet not grow to heights that will block our views.
They will also provide a good property border and add wonderful fall colors.
Trees 1-6 will not be replaced as there is still significant tree and canopy in the same area.
We will however, work with Prairie Restoration to selectively plant native grasses and/or
wild flowers that should spread over time.
The western and southwestern most area of shoreline is populated with two dead trees,
lots of buckthorn and several small trees. We would like to cut all of this down and plant
native grasses and wildflowers both there and on the pitched hill that begins at the bottom
of the ravine near the lake. The site will be prepared using a controlled burn and then
harrowed or raked to create a firm seedbed. We will broadcast a mix of native grasses
425 TONKAWA ROAD ORONO, MINNESOTA 952-475-3314
BARRY & JULIA KNIGHT
(Side oats grama, Poverty oats, Wild rye, Little bluestem and Red fescue) and/or
wildflowers (Giant hyssop, Leadplant,Arrow-leaved aster, Purple prairie clover, Black-
eyed Susan)in quantities sufficient for the area.
The above erosion control measures will be followed by further planting of wildflowers
(such as Red baneberry, Columbine, Blue-wood aster,White snakeroot,Wild geranium,
Hispid sunflower, Woodland phlox, Solomon's seals and/or Golden alexanders) and/or
grass seedlings (Pennsylvania sedge, Bottlebrush grass, Wood rush and/or False melic
grass), as deemed necessary in consultation with Prairie Restoration.
Finally, we would like permission to do a bit more selective removal of a few trees to
further open our view to the marsh. If any of the trees are within the 75 foot line,we
plant shrubs as indicated above to protect against erosion. For those beyond the 75 foot
line,but on the ravine, we would include such area in our wildflower/native grasses
seeding.
We believe this is a sensible plan that beautifies our property, improves the shoreline,
maintains some view of the marsh and the lake,protects against both erosion and the
spread of buckthorn. To the degree we can do some planting yet this fall, we will. If not,
we will start on this project as early in the spring as is feasible.
As you can imagine, this unfortunate circumstance has become much more expensive
because we were not advised by our contractor of the need for a permit. We ask that
Orono take a positive(rather than punitive)view of our efforts to remedy our mistake.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. We look forward to your approval of the plan.
Sincerely
Barry and Julia Knight
425 TONKAWA ROAD ORONO, MINNESOTA 952-475-3314
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Barry dl:Julia Knight Fax: 952-475-3121 P.O. Box 327•Prinoeton, Minnesota 55371
Office: 763-389-4342 For. 703-389-4346
425 Tonlawa Road
Orono,Minnesota
Dear Barry & Julie:
It was interesting to see your site on Monday,October 6,and to bear about the difficult and
unfortunate circumstances of your project. It's a beautiful piece of property and I think
then are several things that could be done to protect and enhance It at this time. here are
a few of my preliminary thoughts.
I was happy to see that the majority of the older oaks and other quality trees have been left
uncut. Most of those trees appear to be second growth,probably averaging about 100
years of age. Because of the dry southern exposure of the slope,the oak trees are more
dominant and are probably only one step removed from the more open grassland that was
there just a few hundred years earlier. The existing root mass and kof litter will serve very
well to restrict erosion. I really have no concerns about soil running down into the lake.
On the other hand,the dry nature of the site and the shade will make it a little more
challenging to establish ground layer vegetation. I am confident,however,that the right
native seeds amid plants could be established to provide color,habitat and further erosion
control. I will prepare an outline to specify how this can be done and what materials to use.
As almost everyone now understands,European buckthorn has become an immense
problem. Your property is no exception and the removal of buckthorn that has already
been done is a great start. Additional removal should be done wherever buckthorn exists
and the native species should be saved when possible. in the area where trees were
Inadvertently cut on your neighbor's property,there are many desirable woody plants that
could be replanted. These could include Chokecherry.June berry,Ironwood,Arrow-
wood,Bush honeysuckle, and others. Although I think ground layer plants such as native
sedges,grasses and wildflowers have an equal value to trees, if trees are necessary those
species would be good selections.
I understand that there have been some mistakes trade but I also know that restoring
native plants could also result in an improved landscape. Cleaning your wood$ and
removing your buckthorn was a good start. Now you'll need to develop ground layer
vegetation to add diversity and to provide competition to the impeding buckthorn. We
would No to help you with that process by providing the right materials and management
strategies to get the job done. I sincerely believe that your landscape will be healthier and
more stable when we get this work finished and I hope that everyone will benefit.
The outline of specific procedures and materials will be provided as soon as time allows.If
you have questions before then,please feel twee to call.
Most sincerely,
Ronald W.Bowen
President
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P.O. Box 1127•Watertown, MN 55388
Office: 952-955-3400 Fax: 952-955-3401
June 4, 2004
Barry and Julia Knight
425 Tonkawa Road
Orono, MN 55356
Dear Barry and Julia:
As requested I have drawn up a rough sketch of the proposed restoration areas and
broken the project down into phases. My thoughts on what each phase would entail and a
general timeline are as follows.
Phase I: Re-vegetation of slope to be completed summer 2004
This phase includes the area on the south edge of your property extending from the base
of the slope near the shore on the west up slope to the east approximately 125 feet,
bordered on the south by the property line and on the north by the existing stairs totaling
approximately 3,500 square feet. This is the area that the outline dated 5/6/2004 was to
include. Another copy of this outline is included with this letter.
Phase II: European buckthorn removal to be completed late fall to early winter 2004-
2005.
This phase includes the northwest portion of your property extending from the shoreline
north along the west property line and angling northeast along property line
approximately 50 feet. From this point south southeast to the stairs and than following the
stairs and walking path back to the shoreline totaling approximately 4,000 to 5,000
square feet. A meeting will need to be arranged with Mike Hiltner of our Land
Management Division to allow him to give an estimate for the removal and burning of
the remaining buckthorn and burning of the previously cut material that is currently in a
pile within this area.
Phase III: Re-vegetation of area described in phase II to be completed Spring or Summer
2005.
Once the buckthorn has been removed and the stumps chemically treated the area can be
restored using similar material and procedures as described in the outline for restoring the
phase I area. An outline with costs will be written after the buckthorn is removed and we
can get a better idea of the extent of the work required to restore this area. A very,,rough
estimate of cost would be in the $2,000-$3,000 range.
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Phase IV: Replacement trees to be completed in the spring of 2005.
This phase would include planting replacement trees and shrubs within the phase I and
phase III restoration areas as well as in the area up slope to the east towards the house
site. We would recommend the following species:
Species Quantity Size Cost
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) 2 8-10 ft. $290 each
Ironwood(Ostrya virginiana) 3 6-8 ft. $245 each
Juneberry(Amelanchier canadensis) 2 6 ft. $110 each
Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) 8 5-6 ft. $135 each
Total: $2,615
If required these can be planted at any time during the restoration process with the
exception of any that would be planted in the phase IUphase III area as the buckthorn
removal and clean-up work would need to be completed and the restoration work started
prior to planting in this area.
I hope that this along with the enclosed sketch clarifies the restoration plan that we
recommend for your site. If you have any questions or need any further information,
please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Scott Van Den Einde
Contract Manager/Restorationist
952-955-3400
P.O. Box 1127
Watertown,MN 55388
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An outline of the suggested materials and procedures to be used to
establish grasses and wildflowers on the wooded slope at the Knight
Residence in Orono, Minnesota
(approximate site size ... 3500 sq.ft)
A. Site Preparation:
1. In areas with actively growing vegetation apply Roundup®herbicide or equivalent as
per manufacturer's directions. Allow a minimum of 10 days before disturbing the
vegetation with other procedures.
2. If possible,burn off the dead vegetation by implementing a controlled burn using
appropriate procedures,equipment and permits.
3. Rake the soil to create a firm, smooth seedbed.
B. Seed and Seeding:
1. Seeding dates shall be in the spring or summer before August 16th or in the fall between
September 2CP and freeze-up.
2. All seed shall be applied by broadcasting.
3. In areas too steep or small,the seed shall be broadcast and naked into the soil.
4. A raking shall follow all grass seeding.
5. The seed mixes shall consist of the following species and amounts:
Grasses lbs./project area
Side oats grams(Bouteloua curtipendula).....................................0.25
Poverty oats(Danthonia spicata)....................................................0.5
Wild rye(Elymus virginicus) 0.25
Red fescue(Fesruca rubra)................................................................ '
Little bluestein(schizachyrium scoparium)........................................
Note: A wheat or oat cover crop can be sown along with the native grasses at a rate or approximately 25 lbs.per acre.
wheattonts is an annual grass species that germinates quickly and will reduce the risk of soil erosion on the site.
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Wildflowers oz./project area
Giant hyssop(Agastache foeniculum)............................................0.25
Leadplant(Amorpha canescens)....................................................0.25
Arrow-leaved aster(Aster urophyllus)...........................................0.25
Purple prairie clover(Petalostemum purpureum)..........................0.25
Black-eyed Susan(Rudbeckla hirta
..............................................0.25
C. Plants and Planting:
I. Immediately following the implementation of any erosion control measures, the planting
will be further diversified with wildflower and/or grass seedlings. These will be planted
individually in appropriate microhabitats throughout,or in designated areas of the
project. The plants used will consist primarily of species other than those previously
seeded.
2. Plant the seedlings listed below.
Wildflowers
12-Wild geranium(Geranium maculatum)
4-Red baneberry(Actaea rubra) 12-Hispid sunflower(Helianthus hirsulus)
12-Columbine(Aquilegia canadensis) 30-Woodland phlox(Phlox divaricata)
30-Blue-wood aster(Aster cordifolius) 18-Solomon's seals(Polygonatum biorum)
24-White snakeroot(Eupatorium rugosum)
24-Golden alexanders(Zizia aures)
Grasses
12-Pennsylvania sedge(Carex pennsylvanica)' 30-Wood rush(Luzula multiflora)
30-Bottlebrush grass(Elymus hystrix) 30-False melic grass(Schimachne purpurascens)
D. Management:
I. In years following the first growing season,management services could include site
monitoring,burning,mowing, spot spraying,or hand weeding. These
services
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be available prior to contract acceptance).
2. In addition to services contracts,management consulting services areavailable upon
request by calling Joel Asp of our Land Management Group at 952-955-3400.
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E. Costs:
The work as outlined above
can be completed for the lump sum of...................................S1,925
F. Contract:
If you accept the proposal as written and want to proceed with the project, please sign
the contract below.
Property Owner: Date:
Contractor: Prairie Restorations,Inc.
Date: V - 5/
Scott Van Den Einde—Contract Manager/Restorationist
A 20%down payment is required at this time. Please return a copy of the signed
contract,along with payment for 20%of the total project cost. Thank you.
Restoration outline prepared by Prairie Restorations,Inc.(PRI),watertown,Minnesota
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