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� Wetland Delineation Report
April 22, 2006
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� North Arm Lane Site
� Orono, Minnesota
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Rohan Lund Homes
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' Number: 06051TL
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The North Arm Lane Site is in the SE'/4 of the NW'/4 of Section 6, Township T. 117 N., Range
� R. 23 W., Orono, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
The parcel is located adjacent to and west from North Arm Lane, north from North Arm Drive,
� east from County Road 19 in the northwest corner of Orono.
Adjacent land usage includes residential homesites, a golf coarse, and scattered woodlands and
� wetlands.
This parcel was a large residential lot with a bluegrass turf lawn,the delineated wetland, and the
' delineated overland drainageway.
The purpose of this project was to examine the site for wetland conditions and delineate them.
, The Results section describes the wetland conditions observed on the site.
The wetland delineation was performed on Apri122, 2006 by Robert J.F. Merila,Professional
, Wetland Scientist.
� Methodology
In Minnesota, wetlands are under two jurisdictions: State and Federal. The State jurisdiction
Iguidelines were set by the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 (WCA). This State
jurisdiction is administered by the Local Governmental Unit(LGU) with technical guidance
provided by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR).
� The Federal 'urisdiction is administered b the U.S. Arm Co s of En ineers COE or Co s .
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iStarting in 1996, both jurisdictions agreed to use the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual(Environmental Laboratory, 1987) along with supplemental guidance by the Corps. This
manual is commonly referred to as the 1987 Manual.
� The wetland
delmeation method used on this srte was the Plant Commumty Assessment
Procedure of the Routine Onsite Determination Method. The Routine Onsite Determination
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� Forms (located in the back of the report) detail the three technical criteria(hydrophytic
vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology) as described in the 1987 Manual,
' The wetland edge(s) were delineated where one, two, or all three of these technical criteria drop
out.
� In order to expedite regulatory review, some wetland edges were delineated such that the
hydrology criterion was not met below the delineated edge. At some time in the future,the
� landowner may choose to have the hydrology criterion below the delineated edges examined
more closely in order to "tighten up" a wetland edge that was staked high. This detailed
hydrologic study was not part of this wetland delineation.
� At least one sample point transect perpendicularly crosses each delineated ed e. These transects
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consist of one sample point above the edge, one sample point below the edge, and there may be
' one along the edge.
A Routine Onsite Determination Form (data form)was completed for each of the sample point
, locations. The data forms describe the plant community, soils information, and hydrologic
indicators at each sample point. Sample points are labeled as follows:
' SP2-Tl-LOW
� 2=basin or edge number
1=the first transect for this edge (the second would be"2")
LOW=the sample point below the edge ("UP" is above the edge)
� (additional points on a transect would be "LOW2," "UP2," and so on)
Plant species on the data forms were listed by common names, scientific names, stratum, percent
� cover for that stratum, and the species hydrohytic indicator status.
The delineated wetland edges were staked with sequentially numbered four-foot wooden lath and
� orange or pink"Wetland Boundary" flagging. The numbered side typically faces toward the
upland side of the edge. Striped flagging may be tiecl to vegetation if the lath is tough to see.
I Blue and white striped flagging was tied on the lath which mark the transect sample points. The
numbers on lath placed at the edge or below typically face toward upland, while sample points
on the upland side of the edge generally face toward the delineated edge.
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, Results
' One wetland edge and one overland drainageway were delineated on the parcel;the specific
locations of the edge can be obtamed from the survey company who located them.
' According to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Protected Water Inventory (PWI) .
of Hennepin County (Sheet 1 of 4),the standing water portion of the wetland coincides with the
mapped North Arm Bay of Lake Minnetonka, "Protected Water" 133P.
� The National Wetlands Invento WI identifi s h w
ry (N ) e t e etland on the parcel as PEMC wrth
, PEMF farther away from the high ground.
The Soil Survey of Hennepin County(page 53) identifies the soils on the parcel. The data
, forms describe the soil information along the edge. Soils mapped on the parcel include:
Ha Hamel loam
, KkB Kilkenny loam
K1C2 Kilkenny clay loam
Ma Marsh
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Edge Descri tions
, Basin 1 was a Type 2 (PEM1B) and Type 4 (PEM1F) wetland dominated by reed canary grass
and common cattail along with some jewelweed, lake sedge, sandbar willow, and black willow.
� Species observed above the wetland included Kentucky bluegrass, ground ivy, white clover,
common dandelion, smooth brome, and bull thistle ground cover; and black raspberry shrubs.
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Ditched Drainageway Dl was located along the northern property line and conveys water from
� properties north of the parcel, out to the standing water portion of the wetland.
There was a ditch through this drainageway that keeps the water below the ground elevation
� throughout much of its length. Reed canary grass was observed along the fringe of this
drainageway.
� Vegetation on the adjacent upland included Kentucky bluegrass, ground ivy,white clover, and
common dandelion ground cover.
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, Conclusion
� This wetland examination, delineation, and report of the North Arm Lane Site was performed
in accordance with the generally accepted methodology of the 1987 Manual at the time of the
services rendered. No warranty, express or implied, is made.
' If unavoidable im acts are lanned for this ro'ect, ermits or exem tions from State WCA
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DNR, Watershed District), Federal (Corps), and/or other applicable entities need to be granted
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The wetland delineation report was prepared by Robert J.F. Merila,Professional Wetland
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investiga#or: � � �: c`. State: N
#�o IVormal Circumst�nc�s exist an th�sife? Yes No � Communi#y tD: �
is the site signiflcan#!y disturbed(Afypicat Situatian}? Yes No Transect iD: ��
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, !s fhe area a patsntial Probtem Area(exptain on IaaGic�? Yes Nt� � Plat ID: �� �
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Re�corcied Qata(�sscx�be 1r�Rema�rks): Wetiand Wydrology'indicaturs:
Stream,Lake,�Tftle Gauge Primary indicators; Secondary indicetors(2 ar more requtr�:
� � Aet[at Phot+r�graphs _ fnurniated Oxidized Root Channels(Elpper 12'}
� Ottter � Safurated in tlpper 12' Water-S#ained l.eaves
� N�Recorded C�ata Avatlabte _ Water Marics Local Sunrey Data
� ____ Drift Li�es FAG-Neuiral Test
���a o�e���ong: _____ Sediment Qeposits Uther(Expiain in Remarlcs)
orainage Patterr�s In weaanas
Dep�ta Surface Water. � {in.} .
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t7epth to Saturated Sa`I: � (n.)
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, COYe�dBSs Ss�pePCe�tage: S=95-108°10; 5=75�5°!0� 4=50-75�0; 3=25-5�°/a: �=5-2b°lo; 1 =�D-5%
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Tatxonatlty(Sut�rouf?)� /yl,a�/l� �"'t4nP�•>!�-��S Confirm MapPed Type? Yes t+fc�
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pepth Matrix Colar twt�4t��Galnrs MotNe Te�cture,Gvncretions. ,
�nches Harizan (MunseN Maist} �MunseH Moist} AbundancelGontrest Strt�cture,s�tco
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Sulfi+�+�t3dor {)tganic Streaking in Sandy Solis
ftquic Moistute Regirne Liste.sf an�.ocal Hyslric Sails List �
Reducing iCond�ions Lisietl on Natianaf Hydrtc Sail�List � '
Gleyec!ar Low-Chroma Cotors Other(E�cpfairt in ftemarks)
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' Hyd�vphytic Vegetation Present7 Yss No � ,
We�iand Hydrology Pr�sent? Yes IVo �
Hydric 3�+ils Pre��nt? Yes No � !s thi�Samplfng Point Withia a V11eUanci? Yes No '�4
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APPticant/Owner. �L,�.-� L.�---m( Cawnt�r: 4•C.�,,
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t)o N�mrai,Circurn�#an��exist an the site? Yes No Community tn:
' Is the si#e signifl�an#ly di5turb�sd(Atypicat Sifustion)? Yes -No Transect ID: � �
!s tli�area a patsnt'ral PEoblem Area(exptain an back)? Yes No � Plot IQ: ,.,,J
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Resardec![3afa(Descn'be in Remarks}: VVetta�d Hydralogy'Indica#ots:
� 5�eam;Lake�ar Tide Gauge Primary tndicators: Secondary.lndicertors(2 or more tequired):
,4eri�t Phottigraphs fr�und�ted �cidized Root Channeis(ilpper 12'j
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� No Recc�rcfed[3afa Av�itabfe _ Water Marks Locat Survey aata
� � DriR l..ines. FAC-Neuirai Test
�ield(7bsenrations: � Sedim��t Deposits Other(�piain in Remarks)
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�ep�ta Surfac�Wa#er. � {in.}
� L�ep�tt fo Pree Wa#er in Pit: _ '` {in.} •
Dep�t to Saturated Soil: T�_ (in.)
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' Cover t�ass as a per�enntage: 6=95-'t 0t�°lo; 5=75-95'/0; 4=50-75%: 3=25-50%; 2=5-25°l0, t =�-5% 215�1 3l�larewoet
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Field Observations
Ta7conomy(�ctbgt�rsu�a). � - `" A � � Ganfirrn Mapped Type? Yes t�io
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Depth ►i�latri�c.Color Mot#te Colors Mattle Te3c#ure,Gonrxetions, '
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�;�uTfidiG Qdc� - Ocganic Streakir�g in Sandy Sr�iis
Aquic;llAaisture Regime Listed on Locai H�rdric Soits LisC
Red�ing Conditions Listed on National Nydric Soils List '
�IeYeif ar i«aw-Chrart�a Cotflr� Other;(E�rplai�r in Remarksj.
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HydroptiY�c�✓e9�taki�n f>r�sent7 Yes � No
Wetland Hydwiogy Pr�sent? Yes �- Na. �
Hydrie St�i1s Present? Yes � No ts this Sampiing Poi�t Within a YVettand'? Y�s � No
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 27, 2006
TO: Tony Lund, Rohan Lund Homes
Lyle Oman, City of Orono
FROM: Angela Hammers, District Technician
RE: Wetland delineation review at 360 North Arm Lane,
Orono
I have completed review of the wetland delineation performed at 360
North Arm Lane, Orono, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The site is
contained within one parcel with the following Property Identification
Number (PID's) 06-117-23-24-0012. I have reviewed the wetland
delineation report, which was ver�ed in the field on December 11,
2006. The delineation appears to follow the managed vegetation and
due to the lateness of the season for the review, other criteria were
unable to be verified. However, I deem the wetland boundaries as
staked in the field and submitted in the delineation report of the
existing conditions from April 22, 2006, acceptable.
A project may require a Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD)
approved permit. If you have any questions regarding our permitting
requirements please feel free to contact me at 952-471-0590.
I appreciate you allowing me the chance to review the wetland
delineation and look forward to working with you in the future.
Rohar� I.ur�d Inc.
3eo Nortl�Ann Lane
Oro��oy III�L 56364
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CITY OF ORp�p
Feb. 12,2007
Melanie Curtiss
Cit�r of Orono
I am writing in regard to the wetland and the proposed wetland buffer on my property at 360 North Arm
Lane in Orono, MN. I am endosing a proposal from Prairie Restorations for the we�and buffer plantings
that also indudes a proposal for enhancing a por6on of the existing wetlands that are being infiltrated
by invasive speaes.
I would like to request a deviation from the requir�ed 50' bufFer setbadc on a portion of the wetland in
order to preserve the access to the shoreline and the existing permanent docks. In exchange for the
reduced buffer at the shoreline area I vuould propose that we increase the buffer in other ar�eas and/or
c�mplete the wetland enhancement as outlined in the proposal by Prairie Restorations.
The encbsed survey will show the wetland as delineated as well as the proposed wetland buffer
adjusted from the standard 50'where requested.
Thank you for your cansideration of this request.
Best regards,
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Tony Lun
Date: 1/22/2007
An outline of the suggested materials and procedures to be used to
establish a native buffer and enhance the wetland at the
Lund Residence in Orono, MN
Buffer size: approximately 18,000 square feet, averaging SO feet in width
Wetland Enhancement Area size: approximately 10,000 square feet
A. Project Objectives:
1. Establish a native buffer to protect the existing wetland and create an attractive,
naturalistic transition between the traditionally landscaped azeas and the wetland. This
buffer will consist primarily of native grasses and wildflowers with native tree and
shrub plantings in key azeas. The buffer will average 50 feet in width,with some
narrower areas to a11ow shore access. The width will be expanded in other areas to
compensa.te for the narrower portions.
2. Enhance portions of the existing wetland by removing the invasive stands of reed
canary grass and reseeding and planting with desirable native species. This will
improve the diversity, wildlife value, and aesthetics of the wetland. It will also protect
the buffer seeding from reed canazy invasion.
B. Site Preparation:
1. In areas with actively growing vegetation apply Rodeo�herbicide(or equivalent
wetland approved glyphosate formulation)and Garlon 3A�herbicide as per
manufacturer's directions. Allow a minimum of 30 days before disturbing the
vegetation with other procedures.
2. Conduct a controlled burn using proper pernuts and procedures or mow the site to
remove dead vegetation.
3. Rototill the soil to create an open seedbed and stimulate weed seed germination. The
Wetland enhancement area will not be tilled.
4. Respray with Rodeo�herbicide when regrowth of vegetation occurs and when it
reaches approximately 4" to 6" in height.Allow a minimum of 15 days before
disturbing the vegetation with other procedures.
5. Harrow or rake the soil to create a firm, smooth seedbed.
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C. Seed and Seeding:
1. Seeding dates sha11 be in the spring or summer before August 16�'or in the fa11 between
September 20�`and freeze-up.
2. All seed shall be applied by broadcasting.
3. Taller or more aggressive species,marked with an asterisk(*)will be hand bmadcast in
key areas rather than across the entire site.
4. A harrowing or hand raking shall follow all broadcasting of grass seed, and forb seed
will be broadcast on the surface, after raking.
5. The seed mixes shall consist of the following species and amounts:
Buffer Seed Miac
Grasses lbs./18,000 sq.ft.
Big bluestem(Andropogon gerardii)*.........................................0.125
Side oats grama(Bouteloua curtipendula).....................................2.00
Kalm's brome(Bromus kalmii).....................................................1.00
Canada wild rye(Elymus canaderrsis) ..........................................1.00
Little bluestem(Schizachyrium scoparium)..................................2.00
Indian grass(Sorghastrum nutans)'............................................0.125
Prairie dropseed(Sporobolus heterolepis).....................................0.25
Total..........................................................................................6.5
Forbs oz./18,000 sq. ft.
Giant hyssop(Agastache foeniculum).............................................1.0
L,eadplant(Amorpha canescerrs)......................................................1.5
Butterfly Weed(Ascepias tuberosa)................................................0.5
Smooth aster(Aster laevis)..............................................................1.0
Azure aster(Aster oolentangiensis).................................................1.0
Prairie coreopsis(Coreopsis palmata).............................................1.0
Common ox-eye(Heliopsis helianthoides)......................................0.5
Bush clover(Lespedeza capitata)....................................................0.5
Rough blazing star(Liatris aspera).................................................1.0
Meadow blazing star(Liatris ligulistylus).......................................2.0
Wild bergamot(Monarda fistulosa)................................................0.5
White prairie clover(Petalostemum candidum)..............................1.5
Purple prairie clover(Petalostemum purpureum)............................3.0
Mountain mint(Pycnanthemum virginianum).................................0.5
Yellow Coneflower(Ratibida pinnata)...........................................0.5
Black-eyed Susan(Rudbeckia hirta)...............................................3.0
Stiff goldenrod(Solidago rigida).....................................................1.5 �
Hoary vervain(Verbena stricta)......................................................2.0
Culver's root(Yeronicastrum virginicum).......................................0.5
Golden alexanders(Zizia aurea)......................................................I.0
Total........................................................................................24.0
Wetland Enhancement Seed Miz
Grasses,sedges,and rushes lbs./10,000 sq.ft.
Fringed brome(Bromus ciliatus)...................................................0.25
Blue joint grass(Calamagrostis canadertsis)................................1.00
Pointed broom sedge(Carex scoparia) ........................................0.75
Fox sedge(Careac vulpinoidea)......................................................0.25
Virginia wild rye(Elymus canadensis) ...........................................0.5
Torrey's rush(Juncus torreyi�.-•..................................................0.125
Green bulrush(Scirpus atrovirens) .............................................0.125
Wool grass(Scirpus cyperinus)...................................................0.125
Bur reed(Sparganium eurycarpum)............................................0.125
Total........................................................................................3.25
Forbs oz./ 10,000 sq. ft.
Sweetflag(Acorus calamus)..........................................................0.75
Water plantain(Alisma subcordatum).............................................0.5
Canada anemone(Anemone canadensis).......................................0.25
Swatnp milkweed(Asclepias incarnata).......................................0.75
Panicled aster(Aster lanceolatus)..................................................0.50
New England aster(Aster novae-angliae).....................................0.25
Red-stalked aster(Aster puniceus).--••..............................................0.5
Joe-pye weed(Eupatorium maculatum)........................................0.75
Boneset(Eupatorium perfoliatum)................................................0.75
Grass-leaved goldenrod(Euthamia graminifolia)...........................0.5
Bottle genrian(Gerrtiana andrewsii�..............................................025
Common ox-eye(Heliopsis helianthoides)....................................0.25
Great St John's wort(Hypericum pyramidatum)...........................0.25
Blue flag iris(Iris versicolor)...............................•-.........................1.0
Tall blazing star(Liatris pycnostachya)........................................0.75
Great blue lobelia(Lobelia syphilitica).........................................0.25
Monkey flower(Mimulus ringens)................................................0.25
Mountain mint(Pycnanthemum virginia�rum).................................0.5
Black-eyed Susan(Rudbeckia hirta).............................................0.75
Broad-leaved arrowhead(Sagittaria latifolia)...............................0.25
Tall meadow rue(Thalictrum dasycarpum).....................................0.5
Blue vervain(�erbena hastata).....................................................0.75
Ironweed(Vernonia fasciculata)..................................•---.............0.25
Culver's root(Yeronicastrum virginicum).....................................0.25
Golden alexanders(Zizia aurea)....................................................0.25
Total........................................................................................12.0
D. Erosion Control:
1. Cover crop will be sown along with the native grasses in the upland buffer.
2. The planted areas of the upland buffer must be mulched with clean straw at a rate of 1.5
tons per acre.
E. Plants and Planting:
1. 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, in designated areas of the project.
The plants used will consist primarily of species other than those previously seeded.
1. Taller or more aggressive species,marked with an asterisk(*)wiIl be planted in key
areas rather than across the entire site.
2. From the following lists a minimum of 20 species will be used.
3. Plant a total of 1000 seedlings in the Buffer Area and 600 seedlings in the Wetland
Enhancement Area.
Buffer Zone Wildflowers
Fragrant giant hyssop(Agastache foeniculum) Rough blazing star(Liatris aspera)
Meadow gazlic(Allium canaderrse) Meadow blazing star(Liatris ligulistglis)
Prairie onion(Allium stellatum} Tall blazing star(Liatris pycnostachya)
Leadplant(Amorpha canescens) Pale lobelia(Lobelia spicata)
Thimbleweed(Anemone cylindrica) Wild bergamot(Monarda fistulosa)
Pussytoes(Antennaria neglecta) White prairie clover(Petalostemum candidum)
Columbine(Aquilegia canaderrsis) Purple prairie clover(Petalostemum purpureum)
Ptairie sage(Artemuia ludoviciana) Woodland phlox(Phlox divaricata)
Butterfly weed(Asclepias tuberosa) Prairie phlox(Phlox pilosa)
Whorled milkweed(Asclepias verticillata) Obedient plant(Physostegia virginia)
Smooth aster(Aster laevis) Solomon's seals(Polygonatum b�orum)
Calico aster(Aster later�orus) Rattlesnake root(Prenarrthes alba)
Azure aster(Aster oolentangiensis) Mountain mint(Pycnanthemum virginianum)
Milk vetch(Astragalus canadensis) Yellow coneflower(Ratibida pinnata)
Stiff tickseed(Coreopsis palmata) Meadow rose(Rosa blanda)
Northern bedstraw(Galium boreale) Green-headed coneflower(R laciniata)*
Wild geranium(Geranium maculatum) Balsam ragwort(Senecio paupercaulis)
Prairie smoke(Geum ir�orum) Cup plant(Silphium perfoliatum)*
Frostweed(Helianthemum bicknellii� Zig zag goldenrod(Solidago fle.zicaulis)
Sriffsunflower(Helianth�.s rigidus) Gray goldenrod(Solidago nemoralis)
Common ox-eye(Heliopsis helianthoides) Stiff goldenrod(Solidago rigida)
Great St.John's wort(Hypericum pyramidatum) Culver's root(Veronicasirum virginicum)
Dwarf dandelion(Krigia b�ora) Golden ale�canders(Zizia aurea)
Bush clover(Lespedeza capitata)
Upland Zone Grasses and Sedges
Big bluestem(Andropogon gerardii�* Indian grass(Sorghastrum nutans)*
Kalm's brome(Bromus kalmii) Prairie dropseed(Sporobolus heterolepis)
Pennsylvania sedge(Carex pen»sylvanica)
Wetland Zone Wildflowers
Sweet flag(Acorus calamus) Tall blazing star(Liatris pycnostachya)
Water plantain(Alisma subcordatum) Turk's cap lily(Lilium michiganense)
Meadow garlic(Allium canade»se) Great blue lobelia(Lobelia siphilitica)
Canada anemone(Anemone canadensis) Fringed loosestrife(Lysimachia ciliata)
Swamp milkweed(Asclepias incarnata) Monkey flower(Mimulus ringens)
Panicled aster(Aster lanceolatus) Bishop's cap(Mitella diphylla)
Calico aster(Aster later�orus) Sensitive fern(Onoclea sensibilis)
New England aster(Aster novae-angliae) Obedient plant(Physostegia virginia)
Red-stalked aster(Aster puniceus) Mountain mint(Pycnanthemum virginianum)
Marsh marigold(Caltha palustris) Green-headed coneflower(R. laciniata)*
Turtlehead(Chelone glaubra) Arrow-head(Sagittaria latifolia)
Willow-herb(Epilobium coloratum) Golden ragwort(Senecio aureus)
Joe-pye weed(Eupatorium maculatum) Cup plant(Silphium perfoliatum)*
Boneset(Eupatorium perfoliatum) Bur reed(Sparganium eurycarpum)
Grass-leaved goldenrod(Euthamia graminifolia) Meadowsweet(Spirea alba)
Northem bedstraw(Galium boreale) Woundwort(Stachys palustris)
Bottle gentian(Gentiana andrewsii) Tall meadow rue(Thalictrum dasycarpum)
Sneezeweed(Helenium autumnale) Ironweed(Vernonia fasciculata)
Giant sunflower(Helianthus giganteus)* Culver's root(Veronicastrum virginicum)
Great St.John's wort(Hypericum pyramidatum) Blue marsh violet(Viola cucullata)
Wild iris(Iris versicolor) Golden alexanders(Zizia aurea)
Wetland Zone Grasses,Sedges,and Rushes
Fringed brome(Bromus ciliatus) Tall manna grass(Glyceria grandis)
Blue joint grass(Calamagrostis canaderrsis) Swamp satin grass(Muhlenbergia glomerata)
Bottlebrush sedge(Carex comosa) Green bulrush(Scirpus atrovirens)
Wooly sedge(Carex larruginosa) Wool grass(Scirpus cyperinus)
Pointed broom sedge(Carex scoparia) Soft-stem bulrush(Scirpus validus)
Tussock sedge(Carex stricta) Cord grass(Spartina pectinata)*
Fox sedge(Carex vulpinoidea)
Spike rush(Eleocharis ovata)
Virginia wild rye(Elymus virginicus)
F. Trees and Shrubs:
Conta.iner grown trees and shrubs will be planted in designated areas of the project. The
trees and shrubs will be individually mulched with shredded hardwood bark.
Species Size Qty. Price each
River birch(Betula nigra) 5 gal 3 $60
Tamarack(Larix laricina) 10 gal 9 $120
Quaking aspen(Populus tremuloides) 10 gal 6 $120
Black Chokeberry(Aronia melanocarpa) 3 gal 6 $40
Gray dogwood(Cornus racemosa) 3 gal 6 $40
Red osier dogwood(Cornus sericea) 3 gal 6 $40
Bush honeysuckle(Diervilla lonicera) 1 gal 9 $24
Nannyberry(Viburnum lentago) 5 gal 3 $60
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G. M�nagement:
1. During the first growing season the project area may need to be mowed to control
annual weed development. If a"elosed"canopy of weed cover develops, it should be
mowed to aid in the growth of the prairie seedlings by reducing competition. Optimum
cutting height would be 4" to 6 inches(depending on wildflower species present).
Mowings done by PRI will be billed separately unless they are included as part of the
installation contract.
2. In years following the first growing season,management services could include site
monitoring,burning,mowing, spot spraying, or hand weeding. These services should
be contracted separately from the installation contract. Please note that management
services are billed on a time and materials basis(a breakdown of cost ingredients would
be available prior to contract acceptance).
3. In addition to services contracts,management consulting services are available upon
request by calling our Land Management Group at 763-631-9435.
H. Costs:
Slte pCep81'At10I1(inclades spraying,burning,dlling,hanowin�............................$2400
Seed,seeding and mulchiug as specified..................................................$2460
Wildflower seedlings(1,600 installed@$2.00 each) ......................:.........$3200
Trees and shrubs as specified....................................................................$3096
Total.............................................................$11,156
Note: As an option,PRI will provide a follow-up consultation approa�imately 1 month after the
completion of the project(if the project was seeded in the fall,the consultation will occur the following
spring). The Restorationist(or salesperson)will meet with the project owner to assess the status of the
project,answer any questions,and provide any necessary recommendations. This follow-up consultation
will be provided at no additional cost.
I. Guarantee: Prairie Restorations, Inc. (PRI)has a great tradition of successfully
installing native landscapes throughout the Upper Midwest. We feel our expertise in
this industry is second to none and we stand behind every one of our projects. Because
we aze confident in our abilities to provide you with the best possible materials and
services,we aze proud to offer the following guarantee:
On projects installed by PRI crews within the specified dates, we will guarantee
successful establishment within three full growing seasons, given the following
conditions:
1. That PRI materials and PRI installation services are used on the project.
2. That the failure of the project is not due to the actions of others.
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3. That PRI staff has been consistently irrvolved with the maintenance of the project
(consultation with the client or direct utilization of PRI management services)from
the time of germinataon until the end of the third growing season (i.e. mowing, spot
spraying, controlled burnin�.
This outline provides a step-by-step plan for accomplishing the restoration of this site.
If successful establishment does not occur within three full growing seasons, all
necessary steps will be taken to ensure the eventual success of the project, at no
additional charge. For purposes of this guarantee, successful establishment is defined
as follows: That the presence of at least 75%of the original seeded or planted species
can be found on site, and that the overall density of vegetation is comprised of no less
than 75%native species.
J. Contract:
If you accept the proposal as written and want to proceed with the project, please sign
the contract below.
Owner• Date•
Signed• Title:
Project: Contract Value: $
Contractor: Prairie Restorations, Inc.
Signed• Date•
Josh Richardson-Wetland and S6oreline Specialist/Sales
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. The remainder of the
contract will be billed upon completion.
Prairie Restorations, Inc.
P.O. Box 327
Princeton,MN 55371
K. Valid Dates: Please note that this proposal is valid for 12 months(from the date on the
proposal). If the proposal is accepted a.fter the 12 month period,PRI reserves the right
to modify the proposal based on cost fluctuations and material availability.
Restoration outline prepared by Prairie Restorations,Inc.(PRI),Princeton,Minnesota
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