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<br /> <br /> STAFF REPORT <br /> <br /> <br />TO: Mayor Keis and Members of the City Council <br /> <br />FROM: Bryce Shearen, Parks & Recreation/Community Services Manager <br /> <br />DATE: July 20, 2018 <br /> <br />RE: Eagle Scout Project – Replanting Rainwater Garden <br /> <br /> <br />Boy Scout Ben Belin is working on his Eagle Scout project and is proposing to clear out and replant a <br />rainwater garden on Sextant Avenue in Little Canada. Staff has identified that this particular rainwater <br />garden is in need of some attention and repair to help it work as intended. Staff recommended that Mr. <br />Belin clear and replant this rainwater garden. <br /> <br />Attached is a project summary and site plan that has been prepared by Mr. Belin. He worked with <br />Sage Passi from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District to come up with a planting design <br />that will work for this particular rainwater garden. Staff, Ms. Passi, and the City Engineer have all <br />reviewed the proposed layout and believe it to be a good design that will function properly. After <br />review of the project outline, staff has identified one issue that has been communicated to Mr. Belin. <br />Since the project will be taking place on a weekend, the mulch and plants that have been cleared out <br />will be sitting on the street. Staff will coordinate with Mr. Belin to have those items immediately <br />removed from the area to not cause any issues or impede traffic. <br /> <br />Mr. Belin is estimating that the costs of plants and mulch will be $255.99. Mr. Belin will raise funds <br />for other project costs such as food, drinks, sunscreen, garbage bags, and any other needs that may <br />come up. Mr. Belin is requesting funds from the City for $260 to pay for a portion of the project. <br /> <br />Staff recommends the City Council approve $260 to pay for a portion of Mr. Belin’s Eagle Scout <br />project. <br />