11-26-2018 Council Meeting Packet

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EXHIBIT F Restoration and Management Plan Requirements The purpose of the Restoration and Management Plan is to ensure the establishment of native vegetation within proposed open space areas and provide for long term vegetative management of those areas. Phase specific Restoration and Management Plans submitted under Section 7.2 of this agreement shall include the following components and requirements: Plan Preparation. 1. The Restoration and Management Plan must be prepared by a qualified company that is approved by the City of Lino Lakes in natural area restoration and management. Company shall have prior experience with establishment of native vegetation. 2. The plan shall provide for the establishment of native vegetation for all exposed areas in accordance with the approved Landscaping Plan. The plan shall provide for the seeding, use of potted and/or plugging of native grasses, sedges, rushed (graminoids) and wildflowers (forbs), as well as, woody plantings (shrubs and trees). Construction methods. Plans shall include the means of construction for establishment of each type of native vegetation proposed, including seeding, plugging, and tree planting. 1. Plan shall provide for review and approval of all native seed mixes or plantings by the City of Lino Lakes, prior to placement. Native seed mixes and/or plantings must identify the source of native propagules. Native seed mixes must include seeds per square foot for each species specified in the native seed mix. Any revisions to the seed specs must be approved by the City of Lino Lakes. 2. Native Seeding Plan shall include detailed specifications for site preparation, including seedbed preparation, weed management, and timing of seeding. Native Planting Plan including perennial rootstock and/or woody rootstock shall include detailed specifications for site preparation and establishment, including watering regimes. 3. The Native Seeding Plan shall provide for Seeding Methods, including site preparation, rates and methods of seeding, mulching, timing of native seeding, weed management, and specifications for watering. Vegetative Management – Establishment Period (Years 1 -5) 1. Plan should provide for initial 5 year maintenance term until establishment of native vegetative areas. Plan should address activities including watering, mulching, mowing, interseeding, burning, etc necessary to ensure successful establishment. Plan should include provisions for replacement of dead or failed or underperforming material.