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Memo Environmental To: Katie Larsen From: Marty °c1^Andy Nelson Date: October 3, Marrh �1, 2020 Re: Environmental Recommendations for Stern Addition The following recommendations were made by the Lino Lakes Environmental Board on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 concerning the Stern Addition: No soils are to be imported without approval from the City Engineer 2. It is suggested that the green space disconnect be planted with a low nitrogen, alternative lawn grass such as the alternative lawn fescues. Recommend low maintenance fescue (such as Mn/DOT 25-131) between the two restoration shoreland buffer areas. 3. The DNR standards for shoreland should be applied, including minimizing vegetation loss, and a buffer from the lake that must average 20 feet. Landscaping in this area would exclude sod -type grasses that are mowed. The property owner should submit a planting plan for alternative ground cover in this area. This could consist of native forbs and grasses, or where there are existing trees, a shade tolerant woodland seed mix, or alternative no -mow lawn. A garden area based on design of Rice Creek Watershed, or Conservation District models are also acceptable. 0 Page 1 i ne LanUscape Hlan caiis mi wimuv i suuu mix ,)4-271, which would be appropriate for the areas without heavy tree cover. 36-211 may be a better option for the northeast portion of the new parcel that has more canopy cover. It is recommended that a firm experienced in native plant shoreline restorations be hired for seed installation and preparation of a long-term management plan.