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<br />WS – Item 1 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item No. 1 <br /> <br />Date: September 8, 2020 <br /> <br />To: City Council <br /> <br />From: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director <br /> <br />Re: Birch Street (CSAH 34) Landscaping Improvements <br /> <br />Background <br /> <br />Anoka County is proceeding with final design of the Birch Street reconstruction project. <br />The City Council discussed options for landscaping the roundabout at the August 3, 2020 <br />work session. Based on City Council direction, WSB proceeded with modification of the <br />“enhanced” design. Changes to the plans include: <br /> <br />1. Replaced the river rock with a low grow fescue grass <br />2. The planting beds were reconfigured to aid in adjacent turf management. <br />3. Irrigation and electrical were incorporated <br />4. Mulch bedding was specified as a dark brown <br /> <br />Plans are nearing completion and will be submitted to Anoka County for incorporation <br />into the overall plan set. The construction cost is estimated at $49,000. <br /> <br />Requested Council Direction <br /> <br />Staff is requesting final comments from City Council on the design. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />1. Roundabout landscaping design <br />