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• <br />• <br />• <br />WS — Item 6 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item 6 <br />Date: February 6, 2012 <br />To: City Council <br />From: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director <br />Re: Review Landscaping Plan for Civic Complex <br />Background <br />At the October 3, 2011 Work Session, staff was directed to seek a more formal <br />landscaping plan for the planting areas in front of the Civic Complex. Attached is the <br />proposed concept plan prepared by Brauer and Associates. <br />Professional installation and materials costs (excluding the island area) are estimated <br />between $22,000 - $27 <br />,000. We have determined that park maintenance staff could undertake the steps required <br />for this extensive project including: <br />• Sod cut and strip grass area <br />• Remove remaining plantings and prep beds <br />• Remove existing irrigation system <br />• Plant 300+ shrubs and perennials <br />• Reinstall irrigation system with drip irrigation <br />• Install edging, fabric, and mulch <br />Total material costs are $6,000. With all work accomplished in -house this spring, we <br />anticipate that it will take about 6 -7 work days to complete. <br />From time to time there have been discussions regarding the aesthetics of the island. The <br />belief that the "prairie look" of the island isn't appropriate for the front of a government <br />building was most recently mentioned at the October, 2011 Work Session. The <br />Environmental Board discussed this issue at their January 25, 2012 meeting (memo <br />attached). Attached are two island concepts that have been prepared by Brauer and <br />Associates. If the City Council wishes that the island landscaping be modified, staff can <br />explore anticipated costs and time lines. <br />Requested Council Direction <br />Informally endorse the attached landscaping plan prepared by Brauer and Associates <br />(The island area is not included in our plans for this spring). If desired, provide direction <br />related to the future landscaping of the island. <br />Attachments <br />Lino Lakes City Hall Landscaping Plan <br />Environmental Board Recommendations on Landscaping at City Hall <br />Two Concept Plans for Island Landscaping Plan <br />