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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 08 -39
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2007/2008 WORK SCHEDULE FOR
FOXBOROUGH CONSERVATION AREAS AND TO DISBURSE FOXBOROUGH
CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT STEWARDSHIP FUNDS
WHEREAS, Foxborough is a conservation development that set up a stewardship fund
for managing conservation easement areas set aside inside the geographic limits of the
development; and
WHEREAS, The fund has an existing available balance of $22,849 for, 2007 and 2008;
and
WHEREAS, The City received a proposed work plan describing work in 2007 and 2008;
and
WHEREAS, Proposed work plans are consistent with an approved Restoration and
Management Plan, and has been reviewed by the City of Lino Lakes Environmental
Board; and
WHEREAS, The cost of proposed work in the 2007/2008 work plan totals $20,005.00;
and
WHEREAS, The Lino Lakes Environmental Board reviewed the proposed costs and
work plan for Foxburough conservation areas on March 26, 2008 and recommended to
the City Council that all proposed tasks and costs be approved for 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA:
The City Council approves the release to the Foxborough Homeowners Association of
$4,770 from the stewardship fund for work completed in 2007 described as Task 1 in
the work plan and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT The City Council approves proposed work for 2008
and that completed word shall be reviewed before the City approves the release of
funds for those tasks.
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Julia nr(e }Bartell, City
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Berg on, ayor
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this14 th day of April
, 2008.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council
Member O'Donnell and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof:
Reinert, O'Donnell, Stoltz, Gallup, Bergeson
The following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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BACKGROUND
AGENDA ITEM 6B
Marty Asleson
April 14, 2008
Resolution Approving the 2007/2008 Management Plan
for Conservation Areas in Foxborough and the
Disbursement of Foxborough Conservation
Management Stewardship Funds for work Completed In
2007.
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Foxborough Development was approved on August 22, 2005. Foxborough is a
conservation development that set up a stewardship fund for implementing the
management plan for conservation easement areas set aside inside the geographic
limits of the development. Covenants and restrictions have been written subjecting all
those who purchase property in Foxborough to a Homeowners Association with
conservation easement use restrictions, yearly management work plan approvals by the
City, and annual fees for the maintenance of conservation areas.
The Conservation Fund for Foxborough consists of a $100,000 endowment established
by the developer, and annual fees of $100 per lot. Yearly Interest off of the $100,000
endowment, plus the annual $100 per lot Homeowners Association fee establishes the
amount of money available to manage conservation easement areas in Foxburough.
There are 57 Tots within Foxborough. The annual contribution by the Homeowners
Association is $5,700 plus interest accrued. The Homeowners Association is
responsible for collecting the funds and the City maintains the collected funds in a
separate account. Until sufficient lots are sold within the development, the Developer is
the Homeowner's Association and has paid dues for two years ($11,400). The dues,
together with interest from the endowment fund establishes an available fund balance of
$22,849 for 2007 and 2008.
As part of Foxborough Development approvals, a Restoration and Management Plan
was required that laid out typical work schedules for the conservation areas. Each year,
the Homeowner's Association must hire an ecologist to make recommendations
concerning the management of the Foxburough Conservation Areas relative to the plan
and monies available. Proposed work plans submitted to the City by the Homeowner's
Association that are the product of the ecologist's analysis, are reviewed by the
Environmental Board. The Environmental Board then makes a recommendation to the
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City Council concerning the annual work plan. A similar process is followed to review
completed work for approving the transfer of money from the Foxborough Stewardship
fund to the Homeowner's Association to pay for the completed work.
Attachment 1 is the report dated February 21St, 2008 completed by Jason Husveth of
Critical Connections. Mr. Husveth is the ecologist hired by the Association (Royal Oaks
Realty) to make management recommendations. Recommendations are for the work
completed in 2007 and the proposed work plan for 2008. The City of Lino Lakes
Environmental Board reviewed the report from Critical Connections and the Foxburough
Homeowners Association (presently Royal Oaks Realty) at the March 26th
Environmental Board meeting. The Environmental Board made recommendation that
the proposed work schedule be approved and Stewardship funds released upon
completion of proposed tasks. Resolution 08 -39 approves releasing $4,770 for work
completed in 2007. It also approves the work plan for 2008.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve adoption of Resolution No. 08 -39, approving the 2007/ 2008 work plan for
Foxborough conservation areas, and the release of $4,700.00 from the stewardship
fund for work done in 2007.
2. Refer back to the Environmental Board for further consideration
• ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 08 -39 — A Resolution Approving the 2007/2008 work plan for
Foxborough conservation areas in Foxborough and the Disbursement of
Foxborough Conservation Funds for Work Completed in 2007.
2. Critical Connections Proposed Work Plan for 2007 and 2008.
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Mr. Marty Asleson
Natural Resources Specialist
City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014
February 21, 2008
Mr. Mike Black
Royal Oaks Realty
1000 County Road E, Suite 150
Shoreview, Minnesota 55126
Re: Foxborough Conservation Development, Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Restoration and Management Planning for the 2007 and 2008
Dear Mr. Asleson and Mr. Black:
At the request of Royal Oaks Realty (ROR) and the Foxborough Homeowner's Association,
Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc (CCES) has been asked to prepare a scope of work
for restoration and management needs and priorities for the Foxborough conservation
development in 2008. These tasks are consistent with the Foxborough Restoration and
Management Plan, developed by CCES in August 2005. The proposed restoration and
management tasks will be implemented during the 2008 growing season, and will rely on
available funding within the Foxborough Conservation Fund.
The following proposed tasks, timelines, costs, and priorities constitute the planned scope of
work for 2008 within Foxborough's conservation outlots. Task 1 (prescribed burn) was
previously implemented in April 2007, and is included in this scope of work.
2007 Restoration and Management Tasks (Completed):
Task 1: Prescribed Burn of Conservation Outlots.
A prescribed burn was planned and implemented by Critical Connections Ecological Services
in cooperation with Marty Asleson, City of Lino Lakes Natural Resources Specialist. The burn
was implemented on April 25, 2007 within approximately 75% of the conservation outlot
acreage within the Foxborough conservation development. Accessible wetland and upland
habitats were burned successfully. In addition, an adult female Blanding's Turtle was
discovered during the prescribed burn, and was re- released after the burn was completed.
CCES submitted and invoice for this completed work to the City of Lino Lakes on February 19,
2008 in the amount of $4,770.
Task 1 Timeline: April 2007 (completed)
Task 1 Costs: $4,770 (invoiced February 19, 2008)
Phone: 651.433.4410 Fax: 651.433.4528
Email: info @ccesinc.com Web: www.ccesinc.com
Foxborough Conservation Development, Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Restoration and Management Planning for 2007 and 2008
Scope of Work and Cost Estimate
Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc.
2008 Restoration and Management Tasks (Planned):
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Task 2: Additional Native Seeding.
CCES will develop specifications and order native seed mixes for inter - seeding into wetland and upland
areas needing additional native seed and plant material. Priority areas to be targeted for re- seeding and
inter - seeding in 2008 are bare soil areas within stormwater management wetlands and along the edges
of established trails. All species will be native and appropriate to the existing and prescribed native
habitats being seeding. Seed will be ordered in March and seeding in late March or April.
Task 2 Timeline: March through April 2008
Task 2 Costs: $1,500 Seed
$3,000 Labor
Task 3: Management of Invasive Species.
Invasive species occurring within the conservation outlots will be inspected, managed, and treated with
appropriate herbicides during the 2008 growing season. Buckthorn seedlings and re- sprouts will be
chemically treated with Roundup (Glyphosate) herbicide. Reed canary grass will be treated with a grass -
specific herbicide (Sethoxydim) in species diverse areas, or Rodeo (Glyphosate) herbicide in areas with
over 90% reed canary grass cover. Invasive cattails, such as narrow leaved cattail and hybrid cattail, will
be treated with Rodeo (Glyphosate) herbicide. Invasive species management and herbicide treatments
will be prioritized to areas that were burned in 2007, to follow up on this management approach, and
will then be implemented in other areas as the budget financial resources allow.
Task 3 Timeline:
Task 3 Costs:
April through October 2008
$1,200 Herbicide
$8,500 Labor
Task 4: Removal of Damaged Oak Tree.
A damaged oak tree within the northeast corner of the Foxborough site will be removed. This tree is
located within the conservation area, and is immediately adjacent to the trail. The tree was damaged by
wind storms two years ago, and its substantial side -limbs have fallen onto the trail in last year. The tree
presents a safety liability and could result in further damage to the adjacent City -owned trail, if left
untreated. CCES will fall and remove the tree during the winter months, to reduce the possibility of
damage to the trail and ground vegetation (while the ground is frozen).
Task 4 Timeline: March 2008
Task 4 Costs: $1,035 Labor and disposal
Total Costs Tasks 1 through 4: $20,005.00
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Foxborough Conservation Development, Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Restoration and Management Planning for 2007 and 2008
Scope of Work and Cost Estimate
Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc.
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Thank you for assisting in the development of and reviewing this proposed scope of work for the
Foxborough conservation development. Mr. Jason Husveth and Mr. Mike Black plan to attend the Lino
Lakes Environmental Board meeting on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. At this meeting, Mr. Husveth
and Mr. Black will present the proposed scope of work and will answer any questions that the
Environmental Board or City staff may have. In the interim, please feel free to contact Jason Husveth
(CCES Principal Ecologist) if you have any questions or require additional information.
Respectfully submitted,
Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc.
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