HomeMy WebLinkAbout#09 - Old Village Gardens STAFF REPORT
DATE: 02/04/2025
Regular
TO: CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM: Old Village Garden Improvement
FROM: Marty Powers, Public Works Director
REVIEWED BY: Nicole Miller, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
Business owners in the Old Village have expressed an interest in beautifying the downtown including the
five sidewalk gardens along Lake Elmo Ave. A group of volunteers involved with Lake Elmo Connect,
the Rotary and Landscape Architecture, Inc, presented a plan at the September 10, 2024 Council
Workshop to replace/improve the five old village gardens along Lake Elmo Ave.
Their proposed plan was reviewed by staff and the city’s contracted landscape architects HKGI. Their
suggestions, with a couple of revisions is being presented tonight. Tonight’s proposed plan has been
selected for beauty, hardiness, availability, long term success and minimal maintenance.
Two proposals were received to complete the garden improvements as proposed tonight, along with
pricing for future maintenance.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Would the City Council like to see the gardens improved as presented by HKGI, to contracting Pioneer
Landscaping, LLC to replace the gardens in 2025 and to have continued professional, annual maintenance
after the warranty period?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Staff and HKGI reviewed the proposed garden replacement plan presented by the community group. HKGI
made recommendations to not include additional trees in these small gardens and made minor changes to
plant selections based on their experience and availability.
Three proposals were requested for removal, installation and maintenance, two proposals were received.
Pioneer Landscaping, LLC was the lowest responsible proposal and comes recommended by HKGI
Contractor Project Cost for year 1 Estimated Annual Maintenance Cost
Pioneer Landscaping, LLC $21,400.00 $4,180.00
Hoffman & MacNamara $31,703.00 $5,143.00
The project timeline will consist of
• Spring of 2025 - Removal of existing plantings, mulch, soils and installation of planting bed soil,
mulch and perennials
• Fall Installation of Bulbs
• 1 year maintenance and warranty, plant replacement as needed and 3 weedings
Proposed Annual Maintenance beyond warranty period includes weeding, cutting, cleanup 3 times per year
and mulch replenishment as needed
FISCAL IMPACT:
$50,000 has been included in the 2025 Street Operating budget under contract services for the Old Village
Garden Improvements
OPTIONS:
• Approve Plan as presented by HKGI, contract Pioneer Landscaping, LLC to complete the
improvements and for future annual maintenance
• Approve Plan as presented by HKGI and contract Pioneer Landscaping, LLC to complete the
improvements without future maintenance
• Direct staff to Amend plan and return with proposals
• Table for more discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
“Motion to approve the Old Village Garden Improvement Plans as proposed by HKGI and contract
Pioneer Landscaping, LLC for Removal, Installation and Future Professional Annual Maintenance
for the 5 Old Village Gardens along Lake Elmo Ave. not to exceed $50,000 in 2025.”
ATTACHMENTS:
• Connect Lake Elmo’s Proposed Garden Improvement Plan
• HKGI’s Proposed Garden Improvement Plan
• Pioneer Landscaping, LLC’s Proposal
• Hoffman & McNamara Nursery and Landscaping’s Proposal
• HGKI’s Slide Presentation
Main Street Beautification Discussion & Recommendations
Lake Elmo City Council Workshop: Sept 10, 2024
Molly Brendmoen & Tara Cadenhead – Connect Lake Elmo
Stephen Mastey & Lisa Van Der Pol - Landscape Architecture, Inc.
BUILD COMMUNITY
Honor Lake Elmo's history by
celebrating special traditions
and finding new ways to
explore the hidden gems
across our city
Connect Lake Elmo
SHARE TRADITIONS &
LOCAL HIDDEN GEMSCreate and share opportunities
to serve and engage residents,
businesses and local
organizations in our
community in a fun, inviting
and inclusive way
Provide centralized and consistent
communication about events in
the Lake Elmo area; Link to
additional information and
resources to serve our community
SERVE AS AN
INFORMATION HUB
Vision: Create opportunities for a connected community where Lake Elmo
residents are engaged, businesses can thrive, and partner organizations
engage intentionally and effectively
Stakeholders & Goals
•Key Stakeholders
•County
•City
•Business Owners on Lake Elmo Ave
•Civic Organizations - Rotary
•Goals
•Visually appealing
•Inviting gathering space
•Health, Safety and Welfare
•Utilize site appropriate plantings with a thoughtful design for long-term success
•Proper site preparation to establish and sustain a healthy plant community
•Fiscally responsible investment
•Leverage strengths/expertise to plan and guide
•Easy and cost-effective to maintain
Assumptions & Considerations
(Going Forward)
•Assess existing trees/plants> Repurpose where possible
•Initial Investment
•Maintenance / Replacement cost
•Roles & Responsibilities Going Forward
•County
•City
•Consultants / Experts (Landscape Architects, Horticulturists, Arborists, etc.)
•Business Owners
•Property Owners embracing Lake Elmo Avenue
•Civic Organizations & Community Volunteers
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PROJECT | Lake Elmo AvePlant Reestablishment Lake Elmo, MN
DESIGNED BY | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, INC.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PLANTINGS
Hawthorn Tree
Serviceberry
Tree
Serviceberry
Tree
Serviceberry
Tree Midway
Crosswalk
36th Street North
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PLANTINGS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PLANTINGS
SITE PHOTOS
Streetscape from North to South
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PLANTINGS
SITE PHOTOS
Midway Crosswalk (3) planting areas
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PLANTINGS
SITE PHOTOS
State Farm and Library Corridor
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PLANTINGS
SITE PHOTOS
36 Street North Corner (2) Planting Areas
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PLANTINGS
TREES
STREET STRUCTURE • PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY
Armstrong Red Maple
Gladiator Crabapple
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PLANTINGS
STATELY SHADE TREE
IDEAL FOR BLVD PLANTINGS • SHADE PROVIDING
St. Croix American Elm Tree
New American
Garden
L1.3
MASS PLANTINGS OF:
DUTCH MASTER DAFFODIL
PRAIRIE DROPSEED
KOBOLD LIATRIS
BUTTERFLY MILKWEED
NEW ENGLAND ASTER
I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or
under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect
under the laws of the state of Minnesota.
Signature:
Typed or Printed Name: STEPHEN MASTEY
Date: 00-00-0000 Reg. No.40629
Copyright 2024, Landscape Architecture, Inc.
All Rights Reserved under Law.
Lake Elmo Avenue
Planting Options
Historic Downtown
Main Street
Planting Option:
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
55042
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
landarcinc.com651.646.1020
3511 Lake Elmo Ave. N
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, INC.
stephen@landarcinc.coms
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
0 2'4'8'
ARMSTRONG RED MAPLEARMSTRONG RED MAPLE
GLADIATOR CRABAPPLE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PLANTINGS
NEW AMERICAN GARDEN
COLOR • SIMPLIFIED NATIVE • SWEEPING CANVAS
English Garden
L1.1
MASS PLANTINGS OF:
PURRSIAN BLUE CATMINT
BEAUTY OF LIVERMERE POPPY
I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or
under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect
under the laws of the state of Minnesota.
Signature:
Typed or Printed Name: STEPHEN MASTEY
Date: 00-00-0000 Reg. No.40629
Copyright 2024, Landscape Architecture, Inc.
All Rights Reserved under Law.
Lake Elmo Avenue
Planting Options
Historic Downtown
Main Street
Planting Option:
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
55042
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
landarcinc.com651.646.1020
3511 Lake Elmo Ave. N
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, INC.
stephen@landarcinc.coms
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
0 2'4'8'
ARMSTRONG RED MAPLEARMSTRONG RED MAPLE
GLADIATOR CRABAPPLE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PLANTINGS
ENGLISH GARDEN
MASS PLANTING • SUMMER COLOR
Bountiful Color
Garden
L1.2
MASS PLANTINGS OF:
DARWIN HYBRID MULTI-COLOR TULIPS
STRAWBERRY CANDY DAYLILY I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or
under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect
under the laws of the state of Minnesota.
Signature:
Typed or Printed Name: STEPHEN MASTEY
Date: 00-00-0000 Reg. No.40629
Copyright 2024, Landscape Architecture, Inc.
All Rights Reserved under Law.
Lake Elmo Avenue
Planting Options
Historic Downtown
Main Street
Planting Option:
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
55042
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
landarcinc.com651.646.1020
3511 Lake Elmo Ave. N
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, INC.
stephen@landarcinc.coms
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
0 2'4'8'
ARMSTRONG RED MAPLEARMSTRONG RED MAPLE
GLADIATOR CRABAPPLE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PLANTINGS
BOUNTIFUL COLOR
LONG BLOOMING • MASS PLANTING
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PLANTINGS
36TH STREET AND LAKE ELMO AVE CORNER
NEAT SPIKES • MASS PLANTING • EVERGREEN
LAKE ELMO AVENUE NORTH - PLANT REESTABLISHMENT August 23, 2024
PRELIMINARY DESIGNER'S INSTALLATION ESTIMATE
NO. ITEM UNIT QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL
Coordinate Washington County Right of Way Permit/Traffic Control During Project Work LS 1.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Midway Crossing Planting Areas (3)
Armstrong Maple 4" cal.EA 2.00 $2,000.00 $4,000.00
Gladiator Crabapple 3" cal.EA 1.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Subcut & haulaway planting areas to 18" depth (750 SF) CY 40.00 $100.00 $4,000.00
Shredded Pine Bark Mulch , 3" depth CY 8.00 $200.00 $1,600.00
Garden Mix Planting Soil , 15" depth CY 32.00 $100.00 $3,200.00
Native Grasses #1 Container EA 350.00 $30.00 $10,500.00
Perennials/Native Wildflowers #1 Container EA 150.00 $30.00 $4,500.00
Spring Bulbs, Daffodils EA 3,000.00 $3.00 $9,000.00
36th Street North Corner Planting Areas (2)
Subcut & haulaway planting areas to 18" depth (300 SF) CY 16.00 $100.00 $1,600.00
Shredded Pine Bark Mulch , 3" depth CY 3.00 $200.00 $600.00
Garden Mix Planting Soil , 15" depth CY 15.00 $100.00 $1,500.00
Windy City Allium #1 Container EA 135.00 $30.00 $4,050.00
Planting Plans with on-site layout & coordination during installation by Landscape Architect LS 1.00 $4,500.00 $4,500.00
Preliminary Designer's Installation Estimate $51,550.00
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·CONTRACTOR SHALL INSPECT THE SITE AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE EXISTING SITE
CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE WORK.
·CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY PLAN LAYOUT AND DIMENSIONS SHOWN AND BRING TO THE
ATTENTION OF THE OWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ANY DISCREPANCIES WHICH
MAY COMPROMISE THE DESIGN AND/OR INTENT OF THE PROJECT'S LAYOUT.
·CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE CODES AND
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE WORK AND/OR MATERIALS SUPPLIED.
·CONTRACTOR SHALL SECURE ALL NECESSARY BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED TO
CONSTRUCT ALL OR ANY ITEMS WITHIN THIS SET OF DRAWINGS.
·CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT EXISTING STRUCTURES, TREES TO BE PRESERVED,
ROADS, AND OTHER SITE ELEMENTS DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. DAMAGE TO
THE SAME SHALL BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER.
·CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALIGNMENT AND LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND AND ABOVE
GRADE UTILITIES AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY AND/OR REGULATORY PROTECTION
FOR SAME BEFORE CONSTRUCTION AND/OR MATERIAL INSTALLATION BEGINS.
·LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION AND
PLANTING INSTALLATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS WORKING ON SITE..
·EXISTING CONTOURS, SPOT ELEVATIONS, STRUCTURE LOCATIONS, VEGETATION,
ROADWAYS AND UTILITY STRUCTURES ARE BASED UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED TO
THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT BY OTHERS. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY DISCREPANCIES
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND NOTIFY OWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OF SAME.
·NO PLANTS WILL BE INSTALLED UNTIL FINAL GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN
COMPLETED IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.
·PLAN TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER PLANT SCHEDULE IF DISCREPANCIES IN QUANTITIES
EXIST.
·ADJUSTMENTS IN LOCATIONS OF PROPOSED PLANT MATERIALS MAY BE REQUIRED IN
THE FIELD. NOTIFY OWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS.
·THIS DRAWING SET DOES NOT INCLUDE IRRIGATION DRAWINGS. LANDSCAPE
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE IRRIGATION DESIGN, MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE OWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WITH PROPOSED
IRRIGATION DESIGN FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
IRRIGATION MATERIALS.
·CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR LOCATIONS OF UNDERGOUND
WIRES, CABLES, CONDUITS, PIPES, MANHOLES, VALVES, OR OTHER BURIED
STRUCTURES BEFORE DIGGING. CONTRACTOR SHALL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ABOVE
IF DAMAGED DURING CONSTRUCTION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER.
GENERAL NOTES:
L-001
GENERAL NOTES
PLANTING NOTES:
·SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR APPROVED PLANTING SEASONS AND FOR PLANT AND SEED
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS.
·CONTRACTOR SHALL PREPARE AND SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR THE OWNER
ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION OF LANDSCAPE AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS PRIOR TO
SUBMITTING FINAL PAY REQUEST.
·CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF NEWLY INSTALLED
MATERIALS UNTIL TIME OF OWNER ACCEPTANCE.
·PLANTS TO BE APPROVED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
·REFER TO PLANTING DETAILS AND NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION.
SHEET INDEX:
L-001 GENERAL NOTES
LD-100 EXISTING CONDITIONS & DEMOLITION PLAN
LP-100 SPRING PLANTING PLAN
LP-101 FALL PLANTING PLAN
LP-500 LANDSCAPE DETAILS
SITE LOCATION MAP:
LAKE ELMO AVENUE NORTH
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COMMON NAME:
SEA GREEN JUNIPER
BOTANICAL NAME:
JUNIPERUS x PFITZERIANA 'SEA GREEN'
COMMON NAME:
SIDEOATS GRAMA 'BLONDE AMBITION
BOTANICAL NAME:
BOUTELOUA GRACILIS 'BLONDE AMBITION'
COMMON NAME:
LITTLE SPIRE RUSSIAN SAGE
BOTANICAL NAME:
PEROVSKIA ATRIPLOCOFOLIA 'LITTLE SPIRE'
COMMON NAME:
WINDY CITY ORNAMENTAL ONION
BOTANICAL NAME:
ALLIUM 'WINDY CITY''
PLANTING AREA A
PLANTING AREA C
PLANTING AREA B
PLANTING AREA E
PLANTING AREA D
COMMON NAME:
AUTUMN JOY SEDUM
BOTANICAL NAME:
SEDUM SPECTABILE 'AUTUMN JOY'
36TH ST INTERSECTION COMPREHENSIVE PLANT SCHEDULE
CONIFEROUS
SHRUBS COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING
MATURE
WIDTH
MATURE
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EXISTING ARBORVITAE 5
5 LIVING CONIFEROUS SHRUBS IN THE NORTHERN BED AT 36TH ST N. INDIVIDUAL
SHRUBS MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. CONTRACTOR TO CONFIRM
QUALITY AND HEALTH PRIOR TO DEMO.
SE GR SEA GREEN JUNIPER JUNIPERUS X PFITZERIANA 'SEA GREEN'6 CONT #5 60" O.C.5' - 7'3' - 4'
GRASSES COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING
MATURE
WIDTH
MATURE
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BO GR SIDEOATS GRAMA 'BLONDE AMBITION'BOUTELOUA GRACILIS 'BLONDE AMBITION'34 CONT #1 24" O.C.2' - 3'2' - 3'
PERENNIALS COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING
MATURE
WIDTH
MATURE
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WI CI WINDY CITY ORNAMENTAL ONION ALLIUM ' WINDY CITY'55 CONT #1 18" O.C.15" - 17"15" - 17"
BULBS COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING
MATURE
WIDTH
MATURE
HT NOTES
TR DA TRUMPET DAFFODIL 'ORANGE SUNSET'NARCISSUS TRUMPET 'ORANGE SUNSET'189 BULBS BAG (25
BULBS/BAG)N/A 6" O.C.8" - 12"12" - 16"CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL BULBS FROM SEPTEMBER - MID-OCTOBER. SOURCE:
K.VAN BOURGONDIEN, WWW.DUTCHBULBS.COM, OR APPROVED EQUAL
34TH ST INTERSECTION COMPREHENSIVE PLANT SCHEDULE
GRASSES COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING
MATURE
WIDTH
MATURE
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BO GR SIDEOATS GRAMA 'BLONDE AMBITION'BOUTELOUA GRACILIS 'BLONDE AMBITION'78 CONT #1 24" O.C.2' - 3'2' - 3'
PERENNIALS COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING
MATURE
WIDTH
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WI CI WINDY CITY ORNAMENTAL ONION ALLIUM ' WINDY CITY'77 CONT #1 18" O.C.15" - 17"15" - 17"
PE AT LITTLE SPIRE RUSSIAN SAGE PEROVSKIA ATRIPLOCOFOLIA 'LITTLE SPIRE'81 CONT #1 18" O.C.18" - 2'18" - 2'
AU JO AUTUMN JOY SEDUM SEDUM SPECTABILE 'AUTUMN JOY'22 CONT #1 24" O.C.18" - 24"18" - 24"
BULBS COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING
MATURE
WIDTH
MATURE
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TR DA TRUMPET DAFFODIL 'ORANGE SUNSET'NARCISSUS TRUMPET 'ORANGE SUSNSET'228 BULBS BAG (25
BULBS/BAG)N/A 6" O.C.8" - 12"12" - 16"
CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL BULBS FROM SEPTEMBER -
MID-OCTOBER. SOURCE: K.VAN BOURGONDIEN,
WWW.DUTCHBULBS.COM, OR APPROVED EQUAL
COMMON NAME:
TRUMPET DAFFODIL 'ORANGE SUNSET'
BOTANICAL NAME:
NARCISSUS TRUMPET ' ORANGE SUNSET'
LAKE ELMO AVENUE NORTH
REMOVE EXISTING PLANT
MATERIAL, MULCH, AND TOP
SOIL, APPROX. 260 SF
PLANTER DIMENSIONS
TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD
REMOVE EXISTING PLANT
MATERIAL, MULCH, AND
TOP SOIL, APPROX. 255 SF
PLANTER DIMENSIONS
TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD
REMOVE EXISTING PLANT MATERIAL,
MULCH, AND TOP SOIL, APPROX. 226 SF
PLANTER DIMENSIONS TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD
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PLANTER DIMENSIONS TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD EXISTING JUNIPERS TO REMAIN, CONTRACTOR TO
CONFIRM QUANTITY AND HEALTH PRIOR TO
CONSTRUCTION
REMOVE EXISTING PLANT MATERIAL, MULCH, AND TOP SOIL, APPROX. 254 SF
PLANTER DIMENSIONS TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD
LIMIT IMPACTS TO EXISTING ROOTS
WHEN INSTALLING NEW PLANTS
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I hereby ceritfy that this plan was
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DEMOLITION PLAN
NOTES:
1. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY TOTAL COUNT OF EXISTING
JUNIPERS AND CONFIRM WITH THE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT PRIOR TO ANY DEMOLITION OR CONSTRUCTION.
2. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE VISUAL DOCUMENTATION OF
EACH OF THE EXISTING JUNIPERS THAT ARE
MARKED FOR PRESERVATION PRIOR TO ANY DEMOLITION OR
CONSTRUCTION.
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LEGEND
EXISTING PLANT BED
WORK LIMITS
34TH ST INTERSECTION EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN:
PLANTING AREA A, B, & C
36TH ST INTERSECTION EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN:
PLANTING AREA D & E
LAKE ELMO AVENUE NORTH
(24) PE AT
(6) AU JO
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(24) WI CI
(26) WI CI
(8) AU JO
(28) BO GR
(29) PE AT
PLANTER DIMENSIONS
TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD
(27) WI CI
(28) PE AT
(8) AU JO
(25) BO GR
PLANTER DIMENSIONS
TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD
PLANTER DIMENSIONS TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD
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PLANTER DIMENSIONS TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD
PLANTER DIMENSIONS TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD
LIMIT IMPACTS TO EXISTING ROOTS
WHEN INSTALLING NEW PLANTS
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024-048
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I hereby ceritfy that this plan was
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licensed Landscape Architect under the
laws of the State of Minnesota.
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SPRING PLANTING PLAN
LEGEND
PLANTING BED, DOUBLE
SHREDDED HARDWOOD
MULCH, 4" DEPTH.
RE: DETAIL SHEET,
LS - 500
PROPOSED PLANTS, RE:
PLANT SCHEDULE
WORK LIMITS
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10'5'2.5'
34TH ST INTERSECTION SPRING PLANTING PLAN:
PLANTING AREA A, B, & C
36TH ST INTERSECTION SPRING PLANTING PLAN:
PLANTING AREA D & E
LAKE ELMO AVENUE NORTH
PLANTER DIMENSIONS
TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD
PLANTER DIMENSIONS
TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD
PLANTER DIMENSIONS TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD
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BULBS PLANTED ADJACENT TO
EACH OTHER SHALL BE SPACED
ACCORDING TO THE PLANT
SCHEDULE, SEE SHEET L-001
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PLANTER DIMENSIONS TO BE VERIFIED IN FIELD
LIMIT IMPACTS TO EXISTING ROOTS
WHEN INSTALLING NEW PLANTS(106) TR DA
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BULBS PLANTED ADJACENT TO EACH
OTHER SHALL BE SPACED ACCORDING TO
THE PLANT SCHEDULE, SEE SHEET L-001
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FALL PLANTING PLAN
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34TH ST INTERSECTION FALL PLANTING PLAN:
PLANTING AREA A, B, & C
36TH ST INTERSECTION FALL PLANTING PLAN:
PLANTING AREA D & E
LEGEND
PLANTING BED, DOUBLE
SHREDDED HARDWOOD
MULCH, 4" DEPTH.
RE: DETAIL SHEET,
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PROPOSED PLANTS, RE:
PLANT SCHEDULE
WORK LIMITS
34TH ST INTERSECTION FALL PLANT SCHEDULE
BULBS COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME
TR DA TRUMPET DAFFODIL 'ORANGE SUNSET'NARCISSUS TRUMPET 'ORANGE SUSNSET'
36TH ST INTERSECTION FALL PLANT SCHEDULE
BULBS COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME
TR DA TRUMPET DAFFODIL 'ORANGE SUNSET'NARCISSUS TRUMPET 'ORANGE SUSNSET'
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LANDSCAPE DETAILS
SHRUB & PERENNIAL PLANTING
PITCH TO DRAIN AWAY
FROM WALKS, PAVED
AREAS OR VERTICAL
ELEMENTS
VERIFY A FREE DRAINING SUBBASE EXISTS
WITH PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR
TO INSTALLING SOILS. IF NOT - CONTRACTOR
REQUIRED TO LOOSEN BASE MATERIALS.
HAND LOOSEN ROOTS OF CONTAINERIZED
MATERIAL, TYP.
VARIES, VERIFY IN FIELD
SLOPE TO DRAIN
12 INCHES AMENDED TOPSOIL WITH 50%
COMPOST MIX
COMPACTED OR UNDISTURBED
SUBGRADE
EDGE CONDITIONS VARIES, (CONC. WALK,
CONC. CURB, BIT PAVING)
DOUBLE SHREDDED HARDWOOD
MULCH, 4" DEPTH
6 INCH MIN. LOOSENED SUBGRADE
(UNCOMPACTED)
HOLD AMENDED TOPSOIL 4" BELOW FINISHED
GRADE TO ALLOW FOR REQUIRED DEPTH OF
MULCH.
PLANTING SPECIFICATION NOTES:
1.CONTRACTOR TO SOURCE CONTAINER-GROWN STOCK FOR PROPOSED SHRUBS AND PERENNIALS.
1.1.DEFINITION OF CONTAINER-GROWN STOCK: HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, WELL-ROOTED EXTERIOR
PLANTS GROWN IN A CONTAINER WITH WELL-ESTABLISHED ROOT SYSTEM REACHING SIDES
OF CONTAINER AND MAINTAINING A FIRM BALL WHEN REMOVED FROM CONTAINER.
CONTAINER SHALL BE RIGID ENOUGH TO HOLD BALL SHAPE AND PROTECT ROOT MASS
DURING SHIPPING AND BE SIZED ACCORDING TO ANSI Z60.1 FOR KIND, TYPE, AND SIZE OF
EXTERIOR PLANT REQUIRED.
1.2.PLANT MATERIAL MUST HAVE BEEN GROWN IN THE LAST TWO YEARS WITHIN SAME USDA
PLANT HARDINESS ZONE OR HAVE ROOT STOCK OR SEED FROM WITHIN SAME USDA PLANT
HARDINESS ZONE OF PROJECT LOCATION.
2.TREE AND SHRUB MATERIAL
2.1.DECIDUOUS SHRUBS
2.1.1.FORM AND SIZE: DECIDUOUS SHRUBS WITH NOT LESS THAN THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF
CANES REQUIRED BY AND MEASURED ACCORDING TO ANSI Z60.1 FOR TYPE, SHAPE, AND
HEIGHT OF SHRUB.
2.1.1.1.PROVIDE CONTAINER-GROWN SHRUB.
2.2.CONIFEROUS EVERGREENS
FORM AND SIZE: NORMAL-QUALITY, WELL-BALANCED, CONIFEROUS EVERGREENS, OF TYPE,
HEIGHT, SPREAD, AND SHAPE REQUIRED, COMPLYING WITH ANSI Z60.1.
2.3.PERENNIALS
2.3.1.PERENNIALS: PROVIDE HEALTHY, FIELD-GROWN PLANTS FROM A COMMERCIAL NURSERY,
OF SIZE, SPECIES, AND VARIETY SHOWN OR LISTED. CONTACT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IF
SPECIES SUBSTITUTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED. DO NOT MAKE SPECIES SUBSTITUTIONS
WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.
2.4.CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL PLANTS PER SEASON AS NOTED ON PLANS.
2.4.1.SPRING PLANTING (SHRUBS AND PERENNIALS): LAST WEEK OF MAY - LABOR DAY
2.4.2.FALL PLANTING (BULBS): SEPTEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 15 (SO LONG AS GROUND IS
UNFROZEN)
3.HARDWOOD SHREDDED MULCH: MNDOT 3890 TYPE 2. FREE FROM DELETERIOUS MATERIALS AND
SUITABLE AS A TOP DRESSING OF TREES, SHRUBS, AND PLANTING BEDS, APPLIED IN A 4” LAYER
CONSISTING THE FOLLOWING:
3.1.TYPE: NATURAL SHREDDED HARDWOOD, UN-DYED, NO PIECES GREATER THAN 1/2 INCH
DIAMETER AND 3 INCH LENGTH.
4.SET BALLED AND POTTED OR CONTAINER-GROWN STOCK PLUMB AND IN CENTER OF PIT OR
TRENCH WITH TOP OF ROOT BALL 1 -2 INCHES ABOVE ADJACENT FINISH GRADES.
4.1.CAREFULLY REMOVE ROOT BALL FROM CONTAINER WITHOUT DAMAGING ROOT BALL OR
PLANT. IF CIRCLING ROOTS ARE PRESENT, USING A SHARP TOOL, SHAVE OFF NO MORE THAN
1” OF EXTERIOR OF ROOT BALL TO PRUNE CIRCLING ROOTS AND ENCOURAGE NEW ROOT
GROWTH.
4.2.PLACE PLANTING SOIL MIX AROUND ROOT BALL IN LAYERS, TAMPING TO SETTLE MIX AND
ELIMINATE VOIDS AND AIR POCKETS. WHEN PIT IS APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF BACKFILLED,
WATER THOROUGHLY BEFORE PLACING REMAINDER OF BACKFILL. REPEAT WATERING UNTIL
NO MORE WATER IS ABSORBED. WATER AGAIN AFTER PLACING AND TAMPING FINAL LAYER OF
PLANTING SOIL MIX.
5.CLEAN-UP AND PROTECTION
5.1.DURING EXTERIOR PLANTING, KEEP ADJACENT PAVINGS AND CONSTRUCTION CLEAN AND
WORK AREA IN AN ORDERLY CONDITION.
5.2.PROTECT EXTERIOR PLANTS FROM DAMAGE DUE TO LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS, OPERATIONS
BY OTHER CONTRACTORS AND TRADES, AND OTHERS. MAINTAIN PROTECTION DURING
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE PERIODS. TREAT, REPAIR, OR REPLACE DAMAGED
EXTERIOR PLANTING.
SOIL SPECIFICATION NOTES:
1.CONTRACTOR TO SUPPLEMENT LANDSCAPE BEDS WITH ORGANIC SOIL AMENDMENTS.
1.1.PLANTING BED SOIL MIX: MIX 6” TOPSOIL WITH 6” MNDOT TYPE II COMPOST OVER ENTIRE
AREA OF PLANTING BED. REFER TO SOIL AND COMPOST SPECIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW:
1.1.1.TOPSOIL: ASTM D 5268, PH RANGE OF 5.5 TO 7, WITHIN A RANGE OF 3-20 PERCENT
ORGANIC MATERIAL CONTENT; FREE OF STONES 1 INCH (25 MM) OR LARGER IN ANY
DIMENSION AND OTHER EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS HARMFUL TO PLANT GROWTH.
1.1.2.COMPOST: MNDOT 3890 TYPE 2 COMPOST. WELL-COMPOSTED, STABLE, AND WEED-FREE
ORGANIC MATTER, PH RANGE OF 5.5 TO 8; MOISTURE CONTENT 35 TO 55 PERCENT BY
WEIGHT; 100 PERCENT PASSING THROUGH 1-INCH (25-MM) SIEVE; SOLUBLE SALT
CONTENT OF 5 TO 10 DECISIEMENS/M; NOT EXCEEDING 0.5 PERCENT INERT
CONTAMINANTS AND FREE OF SUBSTANCES TOXIC TO PLANTINGS; AND AS FOLLOWS:
1.1.2.1.COMPOST SHALL BE REGISTERED FOR SALE WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
1.1.2.2.COMPOST SHALL MEET THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALLOWABLE LEVELS OF ANY INHERENT CONTAINMENTS
1.1.2.3.SOURCES: HTTP://WWW.DOT.STATE.MN.US/PRODUCTS/LANDSCAPING/COMPOST.HTML
2.PLANTING BED PREPARATION
2.1.LOOSEN SUBGRADE OF PLANTING BEDS TO A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 6 INCHES (150 MM) BELOW
IDENTIFIED EXCAVATION DEPTH. REMOVE STONES LARGER THAN 2 INCHES (50 MM) IN ANY
DIMENSION AND STICKS, ROOTS, RUBBISH, AND OTHER EXTRANEOUS MATTER AND LEGALLY
DISPOSE OF THEM OFF OWNER'S PROPERTY.
2.1.1.THOROUGHLY BLEND PLANTING BED SOIL MIX BEFORE PLANTING
2.2.SPREAD PLANTING BED SOIL MIX TO THE DEPTH IDENTIFIED ON PLANS (12” FOR PERENNIAL
PLANTING BEDS) BUT NOT LESS THAN REQUIRED TO MEET FINISH GRADES AFTER NATURAL
SETTLEMENT. DO NOT SPREAD IF PLANTING BED SOIL OR SUBGRADE IS FROZEN, MUDDY, OR
EXCESSIVELY WET.
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATION NOTES:
1.SHRUBS: MAINTAIN FOR THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE PERIOD BY PRUNING, CULTIVATING,
WATERING, WEEDING, FERTILIZING, AND RESETTING TO PROPER GRADES OR VERTICAL
POSITION, AS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH HEALTHY, VIABLE PLANTINGS. SPRAY AS REQUIRED
TO KEEP SHRUBS FREE OF INSECTS AND DISEASE.
1.1.MAINTENANCE PERIOD: ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION.
2.PERENNIALS AND BULBS: MAINTAIN FOR THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE PERIOD BY
WATERING, WEEDING, FERTILIZING, AND OTHER OPERATIONS AS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH
HEALTHY, VIABLE PLANTINGS.
2.1.MAINTENANCE PERIOD: ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION.
3.DISPOSALS
3.1.DISPOSAL: REMOVE SURPLUS SOIL AND WASTE MATERIAL, INCLUDING EXCESS SUBSOIL,
UNSUITABLE SOIL, TRASH, AND DEBRIS, AND LEGALLY DISPOSE OF THEM OFF OWNER'S
PROPERTY.
BULB PLANTING
VERIFY A FREE DRAINING SUBBASE EXISTS
WITH PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR
TO INSTALLING SOILS. IF NOT - CONTRACTOR
REQUIRED TO LOOSEN BASE MATERIALS.
BULBS SHALL BE PLACED 6" BELOW THE
FINISHED GRADE OF THE LANDSCAPE BED.
REFER TO PLANTING SPECIFICATION NOTES
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
HOLD AMENDED TOPSOIL 4" BELOW FINISHED
GRADE TO ALLOW FOR REQUIRED DEPTH OF
MULCH.
DOUBLE SHREDDED HARDWOOD
MULCH, 4" DEPTH
FINISHED GRADE
6"
12 INCHES AMENDED TOPSOIL WITH 50%
COMPOST MIX
12"
6" MIN. LOOSENED SUBGRADE
(UNCOMPACTED)
COMPACTED OR
UNDISTURBED SUBGRADE
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RECIPIENT:
Patrick O'Keeffe
800 WASHINGTON AVE N, #103
Minneapolis, MN 55401
SERVICE ADDRESS:
34th & 36th St Intersection, Lake Elmo
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Quote #334
Sent on Dec 06, 2024
Total $23,600.00
Product/Service Description Qty.Unit Price Total
Removal - Removal of existing perennials, soil and mulch
from the five planting beds
1 $2,250.00 $2,250.00
Prep Work - Planting bed preparation including installation of
12” new topsoil (66CY) and 4” mulch (22CY), per
plan
1 $5,275.00 $5,275.00
Perennial Install - Spring 2025 installation of perennials (346, #1
containers) and shrubs (6, #5 containers) per
plan
1 $5,650.00 $5,650.00
Annual Install - Fall installation of bulbs (417) per plan 1 $5,800.00 $5,800.00
Annual Maintenance - 1 yr maintenance through warranty period
(including plant replacement as needed and 3
weedings)
1 $1,800.00 $1,800.00
Annual Maintenance
(Beyond Warranty Period)
- Annual pricing estimate for ongoing maintenance
beyond warranty period
- Includes weeding/cutting/cleanup (assume 3x per
year)
- Mulch replenishment as needed (Additional
$1980)
1 $2,200.00 $2,200.00
Watering - Watering plants per visit
- 60 Gallons
1 $625.00 $625.00
This quote is valid for the next 30 days, after which values may be subject to
change.
Total $23,600.00
Pioneer Landscaping LLC.
516 Salem Court | Saint Paul, Minnesota 55115
6512954244 | sales@pioneerlandscapingmn.com | www.pioneerlandscapingmn.com
Old Village Gardens
PLANTING PROJECT
FEBRUARY 4TH, 2025
Planning. Landscape Architecture. Urban Design.
Project Overview
Purpose
Species Selection
Quotes & References
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PROJECT PURPOSE
Planning. Landscape Architecture. Urban Design.
Project Purpose
GOALS OF THE WORK
»Beautification recommended by Connect Lake Elmo
(September 10th, 2024 council workshop)
»Update and refresh the planting beds to make more inviting
»Select site-appropriate plants and improve
beds for successful establishment
SPECIES SELECTION
Planning. Landscape Architecture. Urban Design.
Species Selection HARDY, RESILIENT SPECIES. SEASONAL INTEREST.
»Spring: Orange Trumpet Daffodil
»Early Summer: Windy City Allium
»Late Summer: Little Spire Russian Sage
»Fall: Autumn Joy Sedum
»Filler & Winter Interest: Sideoats Grama and Sea Green Juniper
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800 WASHINGTON AVE N. #103MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401www.hkgi.com·CONTRACTOR SHALL INSPECT THE SITE AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE EXISTING SITECONDITIONS RELATING TO THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE WORK.·CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY PLAN LAYOUT AND DIMENSIONS SHOWN AND BRING TO THEATTENTION OF THE OWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ANY DISCREPANCIES WHICHMAY COMPROMISE THE DESIGN AND/OR INTENT OF THE PROJECT'S LAYOUT.·CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE CODES ANDREGULATIONS GOVERNING THE WORK AND/OR MATERIALS SUPPLIED.·CONTRACTOR SHALL SECURE ALL NECESSARY BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED TOCONSTRUCT ALL OR ANY ITEMS WITHIN THIS SET OF DRAWINGS.·CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT EXISTING STRUCTURES, TREES TO BE PRESERVED,ROADS, AND OTHER SITE ELEMENTS DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. DAMAGE TOTHE SAME SHALL BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER.
·CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALIGNMENT AND LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND AND ABOVE
GRADE UTILITIES AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY AND/OR REGULATORY PROTECTION
FOR SAME BEFORE CONSTRUCTION AND/OR MATERIAL INSTALLATION BEGINS.
·LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION AND
PLANTING INSTALLATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS WORKING ON SITE..
·EXISTING CONTOURS, SPOT ELEVATIONS, STRUCTURE LOCATIONS, VEGETATION,
ROADWAYS AND UTILITY STRUCTURES ARE BASED UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED TO
THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT BY OTHERS. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY DISCREPANCIES
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND NOTIFY OWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OF SAME.
·NO PLANTS WILL BE INSTALLED UNTIL FINAL GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN
COMPLETED IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.
·PLAN TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER PLANT SCHEDULE IF DISCREPANCIES IN QUANTITIES
EXIST.
·ADJUSTMENTS IN LOCATIONS OF PROPOSED PLANT MATERIALS MAY BE REQUIRED IN
THE FIELD. NOTIFY OWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS.
·THIS DRAWING SET DOES NOT INCLUDE IRRIGATION DRAWINGS. LANDSCAPE
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE IRRIGATION DESIGN, MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE OWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WITH PROPOSED
IRRIGATION DESIGN FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
IRRIGATION MATERIALS.
·CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR LOCATIONS OF UNDERGOUND
WIRES, CABLES, CONDUITS, PIPES, MANHOLES, VALVES, OR OTHER BURIED
STRUCTURES BEFORE DIGGING. CONTRACTOR SHALL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ABOVE
IF DAMAGED DURING CONSTRUCTION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER.
GENERAL NOTES:
L-001
GENERAL NOTES
PLANTING NOTES:
·SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR APPROVED PLANTING SEASONS AND FOR PLANT AND SEED
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS.
·CONTRACTOR SHALL PREPARE AND SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR THE OWNER
ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION OF LANDSCAPE AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS PRIOR TO
SUBMITTING FINAL PAY REQUEST.
·CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF NEWLY INSTALLED
MATERIALS UNTIL TIME OF OWNER ACCEPTANCE.
·PLANTS TO BE APPROVED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
·REFER TO PLANTING DETAILS AND NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION.
SHEET INDEX:
L-001GENERAL NOTES
LD-100EXISTING CONDITIONS & DEMOLITION PLAN
LP-100SPRING PLANTING PLAN
LP-101FALL PLANTING PLAN
LP-500LANDSCAPE DETAILS
SITE LOCATION MAP:
LAKE ELMO AVENUE NORTH
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COMMON NAME:
SEA GREEN JUNIPER
BOTANICAL NAME:
JUNIPERUS x PFITZERIANA 'SEA GREEN'
COMMON NAME:
SIDEOATS GRAMA 'BLONDE AMBITION
BOTANICAL NAME:
BOUTELOUA GRACILIS 'BLONDE AMBITION'
COMMON NAME:
LITTLE SPIRE RUSSIAN SAGE
BOTANICAL NAME:
PEROVSKIA ATRIPLOCOFOLIA 'LITTLE SPIRE'
COMMON NAME:
WINDY CITY ORNAMENTAL ONION
BOTANICAL NAME:
ALLIUM 'WINDY CITY''
PLANTING AREA A
PLANTING AREA C
PLANTING AREA B
PLANTING AREA E
PLANTING AREA D
COMMON NAME:
AUTUMN JOY SEDUM
BOTANICAL NAME:
SEDUM SPECTABILE 'AUTUMN JOY'
36TH ST INTERSECTION COMPREHENSIVE PLANT SCHEDULE
CONIFEROUSSHRUBS COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING MATUREWIDTH MATUREHT NOTES
EXISTING ARBORVITAE 5
5 LIVING CONIFEROUS SHRUBS IN THE NORTHERN BED AT 36TH ST N. INDIVIDUALSHRUBS MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. CONTRACTOR TO CONFIRM
QUALITY AND HEALTH PRIOR TO DEMO.
SE GR SEA GREEN JUNIPER JUNIPERUS X PFITZERIANA 'SEA GREEN'6 CONT #5 60" O.C.5' - 7'3' - 4'
GRASSES COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING MATURE
WIDTH
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BO GR SIDEOATS GRAMA 'BLONDE AMBITION'BOUTELOUA GRACILIS 'BLONDE AMBITION'29 CONT #1 24" O.C.2' - 3'2' - 3'
PERENNIALS COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING MATUREWIDTH MATUREHT NOTES
WI CI WINDY CITY ORNAMENTAL ONION ALLIUM ' WINDY CITY'55 CONT #1 18" O.C.15" - 17"15" - 17"
BULBS COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING MATUREWIDTH MATUREHT NOTES
TR DA TRUMPET DAFFODIL 'ORANGE SUNSET'NARCISSUS TRUMPET 'ORANGE SUNSET'189 BULBS BAG (25
BULBS/BAG)N/A 6" O.C.8" - 12"12" - 16"CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL BULBS FROM SEPTEMBER - MID-OCTOBER. SOURCE:K.VAN BOURGONDIEN, WWW.DUTCHBULBS.COM, OR APPROVED EQUAL
34TH ST INTERSECTION COMPREHENSIVE PLANT SCHEDULEGRASSESCOMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING MATUREWIDTH MATUREHTBO GR SIDEOATS GRAMA 'BLONDE AMBITION'BOUTELOUA GRACILIS 'BLONDE AMBITION'82 CONT #1 24" O.C.2' - 3'2' - 3'PERENNIALS COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING MATUREWIDTH MATUREHTWI CI WINDY CITY ORNAMENTAL ONION ALLIUM ' WINDY CITY'77 CONT #1 18" O.C.15" - 17"15" - 17"PE AT LITTLE SPIRE RUSSIAN SAGE PEROVSKIA ATRIPLOCOFOLIA 'LITTLE SPIRE'81 CONT #1 18" O.C.18" - 2'18" - 2'AU JO AUTUMN JOY SEDUM SEDUM SPECTABILE 'AUTUMN JOY'22 CONT #1 24" O.C.18" - 24"18" - 24"BULBS COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME QTY.ROOT SIZE SPACING MATUREWIDTH MATUREHT NOTESTR DA TRUMPET DAFFODIL 'ORANGE SUNSET'NARCISSUS TRUMPET 'ORANGE SUSNSET'228 BULBS BAG (25BULBS/BAG)N/A 6" O.C.8" - 12"12" - 16"CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL BULBS FROM SEPTEMBER -MID-OCTOBER. SOURCE: K.VAN BOURGONDIEN,WWW.DUTCHBULBS.COM, OR APPROVED EQUAL
COMMON NAME:
TRUMPET DAFFODIL 'ORANGE SUNSET'
BOTANICAL NAME:
NARCISSUS TRUMPET ' ORANGE SUNSET'
»Simple plant palette for easy maintenance
»Drought tolerant when established
»Salt and pollution resistant
Planning. Landscape Architecture. Urban Design.
Species Selection
SOIL VOLUME CONSIDERATIONS
»No trees proposed as part of this project
»Soil volume is not considered adequate to ensure success
»No survey information to verify utility locations and confirm no conflicts
QUOTES
Planning. Landscape Architecture. Urban Design.
Quotes
INSTALL AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE OPTIONS
»Reached out to three local landscaping
companies in December 2024
»McDowell Landscapes did not respond
»Hoffman & McNamara came in at $37,602
»Pioneer Landscaping came in at $23,600
RECIPIENT:
Patrick O'Keeffe
800 WASHINGTON AVE N, #103
Minneapolis, MN 55401
SERVICE ADDRESS:
34th & 36th St Intersection, Lake Elmo
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Quote #334
Sent on Dec 06, 2024
Total $23,600.00
Product/Service Description Qty.Unit Price Total
Removal - Removal of existing perennials, soil and mulch
from the five planting beds
1 $2,250.00 $2,250.00
Prep Work - Planting bed preparation including installation of
12” new topsoil (66CY) and 4” mulch (22CY), per
plan
1 $5,275.00 $5,275.00
Perennial Install - Spring 2025 installation of perennials (346, #1
containers) and shrubs (6, #5 containers) per
plan
1 $5,650.00 $5,650.00
Annual Install - Fall installation of bulbs (417) per plan 1 $5,800.00 $5,800.00
Annual Maintenance - 1 yr maintenance through warranty period
(including plant replacement as needed and 3
weedings)
1 $1,800.00 $1,800.00
Annual Maintenance
(Beyond Warranty Period)
- Annual pricing estimate for ongoing maintenance
beyond warranty period
- Includes weeding/cutting/cleanup (assume 3x per
year)
- Mulch replenishment as needed (Additional
$1980)
1 $2,200.00 $2,200.00
Watering - Watering plants per visit
- 60 Gallons
1 $625.00 $625.00
This quote is valid for the next 30 days, after which values may be subject to
change.
Total $23,600.00
Pioneer Landscaping LLC.
516 Salem Court | Saint Paul, Minnesota 55115
6512954244 | sales@pioneerlandscapingmn.com | www.pioneerlandscapingmn.com
»Annual Maintenance and Watering:
»Pioneer’s quote includes 3 weeding/cutting/cleanup
visits in years 1 and 2, + warranty replacements
»Includes 1 watering visit ($625). Available to
be contracted out for additional watering.
Planning. Landscape Architecture. Urban Design.
References
Motion Options:
»Approve Plan as presented by HKGI, contract
Pioneer Landscaping, LLC to complete the
improvements and for future annual maintenance
»Approve Plan as presented by HKGI and contract
Pioneer Landscaping, LLC to complete the
improvements without future maintenance
»Direct staff to Amend plan and
return with proposals
»Table for more discussion
Recommendation:
“MOTION TO APPROVE THE OLD VILLAGE
GARDEN IMPROVEMENT PLANS AS
PROPOSED BY HKGI AND CONTRACT
PIONEER LANDSCAPING, LLC FOR REMOVAL,
INSTALLATION AND FUTURE PROFESSIONAL
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FOR THE 5 OLD
VILLAGE GARDENS ALONG LAKE ELMO AVE.
NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 IN 2025.”