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Walgreens Report August 13, 2001 Page 2 restricted area within which the trail is located, staff would recommend acceptance of the trail configuration without the bend as long as some trail markings are added to “announce” or warn of the driveway crossing, either by a sign or pavement markings. Rice Creek Watershed District: Attached is a letter from Rice Creek to the developer regarding the stormwater pond south of the development as well as the overall surface water management on the site. Staff spoke with the developer and is making arrangements to address and correct these issues. Trash: Staff noticed scattered debris around the site and within the stormwater depressions. Given its highly visible location and proximity to public buildings, the building grounds will need to be picked up and be free of debris on a daily basis. Wetland Restoration: The developer was given permission to disturb the wetland in order to install the storm sewer that connects the development to the stormwater pond south of the site. While the area has been seeded, more plantings are needed to help blend the area in with the adjoining ground cover. (The area now looks as though it is a natural pathway through the wetland to the trail on the other side.) Native trees and shrubs that are conducive to hydric soils should be planted on either side of the disturbed wetland so long as the long-term integrity of the underlying stormsewer is not compromised. As Builts: According to the Agreement, upon completion of the Improvements, the Developer shall provide the City with a full set of Mylar as-built plans for the City’s records. Maintenance Bond: Upon acceptance of the Improvements, the Developer shall provide a maintenance bond for a one-year period to guarantee the improvements. (The landscaping shall be warranted for the life of the project.) Staff recommends release of the original letter of credit ($435,000) upon provision of the maintenance bond in the amount of $43,500. Miscellaneous: Staff noted a few minor issues regarding the landscaping and site maintenance that will need to be address presently as well as into the future. While the second phase of the project, which is guided as a restaurant use, is not a part of this phase of the development, the vacant lot will need to be seeded and maintained to prevent tall grass and weed growth. The lot should be maintained to the same degree and with the same care as the Walgreens site, with the exception that sod or irrigation is not required. Furthermore, the right of way between Highway 10 and Walgreens will need to be maintained in the same manner as the Walgreens grounds. The property manager shall ensure that the right of way alongside the trail and sidewalk is restored with sod or seed, then included with the normal mowing and maintenance.