NRCB Item - Nate Monahan, Recreation Manager & Megan Hedstrom, Stormwater Coordinator
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NRCB Updates
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Background
Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Trails - Staff will be presenting the concept trail diagrams to Council at the June 6th Workshop. Staff hopes to send out a Request for Proposals for engineering design services this summer to begin the feasibility design of the trail system in fall of 2022. Funds are identified in 2023 Open Space CIP for construction of trails in the southern portion of the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary. The city has also received conditional approval for the necessary amendment to the Site 7 and Branch 3 Wetland Banks that would allow for the planned trail connections to be constructed. This approval is a crucial step in the planning process.
Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Summer Programming - See Attachment
Volunteer Events - The city Wellness committee is focusing on Volunteering and Service as the monthly goals for May. Engineering has scheduled a milkweed planting event in the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary on May 11th and a garlic mustard removal event in Pioneer Park on May 13th, details were previously emailed to NRCB members. Additionally, trash removal will occur in some of the city’s open spaces.
Wetland Credit Sales - Staff will provide the board the latest update on wetland credit sales
Sunrise Ponds Trail - Staff had a kick-off meeting on May 11 to start construction of the Sunrise Ponds Trail. The trail will stop at the culvert (See Map) until further development of the Lexington Waters has been completed, which will include installation of the culvert. Trail will then be completed next spring which will be coordinated with the development of the new Sunrise Pond Park.
Staff Recommendation
Informational
Attachment List
Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Potential Trails
Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Program
Sunrise Ponds Trail