Rebecca Haug, Water Resource Manager
Title
OPEN SPACE CONTRACTS
Background
The City has been contracting with Prairie Restorations, Inc. (PRI), Critical Connections Environmental Services (CCES), and Minnesota Native Landscapes (MNL) to manage its open spaces for the past 5 years or so. Some of the areas have been managed longer and some shorter. Staff requested new quotes from the companies to continue the management efforts in the city’s Open Spaces.
Attached is the proposal provided by PRI. MNL and CCES were not able to provide me their proposals due to wrapping up their field season work. Staff was informed that they should have a proposal by the November NRCB meeting.
Prairie Restorations, Inc., has been maintaining the following:
• Aquatore Park
• Laddie Lake
• Oak Savanna
• Hidden Ponds Park
• Kane Meadows Park
Their proposal recommends different management for each area and has a yearly total for work.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the NRCB recommend approval to the City Council for Prairie Restorations, Inc., to continue management of the above open spaces.