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● Some residents will likely find the tallgrass aesthetic too messy-looking <br />OPTION #4: Add Shrubs & Forbs, Replace Tall Grasses with Short Grasses <br />* tallgrass prairie mix, MINUS the tall grasses <br /> + serviceberry <br /> + more forbs and short/mid-height grasses <br /> <br />* Maintenance: The city would be responsible for maintenance if any changes are made. <br /> <br />PROS <br />● Lower maintenance after established <br />○ Less thatch to rake/burn <br />● More floral diversity <br />● Spring color <br />● More *tidy* appearance <br />● Improved visibility? <br /> <br />CONS <br />● Cost of plants <br />● Time required weeding out the tall grasses <br />● Would still require periodic burning or spraying to prevent tree seedlings from establishing <br />● Old vegetation would likely need to be cut back in the spring to give it a *tidy* appearance <br />* Discuss possible tie-in with Lindey’s Park landscaping <br />