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Also. I would suggest reconsidering the amount of tree / shrub clearing at the shoreline area. I would suggest first targeting the invasive species (like the black locust) and then taking a step back, locating where your benches / swings, etc will be located and then determining where you want to open views (whether some shrub cutting, removal of some of the smaller diameter trees, and/or limbing up some of the larger native trees (like the green ash that exist along the shore) rather than a clear cut. Something to consider, since a clear cut will definitely reduce the habitat value of this area of shoreline and the live roots of the woody plants along the bank do greatly aid in holding those soils together. I had forgotten to mention that on the toe protection for the shore land area, I had changed my mind while I was doing the cost estimate and switched from the cedar tree revetment to using 16" coconut- fiber biologs, and the plans were finished and I wasn't at my office, so the plans don't reflect that change. I will eventually make that change on the plan set, but because of a very tight schedule for this week, I probably won't get to that until the next week. Gregg Thompson Urban Conservation Specialist Association of Metropolitan Soil & Water Conservation Districts 16015 Central Avenue NE # 1 03 Ham Lake, MN 55304 (763) 434-2030 x. 15 (763) 286-6985 (cell) metroswcd@isd.net Following is an update from Parks & Recreation Vice-Chairperson Kevin Amundsen: Greg doesn't show a 'water feature' because he is just working on the "conservation" part of the project. He said he kept it in mind and it will work with his plan by just connecting it to the swale that runs from the big rain garden to the little rain garden by the lake. He also said the plan on page 3 shows a "cedar tree revetment", but he has changed his mind because it will be easier for the contractor to install bio logs and get the same result. I asked him about grants and he said Anoka County doesn't have any. He supplied the "items list" so we could apply for a Rain Garden Grant from the Rice Creek Watershed District. I asked him about DNR contacts and he said that the DNR Fisheries would be the place to get the monies for the shoreline project. He gave me the name of Mr. John Hiebert, who works out ofSt. Paul, and said he is easy to work with and bends over backwards to get things done. He thought that the DNR Grant deadline was September 30, 2007 but, also said that their Fiscal Year ends June 30th and if there are monies left over, they need to spend it. Mr. Thompson suggested sending Mr. Hiebert an email explaining all the things that are going on and the deadline we have and see if he can work with us to find some monies. He also suggested attaching his files and plans in the email to Mr. Hiebert. This information was forwarded to Mr. Larson, City Administrator. 2;