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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DATE: 2128100 <br /> ITEM NO: C--1 <br /> Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: <br /> Item Description: Harriet Alexander Nature Center Prairie Burn <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> As a part of an ongoing maintenance program for the 80' x 90' prairie restoration area at the <br /> Nature Center it is necessary to burn a minimum of every other year.- This not only rids the <br /> weeds but also enriches the prairie plants. The burn is considered controlled and done by <br /> experienced individuals. <br /> The Roseville Fire Department as well as the surrounding neighbors are notified prior to the burn <br /> and invited to attend. <br /> The burn is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April I st weather permitting. If not on the I st, <br /> then the first weather conducive day after. <br /> POLICY OBJECTIVE <br /> This is consistent with the adopted open burning policy of the City. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPLICATION r <br /> None <br /> STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br /> Based on the need for a continuing maintenance program the staff recommends that the Nature <br /> Center prairie restoration area be burned on Saturday, April I,2000 or the first weather <br /> conducive day after. <br /> COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br /> Motion authorizing the Fire Marshall to issue a permit to allow open burning of the prairie <br /> restoration area at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center on Saturday, April 1", 2000 or the first <br /> weather conducive day after. <br />