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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 2/22/99 ITEM NO.G�2 Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: ca— Item Description: Adoption of Master Plan for the Waterworks/cemetery Property BACKGROUND In 1992, the City entered into a 50 year lease with the Roselawn cemetery Association for the use of approximately 40 acres of land for park use. In 1 997, the City acquired another 70 acres of land adjoining the cemetery property also for park purposes. The acquired land contains significant natural habitat that must be managed properly to preserve the natural resources and protect surrounding neighborhoods. Ramsey County has provided $250,000 to assist in the acquisition of this land, The Parks and Recreation commission and the Parrs and Recreation Infrastructure committee have recommended these areas be included in one parr area for trail and open space uses and also included in a corridor with adjoining Ramsey county parr and open space land. This would create a large parcel of recreational space for Roseville and the entire north metro area. In ,order Jo develop this area without adversely affecting the resources and nearby properties, the city hired Brauer and Associates to assist in the development of a master plan for this area. The master plan will serve to guide the installation of trails, designation of protected areas, plan for the restoration of ecological systems and provide an overall management plan for this park area. In addition to the consultant, a 10 member sub- committee of citizens, Parrs and Recreation commission, staff and Ramsey county staff has guided the process. Major goals of the recommended Master Plan include: • Preserve as much as possible the natural resources that are in the parr. • Restore those areas that have been degraded as a result of invasive plants, erosion and vandalism. • Provide public access that have limited impact on the environment while educating and instilling an appreciation for the natural resources located in the parr. • Install only those amenities that will accomplish the above goals. Staff and consultants held 5 public meetings during the development of the buster Plan. The following issues were discussed during this process: Methods of restoring damaged environment. Numerous community ity members volunteered to assist in this process. Restoration of soft trails for nature walks.