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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 1/12/98 ITEM NO: F-3 Department Approval'. Manager reviewed: Agenda Section: Item Description: Approval of Contract with Brauer and Associates for the Development of the Master Park Plan for the waterworks/Cemetery Property BACKGROUND In 1992 the City entered into a 50 year lease with the roselawn Cemetery dissociation for the use of approximately 40 acres of land for parr use. In 1997, 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 is providing $250,000 to assist in the acquisition of this land. The Parrs and recreation Commission and the Parks and recreation Infrastructure Committee have recommended these areas be included in one park area for trail and open space uses and also included in a corridor with adjoining Ramsey County park and open space land. This would create a large parcel of recreational space for Roseville and the entire north metro area. In order to develop this area without adversely affecting the resources and nearby properties, staff is requesting the services of Brauer and Asscoiates 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 arm, plan for the restoration of ecological systems and provide an overall management plan for this parr area. In addition to the consultant, a to member committee of citizens, Parrs and Recreation Commission, staff and Ramsey County staff will guide the process. The Roseville City Council and Ramsey County Commission will adopt the final master plan following recommendations by the advisory committee and the Parks and recreation Commission, The consultant will provide the following services: 1. Site analysis 2. Natural resource inventory 3. Natural resource restoration and management plan 4. Schematic concepts and plan options 5. Master plan drawings and narrative 6. Implementation plan and cost estimates Brauer and associates will be employing Applied Ecological Services to assist in the development of the plan. Both Brauer and Associates and Applied Ecological Services have been recommended by Ramsey County Paris and recreation. Brauer and Associates are in the approved consultant planning pool for Parks and recreation. They completed the initial master plan concepts for Acorn Park.