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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE:05/21 /01 ITEM NO: �-1 DepartmentApproval: ManagerReviewed: AgendaSection: �/� / N �i/� Consent I Item Description: Acceptance of a Minnesota DNR Metro Greenways Planning Grant. BACKC�RnI )ND The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources initiated a program in 1999 to assist local agencies in their attempts to better manage natural resources and to coordinate efforts throughout the metro area. The Parks and Recreation staff and Commission have identified significant issues in the management of natural resource areas within the Roseville parks and recreation system. These areas include: ■ Invasive plant species ■ Need for cleanerwater in lakes and ponds ■ Urban forest maintenance practices ■ Protectionofwildlifehabitat ■ Coordination of storm water related issues with other departments within the C ity ■ Reducingmaintenancecoststhroughbettermanagementpractices ■ Educating the community on the need for natural resource management both by the City and private individuals and groups Staff interviewed three planners who specialize in this area: a) Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik, b) The Kestrel Design Group and c) Barr Engineering. BRA was selected as the group best suited to develop a plan for Roseville. They agreed to submit the grant to the DNR without compensation unless the grant is awarded to the City of Roseville. At the January 22, 2001 meeting, the City Council authorized Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik to enter an application for the City of Roseville for a Metro Greenways Planning Grant. The grant is for $24,446 that will be used for the Roseville Natural Resource Inventory and Management Plan. Specifically, the planwill include: ■ An inventory and management plan for; ✓ Acorn Park ✓ VillaPark ✓ ReservoirWoods ✓ Central Park ✓ Langton Lake Park