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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5P Raymond Park Agreement Report Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: MAY 22, 2017 AGENDA #: 5P PREPARED BY: PETE YOUNG, WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER PRESENTED BY: PETE YOUNG AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR A WATER QUALITY PROJECT AT RAYMOND PARK DISCUSSION: Introduction The purpose of this agenda item is to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an Agreement (Attachments 1 and 2) for a Water Quality Project in partnership with the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District (PLSLWD). History The City and the PLSLWD have partnered on numerous water quality improvement projects over the years. Recent projects include the large wetland restoration project at the intersection of County Roads 12 and 17, wetland restoration and water quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) at Fish Point Park, and a water quality BMP at Indian Ridge Park. Partnership projects occurring on property owned or otherwise controlled by the City must outline the roles and responsibilities of each party, property access rights, vegetation management obligations, and final project acceptance terms. The PLSLWD applied for and received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to install a water quality improvement project. Working with City staff, PLSLWD identified Raymond Park on Spring Lake as a good location for a shoreline restoration project targeting water quality improvement. Current Circumstances PLSLWD is proposing to move forward with plans to construct proposed water quality improvement BMPs on City-controlled property (Attachment 3, Scope of Services). Adjacent property, including the road right-of-way, is owned by Spring Lake Township but maintained by the City under our long-standing maintenance agreement with the Township. The PLSLWD has a separate agreement with the Township to install elements of this project on the Township property. City staff has reviewed and approves of the project plans. The project area includes the portions of Raymond Park. This park was improved at the city’s cost as part of the orderly annexation agreement 2 because of the recognition that it would one day be within the corporate limits of Prior Lake. Under the proposal PLSLWD will install a water quality improvement project that includes beach/shore land restoration, low maintenance turf, and oak savanna restoration. City staff worked with PLSLWD to ensure that the project design will not have an increased maintenance burden for Public Works staff. Some of our older native planting projects relied on shredded mulch and individual plants for final ground cover. Unless these projects are weeded 2-4 times per year and re-mulched every 2-3 years, they can become weedy and harm the public perception of water quality projects even though they remain functional. Public Works staff has received several complaints from residents regarding these types of projects. City staff supports improving water quality, but long-term vegetation maintenance costs must be a primary consideration when designing water quality improvement BMPs. Maintenance during the BMP establishment phase must also be considered. The current BMP design, developed by PLSLWD with input from City staff, addresses the City’s concerns with the establishment phase and long-term maintenance. City Public Works staff currently mows the area near the Raymond Park shelter every 1-2 weeks during the growing season. Under the proposed Agreement, PLSLWD will provide the first 2 years of maintenance, after which the City will need to accept the project before taking over long-term vegetation maintenance. The area near the shelter will be planted using low-mow turf grass that only requires mowing every 3- 4 weeks. Instead of mulch and individual plants, other areas within the project limits will be seeded with a native plant mix that requires limited long-term maintenance. If the Agreement is approved, the PLSLWD is proposing to start project construction within the next month with substantial completion by the end of December 2017. The PLSLWD will pay for the first 2 years of maintenance under the agreement. Conclusion Staff is recommending approval of the Agreement. The Agreement establishes a formal process for accepting and installing partnership water quality BMP projects on City-controlled property. The Agreement form was drafted and approved by the City’s attorney. The PLSLWD must also sign the Agreement before project installation can begin. ISSUES: Completing formal agreements for water quality BMP projects will protect the City from a legal standpoint and will also outline the short-term and long-term maintenance responsibilities of each party. The City has an obligation to protect and improve the water quality of our water resources. Many water quality BMPs are implemented to satisfy State or Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) mandates. From time to time additional opportunities to implement water quality projects with our local government partners become available. By entering into agreements and 3 taking advantage of these additional opportunities to enhance and protect our water resources, the City positions itself as a leader in both water quality and sustainable low-cost maintenance practices. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City will not incur any costs to implement the project because the PLSLWD proposes to implement and oversee the project using grant funds. The City will realize a savings in maintenance costs during the two- year project establishment phase (2018-2019 growing seasons) because maintenance will be performed by PLSLWD’s contractor. Starting in 2020, if the project is established to the City’s satisfaction, Public Works maintenance crews will once again maintain the project area according to the Operation and Maintenance Plan. The mowing frequency will be reduced from current mowing practices. Other long-term maintenance requirements are infrequent and the savings from mowing reductions should balance with the increases in other areas of the park. Therefore, the long-term maintenance costs for the project area will be either tax-neutral or provide a small cost savings. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second as part of the consent agenda to approve the resolution which authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Agreement for a Water Quality Project at Raymond Park. 2. Motion and a second to remove this item from the consent agenda for additional discussion. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Alternative #1 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 RESOLUTION 17-___ A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR A WATER QUALITY PROJECT AT RAYMOND PARK Motion By: Second By: WHEREAS, The City supports efforts to protect and improve water quality through the installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs); and WHEREAS, The Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District (PLSLWD) proposes to install certain BMPs on City-controlled property; and WHEREAS, BMPs require regular maintenance; and WHEREAS, The City desires to enter into an agreement outlining the roles and responsibilities of each party, including property access, project implementation, and short-term and long-term maintenance responsibilities; and WHEREAS, An “Agreement for Water Quality Project” was drafted and approved by the City Attorney; and WHEREAS, The PLSLWD must approve the Agreement before project installation may begin; and WHEREAS, The long-term annual maintenance costs incurred by the City within the project area will be equal to or less than the current annual maintenance costs. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement for Water Quality Project. Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council this 22nd day of May, 2017 VOTE Briggs McGuire Thompson Braid Burkart Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ______________________________ Frank Boyles, City Manager Agreement for Water Quality Project This Agreement (“Agreement”) is made on the _____day of______________, 2017, between the City of Prior Lake, a Minnesota municipal corporation (hereinafter "City"), and the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District, a Minnesota watershed district under the laws of th e State of Minnesota (hereinafter "PLSLWD"), with the City and PLSLWD collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Parties”. WHEREAS, the City owns property legally described as Lots 1-13 and Outlot A all of the Plat of Sunrise Island in Spring Lake Township, Minnesota, commonly referred to as Raymond Park (“Property”); WHEREAS, PLSLWD has received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ("DNR") to complete a water quality project (“Project”) on the Property; WHEREAS, PLSLWD has entered into that certain Grant Agreement #120724 with DNR dated February 8, 2017 (“Grant Agreement”) setting forth the terms of the grant; WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into this Agreement to grant PLSLWD the right to enter upon the Property to complete the Project and to set forth the terms and obligations of the Parties in regards to the Project. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and obligations set forth in this Agreement and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Right of Entry. The City hereby grants PLSLWD the right to enter upon the Property to complete and maintain the Project (“Work”) pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and for the duration of maintenance required by the Grant Agreement. The City may, but is not obligated to, inspect the Project. 2. Scope of Work. PLSLWD shall complete the Project according to the plans as reviewed and approved by the City and any adjustments to the plans that are approved by the City and conform to Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Agreement #120724. PLSLWD shall have full control over the Work and the contractor. PLSLWD shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations in performing the Work. PLSLWD shall be responsible for all costs and expenses related to the Work. 3. Independent Relationship; Indemnification. This Agreement is not a joint powers agreement under Minnesota Statutes section 471.59. PLSLWD acts independently and selects the means, method and manner of constructing the Project. No employee, representative, contractor or consultant of any party to this Agreement has acted or may act in any respect as the agent or representative of the other party. PLSLWD is not the agent, representative, employee or contractor of the City. PLSLWD will hold the City, its officers, council members, employees and agents harmless, and will defend and indemnify the City, with respect to all actions, costs, damages and liabilities of any nature to the extent of: (a) PLSLWD's negligent or otherwise wrongful act or omission, or breach of a specific contractual duty; or (b) a negligent or otherwise wrongful act or omission, or breach of a specific contractual duty owed by PLSLWD to City, by a contractor or subcontractor of the PLSLWD. No action or inaction of the City or PLSLWD under this Agreement creates a duty of care on the part of the City or PLSLWD for the benefit of any third party. 4. Maintenance. PLSLWD shall be responsible for maintenance of the Project and all costs and expenses of such maintenance for two years from the date of completion of the Project. Upon expiration of the two-year period the PLSLWD shall submit the Project to the City for acceptance. If the City accepts the Project in writing, the City shall assume maintenance obligations for the Project in accordance with DNR rules and the Operation and Maintenance Plan (Exhibit 1) for a minimum of 10 years from the acceptance of the Project. The Operation and Maintenance Plan may be updated by mutual agreement of the Parties. If the City disturbs any land for any utility or other work in Raymond Park, including in the right of way area currently owned by Spring Lake Township but maintained by the City, the area must be restored with plants native to Minnesota and appropriate to the site. If the City does not accept the Project, the City shall provide notice in writing to the PLSLWD setting forth the reasons the Project was not acc epted. PLSLWD may resubmit the Project for acceptance to the City at any time. The City shall not be responsible for maintenance of the Project until the City has accepted the Project in writing. 5. Remedies; Immunities. Notwithstanding any other term of this Agreement, the City and PLSLWD waive no immunities in tort. This Agreement creates no right in and waives no immunity, defense or liability limitation with respect to any third party. 6. Effective Date. This Agreement is effective when fully executed by both Parties and expires 10 years after the acceptance of the Project in writing by the City upon completion of the Work, which includes two year of maintenance, by PLSLWD. 7. Termination. The City retains the right to terminate this Agreement if construction of the Project is not certified as substantially complete by December 31, 2017; if the grant is revoked or not received for any reason; or if PLSLWD, after notice and opportunity to cure, fails to comply with the terms of this Agreement or the Grant Agreement. The City may grant a request to extend the construction-completion period based on satisfactory explanation and documentation of the need for an extension. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason PLSLWD shall restore the Property to a condition substantially similar to the condition prior to commencement of the Work as determined by the City or as the Parties otherwise may agree. 8. Waiver. City's failure to insist on the performance of any obligation under this Agreement does not waive its right in the future to insist on strict performance of that or any other obligation. 9. Venue and Jurisdiction. The Agreement will be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota. The appropriate venue and jurisdiction for any legal action hereunder will be Scott County, Minnesota. 10. Grant Agreement. PLSLWD shall comply with all terms of the Grant Agreement in relation to the Project and Work. Executed as of the day and year first written above. (signatures on following pages) CITY OF PRIOR LAKE __________________________________ Mayor Kirt Briggs ___________________________________ City Manager Frank Boyles PLSLWD By: _______________________________ District Administrator Diane Lynch Exhibit 1: Raymond Park Operation & Maintenance Plan The purpose of this document is to summarize maintenance techniques and discuss how they should be applied. With the proximity to other parcels and an existing seed source onsite maintenance of seedlings will be ongoing. Maintenance Schedule of Naturalized Areas All equipment brought on to the site should be clean of soil or vegetation. This is to prevent additional weed seed from being transported from other areas. Maintenance Schedule Frequency Task Monthly (April-October) Monitor vegetation at site. If perennial weeds are witnessed, spot treat with an appropriate herbicide or manually pull the weeds. If plants are flowering or ready to go to seed, mow the area and document as an area to watch. Annually Monitor site for areas of declining diversity or bare spots. Reseed or plant with plugs as necessary. 2-3x annually Mow low-mow turf areas. Every 3 years Conduct prescribed burn. If not able to burn, a flail mower should be used to mimic a burn. General Maintenance Maintenance strategies to be used for Raymond Park include manual weed control, mechanical weed control, herbicide application, mulching, and watering. 1. Manual Weed Control Manual techniques are useful for removing small populations of invasive species and for the removal of weeds as plantings establish. One advantage of manual techniques compared with herbicide application is that these techniques can be focused on particular plants while minimizing damage to desirable native species. Manual weed control can be time and labor intensive compared to herbicide use and the uprooting of plants can be a concern. Disturbance should be kept to a minimum to eliminate prime growing conditions for weeds and invasive species. Weeds should be grabbed by their base and pulled slowly and carefully. Any disturbed soil should be replaced to the original hole and tamped by foot to eliminate loose soil. Care should be taken when conducting mechanical techniques to avoid trampling desirable native species. As is generally true for herbicide application, manual treatments must typically be conducted several times to control invasive species at a site. To improve their effectiveness, manual techniques can often be conducted in combination with herbicide application or burnings. Manual removal should generally be conducted once a month in new developing plantings. Visits can decrease to three times a season after the second year of establishment. Hand weeding is not as effective for perennial weeds such as quack grass (Agropyron repens), brome grass (Bromus inermis) and reed canary grasses (Phalaris arundinacea), which have extensive root systems, nor for larger trees and shrubs that have deep underground roots that often break off and re - sprout. Plants that are difficult to control by pulling should be treated with herbicid e. 2. Mechanical weed control The primary advantage of mechanical weed control such as mowing and brush cutting is that it can prevent weeds from producing seed and restrict weed growth. Additionally, mowing allows light to reach seedlings of desirable native species. Mowing is commonly done in prairie plantings for the first two or three years, until prairie species are established. It is common to mow when weeds reach a height of 12 inches (it is important to mow before weeds go to seed). Plantings ar e generally mowed to 4 to 6 inches. Mowing too low can inhibit the growth of native species. Mowing should not be conducted if desirable native species are seeding. Experienced personnel should be consulted if there is a question about the appropriate time to mow. As a general rule, after the first couple years of establishment sites should not be mowed later than Mid-June as ground nesting birds can be disrupted and weed seeds may be dispersed. It is desirable to use a flail mower that cuts the plant material into small fragments, which will prevent the smothering of native species. Weedy species will be most affected by mowing if they are cut while flowering, because this is when most of their resources are in the above-ground portion of the plants. Plant material should be collected and removed from site if it has produced seed or has the ability to re - sprout. Mowing and cutting can be used in combination with burning or herbicide treatments. In situations where burning is not possible, spring mowing can be a substitute to remove dead plant material and set back cool season weeds, especially in late spring. However, repeated mowing may not promote diversity as much as well-planned prescribed burns. 3. Herbicide Control of Weeds and Invasive Species Herbicide is a useful tool in the removal of problematic invasive species. Under Minnesota law, only personnel with pesticide applicator certification may apply herbicides. Methods of herbicide application will depend on the type of herbicide being applied, site conditions and the species being targeted. There are several techniques of herbicide application that are common during maintenance activities, these include foliar application and cut stump application. Foliar application involves applying herbicide directly to above-ground plants. It typically involves the use of backpack sprayers or spray bottles for spot treatment, wick applicators to target specific plants and booms to spray large areas. Backpack sprayers and spray bottles are advantageous because they are easy to carry long distances and can be used to target individual plants. One disadvantage is that they can overspray and kill non-target plants. Over spraying can be avoided by using wick applicators, a sponge or wick on a long handle that allows the applicator to wipe herbicide on specific plants. However, wick applicators are generally not as efficient as sprayers. When spraying in proximity of standing water aquatic certified herbicides, such as Rodeo, should be used. Research on reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), has shown that herbicide application in late August through September is more effective than spring herbicide application. Cut stump application is commonly used on woody species that re -sprout after cutting such as buckthorn (Rhamnus sp.), Tartarian honeysuckle (Lonicera tartarica), boxelder (Acer negundo), Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila) and black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia). Cutting can be conducted with chain saws, manual saws or loppers. Within minutes after cutting, stumps should be treated with herbicide. Herbicide can be applied with a spray bottle or brush. It is important that the inner bark is well coated with herbicide. Care must be taken not to apply too much herbicide- it should not run off the stump. Treated stumps should be checked every 2 to 6 months for re-sprouting. Re-sprouts should be cut and re-treated with herbicide. Herbicide Note Due to proximity to water any herbicide used should be approved for use next to aquatic environments. Examples are Rodeo or Aquaneat – Glyphosate based non-selective herbicide. Garlon 3A – Triclopyr based broad leaf specific herbicide (does not typically affect grasses and sedges). SPRING LAKE SHORELINE RESTORATION AGREEMENT WITH GRG | P a g e 5 of 9 SCHEDULE A: SCOPE OF SERVICES Raymond Park Habitat Restoration Scope of Services Prior Lake, MN SPRING LAKE SHORELINE RESTORATION AGREEMENT WITH GRG | P a g e 6 of 9 Site Preparation, Seeding and Planting (2017): $26,500 Beach Restoration 1) Site preparation including but not limited to mowing and treatment with herbicide*. 2) Seeding and planting of appropriate desirable native species 3) Great River Greening will work with Watershed District staff to create more of a designed landscape with any planted material in the Beach restoration area. Savanna/Prairie Restoration 1) Remove low quality trees < 6” inches DBH, including red elm (Ulmus rubra), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), box elder (Acer negundo), hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), and cottonwood (Populus deltoides). 2) Treat invasive species (cut and treat, foliar application, and/or mow) 3) Reduce downed woody material by 50% 4) Limb up all desirable trees 6-8 feet 5) Seed with appropriate desirable native graminoids and forbs 6) Herbicide* treatment of undesirable ground plain species 7) 2-3 Maintenance mowings Shoreland Restoration 1) Site preparation including but not limited to mowing and treatment with herbicide*. 2) Seeding and planting of appropriate desirable native species Low maintenance grass area 1) Site preparation including but not limited to mowing and treatment with herbicide*. 2) Seeding and planting of appropriate desirable native species to create a low maintenance “lawn” area. Any wood chippings created from tree removal will be staged on site and used to construct a walking path. Location to be determined by Watershed District representative and Great River Greening project manager. Great River Greening project manager will work with the designated Watershed District representative to refine site plans and native species lists. *Herbicide use: Due to the proximity to water any and all herbicide used will be with herbicide that is labeled to be used near water bodies. Debris (tires, concrete block, etc.) found on site will be stacked in a corner of the parking lot for removal by others. Permits: Great River Greening is responsible for securing any and all permits required to complete the above activities. Blanding’s Turtle: Great River Greening is cognizant of the documentation of Blanding’s Turtle(s) near Raymond Park. As such Great River Greening will take necessary precautions as to not adversely affect potential Blanding’s Turtle habitat or populations. Volunteers: Great River Greening will work with the Watershed District to identify any possible opportunities where volunteers could be engaged in small groups. Plant Selection: Great River Greening will utilize State resources such as MN DNR’s Restore Your Shore Plant Encyclopedia and MN BWSR Native Vegetation Establishment and Enhancement Guidelines. Operations & Maintenance Plan: Great River Greening will provide a document, upon the completion of the project, with an operations and maintenance plan for the site. Two seasons of Establishment Maintenance (2018 & 2019) Establishment mowings: 2-3 per year as needed - $1500/year Spot herbicide treatment or hand pulling of weedy and invasive species: 2-3 treatments per year as needed Supplemental seeding in year one as needed - $2000 SPRING LAKE SHORELINE RESTORATION AGREEMENT WITH GRG | P a g e 7 of 9 Timeline Savanna/Prairie Restoration Cutting of trees – after sap flow typically sometime after Memorial Day. Herbicide treatment of ground plain and mowing – Throughout summer Seeding – Early fall 2017 Low maintenance grass area Site preparation – Mid to late spring 2017 Seeding and - Mid to late spring 2017 Planting – Fall 2017 Shoreland Restoration Site preparation – Mid to late spring 2017 Seeding and - Mid to late spring 2017 Planting – Fall 2017 Beach Restoration Site preparation – Mid to late spring 2017 Seeding and - Mid to late spring 2017 Planting – Fall 2017 Plant species for lowland (wetter) plant and seed mix at Raymond Park Forbs Genus Species Common Name Anemone canadensis Can. Anemone Asclepias incarnata marsh milkweed Aster punices swamp aster Bidens frondosa common ticks Caltha palustris marsh marigold Chelone glabra Turtle head Eupatorium maculatum Joe-pye weed Eupatorium perfoliatum Boneset Gallium boreale Northern bedstraw Helenium autumnale Sneezeweed Iris versicolor Northern blueflag Lobelia siphilitica Blue Lobelia Lycopus americanus Water horehound Mentha arvensis Mint Mimulus ringens Monkey flower Physostegia virginiana Obedient plant Polygonum punctatum Annual smartweed Pycnanthemum virginianum Mountain Mint Silphium perfoliatum cup plant Verbena hastata blue Veronicastrum virginicum Culver's root Zizia aurea Golden alexanders Graminoids Genus Species Common Name Andropogon gerardii big bluestem Bromus ciliatus Fringed brome Calamagrostis canadensis blue joint grass Carex bebbii Bebb's Oval Sedge Carex crinita Fringed sedge Carex hystericina Porcupine sedge Carex laucustris lake sedge SPRING LAKE SHORELINE RESTORATION AGREEMENT WITH GRG | P a g e 8 of 9 Carex lupulina Hop sedge Cinna arundinacea Wood Reed Grass Eleocharis acicularis Spike Rush Elymus canadensis Canada wild rye Elymus virginicus Virginia wild rye Glyceria grandis reed manna grass Glyceria striata fowl manna grass Hierochloe odorata sweet grass Juncus interior inland rush Juncus nodous knotted rush Muhlenbergia glomerata marsh mulhy Muhlenbergia racemosa Wild Timothy Panicum virgatum Switch grass Poa palustris Fowl Bluegrass Scirpus cyprerinus wool grass Spartina pectinata cord grass Plant species for upland plants and seed mix at Raymond Park Forbs Genus Species Common Name Anemone canadensis Can. Anemone Anemonella thalictroides Rue Anemone Artemisia ludoviciana Sage Aquilegia canadensis Columbine Aster oolentangiense Sky Blue Aster ericoides Heath Aster lavis Smooth blue Aster novae-angliae New England Baptisia alba White Indigo Caulophyllum thalictroides blue cohosh Coreopsis palmata Coreopsis Dalea candida White prairie clover Dalea purpurea Purple prairie clover Desmodium glutinosum Savanna tick trefoil Dicentra cucularia Dutchman's Breaches Euphorbia corollata Flowering spurge Gallium boreale Northern bedstraw Geum aleppicum Yellow Avens Helianthus strumosus Savanna sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides Sunflower Enemion biternatum False rue anemone Liatris ligulistylis Meadow blazing star Monarda fistulosa Bergamot Phlox divaricata Woodland phlox Phlox pilosa Prairie Phlox Polemonium reptans Jacob's ladder Ratibida pinnata YellowConeflower Rosa blanda Early rose Rudbeckia hirta Black-eyed Sue Solidago nermoralis Old-field G.R Solidago rigida Stiff G.R. Solidago speciosa Showy G.R. Thalictrum dasycarpum Tall meadow rue Thalictrum dioicum early meadow rue Tradescantia ohiensis Sipderwort SPRING LAKE SHORELINE RESTORATION AGREEMENT WITH GRG | P a g e 9 of 9 Zizia aurea Golden alexanders Graminoids Genus Species Common Name Andropogon gerardii big bluestem Bromus kalmii Kalm's brome Bromus pubescens hairy wood chess Carex brevior plains oval sedge Carex molesta Field oval sedge Elymus canadensis Canada wild rye Elymus hystrix bottlebrush grass Elymus villosus silky wild rye Elymus virginicus Virginia wild rye Panicum virgatum Switch grass Schizachyrium scoparium little bluestem Sorghastrum nutans indian grass Sporobolus heteroepis drop seed Woody plants Amelanchier laevis Serviceberry Amorpha fruticosa False Indigo Ceanothus americanus New Jersey Tea Cornus ericea Red osier dogwood Prunus americana Wild plum Physocarpus opulifolius Prairie Ninebark Rosa arkansana Prairie Wild Rose Rosa blanda Meadow rose SCHEDULE B: CPL GRANT AGREEMENT Agreement attached.