HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.b. Participation in the Purchase of Conservation Easement - Wiklund PropertyCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
City Council Meeting Date February 15, 2005
AGENDA ITEM: Participation in the Purchase of
AGENDA SECTION-
Conservation Easement Wiklund Property
New Business
PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation
Director
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ATTACHMENTS. Maps, Memo of Understanding (MOU),
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and Management Plan
RECOMMENDED AC DOW Motion to approve the attached MOU and expendit e of
$100,000 to participate in the purchase of a Conservation Easement on the 25 15 acres
owned by Aina Wiklund at 12110 Bacardi Avenue
ACTION:
ISSUE
The City has the opportunity to participate with the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) /Metro Greenways (MG) and Dakota County in the purchase of a 25 15
acre conservation easement from Aina Wiklund The proposed purchase price of the
easement is $500,000 The DNR /MG would provide $150,000, Dakota County would provide
$250,000 and $100,000 would come from the City of Rosemount
The entire 25 15 acre parcel would be covered by the attached Conservation Easement and
managed per the attached Management Plan Ms Wiklund has indicated that she then
intends to split her property and donate the fee title to approximately 15 acres to the City She
would keep the remaining 10 acres
BACKGROUND
In September of 2003 the City Council passed a resolution supporting the efforts of Aina
Wiklund to preserve her land and the application of her property in the Dakota County Natural
Area Program
The Wiklund property provides important wildlife habitat and serves as a component of a
larger wildlife corridor as described in the Northern Dakota County Greenway and as part of
the Metro Wildlife Corridors Protect The property is identified as containing important natural
areas and the City of Rosemount's Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan has identified a
potential nature -based community park in the vicinity of the Wiklund property
This project was a good example of how a strong partnership of state, county, and local
governments, private landowners, and non profits can work together toward the common
goal of protecting important natural areas for current and future generations
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� ' INTRODUCTION �
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,�; This Natural Areas Management Plan presents the site analysis and management plan for the
Wiklund Property within the City of Rosemount. At this writing,the property constitutes 16.3
� acres of oak woodland-brushland that includes a wetland and 7 acres of hayfield,while the
�� remaining 2.7 acres aontain buildings,manicured lawn,and gardens.
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�-� The property has two components: the City Wildlife Preserve and the Home Site.The Wildlife
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�:: Preserve will be owned by the City of Rosemount and will be managed as a natural azea. The �
Home Site will be owned by Ms. Aina Wiklund and consist of two tracts. The residence tract
�� � will contain the home and corresponding yazd,gardens,and outbuildings. The natural area tract
� , � will be managed as a natural area.
� ` The Minnesota.DNR holds a conservation easement over the entire property. Dakota County is a
; written party to the easement.
k ' This Natural Areas Management Plan details management and restoration activities for the oak
� woodland-brushland and for the hayfield. This document and its mana.gement plan can be
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changed only by written agreement by both the landowners and easement holders.
� This plan was developed to:
� • Identify the existing condition of natural communities on the property;
� • Identify management and restoration goals and target natural communities;
� • Enhance the wildlife habitaf value of the property;
• Document allowable uses and activities of the property.
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� Management Goals for the Property:
� • Improve its wildlife habitat value;
• Improve its ecological health and role in the Northern Dakota County GreenwaylWildlife
� Comdor that links Lebanon Hills Regional Park with the Mississippi River at#he Pine
� � Bend Bluffs Natural Area;
• Restore the 7-acre hayfield to native prairie;
. • Maintain and enhance the quality of the wetiands;
�` • Improve the health of the existing 163-acre oak woodland-brushland;
� • Create a model for responsible land stewardship;
• Provide educational opportunities for area residents that are compatible vvith sustaining
„. natural community function and integrity;
• Provide safety and privacy for the resident of the Home Site;
• Utilize this property to guide construction and surface water management activities on
� � adjacent land(if developed) in a manner that protects and fosters natural communiry
establishment;
• Utilize this property to guide the City of Rosemount in future park acquisition and
� dedication associated with development on adjacent land,to enhance and expand the
ecological functions of the property and of the corresponding wildlife corridor/greenway.
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Public Use Of The Property
�� The Ciry Wildlife Preserve will provide restricted nature observation for public educational
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� purposes, but is not meant for recreational activities. There will be no developed trails,
restrooms,or other constructed facilities. Pets will not be permitted. Any activiry that degra.des
or damages the resources—air,water, soil,plants,anirnals,and rocks—will not be allowed.
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The Home Site will be privately owned and there will be no public access or use except by
perrnission of the owner.
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�' Existin and Pro osed Land Cover Chan es at Wiklund Pro erty
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Existing Land Totai Proposed' Land Home Preserve Total
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, inciudes wetlandsa 16.3 brushland 4.6 7.5 12.1
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SUMMARY
Staff is recommending the City Council approve the MOU and the participation in the
purchase of the conservation easement on the 25 15 acres owned by Aina Wiklund at 12110
Bacardi Avenue Staff intends to use $50,000 from the City's Park Improvement Fund and
$50,000 from a DNR Remediation Fund Grant to cover the City's portion of the easement
purchase
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! � WIKLUND WILDLIFE PRESERVE �
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Natural Area Management Plan �
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Aina Wiklund
, 12110 Bacardi Ave
Rosemount, MN 55068
T115N, R19W,�TWNE Section 16
- Rosemount, Dakota County,Minnesota
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Metro Greenways Program
' Minnesota Department of Natural Resources �
i 200 Warner Road
St. Paul, MN 55106
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Rosemount Parks and Recreation
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Dakota County Fartnland and Natural Area Frogram
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14955 Galaxie Avenue
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Apple Valley, MN 55124 �
Prepared by:
Tom Lewanski and Karen Schik .
Friends of the Mississippi River
46 East Fourth St,Suite 606 �
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In 2000, Ms.Aina Wiklund attended public meetings held as part of the planning phase of .
' Dakota County's Farmland and Natural Areas Project. Based what she heard at these meetings, �
g-� Ms. Wiklund thought the program might be a good way for her to achieve her goal of
� ; permanently protecting her property. Thus began a series of ineetings between Ms. Wiklund,her �
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attorney,and the other project partners.
� ; The Wiklund property provides important wildlife habitat. It is part of a larger wildlife corridor
as described in the Northern Dakota County Greenway and is also part of the Metro Wildlife
� Corridors Project. In addition, the Dakota County Fartn�and and Natural Area Program
�;: identified the property as containing important natural areas,and the City of Rosemount has �
included in its comprehensive plan a nature-based park near the Wiklund property.
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� 'The project,which will be referred to as"the property,"consists of 26 acres located in tlie
northern part of the City of Rosemount. The entire properly is protected by a conservation
� " � easement held by the Department of Natural Resources. The southern 16 acres of the property
� will be owned by the City of Rosemount and will be referred to as the"City Wildlife Preserve"
while Ms. Wiklund will own the northern 10 acres,which will be referred to as the"Home Site." �
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�. This Natural Area Management Plan focuses on the following two aspects of managing the entire
proPertY:
3 • A plan for restoring,enhancing, and managing the existing natural areas;
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� • Guidelines for land use. �
� Prior to European settlement of the Rosemount area, the property was likely covered by oak
� ' savanna and at least one wetland. About a third of the property was converted to agricultural use
and a home site was established. Today,the property contains 16.3 acres of oak woodland-
� brushland, 7 acres of hayfield,and 2.7 acres of buildings,lawn,and gardens.This docurnent
�" describes the plan for enhancing the ecological health of the oak woodland-brushland and
restoring the hayfield to prairie. In addition,the document describes what activities are �
allowable on the City Wildlife Preserve and Home Site portions of the properly.
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� Landowners: Aina Wiklund City of Rosemount
� . 12110 Bacardi Ave and c%Dan Schultz ,
Rosemount,MN 55068 13885 South Robert Trail
651-423-2762 Rosemount, MN 55068-3438
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Conservation Easement held by: MNDNR,Metro Greenways Program c%Kate Drewry, 12Q0
�,z Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106,with a protection clause for Dakota County. �
Property location: T115N, R19W,NWNE Section 16
� Rosemount, Dakota Counry, Minnesota .
� Parcel size: 26 acres
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� ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS � .
' Many people and several organizations worked closely to permanently protect the Wiklund
�-�.-. property. This project is a shining example of how a strong partnership of sta:te,county,and loeal �
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governments,private landowners,and non-profits can work together toward the common goal of .
pro#ecting important natural axeas for current and future generations.
� We extend a special thank you to Ms. Aina Wiklund for her vision and commitment to protecting
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and improving the natural qualities of her property. Her faith and trust in the partners was
important to the success of tlie project. Ms. Wiklund's strong land ethic makes her a role model
s ` for other landawners. Her actions will benefit the plants,wildlife, and area citizens for many,
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many years. Mr. Barry Fernald,Ms. Wiklund's attorney, also played an important part in the
� . project. His guidance and vision were crucial to keeping the project headed in the right .
� direction. His sage advice reminds us that a private citizen landowner can"do well while doing
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good."
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� We are especially grateful to Ross Sublett and Kate Drewry of the Metro Greenways Program at
the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, A1 Singer of Dakota County's Farmland and
� Natural Areas Program,and Dan Schultz and Tom Schuster of the City of Rosemount,all of
� whom have added their considerable talents to our work at Friends of the Mississippi River:
Each person's expertise and experience made the project not only possible but enjoyable as well.
i We also greatly appreciate the finely honed editing skiils of Connie Lanpheaz;
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Funding for this project was provided by the Metro Greenways Program at the Minnesota
� Department of Natural Resources,the Dakota County Farmland and Natural Area Progratn,the
�= City of Rosemount, and Ms. Aina Wiklund. Thank you to the SKB Foundation for providing
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funding for the development of this management plan.
� Tom Lewanski and Karen Schik
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.� SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY.
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Location and Local Context
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� � The 26-acre Wiklund property is located 13 miles south of St. Paul in the norfhwest corner of the
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� City of Rosemount(Figure 1). T'he area is primarily agricultural, but the rural character around
��, the Wiklund property is quickly converting from farmland to housing developments. It is now �
�y, juxtaposed with high-density residential developments in two suburban communities.An Eagan
neighborhood is located less than 1/8th mile northwest, and another residential development is
�� taking shape within a mile north of the property.Apple Valley communities lie three miles to the :
� west. In addition to these developments, the 40-acre farm directly west of Wiklund's property. '
was recently sold and is slated for high-density residential development. Large lot homes also
� occupy the adjacent land to the north.
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� . - The property directly to the east,however, retains 80 acres of oak wood.land and wetlatfd and the
�� � adjacent 20 acres to the south is part wooded and part hayfield. These and other nearby areas, �
� including the Wiklund property,are part of a natural greenway corridor identified in the
NorthemDakota County Greenway{Figure 1} (Dakota County SWCD 2002). Most of the
� woodland adjoining the property has been identified as having high biodiversity significance by
� the Department of Natural Resources(DNRj. We hope to permanently protect these other
� remaining properties as part of a continuous greenway corridor across the county.
Geology and Soils
� Glaciers were the primary force that shaped the present-day landscape of the Twin Cities
metropolitan area. They determined the existing soil types,which,in turn, affected the types of
plant communities that developed. Glacial activity carved the landscape of the region, worked
' and re-worked the land surface,and deposited tremendous amounts of till and outwash. Soils at
m the Wiklund property formed primarily on glacial deposits left by the Superior iobe,which
advanced and retreated several times in the late Wisconsin period, 30,000 to 14,000 years ago �
� ` (Hobbs, Aronow and Patterson 1990). Outwash from the glaciers consisted�f gravel and sand. � �
� This was overlain by till, made up of sandy loam with cobbles and boulders. � �
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�` The loamy soils that fortned on the Wiklund property reflect the character of the glacial deposits .
(Figure 2). Kingsley sandy loam, soil type 342B(3%to 8%slope)covers most of the site(Soil �
Conservation Service 1983).About a quarter of the existing hay�eld is 279B Otterholt silt loam
�', 1° °/ f the woodland is classified as 1824 uam silt loam nded.
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inches of sand in the subsurface,and 26 inches of sandy loam in the subsoil. It has moderate .
� ; permeability, moderate available water capacity,and medium runoff. Organic matter content is .
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The soil can be droughty.
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� Otterholt soils are found on side slopes and broad hillcrests on end moraines. The surface, `
. subsurface,and subsoil are all sandy loam, to a depth of about 35 inches. The soil has moderate ..
�T� permeability,high available water capacity,and medium runoff. Organic matter content is
�� moderate. The soil is very susceptible to erosion when cultivated.
� The topography at the Wiklund properly is mostly gently sloping from northwest to southeast. . . .
�' � The elevation drops 50 feet from 970 feet above sea level to 920 feet. The lowest areas in the
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Historic Plant Communities
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' Minnesota can be divided into three ma.jor biomes or ecological regions, which correspond to
� � major climate zones in North America: prairie in the west and southwest part of the sta.te,
� . � deciduous forest extending northwest to southeast,and coniferous forest in the northeast. While
` - these eco-regions still exist, they have been greatly altered since the time of Eurapean settlement
� _ in the mid-1800's. Land surveyors working in the state between 1$47 and 1907 recorded the
� plants they encountered at each section corner. These records now provide an image of the pre-
` settlement vegetation.
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The metropolitan region falls within the deciduous forest zone, but includes multiple plant
` communities. Dakota County was primarily tallgrass(also known as mesic)prairie(Figure 3),
which was concentrated on ievel to gently rolling portions of the landscape. Oak savanna was
f .. also very abunda.nt,especially on rolling moraine ridges. Oak forest and maple-basswood forest
were restricted to the portions of the landscape with the greatest fire protection,either in steep, �
fr - dissected ravines or where stream orientation reduced fire frequency or severity(DNR 2000).
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The Wiklund property fa11s within the"Oalc.Openings and Barrens"pre-settlement plant
= community(Figure 3). Today this is often referred to as oak savanna,though it aiso includes
$ , areas that were more densely vegetated with shrubby oaks. Oak sa.vanna is commonly described
� as prairie grassland with scattered oak trees or sma.11 clusters of oaks. Today we can recognize
� . historic sa.vanna communities,even if they now appear to be woodland,by the presence of old
k�: oak trees with wide,spreading branches-evidence of their establishment in a very open ha:bitat.
Such trees{bur oaks)can be found in the woadland at the property. Some are quite iarge,about
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Figure 3 also shows prairie and big woods cornmunities located near the Wiklund praperly.
�� Since the map is a generalization, it is likely that these plant co�nunity types existed on the
Wiklund property as well. •
�` Mesic prairie occurs on moderately well-drained to well-drained fine sandy loatns with abundant �
�-� organic matter. Typical mesic prairie grasses are big bluestem, Indiangrass,and prairie dropseed,
with little bluestem, side-oats grama,and porcupine grass occurring on drier sites. Typical forbs
� (flowering plants) include purple prairie clover,rough blazing star,stiff goldenrod,Canada
� goldenrod,smooth aster, heath aster, flowering spurge, stiff sunflower, white sage,heart-leaved
alexander,alum-root, northern bedstraw,and bergamot.
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� Fire was historically the most important natural process in the region to influence plant
" community patterns. Prairie persisted in part because regular fires prevented woody species from
� . becoming established. Likewise, oak savanna communities were maintained because mature oak
trees are fire-resistant, but the seedlings and other woody plants aze not. Tornadoes and high
�,` wind events also created significant disturbances in plant communities,and periodic flooding
�' influenced changes in river and stream valleys. These disturbances were a dynamic part of the
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landscape, influencing the formation and persistence of particular plant communities.
Most of the Twin Cities metropolitan region was developed for a,gricultural use,which
dominated the landscape after European settlement in the mid-1850's. Natural areas that
�` � remained,especially prairie and savanna,have been significantly altered by fire suppression
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. since the time of European settlement. Mosf of those areas have now grown into woodlands, and
�; most are invaded by exotic shrubs. Trees and shrubs conrinually encroach upon the few
. remaining prairies,partic.ularly those that are urimanaged.
� According to the Department of Nahual Resources County Biological Survey,only about 2.6
� percent of high quality,native plant cornmunities remained in Dakota.County in 1997. Urban
` development in the county has increased rapidly in recent years and the growth rate is expected
to continue at a very high pace. This growth will continue its expansion into farmland and
� natural areas,making natural resource preservation and restoration immediately important.
Historic and Current Land Use of the Wiklund Property
- Ms. Wiklund has owc�ed the property for about 45 years. The existing 7-acre hayfield(which is
, , currently being restored to native prairie)was formerly planted in corn or soybeans. A small area
northeast of the house was formerly used as a sheep pasture. Otherwise,the property has not
been grazed ar cultivated in the last 30 years. The woodland andpossibly other parts of the
r property were likely grazed in the past,as indicated by remaining barbed wire fence. The general
chaxacter of the woods also indicates historic grazing, with an abundance of gooseberry,currant, � . •
raspberry,and prickly ash,which increase with grazing. � �
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Current land use activities at the property are minimal. The landowner continues some
maintenance activities such as mowing around the house. The site is otherwise left alone far
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� � SITE INVENTORY � � � .
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� . Methodotogy
�; In 2003,a prairie stewardslup plan was developed for the Wiklund property,which included an �
� . assessment and a vegetation survey of the woodland. Information from that survey,conducted in �
May and June 2003, provided some of the vegetation data for#his document. Additional survey
�- work was completed in Apri12004 to further define the extent of exotic shrub coverage.
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All inventory work was based upon the Minnesota Land Cover Classification System(MLCCS),
" � developed by a partnership lieaded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources(2001).
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. The land cover classification was modified slightly based on the field surveys.
R � Community Descriptions
� � T'he 26-acre property is located in what was once primarily oak woodland-brushland,commonly �
F referred to as savanna today. Some of the land was cleared long ago for agriculture and the _
remaining savanna has grovcm in and succeeded to woodland. The property now has three
� primary land cover types, shown in Figure 4 and summarized below.
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� Buildings and lawn 2.7 '
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� The oak woodland occupies the eastern half and southern edge of the propertx. The terrain .
�: slopes gently to the southeast(10%slope)and tertninates in ponded areas at the lowest part. The
woodland is dominated by bur and white oak, some of which are about 24 inches in diameter �
(Table 1). Qualcing aspen,boxelder, American elm,green ash,and black cherry are also presen�
��: None of these species are as large as the oaks and range from about$ inches to 12 inches in . .
diameter. The oaks,therefore, likely matured in a more open ha.bita� In the absence of fire or
other disturbance, other tree species became established over time.Today the canopy cover is �
about 70 percent. The shrub layer is fairly dense, with about 50 to 74 percent canopy coverage.
Common buckthorn is the most abundant shrub species. It is fairly dense throughout the site and
consists of either closely spaced, small diameter saplings(less than 1 inch diameter)or larger .
�{; diameter(2 to 6 inches),more widely spaced shrubs. On average,the stems are 1 to 2 inches. . �
. Density is high(on a scale of very high, high, moderate,and low)throughout the site,though . �
there are sma11 areas of lower density.
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Gooseberry is the most common native shrub species, forming dense stands in some areas,
especially where the canopy is more open. Few other native shrub species can lie observed.
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Tartarian honeysuckle,a non-native invasive species, is present though not abundant. Sapling � � �
� trees of ironwood,hackberry, and black walnut are also present in the shrub layer.The ground .
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cover is fairly low diversity, with Pennsylvania sedge,false lily of the valley;rue anemone, and
wild geranium most common. The large number of fallen trees and abundance of gooseberry
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shrubs impeded travel throughout the woodland.
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Plant species recorded by FMR in May 2003.
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_ Ranunculaceae Anema�e quinquefolia waod anemone P
Ranunculaceae Anemonella thalictrades rue anemone P
- E Asteraceae Arctium minus common burdocic R •
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, . Araceae Arisaema tri�/um----Jack-in-t��t ___-----F-- --------- _�..__ ------
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f ----�^�lPolypodiaceae Afhryrium filix-fem�a lacly fem P
'� Rubiaceae Galium aparine deavers P
. Geraniaceae Geranium macufatum arild�anium C
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Ranunculaceae l�m bitematum false rue anemone C
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Liliaceae Maianthemum faise liy of the valley C
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t V'wlaceae Viola�__---_----- �rellow violet P
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� - - --�olaceae._......_._.._._Viola�.-.--- ----___..._._...---biue violet P
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E Uliaceae Uvularia grandiflora large flowered bellwort R
Liliaceae Uvu(aria sessilifolia sessile bellwort P
{ Balsaminaceae ImQatiens ca�ensis_ ___ touch-me-not P
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; Gramrnoids
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Cyperaceae Carex pensylvanica Pennsylvania sedge C �
E Graminaceae PhaJans arundinaceae reed cana rass P Lar e tch b ond.
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Ulumaceae Celtis occidentalis hackberry R
t ' _ Vtaceae Parthenocissus inserta �rginia creeper P
� Roseaceae Prunus serotina black che P
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MLCCS: 23212 Long grasses on upland soils
�� � The hayfield is located on the western part of the properiy, along Bacardi Avenue. This is atso ,
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�- like white clover and dandelion. At the eastern end there is a patch of small to mid-size oaks and
�ry`' brush. The field has been hayed for about ten years. The entire area was restored to native
mesic prairie in 2004: A copy of the prairie stewardship plan developed for the hayfield can be
� . viewed at Friends of the Mississippi River and the Department of Natural Resources,and is
incorporated herein by reference.
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. � MLCCS: 13134 Short grasses and mixed trees with 26-SO%impervious cover
� Three buildings are located on the property—a house, a pump house,and a large garage. An
j area around the buildings is maintained as lawn and garden with scattered trees. There is a small
` grove of trees west of the house that is dominated by very large and dense buckthorn.in the
understory. Buckthorn is also present in the azea behind(north) of the garage.
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� Ecological concerns
i The primary ecological concern on the property is exotic invasive shrub species—especially .�
� - common buckthorn and, ta a much lesser extent,Tartarian honeysuckle. Exotic invasive species
� ; are considered by many ecologists to be the single greatest threat to the integrity of our natural
areas. These species are very aggressive and impede the growth of native species. They
l eventually form dense, impenetrable thickets,replacing native species that axe more valuable for
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� wildlife and for ecosystem diversity. Buckthorn berries actualiy have a laxative effect,negatively
affecting the birds that eat them. Some bird species try to nest in the shXubs,but the tocation is
� : . not ideal. Studies have shown that fewer fledglings are produced than in native shrub species.
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The Home Site is defined as the northerly ten acres of the property.There is no expectation of
��� public access or use other than by permission from the landowner. The Home Site is subdivided,
. for management purposes, into the residence tract and the natural area tract. The residence tract
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of the Home Site(1.2 acres)contains the home and corresponding commons area, while the
�`: natural area tract(8.8 acres)makes up the rest.
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Man�gement Goals
� • Allow everyday activities normally associated with the enjoyment and maintenance of
. tfie home and its corresponding yard;
� � • Prevent potential negative impacts to the natural axeas on the Home Site and the City
' Wildlife Preserve which result from the pursuit of the normal everyda.y activities
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associated with the enjoyment and maintenance of the home and its corresponding yard;
� • Improve the ecological hea.lth of the natural community(oak woodland-brushland,
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• Protect the nat�ve trees on the Home Site.
� Management Activities-Residence Tract of the Home Site
� The residence tract of the Horne Site contains the home,garage,outbuildings,and the
surrounding commons area. This tract is defined as the rectangle of land immediately
i surrounding the home and outbuildings with dimensions of 2b4 feet wide by: 156 feet long,
f including the 420-foot long by 25 feet wide driveway(1.2 acres. See Figure 5). Generally,the .
landowner will be able to use and manage this tract as it has been in the past. The following �
� � section outlines allowable and prohibited activities for specific issues related to the use and
� ' management of this area.
z Existin bg uildings. The existing baildings and structures as described and identified in
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� construction,outside of the existing building footprints as detailed in Attachtnent B,will be . -
allowed. Furthermore, existing buildings must not exceed the gross floor square feet existing at
�'` the time the conservation easement was acquired and recorded.The existing access and driveway �
must remain a pervious-surface roadway and the landowner may use normal methods to mainta.in
�� it(snow plowing,grading, addition of suppleme�tal gravel,etc.). The well and septic systems
� ma be u raded maintained reconstructe andlor relocated as needed within the residence
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. Gardening�Land landscanin�. All normal yaxd maintenance and grass rriowing is allowed.
Gardening and landscaping are allowed. No cutting of native trees greater than 3"DBH,without
� � written consent of the DNR, is allowed. However, if all or a portion of a tree is threa.tening an � �
existing building or the safety of the landowner or visitors,the tree or a portion thereof may be �
removed to alleviate threatening conditions or ensure safety. Non-native trees,regardless of size,
� . may be removed. The landowner may plant only native trees and shrubs in the residence tract of
� the Home Site. Any herbaceous plant used in landscaping and/or gardening must be non-
invasive. The landowner will be encouraged to contact Friends of the IVlississippi River or the �
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designating that the Home Site is private properly.
4 Management Activities-Natural Area Tract of the Home Site �
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The natural area tract surrounds the residence tract within the Home Site and comprises three
_ distinct managernent areas: .
� • Oak Woodland-brushland. This natural community,designated with the color brown on �
Figure 5,makes up 6.1 acres of the site.
� • Prairie. This management area,designated with the color yellow on Figure 5, makes up 2
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acres of the site. In 2004 it was restored to native prairie
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• Oak savanna. This natural community,designated with the color orange on figure 5,
� ; . covers 0.7 acres. It is currently oak woodland-brushland.
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� . The management activities for the natural area tract are identical to those recommended for the
City Wildlife Preserve portion of the property. Refer to the section on the City of Rosernount's
` Wildlife Preserve in this document for details. The management of the natural areas on the
4 Home Site is the responsibility of the landowner. However,the landowner will coordinate with
j the DNR and City of Rosemount, which are responsible for management activities on the City
` Wildlife Preserve portion of the property. An economy of scale can be gained if the properly is
managed as one unit.
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The 1.8 acres on the western edge of the eastern natural area tract(the azea immediately north,
south, and east of the residence tract)has historically been used by the landowner for a garden(s)
� and mowed grass walking paths. This land will be managed in the same manner as the rest of the
� ° oak woodland-brushland in the tract,with the following exceptions;_
�. • The landowner will be allowed to maintain a vegetable/flower garden on a quarter acre of
- land that is directly east of the house. The landowner should use the same precautions
F described for gardening and landscaping in the residence tract.
� : • The landowner will be allowed to mow the path(s)that have previously been mowed.
The paths will remain grass and no other surface(examples: gravel,asphalt,cement}will '
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q The City Wildlife Preserve portion of the property will comprise 16 acres and be owned by the �
� ' City of Rosemount. It wil�allow restricted nature observation for educational purposes and will
�._, be managed as a natural area. .
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� � • Restore ecological functions to natural areas; :
• Improve the value of the wildlife habitat;
�, • Restore portions of the site to pre-settlement plant communities.
Management Activities-Oak Woodland-Brushland: 11 acres
x . Tar�et Plant Com�nunities—Oak Woodland-biushiand and Drv Oak Savanna
£ � � . Most likely, the woodland was historically a savanna community. While the woodland could be
� restored to savanna by fairly intensive tree removal,burning,and seeding, it would be quite �
expensive. It would take many years of concerted effort followed by many more years of
f sustained management. It would likely best serve the landowner to manage and maintain the
� azea as woodland and restore some smaller areas to savanna(Figure 5). This approach would
also ma�cimize overall site biodiversity.
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; The target plant community, therefore, for most of the 8-acre oak woodland-brushland will be .
oak woodland-btushland. This plant community is typically associated with dry oak forest,dry
� oak savanna,and dry prairie. It is structurally and floristically intermediate between oak forest
; and oak savanna(DNR 2000). The canopy is patchy and the understory is dominated by tree
saplings and shrubs. Forests with open-grown oaks surrounded by younger trees are also
included in this classification.
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Bur oak, northern pin oak, whife oak,and red oak are typical canopy dominants. Aspen,
� however,may comprise up to 70.percent of the cover. The shrub layer may be sparse or dense
� and is often patchy. It tends to be very diverse,with hazelnuts,blackberries,raspberries, �
gooseberries,dogwoods, cherries,and prickly ash. The ground layer is poor except in open � . .
� areas,where prairie and savanna sgecies dominate.
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This plant community is maintained by fire and was probably once the dominant community
type in the Twin Cities metropolita.n azea. In the absence of fire it succeeds to dense,scrubby �
�` oak forest. Few aak woodland-brushlands remain in the region. Most are overgrown with
scattered large bur oaks surrounded by pin oaks,as well as paper birch, basswood, black cherry,
and quaking aspen,with a scrubby understory. � _
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At the Wiklu.nd property, simply removing exotic species and allowing the woodland to fallow a
natural succession to oak forest is the most economical management track. Prescribed burning
�'" � would aid in the effort to restore the native lant species composition.
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�~ could be restored to oak savanna. Dry oak savanna,hill subtype,occurs on glacial till on fine ta
e medium textured loams. The MN DNR(1993)describes dry(hill)oak savanna as follows:
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"Occurrences aze concentrated along the ecotone between prairie and deciduous forest-woodland
zones and tend to be small. Bur oak and northern pin oak are the major oak species. The most
� ` common shrubs are chokecherries,wolfberries,and smooth sumacs.Leadplant is always present. �
The density of the shrub layer is higlily variable. The herbaceous vegetation of open areas
�� between trees is essentially the same as that of the hill subtype of dry prairie. The subtype
` succeeds to woodland almost as rapidly as mesic oak savanna except on the steepest,droughtiest
slopes. Therefore, few examples remain."
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� Control exotic plant species
_� � ' Controlling exotic shrubs is the imperative first step toward improving the oak woodland habitat.
� Common buckthorn is pervasive throughout the site and will require intensive effort for several
years. The first year o�management should focus on removing the largest plants{anything over
F 1.5 inches)which are producing fiuit. Smaller plants can be removed simultaneously, if time
� and budget permit,or in subsequent years,but before plants reach rnaturity. Honeysuckle,
though not abundant, should also be removed. Removal and disposal methods are described in
� the next section of this docutnent.
Re-establish native woodland plant species
� • After buckthorn is removed from the woodland,there is likely to be a flush of buckthorn .
� ; seedlings in the following years. While the long-term goal is to establish a groundcover and
shrub layer of native species, it will be necessary to control exotic seedlings before seeding or
� planting native plants. A seedbank of native plants may also persist in the soil, so monitoring the
� site condition will be necessary in the first few years after removing buckthorn.
� Once the exotic species are under control,the site can be seeded,preferably in the fall, with .
� native woodland species(Appendix A). Native woodland shrubs, such as haz�inut,gray
dogwood, American plum,musclewood,and nannyberry, will establish most effectively by
installing plants,rather than seed. Bare-root plants are most economical. �
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Restore dr,y oak savanna �
An excellent opportunity for savanna restoration is the waoded area on the west side of the
�`' properiy, south of the prairie restoration. The restoration area could go as far east as the existing
3.5-acre sumac stand. The ar�a has large scattered oaks,about 18 to 24-inch size,surrounded by
an abundance of small aspen,oaks, and other trees. Restoring these areas would provide a nice .
� � transition from prairi�to savanna to woodland,while providing a wonderful example of these
three plant communities in one location. As a rare community, it is important to retain.some
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� consisting of oak trees with coverage of 10 to 30 percent. A groundcover of savanna species �
��� (Appendix A)would be re-established by seeding. The cut trees could likely be harvested for
�- firewood ar fuel(e.g.,District Energy in St. Paul). The woodland area north of the prairie on the
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� The small woodland island within the prairie itself should also be removed and restored to
prairie, leaving a few oak trees. Likewise,a11 of the woodland edge should be thinned out to
��" create a more natural transition between prairie and woodland. That edge and all savanna areas .
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��' Maintenance and Monitorin�
� �t� On-going, long-term maintenance should involve annual monitoring of the site,removing exotic
��.. species and recording other ecological concerns. Once the existing exotic plants are gone, •
�. maintenance should become less intensive. Of primary importance is removai of exotic plants
` � before they set seed. Most of the woody species take several years to produce fruit. The site
€ should also be monitored annuall.y for other exotic species not currently found there. Garlic
a mustard, for example, is a very aggressive biennialplant commonly found in woodlands in the
� metropolitan area. The site should be surveyed in May for garlic mustard and any plants should
� � be promptly removed before they flower and set seed in June.
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The recovery of the site shoul�also be evaluated to determine if a good complement of native
� species are being established. �n addition, since oak woodlands historically experienced �
occasional fires, it would be beneficial to conduct prescribed burning of#he woodland. Fire
; would be especially beneficial for removing buckthorn seedlings,which are difficult to control .�
� because they are so small and numerous. Factors that may limit burning are: inadequate fuel,
� inadequate burn breaks(since the adjacent properties are also wooded), and the proximity to
future high-density housing. Nevertheless, as a valua.ble management tool,,prescribed burning
s should be considered. The development of firebreaks is allowed.
� Management Activities-Ha�eld: 5.0 acres�
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� Restore to mesic prairie
� A prairie restoration plan is already underway for the entire 7-acre hayfield,the prairie having
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Maintenance
� - Planned maintenance for the prairie will involve periodic mowing the first year(2005)and
� mowing or burning in the second year(2006). After that, landowners will assume maintenance.
Historically,tallgrass prairie in this part of the state burned as frequently as every year. � .
�_� � Typica.11y,however,prairies are now managed by burning every two years. Regular burning will .
control shrubs and weeds while restoring nutrients to the soils and invigorating native plants.
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�� Brush and Tree Removal
� The most efficient way to remove buckthorn,honeysuckle,and other woody plants is to cut the
�:;� stems close to the ground and treat the cut stumps immediately with a 10%glyphosate solution _
� `` (e.g. Roundup). Rodeo, a glyphosate herbicide suitable for aquatic habitats, should not be used �
� �,;, within 50 feet of ponded areas., Failure to treat the stumps will result in resprouting,creating
"� much greater removal dif�culty. Late fall or winter is the best time for removal because
�` buckthorn retains its leaves longer than other species and is easily identified. At that time of
�,. year,buckthorn is also moving resources from the leaves to the roots,so when chemicals are
� applied to the cut stumps they aze taken dee.p into the roots and produce a more effective kilI.
� � Most other woody plants are also most effectively cut and treated in fall or vcrinter. If cut in
� winter,the snow around each stem must be pushed away so the stems. can be cut low to the
4 ground. High stems should be avoided because herbicide treatmerit is less effective and they
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create a physical tripping hazard.
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� Other woody plant removal methods are hand-pulling(only useful on seedlings)and weed-
wrenching(using a weed wrench tool to pull stems of two inches or more in diameter). Both
.; methods can be done any time of year as long as the soil is moist and not frozen. The
� disadvantage to both methods is that they are somewhat time-consuming as the dirt from each
stem should be shaken off. Weed-wrenching also creates a great deal of soil disturbance.
� Existing desirable plants may be removed in the process and the soil disturbance creates �
� opportunities for weed germination. This method is probably best used in areas that have very
little desirable native plant cover. �
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� Brush can be disposed of in several ways. Some relatively small brush piles can be left in the
woods as wildlife cover. In areas of low density,small stems can be scattered on the ground to
a ' decornpose. However,the vast majority of the brush at this site should be removed or burned, .
� - since there is so much. It could either be stacked into piles in open areas and burned in the
winter,or taken out of the woods,chipped up,and hauled awa�. � .
� � The ear after buckthorn is eut there will be a flush of new growth as the seeds in the soil : .
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germinate. This will produce a crop of seedlings that are much too small to cut. The easiest way
to deal with these is to burn the site. If that is not possible,seedlings can be spra.yed with a l Os/o
� � gl y phosate solution. It is im p erative that herbicide is onl y a p p�ied in late fall when other plant �
species are dormant. Treating seedlings is probably the easiest means of conttol, but they could
�� also be�left for several years until they are large enough to be pulled or cut more easily. The .
`��� plants will thin themselves out over time and must be controlled before they start producing seed,
generally within five years.
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� All seed and plant material used at the Wiklund property should be of Minnesota origin, ideally
�: within 50 miles of the site,but no more than 175 miles. Nurseries can provide seed/plant origin
information.
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� seedlings that germinate after shrub removal) has been adequa.tely controlled. Buckthorn control
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may take two full seasons or more. The ideal time to seed the woodland areas is in the fall: The
� cold and damp conditions of winter will naturally break the seed dormancy.
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� � Seed can be hand-broadcast in the woodland, since the seeding areas will be fairly sma11 and
�'` scattered and not conducive to using equipment. Seed gernunation is generally improved by �
�;., raking it into the soil though this is not absolutely necessary. If seed is broadcast in late fa11,just
before snowfall,the freeze/thaw cycles of winter will effectively work the seed into the ground.
�' Existing vegetation will likely make raking unfeasible at this site.
" Normal seeding rates for a woodland restoration are about 8 lbs. of seed per acre. Because there
�� is existing vegetation at this site,a seeding rate of about 41bs. per acre would likely be adequate.
�-- Actual rates should be evaluated when seeding areas are determined.
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. Tree and shrub material is most cost effective when purchased bare root. Bare root material also
� �` � , has good survivarship. One disadvanta.ge to bare root is that there is a small window of time in
� which to plant it. Plants are generally shipped at the end of April and shouid be planted within a
' week or two. Planting can be done fairly quickly by using tree planting bars rather than by
q digging. Volunteers could be recruited to create community involvement. Potted plants are
,' � significantly more expensive and time-consuming to install,but can be planted throughout the
growing season(though it is best to avoid the hottest months}. If some plant material is not
� available as baxe root,potted plants could be considered. �
t If groundcover species are seeded in the fall,trees and shrubs can be installed the following
� '- spring or in subsequent years,as budget permits. The amount of plant material needed will
� ;; depend on the planting space available. Generally shrubs can be planted about five feet apart.
The target shrub coverage in the woodland is 40 to 60 percent.
� Prescribed Burning{Rx Burns)
Native plant comrnunities sucli as sa.vanna,prairie, and oak woodland are adapted to fire.
�� Regular use of Rx burns provides important ecological functions, such as recycling nutrients,
` improving plant vigor, and improving flowering and seed production. Simuitaneously, fire is an �
excellent way to control exotic and woody species. .
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spring because burn conditions are generally safest and late spring burns are good for controlling
. non-native grasses. Fall burns tend to increase flowering plant species,but leave a site
�, susceptible to erosion and devoid of winter wildlife cover. �
All Rx burns should be conducted by an experienced,professional burn crew: A burn plan
�" should be develo d and burn rmits must be obtained for a11 burning, including bnish piles.
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Monitoring is a vital component of any habita.t restoration project. Monitoring typically involves �
� conducting simple surveys to document pertinent featt�res, such as exotic shrub coverage. Basic
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` is achieving its intended goals. Adaptive management,the corollary to monitoring,incorporates �
� _ monitoring results into future management. .
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� Monitoring should be done anrivally,preferably at the same time each year. It need not be
� �, intensive or time-consuming,but should minimally include a walk-through vegetation survey
` and photo monitoring. The vegetation survey should identify and map locations of exotic .
` herbaceous plants. For pervasive species, such as buckthorn,observational notes shouid be made
: on whether there has been any increase or decrease of target plant species,and whether any
� management action is rieeded. It is important to map iocations of exotics(GPS),even if they
t will be removed,because a seed bank likely exists and new plants may emerge.
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� Photo monitoring is simply taking annual photographs from establishedlocations to create visual
documentation of changes over time. Photo points should be mapped and numbered on an aerial
� photograph. It helps to mark photo points in the field(e.g. with surveyor flagging)and it is
recommended that at least one permanent point be established and marked with a metal post.
Each photograph should be labeled to indicate the direction from which it was taken and
important observations. Photos should be taken at approximately the same time each year, ,
; keeping in mind the characteristics of the plant species being monitored. Garlic mustard,for
. example, is best photographed when it blooms in May, whereas buckthorn is most visible in fall,
; when it is one of the few plants to still have its leaves.
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It is important to develop a plan for controlling exotics as they are discovered. Garlic mustard
can reproduce explosively within just two years. Buckthorn plants do not produce seed for
� several years,and up to ten years in the shade, but seed can remain viable in the soil for five
� years and new seed is continuously introduced into an area. �
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the Wiklund site,notes should be made of animals or animal signs observed during each site -
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The City of Rosemount is responsible for monitoring the Wildlife Preserve portion of the
properiy and will assist the DNR in enforcing the terms of the easement and management plan.
- The management monitoring could be coordinated with DNR easement monitoring.
�� Mosquito Control �
' � Generally,routine control of nuisance mosquitoes is not allowed on lands subject to the
conservation easement. However,with prior approval the DNR wili a11ow control operations for � �
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�� mosquitoes pose human health risks. The DNR must approve mosquito control plans or make
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��` in other areas. Actual costs will depend on bids received from contractors.
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� Year
� . A FalUWinter, Cut and treat exotic shrubs(19 ac),haul,chip/burn.All $600 to$1100
� Year 2 areas exce t sland. r acre
� A Fall(Oct) Apply herbicide by foliar to buckthorn seedlings,small
� Year 2 saplings. May need to spray in Fatl,Yr 3,too.
' 19 ac) �
� A Fall Seed open areas of woodland with native seed $2,000 to$2,500
� Year 2 or 3 (portions of 12 ac)after buckthorn and seedlings ha�e per acre
� been controlled.
A Spring Plant native shrubs and trees(approximately$100- $4,000 to$6,000
� Year 3 or 4 $200/ac to re lace buckthorn on�12 acres. whole site
f A Spring Conduct Rx burnan restored prairie. $1,500 to$2,040 .
Year 3 �
` A Spring Conduct Rx burn on restored prairie. $2,500 to$3,000
n ; Year 5
A Spring Conduct Rx burn on restored prairie(ltx burns should $3,000 to$3,500
Year 7 be conducted every 2 to 4 years beyond this schedule,
� de ndin on needs of rairie.
B Fa1UWinter Remove undesirable trees frorn two savanna areas north 52,400 to$3,000
� Year 3 and south of prairie.Remove small patch of trees from ' per acre
� within rairie.
� B Year 4 Prepare soil in savanna areas(8.2 ac)and re=seed with $4,000 to$4,500
� . savanna s ies.
�.� B Year 6 Conduct Rx burn on restored sava.nna. $2,500 to$3,U00
C FalUWinter Thin trees along entire woodland edge to create better $400 to 5700
Year 3 transition between rairie and woodland. r acre
C Spring Conduct Rx burn of woodland(13.2 ac). $b,000 to$10,000
F Year 2 or 3 .
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Friends of the Mississippi River offers its services to provide on-going management of
`� the project—coordinating restoration and management work,follow-up site visits and
�t:� evaluation, and contractor negotiations.
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'The following is a short list of consultants and contractors to consider for implementing �
the management plans. This is not a complete list, but does include ecologists who are
��- familiar with natural resource management. Unless otherwise noted,a11 firms do
prescribed burning. Those marked with an * may also do buckthorn/brush removaL
� Many other brush removal companies are listed in the yellow pages under�tree care.
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Applied Ecological Services, Inc. North American Prairies Company
� Doug Mensing 111754 Jarvis Ave NW
` Edina,MN Ann,andale,MN 55302
: 952-925-3359 320-274-53 i6
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� *Great River Greening _Outback Nursery, Inc.
35 West Wafer St, Suite 201 � Erik Olsen
St. Paul,MN 55107 Hastings,NIN
, 651-665-9500 651-438-2771
� *Natural Resources Restoratiori Inc. Prairie Restorarions,Ina
> Craig Andresen � John Pauly
2013 Walnut St. NW Cannon Falls, MN
` New Brighton, MN 55112 507-663-1091 .
� . 651-636-3462
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Hobbs,H.C., S. Aronow, and C.J. Patterson. 1990. Surficial Geology in: Geologic Atlas
� Dakota County, Minnesota. Universiry of Minnesota, St. Paul.
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M � General Land Offiee survey notes. U.S. Forest Service,North Central Forest Experiment �
�� Station, St. Paul. �
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�" species of Dakota.Counry. Minnesota County Biological Survey Map Series No. 1.
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�"` Natural Herita.ge Program. St. Paul, MN. � .
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and Natural Areas Program. 2000. Going Native: aprairie restoration handbook for
; Minnesota landowners. St. Paul, MN.
Mossler,J.H. 1990. Bedrock Geology in: Geologic Atlas Dakota County, Minnesota
University of Minnesota, St. Paul.
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� ' prairies,savannas, and woodlands. Society for Ecological Restoration. Island Press, .
Washington,D.C. �
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�rairie Moon Nursery. 2002. 2002 Catalog and Cultural Guide: Native plants and seed
for wetland,prairie, sa.vanna and woodland. V�inona, MN.
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Sturley, S. 1994. Restonng the Tallgrass Praine: an illustrated
upper midwest. University of Iowa Press,Iowa City. .
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APPENDIX A.
Suggested native plant species for planting in the woodland and savanna at the Wklund Property.
OAK WOODLAND-BRUSHLAND .
Scientific name Common Name Scientific name Common Name
Forbs and Graminoids '
Actaea rubra red.baneberry PhJox divaricata woodiand phiox
Adiantum pedatum maide�hair fem Rudbeckia laciniata golde�giow
Anemone canadensis Canada anemone Smilacina sfellata starry faise solomo�'s seat
Anemone quinquefofia wood anemone Solidago flexicaulis zigzag goldenrod
Anemonella thalictroides rue anemone Strepfopus amplexifolius Twisted stalk
Aquilegia canadensis Columbine Uvularia grandifiora large flowered beilwort
Aralia nudicaulis wild sarsaparilia Uvularia sessilifolia sessile beiiwort
Arisaema triphyllum Jadc-in-the-pulpit Veronicastrum uirginicum Culver's Root
Asclepias exaltata poke milkweed
Aster cordifolius heart-leaved aster
Aster macrophyUus large-leaved aster
Athryrium filix-t'emina lady fem
Carex pensylvanica Pennsylvania sedge
Desmodium canadense Showy Tick Trefoil
-Fragana virginiana wild strawberry
Geranium maculatum wiid geranium
Helianthus hirsutus woodiand sunflower
Hystrix patula bottlebcush grass :
Maianthemum canadense wild lily of the vailey
' Osmorhiza claytonii sweet cicely
Osmunda claytoniana interrupted fem
Shrubs Height Sun Comments
Amelanchierlasvis Allegheny serviceberry 15-25 ft sun/part shade
Aronia melanocarpa Black chokeberry 4-6 ft suNshade
Comus amonum Silky dogwood 6-12 ft suNpart shade moist so�
Comus racemosa Gray dogwood 8-12 ft suNshade
Comus sericea Red osier dogwood 6-12 ft suNpart shade moist so�
Corylus americana American hazelnut 6-12 ft sunJpart shade
Corylus comuta Beaked hazelnut 6-12 ft sun/shade
Diervilla lonicera 8ush honeysudcle 3-4 ft suNpart shade .
Eua�ymus atropu�purea Eastem wahoo 6-20 ft sun/shade
Hamamelis virginiana Witch hazel 15-25 ft sun/shade
Nex verticillata Winterberry 6-8 ft suNpart shade moist so� .
Juniperus virginiana Eastern red cedar 20 ft sun
Rosa blanda smooth rose 4-8 ft suNpa�t shade
Sambucus pubens Retl-berried elder 6-12 ft shade
Vibumum lentago Nannyberry 16-20 ft ,suNpart shade • :
Vibumum rafinesquianum Downy arrowwood 6-8 ft sunlshade
Understory Trees Height Sun Comments.
Carpinus carolineana MusGewood 20-30 ft suNpart shade moisf soil
Comus altemifolia Pagoda dogwood 15-20 ft sun/shade
Ostrya virginiana Ironwood 30-50 ft suNpart shade
Prunus amerrcana American plum 20-35 ft sun
Prunus pensylvanica Pin cherry 10-30 ft surr . � .
Prunus virginiana choke cherry 20-30 ft sun/part shade �
APPENDIX A-1 .
DRY OAK SAVANNA (Hill Subtype}
Scientific name Common Name Scientific name Common Name
Forbs Graminoids .
Agastache foeniculum biue giant hyssop Andropogon.gerardii big bluestem ,
Anemone cylindrica thimbleweed Bouteloua curtipendula side-oats grama
Antennaria negiecta pussytoes Elymus canadensis Canada Wiid Rye .
Apocynum cannabinum Indian hemp Koelera macrantha junegr�ss
Aquilegia canadensis Columbine Leptotoma cognatum fali witch-grass
Artemisia campestris vvormwood Paspalum ciliadfolium ciliate-leaved paspalum
Artemisia ludoviciana prairie sage Schizachrium scoparrum little bluestem
Asclepias tuberosa butterfly weed Sorghastrum nufans Indian G�ass
� Asterericoides heath aster Sporobolis heterolepis prairie dropseed
Aster oolentangiensis sky-blue aster St+pa spartea porcupine grass
Aster pilosus frost aster
Aster sericeus sdky aste�
Campanula rotundifolia harebells Shrvbs (about 10-'!5 percent cover)
Coreopsis patmata coreopsis Amorpha canescens leadpiant
Dalea candidum White Prairie Clover Ceanothus americanus New Jersey tea .
Dalea purpureum Purple Pra+rie Ciover Symphoricarpsu occidentaJis wolfbeny
Dalea villosum Silky praaie-t�ove� Juneberry Amelanchiec laevis
Euphorbia corollata flowering spurge Prunus virginiana choke cherry
Galium boreale northem bedstraw Corylus americana American hazeinut
Helianthemum bicknelli frostweed Corylus comuta Beaked hazelnut
Helianthus occidentalis westem sunflower
Helianthus rigidus stiff sunflower
He(iopsis helianthoides Ea�ly Sunflower
Heterotheca vil/osa Golde�aster
: Lespedeza capitata round-headed bushclover �
Liatris aspera blazing sfar
Liatris cylindracea cylindric blazing star
Monarda frstWosa be�gamot
' Solidago nemoralis Gray Goldenrod
Solidago rigida stiff goidenrod
Solidago+igida Stiff Goldenrod :
Solidago speciosa Showy+Goldenrod �
Tradescan6a occidentalis westem spidennrort .
Verbena hastata blue vervain
Verbena stricta Hoary Vervain �
Veronicastrum virginicum cuiver's root " •
� Viola pedaGfida prairie violet
Zizia aptera golden alexander
Zizia aptera Hea�t-leaved�tlexanders . :
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered into by and between the City of
Rosemount (City), Dakota County (County) and the Metro Greenways Program of the
MN Department of Natural Resources (MG /DNR) to define the respective funding
sources and amounts and ownership details of the Ama Wiklund conservation easement
and property acquisition described in Attachment A
The MG /DNR will acquire a conservation easement ovei the entire 25 15 acre Wiklund
property The approved conservation easement is included as Attachment B The total
cost for acquiring the permanent conservation easement is $500,000 00 MG /DNR will
provide $150,000,00 at closing as partial payment for the cost of the conservation
easement The MG/DNR will provide a Property Report and manage and monitor the
conservation easement
The County will provide $250,000 00 from the Farmland and Natural Area Program at
closing as partial payment for the cost of the conservation easement as cited in Dakota
County Board of Commissioners Resolution 04 -042 See Attachment D The recorded
conservation casement held by the State of Minnesota will include "third- party" nghts of
enforcement for the County as included in paragraph 17 of the conservation easement
(Attachment B)
The City will provide $100,000 00 at closing as partial payment for the cost of the of the
conservation easement The recorded conservation easement held by the State of
Minnesota "ill include "third party' rights of enforcement for the City as included in
paragraph 17 of the conservation easement (Attachment B) The City will complete and
forward to MGW,IDNR all title work required by the City and MGW/DNR to close on the
property
The City will continue to work with the landowner Ama Wiklund on the final disposition
of the fee simple interest of the 15 acres of the 25 15 acres parcel in subject to the
conservation easement after the lot split has been approved by the City The 15 acre
parcel is shown and described as Parcel B in Attachment A
The City will acquire a 1 53 acre area between the Wiklund parcel and Bacardi Avenue,
as described in Attachment C, to provide access and easement right to the 25 15 acre
conservation easement
A natural resource management plan has been,lomtly developed and approved by the
City, County, MG /DNR. and the landowner
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The following acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Memorandum of Undeistanding
City of Rosemount
William Droste, Mayor of Rosemount
Dakota County
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Alan Singer, Farmland and Natural Area Program Manager Date
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CONSERVATION EASEMENT
MS CONSERVATION EASEMENT is made this day of
20 by and between Aina Wiklund, Grantor, and the STATE OF MINNESOTA, a sovereign
body, Grantee
BACKGROUND
I Grantor is the owner of real property, "Protected Property in Dakota County,
Minnesota, which is descnbed m Exhibit A The Protected Property is approximately 25 acres in
size
2 Portions of the Protected Property were formerly agricultural fields, however there
are important ecological and aesthetic values and restoration opportunities associated with this
property
3 The natural, scenic, and ecological qualities and forested, and open space
character ("Conservation Values of the Protected Property are set forth in the Property Report
dated 20_, which the parties acknowledge accurately represents the
present condition of the Protected Property Each of the parties has a copy of the
Property Report The Grantees intend to use the Property Report as the basis for monitoring
subsequent uses of the Protected Property and enforcing the terms of tlus
Conservation Easement Notwithstanding tlus, the parties may use all other relevant evidence to
establish the present condition of the Protected Property in the event of a disagreement as to
whether a subsequent activity or use is consistent with the terms of this Conservation Easement.
4 The State of Minnesota is qualified to acquire and hold conservation easements
under Section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any amendments and any
regulations promulgated thereunder and under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 84C and 84.64.
5. The Legislature of the State of Minnesota (hereinafter "Legislature authorizes
the State of Minnesota and counties thereof, as well as nonprofit organizations, to preserve,
acquire or hold lands for open -space uses, which specifically include farmland, wetlands, native
or restored prairie, or lands deemed critical to protecting soil, water quality, and enhancing fish
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and wildlife habitat, and that actions pursuant to these purposes are for the public health, safety,
and general welfare of the citizens of the State of Minnesota and for the promotion of sound land
development by preserving suitable open spaces
6 The Legislature has declared that public open -space benefits result from the
protection and conservation of natural areas including the protection of scenic areas for public
visual enjoyment from public rights -of -way, that the conservation and protection of restored
natural areas as valued natural and ecological resources provide needed open spaces for clean air
as well as for aesthetic purposes; and that public benefit will result from the conservation,
protection, development and improvement of restored natural areas
7 Grantee, through its Department of Natural Resources, shall protect in perpetuity,
natural areas and ecologically significant land for aesthetic, scientific, and educational purposes
and pursuant to the terms of this Conservation Easement
8 Grantee has declared that the preservation of open -space is vital to the public
interest of the State of Minnesota through its economic, environmental, cultural and scenic
benefits
9 Grantee agrees by acquiring this grant of easement to honor and defend the
intentions of Grantor stated herein and to preserve and protect in perpetuity the open -space values
of the Protected Property for the benefit of this generation and the generations to come
10. Grantor desires and intends that the open -space character of the Protected Property
be preserved, protected and maintained in perpetuity
11 Grantor desires and intends to place restrictions upon the use of the
Protected Property and by executing this Conservation Easement, Grantor creates a conservation
easement, on, over and across the Protected Property and grants affirmative rights to ensure the
preservation of the natural elements and values of the Protected Property and to protect and
maintain its native plant communities and native annual populations
12. Grantor intends to convey to Grantee the right to protect the ecological values of
the Protected Property in perpetuity and to prevent or to remedy activities or uses that are
inconsistent with the terms of the Conservation Easement
CONVEYANCE
NOW, THEREFORE, the Grantor, in consideration of the sum of five hundred thousand
and no /100 DOLLARS ($500,000) to it/them in hand paid by the said Grantee, the receipt
whereof is hereby acknowledged, and pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 84C and
Section 84 64, and other applicable Minnesota laws, does hereby grant and convey to the Grantee,
its successors and assigns, forever, a Conservation Easement in perpetuity over the Protected
Property subject to the following rights and restrictions:
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AFFIRMATIVE RIGI3TS
The Grantor conveys to the Grantee and their successors and assigns the following rights.
1 The right to enforce by proceedings, at law or in equity, the covenants contained in
this Conservation Easement This right shall include, but shall not be limited to,
the right to bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the
teens of this Conservation Easement, to require the restoration of the
Protected Property to its prior or more natural condition, to enjoin such
non compliance by temporary or permanent injunction, and to recover any
damages ansmg from such non compliance Such damages, when recovered, may
be applied by the Grantee, in their discretion, to corrective action on the
Protected Property, if necessary If such court determines that the Grantor has
failed to comply with this Conservation Easement or the Natural Resource
Management Plan, Grantor shall reimburse Grantee for any reasonable costs of
enforcement, including costs of restoration, court costs, and reasonable attorney's
fees, in addition to any other payments ordered by such court
2 If the Grantee becomes aware of an event or circumstance of non compliance with
the terms and conditions set forth in this Conservation Easement, the Grantee shall
give written notice to the Grantor, her heirs or assigns, at the address set forth
below, of such event or circumstance of non compliance and restore the Protected
Property to its previous condition Failure by the Grantor, her heirs or assigns, to
cause discontinuance, abatement or such other corrective action as may be
requested by the Grantee within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice, shall entitle
Grantee to bring an action as authorized in this Conservation Easement
3 The Grantee does not waive or forfeit the right to take action as may be necessary
to insure compliance with the covenants and purposes of this
Conservation Easement on the Protected Property by any failure to act, Grantor
waives any defense of ]aches with respect to any delay by the Grantee in acting to
enforce any of the provisions or exercise any rights under this
Conservation Easement
4 Nothing in this Conservation Easement shall be construed to entitle the Grantee to
institute any enforcement proceeding against the Grantor for any changes to the
Protected Property due to causes beyond the Grantor's control, such as changes
caused by fire, flood, storm, civil authorities undertaking emergency action or third
parties not under the control or supervision of, or not acting with the consent of,
the Grantor
5 The right of designated representatives of the Grantee to enter the
Protected Property in a reasonable manner to conduct monitoring, management
evaluations and activities and determine easement compliance is recognized The
Grantee shall give reasonable prior notice to Grantor of all such entries and shall
not unreasonably interfere with Grantor's use and quiet enjoyment of the Protected
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Property Each party agrees that it will be responsible for its own acts and the
results thereof and shall not be responsible for the acts of the other party and the
results thereof Each party therefore agrees that it will assume all risk and liability
for itself, its agents or employees for any injury to persons or property resulting in
any manner from the conduct of its own operations and operations of its agents or
employees under this agreement, and for any loss, cost, damage, or expense
resulting at any time from failure to exercise proper precautions, of or by itself or
its own agents or its own employees The State's liability shall be governed by the
provisions the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minn Slat 3 736, and other
applicable law The liability of the Grantor shall be governed by applicable law.
6 The Grantee, in addition to other remedies, shall have the right to report any
environmental concerns or conditions or any actual or potential violations of any
environmental or other laws to appropriate regulatory or law enforcement agencies
The Grantee shall notify the Grantor at the same time it notifies any appropriate
authority notified pursuant to this section
RESERVED RIGHTS
1 Grantor reserves for the Grantor and her heirs and assigns, all rights as owner of
the Protected Property, except the right to undertake any activities which are
expressly and specifically prohibited by this Conservation Easement or which are
inconsistent with or detrimental to the protective purposes of this
Conservation Easement.
2. Grantor agrees to notify the Grantee, in writing, before exercising any reserved
nght which may have an adverse impact on the natural characteristics or ecological
and aesthetic features of the Protected Property protected by dus Conservation
Easement
COVENANTS
IN FURTHERANCE of the foregoing affirmative rights, Grantor intends that rights under
tlus Conservation Easement conveyed to the Grantee on behalf of the public shall continue to
exist in perpetuity Grantor makes the following covenants on behalf of the Grantor, her heirs and
assigns, which covenants shall run with and bind the Protected Property in perpetuity
Management Plan
1 All natural resource management practices on the Protected Property including
implementation shall be in accordance with the "Natural Area Management Plan
for Aina Wiklund Site" dated (Management Plan) The Management
Plan may be revised or modified by written agreement of the Grantor and Grantee.
Grantor and Grantee will retain a copy of the Management Plan
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Residential, Commercial and Industrial Uses
2 Grantor shall not subdivide, either legally or physically, the Protected Property for
any reason without the prior written approval of the Grantee
3. No development rights in or to the Protected Property, or any part thereof which
have been encumbered or extinguished by tlus Conservation Easement shall be
transferred to any location outside the Protected Property, whether pursuant to a
cluster development plan or any other agreement or plan for transferable
development rights
4 There shall be no residential, industrial, or commercial activity undertaken or
allowed except for normal maintenance and upgrades to existing structures and
within the footprint of existing structures as provided for in the Management Plan
With the exception of storm water conveyance, no right of passage across or upon
the Protected Property shall be allowed or granted, if that right of passage is used
in conjunction with residential, industrial, or commercial activity, except for the
existing private gravel road, which may continue to be utilized and maintained
within the existing footprint
5 No portion of the protected property shall be used to satisfy land area requirements
for other property not subject to this Conservation Easement for purposes of
calculating building density, lot coverage, or open space under otherwise
applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances controlling land use
Construction
6 There shall be no construction or placing of any house, garage, barn, mobile home,
or other buildings on the Protected Property except for normal maintenance and
upgrades to existing structures within their existing footprints, and any other
exceptions specifically allowed in the Management Plan There shall be no
construction or installation of poles, antenna, lights, towers, water tower, utility
lines, piping, and any other temporary or permanent structures on the Protected
Property except for those structures required for storm water management and for
repair or replacement of existing well and septic system There shall be no
construction or installation of roads or parking lots of asphalt, bituminous, gravel,
concrete or other materials on the Protected Property except for maintenance
andlor upgrade of the existing private gravel road, which may continue to be
utilized and maintained within the existing footprint There shall be no permanent
or temporary fencing except as specifically allowed in the Management Plan
Recreational Use
7. There shall be no trails established or maintained on the Protected Property except
for those specifically allowed in the Management Plan
8. There shall be no operation of snowmobiles, dune buggies, motorcycles, all- terrain
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vehicles, or any other types of motorized vehicles on the Protected Property except
for administrative, emergency, and management purposes
Surface Alteration
9. The commercial extraction of minerals by surface mining and the extraction and
removal of topsoil from the Protected Property is prohibited The extraction of
subsurface of deep -mined minerals from the Protected Property, including natural
gas and oil, and the noncommercial extraction of minerals, including limestone,
shale, gravel, sand and other minerals is prohibited
10 There shall be no change of the topography of the Protected Property in any
manner except as reasonably required in the course of activities or uses in
accordance with the Management Plan
Waste Removal
11 Use of the Protected Property for dumping, storage, processing or landfill of solid
or hazardous wastes generated is prolbited, including, without limitation,
municipal sewage sludge and/or bio- solids application
Signs
12 Commercial signs, billboards, and outdoor advertising structures may not be
displayed on the Protected Property However, information signage is permitted,
subject to the following conditions The combined area of any signs may not
exceed fifty (50) square feet, and the signage is limited to the following purposes
a. Displaying the name of the Protected Property,
b Announcing the existence of this Conservation Easement;
C Providing interpretive and directional information,
d. Providing the name and address of the Grantor and Grantee,
e Delineating the boundaries of the Protected Property in order to prohibit
trespass or non permitted activities,
f. Providing information with regard to on -site uses and activities permitted
by this easement which approval will not be unreasonably withheld,
conditioned or delayed.
For all signs permitted by this paragraph, the location, number, size and design must not
significantly diminish the natural and scenic qualities of the Protected Property.
Trees, Shrubs and Vegetation
14 There shall be no removal, destroying, burning, cutting, mowing or altering of
trees, shrubs, and other vegetation except that existing lawns and gardens may be
maintained, and activities to prevent or control insects, noxious weeds, invasive
species, diseases, personal injury, or property damage and /or enhance wildlife
habitat or restore native biological communities are allowed in accordance with
the Management Plan
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Pesticides and Herbicides
15 There shall be no application of pesticides or herbicides on the Protected Property
except those that are necessary as part of approved agricultural use and
management practices specified within the Management Plan
Animals
16 There shall be no livestock, feedlots, domestic or non native animals permitted on
the Protected Property of the Protected Property in accordance with the
Management Plan
Agricultural Use
17 There shall be no tilling or plowing or use of the Protected Property for
commercial cultivation of crops unless specifically allowed in the Management
Plan as a vegetation management tool during phased ecological restoration
Exotic Species Introduction
18 There shall be no plant or animal species introduced on the Protected Property
except those native species that are consistent with the protective purposes of this
Conservation Easement and consistent with the Management Plan
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1 This Conservation Easement shall run with and burden the Protected Property in
perpetuity and shall bind and inure to the benefit of the Grantor, her heirs and assigns, and any and
all other successors to her in interest and the Grantee, its successors and assigns
2 Grantor shall pay all taxes and assessments levied against the Protected Property
including any taxes or assessments levied against the interest of the Grantee established by this
Conservation Easement The Grantee may, but is not obligated to, make any payment of taxes or
assessments levied against the Protected Property or the interest established by this
Conservation Easement and shall have a right of reimbursement against Grantor for such amounts
3 The Grantor agrees that the terms, conditions, restrictions, and purposes of this
Conservation Easement will be referenced by the Grantor in any subsequent deed or other legal
instrument by which the Grantor transfers or divests the Grantor of all or any part of the Grantor's
interest in the Protected Property, and that the Grantor will give the Grantee written notice of any
such transfer within fifteen (15) days after closing
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4 Any notice required in this Conservation Easement shall be sent by certified mail, return
receipt requested, to the following addresses or such address as may be subsequently specified by
notice in writing, and the Party of Record at the address of record in the Ramsey County
Recorder's Office
Grantee Grantor
State of Minnesota Ama Wiklund
Department of Natural Resources 12110 Bacardi Avenue
Metro Regional Administration Rosemount, MN 55068
1200 Warner Road
St Paul, MN 55104
5 If any provision of this Conservation Easement or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of this
Conservation Easement and the application of such provisions to persons or circumstances other
than those as to which it is found to be invalid shall be affected thereby
6 This Conservation Easement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Minnesota
7 The terms "Grantor" and "Grantee" as used in ttus Conservation Easement shall be
deemed to include with respect to Grantor, her heirs and assigns, and with respect to the Grantee,
its successors and assigns
8 The Grantee may assign or transfer this Conservation Easement and the rights
conveyed herein, provided that (1) the Grantee requires, as a condition of such transfer, that the
original conservation purposes of this Conservation Easement continue to be tamed out in
perpetuity, and (2) any assignment is made only to an organization qualified to acquire or hold a
conservation easement at the time of the transfer under the provisions of Section 170(h)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1486, as it may be amended from time to time, and any regulations
promulgated there under This Conservation Easement is fully valid and enforceable by any
assignee or successor of the Grantee, whether assigned in whole or in part.
4. The Grantor's and Grantee's rights and obligations under this
Conservation Easement terminate upon transfer or termination of their respective interest in the
easement or the Protected Property provided that any liability for acts or omissions occurring prior
to the transfer or termination will survive that transfer or termination Nothing in this paragraph is
deemed to alter or amend the remaining terms of the conservation easement in the event of a
transfer of interest.
10. This Conservation Easement may be amended only in the event of unanticipated
circumstances not specifically addressed by this Conservation easement and only in the sole and
exclusive judgment of the Grantee that such an amendment (r) furthers the purpose of this
Conservation Easement, (n) is not inconsistent with and will not adversely impact the
conservation values protected by this Conservation Easement, (iii) does not affect the perpetual
duration of the Conservation Easement, or (rv) does not affect the validity of the Conservation
Easement under Minnesota law
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11 If circumstances anse in the future such as to render the purposes of this easement
impossible to accomplish, this Easement can only be terminated or extinguished, whether in
whole or in part, by judicial proceedings in a court of competent junsdretion or by agreement
executed by the parties, their successors or assigns
12 Each party agrees that it will be responsible for its own acts and the results
therefore and will not be responsible for the acts of the other party and the result thereof Each
party therefore agrees that it will assume all risk and liability for itself, its agents or employees for
an injury to persons or property resulting in any manner from the conduct of its own operations
and operations of its agents or employees under this agreement, and for any loss, costs, damage, or
expense resulting at any time from failure to exercise proper precautions, of or by Itself or its
agents or its own employees The State's liability will be governed by the provisions of the
Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statute 3 736 and other applicable law
13 The Grantor retains all responsibilities and shall bear all costs and liabilities of any
kind related to the ownership, operation and maintenance of the Protected Property
14 The Grantor agrees that the conveyance of the perpetual Conservation Easement
gives nse to a property right, immediately vested in the Grantee, with the fair market value that is
at least equal to the proportionate value that the Conservation Easement, at the time of the
conveyance, bears to the value of Protected Property as a whole at that time The proportionate
value of the Grantee's property rights will remain constant
15 This Conservation Easement may be terminated or extinguished, whether in whole
or in part, by judicial proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction or by written agreement
executed by both parties, their successors or assigns If a subsequent unexpected change in the
conditions of or surrounding the Protected Property makes it impossible or impractical for the
continued use of the Protected Property for conservation purposes described herein, and if the
restrictions of this Conservation Easement are extinguished, in whole or in part, by judicial
proceedings, upon the sale, exchange or involuntary conversion of the Protected Property, the
Grantee will be entitled to a portion of the proceeds at least equal to the proportionate value of the
Conservation Easement cited in the preceding provision The proportionate value of the Grantee's
property rights will remain constant
16 On her own behalf and as attorney -in -fact for the Grantee, the Grantor may
execute, acknowledge, and record or file any instruments necessary to assure the perpetual
enforceability of tlus Conservation Easement
17 Dakota County and the City of Rosemount shall each hold a third -party right of
enforcement as defined in Minn Stat sec 84C O1 (3) In the event that the State of Minnesota
fads to enforce any terms of this Conservation Easement, the Dakota County Board of
Commissioners and/or the Rosemount City Council, and their successors and assigns, shall have
the right to enforce the terms of this Conservation Easement through any and all authorities
available under state law, including but not limited to Minn Stat sec 84C 03
In consideration of the financial contribution received in relation to acquisition of this
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Conservation Easement, the State of Minnesota agrees to offer to assign all rights, title, or
interests of this Conservation Easement to Dakota County prior to termination, transfer, or
otherwise divesting Itself of any rights, title, or interests of this Conservation Easement to another
party
18 This document sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to this
Conservation Easement and supercedes all prior discussions or understandings
Aina Wiklund
STATE OF MINNESOTA
)Ss
COUNTY OF
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
20,, by Ama Wiklund, Grantor
Notary Public
NOTARIAL STAMP OR SEAL
ACCEPTANCE
The foregoing Conservation Easement is hereby duly accepted by the State of Minnesota,
Department of Natural Resources on this day of 20_
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
JAMES E LAWLER, Assistant Director
Division of Lands and Minerals
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
ss.
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
20_, by JAMES E LAWLER, Assistant Director of the Division of
Lands and Minerals, Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of the State of Minnesota
Notary Public
This instrument was drafted by
DULCIE M BRAND
Assistant Attorney General
445 Minnesota St, #900
St Paul, MN 55101 -2127
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Exhibit A
Legal Description of Protected Property
The South 50 rods of the NW 1/4 of the NEU4, Section 16, Township115 N, Range 19W, City of
Rosemount, Dakota County, Minnesota
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ATTACHMENT C
PURCHASE AGREEMENT Q �j
1. PARTIES. This Purchase Agreement is made this SPA day of (f 2005
by and between Earl Bester and Florence Bester, husband and wife (collectively, "Seller'), and
City of Rosemount a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Minnesota
"Buyer
2. SALE OF PROPERTY. Seller is the owner of that certain real estate (the "Property")
legally described on Attachment One, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof
3. OFFERIACCEPTANCE. In consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained,
Buyer offers and agrees to purchase and Seller agrees to sell and hereby grants to Buyer the
exclusive right to purchase the Property, together with all appurtenances, including, but not
limited to, plants, shrubs, trees, and grass
4. PERSONAL PROPERTY INCLUDED IN SALE: There are no items of personal
property or fixtures being sold by Seller
5. PURCHASE PRICE AND TERMS:
A. PURCHASE PRICE: The total Purchase Price for the real estate included in
this sale is Fifty -one thousand, seven hundred fourteen dollars ($51,714.00)
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(1): AMOUNT DUE SELLER Buyer agrees to pay by check on the Closing
Date Fifty -one thousand, seven hundred fourteen Dollars ($51,714),
according to the terms of this Purchase Agreement.
(2): DEED/MARKETABLE TITLE: Subject to performance by Buyer, Seller
agrees to execute and deliver a Warranty Deed conveying marketable title
to the Property to Buyer, subject only to the following exceptions.
a Building and zoning laws, ordinances, state and federal regulations.
b. Reservation of minerals or mineral rights to the State of Minnesota, if
any
c. Public utility and drainage easements of record.
d. Road easements of record, if any, or any rights of the City and the
public to use of the roadway as presently traveled
e. Agricultural Preserves Covenant.
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(3): DOCUMENTS TO BE DELIVERED AT CLOSING BY
SELLER In addition to the Warranty Deed required at paragraph 5B(2)
above, Seller shall deliver to the Buyer
a. Standard form Affidavit of Seller
b. Abstract of title, if available
C. A "bring-down" certificate, certifying that all of the warranties
made by Seller in this Purchase Agreement remain true as of the
date of closing
d Certificate that Seller is not a foreign national
e. Well disclosure certificate, if required, or, if there is no well on the
Subject Property, the Warranty Deed given pursuant to subparagraph
a. above must include the following statement "The Seller certifies
that the seller does not know of any wells on the described real
property
f Such other documents as may be reasonably required by Buyer's
title examiner or title insurance company
6. CONTINGENCIES. Buyer's obligation to buy Is Contingent upon the following
a Buyer's determination of marketable title pursuant to paragraph 11 of this
Agreement, and
b Buyer's determination, in its sole discretion, that the results of the environmental
investigation under paragraph 8 of this Agreement are satisfactory to Buyer
C. The prior or contemporaneous purchase by the City of a 25 15 acre conservation
easement on the property owned by Ama Wiklund located at 12110 Bacardi
Avenue, Rosemount, MN 55068
Buyer shall have until the closing to remove the foregoing contingencies. The contingencies are
solely for the benefit of Buyer and may be waived by Buyer. If the contingencies are duly
satisfied or waived, then the Buyer and Seller shall proceed to close the transaction as
contemplated herein If, however, one or more contingencies is not satisfied, or is not satisfied
on time, and is not waived, thus Purchase Agreement shall thereupon be void, and Buyer and
Seller shall execute and deliver to each other the termination of this purchase agreement As a
contingent purchase agreement, the termination of this agreement is not required pursuant to
Mmnesota Statutes, Section 559.21, et sue.
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L CL7.OSIN DATE. The closing of the sale of the Property shall take place on or before
2005 The closing shall take place at Rosemount City Hall 2875 145` Street West,
Rosemount, Minnesota or a location mutually agreed upon by the parties.
8. ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION. Buyer and its agents shall have the right to enter
upon the Property after the date of this purchase agreement for the purpose of inspecting the
Property and conducting such environmental examination and tests as Buyer deems necessary.
Buyer agrees to indemnify the Seller against any liens, claims, losses, or damage occasioned by
Buyer's exercise of its right to enter and work upon the Property Buyer agrees to provide Seller
with a copy of any report prepared as a result of such examination and tests.
9. REAL ESTATE TAXES.
A Seller will pay at or prior to closing all real estate taxes due and payable in 2004
and prior years on the Property
B. Buyer shall be responsible for all real estate taxes due and payable in 2005 and
thereafter on the Property
10. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.
A Seller shall pay at or prior to closing the balance of A special assessments on the
Property levied prior to the date of this Purchase Agreement.
B Seller shall pay any deferred real estate taxes or special assessments, payment of
which is required as a result of the closing of this sale.
C As of the date of this Purchase Agreement, Seller has not received a notice of
hearing for a new public improvement project from any governmental assessing
authority, the costs of which project may be assessed against the Property If a
notice of pending special assessment is issued after the date of this Purchase
Agreement and on or before the date of closing, Buyer shall assume payment of all
of any such special assessments, and Seller shall provide for payment on date of
closing of none of any such special assessments.
D. Notwithstanding any other provision of tlus Purchase Agreement, Seller shall at all
times be responsible to pay special assessments, if any, for delinquent sewer or water
bills, removal of diseased trees prior to the date of this Purchase Agreement, snow
removal, or other current services provided to the Property by the assessing authority
while the Seller is in possession of the Property.
11. MARKETABILITY OF TITLE. On or before 10 days following acceptance of this
Purchase Agreement, Buyer shall obtain (and deliver a copy to Seller) an original commitment for
title insurance issued by a title company hcensed to do business in the state of Minnesota,
satisfactory to Buyer Buyer shall have ten (10) days after receipt of the title commitment to
examine the same and deliver written objections to title, if any, to Seller Seller shall have until the
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closing Date (or such later date as the parties may agree ul un) to make title marketable, at Seller's
cost In the event that title to the Property cannot be made marketable or is not made marketable by
the Seller by the Closing Date, then, at the option of the Buyer, this Purchase Agreement shall be
null and void, neither party shall be liable for damages hereunder to the other, and Buyer and Seller
agree to sign a Cancellation of tins Purchase Agreement
12. CLOSING COSTS AND RELATED ITEMS. The Seller shall be responsible for the
following costs (a) recording fees and conservation fees for all instruments required to establish
marketable title in Seller, and (b) deed transfer taxes and conservation fees required to be paid in
connection with the warranty deed to be given by Seller Buyer shall be responsible for the payment
of the following costs (l) recording fees required to be paid in connection with the warranty deed to
be given by Seller, (2) closing fee, if any; and (3) the costs of preparation of a commitment for title
insurance and the title insurance premium for title insurance in the event Buyer obtams title
insurance Each party shall be responsible for its own attorneys' fees and costs.
13. POSSESSION /CONDITION OF PROPERTY. Seller shall deliver possession of the
Property to Buyer by 4 30 p in on the day of closing, in the same condition as the Property existed
on the date of this Purchase Agreement, reasonable wear and tear excepted Seller shall remove all
debris and all personal property not included in this sale from the Property prior to delivery of
possession Buyer shall have the right to inspect the Property prior to the closing contemplated by
this Purchase Agreement, for the purpose of ensuring that all personal property has been removed as
required The Seller agrees to mdemnify and hold the Buyer harmless for all costs incurred in
disposing of personal property left at the Property by the Seller after the date of transfer of
possession
14. REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL Buyer, at its cost and expense, shall be
responsible for obtaining any government approvals necessary to consummate the transaction,
including but not limited to, the following (i) release of the Property from the agricultural
preserves covenant, (n) lot split and/or subdivision approvals, and (m) rezoning
15. DISCLOSURE; INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM. Seller has no
knowledge as to the existence, location, or status of any sewage treatment system(s) on or serving
the Property
16. CONDITION OF SUBSOIL AND GROUND WATER. Seller hereby represents to
Buyer that during the time Seller has owned the Property, there have been no acts or occurrences
upon the Property of which Seller has knowledge that, to the best of Seller's knowledge, have
caused or could cause hazardous substance environmental contamination in the sub -soil or ground
water of the Property or other adjacent properties Tins representation shall survive the closing of
this transaction
17. WELL DISCLOSURE. Seller has no knowledge as to the existence, location, or status of
any well(s) on or serving the Property
18. SELLER'S WARRANTIES. Seller warrants that buildings, if any, are entirely within the
boundary lines of the property. Seller warrants that there is a right of access to the real property
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from a public right -of -way. Seller warrants that there has been no labor or material fumrshed to the
property for which payment has not been made Seller warrants that there are no present violations
of any restrictions relating to the use or improvement of the Property These warranties shall
survive the closing of this transaction Buyer shall be responsible for the demolition and removal of
any buildings or improvements, including any well(s) or sewage treatment systems located on the
Property Prior to closing Buyer will notify Seller of any breach known to Buyer and Seller will be
given a reasonable opportunity to remedy the breach
19. NO MERGER OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES. All representations and
warranties contained in this Purchase Agreement shall not be merged into any instruments or
conveyance delivered at Closing, and the parties shall be bound accordingly, provided, however,
that any claim by Buyer for a breach of any representation or warranty made herein must be asserted
by a lawsuit commenced withm one (1) year of the date of closing or otherwise be forever barred.
20. RELOCATION BENEFITS. Seller and Buyer each agree that the Seller is not entitled
to receive payments or benefits under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
21. NO BROKER INVOLVED The Seller and Buyer represent and warrant to each other
that there is no broker involved in this transaction with whom it has negotiated or to whom it has
agreed to pay a broker commission or finder's fee in connection with negotiations for the sale of
the Property
22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS. This Purchase Agreement constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties, and no other agreement prior to this Purchase Agreement or
contemporaneous herewith shall be effective except as expressly set forth or incorporated herein
Any purported amendment shall not be effective unless it shall be set forth in writing and executed
by both parties or their respective successors or assigns
23. BINDING EFFECT; ASSIGNMENT. This Purchase Agreement shall be binding upon
and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns Buyer shall not assign its rights and interest hereunder without notice to Seller.
24. NOTICE. Any notice, demand, request or other communication that may or shall be given
or served by the parties shall be deemed to have been given or served on the date the same is
deposited in the United States Marl, registered or certified, postage prepaid and addressed as
follows.
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a. If to Seller. Earl and Florence Bester
1659145`" Street
Rosemount, MN 55068
With a copy to: Reid Hansen
14450 South Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
b. If to Buyer: City of Rosemount
ATTN City Administrator
2875 145"' Street West
Rosemount, MN 550684941
25. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. Tlus Purchase Agreement may be specifically enforced by
the parties, provided that any action for specific enforcement is brought within six months after the
date of the alleged breach This paragraph is not intended to create an exclusive remedy for breach
of this agreement; the parties reserve all other remedies available at law or in equity
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement as of the date written
above
Tlus Document drafted by.
Kennedy Graven, Chartered
470 US Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337 -9300
SELLER
BUYER
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
PARCEL C (AREA BETWEEN THE CENTERLINE OF BACARDI AVE AND THE
WIKLUND PARCEL)
THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 115, RANGE 19, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA, WHICH
LIES SOUTHERLY OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, SCHLUKEBIER,
ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA,
AND ITS WESTERLY EXTENSION THEREOF, AND EASTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED LINE COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2,
BLOCK 1, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, ASSUMED
BEARING ALONG SAID WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 2,
33 00 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID LINE TO BE HEREINAFTER
DESCRIBED, THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST, 825 58
FEET, TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QAARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER, DISTANT 72 21 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QAURTER, AS MEASURED
ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE-OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER, AND SAID LINE THERE TERMINATING
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DAKOTA COUNTY PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ATTACHMENT D
6 2 Authorization To Expend $250,000 To Assist Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources In Acquiring
Conservation Easement On Wiklund Property In The City Of Rosemount
Meeting Date
10/12/04
Item Type
Regular- Action
Division
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Department
Administration
Contact
Greg Konat Telephone 952 -891 -7034
Prepared by
Al Singer
Reviewed by
N/A N/A
PURPOSE /ACTION REQUESTED
Fiscal /FTE Impact
None
Amount included in current budget
Budget amendment requested
FTE included in current complement
New FTE(s) requested —N /A
Other
Authorization to expend $250,000 to assist the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in acquiring a
25 6 -acre conservation easement on the W iklund property in the City of Rosemount
SUMMARY
The Wiklund property in Rosemount was one of the highest ranked natural area protects submitted to the Farmland
and Natural Area Program in 2003 The 25 6 -acre property contains high quality natural resources and is part of a
larger natural area complex in the cities of Rosemount and Inver Grove Heights
The property owner, Ms Aina Wiklund, has owned and lived on the property for many years and has long desired
to protect the property for wildlife Through the assistance of the Friends of the Mississippi River, she has
succeeded in attracting the support of the City of Rosemount and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) in making the wildlife preserve a reality
The protect, as it is currently proposed, would consist of a permanent conservation easement on the entire 25 6
acres held by the Minnesota DNR The proposed easement contains County Attorney's Office- approved language
that states that if the State of Minnesota does not uphold the terms of the easement, the easement will revert to
Dakota County Ms Wlklund would retain ownership of the northerly 10 2 acres of the property and continue living
to the house (The remaining 10 2 acres and house will be donated to a non profit organization with a conservation
mission at a later date Upon public acquisition of the easement, Ms Wiklund will donate fee title to the southerly
15 4 acres to the City of Rosemount for a publicly accessibly wildlife preserve The attached map shows the project
configuration A natural resource management plan, developed by the Friends of the Mississippi River and funded
by the SKB Corporation, has been approved by the landowner and by City of Rosemount, DNR, and County staff
EXPLANATION OF FISCAUFTE IMPACT
The appraised value of the conservation easement is significantly greater than the $500,000 easement acquisition
cost Secured funding includes $150, 000 from DNR Metro Greenways and $100,000 from the City of Rosemount
The $250,000 request to Dakota County, previously included in the Citizen Advisory Committee recommendation,
would allow this natural area protection project to be completed With this combined funding and cooperation, this
protect provides another example of effective collaboration between a willing and committed landowner, units of
government, and a non profit organization
There are adequate funds available from Farmland and Natural Area Program bond proceeds to fund this protect A
budget amendment is requested to authorize expenditure of $250,000 FNAP funds to acquire the conservation
easement
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Supporting Documents Previous Board Action(s)
Attachment A Wiklund protect maps and summary document 02 -90, 1/29/02
03 -334, 6/17/03
03 -335, 6/17/03
04 -98, 2/17104
RESOLUTION
Authorization To Expend $250,000 To Assist Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources In Acquiring
Conservation Easement On Wiklund Property In City Of Rosemount
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 02 -90 (January 29, 2002), the County Board adopted a Farmland and Natural Area
Plan In response to citizen concerns, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 03 -334 (June 17, 2003), the County Board adopted the Farmland and Natural Area
Program (FNAP) Guidelines, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 03 -335 (June 17, 2003), the County Board appointed a 14- member FNAP Citizen
Advisory Committee (CAC), and
WHEREAS, the County completed the first FNAP natural area application, evaluation, and protect selection
process, and the staff and CAC reviewed and ranked the natural area protects, and
WHEREAS, the property owned by Ms Aina Wicklund and located In the City of Rosemount was among the highest
ranked 2003 natural area protects, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No 04 -98 (February 17, 2004), the County Board authorized staff to Initiate negotiations
with the landowner and partners involved in the Wiklund property, and
WHEREAS, the landowner has agreed to sell a 25 6 -acre permanent conservation easement to the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at a significantly reduced value of $500,000, and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount has passed Resolution No 2003 -97 supporting the permanent preservation of
the Wiklund property and will contribute $100,000 towards the easement acquisition, and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, through the Metro Greenways Program, will
contribute $150,000 towards the easement acquisition and be responsible for monitoring the easement, and
WHEREAS, the property owner, Ms Aina Wiklund, will donate the fee title to 15 4 acres of the land under
conservation easement to the City of Rosemount for a publicly accessible wildlife preserve, and
WHEREAS, the property owner, Ms Aina Wiklund, will retain fee ownership of the remaining 10 2 acres and
donate ownership at a later date to a non profit organization, and
WHEREAS, Ms Aina Wiklund, the DNR, and the County developed and approved a natural resource management
plan for the 25 6 -acre property, and
WHEREAS, the DNR conservation easement includes language approved by the County Attorney's Office stating
that if the State of Minnesota does not uphold the terms of the easement, the easement reverts to Dakota County
Administrator's Comments
Reviewed by (if required)
Recommend Action
County Attorney's Office
Do Not Recommend Action
Financial Services
Reviewed —No Recommendation
Risk Management
Reviewed Information Only
Employee Relations
Submitted at Commissioner Request
Information Technology
County Administrator
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the
expenditure of $250,000 of Farmland and Natural Area Program funds to assist the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources In acquiring a 25 6 -acre natural area easement on the Aina Wlklund property to the City of
Rosemount
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2004 Farmland and Natural Area Program budget is hereby amended as
follows
Expense
Aina Wlklund Conservation Easement Acquisition $250,000
Revenue
FNAP Fund Balance
$250,000
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