Parks Commission Agenda Packet 03-19-1998
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING. PARKS COMMISSION
Thursday, March 19,1998.4:30 a.m.
Call meeting to order.
Consideration of approving the minutes of the February 19, 1998 meeting.
Add items.
Discussion on a PUD Concept Plan for Art Anderson Property - Fair Development!
"Water Tower Park" - Jeff O'Neill
Discussion on St. Henry's Project and Fallon Park - Jeff O'Neill
Discussion on a park design for an internship project. - Wanda
Discussion of Comprehensive Park Plan. - (postponed until April meeting)
Discussion on Blue Bird Homes along pathway. - Wanda
Discussion on requests that would involve the Park fund.
A. Soccer Club - Goals
B. Earth Service Corps - Trees (see letter)
Discussion on budget items for 1998.
A. Pathway/John Bondhus
Discussion on the City Wide Clean Up and the Tree Planting Project - April 25,
1998.
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Trees in storage - Roger
Map of tree locations/Letter from DNR - Wanda
Schools
Schedule for tree planting
Articles in paper
Parks Commission's involvement
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Discussion on three-on-three basketball tournament for Walk & Roll.
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Updates:
A. Community Center
B. MCP - Fran Fair
C. Irrigation - Roger
D. Trash Containers for pathway
E. Bridge Park Design
14. Added Items.
15. Adjourn.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING. PARKS COMMISSION
Thursday, February 19, 1998.4:30 a.m.
Members Present:
Chairman Larry Nolan, Earl Smith, Rick Traver, Jennifer
Fearing.
Fran Fair
Roger Mack, Steve Grittman, Dan Sjordahl, Wanda Kraemer
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
1. Call meetin~ to order.
Chairman Nolan called meeting to order.
2. Welcome Jennifer Fearin~.
Chairman Nolan on behalf of the Parks Commission welcomed Jennifer
Fearing to the Commission.
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Consideration of approving the minutes for the January 15, 1998 meeting.
Earl Smith made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 15, 1998
meeting. Seconded by Rick Traver. Motion passed unanimously.
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Add items.
Discussion on Montissippi Park, added parks positions, and winter use of the
pathways.
5. Discussion on the Comprehensive Park Plan - Steve Grittman/Dan Sjordahl
Steve Grittman and Dan Sjordahl, City Planners, discussed the next steps to
the Park Comprehensive Plan. The topics discussed were land acquisitions,
capital improvement process, consistency with plan elements and ordinances,
park priorities, pathway priorities, park dedication fees, user/service fees,
grant programs, operation and maintenance plan, and signage. Grittman
and Sjordahl explained each area and listened to the Commissioners
comments. By the March meeting a complete document would be submitted
to each Commissioner for comments and changes.
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Parks Commission Minutes - 2/19/98
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Discussion on the desi~ for West Brid~e Park - Dan Sjordahl
Dan Sjordahl, City Planner, reviewed a concept plan of East and West Bridge
Park. The plan incorporated the park commission suggestions, previous
meetings ideas with various organizations, and the city planners ideas. After
discussion the Commission decided to get cost estimates on the plan designed
by Sjordahl.
EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO INTEGRATE THE BRIDGE PARK
CONCEPT PLAN WITH THE DECEMBER 18, 1997 PARK PLAN.
SECONDED BY RICK TREVOR. Motion passed unanimously.
EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO HAVE THE CITY ENGINEER PHASE
THE PROJECT, ESTABLISH COST ESTIMATES AND TIME
SCHEDULES. SECONDED BY RICK TREVOR. Motion passed
unanimously.
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Discussion on Hi2'hway 25 Project Pathway Plannin2' - Steve Grittman
Steve Grittman, City Planner, informed the Commission that the pathway
along the Highway 25 Project would not be constructed on both sides of the
highway as requested by the Commission at the January meeting. Due to
the costs, only the east side would be in the final plan from School Boulevard
to the interstate and along the north side of Chelsea Lane.
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Discussion on the final draft of the adopt-a-park ~l1idelines - Wanda
Larry Nolan requested directional and informational signs be added to the
list of signs that could be used in the guidelines. A MOTION WAS MADE
BY EARL SMITH TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE ADOPT-A-PARK GUIDELINES. SECONDED BY JENNIFER
FEARING. Motion passed unanimously.
JENNIFER FEARING MADE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND THE
RESERVATION POLICY BE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
SECONDED BY RICK TRAVER.
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Discussion on the Tree Plantin~ Project - Wanda
Wanda Kraemer, Development Services Technician, reported to the
Commission that letters and forms to assist with the Tree Planting Project on
April 25, 1998 had been mailed to organizations and church groups in the
area. The information will also be mailed in the Chamber of Commerce
newsletter.
10. Update:
A. Islands across from Bridge Park. Wanda Kraemer reported to the
Parks Conunission that the DNR was requesting a detailed plan of the
plan to remove the fallen trees from the island. The Commission
discussed the item and decided to revisit this topic mid sununer.
B. Irrigations Systems - Roger Mack reported he could get a price on
irrigation for the meeting however was waiting for the schedule for
Bridge Park.
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LCMR Grant - Steve Grittman, City Planner, reported this grant could
be applied for in the fall. Klein Farms Park would be the park
targeted for in the application.
11. Added items
Larry Nolan reported that Bruce Thielen, Wright County Parks, is pursuing
the trails through Montissippi/Wright County Park and sNSP land. Trails in
these areas would connect with the city trails by Montissippi Park.
Roger Mack, Parks Superintendent, reported he had counters on the
pathway on both the east and west sides of the city. The counters did
indicate the trails were being used in the winter.
The Commissioners also discussed the pathway by Prairie West Addition was
still in need of repair.
Roger Mack, Street and Park Superintendent, reported to the Commission
that his department would be splitting into two departments. There would
be a separate Parks Superintendent and that person would be the
representative to the Parks Conunission. The change would probably take
place in April.
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Adjourn
Parks Commission Minutes - 2/19/98
JENNIFER FEARING MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SECONDED BY
EARL SMITH. Motion passed unanimously.
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Where Have All the Bluebirds Gone?
Many of us today have never seen a bluebird. although
people who grew up in the rural countryside or on farms may
very well have fond memories of bluebirds nesting in a tree
hole or Hatten fencepost Uke robins, they were the early har-
bingers of spring.
Besides inspiring poets and songwriters to praise their
beauty, their happy song, cleanliness, serenity and family
devotion. bluebirds are an asset to farmers and gardeners.
Their diet consists mainly of insects and grubs in spring and
summer, changing to wild berries in late fall as they prepare to
migrate south for the winter.
The eastern bluebird range once covered the entire eastern
half of the United States, west across the Great Plains to
mountain and western bluebird habitats. But mankind has
inadvertently created so many obstacles that their population
has declined drastically. Cavity nesters, they depend upon
woodpeckers and other cavity-makers for nesting holes. But
as man came to look upon dead trees as unsightly, obstacles to
clearing land, or as firewood, the extra tree cavities have
disappeared along with wooden fenceposts. The introduction
of house sparrows (formerly called English sparrows) and
European starlings was even more disastrous, as they have
become the bluebirds' worst avian enemy. In addition, in-
.creaSed pesticide use, while destroying insects, also inadver-
tently reduced these lovely blue thrushes.
Bluebird nest boxes regularly monitored in suitable habitat
have markedly reversed the downward spiral Of the many
pressing environmental causes today, "bluebirding" is one of
the few in which one can individually participate. It yields rapid
yet lasting results, and the side effects are immense personal
pleasure and satisfaction.
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Habitat, Nesting, and Rearing Young
Generally, bluebirds noW nest only in rural areas and in the
outer edges of suburban developments. House sparrows and
starlings have driven them, and other song birds, from small
towns and cities. The ideal habitat is free from underbrush,
wide open, but with a single tree, sapling, fence line, or
overhead wire where bluebirds can perch and observe the
field, pasture, meadow, or gravel pit They prefer open ground
with sparse vegetation or short grass for feeding. A wooded
area 100 feet or more away from the nest box will provide
?rotection for the newly-fledged young bluebirds while keep-
LUg wren problems at a minimum. Fenceposts are often
utilized for mounting boxes, but fencelines can be predator
highways (for raccoon, cats, weasels, and snakes), necessitat-
ing extra predator protection on the nest box. Avoid placing
nest boxes on trees, power or telephone poles.
In the Upper Midwest, bluebirds arrive in March or early
April. Ideally, nest boxes should be ready in mid-March.
However. it is never too late to put boxes in place. Bluebirds
will search diligently for days or weeks over a large area, if
necessary. to find acceptable nesting sites. The male takes the
initiative. A week or more may elapse between selection and
actual start of nest building. The nest, built in 1-6 days, will be
composed of thin grass or smooth weed stems, or sometimes
pine needles, made into a neat cup shape. One egg is laid each
day, with an average of five. Usually they are a light sky-blue,
though occasionally white. The female incubates the eggs for
two weeks. Both adults feed the young in the nest 16 to 22 days.
Young bluebirds are naked when hatched and remain so for
several days. They are extremely susceptible to cold during
this time. and are usually brooded by the female unti15-6 days
old. They are fed small, soft insects every few minutes from
dawn to dusk. By the twelfth day the nestlings are almost adult
size and their natal down has been replaced by soft grey and
blue juvenile plumage, with the typical thrush's spotted breast
They are fed larger insects, with grasshoppers making up a
large part of the diet of both young and adults.
The fledglings can fly 50 to 100 feet from the nest box
directly to a high perch, and do not return to the nest The
empty nest will be a little flattened. but as irrunaculate as when
it was built, for the adults remove all fecal matter scrupulously.
The male parent usually takes complete charge of caring for
the fledglings while the female may nest a second time, often
in the same or nearby box, in a matter of hours. Older
fledglings have been observed helping feed the second brood.
A third nesting may also occur. .
It's Easy to Start a Bluebird Trail!
A bluebird trail is a series of bluebird nest boxes mounted on
fence posts, free-standing posts, or preferably, narrow smooth
pipe. Do not apply wood preservatives or use green-treated
lumber. A light stain or paint may be applied to the outside of
the nest box. \\onere tree swallows will also be present, boxes
should be placed in pairs: two boxes 15-25 feet apart. with 100
yards to the next pair of nest boxes. Boxes should be in open
areas, with the entrance holes at least 5 - 6 feet above the
ground. Facing entrance holes aWay from the late afternoon
sun or a prevailing strong wind is recommended.
Nest boxes should be opened at least once a week from
April 1 through August 15 to remove undesirable tenants, to
detect predation, to remove the used nest as quickly as pos-
sible after fledging, and to keep accurate records on nests,
eggs, and young. However, the boxes should not be opened
between the time the nestlings are 14 days old until after they
have left the box.
Note: It is not necessary to own land in order to put up a
bluebird trail. However, the landowner's permission ID.ill1
always be obtained. and is usually given with enthusiasm and
cooperation once the benefits of a bluebird trail are explained.
Proper placementof nest boxes and careful control of house
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with your bluebird trail, and with experience you should be
able to send in increasingly enthusiastic reports.
Once you have listened to the exalted happy song of Y!l.!.U:
bluebirds,you'U oevertire of the delightandjoyofdoing all you
can to bring back these lovely "Gems of Blue".
The Peterson Bluebird Box
The Peterso!l bluebird nest boxis certainly not the only kind
that will attract bluebirds, but many years of experience by
dedicated bluebirders here have led to its recommendation by
the Bluebird Recovery Program. While a 1 1/2" hole is
common, we believe the oval hole 1 3/8" x 2 1/4" has advan-
tages of easier entry for the bluebird and ofbeiog less attractive
to starlings_ Heavy construction (thick wood) provides better
insulation. Thin wood boxes, milk cartons, and plastic jugs
may literally "coo k" the nestlings when the hot sun beats down
on them. Proper insulation is also critical when that late April
blizzard hits and the female is desperately trying to keep her
naked brood warm. The large overhanging slanted roof gives
protection from sun and predators; the drop front provides
easy access for quick checking and essential cleaning between
nestings. The narrow sloping floor (which should have UQ
drain holes) helps discourage other birds with large broods
and helps to reduce blowfly infestations.
Who Else May be Using
Bluebird Nest Boxes?
House sparrows are absolutely the bluebirds' worst avian
enemies and must be kept out of nest boxes. House sparrows
like a perch, so nest boxes must never have one, although a
few horizontal scratches below the entrance hole will help the
bluebird hang on while feeding young. House sparrow nests
are of rough grass, weeds, and trash, roughly circled high in
the oox. Their eggs are cream-colored with brown specks.
Bluebirds and house sparrows are .ll2t compatible. Recent
studies indicate that sparrows will avoid shallow PVC nest
boxes and shallow wood nest boxes with slot entrances, while
bluebirds will readily use them. Where continuous trapping
does not work, or if there is an aversion to killing house
sparrows, PVC boxes are recommended. Disaster 2dll strike
eventually if house sparrows are left uncontrolled. Neither
house sparrows nor starlings are protected by law. They can
be caught in both nest box traps and in ground traps. They
must be eliminated from the bluebird trail.
A beneficial bird. the house wren, may occupy bluebird
nest boxes placed within 150' of bushes and undergrowth. The
fiercely competitive wren can carry out a whole bluebird egg,
but more often will pierce the eggs. Also, a male wren will fill
many boxes with sticks to attract a mate. These sticks should
be quickly removed. (It is illegal to remove the wren ~
which may eventually be built on top of the sticks.) If blue-
birders want to attract wrens, !lest boxes for them should be
placed in bushy areas ilt..km 200' &om bluebird boxes. Wren
eggs are small, pale pink flecked with reddish brown.
Chic kadees may use bluebird boxes placed close to woods.
Their nest is made of moss lined with fur. It may look empty
as the female covers the whitish. brown-speckled eggs when
she leaves. Chickadees are not a problem to bluebirds. Make
sure there are plenty of empty nest boxes out in ope!l areas for
bluebirds.
Nuthatches may also use boxes near woods. Their eggs
are similar to the chickadee's, but with deeper red speckles.
While bluebirds usually return earlier in the spring and
have a first nesting started before tree swallows arrive, there
is often an overlap and tree swallows may build right over
bluebird nests if the boxes are widely spaced. Tree swallows
are beneficial and real aerial acrobats. In areas where tree
swallows are present, pairing of nest boxes will almost cer.
tainly keep half the boxes free for bluebirds. Place two boxes
IS' to 25' apart, then space the next pair 300 feet away. Tree
swallows will be more of a problem if boxes are close to large
bodies of water. Tree swallow nests have large loose straw or
grass. usually topped with white feathers, and 5. 7 pure white
eggs.
Flying squirrels, red squirrels, and deer mice may
occupy the boxes. especially in winter. They should be evicted
as they may destroy the box as well as saturate it with eXcre-
ment Nest box doors left open during winter will eliminate
these problems.
Predators, Parasites, and Problems
Raccoons and feral house cats are often predators at
bluebird nest boxes. It is best to prevent raccoons. cats, and
bull snakes from climbing up to the boxes by using freestand-
ing narrow posts. Large inverted metal cones or baffles can be
attached to wooden posts just under the box; narrow smooth
pipe should be greased regularly or also protected with batfles
or smooth long plastic sleeves. Thick wood or elongated
plastic or wire guards around the entrance hole may also
prevent predatio n, but blue birds may prefer a nest box without
impediments around the entrance hole.
The most serious bluebird parasite is the blowfly. Eggs
laid in the nesting material hatch into larvae or maggots which
attach themselves to nestlings and suck their blood. They then
become puparia (dark brown oval cases about 3/8" long)
which hatch after 12 days into adult blowflies to repeat the
cycle. In tlle Peterson box, most of the puparia can be brushed
out of the sloping tloor (which also eliminates moistur: reten-
tion associated with blowflies) and, in cases of extensive Qest
infiltration one may quickly construct a new nest from clean
grasses_
Parasitic lice or mites are seldom present in bluebird boxes.
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BLUEBIRD RECOVERY PROGRAM, MINNEAPOLIS CHAPTER OF AUDUBON
Box 3801, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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PREDATORS AND PROBLEMS ON THE BLUEBIRD TRATI..
It would be great if all we had to do is put up a bluebird house and presto! - at least
six weeks of pleasure watching a loving bluebird family, and pride in helping to increase
bluebirds. But - tragedies do occur. Here are some clues to trouble and some well-tried
solutions by experienced bluebirders.
The Perpetrators:
A",ants
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CT=cats
E=English(House) sparrow
GN=gnats or blackflies
H=hypothermia
MI""deermice
P""pesticide
RN:::lraccoon
RS=red squirrel
S::::starling
SN=snake
TS=tree swallow
W;owren
(bb=bluebird)
Clues
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Little sticks in box, often up to top, maybe over bb nest: W
Feathers (usually white) on top of bb nest: TS
Debris, paper, weeds along with grass nest, often circled high over hole: E
Shredded bark, leaves, etc. filling box: RS
Shredded milkweed, seed and coneflower seed heads: MI.
Coarse grass mixed with green weeds. Eggs robin-size but lighter blue: S
Nests with moss and fur-lined (chickadee); large grass with bits of shed snakeskin
(crested flycatcher); shreds of inner bark, fur, feathers, hair (nuthatch); should be
welcome if there are boxes enough.
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Clue: bb eggs suddenly disappear, nest undisturbed: W,E,SN, possibly RN
Clue: bb eggs disappear, nest partially pulled out of hole: RN or CT
Clue: bb eggs shattered on ground or in nest: W,E,RS,Chipmunk
Clue: Tiny holes pecked in eggs: W
NESTLINGS
Clue: Nestlings gone, nest intact, parents still around: er,SN,E
Clue: Nestlings gone, nest partially pulled through hole. Grass below may be
trampled, feathers around: RN,er
Clue: Nestlings dead outside box, sometimes l/day: E
Clue: Nestlings suddenly dead in box, bodies unmarked, stomachs full, parents
still around: P
Clue: Young nestlings dead in wet nest: H
Clue: Nestlings dead in nest, emaciated: Predator got both parents.
Clue: Nestling dead in nest, little blackflies around, red welts on bodies,
especially under wings: GN
Ie: Nestlings dead in nest, large red welts over bodies, black pupae or gray
maggots under nest: B larvae
~ue: Nestlings mutilated in nest: E,or possibly MI,RS
Clue: Female dead in box, head feathers and/or eyes pecked out: E
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Some Solutions
4IIlnts. Slip a paste or liquid ant poison under nest. Or staple a Q-tip soaked in
liquid ant poison under nest and bottom of house. Spray with Flys Away II.
B=Blowflies. If small black cigar-shaped pupae or gray maggots are found near bottom
of nest, lift nest out with young and shake out as many insects as possible. Brush
off floor. Spray inside of box with Flys Away II. If nest is wet and highly
infested, construct a new one of dry grass and replace nestlings.
CT~ts. Usually leave SOme feathers around. If cat is known and cannot be confined
during nesting period, trim front claws. Trimmed and declawed cats can still climb.
Use cat/coon guards on box, inverted cone on post. Dispose of itinerant cats.
E=English (House) sparrows - bluebirds worst avian enemy! Will kill adult bluebirds
and nestlings. Must be eliminated. Let sparrows start to nest, then trap with
Peterson sparrow trap. Destroy nest & eggs. Where feasible, use baited ground trap.
GN=Gnats or blackflies(tiny). Use Flys Away II for heavy swarms and infestation.
Spray inside of box regularly until nestlings are 12-13 days old.
H=Hypothermia. Check nest boxes after heavy, slanting rains. Replace wet nest with
new dry grass. Young nestlings may die if left in wet nest. Dampness also attracts
blowflies. Extended rain with cold endangers both tree swallows and bluebirds.
MI~Deermice. Often nest over winter in closed boxes. Leave boxes open during winter
~ they become a problem. Continue to throw out.
~pesticide poisoning. Usually a problem at second nesting only.
if poisons will be used nearby by farmer, groundskeeper, gardener
close boxes to prevent use. Take freshly-dead nestlings to nearest
Specialist for autopsy. Do not put boxes near lawn-treated areas.
Try to determine
lawn-care company;
DNR Nongame
RN~raccoon. Use separate smooth metal posts if possible, or smoothly-wrapped tin
on wood posts; try cone guards on post, cat/coon guards on box.
RS~red squirrel. Keep nest boxes sealed in winter, or leave open. Climb-proof posts
as above, and keep away from trees and saplings squirrels could leap from.
S=starling. Use starling trap. Eliminate. Be sure box entrance hole is minimum
size for bluebirds. (1&3/ax2&1/4" or 1&1/2" round).,
SN~snake. Climb-proof separate posts or heavily grease.
TS~tree swallow. Pair boxes 25-30' with 300' between pairs. Remove used bb nests
promptly for maximum nesting opportunities.
W=wren. Keep sticks removed. Move bb boxes away from brush, trees. at least 200-300
feet if possible.D:l not try to solve problem with putting up wren ooxes. This only
produces more wrens WfiO eventually will go further into open areas to take bluebird
boxes or prey on eggs and young.
~Y: Always place boxes high (5-6') on separate posts; never on trees or on
~ncelines. In cat/raccoon areas, use cat/coon guard around holes; wrap wooden posts
high with smooth tin or, preferably, use smooth narrow metal posts. Grease posts
regularly or use inverted cones. Flys Away II is a natural insecticide (pyrethrin)
made to spray on open wounds of horses. It has been tested extensively on small birds.
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Parks Association:
My name is Katie Sartoris and I am writing this letter on behalf of
the Monticello branch of the Earth Service Corps. As part of a celebration
for Earth Week, which is on April 20 to the 24, we have planned to have a
day in which the students would plant trees on the school grounds. To do
this we obviously need trees to plant and we would greatly appreciate it if
your organization would be willing to donate fifteen to twenty trees for
this. However, if that number is too great we would be glad to take any
amount you see fit. Thank you very much for your consideration.
Sincerely,
The Earth Service Corps. of Monticello
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Spring 1998
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS
Re: Announcement and Maintenance of Boulevard Trees
Congratulations! The boulevard on your property has been selected to have a tree planted.
There is no cost to the property owner because the Monticello City Park Commission has
organized this project in response to the damage from the July 1, 1997 storm. On
Saturday, April 25, 1998, over 800 trees will be planted on the boulevards in Monticello.
In partnership with the City are many business, school and church groups, organizations,
and individuals helping to make this a successful project.
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To insure that these new trees do not die, the homeowner should water each tree for
approximately one hour per week during the summer months. After planting, woodchips
will be places around each tree as a mulch cover. Information is attached for a more
detailed explanation.
Your assistance in maintaining these trees will be appreciated. However, since this is a
one time volunteer planting project, dead or vandalized trees will not be replaced. If you
to have a tree or have any other questions please feel free to call Wanda Kraemer at City
Hall, 295-2711 or 271-3205. Thank you.
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Monticello City Hall, 250 E. Broadway, PO Box 1147, Monticello, MN 55362-9245. (612) 295-2711 · Fax: (612) 295A404
Office of Public Works, 909 Golf Course Rd., Monticello, MN 55362 . (612) 295-3170 . Fax: (612) 271-3272 I J
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FROM:
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RE:
Community Volunteers
Monticello Parks Commission
January 1998
Project "Take Pride" (A community tree planting and enhancement project)
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There will be a community tree planting project on Saturday,
April 25, and all hands are needed! The project goal will be to plant over 800
trees that day by combining the efforts of school groups, businesses, organizations,
families, church groups, and individuals. Everyone can sign-up through the Chamber
of Commerce Office or City Hall.
Holes for the trees will be dug by NSP volunteers prior to the planting. All safety and
planting equipment will be provided. There is a need for pickup trucks to haul
woodchips after the trees are planted.
Each residential home where trees will be planted will be provided with a letter
explaining who sponsored the program, who will be doing the work, and how to care for
the tree. If the homeowner does not want a tree, it will not be planted in that location.
Each tree will have a ribbon around the trunk to emphasize all the trees being planted
in Monticello on April 25.
We will need to know how many volunteers, the contact person and phone number for
the group, and the time available for planting. A form is attached to complete and
return (by March 16) to City Hall or the Chamber Office for anyone interested in
volunteering with the planting. If you have any questions please feel free to call Kitty
Baltos at the Chamber of Commerce Office/295-2700 or Wanda Kraemer at City
Hall/295-2711.
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Monticello City Hall, 250 E. Broadway, PO Box 1147, Monticello, MN 55362-9245. (612) 295-2711. Fax: (612) 295-4404
Office of Public Works, 909 Golf Course Rd., Monticello, MN 55362 · (612) 295-3170 . Fax: (612) 271-3272 II
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PROJECT "TAKE PRIDE"
Yes, we would like to volunteer to plant trees on the boulevards!
(Please check which time will work)
Saturday, Apri125, 1998
(9:30 a.m. - Noon)
f1 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.)
Name of Group/Business:
Contact Person:
Phone:
Contact Address
Our group will include
people to plant trees.
Our group could provide
piCkup truck and driver.
Note:
The contact person will be contacted in April before the planting to confirm the
group number and time. Everyone will meet at the City Hall parking lot, 250 East
Broadwa~. if there are any questions please call Wanda Kraemer at City Hall
295-2711 or Kitty Baltos at the Chamber Office 295-2700.
The form will need to be returned by March 16, 1998 and can be faxed, dropped
off, or mailed to:
City Hall, PO Box 1147, Monticello, MN 55362 / Fax #295-4404
Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 192, Monticello, MN 55362/ Fax #295-
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Ke:ping Up February 1998
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~ Your Parks - Saturday, April 25
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The fourth annual "~ Your Parks" will be celebrated on Saturday, April 25. "e Your Parks" is a joint
eHort between WCCO- TV and the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association. The event is designed
to encourage families to visit their hometown park and help with a spring clean-up. Saturday, April 25
has been chosen to link "e Your Parks" with the annual Earth Day celebration on April 22.
To promote" e Your Parks" , weco-TV will air an extensive public service campaign featuring
members of the Hometown Weather Team. For the week leading up to "e Your Parks", WCCO- TV
will air a series of news stories that will highlight hometown parks involved in Earth Day clean-ups. If
your park is coordinating an Earth Day even between April 18 and April 25, please contact the MRPA
with details. WCCO-TV will be looking for visual park stories to help promote this special event.
WCCO- TV will again provide large posters and trash bags to each participating park. The posters will
include a space for you to add customized publicity for your community. The trash bags will be sup-
plied to help with your clean-up effort. If your community wants to include publicity about" e Your
Parks" in your park newsletter, camera-ready art of the posters will be available this year. The artwork
will also have room for customization of your local event. Contact the MRPA for artwork.
Please call Michelle Margo at MRPA to register
for this event (612-825-2200, ext. 107).
Registration is due by March 21.
The following will be needed:
" Number of posters needed
" Number of bags needed
" Contact person who should receive
materials
" If certain parks in your community will
be designated for clean-up
" Do you require camera-ready art?
we look forward to a great spring day fOr the
fourth annual" e Your Parks" event. Please join
us as we take pride in the beauty of our home-
town parks!
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Minnesota Departnlent of Natural Resources
DNR Waters
4140 Thielman Lane, Suite 203, St. Cloud, MN 56301
320/255-2976
February 27, 1998
Jeff O'Neill
Assistant City Administrator
250 E Broadway
Monticello MN 55362
Dear Mr. O'Neill:
Vegetation Removal, Wild and Scenic River District, Mississippi River, Wright County
As you know, earlier this year there was considerable controversy surrounding the removal
of trees and brush in front of the Battle Rapids Townhomes. Shortly after this issue was
brought up, the now infamous wind storm came through destroying a tremendous amount
of tree cover within the city. The city is now engaged in various efforts to reforest.
The tree removal, and particularly the pruning, that went on on the "Battle Rapids" site was
definitely beyond the intentions of the wild and scenic river standards. It also appears to
have gone somewhat beyond the specific standards.
Since you are engaged in the reforestation efforts, I would request that an effort be made
to replace some of the cover lost on this site. Bob Quade from our Forestry Division and
I would be available to work with you on some specific recommendations. I know that Bob
has already been working with your staff and I have previously discussed this with him.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact either Bob or myself if we can assist you
any further.
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Lar Kramka
Area Hydrologist
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Dave Hills, Regional Hydrologist
Bob Quade, Zimmerman Forestry Office
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DNR Information: 612-296-6157. 1-800-766-6()(J(J . TTY: 612-296-5484.1-800-657-3929
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Jan ~ Meet with Public Works
Jan - Send letter to organizations to request help. (Reply by March 16)
JanlFeb . Map Route - drive each block decide placement of trees
Feb - Meet with NSP
Feb - Locate storage facility for trees
Feb - Design literature for homes explaining program, safety issues,
timeline, care of trees
Feb - Meet with Wright Hennepin
Feb - Call Sheriffs office
Feb - send letter to fire dept requesting watering trucks
March - Work with Times on public relations
March - Meet with schools, Merchants, Chamber
March ~ send information letter to utility companies
March - Order tree wrap for Lindens and Maples
14. March - Order Stakes
15. March - Sr. Center assemble kits for homeowners (letter, maintenance care,
flyer with schedule)
16. March/April- Bring information door to door - homeowners
17. March/April- Sr. Center write name of trees on stakes/color code
18. April 6 - April 10 . Public Works Department will stake the trees, white
spray paint will be used to circle the area.
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20. April 13 - A meeting with utilities will be held at the Public Works meeting
room at 9:00 a.m.
21. April 14 - High School, 9 a.m. (Trained by Tree Trust)
22. April 13 - April 17 - Gopher State locates will be during these dates
23. April 13 - April 17 - Public works will stake trees
24. April 20 - April 24 - Public works will do re-check to see if any stakes need
to be moved.
25. April 23 - Training for Crew leaders
26. April 24 - Set up for planting
27. April 25 - Dig Holes, Plant Trees, Water Trees
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Monticello Community. Partners P:q)).~()tioIlSCoIl1.plitt~e
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"WALK AND ROLLu
3rd Annual MontieelloPathwayCelebration
March 1998
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The3rdannualllWalk and Roll" is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 1998, from 9
a.m: to.l p.tn. 'l'he Monticello Community Partners promotions committee invites
.yop,J:' ox:ganiz,litioI:l OJ.' business to. take .p~iJ:lthis~eat commupit;y~y:eIltas a
"pathway partner." ..... ..... ............-.. .. . ., ..... '.
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By registering for a site along the pathway, your organization orbusiness will have
a fabulous. opportunity to ptOIllOte yourgt'oup to tb.e:community. Some ideas niight
be to hand out a bJ:ochure.libQutyouroJ:g~?a#OA~ _:provid~ treats. (food or
beverage), or give away small promotional items such as balloons, stiCkers, pencils,
. orbu.ttons. .... There' IS no co~t to tegiStWtfbr'tf site; however; we'asktha.t you do 'not
charge for whatever you promoteatyo1J.J:site.
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activities taking place from9a,m. to 1 p.m. along with the. pathway celebration
include .opening~remonies, a' bike rod~o,.music and events in Bridge Park,
basketball tournament, skateboard exhibition, and muCh more. The entire
community will.be. invited to . take partin."WCllk candRoU" 'bypartitipatingin
various activities such as the bike rodeo, "walking:audrolling"along,thepathway,
find enjoying .apicnic and ente~i11Jllentin13ri,~g~rark.'
Please sharetWsinformatloriWith yottrgtoup 8.iictretumUiE!attaChedre~stration
form by April ,25,,1998. The,MonttcelloCommunity;.'PartIlerspromoQoBsoommittee
will assign . the sites and return YO\ltlocationassigpu1entand()~~l"..ip.form.ationto
you around mid..May. . . .
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