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040808 PK AgPn CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 7:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING A. Roll Call 1 1 59 Davis Youn Hensley Norman Trent Quinlan DeMers B. Review Agenda 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2008 - (Att- #2A) 3. REPORTS A. Report on City Council Meeting B. Update on Summer Activities (Att.43B) C. Subcommittee Report on Children's Summer Programs D. Update on Arctic Fever Meeting on March 26, 2008 4. REVIEW AND DISCUSS PARK SITES FOR PRAIRIE PLANTINGS - (Att.-#4) 5. APPROVE COMMUNITY REC. RESOURCES AGREEMENT - (Att.45) 6. DETERMINE DATES FOR PARK TOURS - (Att.46) 7. DETERMINE LIAISON FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON APRIL 14 8. ADJOURN CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING n U Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A. Present: B. Review Agenda Young moved, Norman seconded, Chair Davis; Commissioners Young, DeMers. Public Works Director Broi Secretary Grout; and City Council li- Absent: Commissioner Hensley C. Introduction of New Park C Chair Davis introduce d wel D. Introduction of Brown Brown a evening. 2. Motion passed 6/0. DeMers to the Commission. ;James Landini, who, at times, will act as staff Grout who would be sitting in as acting recorder for the A. Park Commis n Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2008 Norman moved, Young seconded, approving the Minutes of the February 12, 2008, Park Commission Meeting as submitted. Motion passed 6/0. B. Park Commission Work Session Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2008 Quinlan moved, Young seconded, to approve the Park Commission Work Session Minutes of February 12, 2008, omitting paragraph 2, of page 4. Motion passed 6/0. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 5 3. REPORTS A. Report on City Council Meeting Brown reported that during the March l oth City Council meeting the Collaborative Design group presented their proposed floor plan and exterior scheme for the rehabilitation of City Hall to the Council. In addition, he reported that several representatives had attended comprehensive plan approach to roadway improvement projec twenty year plan and looking at the price tag and how to fin planning. Brown stated that Jeff Bailey, previous Planning 3 Council member to replace Paula Callies. Brown also explained that changes to the Watershed Watersheds govern the City of Shorewo the Minr and the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Wat ist RPBCWD no longer wants to enforce the I q for its member cities. Shorewood felt this to has proposed contracting for Shorewood. Staff * Finally, Brown stat acting City, Administrato Administrato app 4. MMUNIT UNITY Norman ask ether C determination. can be found. MEETING WITH MINNETONKA followed up with MCE to check to see if they had made a field I really good about how it was handled, she said that it sounded as and explained to MCE how it works, and it is not as if there is an abundance of space to offer them. Norman agreed we cannot change the process to accommodate the needs of MCE. which talked about a -d putting together a ce this for future Ward were proposed. Currently, two Watershed District (MCWD) y pointed out that the rovide permit review �r ited staff to take on and Nstrict to administer these rules for services. ► replace the City Administrator. As will determine whether an interim City • LJ Brown explained to newer Commissioners the extracurricular program was set up to encourage outdoor use of the parks during our day time hours in relationship with MCE's recreational programs. After having experienced a successful season last year, MCE had proposed an expansion this year which involved offering t -ball in the evenings, where our demand is quite PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 5 • • high. CRR, provider of the City's Park Coordinator services, who was brought in to determine whether our parks can handle expanded use according to our priority policy, cautioned expanding the use without following the due process. Young stated that it sounded to him as if CRR had done a good job in resolving this. Chair Davis concurred, noting that the door is still open either way whether MCE chooses to pursue the space or not, especially in light of the fact that we would. like to pursue greater participation on the east side of town. 5. Brown pointed out that an `organized' group has been priority policy in order to keep things very clean. He n weekly over a longer period of time, they are an organ requirements of the policy. Young stated that this policy has been working and should hold to the policy we have. Norman agreed that this would be a sli Quinlan agreed that the program is working Norman asked to have communication onen.A Brown stated that CRR s of the park mg space user fees and the MCE program. and keep the lines of unicating with the organizations and he was ne more time. With a broad brush, Brown of teams, makes up the basic formula, and RELATED QUESTIONS TO INCLUDE IN Wellens to share with the Commission what sorts of questions or sections Although it had not been determined yet, Wellens stated that each group would be allowed a certain number of questions or a section pertinent to their subject area. Chair Davis suggested that the survey be thorough and thoughtful and that people be encouraged to supply their opinions as well as rankings, multiple choice answers etc. As there are many difficult decisions to be made, she felt the Commission could easily exceed 10 questions. Young agreed that people should be given the facts in order to make thoughtful decisions. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008 PAGE 4 OF 5 Trent hoped this would not replace the more targeted surveys targeting our specific parks and neighborhoods. Norman suggested that each Commissioner be challenged to come up with 5 -10 questions each to include in the next packet and hammer those out for the survey. Chair Davis suggested that they hold a work session to discuss 4SCommissioners each of the Commissioners creates to be included in the packet. If staff cou with concrete dollar estimates within the next two weeks, the Commld pull together some questions for a meeting on Wednesday, April 2 " 7pm at iscuss survey question ideas. In addition to the larger city wide survey, Trent request plan and create their 2008 small scale n Chair Davis pointed three meetings in a she stated that her level one meeting jljMbWnu Trent Chair DavINUted that it . out th as well at AND session. P e City would not an is a concern. He attendance policy in place started on a Commission, staff told her if she missed onsider her ' 'on on the Commission. That being said, i ht be d' rent than most in that she has missed only lcipation in the events is also critical. had the same policy. has not been an issue for the Planning Commission. Young stated th this poi it should be emphasized in the interview process that attendance is critical. Brown stated that the ave been questions added to the interview process for the Planning and Park Commissions, as well as, Council. Quinlan stated that it would be fair to set expectations in the interview process by formalizing the expectation of participation. • • Young suggested it be left as it is now, especially now that they are aware staff is hitting upon attendance in the interview process as part of their obligation. 0 PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008 PAGE 5 OF 5 Brown agreed, stating that the expectation should be set that they attend and that if they are missing three in a row they might wish to reconsider their commitment to the Commission. • 8. DETERMINE LIAISON FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MARCH 24 Chair Davis stated that she was committed to finding a nature event for the kids programming this summer in the parks. She noted that although they have the puppet lady and MCE scheduled, it would be good to have a couple of more items for the kid's series. Th zoo mobile and arboretum were introduced as options. Chair Davis accredited Quinlan with his suggestion that an over a weekend to wrap up the series. Quinlan added that it might be nice to provide an Parks event. Brown asked whether the Commission would like to of additional kid's series events during the day in order to event be considered which Drece Music in the `bmrnittee to pff together the discussion process. Both Davis and Trent volunteered to help itional perform zoo - mobile, and report back to the Co i later date. Chair Davis referred to inspector, had planted a Shorewood do the s the City, identifyin share this with the Com :. out that r� L Norman vold9fted to act 0 kids program, like for the Council meeting Monday March 24, 2008. Young moved, TrentKeconded, adjourning the Park Commission Meeting of March 11, 2008, at 8:07 p.m. Motion passed 6/0. REPSECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Kristi B. Anderson Recorder CITY OF • 5755 Country Club Road • Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 •952- 474 -3236 Fax: 952- 474 -0128 • www.ci.shorewood.mn.us • cityha11 @ci.shorewood.mn.us To: Park Commissioners From: Twila Grout — Park Secret Date: April 1, 2008 Re: Summer Activities There are two children's programs scheduled for the summer season so far. Nancy, Eddie & Friends Ventriloquism Fun will be returning again this year on Friday, June 20 —11:30 a.m. (Nancy will have a workshop after the show for the kids to make puppets. The cost is $2.00). On Friday, July.18 -11:00 a.m. the Zoomobile will be at Freeman for the first time. • On Friday, July 11 Big Walter Smith & the Groove Merchant Band will be playing from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Famous Dave's will be serving pork sandwiches for the event again. Attached is a budget spreadsheet showing the costs for Music in the Park. Minnetonka Community Ed (MCE) summer rec program will be starting June 16 — August 14, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. — Noon. MCE will also be offering sand volleyball at Freeman Park for one week July 28- August 1 with two sessions, 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m., and ages 6 -9 and from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 ages 10 -12. This is the first year that MCE will be offering sand volleyball at Freeman. 3 rd Lair will have two skateboarding camps at the South Shore Community Park. The camps are scheduled for June 23 -27 and July 28- August 1. The participation fee of $160.00 is divided by 80% ($128.00) to 3" Lair and 20% ($32.00) to the city. The camp would be from 9:00 a.m. to Noon each day. There is a $300 deposit for each week to confirm placement of schedule. The second attachment is a spreadsheet showing the activities that will be taking place so far this summer at the parks. At the last Park Commission meeting a sub - committee was formed to work on kids programs. The committee will update the Park Commission of their progress. 2008 Music in the Park Budget Big Walter Smith d $1,000 Nancy Eddie & Friends $125 Zoomobile $300 Advertising $500 Total: $2,500 $1,925 _ 1 * 40 • • 2008 Summer Activities in the Parks • ;.: ... fi *.... }i; :i' /■� I i'-yKwI ` ■•s q� a+'R. $; k..d , { ��,� Sv. Mtka Middle School l3o s Tennis .. 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Public Works Director Larry Brown asked the City Engineer and the Building Official to put together a proposal identifying sites for a prairie grass planting demonstration project, its costs and bring back to the Park Commission for their review. Buiding Official Joe Pazandak met with Public Works Charlie Davis to review sites where prairie grasses could be planted. Attached are maps showing the different sites where the grasses could be planted, information of the different grasses, pricing and pictures of the Building Officials prairie at his home. Building Official Joe Pazandak will be attending the Park Commission meeting to answer any questions the Park Commission may have. After further review and discussion please advise how staff should proceed. • N A- 1 A + 0 100 200 r + `+ _ + + + , o ° . 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As a warm season grass it begins growth in late spring and continues through the hot summer period until the first killing frost. It is easily mistaken for common broomsedge. Little bluestem has very flat bluish basal shoots. Plants are green, but often purplish at base of stem and the entire plant has a reddish cast after frost. Leaves are smooth, but frequently are covered with hair at the base next to the sheath. Leaves tend to fold with maturity. Seed head clusters about three inches long. The cluster stems are hairy. Plant height varies from 18 inches on droughty sites to 3 feet on deep, fertile soils. There are 255,000 seeds per pound. Broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus) has a straight awn and has two or more stalked seed clusters per branch. Little bluestem has a twisted, bent awn and a single cluster of seeds per branch. Seacoast bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium var. littorale) occurs only in the coastal plain region. It is very similar to little bluestem but can be distinguished by the bent stems at the base, whereas little bluestem stems are erect. Uses Pasture/range/hayland: Little bluestem is a fair forage species and is readily grazed by livestock, deer, and elk. It is also suitable for hay. Erosion control: Because of its growth habit and adaptability to a wide range of soil conditions, little bluestem is useful as a component of revegetation mixes. It is especially well- suited for use on thin upland range sites. Wildlife: Little bluestem seed is eaten by songbirds and upland gamebirds. The plant provides cover for ground birds and small mammals. • Adaptation and Distribution Little bluestem is one of the most widely distributed native grasses in North America. It will grow on a wide variety of soils but is very well adapted to well - drained, medium to dry, infertile soils. The plant has excellent drought and fair shade tolerance, and fair to poor flood tolerance. It grows preferentially on sites with pH 7.0 and slightly higher. Little bluestem is distributed throughout the United States. For a current distribution map, please consult the Plant Profile page for this species on the PLANTS Website. Plant Materials <http:/ /plant- materials.nres.usda.gov /> Plant Fact Sheet/Guide Coordination Page <http: / /pl ant- materials.nres .usda.gov /intranet/pfs.html> National Plant Data Center <http: / /npdc.usda.gov> L. Glasscock USDA NRCS 1991 Southern Wetland Flora ® USDA NRCS PLANTS Establishment Little bluestem should be seeded as early in the spring as possible. Where no -till is used due to slope, stoniness, or other reasons, sod control should be performed in the fall to permit early spring planting. The seeding rate for establishing a pure stand with broadcast or no -till methods should be 7 to 12 pounds PLS per acre. When drills are used to plant, debearded seed must be utilized unless the drill has a chaffy seed box. When the seed is broadcast, a packer should be utilized to firm the seedbed and incorporate the seed 1/4 to 1/2 inch (3/4 inch on very droughty sites). No nitrogen fertilizer should be applied during the establishment year unless no weed competition is expected. If pH is below 5.5, lime is recommended during site preparation or the fall prior to no -till plantings. For critical area seeding, the preferred method of planting is drilling, but if this is not possible, an acceptable alternative method is broadcasting the seed (typically in a mix with other warm season grasses) and `tracking' it in with a bulldozer. The dozer moves up and down slope, off - setting each pass until the entire area is covered with tracks. Seedings should be made as early as possible in the spring on sands and gravels, without mulching. Moderate levels of N, P, and K are sufficient for establishment, and soil pH should be 5.5 to 6.0. Cultipacker -type planters are not suitable for this species. Management Control of competition is necessary for successful stand establishment. High mowing (above the bluestem seedlings) is a common method of weed control. Once established, poor stands can be rehabilitated by using proper management practices, such as controlled grazing, application of recommended rates of herbicides and fertilizer, and prescribed spring burning, where permitted. Do not graze a forage planting during the year of establishment. During subsequent growing seasons, harvesting by controlled grazing or haying is possible on good stands. Do not remove more than 50% of the current year's growth from plants. No cropping should occur below 8 inches or within 1 month of anticipated frosts. Grazing of competing cool season grasses after frost in the fall and before the little bluestem is 1 inch tall in the spring is desirable. Pests and Potential Problems There are no serious pests of little bluestem. Cultivars, Improved, and Selected Materials (and area of origin) 'Aldous' (Kansas), `Camper' (Nebraska, Kansas), `Cimmaron' (Kansas, Oklahoma), `Pastura' (New Mexico) and `Blaze' (Nebraska, Kansas) are cultivars that have been developed. There are also local ecotypes of little bluestem available from seed companies. Prepared By & Species Coordinator: USDA NRCSNational Plant Materials Center Beltsville, Maryland Edited 05Feb20021LK; 060817 jsp For more information about this and other plants, please contact your local NRCS field office or Conservation District, and visit the PLANTS Web site< : / /olants.usda.gov or the Plant Materials Program Web site < http: //Plant- Materials.nres.usda.eov The U.S. Department of.4griadture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability. political beliefs, sexual orientation. and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of prograns information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's T4RGE:T Center at 202 -720 -2600 (voice and '1DD). To file a complaint of discrimination write USUA. Director. Office of Civil Rights. Roost 326 -W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SPY, Washitigton. DC 30250 -9410 or• call 302 -720 -5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Read about Civil Rights at the Alatural Resources Convervation Service do • • Britannica Online Encyclopedia Page 1 of 2 0 buffalo grass UL- Related Articles: buffalo grass (Encyclopa?dia Britannica) (Buchloe dactyloides), perennial western North the family Poaceae and the only species in the The plant is less than 20 cm (8 inches) tall, wit leaves and extensively creeping stolons (horizo stems). Buffalo grass forms a dense ... 0 Buffalo grass (Buchloe dactyloides) Arthur O. Tucker To cite this page: VIA style: "buffalo grass." Online Photograph. Encyclopwdia Britannica Online. 14 Mar. 2008 <http ./www.britannica.com",-b/art 4651>. APA syte;_ buffalo grass. [Photograph]. Retrieved March 14, 2008, from Encyclopaedia Britannica Online: http:/ www.britannica.ccm;eb ! art-4651 • Close http:// www .britannica.com/eb /art/print ?id =4651 &articleTypeld =l 3/14/2008 0 • • Blue Grama Grass - Bouteloua gracilis Blue Grama Grass Genus: Bouteloua Species: gracilis Parts Used: used for erosion control, browsing and as decorative plant. Blue grama grass is a warm season tufted perennial grass. It is native to the short and tall grass prairies, and makes up 75% to 9o% of the grasses found there. The prairies lie in central North America. Cold artic air currents blow in from the polar regions in the winter. Summers are hot and dry because the prairies lie in the middle of the continent, and don't get moisture from oceans. Blue grama can grow up to 18 inches tall. It grows as a bunch grass, forming open sod mats. As it matures and is grazed on by animals, the bunches grow together and form the thick sod. Blue grama is an important prairie grass because its dense, shallow root mass holds down the soil and keeps it from blowing away like it did during the Dust Bowl Era in the 193os. Because the root system is shallow it can quickly absorb any rain that might fall. Blue grama is 6 to 12 (15 -30 cm) inches high. It has flat leaves that come to a point at the end. The leaves can grow from 1 to 10 inches (2.5 -25 cm) long and 1/8 inch (3 mm) wide. The flower stems grow 7 to 18 inches (17 -46 cm) tall. The flowers look like crescent moons perched on the end of the flower stem. A flower consists of 20 to 90 little spikelets. Blue grama flowers from June to August, depending on what part of the prairies its growin in, and how much moisture it gets. When plowed under, or otherwise disturbed, it can take blue grama grass as long as 50 years to re- establish itself On the prairies blue grama begins to grow late in the season, mid- http:// www. blueplanetbiomes .orgiblue_grama- grass.htm Page 1 of 2 3/14/2008 Blue Grama Grass - Bouteloua gracilis Page 2 of 2 April, when the soil is about 52° F (11° Q. Blue grama goes dormant in the winter, and when there is a drought. Blue grama likes to grow in full sun with well - drained good soil, and can stand drought, heat, cold, and mowing. Although it doesn't like shade, it can grow in open pinon forests. People use it instead of regular grass where there are dry areas, for grazing animals, and to control erosion. Some people use the flowers in dried flower arrangements and the plant is also used in rock gardens. 2000. bibliography: Loewer, Peter. (1995)• Better Homes and Gardens Ornamental Grasses. Desmoine, Iowa: Meredith Books, Round Table Press, Inc. Loewer, Peter. (1988). Ornamental Grasses - Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Ed, Barbara B. Psch. Brooklyn, N.Y: Editorial 40 Committee of the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Inc. Weigel, Martene. (2000). Encyclopedia of Biomes Gale Group. World Book Encyclopedia, ed., The Plant World (2000). Chicago. Ill:World Book, Inc. "Grassland." http___ ./I w..Britan.nica.c___om /, pp. 24 -25. "Bluestein Seed ", http. // oTww._bluestem com /bluegrima.htm "Species: Bouteloua gracilis", h_ttp // w\vw.fs.fed.us_ /data l?aseJ_feis /plants /graminoid /bougraf World Biomes 11 Plants Animals 11 Climate Index • http: / /www.blueplanetbiomes.org/blue _ grama- grass.htm 3/14/2008 little bluestem Page 1 of 2 little bluestem Schizachyrium scopariu Little bluestem is native to Iowa's prairies. It is attractive through the seasons and drought tolerant. Color of the native species varies, with some plants having more blue -red coloring than others. Annual or perennial: perennial Origin: native Height: 2 -5 feet Hardiness: zone 3 Habit: clumping Moisture: tolerates drought Propagation: seed, division Light: full sun • larger image Flowering: July - September Uses: specimen and larger plantings, fresh and dried flowers larger image Little bluestem 'Blaze.' Reiman Gardens, Ames. 23 Sept 2003. Photo: Anna Gardner • home - common name index - scientific name index - database - picture key - weedy grasses - ornamental grasses - Ada Hayden Herbarium - ISU 3/14/2008 http:/ /www.eeob.iastate.edulresearchl iowagrasses /ornamentalISchizScopa Little bluestem 'Blaze.' Reiman Gardens, Ames. 23 Sept 2003. Photo: Anna Gardner PLANTS Profile for Andropogon gerardii (big bluestem) I USDA PLANTS USDAUniteJ 81ieuF D�raftrnurl of Ageiculture � Natural Resources Conservation Service Name Search Scientific Name Go 0 State Search 0 Advanced Search 0 Search Help V Alternative Crops D Characteristics Classification l> Culturally Significant G Distribution Update F Fact Sheets & Plant Guides Invasive and Noxious Weeds P Plant Materials Publications 11 Threatened & Endangered l> Wetland Indicator Status P 40,000+ Plant Images l> Submit Your Digital Images Complete PLANTS Checklist I State PLANTS Checklist Advanced Search Download Symbols for Unknown Plants NRCS State GSAT Lists NRCS State Plants Lists PLANTS Posters Crop Nutrient Tool Ecological Site Information System Plant Materials Web Site Other NRCS Tech Resources V VegSpec 2" l> PLANTS Links Page 1 of 3 vOiNKS You are here: Home / PLANTS Profile Im Printer - Friendly / Plug-Ins PLANTS Profile Andropogon gerardii Vitman b bluestem Click on the image below to enlarge it and download a high-resolution ]PEG file. Symbol: ANGE Group: Monocot Family: Poaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Grarninoid Native Status: L48 N CAN N More Information Characteristics 0 Classification 1 Fact Sheet (pdf) (doc) 0 Plant Guide (pdf) (doc) 11 PM Publications 11 Source & Reference Synonyms: Andropogon gerardii Vitman ANCH8 Andropogon chrysocomus Nash ANFU5 Andropogon furcatus Muhl. ex Willd. ANGEC Andropogon gerardii Vitman var. chrysocomus (Nash) Fernald ANPR3 Andropogon provincialis Lam. Distribution: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ANGE • • 3/14/2008 Jennifer Anderson. United States, IA, Scott Co., Davenport, Fairmont Cemetery. 2002. Usage Requirements. Big Bluestem - Andropogon gerardii • Bi g Bluestem Grass Common Names: Turkey Feet, Beard Grass Genus: Andropogon Species: gerardii is This grass is also called Turkey feet because the shape of the seed heads look like turkey feet. It is also called beard grass. The name big bluestem grass comes from the fact that this grass can grow to very big, 3 to 10 feet as a matter of fact. It blooms from June through September. Big bluestem is known as a bunch grass because it grows in little hill shapes. This grass forms 3 inch bronze to purple or green seed heads. The tall and slender stems are blue -green in the summer. The hairy blades, which can get to be 12 inches long and 1/2 inch wide, will get a red tinge on the leaves as they get older, and turn bronze in the fall. Big bluestem grass grows in dense stands. This keeps other grasses from getting any sun and growing. As a result there are usually large areas covered only by big bluestem grass. This grass has very deep roots. This kept the wind that constantly blows on the prairie from blowing away the dirt. When settlers plowed the big bluestem grass there was nothing to keep the dirt from blowing away. That is how the dust bowl disaster of the 193os began. This type of grass was an important food for the American bison, because it was the biggest type of grass there was. This type of grass is part of the tall grass prairie, which is located in the midwestern United States. It does best growing in moist, well drained soil. Big bluestem is the tallest grass in the tall grass prairie: Celeste G. 2000 httn: / /www.blueDlanetbiomes.org /big bluestem g rass.htm Page l of 2 3 /14 / ?OOR Side -oats Grama Page 1 of 4 GRASSES Native to Short ass Prairie _4 _ SIDE -OATS GRAMA (Bouteloua curtipendula) Description When walking across the prairie uplands in the late fall, you may find a slender, somewhat zigzag - shaped stalk rising above the short prairie grasses. Many flower clusters may remain aligned along one side of this stalk, giving it the appearance of the flags on a ship's mast. It is likely that you have had an encounter with a grass known as side -oats , . grama. ��...., The common name was inspired by the alignment of the seeds along one side of the stalk, and by the Spanish explorers who called this and other related grasses " grama," or "grass" in Spanish. The scientific name was given in honor of two Spanish gardeners of the nineteenth century, Claudio and Esteban Boutelou. The Lakota call this grass, wapaha kamnimnila peji, "banner waving in the wind grass." In South Dakota, the erect, flattened, zigzag stalk grows from 1 to 3 feet high (36 -108 cm). From 20 to 80 one -sided spikes, or flower clusters, are attached along two sides of the stalk, but will align themselves along one side of the stalk. The leaves, usually wide and flat with stiff hairs along their margins, grow from 1 to 12 inches long (3 -36 cm). The majority are clustered at the base of the plant, a few are attached to the stalk. When in flower, with the anthers in evidence, the spikes are a distinct orange -red color. As the grass matures, the leaves become curled and whitish- brown. In the fall, the plant becomes light red in color. This grass tends to grow in bunches, usually in association with other grasses. Rarely does it grow in great abundance, and only occasionally does it grow in pure stands. Distribution Side -oats grama is widely distributed throughout North and South America, from Southern Canada to Argentina. In the United States it grows in all regions except the Pacific Northwest and the extreme Southeast. In South Dakota it grows throughout the state, preferring upland soils, especially the poor, thin • • t,++ -- /.,no­ /natennrr.P. /QTR AQgFq /gideoal.htm 3/14/2008 Side -oats Grama 0 Natural History Page 2 of 4 soils found on dry slopes and steep banks. It can also be found on streamsides, where rock debris has been newly deposited by the ruining water. It is best adapted to fine textured, alkaline soil containing calcium carbonate, or lime, and will grow in moist or dry settings. It can be found in association with both little and big bluestem (Andropogon spp. ) plant communities. Side -oats grama is a native, warm season, perennial grass. It tends to be a sod forming grass, reproducing mainly by rhizomes. Rhizomes, also known as rootstalks, produce roots and shoots, with the shoots arising from the ground to produce new plants. These under- ground rootstalks are usually short, being only 2 to 4 inches long (5 to 10 cm). In addition to rhizomes, it also reproduces by seed. Though of somewhat low viability , the seed is produced in such an abundance that seedlings are commonly found. Side -oats grama begins growth in early spring and continues through early summer, flowering from July through September. is During early fall, it may have another period of growth. Its dense mass of fine roots that penetrate the soil as deep as 4 feet (144 cm), coupled with its abundant seed and rhizome production, have given side -oats grams the ability to withstand the periodic droughts that visit the Great Plains. Significance Prior to the drought of the 1930's, side -oats grama covered less than one percent of certain rangelands. Following the drought, it was the dominant species on the same rangelands. Furthermore, this species increases in abundance under grazing pressure, especially when growing in association with bluestems (Andropogon spp. ), and it is capable of invading bare soil. Hence, side -oats grams has been valuable as a soil cover in times of drought and following disturbances such as overgrazing. If intense grazing is prolonged, side -oats grama may decrease in abundance. When green, this grass is highly palatable to livestock, and will produce a respectable volume of forage, up to 1,600 to 2,600 lbs (727 to 1182 kg) per acre. Under favorable moisture it will produce usable green feed in spring. It will be • consumed mainly through the growing season, although it offers some food through the winter. The stems are not as palatable as the leaves. Consequently, a variety of wildlife, such as the chestnut - collared longspur, black - tailed prairie dog, pronghorn antelope, and American bison, are known to use this and other Bouteloua spp. for food. 3/14/2008 http://www.northem.edu/natsource/GRASSES/Sideoal .htm Species Distribution Side -oats Grama Page 3 of 4 , Side -oats grama has proven to be valuable for agricultural uses. It is a desirable forage for all manner of domestic livestock. Where abundant, it produces a good quality hay. Not to be overlooked is the aesthetic value of this grass. A brush of side -oats grama on a rocky hillside amidst a flurry of grasses, sedges and forbs is a beautiful scene. Glossary Alkaline - basic, capable of neutralizing acids; pertaining to soil that contains minerals or mineral salts. Anther - the pollen producing part of the male organ of the flower. Palatable - pleasant to eat. Perennial - a plant that lives for more than two years. Rhizome - an underground stem that produces roots and shoots at intervals, the shoots arising from the ground to produce new plants. Also called rootstalk. Spike - an unbranched, elongated cluster of stemless flowers attached to a central axis. Viability - the state or quality of being able to take root and grow. Warm season grass - a grass that produces seed in the warmest months of the growing season. References Costello, David F., 1969. The Prairie World. University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis, MN. Hitchcock, A.S., 1971. Manual of Grasses of the United States. Volume 1, Dover Publications, Inc., New York, NY. Johnson, James R. and James T. Nichols, 1982. Plants of South Dakota Grasslands. South Dakota State • University, Brookings, SD. Looman, Jan, 1982. Prairie Grasses. Canadian Government Publishing Centre, Ottawa, Canada. Martin, Alexander C. and Herbert S. Zim, and Arnold L. Nelson, 1961. American Wildlife and Plants. Dover Publications, Inc. New York, NY. Stubbendeick, James, and Stephan L. Hatch, and Charles H. Butterfield, 1991. North American Range Plants. University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln, NE. Stubbendeick, J., and James t. Nichols, and Kelly K. Roberts. Nebraska Range and Pasture Grasses. Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service. Van Bruggen, Theodore, 1976. The Vascular Plants of South Dakota. The Iowa State University Press, Ames IA. Van Bruggen, Theodore, 1983. Wildflowers, Grasses and Other Plants of the Northern Plains and Black Hills. Badlands Natural History Association, Interior, SD. Weaver, J.E., 1954. North American Prairie. Johnsen Publishing Company, Lincoln, NE. USDA Forest Service, 1988. Range Plant Handbook. Dover Publications, Inc., New York, NY. Written by: David Schmoller, Nebraska National Forest, Wall, SD 57790. 1994. Reviewed by: • Dr. Gary E. Larson, Department of Biology and Microbiology, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Illustration by Bellamy Parks Jansen provided by University of Nebraska Press. http://www.northem.edu/natsource/GRASSES/Sideoal.htin 3/14/2008 side -oats grama grass • side -oats grama grass Bouteloua curt ipendula Page 1 of 2 Side -oats grama grass was an important constituent of the drier areas of Iowa's tallgrass prairie. Clumps of this grass make good specimen plants or larger area plantings. The flowers are arranged in an interesting manner, spikes arranged along one side of a central axis. The flowers don't shatter easily and work well for cut flowers and dried arrangements. This grass withstands occasional mowing and can sometimes be seen flowering in old cemeteries. Annual or perennial: perennial n f� larger image larger image Side -oats grama grass 'Trailway.' Iowa Arboretum near Luther. 15 July 2003. Photo: Anna Gardner Origin: native Height: 2 -3 feet Hardiness: zone 3 Habit: clumping Moisture: tolerates drought Propagation: seed, division Light: full sun Flowering: July- September Uses: specimen and larger plantings, fresh and dried flowers http: / /www.eeob.iastate.edul research/ iowagrasseslornamentallBouteCurte0r .html 3/14/2008 Side -oats grama grass 'Trailway.' Iowa Arboretum near Luther. 15 July 2003. Photo: Anna Gardner f eder"s prairie seed co. FEDER PRAIRIE SEED 2008 Price List Native Grass Afronvron smithii Western Wheatlrass . D -M $ 8.00 Bouteloua Big Bluestein D MW $ 9.00 �YUSteIn} ¥ Side Oats D -DM $ 11.00 � S � 7 aa:,. Bromus kalmii Prairie Brome DM -M $ 15.00 Elmus canadensis Canada Wild Rye D - M $ 8.00 • Pamcum vlgatum Switchgrass D MW $ 6.00 atrciixens,.. ti. DazyG'rreen Bullush$ ` .. •'u R 4 :x5 `00 Scirpus cypermus Woolgrass W WM $ 95.00 1 Sorghastru nu Indian (+�! D M $ 11.00 ect�nata PRh '�Pr1r1 C4� u rdgrass 7 `� .S 1W ?* 4 C 3 '+ i 'S$ Sporobolus asper Rough Dropseed D -DM $ 13.00 Soil Type: D =Dry, M= Mesic, W =Wet Other species available upon request or in limited quantities. Prices and availability subject to change without notice. f . o o -. FEDER PRAIRIE SEED 1740 Industrial Dr Blue Earth MN, 56013 Ph: 507 -526 -3049 : Fax 507 -526 -3509 feder(@bevcomm.net federprairieseed.com y R, f I AM I y �w� • 4 F"�� �� , . Y 1. • . ¢ 4 � ��,� � . r� • • C a a 9 t inn vj I'll r 0 • • CITY OF SHOREWOOD 124 5755 Country Club Road • Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 •952 -474 -3236 Fax: 952- 474 -0128 • www.ci.shorewood.mn.us • cityha11 @ci.shorewood.mn.us To: Park Commission From: Twila Grout — Park Secretary . Date: April 1, 2008 Re: Community Rec. Resources Agreement Attached for the Park Commissions approval is the 2008 Park and Recreation Coordinator Service agreement for Community Rec. Resources. The agreement will go on the City Council's agenda April 14 for council's approval. Ima 1 Independent Contractor Agreement For Park and Recreation Coordinator Services THIS AGREEMENT, made this 1 st day of January 2008, by and between the City of Shorewood, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation, with its offices located at 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 (the "City ") and Community Rec. Resources, 1408 Baldur Park Road, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 (the "Contractor "). RECITALS WHEREAS, the City desires to engage a vendor to provide services to assist with the operation and management of certain park facilities within the City; and WHEREAS, the City further desires to enter into an agreement with the Contractor for the operation and provision of park and recreation management services. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: 1. Scope of Services Based on the detailed Scope of Services and Request for Proposals of 2002, Community Rec. Resources will provide (but is not limited to) field . scheduling, coordination, liaison services on behalf of the City of Shorewood with the various sports organizations as an immediate pathway to a solution. a. Utilize appropriate software to schedule field specific uses for the City Parks. b. Assist the City of Shorewood with the coordination, preparation, and execution of seasonal meetings with sports organizations. C. Issuance of agreements in accordance with park policy. d. Collect, accept, and review appropriate documentation from each candidate organization. e. Issuance of "field permits" to utilize facilities. f. Work with staff to coordinate equity based on City Policy. g. Provide continuity in representation to the Sports Organizations and the City. h. Prepare and distribute quarterly and annual progress reports regarding field usage and continued improvements to the Park Coordinator Position. 2. Fees for Professional Services The minimum estimated time allocation equates to approximately 150 - 225 Contractor hours each spring and fall period, with additional hours during the course of the seasons. Additional services, or time, may be requested by the City during the course of the year, that are beyond the services listed in this proposal and subject to approval by both parties. The City shall compensate Community Rec. Resources for completion of professional services described above including, but not be limited to, the Scope of Services and additional services. The fees will be set up at an hourly rate in coordination with the City not to exceed $20,250, or approximately 450 total hours, for the annual season. Miscellaneous Expenses: The City agrees to reimburse Contractor for approved costs incurred for postage, photocopies, and other materials relative to the services provided at Contractor's actual cost. These costs must be reimbursed within 30 days of submission of receipts. 3. City's Responsibility to Provide a. Program support with one individual representing the City's interests (i.e. Director of Public Works or Park Secretary). b. Payment of all fees and expenses associated with the execution of the stated tasks. is 4. Termination Either parry may terminate this Agreement, without cause or reason, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party. Either party may terminate this Agreement without notice for cause. "Cause" includes, but is not limited to, dishonesty, failure to meet deadlines, criminal conduct, or breach of this Agreement. 5. Status of Contractor As intended by both parties, this Agreement calls for the performance of the services of Contractor as an independent contractor and Contractor will not be considered an employee of the City for any purpose. a. The manner and means of performance of Contractor shall be entirely at Contractor's discretion. Contractor is free to employ personnel to assist Contractor in providing services to the City, but such employees shall be Contractor's responsibility and not that of the City. The City shall not provide Contractor or Contractor's employees or agents with any benefits from the City such as workers compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, health insurance, income tax withholding, or social security contributions. The City does not control the performance of Contractor and Contractor accepts all risk of profit and loss flowing from the services provided under this Agreement. All expenses, other than pre- approved travel expenses, must be borne by Contractor and shall not be reimbursed by the City. Those expenses include furnishing Contractor's place of work, payroll expenses, taxes, and insurance. b. Contractor shall conspicuously identify himself to all persons and organizations as an independent contractor and shall not represent or imply that this Agreement authorizes Contractor to act as an agent for, or on behalf of, the City. Neither the City nor Contractor shall be responsible for any agreement, representation, or 2 warranty made by the other, nor shall the City be obligated for damages to any person or organization for personal injuries or property damage arising directly or indirectly out of the conduct of Contractor's business or caused by Contractor's actions, failure to act, conduct or negligence. C. No taxes shall be withheld from payments by the City to Contractor. Contractor agrees to pay all taxes associated with payments from the City to Contractor and shall indemnify and hold the City harmless for any failure to pay necessary taxes on those payments. Contractor shall provide the City with a federal tax identification number for purposes of payments to Contractor. 6. Indemnification Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against any and all claims by or on behalf of any person arising from Contractor's actions, failure to act, conduct, or negligence while performing services pursuant to this Agreement unless such damage or liability arises from or in connection with faulty or defective materials or facilities provided by the City. 7. Entire Agreement This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and no amendment hereto shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties. There is merged herewith all prior and collateral representations, promises, and conditions concerning Contractor and the City. This Agreement supersedes and nullifies any preexisting agreements between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. All agreements as to payments to be made to Contractor for particular projects must be in writing. 8. Severable In the event any portion of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. 9. Notices Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be sufficient if it is in writing and sent by registered or certified mail to Contractor's residence or to the principal office of the City, which ever shall be applicable. 10. Governing Law This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year an first above written. CITY OF SHOREWOOD Its: COMMUNITY REC. RESOURCES Kristi Anderson SarrKeefe U • CITY OF • SHOREWOOD 5755 Country Club Road • Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 •952- 474 -3236 Fax: 952- 474 -0128 • www.ci.shorewood.mn.us • cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us To: Park Commission . n Q Twila u — Par �/`� From: Grout k Secretary Date: April 2, 2008 Re: Determine Dates for Park Tours The Park Commission in the past has set aside two dates to tour Shorewood City Parks. Attached is the draft agenda's for your review. Please review and advise if staff should proceed with these agenda's. CITY OF SHOREWOOD 2008 PARK TOURS The Shorewood Park Commission has set aside two days for touring the parks. The first tour is scheduled for: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Meet at City Hall at 5:45 Tour Badger Park Manitou Park Crescent Beach Cathcart Park Continue at Freeman Park A meeting will follow at Freeman Park Eddy Station at approximately 7:30 p.m. to discuss the park tours. is Majority of the City Council May be Present. • No Action Will be Taken. • CITY OF SHOREWOOD 2008 PARK TOURS 0 The Shorewood Park Commission has set aside two days for touring the parks. The second tour is scheduled for: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Meet at City Hall at 5:45 p.m. Tour Skate Park, Manor Park, Silverwood Park A regular meeting will follow at City Hall at approximately 7:30 p.m. to discuss the park tours. Majority of the City Council May be Present. No Action Will be Taken. 0