DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc. For McMenomy And Wolfson Woods Restoration Project
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the execution of a contract with Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc. for natural resource restoration and enhancement of the McMenomy and Wolfson permanent natural area conservation easement (Easement) from February 2026 to December 2028.
SUMMARY
Background:
By Resolution No. 26-027 (January 6, 2026), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the execution of a joint powers agreement (JPA) with the City of Rosemount for the Natural Resource Restoration on McMenomy and Wolfson Permanent Natural Area Conservation Easement.
Contract Information:
A request for proposals was prepared and released on January 6th, 2026, for ecological restoration at McMenomy and Wolfson Woods (Attachment: Site Map) from February 2026 through December 31st. 2028.
The Contract is split into two phases to account for pending funding from the City of Rosemount. Phase 1 and a portion of Phase 2 will utilize grant funds the County received from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, Minnesota Laws 2019 grant (OHF ML19). OHF ML19 funds can only be expensed on the McMenomy Permanent Conservation Easement parcels (Units 1-6 in Attachment: Site Map).
Implementation of Phase 2 was stated in the solicitation as optional, contingent upon the City of Rosemount agreeing to contribute funds for work in non-grant eligible parcels and work occurring after the grant expiration date of May 12th, 2028. The Request for Proposal states "Phase 2 work is an optional task and will be contingent on the County obtaining funding for the Phase 2 tasks in 2026. The County will notify [Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc.] in writing by May 2026 whether the County will proceed with the Phase 2 tasks. If funding for Phase 2 is secured, the County will provide [Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc.] with a ...
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