HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-12 Valley View Site Plan - Andy Weaver to OPH 5 -12 -91
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To: City of Oak Park Hieghts
From: Andrew Weaver (Valley View Biologist)
RE: Valley View SITE PLAN
PHASE I - This phase should be completed by Dec. 97.
- Most of this phase will involve restoring about 5 acres of native prairie along the
south edge of the site. Cost = $8190.00
- This part of Valley View Park has a large hill that overlooks the wetlands below.
Oak Park Heights residents should be able to have a great hiking experience once this
area is restored.
- Because prairie restorations take about three years to take on a mature look with
grasses and mature flowers, it was decided that this is where our efforts should be
concentrated for this year.
- S.T.S. Crews will work to prep the phase two area by clearing small trees. Tree
Trust crews may also be available for similar work.
In a nutshell
1) Prep site with a controlled burn and chemical treatment.
2) Drill grass and forbs seed into ground
3) Mow where appropriate.
4) Revisit and do spot plantings.
PHASE II - This phase will be completed by Dec of 98.
- Finish another 3 acres of prairie restoration. Cost = $5240.00
- Install dock over wetland. Cost = $5000.00 - 10,000.00
- Rock loop trail with crushed limestone. As funds permit.
- S.T.S. and Tree Trust will be involved with this phase as well. Mostly working with
hauling rock to paths.
FUTURE PHASES - These projects may occur earlier depending on grants.
- Observation platform over wetland
- Spur trail on north hill forbs plantings