06.01 & 06.02 - Prelim Plat Appl-Wilderness Resort, Ordinance Amendment

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perpetuity and evidence of the long-term means to properly manage and maintain all common facilities, including any storm water facilities. The plan shall be submitted and approved prior to final plat approval. The plan shall do the following: A. Designate the ownership of the open space and common facilities in accordance with the provisions contained herein. B. Identify a timeframe for adoption and implementation of the maintenance plan by the designated ownership group(s). C. Establish necessary regular and periodic operation and maintenance responsibilities. D. Estimate staffing needs, insurance requirements, and other associated costs and define the means for funding the same on an on-going basis. E. Include a timeline any interim use allowances and timelines for the ending or renewal of those uses. F. Include a land stewardship plan specifically focusing on the long-term management of common open space lands. The land stewardship plan shall include a narrative, based on the site analysis required in this Article, describing: i. Existing conditions including all natural, cultural, historic, and scenic elements in the landscape. ii. The proposed end state for each common open space area; and the measures proposed for achieving the end state. iii. Proposed restoration measures, including: Measures for correcting increasingly destructive conditions, such as erosion; and measures for restoring historic features and habitats or ecosystems. iv. The operations needed for maintaining the stability of the resources, including: mowing schedules; weed control; planting schedules; clearing and cleanup; at the City's discretion, the applicant may be required to place in escrow sufficient funds for the maintenance and operation costs of common facilities for a maximum of one year. Projected cost estimates for the long-term maintenance operations shall also be included. v. A method for regular review and performance evaluation to ensure the long-term quality of the conservation parcel. G. Management plans can be amended by the owner with the approval of the City. Amendment: Chapter 17, Article 9.10, Dedication to the Public, shall be amended as follows (underlined): 1. In accordance with the provisions of Section 462.358 of the Minnesota Statutes, or amendments thereto, the subdivider shall dedicate, to the public, lands for highway rights-of-way, street rights-of-way, utility easements, wetland easements, and similar lands required for perpetual and public improvements. 2. The City of Pequot Lakes finds it in the public interest and necessary to `,, provide future parks, trails and other public open and recreational spaces for