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Council terminates contract with Rockleaf, approves RES to complete Settlers Park prairie project under DNR grant
Summary
Council approved terminating a contract with Rockleaf Water Environmental after unsatisfactory herbicide treatment and authorized RES to complete the prairie restoration work using a DNR grant (project cost $38,394, fully covered by the grant).
Staff told the council the city had awarded a Settlers Park native prairie restoration contract to Rockleaf Water Environmental earlier in the year but was dissatisfied with herbicide treatment results. After attempts to resolve the matter and legal involvement, Rockleaf agreed to end the contract with no further claim on the city. Council approved the termination agreement.
Staff recommended contracting RES, which had been the close second bidder, to perform the work for $38,394 — an amount fully covered by a Department of Natural Resources grant. Staff said RES could perform prep work this fall but would likely complete the bulk of seeding in spring; the grant schedule allows completion by the end of 2026. Council approved termination of the Rockleaf contract and authorized entering into a professional services agreement with RES to complete the restoration under the grant terms.
