PROJECT PURPOSE: The sponsor is proposing to develop the Fred Richards Park Wetland Bank, located on the western half of Fred Richards Park within two parcels owned by the City of Edina (PIN 3102824310058 and 3102824310056). The proposed bank easement would follow the northern boundary of both parcels until the boundary intersects with Kellogg Avenue. A 10-foot buffer will be maintained between the parcel boundary and legal easement boundary to allow for utility access to the site. The easement boundary will proceed south until it intersects with the Nine Mile
Creek Regional Trail Easement. The regional trail easement will form the southern and eastern boundary of the proposed wetland bank easement. The proposed easement will include a pedestrian trail and several programming spaces along the northern side of the bank. The proposed pedestrian trail will connect to the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail and provide passive recreation and nature enjoyment to the public. The trail will include two programming spaces for education and interpretation of the bank’s goals and diverse ecology.