The Pond

Plymouth city plans 2025:

• In 2024 the city completed full site prep and dormant seeded the prairie in late fall.

• Once the city has stabilized the soils, they will request to close out the erosion control permit with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.

• Erosion control silt fence will be removed once the soil stabilizes with new prairie growth.

• Seed mix goals – fast cool season grass establishment, warm season grass variety throughout the prairie, high number of colorful forbs, able to handle a wide variety of soil moisture levels.

• Parks will continue to rough cut and mow as close to the berm as possible. The city will also continue to mow a path on the back side of the prairie between the silt fence and the water. This will be a permanent path/fire break.

• As the season goes on, the city will mow walking trails throughout the area to promote ease of maintenance, recreation, and to divide the prairie up into maintenance sections.

• Chronolog photos will continue.

• Lambs quarters and yellow rocket were the last weeds identified in the prairie before the final tilling, seeding, and hydromulching.

• Other non-prairie projects for 2025 – spring seeding entire park, continued tree trimming, culvert and trail replacement.

2025 Growing Season Summary

The first year of prairie growth will be challenging, with weeds expected. The city will remove the silt fence and monitor the area closely, mowing as needed to help native plants establish. They are committed to ensuring the prairie’s success.

Additional improvements planned include replacing the culvert under the north trail and repaving trails throughout the park, with timing still to be determined.

For more information, contact:
Jason Goehring, Turf & Horticulture Manager
📞 763-509-5944
📧 jgoehring@plymouthmn.gov

For the full details of Mr. Goehring’s letter to residents, click here.