September 17, 2014 board packet

Our Mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District

Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board Of Managers, for Wednesday,

September 17, 2014 6:00 p.m. at the office of the CRWD, 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4, St. Paul, Minnesota.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

I. Call to Order of Regular Meeting (President Joe Collins)

A) Attendance

B) Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda

II. Public Comment – For Items not on the Agenda (Please observe a limit of three minutes per person.)

III. Permit Applications and Program Updates (Permit Process: 1) Staff Review/Recommendation, 2) Applicant Response, 3) Public Comment, and 4)

Board Discussion and Action.)

A) Permit # 13-022 Metro State Parking Amendment (Kelley)

B) Permit # 14-027 Health Partners Medical Office Building (Kelley)

C) Permit # 14-033 Iron Workers Apprentice Hall (Kelley)

D) Permit Closeouts (Kelley)

E) Permit Program/Rules Update (Kelley)

IV. Special Reports

A) Hidden Falls Water Resource Feasibility Study, Brian Tourtelotte, City of St. Paul, Parks and

Recreation Department, Beth Wetzel, Interfluve, Inc.

B) RSVP Program Update, Nate Zwonitzer and Elizabeth Beckman

V. Action Items

A) AR: Approve Minutes of the September 3, 2014 Regular Meeting (Sylvander)

B) AR: Approve August 2014 Accounts Payable/Receivable (Sylvander)

C) AR: Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Ramsey County GIS User Group (Castro)

D) AR: Authorize Clean Water Legacy Grant Request (Zwonitzer)

E) AR: Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Como Regional Park Stormwater Master Plan

with City of St. Paul (Fossum)

VI. Unfinished Business

A) FI: Highland Ravine Stabilization Project Update (Eleria)

B) FI: Curtiss Pond Improvement Project (Fossum)

VII. General Information

A) Administrator’s Report

VIII. Next Meetings

A) Board Meeting Wednesday, October 1, 2014

B) CAC Meeting, Wednesday, October 8, 2014

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Materials Enclosed

Capitol Region Watershed District Permit Amendment 13-022A Metro State Parking

Permit Report 13-022A September 17, 2014 Board Meeting

Aerial Photo

Applicant: Daniel Hambrock Consultant: Luke Moren

Metropolitan State University Kimley-Horn and Associates

700 East Seventh Street 2550 University Avenue W, Suite 238N

St. Paul, MN 55106 St. Paul, MN 55114

Description: Construction of a new parking ramp and future Student Center

Location: 700 East Seventh Street

Stormwater

Management: Revise plans from infiltration to filtration to account for contaminated soils.

District Rule: C, D, and F

Disturbed Area: 5.8 Acres

Impervious Area: 3.57 Acres

Recommendation: Approve Amendment with One Condition

1. Provide plans signed by a professional engineer per the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID.

Permit Location

Capitol Region Watershed District Permit Report

CRWD Permit #: 13-022 Review date: September 2, 2014 Project Name: MSU Parking Ramp Applicant: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 2550 University Ave. W, Suite 238N St. Paul, MN 55114 651.645.4197 Purpose: Parking Ramp Construction Location: The block bounded by Bates Ave, East 6th St, East 7th St, and

Maria Ave in St. Paul. Applicable Rules: C, D, E, and F Recommendation: Approve with 1 Condition EXHIBITS:

1. Stormwater Management Report, by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., dated 2/14, received 2/20/14.

a. HydroCad Model b. Geotechnical report, by Braun Intertech Corporation, dated 1/24/14. c. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan d. Civil Plan Set (review set, not for construction.)

2. Letter to CRWD, by Kimley-Horn, dated 8/22/14, recd. 8/22/14. 3. Construction plans (sheets C200.1 and C300.1), by Kimley-Horn, dated 6/18/14,

recd. 8/29/14. 4. Letter to CRWD, by Kimley-Horn, dated 8/29/14, recd. 8/29/14. 5. HydroCAD model (electronic file), by Kimley-Horn, recd. 8/29/14.

HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS: None. RULE C: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

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Standards Proposed discharge rates for the 2-, 10-, and 100-year events shall not exceed

existing rates. Developments and redevelopments must reduce runoff volumes in the amount

equivalent to an inch of runoff from the impervious areas of the site. Stormwater must be pretreated before discharging to infiltration areas to

maintain the long-term viability of the infiltration area. Developments and redevelopments must incorporate effective non-point

source pollution reduction BMPs to achieve 90% total suspended solid removal.

Findings 1. A hydrograph method based on sound hydrologic theory is used to analyze

runoff for the design or analysis of flows and water levels. 2. Runoff rates for the proposed activity do not exceed existing runoff rates for

the 2-, 10-, and 100-year critical storm events but revisions to the model are needed. Stormwater leaving the project area is discharged into a well-defined receiving channel or pipe and routed to a public drainage system.

3. Stormwater runoff volume retention is not achieved onsite in the amount equivalent to the runoff generated from one inch of rainfall over the impervious surfaces of the development.

a. The amount of proposed impervious onsite is 155,640 square feet. b. Volume retention: Volume Retention Required (cu. ft.) Volume Retention Provided (cu. ft.)

11,673 cu. ft. None.

c. Filtration of runoff is proposed due contaminated soils: Volume Retention Required (cu. ft.) Volume Retention Provided (cu. ft.)

15,175 cu. ft. 16,677

d. Banking of excess volume retention is not proposed. e. Filtration volume and facility size has been calculated using the

appropriate hydrological soil group classification and design filtration rate.

f. The filtration area is capable of infiltrating the required volume within 48 hours.

g. Stormwater runoff is pretreated to remove solids before discharging to infiltration areas.

4. Alternative compliance sequencing has not been requested. 5. Best management practices achieve 90% total suspended solids removal from

the runoff generated on an annual basis. 6. A recordable executed maintenance agreement has not been submitted.

RULE D: FLOOD CONTROL


Standards Compensatory storage shall be provided for fill placed within the 100-year

floodplain. All habitable buildings, roads, and parking structures on or adjacent to a

project site shall comply with District freeboard requirements. Findings 1. There is no floodplain on the property according to FEMA. 2. All habitable buildings, roads, and parking structures on or adjacent to the

project site comply with CRWD freeboard requirements. RULE E: WETLAND MANAGEMENT Standard

Wetlands shall not be drained, filled (wholly or in part), excavated, or have sustaining hydrology impacted such that there will be a decrease in the inherent (existing) functions and values of the wetland.

A minimum buffer of 25 feet of permanent nonimpacted vegetative ground cover abutting and surrounding a wetland is required.

Findings 1. There are no known wetlands located on the property.

RULE F: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

Standards A plan shall demonstrate that appropriate erosion and sediment control

measures protect downstream water bodies from the effects of a land-disturbing activity.

Erosion Control Plans must adhere to the MPCA Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas Manual.

Findings 1. Erosion and sediment control measures are consistent with best management

practices, as demonstrated in the MPCA manual Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas.

2. Adjacent properties are protected from sediment transport/deposition. 3. Wetlands, waterbodies and water conveyance systems are protected from

erosion/sediment transport/deposition. 4. Project site is greater than 1 acre; an NPDES permit is required.

RULE G: ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION


Standard Stormwater management and utility plans shall indicate all existing and

proposed connections from developed and undeveloped lands for all water that drains to the District MS4.

Findings 1. New direct connections or replacement of existing connections are not

proposed. 2. Prohibited discharges are not proposed.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 1 Condition Conditions:



Capitol Region Watershed District Permit 14-027 HealthPartners Medical Office Building

Permit Report 14-027 September 17, 2014 Board Meeting

Aerial Photo

Applicant: Todd Young Consultant: Trevor Gruys

HealthPartners Loucks Associates

8170 33rd Avenue 7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 300

Bloomington, MN 55425 Maple Grove, MN 55369

Description: Building demolition and construction of new office building and parking ramp

Location: 295 Phalen Blvd

Stormwater

Management: Applicant proposes 2 underground filtration systems

District Rule: C, D, and F


Impervious Area: 3.39 Acres

Recommendation: Approve with One Condition

1. Receipt of $18,650 surety and documentation of recorded maintenance agreement.

Permit Location

Phalen Blvd

Oliv

e St


CRWD Permit #: 14-027 Review date: September 11, 2014 Project Name: Health Partners Medical Office Building Applicant: Todd Young Health Partners 8170 33rd Ave S. Bloomington, MN 55425 Purpose: Site redevelopment including construction of a new office building

and parking structure. Location: 295 Phalen Boulevard, St. Paul, MN Applicable Rules: C, D, and F Recommendation: Approve with 1 Condition EXHIBITS:

1. Hydrology Report, by Loucks Associates, dated 9/2/14, recd. 9/2/14. 2. Geotechnical Evaluation Report Draft, by Braun Intertech Corporation, dated

8/21/14, recd. 9/2/14. 3. Site Plans (sheets: 200.EX, 210.SD, 220.CS, 230.CG, 231.SW, 240.CU, 241.CU,

250.CD, 251.CD, 260.LP), by Loucks Associates, dated 9/2/14, recd. 9/2/14. 4. Supplemental Log of Borings (Borings St-101, ST-102, ST-103, ST-104, ST-105,

ST-106, ST-107, ST-108, ST-109, GT10, GT11, MW-18, GT-2), dated 6/24/98, recd. 8/25/14.

HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS: None. RULE C: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT


existing rates.

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Developments and redevelopments must reduce runoff volumes in the amount equivalent to an inch of runoff from the impervious areas of the site.

Stormwater must be pretreated before discharging to infiltration areas to maintain the long-term viability of the infiltration area.

Developments and redevelopments must incorporate effective non-point source pollution reduction BMPs to achieve 90% total suspended solid removal.



the 2-, 10-, and 100-year critical storm events. Stormwater leaving the project area is discharged into a well-defined receiving channel or pipe and routed to a public drainage system.

3. Stormwater runoff volume retention is not achieved onsite in the amount equivalent to the runoff generated from one inch of rainfall over the impervious surfaces of the development.


11,091 None, filtration is proposed.

c. Filtration is proposed due to contaminated and low permeability soils: Volume Retention Required (cu. ft.) Volume Retention Provided (cu. ft.)

14,418 BMP Volume Below Filtration1 2,964 cf Raingarden 2 (N) 11,688 cf Total 14,652 cf

d. Banking of excess volume retention is not proposed. e. Filtration volumes and facility sizes have been calculated using the

appropriate hydrological soil group classification and design filtration rate.

f. The filtration areas are capable of infiltrating the required volume within 48 hours.

g. Stormwater runoff is pretreated to remove solids before discharging to infiltration areas.

4. Alternative compliance sequencing has been requested. 5. Best management practices achieve 90% total suspended solids removal on an

annual basis. 6. A recordable executed maintenance agreement has not been submitted.






project site comply with CRWD freeboard requirements. RULE E: WETLAND MANAGEMENT Standard










2. Adjacent properties are protected from sediment transport/deposition. 3. Wetlands, waterbodies and water conveyance systems are protected from








RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 1 Condition Conditions:



Capitol Region Watershed District Permit 14-033 Iron Workers Union Hall

Permit Report 14-033 Board Meeting Date: 09/17/2014

Applicant: Charlie Roberts

Twin City Local Union No.52

831 Pierce Butler Route

St. Paul, MN 55104

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 4 Conditions:



3. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit.

4. Revise erosion and sediment control practices:

a. Include a construction entrance in the plans consistent with best management practices.

b. Label silt fence in the plans.

Consultant: John A. Krausert

Rehder and Associates

3440 Federal Drive,

Eagan, MN 55122

Description: Expansion of existing building and parking lot

Stormwater Management: One underground infiltration trench

District Rule: —C D F


Impervious Area: 1.05Acres

Permit Location

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Pierce Butler Route

Victo

ria Street


CRWD Permit #: 14-033 Review date: September 12, 2014 Project Name: Iron Workers Union Hall Applicant: Charlie Roberts Iron Workers Union 831 Pierce Butler Route St. Paul, MN 55104 Purpose: Redevelopment of adjacent lot for apprentice training addition and

parking lot. Location: 851 Pierce Butler Route, St. Paul, MN 55104 Applicable Rules: C, D, and F Recommendation: Approve with 4 Conditions EXHIBITS:

1. Civil Schematic, Grading Plan, by RSP Architects, dated 8/27/14, recd. 8/27/14. 2. Stormwater Management Calculations, by Rehder and Associates, dated 8/27/14,

recd. 8/27/14. 3. Subsurface Boring Log, by American Engineering Testing Inc., dated 4/30/14,

recd. 8/27/14. HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS: None. RULE C: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT


existing rates. Developments and redevelopments must reduce runoff volumes in the amount

equivalent to an inch of runoff from the impervious areas of the site. Stormwater must be pretreated before discharging to infiltration areas to

maintain the long-term viability of the infiltration area.

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Developments and redevelopments must incorporate effective non-point source pollution reduction BMPs to achieve 90% total suspended solid removal.



the 2-, 10-, and 100-year critical storm events. Stormwater leaving the project area is discharged into a well-defined receiving channel or pipe and routed to a public drainage system.

3. Stormwater runoff volume retention is achieved onsite in the amount equivalent to the runoff generated from one inch of rainfall over the impervious surfaces of the development.


3,430 BMP Volume Below Underground Inf 4,577 cf

c. Banking of excess volume retention is not proposed. d. Infiltration volume and facility size has been calculated using the

appropriate hydrological soil group classification and design infiltration rate.

e. The infiltration area is capable of infiltrating the required volume within 48 hours.

f. Stormwater runoff is pretreated to remove solids before discharging to infiltration areas.

4. Alternative compliance sequencing has not been requested. 5. Best management practices achieve 90% total suspended solids removal on an

annual basis. 6. A recordable executed maintenance agreement has not been submitted.





project site comply with CRWD freeboard requirements.


RULE E: WETLAND MANAGEMENT Standard










2. Adjacent properties are protected from sediment transport/deposition. 3. Wetlands, waterbodies and water conveyance systems are not protected from







RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 4 Conditions Conditions:

1. Receipt of $5,250 surety and documentation of recorded maintenance agreement. 2. Provide plans signed by a professional engineer per the Minnesota Board of

AELSLAGID.


3. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit. 4. Revise erosion and sediment control practices:

a. Include a construction entrance in the plans consistent with best management practices.

b. Label silt fence in the plans.


Our Mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District.

DATE: August 28, 2014

TO: CRWD Board of Managers

FROM: Corey Poland, Water Resource Technician

RE: Permit Closeouts

Background

Construction activity is complete for permits 07-011 and 07-020.

Issues

07-011 Desoto Skillman: As-built plans were submitted 8/5/2014 and approved. A

Memorandum of Agreement is in place. A closeout inspection was conducted on 8/19/2014. No

problems were found during the inspection.

07-020 Polar Bear Exhibit: As-built plans were submitted on 4/4/2014 and approved. A

Memorandum of Agreement is in place. A closeout inspection was conducted on 7/31/2014.

Some trash and small amounts of sediment were found in the basin. A notice was submitted to

the permittee, but staff recommends that permit gets closed.

Action Requested

Approve Certificates of Completion for permits 07-011 and 07-020.

cc: Jim Mogen, Ramsey Country Attorney’s Office

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September 3, 2014

III. Permit Applications

B) Permit Closeouts (Poland)


DATE: September 12, 2014


FROM: Bob Fossum, Water Resource Program Manager

SUBJECT: Hidden Falls Water Resource Feasibility Study

Background

At the December 7, 2011 Board Meeting, the CRWD Board of Managers awarded the City of St. Paul Parks and

Recreation Department a $60,000 grant award for the Hidden Falls Regional Park Water Resource

Development Feasibility Study. The stream within Hidden Falls Park has consistently been a challenge for the

City in terms of channel stability and maintenance. Further, the stream has very poor habitat and is in need of

restoration.

Issues

District staff, City Staff, and staff from Interfluve, Inc. will review the draft study with the Board.

Requested Action

Review and provide comments on the Hidden Falls Water Resource Feasibility Study.

Authorize staff to submit letter of support for the Hidden Falls Water Resource Feasibility Study and its

recommendations.

enc: Hidden Falls Water Resource Feasibility Study, draft dated September 4, 2014

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September 17, 2014 Board

Meeting

IV. A –Hidden Falls Water Resource

Feasibility Study




FROM: Elizabeth Beckman and Nate Zwonitzer

RE: Special Report: RSVP Rain Garden Partnership Update

Background

In 2008, CRWD began a partnership with City of Saint Paul Public Works Street Design to offer

interested homeowners a curb cut rain garden. The program is part of the City’s Residential Street

Vitality Program (RSVP) which coordinates street and utility reconstruction. The City constructs the

gardens in the boulevard if conditions are appropriate, CRWD provides plants and often coordinates a

planting day, and the adjacent homeowners agree to long-term maintenance. Since spring of 2008, 207

curb cut boulevard rain gardens have been planted, and more are being planned.

Issues

CRWD staff have recently completed a review of all RSVP gardens constructed in eight project areas.

Projects were inspected for specific maintenance items such as inlet condition, sufficient watering, and

presence of weeds, then given an overall grade based on the garden’s condition. Gardens receiving a B

or C grade will receive follow-up information from CRWD on how to correct any identified issues. The

table below shows the results of the inspections.

RSVP A B C Total

Ashland - Pascal 7 8 2 17

Blair - Griggs 36 19 4 59

Prior - Goodrich 44 7 1 52

Hatch - Agate 2 1 3

Madison - Benson 9 9

Arlington - Rice 21 2 23

Hewitt - Tatum 23 6 1 30

St. Anthony Park 14 14

Total 156 43 8 207

Due to the number of projects (and additional planned projects) staff are developing tools that utilize

the District’s BMP database to manage inspection information and generate mailings. Staff have also

worked with a consulting firm to develop a tool to identify appropriate rain garden locations to ensure

projects result in significant water quality improvement. Additionally, staff are reviewing current

planting templates based on field observations and will make modifications to those plans to improve

the aesthetics and ease of maintenance for future RSVP projects.

Request Action

Provide comments on RSVP Rain Garden Partnership.

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September 17, 2014

Special Report

B) RSVP Rain Garden

Partnership Update (Zwonitzer

& Beckman)


Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday,

September 3, 2014, 6:00 p.m. Great River School, 1326 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul, Minnesota.

REGULAR MEETING

I. Call to Order of Regular Meeting (President Joe Collins) at 6:02 p.m.

A) Attendance

Joe Collins

Shirley Reider

Seitu Jones - absent

Mary Texer

Mike Thienes

Staff Present

Mark Doneux, CRWD

Forrest Kelley, CRWD

Michelle Sylvander, CRWD

Bob Fossum, CRWD

Public Attendees Todd Shoemaker, Wenck

Engineering

Walter Eshenaur, SRF

Consulting Group

Angela Gorham, SRF

Consulting Group

B) Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda

President Joe Collins asked for additions or changes to the agenda. No changes were requested.

Motion 14-183: Approve the September 3, 2014 Agenda.

Reider/Thienes

Unanimously approved

II. Public Comments – For Items not on the Agenda.

There were no public comments.

III. Permit Applications and Program Updates

A) Permit #14-028 Highland Village Streetscape (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed Permit #14-028 Highland Village Streetscape. The applicant is St. Paul Public Works.

Who is making improvements for the sidewalks near the intersection of Ford Parkway and Cleveland Avenue.

The applicable rules are Stormwater Management (Rule C), Flood Control (Rule D), and Erosion and Sediment

Control (Rule F). The disturbed area of this project is 1.63 Acres with 1.43 Acres of impervious surface.

Motion 14-184: Approve permit #14-028 Highland Village Streetscape with three conditions:

Provide revised drainage area map and calculations to document treatment catchments.

Document soil types to ensure the infiltration practice will drain within 48 hours.

Remove geotextile fabric from around the CU soil.


Meeting

V. Action Item A) Approve Minutes

of September 3, 2014

DRAFT Regular Board Meeting

(Sylvander)


Reider/Texer


B) Permit Closeouts (Poland)

Mr. Kelley reviewed completed construction projects for permits 07-011 and 07-020 in place of Mr. Poland.

No sureties were collected for these permits.

07-011 Desoto Skillman: As-built plans were submitted 8/5/2014 and approved. A Memorandum of

Agreement is in place. A closeout inspection was conducted on 8/19/2014. No problems were found

during the inspection.

07-020 Polar Bear Exhibit: As-built plans were submitted on 4/4/2014 and approved. A Memorandum

of Agreement is in place. A closeout inspection was conducted on 7/31/2014. Some trash and small

amounts of sediment were found in the basin. A notice was submitted to the permittee, but staff

recommends that permit gets closed.

Motion 14-185: Approve Certificates of Completion for permits 07-011 and 07-020.

Reider/Thienes


C) Permit Program/Rules Update (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed that at the August 13, 2014 CAC Meeting, residents near the Wheelock Parkway and 35E

attended to share their concerns about a storm drainage pond. Mr. Kelley invited Mr. Michael Varnado and Mr.

George Carter to attend the meeting and share their concerns about MN DOT expanding the size of an existing

pond. The pond is located across from a soccer field. Many times stray soccer balls end up in the pond. The

residents are concerned of a larger sized pond attracting more children to play near the pond. The CAC requested

that CRWD staff and the Board of Managers investigate the Wheelock Parkway & 35E pond expansion. Mr.

Kelley has met with MN DOT regarding the size of the pond, esthetic benefits, habitat and the mitigation of the

wetlands. Mr, Kelley has been in communication with the residents regarding the results. Ms. Reider suggested

that Ms. Janice Rettman be carbon copied on the email communications.

IV. Special Reports – Upper Villa Stormwater Reuse Feasibility Report, SRF Consulting, Inc.

Mr. Kelley reviewed that the District was awarded a $275,000 Clean Water Partnership grant in 2012 for the

identification, design, and construction of volume reduction practices in the Lake McCarrons subwatershed. In

January of 2014, the District was awarded an additional $360,000 towards construction of the combined

infiltration/harvest and reuse BMP underneath the Upper Villa Park Softball field. On April 16, 2104, the

Board of Managers approved a contract with Geosyntec for professional services to assist SRF Consulting

Group in assessing the feasibility of a stormwater harvest and reuse, and to determine the benefit of an actively

controlled system (OptiRTC).

Angela Gorham, and Walter Eshenaur from SRF Consulting Group were in attendance to review the analysis

and recommendations. The goal of the feasibility study was to analyze stormwater harvesting, storage, and

reuse system as an irrigation water source for the B-Dale softball field located in the Upper Villa Park. The two

criteria that guided the analysis were: overall goal of 45 lbs. of total phosphorus reduction on an average annual

basis through runoff volume reduction to be met or exceeded and the reliance on municipal water for irrigation

should be reduced as much as possible, with the ultimate goal of providing all irrigation water from the reuse


system for an average rainfall year. Multiple scenarios were reviewed. Scenario 5 was recommended as the

most cost effective solution to meet the goal of 45 lbs./yr. phosphorus reduction as well as irrigation demand.

With an active Optimized Real Time Control (OptiRTC) control system placed within the ball field represents

the most cost effective option on a cost per lb. TP removed basis. The Scenario 5 active OptiRTC system also

exceeds the TP removal goal by 16 percent.

Mr. Thienes asked about the storage area during the construction. Mr. Kelley replied that the parking lot

belongs to the City of Roseville. There was much discussion about how long the project would take and

concerns about parking for the B-Dale Club. Mr. Kelley replied that the project would take place in the fall of

2015 after the softball and baseball season is over and to put less strain on the B-Dale’s parking. Mr. Thienes

requested a copy of the construction cost estimate for Scenario 5. Mr. Kelley thanked Ms. Gorham and Mr.

Eshenaur for their time and presentation.

Motion 14-186: Adopt the Upper Villa Harvest and Reuse Feasibility Study.

Texer/Reider


V. Action Items

A) AR: Approve Minutes of the August 20, 2014 Regular Meeting (Sylvander)

Motion 14-187: Approve Minutes of the August 20, 2014 Regular Meeting.

Jones/Reider


B) AR: Authorize Purchase of Monitoring Database (Suppes)

Ms. Suppes reviewed that CRWD has been collecting continuous time-series flow data and discrete water quality

data since 2005 through the District Monitoring Program. Cumulatively, monitoring data collected since 2005

has built a lengthy and robust dataset that comprehensively characterizes District water resources.

CRWD has been seeking a monitoring database system to efficiently and effectively manage monitoring data. An

improved database system will allow CRWD staff to: organize, view, and query all years of data; more efficiently

edit, analyze, and QA/QC data; improve data sharing and public access to data; and provide a consistent method

for saving data to prevent data loss.

At the April 16, 2014 Board Meeting, the Managers approved the recommendations detailed in the Monitoring

Program Review, including Recommendation 3:

“Develop a comprehensive monitoring database that could more effectively manage the large data sets

of the District. This would improve: data organization, data accessibility, data querying, and data

analysis. The database should have components useable to both District staff and the general public.”

CRWD has been evaluating database options. Based on research and product demos, the Kisters WISKI database

is recommended by staff as the most suitable monitoring database software for District monitoring data. The

WISKI database was selected because of its ability to meet all CRWD criteria. In addition, the WISKI database

proved to be the most comprehensively developed and capable water quality monitoring software on the market

that will best meet the District’s needs.


CRWD has budgeted for a monitoring database annually since 2009. For 2014, the remaining equipment budget

for program number 211 of $50,000.00 will be used for the monitoring database.

Motion 14-188: Authorize purchase of Kisters WISKI monitoring database not to exceed $50,000.00.

Texer/Reider


Mr. Thienes requested clarification between the WISKI vs. Aquarius software programs. Ms. Suppes

explained that after talking to the sales representatives from WISKI, it was very clear how well trained and

knowledgeable the staff was. The sales representatives from Aquarius were not able to clearly answer

questions. The web portal for Aquarius is still in the developmental stage. Overall the staff felt more confident

with the WISKI software.

C) AR: Adopt 2015 Preliminary Budget and Levy (Doneux)

Administrator Doneux reviewed that the Board has discussed and reviewed the preliminary 2015 Budget and Tax

Levy during several meetings and workshops this summer. A copy of our summary budget and hearing notice

was sent to the affected cities and Ramsey County officials in August. The Citizen’s Advisory Committee

reviewed and provided comments on the proposed 2015 budget and levy at their August meeting. A duly noticed

Public Hearing was held on August 20th to collect public comment on the proposed 2015 budget and levy.

The Board of Managers must adopt a Preliminary 2015 Budget and Levy Certification before the initial

September 15, 2014 deadline. The Board of Managers held a special workshop on June 26th and July 11th to

review the draft budget and levy.

Based on the Board recommendations, the revised preliminary budget provides $611,700 for Administration,

$1,562,772 for Programs, $807,595 for Projects for a total Operations Budget of $2,982,017 and $2,542,231 for

Capital Improvement Projects. This results in a total Preliminary 2015 Budget of $5,524,248. This is an increase

of $1,285,854 from 2014. The proposed 2015 tax levy is $3,404,248. This levy includes $3,036,117 for the

general levy and $368,131 for debt. This levy is $434,970 or 14.65% higher than 2014.

A couple of comment letters were received from the City of St. Paul. One letter was requesting more funding

for the green line. The other letter commented on the high, medium and low priorities for the Parks. No one

opposed the budget. Administrator Doneux provided clarification on type typos.

Motion 14-189: Approve and adopt the Preliminary Resolution 2015 Budget and Levy Certification.

Thienes/Reider


VI. Unfinished Business

A) FI: Highland Ravine Stabilization project Update (Eleria)

Administrator Doneux provided an update on the Highland Ravine Stabilization project in place of Ms. Eleria.

The project is scheduled to begin on September 15th, 2014. The contractor has submitted a new schedule. The

contractors have meet with neighbors to learn about the concerns from the residents.


B) FI: Curtiss Pond Improvement Project Update (Fossum)

Mr. Fossum gave an update on the Curtiss Pond Improvement Project. The project has just started and is

expected to be complete by the middle of October. Ms. Reider commented that she was reading the local

Falcon Heights paper and saw Mr. Fossums letter about the project.

VII. General Information

A) Administrator’s Report

Administrator Doneux reviewed the Administrators Report.

1) Administrator Approved or Executed Agreements

a) Stewardship Grant Agreement for a rain garden at 1614 Highland Parkway, Saint Paul - $518.65

2) Board Approved or Executed Agreements

3) General updates including recent and upcoming meetings and events

a) Corey Poland’s last day at CRWD will be September 5, 2014.

b) The 2014 Clean Water Summit is September 11, 2014 8:00am – 5:00pm at the Minnesota Landscape

Arboretum. CRWD is a sponsor and planning member of the conference. The topic is “Green

Infrastructure for Clean Water: Costs & Benefits to Our Communities” and the Lowertown Regional

Ballpark will be featured as a case study.

c) CREATE: The Community Meal by Manager Seitu Jones will be held on September 14, 2014 on

Victoria Street in Saint Paul.

d) CRWD and the CAC are co-sponsoring the September 18 Moos Family Speaker Series, “Dwindling

Groundwater Reserves as Viewed from Space” with Dr. Jay Famiglietti. The presentation begins at

7:00pm at the University of Minnesota St. Paul Student Center. Register at

www.freshwater.org/lectures.

e) Saint Paul Open Streets celebration with be Saturday, September 21, 2014.

f) CRWD Staff will be participating in a mobile workshop of Green Line Green Infrastructure during

the Rail-Volution Conference, September 23, 2014 from 1-4pm.

g) Mark Doneux, Nate Zwonitzer and Bob Fossum will be attending WEFTEC in New Orleans,

Louisiana from September 27 – October 1.

4) CRWD events and meetings

a) Next CAC meeting is Wednesday, September 10, 2014 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

b) Next Board meeting is Wednesday, September 17, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

5) Project and Program Updates a.) Curtiss Pond Project: The preconstruction meeting was held on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Work

is expected to begin September 2nd.

b.) Highland Ravine Project: Pre-construction meetings with the contractor and homeowners were held

on August 25, 2014 from 3 – 6:30pm. Construction is scheduled to start on September 15 and be

substantially completed by October 15.

c.) Eustis Street Stormwater Improvement Study: The project kick-off meeting was held on August 21 at

8:30 am at Lauderdale City Hall. Representatives from Lauderdale, Ramsey County were in

attendance.

http://www.freshwater.org/lectures


Kate from DTZ has a list of land and properties to review. Members of the building committee were planning a

date to the properties in September.

The Minnesota State Audit is complete. The exit interview showed no findings.

The next CAC meeting is scheduled for September 10th, 2014. President Collins plans to attend.

VIII. Adjournment

Motion 14-190: Adjournment of the September 3, 2014 Regular Board Meeting at 7:36 p.m.

Texer/Reider

Unanimously Approved

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Sylvander




FROM: Michelle Sylvander, Office Manager

RE: August 2014 Accounts Payable/Receivable and Administrative/Program Budget

Report

_________________________________________________________________________________

Background

Enclosed are the Accounts Payable/Receivable and the Administrative/Program Budget Reports for the

Month of August 2014.

Issues

Summary of Accounts Payable/Receivable Report: Accounts Payable $ 258,009.10

Accounts Receivable $ 9,120.83

Summary of Preliminary Budget Report:

Administrative Budget $ 43,526.20

Program Budget $ 94,450.66

Project Budget $ 65,956.99

Capital Improvement Budget $ 27,795.25

TOTAL $ 231,729.10

The accounts payable total reflects five surety returns totaling $26,280.00. Sureties are not a

budgeted item so this was not reflected in the budget report.

Request Action

Approve August 2014 Accounts Payable/Receivable and August Budget Report and direct Treasurer and

Board President to endorse and disperse checks for these payments.

enc: August 2014 Accounts Payable/Receivable

August 2014 Preliminary Budget Report

W:\02 Budget and Finance\Board Memos\Board Memos 2014\BD Memo AP Budget Report 9.11.2014.docx

September 11, 2014

Board Meeting

V. Action Items – B) Accounts

Payable & Budget Update

(Sylvander)

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT 2014 BUDGET REPORT REPORT DATE: 9/12/2014

OPERATIONS

Project/Program: 2014 Budget

2014 Budget

Transfers/

Amendments

2014 Amended

BudgetCurrent Month Expenditures YTD Expenditures

Balance of Budget

Remaining% of Budget Expended

ADMINISTRATION Administrative Budget 419,800.00 419,800.00 43,526.20 438,650.06 (18,850.06) 104.49%

200-Administration 80,081.00 80,081.00 - - 80,081.00 0.00%

201-Groundwater 7,950.00 7,950.00 1,796.45 4,345.94 3,604.06 54.67%

207-Rulemaking/Rule Revisions 28,650.00 28,650.00 253.46 3,753.80 24,896.20 13.10%

208-Permitting 177,482.00 177,482.00 29,482.82 146,330.50 31,151.50 82.45%

210-Stewardship Grants 210,152.00 210,152.00 19,950.97 126,011.05 84,140.95 59.96%

211-Monitoring and Data Collection 489,802.00 489,802.00 31,887.35 346,423.09 143,378.91 70.73%

220-Education/Outreach 224,530.00 224,530.00 9,058.76 107,347.32 117,182.68 47.81%

225-Technical Resources & Information Sharing 48,080.00 48,080.00 716.72 24,821.22 23,258.78 51.62%

228-Future Trends: Research & Positioning 98,000.00 98,000.00 - 126.74 97,873.26 0.00%

230-Geogrpahic Information Systems (GIS) 71,490.00 71,490.00 530.86 9,369.65 62,120.35 13.11%

240-Safety Program 28,140.00 28,140.00 773.27 22,783.98 5,356.02 80.97%

PROGRAM TOTAL 1,464,357.00 0.00 1,464,357.00 94,450.66 791,313.29 673,043.71 54.04%

300-Administration 39,169.00 39,169.00 - - 39,169.00 0.00%

301-Shoreline & Streambank Maintenance 20,920.00 20,920.00 - 12,150.00 8,770.00 58.08%

305-Como Lake Subwatershed 185,594.00 185,594.00 1,632.26 13,706.92 171,887.08 7.39%

310-Lake McCarron's Subwatershed 30,000.00 30,000.00 14,391.39 33,171.71 (3,171.71) 110.57%

313-Loeb Lake Subwatershed 11,920.00 11,920.00 - - 11,920.00 0.00%

315-Trout Brook Subwatershed 219,230.00 219,230.00 28,642.25 91,478.33 127,751.67 41.73%

317-Crosby Lake Subwatershed 11,920.00 11,920.00 - - 11,920.00 0.00%

325-Wetland, Stream and Ecosystem Restoration-Planning 76,320.00 76,320.00 1,626.62 11,374.45 64,945.55 14.90%

330-Mississippi River Subwatershed 107,398.00 107,398.00 19,664.47 38,059.13 69,338.87 35.44%

PROJECTS TOTAL 702,471.00 0.00 702,471.00 65,956.99 199,940.54 502,530.46 28.46%

TOTAL OPERATIONS BUDGET $2,586,628.00 $0.00 $2,586,628.00 $203,933.85 $1,429,903.89 $1,156,724.11 55.28%

Capital Improvement Project 2014 Budget

2014 Budget

Transfers/

Amendments

2014 Amended

BudgetCurrent Month Expenditures YTD Expenditures

Balance of Budget

Remaining% of Budget Expended

401-Shoreline Restoration Fund 48,380.00 48,380.00 489.85 744.17 47,635.83 1.54%

405-Como BMP Fund 599,620.00 599,620.00 10,152.04 55,265.98 544,354.02 9.22%

410- Lake McCarron's BMP Fund 67,700.00 67,700.00 6,371.96 79,592.66 (11,892.66) 117.57%

415-Trout Brook BMP's 35,400.00 35,400.00 185.66 34,274.08 1,125.92 96.82%

417-Crosby Lake BMP 45,600.00 45,600.00 2,788.12 29,211.43 16,388.57 64.06%

420-Other BMP Fund - - - 272.10 (272.10) 0.00%

425-Wetland, Stream and Ecosystem Restoration - Implementation 151,920.00 151,920.00 - - 151,920.00 0.00%

430-Mississippi River Subwatersheds BMP's 76,520.00 76,520.00 - 12,485.83 64,034.17 16.32%

440-Special Projects and Grants 539,510.00 539,510.00 7,807.62 227,323.38 312,186.62 42.14%

490-Debt Services 372,000.00 372,000.00 - 222,731.38 149,268.62 59.87%

TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM $1,936,650.00 $0.00 $1,936,650.00 $27,795.25 $661,901.01 $1,274,748.99 34.18%

Fund BalancesFund Balance @

12/31/13

2014 Fund Balance

Transfers

Fund Balance @

01/01/142014 YTD Revenue

Current Month

ExpendituresYTD Expenditures Fund Balance @ 08/31/14

Operations 1,865,627.56 - 1,865,627.56 1,264,522.84 203,933.85 1,429,903.89 1,700,246.51

Capital Improvement 3,037,031.00 - 3,037,031.00 1,809,889.39 27,795.25 661,901.01 4,185,019.38

Debt Service 49,378.00 - 49,378.00 - - - 49,378.00

TOTAL FUND BALANCE: $4,952,036.56 $0.00 $4,952,036.56 $3,074,412.23 $231,729.10 $2,091,804.90 $5,934,643.89

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Report Date 9/17/14

Date Vendor Name Vendor Address Invoice # Description Amount Total Check # G/L Code G/L Description

08/18/14 Al's Coffee820 Decatur Ave. North

Golden Valley, MN 55427121786 Coffee/Mtg Room supplies $138.67 --- --- 101-14970-4210 Office Supplies

09/01/14 Al's Coffee820 Decatur Ave. North

Golden Valley, MN 5542735926 Oasis Filter Cooler $10.76 $149.43 16116 101-14970-4210 Office Supplies

09/18/14 James Ashely2775 Lexington Ave. N. #104

Roseville, MN 55113Well Sealing 2 Wells sealed at 1738 Chatsworth Street N. $1,000.00 $1,000.00 16117 201-14130-4710 Grants, Cost-Share, Partner Funding

08/25/14 Barr Engineering4700 West 77th Street

Minneapolis MN 55435-480323620944.12-3 TBI Five Year Inspection Services $22,241.45 --- --- 315-14551-4470 Engineering Expense


Minneapolis MN 55435-480323620944.05-43 TBI Engineering Services $2,256.14 --- --- 315-14550-4470 Engineering Expense


Minneapolis MN 55435-480323621154.00-3 District 6 Natural Resources Inventory $1,044.02 $25,541.61 16118 325-14632-4470 Engineering Expense

09/01/14 Elizabeth Beckman1410 Energy Park Dr

St. Paul MN 55108Expense Report Expense Report $195.17 $195.17 16119

210-14143-4330 $86.77

220-14250-4330 $3.50

210-14140-4330 $7.60

220-14275-4330 $97.30

Staff Expense

08/11/14 Benefit Extras, Inc.P.O. Box 1815

Burnsville, MN 5533757243 Monthly Administration Plan - Aug $51.75 $51.75 16120 101-14970-4040 Employee Benefits

08/29/14 Brandon Burns132 2nd Avenue NE

Osseo, MN 553968292014 Summer Programming $490.00 $490.00 16121 220-14275-4410 Contract Personnel

08/29/14 Career TrackP.O. Box 219468

Kansas City, MO 64121-9468292060 Indispensable Office Manager workshop $199.00 $199.00 16122 101-14970-4280 Training & Education

07/09/14 Centerline Charter Corp.1870 Rice Street

Maplewood, MN 55113070914G Arlington Hill $188.00 $188.00 16123 220-14275-4270 Miscellaneous

09/01/14 Computer Revolution2395 Fairview Ave. North

Roseville, MN 551134546 Monthly IT Service Fee - Sept. $990.90 $990.90 16124 101-14970-4430 Consultants

08/13/14 Corner Kick LLC

St. Croix Real Estate, Inc.

754 Stillwater Road

St. Paul, MN 55115

8132014 Surety Refund $1,000.00 $1,000.00 16125 208-08006-2330 Surety Refund

09/03/14 District 12 Planning Council890 Cromwell Ave.

St. Paul, MN 551149032014 Grant Reimbursement $8,600.00 $8,600.00 16126 210-14143-4710 Grants, Cost-Share, Partner Funding

09/05/14 Fleet One LLC

MSC 30425

P.O. Box 415000

Nashville, TN 37241-5000

456099 Gas for Edge & Focus $120.14 $120.14 16127

208-14000-4635 $26.02

210-14141-4635 $42.73

220-14275-4635 $34.05

315-14550-4635 $17.34

Equipment Lease/Purchase

09/24/14 Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC

Ford Credit Dept. 67-434

P.O. Box 67000

Detroit, MI 48267-0434

1095258 2014 Ford Edge - Sept. $535.81 $535.81 16128

208-14000-4635 $160.74

210-14141-4635 $160.74

220-14275-4635 $107.16

315-14550-4635 $107.16

Equipment Lease/Purchase

09/24/14 Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC

Ford Credit Dept. 67-434

P.O. Box 67000

Detroit, MI 48267-0434

2014 Ford Focus - Oct $454.44 $454.44 16129210-14140-4635 $227.22

220-14250-4635 $227.22Equipment Lease/Purchase

08/15/14 Geosyntec900 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 200

Boca Raton, FL 33487-27751714776 Curtiss Pond Optirtc $3,195.25 $3,195.25 16130 405-13700-4470 Engineering Expense

09/03/14 HDR Engineering Inc.P.O. Box 3480

Omaha, NE 68103-0480420828-H Villa Park Wetland Restoration $1,134.00 $1,134.00 16131 410-12750-4470 Engineering Expense

09/09/14 Health Partners

NW 3600

PO Box 1450

Minneapolis, MN 55485-3600

51334491 Oct. Health & Dental Benefits $11,054.77 $11,054.77 16132 Various Employee Benefits

08/31/14 Redpath & Company, Ltd.4810 White Bear Parkway

White Bear Lake, MN 55110150416344 Accounting & Payroll for August 2014 $4,522.35 $4,522.35 16133 101-14970-4440 Accounting

08/26/14 Houston Engineering, Inc.140121st Avenue N.

Fargo, ND 5810221433 Curtiss Pond Design and Construction Project $2,534.00 $2,534.00 16134 405-13700-4470 Engineering Expense

08/25/14 IBeam Construction Cameras5330 W. Morris Hill Road

Bosie, ID 83706-16197414 Time-Lapse Construction Camera

$2,640.00 $2,640.00 16135 405-13700-4610 Equipment Purchase/Rental/Lease

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RECEIVABLE

Report Date 9/17/14



08/11/14 IntegraP.O. Box 2966

Milwaukee, WI 53201-296612254272 Monthly Phone Service $1,091.33 $1,091.33 16136 101-14970-4320 Utilities

09/02/14 J & N Weed Harvesting, Inc.301 West 5th Street

Bottineau, ND 58318-12142014-2 Lake McCarrons curly leaf removal $14,154.25 $14,154.25 16137 310-14470-4530 Maintenance Expense

09/01/14 Forrest Kelley1259 Avon St. N.

St. Paul, MN 55117August Cleaning Monthly Office Cleaning $600.00 --- --- 101-14970-4320 Utilities

09/01/14 Forrest Kelley1259 Avon St. N.

St. Paul, MN 55117Expense Report Expense Report $2,257.36 $2,857.36 16138 208-14000-4330 Staff Expense

08/28/14 C Lanphear Design3715 45th Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 554060814-01

Folder design, resize newsletter for web site, newsletter-Aug

2014, Green Line Brochure, BARR sign$825.00 $825.00 16139

220-14250-4430 $675.00

210-14146-4430 $150.00Consultants

08/19/14 Landscape Archietecture Inc.2350 Bayless Place

St. Paul, MN 551148192014 Raymond Ave. Raingardens $2,200.00 $2,200.00 16140 210-14146-4530 Maintenance Expense

09/01/14 Leage of Minnesota Cities145 University Ave. W

St. Paul, MN 55103-2044201777 Membership Dues 2014-2015 $1,677.00 $1,677.00 16141 101-14970-4260 Dues & Publications

08/18/14 Leage of Minnesota Cities222 South Ninth Street, Suite 1300

Minneapolis, MN 55402-333228031 Workers Compensation $708.00 $708.00 16142 101-14970-4290 Insurance & Bonds

09/09/14 Marilyn Mangan1141 Summer Street

Roseville, MN 55113Cost Share Well Sealing Cost Share $500.00 $500.00 16143 201-14130-4710 Grants, Cost-Share, Partner Funding

09/09/14 MarcoP.O. Box 790448

St. Louise, MO 63179-0448261650295 Konica Minolta Copier contract $1,034.71 $1,034.71 16144 101-14970-4610 Equipment Purchase/Rental/Lease

09/02/14 Menards

Capital One Commercial

P.O. Box 5219

Carol Stream, IL 60197-5219

###################### Supplies $408.65 $408.65 16145101-14970-4210 $160.51

211-14200-4210 $248.14Office Supplies

08/18/14 Metlife

Group Benefits

P.O. Box 804466

Kansas City, MO 64180-4466

Oct-14 Employee Benefits - Oct. $592.11 $592.11 16146 various Employee Benefits

09/04/14 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum3675 Arborewtum Drive

Chaska, MN 55318CW1403 Clean Water Summit $1,440.00 $1,440.00 16147 220-14260-4280 Training & Education

08/14/14 Minnesota Native Landscapes8740 77th Street NE

Otsego, MN 5536210872 Plants $960.87 $960.87 16148 210-14146-4510 Construction Expense

09/03/14 MSC75 Maxess Road

Melville, NY 11747-000065609564 9v Batteries $55.90 $55.90 16149 211-14200-4210 Office Supplies

08/29/14 Office Manager Today

7600A Leesburg Pike

West Building, Suite 300

Falls Church, VA 22043-2004

DR8680 Subscription to Office Manager Today $178.00 $178.00 16150 101-14970-4260 Dues & Publications

07/01/14 Outdoor Lab147 10th Street East

St. Paul, MN 5510114-92 Arlington Pascal Maintenance for June $559.90 --- --- 305-14421-4530 Maintenance Expense


St. Paul, MN 5510114-91 Green Line Weekly Maintenance - June $2,410.31 --- --- 330-14624-4530 Maintenance Expense


St. Paul, MN 5510114-148 Raingarden removal at 1488 Farrington $642.75 --- --- 210-14146-4530 Maintenance Expense


St. Paul, MN 5510114-152 Green Line Weekly Maintenance - Aug $2,622.42 --- --- 330-14624-4530 Maintenance Expense


St. Paul, MN 5510114-153 Arlington Pascal Maintenance for Aug $599.90 $6,835.28 16151 305-14421-4530 Maintenance Expense

08/31/14 Pioneer Press345 Cedar Street

St. Paul, MN 55101814506825 Permit Inspector Ad $948.00 --- --- 208-14000-4340 Employee Procurement

08/31/14 Pioneer Press345 Cedar Street

St. Paul, MN 55101814424071 Legal Notices - Meeting Location Moved $679.20 $1,627.20 16152 101-14970-4310 Legal Notices

09/09/14 Pitney Bowes

Reserve Account

P.O. Box 223648

Pittsburgh, PA 15250-2648

Refill Postage Meter refill $200.00 $200.00 16153 101-14970-4300 Potage

09/08/14 Susan Ploetz1380 Sheldon Street

St. Paul, MN 551089082014 Stewardship Grant Payment $305.64 $305.64 16154 210-14143-4710 Grants, Cost-Share, Partner Funding

08/22/14 Ramsey County - Attorney

90 Plato Blvd. W.

P.O. Box 64097

St. Paul, MN 55164-0097

Atty 4840 Attorney Services - July 2014 $3,334.50 $3,334.50 16155101-14970-4420 $2,693.25

315-14552-4420 $641.25Legal Fees

Report Date 9/17/14



09/02/14 Ramsey Conservation District

1425 Paul Kirkwood Dr.

Highway 96 & Hamline Ave.

Arden Hills, MN 55112

9214 East Kittsondale/Mississippi Subwatershed Analysis $12,200.00 $12,200.00 15156 330-14626-4430 Consultants

09/01/14 Slate Holdco, LLC4678 World Parkway Circle

St. Louis, MO 63134Rent Oct. Rent $5,722.45 $5,722.45 16157 101-14970-4220 Rent

09/03/14 James Solem1975 Autumn Street

Falcon Heights, MN 55113Cost Share Well Sealing Cost Share $250.00 $250.00 16158 201-14130-4710 Grants, Cost-Share, Partner Funding

07/31/14 SRF Consulting Group, Inc.One Carlson Parkway North, Suite 150

Minneapolis, MN 55447-44437896.00-13 Lake Mc Carrons SW BMP CWP $1,461.73 $1,461.73 16159 410-12751-4470 Engineering Expense

09/08/14 Star TribuneP.O. Box 790445

St. Louis, MO 63179-04451000001965 Permit Inspector Ad $360.00 $360.00 16160 208-14000-4340 Employee Procurement

08/18/14 State of Minnesota

Office of the State Auditor

Suite 500, 525 Park Street

St. Paul, MN 55103

64948 2013 Audit 7/2/2014-7/29/2014 $1,690.00 $1,690.00 16161 101-14970-4440 Accounting

08/09/14 Staples

Dept. DET

P.O. Box 83689

Chicago, IL 60696-3689

8030909412 Office Chair - Bob $127.14 --- --- 101-14970-4210 Office Supplies

08/16/14 Staples

Dept. DET

P.O. Box 83689

Chicago, IL 60696-3689

8030992243 Waterproof Paper/pens $74.41 $201.55 16162101-14970-4210 $10.30

211-14200-4210 $64.11Office Supplies

08/13/14 Stuart Companies1000 West 80th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55420Surety Return Surety Refund $3,800.00 $3,800.00 16163 208-07001-2330 Surety Refund

09/01/14 Britta Suppes Expense Report Expense Report $17.92 $17.92 16164 211-14200-4330 Staff Expense

08/12/14 Tech Sales Co.311 West 44th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55409318879 Pump Tubing $378.20 $378.20 16165 211-14200-4210 Office Supplies

08/28/14 Twin City Sweeping Inc.9325 164th Lane

Ramsey, MN 553032263 Sweeping & Vac debris from catch basin @ 180 Grotto $3,580.00 $3,580.00 16166 208-12021-2330 Surety Refund

09/01/14 United Family Medicine1026 West 7th Street

St. Paul, MN 551029012014 Surety Refund $5,600.00 $5,600.00 16167 208-07015-2330 Surety Refund

08/28/14 US BankP.O. Box 790408

St. Louis, MO 63179-0408August Intermedia.net $637.39, Lynda.com $25.00, $2,439.39 $2,439.39 16168

101-14970-4350 $1,036.39

440-14910-4280 $1,294.00

211-14200-4280 $85.00

220-14250-4260 $24.00

Various

09/01/14 Lindsay VanPatten1410 Energy Park Dr

St. Paul MN 55108Expense Report Expense Report $76.36 $76.36 16169

220-14143-4210 $13.25

220-14275-4210 $63.11Office Supplies

08/23/14 Verizon WirelessP.O. Box 25505

Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-55059730869104 Monitoring Ipads & Monitoring stations $185.28 $185.28 16170 211-14200-4320 Utilities

08/22/14 Viking Indsutrial Center710 Raymond Ave.

St. Paul, MN 551143025874 Check and recalibrate $124.32 --- --- 240-14396.4210 Office Supplies


St. Paul, MN 551143026056 Monitoring supplies $80.93 --- --- 211-14230-4210 Office Supplies


St. Paul, MN 551143026055 Check and recalibrate $106.56 $311.81 16171 240-14396-4210 Office Supplies

08/10/14 WaltersP.O. Box 67

Circle Pines, MN 55014844338 Trash/Recycling - August $51.13 $51.13 16172 101-14970-4320 Utilities

Report Date 9/17/14



08/19/14 Wenck

1800 Pineer Creek Center

P.O. Box 249

Maple Plain, MN 55359-0249

11404021 Permit Program $570.00 --- --- 208-13030-4470 Engineering Expense

08/19/14 Wenck


P.O. Box 249


11404022 Inspections $10,022.48 --- ---

208-14001-4470 $272.00

208-13004-4470 $654.24

208-13021-4470 $1341.12

208-13030-4470 $893.12

208-13032-4470 $869.12

208-13033-4470 $821.12

208-14005-4470 $925.12

208-14007-4470 $965.12

208-14011-4470 $1012.40

208-14013-4470 $1406.56

208-14015-4470 $862.56

Engineering Expense

08/19/14 Wenck


P.O. Box 249


11404023 Highland Ravine Construction Observation $1,064.00 --- --- 417-12801-4470 Engineering Expense

08/19/14 Wenck


P.O. Box 249


11404024 Monitoring Station Power & Communications $2,272.50 --- --- 211-14225-4470 Engineering Expense

08/19/14 Wenck


P.O. Box 249


11404025 Ford Plant Area C $688.00 --- --- 330-14627-4470 Engineering Expense

08/19/14 Wenck


P.O. Box 249


11404026 Rain Garden Standards $976.00 --- --- 210-14146-4470 Engineering Expense

08/19/14 Wenck


P.O. Box 249


11404028 Permit Engineering $4,604.75

207-14120-4470 $168.80

208-06002-4470 $160.00

208-08005-4470 $32.00

208-08007-4470 $32.00

208-08016-4470 $32.00

208-08028-4470 $160.00

208-09003-4470 $32.00

208-09005-4470 $160.00

208-09006-4470 $320.00

208-09009-4470 $32.00

208-09011-4470 $32.00

208-09014-4470 $160.00

208-09017-4470 $32.00

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208-10004-4470 $160.00

208-10014-4470 $32.00

208-11004-4470 $32.00

208-11027-4470 $32.00

208-12011-4470 $240.00

208-12020-4470 $160.00

208-12022-4470 $32.00

208-14010-4470 $7.95

208-14020-4470 $304.00

208-14023-4470 $360.00

208-14025-4470 $475.20

208-14026-4470 $856.80

208-14027-4470 $560.00

Engineering Expense

08/19/14 Wenck


P.O. Box 249


11404027 Lake Fish Survey $11,168.40 $31,366.13 16173 211-14205-4470 Engineering Expense

09/09/14West Side Community Health Service Operating

Account

153 Cesar Chavez Street

St. Paul, MN 55107Surety Refund Surety Refund $12,300.00 $12,300.00 16174 208-12009-2330 Surety Refund

08/29/14 Xcel EnergyP.O. Box 9477

Minneapolis, MN 55484515064576-4 Electrical Charges $450.00 $450.00 16175 101-14970-4320 Utilities

Report Date 9/17/14



08/01/14 Nate Zwonitzer Expense Report Expense Report $1,017.93 --- ---325-14632-4330 $9.00

440-14910-4330 $1008.93Staff Expense

09/01/14 Nate Zwonitzer Expense Report Expense Report $488.70 $1,506.63 16176 440-14910-4330 Staff Expense

Approved for Payment:9/17/2014

$258,009.10

$258,009.10 Michael Thienes, Treasurer Date

RECEIPTS

Vendor Name Vendor Address Description Check Amount Check # G/L Code G/L Description

07/09/14 Staff reimbursementMAWD Boat Tour - spouce reimbursements

$105.00 101-14970-4280

08/08/14 State of Minnesota658 Cedar Street, Suite 400

St. Paul, MN 55155-1616 DNR Permit Refund$35.00 54070660 208-14000-4240

?? Or should it be in 211

08/08/14 Loucks & Associates7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 300

Maple Grove, MN 55369 Health Partners Medical Office Building Permit Fee$2,000.00 8818 208-14027

08/08/14 Driessen Group4999 France Ave. S., Suite 216

Mpls, MN 55410 Goodwill Surety $4,850.00 5043 208-14013

08/12/14 McGough Construction Co.2737 Fiarview Ave. N.

St. Paul, MN 55113-1372 St. Agnes School$2,000.00 221251 208-14029

08/19/14 Staff reimbursementApparel order & MAWD spouce reimbursement

$39.00 101-14970-4280

08/31/14 PMA FINANCIAL - 4M Fund

7th Floor

2135 City Gate Lane

Naperville, IL 60563

Interest Income $91.83 N/A 101-3700 Interest Income

TOTAL $9,120.83

OUTSTANDING

INVOICES/CREDITS

03/17/14 Techware

17850 Kenwood Trail, Suite 216

Lakeville, MN 55044 85335 Sage Software $3,051.09 $3,051.09 Only paid 1/2 - balance when installed

03/11/14 Pitney Bowes Purchase Power 38926275 Credit for returned ink cart. ($0.92) ($0.92)

Credit for items returned from old meter,

moved $53.00 to postage credit remains

of .92

07/30/14 Goliath Hydro-Vac. Inc.24491 Dakota Ave.

Lakeville, MN 5504418759 1535 Vac services-water break $940.00 $940.00

Per Corey - Bolander or St. Paul Regional

Water Service to pay




FROM: Gustavo Castro, Water Resources Specialist

RE: RCGISUG | Joint Powers Agreement

Background

Formed in 1995, the Ramsey County Geographic Information System User Group (RCGISUG) is an

informal alliance of governmental units that uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data

created and maintained by Ramsey County. The group has grown to include nineteen organizations

throughout Ramsey County, and its main objective is to optimize the use of GIS resources among its

members. RCGIGUS operates autonomously, and is the distribution mechanism for GIS data generated

by Ramsey County.

Issues

Every three years the members of the Ramsey County Geographic Information Systems User Group

enter into Joint Powers Agreements. This agreements define the group’s structure and organization. To

remain registered as a member - and keep the benefits of receiving the Ramsey County digital base map,

attribute database and the physical features file - CRWD must sign the Joint Powers Agreement and pay

an annual member rate of $1705.97.

Action Requested

Authorize Board President to execute the Joint Powers Agreement with the Ramsey County GIS User

Group for a term ending December 31, 2017.

enc: Joint Powers Agreement – Ramsey County GIS Users Group

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September 17, 2014

V. Action Items

C) RCGISUG | Joint Powers

Agreement

(Castro)

JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT

AMONG

MEMBERS OF THE RAMSEY COUNTY GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS USERS GROUP

This JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. §471.59 among

Governmental Units for the purposes of forming the Ramsey County Geographic Information System Users Group (“Users

Group”).

ARTICLE I. INTENT OF THIS AGREEMENT

In 1995, an informal alliance, known as the Ramsey County Geographic Information System Users Group (“Users Group”),

was formed among Governmental Units interested in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data created and

maintained by Ramsey County. This agreement is intended to establish and enable the Users Group to represent the parties to

this Agreement for the purposes of undertaking negotiations and transactions.

ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS

Section 1. Members means those Governmental Units that have executed this Joint Powers Agreement and have paid the

annual membership dues as provided in Article X.

Section 2. Governmental Unit has the meaning set forth in Minnesota Statutes §471.59.

Section 3. Users Group means a group made up of one representative of each Member with the powers and responsibilities

described in this Agreement.

ARTICLE III. GIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS STRUCTURE

Section 1. There is hereby created a GIS Board of Directors (Board).

Section 2. Each Member shall appoint one person to serve as a Director. Each Member may also appoint a person to serve as

an Alternate Director. Members shall notify the Board in writing if the Director or Alternate Director changes.

Section 3. The Board shall have the following officers: a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer (Officers).

Section 4 The Officers will be elected annually by the Board.

Section 5. The Officers shall serve on a voluntary basis without pay.

Section 6. A quorum will consist of at least 40% of the full membership of the Board, whether or not all vacancies have been

filled.

Section 7. Decisions of the Board will be made by a majority of the quorum.

ARTICLE IV. DUTIES OF THE GIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. The Board shall meet at least two times per year.

Section 2. The Board shall conduct an organizational meeting no later than 30 days after the effective date of this Agreement.

The organizational meeting shall include: the election of officers; the adoption of by-laws and other procedures governing the

conduct of its meetings and its business as it deems appropriate; the adoption of the Users Group Budget; review of the

operating procedures within this Agreement.

Section 3. The Board shall approve and adopt the formula for the distribution of Ramsey County GIS data and the funding of

special projects. This formula shall be reviewed annually by the Board.

Section 4. The Board shall arrange for and facilitate regular meetings of the Users Group and for Users Group activities.

Section 5. The Chair presides at Users Group meetings. The Vice Chair will preside in the absence of the Chair. The Secretary

is responsible for recording the proceedings of the Board and communicating these proceedings to all Member organizations.

The Treasurer is responsible for the funds and financial records of the Board.

Section 6. The Chair and the Treasurer must sign vouchers or orders disbursing funds of the Users Group. Disbursement will

be made in the method prescribed by law for statutory cities.

Section 7. The Board may take such actions as it deems necessary and convenient to accomplish the general purposes of this

Agreement.

Section 8.The Board shall purchase liability insurance on behalf of the Users Group to insure against liability of the Users

Group and its constituent Members.

Section 9. The Board may:

(i) Enter into contracts to carry out its powers and duties, in full compliance with any competitive bidding requirements

imposed by State or local law;

(ii) Provide for the prosecution, defense, or other participation in proceedings at law or in equity in which it may have an

interest;

(iii) Employ such persons as it deems necessary on a part-time, full-time, or consultancy basis;

(iv) Purchase, hold, or dispose of real and personal property;

(v) Contract for space, commodities or personal services with a Member or group of Members;

(vi) Accept gifts, apply for and use grants or loans of money or other property from the state, the United States of America,

and from other government units and may enter into agreements in connection therewith and hold, use and dispose of such

money or property in accordance with the terms of the gift, grant, loan or agreement relating thereto;

(vii) Appoint a fiscal agent.

ARTICLE V. NEW MEMBERS

Section 1. Any Governmental Unit that is not a party to the initial Agreement may join as a Member at any time.

Section 2. To become a Member, a local unit of government shall adopt a resolution and shall sign this Joint Powers

Agreement.

Section 3. New Members will pay the current one-time membership fee and the annual membership dues for the year in which

the new Member is joining, as set by the Board pursuant to Article IV, Section 3, as calculated by the current formula. Fees

will not be pro-rated for new Members who join after January 1 of each year.

ARTICLE VI. GIS DATA TO BE SUPPLIED BY RAMSEY COUNTY

Section 1. It is the intent of this Agreement that the Users Group will negotiate an agreement with Ramsey County for the

County GIS Data. Components will include the collection of aerial photography and maintenance of digital physical features

derived from aerial photography.

Section 2. The GIS Data should consist of the following components generated and maintained by the County:

(i) The Ramsey County Digital Base Map;

(ii) The Ramsey County Attribute Database;

(iii) The Physical Features Data.

Section 3. The Board shall determine whether it is satisfied with the content, accuracy, and timeliness of the data provided to

Ramsey County.

ARTICLE VII. GIS DATA TO BE EXCHANGED AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT

Section 1. Members agree to exchange any GIS data with Ramsey County and with any requesting Member for the requesting

party’s own use where that GIS data has been in some way derived and/or developed from the County GIS Data accessed

through this Agreement or future agreements between the Users Group and Ramsey County. Members agree to exchange

with Ramsey County and with any other Member any attribute data that it has created and maintained where that data can be

associated to a parcel using a parcel identifier. Members also agree to exchange any building permit data requested by

Ramsey County for the identification of future physical feature data base updates.

Section 2. The Board will negotiate with Ramsey County on behalf of the Members in all matters deemed necessary relating to

supply of GIS data generated by a Member.

ARTICLE VIII. DATA ACCESS AND USAGE

Section 1. All Members shall have equal rights to access Ramsey County GIS Data.

Section 2. Data generated by Ramsey County and provided to Members may not be sold in its original form to third party

agencies. However, a Member may allow use of the original data by a third party for specific contracted purposes.

Section 3. Data which results from enhancement of Ramsey County GIS Data by a Member, received pursuant to this

Agreement, may be made available to a third party.

Section 4. All Members will adhere to future Users Group license agreements for County or other agency GIS data.

ARTICLE IX. DATA SECURITY

All Members agree to abide by the data privacy and data security standards of the Member when using Ramsey County GIS

Data or any derivative or enhancement of the data.

ARTICLE X. FINANCIAL MATTERS

Section 1. The fiscal year of the Users Group is the calendar year.

Section 2. The Board shall adopt an initial budget and must thereafter adopt an annual budget prior to July 1 of each year for

each succeeding year. The Board will give an opportunity to each Member to comment or object to the proposed budget

before adoption. Notice of the adopted budget must be mailed promptly thereafter to the chief administrative officer of each

Member.

Section 3. Operational costs shall be shared according to a method agreed upon by majority decision of the Board of

Directors. The costs could be met by membership dues. These costs could include Users Group administrative costs, purchase

of liability insurance, and others as appropriate.

Section 4. Membership Fee: New Members shall pay a one-time membership fee of $500 to the Users Group for the calendar

year in which they are accepted into the User Group. The amount of this fee shall be reviewed and set annually by the Board

of Directors for new Members.

Section 5. Annual Membership Dues: Members shall commit to payment of Annual Membership Dues, except where limited by

State Statutes.

Section 6. Special Projects Assessments: Members who wish to enter into special projects and consultations shall present

proposals to the Board for review. Examples of special projects could be cooperative training or consortium purchase of

software. Upon approval by the Board, those Members who are part of the project will be assessed to meet the cost of the

project.

Section 7. Billings to the Members are due and payable no later than 60 days after the receipt of the invoice. In the event of a

dispute as to the amount of a billing, a Member must nevertheless make payment as billed to preserve membership status.

The Member may make payment subject to its right to dispute the bill and exercise any remedies available to it. Failure to pay

a billing within 60 days results in suspension of voting privileges of the Member Director. Failure to pay a billing within 120

days is grounds for termination of membership, but the Users Group’s right to receive payment survives termination of

membership.

ARTICLE XI. TERM

Section 1. The Term of this Agreement is January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2017.

Section 2. Based on the annual review of the operating procedures within the Agreement conducted by the Board, a new

Agreement will be developed and circulated at least three months prior to December 31, 2017 and be agreed upon and signed

on or before December 31, 2017.

ARTICLE XII. TERMINATION

Each Member shall have the right to terminate its membership and participation in the Users Group by formal resolution of the

Member’s organization and communicated to the Board in writing. However, the Member is still obligated to its financial

commitments for the year during which termination of membership occurs.

These commitments include:

(i) Any balance of the Annual Membership Dues. This commitment applies to all Members;

(ii) Any balance owing on Special Projects Assessments. This commitment applies to Members which have entered into any

special project agreement(s).

Termination of membership prior to expiration of the Agreement shall make the Governmental Unit ineligible to re-join the

User Group during the Term of this Agreement.

ARTICLE XIII. DISSOLUTION

Section 1. The Users Group may be dissolved by a two-thirds vote of its Members in good standing. Dissolution is mandatory

when the Secretary has received certified copies of resolutions adopted by the governing bodies of the required number of

Members requesting dissolution.

Section 2. In the event of a dissolution, the Board must determine the measures necessary to effect the dissolution and must

provide for the taking of such measures as promptly as circumstances permit, subject to the provisions of this Agreement and

law.

Section 3. In the event of dissolution, following the payment of all outstanding obligations, assets of the Users Group will be

distributed among the then existing Members in direct proportion to their cumulative annual contributions. If those obligations

exceed the assets of the Users Group, the net deficit of the Users Group will be charged to and paid by the then existing

Members in direct proportion to their cumulative annual contributions.

ARTICLE XIV. ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS

Until the expiration of six years after this Agreement terminates, the Users Group shall make available to the Member

organizations and to the State Auditor, a copy of this Agreement and books, documents, accounting procedures and practices

of the Users Group relating to this Agreement.

ARTICLE XV. HOLD HARMLESS

Section 1. Each Member agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the other Members harmless from any claims, demands,

actions or causes of action, including reasonable attorney’s fees, against or incurred by such other Members, for injury to,

death of, or damage to the property of any third person or persons, arising out of any act or omission on the part of the

indemnifying Member or any of its agents, servants or employees in the performance of or with relation to any of the work or

services provided by Members under the terms of this Agreement.

Section 2. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver by any Member, the Users Group of any limitation of liability

under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466, or other statutory or common law immunities, limits, or exceptions on liability.

Section3. Under no circumstances, however, shall a Member be required to pay on behalf of itself and other Members, any

amounts in excess of the limits on liability established in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 applicable to any one Member. The

limits of liability for some or all of the Members may not be added together to determine the maximum amount of liability for

any Member.

ARTICLE XVI. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Members and the Users Group agree to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, resolutions, ordinances, rules,

regulations, and executive orders pertaining to unlawful discrimination on account of race, color, creed, religion, national

origin, sex, sexual preference, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age.

ARTICLE XVII. DATA PRACTICES

Section 1. All data collected, created, received, maintained, or disseminated for any purpose in the course of either the

Member’s or the Users Group’s performance of this Agreement is governed by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, and rules adopted to implement the Act.

Section 2. The Members and the Users Group agree to abide strictly by these statutes, rules, and regulations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on this ____ day of ___________,

_________.

ORGANIZATION ______________________________________

Approved:

By:___________________________________________________

( Mayor / Chair / President )

By:___________________________________________________

( City Manager / Administrator )

DESIGNATED DIRECTOR TO REPRESENT ORGANIZATION:

Name:____________________________________

Phone:____________________________________

Email:__ __________________________________

ALTERNATE DIRECTOR (IF APPLICABLE):

Name:____________________________________

Phone:____________________________________

Email:____________________________________

By:___________________________________________________

( Chair of Users Group )




FROM: Nate Zwonitzer, Urban BMP Specialist

RE: Authorize FY 2015 Clean Water Fund Grant Applications

Background

The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is accepting proposals for water resource

project grants that will be funded through the State Clean Water Legacy Amendment. For FY 2015

$17,650,000 of grant funds will be available for implementation projects that result in improved water

quality. The minimum grant award is $30,000 for grants and there is no maximum grant award limit. A

minimum 25% of the grant request is required as local match. Proposals are due on Friday, September

26, 2014.

Issues

CRWD staff are requesting authorization to submit grant applications to BWSR for three projects that

meet the requirements of the CWF program. The projects are as follows:

Project Name Description CWF Grant

Request

Match

(25% min)

Central High School

Stormwater Retrofits

Final design and construction of stormwater

improvements to Central High School

$175,000 $150,000

East Kittsondale

Stormwater Retrofits

Design and construction of high priority

retrofit projects identified in the East

Kittsondale Subwatershed Analysis

$200,000 $50,000

Trout Brook –

Farrington/Cottage

Stormwater

Improvements

Design and construction of large bioretention

facility and storm sewer improvements

identified in the Trout Brook –

Farrington/Cottage Stormwater

Improvements Feasibility Study

$150,000 $60,000

Requested Action

Authorize staff to submit grant applications for FY 2015 Clean Water Fund grant program for the

following projects: Central High School stormwater retrofits, East Kittsondale stormwater retrofits, and

Trout Brook – Farrington/Cottage stormwater improvements.

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September 17, 2014

V. Action Items

D) Authorize CWF Grant

Applications (Zwonitzer)




FROM: Bob Fossum, Water Resource Program Manager

RE: MOU for Stormwater Management Master Plan for Como Regional Park

Background

The City and CRWD share goals of intentional management of stormwater as a resource, and protection

of the water resources within Como Park. CRWD has a capital improvement program, education

program, grant program, and permitting process to help achieve their goals. The City utilizes stormwater

management requirements of Chapter 52 Legislative Code and the Sustainable Building Policy to guide

development on sites over 10,000 sq. ft. to achieve their goals. In addition, both the City and CRWD

have US EPA. – MS4 permits, which include planned actions to improve water quality in Lake Como.

Some of the actions extend beyond the park into the larger watershed area of the lake.

The Citizen Advisory Committee of CRWD requested that the Board of Managers recommend to the

City that it develop a comprehensive stormwater management plan for Como Regional Park. Such a

plan could improve efficiency for design and implementation of stormwater management improvements

within the park, coordinate interdepartmental efforts such as maintenance and operation of stormwater

facilities, and more effectively achieve our mutual goal of improved water quality in Como Lake.

Discussions have occurred among SPPR, SPPW, and CRWD staff following the CAC request. The

shared goal of improving water quality in Como Lake is easily agreed. The concept of developing a

stormwater management master plan for the park is agreed to be an undertaking worth pursuing, and

will require each organization to contribute their unique expertise. It is understood that the Como

Regional Park Stormwater Master Plan would require significant efforts to complete.

Issues

Staff have worked off and on over the past couple of years to develop a MOU for a Stormwater

Management Master Plan for Como Regional Park. This work has ramped up in the past year and the

draft MOU is ready for Board input. See enclosed MOU.

Action Requested

Approve MOU for Como Regional Park Stormwater Master Plan

enc: MOU for Stormwater Management Master Plan for Como Regional Park

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Meeting

V. Action Items - E) MOU for

Stormwater Management Master

Plan for Como Regional Park

(Doneux)



TO: CRWD Board of Managers and Staff

FROM: Mark Doneux, Administrator

RE: September 17, 2014 Administrator’s Report

1) Administrator Approved or Executed Agreements

2) Board Approved or Executed Agreements

3) General updates including recent and upcoming meetings and events

a) Corey Poland’s last day at CRWD was be September 5, 2014.

b) The 2014 Clean Water Summit was September 11, 2014 8:00am – 5:00pm at the Minnesota Landscape

Arboretum. CRWD is a sponsor and planning member of the conference. The topic is “Green Infrastructure for

Clean Water: Costs & Benefits to Our Communities” and the Lowertown Regional Ballpark was featured as a

case study.

c) CREATE: The Community Meal by Manager Seitu Jones was on September 14, 2014 on Victoria Street in Saint

Paul. Administrator Doneux, Anna Eleria, Elizabeth Beckman and Lindsay VanPatten participated in the event.

d) CRWD and the CAC are co-sponsoring the September 18 Moos Family Speaker Series, “Dwindling

Groundwater Reserves as Viewed from Space” with Dr. Jay Famiglietti. The presentation begins at 7:00pm at

the University of Minnesota St. Paul Student Center. Register at www.freshwater.org/lectures.

e) Saint Paul Open Streets celebration with be Saturday, September 21, 2014.

f) CRWD Staff will be participating in a mobile workshop of Green Line Green Infrastructure during the Rail-

Volution Conference, September 23, 2014 from 1-4pm.

g) Mark Doneux, Nate Zwonitzer and Bob Fossum will be attending WEFTEC in New Orleans, Louisiana from

September 27 – October 1.

4) CRWD events and meetings

a) Next Board meeting is Wednesday, October 1, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

b) Next CAC meeting is Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

c) The next Metro MAWD meeting will be Tuesday October 14, 2014 from 7:00 – 9:00pm at CRWD.

5) Project and Program Updates

a.) Curtiss Pond Project: The preconstruction meeting was held on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Work has begun.

b.) Highland Ravine Project: Pre-construction meetings with the contractor and homeowners were held on August 25,

2014 from 3 – 6:30pm. Trees were marked on September 9 and construction is scheduled to start on September 15

and be substantially completed by October 15.

c.) Eustis Street Stormwater Improvement Study: The project kick-off meeting was held on August 21 at 8:30 am at

Lauderdale City Hall. Representatives from Lauderdale, Ramsey County were in attendance.

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http://www.freshwater.org/lectures

September 17, 2014 board packet

Documents

Transcript of September 17, 2014 board packet