April 17 Board Meeting Packet by Capitol Region Watershed District

Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday, April 17, 2019 6:00 p.m. at the office of the CRWD, 595 Aldine Street, St. Paul, Minnesota.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Call to Order of Regular Meeting (President Joe Collins) A) Attendance B) Review, Amendments, and Approval of the Agenda

Materials Enclosed

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) B)

19-009 University of St. Thomas Residence Hall/Iverson Center (Hosch) 19-011 Summit Ave Bridge Reconstruction (Hosch)

IV.

Special Reports – No Special Report

Action Items A) AR: Approve Minutes of the March 20, 2019 Regular Board Meeting (Sylvander) B) AR: Approve February 2019 Accounts Payable/Receivable (Sylvander) C) AR: Authorize Staff Positions for Regulatory and Water Resource Technician (Doneux) D) AR: Approve Annual Report (Bromelkamp) E) AR: Authorize Solicitation of RFQs for Professional Services (Zwonitzer) F) AR: Approve Contract with Kidzibits for Interactive Water Exhibit (Eleria) G) AR: Authorize Solicitation of RFQs for Operation and Maintenance Services at Snelling Midway Redevelopment Site (Kelley) H) AR: Authorize Purchase of District Vehicle (Sylvander)

VI.

Unfinished Business A) Como Park BMPs Design Update (Kelley) B) Watershed Management Plan Update (Eleria)

VII.

General Information A) Board of Manager’s Updates

VIII. Next Meetings A) Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Board Meeting B) Wednesday, May 8, 2019 CAC Meeting IX.

Adjournment

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

Capitol Region Watershed District Applicant:

Permit 19-009 St. Thomas Iversen Center

Jim Brummer University of St. Thomas 2115 Summit Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105

Consultant: Andy Assman Opus 10350 Bren Road West Minnetonka, MN 55343

Description: Construction of new student housing, expansion of existing chapel. Stormwater Management: District Rule: —C, D, F Disturbed Area: 5 Acres Impervious Area: 2.6 Acres

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 7 Conditions: 1. Receipt of $13,500 surety. Surety has increased $400 since first submittal (dated 2/2/19) because paving plan (rcvd. 4/1/19) indicates an increase in 3,486 sf of impervious cover. 2. Receipt of documentation of maintenance agreement recorded with Ramsey County. 3. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit. 4. Provide a site-specific maintenance plan that includes items a.-d. in the April 12, 2019 permit report. 5. Revise plans to address items a.-b. in the April 12, 2019 permit report. 6. Clarify underground infiltration system type. Plan indicates a 66” diameter Contech CMP system, but the HydroCAD storage indicates a 60” dimeter ADS system. Additionally, sheet C6.02A indicates 6 rows of 126 ft pipe and 3 rows of 77 ft pipe, whereas the Contech detail on Sheet C9.02 indicates 5 rows of the longer pipe and 3 rows of the shorter pipe with a header row. 7. Submit XPSWMM model to verify input and output parameters with the plans. The submitted XPSWMM screenshots could not be cross-referenced with the design plans. Consider submitting the electronic model(s) with drainage areas maps and /or site plan as the background image.

Selby

Cleveland

Permit Location Aerial Photo Permit Report 19-009

Board Meeting Date: 04-17-2019

Capitol Region Watershed District Permit Report CRWD Permit #: Review date: Project Name: Applicant: Purpose:

19‐009 April 12, 2019 St. Thomas Iversen Center Andrew Assman Opus Design Build, L.L.C. 10350 Bren Rd W Minnetonka, MN 55343 985‐656‐4619 andrew.assman@opus‐group.com

Construction of new student housing and expansion of existing chapel. Stormwater management consists of one underground infiltration system.

Location: 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul 55105 Applicable Rules: C, D, and F Recommendation: Approve with 7 Conditions EXHIBITS: 1. Civil Plans (C2.01, C2.02, C4.01, C4.02A, C4.02B, C5.01, C5.02, C5.03, C5.04, C6.01, C6.02A, C6.02B, C9.01, C9.02), by Sambatek, dated 3/29/19, rcvd. 4/1/19. 2. Stormwater Management Plan, by Sambatek, dated 3/28/19, rcvd. 4/1/19. 3. Geotechnical Exploration, by AET, dated 12/3/18, rcvd. 4/1/19. 4. New & Reconstructed Impervious Exhibit, by Sambatek, not dated, rcvd. 4/1/19. HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS: None RULE C: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 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. W:\07 Programs\Permitting\2019\19-009 St. Thomas Iversen Center\19-009 Permit Report_R2b.doc Page 1 of 4

 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. It is not known if runoff rates for the proposed activity exceed existing runoff rates for 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. It is not known if stormwater runoff volume retention is achieved onsite in the amount equivalent to the runoff generated from 1.1‐inch of rainfall over the impervious surfaces of the development. a. The amount of proposed impervious is 117,613 square feet. b. Volume retention required: 117,613 ft2 x 1.1 inches x 1 ft/12 inches = 10,781 ft3 Table 1. Proposed volume retention through abstraction (i.e. infiltration, reuse). Volume Volume Retention 1.1‐inch 2‐inch Retention BMP Provided below Runoff Runoff Required outlet (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) Underground Infiltration Unknown 10,781 Total Unknown cf c. Banking of excess volume retention is not proposed. d. Infiltration volume and facility size has been calculated using the appropriate hydrologic 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. g. Groundwater mounding is not anticipated to affect adjacent properties and buildings. 4. Alternative compliance sequencing has not been requested. 5. It is not known if best management practice achieves 90% total suspended solids removal from the runoff generated on an annual basis. If the applicant meets the volume retention requirements, the practices will likely achieve 90% removal. 6. A maintenance agreement recorded with Ramsey County has not been submitted. 7. Adequate maintenance access is provided for the underground system. A site‐ specific plan, schedule, and narrative for maintenance of the proposed stormwater management practices has not been submitted. RULE D: FLOOD CONTROL Standards  Compensatory storage shall be provided for fill placed within the 100‐year floodplain.

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 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. It is not known if 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. Total disturbed area is 5.02 acres; an NPDES permit is required. A SWPPP has been submitted. 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 7 Conditions Conditions: W:\07 Programs\Permitting\2019\19-009 St. Thomas Iversen Center\19-009 Permit Report_R2b.doc Page 3 of 4

1. Receipt of $13,500 surety. Surety has increased $400 since first submittal (dated 2/2/19) because paving plan (rcvd. 4/1/19) indicates an increase in 3,486 sf of impervious cover. 2. Receipt of documentation of maintenance agreement recorded with Ramsey County. 3. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit. 4. Provide a site‐specific maintenance plan that includes the following: a. List all stormwater management practices. b. Person(s) responsible for maintenance of stormwater devices(s). c. Frequency of inspection/ indicator that maintenance is needed. d. Description of inspection activities e. Description of maintenance activities 5. Revise plans to address the following: a. Add note to cross‐section detail on Sheet C9.02 in plans stating the proposed volume in system below the low outlet. b. Confirm that all roof drainage from proposed building is directed to the 12” roof drain that discharges to STMH 600. 6. Clarify underground infiltration system type. Plan indicates a 66” diameter Contech CMP system, but the HydroCAD storage indicates a 60” dimeter ADS system. Additionally, sheet C6.02A indicates 6 rows of 126 ft pipe and 3 rows of 77 ft pipe, whereas the Contech detail on Sheet C9.02 indicates 5 rows of the longer pipe and 3 rows of the shorter pipe with a header row. 7. Submit XPSWMM model to verify input and output parameters with the plans. The submitted XPSWMM screenshots could not be cross‐referenced with the design plans. Consider submitting the electronic model(s) with drainage areas maps and /or site plan as the background image.

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Capitol Region Watershed District Applicant:

Permit 19-011 Summit Ave bridge reconstruction

Paul Kurtz St. Paul Public Works 800 City Hall Annex St. Paul, MN 55102

Consultant: Brent Christensen City of Saint Paul-Public Works, Bridges 800 CHA, 25 W. 4th St. Saint Paul, MN 55102

Description: Bridge and approach roadway reconstruction Stormwater Management: One surface filtration basin District Rule: —C, F Disturbed Area: 3.99 Acres Impervious Area: 1.51 Acres

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 3 Conditions: 1. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit. 2. Revise plans to address conditions a.-d. on the April 11, 2019 permit report. 3. Provide filtration volume calculation. Volume presented in the stormwater narrative cannot be verified in the plans. Consider providing the footprint of the top and bottom of the course filter aggregate. Sheet C55 shows an approximate BMP footprint of 5,900 sf. Assuming that this is the average footprint of the coarse filter aggregate layer, the rock voids provide approximately 8,260 cf of storage (5,900 sf x 3.5’ depth x 0.4 void ratio = 8,260 cf) which is less than what is stated in the narrative (395 cy x 27 cf/cy = 10,665 cf).

Second Ave

Permit Location Aerial Photo Permit Report 19-011

Board Meeting Date: 04-17-2019

Capitol Region Watershed District Permit Report CRWD Permit #: Review date: Project Name: Applicant: Purpose:

19‐011 April 11, 2019 Summit Ave Bridge Reconstruction Brent Christensen St. Paul Public Works 900 City Hall Annex, 25 W 4th Street St. Paul, MN 55102 651‐266‐6182 brent.christensen@ci.stpaul.mn.us Bridge and approach roadway reconstruction. Stormwater management consists of one underground filtration trench.

Location: Summit Ave between Hamline and Dunlap, St. Paul, MN Applicable Rules: C, D, and F Recommendation: Approve with 3 Conditions EXHIBITS: 1. Civil Plans (8 Sheets), by SRF, dated 4/1/19, rcvd. 3/22/19. 2. Rule F Plans (2 Sheets), by SRF, dated 4/1/19, rcvd. 3/22/19. 3. Soil Boring Map, by St. Paul Public Works, dated 4/1/19, rcvd. 3/22/19. 4. Summit Roadway Borings, by AET, dated 10/25/18, rcvd. 3/22/19. 5. Summit Ave Bridge Borings, by AET, dated 10/24‐31/18, rcvd. 3/22/19. 6. Response to CRWD Permit Review Comments (18 Pages), by SRF, dated 4/10/19, rcvd 4/11/19. 7. 90% Civil Plans (152 Sheets), by SRF, dated 4/1/19, rcvd 4/11/19. 8. 08a Sewer Map, by SRF, not dated, rcvd. 4/11/19. 9. 08b Sewer Spread Calcs 90%, by SRF, dated 4/1/19, rcvd. 4/11/19. 10. 08c Sewer Comps 90%, by SRF, dated 3/28/19, rcvd. 4/11/19. 11. 08d City Supplemental Specs, by St. Paul Pubic Works, dated 3/21/19, rcvd. 4/11/19. 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 not 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. 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 1.1‐inch of rainfall over the impervious surfaces of the development. a. The amount of proposed impervious is 65,776 square feet. b. Volume retention required: 65,776 ft2 x 1.1 inches x 1 ft/12 inches = 6,029 ft3 Table 1. Proposed volume retention through abstraction (i.e. infiltration, reuse). Volume Volume Retention 1.1‐inch 2‐inch Retention BMP Provided below Runoff Runoff Required outlet (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) 6,029 None, filtration is proposed 4. Alternative compliance has been requested due to poor soils, shallow bedrock, and bluff erosion. This area along Ayd Mill Road includes groundwater seeps and areas with slope erosion. Infiltration at this location has the potential to worsen such conditions. a. The applicant did not partially comply with the volume retention standard. b. Filtration using sand media (55% credit) is proposed; filtration required: 6,029 ft3 x 1.82 credit factor = 10,974 ft3 Table 2. Proposed volume retention through filtration (i.e. sand, enhanced). Filtration Filtration Volume 1.1‐inch 2‐inch Volume BMP Provided below Runoff Runoff Required outlet (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) Filtration Trench 10,989* 7,187 13,068 10,974 Total 10,989 cf *Based on stormwater narrative (407 CY * 27 = 10,989 CF). Could not be verified by plans. W:\07 Programs\Permitting\2019\19-011 Summit Ave Bridge reconstruction\19-011 Permit Report_R2.doc Page 2 of 5

i. Filtration volume and facility size has been calculated using the appropriate hydrologic soil group classification and design filtration rate. ii. The filtration area is capable of filtering the required volume within 48 hours. iii. Stormwater runoff is pretreated to remove solids before discharging to filtration areas. c. The applicant did not partially comply with the volume retention standard at an offsite location or through the use of qualified banking credits. d. The applicant has not submitted money to be contributed to the Stormwater Impact Fund. e. The project is linear, but a cost estimate has not been submitted. 5. Best management practices achieve 90% total suspended solids removal from the runoff generated on an annual basis. 6. A memorandum of agreement for maintenance of stormwater facilities exists between the City of St. Paul and the CRWD. Adequate maintenance access is provided. 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. It is unknown if all habitable buildings, roads, and parking structures on or adjacent to the project site comply with CRWD freeboard requirements. However, adequate conveyance has been provided to prevent flooding. 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.

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 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. Total disturbed area is 3.99 acres; an NPDES permit is required. A SWPPP has been submitted but is not sufficient. 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 3 Conditions Conditions: 1. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit. 2. Revise plans to address the following: a. Revise erosion control plan to show location(s) of construction entrance(s). b. Revise SWPPP to include a note stating, “Installation of filtration practices shall be done during periods of dry weather and completed before a rainfall event”. c. Add note to grading plan to notify CRWD at least 24 hours before the construction of stormwater BMPs. d. Revise filtration trench cross‐section details to include the following: i. Revise underdrain design to accommodate recommendations from the Minnesota Stormwater Manual. Underdrain pipes should have a minimum of 3 inches of washed #57 stone above and on each side of the pipe (stone is not required below the pipe). Above the stone, two inches of choking stone is needed to protect the underdrain from blockage. ii. Replace coarse filter aggregate within the underground filtration trench to the following according to the Minnesota Stormwater Manual: a. Double‐washed, angular, uniform (uniformity coefficient of 2 or smaller) aggregate between 1.5 and 3.0‐inch diameter. b. Acceptable rock types: igneous and crystalline metamorphic (granite, rhyolite, gabbro, basalt, quartzite). c. Unacceptable rock types: carbonate (limestone, dolomite, dolostone) and non‐crystalline metamorphic (shale).

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iii. Add note to cross‐section detail in plans stating the proposed volume in system below the low outlet. 3. Provide filtration volume calculation. Volume presented in the stormwater narrative cannot be verified in the plans. Consider providing the footprint of the top and bottom of the course filter aggregate. Sheet C55 shows an approximate BMP footprint of 5,900 sf. Assuming that this is the average footprint of the coarse filter aggregate layer, the rock voids provide approximately 8,260 cf of storage (5,900 sf x 3.5’ depth x 0.4 void ratio = 8,260 cf) which is less than what is stated in the narrative (395 cy x 27 cf/cy = 10,665 cf).

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SAINT PAUL

April 17, 2019 Board Meeting V. Action Item A) Approve Minutes of April 3, 2019 Regular Board Meeting (Sylvander)

Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday, April 3, 2019, 6:00 p.m. at the office of CRWD, 595 Aldine Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES I.

Call to Order of Regular Meeting (President Joe Collins)

Managers Joe Collins Seitu Jones Shirley Reider Rick Sanders Mary Texer

Staff Present Public Attendees Mark Doneux, CRWD Todd Shoemaker, Wenck Anna Eleria, CRWD Bob Fossum, CRWD Forrest Kelley, CRWD Joe Sellner, CRWD Michelle Sylvander, CRWD Elizabeth Hosch, CRWD James Mogen, Ramsey County Attorney

Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda.

Motion 19-044: Approve the Agenda of April 3, 2019. Reider/Jones Unanimously Approved President Collins opened the Public Hearing for the 2019 Rules. Mr. Kelley reviewed the revision summary to the 2019 Rules. The changes include: • • • • • • •

Revise language under freeboard requirements for increased clarity Increase the maximum rainfall depth to a BMP allowed for credit from 2.0” to 2.5” Add language to allow for regional compliance Revise language to allow for electronic submittals Cost cap increase from $30K/acre to $75K/acre Stormwater impact Fund contribution increase from $40/acre to $100K/acre. Additional minor grammatical corrections and language clarifications.

President Collins asked if a developer or the city know about the increased costs. Mr. Kelley replied yes, that these changes have been reviewed at the TAC meeting. Mr. Kelley reviewed the time line for the rule revisions. No public were in attendance. Motion 19-045: Move to close the public hearing Reider/Jones Unanimously approved Public Comment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For Items not on the Agenda

II.

Manager Reider shared an article on the Mississippi head waters. Administrator Doneux will share a link of the article with the board. III.

Permit Applications and Program Updates A) Permit 19-006 McCarrons Hill (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed permit #19-006 McCarrons Hill. The applicant, Rose of Sharon manor, Inc. is planning to subdivide five lots and build residential lots. 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 1.5 acres with .36 acresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; impervious surface. Motion 19-046: Approve permit #19-006 McCarrons Hill with ten conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Receipt of $1,800 surety. Receipt of documentation of maintenance agreement recorded with Ramsey County. Receipt and approval of Wetland Conservation Act wetland boundary and type application. Provide plans signed by a professional engineer per the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID. Submitted plans are stamped as preliminary. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit. Provide documentation that an adequate number of soil borings will be completed within the footprint of the proposed infiltration basin. The Minnesota Stormwater Manual recommends two borings within the boundary of the infiltration basin. If soils are not conducive to infiltration, convert the raingarden to filtration with appropriate outlet and sizing. Include a landscape plan that includes the following: a. Specify potted plants or plugs to vegetate infiltration areas. Basin seeding should be avoided. b. Specify deep rooted, salt tolerant, native plants according to Plants for Stormwater Design (Shaw and Schmidt, 2003). c. Provide signage that deters snow management from using the infiltration basin for snow storage. Include a site-specific maintenance plan that includes the following: a. List all stormwater management practices. b. Person(s) responsible for maintenance of stormwater devices(s). c. Frequency of inspection/ indicator that maintenance is needed.

d. Description of inspection activities. e. Description of maintenance activities. f. Inspect in winter months to ensure plowed snow is not being stored on infiltration practice. g. Establish a watering plan that extends a minimum of one year after planting. h. Annual maintenance to include trimming vegetation, replacing vegetation where needed, mulch replacement, and removal of accumulated sediment and debris. 9. Justify the use of sheet flow lengths over 100' for subcatchments E1 and E2 of the existing conditions HydroCAD and subcatchments A2 and A3 of the proposed conditions HydroCAD. The Minnesota Stormwater Manual recommends a maximum sheet flow length of 100' due to the tendency for flow to channelize beyond 100'. 10. Add note to plans that contractor shall avoid disturbance of Netpave access route north of site or replace at their cost. Reider/Jones Unanimously approved IV.

Special Reports A) Villa Park Analysis (Sellner)

Mr. Sellner reviewed that the Villa Park Wetland system was designed to treat a significant portion of the runoff from the Lake McCarrons watershed. Monitoring data from as early as 2005 indicated that the system was acting as a source of phosphorus rather than trapping it under certain flow conditions. Based on this data, portions of the wetland system were dredged in 2013 to increase its ability to settle and retain sediment and phosphorus. With five years of data, the overall project did improve the water quality. Mr. Sellner reviewed some of the problems and concerns. Some of the other benefits include: • • • •

Removal of contaminated sediment Increase capacity to capture sediment and pollutants Decreased water temperature Improved habitat in deeper pools of water

Additionally, the system continues to be a source of orthophosphate during low flow periods. Orthophosphate is a type of phosphorus readily available for use by aquatic plants and algae and could contribute to lower water quality in Lake McCarrons. Manager Sanders shared that he has noticed that the water has been clearer. President Collins felt it was a great report to present. Manager Texer asked if there was any way to predict when additional dredging would be needed. Administrator Doneux shared that the earth and berms were built in the 1980’s. Mr. Fossum added that the upper basin was dredged in the early 1990’s. The Mangers thanked Mr. Sellner for his presentation. No action was taken. V.

Action Items A)

AR:

Approve Minutes of the March 20, 2019 Regular Board Meeting (Sylvander).

Motion 19-047: Approve the Meeting Minutes of the March 20, 2019 Regular Board Meeting. Reider/Jones Unanimously approved B) AR: (Fossum).

Approve Cost-Share for Blue/Green Framework for the Creative Enterprise Zone

Mr. Fossum reviewed the recently defined Creative Enterprise Zone (CEZ) in western St. Paul. The CEZ is define as the area bound by Interstate 94 on the south, City of St. Paul boundary on the west, Energy Park Drive to the north, and Prior Avenue on the east. Beginning in 2017, District staff have been tracking with work immediately adjacent to the CEZ in Minneapolis in the Towerside Innovation District. Mississippi WMO has been very successful in developing partnerships in advance planning and implementation of green infrastructure as part of initial Towerside Innovation District redevelopment. The planning effort was facilitated by the Minnesota Design Center at the U of MN. There has been a desire by MWMO and CRWD staff to expand the planning work MWMO has completed in Towerside to include the CEZ. Mr. Fossum shared that staff believe this is a good opportunity to get initial water resource planning done ahead of any redevelopment planning for the area. This would position the District well to ensure water quality and green infrastructure approaches are considered to the greatest degree possible when further planning is undertaken. Staff from both MWMO and CRWD have worked with the Minnesota Design Center to develop a scope of work for the project. President Collins shared that he is impressed with what he has seen. Fiscal Note: 2019 CRWD Budget includes project 330-19620â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Green Infrastructure for Innovation Districts, $60,800. Motion 19-048: Approve cost-share for The Blue/Green Framework for CEZ and authorize Administrator to execute an agreement with Mississippi Watershed management Organization, for an amount not to exceed $20,000. Texer/Jones Unanimously approved VI.

Unfinished Business A) Website Update (Bromelkamp)

Administrator Doneux reviewed the new website with the board of managers. Administrator Doneux showed some of the features in the new site. Ms. Bromelkamp will return and provide the board with a complete review of the new website. VII.

General Information

Board of Managers Updates

Manager Texer will be attending a drainage workshop in Mankato on Thursday, April 4th. Fresh Water Society will be having their 2019 Water Summit on May 9th and 10th. VIII. Next Meetings A) B)

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 CAC Meeting, 7:00 PM, Manager Reider will attend Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Board Meeting

IX.

Adjournment

Motion 19-049: Adjournment of the April 3, 2019 Regular Board Meeting at 6:51 p.m. Reider/Sanders Unanimously Approved Respectfully submitted, Michelle Sylvander

April 17, 2019 Board Meeting V. Action Items – B) Accounts Payable & Budget Update (Sylvander)

DATE: April 11, 2019 TO: CRWD Board of Managers FROM: Michelle Sylvander, Office Manager RE: March 2019 Accounts Payable/Receivable and Administrative/Program Budget Report _________________________________________________________________________________

Enclosed are the Accounts Payable/Receivable and the Administrative/Program Budget Reports for the Month of March 2019. Summary of Budget Report: (March Only Expenses) Administrative Budget (100’s) Program Budget (200’s) Project Budget (300’s) Capital Improvement Budget (400’s) Debt Service (500’s)

$ $ $ $ $

85,244.86 139,217.17 59,165.37 208,106.71 0

TOTAL

491,734.11

Summary of Accounts Payable/Receivable Report through March 31, 2019: (Past, present and future months) (March 2019 Only)

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable

$ $

512,223.16 21,582.13

Request Action Approve March 2019 Accounts Payable/Receivable and Budget Report and direct Board Treasurer and President to endorse and disperse checks for these payments. enc:

March 2019 Accounts Payable March 2019 Budget Report

2019 Operations and CIP Monthly YTD Expenditures to Budget $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $Jan

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Capitol Region Watershed District

Check Register For the Period From Apr 1, 2019 - Apr 30, 2019

Date 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19

Payee Arrowplane Barr Engineering Barr Engineering Barr Engineering Barr Engineering Benefit Extras, LLC C Lanphear Design Christine Baeumier VOID Colonial Life Comcast - Business Computer Revolution Digi-Key Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Forrest J. Kelley Fresh Color Press Freshwater Society Gopher State One HealthPartners Holiday Fleet Hosch Appraisal & Consulting, Inc. Landbridge Ecological Limno Tech Marco - Minolta Mary Texer Megan Frisvold MetLife Metropolitan Council Minnesota Conservation Volunteer Minnesota Premier Publications Monitor MSC Industrial Supply Nelson Cheese & Deli Pioneer Press Ramsey County Ramsey County - Attorney Ramsey Washington Metro WD Redpath & Company, Ltd. Rick Sanders SRF Consulting, Inc. SRF Consulting, Inc. Staples Business Advantage Sunde Land Surveying This is Folly Total Tool

Total 144.30 5,833.94 7,366.70 1,931.70 2,262.00 76.75 1,105.00 1,000.00 755.38 139.28 3,009.99 2,689.01 2,178.90 1,800.00 185.00 2,500.00 44.55 22,150.78 72.20 4,935.38 2,512.50 7,657.50 1,224.68 1,029.00 51.00 304.17 16,896.50 50.00 125.00 185.00 613.32 389.11 265.20 14,976.00 3,357.50 1,000.00 16,113.49 647.97 914.61 7,354.15 507.56 5,000.00 6,000.00 679.27

Check # 19679 19680 19681 19682 19683 19684 19685 19686 19687V 19688 19689 19690 19691 19692 19693 19694 19695 19696 19697 19698 19699 19700 19701 19702 19703 19704 19705 19706 19707 19708 19709 19710 19711 19712 19713 19714 19715 19716 19717 19718 19719 19720 19721 19722 19723

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Description Maintenance Help Hosting Aldine Design Support Mgmt. Plan Update Seminary Pond Improvements Lake McCarron's Mgmt. Plan Employee Benefits Design Work Art Consultation VOID Employee Benefits Internet & Voice Mail Managed Services/Computer/USB Cables ROHS Comp/Antenna Safety Gloves/Level Logger Office Cleaning Rain Garden Door Hanger Water Summit Emailed Tickets Employee Benefits Fuel for Vehicles Appraisal Consulting Ice Dam Removal/Fallen Tree Como Lake Mgmt. Plan Copier Contract Manager Per Diem/Expense Expense Report Employee Benefits Lab Analysis Annual Subscription Employment Ads Job Postings Supplies Mgmt. Plan Meeting/Lunches Legal Notices Design Specialist March Attorney Fees WaterFeset 2019 March Accounting/Year-End Processing Manager Per Diem/Expense Easement Acquisition BMP Final Design Office Supplies Additional Work/Exhibits Phase 1 & 2 Jobmaster Chest

Capitol Region Watershed District

Check Register For the Period From Apr 1, 2019 - Apr 30, 2019

Date 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19 04/17/19

Payee Verizon Wireless Viking Industrial Center Walters Wenck Associates, Inc. Xcel Energy Xcel Energy Xcel Energy US Bank

SUB-TOTAL: MARCH A/P

Total 632.55 962.90 326.81 16,327.50 11.99 8.69 1,369.95 5,221.44

Check # 19724 19725 19726 19727 19728 19729 19730 19731

Description Remote Monitoring Stations Monitoring Supplies/Safety Equipment Trash/Recycling Permit Program Kittson Electrical Maryland Electrical Gas & Electrical Services Monthly Credit Card Expense

$172,896.22

WIRE TRANSFERS: 04/17/19 J. E. Dunn Construction Company 04/17/19 J. E. Dunn Construction Company

$89,187.00 88,883.00

SUB-TOTAL: WIRE TRANSFERS:

$178,070.00

MARCH PAYROLL/BENEFITS:

$161,256.94

MARCH TOTAL:

$512,223.16

Certificate of Payment - Thru 03/31/19 Certificate of Payment - Thru 03/31/19

APPROVED FOR PAYMENT:

4/17/2019

MARCH, 2019 RECEIPTS Dorothy Day Place St, Thomas-Iverson Center Raymond Center Recycling Monitoring Stations 4M Fund-Bonds 4M Fund-General MARCH RECEIPTS:

$3,300.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 9.00 8,872.91 5,400.22 $21,582.13

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Surety Permit Fee Permit Fee Miscellaneous Income March Interest March Interest-Bonds

Capitol Region Watershed District March 31, 2019 Comparison

March Check Register Totals March A/P

March Financial Statements

Difference

$172,896.22

March J.E. Dunn Construction

178,070.00

March Payroll/Benefits

161,256.94

MARCH SUB-TOTAL:

$512,223.16

March Credit Card Expenses Paid in February:

($20,489.05)

$2,721.28

Less Pre-Paid Benefits:

($23,210.33)

MARCH TOTAL:

$491,734.11

Pre-Paid Expenses: HealthPartners MetLife Colonial Life

$491,734.11

22,150.78 304.17 755.38 $23,210.33

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$491,734.11

$0.00

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHE DISTRICT JOB COST RECAP FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2019 ‐ MARCH 31, 2019

TOTAL GENERAL ADMINISTRATION: 200 ‐ Administration 201 ‐ Groundwater 207 ‐ Rulemaking/Rule Revisions 208 ‐ Permitting 210 ‐ Stewardship Grants 211 ‐ Monitoring & Data Collection 220 ‐ Education & Outreach 225 ‐ Technical Resources & Information Sharing 228 ‐ Future Trends: Research and Positioning 230 ‐ Geographic Informatin Systems (GIS) 240 ‐ Safety Program TOTAL PROGRAMS: 300 ‐ Administration 301 ‐ Shoreline & Streambank Maintenance 305 ‐ Como Lake Subwatershed 310 ‐ Lake McCarron's Subwatershed 313 ‐ Loeb Lake Subwatershed 315 ‐ Trout Brook Subwatershed 317 ‐ Crosby Lake Subwatershed 325 ‐ Wetland, Stream & Ecosystem Restoration 330 ‐ Mississippi River Subwatershed 370 ‐ Watershed Management Plan 390 ‐ Special Projects & Grants TOTAL PROJECTS: TOTAL OPERATING FUND: 405 ‐ Como Lake BMP's 410 ‐ Lake McCarron's BMP's 413 ‐ Loeb Lake BMP's 415 ‐ Trout Brook BMP's 417 ‐ Crosby Lake BMP's 425 ‐ Wetland, Stream & Ecosystem Restoration 430 ‐ Mississippi River Subwatersheds BMP's 440 ‐ Special Projects & Grants 450 ‐ Future Trends: Implementation TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT: 14960 ‐ Debt & Loan Service 15 TOTAL DEBT SERVICES:

2019 ANNUAL BUDGET 0.00 660,840.00 0.00 61,200.00 5,000.00 (289,200.00) $437,840.00 190,872.00 6,480.00 22,300.00 398,590.00 819,880.00 637,770.00 611,620.00 32,680.00 145,080.00 50,390.00 38,460.00 $2,954,122.00 98,328.00 8,000.00 102,410.00 201,700.00 ‐ 344,410.00 28,710.00 ‐ 256,120.00 242,180.00 87,320.00 $1,369,178.00 $4,761,140.00 1,172,200.00 742,320.00 82,980.00 110,000.00 ‐ 30,000.00 834,090.00 719,780.00 175,000.00 $3,866,370.00 1,059,503.00 $1,059,503.00

CURRENT MONTH EXPENDITURES 0.00 82,074.91 3,169.95 ‐ ‐ ‐ 85,244.86 ‐ 132.60 1,648.68 32,159.96 22,058.88 47,642.01 30,437.11 1,143.25 1,977.72 999.33 1,017.63 $139,217.17 ‐ ‐ 22,085.66 2,588.80 ‐ 14,408.36 2,996.84 ‐ 3,862.41 13,223.30 ‐ $59,165.37 $283,627.40 659.64 8,606.43 677.19 44.55 ‐ ‐ 4,565.11 6,800.76 186,753.03 $208,106.71 ‐ ‐

TOTAL ALL FUNDS:

$9,687,013.00

$491,734.11

$2,153,579.85

$7,533,433.15

22.23%

Unaudited Fund Balance FUND BALANCES @ 12/31/18 Operations 2,211,785.43 Capital Improvement 2,050,966.04 Debt Service 156,132.97 Building/Bond Proceeds 2,901,177.80 TOTAL FUND BALANCE: $7,320,062.24

2019 Fund Transfers ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ $0.00

Year‐to‐Date Revenue 29,184.32 27,433.34 ‐ ‐ $56,617.66

Year‐to‐Date Expenditures $699,998.61 208,851.36 780,696.88 464,033.00 $2,153,579.85

Unaudited Fund Balance @ 03/31/19 1,540,971.14 1,869,548.02 (624,563.91) 2,437,144.80 $5,223,100.05

18970 ‐ General Administration 18 19970 ‐ General Administration 19 19795 ‐ Aldine Operating Expense 19976 ‐ Thomas Operations 19978 ‐ MAWD 00000 ‐ Administration Allocation

JOB COST #/NAME

YEAR‐TO‐DATE BALANCE OF BUDGET EXPENDITURES REMAINING 13,490.72 (13,490.72) 208,279.70 452,560.30 17,224.52 (17,224.52) 1,005.47 60,194.53 1,621.05 3,378.95 ‐ (289,200.00) $241,621.46 $196,218.54 ‐ 190,872.00 149.32 6,330.68 8,099.70 14,200.30 92,671.88 305,918.12 42,513.65 777,366.35 96,399.80 541,370.20 74,094.97 537,525.03 2,965.65 29,714.35 9,616.29 135,463.71 4,270.85 46,119.15 1,464.42 36,995.58 $332,246.53 $2,621,875.47 ‐ 98,328.00 ‐ 8,000.00 40,279.86 62,130.14 7,639.75 194,060.25 ‐ ‐ 27,348.79 317,061.21 4,451.63 24,258.37 ‐ ‐ 14,263.02 241,856.98 32,147.57 210,032.43 ‐ 87,320.00 $126,130.62 $1,243,047.38 $699,998.61 $4,061,141.39 24,057.66 1,148,142.34 112,291.43 630,028.57 1,386.35 81,593.65 105.35 109,894.65 ‐ ‐ ‐ 30,000.00 16,226.45 817,863.55 16,815.23 702,964.77 502,001.89 (327,001.89) $672,884.36 $3,193,485.64 780,696.88 278,806.12 $780,696.88 $278,806.12

% OF BUDGET EXPENDED ‐‐‐ 31.52% ‐‐‐ 1.64% 32.42% 0.00% 55.18% 0.00% 2.30% ‐‐‐ 23.25% 5.19% 15.12% 12.11% 9.07% 6.63% 8.48% 3.81% 11.25% 0.00% 0.00% 39.33% 3.79% ‐‐‐ 7.94% 15.51% ‐‐‐ 5.57% 13.27% ‐‐‐ 9.21% 14.70% 2.05% 15.13% 1.67% 0.10% ‐‐‐ 0.00% 1.95% 2.34% 286.86% 17.40% 73.69% 73.69%

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CAPITOL REGION WATERSHE DISTRICT JOB COST DETAIL FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2019 ‐ MARCH 31, 2019 2018 ANNUAL BUDGET 0.00 660,840.00 ‐ 61,200.00 5,000.00 (289,200.00) TOTAL GENERAL ADMINISTRATION: $437,840.00 20000 ‐ Administration Allocation 190,872.00 18000 ‐ District Permit Program ‐ 19000 ‐ District Permit Program 202,640.00 19101 ‐ Permit Tracking & Database Management 14,150.00 18102 ‐ Construction Inspection ‐ 19102 ‐ Construction Inspection 147,250.00 18103 ‐ Permit Closure & Post Construction Inspection/Maintenance ‐ 19103 ‐ Permit Closure & Post Construction Inspection/Maintenance 34,550.00 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐ Permits 16120 ‐ Rules & Annual TAC Mtg. 16 ‐ 18120 ‐ Evaluate Rules/TAC Meetings ‐ 19120 ‐ Evaluate Rules/TAC Meetings 22,300.00 19130 ‐ Groundwater Protection ‐ Well Sealing 6,480.00 17143 ‐ Stewardship Grants ‐ 18143 ‐ Stewardship Grants ‐ 19143 ‐ Stewardship Grants 427,650.00 18144 ‐ Partner Grants ‐ 19144 ‐ Partner Grants 126,340.00 18145 ‐ Inspiring Communities Program 20,490.00 18146 ‐ Rain Garden Projects 24,090.00 16147 ‐ TWP Blvd. Rain Gardens 213,310.00 18148 ‐ MN Greencorps Member ‐ 19148 ‐ MN Greencorps Member 8,000.00 18200 ‐ Baseline Monitoring & Data Collection ‐ 19200 ‐ Baseline Monitoring & Data Collection 331,880.00 19205 ‐ Lake Monitoring & Data Collection 102,610.00 18210 ‐ Villa Park Monitoring & Data Collection ‐ 19210 ‐ Villa Park Monitoring & Data Collection 28,470.00 19215 ‐ Wetland Bio‐Monitoring 17,670.00 19220 ‐ WISKI Database Website 46,720.00 19225 ‐ Remote Data Access & Set Up 12,510.00 18230 ‐ BMP Monitoring ‐ 19230 ‐ BMP Monitoring 49,540.00 18970 ‐ General Administration 19970 ‐ General Administration 19975 ‐ Aldine Operations 19976 ‐ Thomas Operations 19978 ‐ MAWD 10000 ‐ Administration Allocation

JOB COST #/NAME

CURRENT MONTH YEAR‐TO‐DATE BALANCE OF EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES BUDGET REMAINING 0.00 13,490.72 (13,490.72) 82,074.91 208,279.70 452,560.30 3,169.95 17,224.52 (17,224.52) ‐ 1,005.47 60,194.53 ‐ 1,621.05 3,378.95 ‐ ‐ (289,200.00) $85,244.86 $241,621.46 $196,218.54 ‐ ‐ 190,872.00 0.00 6,102.03 (6,102.03) 13,836.71 37,150.57 165,489.43 ‐ ‐ 14,150.00 ‐ 74.26 (74.26) 461.88 757.51 146,492.49 ‐ 296.99 (296.99) 1,195.72 1,435.49 33,114.51 16,665.65 46,855.03 (46,855.03) 88.77 88.77 (88.77) ‐ 44.83 (44.83) 1,559.91 7,966.10 14,333.90 132.60 149.32 6,330.68 ‐ 74.67 (74.67) ‐ 2,434.37 (2,434.37) 14,835.99 24,436.88 403,213.12 ‐ 1,267.11 (1,267.11) 642.65 2,106.00 124,234.00 ‐ ‐ 20,490.00 ‐ ‐ 24,090.00 5,912.01 10,362.22 202,947.78 ‐ 221.79 (221.79) 668.23 1,610.61 6,389.39 8,679.50 19,154.43 (19,154.43) 26,694.77 62,405.13 269,474.87 102,150.44 385.60 459.56 1,704.75 1,844.51 (1,844.51) 530.51 933.25 27,536.75 ‐ ‐ 17,670.00 48.92 48.92 46,671.08 2,350.08 3,590.61 8,919.39 1,896.25 2,229.31 (2,229.31) 503.49 775.01 48,764.99

% OF BUDGET EXPENDED ‐‐‐ 31.52% ‐‐‐ 1.64% 32.42% 0.00% 55.18% 0.00% ‐‐‐ 18.33% 0.00% ‐‐‐ 0.51% ‐‐‐ 4.15% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 35.72% 2.30% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 5.71% ‐‐‐ 1.67% 0.00% 0.00% 4.86% ‐‐‐ 20.13% ‐‐‐ 18.80% 0.45% ‐‐‐ 3.28% 0.00% 0.10% 28.70% ‐‐‐ 1.56%

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CAPITOL REGION WATERSHE DISTRICT JOB COST DETAIL FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2019 ‐ MARCH 31, 2019 JOB COST #/NAME 15231 ‐ AHUG Exfiltration Monitoring 17232 ‐ Midway Office WH Monitoring 18250 ‐ General Ed & Outreach 19250 ‐ General Outreach & Communications 18251 ‐ General Communications 19255 ‐ Leaf & Litter Clean Ups 19260 ‐ Municipal Training 18262 ‐ Youth Outreach 19262 ‐ Youth Outreach 19263 ‐ Communications Training 18265 ‐ Sponsorships & Partnerships 19265 ‐ Sponsorships & Partnerships 18268 ‐ Adopt A Drain 19268 ‐ Adopt A Drain 17270 ‐ Website & Social Media 19270 ‐ Website & Social Media 18271 ‐ Master Water Stewards 19271 ‐ Master Water Stewards 17274 ‐ TWP Communications 19275 ‐ Events 16277 ‐ TWP ‐ Adopt a Drain 16278 ‐ TWP Leaf & Litter Clean Ups 18279 ‐ Social Media 19279 ‐ Social Media 19280 ‐ 595 Aldine Education & Outreach 18285 ‐ Awards & Recognition Programs 19285 ‐ Awards & Recognition Programs 17300 ‐ Local & Agency Plan Review & Tech Committee 18300 ‐ Plan Review & Tech Committee 19300 ‐ Plan Review & Tech Committee 18303 ‐ BMP Database Maintenance/Updates 19303 ‐ BMP Database Maintenance/Updates 18330 ‐ District Research Program 19330 ‐ District Research Program 19333 ‐ Public Art Program 18334 ‐ Public Art Program ‐ Aldine 19334 ‐ Public Art Program ‐ Aldine 19335 ‐ Diversity & Inclusion 19336 ‐ Climate Change Impacts 18370 ‐ GIS Program Development 19370 ‐ GIS Program Development 19390 ‐ Safety Training 19395 ‐ Safety Program Updates/Audits 19396 ‐ Safety Equipment TOTAL PROGRAMS:

2018 ANNUAL BUDGET 18,560.00 29,810.00 ‐ 270,690.00 ‐ 10,370.00 14,740.00 ‐ 10,640.00 10,990.00 ‐ 28,040.00 ‐ 21,360.00 ‐ 37,730.00 ‐ 30,410.00 6,980.00 35,720.00 5,370.00 6,370.00 ‐ 7,260.00 100,000.00 ‐ 14,950.00 ‐ ‐ 17,000.00 ‐ 15,680.00 ‐ 50,200.00 29,120.00 ‐ 25,960.00 20,000.00 19,800.00 ‐ 50,390.00 13,540.00 12,400.00 12,520.00 $2,954,122.00

CURRENT MONTH YEAR‐TO‐DATE BALANCE OF EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES BUDGET REMAINING 3,404.00 3,404.00 15,156.00 1,444.14 1,555.07 28,254.93 ‐ 2,997.17 (2,997.17) 12,347.33 24,950.65 245,739.35 ‐ 798.54 (798.54) 31.09 31.09 10,338.91 22.19 22.19 14,717.81 ‐ 66.42 (66.42) 482.18 1,274.94 9,365.06 ‐ ‐ 10,990.00 ‐ 684.36 (684.36) 6,668.37 10,430.90 17,609.10 ‐ 456.40 (456.40) 124.93 432.76 20,927.24 277.31 9,823.73 (9,823.73) 427.92 695.76 37,034.24 ‐ 780.78 (780.78) 2,080.75 3,044.76 27,365.24 ‐ 87.39 6,892.61 834.23 1,899.88 33,820.12 ‐ ‐ 5,370.00 94.01 216.78 6,153.22 44.36 (44.36) ‐ 44.64 7,215.36 7,046.80 7,323.81 92,676.19 ‐ 7,987.66 (7,987.66) ‐ ‐ 14,950.00 ‐ 562.83 (562.83) ‐ 179.29 (179.29) 146.76 985.11 16,014.89 40.72 244.33 (244.33) 955.77 994.09 14,685.91 ‐ 53.28 (53.28) 46.34 339.40 49,860.60 25,887.73 1,164.29 3,232.27 767.09 3,689.96 (3,689.96) ‐ ‐ 25,960.00 ‐ 2,301.38 17,698.62 ‐ ‐ 19,800.00 ‐ 121.13 (121.13) 999.33 4,149.72 46,240.28 ‐ ‐ 13,540.00 150.29 199.50 12,200.50 867.34 1,264.92 11,255.08 $139,217.17 332,246.53 $2,621,875.47

% OF BUDGET EXPENDED 18.34% 5.22% ‐‐‐ 9.22% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 0.15% ‐‐‐ 11.98% 0.00% ‐‐‐ 37.20% ‐‐‐ 2.03% ‐‐‐ 1.84% ‐‐‐ 10.01% 1.25% 5.32% 0.00% 3.40% ‐‐‐ 0.61% 7.32% ‐‐‐ 0.00% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 5.79% ‐‐‐ 6.34% ‐‐‐ 0.68% 11.10% ‐‐‐ 0.00% 11.51% 0.00% ‐‐‐ 8.24% 0.00% 1.61% 10.10% 11.25%

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CAPITOL REGION WATERSHE DISTRICT JOB COST DETAIL FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2019 ‐ MARCH 31, 2019 JOB COST #/NAME 30000 ‐ Administration Allocation 19405 ‐ St. Paul Natural Resources Intern Program 18421 ‐ Como BMP Maintenance & Inspection 19421 ‐ Como BMP Maintenance & Inspection 19425 ‐ Curtis Pond Opti RTC O & M 18427 ‐ Como Lake Management Plan 16430 ‐ TWP Como Lake Project Development 19470 ‐ AIS Management 18476 ‐ Upper Villa Maintenance 16477 ‐ TWP ‐ Lake McCarron's Project Development 19477 ‐ TWP ‐ Lake McCarron's Management Plan 18550 ‐ Inspection & Annual Maintenance 19550 ‐ Inspection & Annual Maintenance 14552 ‐ TBI Easement Verification & Documentation 17554 ‐ TBI Hydraulic/Hydrolic Model Calibration & Update 19570 ‐ NPDES MS4 Stormwater Program 18575 ‐ Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program 19620 ‐ Green Infrastructure for Innovation Districts 17621 ‐ Snelling Midway Redevelopment 19621 ‐ Snelling Midway Redevelopment 18622 ‐ Ford Site Planning 18623 ‐ Ford Site Area C 18624 ‐ CCLRT BMP Maintenance 19624 ‐ Green Line BMP Maintenance 18531 ‐ Highland Ravine BMP Maintenance 19631 ‐ Highland Ravine Maintenance 18650 ‐ 2020 Watershed Management Plan 18655 ‐ Strategic Plan 19660 ‐ Special Grants ‐ Project Development

19703 ‐ Como Lake In‐Lake Management 16705 ‐ TWP Como BMP McMurray 16720 ‐ Willow Reserve Restoration Project 16752 ‐ TWP ‐ McCarrons BMP ‐ Parkview 19790 ‐ Loeb Lake Shoreline Restoration 16815 ‐ TBI Repairs ‐ St. 0+00 ‐ 28+49 19820 ‐ TBI Repair ‐ Station 28+65 ‐ 50+72 19850 ‐ Land Conservation Funding

2018 ANNUAL BUDGET 98,328.00 8,000.00 ‐ 26,070.00 9,500.00 42,920.00 23,920.00 39,300.00 30,000.00 ‐ 132,400.00 ‐ 100,500.00 216,000.00 ‐ 7,910.00 20,000.00 60,800.00 ‐ 29,750.00 119,200.00 10,000.00 ‐ 36,370.00 ‐ 28,710.00 242,180.00 ‐ 87,320.00 TOTAL PROJECTS: $1,369,178.00 TOTAL OPERATING FUND: $4,761,140.00 224,600.00 947,600.00 70,360.00 742,320.00 12,620.00 ‐ 110,000.00 30,000.00

CURRENT MONTH YEAR‐TO‐DATE BALANCE OF EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES BUDGET REMAINING ‐ ‐ 98,328.00 ‐ ‐ 8,000.00 ‐ 34.25 (34.25) 440.28 614.73 25,455.27 ‐ ‐ 9,500.00 19,475.09 36,809.68 6,110.32 2,170.29 2,821.20 21,098.80 ‐ 102.85 39,197.15 ‐ ‐ 30,000.00 ‐ 40.72 (40.72) 2,588.80 7,496.18 124,903.82 ‐ 7,480.40 (7,480.40) 2,266.55 5,145.97 95,354.03 11,598.17 13,336.84 202,663.16 ‐ 160.81 (160.81) ‐ ‐ 7,910.00 543.64 1,224.77 18,775.23 159.85 208.77 60,591.23 ‐ 643.24 (643.24) 50.69 50.69 29,699.31 2,767.98 11,248.51 107,951.49 92.67 92.67 9,907.33 ‐ 757.90 (757.90) 791.22 1,261.24 35,108.76 ‐ 100.97 (100.97) 2,996.84 4,350.66 24,359.34 13,153.40 31,657.67 210,522.33 69.90 489.90 (489.90) ‐ ‐ 87,320.00 $59,165.37 126,130.62 $1,243,047.38 $283,627.40 $699,998.61 $4,061,141.39 ‐ ‐ 224,600.00 24,057.66 923,542.34 659.64 677.19 1,386.35 68,973.65 8,606.43 112,291.43 630,028.57 ‐ ‐ 12,620.00 44.55 105.35 (105.35) ‐ ‐ 110,000.00 ‐ ‐ 30,000.00

% OF BUDGET EXPENDED 0.00% 0.00% ‐‐‐ 2.36% 0.00% 85.76% 11.79% 0.26% 0.00% ‐‐‐ 5.66% ‐‐‐ 5.12% 6.17% ‐‐‐ 0.00% 6.12% 0.34% ‐‐‐ 0.17% 9.44% 0.93% ‐‐‐ 3.47% ‐‐‐ 15.15% 13.07% ‐‐‐ 0.00% 9.21% 14.70% 0.00% 2.54% 1.97% 15.13% 0.00% ‐‐‐ 0.00% 0.00%

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CAPITOL REGION WATERSHE DISTRICT JOB COST DETAIL FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2019 ‐ MARCH 31, 2019 JOB COST #/NAME 16881 ‐ Green Line Redevelopment BMP's 16886 ‐ Lauderdale Subwatershed Stormwater Improvement Project 19890 ‐ Midway Peace Park 18910 ‐ Special Grants 19910 ‐ Special Grants 19913 ‐ CRWD Opportunity Fund 16917 ‐ Swede Hollow Construction 15918 ‐ Midway Stadium Redevelopment 16918 ‐ North Lake Como Restore 16920 ‐ TWP Grant Administration 17925 ‐ Highland Park Sr. High 17926 ‐ Adams Spanish Immersion 19935 ‐ NW University & Dale 19940 ‐ Zero Abuse Project 16950 ‐ New Office Facility TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT: 14960 ‐ Debt & Loan Service TOTAL DEBT SERVICES:

2018 ANNUAL BUDGET 603,090.00 51,000.00 180,000.00 ‐ 366,900.00 350,000.00 ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,880.00 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 175,000.00 $3,866,370.00 1,059,503.00 $1,059,503.00

CURRENT MONTH EXPENDITURES 867.57 2,791.45 906.09 127.05 5,987.77 ‐ 332.62 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 227.84 125.48 186,753.03 $208,106.71 ‐ ‐

TOTAL ALL FUNDS:

$9,687,013.00

$491,734.11

YEAR‐TO‐DATE BALANCE OF EXPENDITURES BUDGET REMAINING 1,510.62 601,579.38 12,704.97 38,295.03 2,010.86 177,989.14 2,652.03 (2,652.03) 12,471.23 354,428.77 ‐ 350,000.00 605.68 (605.68) 122.17 (122.17) 40.72 (40.72) 488.64 2,391.36 ‐ 0.00 81.44 (81.44) 227.84 125.48 502,001.89 (327,001.89) $672,884.36 $3,193,485.64 780,696.88 278,806.12 $780,696.88 $278,806.12 $2,153,579.85

$7,533,433.15

% OF BUDGET EXPENDED 0.25% 24.91% 1.12% ‐‐‐ 3.40% 0.00% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 16.97% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐

286.86% 17.40% 73.69% 73.69% 22.23%

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CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT PERMITS FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2019 ‐ MARCH 31, 2019 PERMIT NUMBER 9009 10029 12003 12023 13015 14017 14018 14027 15007 15013 15030 15040 16004 16007 16019 16020 16021 16025 16028 16032 17009 17010 17013 17015 17018 17020 17022 17023 17025 18002 18004 18008 18009 18011 18012 18013 18014 18015 18016 18017 18018 18019 18020 18022 18023

PERMIT NAME

PERMITTING BUDGET

Victoria Street I94 & 280 Cretin‐Derham Hall Ford Site Demo Maryland Arkwright St. Paul Academy Frogtown Farms HealthPartners MOB Ramsey County Building Demo Jamestown Homes Farrington Estates Luther Seminary Xcel Pipeline 2016 Community School of Excellence Roselawn Cemetary Dorothy Day Place 2300 Territorial Apartments Snelling Midway Adams School SPJCC Addition Jackson Street Reconstruction Swede Hollow Great River Schools Wheelock Dale Victoria Exchange Street Apartments Transfer Road Storage Regions Birth Center Weyerhaeuser Apts. Rice Park Revitalization Menards Trnasload Terminal Como Paving 2018 Vomela Beacon Bluff Seal Island at Como Zoo Hendrickson Apartments Scheffer Community Center Beacon Bluff Opus Morning Star Met Council Villa Park Sanitary O'Gara's Mixed Use Cathedral Hill Payne Building Development Ford TCAP Railyard Excavation Albion Senior Community Rivoli Phase III Roseville Aldi

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CURRENT MONTH EXPENDITURES

YEAR‐TO‐DATE EXPENDITURES

‐ 486.00 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 18.57 304.12 ‐ ‐ 18.57 509.41 301.52 2,505.12 ‐ ‐ 55.35 92.47 ‐ 558.85 304.12 304.12 292.54 271.16 ‐ 58.50 ‐ 304.12 281.34 37.12 271.16 ‐ 259.74 ‐ 18.57 ‐ 362.70 ‐ 509.97 27.85 591.30

31.50 486.00 294.00 678.62 5.69 983.81 376.20 31.50 31.50 31.50 203.88 1,129.51 31.50 31.50 37.14 3,272.63 1,177.88 3,217.73 73.79 154.89 396.35 129.61 36.89 882.85 1,367.77 1,168.48 898.23 1,150.30 25.75 1,138.09 579.60 1,421.26 1,201.00 37.12 1,080.78 339.72 1,233.43 18.45 209.59 45.97 1,208.00 677.57 1,082.09 1,366.84 2,004.01

BALANCE OF PERMIT BUDGET REMAINING

% OF PERMIT BUDGET EXPENDED

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CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT PERMITS FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2019 ‐ MARCH 31, 2019 PERMIT NUMBER

PERMIT NAME

19001 19002 19003 19004 19005 19006 19007 19008 19009

Fairview Avenue TH94 Mill & Overlay Victoria Park Play Area Wheelock 4, Western to Rice Midway Peace Park McCarrons Hill Luther Seminary South Campus Island Station Redevelopment St. Thomas Iverson Center

18000

Sub‐Total: Permits General Permitting

PERMITTING BUDGET ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TOTAL PERMITS: $202,640.00

CURRENT MONTH EXPENDITURES

YEAR‐TO‐DATE EXPENDITURES

BALANCE OF PERMIT BUDGET REMAINING

% OF PERMIT BUDGET EXPENDED

216.00 ‐ 264.00 2,384.40 243.00 736.96 2,388.00 735.00 954.00

890.35 1,095.20 2,321.15 3,283.85 1,611.85 1,595.11 2,388.00 735.00 954.00

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16,665.65 13,836.71 30,502.36

46,855.03 43,252.60 90,107.63

‐ ‐ $112,532.37

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April 17, 2019 Action Item V. C) Authorize New Staff Positions (Doneux) DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

April 12, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Mark Doneux Authorize New Staff Positions

Background The 2019 Work Plan and Budget includes 5.0 FTEs for new positions within each of the five Divisions at CRWD (Administration, Communications, Planning, Projects and Grants, Regulatory and Monitoring and Research). The budget also included, again, two seasonal technicians, one for monitoring and one for the Regulatory Division. The positions have not changed from 2018 and will be advertised and filled as part of the second-round of 2019 staffing and hiring. At the January 16, 2019 Board meeting, the Managers approved the Urban BMP Technician, Administrative Assistant, and Communications Associate positions. Issues Staff have previously reviewed 2019 Staffing/Hiring Plan with the Managers. Staff have drafted position descriptions for each of the final two full-time positions to posted during the second round of 2019 hiring. These positions are entry level at Grade 6 with a salary range of $37,800 - $56,800. Staff are seeking approval of these positions and authorization to advertise and fill these positions. Diversity Plan elements that are included in this round include updates to the position description that reflect our intentions for diversity and inclusion in hiring. We will incorporate an external panelist for interviews. All interview panelists will undergo implicit biased training. Promotion of the positions and employment opportunities to new organizations will occur. Requested Action Approve new staff positions for Water Resource Technician and BMP Inspector and authorize staff to advertise and fill these positions. enc:

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BOARD APPROVED: April 17, 2019 GRADE: 6 JOB CLASSIFICATION: Technical/Specialist I POSITION TITLE: Water Resource Technician REPORTS TO: Monitoring, Research, & Maintenance Division Manager Capitol Region Watershed District embraces and values diversity and seeks to recruit, promote and retain employees that reflect the community we serve. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and enhances the quality of our service. Capitol Region Watershed District encourages anyone who is interested and qualified to apply for open positions. POSITION OBJECTIVE: Perform skilled to highly skilled duties providing technical assistance in water resource protection and planning as it relates to the implementation of District goals and objectives. POSITION DESCRIPTION: This Position is responsible for providing technical assistance in water resource protection and planning. Special emphasis will be placed on assisting with the operation and maintenance of a watershed-wide stormwater monitoring program, assisting with the monitoring, maintenance and inspection of District Best Management Practices (BMPs), assisting with monitoring of permitted sites to ensure compliance with District rules and assisting with GIS and database management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Assist with the implementation of the District’s Monitoring Program. This will include the installation, operation and maintenance of monitoring equipment necessary to implement District’s Monitoring Program. Monitoring will include stormwater discharges at key outlets to the Mississippi River, stormwater BMPs, wetland biological monitoring and qualitative lake monitoring. Collect data necessary in assessing the inputs to the River relative to the existing quality of the River. Accurately record and store all data collected from monitoring program. Frequent (Weekly) confined space entry will be required for this position. 2. Assist with monitoring, maintenance and inspection of the District stormwater BMPs. This work will include routine field inspections to assess the function and performance of stormwater quality BMPs. Perform regular maintenance of BMPs as necessary. Monitor and document the long term effectiveness of the District’s BMPs. Maintain collaborate partnerships with local units of government for BMP maintenance. Assist staff with updating procedures for proper BMP maintenance and operation. Conduct regular restoration maintenance: invasive plant control, weeding, mulching, fence repair, and watering, other duties as assigned. 3. Primary work with the Permit Program will be assisting with the monitoring of permitted sites to ensure compliance with District rules. Other Permit Program duties may include assisting with the

review of permit applications, site plans, and other materials; perform investigations and research needed to issue permits. 4. Create maps using ArcGIS 9.3 and assist with the District GIS Program. 5. Use word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software (such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) to produce correspondence, reports, forms, and technical information. 6. Compose letters, memoranda, reports, and other written communications. Assist staff with surveys and collect/research data for special projects. 7. Keep staff informed of meetings, events, and deadlines by disseminating written and verbal information in a timely manner. 8. Attend and participate in staff meetings to keep abreast of staff activities and to share information with them so that work efforts can be coordinated when necessary. 9. Perform other duties as needed or required. (The functions are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all-inclusive. This position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.) SALARY: Salary range is from $37,800 - $56,800 and initial salary depends on qualifications and experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent in the field of Limnology, Water Resources, Earth Science, Water Resource management, Natural Resources or related field. Experience with stream hydrology and water quality monitoring and chemistry are essential. Experience with construction sites, erosion and sediment control practices, development site plan reviews, stormwater management and Best Management Practices. One to two years professional experience is preferred. Good communication and computer skills are required. Received training on confined space entry procedures or able to obtain training in first six months of employment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: 1. Desired Qualifications. Experience with conducting in-stream flow measurements and developing stage discharge relationship. Experience with Global Water, ISCO and HoBo automated data loggers and automated water quality samplers. Experience with storing, summarizing and analyzing data, specifically water quantity and water quality data. Also experience in preparing technical reports and papers such as water monitoring reports and/or summaries of flow data. Knowledge of native

and exotic plant identification and native plant communities. Knowledge and/or experience in natural area restoration and maintenance and invasive plant control. 2.

Minimum Software Experience Proficiency with a personal computer (PC), and Microsoft software packages for word processing, spreadsheet, database management and computer generated graphics. Specifically, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint. Ability to effectively use email and internet applications and other common software applications.

Desired Software Experience. Experience using work specific software including: Flowlink 5, Global Water, Boxcar, ArcGIS 9.3, Pendragon and GPS software.

Field Work and Equipment Fabrication. Lifting/physical labor and general building skills will be required. The field work component of this position is significant and includes, but is not limited to: lifting of items weighing 60#, walking over rough terrain, working in all variety of weather conditions, working inside of confined spaces such as storm sewers and stormwater BMPs, removing debris from stormwater BMPs, installing steel enclosures, hand trenching for cable chases, post hole digging and setting 4”x4”x10’ posts, building rain gauge platforms, fabricating PVC enclosures, and anchoring cables/probes into storm sewers.

General Skills and Abilities Ability to take direction, work independently with a minimum of supervision, use good time management practices, possess the ability to set priorities and balance large volumes of diverse work. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with, the District Administrator, CRWD Board of Managers, Citizens Advisory Committee, Ramsey Conservation District staff, Ramsey County staff, City and agency staff, members of the public, Contractors, Developers, Developer Engineers and other interested parties. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written form. Ability and skill with analysis, planning, and implementation of monitoring programs and solutions. Ability to research and prepare detailed reports and analyses. Must have valid Minnesota driver’s license and have vehicle available for periodic business use on a mileage reimbursement basis. The vehicle must have insurance approved by the District.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the close supervision of the Monitoring, Research & Maintenance Division Manager as well as project leads or senior technicians. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None, unless otherwise assigned. Occasionally provide work direction for and lead a team of seasonal employees and/or volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT: High level of public contact requiring tact, courtesy and good judgment. EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Salaried. Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar of employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Capitol Region Watershed District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, public assistance, veteran status, national origin or other legally protected status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at belinda@capitolregionwd.org, 651-644-8888.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND JOB DESCRIPTION SUPPLEMENT WORK ENVIRONMENT 1) Normal shift = eight (8) hours for five (5) consecutive days. 2) Work location normally in controlled environment. 3) Stress level varies from low to very high. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Type of Activity

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BOARD APPROVED: April 17, 2019 GRADE: 6 JOB CLASSIFICATION: Technical/Specialist I POSITION TITLE: BMP Inspector REPORTS TO: Regulatory Division Manager Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) embraces and values diversity and seeks to recruit, promote, and retain employees that reflect the community we serve. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and enhances the quality of our service. Capitol Region Watershed District encourages anyone who is interested and qualified to apply for open positions. POSITION OBJECTIVE: Perform various entry level duties related to the review, approval, construction, inspection, and operation of urban stormwater best management practices (BMPs) to fulfill the goals and mission of the CRWD to protect and improve the water resources of the District. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The BMP Inspector provides support and technical assistance in the plan review and site inspection process for development and redevelopment projects requiring CRWD Stormwater Permits. This position supports the Regulatory Division in implementing and enforcing CRWD Rules to protect the water resources of the District. Primary focus will be placed on inspection of active construction sites that have obtained CRWD permits to ensure compliance with erosion and sediment control and proper construction of best management practices. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Inspect CRWD permit sites to ensure compliance with requirements for temporary and permanent stormwater BMPs. 2. Complete inspection reports and other correspondence to convey findings to applicants, owners, contractors, and city staff. 3. Provide technical guidance to contractors and construction contacts to achieve site compliance and water quality protection. 4. Review and process permit applications, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, stormwater management plans and models, and other design drawings. 5. Identify and respond to illicit discharge complaints and concerns. 6. Initiate enforcement actions in cases of excessive non-compliance.

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

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Conduct permit closeout and BMP performance inspections and reporting. 2. Provide technical and field support to other District programs including planning, grants, monitoring, and communications and engagement. 3. Assist in the operation and maintenance of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storm water infrastructure. 4. Communicate verbally and in writing urban watershed issues and best management practices to the general public, colleagues, and decision makers. (The functions are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all-inclusive. This position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.) SALARY: Salary range is from $37,800 - $56,800 and initial salary depends on qualifications and experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One-two years professional work experience is required. Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent in the field of water resources, engineering, earth science, watershed management, landscape design, natural resources, or related field. Experience with construction sites, erosion and sediment control practices, development site plan reviews, and stormwater management practices desired. Effective verbal communication and conflict resolution skills are essential. Ability to effectively convey permit requirements with contractors, landowners, and other regulatory staff is critical. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: General 1. Performs varied and challenging detail-oriented work. 2. Establishes priorities, balances diverse work, and implements projects successfully. 3. Takes direction from supervisor and colleagues, works successfully with considerable independence (self-motivated) and uses good time management skills. 4. Must have valid Minnesota driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. 5. Promotes a diverse, inclusive, culturally competent, and respectful workplace. Technical 1. Knowledge of watershed management, hydrology, and natural resource management. 2. Knowledge of green infrastructure and stormwater BMP planning, design and construction. 3. Ability to manage and analyze technical data. 4. Demonstrated ability to learn standard procedures and follow written and oral instructions to accomplish technician duties. 5. Ability to obtain University of Minnesota Stormwater certification within the first 6 months of employment, pending course offerings. Communication 1. Listens, speaks, and interacts tactfully in a work group and with the public. 2. Works collaboratively and effectively with a diverse group of co-workers, supervisors, and the public, developing positive working relationships 2

3. 4. 5. 6.

Demonstrates conflict management skills and abilities with citizens and others. Demonstrates verbal and written abilities. Selects and uses the most appropriate method of communication with the public or coworkers. Produces effective and readable technical and non-technical reports, documents, and correspondence.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the close supervision of the Regulatory Division Manager as well as project leads or senior technicians. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None, unless otherwise assigned. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT: High level of public contact. The position requires good judgement and respectful interactions. EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Salaried. Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar of employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Capitol Region Watershed District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, public assistance, veteran status, national origin or other legally protected status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at belinda@capitolregionwd.org, 651-644-8888.

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April 17, 2019 Board Meeting V. Action Items D) Approve 2018 Annual Report (Bromelkamp)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

April 12, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Jessica Bromelkamp, Communications & Engagement Division Manager Approve 2018 Annual Report

Background All metropolitan watershed management organizations are required by Minnesota Statute 103.B to submit an annual Activity Report, Financial Report and Financial Audit to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). Issues Staff have requested feedback from the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) about the general format and contents of the report as well as how best to share this information with residents by April 19, 2019. Staff requests Board feedback as part of the discussion at the April 17 meeting or no later than April 19, 2019. Attached is the Draft 2018 Annual Report. Please contact Belinda Gardner at belinda@capitolregionwd.org if you would like a hard copy of the Annual Report for the Board meeting. Staff will submit the final 2018 Annual Report on April 29, 2019. CRWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2018 Financial Statement and Audit and the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Annual Report will be sent upon completion later this year. Action Requested Approve the 2018 Annual Report for submission to BWSR. enc:

Draft 2018 Annual Report (digital only)

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2018

ANNUAL REPORT CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

LETTER FROM ADMINISTRATOR From the Administrator: On behalf of the Board of Managers and staff at CRWD I would like to share some highlights from 2018. In 2018, CRWD completed the construction of our new office facility in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul. The renewed building utilizes green building principles including stormwater management practices and energy efficiency measures to conserve natural resources, creates a healthy workplace and protects the Mississippi River. CRWD’s new office will serve as a community watershed learning center by offering educational opportunities to showcase its work to protect, manage and improve our water resources. One of the community highlights will be a pocket park, installed when weather warms in 2019, combining the natural and built environments with interactive elements to draw in neighbors and visitors. Meeting space is also available for use by partner organizations. The District was pleased to work with the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota United FC and site owners RK Midway to construct Minnesota’s first comprehensive stormwater management system at Allianz Field. Improvements include comprehensive rainwater and stormwater capture and reuse systems as well as tree trenches and rain gardens to improve water quality and reduce groundwater pumping by 2.8 million gallons each year. The stadium and comprehensive stormwater management system will begin operation in 2019. The District adopted a Diversity Strategic Plan for 2018-2020. Staff is working closely with the Diversity Committee, Citizen Advisory Committee and Board of Managers to develop clear goals, action steps, indicators of success and timelines. Staff will begin 2019 by reviewing our hiring practices to ensure an inclusive process and provide a diverse pool of candidates. The Board of Water Resources completed a performance review of CRWD in 2018. The findings concluded that the District has been very effective in conducting water quality monitoring programs and water quality improvement projects with an emphasis on water management research and increasing awareness of water quality issues. CRWD has also been effective at achieving goals outlined in our Watershed Management Plan and developing partnerships has been a key to the District’s success. The District was commended for meeting 11 of 11 High Performance Standards. Best practices identified throughout this process will be considered as we move into planning for our 2020 plan. I am proud of the work we accomplished with our many partners in 2018 and would like to express my appreciation to CRWD’s Board of Managers and Citizen Advisory Committee; the Cities of Saint Paul, Falcon Heights, Maplewood, Roseville and Lauderdale; Saint Paul’s District Planning Councils; Ramsey County and residents for your continued support in helping protect and improve water quality in our lakes and the Mississippi River. Respectfully,

Mark Doneux

Mark Doneux, Administrator

CONTENTS Letter from Administrator....................... inside cover Our Organization.............................................................2 District Map................................................................... 4 Our People..........................................................................5 Awards & Recognition................................................... 6 Our Work Water Resources.......................................................... 8 Projects............................................................................11 Education and Outreach..........................................16 Grants..............................................................................19 Monitoring & BMP Maintenance.......................... 24 Permitting..................................................................... 28 Finance Summary......................................................30 Our Plans 2018 Year in Review.................................................... 31

Western Sculpture Park. Photo: Sara Rubenstein

2019 Workplan............................................................ 34 Appendix A: Financial Statement and Audit Appendix B: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Report Appendix C: CRWD Permits By Year, 2007-2018

Bang Brewing. Photo: Sara Rubenstein

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ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR ORGANIZATION Mission To protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD). Vision

CRWD achieves cleaner waters through strategic initiatives and partnerships, using:

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research-based, informed decision making, effective water quality rules and education and outreach to promote changed attitudes toward water quality stewardship.

Background CRWD is a local, special-purpose unit of government that works to protect, manage and improve lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands of the District. The District covers 40 square miles and includes portions of the Cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Roseville and Saint Paul. All the water in the District eventually drains to the Mississippi River. In 1998, a small group of dedicated citizens, concerned about water quality in Como Lake, petitioned the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources to create CRWD. Some of the founding members are still active in the organization today on the Citizen Advisory Committee and Board of Managers. This is a testament to how much residents care about our local water resources.

CRWD staff at 2017 Recognition & Awards Ceremony. Photo: Half Acre House Photography and Design

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR ORGANIZATION Watershed Management Plan

Finances

The District’s Watershed Management Plan (WMP)

State statutes 103B and 103D provide watershed districts

was adopted on September 1, 2010. The WMP is the

with the authority to levy property taxes and this

blueprint for the work of CRWD and includes goals and

amount is included on property tax statements.

objectives, watershed data, standards, priorities and

A budget is developed annually and approved after

implementation plans. Planning is underway for the

comments are received and a public hearing is held. The

2020 WMP with stakeholder engagement to begin in

funds received through the property tax levy can be

early 2019.

used for projects, grants, programs and administration

Performance Review and Assistance Program – Level II Assessment

as recommended in the WMP. More specific information on CRWD’s finances and a copy of the 2018 Financial Statement and Audit can be found in Appendix A.

Since 2008, the Board of Soil and Water’s (BSWR) Performance Review and Assistance Program (PRAP) has assessed the performance of units of government, such as CRWD, that constitute Minnesota’s local delivery system for conservation of water and related land resources. The program goal is to assist these local government partners to be the best they can be in their management of Minnesota’s land and water resources. A Level II PRAP was completed to evaluate progress made on plan implementation, operational effectiveness, partner relationships and compliance with performance standards. CRWD was commended for meeting 11 out of 11 High Performance Standards.

“The Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) has been very effective in conducting water quality monitoring programs and water quality improvement projects. The CRWD has been particularly effective in conducting water management research and increasing awareness of water quality issues. The CRWD has been very effective in achieving the goals outlined in their water management plan and has been successful in creating partnerships and joint efforts to do so. High marks were given to the CRWD by about 90% of their partners in the areas of quality of work, relationships, initiative and follow through with 78% rating the District strong or good in the communication area. This demonstrates a strong working relationship with partners. The CRWD shows complete compliance with BWSR’s basic and high performance standards.”

Native plants help absorb excess runoff. Photo: Sara Rubenstein

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

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OUR PEOPLE Board of Managers CRWD is led by a five-person Board of Managers that guides the implementation of goals and objectives set forth in CRWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s WMP. Board Managers are appointed by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners and serve a three-year term.

Left to right: Rick Sanders, Education & Information | Shirley Reider, Treasurer | Joe Collins, President Mary Texer, Vice President | Seitu Jones, Secretary | Mark Doneux, Administrator

Citizen Advisory Committee

2018 Staff

The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) assists the Board of Managers with organizational development and strengthens connections between CRWD and its residents. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month and are open to the public. 2018 members include David Arbeit, Bill Barton, Cheryl Braun, Pat Cavanaugh, Steve Duerre, Tom Elko, Mary Lilly, Mike MacDonald, Bob Simonet, Nicole Soderholm, Kathryn Swanson, Michelle Ulrich, Richard Weil, Gwen Willems and Carol Zierman.

Mark Doneux, Administrator Britta Belden, Monitoring Program Coordinator Jessica Bromelkamp, Communications & Engagement Division Manager Anna Eleria, Planning, Projects & Grants Division Manager Bob Fossum, Monitoring & Research Division Manager Belinda Gardner, Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Hosch, BMP Inspector Mark Houle, Water Resource Technician Forrest Kelley, Regulatory Division Manager Andrew Novak, Urban BMP Specialist

2018 Consulting Engineers Applied Ecological Services, 21938 Mushtown Road, Prior Lake, MN Barr Engineering, 4300 MarketPointe Drive, Minneapolis, MN Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc., 651 Hale Ave. N., Oakdale, MN Geosyntec, 100 South Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN HR Green and Associates, 2550 University Ave. W., Ste. 400N, St Paul MN Houston Engineering, Inc., 6901 East Fish Lake Rd., Maple Grove MN MSR, 710 South 2nd Street, 8th Floor, Minneapolis, MN SRF Consulting Group, Inc., One Carlson Pkwy, Ste. 150, Minneapolis, MN Wenck Associates, 1800 Pioneer Creek Center, Maple Plain, MN LimnoTech, 7300 Hudson Blvd., Ste. 295, Oakdale, MN

Lindsay Schwantes, Community Outreach Coordinator Joe Sellner, Water Resource Technician Michelle Sylvander, Office Manager Sarah Wein, Water Resource Technician Nate Zwonitzer, Water Resource Project Manager

Photos this page: Half Acre House Photography and Design

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

RECOGNITION & AWARDS 2018 Recognition and Awards Ceremony CRWD recognized the contributions of residents, community

organizations and businesses as well as CAC members and staff at the 2018 Recognition and Awards Ceremony.

Watershed Citizen of the Year Michael Stoick for engaging youth as environmental stewards.

Watershed Partner of the Year Wes Saunders-Pearce for his leadership and support of clean water projects in Saint Paul.

Watershed Project of the Year The Hamline Midway Coalition for their leadership of the Pierce Butler Meadows project.

Watershed Outreach Program of the Year The Summit Hill Association for engaging youth and the community in the Water Wise program.

Lifetime Steward Award Cy Kosel for his leadership in protecting and improving Saint Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water resources.

CAC, Board and Staff Recognition David Arbeit: 20 years of service, Citizen Advisory Committee Anna Eleria: 10 years of service, CRWD staff member Michelle Sylvander: 5 years of service, CRWD staff member Nate Zwonitzer: 5 years of service, CRWD staff member Nate Zwonitzer: CRWD Outstanding Employee of the Year

CRWD annual awards reception

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

Photos: Half Acre House Photography and Design

RECOGNITION & AWARDS State and National Project and Program Presentations In 2018, staff presented the work of CRWD at conferences throughout the country: Mark Doneux

Anna Eleria

Curtiss Pond Project

Trout Brook Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling

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Central States Water Environment Federation

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Environmental & Water Resources Institute

Association’s Annual Meeting

BMP Database

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The American Society of Civil Engineers

Bob Fossum

Central States Water Environment Federation Association’s Annual Meeting

Sustainable Stormwater Management Study of the Ford Site

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Britta Belden and Mark Doneux

International Low Impact Development Conference

William Street Pond

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The American Society of Civil Engineers Environmental & Water Resources Institute

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Water Environment Federation’s Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference

National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Phase II Award

Forrest Kelley

• Water Environment Federation

Upper Villa Stormwater Reuse Project

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CRWD’s 2018 State, Regional and National Recognition

The American Society of Civil Engineers Environmental & Water Resources Institute

Project of the Year – Upper Villa Stormwater Reuse Project

• Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts

Photo: credit? CRWD accepts Project of the Year award from MAWD for the Upper Villa Stormwater Reuse Project.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR WORK CRWD Water Resources All of the water in CRWD eventually drains to the Mississippi River through a complex series of underground stormwater pipes. The District includes five lakes: Como Lake, Crosby Lake, Little Crosby Lake and Loeb Lake in Saint Paul, and Lake McCarrons in Roseville. These lakes serve important recreational needs for CRWD residents and visitors, including fishing, boating and swimming. CRWD conducts water quality monitoring of District lakes in collaboration with Ramsey County Public Works,

Como Lake Located in the City of Saint Paul, Como Lake is a relatively shallow (approximately 16 feet deep), 70.5 acre lake located in a highly urbanized watershed. Como Lake and its associated parkland are a major regional recreational amenity within the metro area. The lake drains 1,856 acres of land in Saint Paul, Roseville and Falcon Heights.

Ramsey County Soil & Water Conservation Division Parks

Nonpoint source pollution in stormwater runoff is the

& Recreation Department (RCSWCD) and the Minnesota

most serious threat to the water quality of Como Lake

Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

because it carries sediment and nutrients â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in the form

Groundwater is the water found below ground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand and rock. In Ramsey County it is used for heating and cooling as well as manufacturing processes. Saint Paul Regional Water Services also augments water from the Mississippi River with treated groundwater to meet drinking water demands. Only a few natural wetlands remain in the District because they were filled or altered during urbanization and development over the past century. Today, the largest wetland tracts include: Woodview Marsh located near Larpenteur Avenue in Roseville, Willow Reserve located near Maryland Avenue in Saint Paul and Villa Park wetland located northwest of Lake McCarrons in Roseville.

of phosphorus from decomposing organic material and nutrients from lawn fertilizers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to the lake. Como Lake does not meet water quality standards for nutrients and is therefore listed as an impaired water body by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. In 2002, CRWD developed the Como Lake Strategic Management Plan. The plan identifies management strategies and implementation activities to address priority issues. The plan identifies four priority areas of concern: water quality, aesthetics, recreation/lake use and natural resources. One of the key management goals from the plan is to reduce phosphorus loading to the lake by 60%. In 2017, CRWD conducted the Como

Como Lake in Saint Paul. Photo: Caroline Yang

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR WORK CRWD Water Resources (cont.) Lake: Water Quality Drivers Analysis Study to better

In 2009, CRWD completed the Loeb Lake-Willow

understand what factors are contributing to the poor

Reserve Management Plan, which defines critical

water quality observed in Como Lake. Based on the

water-related issues for Loeb Lake and recommends

results of this analysis, and in conjunction with additional

management goals and activities to address the

monitoring, CRWD is in the process of developing a

issues. The plan also considers goals and activities

new management plan for Como Lake to guide future

for Willow Reserve, a wetland and wildlife preserve

management decisions.

located northeast of Loeb Lake. In 2016, CRWD

Loeb Lake

staff began restoration activities at Willow Reserve

Loeb Lake is a 9.7 acre lake with an average depth of

Restoration of the site, including invasive plant/tree

nine feet and maximum depth of 28 feet. It is located in

removal, continued in 2018.

and finalized the Willow Reserve Restoration Plan.

Marydale Park at the intersection of Maryland Avenue

Crosby Lake and Little Crosby Lake

and Dale Street in Saint Paul. Loeb Lake is stocked with fish and is a Minnesota Department of Natural

Crosby Lake and Little Crosby Lake are located

Resources Fishing in the Neighborhood program site.

within the floodplain of the Mississippi River and

The most common species found in the lake is bluegill. Water quality is generally very good given its location in a highly urbanized subwatershed. While nutrients are relatively low to moderate year-round, nutrients such as phosphorus are still a concern for lake water quality.

are part of a complex of wetland and forested areas associated with the Mississippi River Valley. The land surrounding Crosby Lake is collectively known as Crosby Farm Regional Park and is managed by the

Crosby Lake in Saint Paul. Photo: Sara Rubenstein

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR WORK CRWD Water Resources (cont.) City of Saint Paul’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Crosby Farm is also part of the National Park Service’s Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Lake McCarrons Lake McCarrons is a 75-acre lake located in the City of Roseville. With a maximum depth of 57 feet and a

Crosby Lake is 45 acres in size with a maximum depth

34% lake littoral area, it supports a variety of activities

of 17 feet. Because the lake receives only a small

including swimming, boating and fishing. Water quality

amount of local drainage, the lake’s water quality has

in Lake McCarrons has generally been good since an

generally been good with very good lake clarity. Little

alum treatment was completed on the lake in 2004. It

Crosby Lake is eight acres in size with an average

has met all nutrient (total phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, and

depth of seven feet and a maximum depth of 34 feet.

Secchi disk depth) water quality standards as defined by

Little Crosby Lake is connected to Crosby Lake through

the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency since the alum

an 825-foot-long marsh and bog area. In recent

treatment occurred. The Lake McCarrons management

years, however, the water quality in both Crosby and

plan was developed in 2003 and sets a target goal for

Little Crosby Lakes has fluctuated due to extended

total phosphorus to minimize summer algae blooms.

inundations from Mississippi River flooding, which was

Therefore, nutrient management continues to be a focus

also the case in 2018.

for maintaining and improving lake water quality. CRWD

In 2012, CRWD completed the Crosby Lake Management Plan which includes management goals and implementation projects. The plan was reviewed by both technical and citizen advisory groups and approved by CRWD’s Board in 2012.

staff, along with partner agencies, completed an Aquatic Invasive Species plan to guide future management decisions for the lake with respect to invasive plants/ aquatic life. Staff are also in the procress of developing a new management plan to guide future management decisions.

Lake McCarrons in Roseville. Photo: Sara Rubenstein

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR WORK CRWD 2018 Projects CRWD’s New Office Space

Willow Reserve Restoration

CRWD moved to the Midway neighborhood of Saint

Willow Reserve is a 23-acre bird and wildlife reserve

Paul in December 2018. The District’s new headquarters

located along Maryland Avenue between Arundel

is a focal point for sustainable design, development and

and Virginia Streets. The reserve was established by a

education.

neighborhood group and the City of Saint Paul in the 1960s. The City of Saint Paul owns and manages the

The renewed building utilizes green building principles

property. CRWD, the City of Saint Paul and the District 6

including stormwater management practices and

Planning Council met with residents on several occasions

energy efficiency measures to conserve natural

to discuss the project and gather input to develop the

resources, create a healthy workplace and protect the

Willow Reserve Restoration Plan. The goals of the plan

Mississippi River. Gathering spaces are available for

are to remove invasive trees and plants and create more

community and partner organizations to use.

diverse plant communities to support local wildlife

CRWD’s watershed learning center will offer on-site

including birds, amphibians and insects.

educational opportunities to showcase its work to protect, manage and improve water resources including Como Lake, Crosby Lake, Loeb Lake, Lake McCarrons highlights will be a pocket park, combining the natural draw in neighbors and visitors. Completion of the pocket park is expected in the summer of 2019.

the removal of invasive trees at the reserve. Those trees were either chipped and used for new trails, burned onsite

and the Mississippi River. One of the community and built environments with interactive elements to

Project construction began in the winter of 2016-2017 with

or hauled offsite. Some of the tree material was even used in the construction of CRWD’s new office! Invasive plants including reed canary grass, Japanese knotweed, and burdock were managed during the 2017-2018 growing

CRWD’s new headquarters in Saint Paul

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR WORK CRWD 2018 Projects (cont.) season. In late-summer and fall of 2018, native trees,

The City of Saint Paul and CRWD forged a partnership

shrubs, and emergent vegetation were planted in key

in early 2016 to investigate the feasibility of building a

areas of the reserve. Seeding with habitat-specific seed

shared stormwater management system for the entire

mixes also occurred throughout the site. Monitoring and

35-acre site as part of the soccer stadium construction.

maintenance of plantings, seeding, and re-growth of

The system would treat runoff from multiple parcels

undesirable species will occur throughout 2019. Long-term

with shared practices that utilize landscape features and/

management will be required to ensure the plants are

or natural processes to provide environmental, social

successful and the invasive species do not return.

and economic benefits. The partners envision utilizing

Snelling-Midway Redevelopment Project

“rainwater as a resource” on the site and demonstrating

The 35-acre Snelling-Midway superblock along University

residents and tenants.

Avenue in Saint Paul has long been viewed as a prime site for redevelopment and in the eyes of CRWD, also an opportunity to incorporate innovative, sustainable green infrastructure practices on a brownfield site to help improve the water quality of the Mississippi River. In late 2015, Minnesota United FC, Minnesota’s professional men’s soccer team, selected the site as the home for its future 20,000-seat soccer stadium. Following stadium development that was slated for completion in 2018, the remainder of the site, owned by a private developer, will be redeveloped in a phased manner for mixed uses including commercial, residential, institutional and open space.

its value to the thousands of stadium visitors and future

In 2018, MN United FC completed a majority of construction for Allianz Field including a storm sewer network and installation of a comprehensive stormwater management system. A rainwater harvesting and reuse system was installed beneath the Great Lawn on the north side of the stadium. The system captures runoff from the roof of Allianz Field in an approximately 675,000-gallon tank. The captured rainwater is treated through filters and disinfected with UV light and ozone. The tanks were oversized to capture rainwater from the roofs of future buildings in the redevelopment block. Rainwater will be used to irrigate the Great Lawn and

Urban Roots youth help remove invasive plants in Willow Reserve. Photo: Caroline Yang

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR WORK CRWD 2018 Projects (cont.) other greenspaces around the stadium and will also

control measures, 90% of the rain garden excavation

be available for internal, non-potable water use. The

and construction of the concrete curb-cut inlet.

system will be commissioned and operational for

CRWD and RCSWCD staff identified 64 properties

irrigating the greenspaces in spring 2019.

in the targeted neighborhood as having potential

Runoff from the new street grid is collected and treated by tree trenches. Eighteen sections of tree trenches

for an effective boulevard curb-cut rain garden. We received favorable response from 31 interested project participants and hosted 26 people at a community

equal to 2,000 linear feet with nearly 200 trees were

event in February 2018. After site consultations,

constructed in 2018. Other BMPs installed include

design and review we had 15 committed participants.

raingardens in the two parking lots to the west of Allianz Field and underground filtration BMPs for runoff from the soccer pitch and bowl and east parking lot.

Construction of 14 rain gardens was completed in October of 2018.

Parkview School Underground Filtration BMP

Lake McCarrons Boulevard Rain Garden Project

Parkview Center School was identified

The Lake McCarrons Raingarden Project was a CRWD Clean Streets Initiative designed to target stormwater runoff conveyed to Lake McCarrons via streets in the

as a potential regional stormwater treatment site in subwatershed analyses for Lake McCarrons. A

City of Roseville. Through this project, CRWD and the

successful Targeted Watershed Grant

City of Roseville coordinated street reconstruction efforts with building rain gardens to create efficiencies and save money. The City of Roseville provided several major components of the installation including erosion

application through the Board of Water and Soil Resources funded through the Clean Water, Land, and

Native plants help absorb excess runoff. Photo: Sara Rubenstein

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR WORK CRWD 2018 Projects (cont.) Legacy Amendment allowed CRWD to further evaluate

pond at the north west corner of the golf course with

the site for water quality improvement potential.

an iron-enhanced sand filter bench was shown to be

A feasibility study completed in 2017 found that due to

the most cost-effective BMP option. CRWD owns and

high groundwater and poor soils a filtration project was

maintains the pond and the filtration bench would have

the preferred BMP.

minimal impact on the golf course making the project

In 2018, CRWD began designing the filtration system to

an ideal retrofit opportunity.

be installed at the bottom of the steep slope east of the

The second BMP being designed is an expansion of an

schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot. The system would then be buried,

existing infiltration basin designed to treat runoff from

and the fill used to bury the BMP would serve as a base

portions of Como Zoo. Expansion of this basin coupled

for a future parking lot expansion which benefits the

with a large underground infiltration gallery in the golf

school. A series of ten-foot diameter pipes will store

course was identified as a cost-effective way to treat

water diverted from the County Road B storm sewer

a large portion of runoff from Como Zoo as well as

where it will then pass through a proprietary filter

surrounding neighborhoods that drain into the same

cartridge vault. About 30 filter cartridges will remove

storm sewer. Design of these BMPs will continue in

pollutants including dissolved phosphorus from the

2019 with construction anticipated for fall 2019 through

stormwater before it returns to the storm sewer and

spring 2020.

eventually flows to Villa Park and Lake McCarrons. The

Seminary Pond Stormwater Improvement Project

million-dollar project is estimated to remove over 45 pounds of phosphorus per year, and construction is

Several years ago, CRWD completed a project to

anticipated to occur in the fall of 2019.

improve flood control and pollutant removal of

Como Subwatershed BMPs

Seminary Pond, a regional stormwater pond built

For several years CRWD has been working with the

drainage area in the Cities of Lauderdale and Falcon

City of Saint Paul to identify and prioritize regional

Heights, Ramsey County and the University of

BMP sites with a primary focus on opportunities

Minnesota. Proposed pond improvements include

within Como Park. A successful Targeted Watershed

converting Seminary Pond from a dry pond to a wet

Grant application through the Board of Water and

pond by deepening the pond and raising the berm and

Soil Resources funded through the Clean Water, Land,

installation of an iron-enhanced sand filter along the

and Legacy Amendment provided the funding needed

pond edge to remove dissolved phosphorus. Besides

for CRWD to advance designs for multiple BMPs and

improvements to the pond, the ravines upstream

fast track their implementation. A feasibility study

of the pond will be stabilized to

identified several opportunities that could be pursued

prevent sediment from reaching

immediately as well as projects whose construction

the pond in the first place. In 2018,

could coincide with future planned park improvements.

CRWD and the City of Lauderdale

In 2018, CRWD began designing several BMPs within Como Park that were identified in the feasibility study. The BMPs will treat runoff from the park as well as neighborhoods whose runoff goes through the park before flowing to Como Lake. Retrofitting a stormwater

in 1992 in Lauderdale. The pond serves a 128-acre

completed a majority of the design and engineering work for the project and anticipate wrapping up this work by end of summer 2019. Construction is anticipated for fall 2020.

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR WORK CRWD 2018 Projects (cont.) Trout Brook Storm Sewer Interceptor

200 structures surcharge during 100-year storms and 400 during 500-year storms. Nine distinct flood areas

CRWD owns, operates and maintains the Trout Brook Storm Sewer System, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;trunk conveyorâ&#x20AC;? or interceptor storm sewer that receives runoff from the Cities of Saint Paul, Roseville, Falcon Heights and Maplewood as well

that are caused by surcharging of TBI were identified and are a priority for evaluating flood mitigation alternatives in the future.

as Ramsey County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The system was constructed between the 1880s and 1950s and served as a combined sanitary and storm sewer system. TBI ranges from 5 to 11 feet in diameter and tunnel shapes include circular, rectangular and horseshoe. In 1988, the systems were separated. Today, TBI carries rainwater and snowmelt from city streets, parking lots and other hard surfaces to the Mississippi River. In 2018, CRWD conducted no major repairs of TBI. Instead it focused its efforts on completing an update and calibration of its hydraulic and hydrologic model for TBI. The model is now capable of capturing and conveying the Atlas 14 2-, 10-, 100- and 500-year storm events. The model results indicate that no sections of TBI surcharge, or exceed its capacity, during the 2- and 10-year storm events. During larger storm events, TBI surcharges in a number of locations. Approximately,

Trout Brook Storm Sewer System.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR WORK 2018 Education and Outreach General Outreach The goals of the Education and Outreach Program are to reduce nonpoint source pollution, and to increase clean water knowledge, participation and action among CRWD residents and partners to protect our water resources. The District organized outreach for adults and youth in partnership with numerous community organizations and CRWD’s member cities. Staff, partners and

the amount of material collected throughout the year. The results are used to determine the program’s collective impact on water quality. In 2018, the program had over 300 new signups and there are now over 1,400 storm drains adopted by Saint Paul residents. In 2018, volunteer efforts removed an estimated 18,000 pounds of material or over seven pounds of Total Phosphorus from entering storm drains and flowing into the Mississippi River.

volunteers collaborated with over 6,000 residents as

In fall 2017, the Adopt-a-Drain program was expanded to

part of nearly 100 public events, trainings, presentations,

include the community surrounding Lake McCarrons in the

resource assistance, school visits, field trips and tours

City of Roseville. CRWD continued to support the program

within the District.

in 2018 and there are now 71 storm drains adopted.

Adopt-a-Drain

Volunteer actions resulted in an estimated 2,600 pounds

CRWD continues to partner with Hamline University’s

from reaching Lake McCarrons.

Center for Global Environmental Education and the City of Saint Paul to implement the Adopt-a-Drain program. Participating residents adopt storm drains and keep them free and clear of debris. They are asked to report

of debris and over a pound of Total Phosphorus prevented

CRWD will continue to work with program partners to improve and expand the reach of Adopt-a-Drain to new communities of the District.

Frogtown Greens takes youth on a neighborhood nature walk.

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR WORK 208 Education and Outreach (cont.) Master Water Stewards

Metro Watershed Partners

CRWD completed its third year of the Master Water

CRWD is a member of Watershed Partners, a coalition

Stewards program in partnership with Freshwater

of more than 70 organizations working to educate and

Society. The program trains, certifies and supports

inspire residents to protect Minnesota lakes and rivers. In

community leaders to install clean water projects that

2018, Watershed Partners implemented the final year of a

educate community members, reduce pollutants from

three-year campaign to more effectively engage residents

urban runoff and allow more water to soak into the

in watershed protection efforts. Twelve new seasonally-

ground instead of flowing into storm drains and the

appropriate stories about metro area residents taking

Mississippi River.

action to keep Minnesota waters clean were published on

In 2018, 78 residents partnered with watershed districts, management organizations and cities throughout the

the updated Cleanwatermn.org website. The stories were written for partners to use in communications via social media, websites and newsletters. A system of trackable

Twin Cities Metropolitan Area to participate in this training program. CRWD sponsored five new Stewards and continued to support nine individuals who have completed the certification and live within the District. Training courses for the 2018 class concluded in April.

links allows partners to measure engagement. The website also features an interactive â&#x20AC;&#x153;Find my Watershedâ&#x20AC;? map tool. In spring 2018, Watershed Partners launched a pilot Clean Streets, Clean Water Neighborhood Cleanup Kit and collected feedback from pilot participants that will

After finishing the training curriculum, Stewards

be used to develop final materials for full launch of this

began their Capstone Projects. Projects included two

tool in 2019 in conjunction with a metro-wide roll-out of

residential rain gardens, development of a project

the Adopt-a-Drain program including a new website.

Story Map and how-to tutorial, and a stormwater and environmental justice curriculum training for interns at

Watershed Partners worked with Hamline University

Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center. The graduated

to host the Adopt-a-Drain signup and photo booth and

stewards reported over 280 hours of volunteer

exhibit in the Eco Experience building at the Minnesota

services that included tabling and education at various

State Fair. The building hosted more than 250,000 visitors

community events or farmers markets and water related

during the fair in 2018. Nearly 8,000 photos were taken

training and consultations for friends and neighbors.

in the photo booth and over 700 people signed up to Adopt-a-Drain. Fifty percent of the people who took photos shared them on social media.

Searching for dragonflies at Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary. Photo: Caroline Yang

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR WORK 2018 Education and Outreach (cont.) Winter Roads and Turfgrass Maintenance Workshops CRWD partnered with Fortin Consulting to host Winter Roads Maintenance Workshops to re-certify 63 Saint Paul Public Works snowplow operators. The District also hosted one-hour refresher sessions for all previously

CRWD also partnered with Fortin Consulting to present a Turfgrass Maintenance Workshop for 30 Saint Paul Parks and Recreation staff. The workshop featured best practices for water resource protection in turf management, fertilizer and pesticide application, leaf management and erosion/sediment control.

certified Saint Paul Public Works employees as part of their annual training day. The workshops highlight the importance of reducing the amount of salt used to keep our streets safe and application techniques to achieve chloride reductions.

Partner Grantee, COMPAS, visits Fort Snelling.

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR WORK CRWD Grant Programs Stewardship Grants

permeable pavement, and boulevard curb-cut gardens. Site evaluations and Clean Water Plans with proposed

CRWD values collaboration with individuals and organizations, and views the involvement of all residents as important to improving water resources in the

Best Management Practices (BMPs) were completed for 96 participants and construction plans were developed for 18 future projects. BMPs are activities, practices and

District. Through the District’s grant programs, we

structures that reduce the impacts of stormwater runoff.

hope to encourage a strong ethic of water resource

Installations included a series of large boulevard rain

stewardship among residents.

gardens with innovative pre-treatment structures at the

Goals of the Stewardship Grant program are to:

Rondo Commemorative Plaza and a large underground

1. improve water quality,

infiltration basin at the new Joy of the People soccer field.

2. increase groundwater recharge,

Also, construction of stormwater improvement projects

3. protect plant and wildlife communities and

began at the headquarters of the Minnesota Nursery

4. raise stormwater pollution prevention awareness

and Landscape Association. This project will include large curb-cut rain gardens, a large outdoor demonstration

among residents. Grants are available to residents of the District as well as governmental agencies, businesses, schools and nonprofit

area that doubles as an infiltration practice, and a state-of-the-art rain water harvesting and reuse system.

organizations that are located and/or conduct work in

Rondo Commemorative Plaza

the District. CRWD also offers free technical assistance for

The Rondo Commemorative Plaza is a newly constructed

designing rain gardens and shoreline restoration projects.

community space designed for healing and reconciliation

In 2018, 24 grants totaling $107,953 were awarded

for a community traumatized by the construction of I-94

through the Stewardship Grant program for projects

in the 1960’s. The space serves “to capture the memory

throughout CRWD. Projects included rain gardens,

of the Rondo neighborhood (by) transform(ing) a vacant

Stewardship Grantee cares for her rain garden. Photo: Sara Rubenstein

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR WORK CRWD Grant Programs (cont.) plot of land into a focal point for local history. (The Plaza)

much narrower space than typical boulevard rain gardens.

is intended to be a launching pad for a visitor’s broader

They are patterned after the innovative design work of

and deeper connection to the neighborhood’s past and

other major cities such as New York and Boston and as

present while considering what is in store for the future.”

such provide a local example of the continuing evolution

The inclusion of raingardens as a design element of the Commemorative Plaza project clearly illustrates a deep and meaningful commitment to embrace the healing process for the community as well as the ecological facets of land and water to which the neighborhood belongs. By allowing water from city streets a place to soak in and cleanse, the plaza connects the healing process of the community with that of the entire city and beyond. Visitors will be able to experience this connection each time it rains and by doing so, forge a connection between the mission of CRWD and the communities that we serve.

of BMPs. Joy of the People CRWD provided a $13,000 Stewardship Grant award for the construction of an underground infiltration basin beneath the newly constructed Joy of the People soccer field. The infiltration practice utilizes tire derived aggregate (TDA) to provide the structure required for the solid play space while also providing the 40% porosity required for water storage while rain water slowly infiltrates beneath the field. TDA is a locally sourced material produced entirely with shredded automobile

CRWD provided a $16,000 Stewardship Grant award

tires. There is a great deal of monitoring involved with

for the construction of boulevard curb-cut rain gardens.

defining the feasibility of using this material for landscape

The rain gardens fill the entire boulevard of the plaza

practices and so far, the verdict is favorable.

with pollinator-friendly perennials and trees. The pre-treatment structures for the gardens are designed to capture large amounts of water from city streets within a

Educational signage will show hundreds of park visitors how old tires can be reused to construct a soccer field while also improving water quality,

Rondo Commemorative Plaza

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR WORK CRWD Grant Programs (cont.) Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association Considering the extent to which our water quality work relies on innovative design within urban landscapes,

2018 Grants

the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) is a great partner for CRWD. The MNLA project will provide landscape industry professionals a learning environment to experience state-of-the-art green

Twenty-four Stewardship Grant awards: $107, 953 Nine Partner Grant awards: $75,900

infrastructure practices (see enclosed Project Renderings).

Stewardship Grantee family works in their rain garden. Photo: Sara Rubenstein

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR WORK CRWD Grant Programs (cont.) The stormwater management plan for this project was designed by a leading ecological design team and is at the forefront of MNLA’s education and outreach plan for programming the site. Industry professionals and community organizations will have access to the site for hosting meetings, educational events and potential clients. MNLA Executive Director, Cassie Larson, has stated “we see this as an excellent ongoing opportunity for partnership and education with local water quality organizations.” CRWD provided watershed analysis and construction plan review of MNLA’s Raingarden and Water Reuse project. The project plan proposes two rain gardens with curb-cuts, pre-treatment devices and underdrains. The rain gardens are sized to capture and infiltrate 1.1” rain events from their rooftop, parking lot and the public right-of-way along Lexington Avenue and Garden Street. The site plan also includes a 6,000-gallon cistern with a reuse system designed for irrigation of the demonstration plantings located throughout the proposed grounds. The reuse system will capture 48,877 gallons of water annually for a 42% reduction in potable water use for the irrigation system and a 100% annual stormwater volume reduction from the roof.

2018 Special Grants CRWD did not issue Special Grants in 2018 and used the time to evaluate and reconfigure the program. Special grants were split into Water Quality Planning Grants and Water Quality Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Grants. Planning grants provide financial assistance for feasibility studies and project development. Applications are accepted year-round. CIP grants are designated for project implementation/ construction costs and applications are typically accepted in the fall for funding the following year. Several previous Special Grant projects were completed in 2018. The Union on Grand Condominium project found creative ways to voluntarily capture and infiltrate stormwater runoff with very little available space using underground chambers. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation (SPPR) completed several projects including designs for drainage improvements to Swede Hollow which includes dredging the lower pond, routing groundwater seeps under the trail to the stream, and replacing two stormwater structures to keep more baseflow in the stream channel. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2019. SPPR also completed a habitat improvement project on land north of Como Lake. The work included

CRWD is providing a $26,000 Stewardship Grant award

invasive species removal, controlled burns, and the

towards the construction of the innovative water

addition of native trees, shrubs and seeding. Finally,

reuse system. Construction of this project will continue

SPPR conducted a feasibility study for the Jimmy Lee

through spring of 2019.

Play area to determine if BMP opportunities existed that could be implemented with other planned site improvements. Unfortunately, site constraints including soil contamination resulted in expensive BMPs being the only option and the feasibility study determined the water quality benefits did not justify the cost.

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR WORK CRWD Grant Programs (cont.) Partner Grants CRWD Partner Grants range from $2,000 to $20,000 and are awarded to organizations that share our mission to reduce polluted runoff and provide clean water education to residents of the District. The District gives priority to projects that help meet goals outlined in CRWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Education and Outreach Plan.

Project Name

Description

Grant Award

COMPAS

FLOW: Connecting with the Mississippi and Learning

$3,860

to Protect Water. Friends of the Mississippi River

Youth Environmental Stewards Program and Trout

$9,780

Brook Initiative Frogtown Green

Splashdown! water stewardship in Frogtown

$13,060

Great River Greening

Engaging youth at CRWD project sites

$8,000

Parkview Center School

Parkview water project

$6,200

Public Art Saint Paul

Environmental artmaking workshops in Western

$9,000

Sculpture Park Saint Paul Natural Resources

Connecting underrepresented groups to urban waterways

$12,000

Urban Boatbuilders

Rain garden maintenance and water quality testing

$2,000

Urban Roots

Conservation youth internships

$12,000

Urban Roots plants a rain garden. Photo: Caroline Yang

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR WORK Water Quality Monitoring Since 2005, CRWD has monitored stormwater quantity

continuous level data on Como Lake, Crosby Lake, Loeb

and quality from its 41-square-mile watershed in

Lake and Lake McCarrons from roughly April through

Saint Paul, Roseville, Maplewood, Falcon Heights and

November. Lakes were sampled by RCPW bi-monthly April

Lauderdale, which eventually drains to the Mississippi

through October for nutrients, water clarity, chlorophyll-a,

River. CRWD is highly urbanized with 225,000 residents

phytoplankton and zooplankton. RCSWCD worked with

and approximately 42% impervious land cover.

CRWD to conduct macrophyte and biovolume surveys of

Monitoring locations

each lake, which included plant species identification and

Of the 16 major subwatersheds in CRWD (see map below), seven are currently monitored for water quantity and quality (St. Anthony Park, Hidden Falls, East Kittsondale, Phalen Creek, Trout Brook, McCarrons and Como). Within the monitored subwatersheds, CRWD collected water quality and quantity data at 15 monitoring sites in 2018. At eight of these stations, samples were collected during baseflow and stormflow periods. Samples were only collected during stormflow periods at the remaining ten stations, as these do not contain any baseflow. Water quality samples from all monitoring stations were analyzed for nutrients, sediment, metals and bacteria, which are used to calculate total pollutant loading.

estimations of relative plant abundance. CRWD monitored 9 District wetlands in 2018 for plants. Previously, the plant and macroinvertebrate data collected was used to determine an Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) for each wetland, which evaluates and indicates general wetland health on a numerical scale based on other large depressional wetlands in Minnesota. In 2015, CRWD began monitoring only aquatic plants in order to use the Floristic Quality Assessment (FQA) method of monitoring and assessing District wetlands. The FQA was developed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in 2012 and is currently used as the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main wetland monitoring and assessment approach.

Additionally, CRWD monitored water quality in the five District lakes (Como Lake, Crosby Lake, Little Crosby Lake, Loeb Lake, Lake McCarrons) in partnership with Ramsey County Public Works Department (RCPW), Ramsey County Soil & Water Conservation Division Parks & Recreation Department (RCSWCD) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). CRWD collected

Staff download the level logger at Crosby Lake.

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR WORK Water Quality Monitoring (cont.) 2018 Climatological Summary The 2018 calendar year was an average year for rainfall in the Twin Cities, with 29.59 inches of precipitation. This was only 1.02 inches below the 30-year normal. The most intense rainfall period of 2018 occurred from September 17 to September 21. These five consecutive days of rainfall contributed nearly 15% of the yearly total with 4.39 inches, including the highest rainfall amount in one day with 3.33 inches. The spring and summer months exhibited lowerthan-normal rainfall, while September and October were both above the monthly historical average. Overall, the winter of 2018 (November 1, 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 31, 2018) was normal, and there was a constant snowpack depth from early December until late March. December, January, and February all generally stayed below freezing, while March generally stayed above freezing, causing the snowpack to melt off by the end of the month. There were two large winter storms in April, however, that caused there to be additional snowpack for a large part of the month, and also played a role in the later-than-normal ice off observed in 2018, which occurred on April 30th. The calendar year snowfall total of 80.7 inches was 26.2 inches higher than the 30-year normal of 54.5 inches.

Staff install a full water quality monitoring station near Como Lake.

Lakes Results Summary In 2018, water quality varied in each of CRWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five lakes. Como Lake failed to meet the state eutrophication standards for total phosphorus, chlorophyll-a or Secchi disk depth, and is therefore considered impaired. Como Lake has never met the eutrophication standard for total phosphorus, rarely met the standard for chlorophyll-a, but generally met the standard for Secchi disk depth for the history of monitoring. Crosby Lake and Little Crosby Lake did not meet the state eutrophication standard for total phosphorus in 2018, and also did not meet the standards for chlorophyll-a. Both lakes have generally not met the total phosphorus standard in recent years, but historically have met the standards for chlorophyll-a and Secchi disk depth. Poorer water quality in 2018 is a result of extensive spring river flooding in the spring and early summer. Loeb Lake and Lake McCarrons met all eutrophication standards in 2018. Loeb Lake has met the eutrophication standards for its entire monitoring history, and Lake McCarrons has met the standards since alum treatment

Staff install this station at a Mississippi River storm tunnel outfall .

occurred in the lake in 2004. ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR WORK BMP Maintenance and Monitoring Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) are activities, practices and structures that reduce the impacts of stormwater runoff. CRWD owns and/or operates many stormwater BMP structures throughout the watershed, including 18 constructed in the Como Lake Subwatershed and 14 along the Green Line on University Avenue in Saint Paul.

Arlington-Pascal Stormwater Improvement Project The BMPs constructed in the Como Lake Subwatershed were built as part of the Arlington-Pascal Stormwater Improvement Project â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in collaboration with the Cities of Falcon Heights, Roseville and Saint Paul and Ramsey County â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that aimed to reduce localized flooding and improve the water quality of Como Lake.

Regular inspection and maintenance of all the BMPs

BMPs constructed include an underground stormwater

and pretreatment units is coordinated by CRWD.

storage and infiltration facility, a regional stormwater

Maintenance is crucial to ensure the BMPs are

pond, eight rain gardens and eight underground

functioning properly. CRWD receives assistance

infiltration trenches. The underground stormwater

with maintenance of some of the BMPs from citizen

facility and infiltration trenches have pretreatment

volunteers and other government entities. In 2018,

devices (a hydrodynamic separator, sumped catch

most of the maintenance was completed by a private

basins and manholes) incorporated into their design to

contractor who is experienced with the construction and

provide treatment of stormwater runoff by capturing

maintenance of stormwater BMPs.

trash, debris, oils and sediment before they flow into the BMP. These pretreatment units help maintain the

Staff collect water quality samples from the Upper Villa Park underground infiltration facility.

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR WORK BMP Maintenance and Monitoring (cont.) Green Line Project

performance of BMPs by removing pollutants and infiltrating stormwater runoff. Since 2007, CRWD has collected water quality and quantity data on several BMPs constructed for the Arlington-Pascal project. BMPs are monitored to determine their overall effectiveness at reducing stormwater runoff and pollutant loads. Monitoring data was used to calibrate a water quality model that simulated the amount of stormwater runoff and pollutants flowing to and from all 18 of the ArlingtonPascal Project BMPs. Modeling efforts are necessary because Minnesota winters prohibit monitoring data from being collected year-round. This data, in addition to construction, design, operation and maintenance costs, was used to determine the cost-benefit ratio (the cost per pound of pollutants removed and the cost per unit of volume reduction) of each BMP. This data is presented in CRWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BMP Performance and Cost-Benefit Analysis: ArlingtonPascal Project 2007-2010, published in spring 2012. CRWD undertook additional monitoring efforts to determine the amount of gross solids (trash, organic matter, sand and gravel) that accumulated within the Arlington-Pascal Project BMPs as well as the gross solids captured by BMP pretreatment units. The amount of phosphorous contained in the gross solids was also determined. The results of this study were incorporated into the BMP performance analysis mentioned above. Detailed results can be found in CRWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arlington-Pascal Project: Gross Solids

CRWD, the City of Saint Paul, the Metropolitan Council (Met Council) and Ramsey County forged a partnership with a commitment to improve stormwater management, enhance the urban tree canopy and transform the aesthetics of the Green Line corridor using highly visible green infrastructure practices. Four types of green infrastructure practices were constructed from 2010 to 2013 along University Avenue: an integrated tree trench system, rain gardens, stormwater planters and infiltration trenches. These practices incorporate natural landscape features and hydrologic processes to treat stormwater by allowing it to soak into the ground. They also integrate with the character and values of the surrounding community and serve as educational tools that help raise community awareness of stormwater. CRWD has estimated that annually the entire project will reduce post-construction stormwater volume by over 50% or 134 acre-feet, sediment load by nine tons and phosphorus load by 109 pounds to the Mississippi River. This project contributes to the overall pollutant load reductions required by the state for this section of the Mississippi River. In 2014, CRWD developed a long-term monitoring plan of the Green Line BMPs to validate the estimated pollutant reduction projections. The Green Line monitoring plan will be ongoing for up to five years. In 2018, staff collected monitoring data for three rain gardens, four stormwater planters, two tree trenches and three rain gauges within the Green Line Project. Eventually, the data will be compiled and analyzed to determine BMP performance and the cost-benefit of each BMP.

Accumulation Study, published spring 2012.

Staff install a gauge to monitor pond water level at the Como Park golf course.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR WORK 2018 Watershed Rules and Permitting Watershed Rules Water quality and stormwater management rules (Rules) were adopted by CRWD in September 2006. The Rules require stormwater management permits for projects disturbing more than one acre of land. Most of CRWD is fully developed, making it necessary to utilize stormwater improvement practices as part of redevelopment projects to reduce pollution flowing into CRWD’s lakes and wetlands and the Mississippi River. To achieve CRWD’s goal of cleaner water resources, the Rules require volume reduction practices that capture 1.1 inches of rainfall over

newly constructed impervious surfaces. This is most often achieved by infiltration of runoff into the soil. The Rules were revised in April 2015 to include the current volume reduction standard along with new filtration and enhanced filtration standards, address stormwater harvesting and reuse, and incorporate the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Atlas 14 rainfall data. The Joint Technical Advisory Committee met in September of 2018 to review the rules and permitting process. Minor revisions are expected to be adopted by the Board of Managers in 2019.

Minnesota United FC stadium under construction . Photo: Sara Rubenstein

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR WORK 2018 Watershed Rules and Permitting (cont.) Permitting Program

construction supervisors comply with permit conditions, to minimize the impact of sediment-laden

CRWD reviews applications and issues permits to

discharge. Permitted sites are also inspected to ensure

ensure compliance with the standards outlined in the

that permanent stormwater BMPs are correctly

Rules. Regulatory Division staff work with CRWD’s

installed. It is particularly important that infiltration

consulting engineer to review applications and make

practices are protected from turbid runoff and soil

recommendations to the Board of Managers. The Board

compaction during construction, and that vegetation

votes to approve or deny permit applications based on

is properly established.

their compliance with the Rules.

CRWD’s Permitting Program processed 24 permit

During construction, sites are inspected for compliance

applications in 2018. Approximately 68% of the

with erosion and sediment control regulations. When

disturbed acres consisted of impervious surfaces such

vegetation and topsoil are removed at construction

as roads, sidewalks and buildings. Runoff leaving those

sites, soil is exposed and can be transported to storm

surfaces is accounted for and treated by stormwater

drains and water bodies during rainstorms. To ensure

BMPs that meet the standards specified in CRWD’s

the proper Best Management Practices (BMPs) are

Watershed Rules.

installed and maintained, the District verifies that

CRWD Permits By Year* 2014

Applications Received

2015

2016

2017

2018

Acres Disturbed

125

129

161

Acres Impervious

120

Alternative Compliance Sites

36.5

29.4

5.6

10.9

Total Linear Treatment (cf)

39,809

41,874

67,256

4894

26313

Infiltration Approved (cf)

96,889

220755

120,370

21,564

165,733

Filtration Approved (cf)

176,183

118264

217,756

115,844

7,981

Total Treatment Volume

273,072

339,019

338,126

137,408

173,714

Variances Requested

Variances Approved

Incomplete/Withdrawn Applications

Standard Compliance Sites Linear Projects Total Linear Impervious (ac)

*See Appendix C for permit data from 2007-2018.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR WORK 2018 District Finance Summary

2018 Operations Revenue (actual) Total $3,617,283

This is a summary of CRWD’s financial activities for the fiscal year ending in December 31, 2018. The complete 2018 Annual Financial Report and Audit can be found in Appendix A.

Fees/Grants $27,400 | 1%

Other (Interest Income) $84,915 | 2%

S&P Global Ratings assigned its ‘AA’ long-term bond rating to CRWD. The District has historically maintained a very strong financial position. The Board established and maintains separate

Tax Levy $3,504,968 | 97%

Operations and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds. The Operations reserve minimum is set at 50% of the operations budget. The CIP fund cash balance (contingency) minimum is at 100% of the estimated CIP budget or $1,000,000, whichever is less. And the CIP Reserve Fund is $1,000,000. The District finished fiscal

2018 Operations Expenditures (actual) Total $3,476,765

2018 with an operating surplus, which management attributes, in part, to the receipt of an unbudgeted grant and conservative

Projects $596,878 17%

budgeting on expenditures. The year-end available fund balance of $2.2 million was 58% of expenditures, well in excess of the District’s

Administration $631,911 18%

50% fund balance policy requirement.

Operations

Programs $2,247,976 65%

2018 budgeted revenue decreased $154,197 from a budgeted revenue of $3,771,480 and actual revenue of $3,617,283. Expenditures in 2018 were under budget. Budgeted expenditures were $3,771,480 while actual expenditures were $3,476,765, a difference of $294,719.

2018 CIP Revenue (actual)

The decrease in expenditures was due to several programs and projects that were under budget or projects not starting until 2018.

Total $2,990,538

Grants $217,612 | 7%

Other (Interest Income) $340,631 | 11%

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) The capital improvement expenditures were under budget by $2,084,814. $1,630,694 of this was primarily due to four main projects coming in under budget, including Como Lake BMP, Trout

Tax Levy $2,432,295 82%

Brook BMP, Mississippi River Subwatershed BMP and Special Projects and Grants. The remainder was primarily due to capital outlay coming in under budget for capital expenditures related to the new District facility.

Financial Highlights

2018 CIP Expenditures (actual) Total $$751,276

2018 ended with the District spending approximately 84% of its overall budget. The difference is mainly due to planned projects coming in under budget.

Como/Crosby Lakes BMPs $54,288 | 7%

Mississippi River Subwatershed $44,631 | 6%

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

Special Projects/ Grants $405,565 54%

Lake McCarrons BMPs $101,223 | 14% Loeb Lake BMPs $92,444 | 12% Trout Brook BMPs $53,125 | 7%

OUR PLANS 2018 Year In Review Below is a complete list of 2018 CRWD projects: Fund Name

Project Name

Administration

General Administration 595 Aldine Operations 1736 Thomas Operations Administrative Allocation

Groundwater

Groundwater Protection — Well Sealing

Rulemaking/Rule Revisions

Evaluate Rules — Hold TAC Meetings

Permitting

District Permit Program Permit Tracking and Database Management Construction Inspection Closure and Post Construction Inspection

Stewardship Grants

Stewardship Grants Partner Grants Inspiring Communities Progam Rain Garden Projects TWP — Boulevard Rain Gardens MN Greencorps Member

Monitoring and Data Collection

Baseline Monitoring and Data Collection Lake Monitoring and Data Collection Villa Park Monitoring and Data Collection Wetland Bio-monitoring Long-term Monitoring Database Development Remote Data Access and Set Up BMP Monitoring Upper Villa Exfiltration Monitoring Data Analysis and Reporting Tool (DART) Midway Office Warehouse Monitoring

Education and Outreach

General Education and Outreach General Communications Litter and Leaf Clean-ups Municipal Training

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR PLANS 2018 Year In Review (cont.) Fund Name

Project Name

Education and Outreach (cont.)

Website Master Water Stewards Sponsorships and Partnerships Events Awards Program Youth Outreach Communications Training Adopt a Drain TWP Communications TWP — Adopt a Drain TWP — Leaf and Litter Clean-ups Social Media 595 Education and Outreach

Technical Resources and Information Sharing

Plan Review and Tech Committee BMP Database

Future Trends: Research and Positioning

District Research Program Public Art Program 595 Aldine Art Climate Change Impacts — Research and Action

Geographic Information System

GIS Program Development

Safety Program

Safety Training Safety Program Updates/Audits Safety Equipment

Shoreline and Streambank Maintenance

Saint Paul Natural Resources Intern Program

Como Lake Subwatershed

Como Regional Park Stormwater Plan Como BMP Maintenance and Inspection Curtiss Pond Opti RTC O&M TWP — Como Lake Aquatic Project Development Como Lake Management Plan

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR PLANS 2018 Year In Review (cont.) Fund Name

Project Name

Lake McCarrons Subwatershed

AIS Management Lake McCarrons Internal Loading Assessment Upper Villa Maintenance

Trout Brook Subwatershed

TBI Inspection and Maintenance TBI Easement Verification and Documentation TBI Model Update NPDES MS4 Stormwater Program Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program

Crosby Lake Subwatershed

Highland Ravine BMP Maintenance

Mississippi River Subwatershed

Snelling Midway Redevelopment Ford Site Planning Green Line BMP Maintenance

Watershed Management Planning

2020 Watershed Management Plan Strategic Plan

Como Lake BMPs

TWP — Como BMPs

Lake McCarrons BMPs

TWP — McCarrons BMP — Parkview

Loeb Lake BMPs

Willow Reserve Restoration Project

Trout Brook BMPs

Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary

Mississippi River Subwatershed BMPs

Snelling Midway Redevelopment Lauderdale Stormwater Project

Special Projects and Grants

Special Grants TWP — Grant Administration

Future Trends: Implementation

New Office Facility

Debt Service

Debt and Loan Service

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR PLANS 2019 Workplan Fund Name

Project Name

Priority

Project Description

Adminstration

General Administration 1410

Critical

General administration of CRWD operations

595 Aldine Operations

Critical

General operations for 595 Aldine

1736 Thomas Operations

Critical

General operations for 1736 Thomas

MAWD

Beneficial

Provide support to MAWD

Administrative Allocation Ongoing

Annual cost allocation to projects and programs

Groundwater

Groundwater Protection â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Well Sealing

Beneficial

Provide grant reimbursements for well sealing

Rulemaking / Rule Revisions

Evaluate Rules, hold TAC meetings

Critical

Conduct TAC process to update Rules

Permitting

District Permit Program

Critical

Continue Implementing District Permit Program

Permit Tracking and Database Management

Critical

Track and manage database for Permit Program

Construction Inspection

Critical

Inspect active permits sites for compliance

Closure and PostConstruction Inspection

Critical

Inspect completed permit projects for compliance and maintenance

Stewardship Grants

Important

Administer, promote and outreach on Stewardship Grants

Partner Grants

Important

Provide grants to partners for Education/Outreach programming

Inspiring Communities Program

Important

Provide design and project funds for City ICP program

Rain Garden Projects

Important

Assist with boulevard rain gardens as part of Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street Reconstruction Program

Stewardship Grants

Monitoring and Data Collection

TWP - Blvd Rain Gardens Critical

Assist with boulevard rain gardens in Como and McCarrons subwatersheds

MN Greencorps Member

Important

Support MN Greencorps member

Baseline Monitoring and Data Collection

Critical

Monitor stormwater baseline sites, water level and rain gauge sites

Lake Monitoring and Data Collection

Critical

Monitor 5 lakes for chemical, biological and qualitative parameters

Villa Park Monitoring and Critical Data Collection

Monitor 2 FWQ sites in Villa Park, 2 level loggers and Lake McCarrons flow-only station

Wetland Bio-monitoring

Important

Monitor wetlands, IBI assessments, water quality and data analysis

WISKI Database and Website

Critical

Long-term monitoring database for effective data management

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR PLANS 2019 Workplan (cont.) Fund Name

Project Name

Priority

Project Description

Important

Implement Remote Data Access Program

BMP Monitoring

Important

Monitor BMP sites — Como 7, Green Line, Upper Villa

Upper Villa Exfiltration Monitoring

Beneficial

Exfiltration monitoring of an underground infiltration BMP

Midway Office Warehouse Monitoring

Important

Monitor Midway office warehouse

General Education and Outreach

Critical

Provide general District-wide education and outreach

Monitoring, Data Remote Data Access and Collection (cont.) Set Up

Education and Outreach

Technical Resources and Information Sharing

Future Trends: Research and Positioning

Leaf and Litter Clean Ups

Critical

Implement a Leaf and Litter Clean Up Program

Municipal Training

Important

Provide training for municipal staff

Website

Important

Maintain and provide content for CRWD website

Master Water Stewards

Important

Implement Master Water Stewards Program

Sponsorships and Partnerships

Beneficial

Sponsor and support partner organizations

Events

Beneficial

Community and CRWD-sponsored events and activities

Awards Program

Important

Support CRWD Recognition Program

Youth Outreach

Important

Develop and implement outreach programming to District youth

Communications Training Important

Provide communications, diversity and media training for staff, board and partners

Adopt-a-Drain

Promote and implement Adopt-a-Drain Program

Beneficial

TWP — Communications Important

Implement communications to support TWP

TWP — Adopt-a-Drain

Critical

Promote and implement Adopt-a-Drain Program in Como and McCarrons subwatersheds

TWP — Leaf and Litter Clean Ups

Critical

Leaf and Litter Clean Ups in Como and McCarrons subwatersheds for TWP

Social Media

Important

Maintain and update District social media accounts

595 Aldine Education and Important Outreach

Provide for education and outreach at 595 Aldine

Plan Review and Tech Committee

Critical

Review plans and serve on committees as appropriate

BMP Database

Critical

Update and maintain BMP database

District Research Program

Important

Develop and implement comprehensive research program

Public Art Program

Important

Work with watershed artist on District public art projects

595 Aldine Art

Beneficial

Create and install art in CRWD’s new office

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR PLANS 2019 Workplan (cont.) Fund Name

Project Name

Priority

Project Description

Future Trends: Research & Positioning (cont.)

Diversity and Inclusion

Important

Implement CRWD Diversity and Inclusion Plan

Climate Change Impacts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Research and Action

Important

Research climate change impacts on design standards (Atlas-14)

GIS Program Development

Important

Manage GIS needs for CRWD

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Safety Program

Safety Training

Critical

Provide safety training for staff

Safety Program Updates

Critical

Update safety program, protocols, procedures and equipment

Safety Equipment

Critical

Purchase, maintain and repair safety equipment

Shoreline and Streambank Maintenance

Saint Paul Natural Resources Intern Program

Important

Sponsor intern with Saint Paul for BMP maintenance or other activities

Como Lake Subwatershed

Como BMP Maintenance

Critical

Inspect and maintain Como subwatershed BMPs

Curtiss Pond Opti RTC O&M

Important

Operate, maintain and inspect Opti RTC system

TWP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Como Lake Project Development

Critical

Develop projects for the Como Lake TWP

Como Lake Management Plan

Important

Develop Como Lake Management Plan

Beneficial

Manage aquatic invasive plants

Lake McCarrons Management Plan

Important

Develop a Lake McCarrons Management Plan

Upper Villa Maintenance

Critical

Upper Villa Maintenance

TBI Inspection and Maintenance

Critical

Manage, operate, inspect, maintain and repair TBI

TBI Easement Verification and Documentation

Critical

Complete TBI easement verification, acquisition and documentation work

TBI Model Update

Critical

Update TBI model with Atlas 14 Data

NPDES MS4 Stormwater Program

Critical

Implement MS4 SWPP

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

Critical

Implement IDDE program

Lake McCarrons AIS Management Subwatershed

Trout Brook Subwatershed

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR PLANS 2019 Workplan (cont.) Fund Name

Project Name

Priority

Project Description

Crosby Lake Subwatershed

Highland Ravine BMP Maintenance

Critical

Maintain gully stabilization BMPs

Mississippi River Subwatershed

Green Infrastructure for Innovation Districts

Critical

Planning for green infrastructure in innovation districts

Snelling Midway Redevelopment

Critical

Develop maintenance agreement and conduct maintenance of BMPs

Ford Site Planning

Important

Provide design and planning assistance for former Ford site

Green Line BMP Maintenance

Critical

Inspect and maintain the Green Line BMPs

Watershed Management

2020 Watershed Management Plan

Critical

Prepare and adopt 2020 WMP

Special Projects and Grants

Special Grants — Project Development

Important

Support feasability studies by special grant partners

Como Lake BMPs

Como Lake In-Lake Management

Critical

Plan and implement in-lake projects

TWP — Como BMPs

Critical

Design and construct stormwater BMPs in Como subwatershed

Lake McCarrons TWP — McCarrons BMP BMPs — Parkview

Critical

Design Parkview Elementary BMP

Loeb Lake BMPs

Loeb Lake Shoreline Restoration

Beneficial

Restore shoreline of Loeb Lake

Willow Reserve Restoration Project

Critical

Conduct restoration work at Willow Reserve

Trout Brook BMPs

TBI Repair — Station 28+65 - 50+72

Critical

Engineering design for next segment of TBI repairs

Wetland, Stream and Ecosystem Restoration

Land Conservation Funding

Important

Provide resources for land protection initiatives

Mississippi River Subwatersheds BMPs

Snelling Midway Redevelopment

Important

Construct Snelling Midway SSGI practices

Midway Peace Park

Beneficial

Support green infrastructure at Midway Peace Park

Lauderdale Stormwater Improvement Project

Important

Complete design and conduct bidding for Seminary Pond improvements

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT

OUR PLANS 2019 Workplan (cont.) Fund Name

Project Name

Priority

Project Description

Special Projects and Grants

Special Grants

Critical

Implement Special Grant Program

TWP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Grant Administration

Critical

Administer TWP Grant Program

CRWD Opportunity Fund Important

Support CRWD Watershed Management Plan projects

Future Trends: New Office Facility Implementation

Critical

Complete buildout of 595 Aldine office

Debt Service

Critical

Annual payments for bonds and loans (debt service)

Debt and Loan Service

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

APPENDIX A Financial Statements and Audit

APPENDIX B Stormwater Pollution Prevention Annual Report

APPENDIX C CRWD Permits By Year 2007 30

2008 33

2009 31

2010 33

2011 30

2012 30

2013 36

Acres Disturbed

110

358

142

331

Acres Impervious

194

Alternative Compliance Sites

Standard Compliance Sites

Applications Received

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

210

125

129

161

109

120

Linear Projects

Total Linear Impervious (ac)

156

49.83

75.93

49.78

36.5

29.4

5.6

10.9

Total Linear Treatment (cf)

83,568

74,579

174,130

434,773

84,768

413,711

111,797

39,809

41,874

67,256

4894

26313

Infiltration Approved (cf)

120,349

148,131

163,297

425,289

275,781

91,100

124,856

Filtration Approved (cf)

73,861

65,959

35,649

198,844 179,448 474,887 348,543

Total Treatment Volume

194,210 214,090 198,946

96,889 220755 120,370 176,183

21,564 165,733

118264 217,756 115,844

7,981

624,133 455,229 565,987 473,399 273,072 339,019 338,126 137,408

173,714

Variances Requested

Variances Approved

Incomplete/Withdrawn Applications

April 17, 2019 Board Meeting V. Action Items E) 2019-2020 Professional Services RFQ

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

April 9, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Nate Zwonitzer, Water Resource Project Manager Approve 2019-2020 Solicitation for Professional Services Qualifications

Background CRWD adopted a policy for soliciting professional services in 2010 and solicits statements of qualifications from interested consultants on a bi-annual basis. The last time CRWD staff solicited qualifications from consultants was in early 2017 for the 2017–2018 consultant pool. Issues Staff have prepared the enclosed Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for general water resource professional services for 2019 and 2020. This includes requesting information regarding personnel, similar projects, billing rates and availability of staff. In addition, each firm will identify service areas for which they are qualified. As part of CRWD’s diversity and equity initiative, staff identified approximately 90 Minnesota businesses that meet WBE (women-owned) or MBE (minority-owned) certifications through MNUCP (Federal/State database) and/or CERT (Metro database administered by St. Paul). The RFQ will be sent to those firms in addition to firms on the previous RFQ distribution list (143 firms total). Staff will review all submittals and determine which firms are qualified for each service area. Those firms qualified in each area will be placed in a pool of professional service consultants for calendar years 20192020. Staff will request proposals (or work orders) for projects from the pool within a respective service area as needed. Staff are seeking Board authorization to distribute and advertise the Request for Qualifications. Requested Action Authorize solicitation of qualifications for professional services contracting for 2019-2020 enc:

Draft 2019-2020 Request for Qualifications for Professional Services 2019 – 2020 RFQ Consultant Distribution List

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April 19, 2019 RE: 2019 – 2020 CRWD Request for Qualifications for Professional Services Dear Professional Services Provider: Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) regularly uses outside consultants to provide professional services for watershed and water resource engineering/professional/technical services. CRWD’s Board is requesting any firm interested in providing professional services to CRWD submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The Statement of Qualifications must have two sections as follows.

Statement of Qualifications Section 1 - General Firm Information and Qualifications The first section should include a letter of interest, general information about the firm including a description of the firm’s overall qualifications, a list of key personnel and their qualifications, and a current fee schedule. In this section of the SOQ other services or specialties should also be included. Section 1 may not exceed 5 pages. If your firm is listed on the State of Minnesota Unified Certification Program directory of Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) or other DBE certification program, please note that on your statement of qualifications. Section 2) Service Area Qualifications. Provide a summary of your qualifications, unique expertise, and related work and projects in each of the following areas you wish to be considered for future work. Each Service Area Qualification may not exceed four (4) pages. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)

Watershed, Subwatershed and Water Resource Management and Planning Lake, Wetland and Stream Restoration and Management Hydrologic, Hydraulic and Water Quality Modeling and Analysis Urban Stormwater BMP Design and Construction Management Water Resource Permitting Land Surveying Geographic Information Systems Landscape Architecture Storm Sewer Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Brownfields, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Studies

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Review Process The District will review all submittals and determine which firms are qualified in each of the eight areas listed above. Those firms qualified in each area will be placed in a pool of professional service consultants for calendar years 2019-2020. The District will request proposals (work orders) for projects from the pool within a respective service area as needed. Point of Contact Questions regarding this request for qualifications must be directed to Belinda Gardner at 651-644-8888 or belinda@capitolregionwd.org. Submittal One electronic (pdf) copy of your Statement of Qualifications must be submitted no later than 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 to Belinda Gardner at belinda@capitolregionwd.org. Questions regarding this RFQ must be made in writing by May 3, 2019 and will be answered and provided to all interested parties by May 10, 2019. Thank you for providing a statement of qualifications for this work. Sincerely,

Mark Doneux Administrator

CRWD 2019-2020 Consultant Services Pool RFQ Distribution List COMPANY 106 GROUP Alliant Engineering, Inc Aloha Landscaping, Inc.

NEW IN 2019

WBE and/or MBE

American Engineering Testing Applied Ecological Services Arrowroot Consulting Art Landscape Design LLC

Ascent Signal LLC

ASSOCIATED CONSULTING SERVICES LLC DBA ACS

Aune Fernandez, LLC

Auromira Architects LLC

BARK.L CONSULTING d/b/a ABACUS ENGINEERING Barr Engineering Be Landscaping Bentz/Thompson/Rietow, Inc. Biota BKBM Engineers Bolton-Menk, Inc. Braun Intertec Corporation BUILDINGS CONSULTING GROUP, INC BUSSELL COMPANIES, INC

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CDM Smith Charles R. Nelson & Associates, Inc. CHASE ENGINEERING, LLC Climate Makers, Inc. CNA Consulting Engineers Coastwise Fireguard Inc COMMUNITY DESIGN GROUP Cooperative Ventures DRB CONSULTING, LLC Earth Wizards ECAD Engineering EcoScapes EDEN RESOURCES Efficiency Commissioning LLC ELAN DESIGN LAB, INC Elevator Advisory Group, Inc. ELFERING & ASSOCIATES, PLC ELLISON YAHNER, LLC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TESTING SERVICES, LLC EOR EVS, INC FISH & WILDLIFE SOLUTIONS, LLC FLOODPLAIN COLLECTIVE Fortin Consulting Fortin Consulting, Inc. FOURTH FACTOR ENGINEERING, LLC GIA Group HAIFENG TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING INC DBA HFTE INC HALLBERG ENGINEERING HANSEN THORP PELLINEN OLSON, INC HDR Engineering HERITAGE SHADE TREE CONSULTANTS INC Hess, Roise and Company Holm & Olson Houston Engineering Howard R. Green HUSKY CONSTRUCTION, INC. HZ United HZ UNITED LLC Ideate Consulting, PLLC IMO CONSULTING GROUP IN SITU ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTING, LLC INGENSA, INC INTELLIGENT UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM & INTEGRATION Inter-Fluve, Inc. ISTHMUS ENGINEERING, INC Iyawe & Associates Jamek Engineering Services, Inc. JPMI CONSTRUCTION CO. JULEE QUARVE-PETERSON INC KARI HAUG PLANNING AND DESIGN, INC

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KASKASKIA ENGINEERING GROUP Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc LAC ENTERPRISES (DBA WINDSOR COMPANIES) LANDBRIDGE ECOLOGICAL, INC. Landscape Architecture Landscape Direction Legend Technical Services Inc LEIF LHB Corp. LIGHTING MATTERS, INC LimnoTech Loucks Associates LV ENGINEERING LLC Martinez Geospatial, Inc. Metro Blooms MIDWEST SELECT CONTRACTING, LLC MN BEST, INC. MOBILIZE DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE, LLC MOULI ENGINEERING, INC. M-P CONSULTANTS PC MSA Professional Services Nelco Outdoor Lab PAAP Drones, LLC Palanisami & Associates, Inc. PAMOZI (DBA SPECIFICATIONS & GREEN BUILDING CONSULTANTS NETWORK) PIERCE PINI AND ASSOCIATES, INC Pierce, Pini, and Associates PLATFORM - 3D, LLC PRESERVATION DESIGN WORKS, LLC (DBA PVN) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, LTD PUBLIC SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. (dba PUBLIC SOLUTIONS INC.) QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS ENGINEERING, INC Rani Engineering RANI ENGINEERING LLC Refugia Rehder & Associates RELA, LLC RESPEC Richardson, Richter & Associates Inc Ryan Companies US, Inc. Sambatek

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Sambatek SAMBATEK, INC. SEH Inc. Solution Blue, Inc. SRF Consulting Group, Inc. STANDARD CONTRACTING, INC Stanley Consultants STATICS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LLC Stevens Engineers, Inc. STONEBROOKE ENGINEERING INC STUDIO GRO, PLLC Sunde Engineering Sunde Land Surveying SUSTOLOGY LLC SWANSON HASKAMP CONSULTING LLC TKDA Utilization Focused Evaluation Vedi Associates Inc. VICTUS ENGINEERING, LLC VMC LLC WALKER ENGINEERING, INC Wenck Associates Wendt Masonry, Inc WSB & Associates Young Environmental Consulting Group, LLC. Z Companies, Inc.

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April 17, 2019 Board Meeting V. Action Item - F) CRWD Pocket Park Interactive Exhibit (Eleria)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

April 11, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Anna Eleria, Division Manager Approve Contract with Kidzibits for CRWD Pocket Park Interactive Exhibit

Background The design of CRWD’s pocket park represents a small-scale, urban watershed utilizing rainwater as a resource in three distinct areas – an interactive water exhibit, stream, and shallow pond. The pond and other elements of the park help CRWD achieve its 2010 Watershed Management Goal of “Bringing Water Back” to the community. Issues CRWD staff and our watershed artist in residence have worked with designers of Kidzibits to design an interactive water-based exhibit for CRWD’s office pocket park. The exhibit represents a small-scale urban watershed that utilizes rainwater from our cistern. The intent of the exhibit is to allow (and encourage) visitors to decide where rainwater is directed to in an urban landscape either: 1) down a storm drain (set off to the side of the exhibit) without removal of pollutants and beneficial use or 2) through raingardens or other greenspaces that allow rainwater to nourish vegetation and soak into the ground filtering out pollutants and recharging groundwater. With the latter option, the visitor will be “rewarded” with seeing water pass through tipping components and bells attached to moving butterflies. Enclosed is the final concept rendering of the interactive exhibit. The interactive exhibit is 15’ high x 9’ wide x 4’6” deep and the primary materials of the exhibit are stainless steel and corten panel which will not be painted. The frame of exhibit will be painted a blue to match the building color. The estimated cost for the exhibit is $37,800 and anticipated installation is in mid-June. The 2019 595 Aldine Education and Outreach and Art budgets have a combined total budget of $125,960. Action Requested Approve contract with Kidzibits for interactive water exhibit in CRWD’s pocket park Enc.

Final Concept Rendering of Interactive Water Exhibit Kidzibits Exhibit Fabrication and Installation Proposal dated 04-10-2019

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795 Vandalia Street, St.Paul MN 55114 Tel: 612.722.5432 kidzibits.com

CRWD

Date:

04/10/19 GS

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Water Feature Perspectives

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PERSPECTIVE- INACTIVE

Proposal 795 Vandalia St. Paul, MN 55114 612-722-5432

DATE 4.10.19

Client: CRWD Project: Water feature interactive

$37,800

Water Feature Interactive ~ 15’ high x 9’ wide x 4’ 6” deep Design - Design is being billed directly to EOR Frame 1.5” Stainless steel box tube Finished in blue to match building color Anchored to client supplied cement pad Cloud 1/4” Stainless steel cloud Cloud hides water source Water flows from behind cloud simulating rain Urban Landscape 1/4” Stainless steel commercial buildings profile cut 1/4” Stainless steel residential buildings profile cut The comercial building profile is at the back of the unit. The residential profile is Forward of the commercial profile to create a dimensional effect Garden landscape 1/4” Stainless steel plants cut as subtractive layer (you can see through it) 1/4” Stainless steel grasses profile cut Ground and below ground base 1/4" Corten panel with root systems cut as subtractive layer 1/4” backer layer ( you can’t see through the roots, just 1/4” relief) Base 1/4" Corten trough sloped to left end Stone pieces in trough lets water cascade to left end Water flows from the gutters activating kinetic butterflies on it’s path to the ground level. At The ground level water is directed to the top of the three root systems in the Corten base. Water flows over the roots and joins the lower base to cascade over the stone to the left end of the unit where it joins the water in the client supplied river. Waste drain Metal waste line to represent sewer Connects to exhibit drain at left end Interactive components Button to activate water, location TBD Hand wheel activities gutter to change slope from waste drain to landscape Water flows down from gutter to gutter activating kinetic butterflies Water flows over Corten roots systems to sloped stone in base Water connects to client supplied sump at “river” location

TOTAL $ Timeline: If proposal is approved 4-19, installation date will be June 19th

37,800

April 17, 2019 Board Meeting V. Action Items G) Authorize RFQ for Operation and Maintenance Services at SnellingMidway

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

April 11, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Forrest Kelley, Regulatory Division Manager Authorize Request for Qualifications for Operation and Maintenance Services at Snelling-Midway

Background CRWD and the City of St. Paul are currently drafting a cooperative agreement for operation and maintenance of the rainwater harvesting and reuse system constructed as part of the Allianz Field redevelopment. The agreement states that CRWD will be reimbursed for all staff and contractor costs associated with managing the system. Issues While City and CRWD staff have familiarity with the design and function of reuse practice, the long term operation and maintenance of this innovative regional system is new to both organizations. Many details regarding the time and cost to ensure full functionality will not be known until after the first 1-2 years of start-up, operation, and winterization. Staff have prepared the enclosed Request for Qualifications (RFQ) that summarizes the anticipated work and level of effort to operate with components of the rainwater treatment system. The desired timeframe for transferring ownership of public infrastructure from Mortenson Construction to the City of St. Paul, and coordinating trainings for operation of the system, results in an accelerated schedule to have the maintenance firm selected in May. Staff feel it is important that this RFQ be reviewed by City staff prior to distribution. However, this has not yet occurred, and results in some details within the RFQ not being completely finalized. Staff hope to have comments from City staff to finalize dates and the distribution list prior to the Board Meeting. Requested Action Authorize Distribution of Request for Qualifications to provide Operation and Maintenance Services for Rainwater Reuse System at the Snelling-Midway Redevelopment enc:

DRAFT Snelling- Midway Reuse System O&M RFQ

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO:

TBD

FROM:

Forrest Kelley, Regulatory Division Manager

DATE:

April 19, 2019

SUBJECT:

Request for Qualifications to provide Operation and Maintenance Services for Rainwater Reuse System at the Snelling-Midway Redevelopment

ATTACHED:

Exhibit A – Allianz Field Rainwater Reuse Vault Utility and Control Reference Exhibit B – System Start up and Operation and Maintenance Plan Exhibit C – Draft Service Agreement

This letter serves as a Request for Quotations to provide operation and maintenance services for the rainwater harvest treatment and reuse system at Snelling-Midway in St. Paul, MN). Interested firms should provide a Statement of Qualifications no later than Friday, May 10th, 2019 at 4pm. Details on the scope of services and requested content are provided below. BACKGROUND The redevelopment of the former Metro Transit Bus Barn site and the surrounding Midway Shopping Center into the Allianz Field professional soccer stadium posed a unique opportunity to demonstrate innovative approaches to manage stormwater runoff. As part of this innovation, a rainwater harvest and reuse system has been implemented that captures, treats, and distributes non-potable water for use as irrigation throughout the 35-acre super block. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES In order to optimize water quality and potable water savings, the water treatment system must be operated and maintained by a team of qualified, knowledgeable personnel. Normal operation of the system is expected to be from roughly May through September, and will require annual start-up and winterization. Most components of the system are housed within an underground vault with temperature and moisture a controls with active venting to the atmosphere. This space is designed for regular ingress and egress without the need for confined space entry equipment. Two submersible pumps within an adjacent wet well manhole for which access do require confined space entry training and equipment. Once seasonal start-up has occurred, operation of the system is monitored and function confirmed through the City’s SCADA system. Fault alarms will notify the City of required maintenance needs. All maintenance requests to the contractor will originate from CRWD, and City and/or District staff will accompany contractor personnel on site visits for the first season of operation as available. Some maintenance items may require immediate attention, contractor must have ability to commit to service responses for critical items within 24-hours. Primary components of the rainwater treatment and distribution system are listed in Table 1 below:

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Table 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Primary Components within the Treatment Vault Major Components

Duplex Pump Station in MH 251 Orival 250-micron auto backflush filters x2 5-micron filter bags Carbon Filter UV Disinfectant Duplex Booster Pumps Ozone Recirculation System Vault Sump Pump RMS 200 Controller OptiRTC Controller Wunderlich-Malec pump controller Reuse main distribution pipes Atmospheric gas meters Heaters, ventilation, and dehumidifiers

Required Maintenance

Pump replacement Drain filter and clean filter screen Replace filter bags Replace filter cartridge Replace UV bulb Drain and Winterize TBD TBD None Anticipated None Anticipated None Anticipated Exercise valves Calibration Air filters?

Expected Frequency

Upon Failure, Infrequent Annually at Winterization Twice/year Once/year Every 1-2 years Once/year Once/year Once/year

Annually at Winterization Annually at Start-up Annually at start up

Additional components such as valves, actuators, flow meters, sensors and controls are described in detail in the attached Exhibits A and B. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Submittals should include a letter of interest, general information about the firm and overall qualifications, a list of key personnel and their qualifications, and a current fee schedule, and a range of estimated cost for one year of operation and maintenance of the system, and a summary of examples of the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work on projects or systems similar to Snelling-Midway. If your firm is listed on the State of Minnesota Unified Certification Program directory of Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) or other DBE certification program, please note that on your statement of qualifications. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS The successful firm must employ personnel with the following skills and expertise: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Licensed plumber approved for work within the City of St. Paul Licensed electrician approved for work within the City of St. Paul Mechanical/HVAC designers and installers Confined space entry training required SCADA controls Pump controls Experience with rainwater reuse and distribution piping

PRE-SUBMITTAL SITE VISIT An optional pre-submittal site visit is scheduled for May XX, 2019 at 1:00pm.

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TRAINING The selected firm will be required to attend an initial system start up and training session to be held May 1X, 2019. REPORTING The contractor must log all items inspected or serviced, and document work into a web-enabled electronic database. An electronic device with internet connection and camera, such as a smartphone or tablet, will be required to collect and save data in the database. CRWD will provide training to assist the selected contractor with maintenance reporting. The inspection and maintenance reports will inform refinement of the operation and maintenance manual. REVIEW PROCESS CRWD will review all submittals and determine which firms are most qualified to provide the desired services. Selection will be based on a combination of experience and best value. PAYMENT Payment for maintenance services will be made per invoice submitted to CRWD from the contractor. Invoices shall only include payment requests for services completed with rates determined by the submitted fee schedule plus documented material costs. FORM OF AGREEMENT The selected contractor will be required to enter a Service Agreement with the District. (See Exhibit D - Draft Service Agreement) SUBMITTALS One electronic (pdf) copy of your Statement of Qualifications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019 to Belinda Gardner at belinda@capitolregionwd.org. Questions regarding this RFQ must be made in writing by April 29, 2019 and will be answered and provided to all interested parties by May 3, 2019. Thank you for your interest in CRWD and our work. Sincerely, Forrest Kelley, PE Regulatory Division Manager

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April 17, 2019 Board Meeting V. Action Items H) Authorize Purchase of District Vehicle (Sylvander)

DATE: April 11, 2019 TO: CRWD Board of Managers FROM: Michelle Sylvander, Office Manager RE: Authorize Vehicle Purchase from Midway Ford _________________________________________________________________________________ Background In 2005 CRWD began leasing vehicles from the City of St. Paul. In 2013 staff conducted a solicitation of quotes and determined that Midway Ford is best suited for the needs of the District and had the most competitive costs. The District currently owns four vehicles: Focus - sedan, Edge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SUV, F150 and F250 customized monitoring truck. All the vehicles were purchased from Midway Ford. Issues The Regulatory and Planning Projects & Grants divisions have both identified the need for an additional vehicle for site visits. With the addition of additional staff in 2019 the need for an additional vehicle will be necessary. Funding has been budgeted in 2019 from Stewardship Grants of $15,000 and Permitting $15,000 for a total of $30,000. Staff have requested a quote to add an additional vehicle to be purchased from Midway Ford. The enclosed quotation is for an electric 2019 Ford Fusion Titanium hybrid. The cost of the vehicle is $30,809.74. Request Action Authorize Administrator to purchase 2019 Ford Fusion Titanium from Midway Ford for an amount not to exceed $31,000. enc:

Midway Ford quotation for 2019 Fusion Titanium .

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Midway Ford Commercial Fleet and Government Sales 2777 N. Snelling Ave. Roseville MN 55113

Travis Swanson 651-343-5212 tswanson@rosevillemidwayford.com Fax # 651-604-2936

A72 Contract # 134734 2019 Fusion Energi Titanium P0S Standard Driver & Passenger Air Bags 4-Wheel ABS Brakes Cloth Seats Power Locks and Windows Keyless Entry Heated/Cooled Seats

Automatic Transmission AM/FM Radio Cruise Control Tilt Wheel Aux Audio Jack Leather Navigation Options Door Graphics

Whelen 23" Lightbar

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Price $400 $899

Select x x

Carpet Floor Side Air Bags Rear Window Defroster Air Conditioning Privacy Glass Sync 3

Exterior Colors Blue Metallic White Gold Lightning Blue Shadow Black Magnetic Metallic Ingot Silver Metallic Oxford White

Extended Service Contracts

Option Total

Select

Cost

Select

$1,299 You must have a active FIN code to participate in this Totals purchase contract : FIN code # $27,473.76 Purchase Order required prior to order placement $1,299.00 PO # $20.00 $46.75 Capitol Region Watershed District $1,870.23 Name of Organization $100.00 $30,809.74 595 Aldine Street 1 Address $30,809.74 St. Paul, MN 55104 City, State, Zip

Base Price Options Price Totals Extended Warranty Transit Impr Excise Tax Tax Exempt Lic 6.5% Sales Tax Document fee Sub total per vehicle Number of Vehicles Grand Total for all units

Michelle Sylvander 651-644-8888 Contact Person/ Phone #

Acceptance Signature Mark Doneux, Administrator Print Name and Title

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michelle@capitolregionwd.org Contact's e-mail address and fax #

Help shape the future of nearby lakes and the Mississippi River!

Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) is hosting conversations with residents to learn more about the needs and interests of your community, desired improvements and opportunities to work together to better manage rainwater runoff and achieve cleaner waters. Your input will help guide development of CRWD’s 2020 Watershed Management Plan. Once created, the plan serves as the road map for our work through 2030.

We want to know:

What are the valuable resources of your community?

How is your community affected by the health of lakes and rivers?

What future improvements would you like to see for your community & environment?

Join us at one of the events below to share your thoughts: Monday, May 6th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Capitol Region Watershed District Office: 595 Aldine St, Saint Paul, MN

Kids’ Activities Provided

Monday May 13th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Hallie Q Brown Community Center: 270 N Kent St, Saint Paul, MN Thursday, May 30th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: 700 Snelling Ave S, Saint Paul, MN Tuesday, June 4th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Arlington-Hills Community Center: 1200 Payne Ave, Saint Paul, MN Please RSVP for one of the four meetings at: http://crwdcommunityworkshops.eventbrite.com/

Food Bell Museum Ticket Drawing

Can’t attend an event? Please fill out an online survey at: www.capitolregionwd.org