Decemeber 3, 2019 Board of Managers Meeting Packet by Capitol Region Watershed District

Board Workshop and Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 5:00 p.m. (Workshop) and 6:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting) at the office of the CRWD, 595 Aldine Street, St. Paul, Minnesota.

I. II. III.

WORKSHOP AGENDA (5:00 PM) Call to Order of Board Workshop 2020 Watershed Management Plan Adjourn Board Workshop

Materials enclosed

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

II.

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

III.

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

A) B)

Permit 13-025 Vandalia Redevelopment – Permit Amendment (Martinkosky) Permit 19-024 Lexington Parkway realignment – Application Review Extension (Hosch)

IV.

Special Reports – Federal/State/Local Regulations Update (Kelley)

Action Items A) AR: Approve Minutes of the November 20, 2019 Regular Board Meeting (Sylvander) B) AR: Approve Contract Amendment No. 3 Como Golf Course BMP Project (Kelley) C) AR: Approve 2020 Partner Grants (Schwantes)

VI.

Unfinished Business A) 2020 Budget update (Doneux)

VII.

General Information A) Board of Manager’s Updates B) Administrator’s Report (Doneux)

VIII. Next Meetings A) Wednesday, December 11, 2019 7:00 PM - CAC Meeting B) Wednesday, December 18, 2019 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting IX.

Adjournment

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

December 3, 2019 Board Workshop II. 2020 Watershed Management Plan (Eleria)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

November 27, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Anna Eleria, Division Manager Draft 2020 WMP Issues, Goals, Objectives and Implementation Plan Table

Background Over the fall, CRWD has identified the resources and issues for CRWD’s 2020 Watershed Management Plan (WMP) and determined the goals and objectives for addressing the issues. The Board reviewed and commented on the draft WMP issues, goals and objectives in late September and CAC members and CRWD staff offered comments in October. Issues The primary goal of the December 3rd workshop will be to review the attached draft 2020 WMP Implementation Plan Table. The draft table is a list of implementation programs, projects and activities to conduct over the 10-year WMP timeframe to achieve our goals and objectives. Several new or expanded notable items in the proposed implementation plan table are: • • • • • •

Consideration of watershed management for Saint Paul’s West Side; Formal infrastructure management program; In-lake management projects for Como Lake and Lake McCarrons; Work with partners to understand and address trash, chloride and flooding issues; Expansion of natural resource and vegetation management work; and Targeting underserved communities especially within our cost-share, communications and engagement, and CIP programs.

The structure of the implementation table is similar to the 2010 WMP implementation plan table and our annual budget. At this time, the table is populated with program/project titles, brief descriptions and priority level. The table will be filled out with target audience and location, measurable ouputs, partners, cost and schedule after we receive comments from the Board, CAC and TAC. Please consider the following questions during your review of the proposed implementation work: • • •

Do you agree or disagree with the proposed implementation plan programs and projects and the priority assignments? Do you have any specifics to offer on the proposed programs or projects? What programs or projects are missing from this list?

Also enclosed is an updated memorandum of issues, goals and objectives refined based on stakeholder comments received to date. Our mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District.

Action Requested None, for your review and comment Enc.

Draft WMP Implementation Plan Table Updated draft WMP Issues, Goals and Objectives Memorandum dated November 25, 2019 Updated WMP Schedule dated November 20, 2019

W:\06 Projects\WMP 2020\Board Memos\BM WMP Implementation Plan Table 12-03-2019.docx

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

DRAFT CRWD 2020 WMP Implementation Plan Table = new implementation item = existing item with expanded/greater focus = relationship between goal or objective is uncertain

FUND

PROGRAM/PROJECT TITLE

Priority Levels Critical: Necessary to perform the core functions and statutory duties of the District and/or required by law or statute Important: Led by the District in support of goals and objectives, but not rising to "Critical" level or not yet clearly defined Beneficial: Aligned with District goals and objectives but not rising to critical or important

PROGRAM/PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PRIORITY LEVEL (Critical, Important, Beneficial)

ADMINISTRATION 101

Administration

General administration

Administration initiatives include ongoing activities that recur annually to satisfy Minnesota Rules for watershed districts and those that pertain to the organization, administration and coordination of programs, services and facilities provided by the District. It includes development of annual budgets and levy, the annual audit and preparation of an annual report of previous year's activities and accomplishments.

Citizen Advisory Committee

CRWD's work is supported by a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) comprised of 12‐15 residents. The CAC assists the Board of Managers with organizational development, planning processes and program implementation. CAC meetings are held once a month.

Critical

External funding opportunities

The major sources of CRWD funding are local tax revenue and State Clean Water Fund grants. CRWD will identify and pursue other funding sources (e.g., grants, special tax districts, environmental improvement bonds) to augment traditional sources.

Important

Program effectiveness assessment

CRWD will evaluate biannually its progress towards meeting the WMP goals and objectives.

E F

595 Aldine operations 1736 Thomas operations

General operations of CRWD office General operations of 1736 Thomas Avenue site

Critical Important

MAWD support

CRWD provides office space and administrative and programmatic support for MAWD.

Important

Safety Program

Implement CRWD's safety program to ensure staff and others safety in the workplace; conduct annual safety training including confined space entry, first aid, CPR, defensive driving, etc; conduct safety audit every three years and update safety program

Diversity and inclusion program

Implement CRWD's diversity strategic plan

Critical

Critical (based on SP)

PROGRAMS

208

Regulatory Program

CRWD reviews applications and issues permits to ensure compliance with the standards outlined in the District Rules. During construction, sites are inspected for compliance with erosion and sediment control regulations. Permitted sites are also inspected to ensure that permanent stormwater BMPs are correctly installed.

General permitting implementation

Multiple jurisdictions and levels of regulation can result in duplicative efforsts or inconsistent messaging regarding onsite Coordinated inspection process and O&M data tracking for inspection and enforcement. A process to streamline and coordinate effoarts across jurisductions will benefit both the permitted projects regulated entites and the regulators

Engagement activities with permitees, developers, engineers, and applications

Ensuring the regulated community understands CRWD stormwater requirements is important to creating an efficient review and approval process. Offering the private development community an opportunity to provide input on their experiences with regulation will improve engagement and support.

Critical

Important

TARGET LOCATION/AUDIENCE MEASURABLE OUTPUTS

PARTNERS

Rules evaluation and update

The District currently implements rules that address water quality and quantity, erosion control, wetland protection, Trout Brook Storm Sewer Interceptor and floodplain management. Periodic evaluation of CRWD regulation will ensure adequate progress towards meeting water quality goals, and standards based on sound science. The District will focus on keeping these rules clear and up to date with revisions as needed, improving compliance and inspections, and coordinating District rules with other local, state, and federal regulatory requirements

Deicing practices rule

Source control is the only effective method to reduce impacts from road salt. CRWD will work with partner agencies to evaluate and implement strategies to regulate chlorides.

Stormwater rule requirements on sites less than one acre

Water quality and volume reduction practices are not currently required on sites less than 1‐acre consistently throughout Critical (based on issue the district. CRWD will work with partners to determine appropriate stormwater regulation and implementation strategies ID) for sites greater than 10,000 square feet.

CRWD IDDE plan implementation

Work with public partners, residents, businesses, and commercial properties to improve regulations and provide technical assistance to eliminate illicit discharges to the stormwater system. The District created an IDDE plan in 2018.

Important

Green infrastructure incentives in CRWD rules

Green infrastructure is not currently required within CRWD Rules. Explore methods to increase implementation of green infrastructure on permitted projects through regulatory incentives.

Important

Industrial stormwater permittee coordination

Work with partners to assess compliance with industrial permits within CRWD and assist with inspection, enforcement, and technical assistance to improve compliance rates.

Important

Water reuse policy support

Review and support an update of State plumbing code to promote water reuse

Important

210

Critical

Critical (based on issue ID)

Grants Program

Stewardship grants

The District provides cost‐share grants and technical assistance to residents, businesses, school, non‐profits and others in the District for stormwater best management practices that encourage the protection, enhancement, and improvement of water quality within the District. This program will include both stewardship grants and special grants.

Critical

Stewardship grant targeted project site identification

The District grants program will target boulevards and recreational centers for site investigations because of their high potential for water quality treatment, visibility to broad and diverse audiences, and other community benefits.

Critical

Stewardship grant outreach esp. to underserved areas and Increase diversity of project participants and promote equitable access to services provided through the CRWD Stewardship high priority areas identified in other studies Grant program.

Grant inspection and maintenance assistance

Ensure grant project success by inspecting projects and help residents identify and execute maintenance best practices for all projects submitted for grant consideration.

Important

CRWD "watercorps" position

Provide practical experience to students or recent graduates that have interest in water resources. Develop a work plan for interns to learn about and evaluate green infrastructure practices throughout the district.

Important

Well‐sealing cost share

Continue to provide well sealing grants that protect groundwater resources. Abandoned wells provide a direct pathway for contaminants to enter groundwater, which is a source of drinking water for thousands of the people in the metro area.

Beneficial

Large scale site planning grants

Continue to provide Water Quality Planning Grants which give financial assistance for feasibility and design of cost‐effective and/or innovative projects that protect and improve the water quality of waterbodies within CRWD. These include feasibility studies and engineering services to identify, prioritize, and design capital improvement projects.

Important

Chloride reduction grants

Develop and implementincentive‐based program for chloride reduction strategies

Important

211

Monitoring, Data Assessment and Research Program

Critical

Stormwater monitoring and data collection

CRWD monitors the quality and quantity of stormwater runoff to identify water quality problem areas, quantify subwatershed runoff pollutant loadings, provide data for the calibration of hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality models, and promote understanding of District water resources and water quality. CRWD operates 15 stormwater monitoring sites.

Critical

Lake monitoring and data collection

The objective of this program are to identify water quality problems, provide data for calibration of hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality models, and promote understanding of District lakes including Como Lake, Lake McCarrons, Loeb Lake, Crosby Lake, and Little Crosby Lake. This data collection includes chemical parameters and physical characteristics of the lakes, and biological data including vegetation distribution and diversity, and fish surveys.

Critical

CRWD BMP performance monitoring

CRWD monitors the effectiveness of stormwater best management practices in reducing stormwater runoff volumes and pollutant loads.

Critical

Monitoring database and reporting tool

The monitoring database system allows CRWD staff to organize, view, and query all years of data; more efficiently edit, analyze, and QA/QC data; improve data sharing and public access to data; and provide a consistent method for saving data to prevent data loss. Staff has developed an online, interactive, map‐based tool for downloading CRWD monitoring data.

Wetland biological integrity monitoring

Monitoring data trend analysis and reporting for public

Citizen Science Monitoring Program(s)

This program will identify roles interested citizens can play within CRWD's monitoring scheme, provide participants with training and equipment to take basic water quality or biological measurements. This would both expand CRWD's data collection while also allowing residents to engage with the mission and work of CRWD. See also Item 220F

Important

Research program

Research on innovative BMPs, filter media, etc; support and collaborate with partners toward this end, including MN Stormwater Research Council.

Important

Climate science and community resiliency

CRWD will incorporate current and future understanding of climate change and precipitation trends as they pertain to the quality and quantity of District water resources, flood risk, and stormwater practice design and maintenance.

Important

Emerging contaminants and water quality issues

CRWD staff periodically review available data and research regarding emerging contaminants to determine if programmatic changes are needed including development and implementation of monitoring plan

Important

Non‐structural BMPs effectiveness

This program will study the effectiveness of potential non‐strucutral practices, such as enhanced street sweeping, storm drain clearing, leaf clean‐up, or proper disposal of pet waste.

Beneficial

220

CRWD monitors the health of the remaining wetlands in the watershed. For over 10 years, CRWD has collected data on stormwater runoff, lakes, and wetlands. This project will analyze stormwater quality and quantity and lake and wetland data. Trends and other findings will be shared with the public in engaging, visually appealing format(s).

Important

Important Critical

Communications and Engagement Program

Develop brand standards and common language for all clean water practices. Translate scientific content to better engage and inform residents about the District research and monitoring program. Expand communications tools to include more videos, graphics, iconography, photos, virtual/augmented reality and translated materials. Create a database of all District contacts to streamline and better manage communication and engagement with them. Research demographics throughout CRWD to better understand the communities we serve.

General communications and engagement

Project Communication

Develop communications plans and tools such as signage, fact sheets, news releases, videos, graphics and more to convey project benefits to key audiences.

Critical

Clean Streets

Expand the Adopt a Drain program and support initiatives such as the Como Curb Clean‐up to engage residents in preventing leaves from entering storm drains and nearby waterbodies. Develop new programs for residents and businesses that promote smart salting practices and alternatives to chlorides.

Critical

Municipal training

Digital Communications

Volunteer Programs

Sponsorships

Partnerships

Events

Awards program

Youth programs

Partner Grant Program

Public Art Program

595 Aldine communications and engagement

2XX

Provide workshops for city staff that promote best practices for managing winter roads/sidewalks and turfgrass. Identify new training opportunities to encourage good housekeeping practices that prevent pollution from reaching nearby waterbodies. Expand and enhance engagement via digital platforms including social media, website and a monthly newsletter. Showcase seasonal best practices for managing water quality at home, upcoming community events, CRWD’s grant programs and projects and more. Evaluate programs to determine effectiveness. Expand volunteer opportunities such as Master Water Stewards to promote environmental stewardship at a community level. Explore opportunities to conduct citizen science that informs CRWD’s programs and projects. Sponsor lectures, workshops, festivals and more to inform and engage residents and young people in water resource protection. Identify opportunities to sponsor activities led by new partner organizations in communities underserved by CRWD. Foster relationships with existing partners and expand them to include organizations working with audiences that have been underserved by CRWD. Attend, present and exhibit at community events with an emphasis on opportunities in communities or with residents that have been underserved by CRWD. Develop new engagement strategies and tools to meaningfully engage new residents and partners. Honor individuals and organizations that exemplify watershed stewardship through activities or projects that demonstrate a commitment to help protect, manage and improve our lakes and the Mississippi River as part of CRWD’s Watershed Steward Awards. Expand program offerings to engage youth in learning about and protecting CRWD’s water resources in traditional and non‐ traditional settings. Expand grant opportunities for community, arts, environmental organizations, schools and faith‐based groups to promote clean water actions by residents. Continue coordinating the Watershed Artist in Residence program. Develop events and workshops centered around the arts to engage new residents in water resource learning and protection. Develop signage, hands‐on learning opportunities and exhibits to engage visitors in water resource learning and protection.

Important

Beneficial Critical Important

Beneficial Important Important Important Important

Facility (Infrastructure) Management Program (New 200‐ level Category)

CRWD owned facility management

CRWD owns, operates and maintains stormwater infrastrucutre including Trout Brook Interceptor, Green Line BMPs, Como Subwatershed BMPs, Highland Ravine and its office BMPs.

Critical

Shared ownership (CRWD/partner) facility management

There are some District projects in which ownership and maintenance responsibilities are split up or shared between CRWD and project partners. Examples include Curtiss Pons, Williams Street Pond, and Snelling‐Midway BMPs.

Critical

Partner owned facility management and ownership evaluation

The District conducts maintenance of projects owned by CRWD partners including Snelling Midway Rainwater Harvesting and Reuse System and Willliams Street Pond. The District will evaluate and cosider ownership of the last 1/2 mile of TBI and the Como Lake outlet (currently owned and maintained by the City of Saint Paul)

Critical

BMP maintenance service program

As the number and age of stormwater best management practices rises, the capacity and financial resources of both public and private entities to inspect and maintain BMPs is limited. CRWD will consider developing and implementing a BMP maintenance service program to offer public partners and potentially others fee‐based individual BMP inspection and maintenance services.

Critical

BMP database

Continue to use and update the web‐based BMP database to track projects constructed as part of CRWD's permit, grant, and/or capital improvement project programs.

Critical

PROJECTS ‐ Planning, Design and CIPs

301

Groundwater (New 300‐level Category and eliminated 201 Groundwater Protection Program)

Groundwater seepage and springs study

Conduct additonal identification and analysis of groundwater springs and seeps throughout CRWD

Beneficial

Beneficial infiltration study and demonstration projects

Work with public and private partners to formalize a process to review, approve, and implement projects to remediate groundwater contamination by allowing infiltration on sites that would normally not be allowed to infiltrate

Important

Infiltration‐GW Quality Study

Peform study to evaluate the impact/benefit of CRWD and partner infiltration projects on local surficial groundwater quality

Important

Groundwater monitoring well network in the District

The existing monitoring well network contains large gaps within CRWD. Support partners to expand groundwater monitoring well network through additional well establishment

Beneficial

Conduct future groundwater projects that are identified during groundwater planning/assessment work

Beneficial

401 A 305/405 305

Groundwater Future groundwater projects Como Lake Subwatershed Como Lake Subwatershed Projects

The Como Lake water quality model will be updated with the revised subwatershed loads developed in 2018, direct sediment core P flux measurements collected in 2016, and recent observed monitoring data.

Como Lake WQ model

Management of aquatic invasive species, including curlyleaf pondweed. Herbicide treatment has demonstrated the greatest AIS Management including herbicide treatment of curlyleaf success to date for reducing curly leaf pondweed density. A pre‐herbicide treatment delineation of CLP will be conducted 2‐ pondweed 4 weeks before a planned herbicide treatment. The expectation is that a large portion of the lake area can be treated per year with similar large‐scale treatments in other areas annually for the first 3‐5 years of implementation. CRWD will collaborate with MNDNR to develop and implement a long‐term lake vegetation management plan (LVMP) to establish and maintain a healthy and diverse, native aquatic plant community. The plan should also consider strategies to keep curly leaf pondweed under control following initial herbicide treatments, which may also require periodic, small‐scale herbicide treatments. Mechanical harvesting of native vegetation may also be required to prevent nuisance growth conditions following curly leaf pondweed control.

Critical

Lake vegetation management plan

Balanced fishery target development

Shoreline management plan

Street sweeping enhancement

Future BMP project opportunities

Innovative treatment facility feasibility study (i.e., alum, spent lime)

The feasibility study should explore the effectiveness of alum treatment facilities, spent lime, and other innovative technologies. This potential future action depends upon progress to reduce external/watershed loads and response of the Lake to in‐lake management actions. The feasibility of existing practices (e.g. spent lime filters) and/or new innovative treatments should be considered at that time as well.

Important

Water‐based recreational activities support

One of the most significant values the community has expressed about Como Lake is related to recreation in and around the Lake, which was identified through the PAG engagement process. As such, it is important that management actions in the CLMP facilitate, improve and celebrate recreational activities at Como Lake. Examples include maintenance and improvement of existing fishing areas, identification of additional fishing areas, maintenance of non‐motorized boating channels, and the provision of year‐round water‐related recreational activities.

Beneficial

CRWD will collaborate with MNDNR to develop and implement a “Como Lake Fisheries Management Plan” that defines long‐ term targets for a diverse, ecologically balanced fishery that can also support and sustain recreational fishing for the community. In collaboration with the City of St. Paul and following an initial shoreline assessment, CRWD will develop and implement a “Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan” that emphasizes native plant diversity, wildlife habitat, shoreline stabilization, and capture of surface runoff. CRWD will coordinate efforts with municipal partners to evaluate and implement a “Como Watershed Street Sweeping Plan” that prioritizes streets for sweeping based on subwatershed load reduction potential, tree species type (leaf phosphorus content, typical leaf drop timing), source potential, and logistics. CRWD will collaborate with partners to identify new opportunities as they become available and strategically implement in key locations, such as the placement of curb cut boulevard raingardens during a street reconstruction project.

Critical

Important

405

Como Lake Subwatershed Capital Improvements Construct regional BMPs on the Como Golf Course including the Zoo BMP infiltration system and the Iron enhanced filtration bench at the northwest pond to remove an estimated 55 pounds of TP Construct regional and small scale BMPs in coordination with the City of St. Paul Parks and Rec pavement improvement projects surrounding the Como Lake Pavilion

Critical

Como Golf Course BMPs

Como Pavillion BMPs

McMurray Field

Construct a regional infiltration and stormwater reuse for irrigation system at the McMurray Athletic Fields to remove an estimated 33 pounds of TP/year in conjunction with St. Paul Parks and Recreation planned improvements to the broomball and softball fields

Critical

D E

Como Lake Alum Treatment East Como Blvd. BMPs

Apply alum to inactivate mobile sediment phosphorus and mitigate internal phosphorus loading. Construct stormwater BMPs as part of the reconstruction of East Como Boulevard

Critical Critical

Gottfried's Pit Improvements

Listed in Falcon Heights LSWMP for design and construction of improvements to alleviate flooding and improve WQ ($35K for design and $500K for project)

Important

Future capital improvements TBD

Collaborate with partners to implement identified projects in existing feasibility studies, outlined in Appendix C of 2018 CLMP

Important

313/413

Lake McCarrons Subwatershed Projects

313

Lake McCarrons Subwatershed Projects

Critical

Watershed Hydraulic/Hydrologic Modeling

Perform watershed hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to assess flood risk of structures and infrastructure including flood issue @ intersection of Cohansey Boulevard and Bossard Avenue

Critical

Lake vegetation management plan and AIS response plan

The AIS response plan will define the process and criteria by which AIS will be managed on Lake McCarrons. In addition, the lake vegetation management plan will define thresholds of AIS that necessitate active management and define goals under which aquatic plants will provide beneficial ecological and biological functions on Lake McCarrons.

Critical

Balanced fishery targets

Shoreline management plan

Alum treatment evaluation

Future BMP feasibility studies TBD

Evaluate Villa Park Performance Improvements

Evaluate the performance of the Villa Park wetland system and investigate options for improving its functionality

Important

Any other items from McCarrons LMP ‐ TBD

TBD based on final draft lake management plan

Important

413

Develop targets for a balanced fishery that provides angling opportunities, ensures a diversity of gamefish, and provides ecological and water quality benefits in Lake McCarrons. CRWD and the DNR will continue to implement the DNR's fisheries management plan for Lake McCarrons. (Draft LMP‐Issues and Goals Memo) Conduct a shoreline inventory to determine the amount of shoreline suitable for lakescaping as well as the shoreline subject to erosion. Create and maintain stable shoreline buffers around Lake McCarrons and assist the City of Roseville in determining where and when no‐wake zones should be established by sharing lake level, bathymetric information, and current science regarding the effect of boating on shoreline erosion. Reevaluate the need for another alum treatment annually by reviewing hypolimnetic phosphorus concentrations. Evaluate phosphorus concentrations in lake sediment cores every five years and determine a TP concentration threshold that, if reached, would trigger the need for another alum treatment. The feasibility study should explore the effectiveness of potential BMPs to reduce external/watershed loads and help achieve water quality goals outlined in the Lake McCarrons Management Plan. The feasibility of existing practices and/or new innovative treatments should also be considered.

Based on findings of alum evaluation, apply alum to inactivate mobile sediment phosphorus and mitigate internal phosphorus loading. Based on findings of Villa Park performance improvement evaluation, implement measures to improve the functionality of the wetland system

Alum treatment

Implement Villa Park Performance Improvements

Future CIPs as opportunities arise and/or from McCarrons TBD based on final draft lake management plan LMP

315

Critical

Important

Lake McCarrons Subwatershed Capital Improvements

315/415

Critical

Loeb Lake Subwatershed Loeb Lake Subwatershed Projects

Critical Important Important

Update Loeb Lake Management Plan

AIS Management

Shoreline management plan and implementation

Future BMP feasibility studies TBD

415 A 317/417 317

Critical Monitor the presence of invasive plant and animal species in Loeb Lake and in the subwatershed, especially in Willow Reserve. Prevent the introduction of additional invasive species and limit as much as possible the spread of invasive species already present. Conduct an assessment to evaluate the condition of the shoreline, implement shoreline restoration and stabilization as identified in the assessment, and work with St. Paul Parks and Recreation Department to determine current turf management practices in Marydale Park. Future studies and projects based on updated lake management plan

Important

Future CIPs based on updated lake management plan or as other opportunities arise

Important

Loeb Lake Subwatershed Capital Improvements Future CIPs as opportunities arise and/or based on outcomes of updated Loeb LMP Crosby Lake Subwatershed Crosby Lake Subwatershed Projects

Update Crosby Lake Management Plan

Update the Crosby Lake Management Plan to provide a framework for the protection and improvement of Crosby Lake by assessing the current condition of the areas and identifying opportunities for improving the ecological, aesthetic, and recreational opportunities of each.

Critical

35E Regional stormwater BMP feasibility study

Conduct a feasibility study to determine if it is possible to build a stormwater detention pond with an approximate surface area of 1.75 acres and an average depth of 4 feet on a site adjacent to the 35E ditch.

Important

Shoreline management plan

The shorelines of Crosby Lake are largely undeveloped other than trails. Conduct an assessment of shoreline conditions and develop a shoreline restoration and management plan.

Important

Terrestrial and aquatic invasive species management

Continue to monitor the presence of invasive plant and animal species in Crosby Lake, Crosby Farm Regional Park, Hidden Falls Park, and other areas in the subwatershed. Prevent the introduction of additional invasive species and limit as much as possible the spread of invasive species already present.

Important

Floodplain and wetland restoration opportunities around Crosby Lake

Recreating the native floodplain forest will substantially improve the quality and quantity of the park's habitat for forest wildlife by expanding the areas continuous canopied forest and by reducing the fragmented nature of the currently existing floodplain forest stands. Recommended strategies are outlined in the Crosby Farm Regional Park Ecological Inventory and Restoration Management Plan.

Important

Bluff erosion assessment update and plan development

A bluff erosion assessment was conducted over 10 years ago. Reassess the bluffs and determine high priority areas for stabilizing eroding slops.

Important

Future BMP feasibility studies TBD

Future studies and projects based on updated lake management plan

Important

417

Crosby Lake Subwatershed Capital Improvements

Floodplain and wetland restoration projects

Identify potential areas for wetland or floodplain restoration to improve the quality and quantity of wildlife habitat, provide water quality benefits for Crosby Lake, and expand native vegetation stands.

Important

Crosby Farm Park bluff stabilization projects

Future stabilization projects based on updated bluff erosion assessment and plan

Important

Future CIPSs based on updated Crosby LMP and associated Future CIPs based on updated lake management plan or as other opportunities arise feasibility studies

320/420 320

Trout Brook Subwatershed Trout Brook Subwatershed Projects

Important

E 420 A B C D 325/425

325

TBI 5‐year inspection and CIP development

Continue to conduct an inspection of the entire length of the Trout Brook Storm Sewer Interceptor on a five year basis. In order to assess the condition of TBI; proactively identify defects such as cracks, holes and infiltration; and recommend sections to repair.

Critical

NPDES stormwater program

TBI is considered a regulated municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) that needs a stormwater discharge permit. CRWD must develop, implement and enforce a stormwater pollution prevention program (SWPPP) to control pollution and reduce peak flows so water quality throughout the District is protected. As part of the MS4 permit, CRWD creates and follows a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) for TBI. This ensures that all District practices conform to required program elements, including minimum control measures for protecting water quality.

Critical

In 2012 CRWD completed an updated calibrated hydraulic model of the TBI, using the calibrated model to develop 2‐, 10‐, and 100‐year flood flows for the TBI (Barr, 2012). The model uses very coarse hydrology (over 50 acre watersheds on average) and primarily models only the hydraulics of the TBI. CRWD would like to add hydrologic and hydraulic resolution to the model by adding in more detail from the tributary watersheds and municipal/MnDOT storm sewers. In areas where CRWD either does not own a permanent easement or the easement that CRWD owns is insufficient to TBI easement verification, acquisition, and documentation perform maintenance activities, work with consultant to identify locations where additional easement should be acquired and determine the potential uses of the easement. TBI H&H model update and expansion

TBI Flood Mitigation and Water Quality Improvement Studies

Critical

Conduct flood mitigation and water quality improvement studies in three high priority flooding areas identified in the TBI H/H Model Update Report

Critical

Repair TBI from St. 28+65 to 50+72 Repair TBI from St. 135+06 to 180+29 Design and construct flood mitigation and/or water quality improvement project(s) identified in the TBI flood mitigation and water quality improvement studies Perform additional repairs that may be identified in updated 5 year Maintenance, Repair, and Capital Improvement Plan for TBI, which will be completed in early 2020.

Critical Critical

Trout Brook Subwatershed Capital Improvements TBI Repair Work Station 28+65 ‐ 50+72 TBI Repairs Station 135+06 ‐ 180+29 Future flood mitigation and/or water quality improvement projects Other TBI repairs resulting from updated 5‐year CIP

Critical Critical

Wetland, Stream, and Ecosystem Restoration

Wetland, Stream, and Ecosystem Restoration Projects

Phalen Creek Daylighting

Based on the findings of the Phalen Creek Daylighting Feasibility Study completed in 2018, CRWD will develop detailed concepts for daylighting options adjacent to the Rush Line BRT project. The concepts will be completed in 2020 prior to full BRT design work.

Willow Reserve water based recreational access

With the completion of vegetation restoration in 2020, it is anticipated that accessibility within Willow Reserve will be improved by the construction of access points, trails, boardwalks, and scenic outlooks.

Important

District 6 natural resource management plan

Explore with partners potential management opportunities listed in D6 NRI and identify ones for implementation.

Important

Hidden Falls Creek Restoration

A feasibility study was completed in 2014 to evaluate restoration potential of Hidden Falls Creek. Conduct preliminary engineering work including cost estimating for restoring Hidden Falls Creek. Note that this is a low priority in the City's Hidden Falls‐Crosby Farm Regional Park Master Plan.

Swede Hollow Water Resource and Natural Resources Plan Conduct a feasibility study to assess water recirculaton and natural resoure restoration opportunities

Important

Cascade Creek/Fountain Creek ‐ Ayd Mill Road feasibility study

Beneficial

Complete feasibility study to evaluate the daylighting and restoration of Cascade Creek based on community interest and 2010 WMP designation rating of Medium restoration opportunity.

Critical

Natural resource inventories and/or management plans

425

Wetland, Stream, and Ecosystem Restoration Capital Improvements

Conduct natural resource inventories and develop management plans in the Trout Brook and Phalen Creek subwatersheds

Important

Phalen Creek daylighting project

The 2010 WMP showed that Phalen Creek had High restoration potential. This restoration would aid in efforts to bring water back to Saint Paul by improving water quality, providing wildlife habitat, and providing green space to residents.

Critical

Hidden Falls Creek restoration

Design and construct Hidden Falls Creek restoration project based on results of preliminary engineering work

Critical

Swede Hollow restoration

Implement CIP based on recommendations of Swede Hollow feasibility study

Important

Cascade Creek restoration

The 2010 WMP showed that Cascade Creek had Medium restoration potential. This restoration would aid in efforts to bring water back to Saint Paul by improving water quality, providing wildlife habitat, and providing green space to residents.

Beneficial

Land conservation funding

Provide financial resources for land conservation initiatives

Beneficial

Future wetland/stream/natural resource restoration projects

Future CIPs based on recommendations of natural resource management plans

Important

330/430

330

Mississippi River Gorge Subwatersheds

Mississippi River Gorge Subwatersheds Projects

Towerside regional stormwater planning

Stormwater management planning for Towerside Innovation District within CRWD boundaries

Important

Creative Enterprise Zone regional stormwater planning

Stormwater management planning for Creative Enterprise Zone

Important

UM/MN State Fair Gortner Avenue project

The Gortner Avenue feasibility study has identified three new potential stormwater BMPs that may be shared between partners at the University of Minnesota, the MN State Fairgrounds, Ramsey County, and the City of Falcon Heights. The project initiated from the stormwater treatment requirement for the upcoming Cleveland Avenue reconstruction, but has since expanded to include possible regional practices with the potential to provide multiple benefits in the vicinity of Larpenteur between Cleveland and Snelling Avenues. Additional practices may also be pursued as partner challenges and project benefits are clarified.

Important

Future redevelopment sites stormwater management planning

Future planning efforts for redevelopment opportunities that come up during the 10 year plan

Important

430

Mississippi River Gorge Subwatersheds Capital Improvements

Seminary Pond

Make improvements to Seminary Pond including converting from a dry pond to a wet pond by deepening the pond and raising the berm, and installation of an iron‐enhanced sand filter along the pond edge to remove dissolved phosphorus.

B C D E

Towerside CIP Creative Enterprise Zone CIP UM/MN State Fair Gortner Avenue project Future CIPs

Future CIP based on recommendations of TID stormwater management planning Future CIP based on recommendations of CEZ stormwater management planning Future CIP based on recommendations of UM/State Fair study Design and construct CIPs at future redevelopment sites

Critical Important Important Important Important

3xx/4xx

Mississippi River Confluence Subwatersheds

3xx

Mississippi River Confluence Subwatershed Projects

Ford redevelopment site comprehensive stormwater planning

Area C Ford site planning

Snelling‐Midway Phase II Redevelopment Planning

East Kittsondale Subwatershed Project Prioritization

Reevaluate and update the East Kittsondale subwatershed study with more recent subwatershed information, which may include updating costs and project priorities.

Important

Davern/Shepard redevelopment site planning

Stormwater management planning for Davern/Shepard redevelopment site

Important

Riverview Corridor stormwater management planning

Stormwater management planning along the Riverview transit corridor

Beneficial

Future redevelopment sites stormwater management planning

Future planning efforts for redevelopment opportunities that come up during the 10 year plan

Important

4xx

Ford redevelopment site CIP

B C D E

Area C Ford redevelopment site CIP Victoria Park East Kittsondale CIP Future CIPs

3XX

Support environmental investigation of Ford's Area C, a former waste disposal area located below the Ford redevelopment site. Support City of Saint Paul in full build out of District stormwater system

Critical Critical Critical

Mississippi River Confluence Subwatershed Capital Improvement Projects

3XX/4XX

Continue to support stormwater management at the Ford Redevelopment site as the site design progresses

Work with partners to create a future for the Ford Site with clean technologies and high‐quality design for stormwater management, energy, buildings and infrastructure as it undergoes redevelopment. Provide support for improvements in Area C Ford Site Provide support to partners in design and construction of various stormwater features within Victoria Park. Future CIPs based on recommendations from East Kittsondale study update Design and construct CIPs at future redevelopment sites

Critical Critical Important Important

Critical

Mississippi River Downtown Subwatersheds

Mississippi River Downtown Subwatershed Projects

River Balcony ‐ River Learning Center

Explore stormwater management oppportunities as part of the construction of the River Balcony

Important

Sears Redevelopment Site stormwater planning

Regional stormwater management planning for Sears Redevelopment Site

Important

Swede Hollow BMP feasibility study

Conduct a BMP feasibility study within Swede Hollow

Important

Gold Line BRT stormwater planning

Stormwater management planning for Gold Line BRT

Important

Phalen Creek subwatershed water quality and quantity study

Conduct Phalen Creek subwatershed water quality and quantity study to identify opportunities for improving water quality and addressing water quantity issues

Critical

4XX

Future redevelopment sites stormwater management planning

Future planning efforts for redevelopment opportunities that come up during the 10 year plan

Important

Mississippi River Downtown Subwatershed Capital Improvement Projects

Science Museum of Minnesota

Provide technical and financial support for stormwater BMPs at the Science Museum

River Balcony ‐ River Learning Center

Future CIP based on recommendations from stormwater management planning

Important

C D

Sears Redevelopment Site Swede Hollow CIP

Future CIP based on regional stormwater planning recommendations Future CIP based on Swede Hollow BMP feasibility study

Important Important

Future CIPs

Design and construct CIPs identified in the Phalen Creek subwatershed study and/or at future redevelopment sites

Important

370/470 370

Critical

Watershed Wide Planning, Assessment and Implementation Watershed Wide Planning and Assessment Projects

Watershed management plan update

Update the 2020 watershed management plan starting in 2028

Partner agency plan review and comment

Review and comment on water‐related regulations, plans, policies, and studies.

Important

GIS Program

Manage and update CRWD GIS data, resources and software needs

Important

St. Paul Westside water management exploration

Work with partners to evaluate current water management in Saint Paul’s West Side and explore expanding District boundaries to include the West Side. The west side is located in the Lower Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and it is the only section of Saint Paul not within a watershed district.

Important

Public private partnership opportunities

Identify and cultivate new public‐private partnerships to make progress towards CRWD WMP goals. New private partners to consider include business organizations, developers, institutions, etc.

Important

District Flooding Prioritization and Solution Identification

Work with Cities to prioritize known and potential flood issues including 35E and County Rd. B, Fairview trunk system, Curtiss Field, Bridal Veil Creek, and Lowertown

Important

Trash management planning in and adj. to water/natural resources

In cooperation with partners, develop and implement a trash management plan within the immediate vicinity of District infrastructure and water and natural resources

Municipal source control/good housekeeping planning assistance

Assist District cities in evaluating and improving source control and promoting good housekeeping strategies

District Chloride Source Assessment and Prevention Plan

Develop District‐specific chloride management plan in year 1 ‐2 that includes existing activities (winter training, FB posts, monitoring) and new strategies (updated rules, incentives, expanded outreach inc. small businesses) to reduce chloride usage and chloride loading to District lakes and the Mississippi River.

District boundary corrections

Reevaluate CRWD legal boundaries and make corrections as determined.

Mixed use neighborhood node drainage and water quality Conduct a study to explore neighborhoods identified by the City of Saint Paul that generate large volume of runoff and study cause nuisance conditions and indentify potential solutions

L M N 470

Tools for quantification of non‐SW benefits of green Explore and compare various tools available for quantification of benefits of green infrastructure other than stormwater infrastructure management. Future redevelopment opportunities coordinated with Transit projects Future redevelopment CIP opportunities coordinated with Great River Passage improvements Watershed Capital Improvements

Critical

Critical (based on stakeholder engagement) Important Critical (based on stakeholder engagement) Critical

Beneficial

Important Important Important

Stormwater Impact Fund Implementation

Construction of stormwater BMPs using stormwater impact funds collected through CRWD's permitting program

Important

B C

Future watershed CIPs Debt and Loan Service

Plan, design, and implement watershed CIPs that have not yet been identified. Annual payments for CIP bonds and loan

Important Critical

Memorandum To: From: Subject: Date: Project: c:

Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Staff Anna Eleria, CRWD and Greg Williams and Erin Anderson-Wenz, Barr Draft Issues, Goals, and Objectives for the 2020 CRWD Watershed Management Plan November 25, 2019 – Version 2 23621304.00-200Anna Eleria, CRWD Division Manager

The following are draft issues, goals, and objectives developed for inclusion in the 2020 Watershed Management Plan. The goals, issues, and objectives were developed in cooperation with CRWD Board of Managers, Citizen

Advisory Committee members, and staff and reflect comments and findings received during the stakeholder input

process. They are subdivided into the following categories: • • • • • • • •

Built Environment

Water Quality

Ecosystem Health

Water Quantity and Flood Risk

Communications and Engagement Regulation

Infrastructure Management

Organization

In addition to the goals, issues, and objectives, there are eight “overarching themes” that are interwoven into this document and will be described in narrative within the Plan. These items are included as themes because it is

anticipated that they will pervade nearly every aspect of CRWD work over the next 10 years. The eight themes include: • • • • • • • •

Bring water back to St. Paul

Community equity and engaging underrepresented groups Recreation

Quality of life

Climate change and resilience

Partnerships Innovation

Adaptive Management

Barr Engineering Co. 4300 MarketPointe Drive, Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55435 952.832.2600 www.barr.com

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1.0

Built Environment

1.1

Built Environment Issues

1.1.1

The ability of the landscape to provide water quality benefits through infiltration, filtration, and other natural processes is threatened by urban development within the watershed

1.1.2

Infiltration is decreased while runoff rates, runoff volumes, and erosion are increased due to increased impervious surfaces, leading to increased flood risk and stress on stormwater infrastructure

1.2

Built Environment Goals

1.2.1

Capture and retain stormwater runoff in the District to minimize poor water quality and flooding impacts downstream of District boundaries

1.2.2

Restore the natural hydrologic cycle and ecological functions in the watershed through green infrastructure and other practices

1.2.3

Reduce the impact of impervious surfaces to improve water quality and minimize flood risk

1.3

Built Environment Objectives

1.3.1

Develop and implement incentives and/or regulations to promote green infrastructure practices and other infiltration practices

1.3.2

Manage stormwater runoff with green infrastructure practices and other approaches that mimic natural hydrology

1.3.3

Monitor effectiveness of green infrastructure practices and other stormwater best management practices

1.3.4

Explore the Ford, Towerside and Creative Enterprise Zone areas for regional stormwater management systems and work with partners to leverage these opportunities

1.3.5

Cooperate with partners to explore private-public partnerships on redevelopment projects to implement shared, stacked green infrastructure (SSGI) projects with environmental, economic, and social benefits

1.3.6

Identify pollutant loading hot spots and implement and/or improve source control in high priority areas (e.g., street sweeping)

1.3.7

Expand subwatershed-level planning beyond Como and McCarrons subwatersheds to identify and prioritize water quality improvement projects

2.0 2.1

Water Quality Water Quality Issues

2.1.1

Water quality of the District’s lakes, wetlands and the Mississippi River is negatively impacted by stormwater runoff, erosion and other human impacts

2.1.2

Polluted stormwater volume is increasing and impairing water quality of District Lakes, wetlands and the Mississippi River due to higher precipitation frequencies and volumes resulting from to climate change

2.1.3

Recreation and other designated uses of the District’s lakes, the Mississippi River, and surrounding areas are limited by poor water quality

2.2 2.2.1

Water Quality Goals Reduce pollution to District lakes, ponds, wetlands, and the Mississippi River

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2.2.2

2.3 2.3.1

Achieve measurably cleaner lakes and Mississippi River and make progress towards achieving water quality goals of the River and District lakes to support designated and other intended usesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;

Water Quality Objectives Manage Como Lake as an ecologically healthy shallow lake and make progress towards the following water quality goals identified in the Como Lake Management Plan: a. b. c. d.

2.3.2

Manage Lake McCarrons as an ecologically healthy deep lake and make progress towards the following water quality goals identified in the Lake McCarrons Management Plan: a. b. c. d. e.

2.3.3

Achieve and maintain in-lake summer average total phosphorus (TP) concentration less than 60 ug/L Reduce watershed phosphorus loading by 60% Reduce internal phosphorus loading by 95% Reduce other non-point source pollutants (e.g., bacteria, chloride, trash, sediment)

Maintain in-lake summer average TP concentration less than 33 ug/L Reduce watershed phosphorus loading by XX% (TBD) Maintain hypolimnetic TP concentrations below 300 ug/L Ensure in-lake chloride concentrations do not exceed 230 mg/L more than once every three years Reduce other non-point source pollutants (e.g., bacteria, chloride, trash, sediment)

Manage Crosby Lake as an ecologically healthy shallow lake appropriate for its proximity to the Mississippi River and make progress towards the following water quality goals identified in the Crosby Lake Management Plan: a. Maintain in-lake summer average TP concentration less than 60 ug/L b. Reduce watershed phosphorus loading by 47%

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2.3.4

Manage Loeb Lake as an ecologically healthy shallow lake and maintain or improve water quality (i.e., TP, clarity, chlorophyll a) of Loeb Lake

2.3.5

Make progress towards reducing sediment loading to the Mississippi River to 154 lbs/acre/yr (South Metro Mississippi River Turbidity TMDL)

2.3.6

Work with partners to stabilize highly eroded slopes in ravines, bluffs and other natural areas.

2.3.7

Reduce total phosphorus loading to the Mississippi River

2.3.8

Work with partners to reduce the amount of trash entering District lakes, wetlands, ponds, and the Mississippi River

2.3.9

Identify sources and reduce bacterial loading to District lakes, wetlands, ponds, and the Mississippi River (Upper Mississippi River Bacteria TMDL)

2.3.10

Work with partners to reduce chloride loading through actions identified in the Twin Cities Metro Area Chloride Implementation Plan

2.3.11

Reduce loading of metals, pesticides, organic contaminants, and other pollutants to District lakes, wetlands, ponds and the Mississippi River

2.3.12

Work with partners to research emerging water quality issues (e.g., microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and other anthropogenic contaminants)

2.3.13

Monitor water quality and quantity of District water resources to document baseline conditions, identify trends, prioritize and target areas for reducing pollutant loading, and evaluate progress towards achieving water quality goals Support and collaborate with appropriate agencies on groundwater quality protection

3.0

Ecosystem Health

3.1

Ecosystem Health Issues

3.1.1

Wetlands and other natural resources within the District have diminished in extent and quality due to development, stream alterations, climate change, polluted stormwater runoff, and invasive species.

3.1.2

Terrestrial and aquatic wildlife habitat is degraded, recreational opportunities are reduced, and public health is affected by the loss of ecological health and function.

3.1.3

The health and population of fish and other aquatic species are impacted by stormwater runoff.

3.2

Ecosystem Health Goals

3.2.1

Preserve and restore natural areas, green space, and native plant communities within the District to increase wildlife habitat, improve water quality, mitigate impacts of climate change and enhance communities

3.2.2

Protect and improve the ecological integrity and function of District lakes, wetlands, ponds, and the Mississippi River

3.2.3

Minimize the extent and impact of invasive species in District water and natural resource areas

3.2.4

Re-establish historic or previously lost streams, wetlands, or other water resources

3.3

Ecosystem Health Objectives

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3.3.1

Manage Como Lake as an ecologically healthy shallow lake and make progress towards the following ecosystem health goals identified in the Como Lake Management Plan: a. Reduce the occurrence of curlyleaf pondweed to <10% during period of peak abundance b. Establish and maintain native aquatic vegetation with >8 species richness and at least 3 species >20% frequency of occurrence

3.3.2

Manage Lake McCarrons as an ecologically healthy deep lake and make progress towards the following ecosystem health goals identified in the Lake McCarrons Management Plan: a. Prevent of new aquatic invasive species and control existing invasive species populations b. Maintain a healthy, balanced aquatic plant community c. Maintain a healthy, balanced fishery

3.3.3

Manage Crosby Lake as an ecologically healthy shallow lake appropriate for its proximity to the Mississippi River and make progress towards the following ecosystem health goals identified in the Crosby Lake Management Plan: a.

Develop and work towards long term targets for fish and aquatic plant diversity

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3.3.4

Manage reestablished native plant communities and control invasive species in Willow Reserve, Highland Ravine and other District sponsored natural areas

3.3.5

Conduct natural resource inventories and develop management plans to guide actions for improving ecosystem health

3.3.6

Identify opportunities to restore portions of historic streams of the District by providing surface flow where water is currently conveyed through an underground pipe

3.3.7

Identify and restore wetland resources of the District

3.3.8

Work with partners to promote healthy and balanced fish communities

3.3.9

Promote vegetated buffers around water resources beyond the minimum requirements of CRWD and other applicable rules

3.3.10

Promote the expansion of native plant communities including through conversion of turf grass

4.0

Water Quantity and Flood Risk

4.1

Water Quantity and Flood Risk Issues

4.1.1

Flood risk, stress to infrastructure, and erosion are increased due to excessive runoff from a highly urbanized watershed

4.1.2

Peak runoff rates and total runoff volumes are increasing due to current and future climate and precipitation trends

4.1.3

Groundwater seepage or springs are occurring more frequently, in more locations and over longer durations

4.2

Water Quantity and Flood Risk Goals

4.2.1

Reduce runoff rates and volumes and minimize flood risk, impacts to stormwater infrastructure, damage to property and erosion

4.2.2

Ensure that district owned and operated stormwater infrastructure adequately and safely convey stormwater flows

4.3

Water Quantity and Flood Risk Objectives

4.3.1

Investigate high priority flood prone areas in the Trout Brook subwatershed and implement flood mitigation solutions

4.3.2

Work with partners to identify and prioritize existing and potential infrastructure capacity issues and flood risk concerns throughout the District

4.3.3

Work with partners to identify and implement structural and nonstructural flood control techniques to reduce flooding risk and impacts

4.3.4

Work with partners to consider all feasible food risk reduction methods (e.g., buyouts, flood-proofing) when evaluating flood mitigation projects

4.3.5

Maintain existing floodplain capacity (i.e., no net loss) and identify opportunities to increase floodplain capacity

4.3.6

Consider present and future climate and precipitation trends when evaluating flood risk and designing District projects

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4.3.7

5.0 5.1

Support and collaborate with appropriate agencies on identifying and addressing groundwater quantity issues

Communications and Engagement Communications and Engagement Issues

5.1.1

The capacity of the community to engage in water and natural resources stewardship is not fully realized and may be due to many factors, including lack of awareness, interest, proximity and access to water and/or opportunities

5.1.2

Many in the community are not aware of CRWD and its role in protecting and improving local water resources

5.1.3

Long-term relationships with community groups, media and elected officials are not fully realized due to lack of proactive communication and consistent engagement

5.1.4

CRWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public-facing communications are not accessible to many audiences in the District.

5.1.5

Measuring success of communications and engagement efforts is lacking.

5.1.6

CRWD is not effectively engaging residents in the central and eastern portions of the District, people of color, recent immigrants, young adults and youth.

5.2

Communications and Engagement Goals

5.2.1

Build community capacity by increasing awareness of water and natural resources issues and actions that can be taken to improve water quality and ecosystem health.

5.2.2

Increase public awareness of CRWD, its work, and the community benefits CRWD provides

5.2.3

Build and maintain meaningful relationships with residents, community groups, media, elected officials and other partners

5.2.4

Build relationships with and engage residents in the central and eastern portions of the District, people of color, recent immigrants, young adults and youth

5.2.5

Increase community participation in programs, events, and projects led by CRWD and its partners

5.2.6

Increase community adoption of clean water behaviors by developing resources and supporting programs that address existing barriers

5.3

Communications and Engagement Objectives

5.3.1

Create standard branding and messaging, including common language for programs that translate and interpret scientific concepts and language to better engage and inform a variety of stakeholders

5.3.2

Create and implement individual communications and engagement plans for CRWD priority projects and programs and identify measurements of success

5.3.3

Continue development and management of CRWD owned content (e.g., CRWD website, social media, newsletters) to increase engagement of audiences

5.3.4

Continue to develop and share accessible and engaging content that ties District goals to the interests of stakeholders

5.3.5

Create and share educational content to increase public understanding and positive behaviors regarding non-point source pollution (e.g., chloride, nutrients, sediment, trash)

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5.3.6

Proactively engage the media to amplify CRWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and increase community understanding of water and natural resource issues

5.3.7

Build community engagement infrastructure and tools, including long-term program opportunities (e.g., K-12 curriculum, regular volunteer opportunities, citizen science, etc.)

5.3.8

Enhance CRWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public affairs and community relationships through outreach to neighborhood groups environmental organizations, local businesses, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and other District audiences

5.3.9

Work with community groups to identify barriers to engagement and develop strategies to overcome those barriers, with an emphasis on traditionally underserved communities

5.3.10

Increase recruitment and support of volunteers who will promote programs and activities that align with District goals and actively participate in improving the watershed

5.3.11

Diversify and invest in innovative communication and engagement tools using the arts, technology and cultural connections

5.3.12

Support the creation of recreational access points for people to better connect with the water and natural resources of the District

6.0 6.1

Regulation Regulation Issues

6.1.1

Stormwater regulation is confusing and inefficient at times because it is not consistent across jurisdictions.

6.1.2

Water quality goals may not be achieved because current stormwater regulations may not adequately address all pollutants, including emerging contaminants of concern, loading sources, and environments present in a highly urbanized watershed.

6.1.3

Water quality issues are exacerbated by lack of compliance with current stormwater and erosion and sediment control regulations

6.2

Regulation Goals

6.2.1

Work with agency partners to provide consistent stormwater regulations

6.2.2

Work with agency partners to ensure that stormwater regulations reflect current research and science to make progress in protecting and improving water and natural resources

6.3

Regulation Objectives

6.3.1

Work with agency partners to create more efficient regulatory controls and requirements (e.g., NPDES)

6.3.2

Work with agency partners to improve performance standards for development

6.3.3

Work with agency partners to evaluate and implement options for regulating deicing practices

6.3.4

Work with agency partners to evaluate and implement options for regulating trash

6.3.5

Work with agency partners to evaluate and develop requirements for stormwater management on sites less than 1 acre

6.3.6

Evaluate and update regulations to address pollutants other than nutrients and sediment

6.3.7

Work with partners to improve coordination and processes to detect and eliminate illicit discharges

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6.3.8

Identify and implement ways to improve engagement with developers, engineers and applicants

6.3.9

Identify and leverage opportunities that combine incentives with regulation to address CRWD and partner goals

6.3.10

Work with District partners to coordinate permit applications early in the design stage

6.3.11

Collaborate with partners on inspection and enforcement during and after construction

7.0

Infrastructure Management

7.1

Infrastructure Management Issues

7.1.1

Stormwater infrastructure may not function properly and achieve its intended benefits without regular maintenance and management.

7.1.2

Stormwater infrastructure that is reaching its expected life will need to be replaced or rehabilitated at significant cost due to age and degradation.

7.1.3

Stormwater infrastructure does not achieve desired performance due to lack of consistent and adequate inspection and maintenance.

7.1.4

Regular, necessary inspection and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure may not occur because grantees, permittees and other partners do not have adequate capacity and/or resources to perform these actions.

7.2

Infrastructure Management Goals

7.2.1

Achieve desired performance of stormwater infrastructure through regular inspection, consistent routine and non-routine maintenance, and replacement

7.2.2

Work with partners to prioritize infrastructure for repair or replacement

7.2.3

Establish effective and efficient long-term management approach(es) for publicly owned individual, shared, and/or regional stormwater management systems

7.3

Infrastructure Management Objectives

7.3.1

Develop and implement a stormwater infrastructure maintenance service program to support our partners

7.3.2

Work with CRWD grantees to ensure performance of CRWD-funded stormwater infrastructure

7.3.3

Work with partners to develop and implement program(s) for inspection of CRWD permitted stormwater infrastructure and other privately-owned stormwater infrastructure

7.3.4

Work with partners to assess regional stormwater management needs and costs, identify partner roles and develop an approach/program for regional stormwater systems

7.3.5

Develop and implement education and training program on stormwater infrastructure maintenance

8.0 8.1 8.1.1

Organization Organization Issues Assessment of all CRWD projects and programs has not been conducted on a regular and/or formal basis to determine progress and success in accomplishing goals in a cost-effective manner.

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8.1.2

Potential for gaps, conflicts, and redundancies in stormwater management roles exist due to multiple entities involved in managing stormwater runoff with different requirements, interests, and needs.

8.1.3

All CRWD goals cannot be achieved due to insufficient funding.

8.1.4

Implementation of CRWD projects and programs across all CRWD communities is limited by CRWD’s capacity to engage the many evolving, diverse communities and stakeholder priorities present within the District.

8.1.5

Areas and communities within the watershed have been underserved due to prior CRWD work focused primarily on limited geographic areas in the watershed.

8.2

Organization Goals

8.2.1

Promote consistent, streamlined, and equitable water governance in and adjacent to the District

8.2.2

Offer and implement CRWD programs and projects equitably across the watershed to engage traditionally underserved populations and expand geographic reach.

8.2.3

Ensure that high value is derived from funds spent on District projects and programs

8.2.4

Develop and maintain partnerships to expand water resource management

8.2.5

Advance the field of water management through research and demonstration of innovative technologies and practices

8.2.6

Strive for organizational excellence by strengthening and expanding CRWD’s role and capacity in water resource management

8.2.7

Implement an adaptive management approach in CRWD’s work

8.2.8

Establish CRWD as a thought leader in water management

8.3

Organization Objectives

8.3.1

Assess current water governance within and adjacent to the District and make recommendations for consistent, equitable, and efficient water resource management

8.3.2

Evaluate CRWD’s programs and activities through an equity lens and make recommendations for increasing promotion and access to CRWD’s work in underserved communities

8.3.3

Work with partners to evaluate current water management in Saint Paul’s West Side and explore expanding District boundaries to include the West Side

8.3.4

Identify and expand public-private partnership opportunities for incorporating water and natural resource improvements into redevelopment projects (i.e., local chambers of commerce and business councils, Saint Paul Port Authority, redevelopment companies)

8.3.5

Continue to pursue grant funding and explore other funding mechanisms to support District and partner activities

8.3.6

Monitor resources, collect data, and perform studies to inform science-based decision-making (e.g., through trend analysis, BMP performance monitoring, etc.)

8.3.7

Evaluate District progress in achieving WMP goals and implementation actions bi-annually to determine if adaptation of financial and organizational resources is necessary

8.3.8

Conduct periodic CRWD program reviews to determine if program goals including achieving high value are being met and if adaptation of programs is necessary

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8.3.9

Hire, develop and retain high quality staff

8.3.10

Recruit and retain high quality volunteers including Citizen Advisory Committee members and Master Water Stewards

8.3.11

Work with partners to identify and conduct research projects and pilot innovative technologies

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WMP Schedule Update â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Board Review Process and Target Dates 20-Nov-19 Task

Deliverable

Target Board Meeting Date

Board Request/Action

2.5

Discuss, evaluate, and select implementation work

Draft implementation list of projects, programs and activities

12/3/2019

Review draft implementation plan table

2.6

Develop approach/strategy for new initiatives including infrastructure management

2.12

Draft watershed management plan

Task No.

New initiative approach and 11/06/2019 and Review and comment strategy possibly others 01/15/2020 (presentation) and Review and comment on draft 02/05/2020 2nd draft WMP WMP (receive Board comments)

2.13

Final draft watershed management

Final draft WMP

3/4/2020

Approve final draft plan for public comment and authorize 60-day comment period

3.1

60-day review period

Formal draft WMP

4/1/2020

Public hearing

3.2 - 3.3

Revise formal draft WMP

Revised formal draft WMP

6/3/2020

Approve revised formal draft plan and authorize 90-day final formal review

3.4 - 3.6

90-day review period

Final formal draft WMP

TBD

Update

3.7 - 3.9

Finalize WMP

Final WMP

9/16/2020

Adopt final plan as approved by BWSR

December 3, 2019 III. Permit Applications A. Permit Amendment & Volume Bank Withdrawal (Martinkosky) DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

December 3, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Luke Martinkosky Vandalia Redevelopment Permit Amendment (#13-025) & Volume Bank Withdrawal

Background On October 2, 2013 the Capitol Region Watershed District Board of Managers approved the Vandalia Redevelopment project Permit Application (#13-025). As part of the approval the Board approved the creation and deposit of 8,179 cubic feet of volume reduction bank credits for the applicant (First and First) for anticipated future phases of development. The CRWD permit was issued on July 2, 2015. The majority of the site work was completed under the 2015 permit, including the construction of the underground stormwater infiltration system. The CRWD permit was not closed because the final lift of pavement was not installed and the approved site hydrology was not fully achieved, resulting in the creation of a small sinkhole in the parking lot. A construction as-built survey of the underground infiltration system was completed and submitted to CRWD for review and approval on August 18, 2017. The review found the infiltration system to be satisfactorily completed and resulted in 10,173 cubic feet of volume reduction credit. Issues The Vandalia property was purchased from First and First by Baum Revision in 2019. Both parties have stated they were not aware of the open permit or the existence of the volume reduction credits. A permit transfer form from First and First to Baum Revision was completed on November 4, 2019 and submitted to CRWD. A letter authorizing the transfer of 10,173 cubic feet of volume reduction credit from First and First to Baum Revision was completed on October 31, 2019 and submitted to CRWD. Baum Revision currently proposes grading on the site, mill and overlay of an existing parking lot, piping existing roof drains to the underground system, and piping additional roof area to the underground system. 3,430 cubic feet of volume retention is required, the applicant proposes to utilize stormwater reduction credits to meet the volume retention requirement.

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

Action Requested Approve deposit of 10,173 cf into the First and First volume reduction bank. Approve creation of a volume reduction bank for Baum Revision and the transfer of 10,173 cf from the First and First volume reduction bank into the Baum Revision volume reduction bank. Approve permit amendment for the Vandalia Redevelopment project and withdrawal of 3,430 cubic feet from the Baum Revision bank (#13-025). W:\07 Programs\Permitting\2013\13-025 Vandalia Redevelopment\2019.12.3 Board Memo Permit Amendment.docx

Capitol Region Watershed District Permit Amendment Report CRWD Permit #:

13-025

Review date:

November 18, 2019

Project Name:

Vandalia Redevelopment

Applicant:

John Reynolds Workshop Vandalia Owner, LLC c/o Baum Revision 1030 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 312-212-5600 reynolds@baumrevision.com

Purpose:

A partial redevelopment of a site including upgraded buildings, parking facilities, entrances and landscape features.

Location:

550 North Vandalia St., St Paul, MN

Applicable Rules:

C, D, and F

Recommendation:

Approve with 0 Conditions

EXHIBITS: 1. Stormwater Management Report, by Civil Site Group, dated 8/26/14, recd. 1/30/15. 2. Construction Plans, by Civil Site Group, dated 7/8/14, recd. 1/30/15. 3. Civil Plans (18 Sheets), by Kimley Horn, dated 10/4/19, recd. 11/6/19. 4. Drainage Memo (186 Pages), by Kimley Horn, dated 10/23/19, recd. 11/6/19. 5. Application for Permit Transfer HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS: This permit was originally approved by the board on October 2, 2013 and was re-approved by the board on February 18, 2015. Work for this phase of the permit was generally completed in 2017. However, the final lift of bituminous was never installed. The original permit volume retention standard was 1-inch of runoff over new/reconstructed impervious surfaces with a 0.9 runoff coefficient using TP-40 Type II precipitation depths and rainfall distribution. An as-built report dated August 24, 2017 indicated that the site created 71,425 ft2 of impervious surfaces, which would require a volume retention of 5,357 ft3. The underground infiltration system provided 16,754 ft3 of volume retention below the low outlet (limited to 15,530 ft3 from the 2-inch max runoff volume over the impervious drainage area). The underground system resulted in 10,173 ft3 of excess volume retention credit.

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This permit report will cover additional work to be completed by Baum Revision in 2019/2020. Proposed work includes renovation to the Vandalia Tower building, adding a ramp and patio area east of the building, remodeling the patio area north of the building, repaving most of the west parking lot, moving the access on Vandalia, and adding sidewalk north of the east parking lot. Disturbed areas from this phase of the permit will be subject Atlas-14 precipitation depths and rainfall distribution. Required volume retention will be 1.1-inches of runoff over the new/reconstructed impervious surfaces. 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. ➢ Developments and redevelopments must incorporate effective non-point source pollution reduction BMPs to achieve 90% total suspended solid removal. Findings 1. A hydrograph method based on sound hydrologic theory is used to analyze runoff for the design or analysis of flows and water levels. 2. Runoff rates for the proposed activity do not exceed existing runoff rates for the 2-, 10-, and 100-year critical storm events. Stormwater leaving the project area is discharged into a well-defined receiving channel or pipe and routed to a public drainage system. a. The applicant submitted HydroCAD models for existing and proposed conditions did not have equal drainage areas. The existing model was 3.259 acres and the proposed model was 3.722 acres. 0.463 acres was added to the existing model as pervious area with CN 80 to complete the rate control analysis. 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 37,418 square feet (0.859 acres). b. Volume retention required: 37,418 ft2 x 1.1 inches x 1 ft/12 inches = 3,430 ft3 Table 1. Proposed volume retention through abstraction (i.e. infiltration, reuse). Volume Volume Retention 1.1-inch 2.5-inch Retention BMP Provided below Runoff Runoff Required outlet (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) 3,430 None, banking credits are intended to be used 4. Alternative compliance has been requested since banking credits are available. a. The applicant did not partially comply with the volume retention standard.

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b. The applicant complied with the volume retention standard through the use of qualified banking credits. As-built report dated August 24, 2017 indicates an earlier phase of the project created 10,173 ft3 of excess volume retention credit. As a result of this project, 6,743 ft3 of excess credit will remain. c. The applicant has not submitted money to be contributed to the Stormwater Impact Fund. d. The project is not linear. 5. Best management practices achieve 90% total suspended solids removal from the runoff generated on an annual basis. 6. A maintenance agreement recorded with Ramsey County is not needed since a new system is not being installed. 7. Adequate maintenance access is provided for underground system. A site-specific plan, schedule, and narrative for maintenance of the proposed stormwater management practices has been submitted. RULE D: FLOOD CONTROL Standards ➢ Compensatory storage shall be provided for fill placed within the 100-year floodplain. ➢ All habitable buildings, roads, and parking structures on or adjacent to a project site shall comply with District freeboard requirements. Findings 1. There is no floodplain on the property according to FEMA. 2. All habitable buildings, roads, and parking structures on or adjacent to the project site comply with CRWD freeboard requirements. a. CRWD evaluated three different storm events to verify freeboard requirement was met: Type II (5.9”), Atlas-14 (7.4”), and a combination of Type II for the undisturbed areas and Atas-14 for the disturbed areas. i. The freeboard requirement was satisfied for the Type II analysis, but not for the Atlas-14 and combination rainfall events. b. Additional freeboard analysis added 6-inches of roof storage to the proposed HydroCAD for DA-2 and DA-5. The storage was routed to 4-inch horizontal orifices to simulate rate attenuation in the roof collection system. Ten orifices were modeled for DA-2 and four orifices were modeled for DA5. i. The HWL in the system for the Atlas 14 100-year storm event was 900.1’, which provides greater than two feet of freeboard below the low opening (902.5’). 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.

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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 0.98 acres; an NPDES permit is not required. RULE G: ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION Standard ➢ Stormwater management and utility plans shall indicate all existing and proposed connections from developed and undeveloped lands for all water that drains to the District MS4. Findings 1. New direct connections or replacement of existing connections are not proposed. 2. Prohibited discharges are not proposed. Recommendation:

Approve with 0 Conditions

Note: CRWD completed final evaluation of rate control and freeboard using a HydroCAD model developed by Wenck.

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Action Requested Approve deposit of 10,173 cf into the First and First volume reduction bank. Approve creation of a volume reduction bank for Baum Revision. Approve transfer of 10,173 cf from the First and First volume reduction bank into the Baum Revision volume reduction bank. Approve permit amendment for the Vandalia Redevelopment project (#13-025). W:\07 Programs\Permitting\2013\13-025 Vandalia Redevelopment\2019.12.3 Board Memo Permit Amendment.docx

December 3, 2019 III. Permits B.) Lexington Parkway Realignment Review Extension Request (Hosch)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

November 25, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Elizabeth Hosch, BMP Inspector 60-day Review Period Extension for Permit 19-024

Background The current review period for Permit 19-024 Lexington Parkway Realignment will expire on 12-17-19. Issues The applicant requested an extension to the 60-day review period prior to the expiration. Additional time is needed to work through CRWD Rule requirements. Requested Action Approve 60-day review period extension for Permit 19-024 Lexington Parkway Realignment to expire, February 15, 2020.

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

December 4, 2019 Board Meeting V. Action Item A) Approve Minutes of November 20, 2019 Workshop and Regular Board Meeting (Sylvander)

Regular Board Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 6:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting) at the office of CRWD, 595 Aldine Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. MEETING MINUTES I.

Call to Order of Regular Meeting (President Joe Collins)

Managers Joe Collins Seitu Jones Shawn Murphy Rick Sanders Mary Texer

Staff Present Jessica Bromelkamp, CRWD Mark Doneux, CRWD Anna Eleria, CRWD Elizabeth Hosch, CRWD Michelle Sylvander, CRWD Nate Zwonitzer, CRWD

Public Attendees Eric Henery, AECOM

Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda.

Motion 19-219: Approve the Agenda of November 20, 2019 with one addition to Unfinished Business Parkview A. Jones/Texer Unanimously Approved II.

Public Comment

No comments. III.

Permit Applications and Program Updates A) 14-025 E. 7th Mississippi Market - Closure (Hosch)

Ms. Hosch reviewed that this permit was issued for construction of a new co-op building at E. 7th and Maple in St. Paul. Stormwater is treated via one underground filtration system in the store parking lot. This need was identified during the as-built review. The site is currently stable, and the stormwater treatment system has been confirmed to be functional. $4,450 of surety is available to return.

Motion 19-220: Approve Certificate of Completion for permit #14-025, E. 7th Mississippi Market. Texer/Jones Unanimously Approved B) 14-029 St. Agnes School - Closure (Hosch) Ms. Hosch reviewed that this permit was issued for building expansion at St. Agnes School on Lafond between Kent and Mackubin in St. Paul. Stormwater is treated via one underground infiltration system on the south side of the addition. The site is stable, and the stormwater treatment system has been confirmed to be functional. $5,150 of surety is available to return. Motion 19-221: Approve $5,150 surety return and Certificate of Completion for permit #14-029, St. Agnes School. Jones/Texer Unanimously Approved C) 18-013 Beacon Bluff Opus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Closure (Hosch) Ms. Hosch reviewed that this permit was issued for construction of a new industrial building at Wells and Phalen in St. Paul. Stormwater is treated via two underground infiltration systems and one surface infiltration basin. The site is stable, and the stormwater treatment system has been confirmed to be functional. $22,700 of surety is available to return. Motion 19-222: Approve $22,700 surety return and Certificate of Completion for permit #18-013, Beacon Bluff Opus. Texer/Jones Unanimously Approved D) 18-019 Ford TCAP Railyard Expansion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Closure (Martinkosky) Ms. Hosch reviewed for Mr. Martinkosky that this permit was issued for removal of railroad rails and ties and excavation of debris and contaminated soils. The permit is for erosion and sediment control only, no stormwater treatment system was constructed. The site is stable. $3,600 of surety is available to return. Motion 19-232: Approve $3,600 surety return and Certificate of Completion for permit #18-019, Ford TCAP Railyard Excavation. Texer/Jones Unanimously Approved

E) 19-021 Como Park Animal Hospital (Martinkosky) Ms. Hosch reviewed permit #19-021 Como Park Animal Hospital. The applicant, Como Park Animal Hospital, proposed site includes a new animal hospital building, parking lot and sidewalks. The project also includes a new turn lane on Larpenteur Ave. For stormwater management, a underground filtration system is proposed. 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 1.17 acres with .98 acres impervious surface. Motion 19-233: Approve permit #19-021, Como Park Animal Hospital with one condition. 1. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit. Texer/Sanders Unanimously Approved IV.

Special Reports Draft Communications & Engagement Plan

Ms. Bromelkamp shared a draft of the Communications and Engagement Plan. Preliminary recommendations were shared with staff and a committee comprised of Managers Shirley Reider and Rick Sanders and CAC members Mary Lilly and Pat Cavanaugh. Tunheim drafted the Communications & Engagement Plan, which has been revised with input from the Communications & Engagement Division, division managers and Mark Doneux. A final round of revisions is expected. The draft plan is the first of its kind at CRWD. Previous plans were focused largely on outreach activities with communications happening on a project, program or event basis. This plan is intended to provide guidance for staff on the priorities for communications and engagement over the next 5-10 years. Expected plan updates include the addition of art, audience prioritization revisions, specific references to the Como Lake Golf Course best management practices and in-lake treatments, an expansion of engagement activities and another review of the Watershed Management Plan to ensure goals are aligned. CRWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary audience will remain the public. However, Tunheim recommends we think differently about the best ways to focus the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communications and engagement work for maximum effectiveness. For example, a greater emphasis may be placed on engaging elected officials and the media to better engage the public in the work of CRWD. They often have sophisticated communications channels and their messages can be leveraged through social media and traditional forms of communication. The draft plan also recommends identifying keystone projects that are highly visible and/or planned in partnership with organizations working in areas that have been underserved by CRWD. The proposed project list may evolve over time and will be revisited annually. Prioritization of this list will be important to ensure that the majority of communications and engagement activities focus on keystone projects. Managers reviewed the and provided comments. President Collins referenced page 15, which includes a list of publications. Ms. Bromelkamp replied that this is a living document and will continue to be

updated. President Collins inquired asked about Roseville and Falcon Heights as underserved areas. Manager Sanders added that Roseville is served by three watershed districts. Ms. Bromelkamp also noted that Rice and Larpenteur is currently identified as a priority area. She also noted that the goal is to use this document to focus our efforts, but District wide communications and program offerings will continue. Manager Jones addressed that the narrative does not clearly list residents as a key audience. Manager Texer disagreed with the recommendation from Tunheim to rely on city officials given they have multiple priorities. Ms. Bromelkamp replied that Tunheim recommends working with public officials to amplify our messages. Manager Jones noted that city, county and state were not listed, and working directly thru the Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts was not listed as well. Manger Murphy added that he has noticed that many council members serving on multiple boards. Manager Texer recommended watching out for typos noting that some of the council members listed were wrong, and Capitol was misspelled. President Collins noticed that plan lacked reference to sight, hearing or other languages was not addressed. Ms. Bromelkamp replied that accessibility is referenced in the plan. She will ensure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s represented in the final version. Managers thanked Ms. Bromelkamp for her work on this plan. V.

Action Items A) AR: Approve Minutes of the November 6, 2019 Board Workshop and Regular Board Meeting (Sylvander)

Motion 19-234: Approve the Minutes of the November 6, 2019 Board Workshop and Regular Board Meeting. Texer/Sanders Unanimously approved B)

AR:

Approve October 2019 Accounts Payable/Receivable (Sylvander)

Motion 19-235: Approve October 2019 Accounts Payable/Receivable and Budget Report and direct Board Treasurer and President to endorse and disperse checks for these payments. Sanders/Jones Unanimously approved C) AR: Approve consultant Services Agreement with HTPO for Phalen Creek Daylighting Study (Hosch) Ms. Hosch reviewed that bids were received from three consultants. CRWD staff have reviewed the three proposals and have found that HTPO presents a complete proposal with a clear concept of project goals and execution within expected budget. Lead HTPO staff have relevant experience in stream restoration, engineering, construction, and stormwater resource management. The proposal includes appropriate scheduling around weather and other variables while still managing the final deadline. Additional surveying capabilities are available from in-house staff should the need arise. HTPO is a

recent addition to the CRWD consultant services pool and comes recommended from previous projects completed with Ramsey County. Motion 19-236: Approve HTPO as the consultant to complete the Lower Phalen Creek Daylighting Detailed Feasibility Study and authorize administrator to execute a professional services agreement not to exceed $29,854. Sanders/Texer Unanimously approved D) AR: (Zwonitzer)

Approve contract Amendments for the Willow Reserve Restoration Project

Mr. Zwonitzer reviewed that the Willow Reserve is a 23-acre bird and wildlife reserve located off Maryland Avenue between Arundel and Virginia Streets in Saint Paul. CRWD, Saint Paul and North End Neighborhood Organization have been working together to achieve several goals in the Willow Reserve Management Plan including: restore ecological integrity, maximize urban wildlife, increase native vegetative species diversity, improve pond water quality and maintain the reserveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural and passive setting. CRWD began restoring Willow Reserve in the winter of 2016-2017. CRWD anticipated completion of ecological restoration at Willow Reserve at the end of 2019. A latesummer assessment of the progress determined that most of the site (~14 acres) is meeting the performance standards outlined in the contract. Those areas will transition to long-term adaptive management strategies. Roughly 4.5 acres of the site is close to meeting standards but will require additional targeted work next year to manage some persistent invasive species and ensure the desired native species cover and diversity is achieved. This is an extremely critical time for the project since the native plantings are still young and susceptible to being outcompeted by undesirable species. Mr. Zwonitzer reviewed findings and long-term vegetation plan. Manager Jones suggested that burdock provides a resource for papermaking. Instead of removing the burdock have it harvested. Mr. Zwonitzer replied that he would look into as a long-term management plan. In 2020, CRWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contractor (Landbridge) will continue work to achieve performance standards in areas that did not meet them in 2019. This work will be done at no additional cost. Landbridge provided a change order estimate of $21,767 to continue ecological monitoring and maintenance on areas that previously met performance standards. CRWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consultant on the project, Applied Ecological Services, provided an amendment cost estimate of $9,560 to continue managing and reporting on the project through 2020. Staff recommend approval of both the change order with Landbridge and amendment with Applied Ecological Services for a total of $31,327 which would be paid for through the 2020 Willow Reserve Management fund (#313-20510) budget of $49,880. Motion 19-237: Approve amendment to consultant services agreement with Applied Ecological Services for 2020 Willow Reserve ecological restoration project management for an amount not to exceed $9,560 and authorize the Administrator to execute the amendment. Sanders/Jones

Unanimously approved Motion 19-238: Approve change order with Landbridge Ecological for 2020 Willow Reserve ecological monitoring and management for an amount not to exceed $21,767 and authorize the Administrator to execute the change order and additional change orders not to exceed $5,000. Sanders/Texer Unanimously approved E)

AR:

Approve Consultant for Science Museum Feasibility Study (Zwonitzer)

Mr. Zwonitzer reminded the Board that in August 2019 CRWD and the Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) entered into a cooperative funding agreement to conduct a water quality and conservation feasibility study of the SMM campus. The museum started a new initiative called Water Planet which aims to align all museum programming to raise awareness of issues related to water. Improvements to the building facade are underway, and landscape improvements are scheduled for as early as 2021. CRWD will be leading the feasibility study with support from SMM staff. In October, CRWD requested proposals to complete the SMM feasibility study from five consulting firms; Barr Engineering, EOR, HTPO, HDR, and SRF. The feasibility study includes reviewing existing data, field investigation, conducting a design charrette with key stakeholders, and development of up to five conceptual designs. All five firms provided scopes that met the requirements of the RFP and were within the anticipated level of effort of $50,000-$75,000 (proposals ranged from $63,000-$72,000). A consensus was reached that Barr Engineering’s proposal provided the best combination of project approach and team experience for the project. The feasibility study is anticipated to be completed by midsummer 2020. Staff recommend approving Barr Engineering as the consultant for the project and authorizing the Administrator to execute change orders up to the amount of the estimated environmental investigation cost. The project will be funded by CRWD through 2019 Planning Grants (390-19660) which has a budget of $75,000, and up to $18,750 from SMM. Motion 19-239: Approve Barr Engineering as the consultant for the Science Museum Feasibility Study and authorize the Administrator to execute an agreement not to exceed $70,840 and any amendments to the agreement up to $12,000. Texer/Jones Unanimously approved F)

AR:

Approve New Targeted Watershed Grant Agreement (Zwonitzer)

Mr. Zwonitzer reviewed that in 2016 CRWD was awarded a $1.76 million grant through MN Board of Water and Soil Resource’s (BWSR) Targeted Watershed Program (TWP) for work in the Como and McCarrons subwatersheds through the end of 2020. Due to misinterpretation of appropriation language by BWSR, they requested that the grant be completed in August of 2019 with no option for extensions. This would have significantly impacted CRWD’s ability to make progress towards its reduction goals since several projects that were initiated at the beginning of the grant are scheduled for construction in 2020 and 2021.

CRWD staff worked with BWSR to develop a process that would allow CRWD to utilize the full grant amount and extend the grant period through the end of 2021. It requires the return of any unspent funds from the first 50% grant payment ($880,000) received in 2016. Those returned funds would then be reissued with a new grant along with the remaining 50% of grant funds. As of July 31, 2019, CRWD has spent about $810,000 on TWP activities, approximately $376,261 of which has been paid by grant funds. Staff recommend authorizing returning unspent funds estimated at $503,739 and authorizing the Administrator to execute a new grant agreement. The actual amount of funds returned may vary slightly as BWSR reviews claimed expenses. Motion 19-240: Authorize the return of unspent Targeted Watershed Program grant funds to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. Jones/Texer Unanimously approved Motion 19-241: Approve the new Targeted Watershed Program Grant Agreement and designate the Administrator as the Authorized Representative and to execute the agreement with the Board of Water and Soil Resources. Jones/Texer Unanimously approved VI. Unfinished Business A) Parkview School (Zwonitzer) Mr. Zwonitzer provided a time lapsed review of the Parkview School project. B) 2020 Watershed Management Plan Update (Eleria) Ms. Eleria reviewed the Draft issues, goals and objectives with the Board in September. The CAC committee and staff have weighed in. A Board workshop is scheduled for Dec. 3rd. The technical advisory will meet in December and Manager Texer and Manager Sanders plan to attend. Ms. Eleria reviewed WMP schedule and target dates. The revised draft will likely be ready for review at the January 15, 2020 board meeting and staff will seek comments at the Feb. 5, 2020 board meeting. President Collins requested that the timeline be emailed. C) Seminary Pond update (Eleria) Ms. Eleria provided an update on the Seminary Pond Improvement Project. Design work was put on hold due to the Luther Seminary south campus being sold to private party. Staff have met with the master developer and talked about ideas of stormwater management. There is no capacity in Seminary Pond for additional runoff. The Developer has developed concept plans for stormwater management. The Developer is proposing a walking path. Ms. Eleria reviewed the project schedule and timeline.

Manager Murphy asked if CRWD is funding this project. Ms. Eleria replied that funding is also being provided by grants. Ms. Eleria added that a cost share has been proposed to partners including City of Lauderdale, City of Falcon Heights, University of MN (U of MN) and City of Roseville. Manager Texer inquired about Seminary Pond holding water like Curtiss Pond. Ms. Eleria replied that Seminary Pond will be holding water with a slower release. Mr. Zwonitzer replied that this site is a wetland. Administrator Doneux added that the site is limited because of steep slopes. No action was taken. Information provided as an update. VII.

General Information A) Board of Managersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Updates

Manager Jones thanked managers for being supportive during his absence. Manager Jones shared that he has taken on large commitments, with deep regret Manager Jones has asked to not be reappointed when his term expires in September. Administrator Doneux shared awards from the Water Environment. CRWD won awards for National Municipal Stormwater & Green Infrastructure and MN Brownfields Community Environmental Impact. Information sheets on Como Lake alum treatment and Herbicide treatment were available for review. VIII. Next Meetings A) Tuesday, December 3, 2019 6:00 PM Board Meeting, workshop at 5:00 PM B) Wednesday, December 11, 2019 CAC Meeting, Manger Murphy will attend C) Thursday, January 2, 2020 6:00 PM Board Meeting IX.

Adjournment

Motion 19-242: Adjournment of the November 20, 2019 Regular Board Meeting at 7:45 P.M. Sanders/Texer Unanimously Approved Respectfully submitted, Michelle Sylvander

December 3, 2019 Board Meeting

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

V. Action Items B. Approve Contract Amendment No. 3 - Como Golf Course BMP Project Final Engineering and Construction Administration (Kelley)

November 26, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Forrest Kelley, PE Regulatory Division Manager Approve Contract Amendment #3 with HEI for Como Regional Park Stormwater BMPs

Background CRWD worked with the City of Saint Paul to develop a stormwater master plan for Como Regional Park, which identified several potential regional Best Management Practice (BMP) sites. In 2018 CRWD contracted with Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI) to advance design on the Iron Enhanced Sand Filter Bench at the northwest Golf Course Pond, and expansion of the existing Polar Bear Infiltration Basin combined with additional underground infiltration pipes at Hole 7 near the zoo. The Board approved contract amendment #2 at the November 6th meeting for additional work Houston completed at the request of staff to address course playability concerns. Issues Plans for the two BMPs are currently at 90% completion. Houston has provided the attached memo that summarizes the new scope and budget for work remaining to make plan changes, complete the public bidding process, provide construction administration and inspection, and a provide final project manual. Additionally, this scope includes an analysis and technical memo summarizing the potential factors contributing to the high water issues at the Hole 8 pond, and pump sizing recommendations to ensure adequate capacity to maintain reasonable pond elevation. This amendment provides services to bring the project to full completion. Requested Action Approve Contract Amendment with HEI for Como Park BMP Project Additional Services totaling $142,158 for a new total contract not to exceed $298,450. Enc: HEI Task Order Revision and Change in Scope of Services #3 dated November 25, 2019 \\CRWD01-DC01\Company\06 Projects\Como Lake Projects\Como Regional Park BMPs\HEI Contract\2019-11-26 Board Memo Como BMPs Contract Amendment #3.docx

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

VIA Email: fkelley@capitolregionwd.org November 25, 2019 Forrest Kelley, Project Manager Capitol Region Watershed District 595 Aldine Street St. Paul, MN 55108 Subject: Como Golf Course Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) Construction Management, Hole 8 Wet Conditions Assessment, and Lift Station Recommendations

Dear Forrest: To finish the important work at the Como Golf Course to protect water quality in Como Lake, we at Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) are pleased to provide the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) with a scope of work for the final phase. This milestone will involve implementation of stormwater treatment BMPs at the Como Park Golf Course to reduce pollutant loading to Como Lake. Attachment 1 is the proposed Scope of Work which includes a description of the tasks, assumptions and deliverables; a proposed schedule; and an estimated compensation by task. Attachment 2 provides a breakdown of the tasks and the associate staff resources. HEIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tasks will summarize the contributing factors to wet conditions at Hole 8, provide a functional description for lift station requirements, incorporate the final aspects of this project within the construction documents, and provide construction management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all to produce a successful project. We know that CRWD is dedicated to improving the water quality of Como Lake and we are honored to continue to serve CRWD in working toward achieving this goal. Please contact either of us directly if you have any questions regarding our proposal. Sincerely, HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC.

Alex Schmidt,

Greg Bowles, PE Project Engineer

Project Manager

763.493.6663

763.493.6670

alschmidt@houstoneng.com

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gbowles@houstoneng.com

Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Construction Management Services, and Hole 8 Wet Conditions Assessment and Lift Station Recommendations November 25, 2019 Attachment 1

ATTACHMENT 1. PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK Investigation during the design of Como Zoo and Golf Course Stormwater BMPs discovered potential wetland impacts at Hole 8 and surrounding area. It was determined that filling this area will not be pursued in this project, and that other alterations to the golf course would be performed by others. This Scope of Work assumes that the design and construction documents for golf course renovations at Hole 8 and surrounding areas (including the construction of the proposed lift station) will be provided by others and not associated with the bid documents of the Como Zoo and Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Project, nor completed by Houston Engineering, Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (HEI). HEIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility will be to support the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) and its partners in the investigation of Hole 8, as outlined in this document. Further, this scope of work includes preparation of the construction documents for the Stormwater BMPs and construction management.

Task 1: Assessment of Contributing Factors to Wet Conditions at Hole 8 Due to wet conditions at the Hole 8 pond and surrounding areas within Como Golf Course and the desire for a stormwater lift station at the pond, the project partners have initiated an investigation to identify the contributing factors to the wet conditions near Hole 8, within the location as shown in the Wetland Delineation and Typing Report (HEI, 2019). This will position the project partners to better determine the required actions at this location. HEI will perform an assessment through a high-level review and compilation of contributing factors to the wet conditions at Hole 8 including physical, environmental, or human influenced. The findings will be documented in a Technical Memorandum to define the hydrology in this area. It is anticipated that the following steps will be included in this task: 1.

5. 6.

Document major historical changes in hydrology at the area of concern. CRWD and its partners can provide any historical documents, if available. HEI will summarize historic conditions and major changes to hydrology of the area of concern and evaluate the potential implications at Hole 8. HEI will conduct a high-level hydrogeological evaluation of the subsurface conditions from readily available published information. This information will be summarized to give a general understanding of the groundwater conditions in the area and its influence on project goals. Research and summarize likely qualitative groundwater contributors. A figure showing the section view of the topography and relative elevation to Como Lake and adjacent ponds will be created to depict the likely contribution from those sources. Other anecdotal contributors will be identified such as irrigation and the possible historic artesian well. Research and summarize wet conditions related to climatic factors. HEI will review and summarize recent annual precipitation records to compare dry or wet periods with the ground conditions at Hole 8. Estimate groundwater mounding using the Hantush equation and assess the impacts or effects on the golf course, especially the Hole 8 pond. Estimate the known hydrologic sources to Hole 8 on an average annual basis consisting of the following inflows. The values for these sources will be estimated from the existing P8 model: a. Surface water contributions b.

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Recharge by infiltration from constructed stormwater BMPs

Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Construction Management Services, and Hole 8 Wet Conditions Assessment and Lift Station Recommendations November 25, 2019 Attachment 1 c. Recharge by abstraction from pervious surface in the adjacent watershed 7. The surficial outflows will be estimated from the following: a. Annual pumped outflows will be estimated by multiplying the pumping flow rate by estimated annual pumping times (through anecdotal information from the golf course). b. A field test of the pumping and pond recovery will be performed by CRWD staff to observe the pond levels after pumping ceases. HEI has observed relative pond elevations with two site visits, after the pump was removed by Golf Course staff. HEI will calculate and compare the observed groundwater inflow rate to the annual pumping rates. c. Evapotranspiration will be estimated from literature sources. 8. The inflows and the outflows will be compared by quasi-mass balance to show a relative magnitude between the various inflows and outflows. The unknown groundwater inflows and unknown groundwater outflows to the system will be neglected which will leave the mass balance incomplete, as the purpose and scope of this study does not include hydro-geological evaluation. 9. Finally, the maximum potential additional flow from the proposed stormwater infiltration features at Hole 7 will be compared to the other estimated inflows contributing to the system to summarize the relative contributing magnitude and included in the pumping flow rate estimate.

ASSUMPTIONS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

CRWD will perform the field test and observation of pond levels at hole 8. CRWD will provide historic documents of land modification in the area, if available. Existing modeling results will be utilized, but no additional modeling is included. HEI will not provide wetland services in this investigation. Geotechnical or hydro-geological investigation is not included.

DELIVERABLES: 1. HEI will participate in one (1) meeting or conference call to discuss findings. 2. Technical Memorandum (assume 3 pages and 3 figures).

Task 2: Lift Station Operation Recommendations at Hole 8 HEI anticipates that a multi-stage pumping system may need to be employed at the pond to accommodate both base flows and rainfall events. It is possible that a larger pump which may be required for runoff, would cycle too often from the groundwater baseflow, reducing the longevity of the pump. On the other hand, a pump sized for the groundwater baseflow may not be able to keep up with runoff volumes from larger rainfall events, causing prolonged flooding. HEI will evaluate these scenarios and work with a pumping supplier to determine if a single stage or multi-stage lift station is required. To estimate the groundwater baseflows, the annual pumping from the pond at Hole 8 along with the pond level recovery observations (by CRWD) will be used to calculate discharge rates (from number 6 in Task 1). These rates will be used to establish a required pump curve for the baseflows. To establish a pump curve for rainfall events, a simple HydroCAD model for the contributing area will be created from the existing P8 model. It is assumed the 2- 10- and 100-year return interval storm events will be evaluated to determine the inundation of the golf course. The pump curves can then be sized to achieve a desired maximum inundation and drawdown time. The lift station operation will be advised by a wetland specialist, in relation to wetland impacts. Wetlands are subject to regulations by CRWD and the State Wetland Conservation Act that may require certain inundation periods.

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Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Construction Management Services, and Hole 8 Wet Conditions Assessment and Lift Station Recommendations November 25, 2019 Attachment 1 This analysis will result in a functional description of the lift station requirements for a pump manufacturer. The findings and calculations will be summarized and documented in an additional section in the Technical Memorandum from Task 1.

ASSUMPTIONS: 1. HEI will not be assisting with construction documents for the lift station or its related components. 2. Permitting services are not included. The pond is not a public water and therefore not subject to DNR water appropriations permit.

DELIVERABLES: 1. Additional section to the Technical Memorandum in Task 1 (1 page) documenting pump operation recommendations. 2. Functional description and pump curve requirements for pump manufacturer (1 page).

Task 3: Construction Document Revision and Finalization The current construction plan set and specifications for the Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs are at 95% completion. Because of the project modifications at Hole 7 and Hole 8 and change in expected construction date, this task includes final revisions to the construction documents, one final review of the construction documents by CRWD and the project partners, and incorporation of those comments. This will include the following tasks: • Revise current plan set to remove Hole 8 and the haul route to Hole 8 • Revise current plan set to regrade the site at Hole 7 to minimize hauling material off-site. • Address golf course concerns at Hole 7, and incorporate grading revisions by Herfort Norby Golf Course Architects • Revise the quantities, bid tabulation, and the opinion of probable cost • Send final construction documents for CRWD and partner review and incorporate one set of comments.

ASSUMPTIONS: 1. The final plan review of the final bid package by CRWD and partners will be submitted as one concise set of comments, with the assumption that revisions and comments will take a total of 14 hours to address. 2. HEI will not be reviewing or incorporation construction plans by others.

DELIVERABLES: 1. Complete Bid Package including construction plans, front-end specifications, technical specifications, tabulation of quantities for bidding. 2. Opinion of probable construction cost (OPC).

Task 4: Bidding, Construction Management and Observation Bidding HEI will solicit public bids for project implementation using construction plans, quantities, and the project manual. The online bidding service QuestCDN (www.questcdn.com) and an ad in the Pioneer Press will be used to advertise the project. HEI will address contractor questions that arise during the bidding process and will attend the bid opening meeting. A bid abstract will be prepared, and a recommendation of award provided to CRWD. Construction Management Following contractor award by the CRWD Board of Managers, HEI will begin construction management services. This process begins with the

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Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Construction Management Services, and Hole 8 Wet Conditions Assessment and Lift Station Recommendations November 25, 2019 Attachment 1 Notice of Award and coordination with the selected contractor to obtain necessary contract documents, insurance, and bonding. HEI will review and approve the documents before sending the notice-to-proceed to the contractor. Prior to construction activity, HEI will hold a pre-construction meeting on-site with the CRWD staff, Golf Course staff, City staff, utility representatives, and the contractor. We will prepare a pre-construction meeting agenda that will address critical areas of the project, the design, project construction and staking, permit information, contact information, and utilities. Minutes from the meeting will be completed and sent to all parties involved for their records. During construction, HEI will review all payment, field order, and change order requests by the contractor. HEI will be responsible for providing a recommendation letter and payment summary to the CRWD for consideration by the Board of Managers. Prior to project acceptance and final payment, HEI will conduct a site visit with CRWD staff, Golf Course staff, City staff, and the contractor to create a final punch list of items needing completion prior to closeout. Construction Observation HEI will provide technical assistance and construction observation during construction activities. Substantial completion of construction is estimated to be completed in 69 workdays. It is anticipated that HEI will provide construction observation for 60% of the construction days, estimated to be 41 days, averaging six hours per day, including travel. If additional construction observation time is desired (due to prolonged construction or other factors), additional fees will be incurred. HEIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction observation will include site visits during critical work sequencing to verify construction is completed per plans and the bid package. It is assumed that any additional construction observation will be completed by CRWD staff. Project communication during the entire construction process will be coordinated by HEI, including immediate communication on urgent issues with CRWD and the golf course staff. HEI will prepare weekly progress reports that will include a summary of work completed during the week, documentation of problems encountered, summary of work schedule for the next week, and documentation of any changes authorized to the original construction documents. The progress report will also include photos of the work completed during the week. Construction staking will be coordinated with the contractor, with the assumption that HEIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s survey crew will complete staking through three separate trips. After construction activities are complete, HEI will provide an as-built survey and record drawings to CRWD for your records. O&M Manual and Project Closeout Memorandum An Operation and Maintenance Manual will be created for the stormwater BMPs in this project. The manual will include a summary of design calculations, functional descriptions, control logic, regular and periodic maintenance tasks, check lists, and winterization. A draft will be submitted to CRWD for review and comment, and HEI will incorporate or respond to one set of comments. A final project closeout memorandum will be completed to summarize the project and provide a record of project documents for the CRWD. The report will include multiple sections; such as: project summary, record of administration, project administration, construction quality control, and appendices. The appendices will include meeting notes, weekly progress reports, applications for payment, change orders, project closeout documentation, record drawings, permits, and construction photographs. A draft project closeout memo will be sent to the CRWD for review and comment. HEI will revise the memo based on one set of comments and provide a digital copy of the final memo to CRWD for your records. This scope of work will be finished once the final construction report is complete.

ASSUMPTIONS: Completion of the technical work and the estimated fee for completing the work is based on several assumptions:

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Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Construction Management Services, and Hole 8 Wet Conditions Assessment and Lift Station Recommendations November 25, 2019 Attachment 1 1. Permit preparation, applications, and fees are not included in the Scope of Work budget. 2. Construction management of up to five (5) pay requests, four (4) field and two (2) change order requests. 3. HEI will provide staking of three (3) sets of construction stakes (3 trips at 10 hours per trip). 4. We will provide construction observation services for 60% of construction days; assuming 41 days of observation at 6 hours per day (including travel) totaling 246 hours, not including supporting office hours.

DELIVERABLES: 1. Management of three meetings: bid opening, pre-construction, and final punch list. 2. Five (5) pay requests. 3. Four (4) field orders and one (2) change orders. 4. Fourteen (14) weekly progress reports, including photos for record. 5. Final payment request and project acceptance. 6. As-built survey and record drawings. 7. Operation and Maintenance Manual 8. Digital Project Closeout Memo.

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Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Wetland Permitting and Construction Management Services November 25, 2019 Attachment 1

ESTIMATED COMPENSATION The estimated cost for the services provided by HEI and assumptions outlined in this scope, are shown in Table 1. A detailed budget with estimated HEI staff hours is provided in Attachment 2. Due to some uncertainty associated with the tasks, as the project progresses, HEI will be sure to communicate what tasks are included in this scope or not, and if the assumptions are exceeded (for example, the hours of construction observation). The estimated compensation information is presented in a detailed budget spreadsheet, in Attachment 2. Houston Engineering, Inc. reserves the right to move the level of effort and estimated compensation between tasks. Table 1: Estimated compensation for completing the Scope of Work.

Task

Cost Est.

Task 1 – Assessment of Contributing Factors to Wet Conditions at Hole 8

$15,219

Task 2 – Lift Station Operation Recommendations at Hole 8

$7,461

Task 3 – Construction Document Revision and Finalization

$10,924

Task 4 – Bidding, Construction Management and Observation

$104,822

Expenses (mileage, survey equipment)

$3,090

Total

$141,516

ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCHEDULE HEI will begin work on the project as soon as the contract between HEI and CRWD is executed, which is anticipated to be approved at the 12/3/2019 CRWD Board of Managers meeting. In order to have a Bid Package ready in February 2020 for competitive bidding, we foresee that Task 1 and Task 2 to be completed concurrently with Task 3. Task 1 and Task 2 are scheduled to be competed in January. With the Bid Package complete and advertised in February 2020, a pre-bid meeting can be held shortly after and a bid opening meeting can be held in March of 2020. The construction is anticipated to take two and a half months, requiring construction to start in October 2020 to be mostly complete before frost, and an anticipated substantial completion by the end of 2020. The construction schedule will be refined with the completion of the construction documents, so that it can be coordinated with the golf course. A draft project closeout memo will be complete after substantial completion of construction. Final establishment of vegetation will occur in the spring of 2021, and the final project closeout memo will be complete shortly after project acceptance, anticipated in July 2021, concluding this scope of work. See the Figure 1 Gantt chart for the estimated schedule.

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Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Wetland Permitting and Construction Management Services November 25, 2019 Attachment 1

Figure 1: Estimated schedule to complete the Scope of Work.

Page 8 of 8 Attachment 2 ESTIMATED BUDGET Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Construction Management, Hole 8 Wet Conditions Assessment, and Lift Station Recommendations 2020 Rates:

$190

$157

$190

$156

$138

$125

$157

$184

2019 Rates:

$184

$152

$184

$151

$134

$121

$152

$178

Date Prepared: September 30, 2019 Date Revised:

Prepared by: Checked by:

Total Estimated Labor:

November 25, 2019

Total Estimated Expenses:

A. Schmidt G. Bowles

Total Estimated Cost: 12%

32%

40%

Project Manager

Hydrogeologist III

Project Manager (QA/QC)

Engineer III

Engineer II

Engineer I

Scientist III

Greg B. 81

Brad P. 11

Dennis M. 5

Alex S. 272

Aaron Z. 419

$16,457

$1,672

$1,312

$44,795

$10,848

88 13.0 $2,392

11 11.0 $1,672

7 1.0 $184

290 51.0 $7,701

7.0

1.0

35.0

1.0

8.0

$138,426 $3,090 $141,516

Survey (2-person crew)

Total Hours

Emmy B. 4

HEI Crew 40

912

$55,070

$912

$7,360

80 0.0 $0

442 22.0 $2,662

6 4.0 $608

40 0.0 $0

912 102.0

$138,426.00 $15,219

0.0

10.0

4.0

0.0

64.0

$9,639

$1,760

$1,092

1.0

$1,247

Research and summarize likely qualitative groundwater contributors

6.0

$906

Research and summarize wet conditions and climatic factors

2.0

$1,090

Dollars

Hannah R. / Ben J.

TASK DESCRIPTION

Total Labor Hours: Total Labor Dollars: Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Construction Management, Hole 8 Wet Conditions Assessment, and Lift Station Recommendations Task 1 - Assessment of Contributing Factors to Wet Conditions at Hole 8

Research and investigate contributing factors

Data Collection of existing pumping rates, well logs, historical data, etc.

2.0

Document historical changes in hydrology and the response of the area of concern

1.0

High level geological evaluation with available subsurface data

1.0

4.0

6.0

2.0

4.0

2.0

$138,426

Summarize annual inflows from exist P8 (surface water, abstraction, infiltration BMPs)

Coordinate and analyze data from the pond level field observation by CRWD

2.0

1.0

Calculate outflows from hole 8 pond (annual pumping and evapotranspiration)

Mass balance estimate of known contributors (annual average volume)

1.0

Calculate groundwater mounding at Hole 7 BMP and summarize (Hantush eqation)

1.0

6.0 2.0

4.0

Co mmunication and Reporting Communication with CRWD and Partners Attend one meeting or conference call to discuss findings

0.0

2.0

Task 2 - Hole 8: Provide Lift Station Operation Recommendations

Lift Station Operation Determination

2.0

4.0

$788

2.0

$302

2.0

$486

4.0

$940

38.0 4

$5,580 $670

$1,274

0.0

12.0

0.0

2.0

6.0

$1,028

6.0

$2,608

0.0 $0

2.0 $368

18.0 $2,718

0.0 $0

23.0 $2,783

2.0 $304

0.0 $0

52.0

$7,461

3.0

0.0

2.0

9.0

0.0

15.0

2.0

0.0

31.0

$4,398

$151

1.0

Determine pumping system operation requirements (1 or 2 stage, drawdown, elevs)

1.0

Calculate pump(s) capacity and inundation times (simple HydroCAD model)

1.0

Review of Lift Station operation impacts on wetlands

Co mmunication and Reporting Coordination with pump manufacturer for pumping requirements

4.0

7.0 $1,288

Use mass balance from Task 1 to determine baseflows

Provide a functional description and pumping curve for pump manufacturer (1 page)

$1,028

6.0

Create figures for technical memo (assume 3)

Assemble Technical Memo (3 pages) for CRWD review and address comments

16.0 2.0

6.0

2.0

3.0

$1,033

3.0

6.0

$1,363

$455

$1,396

21.0 4

$3,063 $637

1.0

4.0 1.0

0.0

1.0

2.0

0.0

9.0 3.0

2.0

6.0

0.0

8.0

0.0

Communication with CRWD and Partners

2.0

4.0

2.0

$1,214

Summarize and document calculations in Tech Memo from Task 1 (1 page)

1.0

2.0

6.0

$1,212

Task 3 - Construction Document Revision and Finalization

8.0 $1,472

0.0 $0

20.0 $3,020

48.0 $6,432

0.0 $0

76.0

$10,924

Construction Plan Modifications and Final Review

7.0

0.0

17.0

36.0

0.0

60.0

$8,679

Modify current plan set and bid package to incorporate changes at Hole 7 and 8

2.0

4.0

16.0

$3,116

Bring plans to final completion (incorporate Norby grading revisions)

1.0

4.0

10.0

$2,128

1.0

2.0

$419

8.0

$2,044

$972

16.0

$2,245

Send final construction documents / bid package for CRWD and partner review

Incorporate and address comments and plot final set

2.0

4.0

Communication with CRWD and Partners

2.0

4.0

Modification of Construction Documents

1.0

0.0

Revise and recalculate Bid Tab and quantities

Modify Opinion of Probable Cost to incorporate changes

1.0

3.0

12.0

0.0

2.0

8.0

$1,374

1.0

4.0

$871

ESTIMATED BUDGET Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Construction Management, Hole 8 Wet Conditions Assessment, and Lift Station Recommendations

Date Prepared: September 30, 2019 Date Revised: Prepared by:

November 25, 2019 A. Schmidt

2020 Rates:

$190

$157

$190

$156

$138

$125

$157

$184

2019 Rates:

$184

$152

$184

$151

$134

$121

$152

$178 Total Estimated Labor: Total Estimated Expenses: Total Estimated Cost:

$138,426 $3,090 $141,516

Total Estimated Expenses: Total Estimated Cost:

$3,090 $141,516

Alex Schmidt,

Greg Bowles, PE Project Engineer

Project Manager

763.493.6663

763.493.6670

alschmidt@houstoneng.com

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gbowles@houstoneng.com

Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Construction Management Services, and Hole 8 Wet Conditions Assessment and Lift Station Recommendations November 25, 2019 Attachment 1

5. 6.

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Recharge by infiltration from constructed stormwater BMPs

ASSUMPTIONS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

DELIVERABLES: 1. HEI will participate in one (1) meeting or conference call to discuss findings. 2. Technical Memorandum (assume 3 pages and 3 figures).

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ASSUMPTIONS: Completion of the technical work and the estimated fee for completing the work is based on several assumptions:

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Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Wetland Permitting and Construction Management Services November 25, 2019 Attachment 1

Task

Cost Est.

Task 1 – Assessment of Contributing Factors to Wet Conditions at Hole 8

$15,219

Task 2 – Lift Station Operation Recommendations at Hole 8

$7,461

Task 3 – Construction Document Revision and Finalization

$10,924

Task 4 – Bidding, Construction Management and Observation

$104,822

Expenses (mileage, survey equipment)

$3,090

Total

$141,516

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Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Wetland Permitting and Construction Management Services November 25, 2019 Attachment 1

Figure 1: Estimated schedule to complete the Scope of Work.

Page 8 of 8 Attachment 2 ESTIMATED BUDGET Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Construction Management, Hole 8 Wet Conditions Assessment, and Lift Station Recommendations 2020 Rates:

$190

$157

$190

$156

$138

$125

$157

$184

2019 Rates:

$184

$152

$184

$151

$134

$121

$152

$178

Date Prepared: September 30, 2019 Date Revised:

Prepared by: Checked by:

Total Estimated Labor:

November 25, 2019

Total Estimated Expenses:

A. Schmidt G. Bowles

Total Estimated Cost: 12%

32%

40%

Project Manager

Hydrogeologist III

Project Manager (QA/QC)

Engineer III

Engineer II

Engineer I

Scientist III

Greg B. 81

Brad P. 11

Dennis M. 5

Alex S. 272

Aaron Z. 419

$16,457

$1,672

$1,312

$44,795

$10,848

88 13.0 $2,392

11 11.0 $1,672

7 1.0 $184

290 51.0 $7,701

7.0

1.0

35.0

1.0

8.0

$138,426 $3,090 $141,516

Survey (2-person crew)

Total Hours

Emmy B. 4

HEI Crew 40

912

$55,070

$912

$7,360

80 0.0 $0

442 22.0 $2,662

6 4.0 $608

40 0.0 $0

912 102.0

$138,426.00 $15,219

0.0

10.0

4.0

0.0

64.0

$9,639

$1,760

$1,092

1.0

$1,247

Research and summarize likely qualitative groundwater contributors

6.0

$906

Research and summarize wet conditions and climatic factors

2.0

$1,090

Dollars

Hannah R. / Ben J.

TASK DESCRIPTION

Research and investigate contributing factors

Data Collection of existing pumping rates, well logs, historical data, etc.

2.0

Document historical changes in hydrology and the response of the area of concern

1.0

High level geological evaluation with available subsurface data

1.0

4.0

6.0

2.0

4.0

2.0

$138,426

Summarize annual inflows from exist P8 (surface water, abstraction, infiltration BMPs)

Coordinate and analyze data from the pond level field observation by CRWD

2.0

1.0

Calculate outflows from hole 8 pond (annual pumping and evapotranspiration)

Mass balance estimate of known contributors (annual average volume)

1.0

Calculate groundwater mounding at Hole 7 BMP and summarize (Hantush eqation)

1.0

6.0 2.0

4.0

Co mmunication and Reporting Communication with CRWD and Partners Attend one meeting or conference call to discuss findings

0.0

2.0

Task 2 - Hole 8: Provide Lift Station Operation Recommendations

Lift Station Operation Determination

2.0

4.0

$788

2.0

$302

2.0

$486

4.0

$940

38.0 4

$5,580 $670

$1,274

0.0

12.0

0.0

2.0

6.0

$1,028

6.0

$2,608

0.0 $0

2.0 $368

18.0 $2,718

0.0 $0

23.0 $2,783

2.0 $304

0.0 $0

52.0

$7,461

3.0

0.0

2.0

9.0

0.0

15.0

2.0

0.0

31.0

$4,398

$151

1.0

Determine pumping system operation requirements (1 or 2 stage, drawdown, elevs)

1.0

Calculate pump(s) capacity and inundation times (simple HydroCAD model)

1.0

Review of Lift Station operation impacts on wetlands

Co mmunication and Reporting Coordination with pump manufacturer for pumping requirements

4.0

7.0 $1,288

Use mass balance from Task 1 to determine baseflows

Provide a functional description and pumping curve for pump manufacturer (1 page)

$1,028

6.0

Create figures for technical memo (assume 3)

Assemble Technical Memo (3 pages) for CRWD review and address comments

16.0 2.0

6.0

2.0

3.0

$1,033

3.0

6.0

$1,363

$455

$1,396

21.0 4

$3,063 $637

1.0

4.0 1.0

0.0

1.0

2.0

0.0

9.0 3.0

2.0

6.0

0.0

8.0

0.0

Communication with CRWD and Partners

2.0

4.0

2.0

$1,214

Summarize and document calculations in Tech Memo from Task 1 (1 page)

1.0

2.0

6.0

$1,212

Task 3 - Construction Document Revision and Finalization

8.0 $1,472

0.0 $0

20.0 $3,020

48.0 $6,432

0.0 $0

76.0

$10,924

Construction Plan Modifications and Final Review

7.0

0.0

17.0

36.0

0.0

60.0

$8,679

Modify current plan set and bid package to incorporate changes at Hole 7 and 8

2.0

4.0

16.0

$3,116

Bring plans to final completion (incorporate Norby grading revisions)

1.0

4.0

10.0

$2,128

1.0

2.0

$419

8.0

$2,044

$972

16.0

$2,245

Send final construction documents / bid package for CRWD and partner review

Incorporate and address comments and plot final set

2.0

4.0

Communication with CRWD and Partners

2.0

4.0

Modification of Construction Documents

1.0

0.0

Revise and recalculate Bid Tab and quantities

Modify Opinion of Probable Cost to incorporate changes

1.0

3.0

12.0

0.0

2.0

8.0

$1,374

1.0

4.0

$871

ESTIMATED BUDGET Como Golf Course Stormwater BMPs Construction Management, Hole 8 Wet Conditions Assessment, and Lift Station Recommendations

Date Prepared: September 30, 2019 Date Revised: Prepared by:

November 25, 2019 A. Schmidt

2020 Rates:

$190

$157

$190

$156

$138

$125

$157

$184

2019 Rates:

$184

$152

$184

$151

$134

$121

$152

$178 Total Estimated Labor: Total Estimated Expenses: Total Estimated Cost:

$138,426 $3,090 $141,516

Total Estimated Expenses: Total Estimated Cost:

$3,090 $141,516

December 3, 2019 V. Action Item C.) Approve 2020 Partner Grants (Schwantes) DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

November 26, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers Lindsay Schwantes, Community Outreach Coordinator Approve 2020 Partner Grants

Background The Board approved distribution of the 2019 Partner Grant Request for Proposals at the August 21 meeting. A workshop was held on October 10 for prospective grantees to discuss the application and contracting process and present program priorities with the goal of receiving stronger proposals. Fifteen attendees from 12 organizations attended and the District received proposals from 11 of them. Update Proposals for 2020 Partner Grants were due October 31. CRWD received 22 applications totaling $279,484. The 2020 Partner Grants budget is $102,040. The Partner Grant Review Committee consisting of Mangers Jones and Murphy and CAC members Pat Cavanaugh and David Arbeit reviewed applications and made a funding recommendation on November 19. The Committee developed recommendations totaling $110,810 for 12 proposals. Staff identified funding in the Communications and Engagement budget to cover the additional project costs recommended by the Committee. The Committee continued to discuss how to review proposals and support long-term grantees as well as new partnerships. Staff included a summary of partner grant funding since the beginning of the program and considered that in the review process, however no changes to the review criteria or budgeting process were made. Staff plan to consider making program changes once the Communications and Engagement Plan is finalized. The enclosed table includes the award recommendations. Proposal submissions are available upon request Request Action Approve 2020 Partner Grant funding and authorize the Administrator to enter into grant agreements with the applicants. enc:

2020 CRWD Partner Grant Committee Funding Recommendations

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2020 PARTNER GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION RANKING

ORGANIZATION

HIGH

Bell Museum

MED/HIGH

We All Need Food and Water YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Friends of the Mississippi River

HIGH

HIGH HIGH

MED/HIGH

Hamline University School of Education

HIGH

Lower Phalen Creek Project Urban Roots

MED/HIGH HIGH

Growing Green Hearts

MED/HIGH

Frogtown Farm

MED/HIGH

Public Art Saint Paul

MED/HIGH (ART)

Indigenous Peoples Task Force

PROJECT NAME

TOTAL FUNDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

TOTAL COMMITTEE FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FOR PROPOSAL

MN Water Resources STEM Education WaterComMUSICation!

$18,000

$9,000

$19,080

$9,000

YMCA Mobile Day Camps at Hidden Falls Regional Park Parks Ambassadors

$12,000

$12,500

Youth Environmental Stewards Program and Trout Brook Initiative Midway - Mississippi connections: An inquiry into the Mississippi River watershed Connecting Community with our Water Youth Conservation Internships Connecting the drops with capregion churches Cultivating Community Commitment to Water Resources at Frogtown Farm eARTh lab youth workshops at Western Sculpture Park Saint Paul tour of the play We Do It For the Water

$9,070

$17,370

$12,370

$4,710

$20,000

$15,000

$20,000

$15,000

$11,000

$4,000

$9,000

$5,000

$11,732

$3,160

RECOMMENDED 2020 PARTNER GRANT FUNDING

$110,810.00

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

November 27, 2019 CRWD Board of Managers and Staff Mark Doneux, Administrator November 2019 Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report

1) Administrator Approved or Executed Agreements a) Well Sealing Grant Agreement with Lois Berns for an amount not to exceed $750.00. b) Consultant Services Agreement with Sky Candy Studios for Parkview Video and Drone Project not to exceed $2,000. c) Stewardship Grant Agreement with Starke Mueller for Water Quality BMP for an amount not to exceed $8,300. d) Consultant Services Agreement with Rubinstein Photo for Parkview Photography Project for an amount not to exceed $1,800. e) Construction Services Agreement with H2O on the Go Display for an amount not to exceed $5,500. f) Stewardship Grant Agreement with Elena Hanson for Water Quality BMP in an amount not to exceed $527.00. g) Change Order with S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for Parkview Center School for an amount not to exceed $22,322.10. 2) Board Approved Agreements-No Board Approved agreements 3) General Updates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No General Updates 4) Upcoming CRWD events and meetings a) Wednesday, December 11, 2019 CAC Meeting, 7:00 PM c) Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Board Meeting, 6:00 PM W:\04 Board of Managers\Correspondence\Administrator's Report 2019\Administrator's Report 11-27-19.docx

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