June 16 2021 Board Packet by Capitol Region Watershed District

Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 6:00 p.m. held electronically. See note below. Until further notice Board meetings will only be available via telephone and/or the web-based application Go To Meeting. You will not be able to attend meetings in person. You can join the meeting electronically by clinking on this link https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/252351389 and following the directions or dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 252-351-389 Please visit www.capitolregionwd.org to get additional CRWD COVID-19 information.

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

Materials Enclosed

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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) 21-018, Gold Line BRT – Review Period Extension (Hosch) IV.

Special Reports – Science Museum of Minnesota Stormwater Feasibility Study (Zwonitzer)

Action Items A) AR: Approve Minutes of the June 2, 2021, Regular Meeting (Sylvander) B) AR: Approve Accounts Payable/Receivable for May 2021 (Sylvander) C) AR: Approve MS4 Report for 2020 and Public Meeting (Funke) D) AR: Approve Consultant Selection for the Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan (Belden)

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Unfinished Business A) TWP Boulevard Rain Garden Construction Update (Zwonitzer) B) TWP Como Park Sr. High Closeout (Zwonitzer) C) 2020 Watershed Plan Update (Eleria) D) 2022 Budget Update (Doneux)

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General Information A) Board of Manager’s Updates

VIII. Next Meetings A) Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 5:00 PM - Workshop and Regular Meeting– Meeting format (TBD) B) Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 7:00 PM- CAC Meeting – Meeting format (TBD) IX.

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

June 16, 2021 III. Permits A.) Gold Line BRT Review Extension Request (Hosch)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June 9, 2021 CRWD Board of Managers Elizabeth Hosch 60-day Review Period Extension for Permit 21-018

Background The current review period for Permit 21-018 Gold Line BRT expires on 7-6-2021. Issues The applicant requested an extension to the 60-day review period prior to the expiration. The applicant has requested the additional time to complete the required conditions on this large and complicated transit project. Requested Action Approve 60-day review period extension for Permit 21-018 Gold Line BRT to expire September 4, 2021.

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June 16, 2021 Board Meeting IV. Special Report Science Museum of MN Stormwater Feasibility Study (Zwonitzer)

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June 9, 2021 CRWD Board of Managers Nate Zwonitzer, Water Resource Project Manager Results of the Science Museum of Minnesota Stormwater Feasibility Study

Background In 2018 the Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) contacted CRWD to discuss their plans to make improvements to the exterior of their facility in Saint Paul. The museum’s Water Planet initiative aims to align all museum programming to raise awareness of issues related to water. CRWD and SMM entered into a cooperative funding agreement in August 2019, and Barr Engineering was hired to complete a stormwater feasibility study of the museum campus. Issues Staff from CRWD, SMM, and Barr Engineering will present an overview of the Stormwater Feasibility Study process, concepts for the three identified priority areas of the campus and anticipated next steps. The concepts developed contain improvements to the site (function and aesthetics), water quality improvements, and education opportunities. There is also significant overlap in the benefits provided by elements in the concepts. Currently there is no formal request for additional CRWD involvement, but a future request is likely. The timeline for additional design and implementation is being explored as the Museum continues to adjust to the impacts (operational and budgetary) of COVID, begins planning for capital fundraising, and continues to monitor progress of area projects such as Kellogg Boulevard bridge reconstruction and the Saint Paul River Balcony that may impact their facility. There are many elements in the concepts that meet CRWD and SMM’s shared goals, and continued support for the SMM project is identified in the Watershed Management Plan as well as CRWD’s preliminary 2022 budget as a placeholder. Requested Actions None. For your information and discussion. Enc:

Science Museum Feasibility Study Cover Letter Feasibility Study Site Overview and Concept Plans (extracted from Feasibility Study)

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

June 9, 2021 The Science Museum of Minnesota is pleased to share this stormwater feasibility study with its readers. The conceptual ideas contained within the study offer the Science Museum (and partners) inspiration for how the museum can expose existing urban infrastructure and can utilize stormwater as a resource rather than as a waste. While the final result will differ from these conceptual directions as stormwater stories get intertwined with other stories the museum intends to tell, the concepts in this stormwater feasibility study are strong. They provide solid support on which to design and build a landscape to be explored by hundreds of thousands of people annually that showcases how to achieve more sustainable water for more people in an increasingly water-stressed world. Thank you to Capitol Watershed District and Barr Engineering in helping us to imagine this exciting future educational experience at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Mark Dahlager

Vice President of Museum Experiences 120 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55102 (651) 221-9444 | smm.org Science Museum of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Service Provider

Introduction

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Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD), in partnership with the Science Museum of Minnesota initiated this feasibility study to explore water conservation and water quality improvement opportunities at the campus of the Science Museum of Minnesota. As part of the museum’s Water Planet Initiative, which aims to raise awareness of issues related to water, this project identifies opportunities to promote and demonstrate effective and innovative water management. The entire museum site was evaluated to determine priority areas for design focus. The initial analysis identified 5 potential sites for water quality improvements, ultimately selecting 3 priority sites for conceptual designs based on the museum’s capital improvement plans for the different portions of their campus. The priority areas identified for integrated practices are Kellogg Plaza, the roof terrace outside Elements Café, and Science Park. This study has resulted in conceptual designs for each of the three sites highlighting water management. Water quality improvement and stormwater runoff reduction have been calculated for each conceptual design. Future initiatives will be undertaken to fully design these sites and implement the plans when the time is right. These initiatives will be influenced by: available funding; museum capital improvement priorities; and schedules for the reconstruction of Kellogg Boulevard and the development of the River Balcony. The Purpose of this initiative is to: • Investigate opportunities to demonstrate and teach about water management innovation • Thoroughly investigate stormwater management conditions and possibilities • Explore design themes and features • Develop site landscape concepts to inspire development

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Conceptual Stormwater Design | Kellogg Plaza This section presents conceptual designs developed for the three museum priority sites. Developed by Barr staff, they incorporate themes, features and elements discussed in the workshops.

• Create central space focused around a dramatic stormwater art piece • Circulate water collected in cistern on ramp level P6 throughout plaza • Circulate cistern water from inside main lobby • Create flexible spaces for various events • Reduce impervious surface by planting low maintenance drought tolerant species

Potential Stormwater Site Features Potential Cistern Location Stormwater Circulation System Stormwater Pipe Inlet Potential Cistern in Lobby (water is collected from museum roof)

Central Artistic Stormwater Feature Above ground runnel with filtration gardens Potential Ground Level Cistern (water is collected from Kellogg Plaza)

• Strengthen connection to downtown with gateway structure • Make Kellogg Plaza feel inviting to people downtown • Create slight separation from the street to make plaza more comfortable • Integrate with the Proposed River Balcony

Cistern on parking ramp level P6 cleans stormwater from Kellogg Plaza and circulates stormwater for irrigation and artistic stormwater features

• Showcase water movement from Kellogg Plaza down to Science park • Use elevation and views to present stormwater in a dramatic way

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• Highlight stormwater connection to river at overlook • Utilize green infrastructure to move and treat stormwater from plaza • Incorporate flexible spaces around green infrastructure • Potential for water-themed mural or interpretive features on building façade

Conceptual Stormwater Design | Kellogg Plaza 1 Artistic Stormwater Feature

5 Flexible Use Event Plaza Space

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6 Stormwater Runnel

10 Aqueduct and Interpretive Overlook

3 Ornamental Tree Grove

7 Stormwater Filtration Garden

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Conceptual Stormwater Design | Elements Cafe

Potential Stormwater Site Features Potential Cistern Location Stormwater Circulation System Stormwater Pipe Inlet

Stormwater circulated through a series of runnel and filtration planters

Cistern in Elements Cafe collecting roof water

• Opportunity for south facing green wall • Blank walls could serve as canvases for interpretive features • Connect cisterns to exposed stormwater pipes • Use windows to display stormwater data • Potential for augmented reality feature

• Intensive green roof would be visible to museum patrons • Create habitat structures for birds and pollinators • Monitor green roof temperature difference • Draw cistern water onto patio and use stormwater as a site amenity • Modify pavers to create stormwater planters • Provide users protection from sun and wind • Utilize aerial view to tell story of stormwater management in Science Park below • Opportunity to describe Dakota and site history

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Conceptual Stormwater Design | Elements Cafe 1 Cistern (located in cafe)

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Conceptual Stormwater Design | Science Park Cistern on P6, and/or within the museum lobby, circulates stormwater from Kellogg Plaza down to Science Park

Because of the size and complexity of Science park, as well as the great number of design possibilities, two concepts were developed to inspire future work.

Potential Stormwater Site Features Potential Cistern Location Stormwater Circulation System Stormwater Pipe Inlet Capture runoff from raised walkway for irrigation on site

Gravel bed nursery to utilize collected stormwater from Kellogg plaza for irrigation

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Interpretive feature to expose underground stormwater infrastructure

Vegetated swale and plantings slow and filters stormwater as it moves across the site

Open water for interpretive experience and for migratory birds

• Capture stormwater from large impervious areas to utilize in food production

• Opportunities for residential property stormwater management demonstration • Incorporate stormwater reuse in food production • Tell story of soil regeneration

• Water and nature play focused artesian well plaza • Messaging of water conveyance • Incorporate stormwater re-use in gravel bed nursery area • Silviculture educational opportunities • Provide open water for habitat • Monitor and quantify stormwater • Provide slice of nature in the park

I • Central opportunity for interactive educational features • Area of larger events and impactful stormwater art pieces • Provide shade trees and shade structures 17 Conceptual Stormwater Design

• Expose stormwater infrastructure • Plant species for climate adaptation and Minnesota’s future forests • Focus on floodplain species • Visualize stormwater flow within intermittent stream

Conceptual Stormwater Design | Science Park Nature Play Concept - A 1 Residential Stormwater Demonstration Area

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June 16, 2021 Board Meeting V. Action Item A) Approve Minutes of June 2, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

(Sylvander)

Regular Board Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 6:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting) at the office of CRWD, 595 Aldine Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES I.

Call to Order of Regular Meeting (President Joe Collins)

Managers Joe Collins, remote Shawn Murphy, remote Rick Sanders, remote Hawona Sullivan Janzen, remote Mary Texer, remote

Staff Present Public Attendees Mark Doneux, CRWD Andrew Montain, CAC Member Bob Fossum, CRWD Forrest Kelley, CRWD Michelle Sylvander, CRWD Elizabeth Hosch, CRWD Anna Eleria, CRWD James Mogen, Ramsey County Atty

Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda.

Motion 21-110: Approve the Agenda of June 2, 2021. Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved II.

Public Comment

No comments were made. III.

Permit Applications and Program Updates A)

21-007, Wakan Tipi (Hosch)

Ms. Hosch reviewed permit #21-007 for Wakan Tipi. The applicant, City of Saint Paul Department of Parks and Recreation, will construct a new building, parking lot, entrance drives, sidewalks, and associated utilities. Stormwater management consists of two surface filtration basins. The applicable rules are Stormwater Management (Rule C), Flood Control (Rule D), Wetland Management (Rule E) and Erosion and Sediment Control (Rule F). The disturbed area of this project is 5.11 acres with 1.96 acres impervious surface.

President Collins asked for any questions. There were no questions. Motion 21-101: Approve permit #21-007 Wakan Tipi with 4 Conditions: 1. Provide plans signed by a professional engineer per the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID. 2. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit. 3. Revise landscaping plan to address the following: a. Specify potted plants or plugs to vegetate filtration areas. Basin seeding should be avoided. b. Specify deep rooted, salt tolerant, native plants according to Plants for Stormwater Design (Shaw and Schmidt, 2003). c. Provide signage that deters snow management from using the filtration basin for snow storage. 4. Revise pretreatment design for Filtration Basin Rain Guardian Turret to handle 100-yr runoff rate. According to the manufacturer’s webpage, the flow capacity is 3.45 cfs. The 100-yr runoff rate to this structure is 8.46 cfs. Consider installing additional Rain Guardian Turrets. Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved B)

21-008, Griggs-Scheffer Phase 2 (Hosch)

Ms. Hosch reviewed permit #21-008 for Griggs-Scheffer Phase 2. The applicant, City of Saint Paul will reconstruct the streets of Eleanor Avenue, Syndicate Street, Highland Parkway, Edgcumbe Road, Edgcumbe Place, Montcalm Court, Montcalm Place, Alaska Avenue, and Vista Avenue. Permanent stormwater management consists of five infiltration trenches. 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 16.6 acres with 19.1 acres impervious surface. President Collins asked Ms. Hosch to provide some background on this project for CAC member, Mr. Montain. Ms. Hosch explained the linear cost cap provision in CRWD rules. The cost cap allows for public entities who would be working on a linear project to have a maximum amount of money to be put towards stormwater treatment. Manager Texer inquired about a well defined under Rule C. Ms. Hosch explained that there is a structure that discharges into Highland Ravine and that CRWD is looking for more details on that structure. Motion 21-102: Approve permit #21-008 Griggs-Scheffer Phase 2 with 2 Conditions: 1. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit. 2. Provide additional detail from Structure 382 downstream to the Capitol Region Watershed District‐owned storm sewer inlet to: a. Provide energy dissipation at pipe outlet from Structure 382; and b. Confirm that the channel is stable and will be protected from erosion between Structure 382 to and especially near the inlet of the Capitol Region Watershed District‐owned structure.

Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved C)

21-012, Highland Arena Parking Lot Improvements (Hosch)

Ms. Hosch reviewed permit #21-012 for Highland Arena Parking Lot Improvements. The applicant, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation will remove existing concrete reservoir, reconstruct parking lot, and make site drainage improvements at the Highland Arena. 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 8.5 acres with 2.1 acres impervious surface. President Collins asked for any questions or comments. There were no questions. Motion 21-103: Approve permit #21-012 Highland Arena Parking Lot Improvements with 3 Conditions: 1. Receipt of documentation of maintenance agreement recorded with Ramsey County. 2. Revise 100‐yr HWL elevation labels of the surface (972.19) and underground (981.30) infiltration basins on Civil Plans to correspond with the proposed HydroCAD model (972.43, 981.58). 3. Provide a site‐specific maintenance plan that includes the following: a. List all stormwater management practices. i. Stormtech 4500 ii. Surface infiltration basin iii. Sump structures iv. Pretreatment structures b. Person(s) responsible for maintenance of stormwater devices(s). c. Frequency of inspection/ indicator that maintenance is needed. d. Description of inspection activities. e. Description of maintenance activities. f. Maintenance for surface infiltration basin: i. Inspect in winter months to ensure plowed snow is not being stored on infiltration/filtration practices. ii. Establish a watering plan that extends a minimum of one year after planting. iii. Annual maintenance to include trimming vegetation, replacing vegetation where needed, mulch replacement, and removal of accumulated sediment and debris. iv. Provide signage that deters snow management from using the surface infiltration basin for snow storage. Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved IV.

Special Reports – Como Zoo and Golf Course Stormwater BMP Project, Forrest Kelley

Mr. Kelley provided a review of the Como Zoo Golf Course Stormwater BMP Project. In 2016, CRWD was awarded a $1.76 million grant through BWSR’s Targeted Watershed Program (TWP) for work in

the Como and McCarrons sub watersheds. In 2018, a feasibility study identified potential BMPs to treat stormwater runoff from the Zoo property. CRWD contracted with Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI) to advance design on an 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. Bidding for the project extended over a three-week period. CRWD received bids from six contractors. The project was awarded to Rachel Contracting, LLC with a low bid of $1.42M. Construction began In July of 2020, with substantial completion achieved in September 2020. Four Change Orders were approved totaling $28,000 for a final construction cost of $1.45M. Punchlist items were completed in May 2021, and the Final Pay Application will be processed in June after CRWD and project partners confirm acceptance of infrastructure. Mr. Kelley provided a review of construction photos. CAC member Mr. Montain, inquired about alternatives to the pumping of wetlands in golf courses. Mr. Kelley replied that the pumping down of the Como Golf Course Pond does not likely result in the loss of wetland because it is currently being managed at the surface as turf. The vegetations does not display wetland characteristics. But if the pump were turned off the area could return to wetland. Manager Texer added that she has heard feedback from neighbors that visit the golf course regularly and love the work done. No action taken update provided for information only. V.

Action Items A)

AR: Approve Minutes of the May 19, 2021 Board Workshop and Regular Meeting (Sylvander)

Motion 21-104: Approve the Minutes of May 19, 2021 Board Workshop and Regular Meeting. Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved B)

AR: Approve Grant to City of St. Paul for Como Pavilion Parking Lot Project (Fossum)

Mr. Fossum reviewed that the Como Lake Management Plan (CLMP) was adopted on May 15, 2019. The 2021-2030 Watershed Management Plan was approved on November 4, 2020. Both plans included a capital project that would install stormwater BMPs at the Como Pavilion and Clubhouse Parking Lots. The adopted 2021 CRWD Budget includes funding for the Como Parking Lot Project for an amount of $150,000. Over the past several months, District staff and St. Paul Parks and Rec staff have been collaborating on planning and design of above and beyond BMPs for the Como Pavilion (North and South) and Clubhouse Parking Lots. It has been determined that only the south Pavilion Parking lot will be eligible for grant funds since the other two lots will be fully reconstructed and BMPs will be required under CRWD Rules. The project is scheduled to be constructed in the Fall of 2021. Mr. Fossum shared the project is at 30% design and we are at a point where the City of St. Paul needs to understand what amount of funding the District may be able to provide to determine the final design of the project. Staff are recommending the grant funding be focused on the Pavilion South Parking Lot as it is the only lot that is a mill and overlay, is grant eligible and has significant visibility for the public. Staff believe a grant to install BMPs is warranted, both from a phosphorous load reduction standpoint (7-8 lbs/year), as well as the demonstration/visibility standpoint. The estimated cost of BMPs and associated elements is

$170,600. The project includes: a two-celled filtration rain garden, dry stream bed, rock seating area, and interpretive signs. Mr. Fossum added that staff also recommend funding for the non-motorized boat launch for an amount of $16,500. This part of the project will work to achieve the recreation-based goals of the CLMP and provide better access to the lake for all the monitoring that regularly occurs. Mr. Fossum noted that staff confirmed that the District will utilize the recently approved 319 Small Watershed Funding to fund this grant award. Mr. Fossum asked for any questions or comments. Manager Sullivan Janzen shared that she often walks around Como Lake and is excited to see this project completed. Motion 21-105: Approve Grant to City of St. Paul for Como Parking Lot Project for an amount not to exceed $187,100 and direct Administrator and Board President to execute a grant agreement subject to the review and approval of the Ramsey County Attorney. Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved VI.

Unfinished Business A)

COVID-19 Update (Doneux)

Administrator Doneux provided an update on the COVID-19 plan and explained that there are three main areas of focus for COVID planning. The three areas are staff operation in the building, board meetings, and public meetings or events in the building. It will be mandatory for staff to return to working in the building September 7th. The work from home requirement will be dropped on July 1st and allow July and August for staff to return to the office at their discretion. Administrator Doneux asked Attorney Morgan for confirmation regarding special legislation regarding in person meetings until the emergency declaration is lifted. Attorney Mogen replied that the legislation was a forgiveness of a section of the statute that allows for television use. After July, CRWD would need to declare an emergency. Administrator Doneux announced that the July 7th board meeting will likely be held in the Mississippi meeting room. Administrator Doneux will continue conversations with Attorney Mogen to ensure meetings will be held in compliance with open meeting law. The CAC will be able to continue meeting remotely if they want to because they are not under the open meeting law requirements. Manager Murphy inquired about meeting remotely while on vacation. Attorney Mogen responded that the section he was referencing was regarding health conditions and related to being covered by an emergency. Manager Sullivan Janzen asked for clarification of Board Members attending meetings remotely due to health issues three times per year. Attorney Mogen replied that this is not a new law and that it is limited. Attorney Mogen added that under a state of emergency a medical issue would need to be demonstrated, the statue allows for an individual member to participate remotely for a maximum of three times per calendar year. Manager Sullivan Janzen addressed Administrator Doneux regarding people being able to participate in the meeting remotely. Administrator Doneux clarified by sharing that it is his goal to provide, at some point in the future, similar access like when several members of the public recently attended a meeting regarding the Lake McCarrons development. Attorney Mogen clarified that if a meeting will be held at the building, the public will have to be allowed inside. Manager Sullivan Janzen shared concerns about capacity, recommendations about social distancing and honoring requests from someone who wishes to attend a meeting. Attorney Mogen responded that in his opinion, we are going to recognize covered vaccinations not much differently from how we recognize other

vaccinations. Attorney Mogen added that CRWD will not be able to exclude people based on their vaccination status. Administrator Doneux added that people may continue wearing masks well into the future regardless of requirements. B)

Midway Peace Park Update (Eleria)

Ms. Eleria shared an update with the Board of Managers about the Midway Peace Park. Ms. Eleria noted that an in-person outdoor celebration will be held on Tuesday, June 15th beginning at 3:00 PM and go to 6:00 PM. A short formal program will be at 4:00 PM. Ms. Eleria will be attending a meeting this week and will follow up with additional details. A representative from CRWD will most likely be asked to speak at the celebration. C)

Lake McCarrons Shoreline Assessment Project Update (Funke)

Ms. Funke shared with the Board of Managers that the condition of the Lake McCarrons shoreline was last assessed by CRWD in 2007. Since then, portions of the shoreline have been transformed significantly. CRWD and Ramsey County Soil & Water Conservation Division (RCWSCD) have completed 16 shoreline restorations since 2004. CRWD has contracted RCSWCD to complete a shoreline assessment in 2021. The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate and compare the current condition of the Lake McCarrons shoreline to its condition at the time of the last assessment, and to evaluate the success of past grant-funded restorations. The results of this assessment will help staff identify sections to recommend for voluntary shoreline restoration work and will allow for more effective CRWD assistance for residents who have recently expressed interest in a restoration project. Ms. Funke shared the four primary tasks of the shoreline assessment are: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Review historical records of shoreline restoration efforts (January-May 2021) Conduct shoreline assessment of Lake McCarrons from a boat (Late June 2021) Assessment of previous grant-funded shoreline restorations (July 2021) Prepare Lake McCarrons shoreline assessment summary report (October 2021)

Ms. Funke provided managers with details related to each task in the 2021 Lake McCarrons Shoreline Assessment Proposal. The total estimate for this work is $17,524. CRWD budgeted $20,000 for this work in 2021 (CRWD budget #310-21479 Lake McCarrons Shoreline). An agreement for this work has been executed by the Administrator. Ms. Funke added that Lakeshore residents, the Lake McCarrons Neighborhood Association, and the McCarrons Lakefront Alliance will be informed of upcoming plans in early June. At the same time, a survey will also be sent to previous grant recipients to provide feedback on the success of their projects. Results of the assessment and future grant promotion will be shared with these stakeholders this fall. President Collins asked Manager Sanders if he had any comments. Manager Sanders replied that many residents around the lake are looking forward to this project. Ms. Funke added that Mr. Fossum will be the point of contact for the project. No motions were made. Update was provided for information only. VII.

General Information A)

Board of Managers’ Updates

Manager Texer will chair the next Board Meeting on June 16th. President Collins will be joining remotely. Manager Sanders inquired about McCarrons beach being closed. Mr. Fossum confirmed that E. coli samples are being gathered. The beach has been closed in the past due to E. coli being spread by geese. Administrator Doneux shared Ms. Schwantes will be sending out notifications regarding several upcoming events. There will be two events on Sunday, June 13th, one is the Water Walk lead by Sharon Day of the Indigenous Peoples Task Force. Due to several restrictions, the district has a limited number of slots. CAC member Mr. Montain added that he attended the water walk and highly recommends it. The Midway Peace Park celebration will be held on Tuesday, June 15th. Administrator Doneux shared that a draft budget will be available at the June 16th meeting. Manager Texer added that July 22nd is being considered for the MAWD summer event. VIII. Next Meetings A) Wednesday, June 9, 2021 7:00 PM- CAC Meeting – Electronic Only, Manager Murphy will attend this meeting. B) Wednesday, June 16, 2021 6:00 PM – Regular Meeting – Electronic Only, President Collins will be attending remotely IX.

Adjournment

Motion 21-109: Adjournment of the June 2, 2021 Regular Board Meeting at 7:32 P.M. Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved Respectfully submitted, Michelle Sylvander

June 16, 2021 Board Meeting V. Action Items – B) Accounts Payable & Budget Updated (Sylvander)

DATE: June 10, 2021 TO: CRWD Board of Managers FROM: Michelle Sylvander, Office Manager RE: May 2021 Accounts Payable/Receivable and Administrative/Program Budget Report _________________________________________________________________________________

Enclosed are the Accounts Payable/Receivable and the Administrative/Program Budget Reports for the Month of May 2021. Summary of Budget Report: (May Only Expenses) Administrative Budget (100’s) Program Budget (200’s) Project Budget (300’s) Capital Improvement Budget (400’s) Debt Service (500’s)

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Summary of Accounts Payable/Receivable Report through May 31, 2021: (Past, present and future months) (May 2021 Only)

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Request Action Approve May 2021 Accounts Payable/Receivable and Budget Report and direct Board Treasurer and President to endorse and disperse checks for these payments. enc:

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Check Register For the Period From June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021

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Payee Anchor Solar Investments, LLC ASI Signage Innovations Barr Engineering Benefit Extras, Inc. Cinch Web Services Colonial Life Comcast - Business CrisisGo, Inc. Digi-Key Emmons & Olivier Resources Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Forrest J. Kelley Fresh Color Press Gallagher Gita Patina, LLC Goliath Hydro-Vac, Inc. Gopher State One Growing Green Hearts, LLC Harris HealthPartners Houston Engineering, Inc. Inhabit Landscapes Linn Investment Properties, LLC Maintenance Team, Inc. McCaren Designs, Inc. Menards MetLife Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc. MSC Industrial Supply Nadeau Excavating, Inc. National Municipal Stormwater Alliance Northern Battery Onset Orkin, LLC Pioneer Press Pitney Bowes - Financial Services Prescription Landscape Rachel Contracting Ramsey County Soil & Water Conservation Ramsey County - Attorney Redpath & Company, Ltd. Rymark Sky Candy Studios St. Paul Regional Water Services St. Paul Public Schools Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Staples Business Advantage

Total

Check #

172.01 540.08 22,989.90 96.00 198.00 844.20 2,000.00 1,750.00 515.04 200.75 83.69 1,800.00 465.00 187.50 941.52 6,650.00 44.55 6,036.25 16,296.82 32,625.67 2,932.75 17,191.79 4,100.00 2,042.95 555.28 518.77 672.54 39,474.87 35.72 60,538.67 5,000.00 213.51 1,511.24 140.00 132.60 273.75 7,009.44 70,711.31 16,848.00 2,709.00 5,162.30 8,954.38 500.00 298.20 370,000.00 48,924.50 199.29

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21395 21396 21397 21398 21399 21400 21401 21402 21403 21404 21405 21406 21407 21408 21409 21410 21411 21412 21413 21414 21415 21416 21417 21418 21419 21420 21421 21422 21423 21424 21425 21426 21427 21428 21429 21430 21431 21432 21433 21434 21435 21436 21437 21438 21439 21440 21441

Description Solar Leasing Signage/Fire Alarm Panel Engineering Expense Employee Benefits Support/Website Maintenance Plan Employee Benefits Business Edge Business Web Console Supplies Villa Park Pond Outlet Hip Boots Office Cleaning Rain Garden Inspections Consultation Fees Partner Grant Mid-Term Reimbursement Vac Truck Services Email Tickets Partner Grant Mid-Term Reimbursement Phase 1 & 2 Cleaning/Allianz Field Employee Benefits 2021 Maintenance & Enhancements Maintenance & Inlet Retrofits Surety Release Facilities Management Monthly Horticulture Services Supplies Employee Benefits Construction/Boulevard Rain Garden Supplies Installation/Iron-Enhanced Sand Crisis Communications Media Batteries HOBO Water Level Monthly Pest Control Annual Public Meeting Postage Meter Lease BMP Maintenance Services Como Zoo/Golf Course Stormwater SWCD Services Attorney Fees Accounting & Payroll Services Managed Services/Notebooks/Chargers/WatchGuard CRWD Program & Project Drone Water Service Cooperative Project Permit Program/GW Sweeps/Como Lake Aquatic Office Suplies

Capitol Region Watershed District

Check Register For the Period From June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021

Date 06/16/21 06/16/21 06/16/21 06/16/21 06/16/21 06/16/21 06/16/21 06/16/21 06/16/21 06/16/21

Payee Syscon, Inc. Verizon Wireless Walters WeCo Xcel Energy Xcel Energy Xcel Energy 975 Xcel Energy 976 Young Environmental Consulting US Bank SUB-TOTAL AP MAY A/P:

MAY PAYROLL/BENEFITS: MAY TOTAL:

Total

Check #

53.75 2,543.23 154.53 13,280.00 34.89 32.28 679.59 183.22 3,025.97 3,931.64

21442 21443 21444 21445 21446 21447 21448 21449 21450 21451

Description Sage Support Tablets & Monthly Usage Trash/Recycling Manual Accessibility Audit Electrical Service-Kittson St. Electrical Service-Mayrland Ave. Monthly Electric Monthly Electric Map of Sub-Watersheds Monthly Credit Card Expense

$785,006.94

163,254.54 $948,261.48

APPROVED FOR PAYMENT:

6/16/2021

MAY, 2021 RECEIPTS Cretin-Durham Hall Xcel CRB-Phase 3 Highland Bridge Rowhomes Highland Bridge Rowhomes 4M Fund-General MAY RECEIPTS:

$6,400.00 3,600.00 11,800.00 2,000.00 67.22 $23,867.22

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Surety Surety Surety Permit Fee May Interest

Capitol Region Watershed District May 31, 2021 Comparison

Check Register Totals Accounts Payable Checks:

$785,006.94

Payroll & Benefits:

163,254.54

TOTAL:

$948,261.48

Pre-Paid Expenses

($34,142.41)

Surety Release

($4,100.00)

MAY ONLY:

$910,019.07

Pre-Paid Expenses: Colonial Life - Ck. #21400 HealthPartners - Ck. #21414 MetLife - Ck. #21421

Surety Release: Linn Investment Properties, LLC - Ck. #21417

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$844.20 32,625.67 672.54 $34,142.41

$4,100.00

CAPITOL REGION WATERSHE DISTRICT JOB COST RECAP FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2021 ‐ MAY 31, 2021 JOB COST #/NAME 21890 ‐ Safety Program 21895 ‐ Diversity & Inclusion Program 20970 ‐ General Administration 21970 ‐ General Administration 20975 ‐ Aldine Operations 21975 ‐ Aldine Operations 21976 ‐ 1736 Thomas Operations 21978 ‐ MAWD 21980 ‐ Citizens Advisory Committee 21985 ‐ External Funding Opportunities 00000 ‐ Administration Allocation TOTAL GENERAL ADMINISTRATION: 200 ‐ Administration 208 ‐ Regulatory Program 210 ‐ Grants Program 211 ‐ Monitoring, Assessment & Research 220 ‐ Communications & Engagement 222 ‐ Facility Management Program TOTAL PROGRAMS: 300 ‐ Administration 302 ‐ Groundwater Projects 305 ‐ Como Lake Subwatershed 310 ‐ Lake McCarron's Subwatershed 313 ‐ Loeb Lake Subwatershed 315 ‐ Trout Brook Subwatershed 325 ‐ Wetland, Stream & Ecosystem Restoration 332 ‐ Mississippi River Confluence Subwatershed 370 ‐ Watershed Management Plan 375 ‐ Watershed‐Wide Planning, Assessment & Implementation TOTAL PROJECTS: TOTAL OPERATING FUND: 405 ‐ Como Lake BMP's 410 ‐ Lake McCarron's BMP's 413 ‐ Loeb Lake BMP's 415 ‐ Trout Brook BMP's 431 ‐ Mississippi River Gorge Subwatershed BMP's 432 ‐ Mississippi River Confluence Subwatershed BMP's 433 ‐ Mississippi River Downtown Subwatershed BMP's 440 ‐ Special Projects & Grants TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT: 475 ‐ Watershed‐Wide Capitol Improvement Projects TOTAL DEBT SERVICES:

2021 ANNUAL BUDGET 35,000.00 15,000.00 ‐ 744,700.00 ‐ 150,000.00 85,800.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 (251,400.00) $799,100.00 165,924.00 556,620.00 929,700.00 761,150.00 792,460.00 420,580.00 $3,626,434.00 85,476.00 0.00 170,050.00 100,700.00 20,850.00 211,110.00 162,770.00 46,250.00 ‐ 145,580.00 $942,786.00 $5,368,320.00 412,400.00 ‐ ‐ 950,250.00 96,750.00 911,440.00 610,450.00 ‐ $2,981,290.00 1,054,454.00 $1,054,454.00

CURRENT MONTH EXPENDITURES 2,196.55 ‐ ‐ 77,091.38 ‐ 7,752.62 1,152.24 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ $88,192.79 ‐ 77,303.51 86,730.19 35,569.34 37,601.47 32,224.64 $269,429.15 ‐ 137.49 11,560.07 373.28 ‐ 10,852.36 ‐ 5,968.73 898.49 1,122.42 $30,912.84 $388,534.78 442,894.49 366.63 ‐ 12,201.65 65,462.29 ‐ ‐ 559.23 $521,484.29 ‐ ‐

TOTAL ALL FUNDS:

$9,404,064.00

$910,019.07

$2,817,127.08

$6,586,936.92

29.96%

TOTAL FUND BALANCE:

Fund Balance @ 12/31/20 2,930,932.62 5,418,792.06 229,722.40 $8,579,447.08

2021 Fund Transfers ‐ ‐ ‐ $0.00

Year‐to‐Date Revenue 23,624.37 46,952.13 ‐ $70,576.50

Year‐to‐Date Expenditures $1,430,931.88 579,297.86 806,897.34 $2,817,127.08

Fund Balance @ 05/31/21 1,523,625.11 4,886,446.33 (577,174.94) $5,832,896.50

FUND BALANCES

Operations Capital Improvement Debt Service

YEAR‐TO‐DATE EXPENDITURES 11,164.47 165.97 6,203.09 467,734.38 2,505.89 68,079.06 12,788.10 ‐ 1,180.00 ‐ ‐ $569,820.96 ‐ 168,184.45 156,308.83 187,058.62 121,007.02 68,146.85 $700,705.77 ‐ 366.63 42,811.90 10,275.66 ‐ 36,092.11 1,564.03 27,951.94 14,341.14 27,001.74 $160,405.15 $1,430,931.88 454,706.05 1,316.28 44.20 25,615.76 91,341.09 ‐ 110.70 6,163.78 $579,297.86 806,897.34 $806,897.34

BALANCE OF BUDGET REMAINING 23,835.53 14,834.03 (6,203.09) 276,965.62 (2,505.89) 81,920.94 73,011.90 5,000.00 8,820.00 5,000.00 (251,400.00) $229,279.04 165,924.00 388,435.55 773,391.17 574,091.38 671,452.98 352,433.15 $2,925,728.23 85,476.00 (366.63) 127,238.10 90,424.34 20,850.00 175,017.89 161,205.97 18,298.06 (14,341.14) 118,578.26 $782,380.85 $3,937,388.12 (42,306.05) (1,316.28) (44.20) 924,634.24 5,408.91 911,440.00 610,339.30 (6,163.78) $2,401,992.14 247,556.66 $247,556.66

% OF BUDGET EXPENDED ‐‐‐ 1.11% ‐‐‐ 62.81% ‐‐‐ 45.39% 14.90% 0.00% 11.80% 0.00% 0.00% 71.31% 0.00% 30.22% 16.81% 24.58% 15.27% 16.20% 19.32% 0.00% ‐‐‐ 25.18% 10.20% 0.00% 17.10% 0.96% 60.44% ‐‐‐ 18.55% 17.01% 26.66% 110.26% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 2.70% 94.41% 0.00% 0.02% ‐‐‐ 19.43% 76.52% 76.52%

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CAPITOL REGION WATERSHE DISTRICT JOB COST DETAIL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2021 ‐ MAY 31, 2021 JOB COST #/NAME 21890 ‐ Safety Program 21895 ‐ Diversity & Inclusion Program 20970 ‐ General Administration 21970 ‐ General Administration 20975 ‐ Aldine Operations 21975 ‐ Aldine Operations 21976 ‐ 1736 Thomas Operations 21978 ‐ MAWD 21980 ‐ Citizen Advisory Committee 21985 ‐ External Funding Opportunities 10000 ‐ Administration Allocation TOTAL GENERAL ADMINISTRATION: 20000 ‐ Administration Allocation 20099 ‐ District Permit Program 21000 ‐ District Permit Program 21102 ‐Coordinated Erosion & Sediment Control 21103 ‐ Permittee Post‐Construction BMP Inspections 21104 ‐ Engagement Activities & Permitees 21105 ‐ Rules, Evaluations & Updates 21107 ‐ Illicit Discharge & Elimination 21109 ‐ Industrial Stormwater Permittee Coordination 21111 ‐ Water Reuse Policy Support ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐ Permits 20143 ‐ Stewardship Grants 21143 ‐ Stewardshhip Grants 20144 ‐ Partner Grants 16147 ‐ TWP Blvd. Rain Gardens 21150 ‐ ROW Projects‐Boulevard Rain Gardens 21152 ‐ Stewardship Grant Outreach 21153 ‐ Grant Project Inspection & Maintenance 21155 ‐ Well Sealing Grants 21160 ‐ Large Scale Site Planning Grants 20200 ‐ Baseline Monitoring Data Collection 21200 ‐ Stormwater Monitoring & Data Collection 20205 ‐ Lake Monitoring & Data Collection 21205 ‐ Lake Monitoring & Data Collection 20210 ‐ Villa Park Monitoring & Data Collection 21215 ‐ Wetland Biological Integrity Monitoring 21220 ‐ Monitoring Database & Reporting Tool 21221 ‐ Monitoring Trend Analysis & Reporting 21225 ‐ Citizen Science Monitoring Program 21228 ‐ Research Program 21230 ‐ BMP Performance Monitoring 20230 ‐ BMP Monitoring 21235 ‐ Emerging Containments & Water Quality 20250 ‐ General Outreach & Communications 21250 ‐ General Communications & Engagement

2021 ANNUAL BUDGET 35,000.00 15,000.00 ‐ 744,700.00 ‐ 150,000.00 85,800.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 (251,400.00) 799,100.00 165,924.00 ‐ 209,770.00 193,900.00 72,730.00 6,220.00 20,690.00 42,490.00 4,970.00 5,850.00 ‐ ‐ 510,550.00 225,000.00 38,670.00 17,380.00 74,040.00 10,430.00 53,630.00 ‐ 393,120.00 ‐ 106,460.00 14,390.00 26,280.00 19,450.00 9,250.00 46,850.00 131,350.00 ‐ 14,000.00 ‐ 236,310.00

CURRENT MONTH EXPENDITURES 2,196.55 ‐ ‐ 77,091.38 ‐ 7,752.62 1,152.24 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 88,192.79 ‐ ‐ 15,674.31 5,963.59 202.19 ‐ 5,396.06 3,281.50 ‐ ‐ 46,785.86 16,776.00 7,302.26 ‐ 41,058.85 18,057.50 48.15 2,905.62 30.88 550.93 ‐ 29,787.91 ‐ 322.91 ‐ 35.72 290.52 ‐ 214.29 332.35 4,585.64 ‐ ‐ ‐ 11,027.46

YEAR‐TO‐DATE BALANCE OF EXPENDITURES BUDGET REMAINING 11,164.47 23,835.53 165.97 14,834.03 6,203.09 (6,203.09) 467,734.38 276,965.62 2,505.89 (2,505.89) 68,079.06 81,920.94 12,788.10 73,011.90 ‐ 5,000.00 1,180.00 8,820.00 ‐ 5,000.00 ‐ (251,400.00) $569,820.96 $229,279.04 ‐ 165,924.00 4,094.51 (4,094.51) 69,103.95 140,666.05 7,804.34 186,095.66 1,023.41 71,706.59 ‐ 6,220.00 5,588.15 15,101.85 6,036.61 36,453.39 ‐ 4,970.00 49.50 5,800.50 74,483.98 (74,483.98) 17,745.68 (17,745.68) 49,826.92 460,723.08 1,336.93 (1,336.93) 55,174.00 169,826.00 18,168.06 20,501.94 1,215.28 16,164.72 11,505.55 62,534.45 61.76 10,368.24 1,274.65 52,355.35 10,327.92 (10,327.92) 154,027.30 239,092.70 249.18 (249.18) 4,170.93 102,289.07 (2,768.00) 2,768.00 717.47 13,672.53 743.39 25,536.61 ‐ 19,450.00 2,093.23 7,156.77 2,229.43 44,620.57 12,451.04 118,898.96 2,816.73 (2,816.73) ‐ 14,000.00 2,722.95 (2,722.95) 58,095.24 178,214.76

% OF BUDGET EXPENDED 31.90% 1.11% ‐‐‐ 62.81% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 14.90% 0.00% 11.80% ‐‐‐ 0.00% 71.31% 0.00% ‐‐‐ 32.94% 4.02% 1.41% 0.00% 27.01% 14.21% 0.00% 0.85% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 9.76% ‐‐‐ 24.52% 46.98% 6.99% 15.54% 0.59% 2.38% ‐‐‐ 39.18% ‐‐‐ 3.92% ‐‐‐ 4.99% 2.83% 0.00% 22.63% 4.76% 9.48% ‐‐‐ 0.00% ‐‐‐ 24.58%

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CAPITOL REGION WATERSHE DISTRICT JOB COST DETAIL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2021 ‐ MAY 31, 2021 JOB COST #/NAME 21252 ‐ Project Communications 21255 ‐ Clean Streets 21260 ‐ Maintenance Workshops for Clean Water 21262 ‐ Youth Outreach Programs 20265 ‐ Sponsorships & Partnerships 21265 ‐ Sponsorships 21267 ‐ Partnerships 20268 ‐ Adopt A Drain 20270 ‐ Website 21270 ‐ Digital Communications 20271 ‐ Master Water Stewards 21271 ‐ Volunteer Programs 17274 ‐ TWP Communications 21275 ‐ Events 21278 ‐ Public Art Program 21279 ‐ Partner Grant Program 21280 ‐ 595 Aldine Communications & Engagement 20285 ‐ Awards Program 21285 ‐ Awards Program 20303 ‐ BMP Database 21303 ‐ BMP Database 21305 ‐ District Owned Facility Management 21310 ‐ Shared Ownership Facility Management 21315 ‐ Partner Owned Facilities 20333 ‐ Public Art Program 20396 ‐ Safety Equipment

2021 ANNUAL BUDGET 28,190.00 46,340.00 15,420.00 20,720.00 ‐ 31,500.00 20,800.00 ‐ ‐ 63,900.00 ‐ 36,260.00 ‐ 24,390.00 31,000.00 170,480.00 51,060.00 ‐ 16,090.00 ‐ 45,930.00 234,150.00 53,440.00 87,060.00

TOTAL PROGRAMS: 30000 ‐ Administration Allocation 21402 ‐ Seeps & Springs Study 20421 ‐ Como BMP Maintenance 21423 ‐ AIS Management 20424 ‐ Como Lake Aquatic Plant Management 21424 ‐ Como Lake Aquatic Plant Management 21425 ‐ Como Lake Fisheries Management 18427 ‐ Como Lake Management Plan 21427 ‐ Shoreline Management 19428 ‐ Como Lake Aquatic Plant Management 21430 ‐ Street Sweeping Program 21434 ‐ Water‐Based Recreation Management 21436 ‐ Como Subwatershed Infrastructure Management 21440 ‐ Future Stormwater Management Planning 21470 ‐ Lake Vegetation & AIS Management 18476 ‐ Upper Villa Maintenance 19476 ‐ Upper Villa Maintenance 21476 ‐ Villa Park Wetland System Evaluation 21479 ‐ Lake McCarron's Shoreline 21480 ‐ Watershed Hydraulic & Hodrologic Modeling 11513 ‐ Loed Lake Stormwater Pond Improvements 20550 ‐ TBI Inspection and Maintenance 21550 ‐ TBI Inspection & Maintenance 14552 ‐ TBI Easement Verification & Documentation 21554 ‐ TBI Model Update

$3,626,434.00 85,476.00 ‐ 15,740.00 ‐ 12,370.00 9,870.00 ‐ 25,370.00 22,740.00 22,370.00 50,110.00 11,480.00 20,110.00 ‐ 20,480.00 20,000.00 40,110.00 20,850.00 ‐ ‐ 50,850.00 150,140.00

CURRENT MONTH EXPENDITURES ‐ 289.27 ‐ ‐ ‐ 72.32 319.32 ‐ ‐ 15,420.64 72.00 1,084.92 ‐ 909.87 560.17 7,845.50 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 3,696.35 11,925.86 ‐ 16,602.43 ‐ ‐ $269,429.15 ‐ 137.49 3,450.00 ‐ ‐ 1,048.27 1,350.61 2,525.07 1,684.12 ‐ 603.75 ‐ 327.24 571.01 ‐ 200.75 ‐ ‐ 172.53 ‐ ‐ ‐ 4,462.42 ‐ 5,953.40

YEAR‐TO‐DATE BALANCE OF EXPENDITURES BUDGET REMAINING 869.50 27,320.50 397.75 45,942.25 45.59 15,374.41 ‐ 20,720.00 36.16 (36.16) 5,608.48 25,891.52 1,734.85 19,065.15 108.47 (108.47) 397.38 (397.38) 22,341.84 41,558.16 216.64 (216.64) 3,148.82 33,111.18 96.30 (96.30) 1,755.02 22,634.98 6,429.53 24,570.47 13,055.53 157,424.47 56.39 51,003.61 3,721.99 (3,721.99) 168.59 15,921.41 30.88 (30.88) 13,917.72 32,012.28 32,810.98 201,339.02 625.03 52,814.97 20,247.29 66,812.71 36.16 (36.16) 478.79 (478.79) 700,705.77 $2,925,728.23 ‐ 85,476.00 366.63 (366.63) 3,450.00 (3,450.00) ‐ 15,740.00 281.62 (281.62) 12,155.30 214.70 5,160.48 4,709.52 13,098.85 (13,098.85) 4,135.58 21,234.42 1,972.00 (1,972.00) 720.20 22,019.80 ‐ 22,370.00 584.17 49,525.83 1,253.70 10,226.30 55.01 20,054.99 9,146.31 (9,146.31) 64.65 (64.65) 283.71 20,196.29 725.98 19,274.02 ‐ 40,110.00 ‐ 20,850.00 72.56 (72.56) 14,571.86 (14,571.86) ‐ 50,850.00 18,338.28 131,801.72

% OF BUDGET EXPENDED 3.08% 0.86% 0.30% 0.00% ‐‐‐ 17.80% 8.34% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 34.96% ‐‐‐ 8.68% ‐‐‐ 7.20% 20.74% 7.66% 0.11% ‐‐‐ 1.05% ‐‐‐ 30.30% 14.01% 1.17% 23.26% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 19.32% 0.00% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 0.00% ‐‐‐ 98.26% 52.28% ‐‐‐ 16.30% ‐‐‐ 3.17% 0.00% 1.17% 10.92% 0.27% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 1.39% 3.63% 0.00% 0.00% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 0.00% 12.21%

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CAPITOL REGION WATERSHE DISTRICT JOB COST DETAIL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2021 ‐ MAY 31, 2021 JOB COST #/NAME 21570 ‐ NPDES MS4 Stormwater Program 19605 ‐ Lower Phalen Creek/Rush Line 21605 ‐ Phalen Creek Daylighting Feasibility Study 21610 ‐ Willow Reserve Signage & Access 21615 ‐ Wetland Restoration Planning 19621 ‐ Snelling Midway Redevelopment O & M 20621 ‐ Snelling Midway Redevelopment O & M 18622 ‐ Ford Site Planning 18623 ‐ Ford Site Area C 18624 ‐ CCLRT BMP Maintenance 20624 ‐ Geenn Line BMP Maintenance 18650 ‐ 2020 Watershed Management Plan 21651 ‐ Partner Agency Plan Review 21652 ‐ GIS Program 21655 ‐ St. Paul Watershed Governance 21656 ‐ District Chloride Assessment & Prevention Plan 21658 ‐ Great River Passage 16660 ‐ TWP Grant Admin 16 20660 ‐ Special Grants ‐ Project Development 19662 ‐ 1919 University Avenue 19665 ‐ Science Museum Feasibility

2021 ANNUAL BUDGET 10,120.00 ‐ 53,450.00 30,960.00 78,360.00 ‐

16705 ‐ TWP Como BMP McMurray 19706 ‐ Como Lake Alum Treatment 16710 ‐ TWP Como BMP McMurray 21711 ‐ Como Pavillion BMP's 21712 ‐ Gotfried's Pit Improvement 16715 ‐ TWP Como Sr. High 16720 ‐ Willow Reserve Restoration Project 16752 ‐ TWP ‐ McCarrons BMP ‐ Parkview 20820 ‐ TBI Repair ‐ Station 28+65 ‐ 50+72 16853 ‐ Victoria Park 16886 ‐ Lauderdale Subwatershed Stormwater Improvement Project 19890 ‐ Midway Peace Park 20891 ‐ Ford Site 20892 ‐ Science Museum of Minnesota 16917 ‐ Swede Hollow Construction 16920 ‐ TWP Grant Administration 19925 ‐ Springboard for the Arts Headquarters 19940 ‐ Zero Abuse Project 16950 ‐ New Office Facility TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT: 14960 ‐ Watershed‐Wide Capitol Improvement Projects TOTAL DEBT SERVICES:

‐ 150,000.00 50,700.00 ‐ ‐ ‐ 950,250.00 105,480.00 96,750.00 560,000.00 805,960.00 50,450.00 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ $2,981,290.00 1,054,454.00 $1,054,454.00

CURRENT MONTH EXPENDITURES 436.54 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 643.56 2,995.17 ‐ 730.00 1,600.00 898.49 115.02 346.96 ‐ ‐ 284.84 ‐ ‐ 45.83 329.77 $30,912.84 $388,534.78 72,097.55 ‐ ‐ 796.94 ‐ 370,000.00 ‐ 366.63 12,201.65 ‐ 65,462.29 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 467.58 91.65 ‐ $521,484.29 ‐ ‐

TOTAL ALL FUNDS:

$9,404,064.00

$910,019.07

23,125.00 23,125.00

‐ 20,100.00 30,470.00 10,060.00 54,950.00 30,000.00

‐ ‐ TOTAL PROJECTS: $942,786.00 TOTAL OPERATING FUND: $5,368,320.00 211,700.00

YEAR‐TO‐DATE BALANCE OF EXPENDITURES BUDGET REMAINING 3,109.41 7,010.59 821.37 (821.37) ‐ 53,450.00 ‐ 30,960.00 742.66 77,617.34 99.01 (99.01) 2,524.84 (2,524.84) 18,385.42 4,739.58 707.09 22,417.91 4,635.58 (4,635.58) 1,600.00 (1,600.00) 14,341.14 (14,341.14) 1,725.24 18,374.76 3,292.13 27,177.87 ‐ 10,060.00 ‐ 54,950.00 284.84 29,715.16 124.80 (124.80) 925.95 (925.95) 406.56 (406.56) 20,242.22 (20,242.22) 160,405.15 $782,380.85 $1,430,931.88 $3,937,388.12 79,550.30 132,149.70 4,116.51 (4,116.51) 99.02 (99.02) 896.02 149,103.98 ‐ 50,700.00 370,044.20 (370,044.20) 44.20 (44.20) 1,316.28 (1,316.28) 25,615.76 924,634.24 ‐ 105,480.00 91,341.09 5,408.91 110.70 559,889.30 ‐ 805,960.00 ‐ 50,450.00 44.20 (44.20) 384.95 (384.95) 647.41 (647.41) 182.72 (182.72) 4,904.50 (4,904.50) $579,297.86 $2,401,992.14 806,897.34 247,556.66 $806,897.34 $247,556.66 $2,817,127.08

$6,586,936.92

% OF BUDGET EXPENDED 30.73% ‐‐‐ 0.00% 0.00% 0.95% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 79.50% 3.06% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 8.58% 10.80% 0.00% 0.00% 0.95% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 17.01% 26.66% 37.58% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 0.60% 0.00% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 2.70% 0.00% 94.41% 0.02% 0.00% 0.00% ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 19.43% 76.52% 76.52% 29.96%

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CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT PERMITS FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2021 ‐ MAY 31, 2021 PERMIT NUMBER 10009 10028 13003 14027 16007 16016 16019 17003 17013 17020 17023 18002 18003 18007 18008 18009 18014 18017 18018 18020 18022 18023 19005 19006 19009 19010 19011 19012 19013 19015 19016 19017 19018 19020 19021 19024 19025 19026 19029 19030 20001 20002 20003 20004

PERMIT NAME Como Park HS Ramsey County Crisis Center MN Pass HealthPartners MOB Community School of Excellence Willow Reserve Habitat of Humanity Roselawn Cemetary Como Park Sr. High School Great River Schools Transfer Road Storage Weyerhaeuser Apts. Menards Trnasload Terminal Marydale Park Improvements Woodlawn Jefferson Vomela Beacon Bluff Seal Island at Como Zoo Morning Star Cathedral Hill Payne Building Development Albion Senior Community Rivoli Phase III Roseville Aldi Midway Peace Park McCarrons Hill St. Thomas Iverson Center Raymond Station Summit Avenue Bridge Reconstruction UST 2nd Year Housing St. Paul Gateway Mixed Use Waterford Bay Dale Street Bridge Reconstruction Urban Academy Addition GTA Building Harambee Elementary School Audit Como Animal Hospital Lexington Parkway Realingment Lower Landing Tumble Fresh Coin Operated Laundry Como Avenue Trail Project Five Star Storage Dickerman Park Site Improvements Tedesco St. Paving Project SPPS Service Facility Addition Griggs‐Scheffer Street Project

PERMITTING BUDGET ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

CURRENT MONTH EXPENDITURES

YEAR‐TO‐DATE EXPENDITURES

BALANCE OF PERMIT BUDGET REMAINING

320.00 320.00 41.82 ‐ 187.22 41.82 62.74 28.81 891.81 387.00 64.00 175.75 1,340.15 123.00 153.50 213.25 1,120.00 ‐ 446.82 61.50 245.25 1,098.50 ‐ 72.01 62.20 426.50 ‐ 43.21 1,469.00 41.82 ‐ 115.21 ‐ 28.80 61.50 ‐ 86.43 771.31 ‐ 14.40 ‐ 14.40 806.50 61.50 ‐ 201.65 ‐ 79.22 ‐ 14.40 92.25 1,296.50 329.32 41.82 625.50 1,367.75 914.50 ‐ 41.82 ‐ 41.82 ‐ 62.74 ‐ 57.62 ‐ 1,034.03 ‐ 946.89 ‐ 179.00 ‐ 175.75 ‐ 1,395.15 ‐ 446.92 ‐ 153.50 ‐ 213.25 ‐ 1,397.22 ‐ ‐ 172.80 ‐ 245.25 ‐ 1,527.33 ‐ ‐ 299.85 ‐ 426.50 ‐ ‐ 1,766.08 ‐ 41.82 ‐ ‐ ‐ 342.20 ‐ ‐ 1,008.86 ‐ ‐ ‐ 806.50 ‐ 171.50 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 494.75 ‐ 1,296.50 ‐ 805.57 ‐ 41.82 ‐ 625.50 ‐ 1,767.84 ‐ 914.50 ‐

% OF PERMIT BUDGET EXPENDED ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

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CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT PERMITS FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2021 ‐ MAY 31, 2021 PERMIT NUMBER

PERMIT NAME

PERMITTING BUDGET

20005 20007 20009 20011 20013 20014 20016 20017 20018 20019 20020 20021 20023 20024 20025 20026 20028 20029 20031 20033 20035 20037 21001 21002 21003 21004 21006 21007 21008 21009 21010 21011 21012 21013 21015 21016 21018 21019

Washington Tech HS Field Improvement Xcel County Road B Ford Site Redevelopment Randolph Square ‐ Riverbend Business Ford Site Redevelopment Stormwater University & Dale Affordable Housing Ayd Mill Road Hamm's Brewery 2227 University Mixed Use Marshall & Finn Apartments Wilder Square Hope Community Academy 2383 University Seminary Pond Wetland Highland Bridge Lot 1 Block 3 Hmong Academy Middle School Gillette POP22 Fairview & University Highland Bridge Rowhomes Model Exeter Territorial Road North End Community Center Cleveland Avenue (CSAH 46) The Enclave at McCarrons Lake Mississippi River Boulevard Subdivision St. Paul City School Lexington Landing Phase II Western Highland Bridge Blk 19 & 2 Wakan Tipi Center Griggs Scheffer Phase II Highland Bridge Lot 1 Blk. 6 Highland Bridge Lot 1 Block 7 MnDOT I94 & 35E Highland Arena Parking Lot Improvement Highland Bridge Rowhomes 1A & 1B Cretin‐Derham Hall Addition Xcel CR B Phase 3 Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit 554 Broadway Affordable Housing

21000

Sub‐Total: Permits General Permitting

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‐ ‐ TOTAL PERMITS: 209,770.00

CURRENT MONTH EXPENDITURES

YEAR‐TO‐DATE EXPENDITURES

1,171.75 41.82 690.06 28.81 1,312.77 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,424.75 ‐ 183.81 1,056.75 ‐ 57.62 ‐ 1,383.00 72.01 57.62 859.87 ‐ 376.75 1,100.23 1,865.75 1,754.25 965.75 57.62 2,234.00 1,209.75 681.25 697.50 2,202.25 3,155.75 640.00 3,373.50 646.50 1,715.50 32.00

1,543.09 41.82 1,884.38 436.94 2,277.41 129.63 57.60 337.50 163.76 3,487.00 27.50 1,528.86 1,488.83 28.81 388.90 331.29 1,779.83 630.22 273.41 1,685.24 934.25 1,322.50 4,669.19 3,833.06 3,643.38 1,868.25 512.12 3,002.00 2,048.25 713.25 729.50 2,598.31 3,155.75 640.00 3,373.50 646.50 1,715.50 32.00

46,785.86 15,674.31 62,460.17

74,483.98 73,198.46 147,682.44

BALANCE OF PERMIT BUDGET REMAINING

% OF PERMIT BUDGET EXPENDED

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‐ ‐ $62,087.56

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June 16, 2021 Board Meeting V. Action Item – C) CRWD MS4 Annual Report for 2020 and Public Meeting (Funke)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June 10, 2021 CRWD Board of Managers Rachel Funke, Urban BMP Technician Approve CRWD MS4 Annual Report for 2020 and Public Meeting

Background As a regulated operator of a small municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), CRWD is required to prepare and submit an annual report of activities and accomplishments associated with its stormwater pollution prevention program (SWPPP) by June 30th to MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). CRWD must solicit public comment on the MS4 annual report and hold an annual public meeting to present the SWPPP activities and accomplishments made in the previous year. Issues The June 16th Board meeting serves as CRWD’s annual public meeting for its SWPPP. CRWD staff will give a brief presentation of CRWD’s stormwater management accomplishments and accept comments from the public. Any comments received at the meeting or in writing by June 23rd will be considered and if appropriate, incorporated into the annual report. Action Requested Authorize Administrator to submit CRWD’s MS4 Annual Report for 2020 and to reasonably incorporate comments received during the public comment period. enc:

Draft CRWD MS4 Annual Report for 2020

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

MS4 question worksheet for 2020 annual report

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) Reporting period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 Due June 30, 2021 Copy of questions – Not for submittal Instructions: This form is for your personal use only. Complete the online Annual Report to provide a summary of your activities under the 2013 MS4 Permit (Permit) between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. The online Annual Report and additional information can be found on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) website at: https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_Annual_Report. Questions: Contact Cole Landgraf (cole.landgraf@state.mn.us, 651-757-2880)

Contact information MS4 General contact information Full name: Anna Eleria

Title: Planning, Projects, and Grants Division Manager

Mailing address: 595 Aldine Street City:

Saint Paul

State: MN

Phone: 651-644-8888

Zip code: 55104

Email: aeleria@capitolregionwd.org

Preparer contact information (if different from the MS4 General contact) Full name: Rachel Funke

Title: Urban BMP Technician

Mailing address: 595 Aldine Street City: Saint Paul Phone:

State: MN

651-644-8888

Zip code: 55104

Email: rfunke@capitolregionwd.org

Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 1: Public education and outreach The following questions refer to Part III.D.1. of the Permit. 2.

Did you select a stormwater-related issue of high priority to be emphasized during this Permit term? [Part III.D.1.a.(1)]

If ‘Yes’ in Q2, what is your stormwater-related issue(s)? Check all that apply. Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Local businesses Residential best management practices (BMPs) Pet waste Yard waste Deicing materials Household chemicals Construction activities Post-construction activities Other (describe):

Yes

Have you distributed educational materials or equivalent outreach to the public focused on illicit discharge recognition and reporting? [Part III.D.1.a.(2)]

Yes

Do you have an implementation plan as required by the Permit? [Part III.D.1.b.]

Yes

How did you distribute educational materials or equivalent outreach? [Part III.D.1.a.] Check all that apply in table below.

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For the items checked in Q6 below, who is the intended audience? Check all that apply in table below.

For the items checked in Q6 below, enter the total circulation/audience in table below (if unknown, use best estimate).

Q6. How did you distribute

Q7. Intended audience? (Check all that apply.)

educational materials? (Check all that apply):

Residents

Local businesses

Developers

Students

Q8. Employees

Other

Total circulation /audience:

500 1030

Brochure Newsletter Utility bill insert Newspaper ad Radio ad Television ad Cable access channel Stormwater-related event School presentation or project Website Other (1): describe workshop/ conference Other (2): describe recognition Other (3): describe educational signs

616,500 1,000,000 40,000 1500 875 16,400 575 100 1000

For Q9 and Q10, provide a brief description of each activity related to public education and outreach (e.g., rain garden workshop, school presentation, public works open house) held and the date each activity was held from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. [Part III.D.1.c.(4)] 9. 10.

Date of activity in table below Description of activity in table below Q9. Date of activity 1/17/20 2/25/20 4/16/20 7/15/20 9/5/20 10/5/20 11/17-11/20/20

Citywide collaboration meeting on Trash Data Project - Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Intiative

12/16/20 11.

Q10. Description of activity Jie Ming 5th grade presentation to enviornmental science class Growing Green Hearts Salt Smarter workshop for congregation leaders Field Methods Class Presentation to University of Minnesota students Boulevard rain garden inspections with Minnesota Water Stewards Lower Phalen Creek Project Flower Power event Lost Dakota Waterways educational signage installation NALMS Conference Presentations

Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, did you modify your BMPs, measurable goals, or future plans for your public education and outreach program? [Part IV.B.]

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ describe these modifications: CRWD finalized its Communications and Engagement Plan in February 2020. Future plans include a one-page handout with IDDE information to distribute at events, and an in-house training session in 2021.

MCM 2: Public participation/involvement The following questions refer to Part III.D.2.a. of the Permit. 12.

You must provide a minimum of one opportunity each year for the public to provide input on the adequacy of your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). Did you provide this opportunity between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020? [Part III.D.2.a.(1)]

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If ‘Yes’ in Q12, what was the opportunity that you provided? Check all that apply.

Yes

Public meeting Public event Other 14.

If ‘Public meeting’ in Q13, did you hold a stand-alone meeting or combine it with another event? Stand-alone Combined

15.

Enter the date of the public meeting:

6/2/2020

Enter the number of citizens that attended and were informed about your SWPPP:

If ‘Public event’ in Q13, describe:

Enter the date (mm/dd/yyyy) of the public meeting: Enter the number of citizens that attended and were informed about your SWPPP: 16.

If ‘Other’ in Q13, describe:

Enter the date (mm/dd/yyyy) of the public meeting: Enter the number of citizens that attended and were informed about your SWPPP: 17.

Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, did you receive any input regarding your SWPPP? If ‘Yes,’ enter the total number of individuals or organizations that provided comments on your SWPPP.

18.

Yes

If ‘Yes’ in Q17, did you modify your SWPPP as a result of written input received? [Part III.D.2.b.(2)] If ‘Yes,’ describe those modifications.

19.

Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, did you modify your BMPs, measurable goals, or future plans for your public participation/involvement program? [Part IV.B.] If ‘Yes,’ describe those modifications. CRWD approved its 2021-2030 Watershed Management Plan in November 2020.

MCM 3: Illicit discharge detection and elimination The following questions refer to Part III.D.3. of the Permit. 20.

Do you have a regulatory mechanism which prohibits non-stormwater discharges to your MS4? [Part III.D.3.b.]

Yes

21.

Did you identify any illicit discharges between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020? [Part III.D.3.h.(4)]

Yes

22.

If ‘Yes’ in Q21, enter the number of illicit discharges detected.

23.

If ‘Yes’ in Q21, how did you discover these illicit discharges? Check all that apply and enter the number of illicit discharges discovered by each category.

Public complaint Staff 24.

If ‘Public complaint’ in Q23, enter the number discovered by the public:

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If ‘Staff’ in Q23, enter the number discovered by staff:

26.

If ‘Yes’ in Q21, did any of the discovered illicit discharges result in an enforcement action (this includes verbal warnings)?

Yes

27.

If ‘Yes’ in Q26, what type of enforcement action(s) was taken and how many of each action were issued between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020? Check all that apply. For each of the below checked, enter the number that were issued.

Yes

Verbal warning: 3 Notice of violation: Fine: Criminal action: Civil penalty: Other: describe 28.

If ‘Yes’ in Q26, did the enforcement action(s) taken sufficiently address the illicit discharge(s)?

29.

If ‘No’ in Q28, why was the enforcement not sufficient to address the illicit discharge(s)?

30.

Do you have written Enforcement Response Procedures (ERPs) to compel compliance with your illicit discharge regulatory mechanism(s)? [Part III.B.]

Yes

31.

Between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020, did you train all field staff in illicit discharge recognition (including conditions which could cause illicit discharges) and reporting illicit discharges for further investigations? [Part III.D.3.e.]

Yes

32.

If ‘Yes’ in Q31, how did you train your field staff? Check all that apply. Email PowerPoint Presentation Video Field training Other: describe IDDE Plan Review

The following questions refer to Part III.C.1. of the Permit. 33.

Did you update your storm sewer system map between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020? [Part III.C.1.]

Yes

34.

Does your storm sewer map include all pipes 12 inches or greater in diameter and the direction of stormwater flow in those pipes? [Part III.C.1.a.]

Yes

35.

Does your storm sewer map include outfalls, including a unique identification (ID) number and an associated geographic coordinate? [Part III.C.1.b.]

Yes

36.

Does your storm sewer map include all structural stormwater BMPs that are part of your MS4? [Part III.C.1.c.]

Yes

37.

Does your storm sewer map include all receiving waters? [Part III.C.1.d.]

Yes

38.

In what format is your storm sewer map available: Hardcopy only GIS CAD Other: describe

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Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, did you modify your BMPs, measurable goals, or future plans for your illicit discharge detection and elimination program? [Part IV.B.]

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ describe those modifications. CRWD approved its 2021-2030 Watershed Management Plan in November 2020. Future plans include identifying and mapping priority areas for illicit discharge inspections in 2021.

MCM 4: Construction site stormwater runoff control The following questions refer to Part III.D.4. of the Permit 40.

Do you have a regulatory mechanism that is at least as stringent as the Agency’s general permit to Discharge Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity (CSW Permit) No. Minn. R. 100001 (http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=18984) for erosion and sediment controls and waste controls? [Part III.D.4.a.] (Permit can be found on the MPCA website at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/constructionstormwater (titled ‘Minnesota NPDES/SDS Construction Stormwater General Permit’).

Yes

41.

Have you developed written procedures for site plan reviews as required by the Permit? [Part III.D.4.b.]

Yes

42.

Have you documented each site plan review as required by the Permit? [Part III.D.4.f.]

Yes

43.

Enter the number of site plan reviews conducted for sites an acre or greater between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020.

44.

What types of enforcement actions do you have available to compel compliance with your regulatory mechanism? Check all that apply and enter the number of each used from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. Verbal warning, Number that were issued: Notice of violation, Number that were issued: 690 Administrative order, Number that were issued: Stop-work order, Number that were issued: 0 Fine, Number that were issued: Forfeit of security of bond money: 0 Withholding of certificate of occupancy Criminal action, Number that were issued: Civil penalty, Number that were issued: 0 Other: describe. , Number that were issued:

45.

Do you have written ERPs to compel compliance with your construction site stormwater runoff control regulatory mechanism(s)? [Part III.B.]

Yes

46.

Enter the number of active construction sites an acre or greater that were in your jurisdiction between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020:

47.

Do you have written procedures for identifying priority sites? [Part III.D.4.d.(1)]

Yes

48.

If ‘Yes,’ in Q47, How are sites prioritized? Check all that apply. Site topography Soil characteristics Types of receiving water(s) Stage of construction Compliance history Weather conditions Citizen complaints Project size Other: describe

Yes

Staff availability/work schedule 49.

Do you have a checklist or other written means to document site inspections when determining compliance? [Part III.D.4.d.(4)]

50.

Enter the number of site inspections conducted for sites an acre or greater between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020.

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51.

Enter the frequency at which site inspections are conducted (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly). [Part III.D.4.d.(2)]

biweekly

52.

Enter the number of trained inspectors that were available for construction site inspections between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020.

53.

Provide the contact information for the inspector(s) and/or organization that conducts construction stormwater inspections for your MS4. List your primary construction stormwater contact first if you have multiple inspectors. (1) Inspector name: Organization:

Capitol Region Watershed District, Elizabeth Hosch

Phone (office):

651-644-8888

Phone (work cell): Email:

812-345-5838

ehosch@capitolregionwd.org

Preferred contact method:

(2) Inspector name: Organization:

Capitol Region Watershed District, Luke Martinkosky

Phone (office):

651-644-8888

Phone (work cell): Email:

804-239-6389

lmartinkosky@capitolregionwd.org

Preferred contact method:

(3) Inspector name: Organization:

Wenck and Associates, Eric Osterdyk

Phone (office):

651.395.5237

Phone (work cell): Email:

320.223.0142

eosterdyk@wenck.com

Preferred contact method: 54.

What training did inspectors receive? Check all that apply. University of Minnesota Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS) Minnesota Laborers Training Center Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Installer or Supervisor Minnesota Utility Contractors Association Erosion Control Training Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ) Certified Erosion Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI) Other: describe On-the-job training with other inspection staff

55.

Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, did you modify your BMPs, measurable goals, or future plans for your construction site stormwater runoff control program? [Part IV.B.]

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ describe those modifications: CRWD approved its 2021-2030 Watershed Management Plan in November 2020.

MCM 5: Post-construction stormwater management in new development and redevelopment The following questions refer to Part III.D.5. of the Permit. 56. Do you have a regulatory mechanism which meets all requirements as specified in Part III.D.5.a. of the Permit?

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57. What approach are you using to meet the performance standard for Volume, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and Total Phosphorus (TP) as required by the permit? [Part III.D.5.a.(2)] Check all that apply. Refer to the Technical Support Document at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/viewdocument.html?gid=17815 for guidance on stormwater management approaches. The TSD can be found on the MPCA website at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/municipal-stormwater-ms4 (refer to the Post Construction Stormwater Management section under the ‘Guidance and BMPs’ tab). Retain a runoff volume equal to one inch times the area of the proposed increase of impervious surfaces on-site Retain the post-construction runoff volume on site for the 95th percentile storm Match the pre-development runoff conditions Adopt the Minimal Impact Design Standards An approach has not been selected Other method (Must be technically defensible - e.g., based on modeling, research and acceptable engineering practices) If ‘Other method,’ describe: Capture 1.1 inches of rainfall over the new and fully reconstructed impervious surfaces of the development 58. Do you have written ERPs to compel compliance with your post-construction stormwater management regulatory mechanism(s)? [Part III.B.]

Yes

59. Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, did you modify your BMPs, measurable goals, or future plans for your post-construction stormwater management program? [Part IV.B.]

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ describe those modifications. CRWD approved its 2021-2030 Watershed Management Plan in November 2020.

MCM 6: Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations The following questions refer to Part III.D.6. of the Permit. 60. Enter the total number of structural stormwater BMPs, outfalls (excluding underground outfalls), and ponds within your MS4 (exclude privately owned). Enter the number for each category below: Structural stormwater BMPs: 32 Outfalls: 1 Ponds: 61. Enter the total number of structural stormwater BMPs, outfalls (excluding underground outfalls), and ponds that were inspected from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 within your MS4 (exclude privately owned) [Part III.D.6.e.]. Enter the number for each category below: Structural stormwater BMPs: 32 Outfalls: 1 Ponds: 62. Have you developed an alternative inspection frequency for any structural stormwater BMPs, as allowed in Part III.D.6.e.(1) of the Permit?

Yes

63. Based on inspection findings, did you conduct any maintenance on any structural stormwater BMPs? [Part III.D.6.e.(1)]

Yes

65. Do you own or operate any stockpiles, and/or storage and material handling areas? [Part III.D.6.e.(3)]

Yes

66. If ‘Yes’ in Q65, did you inspect all stockpiles and storage and material handling areas quarterly? [Part III.D.6.e.(3)]

Yes

67. If ‘Yes’ in Q66, based on inspection findings, did you conduct maintenance at any of the stockpiles and/or storage and material handling areas?

Yes

64. If ‘Yes’ in Q63, briefly describe the maintenance that was conducted: BMP maintenance included regular removal of sediment, debris, and trash and catch basin cleaning twice a year. In the spring, plants and mulch were replaced as needed.

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68. If ‘Yes’ in Q67, briefly describe the maintenance that was conducted: 69. Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, did you modify your BMPs, measurable goals, or future plans for your pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations program? [Part IV.B.]

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ describe those modifications: CRWD approved its 2021-2030 Watershed Management Plan in November 2020.

Discharges to impaired waters with a EPA-approved TMDL that includes an applicable WLA If you have been assigned a Waste Load Allocation (WLA) in a TMDL that was approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prior to August 1, 2013, and were not meeting WLA(s) at the time of your permit application, you must complete the TMDL Annual Report Form, available on the MPCA website at: https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Download_page_with_TMDL_forms. Attach your completed TMDL Annual Report Form to the actual Annual Report as instructed within that document. [Part III.E.] 71. [question left blank for you to attach a file]

Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment Systems The following questions refer to Part III.F.3.a. of the Permit. Provide the information below as it pertains to your alum or ferric chloride phosphorus treatment system. 72.

Date(s) of operation: Month

Date(s) of operation (mm/dd/yyyy – mm/dd/yyyy)

January February March April May June July August September October November December Q73 Month

Q74

Chemical(s) used for treatment

Gallons of alum or ferric chloride treatment

Q76

Q75

Gallons of water treated

Calculated pounds of phosphorus removed

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Any performance issues and corrective action(s), including date(s) when corrective action(s) were taken, between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020:

Partnerships 78. Did you rely on any other regulated MS4s to satisfy one or more permit requirements?

Yes

79. If ‘Yes’ in Q78, describe the agreements you have with other regulated MS4s and which permit requirements the other regulated MS4s help satisfy: [Part IV.B.6.] Capitol Region Watershed District partners with the City of Saint Paul (Phase I MS4) and contracts with Hamline University to implement the Adopt-A-Drain (AAD) program. The program goal is to improve water quality by empowering local community members to take visible, tangible, and meaningful action towards responsible management of water resources by “adopting a storm drain”. Actions include signing up online, collecting and removing debris from the storm drain and reporting how much was collected and removed. There are currently over 600 residents participating in the program in the City of Saint Paul / CRWD.

Additional information If you would like to provide any additional files to accompany your Annual Report, use the space below to upload those files. For each space, you may attach one file. 80. 81. 82. 83.

[Optional space for you to attach a file] [Optional space for you to attach a file] [Optional space for you to attach a file] Optional, describe the file(s) uploaded: CRWD 2021-2030 Watershed Management Plan, CRWD 2020 Annual Report

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June 16, 2021 Board Meeting V. D. Action Items—Approve Consultant for the Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan (Belden)

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June 10, 2021 CRWD Board of Managers Britta Belden, Water Resource Project Manager Approve Consultant for the Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan Project (RFP)

Background The Como Lake Management Plan (CLMP) was adopted by the Board of Managers on May 15, 2019. The CLMP presents an adaptive management plan framework for achieving water quality goals for Como Lake through in-lake, watershed, and community actions over the next 20 years. Goal 2 of the CLMP states: “Maintain healthy shoreline areas that can support a variety of wildlife and contribute to the ecological health of Como Lake”. To work toward achieving Goal 2, the CLMP recommends completing actions L10: Conduct shoreline assessment, L11: Develop and implement shoreline management plan, and L12: Engage volunteers and local partners in shoreline management. Action L10 was completed in September 2020 by Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation District and will serve to inform the development and implementation of Actions L11 and L12. Issues With Action L10 complete, CRWD staff have begun implementation of Action L11: Develop and implement shoreline management plan. Following Board approval on May 5, 2021, a Request For Proposals (RFP) was distributed to three qualified firms to seek out a consultant to assist with the development of the plan: Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc (EOR), Landbridge Ecological, and Resources Environmental Solutions, LLC (RES). Each of these firms are included on CRWD’s 2021-2022 Professional Services Providers list and have submitted Statements of Qualifications, and one of which is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). In response to the RFP, one proposal was submitted by RES. The proposal was reviewed by CRWD and City of Saint Paul staff. Both agreed the proposal met the selection criteria put forth in the RFP and that RES is highly qualified to complete the tasks of this project using their suggested approach. With that, CRWD and City of Saint Paul staff recommend RES as the selected consultant for the development of the Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan. Requested Action Approve Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC (RES) as the selected consultant for the development of the Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan. enc:

Proposal from RES for the development of the Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan

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

Capitol Region Watershed District City of Saint Paul

Response to Request for Proposal: Development of Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan May 27, 2021

Kim Chapman Principal Ecologist/Regional Director kchapman@res.us | 651.341.5980

Minnesota Operations 21938 Mushtown Road Prior Lake, MN 55372

May 27, 2021 Ms. Britta Belden Water Resource Project Manager Capitol Region Watershed District 595 Aldine Street, Saint Paul, MN 55104 RE: Response to Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Development of a Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan Dear Ms. Belden, RES Great Lakes, LLC (RES), formerly Applied Ecological Services (AES)*, is pleased to present the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) with the attached proposal in response to the above-mentioned RFP. As longtime residents of St. Paul, I and my family have often walked the shoreline of Como Lake, viewed it hundreds of times from the adjacent streets, skated on the lake when there was a skating course—and thoroughly appreciate Como Lake’s place in defining the character of the north side of St. Paul. On one of our recent walks, I truly enjoyed seeing the variety of native plant life between the walking path and the lakeshore—a great foundation upon which to build future management features. The wildlife has responded to the naturalized shoreline—we heard or saw warbling vireos, orioles, song sparrows, migrating warblers, and American toads. The past excellent work of St. Paul, the CRWD, and community volunteers demonstrates, without a doubt, that one can create islands of rich biodiversity in dense urban areas for the benefit of people and nature. RES would very much like to help the CRWD, your stakeholders, and the community elevate the shoreline to an even higher plane of ecological health and resilience. Thank you for the invitation to propose on this RFP. With kind regards,

Kim Chapman Principal Ecologist/Regional Director kchapman@res.us | 651.341.5980 *AES was acquired by Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC on 02/05/2021 and underwent a name change to RES Great Lakes, LLC dba Applied Ecological Services. This entity is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC (RES). For the purposes of qualitative evaluation of this proposal, AES and RES should be viewed as a single entity ("RES") in our experience. We are one company with a singular vision and proven track record of implementing the services sought by the CRWD.

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Table of Contents General Information ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1

Approach ................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Project Team .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Scope of Work ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Task 1 – Site Assessment & Review of Existing Information .......................................................................................................................... 3 Task 2 – Identification of Issues ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Task 3 – Development of Goals.................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Task 4 – Develop List of Management Actions .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Task 5 – Draft and Finalize the Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan ................................................................................................. 4 Task 6 – Project Coordination and Meetings ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

Schedule ................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Proposed Work Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Recent Similar Projects Successfully Completed by RES ................................................................................... 5 Budget ................................................................................................................................................................. 11 RES Detailed Budget ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Appendix A: RES Key Staff ................................................................................................................................. 19

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General Information Overview

RES is a national, fully scaled operating company providing ecological restoration and water resource solutions. We work closely with developers, operators, landowners, and regulatory agencies to create a balance between sustainable economic development and protection of the environment. Our unique operating model, which combines inhouse analytics and technical expertise with construction resources and capabilities, has allowed RES to become distinguished as a leader in an ever-changing commercial landscape. Our clients include local and state governments, large mining operators, energy production companies, energy transmission companies, Fortune 500 companies, departments of transportations, and other public-sector organizations. RES now employs over 770 dedicated staff in 30 operational hubs across the country.

Contact Information

Kim Chapman Principal Ecologist/Regional Director RES Great Lakes, LLC 21938 Mushtown Road Prior Lake, MN 55372 kchapman@res.us 651.341.5980

Approach The 2019 Como Lake Management Plan and 2020 Como Lake Shoreline Survey make it apparent that careful thought and diligent efforts by many groups and individuals have vastly improved the condition of Como Lake’s shoreline. RES’ approach will build on that work. As we have in other projects, we recommend an ecosystem approach—managing vegetation structure and processes to achieve biodiversity, aesthetic and human use goals. We also recommend cost-effective, practical, and sustainable management practices that can be implemented by staff and volunteers, based on RES’ experience with similar systems managed by public entities. We would incorporate an adaptive management framework—implement, assess, adjust, implement—using annual monitoring of simple indicators, which will inform annual work plans. We will lay out a 20year action plan with annual, achievable expenditures of staff and volunteer labor, based on existing and anticipated increases in resources. The plan will drive towards an ideal outcome for the 13 management zones around the shoreline, modified by the type of vegetation and the goals for each type. The shoreline is primarily woodland or savanna and deciding whether an area is to be managed as forest, savanna, or prairie is an important step in management planning. For example, in an area where forest is the desired vegetation, maintaining a continuous tree canopy and woody understory will cast deep shade that suppresses invasive species. At other locations prairie may be the desired vegetation—maintained by regular prescribed burns that increase native plant competition against colonizing scrub and invasive plants. In an adaptive management approach, specific tasks are not always prescribed for specific locations, but rather a menu of potential tasks might be offered for forest, savanna, and prairie, with optimal times for implementation to address the problems identified by annual monitoring. The land evolves and the plan should be able to adjust to changing conditions too. As with the Willow Reserve Restoration, the perspectives, experience, and advice of CRWD and City staff, stakeholders, advisory groups, and the community will be instrumental in shaping the Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan. The many opportunities to listen, discuss and formulate solutions to the lakeshore’s persistent problems will result in a practical, implementable plan. For instance, local vegetation trampling and erosion due to anglers will find its best solution in this group process (although our experience at Lake Nokomis suggests the best outcome may be accepting defined access locations designed to resist erosion). Preventing sediment movement overland from trail and turf to the lake is an important piece of the management plan— ensuring that overland flow moves through at least a 10-meter densely vegetated native buffer. Just as important is the vegetation condition at the water’s edge. A bounce of a foot or more several times a year, as is the case at Como Lake, inevitably creates bare cut banks that shed sediment and phosphorus to the lake. RES will identify the native plants that can Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan

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tolerate the deranged hydrograph of urban lakes and recommend a planting approach to increase the chances of survival. RES did this successfully at Loring Pond, and the RWMWD plantings around Lake Phalan also succeeded. The key is the correct plant selection and placement, and sufficient planting density—a shoreline restoration project that the Land and Water Legacy Amendment programs would be keen to fund.

Project Team RES has assembled a locally based project team with the capabilities and experience to meet the requirements of the Shoreline Management Plan. Team experience summaries, project roles and responsibilities are presented below. Resumes for these individuals are presented in Appendix A of this submittal. In terms of availability, RES understands that superior customer service and attention to our clients’ needs are paramount in our competitive marketplace—it is our license to operate. We have reviewed the proposed schedule and tasks against our proposed staff’s current and projected workloads and have determined they have more than sufficient capacity to perform their assigned tasks under this contract. RES has planned for winning several projects of this size and complexity and has the necessary back-office support capacity to provide the level on quality, responsiveness, and client service that you expect and deserve. Team Personnel

Doug Mensing Project Manager, Senior Ecologist

Kim Chapman Principal Ecologist, Technical Advisor

Ben Staehlin Ecologist

Matthew Lasch Field Services Manager

Experience, Project Role and Responsibilities and Availability Doug will be the day-to-day project manager. He will ensure timely completion of interim and final deliverables, coordinate all meetings, and play a key role in presentations. He has almost 30 years’ experience as an ecologist, starting RES’s Minnesota office in 2000 (when it was AES). As a consulting ecologist, he manages and provides technical input on a broad range of conservation and ecological projects. Much of Doug’s recent work focuses on helping clients design projects in a more ecologically sensitive way by conserving natural features and functions and that lead to sustainability. His applied ecological expertise covers a broad range: natural resource inventory and restoration and management plans; bio-engineered lakeshore and streambank restorations; naturalized stormwater management; conservation design and development; greenway corridor design; and wetland assessments, restoration, and permitting. Kim will serve as technical advisor to the project, bringing the most current ecological information to the project and ensuring a high-quality outcome. Kim has been an ecologist, conservationist, and educator in the private and non-profit sectors. He worked for The Nature Conservancy, taught college, and since 2003 has been a principal ecologist at RES. Applying his expertise in land and water management, ecological restoration, wildlife research, and conservation, he helps clients balance conservation and development while finding affordable ways to design and build with nature. He co-authored Valley of Grass, an award-winning example of how to balance nature, economics, and people’s aspirations. Kim specializes in ecological planning and design for parks, developments, towns, and regions. Ben will provide technical support for the project, including GIS and report production. Ben is a wellrounded Restoration Ecologist for RES. His primary responsibilities are natural areas inventories, land use planning, vegetation installation and management plans, and construction oversight. He also has completed many GIS data collection and mapping efforts, data analysis, tree surveying, and wetland delineation. Prior to RES, Ben worked as a Restoration Technician with Audubon Great Lakes in Chicago. He received his Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences from Stanford University in 2001 and Master’s in Plant Biology and Conservation from Northwestern University in 2009. Matt will play an important role in defining appropriate management tasks for the shoreline and estimating costs. Matt has experience in every aspect of ecological restoration. He joined RES (then AES) in 2006 and has worked on all aspects of project development and implementation for dozens of upland and wetland ecological restorations. His responsibilities as Field Services Manager include site analysis and planning for projects in a variety of ecosystems, including rare ones, estimating costs, scheduling restorations, crew assignments, and construction and safety oversight. Matt’s restoration expertise covers site preparation, native plant and seed installation, slope stabilization, plant identification, herbicide application, mowing, brushing, and prescribed burning.

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Scope of Work Below is the scope of work RES will perform in completing the Lake Como Shoreline Management Plan.

Task 1 – Site Assessment & Review of Existing Information

RES will review and organize the information in the Como Lake Shoreline Assessment Report and other significant reports to begin understanding what has succeeded and what changes in management approaches may be needed. RES will schedule a kickoff meeting with CRWD, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation (SPPR) staff, and other Partners to share information (including GIS), gather new information, align project expectations, schedule meetings, and confirm responsibilities and lines of communications. Information gaps will be identified for research and to guide the site visit. Two RES ecologists will conduct a site visit and fill out a standard form, visually inspecting the 13 shoreline zones from an ecosystem management perspective. Prior to this, RES will prepare a map of plant communities. We will build on the transect data in the 2020 assessment by describing the vegetation structure and dominant species of the plant communities in the 13 zones. We will assign a standard quality rank to each plant community based on vegetation structure, invasive plant cover, and species diversity. This will be a baseline to which future conditions can be compared. Ecologists will also summarize the status of invasive plants in each plant community and take geo-referenced photos—documenting baseline conditions—uploaded to the cloud-based ArcGIS Online platform that can be accessed with hand-held devices running Collector®. We assume CRWD will take the lead for the public meeting, as in past projects, with RES serving a supporting role, making the presentation, and answering questions. The deliverables include a list of data gaps, GIS project set-up, and notes from the kickoff meeting. (The budget for meeting time for Items 1-5 is presented in Task 6.)

Task 2 – Identification of Issues

Based on the findings from Task 1, RES will draft a prioritized list of issues for CRWD and Partner consideration, organized by category. At the meeting associated with this task, we will revisit the issues identified in the 2019 Management Plan, 2020 Shoreline Assessment Summary, and 2021 Fisheries Management Plan. RES will frame the issues in an ecosystem and adaptive management approach, where feasible. For example, what processes and vegetation structures have resulted in better quality plant communities but more erosion on the west side of the lake, and poorer quality plant communities but less erosion on the east side—and what does this tell us about how these areas should be managed? (The 2020 assessment came to this conclusion about vegetation and shoreline erosion.) An ecosystem approach would help uncover the underlying factors responsible for the current conditions. RES also will meet with CRWD and Partner staff to discuss the issues and better understand how they are being addressed currently, what limitations exist on addressing issues, and what ideas and aspirations there are for changing management practices. A summary list of prioritized issues will be provided as a deliverable, organized by categories such as erosion/access, vegetation management, aesthetic preferences, and other important distinct topics.

Task 3 – Development of Goals

RES will use findings from Task 2 and the 2019 Management Plan to draft goals that address issues identified in Task 2. Goals will, to the extent feasible, be framed in a dynamic context, assuming that change is inevitable, and management may need to adapt to that change. Goals would consider climate change over the next 20 years, as well as emerging innovations in land management techniques and shifts in park use and public attitudes. RES will meet with CRWD and its Partners to confirm and finalize the goals of the plan. At the meeting, we will begin to identify the simple indicators of trends related to the goals, for later use in the Shoreline Management Plan. The list of goals and measurable outcomes/indicator trends will be the deliverable for this task. The CRWD and Partners will review the goals twice, and RES will revise and finalize after each review. (Subtasks will be set up for 2019 Como Lake Management Plan goals and 2020 Como Lake Shoreline Assessment Summary goals.)

Task 4 – Develop List of Management Actions

RES will develop a list of recommended management tasks or larger projects that address the goals and outcomes/indicators developed in Task 3. RES will identify tasks that cover all situations related to shoreline management, but each zone will have its own unique set of tasks, based on conditions in that zone. Projects may include multiple zones—for instance, densely planting live emergent plants at the ordinary water level may be a lakewide project. Reducing groundlayer shade overall may also be a standalone project. We will prepare an estimate of costs to implement these management tasks, and prioritization and sequencing of projects and tasks can be discussed based on CRWD criteria and capacity to implement. A schedule for the timing of tasks or project implementation, and their frequency follows. To the extent feasible, management actions will reflect an overarching ecosystem and adaptive management approach. During implementation, this could Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan

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change the sequencing of management tasks or projects depending on what annual monitoring indicates is the next best management step to take. RES will meet with CRWD and Partners to confirm and finalize the recommended management actions. Deliverables for this task will include a table of recommended management actions with schedule, frequency, level of effort, cost, lead agency, and anticipated outcomes/indicator trends. The CRWD and Partners will review the management actions twice, and RES will revise and finalize after each review.

Task 5 – Draft and Finalize the Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan

RES will write a 20-year Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan, laying out the management approach to the lake’s shoreline. The plan will reflect decisions and approaches laid out in the 2019 Lake Management Plan and the 2021 Fisheries Management Plan. Deliverables in Tasks 1-4 will be used as the basis of the Shoreline Management Plan: issues and goals; management approach to meet the goals; management tasks or projects; annual schedule for tasks and project initiation and phases; and the annual cost and level of effort over 20 years to complete the Shoreline Management Plan. To the extent practical, ecosystem management and an adaptive management approach will be an organizing idea behind the management tasks and projects. RES expects the first 5-10 years of the plan to be more prescriptive, to address urgent issues, and quickly meet goals. At the end of this period, we expect management to shift to an annual adaptive management regime with fixed annual costs and known activities—monitor indicators, write an annual work plan, and execute a limited number of ongoing tasks. RES will meet with CRWD and Partners to review the draft and final plans. The CRWD and Partners will review two rounds each of Draft and Final Plans, and RES will revise after each review. The Draft Plan will be reviewed with the community at a public meeting. RES will present the Final Plan to the CRWD Board of Managers and Community Advisory Committee. Deliverables are the Draft and Final Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan and a PowerPoint presentation of the Final Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan, prepared for the Board of Managers and Community Advisory Committee.

Task 6 – Project Coordination and Meetings

The RES project manager will coordinate with CRWD and Partners to organize meetings and provide progress updates. RES will coordinate with CRWD and Partners to assist in nine meetings or presentations, one each for Tasks 1-4, and five in Task 5. RES will co-lead internal meetings with CRWD and be responsible for presentations and meeting notes. RES assumes CRWD will organize the public meeting and two meetings with the Board of Managers and Community Advisory Committee. We assume that all meetings will be virtual given COVID-19 concerns; RES staff, however, are fully vaccinated and can meet in person, if preferred. Deliverables include periodic communications and emails, Draft and Final Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan (also in Task 5; in digital Word and PDF formats); PowerPoint of Final Plan, and all digital files and GIS files.

Schedule RES has reviewed the schedule of task completion dates provided the RFP against our forecasted capacity and has determined that the milestones are acceptable and achievable (see table below). At the end of this proposal (page 11), RES includes a budget for completing this project. RES understands the budget is not included in the 10-page proposal limit. Proposed Work Schedule Task

Completion Date

Task 2: Identification of Issues

July 15, 2021

Task 3: Development of Goals

July 31, 2021

Task 4: Develop List of Management Actions

August 31, 2021

Task 1: Site Assessment and Review of Existing Information

Task 5: Draft and finalize the Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan Task 6: Project Coordination and Meetings

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Draft Plan: October 15, 2021 Final Plan: November 15, 2021 Throughout project

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Recent Similar Projects Successfully Completed by RES Improvement of Lake Nokomis Minneapolis, Minnesota

AT A GLANCE Client Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Contact Jon Duesman, Planning Department City of Minneapolis 612.230.6471 JDuesman@minneapolisparks.org Project Type Lakeshore Restoration Project Size 4,800 Linear Feet of Shoreline Timeline Sept. 2017 – Dec. 2020 Project Highlights Funding from Minnesota’s Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council Enhanced shoreline vegetation, stabilized eroding soils, and improved overall water quality of the lake

Lake Nokomis is a cherished lake and recreation area that is part of the nationally recognized park system managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Beginning in the late 1800s, development in the lake’s watershed - combined with direct impacts such as diversion of Minnehaha Creek into the lake and filling of shoreline wetlands - resulted in shifts in aquatic vegetation and fish communities, degradation of water quality, and shoreline erosion. The project, which is funded by a grant from Minnesota’s Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, will enhance shoreline and aquatic habitat and contribute to the overall improvement of lake water quality. Based on the park’s 2015 master plan and recent lake assessments, the Board, City of Minneapolis, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and other project Partners identified the following priorities for the Lake Nokomis shoreline: Create upland buffers of diverse native vegetation along the 4,800 linear foot project shoreline. Stabilize locations of shoreline erosion, emphasizing use of naturalized methods. Restore native vegetation in the shallow lakeshore aquatic community. RES lead this project, with support from our planning partner, SRF Consulting Group. The project included wetland delineation, regulatory coordination and permitting, restoration design and construction plans, construction oversight, and monitoring of performance standards. A public engagement process of meetings and surveys ensured that the local community and other stakeholders’ preferences were heard and considered early in the design. Construction began in 2019 with completion in 2020. In addition, commitments to perpetual management have been made. Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan

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Willow Reserve Ecological Restoration Plan St. Paul Minnesota

Willow Reserve is a 23-acre natural area in urban St. Paul, Minnesota, a location generally underserved by green space. The impetus for the project was the need to create better access to the reserve from the adjacent neighborhood while preserving and enhancing the wildlife habitat values of the park, particularly for migratory songbirds, and its stormwater management functions. Wetlands comprise 80% of the park — important for stormwater management and as a wildlife habitat. RES ecologists were tasked with compiling and reviewing existing stormwater and natural resource information, and conducting field surveys of vegetation, wildlife, and current conditions. Results of these efforts included creating updated land cover mapping combined with an assessment of issues and opportunities presented by altered hydrology, invasive plant species, and other urban impacts.

AT A GLANCE Client Capitol Region Watershed District Contact Nate Zwonitzer Urban BMP Specialist 651.644.8888 nate@capitolregionwd.org Project Type Park Planning Project Size 23 acres Timeline 2015– 2019

Wood chips from understory brushing used in trail through cottonwood stand.

Project Highlights Improved native plant communities (wetlands, prairie, lowland forest) Supported stormwater management function Enhanced overall community access

Using this on-the-ground information, as well as input from the City of St. Paul, the District 6 Planning Council, the Capitol Region Watershed District, and concerned citizens, RES developed a restoration plan that addressed invasive and unwanted species, coordinated planting and seeding of native plants in a variety of habitats, and improved public access, circulation, and interpretation for the reserve. Also included were suggestions for ways to improve stormwater retention and management and to facilitate safe public access, circulation, and interpretation. RES was subsequently contracted to oversee implementation of the restoration activities. Sneezeweed, great blue lobelia, boneset, and a dozen other native plant species grow in the restored wet prairie.

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Loring Park Pond Restoration Minneapolis, Minnesota AT A GLANCE Client Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Contact Debra Lynn Pilger Director, Environmental Management 612.313.7728 DPilger@minneapolisparks.org Project Type Shoreline Restoration Project Size Two acres Timeline 2012-2021

Loring Pond is a focal point of the 34-acre Loring Park, a historic urban park established in1883 in the southwest corner of downtown Minneapolis. In the space of a few years following dredging of the pond in 1997, invasive cattails burgeoned in growth, covering the majority of the shallow water zone and choking off access to the water body by park visitors.

Project Highlights Improved native plant communities (shoreline wetlands) Supported sustainable management efforts Enhanced overall community access

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board sought a management approach that would restore a diverse community of shallow water vegetation, maintain a riparian buffer of native plants to discourage goose access to park lawns, open the water for scenic views and access by park visitors, and create a sustainable management situation for the future. RES consulting ecologists and field services personnel designed a plan to reduce cattail growth and establish native species. In an initial trial, we applied herbicide, cut and removed cattail thatch and planted native species to out-compete the cattails. A fortuitous increase in water levels in this trial resulted in killing the plants through drowning the standing stems. This led to an expanded project where we cut cattails below normal water level, removed the thatch, and raised water levels intentionally to drown the plants. This was followed by spot herbicide and enhancing the shallow water with native plantings. Floating masses of cattails in the middle of the pond presented yet another management challenge. These have been controlled through physical removal and using targeted herbicide treatments. The result is a pond with a riparian edge that is aesthetically pleasing and accessible to the public while also contributing to improved wildlife habitat. Future sustainable management can be accomplished, as needed, with strategically targeted herbicide applications and cuttings.

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System-Wide Native Vegetation Restoration & Maintenance St. Paul, Cottage Grove and Empire Minnesota AT A GLANCE Client Metropolitan CouncilEnvironmental Services

In 2008, RES provided a detailed proposal for restoration and management of various sites within the Metropolitan Council system, which is located in and around St. Paul, Minnesota. The project included the Metro Plant in St. Paul, Cottage Grove Park and Ride, Eagles Point Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Cottage Grove, and Empire WWTP in Empire. The restoration and management plan consisted of site-specific needs. These varied from general management of existing native prairies to the creation of brand new restoration areas. Many of the sites were new or had not been maintained.

Contact Jeff Schwarz Project Manager 651.602.1176 jeffrey.schwarz@metc.state.mn.us Project Type Native Landscape Restoration and Maintenance Project Size Multiple sites Timeline 2009-2011, 2012-2015 Project Highlights Improved site quality and diversity

RES started work in 2009 and continued through the end of 2011. RES was again awarded a system-wide maintenance contract for the same sites (with some additions) in 2012, continuing through the end of 2015. Additional project sites included Empire Wetland, Lift Station 73, Lift Station 79, Orono Lift Station, and the Regional Maintenance Facility. As a result of RES’ ecological design and management solutions, all of the Metropolitan Council system sites improved in quality and diversity of native vegetation.

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Dean Lakes Mixed-Use Development - Ecological Restoration Shakopee, Minnesota AT A GLANCE Client Contact Melanie Peterson, Assistant Property Mgr. Melanie.peterson@ryancompanies.com 612.492.4363

Project Size 88 Acres Contract Period 2003 - 2012

A conservation development plan—Dean Lakes Area Park, Open Space, and Trail Master Plan—was the culmination of a process of ecological study, conservation planning, and public input guided by RES in partnership with Brauer and Associates. For Shakopee, Minnesota, this plan was also the starting point for development of one of the City’s most ecologically unique and significant natural areas.

Project Highlights Identified seven distinct ecological communities and developed detailed specifications for establishment and management. Removed invasive plants, seeded and planted restoration areas, and constructed wetland mitigation areas onsite. Implemented construction, management, and oversight monitoring for over 16 years

The plan envisioned a diffuse stormwater management system that extended throughout the development and included future stormwater management areas. It also identified potential restored and enhanced natural areas around Dean Lakes as well as integrated passive recreational opportunities such as public walking trails. Developing and implementing an Ecological Restoration and Management Plan in concert with the developer (Ryan Companies US) was the next step. After inventorying the 88-acre site, RES consultants identified seven distinct ecological communities and developed detailed specifications for establishment and management of restored areas. Next, RES’ Field Services prepared the site for construction by removing invasive plant species. Following site prep, our crews seeded and planted restoration areas that included oak woodlands, savannas, prairies, and wetlands. We constructed wetland mitigation areas onsite, further naturalizing the development and increasing ecological services. Since initial construction, RES continues to conduct annual monitoring and ecological maintenance ensuring sustainability for the development.

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Improving the Ecological Function of a Watershed SRF Consulting Group | Minneapolis, Minnesota AT A GLANCE Client Contact Eric Hunker, Senior Associate ehunker@srfconsulting.com | 763.452.4837 Contract Value $27,000 Project Size 2,000 Acres Contract Period 2017 - 2018

The 1NE Watershed covers approximately 2,000-acres and encompasses portions of Northeast Minneapolis, the City of Columbia Heights, and the City of Fridley. Columbia Park, including the Columbia Golf Club, lies in the center of the watershed.

Project Highlights  Improve stormwater management, increase flood resiliency, reduce pollutant loading to the Mississippi River, and improve ecological function within the 1NE Watershed  Improve habitat and ecological function, reducing flooding, improving water quality, and supporting recreational uses

Localized flooding occurs at numerous locations throughout the 1NE Watershed, including locations within Columbia Park. Most of the watershed was not managed for water quality, and stormwater runoff drained directly to the Mississippi River untreated. The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) hired SRF Consulting Group, Inc. (SRF), Applied Ecological Services (RES), and Braun Intertec (Braun) to conduct a planning and preliminary design effort with goals to improve stormwater management, increase flood resiliency, reduce pollutant loading to the Mississippi River, and improve ecological function within the 1NE Watershed. This project was a joint effort between the MWMO, the City of Minneapolis, and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB). Project goals included improving habitat and ecological function, reducing flooding, improving water quality, and supporting recreational uses (e.g., golf). RES conducted an inventory and assessment of natural areas within the watershed, met with the project team and Partners, completed an ecological functional analysis, developed an Ecological BMP Toolbox appropriate for the urban setting, provided additional ecological recommendations and cost estimates, and contributed to schematic design of Phase 1 improvements (including savanna, prairie, and wetland restoration). Phase 1 improvements are moving ahead, and MWMO retained SRF and RES to continue working on the project. Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan

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Budget RES Detailed Budget

Workplan Item

Hourly Rates

Task 1: Site Assessment & Review Existing Information

Doug Mensing Senior Ecologist $135 Hours Cost

Kim Chapman Principal Ecologist $180 Hours Cost

Ben Staehlin Ecologist $85

Hours

Cost

Matt Lasch Field Services Manager $100

Hours

Cost

Expenses

Staff Cost

Total Cost

$4,365

$4389

$1,385

$1,595

$5,830

Mileage

$2,295

$540

$1530

Task 2: Identification of Issues

$675

$540

$170

Task 3: Development of Goals

$810

$360

Task 4: Develop List of Management Actions

$1,890

$1,260

$2,380

$2,160

$720

$2,890

$5,770

$4,455

$1,800

$1,700

$7,955

$7,955$

$12,285

$5,220

107

$9,095

$26,900

$26,924

Task 5: Draft & Final Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan Task 6: Project Coordination & Meetings

Total

Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan

$24

$300

$24

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Appendix A: RES Key Staff

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Douglas M. Mensing Senior Ecologist

Doug Mensing has over 30 years in professional ecological and environmental fields and has worked for AES since starting its Minnesota office in 2000. As a consulting ecologist, he manages and provides technical support for a broad range of conservation and ecological projects. Much of Doug’s recent work focuses on helping clients design projects in a more ecologically sensitive fashion, conserving natural features and functions and promoting sustainability. His wide-ranging applied ecological expertise includes natural resource inventory (NRI), restoration and management planning, conservation design and development, greenway corridor design, naturalized stormwater management, bio-engineered lakeshore and streambank restoration, and wetland assessments, restoration, and permitting. SELECT WORK EXPERIENCE Lake Nokomis Lakeshore Restoration, Minneapolis, MN. As AES Project Manager, led a team to design and implement a lakeshore restoration project in a heavily-used urban park with the goal to enhance shoreline and aquatic habitat and improve water quality. Project included wetland delineation, permitting, restoration design, and construction oversight.

AT A GLANCE Contact

dmensing@res.us | 612.202.2252

Years’ Experience 30+ years

Education

M.S., Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota, 1997 B.S., Environmental Science, Valparaiso University, 1991

Certifications and Training

Wetland Delineation Training with an Emphasis on Soils and Hydrology Protecting Water Resources through Low Impact Development (LID) Workshop Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) Training

Afflilations

Minnesota Native Plant Society Minnesota Wetland Professionals Association

St. Louis Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis MO. With the competition-winning team led by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates AES assisted in re-designing the grounds of the iconic St. Louis Arch for the 2015 50-year anniversary. As AES project manager, Doug worked with the project team to develop early design concepts for management of runoff and water quality in the reflecting pools, turf and native plantings, and sustainable water management. Doug led a sustainable native turf study, which developed pilot seed mixes for low maintenance, low input native turf. Missouri Riverfront Revitalization. Omaha, NE & Council Bluffs, IA. AES was on a team led by the Office of James Burnett to help the community reimagine and expand the public realm on the Missouri riverfront in downtown Omaha and Council Bluffs while catalyzing economic development. Foremost in the effort was the conservation of natural vegetation and improvement of habitats in an urban riverfront setting. AES was responsible for evaluating conservation and restoration opportunities along the two-mile river corridor between Omaha and Council Bluffs. The project has moved to the construction phase, and AES continues to be involved. See https://riverfrontrevitalization.com. Gathering Place for Tulsa, Tulsa OK. As AES project manager, worked with a national design team led by Michael Van Valkenburgh & Associates to win a design competition to create a 50- acre riverside park in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. Designed a naturalized stormwater management approach for the constructed Blair Pond, supported by AES’s custom water quality modeling. AES also helped design and secure permits for a 10-acre riparian mitigation area on the Arkansas River. Won the 2019 Urban Landscape Institute’s Global Award of Excellence, the 2018 Excellence in Construction Award through the Associated Builders and Contractors organization. See https://www.gatheringplace.org/ our-story. Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary, St. Paul, MN. As AES Project Manager, worked with HR Green, InterFluve and Forecast Public Art on a stream daylighting and ecological restoration project for an urban nature sanctuary/ park. AES contributed to restoration design, ecological stormwater management, tree protection, and integration of the project with surrounding trail systems and the programmatic visitor uses of the park.

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Waller Creek and Chain of Parks, Austin, TX. As AES Project Manager, worked closely with a national design team led by Michael Van Valkenburgh & Assoc. (MVVA) to re-think and re-design Waller Creek – a degraded urban stream that flows through downtown Austin. AES’ contributions focused on ecological restoration, re-vegetation strategies, streambank stabilization, enhancement of aquatic habitats, and naturalized stormwater management. Coldwater Spring National Park Wetland Design and Restoration, Minneapolis, MN. As AES Project Manager, designed and oversaw construction of an innovative wetland at the former Bureau of Mines site, now a National Park. Also, developed and initiated a water quality monitoring program for this unique seepage wetland. Flambeau Mine Reclamation, Ladysmith, WI. AES led the design, construction, and ecological monitoring of a major mine reclamation project along the Flambeau River in northern Wisconsin. Doug conducted quantitative vegetation monitoring required for regulatory compliance with the reclamation plan, ultimately leading to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approval and closure of the project. Minnesota Zoo Restoration and Management Plan, Apple Valley, MN. As Project Manager, worked closely with Zoo staff to develop stewardship goals focused on improving biodiversity and ecosystem health. Work included a natural resource inventory, land cover mapping, development of an implementational resource management plan. Blaine Wetland Bank, Blaine, MN. Helped strategize team approach and conducted site visits. Empire Wetland Restoration, Empire Township, MN. Designed, permitted and provided construction oversight for this 50-acre wetland bank site. Painter Creek Treatment Wetland & Restoration, Minnetrista, MN. Developed a wetland and prairie Ecological Restoration and Management Plan (ERMP) and provided construction oversight and ecological monitoring. Bearpath Bogs Baseline Sampling & Monitoring, Eden Prairie, MN. Assisted with bog monitoring program designed to detect changes/impacts to bogs/poor fens located within a new golf and country club residential community. Assisted with baseline sampling and subsequent monitoring of water quality parameters and vegetation communities. Wild Meadows Conservation Development, Medina, MN. Provided construction oversight of restored wetlands and prairies as well as ecological stormwater management monitoring. Wetland Delineation & Consulting Projects, MN, WI, CA, NV. Managed dozens of residential, commercial, and utility corridor wetland projects. Consulted on wetland sequencing and mitigation, and prepared wetland delineation reports, permit applications, and mitigation monitoring reports. Completed >150 jurisdictional wetland determinations and delineations. Experienced with peatland, palustrine, riverine, and lacu stems, including flora and fauna. St. Louis County (MN) Comprehensive Plan. Conducted a county-wide natural resource inventory (using existing data), natural areas assessment, and gap analysis for conservation and protection - all of which was integrated into the planning process. Developed goals, objectives, and implementable actions designed to protect natural resources and allow sustainable development. This serves as a foundation for development strategies and policy recommendations in the comprehensive plan. Douglas County (MN) Comprehensive Plan. Conducted a county-wide natural resource inventory (using existing data), natural areas assessment, and conservation plan - all of which was integrated into the planning process. Working with County staff, a diverse task force, and the public, the team developed progressive, yet practical policies that enable Douglas County to grow in a sustainable fashion, conserving, and enhancing natural resources in concert with smart growth, economic development, and agricultural preservation.

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Kim Alan Chapman, Ph.D. Principal Ecologist | Regional Director EXPERIENCE Kim Chapman has served as an ecologist, conservationist, and educator for a variety of clients. He worked for The Nature Conservancy, taught college, and since 2003 has been a principal ecologist at Applied Ecological Services. Applying his expertise in land and water management, ecological restoration, wildlife research, and conservation, he helps clients balance conservation and development while finding affordable ways to design and build with nature. He co-authored Valley of Grass, an award-winning example of how to balance nature, economics, and people’s aspirations. Kim specializes in ecological planning and design for parks, developments, towns, and regions. SELECT WORK EXPERIENCE Franklin Park Master Plan (Boston MA, 2018-present). AES was invited by long-standing Partners Reed Hilderbrand and Agency Landscape + Planning to help the City of Boston reinvigorate its signature Olmsted-designed Franklin Park. AES’s role was to establish the ecological foundation for planning and recommend affordable restoration and management practices that would allow the forests, wetlands, and other plant communities to naturally regenerate again. To understand past, present, and aspirational activities in natural resource management, AES participated in information gathering workshops with local experts and stakeholders, interviewed City staff, compiled existing data, and conducted a field investigation. Working closely with the design team, AES helped organize thinking around an ecological gradient, from rocky summits to wet meadow and pond. Emerging strategies are to use land management practices to a) control invasive plants and open the forest understory to long views, b) regenerate the oak canopy and diversity of plants, including once-abundant flowering shrubs, and c) improve water quality in Scarborough Pond by using an ecological stormwater treatment train approach. City residents and leaders have given the emerging plan high marks. For more details, see the Franklin Park Action Plan at https://franklinparkactionplan.com.

AT A GLANCE Contact

kchapman@res.us | 651.341.5980

Years’ Experience 39 years

Education

Ph.D., Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota M.A., Biology (Ecology concentration), Western Michigan University B.A., Biology, Kalamazoo College

Affiliations

Ecological Society of America Natural Areas Association Forest Stewards Guild

Recent Project Awards

2020 - Analysis + Planning Merit Award, Boston SLA for White River Strategic Plan, Indianapolis, IN (Lead: Agency Planning + Landscape) 2019 - Bennie Award for Excellence in Neighborhood Design for Eastbrooke Residential Development, Cottage Grove MN (Lead: Bancor Group) 2019 - Kansas Recreation and Park Association Innovative Program Award for Pracht Wetlands Park, Wichita, KS (Lead: RDG Planning & Design) 2016- Colorado Merit Award, ASLA for Wayzata Lake Effect Vision Plan, Wayzata MN (Lead: Civitas) 2016 - International Award for Planning Excellence Finalist for The Tomorrow Plan for the Greater Des Moines Region, IA (Lead: Sasaki)

Missouri Riverfront Revitalization (Omaha NE, Council Bluffs IA, 2017-present). On a team led by the Office of James Burnett, AES helped re-imagine and expand the public riverfront realm in downtown Omaha and Council Bluffs while catalyzing economic development. AES focused on improving and managing vegetation and biodiversity, evaluating conservation and restoration opportunities in the two-mile corridor. Supported by the business community and government, the plan elevated urban revitalization to a high level. AES collaborated with landscape architects and civil engineers to 1) define natural areas and plantings, 2) study the feasibility of landscaping a Superfund site, 3) provide native species palettes for urban landscaping, 4) advise on stormwater treatment trains, 5) prepare a restoration plan for natural areas, and 6) provide opinions of probable cost. Construction has begun in some phases, while others are in final design. See: https://riverfrontrevitalization.com. Panoway/Wayzata Lake Effect Plan for Downtown (Wayzata MN, 2016-present). On a team led by Civitas, AES was asked to integrate ecological restoration as part of a place-making in downtown Wayzata on Lake Minnetonka. AES evaluated the shoreline erosion processes, identified ways to soften the lakeshore’s hard-armoring, designed a restoration and a shoreline wetland as part of a recreational and learning EcoPark, and presented designs to and engaged with steering and technical committees and citizens at open houses. AES helped complete an Environmental Impact Statement for the project and construction documents for the first phase of the project. In 2019 the project won an American Society of Landscape Architects Minnesota Honor Award for Planning and Urban Design. See: https://www.wayzata.org/392/Panoway-on-Wayzata-Bay. Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan

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Ford Dearborn Master Plan (Dearborn MI, 2018-2019). The international design and planning firm Snøhetta invited AES to bring its ecological and environmental stewardship expertise to a master plan for Ford Motor Company's Dearborn campus. AES focused on integrating ecology, the environment, and ecological restoration of local ecosystems into the envisioned architectural and landscape design elements of the master plan. Ford Motor Company is planning to complete the first project phase in 2025. Gateway Arch & Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Landscape Renovation (St. Louis MO, 2010-2013). With the competition-winning team, led by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, re-designed the grounds of the iconic St. Louis Arch for the 2015 50-year anniversary. Key goals were to connect the monument grounds to downtown St. Louis over an interstate highway, enliven the overall site, manage stormwater, and improve pool water quality, while respecting Dan Kiley’s original landscape design. An experiment by AES demonstrated the success of low-mow native turf for infiltration areas around the ponds, but ultimately the idea was not used by park cultural resources staff who wanted tor retain the turf in Kiley’s original design. See: https://www.gatewayarch.com/experience/about. Missouri Riverfront Revitalization (Omaha NE, Council Bluffs IA, 2017-present). On a team led by the Office of James Burnett, AES helped re-imagine and expand the public riverfront realm in downtown Omaha and Council Bluffs while catalyzing economic development. AES focused on improving and managing vegetation and biodiversity, evaluating conservation and restoration opportunities in the two-mile corridor. Supported by the business community and government, the plan elevated urban revitalization to a high level. Kim, Doug Mensing and Steve Apfelbaum collaborated with landscape architects and civil engineers to 1) define natural areas and plantings, 2) study the feasibility of landscaping a Superfund site, 3) provide native species palettes for urban landscaping, 4) advise on stormwater treatment trains, 5) prepare a restoration plan for natural areas, and 6) provide opinions of probable cost. Construction has begun in some phases, while others are in final design. See: https://riverfrontrevitalization.com. Wayzata Lake Effect Plan for Downtown (Wayzata MN, 2015-2019). On a team led by Civitas, AES was asked to integrate ecological restoration as part of a place-making in downtown Wayzata on Lake Minnetonka. Kim and Doug Mensing evaluated the shoreline erosion processes, identified ways to soften the lakeshore’s hard-armoring, designed a restoration and a shoreline wetland as part of a recreational and learning EcoPark, and presented designs to and engaged with steering and technical committees and citizens at open houses. AES helped complete an Environmental Impact Statement for the project and construction documents for the first phase of the project. In 2019 the project won an American Society of Landscape Architects Minnesota Honor Award for Planning and Urban Design. See: https://www.wayzata.org/392/Wayzata-Lake-Effect and https://lakeeffectconservancy.org. Waveland Golf Course and Glendale Cemetery Stormwater Design (Des Moines, IA, 2013-2014). AES led a team in preparing a stormwater management and habitat restoration master plan at an historic golf course and cemetery with erosion and flooding problems. Goals were to manage excess runoff at this urban site, restore Waveland Creek and natural open space, and respect the playability of the golf course and cemetery aesthetics. https://www.dmgov.org/Departments/Parks/PDF/Waveland-Glendale%20MP%20Report%20-%202014-10-28.pdf Woodland Cove Development Restoration Plan (Minnetrista MN, 2013). On one of the last large parcels on Lake Minnetonka, AES assessed environmental conditions, designed conservation zones and ecological restoration plans, and evaluated and mitigated impact scenarios from development concepts. Key development challenges were to manage stormwater runoff to a high water-quality level before discharge to the lake, and to protect the forested ephemeral wetlands. Conservation opportunities included protecting and buffering mature forests, protecting and creating ephemeral wetlands, and restoring a complex mosaic of plant communities and habitats in the open space and stormwater treatment system. Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary (St. Paul, MN, 2012-2013). This project in an old rail yard near downtown St. Paul sought to simulate Trout Brook that once flowed here, set in a restored landscape of created wetlands, forests and prairies. Led by HR Green, Kim and Doug Mensing were charged with shaping the park’s restoration landscape, specifying restoration tasks and targets, and preparing construction documents for bidding in 2013. Park construction was completed in 2015. See: http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=4177 Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan

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Ben Staehlin Ecologist

Ben Staehlin is a well-rounded Restoration Ecologist for RES. His primary responsibilities include natural areas inventories, land use planning, construction oversight, and designing vegetation plans for solar and wind energy facilities. He also has experience in GIS data collection and mapping, data analysis, tree surveying, and wetland delineation. Prior to RES, Ben worked as a Restoration Technician with Audubon Great Lakes in Chicago. He received his Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences from Stanford University in 2001 and Master’s in Plant Biology and Conservation from Northwestern University in 2009.

AT A GLANCE Contact

bstaehlin@res.us | 773.251.0960

Years’ Experience 20+ years

Education

M.S., Plant Biology and Conservation, Northwestern University B.S., Biological Sciences, Stanford University

SELECT WORK EXPERIENCE Woodbury Stormwater Basin Assessments and Enhancements, Woodbury, MN Working closely with the city of Woodbury, RES developed a standardized protocol to assess stormwater basins and prioritize recommendations for enhancement. An initial demonstration project characterized basins on the basis of vegetation, water quality, and existing problems and used this information to recommend and prioritize improvements. The project has continued using a phased standardized approach to assess additional basins paired with recommended enhancement actions. Willow Reserve Ecological Restoration Plan and Implementation, St. Paul, MN, Capitol Region Watershed District, MN Provides construction oversight and guidance on implementation of restoration for a 23-acre green space in a portion of St. Paul underserved by parks. The current phase implements a detailed restoration plan developed by RES to enhance and restore vegetation, improve aesthetics and wildlife habitat, improve stormwater management, and facilitate visitor experiences. Iowa City System-wide Natural Areas Inventory and Management Plan, Iowa City, IA, City of Iowa City Worked with other RES ecologists to create a system-wide ecological management for 42 city-owned parks and natural areas. RES conducted a natural resources inventory that included procuring high resolution, multispectral imagery to create an accurate base map of land cover followed by site assessments to create individual management briefs. The final product was a prioritized science-based management plan that included recommended enhancement and restoration actions and opinions of probable cost for a 10-year period at landscape and site-specific scales. Recommendations were integrated with City ordinances, policies, and the STAR Community Rating needs. Solar Energy Facility Vegetation Management, Various Locations, Geronimo Energy Provides restoration management guidelines and planting and seeding plans tailored to the permitting needs of solar energy facilities across the Midwest.

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Matthew Lasch Field Services Manager

Erin Matt Lasch, Field Services Manager, has a wide range of experience in every aspect of ecological restoration. Matt joined AES in 2006 and has been involved with all aspects of project development and implementation for numerous upland and wetland ecological restorations. His responsibilities as Field Services Manager include site analysis and planning for projects in a variety of ecotypes (including rare native plant communities), estimating costs, scheduling restorations, crew assignments, and construction and safety oversight. Matt’s restoration expertise involves site preparation, native plant and seed installation, plant identification, herbicide application, mowing, brushing, and prescribed burning. SELECT WORK EXPERIENCE

Metropolitan Council System-Wide Native Vegetation Restoration & Maintenance (Twin Cities Metro Area, MN, 2008-Present, 63 acres). Coordinate and supervise all aspects of the project, including estimating, proposal writing, and implementing the proposed plan with field crews. Project includes converting and managing MCES lands at wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and other open spaces at, multiple sites with upland/wetland plant communities around the metro area. Loring Park Pond (Minneapolis, MN, 2012-Present).

AT A GLANCE Contact

mlasch@res.us | 952.210.8452

Years’ Experience 15+ years

Education

B.A., Environmental Sciences, University of Minnesota, Morris, 2005

Professional Information

MN Commercial Pesticide Applicator License #20093749 (Core/Rights-ofWay/Forest Spraying; expires 12/31/15) First Aid/CPR Certifications S-130/190 Burn Certifications Site Preparation Native Plant and Seed Installation Herbicide Application Mowing Prescribed Fire Brushing

Affilations

Minnesota Erosion Control Association Minnesota & North American Falconer’s Association

Provided innovative approach to Phase 1 to control cattails and restore native emergent plants in an experimental area. Worked with AES consultants, along with park board staff, to implement Phase 2 of cattail removal using the same successful Phase 1 approach for cattail removal/control. Worked and communicated closely with park board staff during various implementation and management stages. Coordinated all on-site fieldwork. Plateau Prairie (Hastings, MN 2015-present, 95 acres). Implemented and supervised all restoration efforts from proposal creation to execution of restoration activities and client management. Activities include invasive brush removal, site preparation, native seeding, and management utilizing mowing and spot herbicide of prairie, savanna, and woodland ecosystems. Long-term management also include prescribed burning. Dean Lakes Ecological Restoration Master Plan for Mixed-Use Development (Shakopee, MN, 2008-Present, 88 acres). As Field Services Project Manager, provided restoration, enhancement, and ecological management of conservation open space with upland/wetland plant communities. Supervised and performed on-the-ground restoration activities during the final stages of installation and beginning stages of management. Continue to manage the client and crews for implementing long-term management of the entire site. Mississippi River Trail (Hastings, MN, 2014-Present, 85 acres). Worked closely with the prime contractor and Dakota County to restore the corridor created by a regional trail along the Mississippi River. Implemented and coordinated all restoration activities which included 85 acres of native seeding, planting more than 2,000 native trees and shrubs, planting more than 13,000 native bare root seedlings, installing more than 75,000 square yards of erosion control blanket, approximately 25 acres of hydromulching, and removal of invasive brush. Bohrer Pond Shoreline Stabilization (Inver Grove Heights, MN, 2009-Present, 1,980 linear feet of shoreline). Implemented and supervised all restoration efforts from project estimation to final acceptance after construction. Met with the client on-site for frequent updates and managed crews during restoration and management activities including site prep, soil lifts, native seeding, erosion control, native plant plugs, live stakes, native shrub planting, management mowing, and spot herbicide. Long-term management continues with local HOA boards including spot herbicide and prescribed fire. Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan

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June 16, 2021 Board Meeting VI. Unfinished Business – C) Watershed Management Plan Update (Eleria)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June 10, 2021 CRWD Board of Managers Anna Eleria, Division Manager CRWD 2021-2030 Watershed Management Plan Update

Background In November 2020, CRWD’s Board of Managers adopted the 2021 – 2030 Watershed Management Plan (WMP). The plan encompasses the priority issues, focus areas, measurable goals and implementation activities for CRWD over the next ten years. Issues Earlier this year, CRWD staff made some very minor edits to the plan. A final plan document is now available and was recently posted on CRWD’s website - https://www.capitolregionwd.org/watershedmanagement-plan/. Hard copies of the plan are also available for staff, Board and CAC members. Staff have also been working with Barr Engineering on a WMP brochure that briefly describes our organization and watershed and highlights key issues, goals and implementation activities. The target audience of the brochure are community members, decision makers and others seeking an overview of the direction of CRWD over the next ten years. Enclosed is the draft brochure for Board review and comment. The goal is to complete a final brochure in July and share news about the final, adopted plan and brochure to our partners and community members by the end of the month. Action Requested None, for your review and comment Encs.

Draft Watershed Management Plan Brochure

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

Planning for the Future 2021–2030 Watershed Management Plan Overview

WHO IS CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT? Capitol Region Watershed District (District) is a special purpose local government unit that manages water resources within portions of Lauderdale, Falcon Heights, Maplewood, Roseville and Saint Paul, Minnesota. Starting with a small group of residents concerned about Como Lake, it was formally established by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources in 1998. The District adopted a Watershed Management Plan to guide its actions from 2021–2030. This document summarizes the Plan. To learn more about the updated watershed management plan visit: https://www.capitolregionwd.org/watershed-management-plan/

De Dakota Makóče, this is Dakota Land The District would like to acknowledge the Dakota peoples on whose land we work. We thank the Dakota peoples and their relatives for their care of the land, and we recognize their continuing connection to the land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to Dakota people and their culture; past, present and future. We pledge to treat this land honorably and respectfully.

EXAMPLES OF OUR WORK You’ve probably seen our work as you’ve traveled throughout the 40-square mile watershed that eventually drains to the Mississippi River.

Green Line Infrastructure: Several types of green infrastructure projects—including rain gardens, stormwater planters, infiltration trenches, and tree trenches— improve water quality, control flooding, and beautify the light-rail corridor along University Avenue in Saint Paul.

Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary: This 40-acre wilderness area in Saint Paul has been restored, including the reestablishment of an open stream channel that flows through a series of ponds and wetlands, cleaning stormwater before it flows back into the underground storm sewer and the Mississippi River.

Allianz Field: Innovative stormwater management systems, like the 600,000 gallon rainwater cistern at the Minnesota United FC stadium in Saint Paul, help improve water quality, reduce the use of potable water supplies, and provide community resiliency for a changing climate.

Boulevard Rain Gardens: Hundreds of rain gardens have been built in neighborhoods throughout the watershed to capture and clean street runoff.

THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE The population of the District has grown more racially and ethically diverse over time, with the percentage of people of color increasing from 36 to 46% between 2000 and 2015. The District uses local demographic information to tailor activities to our diverse populations. This helps the District meet the needs of traditionally underserved communities and work towards providing an equitable distribution of services.

Distribution of Land in the District (25,975 ACRES TOTAL) 85.2%

7.4%

4.8% 2.3% 0.2%

A majority of the District’s 40.6 square mile area is located in St Paul. St Paul

22,163 ACRES

Falcon Heights

Maplewood

Roseville

1,238 ACRES

611 ACRES

1,924 ACRES

Lauderdale 39 ACRES

African American

14.6%

Hispanic American

57%

Racial/Ethnicity Distribution in the District

16.4%

Asian American White American Native American

7.4%

Public Art Saint Paul, a partner Grant recipient, leads art-making at Western Sculpture Park.

0.6%

Multiracial or another race

Image: Caroline Yang

Under 18

23.6% 11%

18-39 40-64

Age Distribution in the District 28.3%

Como Lake residents participate in the curb clean-up 2

65+ 37%

Demographic Source: US Census data; Metropolitan Council Thrive MSP 2040 (12/2018)

LOOKING AHEAD

To achieve its vision, District staff implement a range of programs, projects, and capital improvements designed to protect, manage, and improve the resources within its boundaries, including creeks, wetlands, lakes, natural areas, and the Mississippi River.

The District developed the Plan in collaboration with stakeholders and partners who serve key roles in achieving District goals. This diverse group of stakeholders included residents, community and nonprofit groups, state agencies, local government, and other organizations to provide technical expertise during the planning process. The Plan is centered around the following organizational values. •

Integrity: The District will carry out its mission with transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.

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Diversity: The District will promote equity, inclusion, and openness to engage all communities.

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Collaboration: The District will strengthen its impact through strategic partnerships and community engagement.

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Innovation: The District seeks to lead through bold actions supported by science.

This Plan addresses the most immediate water resource management needs and increase the effectiveness of our efforts in the face of new and evolving challenges.

A neighborhood nature walk led by Frogtown Green. Image: Caroline Yang

A community conversations for the Plan hosted by CRWD.

CRWD staff monitor water levels at Como Lake Golf Course pond.

Parkview Center School captures and cleans 12.5 million gallons of runoff annually. Image: Sara Rubinstein

THEMES FOR WORK Throughout the execution of this Plan, the District will consider how each of the themes described below is incorporated into our operations, programs, and projects: Bring Water Back The District’s goal is to bring water back into the consciousness of the community by restoring resources and engaging residents.

Quality of Life Healthy natural resources positively impact the District’s residents’ quality of life beyond ecological benefits and can decrease urban heat island effects and reduce flood risk.

Rain as a Resource By using natural methods to move and store water, the District will reduce the amount of stormwater runoff, minimize flooding and improve water quality.

Partnerships The District will continue to foster new and existing partnerships with our cities, government agencies, institutions, neighborhood groups, and residents.

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Image: Caroline Yang

Climate Change and Resilience As our climate changes over time, the District will prioritize sustainable ways to lessen impacts to the watershed.

Innovation The District will strive to stay informed about advances in science, design, and engineering related to water resource management and apply these innovations in our work.

Image: Adrian Danciu

Image: Sara Rubinstein

Adaptive Management The District recognizes that water and natural resources are living systems that may require adjustments to planned activities based on the latest data.

Community Equity and Engaging Underrepresented Groups The District will prioritize engaging residents in the central and eastern portions of the District, people of color, immigrants, younger generations, and those living in poverty. Image: Anita Jader

Image: Caroline Yang

Recreation Water and natural resources are important recreational assets. The District will support efforts to improve water-based recreation opportunities as a way to connect District residents to water resources. 4

ISSUES The District faces both water and natural resource and organizational issues in its day to day work. Water and natural resource issues are often more visible to the public and have measurable outcomes. Organizational issues are those that are frequently addressed behind the scenes through administrative planning and strategic thinking, and can be more difficult to measure. Eight areas of focus were developed and fall within either resource or organizational issue categories. The District’s Board of Managers identified priority issues to be addressed by the Plan and organized them according to the eight areas of focus. Some issues are new, while others have become more important since the 2010 Plan. Some reflect a more comprehensive view of the area and communities we serve. Resource and organizational issues also both relate back to the themes developed through stakeholder engagement. Below are “notable” issues and themes for each focus area within the two categories.

Resource Issues:

Organizational Issues Communications & Engagement (How the District communicates with its stakeholders, encourages their participation and contributions)

Built Environment (Man-made buildings, infrastructure, or facilities where we live and work) ISSUE: The urban landscape limits natural methods of water management

ISSUE: Relationships with community groups serving diverse audiences, media, and elected officials are lacking.

Water Quality (Biological, physical, chemical conditions of water for drinking or recreational use)

Regulation (Rules that protect the quality and quantity of the District’s water resources)

ISSUE: Polluted stormwater runoff impairs water quality

ISSUE: Inability to adequately address all of the environmental issues in a highly urbanized watershed with current regulations

Ecosystem Health (The ability to function and adapt to the physical, chemical, and biological changes of our environment)

Infrastructure Management (Management of structures and facilities need to control water flow in our community)

ISSUE: Impaired and/or depleted natural resources are due to development, climate change, and other reasons

ISSUE: Large cost to replace or repair aging stormwater infrastructure

Water Quantity (The amount of water in individual waterbodies and concerns relative to drought or flood risk)

Organization (The structure of the District and how it helps meet our goals)

ISSUE: Current and projected climate and precipitation trends are increasing runoff’

ISSUE: Areas and communities within the watershed have been underserved.

GOALS FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS A wide range of stakeholders identified goals during development of the Plan. Many of these goals reinforce the connections between water, natural resources, and land use management. Some of the District’s goals are applicable District wide, while others are specific to individual water resources. Examples of measurable goals, objectives, and actions to address issues identified in the Plan are included below.

Communications & Engagement Foster equitable access to District programs and projects across the watershed by engaging historically underrepresented populations and expanding geographic reach into the Trout Brook, Saint Anthony Hill, and Phalen Creek subwatersheds

Built Environment Explore private-public partnerships on redevelopment projects to provide environmental, economic, and social benefits

Water Quality Manage stormwater runoff by working with natural water flow and directing water away from hard surfaces that do not allow water to soak into the ground

Resource Issue Goals

Organizational Issue Goals

Ecosystem Health Improve the health of natural waterbodies and native habitats in the District’s high-priority subwatersheds of Trout Brook, Saint Anthony Hill, and Phalen Creek

Regulation Work with agency partners to consider regulations to limit the use of salt during the winter

Infrastructure Management Support our partners in the maintenance of stormwater infrastructure by developing and carrying out a maintenance service program

Organization

Water Quantity Carry out District projects that consider flood risk based on projected increases to rainfall due to a changing climate

Maintain and enhance the capacity of the District to achieve resource management goals by recruiting and retaining diverse, high-quality staff, Community Advisory Committee members, and other volunteers

OUR WORK OVER THE NEXT DECADE The District’s Plan includes the continuation of ongoing activities as well as new activities to address priority issues and achieve District goals.

The Administration and Program categories generally include ongoing activities performed by District staff. They include monitoring, assessment and research, communications and engagement, grants, facility/infrastructure management, and regulations.

FUNDING Administration, programs, projects, and capital improvements are funded by four primary sources: property tax levy, local partner funding, bonds and loans, and grants (which have funded a large part of our work). A planning-level cost estimate for all activities in the 10-year plan is just over $109 million, averaging nearly $11 million each year.

The Projects category includes two subcategories: one for feasibility studies, modeling efforts, planning, and projects and one for capital improvement projects, typically large scale projects that includes engineering/design and construction. PRIORITIZATION AND FOCUS AREAS

The District regularly evaluates its annual tax levy and property tax impacts and continues to be sensitive to the economic conditions faced by our partners, local businesses, and residents as it sets the annual levy.

The District prioritizes programs and projects that promote efficient use of our staff and financial resources. As part of Plan development, each activity is assigned one of the following three priority levels:

The District’s work plan is organized into three major categories, Administration, Programs, and Projects.

Critical – Activities necessary to perform the core functions and required duties of the District, as required by law, rule, or statute Important –Activities led by the District in support of our goals and objectives but not required by law, rule, or statute, and that do not rise to the level of “critical”

10.2%

50.3%

10-year Total Funding Distribution By Category*

Admin

Beneficial – Activities aligned with the District goals and objectives but likely to be deferred to a future date, performed only if an opportunity arises, or to be led by our partners, with District support through limited funding, technical assistance, and/or other cooperative efforts

Programs

39.5%

Projects

Classification of an activity as critical, important, or beneficial does not, by itself, determine timing of an activity relative to other activities or its planned schedule.

*Based on planning level cost estimates

OUR WORK OVER THE NEXT DECADE Programs, projects, and capital improvements include work in priority geographic areas as shown below. The Trout Brook, Saint Anthony Hill, and Phalen Creek subwatersheds are more racially and ethnically diverse compared to other areas in the District. These areas were prioritized because they have fewer water quality improvement projects funded through the District’s Stewardship Grant Program compared to other areas in the District. Como Lake and Lake McCarrons subwatersheds are also prioritized as they continue to build on the work and investments made by the District and our partners over the past 10 years.

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION The District administration work includes ongoing annual activities to satisfy Minnesota Rules for watershed districts, developing annual budgets, supporting and communicating with the Community Advisory Committee, identifying and pursuing additional funding, and biannually evaluating progress toward Plan goals. In addition, the District is responsible for site management, maintenance, and repairs of its own building. It also provides office space and administrative/programmatic support to the Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts.

The Distict’s new office in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood in Saint Paul Image credit: Steve Silverman

DISTRICT PROGRAMS District programs are divided into five areas: Regulatory Program; Grants Program; Monitoring, Assessment, and Research Program; Communication and Engagement Program; Infrastructure Management Program. These areas are described below.

Regulatory Program In 2006, the District adopted water quality and stormwater management rules, as well as a permitting program to carry out these rules. The District Rules apply to stormwater management, flood control, wetlands, erosion and sediment control, and connections to the Trout Brook Interceptor. They also require stormwater management permits for construction projects disturbing 1 acre or more of land. As new science identifies more efficient and effective stormwater volume control methods, water quality treatment, or erosion and sediment control approaches, District rules are reviewed and updated. The last District Rule update occurred in 2019.

District staff inspecting the Smith Bridge Project

Grants The District offers several grant programs designed for different audiences to support practices that protect local lakes and the Mississippi River. Much of the land in the District is already developed and privately owned, so we work with residents, schools, faith-based and community organizations, and businesses to build clean water projects. Grant types include: Stewardship GrantsGrants- Build projects to reduce stormwater pollution (e.g. rain gardens, cisterns, permeable pavement) Partner Grants-Educate Grants-Educate and engage residents in clean water behaviors and actions Well Sealing Grants-Help Grants-Help landowners seal abandoned wells to reduce groundwater contamination potential Planning Grants-Used Grants-Used by public, private, and non-profit organizations for feasibility and design of large-scale, cost-effective and/or innovative projects that improve water resources Current grant program information and eligibility requirements are available from the District at https://www.capitolregionwd.org/grants/

Stewardship Grantee Bang Brewing’s rain gardens Image credit: Sara Rubinstein

Image credit: Sara Rubinstein

Partner grant recipient Public Art Saint Paul’s art-making at Western Sculpture Park. Image credit: Caroline Yang

DISTRICT PROGRAMS

Monitoring, Assessment, and Research Program The District’s monitoring, data assessment, and research program includes the monitoring and assessment of District lakes, wetlands, and the performance of stormwater best management practices. This program enables the District to stay informed of resource conditions and identify pollution hot spots and trends. The District uses this information to determine progress toward District goals at least biannally and reports monitoring data to public and technical audiences on its Water Data Reporting Tool: https://www. capitolregionwd.org/monitoring-research/ data/

District staff install a buoy to monitor water quality in Como Lake

Communication and Engagement Program

Infrastructure Management Program

The District’s Communications and Engagement Program works to increase the knowledge of residents and partners about clean water and encourage their participation in protecting our water resources. Residents are invited to participate in ongoing initiatives including the Minnesota Water Stewards and Adopt-a-Drain programs as well as events such as Bug’s Night Out at Como Lake, Fishing in the Neighborhood at Loeb Lake, and Bug Bonanza at Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary, among others.

Over the course of 20 years, the District and its partners have constructed hundreds of stormwater best managment practices (BMPs) to improve water quality. The BMPs require regular inspection and maintenance to ensure that performance goals are met over their expected lifespan.

Staff regularly participate in community events, lead hands-on activities at schools, offer workshops, and invite residents and partners to explore the demonstration projects at our building.

Looking for dragonflies at Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary Image: Caroline Yang

Beginning in 2021, the District will develop a facility management program for publicly owned and/or regional stormwater management systems. The program will include regular inspections, maintenance, and replacement of stormwater systems that are not performing properly. The District will focus on the systems it owns and helps maintain as well as those owned by our partners to protect our investment in clean water.

District Trout Brook Interceptor inspections

DISTRICT PROJECTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Every year the District works on exciting projects to improve area water quality. A recent project is the Ford Redevelopment (Highland Bridge) Regional Stormwater Project (background rendering). The District and the City of Saint Paul reimagined the former Ford site using a shared regional stormwater management approach. Several large clean water practices will capture and filter stormwater runoff from the 122-acre site to reuse in the central water feature and Hidden Falls Creek. Other key District projects are described below: Como Lake Pavilion Clean Water Projects

Lake McCarrons In-Lake Management (Alum Treatment)

Trout Brook Storm Sewer Interceptor Repairs

Saint Anthony Hill Stormwater Study

The District and City of Saint Paul are designing green infrastructure practices for the Como Lake Pavilion parking lots to reduce polluted stormwater runoff and improve water quality of the lake. Reconstruction of the parking lots with the water quality improvements is anticipated in 2022–2023.

Alum (aluminum sulfate) was applied in 2004 to improve water clarity and reduce algae blooms in Lake McCarrons. The District and its partners will evaluate monitoring data to determine the need for another alum treatment during the 10-year life of the Plan.

The District inspects the 6-mile storm sewer system every 5 years and determines which sections of tunnel are in fair-to-poor condition and need major repairs. Two major repairs, totaling 4,000 feet, are anticipated between 2021 and 2030.

The District will conduct at least one study in the Saint Anthony Hill subwatershed to determine opportunities for improving water quality and reducing flooding. The study will identify the best locations and types of projects for this high-priority subwatershed.

District Chloride Source Assessment and Prevention Plan

Phalen Creek Daylighting Project

Chloride from winter salt application is a significant water quality issue in Minnesota. The District and its partners will develop a watershed-specific chloride management plan to identify its main sources and the activities and methods to minimize usage and prevent it from reaching our water resources.

Future construction of the Rush Line Bus Rapid Transit Corridor along Phalen Boulevard in Saint Paul offers an opportunity to “daylight” or bring above ground Phalen Creek. The District and Lower Phalen Creek Project are conducting a detailed feasibility study with design recommendations.

Learn how you can help by visiting: www.capitolregionwd.org/act-now/

Capitol Region Watershed District | 595 Aldine Street, Saint Paul, MN 55104 Tel. (651) 644-8888 | capitolregionwd.org |

June 16, 2021, Board Meeting VI. Unfinished Business D) 2022 Budget Update (Doneux)

DATE: June 10, 2021 TO: CRWD Board of Managers FROM: Mark Doneux RE: 2022 Budget Update _________________________________________________________________________________ Background Each year the Board of Managers must develop a work plan for the upcoming year and establish a budget and levy to accommodate the work plan. At the March 3rd Board Meeting, staff provided an update to the Board on the general budget process. At the April 7th Board Workshop, Division Managers provided background and a summary of work that their respective Division are assigned. Issues The 2022 budget process will be a continued transition from our 2010 Watershed Management Plan (WMP) approach and budgeting to the new 2020 WMP. We also will be working to build back our work plan that affected our work in 2020 and 2021 due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus of the workshop should be to: 1) Understand the general order of magnitude of the 2022 budget, 2) The format for the new budget to reflect the WMP format, 3) Identify Board priorities for 2022, and 4) Discuss general goals or targets for the overall budget and levy. Staff have prepared a high level or “Pre-Draft” 2022 budget for anticipated expenditures. The budget figures are estimates based on 2021 and previous years’ work as well as the 2020 Watershed Management Plan. For ongoing projects/programs, staff estimated if likely 2022 expenditures would be the same, higher or lower than 2021 costs. Completed projects were zeroed and new projects for 202 were added. In future meeting discussions, budget figures will represent costs based on detailed estimates. Budget figures in yellow are noteworthy and will be discussed at the Board meeting. Current estimates put the 2022 budget about 15% higher than 2021. This is due primarily to the inclusion of three (3) key capital budget items (~$2.1M) and nearly $320,000 increase in the projects budget. In future meetings, the discussion will include planned revenue to meet our budget, focusing on the necessary tax levy to meet our work plan goals. Staff will review the “Pre-Draft” 2022 budget with the Board at the meeting. No action is required, only general feedback is requested. Requested Action No Action Requested, informational only enc:

Pre-Draft 2022 Budget (expenses)

W:\02 Budget and Finance\Budget - 2022\Board Memo-2022 Budget 6-10-21.docx

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

2022 Capitol Region Watershed Budget Fund # Fund Name

101

Administration

Project #

2020 WMP Ref.

101-21970 101-21975 101-21976 101-21978 101-21980 101-21985 101-21890 101-21895

A E E F B C G H

Pre-Draft 2022 Budget June 10, 2021

Lead Div Project Name ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM PPG ADM

Priority / Comment

Date Printed

2022 Project Budget

Project Description

ADMINISTRATION

General Administration 595 Aldine Operations 1736 Thomas Operations MAWD Community Advisory Committee External Funding Opportunies Safety Program Diversity and Inclusion Program

Critical Critical Critical Important Critical Critical Critical Critical

General Admin. of Operations for CRWD General Operations for 595 Aldine General Operations for 1736 Thomas Provide support to MAWD Support Community Advisory Committee Identify and Pursue External Funding Opportunities Provide Safety Training, Equipment and Updates Provide for the Diversity and Inclusion Efforts at the District

Administrative Allocation*

Ongoing

Annual Cost Allocation to Project and Programs

Total Administrative Costs

208

210

211

220

222

Regulatory Program

Grants Program

Monitoring, Assessment and Research

Communications and Engagement

Facility Management Program

208-21000 208-21102 208-21103 208-21104 208-21105 208-21107 208-21109 208-21111

A B C D E H J K

REG REG REG REG REG REG REG REG

General Permitting Implementation Coordinated Erosion and Sediment Control Permittee Post Construction BMP Inspections Engagement Activities with Permittees Rules Evaluation and Update Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Industrial Stormwater Permitee Coordination Water Reuse Policy Support

Critical Critical Critical Important Critical Important Important Critical

Continue Implementing District Permit Program Coordinate Erosion and Sediment Control Inspections with Partners Inspect completed permit projects for compliance and maintenance Engagement Activities with permitees, developers, engineers and applicants Evaluate and consider updates to Rules Implement IDDE Program Support and Coordinate with ISW Permittees Support the advancement of SW Reuse through Policy Initiatives

209,770 215,000 72,730 6,220 20,690 42,490 4,970 5,850

210-21143 210-21150 210-21152 210-21153 210-21155 210-21160 210-16147 XXX-XXXXX XXX-XXXXX

A B C D E H J

PPG PPG PPG PPG PPG PPG PPG PPG PPG

Stewardship Grants ROW Projects-Boulevard Rain Gardens Stewardship Grant Outreach Grant Project Inspection and Maintenance Well Sealing Grants Large Scale Site Planning Grants TWP-Boulevard Raingardens Targeted Site Investigations Water Corps Position

Critical Important Important Important Beneficial Important Critical Important Important

Administer, promote, and outreach on Stewardship Grants Provide Grants to Partners and Residnets for Blvd Rain Gardens Provide outreach for Stewardship Grant Program Assist grantee's with inspection and maintenance support Provide grant reimbursement for well sealing Provide grant reimbursement for large-scale planning projects Assist with Boulevard Rain Gardens in Como and McCarron's Subw.

500,000 60,000 25,000 75,000 15,000 50,000 25,000 30,000

211-21200 211-21205 211-21230 211-21220 211-21215 211-21221 211-21225 211-21228 211-21235

A B C D E F G H I

MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM

Stormwater Monitoring & Data Collection Lake Monitoring & Data Collection BMP Performance Monitoring Monitoring Database and Reporting Tool Wetland Biological Integrity Monitoring Monitoring Trend Analysis and Reporting for Citizen Science Monitoring Program Research Program Emerging Contaminents and Water Quality

Critical Critical Critical Critical Important Important Important Important Important

Monitoring of stormwater baseline, water level and rain gauge sites Monitor lakes for chemical, biological and qualitative parameters Monitor BMP sites for performance Long term monitoring database for effective data management Monitor wetlands for IBI, water quality and data analysis Conduct trend analysis with reporting for the general public Train and support citizens interested in monitoring Develop and implement or support comprehensive stormwater research Review and assess emerging contaminents

415,120 107,060 178,350 26,280 14,590 19,450 9,250 50,000 24,000

220-21250 220-21252 220-21255 220-21260 220-21270 220-21271 220-21265 220-21275 220-21285 220-21262 220-21267 220-21279 220-21278 220-21280

A B C D E F G I J K H L M N

CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE

General Communications and Engagement Project Communications Clean Streets Maintenance Workshops for Clean Water Digital Communications Volunteer Programs Sponsorships Events Awards Program Youth Outreach Programs Partnerships Partner Grant Program Public Art Program 595 Aldine Communications and Engagement

Critical Critical Important Critical Critical Important Important Important Beneficial Important Critical Important Important Important

Provide general Communications and Engagement for the District Provide for project specific Communications Implement Adopt a Drain and other resident led clean street initiaties Provide workshops for municipal and agency staff Maintain and provide content for CRWD digital communciations Implement Master Water Stewards and other volunteer programs Sponsor and support partner organizations Support Community and CRWD-sponsored events and activities Support CRWD Recognition Program Develop and Implement Outreach Prgramming to District Youth Foster relationships with existing and new partners Provide grants to community organziations to raise awareness of local water resources Support Watershed Artist in Residence program Provide for Education and Outreach at 595 Aldine

264,500 46,340 15,420 73,900 36,260 31,500 24,390 16,090 20,720 20,800 170,480 31,000 51,060

222-21305 222-21310 222-21315 222-21303

A B C E

PPG PPG PPG PPG

Inspect, maintain and repair District-Owned Facilities Inspect, maintain and repair facilities with shared maintenance responsbilities Provide maintenance support of partner owned facilities Update and maintain District's BMP Database

250,000 30,000 140,000 25,000

District-Owned Facility Management Shared Ownership Facility Management Partner Owned Facilities BMP Database

Critical Critical Critical Critical

PROGRAMS TOTAL

Administrative Allocation

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2021 Project Budget

800,000 150,000 75,000 5,000 10,000 5,000 30,000 15,000 1,090,000 (250,000)

Net Administrative Costs

PROGRAMS

2022 Fund Total

577,720

780,000

844,100

802,460

$ $

445,000 165,000

3,614,280

Difference

744,700 150,000 85,800 5,000 10,000 5,000 35,000 15,000 1,050,500 (251,400)

840,000

2021 Fund Total

209,770 193,900 72,730 6,220 20,690 42,490 4,970 5,850

510,550 38,670 17,380 74,040 10,430 53,630 225,000 -

393,120 106,460 131,350 26,280 14,390 19,450 9,250 46,850 14,000

236,310 28,190 46,340 15,420 63,900 36,260 31,500 24,390 16,090 20,720 20,800 170,480 31,000 51,060

234,150 53,440 87,060 45,930

799,100

40,900

556,620

21,100

929,700

(149,700)

761,150

82,950

792,460

10,000

$ $

420,580 165,924

$ $ $

24,420 (924) (12,154)

3,626,434

2022 Capitol Region Watershed Budget Fund # Fund Name

Project #

2020 WMP Ref.

Pre-Draft 2022 Budget June 10, 2021

Lead Div Project Name

Priority / Comment

Date Printed

2022 Project Budget

Project Description

2022 Fund Total

2021 Project Budget

2021 Fund Total

Difference

PROJECTS 301-17400 302

305

Groundwater Projects

Como Lake Subwatershed

310

Lake McCarron's Subwatershed

313

Loeb Lake Subwatershed

315

Trout Brook Subwatershed

317

Crosby Lake Subwatershed

325

Wetland, Stream, and Ecosystem Restoration

331

Mississippi River Gorge Subwatershed

332

Mississippi River Confluence Subwatershed

333

Mississippi River Downtown Subwatershed

375

Watershed Wide Planning, Assessment and Implementation

Lake McCarrons Shoreline Restoration Project

301-20405 301-16410

St. Paul Natural Resources Intern Program PPG Groundwater Seeps and Springs Study

Important

Implement shoreline restoration project around Lake McCarrons

Important Important

Sponser intern with St. Paul for BMP maintenance or other activities

A B C D E F H I P

MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM REG PPG

Como Lake Water Quality Model AIS Management Como Lake Aquatic Plant Management Como Lake Fisheries Management Shoreline Management Street Sweeping Program Water-based Recreation Management Como Subwatershed Infrastructure Mgt Future stormwater management planning

Critical Critical Critical Important Important Important Beneficial Important Important

Update the Water Quality Model for Como Lake Manage AIS in Como Lake Management of Nusiance Aquatic Plants Support and collaborate on establishing and maintaining a balanced fishery Develop and implement a shoreline management program implement a street sweeping program Support partners efforts to maintain water-based recreation Work with partners to improve O&M of drainage infrastructure Identify and study potential opportunities for implementation of stormwater BMPs

15,740 12,370 10,000 50,000 22,740 22,370 50,110 15,000

310-21470 310-21476 310-21480 310-21479

D B C F

MRM MRM MRM MRM

Lake Vegetation and AIS Management Villa Park Wetland System Evaluation Watershed Hydraulic and Hydrolgic Modeling Lake McCarrons Shoreline

Important Important Important Critical

Manage Nuisance and Invasive Aquatic Plants Evaluate the Villa Park Wetland System Conduct Flood Risk Assessment Modeling of Watershed Implement Shoreline Improvements

20,110 30,000 40,110 20,000

313-11513

MRM Loeb Lake Stormwater Pond Improvements

Important

Investigate improvements to Loeb Lake Stormwater Pond

315-14552 315-21554 315-21570

E C B

PPG TBI Easement Verification & Documentation PPG TBI Model Update PPG NPDES MS4 Stormwater Program

Important Critical Important

Conduct TBI easement verification, acquisition and documentation work Complete update and calibration of TBI H/H Model Implement MS4 SWPP

325-21605 325-21610 325-21615

A E G

Highland Ravine BMP Maintenance

Critical

REG Phalen Creek Daylighting Feasibility Study PPG Willow Reserve Signage and Access REG Wetland Restoration Planning

Critical Important Important

331-18622 331-18623 332-18622 332-18623

Ford Site Planning Ford Site - Area C B C

333-xxxxx 390-11661 XXX-XXXXX 375-21651 375-21652 375-21655 375-21658 375-22xxx 370-21656

D E F B K

MRM Ford Site Stormwater Planning MRM Ford Site - Area C

Critical Important

PPG Sears Site Redevelopment PPG Swede Hollow Vacant

Important Important

PPG PPG ADM MRM PPG MRM

20,000 50,000 350,000 10,000 -

Maintain Gully Stabilization BMPs Conduct Feasibility Study for the Daylighting of Phalen Creek Develop and Install Signage and Access for the Wilow Reserve Develop Wetland Restoration and Management Plan

25,000 30,960 78,360

Provide Design and Planning Assistance for Former Ford Site Plan Review and Comment on Area C

Provide design and Planning Assistance for the Ford Site Provide Plan Review and Comments on the Ford Site Area C

20,000 25,000 $

50,000 25,000

10,000

198,330

110,220

20,000

410,000

Important Important Important Important Important Important

Provide review and comments on partner agency plan reviews Manage and update District GIS Resources Support the City in it's exploration of watershed governance for the West Side Support the City of St. Paul with feasibility and planning studies for GRP Conduct the biennial review of the WMP and include plan amendments Work with partners to develop watershed specific chloride management plan Administrative Allocation

PROJECTS TOTAL

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10,000 30,000 75,000 10,000 20,000

15,740 12,370 9,870 25,370 22,740 22,370 50,110 11,480

20,110 20,480 40,110 20,000 20,850 50,850 150,140 10,120 -

134,320

45,000

75,000

$ $

145,000 85,000

Partner Agency Plan Review GIS Program St Paul Watershed Governance Great River Passage WMP Biennical Review District Chloride Assessment and Prevention P

10,000

305-16420 305-21423 305-21424 305-21425 305-21427 305-21430 305-21434 305-21436 305-21440

317-20631

53,450 30,960 78,360 -

10,000

170,050

28,280

100,700

9,520

20,850

211,110

198,890

(28,450)

(850)

162,770

46,250

(1,250)

75,000

20,100 30,470 10,060 30,000 54,950

$ 1,232,870

$ $

145,580 85,476

942,786

$ $ $

(580) (476) 290,084

2022 Capitol Region Watershed Budget Fund # Fund Name

Project #

2020 WMP Ref.

Pre-Draft 2022 Budget June 10, 2021

Lead Div Project Name

Priority / Comment

Date Printed

2022 Project Budget

Project Description

2022 Fund Total

2021 Project Budget

2021 Fund Total

Difference

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 402

Groundwater Projects 405-16705 405-21712 405-21711

J O K

REG TWP - Como BMPs MRM Como Subwatershed Infrastructure Mgt MRM Como Pavillion BMPs

Critical Important Critical

100,000 187,100

Design and construct stormwater BMPs in Como Golf Course Support legacy infrastructure improvements within Como Subwatershed Plan and design BMPs for Como Pavillion Parking Lot

405

Como Lake BMP's

410

Lake McCarron's BMP's

413

Loeb Lake BMP's

415

Trout Brook BMP's

417

Crosby Lake BMP's Wetland, Stream, and Ecosystem Restoration

XXX-XXXXX

425

431

Mississippi River Gorge Subwatershed BMPs

431-16886

PPG Lauderdale Stormwater Pond Project

Critical

Design and Construct Improvements to Seminary Pond

432-20891 432-16853

B E

MRM Ford Site MRM Victoria Park

Critical Critical

Support the construction of water features on the Ford Site Support water features at Victoria Park

432

Mississippi River Confluence Subwatershed BMPs

433

Mississippi River Downtown Subwatershed BMPs

433-20892 433-19890

E F

PPG Science Museum of Minnesota PPG Midway Peace Park

Important Important

Support design of Science Musem Water Management Features Support for Green Infrastructure at Midway Peace Park

475

Watershed Wide Capitol Improvement Projects

470-14960 XXX-XXXXX

Q var.

ADM ADM ADM ADM

Critical Important Critical Important

Annual Payments for bonds and loans Combined all 2022 400 - CIP Future BMPs into one budget account Begin capital maintence work at Thomas building Repay 2007A Bonds

XXX-XXXXX

Vacant

XXX-XXXXX

Vacant

415-20820

PPG TBI Repair - Station 28+65 to 50+72

Critical

Vacant

287,100

$ $

211,700 50,700 150,000 950,250

600,000 -

Debt and Loan Service Future CIPs (2022 - 400's) Thomas Building Capital Maintenance 2007A Bond Refunding

BUDGET SUMMARY

412,400

(125,300)

$ $

950,250 -

$ $

(350,250) -

96,750

(96,750)

1,191,440

(641,440)

330,450

199,550

1,054,454

2,145,463

$ 5,167,017

$ 4,035,744

1,131,273

2022 Fund Total

2021 Fund Total

$ 840,000 $ 3,614,280 $ 1,232,870

$ 799,100 $ 3,626,434 $ 942,786

40,900

$ $

(12,154) 290,084

OPERATIONS TOTAL

$ 5,687,150

$ 5,368,320

318,830

CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

$ 5,167,017

$ 4,035,744

1,131,273

$ 10,854,167

$ 9,404,064

1,450,103 15.4%

ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS PROJECTS

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Fund

TOTAL 2022 BUDGET

CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOTAL

Budget #'s of Note

600,000

Engineering Design and Construction for next segment of TBI Repairs

400,000 150,000 250,000 280,000

1,054,454 745,463 650,000 750,000

550,000

530,000

3,199,917

96,750

805,960 105,480 50,450 280,000

1,054,454 -