December 4, 2013 Board Packet

Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board Of Managers, for Wednesday, December 4, 2013 6:00 p.m. at the office of the CRWD, 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4, St. Paul, Minnesota.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Materials Enclosed I.

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

II.

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

III.

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

A) Permit # 13-032 Montreal Avenue (Kelley) B) TAC Update (Kelley) C) Permit Program/Rules Update (Kelley)

IV.

Special Reports – Gottfrieds Pit Subwatershed Analysis and BMP Design, University of Minnesota Capstone Project

V.

Action Items A) AR: Approve Minutes of the November 20, 2013 Regular Meeting (Sylvander) B) AR: Approve Amendment to 2013-2014 Professional Services Provider List (Doneux) C) AR: Approve 2014 Partner Grants (Beckman) D) AR: Approve Grant Application for Targeted Watershed Program (Zwonitzer)

VI.

Unfinished Business A. FI: Villa Park Wetland Restoration Project (Fossum)

VII.

General Information A) Administrator’s Report

VIII. Next Meetings A) Wednesday, December 11, 2013 CAC Meeting B) Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Meeting Agenda Review IX.

Adjournment

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Capitol Region Watershed District Applicant:

Barbara Mundahl City of Saint Paul Public Works 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102

Permit Application 13-032 Montreal Avenue Consultant:

N/A

Description: Residential street reconstruction Stormwater Management: One infiltration trench beneath the street District Rule: C, D, and F Disturbed Area: 5.38 Acres Impervious Area: 5.38 Acres

PERMIT RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 2 Conditions Conditions: 1. Submit a copy of the NPDES permit..

2. Add the new catchbasin at Station 47+60 and stormsewer pipe to the profile shown on Sheet 17.

Cleveland Ave S

Ford Pkwy

Permit Location Permit Report 13-032

Aerial Photo December 4, 2013 Board Meeting

Capitol Region Watershed District Permit Report CRWD Permit #:

13-032

Review date:

November 25, 2013

Project Name:

Montreal Avenue

Applicant:

Barbara Mundahl City of St Paul Department of Public Works 900 City Hall Annex 25 W. Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102-1660

Purpose:

Reconstruction of Montreal Avenue

Location:

Between Saint Paul Avenue and Snelling Avenue

Applicable Rules:

C, D, and F

Recommendation:

Approve with 2 Conditions

EXHIBITS: 1. Montreal Avenue Watershed Permit Submittal (includes project narrative and general stormwater permit application), by City of Saint Paul Division of Public Works Street Engineering/Construction, Dated 10/24/2013, Recd. 10/25/2013.

2. Report of Geotechnical Exploration and Review, by American Engineering Testing, Inc., Dated 06/26/2012, Recd. 10/25/2013.

3. Addendum to Geotechnical Report, by American Engineering Testing, Inc., Dated 04/05/2013, Recd. 10/25/2013.

4. Area drainage map (contains no title or legend), not dated, recd. 11/25/2013.

5. Schematic Design Plans (Sheets 1-17 of 17), by City of Saint Paul Department of Public Works Street Engineering Division, Dated 10/24/2013, Recd. 10/25/2013.

6. Sheets 12 and 17 of design plans, by City of St. Paul, dated 11/22/13, recd.

11/22/13.

HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS: None.

RULE C: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

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Standards  Proposed discharge rates for the 2-, 10-, and 100-year events shall not exceed existing rates.  Developments and redevelopments must reduce runoff volumes in the amount equivalent to an inch of runoff from the impervious areas of the site.  Stormwater must be pretreated before discharging to infiltration areas to maintain the long-term viability of the infiltration area.  Developments and redevelopments must incorporate effective non-point source pollution reduction BMPs to achieve 90% total suspended solid removal.

Findings 1. A hydrograph method based on sound hydrologic theory is not used to analyze runoff for the design or analysis of flows and water levels.

2. Runoff rates for the proposed activity do not exceed existing runoff rates for the 2-, 10-, and 100-year critical storm events. Stormwater leaving the project area is discharged into a well-defined receiving channel or pipe and routed to a public drainage system.

3. Stormwater runoff volume retention is not achieved onsite in the amount equivalent to the runoff generated from one inch of rainfall over the impervious surfaces of the development. a. The amount of proposed impervious onsite is 234,380 square feet. b. Volume retention: Volume Retention Required (cu. ft.) Volume Retention Provided (cu. ft.)

17,579 cf 8,069 cf c. Infiltration volume and facility size has been calculated using the appropriate hydrological soil group classification and design infiltration rate. d. The infiltration area is capable of infiltrating the required volume within 48 hours. e. Stormwater runoff is pretreated to remove solids before discharging to infiltration areas.

4. Alternative compliance sequencing has been requested because the cost cap for the project was reached. a. The applicant partially complied with the volume retention standard. b. The applicant did not partially comply with the volume retention standard at an offsite location or through the use of qualified banking credits. c. The applicant has not submitted money to be contributed to the Stormwater Impact Fund. d. The project is linear, and the cost cap has been reached.

5. Best management practices do not achieve 90% total suspended solids removal on an annual basis.

6. A memorandum of agreement for maintenance of stormwater facilities exists between the City and the CRWD.

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RULE D: FLOOD CONTROL Standards  Compensatory storage shall be provided for fill placed within the 100-year floodplain.  All habitable buildings, roads, and parking structures on or adjacent to a project site shall comply with District freeboard requirements.

Findings 1. There is no floodplain on the property according to FEMA. 2. It is not known if all habitable buildings, roads, and parking structures on or adjacent to the project site comply with CRWD freeboard requirements.

However, sufficient conveyances have been provided to allow the storm sewer system to function as or better than it did prior to the project.

RULE E: WETLAND MANAGEMENT Standard  Wetlands shall not be drained, filled (wholly or in part), excavated, or have sustaining hydrology impacted such that there will be a decrease in the inherent (existing) functions and values of the wetland.  A minimum buffer of 25 feet of permanent nonimpacted vegetative ground cover abutting and surrounding a wetland is required.

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

RULE F: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL Standards  A plan shall demonstrate that appropriate erosion and sediment control measures protect downstream water bodies from the effects of a landdisturbing activity.  Erosion Control Plans must adhere to the MPCA Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas Manual.

Findings 1. Erosion and sediment control measures are consistent with best management practices, as demonstrated in the MPCA manual Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas.

2. Adjacent properties are protected from sediment transport/deposition.

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

4. Project site is greater than 1 acre; an NPDES permit is required.

RULE G: ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION

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Standard ďƒ˜ Stormwater management and utility plans shall indicate all existing and proposed connections from developed and undeveloped lands for all water that drains to the District MS4.

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

2. Prohibited discharges are not proposed.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 2 Conditions Conditions: 1. Submit a copy of the NPDES permit..

2. Add the new catchbasin at Station 47+60 and stormsewer pipe to the profile shown on Sheet 17.

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DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

December 4, 2013 Regular Board Meeting III. Permits B) November 7, 2013 Joint Rules TAC Meeting Update (Kelley)

November 26, 2013 CRWD Board of Managers Forrest Kelley, Regulatory and Construction Program Manager 2013 TAC Meeting Update

Background The Joint Rules Technical Advisory Committee met on November 7, 2013.

Discussion RWMWD and CRWD staff distributed a list of potential discussion topics for the 2013 TAC Meeting and requested input and ideas for additional topics in September. Topics were intended to provide introductions to current trends in stormwater management, review unique projects and questions that arose during permitting, and discuss potential rule revisions and clarifications.

Over 20 members attended and participated in the discussion as staff gave a presentation touching on the main points of each topic. A draft meeting summary was distributed to TAC members and is enclosed for Board review.

Staff will highlight some of the main discussion points and identify the next steps.

Requested Action None. For information only

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Draft November 7, 2013 TAC Meeting Summary

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Joint TAC Meeting CRWD 11/7/13 Atlas 14 

Update storage volumes for increasing precipitation trends

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Updated model from previous TP‐40

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100‐yr event changed from approx. 6 in (over 24 hours) to 7‐7.5 in

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Interactive map tool on NOAA’s website

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Implications

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o

Difference between 10 and 100‐yr events are greater

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Municipal storm sewer may not be undersized, but flood control could be (rate control ponds)

o

May need to adjust freeboard requirements

o

Planners to increase storage in future, larger easements, etc.

Feedback o

City of Oakdale: start to look at surface overflows and plan for this in future

o

Nine Mile Creek and Mn/DOT have already started using Atlas 14

o

City of St. Paul still evaluating

MIDS 

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Legislature directed MPCA to develop performance goals and tools for LID o

Based on pre‐development conditions/hydrology

o

Based on Barr continuous simulation mode; of 35 rainfall data, = capturing/retaining 1.13 in runoff from impervious surfaces

MIDS Performance goals o

New development: 1.1 in

o

Redevelopment: 1.1 in (new and/or fully reconstructed impervious)

o

Linear development: 0.55 in for new and fully reconstructed impervious or 1.1 in from net increase of impervious (does not include mill‐and‐overlay and other resurfacing/routine road maintenance 

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Districts’ suggestion: 1.1 in for new and fully reconstructed for all projects

Feedback o

Check in with Anne Gelbmann for results of pilot study, ordinance package for cities

o

City of St. Paul: wait to see MIDS package results before rule change

o

RWMWD: not thinking of adopting/changing things until next year

o

Met Council: would like to see MPCA endorse MIDS for anti‐deg

Filtration/Enhanced Filtration Credit 

Currently 70% credit if filtration is used in District Guidance Documents o

BMP is then sized 30% larger than infiltration

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Soluble P not removed by filtration: biggest challenge

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MIDS calculator may help determine overall effectiveness of filtration o

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May increase size and number of current requirements (i.e. credits might decrease for filtration)

TP credit for enhanced sand filtration o

Systems cannot go anoxic or they’ll release bound phosphorus (must drain in 48 hours)

o

Need more lab testing to test longevity and determine treatment effectiveness

Feedback o

City of Little Canada: iron filings incredibly expensive –will not use in future if not effective; will there be an incentive from watershed districts?

o

Research is still too new to adjust filtration credit

o

Questions as to whether 48‐hour drawdown time creates anoxic conditions for all soil types

o

Watershed districts: if considering enhanced sand, Districts could cost share

o

Put on list of items for further research

Dynamic Stormwater Calculations 

Calculate volume reduction requirements based on impervious area only, independent of rain event variations

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Storage volume must be provided below BMP outlet

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Position has not changed. Too difficult to provide credit for infiltration volumes greater than constructed capacity of systems o

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Feedback o

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Difficult to quantify

U of M, WSB: if dynamic systems are used, BMP could be as much as 1/3 size; adjusting inlet size a consideration

Continuing to collect data, assess long‐term performance

Stormwater Reuse 

Need to understand supply (drainage area) o

Susceptibility of water to come in contact with various contaminants

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Storage is expensive: improve efficiency, understand storage needs

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Alternative source available during drought

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Treatment

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o

Screening, filtration, disinfection (UV/chlorination)

o

Testing for chlorides before use on turf

Distribution o

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Factors for sizing o

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If hooking up to existing irrigation system for backup source, heads are designed for potable water (significantly less suspended solids) and could clog

Rainfall variation (seasonal trends, how much potable water needed), runoff from drainage area/land use, irrigation demand/schedule (can provide more water because you want to keep tanks low for next storm event)

Department of Health considerations

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Case study: City of St. Anthony underground re‐use system o

Rice Creek allows credit to developers for water reuse

o

Woodbury has a couple systems under construction

o

Cap Region considering a few sites

Linear Underground Utility Projects 

In reference to Xcel Energy pipeline project where Xcel does not own ROW o

Goes through various jurisdictions

o

Who to construct/maintain BMPs

o

Should ROW that is redeveloped by parties other than owner be “treated” by that project?

o

Applicable within RWMWD boundary: 10th St. in Oakdale county road project with water main repair

o

Likely address on a case‐by‐case basis

CRWD Wetland Management 

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Revisions made in 2012 due to 2009 WCA updates o

Removed incidental wetland exemption

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2:1 replacement; no credits for buffer

Many CRWD wetlands could be considered incidental based on age and extent of past impacts o

How to address? 

Wetland Inventory Map?

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Stand‐alone Wetland Management Plan?

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No rule change proposed at this time. Future work

Public Waters: Definition 

Permit required for development ‘greater than 10,000 sq ft that is adjacent to public water” o

DNR does not consider Trout Brook in question as public water

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Trout Brookmet criteria of written public water definition

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Provide new definition for “Water of the District” or other to ensure other water bodies protected

o

DNR map is useful but not all‐authoritative 

o

Most people use this tool to determine whether a water body is ‘public water’

City of St. Paul suggestion: interactive mapping tool to account for all District waters – this could also help solve the incidental wetlands issue

Volume Reduction on Small Sites 

Discussion regarding CRWD regulating projects less than one acre

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Not currently proposing any change to disturbance threshold

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RWMWD: incentivizing small projects with cost‐share program o

Should we consider discussing for plan update?

Stormwater Pretreatment Standards 

Wenck Associates research study o

Options 

o

Forebay: provides maintenance access; prevents erosion 

Right now, no specific size requirement, but should there be?

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What depth affects storage of WQV?

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Separators: more effective at sediment removal; expensive

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Filter strips: effectiveness depends on length and slope; can follow MN Stormwater Manual for sizing standards

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Swales: U of M researching‐ is this considered treatment or pretreatment?

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Isolator rows: ex StormTech underground systems utilize weirs to capture sediment before it overflows to rest of storage basin

Standards 

< 3 ft/s exit velocity

o

Feedback: we need more guidance on pretreatment sizing standards and BMPs

o

Further research needed

New MS4 Permit Requirements 

Issues: long‐term maintenance of structural BMPs

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How to bring (from regulatory/legal standpoint) BMPs into compliance

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Assess costs when owner/operator has not conducted maintenance

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Maintenance responsibility communicated to new owners

Regional Stormwater Approach 

Alternative Compliance Sequencing (first is infiltration) o

Filtration

o

Banking credits

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Contribute to Stormwater Impact Fund

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Issue: should banked credits from previously constructed project be allowed to be used vs. going through sequencing? Under what conditions?

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Possible benefits for installing BMPs prior to any proposed project: accelerating TMDL benefits, simplifying process for stormwater improvements to be installed in the right place, accelerating installation of BMPs

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Right now looked at only on case‐by‐case basis; not formalized in any guidance documents, etc.

Looking ahead: next informal meeting beginning of 2014

December 4, 2013 Board Meeting IV. Special Reports – Capstone Project--Gottfried’s Pit Subwatershed Analysis

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

November 27, 2013 CRWD Board of Managers Bob Fossum, Water Resource Project Manager Capstone Project--Gottfried’s Pit Subwatershed Analysis

Background Since 2010, the District, with assistance from local engineering firms (H.R. Green Company and HDR), Inc. have worked with groups of students in the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Minnesota on their Capstone Project. The projects vary each year but are related to water quality or flooding issues within the District. This partnership helps further the work of the District while also offering real-world experience for college level students in the water resources field.

Issues For the fall 2013 semester, the District and H.R. Green worked with students at the University of Minnesota Civil Engineering Department on their Capstone Project. The students worked on a subwatershed analysis project for the area draining to Gottfried’s Pit. The students will provide a presentation outlining the background, analysis and potential projects that were identified.

Requested Action None, information only. enc:

Capstone Course Description

cc:

Dan Mielke, PE, HR Green, w/o enc.

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Capstone Design Project #10: Subwatershed analysis and BMP Design

The goal of this project is to analyze the Como 8 subwatershed in order to develop a flood alleviation plan for the intersection of Larpenteur Avenue and Fernwood Street. Adjacent to the intersection in question is Gottfried’s Pit, a 1.9 acre detention pond fed by stormwater runoff from two pipes from Ramsey County and Roseville as well as the surrounding 528 acre Como 8 subwatershed. Currently two pumps are in place at Gottfried’s Pit, providing a total capacity of 14 cfs. However, with rainfalls exceeding the 5 year storm flooding still occurs at the Larpenteur Fernwood intersection.

Due to the location of the flooding, a number of municipalities are involved including Roseville, Falcon Heights, St. Paul, Ramsey County, and the Capitol Region Watershed District.

With so many parties involved, it will be important to consider the role each group plays and how to include them in the design of the system and allocation of cost. Improvements made in 2010 based on a 2003 study will provide a basis for these relationships.

Once the team has an understanding of the current state of the system and data available, they will create a hydrologic and hydraulic model of Gottfried’s Pit and the Larpenteur Fernwood intersection using GIS and XP-SWMM software. A series of best management practices will be developed based on the models to control the flooding. These practices along with a conceptual design plan and cost estimate will then be presented to the Capitol Region Watershed District, City of Roseville and Falcon Heights.

December 4, 2013 Board Meeting V. Action Item A) Approve Minutes of November 20, 2013 DRAFT Regular Board Meeting (Sylvander)

Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:07 p.m. at the office of the CRWD, 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4, St. Paul, Minnesota.

REGULAR MEETING I.

Call to Order of Regular Meeting (President Joe Collins) A) Attendance Joe Collins Mike Thienes Shirley Reider Seitu Jones Mary Texer

B)

Others Present Mark Doneux, CRWD Michelle Sylvander, CRWD Forrest Kelley, CRWD Anna Eleria, CRWD Bob Fossum, CRWD Nate Zwonitzer, CRWD Gustavo Castro, CRWD

Public Attendees William Barton, CAC Alice Messer, City of St. Paul Jim Herbert, Barr Engineering Nathan Campeau, Barr Engineering

Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda

President Collins asked for additions or changes to the agenda. There were no changes.

Motion 13-211: Approve the November 20, 2013 Agenda.

Reider/Texer Unanimously approved II.

Public Comments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For Items not on the Agenda There were no public comments.

III.

Permit Applications and Program Updates A)

Permit # 13-027 Vintage on Selby (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley, reviewed Permit #13-027 Vintage on Selby â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 60 Day Review Extension Request. The applicant is Ryan Companies, Inc. The permit is for redevelopment of an apartment building, underground parking and stormwater management systems. The applicable rules are Stormwater Management (Rule C), Flood Control (Rule D), Erosion and Sediment Control (Rule F). The disturbed area of this project is 3.7 Acres and 3.06 Acres impervious surface.

Motion 13-212: To extend Vintage on Selby permit #13-027.

Texer/Reider Unanimously approved Our Mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District

B)

Permit # 13-034 Trout Brook Circle Signage (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley, reviewed Permit #13-034 Trout Brook Circle Signage. The applicant is TCC Materials. The permit is for the installation of signage within a wetland. The applicable rules are Wetland Management (Rule E).

This project has 0 Acres of disturbed area and 0 Acres of impervious surface.

Motion 13-213: To approve requested variance to allow installation of a new sign and 8 square inches of wetland fill.

Thienes/Jones Unanimously approved C)

Permit #13-035 Agropur (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed permit #13-035 Agropur. The applicant is Agropur. The permit is for a building addition.

The applicable rules are Erosion and Sediment Control (Rule F). This project has .125 Acres of disturbed area and .125 Acres of impervious surface.

Motion 13-214: To approve Agropur Permit 13-035 with 3 Conditions: 1. Receipt of $500 surety check.

2. Replace the following language in Note 2 “Sweep paved public streets” with “Sweep all paved surfaces”.

3. Provide final signed plans.

Reider/Texer Unanimously approved D)

Permit #13-036 Apex Auto (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed permit #13-036 Apex Auto. The applicant is Apex Auto. The permit is for improvements to existing auto salvage yard at Pennsylvania and 35E. The applicable rules are are Stormwater Management (Rule C), Flood Control (Rule D), Erosion and Sediment Control (Rule F). This project has 1.5. Acres of disturbed area and 1.4 Acres of impervious surface.

Motion 13-215: To Table Apex Auto Permit 13-036 with 11 Conditions: 1.

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Receipt of $7,000 surety and documentation of recorded maintenance agreement.

Submit a copy of the NPDES permit.

Provide additional documentation on the site soil conditions and potential for existing contamination.

Relocate perforated draintile to the bottom of the filtration media to prevent infiltration, and provide a minimum of 15 inches of clearance between the retention of media and the filter outlet.

Provide documentation from MPCA on determination if an impermeable liner is required to eliminate potential for migration of existing or future contaminats.

Stormwater runoff from the gravel areas has the potential to prematurely clog the sand filter.

Provide pre-treatment system sufficient to reduce fine particles prior to discharge to the filtration system, or pave areas currently proposed to be gravel.

Remove the filter fabric between the rock and sand in the design plans to reduce clogging.

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Revise filtration rate in HydroCAD model to 1.0in/hr and route it to the primary outlet. There should be no “exfiltration,” and the filtration rate likely limits the flow rate in the pipe outlet, not the perforated draintile.

Extend silt fence to cover gaps in property border, and show location of rock construction entrance in design plans.

Specify that limestone shall not be used in rock surrounding the pipe storage.

Provide building low floor elevations and low opening elevations to confirm compliance with freeboard requirements.

Reider/Texer Unanimously approved President Collins asked for clarification on item number 10. Mr. Kelley replied that limestone is a softer stone and can wear down over time creating a layer on the bottom of the system reducing the infiltration rate.

E)

Permit Program/Rules Update (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley will have two street projects and two permits for the December 4th meeting. Mr. Kelley will provide an update from the TAC meeting held on November 7, 2013.

IV.

Special Reports A) Victoria Park Master Plan, Alice Messer, City of St. Paul

Mr. Fossum introduced Ms. Alice Messer from the City of St. Paul Park and Recreation Department. The City of St. Paul plans to develop the new Victoria Park over the next several years. Victoria Park will be located on the site of the former Koch-Mobile petroleum tank farm site. The District has previously been involved in this project by issuing stormwater, erosion control and wetland permits to allow filling of the site. At the August 3, 2011 Board Meeting, the Managers approved a planning grant for the Victoria Park Hydrology Study for an amount not to exceed $50,000. This initiative falls under the District goal of “Bringing Water Back”. The District has engaged EOR, Inc. to complete a hydrology study of the site and on November 19, 2012 draft Water Feature Concepts were reviewed with the Managers.

Ms. Messer reviewed final site plans drafted for the Victoria Park. The plans include many trails, open space, wildlife habitat, play areas, water features and picnic shelters. One water feature would also be able to function as a skating rink. The final meeting of the Victoria Park Advisory Group will be held on December 3, 2013. The purpose of the group was to develop a Master Plan for Victoria Park based on input from the community.

Mr. Fossum noted that this project is putting a water feature near a recreational area, introducing water near the river, to a new audience. The board thanked Ms. Messer for her presentation. Mr. Messer thanked the board for their input and support.

V.

Action Items A) AR: Approve Minutes of the November 6, 2013 Regular Meeting (Sylvander)

Motion 13-216: Approve Minutes of the November 6, 2013 Regular Meeting.

Texer/Jones Unanimously approved Our Mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District

B)

AR: Approve Accounts Payable/Receivables for October 2013 (Sylvander)

Motion 13-217: Approve Accounts Payable/Receivables for October 2013.

Thienes/Texer Unanimously approved Motion 13-218: Approve Accounts Payable/Receivables check numbers 15641, 15642, 15643 for November 2013.

Thienes/Reider Unanimously approved VI.

Unfinished Business A.

Special Grant Program Update (Zwonitzer)

Mr. Zwonitzer reviewed that in September 2013 the Board of Managers awarded $510,000 in Special Grant funds. An additional $50,000 was left unallocated to use as contingency funds. To provided needed match funds for a CWF grant application for Central High School, $30,000 of those contingency funds were allocated to that project leaving $20,000 in contingency funds.

There are two Special Grant projects requiring an update, and a new project, Dellwood Gardens that may be a good candidate for future grant funds.

1. Episcopal Homes: In early November, CRWD was notified by Episcopal Homes that they were withdrawing their grant request of $60,000 due to an expedited construction schedule. These funds were added to the contingency funds.

2. Lowertown Ballpark: Mr. Zwonitzer gave the Board an update of the project. The ballpark design process is in high gear so quick decisions may be needed in order to take advantage of opportunities as they are identified.

3. Dellwood Gardens: Dellwood Gardens approached Capitol Region Watershed District about collaborating on a stormwater re-use system utilizing roof runoff for irrigation and potentially flushing toilets. To support the effort and help with planning, CRWD has requested assistance from several consulting firms with experience in the area of stormwater reuse systems to explore and analyze reuse options.

B.

Trout Brook Interceptor (TBI) Realignment Project (Eleria)

Ms. Eleria introduced Nathan Campeau and Jim Herbert from Barr Engineering. The first phase of the TBI Realignment Project at Station 53+08.5 to Station 60+48.6 was completed in Fall 2012. Phase I activities included installation of 162 feet of 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; box culvert beneath Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) railroad tracks within 30-hour work window, installation of an additional 400 feet of box culvert outside of BNSF right of way (ROW), construction of City sanitary sewer line and manholes, dewatering of construction area and pumping groundwater to TBI, and removal and disposal of contaminated soil.

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construction area, diverting baseflows and stormwater flows from the TBI section upstream of construction area to TBI section downstream of that area, installing the remaining 236 feet of new box culvert, constructing transition sections between the existing and new TBI, and abandoning the old TBI alignment.

Ms. Eleria shared a time lapsed video from Phase I showing a 30-hour work window of the culvert beneath the BNSF railroad tracks. Mr. Herbert gave a presentation on the complexities and challenges of the project. including how the old storm sewer lines were either filled or collapsed. Mr. Herbert reviewed the construction phasing and how the old and new storm sewer lines were tied together. Ms. Eleria reviewed the costs of the project which totaled about $4.9 million. The Board thanked Mr. Herbert and Mr. Campeau as well asstafffor a very successful project.

C.

FI: CAC Revitalization Update (Reider)

Manager Reider was in attendance of the November 13, 2013 CAC meeting. Ms. Reider reviewed that the CAC discussed goals of the committee. A subcommittee was formed with Michelle Ulrich, Gwen Willems and Steve Duerre. The CAC would like to meet with the Board of Managers on December 11th to review a list of potential activities for the CAC. The CACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of potential activities will be shared with the Board of Managers prior to the December 11th meeting.

D.

FI: Lake McCarrons Aquatic Plant Management Plan (Thienes and Doneux)

Manager Thienes noted that a neighborhood meeting was held on November 7, 2013. Neighbors were invited and given the opportunity to develop maps where they felt the lake needed weed harvesting. The plans will be sent to the Department of Natural Resources for review and feedback.

VII.

General Information

Administrator Doneux passed out a summary on the Community Capacity for Stormwater Management in the Twin Cities Metro Area. A project advisory team has been drafted. Administrator Doneux requested if the Board of Managers had any additional recommendations for project advisory team members. Managers Jones and Texer suggested additional representatives from Districts 7 and 8.

Administrator Doneux will be meeting with the facility consultant to conduct site visits. Administrator Doneux requested feedback from the Board of Managers on their opinions about parking. The Board agreed that parking is essential and a minimum of 30 spaces would be needed.

Administrator Doneux gave an update on the MAWD resolution. The motion for a MAWD resolution has been sent to Ray Bohn. MAWD has requested the resolution be presented to the MAWD Board in December and at the January 2014 planning meeting.

Administrator Approved or Executed Agreements Stewardship Grant Agreement for a green roof and rain gardens at 1282 Englewood Ave. - $820.00 Stewardship Grant Agreement for two rain gardens at 1847 Laurel Ave. - $3,319.12 Board Approved or Executed Agreements Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Service Agreement with Wenck Associates for Lakes Statistical Analysis for additional scope of work costs of $762.32 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; total cost not to exceed $15,122.32.

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General updates including recent and upcoming meetings and events On Thursday, November 7, 2013 Mark Doneux and Anna Eleria attended ‘Preparing Minnesota for Climate Change: A Conference on Climate Adaptation’ at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

On Thursday, November 7, 2013 Staff organized and hosted a meeting for the Lake McCarrons homeowners to discuss concerns and develop next steps for an Aquatic Plant Management Plan.

Steve Woods, Assistant Director at BWSR is leaving the Agency to become the Executive Director of the Fresh Water Society. Steve starts at the Fresh Water Society on December 2nd.

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Upcoming events and meetings a) The office will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. b) Next Water Resources Working Group Meeting is Tuesday December 3, 2013 at 1:30 pm. c) Next Board Meeting is Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 6:00 pm. d) MAWD Annual Meeting and Trade Show, December 5-7, 2013, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria.

The Villa Park Wetland Restoration Project is one of the featured presentations at this conference. e) Next CAC Meeting is Wednesday December 11, 2013 from 7:00-9:00 pm.

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Project Updates a) Villa Park Wetland Restoration Project Dredging at Villa Park is complete and all dried sediment has been removed. Frattalone is now completing the final site restoration phase. b) TBI – Cayuga Relocation Project The TBI Realignment Project at 35E/Cayuga is completed. The new TBI alignment has been fully constructed and is on-line. The old TBI alignment is now abandoned.

VIII. Next Meeting A) Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Meeting Agenda Review IX.

Adjournment

Motion 13-219: Adjournment of the November 20, 2013 regular Board Meeting at 7:40 p.m.

Jones/Reider Unanimously Approved Respectfully submitted, Michelle Sylvander

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December 3, 2013 V. Action Item - B) Amendment to 2013 – 2014 Consultant Pool (Doneux)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

November 27, 2013 CRWD Board of Managers Mark Doneux, Administrator Amendment to 2013 – 2014 Consultant Pool

Background The Board approved staff to post a Request for Qualifications for professional services contracting in 2013 – 2014 in October of 2012. Staff has prepared a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for general water resource professional services for 2013 and 2014. This would include requesting information regarding personnel, similar projects, billing rates and availability of staff. In addition each firm would also be able to identify which service area they are interested in working in and are uniquely qualified.

The District has reviewed all submittals and determined which firms are qualified in each of the eight service areas. Those firms qualified in each area have been placed in a pool of professional service consultants for calendar years 2013-2014. The District then requests proposals (work orders) for projects from the pool within a respective service area as needed.

Issues As CRWD continues to work as a national leader in stormwater management the staff have become aware of other firms around the country that have specialized and nationwide experience. These firms have also become aware of our work and seek to be included on our professional services consultant pool. These firms bring a wide variety of nation leading work in TMDLs, watershed planning and BMP design and implementation. A recent example of CRWD working with a national firm is the upcoming work (pending) with Geosystec Consultants to develop a plan for the Dellwood Gardens project.

Staff is seeking Board authorization to include Burns & McDonnell, Geosyntec Consultants and Tetra Tech in the 2013 – 2014 Consultant pool.

Requested Action Authorize Amendment to 2013 – 2014 Consultant Pool to include Burns & McDonnell, Geosyntec Consultants and Tetra Tech. enc:

2013-2014 Professional Services Consultant Pool, as amended by pending Board action

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Capitol Region Watershed District 2013- 2014 Professional Services Consultant Pool

Services Areas

12/13/2012, updated 11/27/13

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Applied Ecological Services Arrowroot Consulting Barr Engineering Be Landscaping Bolton & Menk, Inc. Burns & McDonnell 2 CDM Smith Energyscapes EOR Fortin Consulting Geosyntec Consultants 2 HDR Engineering Houston Engineering Inc. HR Green HZ United Inter-Fluve, Inc. Kestral Design Group Landscape Architecture Inc. Liesch Associates, Inc. LimnoTech MMC Associates MSA Professional Services Osgood Consulting LLC Rani Engineering 1 ReGen Land Design RESPEC Consulting & Services Solution Blue Inc. SRF Consulting Group Inc. Stanley Consultants Inc. Sunde Engineering, PLLC Sunde Land Surveying Tetra Tech 2 TKDA Wenck Associates # per Service Area

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Notes Qualified for Professional Services for 2013-2014 DBE Certified means the firm is on the State of Minnesota Unified Certification Program directory of Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Women Owned Business Enterprise (not certified) Did work for CRWD in 2011-2012 New professional services consultant in 2011-2012 Rani Engineering added March 20, 2013 Burns & McDonnell, Geosyntec and Tetra Tech added December 4, 2013

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2011-2012 Summary 22 Consultants in Pool 10 Consultants utilized (45%) 4 New Consultants (18%) 2013-2014 Summary 34 Consultants in Pool (54% increase) 11 active contracts (32%) 30 Firms in Urban Stormwater BMP Design (most) 11 Firms in Land Surveying (fewest) 14 Firms in New Service Area - Landscape Architecture

December 4, 2013 Board Meeting V. Action Items – C) Approve 2014 Partner Grants (Beckman)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

November 26, 2013 CRWD Board of Managers Elizabeth Beckman Approve 2014 Partner Grants

Background Last week, a committee of CRWD Board and CAC members reviewed 2014 CRWD Partner Grant applications.

Issues The District received 15 Partner Grant applications during the application period of September 20th to October 25th and made preliminary recommendations. Staff reviewed all applications and made preliminary recommendations.

The 2014 Partner Grants budget is $60,000. Some applications were not recommended for funding because of a weaker connection to CRWD’s stormwater improvement goals as expressed in the 2014-15 Education and Outreach Plan. It is recommended that several grant amounts be funded through other CRWD Education budget categories totaling $33,500 (see column “2014 Other funding” in attached table). Copies of the 15 applications are available electronically if Board members would like to review them prior to the meeting. Hard copies of the applications will be available at the December 4th meeting. On November 20th, the Partner Grant Review Committee consisting of Managers Jones and Reider and CAC member Ted McCaslin reviewed proposals and recommend the attached funding amounts for Board approval.

Request Action Approve 2014 Partner Grants as recommended by the Partner Grant review committee and authorize Administrator to enter into grant agreements with grantee organizations. enc:

2014 CRWD funding recommendations table

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Review and funding recommendation summary Review summary 2014 Partner Grants No.

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Organization

Alliance for Sustainability Asian Outdoor Heritage Ce Tempoxcalli Citizens League/CLNN

Project name Faith community organizing

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$20,000

$10,000

Chalchiutlique festival

Frogtown Green

$10,000

2014 P. Grant 2014 Request funding

$20,000

$5,000

$5,000

$10,000

River stewardship programming

$12,000

$10,000 $12,000

Harambee Elementary

Teacher training, curriculum and events

$10,000

$10,000

$16,539

$8,000

$8,000

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

$20,000

$12,000

$14,635 $13,900

$10,000 $2,000 220-14250

$10,000

$6,000 $12,000

$9,000

$9,000

$20,000

Lower Phalen Creek Project Refurbishment of Gateway garden, signage 10

$12,000

$5,500

$5,500

$20,000

$6,000 $2,000 220-14270

$8,000

$20,000

$3,000 220-14260

$3,000

Metro Watershed Partners Adopt-a-Stormdrain smartphone app 11

Public Art Saint Paul

Artful rain garden at Western and Marshall

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Saint Paul Public Schools Urban Roots Wisdom Dances

Murray Jr. High "Murray Water Pilots" Youth internship stipends

$11,000 $15,000

$5,000

$5,000

$12,006

$10,000 $2,000 220-14275

$12,000

Citizen organizing and cultural event TOTALS

$10,000 $224,056

$1,500 $8,500 220-14275 $60,000 $33,500

Citizen action Measurability low

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$10,000 $93,500

Staff comments Partnership with the Alliance is not yielding greater community connections for CRWD.

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Fund $10,000 from 220-14280. Continuation of citizen pilot, District 10 Planning Council is willing to discuss serving as fiscal host for CLNN's initiatives.

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Possible Stewardship Grant.

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Youth conservation corps summer stipends. $2,000 from 220-14275 Events.

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Fits well with 2014 Ed Plan. $8,500 from 220-14275. CRWD staff support needed -- CRWD staff should be involved with outreach logistics of dance event.

high

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Diversity

$10,000

$20,000 $10,826

Clean water promotion

Recommended 2014 funding

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$10,000 from 22014280 $6,000 from 22014265

Citizen organizing, education and signage Volunteer restoration at Trout Brook Sanctuary

2014 Other funding

$15,000

Citizen organizing and leaf cleanup

Great River Greening

Hmong Corps

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$20,000

Friends of the Miss. River

Review Summary 2013 Other funding

Outreach to Hmong community, events and training

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CRWD will make a contribution to FMR for 2014 Programming from 220-14265 Partnerships.

Fits well with 2014 Ed Plan. $2,000 from 220-14250 for signage. CRWD staff support needed. RCD can complete mgmt plan for rain gardens.

Staff will consider other education partnerships with GRG outside Trout Brook Sanctuary.

Good fit with 2014 Ed Plan. Some elements reimbursable after 2 years, so contract questions. CRWD staff support needed.

Not a grant proposal, really. Staff will explore hiring Hmong Corps as an outreach consultant. $2,500 from Stewardship Grants 210-13143 for plants and burn to Parks. RCD can complete mgmt plan for Maria Bates garden. Urban Roots grant covers staff time for Gateway Gardens.

Discussions underway with RWMWD to partner on this grant, pilot an area in each watershed. Anne Weber at city of Saint Paul has agreed to promote the project. $2,000 Website & Social Media 220-14270. This project is dependent on additional funding

December 4, 2013 V. Action Items D) Approve Grant Application for Targeted Watershed Program (Zwonitzer) DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

November 27th, 2013 CRWD Board of Managers Nate Zwonitzer, Urban BMP Specialist Targeted Watershed Demonstration Grant Application

Background In 2013, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law requiring BWSR to award grants to local government units organized to implement projects that will result in a significant and measurable reduction in water pollution in a selected subwatershed. Based on this legislation, BWSR created the Targeted Watershed Demonstration Program with $12 million available over the next two years and is seeking nominations for three to six project watersheds to participate. Eligible watersheds are those where the amount of change needed to achieve water quality improvement, actions required to achieve those results, and the ability to implement those actions within a four-year timeframe are known. Projects will be evaluated based on a narrative response to questions and an interview with the Selection Committee.

Issues Staff are requesting authorization to submit a grant application for the McCarrons Lake watershed (as identified by the USGS). This USGS hydrologic unit code level-12 (HUC-12) watershed consists of CRWD subwatersheds Como, Lake McCarrons, Trout Brook, Phalen Creek, and Urban. A map is enclosed showing the McCarrons Lake HUC-12 watershed. Staff believe that CRWD is an excellent fit for the program since the watershed is almost entirely within CRWD boundaries, an extensive monitoring record exists, multiple detailed reports on pollutant sources have been completed, and CRWD has a track record of successfully implementing projects in the area.

A grant award would allow staff to do additional water quality improvement work and expedite work identified in CRWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Watershed Management Plan. Staff believe $2.0 million over the four-year grant term is sufficient to show water quality improvement in the area. A 25% local cash match is required ($500,000) and already is or will be budgeted for work in the area. Currently staff are gathering the needed information on the watershed and preparing responses to the questions in the Request for Interest (enclosed). The narrative responses will be submitted before the December 13th deadline.

Action Requested 1. Authorize staff to apply for a $2 million grant through the BWSR Targeted Watershed Demonstration Program for the McCarrons Lake watershed.

2. Commit up to $500,000 in matching funds over four years for the BWSR Targeted Watershed Demonstration Program.

Enclosures: McCarrons Lake Watershed Map BWSR Targeted Watershed Demonstration Program Request for Interest \\CRWDC01\Company\06 Projects\Targeted Watershed Demonstration\Bd Memo Targeted Watershed Demo Grant.docx

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DISCLAIMER: This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey, and is not intended to be used as one.

This map is a compilation of records, information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only.

Targeted Watershed Demonstration Program Request for Interest

October 28, 2013

About the program In 2013, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law requiring the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) to award grants to local government units organized for the management of water in a watershed or subwatershed that have multiyear plans that will result in a significant reduction in water pollution in a selected subwatershed. Priority in making grants must be given to the three to six best designed plans each year.

Based on this legislation, BWSR created the Targeted Watershed Demonstration Program and is seeking nominations for three to six project watersheds to participate. Eligible watersheds are those where the amount of change to achieve a water quality improvement is known, the types of actions required to achieve those results have been identified, and a significant amount of those actions can be implemented within a four-year timeframe.

Priority will be given to watersheds where there are current water quality impairments or priority water resources near the tipping point of becoming impaired. Proposed watersheds should have the threat to the water resource clearly identified, a thorough understanding of the pollution sources and pathways within the watershed, and baseline water quality data against which change can be assessed. Preference will be given to watersheds that are 10 or 12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes. While protection of high quality resources is important and a critical part of the Clean Water effort, this program focuses on demonstrating water quality improvements, not on sustaining high quality systems.

Clean Water Funding Amount Up to $12,000,000

General Requirements 25% cash match: Match includes cash from landowners, non-profits, local and federal units of government, or private entities. In-kind landowner services are not considered match for this program.

Applicant Eligibility Eligible applicants include Watershed Districts, Watershed Management Organizations, and Watershed-based Joint Power Organizations. Counties, Soil and Water Conservation Districts and formal partnerships of these organizations with a hydrologic watershed contained wholly within the partnership boundary are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be working under a current state approved and locally adopted water management plan.

This is a demonstration program, and as a result, the four pilot areas that are participating in the Minnesota Department of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Water Quality Certification Program are not eligible for this initial FY2014 funding request.

Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources â&#x20AC;˘ www.bwsr.state.mn.us

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Targeted Watershed Nominations To nominate a watershed in your area, provide a written response to the following questions. Written responses are subject to a five-page limit (watershed maps are not included in the page limit).

1) Why would the proposed watershed and its associated water resource be a good candidate for this demonstration program? a. Define the water quality concern to be addressed and the needed reduction in pollutant loadings. b. Describe land use/land cover, hydrologic connections, soils, topography and ownership patterns within the watershed. c. Identify the specific comprehensive local water management plan, TMDL study and implementation plan, or Clean Water Partnership diagnostic study and implementation plan that this watershed is identified in. Include the plan title, section and page number (weblink if one exists). d. Describe how action items in the plan listed above address the water quality concern in the identified watershed and will lead to significant pollutant reductions, and e. Provide a map that outlines the proposed watershed, monitoring locations and all jurisdictional boundaries.

2) Describe the extent to which water quality and quantity monitoring has occurred to date in the proposed watershed. a. Include a table that details the monitoring location(s) along with the year(s), month(s) and parameters monitored. b. Describe any plans to monitor this watershed in the future.

3) Describe the breadth of the knowledge your organization has about the pollution sources and pathways within this watershed. a. Describe the methods and results of inventory and source targeting done to date, or that are in progress, to identify the most critical pollution sources or risks within the watershed that are responsible for causing impairments or threats to the surface water quality.

4) Describe the level of landowner/occupier interest and willingness to participate in implementing actions that is known. a. What evidence supports the conclusion?

5) Describe the expected financial and technical resources available to the proposed watershed (local, state, and federal) and the relevant experience within the watershed area to successfully demonstrate a significant reduction in water pollution. a. Include an estimate of cost that will be requested from Clean Water Funds. b. Describe what other technical resources would be needed locally to implement this project.

Submittal All responses must be electronically delivered to: BWSR.Grants@state.mn.us and must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 13, 2013. Late responses will not be considered. The burden of proving timely receipt is upon the responder.

Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources â&#x20AC;˘ www.bwsr.state.mn.us

Targeted Watershed Demonstration Program • Page 3

Evaluation 1) All nominated watersheds submitted for consideration will first be screened by BWSR staff based on responses to questions #1-5. The screening range for the response to each question will be 0 -20 points. Maximum score per request is 100 points.

2) Watersheds that are deemed candidates for final selection (as recommended by BWSR staff) will then be invited for an interview with the Selection Committee to answer additional questions (to be provided to candidates ahead of time). In addition to questions #1-5, the criteria that will be used during the interview process includes 1) the amount of existing local effort occurring within the watershed, 2) significance of the water resource, 3) efforts of proposer to address the long-term sustainability of soil and water resources within their jurisdiction, 4) a systematic way to address non-point water quality issues can be demonstrated and 5) commitment of other agencies, non-profits, and private interest.

3) 3-6 watersheds will be selected by the Board of Water and Soil Resources based on recommendations of the Selection Committee. *The Selection Committee will be made up of representatives of the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and the Minnesota Department of Health.

Timeline      

October 28, 2013 - Nomination period begins December 13, 2013 - Nomination deadline at 4:30 PM January – February 2013 - Interviews March 27, 2014 - BWSR Board selects watersheds May 23, 2014 - Work plan submittal deadline June 1, 2014 - Grant execution deadline

Questions Questions concerning submittal of a watershed will be taken via a webinar on November 5, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Additional questions may also be submitted by email to cwfquestions@state.mn.us. Responses will be posted on the BWSR website weekly through December 9th.

Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources • www.bwsr.state.mn.us

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

November 27, 2013 CRWD Board of Managers and Staff Mark Doneux, Administrator December 4, 2013 Administrator’s Report

Administrator Approved or Executed Agreements Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for 2014-25 Education and Outreach Plan to use balance of contract agreement ($2,492.00) by November 30, 2013 for a total cost not to exceed $9,949.35.

Service Agreement with the University of Minnesota, Department of Entomology for analysis of CRWD wetland data (2009 – 2012) and creation of a wetland assessment report. $11,500.

Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Services Agreement with EOR, Inc. for the Victoria Park Hydrology Study to adjust scope of work (no change in budget) and all work delivered by November 1, 2013.

Board Approved or Executed Agreements 2013 Partner Grant Agreement with City of Saint Paul Public Works for street maintenance equipment to reduce chloride – not to exceed $10,000.

Amendment No. 4 to Consultant Services Agreement with Wenck Associates for Highland Ravine Stabilization and Restoration Project – Design and Engineering to extend the deadline to December 31, 2014 and additional $7,634 to budget for a total cost of $61,220.

General updates including recent and upcoming meetings and events Steve Woods, Assistant Director at BWSR is leaving the Agency to become the Executive Director of the Fresh Water Society. Steve starts at the Fresh Water Society on December 2nd.

Water Resources Working Group Meeting was Tuesday December 3, 2013.

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Upcoming events and meetings a) MAWD Annual Meeting and Trade Show, December 5-7, 2013, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria.

The Villa Park Wetland Restoration Project is one of the featured presentations at this conference. b) Next CAC Meeting is Wednesday December 11, 2013 from 7:00-9:00 pm. c) Next Board Meeting is Wednesday December 18, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm

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