April 1, 2015 CRWD Board packet

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

Regular Meeting of Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board Of Managers, for Wednesday, April 1,

2015 6:00 p.m. at the office of CRWD, 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4, St. Paul, Minnesota.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

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

A) Attendance

B) Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda

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

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

Board Discussion and Action.)

A) Adopt 2015 Rule Amendments (Kelley)

B) Permit # 15-009 3rd Street (Kelley)

C) Permit # 15-014 East 7th Streetscape (Kelley)

D) Permit # 15-017 Kellogg Boulevard (Hosch)

E) Permit Closeouts – (Hosch)

IV. Special Reports– Research Project Update, Staff

V. Action Items

A) AR: Approve Minutes of the March 18th Regular Meeting (Sylvander)

B) AR: Approve Monetary Limits of Municipal Tort Liability (Doneux)

C) AR: Authorize Solicitation of Quotes for 2015 Lake McCarrons Harvesting (Zwonitzer)

D) AR: Approve Clean Water Fund Grant Agreement and Accept Grant Funds for East Kittsondale

Retrofits and Central High School Projects (Zwonitzer)

E) AR: Approve Consultant Selection and Agreement for Lafayette Park Stormwater Improvement

Plan (Eleria)

VI. Unfinished Business

A) Education and Outreach Plan Update (Beckman)

B) CHS Field (Lowertown Ballpark) Update (Zwonitzer)

C) Upper Villa Stormwater Improvement Project Update (Kelley)

VII. General Information

A) Administrator’s Report

VIII. Next Meetings

A) Wednesday, April 8, 2015 CAC Meeting

B) Wednesday, April 15, 2015 CRWD Board Meeting

IX. Adjournment W:\04 Board of Managers\Agendas\2015\April 1, 2015 Agenda Regular Mtg.docx

Materials Enclosed

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

DATE: March 26, 2015 TO: CRWD Board of Managers FROM: Forrest Kelley, PE Regulatory and Construction Program Manager RE: Adopt Revised CRWD Rules Background The Joint Technical Advisory Committee met February 25, 2014 and January 29, 2015 to discuss proposed amendments to District Rules. Draft Rules were distributed for informal comment in November 2014, and the Board authorized distribution of the draft amended rules for 45-day review and public comment on February 4, 2015 Issues The public comment period ended March 23, 2015. A public hearing was held March 4th with no attendance. Five comments were received during the 45-day review period and are summarized in the attached response to comments table. One revision was made based on the comments that clarifies the Alternative Compliance Sequencing requirements. Requested Action Adopt Resolution Approving Response to Comments and Amended Watershed District Rules enc: Draft Comment Response Table Final Draft District Rule w/Mark-up Draft Resolution Amending Watershed District Rules and Approving Response to Comments W:\07 Programs\Rules\2015\Final Adopted Rule 2015-04-01\Brd Memo Rules Adoption.docx

April 1, 2015 Regular Board Meeting

III. Permits A) Adopt Amended Rules

Reponse to Comments - CRWD and RWMWD Rules 45-Day Public Comment Period 04/01/2015

Name Agency Comment Section Response1 Mary

PetersonBWSR Thank you for the opportunity to review the final draft of the proposed rules of the Ramsey-Washington

Metro WD and the Capitol Region WD. We noted our previous review of the Draft rule and comments forwarded to you by Dennis Rodacker on November 26, 2014. Those comments have been sufficiently addressed in this final draft. The final draft of the proposed rules that have been reviewed were dated April 1, 2015 and were received by this office on February 5, 2015. The review was conducted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 103D.341, subd. 2, item b. Based on that review, we have no advisory comments.

No Response Necessary

2 Tom Parent St. Paul Public Schools SPPS has reviewed the proposed changes and sees no issues. Thank you for allowing the TAC the opportunity to comment on the language.

No Response Necessary

3 Beth Neuendorf

Mn/DOT The way the Rules are proposed is that if an applicant cannot do infiltration, then they should do filtration, however, only 55% credit will be given for straight filtration and 80% credit for iron enhanced filtration. The applicant is penalized for not doing infiltration on sites where it is not possible to do it and must find the room to make the filtration treatment basins I. 82 or 1.25 times larger than infiltration basins. The way the Rules are proposed, it seems like the applicant is not done yet, as the second part of the proposed compliance requires that the remaining 45% or 20% volume for infiltration be found on another project site and be built within two years or banked volume credits used, or lastly payment is made into the District's Stormwater Impact Fund. Please make it clear in the Rules that if the applicant does filtration through the sequencing process, that they are then in compliance with the Rules.

Rule C:3.(c)(2)(i) The phrase "If the applicant meets these requirements, the project is compliant, and no further Sequencing steps are necessary," shall be added to Rule C:3(c)(2)(i) and (ii).

4 Steve Love City of Maplewood The watershed districts are currently proposing changing the credit for filtration practices from 70% to 55%. This change has the possibility to represent a significant increase to the overall cost of street reconstruction projects that are in areas with poor soils. With a large portion of the overall street reconstruction project budget for street reconstruction projects already going to meet the current water quality requirements this change will further increase the demand on the City’s Environmental Utility Fund which is used to pay for a large portion of the required stormwater improvements. This will result in the City being unable to fund other storm water projects such new flood mitigation projects and new MS4 requirements.

The City of Maplewood supports the watershed districts and their proposed rule changes. However, I would recommend that the watershed districts consider the financial impact the change to the filtration credit will have on linear street projects.

Rule C: 3 (c)(2)(i) Whether using infiltration or filtration, the cap on costs for linear projects limits the expenditures necessary to achieve compliance with Rule C. On non-linear developments, the options for removing pollutants (dissolved phosphorus specifically) on sites that cannot reduce the volume of stormwater runoff are limited. When considering non-enhanced filtration media, it is anticipated that applicants will weigh the cost of upsizing practices with the cost of adding iron or other media enhancements. The Districts are open to exploring options to provide a more readily available source of iron to lower those related costs.

5 Kristine Giga City of Roseville We understand the need for the proposed rule revisions, as they are necessary to protect and /or improve the water quality of the local water resources within the watersheds. However, as cities, we are concerned with the additional project costs that will result from these rule revisions. In many instances, we will be constructing oversized best management practices (BMPs) to mitigate localized flooding issues. However, the additional cost was often funded by cost share or offset by future projects, as we would earn storm water credits for the additional or oversized BMPs. Cities are already struggling to meet unfunded mandates as part of the MS4 program with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the increased treatment requirements and associated costs may restrict our ability to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner. Increased requirements will also restrict other projects throughout the city that help residents with drainage/flooding issues, as funding will be diverted to our watershed district permitted stormwater projects.

Rule C: 3 (c)(2)(i) See Response #4. Additionally, The required volume reduction from 0.9 to 1.1 inches equates to 726 additional cubic feet required per acre of impervious, and will result in less volume available to bank. While not insiginificant, the average volume bank deposit is 17,800 cubic feet.

CRWD RULES 4/18/2012 1

Capitol Region Watershed District Rules

Adopted 09/06/2006

Effective 10/01/2006

Revised 04/18/201204/01/2015

Table of Contents

Certification of Rules 2

General Policy Statement 2

Relationship to Municipalities 3

Rule A. Definitions 4

Rule B. Permit Procedural Requirements 10

Rule C. Stormwater Management 13

Rule D. Flood Control 20

Rule E. Wetland Management 243

Rule F. Erosion and Sediment Control 26

Rule G. Illicit Discharge and Connection 28

Rule H. Enforcement 34

Rule I. Variances 34

Rule J. Severability 35


Certification of Rules I, ___________________, Secretary of the Capitol Region Watershed District Board of

Managers, certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of the Rules of the Capitol

Region Watershed District having been properly adopted by the Board of Managers of

the Capitol Region Watershed District. Dated: _____________________

General Policy Statement

The Capitol Region Watershed District (District) is a political subdivision of the State of

Minnesota, established under the Minnesota Watershed Law, Minnesota State Statute

103d. The District is also a watershed management organization as defined under the

Minnesota Metropolitan Water Management Program, and is subject to its directives and

authorizations. Under the Watershed Law and the Metropolitan Water Management

Program, the District exercises a series of powers to accomplish its statutory purposes.

The District's general statutory purpose as stated in 103d.201 is to conserve the natural

resources of the state by land use planning, flood control, and other conservation projects

by using sound scientific principles for the protection of the public health and welfare and

the provident use of the natural resources.

As required under the Metropolitan Water Management Program, the District has adopted

a Watershed Management Plan, which contains the framework and guiding principles for

the District in carrying out its statutory purposes. It is the District's intent to implement

the Plan's goals and policies in these rules.

Land alteration affects the rate, volume, and quality of surface water runoff which

ultimately must be accommodated by the existing surface water systems within the

District. The watershed is 40.6 square miles and highly urbanized.

Land alteration and urbanization has and can continue to degrade the quality of runoff

entering the waterbodies of the District due to non-point source pollution. Sedimentation

from ongoing erosion processes and construction activities can reduce the hydraulic

capacity of waterbodies and degrade water quality. Water quality problems already exist

in all of the lakes and other water resources throughout the District. The Mississippi

River is the principle receiving water for all runoff from the District and is listed by the

EPA and MPCA as “impaired”. Como Lake, a high priority water resource of the

District, is also listed as impaired.

Projects that do not address the increased rate or volume of stormwater runoff from urban

development can aggravate existing flooding and water quality problems and contribute

to or create new ones. Projects which fill floodplain or wetland areas without

compensatory storage can aggravate existing flooding by reducing flood storage and

hydraulic capacity of waterbodies, and can degrade water quality by eliminating the

filtering capacity of those areas.

In these rules the District seeks to protect the public health and welfare and the natural


resources of the District by providing reasonable regulation of the District's lands and

waters to: 1) reduce the severity and frequency of flooding and high water, 2) to preserve

floodplain and wetland storage capacity, 3) to improve the chemical, physical and

biological quality of surface water, 4) to reduce sedimentation, 5) to preserve

waterbodies' hydraulic and navigational capacity, 6) to preserve natural wetland and

shoreland features, and 7) to minimize future public expenditures to avoid or correct

these problems.

Relationship of Capitol Region Watershed District to Municipalities

The District recognizes that the primary control and determination of appropriate land

uses is the responsibility of the municipalities. Accordingly, the District will coordinate

permit application reviews involving land development with the municipality where the

land is located. The District is the primary water quality and stormwater runoff

management entity within the watershed boundaries, however, cities are also actively

involved in water resource management projects and programs.

The District intends to be active in the regulatory process to ensure that water resources

are managed in accordance with District goals and policies. The District began

implementing rules effective October 1, 2006. All developments that did not have

municipal approval on or before October 1, 2006 will require a District permit under

these Rules. Municipalities have the option of assuming a more active role in the

permitting process after adoption of a local water management plan approved by the

District by adopting and implementing local ordinances consistent with the approved

plan.

The District will also review projects sponsored or undertaken by municipalities and

other governmental units, and will require permits of the contractor in accordance with

these rules for governmental projects which have an impact on water resources of the

District. These projects include but are not limited to, land development, road, trail, and

utility construction.

The District desires to serve as technical advisor to the municipalities in their preparation

of local surface water management plans and the review of individual development

proposals prior to investment of significant public or private funds. To promote a

coordinated review process between the District and the municipalities, the District

encourages the municipalities to involve the District early in the planning process.

Rule A: DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, the following

words and terms have the meanings set forth below.

References in these Rules to specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes or Rules include

any amendments, revisions or recodification of such sections. References in these Rules


to manuals, plans, rules, assessments, modeling methods, technical guidance or District

policies shall include any revisions or amendments.

The words “shall” and “must” are mandatory; the word “may” is permissive.

Adjacent. An area of land that has a common boundary or edge with a water resource or

development.

Alteration or Alter. When used in connection with public waters or wetlands, any

activity that will change or diminish the course, current, or cross-section of public waters

or wetlands.

Applicant. Any person or political subdivision that submits an application to the District

for a permit under these Rules.

Atlas 14. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) precipitation

event frequency and magnitude estimates. Replaces TP-40.

Banking Credits. Volume reduction in excess of the standard for use on subsequent

projects unable to meet the standard onsite.

Best Management Practices (BMPs). Measures taken to minimize negative effects on

the environment including those documented in the Minnesota Construction Site Erosion

and Sediment Control Planning Handbook (MBWSR, 1988); Protecting Water Quality in

Urban Areas (MPCA, 2000); and Minnesota Stormwater Manual (MPCA, 2005): as such

documents may be amended, revised or supplemented.

Board or Board of Managers. The Board of Managers of the Capitol Region

Watershed District

Clean Water Act. The federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.),

and any subsequent amendments thereto.

Common Plan of Development or Sale. A contiguous area where multiple separate and

distinct land disturbing activities may be taking place at different times, on different

schedules, but under one proposed plan. One plan is broadly defined to include design,

permit application, advertisement or physical demarcation indicating that land disturbing

activities may occur.

Compensatory Storage. Excavated volume of material below the floodplain elevation

required to offset floodplain fill.

Criteria. Specific details, methods and specifications that apply to all permits and

reviews and that guide implementation of the District's goals and policies.


Critical Duration Storm Event. The storm duration that produces the largest peak

discharge rates within a channel or storm sewer system and the highest water surface

elevation within a water body.

De Minimis. An amount so small or minimal in difference that it does not matter or the

law does not take it into consideration.

Development. Any land disturbance, redevelopment affecting land, or

creation/replacement of impervious surface, including but not limited to, road and/or

parking lot construction or reconstruction.

District. The Capitol Region Watershed District established under the Minnesota

Watershed Law, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103D.

Drainage Way. All water conveyance systems including but not limited to storm

sewers, ditches, culverts, and open channels.

Erosion. The wearing away of the ground surface as a result of wind, flowing water, ice

movement, or land disturbance.

Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. A plan of BMPs or equivalent measures designed

to control runoff and erosion and to retain or control sediment on land during the period

of land disturbance in accordance with the standards set forth in these Rules.

Excavation. The artificial displacement or removal of soil or other material.

Fill. The deposit of soil or other earth materials by artificial means.

Floodplain. The area adjoining a watercourse or natural or man-made water body,

including the area around lakes, marshes and lowlands, that is inundated during a 100-

year flood.

Freeboard. The vertical distance between the regulatory high water elevation calculated

by hydrologic modeling and the regulatory elevation on a structure or roadway.

Gross Pollutants. Larger particles of litter, vegetative debris, floatable debris and coarse

sediments in stormwater runoff.

Habitable. Any enclosed space usable for living or business purposes, which includes

but is not limited to working, sleeping, eating, cooking, recreation, office, office storage,

or any combination thereof. An area used only for storage incidental to a residential use

is not included in the definition of "Habitable."

Hazardous Materials. Any material, including any substance, waste, or combination

thereof, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious

characteristics may cause, or significantly contribute to, a substantial present or potential

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hazard to human health, safety, property, or the environment when improperly treated,

stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed.

Illicit Connections. An illicit connection is defined as either of the following:

1. Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, which allows an

illegal discharge to enter the storm drain system including but not limited to any

conveyances which allow any non- storm water discharge including sewage,

process wastewater, and wash water to enter the storm drain system and any

connections to the storm drain system from indoor drains and sinks, regardless of

whether said drain or connection had been previously allowed, permitted, or

approved by a political subdivision.

2. Any drain or conveyance connected from a commercial or industrial land use to

the storm drain system that has not been documented in plans, maps, or equivalent

records and approved by a political subdivision.

Illegal Discharge. Any direct or indirect non-storm water discharge to the storm drain

system, except as exempted in Paragraph 5 of Rule G in these Rules.

Impaired Waters. A waterbody that does not meet water quality standards and

designated uses because of pollutant(s), pollution, or unknown causes of impairment.

Impervious Surface. A surface compacted or covered with material so as to be highly

resistant to infiltration by runoff. Impervious surface shall include roads, driveways and

parking areas, sidewalks or trails greater than three feet wide, whether or not paved,

patios, tennis and basketball courts, swimming pools, covered decks and other structures.

Infiltration. A stormwater retention method for the purpose of reducing the volume of

stormwater runoff by transmitting a flow of water into the ground through the earth’s

surface.

Infiltration Area. An area set aside or constructed where stormwater from impervious

surface runoff is treated and disposed of into the soil by percolation and filtration, and

includes, but is not limited, to infiltration basins, infiltration trenches, dry wells,

underground infiltration systems, and permeable pavement.

Iron-Enhanced Sand. Any Best Management Practice (BMP) that incorporates filtration

media mixed with iron to remove dissolved phosphorus from stormwater.

Land Disturbance. Any activity on property that results in a change or alteration in the

existing ground cover (both vegetative and non-vegetative) and/or the existing soil

topography. Land disturbing activities include, but are not limited to, development,

redevelopment, demolition, construction, reconstruction, clearing, grading, filling,

stockpiling, excavation, and borrow pits. Routine vegetation management, and road

milling/overlay activities that do not alter the soil material beneath the road base, will not

be considered land disturbance. In addition, in-kind catch basin and pipe


repair/replacement done in conjunction with a mill/overlay project shall not be

considered land disturbance.

Landlocked Basin. A basin that does not have a natural outlet at or below the 100-year

flood elevation, as determined by the 100-year ten-day runoff event.

Linear Project. Roads, trails, and sidewalks that are not part of a common plan of

development or sale.

Low Floor. The finished surface of the lowest floor of a structure.

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). The conveyance or system of

conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins,

curbs, gutter, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains):

1. Owned and operated by a state, city, town, borough, county, parish, district,

association, or other public body (created by or pursuant to state law) having

jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, or other

wastes, including special districts under state law or such as a sewer district, flood

control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an

authorized Indian organization, or a designated and approved management

Agency under section 208 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C § 1288) that

discharges to waters of the United States;

2. Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater;

3. Which is not a combined sewer; and

4. Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) as defined at 40

CFR § 122.2.

Municipality. Any city wholly or partly within the Capitol Region Watershed District.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Discharge

Permit. A permit issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that authorizes the

discharge of pollutants to waters of the State.

Non-Point Source Pollution. Pollution that enters a water body from diffuse origins on

the watershed and does not result from discernable, confined, or discrete conveyances

Non-Stormwater Discharge. Any discharge to the storm drain system that is not

composed entirely of storm water.

NURP. Nationwide Urban Runoff Program developed by the Environmental Protection

Agency to study stormwater runoff from urban development.

Ordinary High Water Level (OHW). The elevation delineating the highest water level

which has been maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence upon the

landscape. The ordinary high water level is commonly that point where the natural

vegetation changes from predominantly aquatic to predominantly terrestrial. For


watercourses, the OHW level is the elevation of the top of the bank of the channel. For

reservoirs and flowages, the OHW level is the operating elevation for the normal summer

pool. For Public Waters and Public Waters Wetlands the Minnesota DNR determines the

OHW.

Owner. A person or entity who has legal title to a parcel of land or a purchaser under a

contract for deed.

Parcel. A parcel of land designated by plat, metes, and bounds, registered land survey,

auditor’s subdivision, or other acceptable means and separated from other parcels or

portions by its designation.

Permittee. The person or political subdivision in whose name a permit is issued

pursuant to these Rules.

Person. Any individual, trustee, partnership, unincorporated association, limited liability

company or corporation.

Political Subdivision. A municipality, county or other political division, agency, or

subdivision of the state.

Pollutant. Anything which causes or contributes to pollution. Pollutants may include,

but are not limited to: paints, varnishes, and solvents; oil and other automotive fluids;

non-hazardous liquid and solid wastes and yard wastes; refuse, rubbish, garbage, litter, or

other discarded or abandoned objects, ordnances, and accumulations, so that same may

cause or contribute to pollution; floatables; pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers;

hazardous substances and wastes; sewage, fecal coliform and pathogens; dissolved and

particulate metals; animal wastes; wastes and residues that result from constructing a

building or structure; and noxious or offensive matter of any kind.

Potential Stormwater Hotspots (PSHs). Commercial, industrial, institutional,

municipal, or transportation related operations that may produce higher levels of

stormwater pollutants, and/or present a higher potential risk for spills, leaks, or illicit

discharges. PSHs may include: gas stations, petroleum wholesalers, vehicle maintenance

and repair, auto recyclers, recycling centers and scrap yards, landfills, solid waste

facilities, wastewater treatment plants, airports, railroad stations and associated

maintenance facilities, and highway maintenance facilities.

Public Value Credit. Wetland replacement credit that can only be used for the portion of

wetland replacement required above a 1:1 ratio.

Public Waters. Any waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 103G.005,

Subdivision 15.

Public Waters Wetlands. Any wetlands as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section

103G.005, Subdivision 15a.


River Dependent. An activity or land use that relies on direct access to or use of the

Mississippi River.

Runoff. Rainfall, snowmelt or irrigation water flowing over the ground surface.

Seasonal High Groundwater. The highest seasonal elevation in the ground that has soil

voids being filled with water.

Sediment. Soil or other surficial material transported by surface water as a product of

erosion.

Sedimentation. The process or action of depositing sediment.

Sequencing Flexibility. Deviation from the standard sequencing process as described in

MN Rule 8420.0520, Subp. 7a.

Sewage. Waste produced by toilets, bathing, laundry, or culinary operations, or the floor

drains associated with these sources.

Special Interest Subwatershed. An area in which protection or improvement of water

quality has been given a high priority.

Standards. A preferred or desired level of quantity, quality, or value.

Storm Drain System. Publicly-owned facilities by which storm water is collected

and/or conveyed, including but not limited to any roads with drainage systems, municipal

streets, gutters, curbs, inlets, piped storm drains, pumping facilities, retention and

detention basins, natural and human-made or altered drainage channels, reservoirs, and

other drainage structures.

Stormwater. Any surface flow, runoff, and drainage consisting entirely of water from

any form of natural precipitation, and resulting from such precipitation.

Stormwater Management Plan. A plan for the permanent management and control of

runoff prepared and implemented in accordance with the standards set forth in these

Rules.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. A document which describes the best

management practices and activities to be implemented by a person or business to

identify sources of pollution or contamination at a site and the actions to eliminate or

reduce pollutant discharges to stormwater, stormwater conveyance systems, and/or

receiving water bodies to the maximum extent practicable.

Stream. A body of water continuously or intermittently flowing in a channel or

watercourse, as a river, rivulet, or brook.

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Structure. Anything manufactured, constructed or erected which is normally attached to

or positioned on land, including portable structures, earthen structures, roads, water and

storage systems, drainage facilities and parking lots.

Subdivision or Subdivide. The separation of an area, parcel, or tract of land under

single ownership into two or more parcels, tracts, lots.

Trout Brook Interceptor. That portion of the Trout Brook Storm Sewer that is owned

and operated by the District.

Wastewater. Any water or other liquid, other than uncontaminated stormwater,

discharged from a facility.

Water Basin. An enclosed natural depression with definable banks capable of

containing water that may be partly filled with public waters.

Waterbody. All water basins, watercourses, and wetlands as defined in these Rules.

Watercourse. A natural or improved stream, river, creek, ditch, channel, culvert, drain,

gully, swale, or wash in which waters flow continuously or intermittently in a definite

direction.

Watershed. Region draining to a specific watercourse or water basin.

Wetland. Land transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems as defined in

Minnesota Statutes Section 103G.005, Subdivision 19.

Wetland Conservation Act (WCA). Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act of 1991.

Rule B: PERMIT PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS

1. APPLICATION REQUIRED. Any person, or political subdivision,

undertaking an activity for which a permit is required by these Rules shall, prior

to commencing work, submit to the District a permit application, engineering

design data, plans, specifications and such other information and exhibits as may

be required by these rules. Permit applications shall be signed by the owner or the

owner’s authorized agent, except for activities of a political subdivision which

may be signed by either an authorized agent of the political subdivision or the

general contractor. Three copies of all supporting materials, including site plans,

narratives and hydrologic calculations, shall be submitted with the completed

application. One full set, one set reduced to 11”x17”, and one electronic set in

.pdf format shall be submitted.

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2. FORMS. Permit applications must be submitted on the form provided by the

District. Applicants may obtain these forms at the District office or Internet Web

site.

3. TIME FOR APPLICATION. A complete permit application which includes all

required exhibits shall be received by the District at least 21 calendar days prior to

a regularly scheduled meeting date of the Board of Managers. Late submittals or

submittals with incomplete exhibits will be scheduled to a subsequent meeting

date.

4. ACTION BY BOARD. The Board of Managers shall approve or deny an

application containing all required information, exhibits and fees, in accordance

with Minnesota Statutes, Section 15.99, as amended.

5. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. The Board of Managers shall issue a permit only

after the applicant has satisfied all requirements for the permit, has paid all

required District fees, and the District has received any required surety. All

activity under the permit shall be done in accordance with the approved plans and

specifications.

6. COMPLIANCE. Issuance of a permit based on plans, specifications or other

data shall not prevent the District from thereafter requiring the correction of errors

in the approved plans, specifications and data, or from preventing any activity

being carried on in violation of these Rules.

7. EXPIRATION. A permit shall expire and become null and void if the approved

activity is not commenced within one year from date of approval by the Board, or

if the approved activity is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year, from

the date the activity originally commenced. Before an activity delayed one year

or more can recommence the permit must be renewed. An application for

renewal of a permit must be in writing, and state the reasons for the renewal. Any

plan changes and required fees must be included with the application. There must

be no unpaid fees or other outstanding violations of the permit being renewed.

The Board shall consider the application for renewal on the basis of the Rules in

effect on the date the application is being considered for renewal.

Any permittee may apply for an extension of time to commence the approved

activity under an unexpired permit when the permittee is unable to commence the

activity within the time required by these Rules. An application for an extension

of a permit must be in writing and state the reasons for the extension. Any plan

changes and required fees must be included with the application. There must be

no unpaid fees or other outstanding violations of the permit being extended. The

application must be received by the District at least 30 days prior to the permit’s

expiration. The Board shall consider the application for an extension on the basis

of the Rules in effect on the date the application is being considered. The Board

may extend the time for commencing the approved activity for a period not

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exceeding one year upon finding that circumstances beyond the control of the

permittee have prevented action from being taken.

8. MODIFICATIONS. The permittee shall not modify the approved activity or

deviate from the plans and specifications on file with the District without the prior

approval of District staff. Significant modifications to the approved plans and

specifications shall require Board approval

9. INSPECTION AND MONITORING. After issuance of a permit, the District

may perform such field inspections and monitoring of the approved activity as the

District deems necessary to determine compliance with the conditions of the

permit and these Rules. Any portion of the activity not in compliance shall be

promptly corrected. In applying for a permit, the applicant consents to the

Districts entry upon the land for field inspections and monitoring, or for

performing any work necessary to bring the activity into compliance at the

permittee expense.

10. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION. The District may suspend or revoke a

permit issued under these Rules wherever the permit is issued in error or on the

basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any provision of these

Rules, or if the preliminary and final subdivision approval received from a

municipality or county is not consistent with the conditions of the permit.

11. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION. The District shall certify completion

of an activity for which a permit has been issued under these Rules and authorize

the release of any required surety upon inspection and submittal of information

verifying completion of the activity in accordance with the approved plans and

conditions of the permit. Verification of stormwater practice functionality such as

a flood test or other in field test or observation shall be conducted in the presence

of district staff or other authorized third party, or documented in a report

submitted to the District before completion can be certified and any surety

released. Copies of documents, with evidence of recording where appropriate,

that provide for maintenance of structures required by the permit shall be filed

with the District before completion can be certified and any surety released. All

temporary erosion prevention and sediment control BMPs (such as silt fence)

must be removed following approval of a Certificate of Completion before any

surety can be released. No activity may be certified as complete if there are any

unpaid fees or other outstanding permit violations. If the District fails to make a

determination as to compliance of an activity with the conditions of the permit

within 60 days after submittal of the foregoing information verifying completion,

the activity shall be deemed complete and any surety shall thereupon be released.

12. PERMIT TRANSFERS. The District may allow the transfer of a permit

approval. No permit shall be transferred if there are any unpaid fees or other

outstanding permit violations. Transfer of a permit does not alter the

requirements of the permit or extend the permit term. In the event that a permit is

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transferred, the original permittee shall remain liable for the permit requirements

unless (1) the transferee and transferor submit a Permit Transfer Form to the

District or (2) the District approves a new permit for the transferor.

13. PERMIT FEES. The District shall charge the permit processing fees in

accordance with a schedule adopted annually by written resolution of the Board of

Managers and conforming to Minnesota Statutes 103D.345.

(a) Applicant must submit the required permit processing fee to the District at the

time it submits its permit application.

(b) The processing fees described above shall not be charged to the federal

government, the State of Minnesota, or a political subdivision of the State of

Minnesota.

(c) Any person or political subdivision performing an activity for which a permit is

required under these Rules without having first obtained a permit from the

District, shall pay, in addition to such fines, court costs or other amounts as may

be payable by law as a result of such violation, a field inspection fee equal to the

actual cost of the District for field inspections, monitoring and investigation of

such activity, including services of engineering, legal and other consultants. The

field inspection fee shall be payable within 10 calendar days after issuance of a

statement by the District. No permit shall be issued for the activity if there are

any unpaid field inspection fees or other outstanding violations of these Rules.

14. PERFORMANCE SURETY. To assure compliance with these Rules, the Board

will require the posting of a performance surety where it is shown to be

reasonable and necessary under the particular circumstances of any permit

application filed with the District. A performance surety will not be required of

the federal government, the State of Minnesota, or a political subdivision of the

State of Minnesota.

15. OTHER PERMITS AND APPROVALS. The applicant shall promptly

provide the District with copies of all environmental permits and approvals

required by other governmental entities, upon request.

Rule C: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

1. POLICY. It is the policy of the Board of Managers to:

(a) Reduce runoff rates to levels that allow for stable conveyance of flow

throughout the water resources of the District.

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(b) Require rate control practices on development to preserve runoff rates at a

level that will not cause the degradation of water resources.

(c) Limit runoff volumes by utilizing site designs that limit impervious surfaces

or incorporate volume control practices such as infiltration.

(d) Minimize connectivity of impervious surfaces to the stormwater system.

(e) Require the use of effective non-point source pollution reduction BMPs in

development projects.

(f) Protect and maintain downstream drainage systems to provide permanent and

safe conveyance of stormwater. Reduce the frequency and/or duration of

potential downstream flooding.

(g) Reduce the total volume of stormwater runoff to protect surface water quality

and provide recharge to groundwater.

(h) Remove sediment, pollutants, and nutrients from stormwater to protect surface

water quality.

2. REGULATION. No person or political subdivision shall commence a land

disturbing activity or the development of land one acre or greater, unless

specifically exempted by Paragraph 5 below, without first obtaining a permit from

the District that incorporates and approves a stormwater management plan for the

activity or development.

3. CRITERIA. Stormwater management plans must comply with the following

criteria:

(a) HYDROGRAPH METHOD -- A hydrograph method based on sound

hydrologic theory shall be used to analyze runoff for the design or analysis of

flows and water levels. Reservoir routing procedures and critical duration

storm events shall be used for design of detention basins and outlets.

(b) RUNOFF RATE -- Runoff rates for the proposed activity shall not exceed

existing runoff rates for the 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year critical storm events

using Atlas 14 precipitation depths and storm distributions or as approved by

the District. Runoff rates may be restricted to less than the existing rates

when the capacity of downstream conveyance systems is limited.

(c) RUNOFF VOLUME -- Stormwater runoff volume retention shall be retained

be achieved onsite in the amount equivalent to 1.1 inches of the runoff

generated from one a 1.1 inch rainfall over the impervious surfaces of the

development. The required stormwater runoff volume reduction shall be

calculated as follows:

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Required Volume (ft3) = Impervious surfaces (ft2) x 1.0 1(in) x 0.9 coefficient x 1/12 (ft/in)

(1) Stormwater reuse systems shall be allowed an approved credit as

calculated by the Stormwater Reuse Calculator found in the

application guidance materials, or other approved calculator.

(1)(2) When usingFor infiltration of the required stormwater runoff for

volume reduction, the following requirements must be met:

(i) The required stormwater runoff storage volume storage shall be

provided within the storage below the invert of the low overflow

outlet of the BMP (perforated drain pipes for filtration systems

will not be considered the low overflow outlet).

(ii) Runoff infiltrated or filtered during a rain event will not be

credited towards the volume reduction requirement.

(iii) Infiltration volumes and facility sizes shall be calculated using

the appropriate hydrological soil group classification and design

infiltration rate from Table 1. Select the design infiltration rate

from Table 1 based on the least permeable soil horizon within the

first five feet below the bottom elevation of the proposed

infiltration BMP.

(iv) The applicant may complete double-ring infiltrometer test to the

requirements of ASTM D3385 or other District approved

infiltration test measurements at the proposed bottom elevation

of the infiltration BMP. The measured infiltration rate shall be

divided by the appropriate correction factor selected from the

Minnesota Stormwater Manual. This test must be completed by a

licensed soil scientist or engineer.

Table 1. Design Infiltration Rates

Hydrologic soil

group

Infiltration rate

(inches/hour)

Soil

textures

Corresponding Unified Soil

Classification

A 1.63

gravel

sandy

gravel

silty gravels

GW - well-graded gravels, sandy

gravels

GP - gap-graded or uniform

gravels, sandy gravels

GM - silty gravels, silty sandy

gravels

SW - well-graded gravelly sands

A 0.8

sand

loamy sand

sandy loam

SP - gap-graded or uniform sands,

gravelly sands

B 0.45

SM - silty sands, silty gravelly

sands

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Hydrologic soil

group

Infiltration rate

(inches/hour)

Soil

textures

Corresponding Unified Soil

Classification

B 0.3 loam, silt

loam

MH - micaceous silts,

diatomaceous silts, volcanic ash

C 0.2 Sandy clay

loam

ML - silts, very fine sands, silty or

clayey fine sands

D 0.06

clay loam

silty clay

loam

sandy clay

silty clay

clay

GC - clayey gravels, clayey sandy

gravels

SC - clayey sands, clayey gravelly

sands

CL - low plasticity clays, sandy or

silty clays

OL - organic silts and clays of low

plasticity

CH - highly plastic clays and

sandy clays

OH - organic silts and clays of

high plasticity

Source: Minnesota Stormwater Manual

TABLE 1--Design Infiltration Rates

Soil Group Soil Textures ASTM Unified Soil

Class Symbols Rate

A Gravel, sand, sandy gravel, silty

gravel, loamy sand, sandy loam

GW, GP 1.63 in/hr

GM, SW, SP 0.80 in/hr

B Loam, silt loam SM 0.60 in/hr

ML, OL 0.30 in/hr

C Sandy clay loam GC, SC 0.20 in/hr

D Clay, clay loam, silty clay loam,

sandy clay, silty clay CL, CH, OH, MH 0.00 in/hr

Source: Minnesota Stormwater Manual, November 2005.

(iv)(v) The infiltration area shall be capable of infiltrating the required

volume within 48 hours for surface and subsurface BMPs.

(v)(vi) Infiltration areas shall be limited to the horizontal areas subject

to prolonged wetting.

(vi)(vii) Areas of permanent pools tend to lose infiltration capacity over

time and will not be accepted as an infiltration practice.

(vii)(viii) Stormwater runoff must be pretreated to remove solids before

discharging to infiltration areas to maintain the long term

viability of the infiltration areas. Additional information on

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sizing and approaches can be found in application guidance

materials.

(viii)(ix) Design and placement of infiltration BMPs shall be done in

accordance with the Minnesota Department of Health guidance

called “Evaluating Proposed Stormwater Infiltration Projects in

Vulnerable Wellhead Protection Areas.”

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/stormwater.pdf

(ix)(x) Specific site conditions may make infiltration difficult,

undesirable, or impossible. Some of these conditions are listed

in Table 2 and may qualify the applicant for Alternative

Compliance Sequencing. The applicant may also submit a

request to the District for Alternative Compliance Sequencing for

site conditions not listed below. All requests shall indicate the

specific site conditions present and a grading plan, utility plan,

and the submittal requirement listed in Table 2.

Table 2. Alternative Compliance Site Conditions* MPCA has limitations for constructing infiltration BMPs if it will receive discharges

from or be constructed in these areas of concern. These conditions will apply to this

permit.

Type Specific Site Conditions Infiltration

Requirements

Potential

Contamination

Potential Stormwater Hotspots

(PSHs)/Industrial Facilities

Prohibited

Contaminated Soils Prohibited

Vehicle Fueling and Maintenance

Areas

Prohibited

Physical

Limitations

Low Permeability (Type D Soils) Restricted- Soil borings

required

Bedrock within 3 vertical feet of

bottom of infiltration area

Restricted- Soil borings

required Seasonal High Groundwater within 3

vertical feet of bottom of infiltration

area

Restricted- Soil borings

required

Karst Areas Restricted- Soil borings

required

Land Use

Limitations

Utility Locations Concerned- Site Map with

detailed utility locations

Adjacent Wells Restricted- Well Locations

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TABLE 2--Alternative Compliance Site Conditions*

Type Specific Site Conditions Submittal Requirements

Potential Contamination

Potential Stormwater Hotspots

(PSHs)

PSH locations and flow paths

Contaminated Soils State Permitted Brownfield

Documentation, Soil Borings

Physical Limitations

Low Permeability (Type D Soils) Soil Borings

Bedrock within 3 vertical feet of

bottom of infiltration area

Soil Borings

Seasonal High Groundwater

within 3 vertical feet of bottom of

infiltration area

Soil Borings

Karst Areas Soil Borings

Land Use Limitations Utility Locations Site Map

Adjacent Wells Well Locations

* Alternative Compliance is allowed for the volume reduction portion of Rule C only.

(2)(3) Alternative Compliance Sequencing. To the maximum extent

practicable, the volume reduction standard shall be fully met onsite. If

it is not possible because of site conditions listed above, the following

Alternative Compliance Sequencing may be achieved by any

combination of the sequence below, but shall be explored in the order

presented. If the applicant achieves steps shall be taken in the order

shown:

(i) First, the applicant shall comply or partially comply with the

volume reduction standard to the maximum extent practicable

on-site through alternative volume reduction methods as listed

below and in the application guidance materials or as approved

by the District. If the applicant meets these requirements, the

project is compliant, and no further Sequencing steps are

necessary.

If filtration of the water quality volume is deemed

necessary through alternative compliance sequencing,

the required stormwater runoff volume shall be

multiplied by 1.82 (i.e. 55% filtration credit) and the

filtration BMP shall provide this storage volume below

the invert of the low overflow outlet of the BMP

(perforated drain pipes for filtration will not be

considered the low overflow outlet).

If iron-enhanced sand is used as a filtration media, the

required stormwater runoff volume shall be multiplied

by 1.25 (i.e. 80% filtration credit) and the filtration

BMP shall provide this storage volume below the invert



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of the low overflow outlet of the BMP (perforated drain

pipes for filtration will not be considered the low

overflow outlet).

Iron-enhanced media shall include a minimum of 5% of

iron filings by weight and shall be uniformly blended

with filtration media.

Other enhanced filtration media may be considered and

credited at the sole discretion of the District.

(i)(ii) Second, for the remaining volume reduction required to fully

meet the standard, the applicant shall comply or partially comply

with the volume reduction standard at an offsite location or

through the use of qualified banking credits as determined by

Rule C – 3.c.4. If the applicant meets these requirements, the

project is compliant, and no further Sequencing steps are

necessary.

Volume reduction may be accomplished at another site

outside of the project area or through the use of banked

credits as long as it yields the same volume reduction

benefit, and is approved by the District prior to

construction. When possible, offsite compliance and

banking credits shall be achieved in the same drainage

area as the project site in the same sub-watershed as the

project site. Projects that propose to construct

stormwater BMPs to achieve volume reduction credits

require District permit application, review and

approval.

(ii)(iii) Third, as a last alternative, for the remaining volume reduction

required, the applicant shall pay into the District’s Stormwater

Impact Fund to cover the cost of implementing equivalent

volume reduction elsewhere in the watershed. The required

amount to contribute to the Stormwater Impact Fund will be set

by the Board annually.

Money contributed to the Stormwater Impact Fund

from a local government unit shall be spent within that

local government unit’s jurisdiction to the extent

possible.

Money contributed to the Stormwater Impact Fund

shall be allocated to volume reduction projects by the

District according to the Stormwater Impact Fund

Implementation Plan as approved by the District Board.

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The volume reduction achieved by these projects will

offset the volume reduction that was not achieved on

the permitted development.

(3)(4) Volume reduction provided in excess of the 1.1-inch requirement

may be banked for use on another project. Excess banked volume

reduction amounts shall not exceed the volume of two inches over the

impervious surfaces of the drainage area to the BMP or the volume

provided within the BMP, whichever is less. Transfer of banked

volume credits between applicants is allowed. Applicants shall submit

a letter to the District outlining the conditions of the transfer and

confirming the volume of the transfer. The District must review and

approve all credit transfers.

(4)(5) If an applicant determines during the course of planning, design or

construction of a linear project that the required volume reduction

cannot be achieved onsite and the applicant does not possess sufficient

excess volume reduction credits to offset the volume required, the

District may allow the applicant to defer the construction of volume

reduction BMPs to a future identified project that the applicant will

complete within two years of the date of the permit application.

Failure to provide the required volume reduction by that date would

obligate the applicant to pay into the stormwater impact fund at the

rate applicable at the time payment is made into the fund.

(d) WATER QUALITY -- Developments shall incorporate effective non-point

source pollution reduction BMPs to achieve 90% total suspended solids

removal from the runoff generated by a NURP water quality storm (2.5”

rainfall). Runoff volume reduction BMPs may be considered and included in

the calculations showing compliance with achieving the 90% TSS removal

requirement. Water quality calculations, documentation and/or water quality

modeling shall be submitted to verify compliance with the standard.

(1) For linear projects utilizing offsite locations, banking credits, or the

stormwater impact fund to meet the volume reduction standard;

(i) If any portion of the development falls within a Special Interest

Subwatershed as shown on the map in the application guidance

material, the development shall meet the water quality standard

onsite. Offsite or banked BMPs located within the same Special

Interest Subwatershed as the development may be considered.

(ii) If the entire development falls outside of a Special Interest

Subwatershed, the water quality standard shall be met onsite to

the maximum extent practicable as determined by the District.

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At a minimum, BMPs shall be placed in each drainage area of a

development to remove gross pollutants.

(e) For linear projects, costs specific to satisfying the volume reduction and water

quality standards shall not exceed a cost cap which will be set by the Board

annually. The cap shall apply to costs directly associated with the design,

testing, land acquisition, and construction of the volume reduction and water

quality stormwater BMPs only. Unit costs for construction shall be set by the

Board annually and shall be used to determine the cost of the volume

reduction and water quality BMPs. The District may contribute the amount

above the cap in order to meet the volume reduction and water quality

standards or it may allow the applicant to partially comply with the standards

when the cap is met.

(f) MAINTENANCE -- All stormwater water management structures and

facilities, including volume reduction BMPs, shall be maintained to assure

that the structures and facilities function as originally designed. The

maintenance responsibilities must be assumed by either the municipality’s

acceptance of the required easements dedicated to stormwater management

purposes or by the applicant executing and recording a maintenance

agreement acceptable to the District. Documentation of the recorded

agreement must be submitted to the District prior to issuance of permit.

Public developments will require a maintenance agreement in the form of a

Memorandum of Agreement or an approved Local Water Management Plan

that details the methods, schedule and responsible parties for maintenance of

stormwater management facilities for permitted development. A single

Memorandum of Agreement for each local government unit may be used to

cover all stormwater management structures and facilities required herein,

including volume reduction BMPs, within the LGU’s jurisdiction.

4. EXHIBITS. The following exhibits must accompany the permit application.

One set, full size; one set, reduced to 11"x17”; and a copy of all submittals in

electronic .pdf format.

(a) Property lines and delineation of lands under ownership of the applicant.

(b) Delineation of the drainage areas contributing runoff from off-site, proposed

and existing sub-watersheds onsite, emergency overflows, and drainage ways.

(c) Aerial photo showing the locations of water bodies downstream of site.

(d) Proposed and existing stormwater facilities location, alignment, and elevation.

(e) Delineation of existing onsite wetland, marshes, shoreland, and floodplain

areas.

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(f) Identification of existing and proposed normal, ordinary high and 100-year

water elevations onsite.

(g) Identification of existing and proposed site contour elevations with at least a

2-foot contour interval including offsite contours where overflows are

directed.

(h) Construction plans and specifications of all proposed stormwater management

facilities, including design details for outlet control structures.

(i) Stormwater runoff volume and rate analysis for the 2-year, 10-year, and 100-

year critical storm events, existing and proposed.

(j) All hydrologic, water quality and hydraulic computations completed to design

the proposed stormwater management facilities.

(k) Narrative addressing incorporation of stormwater BMPs.

(l) For non-linear projects, site specific plan, schedule and narrative for

maintenance of the proposed stormwater management practices.

(m) Onsite soil borings indicating soil type for purposes of infiltration design.

(n) For applications proposing infiltration area(s), information shall include

identification, description (soil group and texture), and field evaluation of soil

permeability in accordance with ASTM 3385 procedure and delineation of site

soils to determine existing and proposed conditions suitable for percolation of

stormwater runoff from impervious areas.

(o) For applications proposing alternative compliance sequencing, the required

exhibits listed in Table 2.

(p) District Volume Reduction Worksheet.

(q) All plan sheets shall be signed by a Minnesota licensed professional

appropriate for the project.

5. EXCEPTIONS.

(a) Rule C and its requirements will not apply to development less than 1 acre in

size for all land uses unless the development:

(i) Is part of a common plan of development or sale that will ultimately

exceed one acre in size.

(ii) Is greater than 10,000 square feet and is adjacent to a wetland, stream,

public water, or public water wetland., public water or wetland.

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(b) Rule C and its requirements shall not apply to land disturbing activity or the

development of land that post construction creates 100% pervious surfaces

unless the land disturbing activity or the development of land alters the

drainage boundaries shown in the District’s Watershed Management Plan.

(c) Rule C and its requirements will not apply to construction on individual lots

within a residential subdivision approved by the District, provided the activity

complies with the original common plan of development.

(d) Rule C and its requirements will not apply to bridges.

(e) Rule C and its requirements will not apply to annually cultivated land used for

farming, research, or horticulture.

Rule D: FLOOD CONTROL


(a) Encourage water quantity controls to ensure no net increase in the impacts or

potential for flooding on or off the site and encourage, where practical,

controls to address existing flooding problems.

(b) Discourage floodplain filling for new non-river dependent developments.

(c) Only allow floodplain development in a manner that is compatible with the

dynamic nature of floodplains.

2. REGULATION. No person or political subdivision shall alter or fill land below

the 100-year flood elevation of any water body, public water, or public water

wetland without first obtaining a permit from the District.

3. CRITERIA.

(a) Placement of fill within the 100-year floodplain is prohibited unless

compensatory storage is provided. Compensatory storage must be provided

on the development or immediately adjacent to the development within the

affected floodplain.

(1) Compensatory storage shall result in the creation of floodplain storage

to fully offset the loss of floodplain storage. Compensatory storage

shall be created prior to or concurrently to the permitted floodplain

filling.

(b) All habitable buildings, roads, and parking structures on or adjacent to a

project site shall comply with the following flood control and freeboard

requirements:

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(1) See Table 3 below for freeboard requirements.

Table 3 – Flood control and Freeboard requirements

Condition

Water Bodies with Piped

Outlets and Mississippi

River

Water Bodies without

Piped Outlets

Subsurface Stormwater Management

BMPs

New Habitable

Buildings

Low floor must

be a minimum of

2 feet above the

100-year flood

elevation.

Low floor must

be a minimum of

5 feet above the

100-year flood

elevation.

Low floor must be a minimum of 2

feet above the 100-year flood

elevation or one foot above the

emergency overflow elevation

unless flood proofing measures are

constructed with the building; and

Low opening must be a minimum of

2 feet above the 100-year flood


emergency overflow elevation.

Existing Habitable

Buildings – Adjacent

to and Potentially

Affected by Flood

Waters

Low opening

must be a

minimum of 2

feet above the

100-year flood

elevation.

Low opening

must be a

minimum of 5

feet above the

100-year flood

elevation.

Low floor must be a minimum of 2

feet above the 100-year flood


emergency overflow elevation

unless flood proofing measures are

constructed with the BMP; and





Underground

Parking Structures

Low opening

must be a

minimum of 2

feet above the

100-year flood

elevation.

Low opening

must be a

minimum of 2

feet above the

100-year flood

elevation.





Public Roadway

Roadway shall

not flood when

adjacent to

stormwater

storage basin

designed to store

the 100-year

storm event.

Freeboard

requirement set

by road authority.

Roadway shall

not flood when

adjacent to

stormwater

storage basin

designed to store

the 100-year

storm event.

Freeboard

requirement set

by road authority.

Roadway shall not flood when

adjacent to stormwater storage basin

designed to store the 100-year storm

event.

Freeboard requirement set by road

authority.

(2) For water bodies without a piped outlet:

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i. The normal water level of a water body without a piped outlet

shall be determined by a qualified licensed geologist or

hydrogeologist. A ground water analysis using existing or

installed monitoring wells on or near the site and soil

conditions in the basin shall be used. Ideally, the peak

groundwater elevation over a continuous three-year monitoring

period shall be considered the normal water level of a basin

without a piped outlet, provided soil conditions allow full

drainage of recent storm event within 48 hours.

ii. For existing water bodies without piped outlets, mottled soils

may be considered in establishing a water body’s normal water

level in lieu of groundwater analysis.

iii. An emergency response plan shall be developed for addressing

potential flooding in homes below the overland emergency

overflow swale around each water body without a piped outlet.

The plans shall be adopted by the City and be included in a

maintenance agreement for the development.

(3) For underground parking structures:

i. Underground parking structures shall be flood protected to

minimize impacts from high groundwater during flood events.

ii. All drainage structures within underground parking shall

include an anti-backflow device to prevent stormwater from

surcharging into the area.

(4) Emergency overflow swales or areas shall be constructed to convey

the peak 100-year discharge from each water body to the next

downstream water body and away from buildings.


One set, full size; two sets, reduced to 11" x 17"; and copies of all submittals in


(a) Site plan showing the property lines, location, delineation of the work area,

existing elevation contours of the work area, ordinary high water elevations,

and 100-year flood elevation..

(b) Bench marks, including datum used, to establish vertical control.

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(c) Grading plan showing any proposed elevation changes including low floor

elevations of adjacent buildings and 100-year flood elevations resulting from

proposed development.

(d) Utility plans and details.

(e) Roadway plans and details.

(f) Preliminary plat of any proposed land development.

(g) Stormwater management plan showing all data and computations used in

estimating runoff, drainage areas, stormwater storage, and flood elevations for

the 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year storm events for both existing conditions

and post development conditions. Study shall be prepared and signed by a

Minnesota licensed professional engineer. Study shall include a figure of

receiving water bodies downstream of the site.

(h) Computation of change in flood storage capacity resulting from proposed

grading.

(i) Erosion control plan.

(j) All plans shall be signed by a Minnesota licensed engineer.

Rule E: WETLAND MANAGEMENT


(a) Manage wetlands to achieve no-net loss of acreage and values and where

possible, strive to enhance the functions and values of existing wetlands

within the District.

(b) Identify wetland restoration and creation sites to enhance water quality and/or

restore natural habitats.

(c) Interact with cities in the administration of the Wetland Conservation Act if

desired by the cities.

2. REGULATION. No person may fill, drain, excavate or otherwise alter the

character of a wetland without first obtaining a permit from the District.

3. CRITERIA.

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(a) 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. Wetland impacts shall

be evaluated based on the following principles in descending order of priority:

avoid the impact to the wetland, minimize the impact to the wetland, replace

the wetland that was impacted. Projects that propose wetland impacts shall

follow the requirements provided in the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act

and associated rules with the following amendments:

(1) The de minimis size will be zero.

(2) Sequencing Flexibility will not be allowed.

(3) Permanently impacted wetlands shall be replaced through creation of

new wetland, restoration of drained wetlands, or expansion of existing

wetlands of the same type (Circular 39)at a minimum 2:1 ratio

(4) All WCA non-temporary impact exemptions to wetlands will not be

allowed.

(5) All wetland replacements shall be within the District’s boundaries.

(b) A minimum buffer of 25 feet of permanent District approved un-manicured

vegetative ground cover abutting and surrounding a wetland is required.

4. LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT. The District intends to serve as the "local

government unit" for administration of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act,

unless a particular local government unit in the District has elected to assume that

role in its jurisdictional area. Notwithstanding the above, the District will continue

to require wetland alteration permits under this rule.


One set, full size; one set, reduced to 11"X17" and a copy of all submittals in


(a) Site plan showing:

(1) Property lines and corners and delineation of lands under ownership of

the applicant.

(2) Existing and proposed elevation contours with at least a 2-foot contour

interval, including the existing runout elevation and flow capacity of

the wetland outlet, and spoil disposal areas.

(3) Area of the wetland portion to be filled, drained, excavated or

otherwise altered.

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(b) Complete delineation of the existing wetland(s), supported by the following

documentation:

(1) Identification of the delineation method used in accordance with the

1987 Army Corps of Engineers Manual.

(2) Identification of presence or absence of normal circumstances or

problem conditions.

(3) Basin classification using the Cowardin method and Circular 39.

(4) Inventory of wetland vegetation using Eggers, Steve D., and Donald

M. Reed. 1997. Wetland plants and communities of Minnesota and

Wisconsin.

(5) Wetland data sheets, or a report, for each sample site, referenced to the

location shown on the delineation map. In each data sheet/report applicant

must provide the reasoning for satisfying, or not satisfying each of the

technical criteria and why the area is or is not a wetland.

(6) A delineation map showing the size, locations, configuration and

boundaries of wetlands in relation to identifiable physical characteristics,

such as roads, fence lines, waterways, or other identifiable features.

(7) The location of all sample sites and stakes/flags must be accurately

shown on the delineation map. Delineations submitted by applicants will

normally be field-verified by District staff knowledgeable in wetland

identification. Applicants must leave stakes in the field to aid review of

the site.

(c) A replacement plan, if required, outlining the steps followed for the

sequencing process and including documentation supporting the proposed

mitigation plan.

(d) A wetland functions and values assessment comparison before and after

project.

(e) An Erosion Control Plan.

6. EXCEPTIONS.

(a) Rule E and its requirements will not apply to annually cultivated land used for

farming, research, or horticulture, unless the activity results in draining or

filling the wetland.

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Rule F: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

1. POLICY. It is the policy of the Board of Managers to require the preparation

and implementation of erosion and sediment control plans to control the export of

sediment off site, which impacts surface water quality.

2. REGULATION. No person or political subdivision shall commence a land

disturbing activity of the development of land one acre or greater, unless

specifically exempted by this Rule, without first obtaining a permit from the

District that incorporates and approves an erosion and sediment control plan for

the activity or development.

3. CRITERIA. Erosion and sediment control plans shall comply with the

following criteria:

(a) Erosion and sediment control measures shall be consistent with best

management practices, and shall be sufficient to retain sediment onsite as

demonstrated in the MPCA manual, “Protecting Water Quality in Urban

Areas”, as amended.

(b) Erosion and sediment control measures shall meet the standards for the

General Permit Authorization to Discharge Storm Water Associated With

Construction Activity Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination

System/State Disposal System Permit Program, Permit MN R100001 (NPDES

General Construction Permit), issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control

Agency, except where more specific requirements are required.

(c) The activity shall be phased when possible to minimize disturbed areas

subject to erosion at any one time.

(d) All construction site waste, such as discarded building materials, concrete

truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site

shall be properly managed and disposed of so they will not have an adverse

impact on water quality.

(e) Erosion and sediment controls necessary at the beginning of the project shall

be installed before commencing the land disturbing activity, and shall not be

removed without District approval or until the District has issued a certificate

of completion. Applicants may phase installation of erosion and sediment

controls provided the phasing plan is included in the approved erosion and

sediment control plan.

(f) The permittee shall be responsible for proper operation and maintenance of all

erosion and sediment controls, and soil stabilization measures, in conformance

with Best Management Practices and the requirements of the NPDES General

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Construction Permit. The permittee is responsible for the operation and

maintenance of temporary erosion prevention and sediment control BMPs at

the site over all of the areas of the site that have not been fully stabilized until

the District has transferred the permit to another permittee, or until the site has

undergone final stabilization and has received an approved certificate of

completion.


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(a) An existing and proposed topographic map which clearly shows contour

elevations with at least 2-foot contour intervals on and adjacent to the land,

property lines, all hydrologic features, the proposed land disturbing activities,

and the locations of all runoff, erosion and sediment controls and soil

stabilization measures.

(b) Plans and specifications for all proposed runoff, erosion and sediment

controls, and temporary and permanent soil stabilization measures.

(1) Temporary erosion and sediment control measures which will remain

in place until permanent vegetation is in place shall be identified.

(2) Permanent erosion and sediment control measures such as emergency

overflow swales shall be identified.

(c) Detailed schedules for implementation of the land disturbing activity, the

erosion and sediment controls, and soil stabilization measures.

(d) Plans and specifications for dewatering methods and outlet of stormwater.

(e) Detailed description of the methods to be employed for monitoring,

maintaining, and removing the erosion and sediment controls, and soil

stabilization measures. The name, address and phone number of the person(s)

responsible shall also be provided.

(f) For projects over one acre of disturbed area, documentation that the project

applicant has applied for a NPDES General Construction Permit shall be

submitted as well as the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

prepared for the NPDES permit.

5. EXCEPTIONS.

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(a) Rule F and its requirements will not apply to development less than 1 acre in

size for all land uses, unless such development is greater than 1,000 square

feet and:

(1) Is within the 100-year floodplain; or

(2) Is adjacent to a wetland, stream, public water, or public water wetland.

public water wetland, public water or wetland.

(b) Rule F and its requirements will not apply to annually cultivated land used for

farming, research, or horticulture.

Rule G: ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION


(a) Regulate the contribution of pollutants to the District’s municipal separate

storm sewer system (MS4) by any user;

(b) Prohibit Illicit Connections and Discharges to the District’s MS4;

(c) Establish legal authority to carry out all inspection, surveillance and

monitoring procedures necessary to ensure compliance with this Rule;

(d) Require a District permit for new direct connections, significant changes to

existing hydrology, and other impacts related to the proper function, access,

and maintenance to the District’s MS4 or easements;

(e) Not allow new direct connections or other impacts to the Trout Brook

Interceptor or other components of the District’s MS4 if the connection will

cause or exacerbate water conveyance, or structural problems in the system,

including but not limited to surcharging and flooding.

2. REGULATION. This Rule shall apply to all water entering the storm drain

system of the District’s MS4 generated on any developed and undeveloped lands

unless explicitly exempted by the District. A permit and stormwater management

plan is required under this rule for new direct connections, replacement of

existing connections, changes to existing hydrology, or other impacts to the Trout

Brook Interceptor, the District’s MS4, or its easements.

3. CRITERIA.

(a) Connection to the District’s MS4 System.

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(1) New direct connections and replacement of existing connections will be

completed using a method that is approved by the District.

(2) Peak flow rate, the total volume of flow, and the timing of the flow for

new connections must be managed to not cause new water conveyance

problems or exacerbate existing water conveyance problems in the Trout

Brook Interceptor. Enlargement of existing connections is considered a

new connection.

(b) Discharge Prohibitions.

(1) Prohibition of Illegal Discharges. No person or political subdivision

shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the municipal storm drain

system or watercourses any materials, including but not limited to

pollutants that cause or contribute to a violation of applicable water

quality standards, other than storm water.

(2) Prohibition of Illicit Connections. The construction, use, maintenance

or continued existence of illicit connections to the storm drain system

without a District permit is prohibited.

(i) This prohibition expressly includes, without limitation, illicit

connections made in the past, regardless of whether the

connection was permissible under law or practices applicable or

prevailing at the time of connection.

(ii) A person is considered to be in violation of this Rule if the

person connects a line conveying sewage to the District’s MS4,

or allows such a connection to continue.

(c) Suspension of MS4 Access.

(1) Suspension due to Illicit Discharges in Emergency Situations. The

District may, without prior notice, suspend MS4 discharge access when

such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge

which presents or may present imminent and substantial danger to the

environment, or to the health or welfare of persons, or to the District’s

MS4 or Waters of the United States. If the violator fails to comply with a

suspension order issued in an emergency, the District may take such

steps as deemed necessary to prevent or minimize damage to the

District’s MS4 or Waters of the United States, or to minimize danger to

persons or the environment.

(2) Suspension due to the Detection of Illicit Discharge. Any person

discharging to the District’s MS4 in violation of this Rule may have

their MS4 access terminated if such termination would abate or reduce

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an illicit discharge. The District will notify a violator of the proposed

termination of its MS4 access. The violator may petition the District for

a reconsideration and hearing. A person commits an offense subject to

enforcement if the person reinstates MS4 access to premises terminated

pursuant to this Section, without the prior approval of the District.

(d) Monitoring of Discharges.

(1) Applicability. This section applies to all facilities that have storm water

discharges associated with industrial activity, including construction

activity.

(2) Access to Facilities.

(i) The District shall be permitted to enter and inspect facilities

subject to regulation under this Rule as often as may be necessary

to determine compliance with this Rule. The discharger shall

make the necessary arrangements to allow access to representatives

of the District.

(ii) Facility operators shall allow the District ready access to all parts

of the premises for the purposes of inspection, sampling,

examination and copying of records that must be kept under the

conditions of an NPDES permit to discharge storm water, and the

performance of any additional duties as defined by state and

federal law.

(iii) If the District has been refused access to any part of the premises

from which stormwater is discharged, then the District may seek

issuance of a search warrant from any court of competent

jurisdiction.

(e) Requirement to Prevent, Control, and Reduce Stormwater Pollutants

by the Use of Best Management Practices.

(1) The owner or operator of a commercial or industrial establishment shall

provide, at their own expense, reasonable protection from accidental

discharge of prohibited materials or other wastes into the municipal

storm drain system or watercourses through the use of these structural

and non-structural BMPs. Any person responsible for a property or

premise, which is, or may be, the source of an illicit discharge, may be

required by the District to implement, at said person's expense,

additional structural and non-structural BMPs to prevent the further

discharge of pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system.

(f) Watercourse Protection.

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(1) Every person owning property through which a watercourse passes, shall

keep and maintain that part of the watercourse within the property free

of trash, debris, and other obstacles that would pollute, contaminate, or

significantly retard the flow of water through the watercourse. In

addition, the owner or lessee shall maintain existing privately owned

structures within or adjacent to a watercourse, so that such structures

will not become a hazard to the use, function, or physical integrity of the

watercourse.

(g) Notification of Spills.

Notwithstanding other requirements of law, as soon as any person

responsible for a facility or operation, or responsible for emergency

response for a facility or operation has information of any known or

suspected release of materials which result or may result in illegal

discharges or pollutants discharging into storm water, the storm drain

system, or water of the U.S., said person shall take all necessary steps to

ensure the containment and cleanup of such release. In the event of such a

release of hazardous materials, said person shall immediately notify

emergency response agencies of the release. In the event of a release of non-

hazardous materials, said person shall notify the District in person or by

phone or facsimile no later than the next business day following discovery

of the release.

(h) Enforcement.

(1) Notice of Violation. Whenever the District finds that a person has

violated a prohibition or failed to meet a requirement of this Rule, the

District may order compliance by written notice of violation to the

responsible person. Such notice may require without limitation:

(i) The performance of monitoring, analyses, and reporting;

(ii) The elimination of illicit connections or discharges;

(iii) That violating discharges, practices, or operations shall cease and

desist;

(iv) The abatement or remediation of storm water pollution or

contamination hazards and the restoration of any affected

property;

(v) Payment of a fee to cover administrative and remediation costs;

(vi) The implementation of source control or treatment BMPs.

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(2) Abatement. If abatement of a violation and/or restoration of affected

property is required, the notice shall set forth a deadline within which

such remediation or restoration must be completed. Said notice shall

further advise that, should the violator fail to remediate or restore within

the established deadline, the work will be done by a designated

governmental agency or a contractor and the expense thereof shall be

charged to the violator.

(3) Appeal of Notice of Violation. Any person receiving a Notice of

Violation may appeal the determination of the District. The notice of

appeal must be received within 5 days from the date of the Notice of

Violation. Hearing on the appeal before the District Board of Managers

shall take place within 15 days from the date of receipt of the notice of

appeal. The decision of the District shall be final.

(4) Enforcement Measures after Appeal. If the violation has not been

corrected pursuant to the requirements set forth in the Notice of

Violation, or, in the event of an appeal, within 3 days of the decision of

the District Board of Managers, then representatives of the District are

authorized to take any and all measures necessary to abate the violation

and/or restore the property. It shall be unlawful for any person, owner,

agent or person in possession of any premises to refuse to allow the

District or its agents to enter upon the premises for the purposes set forth

above.

(5) Cost of Abatement. The District may assess costs of abatement.

Within 30 days after abatement of the violation, the District shall notify

the property owner of the cost of abatement, including administrative

costs. The property owner may file a written protest objecting to the

amount of the assessment within 10 days. If the amount due is not paid

within a timely manner as determined by the decision of the municipal

authority or by the expiration of the time in which to file an appeal, the

charges shall become a special assessment against the property and shall

constitute a lien on the property for the amount of the assessment.

(6) Injunctive Relief. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any

provision or fail to comply with any of the requirements of this Rule. If

a person has violated or continues to violate the provisions of this Rule,

the District may petition for a preliminary or permanent injunction

restraining the person from activities which would create further

violations or compelling the person to perform abatement or remediation

of the violation.

(7) Violations Deemed a Public Nuisance. In addition to the enforcement

processes and penalties provided, any condition caused or permitted to

exist in violation of any of the provisions of this Rule is a threat to

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public health, safety, and welfare, and is declared and deemed a

nuisance, and may be summarily abated or restored at the violator's

expense, and/or a civil action to abate, enjoin, or otherwise compel the

cessation of such nuisance may be taken.

(8) Relation to Other Rules. None of the enforcement provisions of this

Rule shall abridge or alter the right of the District to seek remedies

provided for under Rule H herein.


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(a) Property lines and delineation of lands identifying ownership and

easements.

(b) Proposed and existing stormwater facilities’ location, alignment and

elevation.

(c) Identification of existing and proposed site contour elevations with at least a

2-foot contour interval.

(d) Construction plans and specifications of the proposed connection, including

design details, connection method, and timing of connection.

(e) Stormwater runoff volume and rate analysis for the 2-, 10-, and 100-year

critical events, existing and proposed conditions.

(f) Narrative addressing incorporation of stormwater BMPs.

(g) On-site soil boring indicating soil type.

(h) Construction dewatering plan and construction water control and treatment

plan.

5. EXCEPTIONS.

(a) The following discharges are exempt from discharge prohibitions

established by this Rule: water line flushing or other potable water sources,

landscape irrigation or lawn watering, diverted stream flows, rising ground

water, ground water infiltration to storm drains, uncontaminated pumped

ground water, foundation or footing drains (not including active

groundwater dewatering systems), crawl space pumps, air conditioning

condensation, springs, non-commercial washing of vehicles, natural riparian

habitat or wet-land flows, swimming pools (if dechlorinated - typically less

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than one PPM chlorine), fire fighting activities, street wash water and any

other water source not containing Pollutants.

(b) Discharges specified in writing by the District as being necessary to protect

public health and safety.

(c) Dye testing is an allowable discharge, but requires a verbal notification to

the District prior to the time of the test.

(d) Any non-storm water discharge permitted under an NPDES permit, waiver,

or waste discharge order issued to the discharger and administered under the

authority of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, provided that the

discharger is in full compliance with all requirements of the permit, waiver,

or order and other applicable laws and regulations, and provided that written

approval has been granted for any discharge to the storm drain system.

Rule H: ENFORCEMENT

1. MISDEMEANOR. A violation of these Rules, an order, or stipulation

agreement made, or a permit issued by the District is a misdemeanor subject

to penalties as provided by Minnesota law.

2. METHOD OF ENFORCEMENT. The District may exercise all powers

conferred upon it by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103D. A rule, order, or

stipulation agreement made or a permit issued by the District may be enforced by

criminal prosecution, injunction, action to compel performance, restoration,

abatement, and other appropriate action.

3. PERMIT REQUIREMENT. Pursuant to the terms of the permit, the District

may issue a cease and desist order when it finds that a proposed or initiated

activity or project presents a serious threat of soil erosion, sedimentation, or an

adverse effect upon water quality or quantity, or violates any rule of the District.

4. ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS. In any civil action arising from or related to

these Rules, an order or stipulation agreement made or a permit issued or denied

by the District, the court may award the District reasonable attorney fees and

costs.

5. ILLICIT DISCHARGE. In addition to the remedies provided for in this Rule,

the enforcement of Rule G shall be governed by Rule G(3)(h).

Rule I: VARIANCES

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1. WHEN AUTHORIZED. The Board of Managers shall have the power to grant

variances from these Rules where they find that extraordinary and unnecessary

hardships may result from strict compliance with these Rules; provided that such

variances will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of these

Rules and the overall plan of the District as adopted.

2. PROCEDURE.

(a) The Board of Managers will not consider a variance for Rule C until the

applicant has completed all of the steps of the alternative compliance section

in Rule C.

(b) A written request for a variance shall be submitted to the District at least 12

calendar days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting date of the Board of

Managers stating the exceptional conditions and the peculiar difficulties

claimed.

(c) The request shall be referred to the Board and they shall review the request

within 30 days of the date the request was filed with the District.

(d) In considering requests for variances, the Board shall consider the effect of the

proposed variance upon the entire District and the anticipated effect of the

proposed variance upon the overall plan of the District as adopted.

(e) If the Board determines that the special conditions which apply to the

structure or land in question are peculiar to such property, and do not apply

generally to other land or structures in the District and that the granting of a

variance will not in any way impair or be contrary to the intent of these Rules

and the overall plan of the District as adopted; the Board may grant such

variances and impose conditions and safeguards to insure compliance with

these Rules and to protect adjacent property.

(f) Variances may be denied by Motion of the Board and such Motion shall

constitute a finding and determination that the conditions required for

approval do not exist. No application for a variance which has been denied

wholly or in part shall be resubmitted for a period of six months from the date

of said denial, except on grounds of new evidence or proof of change of

conditions found to be valid by the District.

3. TERM. The term of a variance shall be concurrent with the associated permit.

4. VIOLATION. A violation of any condition set forth in a variance shall be a

violation of the District rules, and shall automatically terminate the variance.

Rule J: SEVERABILITY

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If any provision of these Rules is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court

of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of these Rules shall not be affected

thereby.

Resolution Capitol Region Watershed District

In the matter pertaining to: Adopting Amended Watershed District Rules Board Member XXXXXXX introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Board Member XXXXXX . WHEREAS, The Capitol Region Watershed District (hereinafter “District)” is a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota established under the Minnesota Watershed Law, Minnesota Statute 103D; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute section 103D.341 mandates that the District adopt rules to accomplish the purposes of the Minnesota Watershed Law and to implement the powers of the Board of Managers; and WHEREAS, the District Board of Managers adopted Rules on September 6, 2006; and WHEREAS, the District convened a Technical Advisory Committee in 2014 and 2015 to discuss revisions to the adopted Rule; and WHEREAS, the District has submitted propose Rule revisions to the local municipalities, public transportation authorities and Ramsey County for review and comment; and WHEREAS, the proposed Rule revisions have been noticed for review and comment to all public transportation authorities within the District for at least 45 days; and WHEREAS, the proposed Rule revisions have been noticed for review and comment to each municipality affected by the District; and WHEREAS, the proposed Rule revisions have been noticed for public comment and hearing in legal newspapers generally circulated within the District once a week for two successive weeks; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Managers of the Capitol Region Watershed District adopts the response to comments table and amended watershed district Rules; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the adopted amended Rules shall be filed with the Ramsey County Recorder; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the adopted amended Rules shall be provided to public transportation authorities that have jurisdiction within the watershed district; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the adopted amended Rules shall be mailed to each municipality affected by the watershed district. Vote: Approved/Denied

*Approval must receive minimum of 3 Yeas

Requested By: Forrest Kelley Recommended for Approval: Forrest Kelley Approved by Attorney: James Mogen Funding Approved: n/a

Manager Yeas Nays Absent Abstain Collins Texer Thienes Jones Reider Total

Supporting Documentation Incorporated By Reference Date Document Prepared By April 1, 2015 Response to Comments CRWD April 1, 2015 Final Rules CRWD

Resolution Adoption Certified By the Board of Managers: By: _______________________________________________ Date:______________________________

Resolution # XXXXXXXX Date Adopted: April 1, 2015

Capitol Region Watershed District Permit 15-009 3rd Street

Permit Report 15-009 Board Meeting Date: 04/01/2015

Applicant: Barbara Mundahl

St. Paul Public Works

25 West Fourth Street (CHA 900)

St. Paul, MN 55102

PERMIT RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 3 Conditions

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

2. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit.

3. Include note on Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Sheet 7 that all paved surfaces within and adjacent

to the project area shall be swept free of sediment within 24 hours of discovery.

VOLUME BANK RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Withdrawal of 6,044 Cubic Feet from the Public Works Volume Reduction Bank

Consultant: N/A

Description: Reconstruction of 3rd Street from Arcade to Johnson Parkway

Stormwater Management: Applicant has requested utilization of Volume Reduction Bank credits

District Rule: —C D F

Disturbed Area: 4.97 Acres

Impervious Area: 1.85 Acres

Permit Location

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Capitol Region Watershed District Permit Report

CRWD Permit #: 15-009 Review date: March 27, 2015 Project Name: 3rd Street Applicant: Barb Mundahl City of St. Paul Street Engineering 900 City Hall Annex 25 W. Fourth St. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-266-6112 Purpose: Reconstruction of 3rd Street and utility replacement Location: 3rd Street between Maple Street and Johnson Parkway Applicable Rules: C, D, and F PERMIT RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 3 Conditions Conditions:

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

2. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit. 3. Include note on Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Sheet 7 that all paved surfaces

within and adjacent to the project area shall be swept free of sediment within 24 hours of discovery.

VOLUME BANK RECOMMENDATION: Approve Withdrawal of 6,044 Cubic Feet from the Public Works Volume Reduction Bank EXHIBITS:

1. Subwatershed Delineation, by City of St. Paul, not dated, recd. 2/3/15. 2. Construction Plan, by City of St. Paul, dated and recd. 3/9/15, recd. 3. Report of Geotechnical Exploration and Review, by AET, dated 10/17/14, recd.

2/3/15. HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS:

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None. RULE C: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

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

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

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

maintain the long-term viability of the infiltration area. 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. Expected reduction in impervious area suggests that runoff rates for the

proposed activity will 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 80,586 square feet. b. Volume retention: Volume Retention Required (cu. ft.) Volume Retention Provided (cu. ft.)

6,044

None, Bank Withdrawal Requested

4. Alternative compliance sequencing has been requested due to poor soils,

utilities, and space constraints a. The applicant did not partially comply with the volume retention

standard. b. The applicant proposes to comply with the volume retention standard

at an offsite location 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 not been reached.

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

6. A recordable executed maintenance agreement is not required.


RULE D: FLOOD CONTROL Standards Compensatory storage shall be provided for fill placed within the 100-year

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

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

adjacent to the project site comply with CRWD freeboard requirements. However, adequate conveyance has been provided to prevent flooding.

RULE E: WETLAND MANAGEMENT Standard

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

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

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

RULE F: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

Standards A plan shall demonstrate that appropriate erosion and sediment control

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

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

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

RULE G: ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION


Standard Stormwater management and utility plans shall indicate all existing and

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

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

proposed. 2. Prohibited discharges are not proposed.

PERMIT RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 3 Conditions Conditions:


2. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit. 3. Include note on Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Sheet 7 that all paved

surfaces within and adjacent to the project area shall be swept free of sediment within 24 hours of discovery.

VOLUME BANK RECOMMENDATION: Approve Withdrawal of 6,044 Cubic Feet from the Public Works Volume Reduction Bank


3/27/2015 Volume Banking CreditsAccount: Saint Paul Public Works

Transaction Requested Approved Permit Project Deposit Withdrawal Balance (cf)Deposit 4/4/2007 NA Chatsworth-Goodrich 10,532 10,532Withdrawal 4/4/2007 07-009 Davern 0 5,717 4,815Withdrawal 1/22/2008 08-001 Selby Avenue 0 3,790 1,025Deposit Pending 07-008 Hubbard-Griggs 9,386 10,411Withdrawal 8/20/2008 08-003 Seventh-Bay 0 8,278 2,133Withdrawal 8/20/2008 08-004 Ashland-Pascal 0 20,069 -17,936Deposit Pending 08-016 Payne Avenue 2,576 -15,360Withdrawal 3/18/2009 09-004 East Sixth Street 0 6,044 -21,404Deposit Pending 09-009 Victoria Street 1,991 -19,413Withdrawal 6/3/2009 09-011 Magnolia-Earl 0 18,356 -37,769Deposit Pending 09-017 Knapp-Ramond 2,338 -35,431Withdrawal 3/16/2010 5/5/2010 10-005 Seventh-Douglas 0 17,462 -52,893Withdrawal 4/14/2010 5/19/2010 10-011 Davern-Jefferson 0 39,308 -92,201Deposit 5/26/2010 Pending 10-014 Front-Victoria 14,791 -77,410Withdrawal 2/2/2011 2/2/2011 11-002 Fairview 18,034 -95,444Deposit 2/25/2011 Pending 11-004 Blair-Griggs 5,935 -89,509Withdrawal 2/25/2011 4/20/2011 11-005 Howell-Goodrich (revised 15,238 to Zero) 0 -89,509Withdrawal 2/25/2011 4/20/2011 11-006 Davern-Jefferson II 25,611 -115,120Deposit 9/7/2011 Expired 11-021 College Park (never built, cancelled) 0 -115,120Transfer 10/14/2011 11/16/2011 09-031 Wells and Russell 116,436 1,316Deposit 11/16/2011 Pending 11-027 Hewitt-Tatum 4,067 5,383Deposit 1/4/2012 1/4/2012 NA St. Albans-Arundel Trenches 35,710 41,093Withdrawal 1/4/2012 Pending 11-030 Prior-Goodrich TBD 41,093Deposit 5/2/2012 Pending 12-004 Wheelock Parkway Bridge 391 41,484Deposit 9/19/2012 Pending 12-018 Hamline Library Pervious Alley 7,100 48,584Withdrawal 12/19/2012 12/19/2012 12-029 Arlington-Rice 28,035 20,549Withdrawal 2/6/2013 2/6/2013 13-001 Hatch-Agate 22,216 -1,667Withdrawal 2/6/2013 2/6/2013 13-002 Hamline Avenue Bridge 6,697 -8,364Deposit 5/15/2013 Pending 13-014 Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary 103,455 95,091Withdrawal 7/10/2013 7/10/2013 13-021 Jefferson-Griggs Bike Routes 5,881 89,210Withdrawal 9/18/2013 9/18/2013 13-018C Prince Street 7,303 81,907Deposit 2/19/2014 Pending 14-004 Hampden Park 24,908 106,815Withdrawal 3/5/2014 3/5/2014 13-033 Fairview-Bohland 16,626 90,189Withdrawal 3/19/2014 3/19/2004 14-001 Montana-Greenbrier 11,091 79,098Withdrawal 9/3/2014 9/3/2014 14-028 Highland Village Streetscape 487 78,611Withdrawal 2/4/2015 2/4/2015 15-002 Raymond Ave Phase II 7,059 71,552Withdrawal 3/11/2015 4/1/2015 15-017 Kellogg Blvd bridge reconstruction 2,385 69,167Withdrawal 4/1/2015 4/1/2015 15-009 3rd Street 6,044 63,123Withdrawal 4/1/2015 4/1/2015 15-014 East 7th Streetscape 4,476 58,647

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Capitol Region Watershed District Permit 15-014 East 7th Streetscape

Permit Report 15-014 Board Meeting Date: 04/01/15

Applicant: Ben Hawkins

St. Paul Public Works

25 West Fourth Street (CHA 1000)

St. Paul, MN 55102

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 3 Conditions:



3. Include note on SWPPP Sheet 10 that all paved surfaces within and adjacent to the project area shall be

swept free of sediment within 24 hours of discovery



Consultant: N/A

Description: Streetscape, lighting, and street improvements at East 7th and Arcade

Stormwater Management: Applicant requests withdrawal from the Volume Reduction Bank

District Rule: —C D F



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CRWD Permit #: 15-014 Review date: March 27, 2015 Project Name: East 7th and Arcade Streetscape Applicant: Ben Hawkins

St. Paul Public Works 25 West 4th Street (1000 CHA) 651-266-6085 [email protected]

Purpose: Reconstruction of East 7th Street from Beech to Mendota and

streetscape improvements along Arcade Street Location: Arcade and East Seventh Applicable Rules: C, D, and F RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 3 Conditions Conditions:


2. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit. 3. Include note on SWPPP Sheet 10 that all paved surfaces within and adjacent

to the project area shall be swept free of sediment within 24 hours of discovery.

VOLUME BANK RECOMMENDATION: Approve Withdrawal of 4,476 Cubic Feet from the Public Works Volume Reduction Bank EXHIBITS:

1. Plans by City of St. Paul dated and recd 3/11/15 2. Project Narrative dated and recd 3/11/15 3. Soil Boring Logs, dated 3/4/15, recd 3/11/15

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HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS: None RULE C: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT






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. Expected reduction in impervious area suggests that runoff rates for the

proposed activity will 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 59,677 square feet. b. Volume retention: Volume Retention Required (cu. ft.) Volume Retention Provided (cu. ft.)

4,476


4. Alternative compliance sequencing has been requested due to poor soils,

utilities, and space constraints a. The applicant did not partially comply with the volume retention

standard. b. The applicant proposes to comply with the volume retention standard

at an offsite location 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 not been reached.

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

6. A recordable executed maintenance agreement is not required.


RULE D: FLOOD CONTROL

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

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

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

adjacent to the project site comply with CRWD freeboard requirements. However, adequate conveyance has been provided to prevent flooding.

RULE E: WETLAND MANAGEMENT Standard

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

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

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

RULE F: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

Standards A plan shall demonstrate that appropriate erosion and sediment control





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

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

RULE G: ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION


Standard Stormwater management and utility plans shall indicate all existing and

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

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

proposed. 2. Prohibited discharges are not proposed.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 3 Conditions Conditions:


2. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit. 3. Include note on SWPPP Sheet 10 that all paved surfaces within and adjacent to

the project area shall be swept free of sediment within 24 hours of discovery. VOLUME BANK RECOMMENDATION: Approve Withdrawal of 4,476 Cubic Feet from the Public Works Volume Reduction Bank




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Capitol Region Watershed District Permit 15-017 Kellogg Blvd reconstruction

Permit Report 15-017 Board Meeting Date: April 1, 2015

Applicant: Brent Christensen

City of Saint Paul-Public Works, Bridges

800 CHA, 25 W. 4th St.

Saint Paul, MN 55102

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 2 Conditions:

1. Clarify coordination provisions with the Ramsey County West Building demolition, immediately

adjacent to the project.

2. Revise SWPPP and plans to include the following:

a. General Erosion Control Notes, page 49 of 94 to include approval by CRWD staff for all

written weekly and ongoing erosion control and concrete management activities.

b. Include provisions for perimeter control on the southern edge of the project.

c. Include erosion and sediment control provisions for bluff protection, site access, and material

storage.



Consultant: James Bellefeuille

TKDA

444 Cedar Street


Description: Reconstruction of Kellogg Blvd bridges between Market and Wabasha

Stormwater Management: Applicant requests withdrawal from the Volume Reduction Bank

District Rule: —C F



Permit Location

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CRWD Permit #: 15-017 Review date: March 27, 2015 Project Name: Kellogg Blvd Bridge reconstruction Applicant: Brent Christensen City of St. Paul-Public Works, Bridges 800 CHA, 25 W. 4th St. Saint Paul, MN 55102 651-266-6182 [email protected] Purpose: Reconstruction of Kellogg Blvd bridges between Market Street and

Wabasha Street. Location: Kellogg Blvd. between Market and Wabasha in downtown St. Paul Applicable Rules: C and F Recommendation: Approve with 2 conditions Conditions:

1. Clarify coordination provisions with the Ramsey County West Building demolition, immediately adjacent to the project.

2. Revise SWPPP and plans to include the following: a. General Erosion Control Notes, page 49 of 94 to include approval by

CRWD staff for all written weekly and ongoing erosion control and concrete management activities.


c. Include erosion and sediment control provisions for bluff protection, site access, and material storage.

VOLUME BANK RECOMMENDATION: Approve Withdrawal of 2,385 Cubic Feet from the Saint Paul Public Works Volume Reduction Bank EXHIBITS:

1. Construction plans, select sheets, prepared by TKDA for the City of St. Paul, dated 6/3/14, recd 3/11/15.

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2. Project/stormwater narrative letter, prepared by City of St. Paul, dated 3/12/15, recd 3/12/15.

3. Permit application form, prepared by the City of St. Paul, undated, recd 3/11/15. 4. Construction plans, full set, prepared by TKDA for the Minnesota Department of

Transportation and City of St. Paul, dated 6/3/14, received 3/19/15. HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS: The Kellogg Blvd bridges are built on the edge of a steep bluff adjacent to the Mississippi River. The Ramsey County West building demolition is planned immediately adjacent to the Kellogg project, under permit application 15-007. RULE C: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT






Findings 1. No increase in impervious surface or change to the route of existing

stormwater runoff is being proposed. 2. 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 31,799 square feet (0.73 acres).

b. Volume retention: Volume Retention Required (cu. ft.) Volume Retention Provided (cu. ft.)

2,385*


*Note: this amount is less than the initial request, allowing for the corrected calculation of 0.73 acres*0.9 inch, rather than the full 1 inch used in the submittal.

3. Alternative compliance sequencing has been requested, in the face of

numerous constraints, including bedrock, roadway, building foundations, and steep ravines.

a. The applicant did not partially comply with the volume retention standard.


b. The applicant proposes to comply with the volume retention standard at an offsite location 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 not been reached. 4. Best management practices do not achieve 90% total suspended solids

removal from the runoff generated on an annual basis. 5. A recordable executed maintenance agreement is not required.

RULE F: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL Standards A plan shall demonstrate that appropriate erosion and sediment control





2. Adjacent properties should be protected from sediment transport/deposition. Additional detail is needed on perimeter control along south side of project/bluff protection.

3. Wetlands, waterbodies and water conveyance systems should be protected from erosion/sediment transport/deposition. Additional detail is needed to ensure subsequent plans and revisions are routed through CRWD as well.

4. Project site is greater than 1 acre; an NPDES permit has been submitted RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 2 Conditions Conditions:

1. Clarify coordination provisions with the Ramsey County West Building demolition, immediately adjacent to the project.

2. Revise SWPPP and plans to include the following: a. General Erosion Control Notes, page 49 of 94 to include approval by

CRWD staff for all written weekly and ongoing erosion control and concrete management activities.


c. Include erosion and sediment control provisions for bluff protection, site access, and material storage.

VOLUME BANK RECOMMENDATION: Approve Withdrawal of 2,385 Cubic Feet from the Saint Paul Public Works Volume Reduction Bank.




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DATE: March 26, 2015

TO: CRWD Board of Managers

FROM: Elizabeth Hosch, BMP Inspector

RE: Permit Closeouts

Background

Construction activity is complete for permits 12-001 RD Automotive and 12-030, Sprint Cable

Relocation.

Issues

RD Automotive permit #12-001

Final inspection has been conducted to confirm construction of a new stormwater draintile connection to

the Trout Brook Interceptor. No stormwater treatment was required for this work; only Rule G was

triggered. Construction was observed in 2012 to ensure compliance with permit conditions. Recent TBI

inspection noted that the connection was rated in good condition. No surety was required for this permit.

Sprint Cable Relocation permit #12-030

Inspection was conducted in 2013 during the TBI realignment project to confirm relocation of an

underground fiber optic conduit. No stormwater treatment was required for this work; only Rule G was

triggered. Construction was observed and coordinated in 2013 to ensure compliance with permit

conditions. No surety was required for this permit.

Action Requested

Approve Certificate of Completion for permit #12-001, RD Automotive.

Approve Certificate of Completion for permit #12-030, Sprint Cable Relocation.

cc: Jim Mogen, Ramsey Country Attorney’s Office

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April 1, 2015

III. Permit Applications

(E) Permit Close Outs

(Hosch)


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

March 18, 2015 6:00 p.m. at the office of CRWD, 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4, St. Paul, Minnesota

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

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

Managers

Joe Collins

Seitu Jones, absent w/notice

Shirley Reider

Mike Thienes

Mary Texer

Staff Present

Mark Doneux, CRWD

Bob Fossum, CRWD

Elizabeth Hosch, CRWD

Forrest Kelley, CRWD

Michelle Sylvander, CRWD

Jim Mogen, Ramsey County

Attorney

Public Attendees Todd Shoemaker, Wenck

Associates

Steve Sabraski, Landform

Professional Services, LLC

Steven Duerre, CAC

B) Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda

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

Motion 15-064: Approve the March 18, 2015 agenda.

Reider/Thienes

Unanimously approved

II. Public Comment – For Items not on the Agenda

There were no public comments.

III. Permit Applications and Program Updates

A) Permit #15-002 2700 University (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed Permit #15-002 University. The applicant, Flaherty and Collins Properties, is constructing

a new condominium with retail and underground parking. The applicable rules are Stormwater Management

(Rule C), Flood Control (Rule D), and Erosion and Sediment Control (Rule F). The disturbed area of this

project is 1.84 acres with 1.53 acres of impervious surface.

Motion 15-065: Approve permit #15-002 with 5 conditions:

1. Receipt of $7,650 surety and documentation of maintenance agreement recorded with Ramsey County.



April 1, 2015 Board Meeting

V. Action Item A) Approve Minutes

of March 18, 2015

DRAFT Regular Board Meeting

(Sylvander)


4. Provide copies of the Phase II ESA and an MPCA approved RAP that include discussions of the

proposed stormwater infiltration system.

5. Revise note #20 on Sheet C4.1 to read, “Architect to provide flood proofing on courtyard foundation

wall to a minimum elevation of 201.3 feet.

Thienes/Reider


B) Permit # 15-007 Ramsey County Building Demolition (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed Permit #15-007. The applicant, Ramsey County Property Management, is demolishing the

former Ramsey County West Government Center and the Adult Detention Center. 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 3.82 acres with 3.77 acres of impervious surface.

Motion 15-066: Approve permit #15-007 Ramsey County Building Demolition with 2 conditions:


2. Provide the number of each type of plant plug used on sheet 2-1 of the Plans.

Reider/Texer


C) Permit # 15-008 Victoria Street (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed Permit #15-008. The applicant, The City of Roseville, is reconstructing Victoria Street

from Larpenteur to CRWD boundary. The applicant proposes two infiltration trenches, one rain garden, and

one pre-treatment basin. The applicable rules are Stormwater Management (Rule C), Flood Control (Rule D),

Wetland Management (E), and Erosion and Sediment Control (Rule F). The disturbed area of this project is 4.1

acres with 1.021 acres of impervious surface.

Motion 15-067: Approve permit #15-008 Victoria Street with 8 conditions:

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


3. Submit logs of the new soil borings to substantiate infiltration potential where infiltration trenches are

proposed. If necessary, add a note to sheets 20 and 21 to read, “Poor soils shall be over-excavated and

replaced with clean, washed, sand to promote infiltration.”

4. Provide additional detail on the rain garden in the plans including a vegetation plan.

5. Revise plans to include the following:

a. Sheet 19 - Provide specific erosion control notes for the rain garden to limit construction activity

on top of the infiltration basin, prevent sediment deposition, and compaction of subsoils during

construction.

b. Update the notes on the BMP-3 Detail, Sheet 7 of the Plans to remain consistent. Note 3

indicates that soil media shall be 70% sand and 30% compost. Another note on the same detail

indicates that the soil media shall be 80% sand and 20% compost.

c. Remove note 6 on BMP-3 Detail, Sheet 7 of the Plans. Basin seeding should be avoided.

d. Sheet 23 - Indicate what material will be used to permanently stabilize the overflow structure on

the proposed sedimentation pond.


e. Sheet 24 - Clarify intent for the existing storm sewer flowing north from CB-8A. It appears that

the project will bulkhead the existing pipe to direct flow to the underground infiltration trench

but it is not explicit.

f. Sheet 25 - Indicate/provide a permanently stabilized overflow structure for the rain garden.

Indicate what material will be used.

6. Revise SWPPP to include the following:

a. Infiltration perimeter control and erosion control practices shall remain in place until the final

completion of the project or vegetation has been established (whichever is later).

b. Installation of infiltration practices shall be done during periods of dry weather and completed

before a rainfall event. Placement of engineered soils shall be on dry native soil only.

c. The bottom surface of excavation shall be level without dips or swales.

d. Engineered soil shall remain uncontaminated (not mixed with other soil) when installed.

e. During construction, stormwater must be routed around infiltration areas until all construction

activity has ceased and tributary surfaces are cleaned of sediment.

7. Provide a landscaping plan to vegetate the rain garden. Basin seeding should be avoided.

8. No work within the wetland shall occur until an approved Wetland Management permit has been

reviewed and approved

a. Provide discussion of options explored to address sequencing to avoid impacts, minimize

impacts, and replace impacted wetlands

b. Address 25 foot buffer requirements.

Reider/Texer


Motion 15-068: Approve the requested variance from the rate control requirement of Rule C.

Reider/Thienes


Motion 15-069: Approve creation of a Volume Reduction Bank for the City of Roseville and deposit of 10,833

cubic feet

Reider/Texer


IV. Special Reports – No Special Reports

V. Action Items

A) AR: Approve Minutes of the March 4, 2015 Regular Meeting (Sylvander)

Motion 15-070: Approve Minutes of the March 4, 2015.

Thienes/Reider


B) AR: Approve February 2015 Accounts Payable/Receivable (Sylvander)

Motion 15-069: Approve February 2015 Accounts Payable/Receivable and February Budget Report, direct

Treasurer and Board President to endorse and disperse checks for these payments.


Thienes/Texer


C) AR: Approve Letter of Understanding with State Auditor for 2014 Audit Services (Sylvander)

Motion 15-070: Authorize Board President and Administrator to execute the letter of Understanding for 2014

Audit Services with the Office of the State Auditor.

Reider/Texer


D) AR: BMP Database Upgrades (Zwonitzer)

Administrator Doneux reviewed, in place for Mr. Zwonitzer,that over the past year CRWD has been actively

using a web-based BMP database to track projects in its permit, grant, and capital improvement project programs.

After a year of use CRWD staff are finding new ways to use the database, as well as many opportunities for

improvements. Staff identified many opportunities to advance the database that will improve work flow and allow

for more detailed analysis including:

Advanced data searching, sorting, and exporting

Improved mapping capabilities with additional tools

Database outputs including detailed summaries of projects, mailings, inspection reports etc.

Variety of organizational and formatting improvements

The estimated cost for making improvements is $17,563, and hosting and maintenance is a flat fee of $4,300 for

a total of $21,863. Funding for these improvements will come from fund #225-15303 (BMP Database

maintenance/updates).

Administrator Doneux will have Mr. Zwonitzer attend a future Board meeting to give a presentation on the

database.

Motion 15-071: Approve Consultant Services Agreement with Houston Engineering Inc. for 2015 BMP Database

Hosting and Maintenance in the amount of $21,863 and authorize District Administrator to execute the

agreement.

Texer/Reider


E) AR: Approve Office Lease Amendment #4 (Doneux)

Administrator Doneux reviewed that the suite adjacent to CRWD’s existing office, Suite #6, is unoccupied and

available for leasing. Suite #6 has a total area of 2,168 square foot (sf) that is broken down to 1,301 sf of office

space and 867 sf of warehouse space. CRWD is interested in leasing Suite #6 for additional meeting rooms,

storage space, shop space. The terms of a potential lease amendment have been under negotiation with the owner,

JGM Properties/1400-1410 Energy Park Drive, LLC.

CRWD currently pays $3,137.33 per month or $6.50/sf/yr for its current office space in Suite #4. The owner is

offering to lease Suite #6 for $1,047.92 per month or $5.80/sf/yr for the first year. The Suite #6 monthly rate is


based on a $4.00/sf/yr rate for the warehouse space and $7.00/sf/yr rate for the office space. The office space rate

is a one dollar discount from its typical $8.00/sf/yr rate.

Combining Suites #4 and #6, the total area would be 7,960 sf. The monthly base rent would be $4,185.25

($6.31/sf/yr) from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2017. For the second year, the rate per square foot per year would

increase by $0.25 to $6.56/sf/yr.

This rate does not include common area maintenance (CAM). The landlord has agreed to make improvements in

Suite 6 that are needed prior to CRWD leasing the space. A flammable waste trap would be needed in the shop

space in order to park vehicles inside. The landlord has agreed to have a waste trap installed at an additional cost

of $625/month for the first year.

The lease amendment would change the terms of the lease to a two year agreement expiring in April of 2017 with

a one year renewal.

Motion 15-072: Approve the Fourth Amendment to Lease, by and between 1400-1410 Energy Park Drive, LLC

and CRWD, subject to the review and approval of the Fourth Amendment to Lease by Ramsey County Assistant

Attorney.

Reider/Texer


Motion 15-073: Approve additional rent increase not to exceed $625/month of the first year for the installation

of a flammable waste trap.

Thienes/Texer



A) Draft Chloride TMDL Update (Fossum)

Mr. Fossum reviewed a presentation from the Twin Cities Chloride Management Plant highlighting Chloride

runoff. Chloride is a solvable pollutant. Once chloride dissolves into the water it is a toxic pollutant and is very

difficult and expensive to remove.

Como Lake is one of 37 lakes on the list of impaired water bodies. In the 7 County Metro Area, 78% of chloride

applied to road goes into lakes and stays where it accumulates. The chloride is not able to flush out of the water

because it is heavier and sinks to the bottom of lakes and rivers. Higher concentrations will disrupt the lakes

natural biology. About 75% of chloride contamination comes from road runoff. In the Twin Cities metro area

365,000 tons of salt are applied annually. An eco-friendly alternative has not been found.

The strategy is to reduce and focus on education of when to apply, how to apply, how much to apply

B) Lowertown Ballpark (Zwonitzer)

No update was available.

C) 2015 Budget Amendment Update (Doneux)


Administrator Doneux reviewed amendments proposed for the 2015 Budget. New items included: Ford Site

Planning and Little Mekong Village. Funds planned for the Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary were moved to 2016.

The overall budget was reduced by $4,370. The revisions to the budget do not include the increased rent in the

fourth amendment to the lease.

Motion 15-074: Adopt the amendments to the 2015 Budget.

Thienes/Reider


VII. General Information

A) Administrators Report

1) Administrator Approved or Executed Agreements

a) Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants Inc. for additional

services and OptiRTC review for the Upper Villa Park Project increases budget by $5,191 with a

total not to exceed $72,234.

b) Memorandum of Understanding between CRWD, MWMO and RWMWD with Fourth Sector

Consulting, LLC for Strategic Communications Partnership with a total not to exceed $39,725.

2) Board Approved or Executed Agreements

a) Agreement with Muska Electric Co. for the installation of power supply to Trout Brook East Branch

and Trout Brook West Branch monitoring sites with a total not to exceed $18,860.

3) General updates including recent and upcoming meetings and events

a) CRWD staff presented at the Roseville Home and Garden Fair on February 21, 2015. The title of

the presentation was “Rooting Out Pollution: Using Rain Gardens and Other Practices to Protect the

Mississippi River”.

b) “The High Price of Cheap Groundwater: Are We Flushing Our Future Downstream?” hosted by

FMR is Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 pm at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

c) The Saint Paul Parks Cleanup will be held Saturday April 18 from 9 – 11:30 am.

d) The 21st Annual Great River Gathering is May 14 at Saint Paul River Centre. Early registration

($65) ends March 13.

e) Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary planting and opening celebration with Great River Greening and the

City of Saint Paul is May 30. The volunteer planting event is coordinated by Great River Greening

and the opening celebration will be held afterwards.

f) Saint Paul Residential Street Vitality Program boulevard rain garden planting events are planned for

Saturday, May 16 (Montana-Greenbrier project area) and Saturday, June 6 (Montreal Avenue

project area).

VIII. Next Meeting

A) Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Board Meeting

B) Wednesday, April 8, 2015 CAC Meeting, Manager Reider will attend

C) Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Board Meeting, City of St. Paul Department Head

Manager Thienes will be absent from May 27th – July 29th.


A meeting for the residents of Lake McCarrons will be held on Tuesday, March 31. Manager Thienes plans to

attend this meeting.

A public meeting regarding the former Ford site is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2015. President Collins,

Manager Texer and Mr. Fossum plan to attend this public meeting.

Motion 15-075: Adjournment of the March 18, 2015 Regular Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Reider/Texer

Unanimously Approved

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Sylvander




FROM: Mark Doneux, Administrator

RE: Approve Monetary Limits of Municipal Tort Liability

Background

Historically the Board has decided to NOT waive the tort liability limits. In a review of our insurance

coverage it was determined that we must again determine if we are going to waive our tort liability limits.

Issues

I have met with Mark Lenz, the District’s Insurance agent. Mr. Lenz reviewed the options regarding

whether or not to waive tort liability limits, as the District has done in the past. I would recommend that

the District NOT waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability. The District will continue to

purchase an insurance rider for accident coverage for volunteers.

Requested Action

Accept the LMCIT liability coverage and NOT Waive the Monetary Limits on municipal tort liability.

enc: LMCIT Liability Coverage – Waiver Form

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V. Action Item B)

Approve Monetary Limits of

Municipal Tort Liability

(Doneux)




FROM: Nate Zwonitzer, Urban BMP Specialist

RE: Authorize Lake McCarrons Vegetation Harvesting RFQ and Contractor Selection

Background

At the March 4, 2015 regular Board meeting the Board decided to assist the Lake McCarrons homeowners

with aquatic vegetation harvesting in 2015. The approved approach is for CRWD to coordinate a

contractor and fund the cost of 15 foot-wide channels from the end of docks to open water. Any additional

harvesting would be charged to the homeowners at a square foot rate based on the selected bid not to

exceed $0.084/ square foot. If homeowners choose to harvest an amount that requires a permit, CRWD

will assist with permit coordination, but homeowners are responsible for the $35 permit fee. CRWD will

pay for all expenses up front and will invoice homeowners when the project is complete. Any homeowner

who has not yet paid CRWD for 2014 services will not be included in the 2015 project.

Issues

CRWD staff will be meeting with homeowners at CRWD on Tuesday, March 31st at 6pm to help people

plan their harvesting and estimate costs. Homeowner input from the meeting will be compiled into a

request for quotes similar to what was distributed last year. CRWD has sent a request for

interest/qualifications to all contractors on the DNR’s mechanical harvesting list. Contractors were

provided with basic project information and asked to submit a letter by April 3rd that outlines their

availability and qualifications. CRWD intends to send a formal request for quotes to qualified contractors

who provide a letter of interest in mid-April.

Requested Action

1. Authorize staff to distribute a request for quotes to qualified contractors that provided a letter of

interest.

2. Authorize the Board President and Administrator to execute an Agreement for the 2015 Lake

McCarrons Vegetation Harvesting Project with the lowest qualified bidder for an amount not to exceed

$30,000; subject to the review and approval of the Ramsey County Attorney, and authorize

Administrator to execute change orders not to exceed $5,000.

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V. Action Items

C) Lake McCarrons Vegetation

Harvesting RFQ and Award

(Zwonitzer)




FROM: Nate Zwonitzer, Urban BMP Specialist

RE: Approve CWF Work Plans and Grant Agreement

Background

The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) has awarded two CRWD projects with FY

2015 Clean Water Legacy Amendment (CWF) grant funds. Project descriptions, grant awards, and

CRWD matching funds are outlined in the following table.

Issues

CRWD staff are working with BWSR representatives to develop work plans for both projects. It is

anticipated that both work plans will be completed and approved by BWSR prior to the April 1st CRWD

Board meeting. These work plans will be referenced in the attached agreement between CRWD and

BWSR for the grant funds. Once the agreement has been fully executed by CRWD and BWSR,

expenses for both projects will be eligible for grant funds.

Requested Action

1. Approve work plans for Central High School Stormwater Retrofits and East Kittsondale Stormwater

Retrofits.

2. Approve Clean Water Fund grant agreement, authorize the Administrator to be the Grantee’s

Authorized Representative, and authorize the Administrator to execute the agreement.

3. Approve acceptance of Clean Water Fund grants totaling $175,000 for Central High School

Stormwater Retrofits, and $200,000 for East Kittsondale Stormwater Retrofits.

enc: FY2015 BWSR Grant Agreement

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Project Name Description CWF Grant

Award

Match

(25% min)

Central High School

Stormwater Retrofits

Final design and construction of stormwater

improvements to Central High School

$175,000 $150,000

East Kittsondale

Stormwater Retrofits

Design and construction of high priority

retrofit projects identified in the East

Kittsondale Subwatershed Analysis

$200,000 $50,000

April 1, 2015

V. Action Items

D) Approve CWF Grant

Agreement (Zwonitzer)




FROM: Anna Eleria, Water Resource Project Manager

RE: Approve Engineer for Lafayette Park Campus Stormwater Feasibility Study

Background

In late February, CRWD staff distributed to four engineering firms a request for proposals (RFP) for the

Lafayette Park Campus Stormwater Feasibility Study. Located between Lafayette Road and East 7th Street in

Saint Paul, Lafayette Park Campus encompasses over 40 acres across multiple parcels that serve as the offices

for a number of State agencies including MN Pollution Control Agency and MN Department of Natural

Resources.

The selected engineering firm will evaluate the opportunities and constraints for implementing green

infrastructures practices that treat stormwater runoff, are cost-effective and enhance the aesthetics of the

property. Three preliminary concepts will be developed for consideration by CRWD, State agencies and the

property owner with the desired goal of selecting one for final design and construction.

Issues

Proposals were received from four engineering firms with the following estimated costs: 1) Barr Engineering

- $59,945, 2) EOR - $73,997, 3) SRF - $69,647, and 4) Wenck Associates - $49,500. A committee, comprised

of CRWD staff and a Board of Manager, MPCA staff, and a representative of the property owner, reviewed

and discussed the merits and weaknesses of each proposal.

While all four firms prepared good proposals and are qualified to conduct the study, the committee is

recommending the Board approve Barr Engineering as the engineer for the Lafayette Park Campus study for

a number of reasons. Unlike the other firms, the Barr Engineering team includes a real estate consultant who

will evaluate the benefits of the project in terms of property value. In addition, Barr Engineering’s experience

on the Maplewood Mall Project has aspects that are likely transferable to Lafayette Park Campus. See the

enclosed consultant evaluation summary for the ranking of each firm and associated comments.

Requested Action

Approve Barr Engineering as engineer for the Lafayette Park Campus Stormwater Feasibility Study and

authorize Board President and Administrator to execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $59,945 and

approve contract amendments for an aggregate amount not to exceed $6,000. Subject to the review and

approval of the Ramsey County Attorney.

encs: Consultant Evaluation Summary

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April 1, 2015 Board Meeting

V. Action Item E. Engineer for

Lafayette Park Campus

Stormwater Feasibility Study

(Eleria)

Lafayette Park Campus Stormwater Feasibility Study

Consultant Evaluation Summary

25-Mar-15

Consultant Rank Comments

Barr Engineering 1

Includes real estate consultant to quantify benefits of the project in terms of property value – important information for property owner and other stakeholders

Experience working on large parking lot retrofit project with multiple stakeholders (Maplewood Mall) that can likely be transferred to this project

Incorporating maintenance considerations into concept designs

Good value based on labor hours and cost

Reasonable distribution of work btwn team members

EOR 3

Experience with large, urban GI projects

Creative, innovative firm

Includes nationally recognized GI consultant, however, costly and uncertainty in benefits

No real estate consultant to quantify benefits to property value

Higher cost and identities of staff members who will conduct a significant amount of work was not provided (mid-level LA and civil engineer)

SRF 4

Well-detailed, sound approach to study

Extensive experience on GI projects, however, primarily within linear realm or part of larger redevelopment projects

Higher cost

Not clear on how non-stormwater benefits will be calculated

Lacks real estate consultant

Labor hours weighted heavily towards project manager

Wenck Associates 2

Conducted initial research and offered initial design approaches/concepts

Knowledgeable about the historic uses of area and potential brownfield issues

Not clear on how non-stormwater benefits will be calculated

Lowest cost but lacked budget detail

No indication that real estate staff will quantify benefits of the project in terms of property value

Proposal for the Lafayette Park Campus Stormwater Feasibility Study

Submitted by Barr Engineering Co. March 18, 2015

Prepared for the Capitol Region Watershed District

March 18, 2015

Anna Eleria

Water Resource Project Manager

Capitol Region Watershed District

1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4


Re: Proposal for the Lafayette Park Campus stormwater feasibility study

Dear Anna:

Thank you for the opportunity to propose on assisting the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) and

your partner, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), with the stormwater feasibility study for

the Lafayette Park Campus in Saint Paul. We understand that you are seeking to retrofit the site with cost-

effective green infrastructure that not only treats stormwater but also provides multiple other benefits to

employees working in the buildings and to the building owners. As we demonstrate in our proposal, we

are well qualified to deliver the best study possible for this site and look forward to continuing our

working relationship with both the CRWD and MPCA.

While preparing our proposal, we began investigating the site’s existing conditions as well as its history

and the surrounding area. Understanding the former land use is important when considering green

infrastructure options because past use may result in some site constraints in terms of excavation and

infiltration. During our research, we discovered that the site has an intriguing past that may provide

inspiration for design, public art, and education, as well as a possible partnership with the Minnesota

Historical Society.

In the late 1880s, the Lafayette Park Campus was, in fact, a neighborhood park, once described as “a

pleasant little square with a central fountain” (Minneapolis St. Paul Pioneer Press. 10 September 1882, 6.).

The park was surrounded by a mansion district that some historians refer to as “Minnesota’s first Summit

Avenue” in the heart of St. Paul’s Lowertown. Trout Brook bordered the area to the east and provided a

pastoral escape for the area’s residents. By 1903, railroads covered the area, and the Pioneer Press

reported that “not much was left of Lowertown but the memories of departed grandeur.” All that remains

of the park now is the site’s name, shown on entrance monument signs that depict a flowing fountain.

Photo source: Minnesota Historical Society Photo source: Barr Engineering Co.

Anna Eleria

March 18, 2015

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Lafayette Park has moved far away from these historic roots, joining the ranks of the 20th-century parking

lot. The possibility of a green infrastructure retrofit in this part of the Twin Cities is an exciting opportunity

to improve the quality of stormwater leaving the site, and to reclaim a bit of the cultural and natural

history of the place. Such a project could transform the Lafayette Park Campus into a site that is more

green, natural, safe, connected, and walkable for the people who live and work there.

You will benefit from selecting our team for this work because:

Our green infrastructure team has successfully completed large-scale retrofit projects that create

ecologically friendly, context-sensitive stormwater solutions that enhance the pedestrian

experience. The Lafayette Park Campus includes approximately 20 acres of parking lot. The large-scale

and retrofit nature of the project site presents unique challenges. Every project is different and has

stakeholders with individual goals, but there are many parallels between your project and the project

examples we have included in our proposal.

Our staff understands the complexities of working with multiple stakeholders and is committed

to developing a feasible project that results in construction. Taking a project from the feasibility-

study level to construction can be challenging for several reasons. We understand that stakeholder

buy-in, especially from the building owner, is critical on a project like this. Without their participation

and commitment, construction can’t happen. That’s why we have added a real estate consultant to

our team to quantify the benefits of the project in terms of property value and communicate those

benefits to the owner. Another hurdle will be securing funding to pay for the construction. This starts

with a design that minimizes cost and maximizes benefits associated with the goals as determined by

the CRWD and MPCA. We have successfully helped acquire grant funding from a variety of sources

for similar projects. If brownfield issues need to be addressed, we have staff available to provide the

necessary expertise to understand the issues and address them, as well as identify funding sources for

cleanup and assist with securing grants. (Professional services related to brownfields are not included

in our current scope).

Our project team understands the trade-offs involved with design and maintenance. Barr’s

engineers and landscape architects and ecologists have experience designing a range of green

infrastructure projects: locales from the suburban to the ultra-urban and plantings from the showy to

the simple. We understand that increasing complexity of designs and diversity of plantings has certain

benefits and is desired in some situations, but that complexity comes with long-term maintenance

costs. We frequently prepare best-management-practice maintenance plans and write maintenance

specifications and contracts for several of our municipal and watershed district clients. These

maintenance plans are based on our many years of field experience with green infrastructure and on

conversations with the contractors responsible for doing the work. This understanding of

maintenance is translated directly into our designs, which we tailor to the needs of each project and

the level of maintenance acceptable to the project owner.

Our team understands the challenges of the urban environment. Barr has first-hand experience

with issues unique to urban areas including highly compacted soils, contaminated soils, densely

packed utilities, and the need for low-maintenance devices. We also understand that providing

sufficient parking is crucial to the success of the project, and we have a number of strategies that can

both preserve parking and treat stormwater.

Anna Eleria

March 18, 2015

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Our staff designs projects that provide multiple functions beyond stormwater management

and understands that this is an important aspect of this project. This is a passion of

ours―improving water quality while also educating, creating habitat, improving aesthetics and safety,

saving energy, and making places a better place to live or work. We achieve this by designing

integrated landscape, hardscape, and stormwater management systems.

We are enthusiastic about this opportunity to help the CRWD and MPCA explore stormwater treatment

and site improvement solutions for the Lafayette Park Campus, and we look forward to discussing this

project with you further. If you have questions about our proposal, feel free to contact me (952-832-2859

or [email protected]) or project manager Erin Anderson Wenz (952-832-2805 or

[email protected]).

Sincerely,

Kurt Leuthold, PE, LEED AP

Vice President, Principal in Charge

Barr Engineering Co. │ Page 1

About Barr Barr Engineering Co. is a Midwest-based firm headquartered in Minneapolis with over 750 employees

located in Minnesota, North Dakota, Missouri, Michigan, and in Alberta, Canada. Barr was

incorporated in 1966 and traces its origins to Adolph Meyer, one of the first hydrologists in the

United States. We understand the interaction between the natural environment, built infrastructure,

and the people that inhabit and use them. With that in mind, we integrate engineering and

environmental expertise to help clients develop, manage, plan, design, and restore natural resources

using affordable and long-term solutions that blend traditional engineering practices with an

ecologically sound approach.

Firm name: Barr Engineering Co. Main contact: Erin Anderson Wenz

Address: 4700 West 77th Street, Suite 200 Telephone: 952-832-2805

Minneapolis, MN 55435 Fax: 952-832-2601

Email: [email protected]

Green infrastructure At Barr, our practice is based on achieving results with green infrastructure design founded on the

footprint of natural ecosystems, with an emphasis on long-term sustainability. We understand the

interaction between the natural and built environment and use this to look for affordable and long-

term solutions that blend traditional engineering practices with an ecologically sound approach that

strives to balance ecological function, watershed characteristics, and hydrologic conditions with the

ways people use the site. Rooted in ecology, we design beautiful sites that are community defining,

enduring, technically sound, and innovative. We help clients achieve their goals of improved

community health, response to climate change, reduced energy use, regulatory compliance,

improved livability, reliable and maintainable infrastructure, improved economic development,

enhanced water quality, and much more.

Artistic design Barr has a successful history of artistic design in partnership with local artists. We see urban retrofit

projects, in particular, as unique opportunities to reach the public through art that piques curiosity,

educates, and inspires. It’s a powerful and integral part of our green infrastructure design. Innovative

parking lot design is a particular passion of ours, because we believe that a parking lot can be

something much more than just a place to park a car.

Project approach We design green infrastructure with multiple benefits and stacked functions, considering the social,

economic, and environmental impacts of what we propose. We see the Lafayette Park Campus

stormwater feasibility study project as an exciting opportunity to implement green infrastructure in a

way that improves other aspects of the site—such as site aesthetics and safety—while tying the site

to the natural environment and its historic significance through the use of public art.

An important initial step in this project will be to establish additional goals for the project over and

above the minimal impact design standards (MIDS) stormwater treatment performance goal and the

inclusion of public art in the project.


Examples of potential goals include:

educational elements (environmental,

historical, etc.)

building and parking lot shading with

trees

improved site safety-reduce slips and

trips

improved site aesthetics at the

pedestrian level and from looking out

of the buildings

improved walking, resting, and eating

areas

perennial food plantings

wind breaks

alternative modes of energy generation

covered parking/walkways

rainwater collection for irrigation

habitat for birds, butterflies, and other

insects

carbon sequestration

minimal/no irrigation requirements

improved snow/ice management/snow

storage

vehicular traffic calming

improved site lighting

low carbon footprint of total project

low water footprint of total project

maximized recycled content of

materials

resilience to future changes in

precipitation

demonstration of new stormwater

management techniques

budget ranges for construction

An early determination of the desired goals is important and will help to define what should be

included in each of the three preliminary green infrastructure concept plans and, ultimately, the final

conceptual design for the site. Ideally, the full list of additional goals will be determined at the kick-

off meeting. Barr, along with our project partners, will help facilitate these discussions and guide

your decisions every step along the way.

Project team Barr proposes the following multi-disciplinary and experienced project team. Most of our team

members have worked on multiple Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) projects across the

district. Full resumes are included in Attachment A.

Role: Principal in

charge

Kurt Leuthold, PE, LEED AP Hourly rate: $165

Vice President, Senior Civil Engineer Availability during project: 15%

BS, Civil Engineering Est. hours spent on project: 35

Kurt has 27 years of stormwater design experience, 15 of which have been focused

on low impact development, green buildings, and green infrastructure. He has

designed surface-water management projects for a large spectrum of public and

private clients, specializing in designing infrastructure with an eye for ecology and

aesthetics, and he recognizes the need for designing with maintenance in mind.

Examples of Kurt’s work include design assistance for the stormwater planters and

rain gardens along the Green Line Light Rail Transit for the CRWD and campus-wide

infiltration-based stormwater management for Minnetonka’s city hall and civic

center and for Lockheed Martin’s 52-acre corporate campus in Eagan.


Role: Project

manager

Erin Anderson Wenz, PE, ENV SP Hourly rate: $155

Senior Water Resources Engineer Availability during project: 25%

MS, Environmental Engineering and Science Est. hours spent on project: 67

Erin has 18 years of experience in hydraulics and hydrology, including both

stormwater and lake water quality modeling for watershed districts and

municipalities. Her work includes creating stormwater management plans and

designing and constructing low-impact development features such as rain gardens,

porous pavement, and tree trenches. Erin managed the implementation of

stormwater features and educational signage across a 35-acre mall parking lot at

Maplewood Mall for the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District and is

currently managing the development of a stormwater management plan for Miller

Hill Mall in Duluth for the South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District.

Role: Landscape

architect

Eric Holt, PLA Hourly rate: $95

Landscape Architect Availability during project: 25%

BLA, Landscape Architecture Est. hours spent on project: 99

Eric has nine years of experience in landscape architecture and urban design,

focused on conceptual site design, integrated stormwater management, green

infrastructure design and planning, low-impact development, interpretive design

and communication, planting design, and graphic design. He completed plans and

specifications and provided construction observation for green infrastructure

practices along the Green Line Light Rail Transit in Saint Paul for the CRWD. He also

developed innovative integrated stormwater treatment and interpretive features for

the Maplewood Mall stormwater retrofit project.

Role: Landscape

architect

Fred Rozumalski, PLA Hourly rate: $150

Landscape Architect/Ecologist Availability during project: 40%

Master of Landscape Architecture Est. hours spent on project: 26

Fred has 19 years of experience in ecology, horticulture, and native landscape

design and restoration. His projects are designed to work with nature to create

economically viable, low-maintenance landscapes that support a diversity of plants

and animals, while also meeting the needs of people. He conducts natural resource

inventories and cultural site analyses; restores native plant communities; provides

landscape master plans for colleges, corporations, and municipalities; and designs

innovative stormwater management features. Fred designed an innovated structural

soil tree trench system at Maplewood Mall and alternative stormwater management

techniques for Minnetonka’s city hall.

Role: Designer

Nathan Campeau, PE, CFM, ENV SP Hourly rate: $135

Senior Water Resources Engineer Availability during project: 20%

MS, Civil Engineering Est. hours spent on project: 24

Nathan has 12 years of water resources experience in hydrologic and hydraulic

analysis, flood risk management design, green infrastructure, and GIS. He works on

low-impact site design, stormwater quality analysis and improvement, and flood

analysis and mitigation projects. Nathan designed and managed several green

infrastructure projects along the Green Line Light Rail Transit for the CRWD and

helped develop a sustainable site master plan for Lockheed Martin Corporation in

Eagan.


Role: Designer

Candice Kantor Hourly rate: $95

Water Resources Specialist Availability during project: 20%

BS, Civil Engineering Est. hours spent on project: 111

Candice has five years of experience in stormwater pond improvement, watershed

analysis, design development, and construction observation. Through GIS, she

performs watershed analyses to be used in modeling, creates supporting

documents and figures, and determines hydrologic inputs for modeling. Candice

completed plans and specifications and provided construction observation for rain

gardens and stormwater planters along the Green Line Light Rail Transit in Saint

Paul for the CRWD. She also provided construction observation and assisted with

plans and specifications for tree trench design at Maplewood Mall.

Role: MIDS

calculator

technical

resource

Eric Novotny, PhD Hourly rate: $115

Water Resources Specialist Availability during project: 20%

PhD, Civil Engineering Est. hours spent on project: 32

Eric has seven years of experience in water quality modeling, hydrologic and

hydraulic modeling, computer programming, and statistical model development. He

designed and programmed the MIDS calculator, which quantifies the required

runoff treatment volume and determines runoff volumes, total phosphorus, and

total suspended solids load reductions with user-selected low-impact development

best management practices to meet MIDS standards. Eric has conducted training

sessions on the use and functionality of the MIDS calculator to professionals.

Role: Visual artist

Amanda Lovelee Hourly rate: $65

Visual Artist Availability during project: 20%

Master of Fine Arts Est. hours spent on project: 37

Amanda is a visual artist whose training is based in photography and video. She

creates interactive public art projects that explore how and where people connect.

As a member of Saint Paul’s City Artist in Residence team, she has worked with the

city to advise and curate public art for the new Saints baseball stadium, the

Arlington Hills Community Center, and numerous planning and open space initiates.

Her city art initiatives include Pedro Park Urban Flower Field, the new Highland and

Sunray libraries, and a soon-to-be launched city meeting fleet. Her past projects

have investigated topics such as the lives of beekeepers and ice fisherman, love

stories, and the sociology of square dancing. In summer 2014, she was a

collaborator in Balancing Ground for the Creative City Challenge.

Role: Real estate

analyst

Shannon Reilly Hourly rate: $350

Senior Vice President, Frauenshuh, Inc. Availability during project: 2%

BS, Business Real Estate Est. hours spent on project: 2

Shannon manages the Frauenshuh, Inc. Minneapolis office and is responsible for

preparing market analyses, conducting site selection research, and negotiating

commercial real estate transactions. She is well known for her attention to detail

and her ability to quickly grasp her clients’ goals and objectives. Shannon provides

corporate service representation; tenant representation; and property analysis,

development, and acquisition services.


Scope of work

Task 1: Existing data collection and review After the notice to proceed, Barr will compile all relevant and publically available geospatial and site-

specific data for the study area and immediate surrounding areas and present in a map format. We

will include information such as soils (if available), storm-sewer infrastructure (pipes, ditches, catch

basins, and manholes), land use, property ownership, easements, trees, above- and below-ground

utilities, watersheds, flow direction, topographic data from LIDAR, and any other available relevant

data for the study. Barr will provide preliminary maps of collected geospatial data at the project kick-

off meeting (Task 5) to help facilitate the discussion of additional data needs with the CRWD and the

project partners, including any as-built drawings or site plans that the property owner might have. In

addition, Barr will review historical information for the site that is available through the Minnesota

Historical Society (some of this work has been done already).

Deliverables: Barr will provide the CRWD with maps of the collected, relevant layers and a list of

data gaps that will be collected in the field (Task 2).

Task 2: Field work Our field work will start with walking the site with our consulting artist, Amanda Lovelee, as well as

CRWD and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff, to take site photographs and discuss

initial ideas for the site.

For large-scale sites like the Lafayette Park Campus, with many different potential opportunities for

improvements, we suggest using a 3D laser scanner to capture the greatest amount of survey

information from the site. Our P20 laser scanner can collect data points from all over the site in a

data cloud that can be used back in our office to define objects and topography from the site in

high-resolution xyz coordinates. This information can be used to create site maps, CAD drawings, or

other deliverables. Before using the scanner at the site, we will call Gopher One to locate any public

utilities. For private utilities on site that are not located by Gopher One, we will use a private locator

in critical areas of the site that are likely to be retrofitted. We will survey the location of all marked

utilities for the basemap to be generated for Task 3.

Optional addition to Task 2: Soil borings and environmental screening

A site soil investigation is not included in our basic services for this project. If a soil investigation is

requested, Barr will contract with a drilling contractor to complete soil borings and boring logs. This

will provide important stormwater design information such as soil type(s) and density of surficial and

deeper soils. At this point in the project, it is difficult to determine the number of borings needed,

but we feel that approximately 10 soil borings—at approximately 20 feet deep and located in areas

likely to be disturbed—is a good assumption. Environmental screening can also be completed at this

time and would determine the presence of contaminated soils. Parts of the site have a long history as

a rail yard; environmental screening would help define limitations related to infiltration and soil

excavation. We estimate that the cost of this effort would be approximately $8,000, including lab

fees.


Deliverables: Barr will provide any soil boring logs, soil analyses, and a location map of all

identified utilities in the study area, as well access to imaging of the site in critical locations from the

laser scanner survey.

Task 3: Preliminary conceptual designs Using the data collected in Tasks 1 and 2 and initial stakeholder feedback provided at the kick-off

meeting (Task 5), we will initiate our design with the project stakeholders at a multidisciplinary design

workshop (Task 5), bringing together our green infrastructure designers, landscape architects, and

consulting artist as well as CRWD and MPCA staff, the property owner, and other project

stakeholders. The purpose of the design workshop is to help identify project challenges and goals

early in the design process and promote stakeholder buy-in, increasing the chances of a successful

feasibility study.

After the workshop, Barr will develop three conceptual designs for the site using GIS and other

graphics programs to create attractive, easy-to-understand site plans and details. CAD design

drawings will not be created. Concepts will be developed in response to stakeholder comments, to

maximize stormwater treatment and exposure to public art, and to achieve any other project goals

identified by stakeholders during the kick-off meeting or design workshop.

Barr will prepare preliminary cost estimates (including anticipated maintenance) as well as water

quality benefits using the MPCA MIDS calculator, as performed by Barr on several previous CRWD

green infrastructure projects. A cost-benefit table will be developed showing the annual cost per

pound of phosphorus removed by the concepts. In addition, we propose to use the EnvisionTM

decision framework to help project members decide among project options by allowing a method

for quantifying the relative impacts of different project options on the social, environmental, and

economic benefits of each project option. Please note that life cycle analyses of project options are

not included in this scope of work. In addition, we propose to consult our real estate analyst at this

point in the project to get input on which options might make the most sense from a property value

point of view.

Barr will then present the concepts, cost estimates, and performance assessments to the stakeholders

at a meeting (Task 5) and to the CRWD Board of Managers (Task 5).

Deliverables: Barr will provide drawings of three preliminary concepts for the site as well as a draft

technical memorandum that includes the study background, preliminary conceptual designs and

descriptions, costs, and performance assessments, in digital format.

Task 4: Final conceptual designs Based on stakeholder and board comments collected at the meetings described above, Barr will

revise the selected conceptual designs presented in Task 3 to create a single, final conceptual design

for the site. This task assumes that one round of revisions will be completed after the three

preliminary conceptual designs are presented at the end of Task 3. Based on these changes, the cost

estimates and performance assessments will be updated as well. We will then meet with the CRWD

and project stakeholders (Task 5) to present the final designs and draft memo. Based on feedback


received at this meeting and in subsequent emails, we will incorporate changes and finalize the

memorandum.

Deliverables: Final technical memorandum that includes the final conceptual design for the site, a

discussion of preliminary conceptual designs, green infrastructure performance assessments, and

cost estimates, in digital format.

Task 5: Project coordination and meetings Because of the unique arrangement of project partners (public and private) and placement of

practices on private property, we understand that project coordination and meetings are a critical in

obtaining stakeholder buy-in and maximizing the likelihood that the feasibility study will result in a

completed construction project. Barr and the proposed project team have significant experience

working on similar projects that require significant stakeholder engagement. Throughout the project

and as part of this task, Barr will assist the CRWD with project coordination and meeting

organization/facilitation, including the preparation of meeting agendas and minutes. This task

includes six meetings, including the facilitation of the design workshop.

1. kick-off meeting with the CRWD and project stakeholders, attended by three Barr staff and

the project’s consulting artist (during Task 1)

2. design workshop with the CRWD and project stakeholders, attended by six Barr staff

(including the workshop’s facilitator) and the project’s consulting artist (prior to Task 3)

3. presentation of preliminary concepts to the CRWD and project stakeholders, attended by

three Barr staff and the project’s consulting artist (conclusion of Task 3)

4. presentation of final concepts and draft technical memo to the CRWD and project

stakeholders, attended by two Barr staff and the project’s consulting artist (during Task 4)

5. presentation of preliminary concepts to the CRWD Board of Managers, attended by two Barr

staff and the project’s consulting artist (conclusion of Task 4)

6. presentation of final concepts to another advisory group (if needed), attended by two Barr

staff (conclusion of Task 4)

Budget and schedule The budget spreadsheet and schedule are on the following page.

Name (Last, First) Anderson Wenz, Erin Campeau, Nathan Kantor, Candice Novotny, Eric Rozumalski, Fred Holt, Eric Schluessler, Derek Vosejpka, Josh Leuthold, Kurt Reilly, Shannon Lovelee, Amanda

Initials ELA NDC CMH2 EVN FJR EBH DTS JRV KAL

Billing Rate $155.00 $135.00 $95.00 $115.00 $150.00 $95.00 $80.00 $75.00 $165.00 $350.00 $150.00 $65.00

Project Role Project Manager Designer Designer

MIDS Calculator

Technical Resource

Landscape

Architect/

Ecologist

Landscape

Architect

Surveyor/

Technician GIS Specialist Principal in Charge

Real Estate

Analyst

Real Estate

Consultant Artist Consultant

PROJECT TASKS AND SCHEDULE

Minneapolis Minneapolis Minneapolis Minneapolis Minneapolis Minneapolis Minneapolis Minneapolis

Task 1: Existing Data Collection and Review (April-May, 2015)

1a: Collect and review any as-built information from property owner and City of St. Paul 1 12 2 15 1,445.00$ 1,445.00$

1b: Review historical information about the site available from the MN State Historical Society 1 1 2 1 2 7 705.00$ 705.00$

1c: Map information from 1a and 1b, then map parcels, landuse and other information available in GIS

(including LiDAR drainage divides) and air photos, including historic air photos. 1 8 9 755.00$ 755.00$

Task 1 Subtotal 3 1 14 0 0 1 0 10 0 0 0 2 31 2,905.00$ 2,905.00$ 5%

Task 2: Field Work (May-June, 2015)

2a: Visit the site with stakeholders and design team (including consulting artist) 3 3 3 3 3 15 1,725.00$ 1,725.00$

2b: Topographic Survey- 3D scan 2 2 38 42 3,540.00$ 2,200.00$ 5,740.00$

Task 2 Subtotal 5 0 5 0 0 3 38 0 3 0 0 3 57 5,265.00$ 2,200.00$ 7,465.00$ 12%

Task 3: Preliminary Conceptual Designs (June-July, 2015)

3a: Creation of at least 3 preliminary green infrastructure concept designs that meet the MIDs

performance criteria 8 2 36 24 16 36 4 16 8 8 158 16,870.00$ 16,870.00$

3b: Generate cost estimates for the 3 different options 2 12 8 2 4 28 2,760.00$ 2,760.00$

3c: Evaluation of the relative environmental, social and economic benefits of the 3 options

(Envision Rating System could be used) 10 10 4 24 3,280.00$ 3,280.00$

3d: Consulting with Real Estate Analyst on the impact of different options on property value 2 2 2 4 10 1,940.00$ 1,940.00$

3e: Technical Memorandum that includes study background, preliminary conceptual designs

and descriptions, costs and performance data 8 4 4 4 16 1 37 3,825.00$ 3,825.00$

Task 3 Subtotal 28 14 52 28 16 52 4 32 13 2 4 12 257 $28,675.00 28,675.00$ 48%

Task 4 Final Conceptual Plans (September, 2015)

4a: Finalization of selected design 4 1 24 2 20 2 53 5,365.00$ 5,365.00$

4b: Updating of MIDs performance results per changes in design 4 4 460.00$ 460.00$

4c: Updating of cost estimates 4 2 4 10 1,230.00$ 1,230.00$

4d: Creation of final technical memorandum 2 4 1 7 855.00$ 855.00$

Task 4 Subtotal 6 1 32 4 2 22 0 0 5 0 0 2 74 7,910.00$ 7,910.00$ 13%

Task 5 Project Coordination and Meetings (April through October, 2015)

5a: Kick-off meetings with key partners and staff to discuss existing plans, scope of work and available

data and information (April, 2015) 5 3 3 3 14 1,750.00$ 100.00$ 1,850.00$

5b: Design Workshop with study partners to discuss redevelopment needs and goals

and develop preliminary conceptual designs (May, 2015) 10 8 8 8 8 8 8 58 7,190.00$ 100.00$ 7,290.00$

5c: Presentation of preliminary conceptual designs for feedback (July, 2015) 3 3 3 2 11 1,375.00$ 100.00$ 1,475.00$

5d: Presentation of final conceptual design and discussion of next steps (September, 2015) 3 3 2 8 880.00$ 100.00$ 980.00$

5e: Presentation to CRWD's Board of Managers of Preliminary conceptual designs for

comment (October, 2015) 2 2 2 6 630.00$ 100.00$ 730.00$

5f: One meeting with another advisory group (October, 2015) 2 2 1 5 565.00$ 100.00$ 665.00$

Task 5 Subtotal 25 8 8 0 8 21 0 0 14 0 0 18 102 12,390.00$ 600.00$ 12,990.00$ 22%

Project Total 67 24 111 32 26 99 42 42 35 2 4 37 521 $57,145.00 $2,800.00 $59,945.00 100%

Project: Lafayette Park Campus Stormwater Feasibility Study

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Subtotal

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Subtotal

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Similar projects Below are brief descriptions of recent similar projects that demonstrate our experience in designing

context-sensitive green infrastructure in urban settings. Full project descriptions are included in

Attachment B.

Project and client Highlighted services provided

Maplewood Mall stormwater infiltration retrofit

Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District; Maplewood, MN

ecological stormwater management

rainwater gardens

tree trenches (Stockholm Tree Trenches for

Management of Stormwater—STTeMS)

design, plans, and specifications

interpretive signage

35 acres of parking lot

Key team members

Erin Anderson Wenz (project manager)

Kurt Leuthold

Nathan Campeau

Fred Rozumalski

Eric Holt

Candice Kantor

Sustainable site master plan for corporate campus

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Eagan, MN Highlighted services provided

campus master planning

site analysis

design of pervious concrete and porous

bituminous parking lot and sidewalks

design of aboveground stormwater

management system

design of LED site lighting scheme

construction observation and

administration

stormwater monitoring (pre- and post-

project)

52 acres of parking lot

Key team members

Kurt Leuthold (project manager)

Nathan Campeau

Fred Rozumalski

Eric Holt


Project and client Highlighted services provided

Green infrastructure along Green Line light rail corridor

Capitol Region Watershed District; Saint Paul, MN

stormwater treatment concept

development

site assessment

stormwater design package

bid document/construction administration


Key team members

Kurt Leuthold (principal)

Nathan Campeau (project manager)

Fred Rozumalski

Eric Holt

Candice Kantor

Low-impact landscape design for Minnetonka city hall campus

City of Minnetonka; Minnetonka, MN Highlighted services provided

design of green space

layout of primary roadway and parking lot

hydrologic analysis

planting design

stormwater management design

30-acre campus

Key team members

Fred Rozumalski (project manager)

Kurt Leuthold

Sustainable landscape plan for college campus

Macalester College; Saint Paul, MN Highlighted services provided

master planning

facilitation of student and staff

involvement and input

stormwater management planning and

design

shade tree master plan

landscape design

12-acre campus

Key team members

Kurt Leuthold (principal)

Fred Rozumalski (project manager)

Barr Engineering Co.

Attachment A: Resumes

KURT A. LEUTHOLD, PE, LEED AP

Vice President, Senior Civil Engineer

Barr Engineering Company

Experience Kurt Leuthold has 27 years of experience in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater

management, and land development. He has designed surface-water management

projects for cities, water management organizations, watershed districts, private

industries, developers, and universities and colleges. Kurt specializes in designing

infrastructure with an eye for ecology. He understands the interaction of water, soils, and

plants, and how urban infrastructure can support biodiversity and environmental

protection. His project experience includes:

Designing multiple stormwater planters and rainwater gardens along the Central

Corridor Light Rail Transit (the Green Line) in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Designing alternative stormwater management techniques for Minnetonka’s city hall

and civic center. Led efforts to redevelop three large parking lots and several access

roads to include stormwater infiltration basins, or rainwater gardens, and vegetated

stormwater swales.

Designing a variety of linear stormwater best management practices (BMPs) along

Riverside Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that provide both stormwater treatment

and add green space and function for pedestrians. A small park and plaza area were

constructed as well as a grass swale with trees and underground infiltration with

innovate pre-treatment filter boxes. The BMPs extend for approximately three blocks

and fit well within the highly urbanized streetscape.

Designing stormwater management features in conjunction with sustainable landscape

master plans and landscape improvements at Carleton College, Macalester College,

Hamline University, and College of St. Benedict.

Designing a flood control and water quality improvement project in Minneapolis,

Minnesota, that completely removed four blocks of 37th Avenue North and replaced it

with a pedestrian greenway, 11 biofiltration basins, underground flood storage, and

new trees. Another two blocks were removed and replaced with one-way streets and

bike lanes, in addition to biofiltration basins and underground flood storage.

Designing a linear stormwater infiltration system along 54th Street in Minneapolis,

Minnesota, using pervious pavement and underground storage. The system uses

subsurface infiltration of runoff under the boulevards of both sides of the street,

running the full 1,500-foot length of the project and incorporating pervious concrete

pavement, underground storage in the voids of crushed concrete and in perforated

polyethylene pipes, catch basin sumps, and skimmers.

Designing 17 stormwater infiltration basins, or rainwater gardens, in Burnsville,

Minnesota. Basins were installed in an existing neighborhood to manage stormwater

running off streets and driveways. Work included leading a paired watershed study to

confirm the basins were protecting water quality in nearby Crystal Lake.

Designing a stormwater infiltration system for 7-Sigma Inc., a manufacturing company

in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stormwater draining from parking lots, sidewalks, and

roofs is routed to infiltration basins. The project won the 2006 Minneapolis Blooms

garden-of-the-year award.

KURT A. LEUTHOLD

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Planning and designing an innovative aboveground stormwater drainage and filtration

system for Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. With the goal of mimicking

natural hydrologic systems and protecting Lake Superior, the campus-wide stormwater

system is designed to filter and slow runoff before it reaches a sensitive ravine that

winds through campus.

Designing a site stormwater retrofit of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District’s new

office building. Work included extensive demonstration of stormwater BMPs including

multiple cisterns for irrigation, rainwater gardens of various sizes (filtration), a variety

of permeable pavements, and an infiltration basin.

Designing a site stormwater retrofit for Nine Mile Creek Watershed District’s new

office building including a permeable pavement parking lot, cistern, and multiple

rainwater gardens/infiltration basins.

Completing plans and specifications for Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed

District’s new headquarters in Little Canada, Minnesota. Worked closely with the

architect and Barr’s landscape architect to design a series of infiltration BMPs to

prevent runoff from reaching an adjacent creek. BMPs included a porous bituminous

parking lot and several rainwater gardens spread out across the property. A

monitoring system was installed, and data confirms near-zero runoff.

Designing a filtration basin around the remodeled library at Northland College,

Ashland, Wisconsin. (LEED Silver)

Designing all the general civil elements surrounding St. Olaf College’s new science

building including a stormwater treatment system with a pond, wetland, wet meadow,

and filtration basin all in series. (LEED Platinum)

Completing plans and specifications for the Mississippi Watershed Management

Organization’s new office building including all utilities, paving, and extensive

stormwater BMPs including a 4,000 gallon cistern, tree boxes, multiple infiltration

basins, pervious pavers, and a spent lime filter/iron aggregate sand filter/sand filter

side-by-side demonstration bioretention basin.

Serving as editor and primary technical advisor for the Minnesota Small Site BMP

Manual. This manual, coordinated by the Metropolitan Council, guides users through

the selection and design of 40 innovative stormwater treatment practices. It also

contains local stormwater ordinances, practical hydrologic information, and a list of

sites in the Twin Cities metro area where these practices have been implemented. The

manual focuses on techniques for cold climates and sites less than five acres in size.

Education BS, Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 1987

Registration Civil Engineer: Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin

Certification LEED Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council

ERIN ANDERSON WENZ, PE, ENV SP

Senior Water Resources Engineer


Experience Erin Anderson Wenz has 18 years of experience working on projects involving hydraulics

and hydrology, including both stormwater and lake water quality modeling for watershed

districts and municipalities. She has managed stormwater management and strategic lake

management plans as well as total maximum daily load (TMDL) studies for several

Minnesota lakes. Her project work also includes design and construction of low-impact

development features such as rain gardens, porous pavement, and tree trenches for both

large and small retrofit sites. Her experience at Barr includes:

Currently managing the creation of a stormwater management plan for Miller Hill Mall

in Duluth, Minnesota, for the South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District. This

project involves designing features across a 45-acre parking lot that can lower the

temperature of stormwater runoff to Miller Creek, which is currently impaired for

brook trout habitat.

Managing a project at Maplewood Mall that involved the design and construction of

low-impact development features such as rain gardens, porous pavement, 200 trees

planted in tree trenches (STTeMS) as well as public education features (art and

interpretive signage) across a 35-acre parking lot for the Ramsey-Washington Metro

Watershed District. This project has been presented at many local conferences and

won “Project of the Year” at the 2012 Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts

conference. The project also won a 2012 “Grand Award” at the Minnesota Chapter’s

American Consulting Engineer’s Council annual event.

Managing the design and preparation of construction plans and specifications for a

system of tree trenches (Stockholm Tree Trenches for Management of Stormwater, or

“STTeMS”) for the redesign of the Arlington Community Center site for the City of St.

Paul’s Parks and Recreation Department.

Assisting in the design and construction of an innovative iron-enhanced sand filter

that treats stormwater runoff for the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District.

Performing a detailed hydrologic and hydraulic study of Hoyt Avenue (St. Paul,

Minnesota) and the surrounding area to diagnose the cause of recurrent flooding

problems and evaluate options for remediation for the City of St. Paul Public Works

Department. This study involved the use of XP-SWMM software to model the

underground storm sewer, as well as the surface network of roads and stormwater

detention basins.

Managing the creation of a Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS)

report for the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District that includes four TMDL

reports (Wakefield and Bennett Lakes, Battle and Fish Creeks), restoration and

protection plans (for Emily, Owasso, Wabasso, Snail, Carver, Beaver, Keller, and Battle

Creek lakes) as well as an update to the District’s Watershed Management Plan. This

work is being done through a watershed-wide TMDL grant from the Minnesota

Pollution Control Agency.

Creating a detailed XP-SWMM model to simulate a chain of several lakes that drain

into the I-94 Minnesota Department of Transportation storm sewer system to evaluate

ERIN ANDERSON WENZ

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the potential impact of creating an outlet for Down’s Lake (Lake Elmo, Minnesota) to

mitigate recurrent flooding problems for the Valley Branch Watershed District.

Assisting in the creation of an XP-SWMM model for an area in Minneapolis to

diagnose the causes of recurrent flooding problems in the area for the City of

Minneapolis Public Works Department. Helped develop preliminary design and cost

estimates for several potential solutions.

Performing a literature review for the Minnesota Urban Small Sites BMP Manual for

Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. Compiled the results of the literature

review into fact sheets, outlining design recommendations, advantages, and

limitations. Best management practices include infiltration basins, wet ponds, extended

detention basins, rainwater gardens, and permeable weirs.

Education MS, Environmental Engineering and Science, University of Washington, 1997

BS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1995

Registration Professional Engineer: Minnesota

Certification Envision™ Sustainability Professional, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure

Publications Aichinger, C.J. and E.L. Anderson Wenz, 2012. Retrofitting a Major Retail Mall for

Stormwater Volume Reduction. Land and Water Magazine. September/October 2012

issue, pages 8-14.

Aichinger, C.J. and E.L. Anderson Wenz. 2012. Retrofitting a Major Retail Mall for

Stormwater Volume Reduction. American Public Works Association Reporter. February

2012 issue, pages 48-51.

Anderson, E.L., E.B. Welch, J.M. Jacoby, G.M. Schimek, and R.R. Horner. 1999. Periphyton

removal related to phosphorus and grazer biomass level. Freshwater Biology 41:633–651.

ERIC B. HOLT, PLA

Landscape Architect


Experience Eric has over nine years of experience in landscape architecture and urban design,

focused on conceptual site design, integrated stormwater design, green infrastructure

design and planning, low-impact development, interpretive design and communication,

planting design, and graphic design. At Barr, he has provided stakeholder engagement,

site inventory and analysis, schematic planning and design, construction documentation

and administration, and project management assistance for the following projects:

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (Green Line) green infrastructure practices, St. Paul,

Minnesota (innovative stormwater management design)

Maplewood Mall stormwater retrofit project (innovative stormwater, interpretive, and

site design)

Mississippi Watershed Management Organization headquarters, Minneapolis,

Minnesota (integrated stormwater and interpretive site design)

College of Saint Benedict Sustainable Campus Master Plan, St Joseph, Minnesota

(stakeholder participation facilitation, research, master planning, and project

implementation site design)

The Interchange Project stormwater management planning and preliminary design,

Minneapolis, Minnesota (integrated stormwater management and site design)

Prior and University Avenue Development Shared/Stacked green infrastructure

concept planning, St. Paul, Minnesota (integrated site and stormwater

design)Macalester College Sustainable Campus Master plan, St. Paul, Minnesota

(stakeholder participation facilitation, research, site planning, interpretive, and graphic

design)

Lockheed Martin corporate campus sustainable master plan, Eagan, Minnesota (site,

stormwater, planting, and interpretive design)Northland College Dexter Library

renovation, Ashland, Wisconsin (integrated site and stormwater design)

Owatonna Country Club hole relocation (integrated site, stormwater, grading, and

planting design)

Interlachen Country Club maintenance facility, St. Louis Park, Minnesota (integrated

site, stormwater, and planting design)

Numerous City of Minneapolis street improvement projects utilizing innovative

stormwater systems and green infrastructure practices

Eric has also gained experience in the design and maintenance of urban and natural areas

through internships, research, and other activities outside of the office. Highlights of this

experience include:

Providing community outreach and event planning to engage local citizens in the

municipal planning process for the City of Minneapolis Committee on Urban

Environment.

Providing community outreach and event planning to educate citizens on

environmental health issues within the industrial river corridor in northeast

Minneapolis as part of the Mississippi Corridor Neighborhood Coalition.

ERIC B. HOLT

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Leading the design and installation of the Solar Cultivator, Barr’s winning entry into

the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s juried sculpture exhibition “Powerhouse Plants”

in 2010.

Serving as a studio assistant for public art site installations for “River Awakenings:

Tulsa Sculpture in the Park” and “Spirit of St. Louis: Eades Bridge Soundstories.”

Serving as a research assistant to identify digitized land cover and land use patterns

for the Iowa State University Extension I-80 Corridor Project.

Serving as a research assistant for a digitized settlement and land use pattern study for

the Squaw Creek Watershed Project.

Providing public relations and interpretation as an assistant naturalist for the Marion

County Conservation Board.

Eric was also chosen as one of two students to curate and build Iowa State University’s

“ISU Urban Design Studio: Rome” gallery exhibition.

Education Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Iowa State University College of Design, 2005

Registration Licensed Landscape Architect, Minnesota State Board of AELSLAGID

Affiliations American Society of Landscape Architects

Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

Presentations “Stormwater Management as a Site Amenity at the Mississippi Watershed Management

Organization Community Facility” Presented at the 2013 International Low Impact

Development Symposium, St. Paul, MN, August 2013.

“Stormwater Art and Interpretation at the Maplewood Mall Stormwater Retrofit Project”

Presented at the 2013 International Low Impact Development Symposium, St. Paul, MN,

August 2013.

“Context Sensitive Design of Green Infrastructure along the Central Corridor Light Rail

Transit” Presented at the 2013 International Low Impact Development Symposium, St.

Paul, MN, August 2013.

FRED J. ROZUMALSKI, PLA

Landscape Ecologist, Landscape Architect


Experience Fred Rozumalski is a professional landscape architect experienced in ecology, horticulture,

and native landscape design and restoration. His projects are designed to work with

nature to create economically viable, low-maintenance landscapes that support a

diversity of plants and animals, while also meeting the needs of people. In addition to

lecturing on ecologically sound landscape design, Fred conducts natural resource

inventories and cultural site analyses; restores native plant communities; provides

landscape master plans for colleges, corporations, and municipalities; and designs

innovative stormwater management features. His project experience includes:

Designing an innovated structural soil tree trench system for Ramsey-Washington

Metro Watershed District at Maplewood Mall in Maplewood, Minnesota. The tree

growing system allows trees to grow in a 100-percent paved parking lot without losing

one stall. It treats stormwater in underground rock, which also supports tree roots. A

total of 210 trees were installed in one mile of the trench system. Interpretive displays

and plantings were also designed and installed at the primary mall entrances.

Designing alternative stormwater management techniques for Minnetonka’s city hall

and civic center. Priority was given to protecting downstream waters from parking lot

runoff and creating a comfortable and welcoming setting for Minnetonka’s city hall.

Creating a master plan for the City of Minnetonka civic center campus to demonstrate

the city’s environmental ethic and teach its citizens by example. The design included

stormwater harvesting, carbon sequestration, native plant community restoration,

impervious surface reduction, and lawn reduction to minimize the environmental

impact of this facility.

Creating a sustainable landscape master plan for Macalester College in St. Paul,

Minnesota. The master plan illustrated a 50-percent reduction in lawn on this dense,

urban campus, which reduces the college’s carbon footprint and use of fertilizer and

pesticides and conserves irrigation water. Stormwater harvesting, alternative plantings,

and buildings’ energy efficiency was also included in the plan.

Serving as project manager for the creation of a sustainable landscape master plan for

the corporate headquarter of 3M in Maplewood, Minnesota. Managers of this 300-

acre campus wanted to draw more wildlife to campus, as well as infiltrate stormwater

and reduce lawn maintenance. The plan suggested replacing 65 percent of the lawn

with prairie grasses and framing the prairie with lawn and ornamental plantings to

convey neatness and a sharp corporate image.

Creating a sustainable landscape master plan for Lockheed Martin facilities in Eagan,

Minnesota. The plan greened the 2,000 car parking lot by creating tree stormwater

capture systems throughout the parking lot to clean stormwater, shade cars, and block

wind. The plan also reduced lawn by 70 percent.

Serving as project manager for the development of Northland College’s master plan

for its campus in Ashland, Wisconsin. The plan focuses on creating an ecologically

appropriate, low-input landscape and creating an attractive, pedestrian-friendly

environment. It involves weaving native plant communities through campus and

FRED J. ROZUMALSKI

continued


creating an aboveground stormwater drainage and filtration system that mimics

natural wetland hydrology.

Serving as project manager for a citywide project in Eagan, Minnesota, to design best

management practices (BMP) in coordination with the city’s annual street repaving

projects. Identified Eagan properties well suited for installing infiltration basins within

front yard rights-of-way and identified general watershed characteristics for infiltration

in order to locate BMPs. Worked closely with property owners. Each rainwater garden

was sized appropriately, installed within the street right-of-way using soil amendments

that increase infiltration. Designed to infiltrate the dirty “first-flush” of every rainfall

and to be aesthetically appealing through the use of vibrant, colorful plantings.

Designing an innovative stormwater infiltration system along 54th Street in

Minneapolis, Minnesota, using pervious pavement and underground storage. Project

design accommodates bike path and has had notable success in tree establishment.

Performing retrofit design of a series of rainwater gardens on 50th Street in

Minneapolis, Minnesota, in conjunction with a street revitalization project.

Serving as project manager for the Minnesota Small Site BMP Manual. Barr produced

this comprehensive manual that guides users through the selection and design of 40

innovative stormwater treatment practices. It also contains local stormwater

ordinances, practical hydrologic information, and a list of sites in the Twin Cities metro

area where these practices have been implemented. The manual focuses on

techniques for cold climates and sites less than five acres in size.

Leading the team that designed a prototypic stormwater infiltration system within an

existing neighborhood in Burnsville, Minnesota. Seventeen rain gardens placed along

the street were designed to infiltrate stormwater running off the street and driveways.

Extensive monitoring shows the exceptional ability of these beautiful gardens to treat

stormwater.

Leading a team that master planned an alternative stormwater management and

landscape system for 7-Sigma Inc., a manufacturing company in Minneapolis,

Minnesota. Stormwater draining from parking lots, sidewalks, and roofs is routed to

beautifully planted infiltration basins or a cistern that stores water to irrigate dry

parking lot islands. The entry landscape gives the business a new image.

Designing and assisting with installation of a rainwater garden for Swede Hollow

Neighborhood in St. Paul, Minnesota. The two-cell rainwater garden accepts roof

water and a small portion of street runoff. This showpiece garden serves as a

demonstration site and community amenity.

Education Master of Landscape Architecture (Ecology minor), University of Minnesota, 1992

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1992

Bachelor of Horticulture Science, University of Minnesota, 1988

Registration Professional Landscape Architect, American Society of Landscape Architects: Minnesota,

Wisconsin

NATHAN CAMPEAU, PE, CFM, ENV SP

Senior Water Resources Engineer


Experience Nathan Campeau has 12 years of water resources experience in green infrastructure

design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, flood risk management design, and geographic

information systems (GIS). A certified floodplain manager, he works on low-impact site

design, stormwater quality analysis and improvement, and flood analysis and mitigation

projects. His project work includes:

Developing a sustainable campus master plan for a large corporate campus in Eagan,

Minnesota. As part of the master plan development, designed green infrastructure

retrofits for multiple parking lots. Developed and analyzed a campus-wide stormwater

monitoring program, using three years of monitoring data from nine monitors to

develop and calibrate a detailed campus-wide XP-SWMM hydrologic and hydraulic

model to determine the stormwater volume reduction benefits of the green

infrastructure.

Designing a series of rainwater gardens and stormwater planters for the Green Line

Light Rail Transit in St. Paul, Minnesota. The stormwater treatment systems were

installed in boulevards in side streets adjacent to the corridor and incorporate public

art to enhance pedestrian experience and complement the area’s urban nature. Also

served as project manager, shepherding the project through the city review processes.

Developing a sustainable stormwater master plan for the Ford Plant in St. Paul,

Minnesota. Worked with city staff and Ford to assess the watershed conditions and

develop concepts that could enhance water quality, promote connectivity, and provide

habitat while promoting redevelopment of a brownfield. Presented the sustainable

conceptual plan at several city meetings and to a state agency.

Designing rainwater gardens from initial conceptual design through modeling to

construction assistance to treat and infiltrate stormwater. Provided assistance to city

staff on selecting appropriate low-impact stormwater BMPs to treat stormwater and

reduce flood risk.

Modeling a large urban area in North Minneapolis that is subject to frequent flooding.

Provided low-impact design alternatives to minimize flooding and promote water

quality. Developed several innovative concepts to reduce flooding in a dense

residential area where soil conditions did not allow the use of many low-impact design

alternatives. Presented solutions at public meetings and met with affected residents.

Preparing memoranda and report, and presenting information to the Minimal Impact

Design Standards (MIDS) work group and redevelopment/linear technical team of the

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).

Designing the realignment of approximately 800 feet of large-diameter stormwater

box culvert, including 24-hour installation of culvert underneath three sets of active

railroad tracks. The project required coordination with multiple local, state, and federal

agencies. Managed construction observation and administration services.

Managing development of two industry-specific stormwater best management

practices (BMP) manuals on the application of green infrastructure in the electric

power industry. Assisted with development of a third industry-specific BMP manual.

NATHAN CAMPEAU

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Leading a multi-disciplinary design team in the rehabilitation of the City of South St.

Paul’s levee system. The city’s system failed recent inspections requiring significant

work related to upgrading closure structures, abandoning unused closure structures,

inspecting and repairing stormwater pipes that run through the levee, restoring

erosion protections that have washed away in previous flood events, and repairing the

levee back to match its original prism. Designed critical levee improvements including

pipe and gatewell abandonment. Successfully applied for and received two USACE

Section 408 minor modifications to construct the repairs to the levee system.

Developed and received USACE approval on a System-Wide Improvement Framework

(SWIF) Letter of Intent (LOI) and currently developing the final SWIF for the remaining

levee improvements needed.

Education MS, Civil Engineering (environmental engineering concentration), The George

Washington University, 2003

BS, Civil Engineering (environmental option), The George Washington University, 2001

Registration Professional Engineer: Minnesota

Certification Certified Floodplain Manager, Association of State Floodplain Managers

Envision™ Sustainability Professional, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure

CANDICE KANTOR

BS Civil Engineering, Water Resources


Experience Candice Kantor has five years of experience in design development, watershed analysis,

and construction observation. At Barr, her design work focuses on use of green

infrastructure practices and stormwater pond improvements. Through GIS, she performs

watershed analyses and determines inputs for XP-SWMM, using the modeling program

to assess the functionality of existing storm sewer systems or design new storm sewer

systems. She is also proficient at using AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, P8, and SHSAM

modeling programs to aid in project design. Candice’s project work at Barr includes:

Completing plans and specifications for rainwater gardens and stormwater planters

along the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit in St. Paul.

Completing a feasibility study for green infrastructure practices along Eustis Street in

Lauderdale.

Designing plans and specifications and performing construction observation for a

stormwater best management practice (BMP) retrofit and improvement project at the

Midway Target in St. Paul.

Performing construction observation on several projects including Maplewood Mall, a

Minneapolis greenway, and rainwater gardens and stormwater planters along the

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit in St. Paul.

Building an XP-SWMM model to represent pre- and post-project conditions at

Maplewood Mall and using the model in conjunction with monitoring data to assess

the effectiveness of the site BMPs.

Assisting with plans and specifications for tree trench design at Maplewood Mall and

Payne/Maryland.

Assisting with several stormwater BMP projects including a rainwater garden location

feasibility study, a phone campaign for a research initiative on BMP maintenance, and

quantity calculations and BMP placement for a street renovation.

Designing plans and specifications for converting a city street to a greenway in

Minneapolis. The project was designed to minimize neighborhood flooding and

improve water quality. The design included underground concrete storage boxes and

rainwater gardens.

Building and calibrating an XP-SWMM model for the Trout Brook Interceptor trunk

storm sewer system.

Completing stormwater pond inventories and assessments for the cities of Northfield,

St. Louis Park, Eagan, Mounds View, and Hastings. Work included determining storage

capacity needs, comparing the desired storage volume to current capacity, and

identifying possible methods for improvement.

Completing design, plans, and specifications for stormwater pond improvement

projects in Eagan and Northfield.

Updating the City of Lilydale water resources management plan and assisting with

other city engineer tasks. Completing data compilation and analysis on a variety of

CANDICE KANTOR

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projects including stormwater management plans, engineer’s reports, and city

initiatives.

Education BS, Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2009

ERIC NOVOTNY, PhD

Water Resources Specialist


Experience Eric joined Barr in 2010 after completing his PhD and serving as a postdoctoral researcher

in the civil engineering department at the University of Minnesota. His primary areas of

expertise include water quality modeling, computer programming (C#, python, visual

basic), statistical model development, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling. Eric’s work for

Barr clients includes:

Designing and programming the Minimum Impact Design Standards (MIDS) calculator

graphical user interface (GUI) for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency using the C#

programming language. The MIDS calculator quantifies required runoff treatment

volume and determines runoff volumes, total phosphorus, and total suspended solid

(TSS) loads from the developed site and applies reductions based on user-selected

low-impact development (LID) best management practices (BMPs). Evaluated various

LID BMPs and applied volume, phosphorus, and TSS reduction credits to be used in

the MIDS calculator.

Conducting training on the use and functionality of the MIDS calculator to the MPCA

MIDS super users group as well as internal training to Barr employees and clients.

Developing user documentation for the MIDS calculator including detailed

descriptions of how volume and pollutant reductions are calculated for each BMP.

Developing and calibrating an XP-SWMM model for a storm-sewer tunnel system in

downtown Minneapolis for the City of Minneapolis. The model was calibrated to two

storm events. The calibrated model was run using Atlas 14 design storm events, and

the level of service of the system was analyzed.

Developing a 47-year continuous hydrologic and hydraulic model of Sunfish Lake in

the Valley Branch Watershed District. The model was calibrated to measured lake

levels over a seven-year period and then run predictively for 40 additional years.

Annual maximum modeled water levels were used to estimate the statistical 1-percent

annual-chance exceedance water level in the lake to develop a floodplain extent

around the lake.

Conducting QUAL2K modeling on Little Rock Creek in Morrison and Benton counties

in Minnesota towards the development of a dissolved oxygen total maximum daily

load (TMDL). Used model results to determine mitigation measures for improved

dissolved oxygen levels in the creek.

Conducting a literature review and sample preparation/analysis for toxicological

investigation of eight de-icing chemicals.

Developing a lake management plan for Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, Minnesota,

including the creation of a watershed model using the P8 watershed model. Created

an in-lake total phosphorus model with a daily time step and developed

implementation items for lakewater quality improvements.

Conducting hydraulic and hydrologic modeling using XP-SWMM for the creation of a

fen management plan. Used model results of current and future development to

propose water management practices for the protection of a calcareous fen in Savage,

Minnesota.

ERIC NOVOTNY

continued


Completing turbidity TMDL for Bluff Creek in Chanhassen, Minnesota, including

developing a model of the system using the P8 water quality model.

Using XP-SWMM to assess flooding in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and proposed storm

sewer improvements for mitigation.

As a postdoctoral researcher, Eric’s experience included:

Developing a national satellite-based multivariate regression model to predict air

pollutant concentrations for the contiguous United States based on land-use

characteristics, as well as satellite derived and measured air pollutant concentrations.

Automated statistical and spatial analyses using python and Matlab programming

scripts. Co-authored two book chapters focused on low-impact development and

sustainable communities.

As a research assistant at the University of Minnesota’s St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Eric’s

experience included:

Examining environmental effects of road salt applications on water quality.

Constructed a metro-wide chloride water budget for the Minneapolis/St. Paul

metropolitan area.

Developing lakewater quality/mixing models to examine the rate and impact of de-

icing chemicals on lake mixing. Designed and constructed a real-time, remote-access

monitoring station for lakewater quality.

Completing nonparametric statistical trend analysis of historical stream flow data

throughout Minnesota, relating stream-flow analysis to climate change.

Education PhD, Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2009

MS, Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2006

BS, Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University, 2002

Lovelee, Amanda

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Amanda Lovelee

3852 Snelling Ave/Minneapolis/MN/55406

518-487-8286

[email protected] / amandalovelee.com

EDUCATION

2008-10 Minneapolis College of Art and Design, MN

MFA-Visual Studies, Photography/Film Emphasis

2000-04 University of Hartford, Hartford Art School, CT

BFA-Photography, Minor Art History

SHOWS, PORTFOLIOS, COMISIONS, EVENTS

2014 Urban Flower Field, 10th&Robert St, St. Paul, MN

Balancing Ground, Creative City Challenge, MCC, Minneapolis, MN

Thinking Making Living, Katherine Nash Gallery, Minneapolis, MN

House Trees, Highland & Sunray Libraries, St. Paul, MN

Information Swap, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation, MN

Pollination Education Station, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation, MN

Longfellow Picnic Park, Longfellow Community Council, MN

2013 Elevated Structure for Elevated Conversations, Silverwood Park, MN

Create: Community Meal, Northern Spark, St. Paul, MN

Really Big Table, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation, Minneapolis, MN

Really Big Table, Art in the Park, Minnesota Art Institute. Minneapolis, MN

Public Gathering, City House, St. Paul, MN

2012 Emotional Warming Hut, Walker Art Center, Open Field, MN

It is always someone’s birthday., Walker Art Center, Open Field, MN

Jerome Show, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Minneapolis, MN

Really Big Table, Irrigate, Minneapolis, MN

Nature verse Nurture, Silverwood Park, St. Anthony, MN

Concerning Water, The Phipps Center for Arts, Hudson, WI

Baby Picnic, Walker Art Center, Open Field, MN

2011 What Woman Want, Raandesk Gallery, NYC, NY

Call and Answer, Walker Art Center, Open Field, Minneapolis, MN

Call and Answer, Northern Spark, Minneapolis, MN

Call and Answer, Silverwood Park, MN Artist, Minneapolis, MN

Collaborate Collaborator, Eris Temple Artspace, Philadelphia, PA

Hot Wood, OK Gallery, Seattle, WA

Jerome Show, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Minneapolis, MN

2010 Trading flowers for Love Stories, Walker Art Center, Open Field, Minneapolis, MN

mailto:[email protected]

Lovelee, Amanda

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Reflections on Water, Cascade Meadow, Rochester, MN

Wide Open, Montana Artist Refuge, Basin, MN

MFA Thesis Exhibition, The Soap Factory, Minneapolis, MN

Smell of God, Obsidian Arts, Minneapolis, MN

Woman and Water Rights, Katherine Nash Gallery, Minneapolis, MN

Made at MCAD, MCAD Gallery, Minneapolis, MN

Water, MCAD Gallery, Minneapolis, MN

Foot in the Door, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis, MN

2009 Get Started, Burnet Gallery, Minneapolis, MN

What Nobody Knows, Graduate Print Portfolio, Minneapolis, MN

2008 Group, Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA

2007 Live Green, Ben Maltz Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

Crackerjack, Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA

2006 Snap to Grid, LACDA, Los Angeles, CA

Chain Letter, High Energy Constructs, Los Angeles, CA

HONORS, AWARDS, GRANTS

2013 Minnesota State Arts Board, Artist Inactive Grant

Creative Community Leadership Fellowship

2012 City Art Collaboratory Fellowship Program

Minnesota Center for Book Arts 2012 Jerome Grant Recipient

MN Original, TV Production, Featured Artist

2011 Shangyuan Residency, China

Minnesota State Arts Board, Artist Inactive Grant

Forecast Public Art Grant

2010 Minnesota Center for Book Arts 2011 Jerome Mentor Grant Recipient

MFA Residency Award for MAR, Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Cocuyo Travel Grant to Dominican Republic

BIBLIOGRAPHY

2014 MPR, WCCO, FOX News, City of St Paul, Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, The Line

Media, Streets.MN, Twin Cities Daily Planet, MN Artist

WORK

2012- City Artist in Residence, PASP/City of St. Paul, St. Paul, MN

2010-13 Adjunct Professor, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, MN

RESPONSIBILITIES

Shannon Reilly manages the Frauenshuh Inc. Minneapolis office and is responsible for

preparing market analyses, conducting site selection research and negotiating

commercial real estate transactions. She is well known for her attention to detail and

her ability to quickly grasp her clients' goals and objectives. Shannon provides

corporate service representation, tenant representation, property analysis,

development and acquisition services.

EXPERIENCE

Shannon was a Principal at Keewaydin Real Estate Advisors for 22 years, specializing in

representing her clients on an exclusive basis. Shannon has worked throughout

Minnesota and nationally and has nearly 30 years commercial real estate experience.

PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS AFFILIATIONS

• “Office Trantraction of the Year” Finalist – MNCAR Awards – 2014

• Recipient of “The Best & Busiest Commercial Real Estate Brokers” Award – Twin

Cities Business – 2014

• Recipient of “Top 25 Women to Watch” Award – Minnesota Business Journal

• Recipient of "40 Under 40" Award – Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

• Minnesota Commercial Association of Real Estate, Member

• Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, Member

• Edina Chamber of Commerce, Member

• Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, Member

PERSONAL

Shannon received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Real Estate from Arizona

State University. She is an accomplished fisherwoman, gourmet cook and fitness

enthusiast. Shannon resides in Minneapolis.

Shannon M. Reilly

Senior Vice President

612.373.3259

[email protected]

www.FrauenshuhCommercial.com


Attachment B: Project examples

resourceful. naturally.

Barr Engineering Company www.barr.com

stormwater infiltration retrofit of suburban mall runoff reduced and filtered naturally

client

Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District

location

Minnesota

services provided:

ecological stormwater management

rainwater gardens

tree trenches (Stockholm Tree Trenches for Management

of Stormwater - STTeMS)

design, plans, and specifications


Maplewood Mall is an aging shopping facility in the Twin

Cities metropolitan area with 35 acres of impervious parking

and road surface, and proximity to a nutrient-impaired lake.

Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District hired Barr to

design and construct a first-of-its-kind stormwater

management system in the parking lot. Incorporating an

array of best management practices (BMPs), the system will

significantly reduce pollution in downstream lakes while

adding aesthetic and educational features.

Along with rainwater gardens, porous paver crosswalks, a

sand filter, and a cistern that captures mall roof runoff for

irrigation, the system features more than a mile of rock

trenches planted with 200 trees. The technique was adapted

from one used by tree specialists in Sweden, and it will

remove up to 50 pounds of phosphorus and five tons of

sediment annually. Barr added public art and educational

components that explain to mall visitors the need for and

the benefits of treating stormwater.

A 5,700-gallon cistern captures runoff

from1 percent of the mall's roof for irriga-

tion. Mall visitors hand pump the rainwater

from the cistern onto a series of water

wheels that chime as water falls down. The

water then travels downstream to rain-

water gardens at the mall’s entrance.

The site’s largest rainwater gardens use sand trenches

enhanced with iron shavings, which trap dissolved

phosphorus as stormwater passes over it, reducing the

concentration of phosphorus by as much as 80 percent.

Stormwater infiltration retrofit of

suburban mall, continued

The result of four years of planning and

construction, the project was challenging

due to the size of the area (35 acres),

duration, number of stakeholders, and

the need to maintain vehicle and

pedestrian access and parking spaces.

The large-scale retrofit will capture and

treat runoff from 90 percent of the

parking lot. By intercepting, filtering,

and/or infiltrating the first inch of runoff,

the system will remove over 60 percent

of the phosphorus from the site that

would otherwise flow into impaired

Kohlman Lake.

In 2012, Ramsey-Washington Metro

Watershed District was awarded the

Project of the Year Award by the Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts for the work at Maplewood

Mall. The project also won a Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of

Minnesota in 2013.

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sustainable site master plan for

corporate campus

green site plan reduces energy consumption

client

Lockheed Martin Corporation

location

Eagan, Minnesota

services provided:

campus master planning

site analysis

design of pervious concrete and porous

bituminous parking lot and sidewalks

design of above ground stormwater

management system

design of LED site lighting scheme

construction observation and administration

stormwater monitoring (pre- and post-project)

To show its commitment to being a good eco-

citizen and to improve the work environment of its employees, Lockheed Martin called on Barr to create a

master site plan for its campus in Eagan, Minnesota.

The 52-acre campus consists of a large central office building surrounded by large parking lots for 2,000

cars and mowed turf. The master plan showed how to implement innovative practices to reduce the

campus’ carbon footprint and energy consumption by:

reducing pavement and capturing stormwater through infiltration, which provides water for the

landscape and reduces irrigation needs

reducing the urban heat island effect by shading pavement

reducing building energy consumption by shading east and west windows and planting wind breaks

producing energy on site through the use of solar panels, geothermal heating and cooling, and a

wind turbine

reducing fuel and chemical consumption associated with large expanses of lawn by incorporating

native grass, shrub, and food-producing plantings

To provide an attractive landscape for 1,500 employees, the plan creates views from the building that look

out over a scenic landscape containing wildlife habitat and offering opportunities for walking. The plan

also contained a strategy to produce food on site for employee use, and set an example of sustainable

landscaping that employees can incorporate on their own property. <TITLE START>sustainable site master plan for corporate campus<TITLE END> 23190A41.00

Creating stormwater infiltration swales in the parking

lot not only cleans stormwater, but also supports

trees that shade pavement, break wind, and

sequester carbon from the atmosphere.



green infrastructure along Green Line light rail corridor low-impact design treats stormwater

client

Capitol Region Watershed District

location

Minnesota

services provided:

development of stormwater

treatment concepts

site assessment

stormwater design package

bid documents and construction

administration


Barr worked with the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD), the City of Saint Paul, and other

consultants in a two-phase project to develop low-impact stormwater treatment practices appropriate to

the urban Green Line (also referred to as the Central Corridor), which provides a light rail transit (LRT) link

between the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

In the first phase of the project, Barr developed several concepts and assisted with development of a final

design that treats stormwater through underground infiltration trenches, incorporates an ambitious street

tree and stormwater treatment design, and improves the aesthetics of the transit corridor. We also

completed plans and specifications for construction of three stormwater planters that were installed along

the light rail corridor in 2011.

In the second phase, we assessed eight locations along the Green Line, considering their respective

suitability for infiltration/filtration practices. We selected five locations that were most feasible for

construction and maintenance and would best promote water quality, creativity, and education. We then

designed rainwater gardens and stormwater planters for these locations, incorporating public art where

possible. These 10 practices at five locations were completed in 2012.

Barr also developed graphical renderings for the four types of stormwater treatment practices (rainwater

gardens, stormwater planters, infiltration trenches, and tree trenches). Interpretive signage was placed at

the practices at 22 locations along the Green Line in 2013 to educate the public on the importance of

water quality and how the practices function. The interpretive signage was also translated into Hmong

and Spanish and placed on CRWD’s website. The translated signs can be accessed using the QR code

found on the signage placed along the Green Line.

Stormwater planter at Oxford Street and University Avenue

Green infrastructure along Green

Line light rail corridor, continued

In 2014 the City of Saint Paul honored this project with the

Sustainable Saint Paul Award for Water Quality. Barr continues

to serve CRWD as the Green Line green infrastructure

engineer, providing ongoing support in the operations and

maintenance of the green infrastructure practices.

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low-impact landscape design for city hall campus

sustainable design reduces pollution from

stormwater runoff

client

City of Minnetonka

location

Minnesota

services provided:

design of green space

layout of primary roadway and parking lot

hydrologic analysis

planting design

design of alternative stormwater management

When the City of Minnetonka decided to create a model landscape for its citizens that demonstrated

sustainable landscape design and alternative stormwater management techniques, it hired Barr’s team of

landscape architects and ecologists. Barr worked closely with city planners to design a welcoming, user-

friendly place that not only serves the needs of people, but also reflects the native landscape of the area.

Barr’s work included:

Designing a sustainable landscape based on low-maintenance, native plants.

Creating a primary entry road to improve public safety

Redeveloping two large parking lots to include stormwater infiltration basins/rainwater gardens and

extensive tree plantings to provide shade

Creating park space in conjunction with an amphitheater and trail system

A sustainable landscape design incorporates low-maintenance, native plants. The planting design for this

project incorporates thousands of native trees and shrubs and acres of native prairie and wetlands.

Innovative stormwater management techniques,

including two types of porous pavers, serve as a

demonstration of the types of practices developers

and citizens can implement in their own projects.

Low-impact landscape design for

city hall campus, continued

Minnetonka’s city hall campus is located just two miles downstream of Lake Minnetonka along Minnehaha

Creek, which provides a natural corridor through Minnetonka downstream to the Mississippi River. Growth

in the Minnetonka and, more broadly, in the entire Minnehaha Creek watershed has had environmental

impacts on Minnehaha Creek and other water resources within the city. One of the project’s goals was to

protect these water bodies through the use of environmentally friendly, low-impact development

practices.

Stormwater runs off parking lots into a series of stormwater wetlands, large rainwater gardens, and

vegetated parking lot swales. Here, water infiltrates into the ground and provides needed irrigation to the

native plants, shrubs, and trees that inhabit these green spaces. In this way, Minnehaha Creek is protected

from large volumes of polluted water, and the design eliminates the need for irrigation and fertilizers.

As they designed the new campus, Barr’s engineers, landscape architects, and ecologists worked closely

with city staff to create a place that meets the needs of the city and its residents, but also serves as a

home to wildlife and native plants. In 2007, the project was recognized by the City Engineers Association

of Minnesota as an outstanding municipal project. <TITLE

START>low-impact landscape design for city hall campus<TITLE END> 23270F59.00

Prior to the project, the city hall, community center, and ice arenas all shared one large parking lot with

little traffic control. The new design created a primary access road that establishes a safe flow of traffic

through the site.

Mowed areas of the campus that were not used as active areas were planted with tough, native plants.

Vegetated areas and boulevards capture and treat stormwater by filtering it through plants and soaking it

into the ground, preventing it from entering Minnehaha Creek.



sustainable landscape plan for college campus

client

Macalester College

location

Minnesota

services provided:

master planning

facilitation of student and staff involvement and input

stormwater management planning and design

shade tree master plan

landscape design

Macalester College set a goal to generate zero waste by 2020 and

become carbon neutral by 2025. The college hired Barr to create a

landscape master plan to help it achieve these goals. Working with

school administrators and with input from students and faculty, Barr

created a plan that:

guides and informs decision making about the campus grounds

develops a landscape that is attractive, ecologically sound, does

not increase maintenance, and allows for multiple uses

addresses stormwater management, plant diversity, soil conditions, and energy efficiency

Large areas of turf were converted to low-maintenance plantings to shade buildings, provide wildlife

habitat, clean stormwater, and build soil. Pervious pavement and rainwater gardens increase runoff-water

quality and reuse water for irrigation purposes.

The campus plan is currently being implemented and serves as a demonstration of sustainable landscape

design principles.

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The plan focuses on reducing lawn,

capturing stormwater, shading

buildings, and improving the

campus appearance.

Replacing unused lawn like

that above with low-

maintenance plantings

reduces the need for fertil-

izer, water, and pesticides

while shaping comfortable

spaces for student use.

The above rendering of turf plantings illustrates ways to

reduce unused lawn (right).


Green Roof Bog - Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Courtyard Garden - Lockheed MartinLiving Streets Raingarden - Maplewood

Mills Park Boarwalk & Gardens - Minnetonka

MWMO Community Facility ‘Backyard’, Minneapolis

Resourceful. Naturally.

Raingarden and Interpretive Sign - LRT Green Line, St. Paul

Stormwater Treatment in Green Space- Heritage Park, Minneapolis, MNMaplewood Mall Parking Lot Raingarden, Maplewood

Mills Park Boarwalk & Gardens - Minnetonka

Parking Lot Raingarden - University of Minnesota Duluth




FROM: Lindsay VanPatten

RE: Education and Outreach Update

Background

In January 2013, the Board approved a partnership with Saint Paul Parks and Recreation for CRWD to

sponsor the Clean Water Award category as part of the Blooming Saint Paul Awards Program. CRWD

has sponsored the award for two years.

Issues

The partnership allowed CRWD to recognize homeowners who install landscaping and garden features

that improve water quality through an awards program that is already established and recognized by

residents. CRWD Staff worked with the Arts and Garden Coordinator, Mark Granlund.

In the two years of partnership, Staff have invested a lot of time into the Blooming Saint Paul, Clean

Water Awards including submitting a majority of the project nominations, training judges, program

promotion and recognition at the awards ceremony. CRWD staff and Mr. Granlund have discussed the

impact of CRWD no longer sponsoring the Clean Water Award category but still being a financial

sponsor for the Blooming Saint Paul Awards program. Mr. Granlund understood that we were interested

in partnering with them as a way to start a homeowner recognition program. Blooming Saint Paul will

likely switch the category name back to the Environmental Award category which it had been

previously. Mr. Granlund communicated that they value our partnership and financial contribution and

that he understood out interest in stepping back from sponsoring an award category due to the amount of

staff time it has taken make it successful.

In 2014 CRWD launched our own Watershed Steward Awards Program which has been added to the

2015 Education and Outreach workplan. If the Board is interested in recognizing landscaping or other

projects we can discuss adding a project category to our awards program.

Requested Action

Provide staff feedback on proposed changes to Blooming Saint Paul Awards sponsorship.

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Update (VanPatten)



TO: CRWD Board of Managers and Staff

FROM: Mark Doneux, Administrator

RE: April 1, 2015 Administrator’s Report

1) Administrator Approved or Executed Agreements

a) Partner Grant Agreement with Saint Paul Parks and Recreation for education programming and

“Connecting Recreation Center Youth to the Watershed” - $12,000.

b) Consultant Services Agreement with Barr Engineering Co. for Phase I Ford Site Redevelopment Green

Infrastructure Feasibility Study - $35,000.

c) Consultant Services Agreement with EOR, Inc. for CRWD’s Watershed Management Plan Mid Term

Review - $38,500.

d) Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Services Agreement with Geosyntec to increase the budget for

installation of OptiRTC at Curtiss Pond by $2,500 for a total not to exceed $72,500.

2) Board Approved or Executed Agreements

3) General updates including recent and upcoming meetings and events

a) The Saint Paul Parks Cleanup will be held Saturday April 18 from 9 – 11:30 am. Learn more here.

b) The 21st Annual Great River Gathering is May 14 at Saint Paul River Centre. Learn more at Saint Paul

Riverfront Corporation’s website.

c) Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary planting and opening celebration with Great River Greening and the

City of Saint Paul is May 30. The volunteer planting event is coordinated by Great River Greening and

the opening celebration will be held afterwards. Find out more at GRG’s volunteer event page.

d) Saint Paul Street Vitality Program boulevard rain garden planting events are planned for Saturday,

May 16 (Montana-Greenbrier project area) and Saturday, June 6 (Montreal Avenue project area).

4) CRWD events and meetings

a) Next CAC meeting is Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

b) Next Board meeting is Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

c) Metro MAWD meeting will be Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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http://www.riverfrontcorporation.com/news-events-whats-new/21st-annual-great-river-gathering/

http://www.riverfrontcorporation.com/news-events-whats-new/21st-annual-great-river-gathering/

http://www.greatrivergreening.org/vol-events/

April 1, 2015 CRWD Board packet

Documents

Transcript of April 1, 2015 CRWD Board packet