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A Joint Powers Organization of the Cities of Eagan and Inver Grove Heights 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122-1810

Phone: (651) 675-5300

AGENDA BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING

EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING February 20, 2018

5:30 P.M.

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Election of Officers

IV. Consent Agenda (Acted with one motion unless a manager requests an item be discussed)A. Minutes of December 5, 2017 Meeting*B. Invoices for Payment*C. December 31, 2017 Year-End Financial Summary*D. February 20, 2018 Year-to-Date Budget Performance*

V. Chloride Pollution Presentation and Discussiona. Rachel Olmanson, MPCA

VI. Communication and Outreach Plan Review*a. Social media discussionb. Book packets at libraries

VII. CLIMB Theatre Update

VIII. Watershed Based Funding*

IX. Draft 2017 Annual Report*

X. Draft 2019 Budget*

XI. Establish Meeting Location

XII. Master Water Stewards Activity Updates*

XIII. Member Community Updates

XIV. Agenda Items for Next Meeting

XV. Adjournment * Materials included in packet

EAGAN-INVER GROVE HEIGHTS WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION

DRAFT MINUTES BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING

December 5, 2017

The Eagan-Inver Grove Heights Watershed Management Organization (WMO) Board of Managers (Board) met at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota.

Board Managers Present: Joe Reymann, Chair Appointed by City of Eagan Sharon Lencowski, Vice Chair Appointed by City of Inver Grove Heights Jennifer Workman-Jesness Appointed by City of Eagan Sarah Saito Appointed by City of Inver Grove Heights

Others Present: Ashley Gallagher Resource Conservationist, Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District Eric Macbeth Water Resources Manager, City of Eagan Steve Dodge Assistant City Engineer, City of Inver Grove Heights Brian Watson District Manager, Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District

I. Call to OrderChair Reymann called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.

II. Adopt AgendaMotion by Workman-Jesness, second by Saito to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

III. Approve Consent AgendaA. Minutes of October 17, 2017 MeetingB. Invoices for PaymentC. December 5, 2017 Year-to-Date Budget Performance

Motion by Workman-Jesness, second by Saito to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.

IV. Landscaping for Clean Water Review (LCW)Gallagher provided an overview of the 2017 LCW summary that was included in the packet. The summaryis for the entire county. Highlights include 432 participants in the introductory workshops, and participantsthat continued on in the design courses lead to 123 projects design. A total of 67 applications werereceived for projects and 52 projects were installed. Factsheets for the 3 projects in Eagan were included inthe packet. Numbers were down slightly from years past in E-IGHWMO area, where there is typically 6-8projects. DCSWCD will continue to promote the LCW program as will the cities, but word of mouth reallyhelps generate participants. The program is in its 11 year and has served many residents of the county.

V. CLIMB Theatre AgreementGallagher invited CLIMB to the meeting but received no response. They did respond regarding theagreement and indicated that it had been signed. However, the agreement was not attached to the emailor received by mail. Gallagher will continue to work with CLIMB Theatre to execute the agreement.

IV. A. Minutes of December 5, 2017 Meeting

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Motion by Lenkowski, second by Workman-Jesness to execute the agreement with CLIMB Theatre and allow the administrator (Gallagher) to sign on behalf of the Board. Motion carried.

VI. Watershed Based FundingWatson provided an update on Board of Water and Soil Resource (BWSR) Watershed Based Funding PilotProgram. Watson serves on a workgroup that has been developing recommendations. BWSR Board stillneeds to take action at their December meeting. The overall goal is to rely on existing watershed plans forprioritized, targeted and measurable activities, reduce competition and allow for a more collaborativeapproach to funding projects. In 2018 8.7 million will be distributed, with 5.5 million going to the metroarea. Funds will be distributed to county ‘buckets’ and the WMOs, SWCD, Watershed Districts, Cities, etc.will work together to determine priorities for funding. Watson anticipates around $750,000 for DakotaCounty ‘bucket’. If a collaborative effort is not possible, funds will be turned back to BWSR and the processbecomes competitive. Primary focus will be implementation, not as much funding will be available formonitoring and education and outreach efforts. City commented that some of the past BWSR fundingchanges to more focus on regional waters and TMDLs have limited funding to cities. It was also understoodthat Clean Water Funds (CWF) cannot supplement dollars or be used for required activities such as MS4stormwater activities. Sometime next year players will meet to discuss priorities and develop a plan.Administrator would represent E-IGHWMO. Plans would then be brought back to the E-IGHWMO Board forapproval.

VII. Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Grants UpdateGallagher mentioned that state funding of AIS programs has changed and is limited, but the funding comingto the Dakota County AIS program is continuing. There will be an application ending February 9th, 2018.Macbeth provided a handout of the City of Eagan’s 2017 application that was funded. The grant is forFlowering Rush control on Holz Lake. The project will also include an education and outreach component.

VIII. Establish 2018 Meeting DatesMotion by Lenkowski, second by Saito to accept the 2018 meeting dates as presented with themodification of the December meeting from the 18th to the 4th. Motion carried.

IX. Master Water Stewards (MWS) Activity UpdatesAn update was provided on the display that MWS have been working on for tabling events such as Eagan’sMarket Fest. They were unable to get permission to use a Dr Seuss quote. Banner will either say “CleanWater, your life depends on it” or “Clean water, life depends on it” with logos for MWS E-IGHWMO and theCity of Eagan. There is a slight preference from the group for the second option. MWS will get bids andcome back to the Board in February. Reymann presented the bin and its contents so far including rainbarrel installation kit, brochures and Hedbloom Raingarden poster, which they donated. Reymann and Fosswill be working on some phosphorus fertilizer work, possibly interviewing retailers and recognizing thosethat follow city code on labeling oh phosphorus free fertilizer. Reymann met with the senior citizen groupagain. They had many questions, and he felt prepared to answer them thanks to what he has learned fromMWS, Eagan and the WMO. Mobility is the biggest barrier for their participation in MWS. Information onan MPCA stormwater webinar was handed out as well as a handout on the DNR Watershed HealthAssessment Framework (WHAF) website. Reymann also mention that Gopher Resources was notinterested in partnering on a rainbarrel program as it is not in the plans.

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X. Member Community UpdatesDodge provided updates for the City of Inver Grove Heights. They are continuing work on theComprehensive Plan, and as part of the plan have developed a Capital Improvements Project (CIP) list ofstormwater projects for roughly the next 10 years. They just completed an MPCA Project Priority List (PPL)grant for the installation of a stormwater pond with an infiltration bench in an old part of town that had noprior treatment. They will be meeting with the SWCD to go over annual planning which will includeraingarden maintenance and education and outreach efforts on that topic. They are likely going to have anew position in streets/parks for stormwater maintenance and activities.

Macbeth provided updates for the City of Eagan. He highly recommends watching the webinar mentionedearlier as one of the presenters is a consultant that frequently works with Eagan and he will likely talk aboutsome of their projects. They also continue to work on their Comprehensive Plan, reviewing documentstakes a large amount of time. For the Local Water management chapter, there are no big concepts changesfrom years past. Mentioned that when this chapter comes to the WMO for approval, it would be a goodopportunity for the Board to review and familiarize themselves with the water resource activities and plansof the City of Eagan. There was discussion on the timeline of Plan submittal. The Local Water ManagementPlan chapter is to be approved by the WMO before the final Comprehensive Plan is submitted to theMetropolitan Council. Comprehensive Plans are to be approved by the end of 2018, and have a 6 monthreview period. This puts the approval of the water chapter to take place around June 2018. Eagan ismoving forward with a new stormwater technician position that will likely be filled beginning of 2018timeframe.

XI. Agenda Items for Next Meeting

• Watershed Based Funding Update• CLIMB Theatre Agreement Update• Master Water Stewards Updates• Communication and Outreach Plan Review• Social Media Discussion• Chloride (rules, programs, city practices, etc.)

XII. AdjournmentMotion by Reymann, second by Workman-Jesness to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at7:00pm.

IV. B. Invoice for Payment

InvoiceDATE

12/29/2017

INVOICE #

2778

BILL TO

Eagan-Inver Grove Heights WMOEric Macbeth3501 Coachman Point RoadEagan, MN 55122

Dakota County Soil & WaterConservation District

4100 220th Street West, Ste 102

Reference TERMS

Total

ITEM CODE DESCRIPTION HOURS RATE AMOUNT

October - December 2017

ADMINISTRATION:E-IGH WMO General Administration and Financial Tasks, Board Meeting

Coordination (October 17, December 5). Other activities -CLIMB Theater Agreement, Chloride InformationCoordination, Review Lebanon Watershed BMP Plan.

28 75.00 2,100.00

E-IGH WMO Paper, Printing, Postage. 50.00 50.00

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ASSISTANCE:E-IGH WMO Website Updates and Maintenance. 2.5 75.00 187.50E-IGH WMO Website Hosting Fee (Quarterly). 50.00 50.00

$2,387.50

IV. B. Invoice for Payment

E-IGHWMO 2017 Year-EndESTIMATED REVENUES Budget

Jan 1 - Feb 21 2017

Feb 21 - Apr 18 2017

Apr 18 - Jun 20 2017

Jun 20 - Aug 15 2017

Aug 15 - Oct 17 2017

Oct 17 - Dec 5 2017

Dec 5 - Dec 31 2017

Year to Date Totals

Member City Assessments Eagan $38,385.00 $38,385.00 $38,385.00 Inver Grove Heights $1,115.00 $1,115.00 $1,115.00

Interest Income $25.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Use of Fund Balance $7,975.00 $0.00TOTAL $47,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $39,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $39,500.00

ESTIMATED EXPENSES Budget

Work ProgramAnnual Activity, Financial and Audit Report $2,000.00 $0.00Annual Newsletter or Communication $300.00 $0.00Develop and Maintain Website $1,600.00 $125.00 $125.00 $275.00 $50.00 $575.00Prepare Watershed Plan $0.00 $0.00Implement Watershed Plan $19,100.00 $2,287.50 $250.00 $4,500.00 $529.44 $3,265.00 $2,250.00 $13,081.94

Organizational AdministrationStaff Services (general) $19,000.00 $4,090.00 $1,812.50 $3,450.00 $2,389.98 $11,742.48Engineering and Consulting Services (general) $5,000.00 $0.00Legal Consulting Services (general) $500.00 $0.00Bank Services $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

TOTAL $47,500.00 $6,502.50 $250.00 $6,437.50 $4,254.44 $3,265.00 $4,689.98 $0.00 $25,399.42Balance $51,840.65¹ $45,338.15 $45,088.15 $78,150.65 $73,896.21 $70,631.21 $65,941.23 $65,941.23 $14,100.58

1 = 2016 Balance Carry Over

Actual Revenues

Actual Expenses

IV. C. Year-End Financial Summary

E-IGHWMO 2018ESTIMATED REVENUES Budget

Jan 1 - Feb 20 2018

Feb 21 - Apr 17 2018

Apr 18 - Jun 19 2018

Jun 20 - Aug 21 2018

Aug 22 - Oct 16 2018

Oct 17 - Dec 4 2018

Dec 5 - Dec 31 2018

Year to Date Totals

Member City Assessments Eagan $40,307.00 $0.00 Inver Grove Heights $1,168.00 $0.00

Interest Income $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Use of Fund Balance $7,975.00 $0.00TOTAL $49,450.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

ESTIMATED EXPENSES Budget

Work ProgramAnnual Activity, Financial and Audit Report $3,000.00 $0.00Annual Newsletter or Communication $300.00 $0.00Develop and Maintain Website $1,600.00 $237.50 $237.50Watershed Plan- Organization Identity $500.00 $0.00Watershed Plan- Metrics for Tracking Activities $500.00 $0.00Watershed Plan- Neighborhood Scale Education $1,500.00 $0.00Watershed Plan- Support Existing Programs $18,550.00 $40.70 $40.70

Organizational AdministrationStaff Services (general) $19,000.00 $5,150.00 $5,150.00Engineering and Consulting Services (general) $4,000.00 $0.00Legal Consulting Services (general) $500.00 $0.00Bank Services $0.00 $0.00

TOTAL $49,450.00 $5,428.20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,428.20Balance $65,941.23¹ $60,513.03 $60,513.03 $60,513.03 $60,513.03 $60,513.03 $60,513.03 $60,513.03 -$5,428.20

1 = 2017 Balance Carry Over

Actual Revenues

IV. D. Year-to-Date Budget Performance

E-IGHWMO Communicationand Outreach Plan

2016-2018

Overview

The Eagan-Inver Grove Heights Watershed Management Organization (E-IGHWMO) went through the process of developing a Watershed Management Plan in 2015. Through this process it was identified that a Communication and Outreach Plan was needed. While the Watershed Management Plan is effective for 10 years, the Communication and Outreach Plan needed to be more fluid and will have an effective lifespan of 3 years. This document is meant to help guide the activities of E-IGHWMO for the next three years.

The overarching goal of the Communication and Outreach Plan that was identified in the Watershed Management Plan is “to engage people in the community in the protection and improvement of lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands through education, increased water awareness and community participation.” The four main objectives for 2016-2018 are:

1. Develop an identity for the organization2. Implement metrics for tracking communication and outreach activities3. Create neighborhood scale education on existing lake conditions and upcoming projects4. Enhance existing education programs

A strategy for each of these objectives is further developed in this document. The document is to be referenced throughout the years in order to gauge progress towards each objective. The E-IGHWMO will utilize new and existing partnerships to achieve these objectives within the 2016-2018 timeframe. The 2016 budget has allocated $15,000 for implementation of the watershed management plan, the 2017 budget has $19,100 and it can be estimated that 2018 will allocate $20,000. This gives the E-IGHWMO a total budget of $54,100 to distribute over the three year timeframe.

VI. Communication and Outreach Plan Review

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Objective 1: Develop an identity for the organization

The E-IGHWMO Watershed Management Plan recognizes the difficulties in establishing an identity for the newly formed E-IGHWMO. The definition of the EIGHWMO and its purpose must be communicated with both citizens and city/county staff. Table 1 outlines the actions that will help E-IGHWMO achieve organization identity.

Table 1:

Action Description Est. Cost Partners Time Frame Completion

Develop logo

Evaluate other logos and develop a logo for the E-IGHWMO, recruit local art students.

$500 Inver

Hills or others

Summer 2016

Educate city staff and boards

Have member cities provide a brief update to staff on E-IGHWMO formation and boundaries. Bring same information to pertinent boards such as environment, planning and parks commissions.

$0

Eagan and Inver

Grove Heights

2017

Legislative requirements

(reports, newsletter,

website etc.)

Utilize legislative requirements as an opportunity to promote the E-IGHWMO, such as sharing the annual report and newsletter with more people.

$14,275 in 2016

Admini-strator Annually

Update website

Evaluate current website and its effectiveness, make necessary changes.

$900 for 12hrs or

more

Admini- strator or Consul-

tant

As needed or 2018

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Objective 2: Implement metrics for tracking communication and outreach activities

Tracking the success of outreach efforts is a requirement but will also help guide future outreach efforts. This document is only one method of tracking these efforts. Table 2 outlines the actions that will be used to track progress. Table 2:


Review Communication

and Outreach Plan

This document is designed to be referenced to determine action completion.

$0 Board & Admini-strator

Ongoing

Number of people reached

Track number of newsletters sent out or taken from distribution locations, number of website visits, number of attendance at events, etc.

$0

Eagan and Inver

Grove Heights

Annually

Number of projects implemented

Track the number of projects implemented. $0

Eagan and Inver

Grove Heights

Annually

Survey to determine change

in behavior or knowledge

Develop a survey or multiple, to gauge people’s knowledge before and after an educational event. Utilize city surveys by incorporating a few water quality questions.

In house $0

Eagan and Inver

Grove Heights

TBD

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Objective 3: Create neighborhood scale education on existing lake conditions and upcoming projects

This objective will help develop a sense of community built around a small scale watershed within the E-IGHWMO. The idea is to host a meeting at a local lake that allows residents to learn about the current conditions of their lake, future plans for improvement, and what they can do to help. Meetings will be scheduled to coincide with member city Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). There are numerous actions required to develop these events that are listed in Table 3.

Table 3:


Determine possible project

areas from Capital

Improvement Projects (CIP)

Work with city advisors to develop a list of CIP projects related to water quality. $0

Eagan and Inver

Grove Heights

Fall 2016

Select projects

Bring the list of CIP projects before the E-IGHWMO board to select the project sites that will be highlighted with a public event.

$0 Board Fall 2016

Develop content for meetings

Content for neighborhood events will need to be developed. Try to keep to a standard format while also incorporating project specific information.

$0-$900 for 12hrs

Board & Admini-strator

2017

Market each event

Utilize member cities, and mail out an invitation to the residents near the project site.

$300 per event

Eagan and IGH TBD

Evaluate each event

Have participants evaluate the event but also take time at board meetings to reflect and make any necessary changes in format.

$0 Board TBD

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Objective 4: Enhance existing education programs

The EIGHWMO recognizes that there are a variety of existing programs that work within the watershed to educate citizens on water quality issues and improvements. There is no need to create a new program if these existing programs are achieving the same desired goals. Therefore the EIGHWMO chooses to support these efforts both financially and technically. Table 4 outlines the existing programs and support that can be provided.

Table 4:


CLIMB Theater

This organization provides plays based on water quality topics for local schools. E-IGHWMO could provide financial support, and also provide input on the content of the plays.

$3,200-$3,500 per

year

CLIMB Theater Annually

Landscaping for Clean Water Workshops

These workshops conducted by Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District provide citizens with information on stormwater pollution. The design courses assist citizens with design and install of native plantings, raingardens and native shoreline plantings. E-IGHWMO could provide financial support, and receive promotion at workshops.

$1,500 per workshop,

$4,500 for 3

workshops in 2016,

and $6,000 for

installation assistance

Dakota County SWCD

Annually

Master Water Stewards

A program of the Freshwater Society that certifies and supports community leader to install pollution prevention projects that educate community members. E-IGHWMO could assist by providing potential project locations and financial assistance to complete them.

$2,500 per student,

Eagan had 5 in 2016

Fresh Water Society

Annually

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FY 2018 Watershed-Based Funding Pilot Program

Policy

From the Board of Water and Soil Resources, State of Minnesota

Version: FY2018

Effective Date: 12/20/2017

Approval: Board Resolution #17-96

Policy Statement

The Clean Water Fund was established to implement part of Article XI, Section 15, of the Minnesota

Constitution, and Minnesota Statutes §114D with the purpose of protecting, enhancing, and restoring water

quality in lakes, rivers, and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water sources from degradation.

Applicable Clean Water Fund Programs and Grants

Watershed-based Funding Pilot Program

Reason for the policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide expectations for implementation activities conducted via the Board of

Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Clean Water Fund (CWF) Watershed-based Funding Pilot program as defined

by the Clean Water Fund appropriation under Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7 (a).

$4,875,000 the first year and $4,875,000 the second year are for a pilot program to provide performance-based

grants to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and

restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect

drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One

Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant

recipients must identify a non-state match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under

this paragraph.

BWSR will use grant agreements for assurance of deliverables and compliance with appropriate statutes, rules

and established policies. Willful or negligent disregard of relevant statutes, rules and policies may lead to

imposition of financial penalties or future sanctions on the grant recipient.

BWSR’s Grants Administration Manual (http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/grants/manual/) provides the primary

framework for local management of all state grants administered by BWSR.

VIII. Watershed Based Funding

http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/grants/manual/


Program Requirements

1. Local Governmental Unit Eligibility Criteria

In the seven-county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, eligible recipients through this policy include local

governments (counties, watershed districts, watershed management organizations, soil and water conservation

districts, and municipalities1) having a current state approved and locally adopted: watershed management plan

required under §103B.231, county groundwater plan authorized under §103B.255, or soil and water

conservation district comprehensive plan under Minnesota statutes §103C.331, Subd. 11 who have partnered

within a county boundary to develop a joint work plan. The BWSR reserves the right for the Executive Director

to determine if the partnership is sufficient to meet the goals of the pilot program. Disputes to this decision may

be brought to the BWSR Central Region Committee.

For areas outside of the seven-county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, eligible recipients include partnerships of

local governments (counties, soil and water conservation districts, watershed management organizations,

watershed districts and other local governments) that have a current state approved and locally adopted

comprehensive watershed management plan authorized under Minnesota statutes §103B.101, Subd. 14 or

§103B.801 and a formal agreement to implement this plan together. Local governments within the partnership

that have not adopted the state approved comprehensive watershed management plan cannot directly receive

these funds; however, implementation may still occur with these funds in the geographic area of that local

government by another entity within the partnership.

All recipients must be in compliance with applicable federal, State, and local laws, policies, ordinances, rules,

and regulations. Recipients who have previously received a grant from BWSR must be in compliance with BWSR

requirements for grantee website and eLINK reporting before grant execution and payment.

2. Match Requirements

A non-State match equal to at least 10% of the amount of the Watershed-Based Funding received is required.

Match can be provided by a landowner, land occupier, private organizations, local government or other non-

State sources and can be in the form of cash or the cash value of services or materials contributed to the

accomplishment of grant objectives.

3. Eligible Activities

The primary purpose of activities funded through this program is to implement projects that protect, enhance,

and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and

protect drinking water sources. Eligible activities must be identified in the state approved, locally adopted

comprehensive watershed management plan developed under Minnesota statutes §103B.101, Subd. 14 or

§103B.801, watershed management plan required under §103B.231, or county groundwater plan authorized

under §103B.255 and have a primary benefit towards water quality. Activities must be first submitted through a

1 Municipalities (cities and townships) in the seven-county metropolitan area are eligible if they have a water plan that has been

approved by a watershed district or a watershed management organization as provided under Minn. Stat. 103B.235.


work plan that will be reviewed by BWSR. The work plan must be approved by BWSR prior to funds being

distributed.

Eligible activities can consist of structural practices and projects; non-structural practices and measures,

program and project support, and grant management and reporting. Technical and engineering assistance

necessary to implement these activities are considered essential and are eligible to be included. Activities that

result in multiple benefits are strongly encouraged.

3.1 Practice Standards. All practices must be consistent with the Natural Resource Conservation Service

(NRCS) Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG), Minnesota Stormwater Manual, or be professionally

accepted engineering or ecological practices. Design standards for all practices must include

specifications for operation and maintenance for the effective life of the given practice, including an

inspection schedule and procedure.

3.2 Effective Life. All practices must be designed and maintained for a minimum effective life of ten years

for best management practices and 25 years for capital improvement practices. The beginning date for

a practice’s effective life is the same date final payment is approved and the project is considered

complete. Where questions arise under this section, the effective lifespan of structural practices and

projects shall be defined by current and acceptable design standards or criteria as defined in Section 3.1.

3.3 Project Assurances. The grantee must provide assurances that land owners or land occupiers receiving

this funding will keep the practice in place for its intended use for the expected lifespan of the practice.

Such assurances may include easements, deed recordings, enforceable contracts, performance bonds,

letters of credit, and termination or performance penalties. BWSR may allow replacement of a practice

or project that does not comply with expected lifespan requirements with a practice or project that

provides equivalent water quality benefits. See also the Projects Assurances section of the Grants

Administration Manual.

3.4 Operation, Maintenance and Inspections. Identifying operation and maintenance activities specific to

the installed practices is critical to ongoing performance of installed practices as well as to planning and

scheduling those activities. An operation and maintenance plan must be prepared by designated

technical staff for the life of the practice and be included with the design standards. An inspection

schedule, procedure, and assured access to the practice site shall be included as a component of

maintaining the effectiveness of the practice.

3.5 Technical and Administrative Expenses. Clean Water Funds may be used for actual technical and

administrative expenses to advance plan implementation. Eligible expenses include the following

activities: grant administration, site investigations and assessments, design and cost estimates,

construction supervision, and construction inspections. Technical and administrative expenditures must

be appropriately documented according to the Grants Administration Manual.

3.6 Grant Management and Reporting. All grant recipients are required to report on the outcomes,

activities, and accomplishments of Clean Water Fund grants. The grant funds may be used for local grant

management and reporting that are directly related to and necessary for implementing the project or

activity.


3.7 Livestock Waste Management Practices. Funding for application of conservation practice components

to improve water quality is limited to: livestock management systems that were constructed before

October 23, 2000, and livestock operations registered with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Database or its equivalent and are not classified as a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO)

and have less than 500 animal units (AUs), in accordance with Minnesota Rule Chapter 7020.

BWSR reserves the right to deny, postpone or cancel funding where financial penalties related to

livestock waste management violations have been imposed on the operator.

a. Funded projects must be in compliance with standards in MN Rule Chapter 7020 upon completion.

b. Eligible practices and project components must meet all applicable local, State, and federal

standards and permitting requirements.

c. Eligible practices are limited to best management practices listed by the MN USDA-NRCS.

(www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/mn/programs/financial/eqip/?cid=nrcs142p2_023513)

d. Feedlot roof structure is an eligible practice with the following payment limitation: The maximum

grant for a feedlot roof structure is not to exceed $100,000. Funding is not eligible for projects

already receiving flat rate payment equaling or exceeding this amount from the NRCS or other State

grant funds.

e. Feedlot relocation is an eligible practice, with the following conditions:

1) The existing eligible feedlot must be permanently closed in accordance with local and State

requirements,

2) Payment Limitation: The maximum grant for a feedlot relocation is not to exceed $100,000.

Funding is not eligible for projects already receiving flat rate payment equaling or exceeding

this amount from the NRCS or other State grant funds.

3) The existing and relocated livestock waste management systems sites are considered one

project for grant funding.

3.8 Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems

a. Only identified imminent threat to public health systems (ITPHS) are eligible for grants funds, except

as provided under b. Project landowners must meet low income thresholds. Low income

guidelines from U.S Rural Development are strongly encouraged as the basis for the definition of

low income.

b. Proposed community wastewater treatment systems involving multiple landowners are eligible for

funding, but must be listed on the MPCA’s Project Priority List (PPL) and have a Community

Assessment Report (CAR) or facilities plan [Minn. Rule 7077.0272] developed prior to work plan

submittal. For community wastewater system applications that include ITPHS, systems that fail to

protect groundwater are also eligible.

c. In an unsewered area that is connecting into a sewer line to a municipal waste water treatment

plant (WWTP), the costs associated with connecting the home to the sewer line is eligible for

funding if the criteria in a. and b. above are met.

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/mn/programs/financial/eqip/?cid=nrcs142p2_023513


3.9 Multipurpose Drainage Management. Proposed activities must be conducted adjacent to, on, or within

the watershed of a priority Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103E Drainage System(s). Following is a list of

eligible conservation practices and activities.

a. NRCS Conservation Practice Standard (CPS) Code 410 Grade Stabilization Structure: When proposing

side inlet structures in combination with a continuous berm along a Chapter 103E drainage ditch,

eligibility is limited to the side inlet pipes and construction of an average 3 ft. high (above existing

ground) berm.

b. CPS Code 412 Grassed Waterway

c. CPS Code 638 Water and Sediment Control Basin

d. Open tile inlet replacement: Replacement of existing open tile inlets with water quality

improvement inlets (e.g. perforated riser, dense pattern tile, or gravel inlet) in accordance with

NRCS CPS Code 606 Subsurface Drain, as applicable, to reduce sediment entering a Chapter 103E

drainage system via subsurface drainage tile.

e. Storage and Treatment Wetland Restoration: This activity requires a perpetual flowage and

conservation easement to be held by the Chapter 103E drainage system.

f. A perpetual flowage and conservation easement must be approved by BWSR for entire contiguous

storage and treatment wetland restoration(s) on, or within the watershed of, a Chapter 103E

drainage system. Total payment rates, including match shall not exceed Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM)

rates. The perpetual flowage and conservation easement must include an upland buffer of perennial

native vegetation around the wetland area having a minimum width of 30 feet and average width of

50 feet, except where the wetland boundary is adjacent to a road right-of-way or property

boundary, as approved by BWSR. The maximum upland buffer to increase multipurpose benefits or

square off the easement area is limited to a 1:1 upland to wetland area ratio for each wetland, as

approved by BWSR. Payable non-cropland buffer acres are limited to 20% of the total buffer acres.

Design and construction components necessary for wetland and upland buffer restoration are

eligible.

g. NRCS Conservation Activity Plan (CAP) 130 Drainage Water Management Plan: The CAP 130 can

include controlled subsurface drainage, denitrifying bioreactor, and saturated buffer components.

The plan must be developed by a Technical Service Provider (TSP) certified in the NRCS Tech

Regulation for CAP 130.

h. CPS Code 587 Structure for Water Control:

i. CPS Code 554 Drainage Water Management, Implementation/Operation: A CAP 130 is required. For

areas where controlled subsurface drainage structures have been installed to manage water levels,

NRCS rates must be applied.

j. CPS Code 604 Saturated Buffer:

k. Code 605 Denitrifying Bioreactor:

3.10 Non-Structural Practices and Measures. Non-structural practices and activities that supplement, or

exceed current minimum State standards or procedures for protection, enhancement, and restoration

of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams or that protect groundwater from degradation are eligible.

Non-structural vegetative practices must follow the Native Vegetation Establishment and Enhancement

Guidelines: www.bwsr.state.mn.us/native_vegetation/seeding_guidelines.pdf.

http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/native_vegetation/seeding_guidelines.pdf


a. In-lake or in-channel treatment. Best management practices such as rough fish management, lake

drawdown and alum treatments that have been identified as an implementation activity in a TMDL

study or Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies document are allowable. A feasibility

study must be completed, reviewed and approved by BWSR staff prior to funds being spent on these

activities. Eligible costs apply only to initial costs for design and implementation. All subsequent

applications and treatments under this subsection are considered to be Operations and

Maintenance expenses that are a local responsibility.

b. Incentives. Incentives may be used to encourage landowners to install or adopt land management

practices that improve or protect water quality. Incentive payments and enhanced protection

measures should be reasonable and justifiable, supported by grant recipient policy, consistent with

prevailing local conditions, and must be accomplished using established standards. All incentivized

practices or procedures must have a minimum duration of at least 3 years with a goal of long-term

landowner adoption. BWSR reserves the right to review and approve incentive payment rates

established by grant recipient policy. Any projects proposing incentives for more than 3-years must

be reviewed by BWSR staff and approved by the Executive Director prior to work plan approval.

c. Project Support. Eligible activities include community engagement, education and outreach,

equipment and other activities, which directly support or supplement the goals and outcomes

expected with the implementation of items identified in section 3.0 above. Refer to guidance within

the Grants Administration Manual for Capital Equipment Purchases.

d. Easements. Proposed use of easements and payment amounts must be reviewed and approved by

BWSR staff prior to expenditure of grant funds to acquire an easement. Total payment rates for

perpetual easements, including match shall not exceed Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) rates.

4. Ineligible Activities

The following activities will not be considered:

a. Activities that do not have a primary benefit of water quality

b. Stormwater conveyances that collect and move runoff, but do not provide water quality treatment

benefit

c. Replacement, realignment or creation of trails or roads

d. Municipal wastewater treatment

e. Municipal drinking water supply facilities or individual drinking water treatment systems

f. Routine maintenance activities within the effective life of existing practices or projects

g. General maintenance and repair of capital equipment

h. Activities having the primary purpose of water quality monitoring

i. Livestock Waste Management Practices: Practices and activities that are not listed in the USDA

NRCS-EQIP docket or are not included in the USDA NRCS eFOTG

j. Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS):

1) Small community wastewater treatment systems serving over 10,000 gallons per day with a

soil treatment system, and

2) A small community wastewater treatment system that discharges treated sewage effluent

directly to surface waters without land treatment.


k. Drain tile, except for tile outlets required for water and sediment control basins, tile required to

make eligible drainage water management practices function, and dense pattern tile to replace

open tile inlet(s)

l. Ditching except if needed for the creation of a storage and treatment wetland restoration

m. Back-flow preventing flap gates on side inlet structure pipes where a system-wide analysis has not

been completed

n. Bridges

o. Fee title land acquisition (costs may count towards match)

p. Contribution to a contingency or reserve fund that extends beyond the grant agreement period

q. Payment(s) to an equipment replacement fund

5. Technical Expertise

The grantee has the responsibility to ensure that the designated technical staff have the appropriate technical

expertise, skills and training for their assigned role(s). See also the Technical Quality Assurances section of the

Grants Administration Manual.

5.1 Technical Assistance Provider. Grantees must identify the technical assistance provider(s) for the

practice or project and their credentials for providing this assistance. The technical assistance

provider(s) must have appropriate credentials for practice investigation, design, and construction.

Credentials can include conservation partnership Job Approval Authority (JAA), also known as technical

approval authority; applicable professional licensure; reputable vendor with applicable expertise and

liability coverage; or other applicable credentials, training, and/or experience.

5.2 BWSR Review. BWSR reserves the right to review the qualifications of all persons providing technical

assistance and review the technical project design if a recognized standard is not available.

6. Practice or Project Construction and Sign-off

Local governments receiving these funds shall verify that the practice or project was properly installed and

completed according to the plans and specifications, including technically approved modifications, prior to

authorization for payment.

7. BWSR Grant Work Plan, Reporting, and Reconciliation Requirements

BWSR staff is authorized to develop grant agreements, requirements and processes for work plans and project

outcomes reporting, closeouts, and fiscal reconciliations. All grantees must follow the Grants Administration

Manual policy and guidance. BWSR recognizes that as a pilot program activities may be identified after the work

plan is approved. Work plan revisions must follow the BWSR Grants Administration Manual procedures for

Grant Agreement Amendments and Work Plan Revisions.

In the event there is a violation of the terms of the grant agreement, BWSR will enforce the grant agreement

and evaluate appropriate actions, up to and including repayment of grant funds at a rate up to 150% of the

grant agreement.


8. Performance

Watershed-based funding will be based upon accountability and performance in achieving measurable progress

towards elements of the comprehensive watershed management plan. As a performance-based grant, BWSR

reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the grant agreement at any time if work under the grant

agreement is found by BWSR to be unsatisfactory. Performance under this program may impact future

watershed-based funding allocations.

A future performance measure under consideration for these grants is the amount or percent leveraged funds;

therefore, grantees are encouraged to report all funds leveraged above and beyond the required match.

History

This version is the first for this policy

Contact

For Clean Water Programs: Marcey Westrick, Clean Water Coordinator

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Watershed Based Funding (Pilot Program)Dakota County Planning Work Group Meeting

February 7, 2018

Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District

www.dakotaswcd.org

Overview of One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P)

Statewide Program to…..

“align local water planning on major watershed boundaries with state strategies towards prioritized, targeted and measurable implementation plans”

This effort was initiated by the Local Government Water Roundtable Members:

• Association of Minnesota Counties

• Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts

• Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts


• Legislative goal is to transition statewide by 2025

• 63 planning boundaries identified

• Of the 63, only 2 arecontained within 7‐CountyMetro Area


• Since 1982, water planning has been done on a minor watershed scale within the7‐County Metro.

• ~45 different water management authorities in 7‐County Metro Area; this does not include cities and townships.

• 1W1P is a much differentprocess in Metro Area!

dWatershed Based Funding Policy (Pilot Program)

Policy adopted by BWSR Board in December

• $9.75 legislative appropriation to BWSR for fiscalyears 2018‐2019

• 7‐County Metro Area allocated $5.59M based onCounty geographical boundaries

• Non‐Metro watersheds with completed or nearlycompleted 1W1P Plans allocated $3.11M

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Watershed Based Funding Policy (Pilot Program)

Seven County Metro Area

% of land area within Metro

Allocation based on $250,000 base amount plus % of land area

Anoka 15% $826,000

Carver 135 $749,200

Dakota 20% $1,018,000

Hennepin 20% $1,018,000

Ramsey 5% $442,000

Scott 13% $749,200

Washington 14% $787,600

Total 100% $5,590,000

Non‐Metro 1W1P % based on square miles of private land

Root 32%$995,200

Yellow Medicine 16%$497,600

Lake Superior 7%$217,700

Red Lake 23%$715,300

North Fork Crow 21%$653,100

Total 100%

Watershed Based Funding Policy (Pilot Program)

Each metro county geographical area has two choices:

1. By June 30, 2018 create a Collaborative PTM Implementation Plan and submit budget request and work plan

2. Opt out of the collaborative approach and individually decide whether to submit competitivegrant applications.

these applications would compete with other metro allocations not

part of a collaborative process.

Watershed Based Funding (Pilot Program)

Eligible recipients of grant funds under Collaborative approach:

• Watershed management organizationsif they have a state approved plan

• Watershed districts if they have a State approved plan

• 7‐County Metro SWCDs Can not use State approve comprehensive plan but are eligible if accepted under collaborative work plan

• Cities and TownshipsIf local water plan has been approved by a WD or WMO.

• Dakota Countyif they have a State approved groundwater plan


Eligible activities for funding:

Must be identified in WMO/WD state approved plans

• Structural practices and projects

• Non‐structural practices

• Technical and engineering assistance

• Program and project support

• Grant management and reporting

Primary purpose of activities funded is to implement projects that protect, enhance and restore surface water quality and protect

groundwater from degradation or protect drinking water.


Some examples of ineligible activities for funding:

• Activities having the primary purpose of water monitoring

• Stormwater conveyances that collect and move runoff but donot provide water quality treatment benefit

• Replacement, realignment or creation of trails and roads

• Maintenance and repair of capital equipment

• Routine maintenance within the effective life of an existingpractice

• Municipal drinking water supply facilities or drinking watertreatment system


Similar to Clean Water Fund Competitive Grants Policy:

• 10% non‐state match for grant received. Request that all fundsabove match be reported.

• In‐lake or in‐channel treatment. Feasibility study needs to be conducted. BWSR staff need to review feasibility study and approve project prior to expenditure of grant funds.

• Easements must be reviewed and approved by BWSR staff priorto expenditure of grant funds.

• Incentives are for 3 years. Incentives over 3 years need BWSRExecutive Director approval.

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Question

Is there support to submit a Collaborative PTM Implementation Plan or go the competitive route?

Discuss

Potential Funding Distribution Options

Dakota County geographical area FY18‐19 appropriation:

$1,018,000

What entities should be considered as potential grant fund recipients under a Collaborative PTM Implementation Plan?

Thought on grant recipients: Vermillion River Watershed JPONorth Cannon River WMOLower Mississippi River WMOBlack Dog WMOEagan‐Inver Grove Heights WMOLower Minnesota River WDDakota County SWCD

Discuss

Potential Funding Distribution Options

Question

Is there consensus on who the grant recipients should be under the Collaborative PTM Implementation Plan?

Discuss

Potential Funding Options under Collaborative approach

How do we allocate grants funds to each entity under the pilot program?

A few options to consider:

– Distribute in equal amounts

– Based on past history under competitive process

– Distribute based on a prioritized project list

– Rank and Score proposals among the Planning Work Group; County level competitive process

– Develop a formula based system

Potential Funding Options under Collaborative approach

Thought on funding option:

EXAMPLE

Develop a formula based system to include:

• Base amount of $50,000 to each WMO/WD

• Base amount of $100,000 to SWCD

• Remaining amount of $618,000 divided among the six WMO/WD based on 50% total land area and 50% on property value

The formula recognizes a base amount to all, takes SWCD out from the land area and property value portion of equation, and is consistent with how membership dues are handled among city/township WMO joint power agreements (this does not include LMRWD and VRWJPO who have levy authority)

Discuss

Potential Funding Options under Collaborative Approach

DRAFT EXAMPLE

Seven Entities % of total property value

% of total land area

Total % basedproperty value and land area

Funding allocation to include base amount plus 50% land area and 50% property value

Black Dog 16% 4% 10% $114,890

Eagan‐IGH 18% 5% 12% $124,160

Lower Miss 19% 9% 14% $133,430

Lower MN 3% 2% 2.5% $65,450

Vermillion 41% 54% 47.5% $343,550

Cannon 3% 25% 14% $136,520

SWCD N//A N/A N/A $100,000

Total 100% 100% 100% $1,018,000

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Identifying a Process for Selecting Activities

The Collaborative PTM Plan needs to include:

• Description of partnership and decision making process

• Time frame of the Collaborative PTM Implementation Plan

• Implementation actions, responsible party, budget that alsoincludes plan reference.

Identify Process for Selecting Activities

Thoughts on Process:

1. Each eligible WMO/WD grant recipient coordinates with their cities/townships and internally to obtain a list of potential activities for funding. WMO/WDs to prioritize list and submit to SWCD by April 15, 2018.

2. SWCD coordinates with respective WMOs/WDs on requested activities for funding. Activities supported by WMOs/WDs to beidentified by April 15, 2018.

3. SWCD willing to compile draft Collaborative PTM Implementation Plan per BWSR guidance, align on major watershed boundaries, andsubmit to each WMO/WD by May 1, 2018

4. Each WMO/WD and SWCD obtain Board action to authorize submittal of a Dakota County Collaborative PTM Implementation Plan (aka Dakota 1W1P) by June 30, 2018.

Discuss

Watershed Based Funding beyond FY18‐19

• BWSR continues to refine process and learn from the pilotprogram – share your thoughts!

• Future allocations and process for decisions may need to be developed under a more formal agreement. Greater MN watersheds are required to develop and formalize a structureto make funding decisions.

• Funding levels for the Metro area are likely to stay similarmoving forward.

• If we can work collaboratively, we can develop a multi‐yearwork plan to create more certainty on funding for projects.

Review and Next Steps

Review discussion items and develop consensus

Next Planning Work Group (PWG) meeting?

SWCD willing to place PWG meeting information on our web site if helpful as well as links to

BWSR website is the place for additional policy and guidance information

http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/cleanwaterfund/index.html

The Eagan-Inver Grove Heights Watershed Management Organization

(E-IGH WMO) is a Watershed Management Organization (WMO)

formed in 2014. The WMO is governed by a five-person Board of

Managers: three members appointed from Eagan and two from Inver

Grove Heights by their respective City Councils. The Organization’s

purpose is set forth in Minnesota Statutes 103B.210, Metropolitan

Surface Water Planning, which codified the Metropolitan Surface Water

Management Act of 1982:

(1) protect, preserve, and use natural surface and groundwater stor-

age and retention systems;

(2) minimize public capital expenditures needed to correct flooding and

water quality problems;

(3) identify and plan for means to effectively protect and improve sur-

face and groundwater quality;

(4) establish more uniform local policies and official controls for sur-

face and groundwater management;

(5) prevent erosion of soil into surface water systems;

(6) promote groundwater recharge;

(7) protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreational

facilities; and

(8) secure the other benefits associated with the proper management

of surface and groundwater.

What is the E-IGHWMO...?

Inside this issue:

2017 Completed

Activities

2

2018 Work Plan 2

2017 Revenues &

Expenses

3

2018 Adopted Budget 3

Water Monitoring 4

Get Involved 5

Board of Managers 6

Contact Information 6

Our Mission is...

To oversee member city

implementation

programs and foster

civic engagement within

the watershed that

promotes citizen

participation and

responsibility in

protecting and

improving our

water resources.

2017 Annual Report

IX. Draft 2017 Annual Report

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Selected a logo that represents and develops an

identity for the E-IGHWMO.

Revisited the Communication and Outreach Plan

to ensure that progress is being made and that

proposed activities are in line with the Plan.

Welcomed two new Managers to the E-IGHWMO

Board and provided an overview of E-IGHWMO

responsibilities and activities, including the

development of a Board Job Description.

Provided education for Managers at Board

meetings on Aquatic Invasive Species,

groundwater and wellhead protection plans,

and 25by25 Initiative.

Partnered with the City of Eagan and provided outreach including a postcard and meeting on the

Bur Oaks Pond stormwater improvement projects, and actions local residents can take.

CLIMB Theatre presented the “Wetlands and Watersheds” program to 498 K-2 grade students.

Master Water Stewards have worked on projects in the watershed that help promote the goals of the

E-IGHWMO and completed projects that improve water quality.

Continue to partner for education with CLIMB

Theatre, Landscaping for Clean Water, and

Master Water Stewards programs.

Continue to partner with member cities on Capital

Improvement Projects that address water quality

and provide neighborhood scale education related

to the selected projects.

Continue to educate managers of the E-IGHWMO

as well as other city boards and staff.

Review, prepare a written response and ultimately

approve if meeting requirements member city

Local Water Plans.

Participate in the Watershed Based Funding Pilot

Program through the Board of Water and Soil Resources.

2018 Work Plan

2017 Activities

A newly installed raingarden within the Watershed is already

capturing runoff and filtering pollutants. Soon the native plants

will grow and provide a beautiful landscape amenity.

CLIMB Theatre provides a wide variety of programing, including

environmental programs for many age ranges.

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2017 Revenue and Expenses

2017 Budget

Revenues Expenses

Totals are figured on a cash-basis form of accounting and do not fully represent the

actual expenses incurred in 2016.

REVENUES Budget Year to

Date Totals

Member City Assessments

Eagan $38,385.00 $38,385.00

Inver Grove Heights $1,115.00 $1,115.00

Interest Income $25.00 $0.00

Use of Fund Balance $7,975.00 $0.00

Total $47,500.00 $39,500.00

EXPENSES

Work Program

Annual Activity, Financial and Audit Report $2,000.00 $0.00

Annual Newsletter or Communication $300.00 $0.00

Develop and Maintain Website $1,600.00 $575.00

Prepare Watershed Plan $0.00 $0.00

Implement Watershed Plan $19,100.00 $13,081.94

Organizational Administration

Staff Services (general) $19,000.00 $11,742.48

Engineering and Consulting Services (general) $5,000.00 $0.00

Legal Consulting Services (general) $500.00 $0.00

Bank Services $0.00 $0.00

Total $47,500.00 $25,399.42

Balance $51,840.65¹ $14,100.58

Total Fund Balance $65,941.23

$41,475

$1,168 $7,975Eagan Dues

Inver GroveHeights Dues

Use of FundBalance

$21,050

$19,000

$4,000

$3,300

$1,600 $500 Implement WatershedPlan

Staff Services

Engineering ConsultingServices

Annual Reports andCommunication

Develop/Maintain WebSite

Legal ConsultingServices

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The E-IGHWMO does not conduct any water monitoring on its own.

The City of Eagan conducts extensive water monitoring of its lakes

and shares water quality information with the Board of Managers and

the public.

The graph below represents the historical phosphorus concentrations

relative to the state water quality standard. The data is from 15 rep-

resentative lakes in Eagan that were monitored between June and

September for a 26-year span. This results in an estimated 2,800-

3,000 data points that were used to generate this graph.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has an interactive

map on their website that allows you to look at lake specific data.

Some data is even collected by volunteers. Anyone interested in lake

monitoring can do so through the MPCA Citizen Water Monitoring

Program or the Metropolitan Council Citizen Assisted Monitoring

Program (CAMP).

Water Monitoring

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Through a partnership with Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) workshops

are offered to residents of the Eagan-Inver Grove Heights watershed as well as residents throughout

the County. Residents can chose from 10 introductory presentations. After attending an introduc-

tion, residents may sign up for any one of the 10 design courses. At the design courses residents

will work with professionals to develop plans for a native garden, raingarden or shoreline planting.

Residents are then eligible to apply for a $250 grant through the SWCD.

Workshops are offered annually, typically beginning in February and continuing through June. For a

full list of workshops, and registration information, visit the Dakota County SWCD website at

www.dakotaswcd.org.

Get Involved!

Master Water Stewards

Landscaping for Clean Water

Design a Native Garden Create a Raingarden Stabilize Shorelines

The Master Water Stewards program certifies and supports community leaders to install pollution

prevention projects that educate community members, reduce pollutants from urban runoff, and

allow more water to soak into the ground before running into storm sewer systems.

Modeled after successful Master Gardner programs, volunteer community leaders will participate in

a 50-hour program of courses and projects. Certified Master Water Stewards will volunteer 50

hours of community service in the initial year, and at least 25 hours in each subsequent year.

There are currently multiple residents of the E-IGHWMO that are pursuing certification. If you

would like to get involved, more information is available at www.masterwaterstewards.org.

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2017 Board of Managers

Contact Information

Mailing Address:

3830 Pilot Knob Rd

Eagan, MN 55122

Administrator:

Ashley Gallagher

Dakota County Soil and Water

Conservation District

4100 220th St W

Farmington, MN 55024

Phone:

(651) 480-7777

Email:

ashley.gallagher@

co.dakota.mn.us

Monica Foss Eagan Representative Manager

Sharon Lencowski Inver Grove Heights Representative Vice Chair

Joe Reymann Eagan Representative Chair

Sarah Saito Inver Grove Heights Representative Manager

Jennifer Workman Jesness Eagan Representative Secretary/Treasurer

Eagan-Inver Grove Heights WMO2019 BUDGET

Adopted Adopted2017 2018

REVENUE Budget Budget1. Member City Assessments $39,500 $41,475

Eagan $38,385 $40,307Inver Grove Heights $1,115 $1,168

2. Interest Income $25 $0

3. Use of Fund Balance $7,975 $7,975

TOTAL INCOME $47,500 $49,450

EXPENSE1. Work Program $23,000 $25,950

A. File Annual Activity Report, Finance Report and Audit $2,000 $3,000B. Publish/Distribute Annual Newsletter or Communication $300 $300C. Develop/Maintain Web Site $1,600 $1,600D. Implement Watershed Plan $19,100

1. Organization Identity $5002. Metrics for Tracking Activities $5003. Neighborhood Scale Education $1,5004. Support Existing Programs (LCW,CLIMB,MWS) $18,550

2. Administrative $24,500 $23,500A. Staff Services (General) $19,000 $19,000B. Engineering Consulting Services (General) $5,000 $4,000C. Legal Consulting Services (General) $500 $500

3. Liability Insurance $0 * $0 *

TOTAL EXPENSE $47,500 $49,450

INCOME - EXPENSE $0 $0

* Covered within Eagan's Policy

X. Draft 2019 Budget


Phone: (651) 675-5300

Memo To: E-IGHWMO Board

From: Administrator on behalf of Joe Reymann

Subject: Master Water Stewards Banner

Date: February 13, 2018

Joe Reymann received estimates for printing the banner that was discussed at the last E-IGHWMO

meeting. He spoke with three different retailers. Upon approval, Joe would be willing to place the

order and receive reimbursement from the Board. The estimates are as follows:

Advantage Sign and Graphics

1. Standard Outdoor Kit with Water Base - Size: 31.5” Wide by 53”- 79” High $330

2. Outdoor Ballast with Water Base – Size: 31.5” Wide by 43” – 78.75” High $545

3. Outdoor Trek Lite – Size: 33.25” x 77.25” $515

4. Outdoor Trek – Size: 33.25” x 77.25” $635

Image360

1. The least inexpensive retractable banner stand we have is sized 33x78 and would be $145.

2. A good banner stand sized 33x81 would be $205

3. A better banner stand sized 33x83 would be $225

Fastsigns

1. Orient 800 Stand at $99 plus non-curl film banner at $272.16 plus mosquito stand at $49.50 for

a total cost of $451.68

XII. Master Water Stewards Activity Updates


Phone: (651) 675-5300

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