april 8, 2015 crwd cac packet

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

Citizen Advisory Committee

7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 – Capitol Region Watershed District 1410 Energy Park Drive,

Suite 4, Saint Paul, MN 55108

Agenda

7:00 I) Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Introductions

7:05 II) Public Comment for issues not on the Agenda (3 minutes per person)

7:08 III) Approval of the Agenda

7:09 IV) Approval of Minutes

A) Approval of the March 11, 2015 Minutes

7:10 V) District Initiatives for Review, Comment and Recommendations

A) North and East Metro Groundwater Management Plan, Glen Champion

B) CRWD 2010 Watershed Plan Mid-Term Review

8:20 VI) CAC Initiatives

A) CAC By-Laws Review

B) Election of Officiers

C) Student Worker Program

D) 2015 Awards Program

E) Fall CAC “Event” Update

8:45 VII) Project and Program Updates

A) 2015 CRWD Events

8:50 VIII) CAC Observer Update

8:55 IX) Discussion A) New & Old Issues

B) CAC Observer April 15th and May 6th, 2015 Board of Managers Meetings

C) May 13th CAC Agenda Overview

D) 2015 Meeting Schedule

9:00 X) Adjourn

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Materials

Enclosed

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Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

CAC Members Present:

Bill Barton

Steve Duerre

Mike MacDonald

Rick Sanders

Kathryn Swanson

Michelle Ulrich

Richard Weil

Gwen Willems

Members absent: David Arbeit, w/notice

Pat Byrne, w/notice

Ted McCaslin

Nicole Soderholm

Others Present:

Forrest Kelley, CRWD

Michelle Sylvander, CRWD

Joe Collins, CRWD Board

President

Welcome, Announcements, and Updates

Mr. MacDonald opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Mr. MacDonald requested any announcements. No updates

or comments were made.

Public Comments

Mr. MacDonald requested any public comments. No public comments were made.

Approval of Agenda

Mr. MacDonald asked for any additions or changes to the Agenda. No additions or changes were made.

CAC 15-007 Motion: To approve the CAC March 11, 2015, agenda.

Ulrich/Willems

Unanimously approved

Mr. Duerre made the motion to amend the agenda by removing the CAC By-Law Review, and adding a

discussion about a student worker under section VI. CAC Initiatives.

CAC 15-008 Motion: To amend the CAC March 11, 2015, agenda.

Duerre/Willems

Draft

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

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Approval of the February 11, 2015 CAC Minutes

Mr. MacDonald requested any changes or corrections to the minutes.

CAC 15-009 Motion: To approve the February 11, 2015 CAC Minutes.

Willems/Duerre


District Initiatives

A) Upper Villa Park Stormwater Improvement Project, (Forrest Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed that the District was awarded a $275,000 Clean Water Partnership grant in 2012 for the

identification, design, and construction of volume reduction practices in the Lake McCarrons subwatershed.

In January 2014, the District was awarded $360,000 Clean Water Fund Grant towards construction of the

combined infiltration/harvest and reuse BMP underneath the upper Villa Park softball field located near the

B-Dale Club.

SRF Consulting Group has completed 90% plans. CRWD and Roseville staff have reviewed the plans and

provided comments to be incorporated into the final plan set. Project specifications are nearing finalization

for review by the Ramsey County Attorney.

The Board of Managers approved the Lake McCarrons Subwatershed Upper Villa Park BMP Project Joint

Powers Agreement with the City of Roseville. Mr. Kelley said that the City of Roseville staff anticipates

approval of the Joint Powers Agreement at the March 9th City Council Meeting. Construction for the project

is anticipated to begin in late October 2015.

B) 2014 Permit Program Review (Forrest Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed that CRWD has been issuing permits under Rules since October 1, 2006. In 2014 the

District received 41 permit applications. CRWD staff and Wenck Associates conduct inspections on active

sites to ensure sediment and erosion control practices outlined in the National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System Permit (NPDES) are followed.

Mr. Kelley reviewed what requirement are needed to issue a permit. The areas of management rules include:

Rule C - Stormwater

Rule D - Flooding

Rule E - Wetland Management

Rule F - Erosion Control

Rule G - Illicit Discharge and connection

Projects must be over 1 acre of land. Mr. Kelley reviewed a few of the permits issued for projects completed

or near completion in 2014.

Permit #13-003 the MN Pass, also known as the Cayuga Bridge project. New wetlands were created for

wetland impacts for the 35-E MnPass project. This is the site where concerned neighbors attended the

August 2014 CAC meeting to share their concerns about the safety of the Cottonwood pond.


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Permit #12-017 Cayuga Interchange, This was a difficult site for inspecting due to the size and

communication with the contractor. Ms. Eleria was the project manager for the portion of this project that

required the reconnection of stormwater tunnels under the railroad lines.

Permit #14-004 Hampden Park. This permit was issued for the construction of an underground stormwater

infiltration system in Hampden Park.

12-023 Ford Site demo. This permit was issued for the demolition and site restoration of the former Ford

Assembly Plant located in Highland Park. The disturbed area was 122 acres.

13-016 Lowertown Ballpark, This project will captured rainwater from the Metro Transit building and reused

for irrigation of the ball field and flushing of some toilets. The Ballpark is anticipated to open in 2015.

13-027 Vintage on Selby, This permit was issued for the demolition of the existing Associated Bank building

and construction of a new mixed use development including a green space rooftop.

No action requested for informational purposes only.

C) 2015 Rule Revisions (Forrest Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed that a public hearing was held for CRWD’s proposed rule revisions on March 4, 2015.

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting was held on January 29, 2015 and the committee

discussed revisions that were approved by the Board of Managers. A 45-day review and comment period

began on February 6, 2015 and ends on March 23, 2015. The public hearing was intended to provide a

chance for stakeholders to present issues, concerns or other discussion items pertaining to the proposed rule

amendments.

Mr. Kelley reviewed the two major amendments to the rules. The current volume reduction standard is 0.9

inches of runoff over impervious surfaces. The staff is recommending 1.1 inch volume reduction standard

without using an initial abstraction. Most other watersheds have a 1-inch standard or do not have a standard.

The second major amendment is regarding infiltration. The current rule states if infiltration is not feasible

then the project must filter runoff for a 70% credit towards volume reduction. Studies show that filtering

may not be as effective as previously thought. By adding iron to the filter it would remove more of the

dissolved phosphorous so an 85% credit would be provided, and only a 55% credit for regular filtration.

No comments were made at the public hearing.

CAC 15-010 Motion: To approve the 2015 rule revision amendments.

Willems/Duerre


CAC Initiatives

A) CAC By-Laws Review

The committee decided to table this item until the April meeting.


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A) Student Worker

Ms. Kathryn Swanson reviewed that the University of Minnesota offers a student worker program. The idea

is that the student worker spends 3 hours a month working with the CAC on a project. The CAC, would

provide direction and supervision. Ms. Swanson was a student worker and found the experience helpful.

Members of the CAC discussed ideas of projects that a student worker could perform. Mr. Kelley

recommended that the CAC have a list of recommended projects available for a proposed student.

Additional discussion will take place at the April meeting. Ms. Swanson will contact someone at the U of M

for more information on the student worker program.

B) 2015 “Event” Planning

Administrator Doneux will provide an update at the April CAC meeting. A meeting is scheduled with

Freshwater Society and Administrator Doneux.

Project and Program Updates

A) Lafayette Park Stormwater Improvement Project (Eleria)

Mr. Kelley reviewed that Ms. Eleria is currently requesting proposals from four consultants for the

Lafayette Park Campus. Proposals are due back by March 18th. Manager Reider will assist with the

review committee.

B) Ford Site Stormwater Planning (Fossum)

Mr. Kelley reviewed that the former Ford Assembly Plant will be redeveloped in the coming years on more

than 135 acres of land situated along the Mississippi River. The City of St. Paul’s vision for the site is that it

will be a livable, mixed-use neighborhood that looks to the future with clean technologies and high quality

design for energy, buildings and infrastructure. This site will support walking, biking, transit, provide

services, jobs and activities that every generation can enjoy.

The City of St. Paul has requested assistance in planning for stormwater management, green infrastructure,

and water feature development on the former Ford Site. In 2009 the City of St. Paul contracted with Barr

Engineering Co. to complete preliminary evaluations of stormwater management alternatives at the Ford site.

District and City staff have worked with Barr Engineering to develop a scope of work for additional analysis

to inform planning efforts.

CAC Observer Update

No update was available.

Discussion –

A) New & Old Issues

No new or old business.

B) Identify CAC Observer for the March 18th and April 1st Board of Managers Meetings.


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No one was identified.

C) April 8th CAC Agenda Overview

Items for the April 8th CAC Agenda include:

North & East Metro Groundwater Plan Update

By Law Revisions

Election of Officers

Student Worker Program

Fall Event Planning

D) 2015 Meeting Schedule

Flyers were passed out for upcoming events including:

Citywide Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 18th 9-11:30

Landscape Revival Native Plant Expo, Saturday, June 7th 9-3

Great River Greening Rain Garden Plantings, date to be announced

CRWD Staff is seeking help from the CAC to attend events. Please contact Lindsay if you are available.

Adjourn –

CAC 15-011 Motion: To adjourn the March 11, 2015 CAC Meeting.

Sanders/Swanson


The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Sylvander

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DATE: April 2, 2015

TO: Citizen Advisory Committee

FROM: Lindsay VanPatten

RE: 2015 CRWD Events

Please sign up for one volunteer event. If you sign up and are unable to attend an event, please find a replacement.

If there are other community events in your neighborhood that you’d like to participate in on behalf of CRWD, we

have tabling displays, information and banners that can be borrowed if it is available. Please let Lindsay know if

there are additional events you are interested in staffing.

Saint Paul Parks Citywide Spring Cleanup

Saturday, April 18, 2015 9 am – 11:30 am

Drop-in sites within CRWD: Como Picnic Pavilion, Swede Hollow Park, Harriet Island Regional Park,

Highland Park, Hamline Park

9 – 11:30 am Mike MacDonald: Como Picnic Pavilion

Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary Grand Opening

Saturday, May 30, 2015 1 – 3 pm

Celebrate the opening of Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary and Great River Greening’s 20th Anniversary. Activities

include seed-bomb making, geocaching among others.

1 – 3 pm CAC/Board: _____________________________________________________

Saint Paul Arbor Month Celebration

Saturday, May 30, 2015 10 am – 2 pm

Tabling and activities to Celebrate Arbor Month with St. Paul’s Tree Advisory Panel, the Summit Hill

Association, U of MN and St. Paul Forestry.

10 am – 12 pm CAC/Board: Michelle or Bill?_______________________________________

12 – 2 pm CAC/Board: Michelle or Bill? _______________________________________

Landscape Revival Native Plant Expo and Market

Saturday, June 6, 2015 9 am – 3 pm

Tabling at native plant sale and expo.

11 am – 2 pm CAC/Board: _____________________________________________________

12 – 3 pm CAC/Board: _____________________________________________________

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April 8, 2015

VII. Project and Program

Updates

A) 2015 CRWD Events

Capitol Region Watershed District

Citizen Advisory Committee

2015 Agenda Plan

Updated: April 2, 2015

Pervious Parking Lot

Eustis Street Feasibility Study

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CAC Meeting Date District Initiatives CAC Initiatives

January 14, 2015 - District 6 NRI

- 2014 Fish Survey

-Stewardship Awards Recap

-2015 CAC Meeting Plan

February 11, 2015 - Education Program Review

- 2015 Rule Revisions

Discuss 2015 “Event”

March 11, 2015

- Upper Villa Park Project Review

- Rules Review

- 2014 Permit Program Review

- Event Planning

- By Laws Review

April 8, 2015 - North & East Metro GW Plan Update

- By Law Amendments Adopted

- Election of Officers

- Student Worker Program

May 13, 2015

-Willow Reserve

-Lafayette Park

-Watershed Plan Mid-Term Review

-Awards Program

-Event Planning

-CAC Tour Planning

June 10, 2015 Tour of District Projects

July 15, 2015

(3rd Wednesday)

2016 Work Plan Development -Awards Program Development

-Event Planning

August 12, 2015

Review and Comment on 2016 Budget -Awards Program Development

-Event Planning

September 9, 2015

-Awards Program

-CAC Recruitment

October 14, 2015

Special and Partner Grant Committees - Awards Program

November 12, 2015

(2nd Thursday)

RSVP Program Update

December 9, 2015

2016 Reappointment

Recommendations

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