July 7 Workshop and Regular Meeting Packet

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Board Workshop and Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 5:00 p.m.

CRWD will be returning to in-person Board of Managers meetings on July 7, 2021. The public is invited to attend in-person as well. Currently a virtual attendance option is not available. Masks will be encouraged for anyone who has not been vaccinated.

I. II. III.

I.

WORKSHOP AGENDA (5:00 PM) Call to Order of Board Workshop Review of Preliminary 2022 Budget Adjourn Board Workshop REGULAR MEETING AGENDA (6:00 PM) 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) B) C) D) E)

19-026, Tumble Fresh Coin Operated Laundry – Closure (Hosch) 20-017, Hamm’s Brewery Improvements – Approval Extension (Hosch) 21-002, MRB Subdivision – Review Period Extension (Hosch) 21-019, 554 Broadway Affordable Housing – Review Period Extension (Hosch) 21-020, Highland Bridge Lot 2 Block 3 (Hosch)

IV.

Special Reports – No Special Reports

V.

Action Items A) AR: Approve Minutes of the June 16, 2021, Regular Meeting (Sylvander)

VI.

Unfinished Business A) Covid-19 Update (Doneux) B) C&E Upcoming Events

VII.

General Information A) Board of Manager’s Updates

VIII. Next Meetings A) Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 7:00 PM – CAC Meeting– Meeting Format (TBD) B) Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 6:00 PM- Regular Meeting – Meeting Format In-Person IX.

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

July 7, 2021 Board Workshop Review of Preliminary 2022 Budget (Doneux) DATE: June 30, 2021 TO: CRWD Board of Managers FROM: Mark Doneux RE: Review of Preliminary 2022 Budget ____________________________________________________________________________________ Background Each year the Board of Managers must develop a work plan for the upcoming year and establish a budget and levy to accommodate the work plan. At the June 16th Board Meeting, staff reviewed the draft 2022 Budget expenditures based on Division Manager Recommendations.

Issues The focus of the workshop will be to: 1) Recap of the draft 2022 Budget (expenditures), 2) Review the 2020 actual, 2021 budget, 2021 estimated and 2022 revenue and tax levy summary, and 3) Review and comment on overall Preliminary 20221 Budget To support the 2022 budget process, I have updated the Revenue and Levy Summary that compares the actuals 2020 budget, adopted and estimated 2021 budget along with the proposed 2022 budget.

Budget Items of note: 1) New Operations revenue for 2021 and 2022 from Snelling Midway O&M as well and FEMA and 319 grants.

2) Debt service refunding (pay back) of $750,000 in 2022 3) Thomas Building Capital Improvements of $650, in 2022 4) CIP Revenue from partners as well as 319 and Clean Water grant in 2021 and 2022 5) Operations and CIP Fund Balance meet CRWD Fiscal Policy for 2021 and 2022 6) Proposed 3% tax levy increase for 2022 Staff will review these documents with the Board at the workshop. No action is required, only general feedback is requested.

Requested Action No Action Requested, informational only enc:

2020 -2021 Budget Comparison Summary 5-26-20 (Landscape) 2021-2023 Projected Capital Improvement Program Expenditures (Portrait) Preliminary 2021 Budget (Landscape)

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

2022 Capitol Region Watershed Budget Fund # Fund Name

101

Administration

Project #

2020 WMP Ref.

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

A E E F B C G H

Pre-Draft 2022 Budget June 10, 2021

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

Priority / Comment

Date Printed

2022 Project Budget

Project Description

ADMINISTRATION

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

Critical Critical Critical Important Critical Critical Critical Critical

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

Administrative Allocation*

Ongoing

Annual Cost Allocation to Project and Programs

$

Total Administrative Costs

208

210

211

220

222

Regulatory Program

Grants Program

Monitoring, Assessment and Research

Communications and Engagement

Facility Management Program

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

A B C D E H J K

REG REG REG REG REG REG REG REG

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

Critical Critical Critical Important Critical Important Important Critical

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

$

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

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

A B C D E H J

PPG PPG PPG PPG PPG PPG PPG PPG PPG

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

Critical Important Important Important Beneficial Important Critical Important Important

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

$

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

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

A B C D E F G H I

MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM

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

Critical Critical Critical Critical Important Important Important Important Important

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

$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$

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

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

A B C E

PPG PPG PPG PPG

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

$

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

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

Critical Critical Critical Critical

PROGRAMS TOTAL

Administrative Allocation

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2021 Project Budget

$

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

Net Administrative Costs

PROGRAMS

2022 Fund Total

$

577,720

$

780,000

$

844,100

$

802,460

$ $

445,000 165,000

$

3,614,280

Difference

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

840,000

$

2021 Fund Total

$

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

$

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

$

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

$

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

$

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

$

799,100

$

40,900

$

556,620

$

21,100

$

929,700

$

(149,700)

$

761,150

$

82,950

$

792,460

$

10,000

$ $

420,580 165,924

$ $ $

24,420 (924) (12,154)

$

3,626,434

2022 Capitol Region Watershed Budget Fund # Fund Name

Project #

2020 WMP Ref.

Pre-Draft 2022 Budget June 10, 2021

Lead Div Project Name

Priority / Comment

Date Printed

2022 Project Budget

Project Description

2022 Fund Total

2021 Project Budget

2021 Fund Total

Difference

PROJECTS 301-17400 302

305

Groundwater Projects

Como Lake Subwatershed

310

Lake McCarron's Subwatershed

313

Loeb Lake Subwatershed

315

Trout Brook Subwatershed

317

Crosby Lake Subwatershed

325

Wetland, Stream, and Ecosystem Restoration

331

Mississippi River Gorge Subwatershed

332

Mississippi River Confluence Subwatershed

333

Mississippi River Downtown Subwatershed

375

Watershed Wide Planning, Assessment and Implementation

Lake McCarrons Shoreline Restoration Project

301-20405 301-16410

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

Important

Implement shoreline restoration project around Lake McCarrons

Important Important

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

$

A B C D E F H I P

MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM MRM REG PPG

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

Critical Critical Critical Important Important Important Beneficial Important Important

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

$

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

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

D B C F

MRM MRM MRM MRM

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

Important Important Important Critical

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

$

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

313-11513

D

MRM Loeb Lake Stormwater Pond Improvements

Important

Investigate improvements to Loeb Lake Stormwater Pond

315-14552 315-21554 315-21570

E C B

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

Important Critical Important

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

325-21605 325-21610 325-21615

A E G

Highland Ravine BMP Maintenance

Critical

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

Critical Important Important

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

Ford Site Planning Ford Site - Area C B C

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

D E F B K

MRM Ford Site Stormwater Planning MRM Ford Site - Area C

Critical Important

PPG Sears Site Redevelopment PPG Swede Hollow Vacant

Important Important

PPG PPG ADM MRM PPG MRM

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

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

$

25,000 30,960 78,360

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

-

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

20,000 25,000 $

50,000 25,000

$

10,000

$

198,330

$

110,220

$

20,000

$

410,000

$

$

-

Important Important Important Important Important Important

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

PROJECTS TOTAL

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

$

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

$

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

$

134,320

$

-

$

45,000

$

75,000

$ $

145,000 85,000

-

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

-

10,000

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

317-20631

$

-

53,450 30,960 78,360 -

$

-

$

-

$

10,000

$

170,050

$

28,280

$

100,700

$

9,520

$

20,850

$

$

211,110

$

198,890

$

(28,450)

$

$

(850)

-

162,770

$

-

$

-

$

46,250

$

(1,250)

$

-

$

75,000

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

$ 1,232,870

$ $

$

145,580 85,476

942,786

$ $ $

(580) (476) 290,084

2022 Capitol Region Watershed Budget Fund # Fund Name

Project #

2020 WMP Ref.

Pre-Draft 2022 Budget June 10, 2021

Lead Div Project Name

Priority / Comment

Date Printed

2022 Project Budget

Project Description

2022 Fund Total

2021 Project Budget

2021 Fund Total

Difference

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 402

Groundwater Projects 405-16705 405-21712 405-21711

J O K

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

Critical Important Critical

100,000 187,100

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

405

Como Lake BMP's

410

Lake McCarron's BMP's

413

Loeb Lake BMP's

415

Trout Brook BMP's

417

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

XXX-XXXXX

425

431

Mississippi River Gorge Subwatershed BMPs

431-16886

D

PPG Lauderdale Stormwater Pond Project

Critical

Design and Construct Improvements to Seminary Pond

$

432-20891 432-16853

B E

MRM Ford Site MRM Victoria Park

Critical Critical

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

$

432

Mississippi River Confluence Subwatershed BMPs

433

Mississippi River Downtown Subwatershed BMPs

433-20892 433-19890

E F

PPG Science Museum of Minnesota PPG Midway Peace Park

Important Important

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

475

Watershed Wide Capitol Improvement Projects

470-14960 XXX-XXXXX

Q var.

ADM ADM ADM ADM

Critical Important Critical Important

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

XXX-XXXXX

Vacant

-

XXX-XXXXX

Vacant

-

415-20820

F

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

Critical

Vacant

$

-

287,100

$

-

$

-

$ $

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

600,000 -

-

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

BUDGET SUMMARY

412,400

$

$

-

(125,300)

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$ $

950,250 -

$ $

(350,250) -

$

-

$

96,750

$

(96,750)

$

1,191,440

$

(641,440)

$

330,450

$

199,550

$

1,054,454

$

2,145,463

$ 5,167,017

$ 4,035,744

$

1,131,273

2022 Fund Total

2021 Fund Total

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

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

$

40,900

$ $

(12,154) 290,084

OPERATIONS TOTAL

$ 5,687,150

$ 5,368,320

$

318,830

CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

$ 5,167,017

$ 4,035,744

$

1,131,273

$ 10,854,167

$ 9,404,064

$

1,450,103 15.4%

ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS PROJECTS

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$

-

-

Fund

TOTAL 2022 BUDGET

$

$

CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOTAL

Budget #'s of Note

600,000

Engineering Design and Construction for next segment of TBI Repairs

$

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

$

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

$

-

$

-

$

550,000

$

530,000

$

3,199,917

$

96,750

$

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

$

1,054,454 -

2022 CRWD Expenditure, Revenue and Levy Summary 6/30/2021 Operations and Capital

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

(1)

2020 Actual

2021 Adopted

Tax Levy Intergovernmental (MVHC) Fees Interest Income Other Total

$

4,695,669

$

$

36,500 10,724 39,611 4,782,504

Expenditures

Administration Programs Projects Total

$ $ $ $

Fund Balance

Beginning Balance

Revenue

$

$

907,812 2,017,930 816,943 3,742,685

$ $ $ $

$

1,891,113

Ending Balance

$

2,930,932

Fund Balance Policy Amount Difference % of Policy CAPITAL

$ $

1,871,343 $ 1,059,590 $ 157%

CAPITAL Expenditures

Fund Balance (unencumbered)

Property Tax Levy (1) Intergovernmental (MVHC) Other (3) Villa Park Wetland Partner Funding Parkview Partner Revenue Como Subwater 7 Partner Funding (8) Other - Clean Water Grant (9) Targeted Watershed Program Grant Stormwater Impact Fund Interest Income Debt Levy + Bond Proceeds Total

2022 Proposed $

$

4,657,176 44,495 24,000 1,000 100,000 4,826,671

$

4,894,787 45,000 24,000 1,000 268,700 5,233,487

799,100 3,626,434 942,786 5,368,320

$ $ $ $

799,100 2,500,000 900,000 4,199,100

$ $ $ $

840,000 3,614,280 1,232,870 5,687,150

$

2,723,725

$

2,930,932

$

$

2,143,625 $ not ok 2,684,160 $ (540,535) $ 80%

3,558,503 50% 3,104,839 ok 2,843,575 261,264 109%

2020 Actual Revenue

2021 Estimated

4,752,220 15,000 20,000 1,000 4,788,220

2021 Adopted

$3,484,344 $1,515,718 $70,689

3,558,503 $ ok 2,099,550 $ 1,458,953 $ 169% 2021 Estimated

2022 Proposed

$3,525,479

$3,454,969

$3,631,243

$58,000

$95,000

$187,100

$150,000

$19,694 $

Capital Improvement Program

5,090,445

$

4,391,848

$125,000

$125,000

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

3,873,479

$

3,689,969

$

3,833,343

4,035,744

$

3,227,885

$

5,167,017

Total

$

4,391,848

$

4,035,744

$

3,227,885

$

5,167,017

Beginning Balance Revenue less expenditures

$ $

4,949,917 698,597

$ $

4,949,916 $ (162,265) $

5,648,514 462,084

$ $

6,110,598 (1,333,674)

Ending Balance

$

5,648,514

$

4,787,651

6,110,598

$

4,776,925

Fund Balance Policy Amount Difference % of Policy

Oper

#VALUE! #VALUE!

$

$2,000,000 $4,110,598 306%

$2,000,000 $2,776,925 239%

7/1/20212:07 PM

2022 CRWD Expenditure, Revenue and Levy Summary 06/30/21 Combined Operations and CIP

Combined Operations and CIP Budget 2021 Adopted 2020 Actual ## Revenues ###

## Expenditures of Budget ### ok ## Fund Balance

(1)

Property Tax Levy $ Bond Proceeds Partner Funding Met Council Intergovernmental Fees Other Other - Clean Water Interest Income Fund Balance Total $

8,180,013 -

Administration $ Programs Projects Capital Improvement Total $

907,812 2,017,930 816,943 4,391,848 8,134,533

Beginning Balance

$

Ending Balance

(2)

2021 Estimated $

$

8,517,145

$

9,066,830

$ $ $ $

799,100 2,500,000 900,000 3,227,885 7,426,985

$ $ $

$

799,100 3,626,434 942,786 4,035,744 9,404,064

$

840,000 3,614,280 1,232,870 5,167,017 10,854,167

6,841,030

$

7,673,641

$

8,579,446

$

9,669,101

$

8,579,446

$

6,931,276

$

9,669,101

$

7,881,764

$

2020 Actual 4,695,669 3,483,526

$

2021 Adopted 4,752,220 3,525,479

$

2021 Estimated 4,657,176 3,454,969

$ $

8,112,145

2022 Proposed

8,277,699 208,000 15,000 20,000 125,000 16,000 8,661,699

1,515,718 36,500 70,689 30,418 39,611 9,872,949

$

$

45,000 24,000 195,000 125,000 16,000

8,526,030 45,000 24,000 455,800 16,000

## ###

TAX LEVY Operations Capital Improvement Total Difference from previous year % Change Historical Adopted Levy Increase Debt Levy General Levy Total Levy

$ $

8,179,195 $ 1,241,145 $ 17.89% 17.89% $ $ $

8,277,699 $ 98,504 $ 1.20% 1.20% 8,277,699 8,277,699

2022 Proposed $ 4,894,787 3,631,243

8,112,145 $ (165,554) $ -2.00% -2.00% $ $ $

8,526,030 248,331 3.00% 3.00% 1,054,454 7,471,576 8,526,030

7/1/20212:07 PM

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June 21, 2021 CRWD Board of Managers Elizabeth Hosch Permit Closeout

July 7, 2021 III. Permit Applications A. Permit Close Out (Hosch)

Background Construction activity is complete for permit #19-026, Tumble Fresh Coin Operated Laundry.

Issues Tumble Fresh Coin Operated Laundry #19-026 This permit was issued for a new coin operated laundry and associated facilities at Larpenteur and Adolphus in Maplewood. Stormwater treatment is provided onsite with 3 surface iron-enhanced filtration basins. Work is complete and the site is stable. $4,100 surety is available to return.

Action Requested Approve $4,100 surety return and Certificate of Completion for permit #19-026, Tumble Fresh Coin Operated Laundry.

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

July 7, 2021 III. Permit Applications B.) 20-017 Hamm’s Brewery Improvements Application Approval Renewal

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June 21, 2021 CRWD Board of Managers Elizabeth Hosch 20-017 Hamm’s Brewery Improvements Application Approval Renewal

Background The Board approved permit application 20-017 on July 8, 2020.

Issues Permit approvals expire after 1-year if the project has not started. The St. Paul HRA has been working with CRWD staff to address the conditions of approval and is currently working out the details of the operations and maintenance agreement for stormwater BMPs, made complicated by a unique ownership situation. The HRA hopes to begin construction yet in 2021 and have requested the approval be renewed with the same project plans and scope.

Requested Action Approve the Requested Renewal of the Permit Application Approval for 20-017 Hamm’s Brewery Improvements to Expire July 8, 2022.

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

Capitol Region Watershed District Permit Report CRWD Permit #:

20-017

Review date:

June 25, 2021

Project Name:

Hamm's Brewery Stormwater Improvements

Applicant:

Andrew Hestness City of Saint Paul Department of Planning and Economic Development 25 West Fourth Street, 1300 City Hall Annex Saint Paul, MN 55102 651-266-6577 Andrew.Hestness@ci.stpaul.mn.us

Purpose:

This project consists of the reconstruction of a drive between two existing buildings. This path will be converted into a pedestrian walkway with vehicle access for deliveries. Permanent stormwater management consists of an underground infiltration system.

Location:

694 Minnehaha Ave E, Saint Paul, MN

Applicable Rules:

C, D, and F

Recommendation:

Approve with 1 Conditions

EXHIBITS: 1. Revised Stormwater Calculations, by Larson Engineering, dated 1/27/2021, recv.

1/28/2021.

2. Geotechnical Evaluation Report, by Braun Intertec, dated 3/10/2020, recv. 5/28/2020.

3. SWPPP Template for Small Construction Sites, by Larson Engineering, not dated, recv.

6/23/2020.

4. Revised Civil Plans (Title Sheet, Sheets C100, C200, C300, C400, C500, C501, L100, L200, L300), by Larson Engineering, dated 6/04/2021, recv. 6/14/2021.

5. NPDES permit, dated 4/30/21, recv. 6/23/21.

HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS: Stormwater management installed during this phase of the project is intended to satisfy water quality requirements as part of a larger redevelopment project taking place on the property.

Multiple phases of redevelopment projects have occurred in recent years at the site. Projects being accounted for with the proposed infiltration system include Phase 1, building demolition,

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fire lane extension, and the current 2020 project for a total new/reconstructed impervious area of 54,360 ft2.

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 used to analyze runoff for the design or analysis of flows and water levels.

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

3. Stormwater runoff volume retention is achieved onsite in the amount equivalent to the runoff generated from 1.1-inch of rainfall over the impervious surfaces of the development. a. The amount of proposed impervious is 54,360 ft2. i. Phase 1 – Approximately 23,600 ft2 ii. Building Demolition – Approximately 7,000 ft2 iii. Fire Lane Extension – Approximately 7,500 ft2 iv. Current 2020 Project – Approximately 16,260 ft2 b. Volume retention required: 54,360 ft2 x 1.1 inches x 1 ft/12 inches = 4,983 ft3 Table 1. Proposed volume retention through abstraction (i.e. infiltration, reuse).

Volume Volume Retention 1.1-inch 2.5-inch Retention BMP Provided below Runoff Runoff Required 3 3 outlet (ft ) (ft ) (ft3) (ft3) Underground Infiltration 6,242 3,524 8,009 4,983 Total 6,242 c. Banking of excess volume retention is not proposed. d. Infiltration volume and facility size has been calculated using the appropriate hydrologic soil group classification and design infiltration rate. e. The infiltration area is capable of infiltrating the required volume within 48 hours. f. Stormwater runoff is pretreated to remove solids before discharging to infiltration areas.

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g. Groundwater mounding is not anticipated to affect adjacent properties and buildings.

Alternative compliance sequencing has not been requested.

Best management practices achieve 90% total suspended solids removal from the runoff generated on an annual basis.

A maintenance agreement recorded with Ramsey County has not been submitted.

Adequate maintenance access is provided for the underground system. A sitespecific plan, schedule, and narrative for maintenance of the proposed stormwater management practices has not been submitted.

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. All habitable buildings, roads, and parking structures on or adjacent to the project site comply with CRWD freeboard requirements.

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 protected from sediment transport/deposition.

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

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4. Total disturbed area is 1.2 acres; an NPDES permit is required. A SWPPP has been submitted.

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 1 Conditions Conditions: 1. Provide maintenance assurance for proposed stormwater treatment. Options include executing a programmatic MOA between the HRA and CRWD for stormwater maintenance or provide a recorded maintenance agreement with Ramsey County.

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July 7, 2021 III. Permits C.) Mississippi River Blvd Subdivision Review Extension Request (Hosch)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June, 25 2021 CRWD Board of Managers Elizabeth Hosch 3rd 60-day Review Period Extension for Permit 21-002

Background The current review period for Permit 21-002 Mississippi River Blvd Subdivision expires on 7-15-2021.

Issues The applicant requested an extension to the 60-day review period prior to the expiration. The applicant has requested the additional time to complete the required conditions, with particular attention to City of St. Paul permitting needs, and plans to resubmit later in July.

Requested Action Approve 60-day review period extension for Permit 21-002 Mississippi River Blvd Subdivision to expire September 12, 2021.

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

July 7, 2021 III. Permits D.) 554 Broadway Affordable Housing Review Extension Request (Hosch)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June 21, 2021 CRWD Board of Managers Elizabeth Hosch 60-day Review Period Extension for Permit 21-019

Background The current review period for Permit 21-019 554 Broadway Affordable Housing expires on 7-17-2021.

Issues The applicant requested an extension to the 60-day review period prior to the expiration. The applicant has requested the additional time to complete the required conditions.

Requested Action Approve 60-day review period extension for Permit 21-019 554 Broadway Affordable housing to expire September 15, 2021.

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

Capitol Region Watershed District Applicant:

Meredyth Skemp Project Manager 1080 Montreal Ave St. Paul, MN 55116

Permit 21-020 HB Lot 2 Block 3 Consultant: Anthony Adams Ryan Companies 533 S Third St, Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55044

Description: Senior Affordable Housing project located on Lot 2 Block 3 within the Highland Bridge Development, developed by CommonBond Communities Stormwater Management: Ford Site Redevelopment Stormwater Master Plan District Rule: —C, D, F Disturbed Area: 0.53 Acres Impervious Area: 0.46 Acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 5 Conditions: 1. Receipt of $2,300 surety.

2. Provide plans signed by a professional engineer per the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID. 3. Revise SWPPP to address the following: a. Dewatering provisions (if any). b. Include a note stating that silt fence or fabric placed under the grate is not an approved form of inlet protection.

4. Revise erosion control plan to include inlet protection for three additional inlets (see screenshot in the 6/8/21 permit report).

5. Include updated impervious area in the next XPSWMM model update.

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Aerial Photo Board Meeting Date: 7/7/2021

Capitol Region Watershed District Permit Report CRWD Permit #:

21-020

Review date:

June 8, 2021

Project Name:

HB Lot 2 Block 3

Applicant:

Meredyth Skemp Project Manager 1080 Montreal Ave St. Paul, MN 55116 415-377-2151 Meredyth.Skemp@commonbond.org

Purpose:

Construction of a five-story, 60-unit senior affordable housing project located on Lot 2 Block 3 within the Highland Bridge Development.

Location:

830 Cretin Ave, St. Paul, MN

Applicable Rules:

C, D, and F

Recommendation:

Approve with 5 Conditions

EXHIBITS: 1. Lot 2 Block 3 Civil Plans (13 Sheets), by Ryan Companies, dated 5/14/21, recv. 6/2/21.

2. Lot 2 Block 3 Stormwater Narrative, by Ryan Companies, dated 6/1/21, recv. 6/2/21.

3. Exhibit 1 Ford Site Development Plan, by Ryan Companies, not dated, recv. 6/2/21.

4. Exhibit 2 Alternative Permitting Process, by CRWD, dated 6/11/20, recv. 6/2/21.

5. Exhibit 3 Stormwater Management Masterplan, by Barr, dated 2/21, recv. 6/2/21.

6. Exhibit 4 Recorded Ford Plat, by Westwood Professional Services, Inc., dated 12/19/19, recv. 6/2/21.

7. Exhibit 5 Geotechnical Evaluation Report, by Braun Intertec, dated 3/8/21, recv. 6/2/21.

8. Exhibit 6 Infrastructure Plan Sheets, by Kimley Horn, dated 6/27/20, recv. 6/2/21.

9. Exhibit 7 L2B3 Drainage Map, by Ryan Companies, dated 4/30/21, recv. 6/2/21.

10. Exhibit 8 Impervious Calculations, by Ryan Companies, not dated, recv. 6/2/21.

11. Exhibit 9 NPDES Permit, by MPCA, dated 8/16/20, recv. 6/2/21.

12. Exhibit 10 Lot 2 Block 3 SWPPP, by Ryan Companies, dated 5/11/21, recv. 6/2/21.

HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS: Runoff will connect to approved permanent stormwater management outlined in CRWD Permit 20-013 Ford Site Redevelopment Stormwater Master Plan.

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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. Stormwater runoff rate, water quality and volume retention were reviewed and approved under CRWD Permit #20-013 (Ford Site Stormwater Master Plan).

Therefore, the intent of this review is to verify compliance by comparing the amount of impervious surface approved during review of the Master Plan versus each subsequent private site development project.

Table 1. Approved vs. Proposed Impervious Area.

Approved Master Plan Site Development Block/Lot Impervious Area (ft2) Impervious Area (ft2) 3/2 21,932 20,155 a. The proposed site new/reconstructed impervious area is equal to or below the impervious area approved in the master plan. b. No additional volume retention is required for this site-specific development.

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. All habitable buildings, roads, and parking structures on or adjacent to the project site comply with CRWD freeboard requirements.

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.

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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 not consistent with best management practices, as demonstrated in the MPCA manual Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas.

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

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

4. Total disturbed area is 0.53 acres but is part of a larger development that exceeds one acre; an NPDES permit is required. A SWPPP has been submitted but is not sufficient.

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 5 Conditions Conditions: 1. Receipt of $2,300 surety.

2. Provide plans signed by a professional engineer per the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID. 3. Revise SWPPP to address the following: a. Dewatering provisions (if any). b. Include a note stating that silt fence or fabric placed under the grate is not an approved form of inlet protection.

4. Revise erosion control plan to include inlet protection for three additional inlets (see screenshot below).

5. Include updated impervious area in the next XPSWMM model update.

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July 7, 2021 Board Meeting V. Action Item A) Approve Minutes of June 16, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

(Sylvander)

Regular Board Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 6:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting) at the office of CRWD, 595 Aldine Street, St. Paul, Minnesota.

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES I.

A)

Call to Order of Regular Meeting (Vice President Mary Texer)

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

B)

Staff Present Public Attendees Britta Belden, CRWD Andrew Montain, CAC Mark Doneux, CRWD Fred Rozumalski, Barr Engineering Anna Eleria, CRWD Nathan Campeau, Barr Engineering Michelle Sylvander, CRWD Pat Hamilton, Science Museum of MN Elizabeth Hosch, CRWD Nate Zwonitzer, CRWD James Mogen, Ramsey County Atty

Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda.

Administrator Doneux requested the addition of Action Item E. Approve Monetary Limits of Municipal Tort Liability.

Motion 21-117: Approve the Agenda of June 16, 2021, with amendment.

Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved II.

Public Comment

No comments were made.

III.

Permit Applications and Program Updates A)

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

Ms. Hosch reviewed permit #21-018 for Gold Line BRT. The applicant requested an extension to the 60-day review period prior to the expiration on 7/6/2021. The applicant has requested the additional time to complete the required conditions on this large and complicated transit project.

Vice President Texer asked for any questions. There were no questions.

Motion 21-118: Approve 60-day review period extension for Permit 21-018 Gold Line BRT to expire September 4, 2021.

Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved IV.

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

Mr. Zwonitzer provided a review. In 2018, the Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) contacted CRWD to discuss their plans to make improvements to the exterior of their facility in Saint Paul. The museum’s Water Planet initiative aims to align all museum programming to raise awareness of issues related to water. CRWD and SMM entered into a cooperative funding agreement in August 2019. Barr Engineering was hired to complete a stormwater feasibility study of the museum campus. The Stormwater Feasibility Study process includes concepts for the three identified priority areas of the campus and anticipated next steps. The concepts developed contain improvements to the site (function and aesthetics), water quality improvements, and education opportunities. There is also significant overlap in the benefits provided by elements in the concepts. Currently, there is no formal request for additional CRWD involvement, but a future request is likely. The timeline for additional design and implementation is being explored as the Museum continues to adjust to the impacts (operational and budgetary) of COVID. The Museum continues to monitor progress of area projects such as Kellogg Boulevard bridge reconstruction and the Saint Paul River Balcony that may impact their facility. There are many elements that meet CRWD and SMM’s shared goals, and continued support for the SMM project is identified in the Watershed Management Plan as well as CRWD’s preliminary 2022 budget as a placeholder.

Mr. Zwonitzer introduced Mr. Campeau and Mr. Rozumalski from Barr Engineering and Mr. Hamilton from SMM. Mr. Hamilton shared several examples of how and where audiences would be able to see demonstrations of infrastructure and stormwater reuse. Mr. Hamilton expressed appreciation for the partnership. Mr. Rozumalski reviewed renderings demonstrating rainwater runoff from the Elements café rooftop and other urban rooftop habitats. Mr. Rozumalski reviewed plans for a cistern to be located in the lower level and collect water in the plaza area. The water could be directed to Science Park for further exhibit use.

Mr. Zwonitzer asked for any questions. President Collins inquired about there being enough water for the separate areas. Mr. Rozumalski replied that there is. Vice President Texer inquired about the Kellogg portion and not knowing what the city will do. Mr. Hamilton replied that one of the challenges are the linkages between the ideas for Kellogg Plaza and Science Park. Mr. Hamilton added that the two spaces are complementing one another. Manager Sullivan Janzen asked if the areas on Kellogg Blvd. would require admission to the Museum. Mr. Hamilton replied that Kellogg Plaza is open to the public.

CAC Member Mr. Montain commented on the power plant producing heat. Mr. Hamilton replied that two interpretive panels will be installed. Manager Murphy commented about funding for the project impacting the citizens of the district. Manager Sullivan Janzen asked for a copy of the presentation. Mr.

Zwonitzer replied that he would provide Manager Sullivan Janzen a copy of the presentation. Vice President Texer thanked the partners for attending.

No action taken update provided for information only.

V.

Action Items A)

AR: Approve Minutes of the June 2, 2021 Board Workshop and Regular Meeting (Sylvander)

Motion 21-119: Approve the Minutes of June 2, 2021 Board Workshop and Regular Meeting.

Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved B)

AR: Approve Accounts Payable/Receivable for May 2021 (Sylvander)

Motion 21-120: Approve May 2021 Accounts Payable/Receivable and Budget Report and direct Board Treasurer and Vice President to endorse and disperse checks for these payments.

Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved C)

AR: Approve MS4 Report for 2020 and Public Meeting (Funke)

Ms. Eleria provided a review of the regulated operator of a small municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). CRWD is required to prepare and submit an annual report of activities and accomplishments associated with its stormwater pollution prevention program (SWPPP) by June 30th to MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). CRWD must solicit public comment on the MS4 annual report and hold an annual public meeting to present the SWPPP activities and accomplishments made in the previous year.

Ms. Eleria shared a brief presentation of CRWD’s stormwater management accomplishments. The June 16th Board meeting will serve as CRWD’s annual public meeting for its SWPPP. Any comments received at the meeting or in writing by June 23rd will be considered and if appropriate, incorporated into the annual report.

Motion 21-121: Authorize Administrator to submit CRWD’s MS4 Annual Report for 2020 and to reasonably incorporate comments received during the public comment period.

Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved D)

AR: Approve Consultant Selection for the Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan (Belden)

Ms. Belden reviewed that the Como Lake Management Plan (CLMP) was adopted by the Board of Managers on May 15, 2019. The CLMP presents an adaptive management plan framework for achieving

water quality goals for Como Lake through in-lake, watershed, and community actions over the next 20 years.

Goal 2 of the CLMP states: “Maintain healthy shoreline areas that can support a variety of wildlife and contribute to the ecological health of Como Lake”. To work toward achieving Goal 2, the CLMP recommends completing actions L10: Conduct shoreline assessment, L11: Develop and implement shoreline management plan, and L12: Engage volunteers and local partners in shoreline management.

Action L10 was completed in September 2020 by Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation District and will serve to inform the development and implementation of Actions L11 and L12. With Action L10 complete, CRWD staff have begun implementation of Action L11: Develop and implement shoreline management plan. Following Board approval on May 5, 2021, a Request For Proposals (RFP) was distributed to three qualified firms to seek out a consultant to assist with the development of the plan: Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc (EOR), Landbridge Ecological, and Resources Environmental Solutions, LLC (RES). Each of these firms are included on CRWD’s 2021-2022 Professional Services Providers list and have submitted Statements of Qualifications, and one of which is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). One proposal was submitted by RES. The proposal was reviewed by CRWD and City of Saint Paul staff. Both agreed the proposal met the selection criteria put forth in the RFP and that RES is highly qualified to complete the tasks of this project using their suggested approach. With that, CRWD and City of Saint Paul staff recommend RES as the selected consultant for the development of the Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan.

Ms. Belden asked for any questions. Vice President Texer asked if RES was the vendor that worked on Willow Reserve. Ms. Belden replied yes that they have a strong portfolio. Manager Sullivan Janzen inquired about the other applicants and their work engaging communities of color, youth, and elders.

Ms. Belden replied that this RFP did not include that language. President Collins commented about extra language being added to encourage students and youth participation. CAC Member Mr. Montain commented about language from vendors bidding on a job to know that there is a demand or interest, from those who hire them, for considerations of elders, people of color or other priorities that CRWD might have. Ms. Belden replied that a lot of effort went into reviewing professional services skills. This is a unique project and not many firms have the staff that can do both.

Motion 21-122: Approve Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC (RES) as the selected consultant for the development of the Como Lake Shoreline Management Plan.

Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved E)

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

Motion 21-123: Accept the LMCIT liability coverage and NOT Waive the Monetary Limits on municipal tort liability.

Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved VI.

Unfinished Business

A)

TWP Boulevard Rain Garden Construction Update (Zwonitzer)

Mr. Zwonitzer updated the board about the TWP Boulevard Rain Garden construction. Mr. Zwonitzer shared that construction started in late May. A few of the properties dropped out. A total of 21 gardens are being constructed on 20 properties resulting in a contract reduction. Mr. Zwonitzer reviewed a map with gardens in different stages of construction. The project is scheduled for completion at the end of July.

B)

TWP Como Park Sr. High Closeout (Zwonitzer)

Mr. Zwonitzer shared that the Como Park Sr. Highschool project was completed in 2017. Mr. Zwonitzer reviewed that this project was cooperative with the City of St. Paul and St. Paul Public Schools to install an underground infiltration gallery at Como Park Sr. High. This is one of the first projects where a storm sewer was diverted onto property not owned by the city for treatment. The original agreement was for $350,000. Soil contamination and other unforeseen issues brought the grand total to $370,000. Mr. Zwonitzer added that he will return to a future board meeting to give a more detailed presentation.

No motion was made. Update was provided for information only.

C)

2020 Watershed Plan Update (Eleria)

Ms. Eleria shared that the final Watershed Plan is now posted on the website. Printed hard copies and digital are both now available. Ms. Eleria will be making sure each Manager receives a copy.

No motions were made. Update was provided for information only.

D)

2022 Budget Update (Doneux)

Administrator Doneux reviewed that each year the Board of Managers must develop a work plan for the upcoming year and establish a budget and levy to accommodate the work plan. At the March 3rd Board Meeting, staff provided an update to the Board on the general budget process. At the April 7th Board Workshop, Division Managers provided background and a summary of work that their respective Division are assigned. The 2022 budget process will be a continued transition from our 2010 Watershed Management Plan (WMP) approach and budgeting to the new 2020 WMP. We also will be working to build back our work plan that affected our work in 2020 and 2021 due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. A workshop will take place on July 7th. The focus of the workshop should be to: 1) 2) 3) 4)

Understand the general order of magnitude of the 2022 budget.

The format for the new budget to reflect the WMP format.

Identify Board priorities for 2022.

Discuss general goals or targets for the overall budget and levy.

Staff have prepared a high level or “Pre-Draft” 2022 budget for anticipated expenditures. The budget figures are estimates based on 2021 and previous years’ work as well as the 2020 Watershed

Management Plan. For ongoing projects/programs, staff estimated if likely 2022 expenditures would be the same, higher, or lower than 2021 costs. Completed projects were zeroed and new projects for 2022 were added. In future meeting discussions, budget figures will represent costs based on detailed estimates. Budget figures in yellow are noteworthy and will be discussed at the Board meeting. Current estimates put the 2022 budget about 15% higher than 2021. This is due primarily to the inclusion of three (3) key capital budget items (~$2.1M) and nearly $320,000 increase in the projects budget. In future meetings, the discussion will include planned revenue to meet our budget, focusing on the necessary tax levy to meet our work plan goals. Staff will review the “Pre-Draft” 2022 budget with the Board at the meeting. A workshop will be held on July 7th. President Collins asked Administrator Doneux to reach out to Manager Murphy since he had to leave the meeting early.

No motions were made. Update was provided for information only.

VII.

General Information A)

Board of Managers’ Updates

Vice President Texer shared that the MAWD summer event will be held on July 22nd from 1:00 PM 4:00 PM. Managers Sanders and Murphy attended the Water Walk.

Vice President Texer and Manager Murphy attended the Peace Park opening.

VIII. Next Meetings A) Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 5:00 PM - Workshop and Regular Meeting– Remote B) Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 7:00 PM - CAC Meeting – Remote Manager Sullivan Janzen will attend.

IX.

Adjournment

Motion 21-124: Adjournment of the June 16, 2021, Regular Board Meeting at 7:55 P.M. Murphy/Sanders Unanimously Approved Respectfully submitted, Michelle Sylvander

Upcoming Events in CRWD July 2021 Community Outreach Coordinator, Lindsay Schwantes, will send an email in the coming weeks with details about volunteering. Contact her anytime with questions at lschwantes@capitolregionwd.org or (651) 485-7324.

7/9 5:30 – 8:00 PM - D10 Ice Cream Social See attached flyer 7/10 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Como Lake Paddle with a Purpose See attached flyer 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 - Public Art Saint Paul eARTh Lab workshops at Western Sculpture Park Weekly Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:30 PM – see attached flyer. CRWD Partner Grant funded 7/12 – 8/20 - Water Before Us mobile art and education kit and kiosk at Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary See attached flyer. CRWD Partner Grant funded 7/24 4:00 – 6:00 PM - Transition Towns Emergence Festival at Como See attached flyer.

7/25 4:00 PM - Water Where we Live Paddle at McCarrons See attached flyer – CRWD Partner Grant funded through Growing Green Hearts 7/29 6:00 – 8:00 PM - Lauderdale Community Event Lauderdale Community Park, 1885 Fulham Street. More details to come.

7/29 6:00 – 8:30 – D10 Como Lake Cleanup event More details to come – CRWD Partner Grant funded.

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PADDLE WITH A PURPOSE Join Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge staff for FREE paddling events this summer! Participants will learn the basics of paddling while exploring our local waterways. After returning to shore, contribute to The Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative community science efforts by helping pick up trash; reducing litter that travels from here down to the Gulf of Mexico.

Events are rain or shine, unless we are under an active weather warning or advisory.

Registration required.

Program Details

Program Details

Date: July 10th

Date: August 7th

Time: 10 AM - 12:30 PM

Time: 10 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Lakeside Pavilion at Como Lake,

Location: Lakeside Pavilion at Como Lake,

1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55103

1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55103

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QUESTIONS? ¿PREGUNTAS? CONTACT OSCAR HERNANDEZ AT OSCAR_HERNANDEZ@FWS.GOV OR AT (612) 398-9881

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs to Cortney Solum at cortney_solum@fws.gov, with your request at least five business days before the event.

El Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de los EE. UU. se compromete a proporcionar acceso a estos eventos para todos los participantes. Dirija todas las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación en lenguaje de señas, subtítulos u otras necesidades de alojamiento a Cortney Solum a cortney_solum@fws.gov, con su solicitud al menos cinco días hábiles antes del evento.

2021 SUMMER WORKSHOPS

eARTh Lab Kick-Off Meetup Tuesday, June 22 with Public Art Saint Paul Team

Got questions? Contact Mayumi! mayumi@publicartstpaul.org

Growing Joy Gardens With Our Neighbors Tuesday, July 6 with Andrew MacGuffie

Visualizing the Watershed on Tie-Dye Shirts Tuesday, June 29 with Esther Ouray

Videomaking: Watershed Voices Tuesday, July 13 with Ini Augustine Creating Reef Raft, a Water Cleaning Sculpture Tuesday, July 20 with Gita Ghei Making Our Watershed-Community Coloring Book Tuesday, July 27 with Lisa Arnolds Building Self-Watering Sub-Irrigation System Tuesday, August 3 with Public Art Saint Paul Team Connecting Our Storytelling to Land Use Tuesday, August 10 with MN Youth Collective & Lower Phalen Creek Project Projection Mapping Art: Shedding Light On Watershed Tuesday, August 17 with Night Light Project Postcards Supporting The Water Protectors Tuesday, August 24 with Public Art Saint Paul Team All workshops take place from 1pm to 3:30pm | Snacks Served

Water Where We Live bringing people together for water in Capitol Region Watershed District

This 2021 monthly event series brings together leaders, neighbors, cultures, artists, scientists, clergy, gardeners, youth …all in care of our shared water resources. Information and reservations contact heidi@growinggreenhearts.com.

April 13

Water Where We Live Partners & Events Planning 2021

May 23 1:00pm

Improv to Improve Water Quality!

Local high schoolers with DangerBoat will be laughing, acting, leading their churches in understanding water quality actions with this fun improv comedy performance. We'll talk about why water quality is important, how easy it is to step up and be a leader, and T2P2 will bring it all to life. A memorable afternoon, in-person, outdoors hosted by Pilgrim Lutheran. Total of 25 tickets available via heidi@growinggreenhearts.com.

June 24 10:30am

Spoken Word for Water Quality Join Joe Davis, spoken word poet to explore the connections of water, race, justice, community and theology. Bring your lawn chair, rhymes and a picnic lunch… or try specialties from Shobi’s Table pay-what-you-can food truck. This Thursday outdoor event is hosted by Faith Lutheran Church and Recovery Café Frogtown. No reservations needed…just show up!

July 25 4:00pm

Paddle Lake McCarrons Bring your boat or borrow one of ours to paddle Lake McCarrons and picnic at the park! Water games, garden walk and water quality activities will be provided. Hosted by Galilee Lutheran Church and Rice Street Gardens. Meet at Lake McCarrons County Park. No reservations needed…just show up!

Aug 15 1:00pm

Summer Wakan Tipi Sacred Site Hike Build sense-of-place, see the prairie in bloom, practice Dakota language, and experience the restoration work of today Reserve through a Sacred Site hike of Wakan Tipi as guided by the Lower Phalen Creek Project organization. spots for your congregation by emailing heidi@growinggreenhearts.com.

Sept 19 12:00pm

Powerful Play & Picnic at Church: Plants, Water Quality & Art Meet at Christ Lutheran on Capitol Hill (COCH) to explore service-learning examples for your church. Tour & learn basics about pollinators, saving seeds for native prairie plants, outdoor mural art, smart salting, rain gardens, storm drains. Pack a picnic lunch and plan to play outdoors. RSVP to Facebook event posted by COCH.

Oct 24 1:00pm

Autumn Wakan Tipi Sacred Site Hike Natural colors, relationships, ethnobotany abound in autumn. Experience your watershed and Dakota community with a Sacred Site hike of Wakan Tipi as guided by the Lower Phalen Creek Project organization. Reserve spots for your congregation by emailing heidi@growinggreenhearts.com.

Nov TBD

Water Education Ways for Faith, Science & Story at Church Location TBD This 2hr workshop and panel is designed for local church leaders to gain faith/science resources and service-learning options specific to local water quality. Heidi Ferris of Growing Green Hearts will share watershed basics, eco-theology resources, hands-on activities, local water stories, enviroSTEM expertise. Hosted by Luther Seminary.

Dec 5 1:00pm

Winter Wakan Tipi Sacred Site Hike As the stillness of winter sets in, reflect upon our roles in care of water, place, culture and community through a Sacred Site hike of Wakan Tipi as guided by the Lower Phalen Creek Project organization. Reserve spots for your congregation by emailing heidi@growinggreenhearts.com.

Thank you Capitol Region Watershed District and community partners for support and action in clean water for our community.