May 7, 2014 packet

Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board Of Managers, for Wednesday, May 7, 2014 6:00 p.m. at the office of the CRWD, 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4, St. Paul, Minnesota.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Materials Enclosed I.

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

II.

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

III.

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

A) Permit # 14-012 Lower Villa Park Improvements, Extension Request (Kelley) B) Permit # 14-015 Mueller-Bies Parking Lot (Kelley) C) Permit # 14-016 West 7th McDonald’s (Kelley) D) Permit Program/Rules Update (Kelley)

IV.

Special Reports – Lowertown Ballpark, Wes Saunders-Pearce, City of St. Paul

V.

Action Items A) AR: Approve Minutes of the April 16, 2014 Regular Meeting (Sylvander) B) AR: Approve Agreement with DTZ for Real Estate Services (Doneux) C) AR: Approve Resolution in Support of GreenCorps Application (Doneux) D) AR: Approve BWSR Grant Agreement for Upper Villa Project (Kelley)

VI.

Unfinished Business A) FI: Highland Ravine Update (Eleria) B) FI: Curtiss Pond Improvement Project (Fossum) C) FI: CP Rail Comment Letter (Doneux) D) FI: Lake McCarrons Aquatic Plant Harvesting Update (Zwonitzer)

VII.

General Information A) Administrator’s Report

VIII.

Next Meetings A) CAC Meeting, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 B) Board Meeting Wednesday, May 21, 2014

IX.

Adjournment

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May 7, 2014 Regular Board Meeting III. Permits A) 14-012 Lower Villa

Park Improvements Review Extension

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

May 1, 2014 CRWD Board of Managers Forrest Kelley, Regulatory and Construction Program Manager 14-012 Lower Villa Park Improvements Review Extension

Background CRWD staff has been coordinating review and guidance for permit 14-012 Lower Villa Park Improvements with City of Roseville’s consultants.

Issues The 60-day Review Period for this permit expires on May 18, 2014. The Board must act on the permit at the May 7th meeting or the permit will be deemed approved. The applicant plans to submit revised drawings to be reviewed for the May 21, 2014 Board agenda.

Requested Action Approve the requested 60-day extension

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Capitol Region Watershed District Applicant:

Rob Stangler T.A. Schifksy & Sons 2370 E Hwy 36 North St. Paul, MN 55109

Permit 14-015 Mueller-Bies Parking Lot Consultant:

Todd Erickson Erickson Civil Site 333 N. Main Street, Suite 201 Stillwater, MN 55082

Description: Demolition of a Single Family Home and Expansion of Parking Lot at 2130 Dale Street N Stormwater Management: Surface Filtration Basin District Rule: C, D, E, F Disturbed Area: 0.4 Acres Impervious Area: 0.20 Acres Recommendation: Approve with 3 Conditions 1. Receipt of $1,000 surety and documentation that maintenance agreement has been recorded with Ramsey County.

2. Provide a tee or hood on the sump catch basin to capture floatables and course material.

3. Provide planting plan for the basin bottom. Establishment of vegetation in stormwater facilities with seed has a high failure rate.

County Road B Dale Street

Permit Location Permit 14-015

Aerial Photo Board Meeting Date: 5/7/14

Capitol Region Watershed District Permit Report CRWD Permit #:

14-015

Review date:

May 1, 2014

Project Name:

Mueller-Bies Funeral Home

Applicant:

Mueller-Bies Funeral Home

Purpose:

Parking lot expansion and construction of a filtration basin.

Location:

2130 Dale Street, Roseville

Applicable Rules:

C, D, E and F

Recommendation:

Approve with 3 Conditions

EXHIBITS: 1. Drainage Report, by Erickson Civil Site, dated 4/16/2014, recd. 4/16/2014.

2. Project plans (sheets A1, A2, A3, C0, C1, E1, and E2), by Buetow 2 Architects, Inc., dated 2/14/14, recd. 4/16/14.

3. Boundary and Topographic Survey, by Anderson Passe & Associates, dated 8/26/13, recd. 4/16/14.

4. Grading & Erosion Control Plan, by Erickson Civil Site, dated 4/22/14, recd.

4/22/14.

HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS: None.

RULE C: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Standards  Proposed discharge rates for the 2-, 10-, and 100-year events shall not exceed existing rates.  Developments and redevelopments must reduce runoff volumes in the amount equivalent to an inch of runoff from the impervious areas of the site.  Stormwater must be pretreated before discharging to infiltration areas to maintain the long-term viability of the infiltration area.

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 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 not achieved onsite in the amount equivalent to the runoff generated from one inch of rainfall over the impervious surfaces of the development. a. The amount of proposed impervious onsite is 8,640 square feet. b. Volume retention: Volume Retention Required (cu. ft.) Volume Retention Provided (cu. ft.)

648 None, filtration is proposed. c. Alternative compliance sequencing has been requested due to poor soils. d. Filtration is proposed: Volume Retention Required (cu. ft.) Volume Retention Provided (cu. ft.)

842 943 e. Banking of excess volume retention is not proposed. f. Filtration volume and facility size has been calculated using the appropriate hydrological soil group classification and design infiltration rate. g. Filtration area is capable of filtering the required volume within 48 hours. h. Stormwater runoff is pretreated to remove solids before discharging to filtration areas.

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

5. A recordable executed maintenance agreement 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.

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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 is a wetland located adjacent to the property.

2. CRWD staff has reviewed and approved the delineated wetland boundaries.

3. No wetland impact is proposed.

4. A minimum buffer of 25 feet has been provided on the applicant’s property. A portion of the 25 foot buffer is located off of the applicant’s site, and therefore, is not required to be recorded as wetland buffer at this time.

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

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

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

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

4. Project site is less than 1 acre; an NPDES permit is not required.

RULE G: ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION

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

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

2. Prohibited discharges are not proposed.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 3 Conditions Conditions: 1. Receipt of $1,000 surety and documentation that maintenance agreement has been recorded with Ramsey County.

2. Provide a tee or hood on the sump catch basin to capture floatables and course material.

3. Provide planting plan for the basin bottom. Establishment of vegetation in stormwater facilities with seed has a high failure rate.

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Capitol Region Watershed District Applicant:

Ray Croaston McDonald’s 1650 W 82nd Street, Suite 900 Bloomington, MN 55431

Permit 14-016 West 7th McDonald’s Consultant:

Sean Murphy Landform 105 South 5th Ave Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401

Description: Demolition and reconstruction of a new McDonald’s Restaurant at 2322 W Seventh Street Stormwater Management: Underground filtration system District Rule: C, D, F Disturbed Area: 1.49 Acres Impervious Area: 0.94 Acres Recommendation: Approve with 5 Conditions 1. Receipt of $4,700 surety and documentation that maintenance agreement has been recorded with Ramsey County 2. Provide plans signed by a professional engineer per the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID. 3. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit.

4. Increase sand filtration layer from 12 to 15 inches as recommended by the Minnesota Stormwater Manual.

5. Specify that the ¾”-2” rock surrounding the Triton system shall be “non-limestone.”

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Permit Location Permit 14-016

Aerial Photo Board Meeting Date: 5/7/14

Capitol Region Watershed District Permit Report CRWD Permit #:

14-016

Review date:

May 1, 2014

Project Name:

West 7th Street McDonald’s

Applicant:

McDonald’s USA, LLC

Purpose:

Reconstruction of an existing McDonald’s building

Location:

2322 West 7th Street, St. Paul

Applicable Rules:

C, D and F

Recommendation:

Approve with 5 Conditions

EXHIBITS: 1. Stormwater Narrative, by Landform, dated 4/16/2014, recd. 4/16/2014.

2. Civil Site Plans (sheets C0.1, C1.1, C1.2, C2.1, C3.1, C3.2, C3.3, C4.1, C7.1, C7.2, C7.3, C7.4, EP2.1, L2.1), by Landform, dated 4/16/2014, recd. 4/16/2014.

HISTORY & CONSIDERATIONS: None.

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

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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 not achieved onsite in the amount equivalent to the runoff generated from one inch of rainfall over the impervious surfaces of the development. a. The amount of proposed impervious onsite is 41,038 square feet. b. Volume retention: Volume Retention Required (cu. ft.) Volume Retention Provided (cu. ft.)

3,078 None, filtration is proposed. c. Alternative compliance sequencing has been requested due to poor soils and shallow bedrock. d. Filtration is proposed: Volume Retention Required (cu. ft.) Volume Retention Provided (cu. ft.)

4,001 8,995 e. Banking of excess volume retention is not proposed. f. Filtration volume and facility size has been calculated using the appropriate hydrological soil group classification and design infiltration rate. g. Filtration area is capable of filtering the required volume within 48 hours. h. Stormwater runoff is pretreated to remove solids before discharging to filtration areas.

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

5. A recordable executed maintenance agreement has not been submitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RULE G: ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION 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.

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RECOMMENDATION: Approve with 5 Conditions Conditions: 1. Receipt of $4,700 surety and documentation that maintenance agreement has been recorded with Ramsey County.

2. Provide plans signed by a professional engineer per the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID. 3. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit.

4. Increase sand filtration layer from 12 inches to 15 inches as recommended by the Minnesota Stormwater Manual.

5. Specify that the ¾”-2” rock surrounding the Triton system shall be “nonlimestone.”

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May 7, 2014 Board Meeting V. Action Item A) Approve Minutes of April 16, 2014 DRAFT Regular Board Meeting (Sylvander)

Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:09 p.m. at the office of the CRWD, 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4, St. Paul, Minnesota.

REGULAR MEETING I.

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

B)

Staff Present Mark Doneux, CRWD Michelle Sylvander, CRWD Forrest Kelley, CRWD Bob Fossum, CRWD Britta Suppes, CRWD Joe Sellner, CRWD Sarah Wein, CRWD Jim Mogan, Ramsey County Attorney

Public Attendees Todd Shoemaker, Wenck

Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda

Manager Mary Texer asked for additions or changes to the agenda. No changes were requested.

Motion 14-075: Approve the April 16, 2014 Agenda.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously approved II.

Public Comments – For Items not on the Agenda There were no public comments.

III.

Permit Applications and Program Updates A)

Permit # 14-010 Maryland – Payne Intersection (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed Permit #14-010 Maryland – Payne Intersection. The applicant is Ramsey County Public Works. The permit is for reconstruction and intersection improvements at the Payne and Maryland Avenues.

The applicable rules are Stormwater Management (Rule C), Flood Control (Rule D), Erosion and Sediment Control (Rule F). The disturbed area of this project is 3.5 Acres and 2.25 Acres impervious surface.

Motion 14-076: Approve the permit for Maryland – Payne Intersection with four conditions: 1. Provide a copy of the NPDES permit.

2. Provide additional detail on the Maryland Avenue Traffic study scope and process.

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3. Provide documentation to support a cost of $125 per lineal foot for the future installation of 640 linear feet of perforate 18� pipe, or reduce the unit price accordingly. For reference, the City of St. Paul recently estimated an installed cost of $47 per lineal foot for 280 lineal feet of 12� perforated pipe.

4. Receipt of $67,500 contribution to the Stormwater Impact Fund and letter outlining intent to coordinate with CRWD on future BMP design and construction at Edgerton and Maryland.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously approved B)

Wetland and Floodplain Permitting Procedures (Kelley)

Administrator Doneux reviewed some wetland and floodplain permitting. The CP Rail expansion is a current project in the Ramsey Washington Watershed District. The project runs along the river and Pigs Eye Lake. The project would impact four to six acres of wetland. Manager Texer shared concerns. Administrator Doneux also reviewed the Island Station project. This project would also require some flood plain/wetland permitting.

Mr. Kelley reviewed the steps taken when we have a flood plan. First step is to avoid impact on the wetland impact. The second step would minimize the impact on the wetland by moving plans. Any wetland impact must be replaced at a ratio of 2 to 1. For every one acre of wetland impacted, two acres of wetland must be replaced. The rules of CRWD require mitigation to be within the district.

Ms. Texer asked for clarification on CRWD rules vs. State rules. Mr. Kelley reviewed that CRWD rules are more restrictive than the state. Mr. Kelley noted that this case is more complicated with the railroad. The railroad operates under Federal Law. Motion 14-077: Direct Administrator Doneux to compose a letter of concern to Ramsey Washington Watershed District and the City of St. Paul regarding the impact of four to six acres of wetland.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously approved C)

Permit Program/Rules Update (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed the Lake McCarrons wetland buffer. The applicant has not applied yet. The applicant is considering requesting a variance to build townhomes. The rules state no structure to be within 25 feet of the shoreline. Mr. Kelley requested opinions from the Board of Managers. Administrator Doneux noted that the lots were plotted over ten years ago. There was much discussion. Manager Texer asked if there were any restrictions in place preventing the home owners from over mowing near the shoreline. Mr. Kelley replied that the townhome association would manage the yards. Attorney Mogen replied that a maintenance agreement could include details for areas not to be mowed and fines if found to do so. Mr. Kelley would convey the Board of Managers feelings about this variance to the applicant.

V. Action item E. was moved up so that Attorney Mogan could part take in the conversations.

E)

AR:

District Office Facility (Doneux)

Administrator Doneux reviewed that CBRE has completed the Program and Facility Plan. The next step in the process is to adopt the Program and Facility Plan. The facility plan includes a summary and Board direction going forward, the space program, facility characteristics, buy/build/lease analysis and a preliminary budget.

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Following adopting of the Program and Facility Plan the District can begin moving forward in the search for new office space. The steps going forward are: 1) Proceed with a search for land, or land with a building to be demolished, in order to build a new facility for CRWD, 2) This site search should generally be focused on three areas in St. Paul, 3) Concurrent to the land search, continue to look for buildings that could be renovated. It is understood this is a secondary preference to constructing new, and 4) In order to minimize risk in case suitable sites cannot be located in time, start conversations and solicit a proposal from the existing landlord for a 12-18 month lease extension.

With Phase 1, Needs Assessment and Program Development, and Phase 2, Financial Analysis complete, the District can move to Phase 3, Market Review/Site Selection and Phase 4, Lease Renewal. CB Richard Ellis has prepared a task list and budget for Phase 3 and 4. The work in Phase 3 has an estimated cost of just under $23,000 and Phase 4 work is estimated to cost $6,300. Administrator Doneux recommended CRWD work with CB Richard Ellis on a time and material basis not to exceed contract amendment of $30,000.

Ms. Reider requested that the wordage be changed so that the conversation regarding the extension of the lease, take place immediately.

Motion 14-078: Adopt CRWD Program and Facility Plan dated April 1, 2014 with one modification.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously approved Administrator Doneux recommended to the Board of Managers that service with CB Richard be discontinued.

Attorney Mogan asked if there were any contacts that would need to be closed out. Administrator Doneux replied that all obligations have been meet. Attorney Mogan suggested that a formal termination letter be drafted.

Motion 14-079: Approve termination of services with CB Richard Ellis effective immediately and that the Administrator send a formal letter of termination.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously approved IV.

Special Reports.

A. Monitoring Program Review (Fossum/Suppes)

Mr. Bob Fossum reviewed the Monitoring and Data Collection Program that was established in 2004. In 2013, the District sought to complete a comprehensive review of the program to analyze, and if necessary refocus the goals, approach, methods, and deliverables of the Program. In November of 2013, Ms. Elizabeth Beckman facilitated a discussion to review the existing programs strengths and weaknesses. The goal/objective of the Monitoring Program is for CRWD to identify problem area, quantify subwatershed runoff pollutant loadings, evaluate effectiveness of BMPs, provide data to calibrate hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality models, and promote understanding of District water resources and water quality. Ms. Britta Suppes reviewed the recommendations from the discussion. a.

Monitoring Station Power and Communication Upgrades (Sellner)

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One of the recommendations made from reviewing the programs was to add remote monitoring. Mr. Joe Sellner reviewed the current monitoring system. The monitoring equipment is currently powered by battery power.

Battery voltages must be checked on a regular basis to prevent power failure. This requires routine visits to each monitoring site. When a battery voltage drops below the accepted threshold, it must be exchanged for a fully charged battery and returned to the CRWD shop for charging. There currently is no system in the field to charge or provide backup power. The data must be downloaded manually by a CRWD staff member at each site. Until a site visit, the data cannot be reviewed for possible equipment issues, current conditions, illicit discharges. Certain sampling activities such as snowmelt grabs or storm grabs require specific conditions that, at present, can only be determined by physically visiting each site. All programming of data loggers and samplers must be carried out in person at each site. A site visit is required to determine if a site collected water quality samples during a storm event. The primary goal is to increase sampling reliability and data integrity by providing monitoring sites with a reliable power source, establish a system of real-time and/or on-demand remote wireless data access between deployed monitoring equipment and increase efficiency of staff. A reliable power source would eliminate periods of missing data caused by battery power failure. A continuous power supply would increase the consistency of samples, delivering uniform volumes for each sample, by eliminating variations in pump motor speeds caused by diminishing power. Mr. Sellner addressed the key component of the remote data access system would be a two-way communication system allowing (re) programming of equipment without the need for personnel to be physically present at a site. The access to real-time data on flow conditions, sampler status, and equipment condition is expected to significantly reduce staff time traveling to and from sites. The Board of Managers thanked Mr. Sellner for his presentation. b.

Enhanced Lakes Biological Monitoring (Wein)

Ms. Sarah Wein reviewed the enhanced lake biological monitoring work plan. The primary goal is to enhance monitoring of biological parameters of CRWD. In 2013 Wenck completed a statistical analysis of CRWD lake data to determine if water quality trends exist and what factors could be causing these trends. One major recommendation from the report was to increase monitoring of biological data, as many of these parameters (aquatic vegetation, zooplankton and phytoplankton abundance, and fish populations) could be having an effect which cannot be determined by examining chemical and physical data alone. Ms. Wein reviewed the current monitoring schedule and outlined additional recommendations to lake monitoring. The Board of Managers thanked Ms. Wein for her presentation.

Motion 14-080: Approve the Monitoring Program Review and 2014-2016 Recommendation.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously approved V.

Action Items A)

AR:

Approve Minutes of the April 2, 2014 Regular Meeting (Sylvander)

Motion 14-081: Approve Minutes of the April 2, 2014Regular Meeting.

Thienes/Reider Unanimously approved B)

AR:

Approve March Accounts Payable & Budget (Sylvander)

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Motion 14-082: Approve March Accounts Payable/Receivable and March Budget Report and direct Treasurer and Board President to endorse and disperse checks for these payments.

Thienes/Reider Unanimously approved C)

AR:

City of Falcon Heights Curtiss Pond Improvement Project (Fossum)

Curtiss Field Pond, located in Falcon Heights, regularly floods during moderate rainfall events. Because of this flooding the use of the park, and park infrastructure presents a safety concern for the City. In 2011, the City requested the assistance of CRWD in determining the causes of the problems and identifying possible solutions to mitigate the flooding. In 2012 the District completed the Curtiss Pond Improvement Project Feasibility Study. The study recommended a project to increase the stormwater storage and infiltration area with in the park. During 2013 and early 2014 the District has been completing final design of the project. The Board of Managers thanked Mr. Fossum for his work on this project.

Motion 14-083: Approve Curtiss Pond Improvement Project Joint Powers Agreement with Falcon Heights and direct Board President and Administrator to execute the agreement.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously approved Motion 14-084: Approve Curtiss Pond Improvement Project MOA with Falcon Heights and direct Board President and Administrator to execute the agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Ramsey County Attorney.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously approved Motion 14-085: Authorize Bidding for the Curtiss Pond Improvement Project.

Thienes/Reider Unanimously approved D)

AR:

Approve Submittal of 2013 Annual Report (Doneux)

Administrator Doneux reviewed that all metropolitan watershed management organizations are required to annually submit to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) an Activity Report, Financial Report and Financial Audit.

Ms. Texer noted the titles of the Board of Managers on page seven need to be updated. Ms. Reider noted that a picture of Little Crosby Lake should be included. Administrator Doneux noted that the recognitions on page eight and nine are a new addition to the report.

Motion 14-086: Approve the Draft of CRWD 2013 Annual Report for submission to BWSR. Thienes/Reider Unanimously approved

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F) (Kelley)

AR:

Approve Professional Services Agreement with Geosyntec for the Upper Villa Project

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 of 2014, the District was awarded an additional $360,000 towards construction of the combined infiltration/harvest and reuse BMP underneath the Upper Villa Park Softball field. CRWD has an existing contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for the design and construction of a volume reduction practice in the McCarrons subwatershed with a budget of $129,000. Staff will be approving a contract amendment with SRF for a Harvest and Reuse feasibility study for $16,104 as this aspect was outside the scope of the original proposal.

As part of preliminary design, District staff and consultants, in cooperation with City of Roseville staff are seeking to determine if Geosyntec’s OptiRTC active controls system would provide additional benefits to the harvest and reuse system. Geosyntec has prepared a proposal for a feasibility study for incorporating this technology into the Upper Villa Park combined system. This work will complement a supplemental feasibility study by SRF that focuses on the benefits of harvest and reuse for the Upper Villa Park BMP. Both of these proposals have incorporated a decision point meeting upon completion of Task 1 to determine if the active control system should be pursued based on the cost/benefit analysis. Further work beyond Task 1 ($7,511) will only be pursued after CRWD and City staff, have decided the active controls will provide significant value and water quality benefit to the project. Staff reviewed the Geosyntec proposal with the Managers and recommend approval.

Motion 14-087: Approve the Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants for Design Assistance on the Upper Villa Park Volume Reduction and Harvest/Reuse Project, and authorize Board President and Administrator to execute a professional services agreement for an amount not to exceed $68,000. Subject to the review of the Ramsey County Attorney.

Thienes/Reider Unanimously approved G) AR: Adopt Resolution Approving Post-Issuance Compliance Procedure and Policy for Tax Exempt Bonds (Doneux) Administrator Doneux reviewed that Capitol Region Watershed District is an issuer of tax-exempt governmental bonds. Over time, the Internal Revenue Service has developed a series of regulations that require issuers of such bonds to take certain actions after the bonds have been issued, to ensure that the bonds remain tax-exempt.

In September 2011, the IRS revised its Form 8038-G, which is the informational tax return that issuers of taxexempt governmental bonds are required to submit in connection with each bond issue. The new version of the Form 8038-G requires the issuer to certify whether it has written procedures in place for its post-issuance compliance activities.

The District’s Bond Counsel, Jenny Boulton of Kennedy and Graven, has prepared a model policy which, if implemented and followed, will meet IRS requirements for post-issuance compliance. Administrator Doneux recommended that the Board of Managers adopt this policy and follow the adopted policy with regard to all of the District’s tax-exempt bonds. The policy requires the Administrator, as responsible for monitoring three items: Our Mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District

1. How the District spends bond proceeds (use it for capital costs, authorized by statute, for our governmental purpose), 2. How the District invests bond proceeds until they are spent and how the District invests money set aside to pay the bonds, and 3. How the facilities the District financed are used.

This policy will be added to our current financial policies and procedures manual.

Motion 14-088: Adopt Resolution Approving Post-Issuance Compliance Procedure and Policy for Tax-Exempt Bonds and add to financial policies and procedures manual.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously approved VI.

Unfinished Business A)

FI: Highland Ravine Update (Doneux)

Administrator Doneux provided an update on the Highland Ravine Project. The will be going out to bid on Monday, April 21st.

B)

FI: Lake McCarron’s Aquatic Plant Harvesting Project Update (Doneux)

Administrator Doneux reviewed the Lake McCarron’s Aquatic Plant Harvesting Project. A meeting was held on April 7th for the neighbors of Lake McCarron’s with a very good response in attendance. Manager Thienes was in attendance. Manager Reider asked how long the permit process takes. Administrator Doneux replied that the permit would be applied for as a group permit. Manager Texer asked when the harvesting take place.

Administrator Doneux replied that harvesting would depend on weather, two harvestings are scheduled, one in June and one in August. Gustavo Castro will consolidate all the work plan maps. A final map with the harvesting areas will be made available to the DNR and Midwest Weed Harvesting.

V.

General Information

Administrator Approved or Executed Agreements No new agreements Board Approved or Executed Agreements No new agreements General updates including recent and upcoming meetings and events CRWD Staff Anna Eleria, Bob Fossum and Forrest Kelley presented at the Stormwater U: Innovation in BMPs conference on Tuesday April 1, 2014.

Staff attended the annual Women’s Environmental Network, networking event on Wednesday April 2, 2014 held at Hamline University.

Staff will give a presentation on stormwater management and BMPs to students during Central High School’s Earth Day Extravaganza on Tuesday April 29, 2014.

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Britta Suppes will be presenting ‘Multiple uses of data from an automated monitoring network in a 6-mile urban stormwater tunnel’ at the National Water Quality Monitoring Conference in Cincinnati, OH, April 28 – May 2.

1.) Upcoming events and meetings a) Next Board meeting is Wednesday May 7, 2014 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. b) Manager Thienes will not be at the May 7, 2014 or May 21, 2014 Board meetings. c) The 20th Annual Great River Gathering presented by the Saint Paul River Front Corporation is Thursday May 8, 2014 from 5:00 – 8:30 pm at Union Depot. d) Next CAC meeting is Wednesday May 14, 2014 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

The City of St. Paul will be awarding CRWD and its partners, the 2014 Sustainable Saint Paul Award on Wednesday, April 23rd. The presentation will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers at 3:30.

The CAC is developing a new orientation packet. In a draft review, a lengthy discussion took place at the April 9, 2014 CAC meeting regarding the proper punctuation of the CAC. Motion 14-089: The proper punctuation of the CAC shall be Citizen Advisory Committee.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously Approved Mary Texer will be attending the next CAC meeting on May 14, 2014. e) Saint Paul Public Works Annual Open House is Tuesday May 20, 2014 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Dale Street Garage.

2.) Project Updates – Community Capacity Assessment: CRWD staff been working with the research team at the U of M and have developed an interview guide. Interviews will begin in early May. VIII. Adjournment Motion 14-090: Adjournment of the April 16, 2014 Regular Board Meeting at 8:15 p.m.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously Approved Respectfully submitted, Michelle Sylvander

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May 7, 2014 V. Action Item B) Approve Real Estate Consulting Agreement with DTZ (Doneux)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

April 29, 2014 CRWD Building Committee Mark Doneux, Administrator Approval Real Estate Consulting Agreement with DTZ Americas, Inc.

Background At the March 21, 2012 Board Meeting the Managers approved an RFP for Real Estate Broker Services.

At that meeting it was discussed that the District should solicit professional real estate services to assist in the process of identifying our current and future office space needs as well as assisting with any real estate transactions related to a possible relocation. An RFP was sent out on March 26th, proposals were due on April 12th. The Building Committee, consisting of Managers Mary Texer, Mike Thienes and Mark Doneux, recommended and the Board approved the selection of CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) as the District’s Real Estate Broker. The Board authorized the President and Administrator to execute an agreement with CB Richard Ellis for Real Estate Broker Services. The firm that ranked #2 during the RFP process was UGL (now DTZ Americas, Inc.). CRWD discontinued services with CBRE at their April 19th Board meeting. Following that meeting I have contacted DTZ Americas, Inc. to negotiate an agreement to continue our real estate search and acquisition process.

Issues Staff has worked with DTZ Americas, Inc. to draft an agreement for services to cover Development of Real Estate Direction and a Market Review. I have reviewed the agreement and recommend its approval.

Action Requested Authorize Board President and Administrator to execute and Agreement with DTZ for Real Estate Services not to exceed $________, subject to the review and approval of the Ramsey County Attorney.

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Professional Services Agreement for Real Estate Analysis with DTZ Americas, Inc., subject to the review and approval of the Ramsey County Attorney.

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333 South Seventh Street Suite 1370 Minneapolis, MN. 55402 Tel: 612 605 4060 Fax: 612 605 4070 www.dtz.com

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This Agreement dated as of ___________, by and between Capitol Region Watershed District (“Client”) AND DTZ, Inc. (“DTZ”)

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (“Memorandum”) is to outline the terms of an agreement under which DTZ is to provide services to Client. When executed by both parties, this agreement shall be binding on each party.

ENGAGEMENT Client hereby engages DTZ to exclusively represent Client in the determination and implementation of the best possible alternative for Client’s lease, purchase, or construction of a new facility in Saint Paul and surrounding communities (the “Facility”). DTZ shall act solely on behalf of Client and DTZ recognizes that its fiduciary responsibility is to Client in all matters related to this engagement. DTZ agrees on behalf of itself and each of its employees and agents that no such person or entity shall represent the interest of any person or entity, which has an ownership interest in any building or land asset which is identified as being the potential site for the Facility.

This agreement applies only to Client requirements for the Facility. Should Client decide to utilize DTZ to assist it with requirements other than the Facility, that decision will be made the subject of a separate written agreement. All negotiated arrangements relating to a real estate transaction with Client as principal are at all times subject to Client approval. DTZ shall not have the authority to bind Client in any manner.

TERM The term of this Memorandum shall commence May 1, 2014 and shall terminate two (2) years later (“Term”), subject to each party’s right, during the Term, to terminate this Memorandum upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party. In the event Client terminates this Memorandum prior to the expiration of the Term, then DTZ shall be entitled to the following compensation within ninety (90) days of the effective date of such termination, Client executes a binding agreement to lease, sublease or purchase any property which was identified during the Term and was set forth on a written list by DTZ to be delivered to Client by the effective date of such termination, then DTZ shall receive the compensation set forth in this Memorandum.

ENGAGEMENT TEAM DTZ will commit a service team of professionals including, but not limited to, Mark Evenson and Kate Gillette. Other individuals may be called upon to provide additional expertise as deemed necessary by DTZ.

333 South Seventh Street Suite 1370 Minneapolis, MN. 55402 Tel: 612 605 4060 Fax: 612 605 4070 www.dtz.com

SERVICES As part of this engagement, DTZ agrees to perform the services outlined in Exhibit A. Additional services would be provided to Client pursuant to a separate written agreement if requested by Client.

COMPENSATION Parties agree that DTZ shall be compensated for its efforts hereunder, as outlined in Exhibit A. GUARANTEE OF SERVICES If, in the opinion of Client, DTZ has not provided value, in terms of time, money, and qualitative issues, parties may elect to modify DTZ’s fee. In no event shall DTZ’ liability exceed the fee received by DTZ pursuant to this Memorandum. Such fee modification is at the discretion of Client provided that written notice of such determination is given by Client to DTZ within ten (10) days after the lease for the Facility is signed.

Due to the unique arrangement of this agreement, it is agreed by both parties that all aspects of this Memorandum shall be treated confidentially by both parties.

Capitol Region Watershed District:

DTZ, Inc.

By:

__________________________

By:

__________________________

Its:

__________________________

Its:

_________________________

Date:

__________________________

Date:

__________________________

333 South Seventh Street Suite 1370 Minneapolis, MN. 55402 Tel: 612 605 4060 Fax: 612 605 4070 www.dtz.com

SCOPE OF SERVICES PROVIDED FOR Capitol Region Watershed District (“Client”) EXHIBIT A DTZ Services, Inc. (“DTZ”) shall supply all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment necessary for providing the required real estate services including, but not limited to, the following: A.

B.

Project Definition (1)

Prepare an executive questionnaire to determine facility and operational objectives.

(2)

Provide quantitative forecasts of overall space projections.

(3)

Assist Client in developing a preliminary program of facilities needs including preliminary square footage requirements, budgets and detailed schedules.

(4)

Develop alternative facility strategies leading to an alternative set of real estate actions, relocation schedules and occupancy patterns.

(5)

Evaluate business case quantitative and qualitative characteristics.

(6)

Organize and/or assist with all management presentations associated with recommended real estate strategy.

(7)

Develop timetable and action plan outlining deadlines and responsibilities.

Market Research and Analysis (1)

Prepare and provide original market research of specific availabilities.

(2)

Prepare and provide landlord backgrounds identifying financial strength, management capabilities and track record for timely completion and successful projects.

(3)

Prepare and provide analysis of space and land availability in the St. Paul and surrounding suburban market.

(4)

Identify overall rental rates, concession packages, and sales prices offered in the marketplace.

(5)

Provide examples of recently completed comparable transactions.

(6)

Conduct tours of properties.

333 South Seventh Street Suite 1370 Minneapolis, MN. 55402 Tel: 612 605 4060 Fax: 612 605 4070 www.dtz.com

C.

D.

Proposal Evaluation (1)

Develop budgets including all costs for each potential site.

(2)

Calculate net present values for each potential site.

(3)

Summarize qualitative aspects of each potential site.

(4)

Provide concise executive summaries of data for presentations, including recommendations to senior management.

Real Estate Negotiation (1)

Maximize the use of Client negotiating position through planned communication both internally and externally.

(2)

After consultation with Client, develop and implement a transaction negotiating strategy.

(3)

Establish and maintain a competitive environment to obtain the most advantageous transaction structure and quality.

(4)

Negotiate Letter of Intent (LOI) containing all significant business points.

(5)

Assist in the negotiations of the construction agreement or tenant improvement agreement.

(6)

Provide both economic and non-economic analysis of alternate sites.

(7)

Evaluate the potential sites to establish preliminary construction budget.

333 South Seventh Street Suite 1370 Minneapolis, MN. 55402 Tel: 612 605 4060 Fax: 612 605 4070 www.dtz.com

E.

Document Analysis

If requested by Client, DTZ, in our capacity as a real estate broker, will work in conjunction with, and not as a replacement of, your traditional legal counsel to provide assistance with the following services: (1)

In depth review and analysis of documentation including construction documents and lease and sale agreements.

Review preliminary and final space plans to determine a cost estimate and to surface any concerns relating to construction or space utilization inefficiencies.

F.

(2)

Strategic analysis from a legal perspective throughout transaction.

(3)

Negotiation of documentation with opposing counsel, principals and brokers.

(4)

Pre-qualify general contractors to determine their financial capability, credibility, workmanship, and experience. From this list, establish a list of approved bidders.

(5)

Review construction documents for clarity, completeness and constructability.

Compensation

Projected Fees: (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

Project Phase Project Definition Market Research & Analysis Proposal Evaluation Real Estate Negotiation Document Analysis

Projected Hours 11 Hours 54 Hours 32 Hours 65 Hours 54 Hours

Hourly Rate Schedule for DTZ Personnel: Title Personnel Principal/Managing Director Mark Evenson Senior Associate Kate Gillette

Total Projected Cost $2,900.00 $14,500.00 $8,700.00 $17,400.00 $14,500.00

Hourly Rate $350.00/hr $200.00/hr

Reimbursable Expenses: Reimbursable expenses shall be paid by the Client. These expenses include actual expenditures made by DTZ in the interest of the Project for, but not limited to consultants, photos, faxes, reproductions, prints, and postage. Reimbursable Expenses will be itemized separately on each invoice.

Invoices shall be issued quarterly and shall be due and payable in full within 30 days from the invoice date.

May 7, 2014 V. Action Items C) Approve Resolution in Support of GreenCorps Application (Doneux)

DATE: April 29, 2014 TO: CRWD Board of Managers FROM: Mark Doneux, Administrator RE: Minnesota GreenCorps application ____________________________________________________________________________________ Background The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is accepting applications for organizations interested in participating as a host site for the 2014-2015 year of the Minnesota GreenCorps program. One of the placement categories is Green Infrastructure.

Issues Minnesota GreenCorps is an AmeriCorps program, coordinated by the MPCA that places AmeriCorps members with organizations to spend a year of service addressing critical environmental issues, while gaining experience and learning valuable job skills. AmeriCorps is a national service program, often described as the “domestic Peace Corps”. The U.S. Congress funds the AmeriCorps program through the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and covers a living allowance, health insurance during service, and an educational stipend following successful completion of a member’s year of service.

A MN GreenCorps Member placed at CRWD would assist staff in three core areas: 1) Como TMDL and Como Park Stormwater Plan BMP documentation and verification, BMP Database entry, verification and close out and homeowner outreach for the Inspiring Communities Program.

A Minnesota GreenCorps member would serve full time (approximately 40 hours a week) for 11 months from late September 2014 through August 2015. Cost to CRWD includes supervision equal to 0.05 FTE (less than two hours per week), and equipment and supplies for the GreenCorps member. This contribution equals approximately $4,500.00 in in-kind costs.

Requested Action Authorize staff complete an application for CRWD to serve as a host site for a 2014-15 Minnesota GreenCorps Member. enc:

Draft Resolution of Support of 2014-2015 GreenCorps Member

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Resolution

Resolution # 14-______ Date Adopted: May 7, 2014

Capitol Region Watershed District In the matter pertaining to: 2014-2015 GreenCorps Member Application.

Board Member _______ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Board Member ___________.

WHEREAS, Capitol Region Watershed District has applied to host an AmeriCorps member from the Minnesota GreenCorps, a program of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), for the 2014-2015 program year; and WHEREAS, if the MPCA selects Capitol Region Watershed District, the organization is committed to implementing the proposed project as described in the host site application, and in accordance with pre-scoped position description; and WHEREAS, the MPCA requires that Capitol Region Watershed District enter into a host site agreement with the MPCA that identifies the terms, conditions, roles and responsibilities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Capitol Region Watershed District hereby agrees to enter into and sign a host site agreement with the MPCA to carry out the member activities specified therein and to comply with all of the terms, conditions, and matching provisions of the host site agreement and authorizes and directs Mark Doneux to sign the grant agreement on its behalf.

Requested By: Recommended for Approval: Approved by Attorney: Funding Approved: Vote: Approved/Denied Manager Yeas* Nays Collins Texer Jones Thienes Reider TOTAL

Mark Doneux N/A N/A

Absent

Abstain

*Approval must receive minimum of 3 Yeas

Resolution Adoption Certified By the Board of Managers: By: _____________________________________________

Date: May 7, 2014

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May 7, 2014 Regular Board Meeting V. Action Items D) Approve CWF Grant Agreement for the Upper Villa Park BMP Project

DATE: May 1, 2014 TO: CRWD Board of Managers FROM: Forrest Kelley, Regulatory and Construction Program Manager RE: BWSR CWF Grant Agreement for Upper Villa Park BMP Project ____________________________________________________________________________________ Background In January of 2014, the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Board approved a Clean Water Fund (CWF) grant to the District for $360,000 towards construction of a combined infiltration/harvest and reuse BMP underneath the Upper Villa Park Softball field.

Issues The CWF grant requires a 25% local cash match. CRWD and Roseville will contribute $90,000 towards the project. The preliminary project budget allocates these funds for construction of the volume reduction and reuse BMP. Final split between CRWD and Roseville will be determined through a cooperative construction agreement once plans are finalized.

The project work plan has been submitted and approved by BWSR staff, and disbursement of 50% of the grant amount will occur upon execution of the attached grant agreement.

Actions Requested Approve BWSR CWF grant agreement for the Upper Villa Park BMP Project subject to review and approval by the Ramsey County Attorney.

enc:

BWSR CWF Grant Agreement for the Upper Villa Park BMP Project

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VI. Unfinished Business D) McCarrons Vegetation Harvesting Update Contents: 1. Final Harvesting Map 2. CRWD Project Cost Estimate 3. Homeowner Table 4. Cost Estimate from Midwest Weed Harvesting

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6

4

5

3

2 1

10

11 12 13

Lake McCarrons

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

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25 26 27

28 29 30 31 32 33 3435 36 37

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Lake McCarrons 2014 Harvesting Map 0

100

200

400

Feet

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Level 1 (No Permit) Level 2 (Permit)

Harvesting Channel (15 ft)

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Approximate Dock Line Water Depth (15 ft.)

CRWD Cost Estimate Lake McCarrons Vegetation Harvesting Summer - 2014

Project Information Total Properties

31 16 15 187,551 4.31

Level 1 - No Permit Level 2 - Permit & Fees

Total Square Feet Total Acres

Estimate (Round 1) Item Permitting Mobilization/Demobilization Harvesting Additional Insurance (optional)

Quantity 15 1 88 1

Unit Ea LS Hr LS

Rate $ 35 $ 1,000 $ 195 $ 254

Extended $ 525 $ 1,000 $ 17,160 $ 254 $ 18,939 $ 3,788 $ 22,727

Quantity 0 1 88 1

Unit Ea LS Hr LS

Rate $ 35 $ 1,000 $ 195 $ 254

Extended $ $ 1,000 $ 17,160 $ 254 $ 18,414 $ 3,683 $ 22,097

Subtotal 20% Contingency Total

Estimate (Round 2) Item Permitting Mobilization/Demobilization Harvesting Additional Insurance (optional) Subtotal 20% Contingency Total

Summer 2014 Harvesting Cost Homeowner Share (Includes Permitting) CRWD Share

$ $ $

44,824 4,255 40,569

LEVEL 1 - NO PERMIT

AREA (SF)

CHANNEL (SF)

LEVEL 2 - PERMIT

TOTAL (SF)

AREA (SF)

CHANNEL (SF)

HARVESTING OPTION SELECTION

PARCEL

ADDRESS

OWNER

TOTAL (SF)

1

324 McCarrons Blvd N

William Schroeder

2,500

225

2,725

-

-

-

2

328 Mccarrons Blvd N

Neil Svendsen

2,500

450

2,950

-

-

-

3

362 North Mccarrons Blvd

Donna C Albrecht

2,475

945

3,420

5,250

-

5,250

4

368 North Mccarrons Blvd

David J Olejniczak

2,479

1,170

3,649

5,550

-

5,550

5

372 North Mccarrons Blvd

Arnold A Albrecht

2,484

1,455

3,939

5,250

855

6,105

No Harvesting Requested Check Below

Level 1 Harvesting (No Permit) Check Below Cost

x x x x x

Free

TBD

Free

TBD

Free

$180

Free

$185

Free

6

382 North Mccarrons Blvd

Renee M Pardello

2,496

1,500

3,996

5,250

900

6,150

Free

7

394 North Mccarrons Blvd

Keith A Rieck

2,490

1,905

4,395

5,250

945

6,195

Free

8

400 North Mccarrons Blvd

William J Majerus

2,489

1,095

3,584

5,250

900

6,150

Free

9

410 North Mccarrons Blvd

Jeffrey J Dahlberg

2,500

2,700

5,200

7,500

1,575

9,075

Free

10

416 North Mccarrons Blvd

Robert J Mccarron

2,500

2,700

5,200

9,600

1,710

11,310

11

450 Bayview Dr

Keith Johnson

2,500

4,200

6,700

11,700

2,700

14,400

Free

x x

12

456 Bayview Dr

Helen & William Lundell

2,500

4,500

7,000

9,300

2,925

12,225

462 Bayview Dr

Gordon L Pierpont

2,500

4,815

7,315

9,000

3,375

12,375

Free

14

466 Bayview Dr

Diane M Hilden

2,470

4,275

6,745

5,700

3,405

9,105

Free

15

459 South Mccarrons Blvd

Mark Vaughan

2,484

3,225

5,709

5,250

3,465

8,715

Free

16

455 South Mccarrons Blvd

Cameron P Hintzen

2,490

3,465

5,955

5,250

3,465

8,715

17

451 South Mccarrons Blvd

George W Johnson

2,500

4,515

7,015

7,500

3,375

10,875

18

453 South Mccarrons Blvd

Edward Doidge Lawry

2,499

2,535

5,034

5,100

2,700

7,800

19

465 Woodruff Ave

William E Peisert

-

5,250

5,250

3,000

2,100

5,100

20

461 Woodruff Ave

Adam M Cloutier

-

4,480

4,480

2,100

1,815

3,915

Free

2,500

2,625

5,125

8,250

1,425

9,675

Free

2,500

2,175

4,675

5,250

1,020

6,270

Free

27-28

414 South Mccarrons Blvd

Christine L Friberg

2,500

1,920

4,420

5,700

840

6,540

445 Glenwood Ave

Jeanne Dabe

2,500

300

2,800

5,250

750

6,000

Free

30

418 Glenwood Ave

David & Janet Olson

2,500

450

2,950

5,250

750

6,000

Free

31

430 Glenwood Ave

Jamie and Joey White

-

3,150

3,150

4,200

900

5,100

32

410 McCarrons Blvd S

Bobbie Jo Carpenter

-

3,150

3,150

-

-

-

33

415 Glenwood Ave

Mark R Matteson

-

-

-

-

-

-

34

408 Glenwood Ave

William E Grandel

-

-

-

-

-

-

Randall C Starr

2,499

495

2,994

5,100

750

5,850

Stephen B Showalter

2,496

495

2,991

4,800

750

5,550

37

0 South Mccarrons Blvd

Margaret Knott

-

3,600

3,600

4,500

930

5,430

38

0 South Mccarrons Blvd

4,840 13,650 289,257 365,400 17.59 ACRES

930 96,435

14,580 477,038

Ramsey Parks And Rec TOTALS GRAND TOTAL

2,500 2,340 129,717 151,835 766,295 SF

Free

$275 $255

$400 $165 $205

x x x

$290 $280 $190

Free

TBD

Free

TBD

Free

TBD

Free Free

x x

$225

TBD

x x

Free

29

459 Woodruff Ave

$440

$25

Elaine M Forliti

0 South Mccarrons Blvd

$455

x x x x

Free

Patrick K Coleman

36

$525

$255

432 South Mccarrons Blvd

35

$345

$345

428 South Mccarrons Blvd

x

$240

Free

21-24

x x

$180

Free

25-26

x

$205

$650

Free

Free

x

$210

x x x x x

Free

13

x x x x

Level 2 Harvesting (Permit Required) Check Below Cost

$265

x

$240

Free

$180

Free

$815 $4,255

8160 County Road 42 Suite 300-344 Savage, Minnesota 55378 Telephone 763-238-1012 Fax 952-226-4385 info@midwestweedharvesting.com www.midwestweedharvesting.com

April 28, 2014 Vis E-mail Nate Zwonitzer Urban BMP Specialist Capitol Region Watershed District 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4 Saint Paul, MN 55108 nate@capitolregionwd.org RE:

Estimated Harvesting Costs McCarrons Lake, 2014

Dear Mr. Zwonitzer: Pursuant to your recent request, we are providing an estimated total dollar cost for the McCarrons Lake harvesting project to take place spring and summer, 2014. “Estimated� is the operative word, as there are so many variables that can change the amount of time needed to harvest a designated area, such as the type of weeds cut, the thickness of the weed growth, the presence of matting weeds, the depth of the water and wind conditions.

However, for purposes of providing this estimate, we are assuming that the DNR allowance of 2500 square feet without a permit would take approximately one hour to harvest. A 50 foot by 50 foot open area would take less time to cut than a 50 foot by 50 foot area which includes a floating raft and a slide. A 15 foot wide channel is typically straight cutting but if the weed growth is very thick the harvester would fill quickly, necessitating numerous trips to the off load ramp.

In general, our smaller harvester cuts an acre in 3.6 hours; the larger harvester cuts an acre in 3.2 hours.

We believe your lake project in its entirety will be approximately 88 hours. In our Proposal dated February 28, 2014 (copy attached) we list the hourly rate for the small harvester at $180.00 and the larger harvester at $195.00. Therefore, using these estimated hours and the monetary values as outlined in our Proposal we estimate the total project cost using the small harvester to be $15,840.00 and the larger harvester to be $17,160.00.

In addition to the estimated total cost to harvest, there will be a fixed charge of $1,000.00 for mobilization and fixed insurance costs, depending on what insurance coverage you elect.

We hope this information is helpful to you as you plan your McCarrons Lake harvest. If there are further questions please contact us.

Sincerely,

s/s Linda B. Knutson Linda B. Knutson Attachment

April 28, 2014 Mr. Josh Williams, City Planner Saint Paul PED 25 West 4th Street, Suite 1300 Saint Paul, MN 55102 RE:

Mr. Clifton Aichinger, Administrator Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District 2665 Noel Drive Little Canada, MN 55117

EAW and Permit Process for the Canadian Pacific Railway Yard Expansion Project

Dear Mr. Williams and Aichinger: Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) is writing to express its concerns over the significant wetland and floodplain fill being requested for the Canadian Pacific Railway Yard Expansion Project within the City of Saint Paul and the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District. CRWD does not have jurisdiction on this project, however, due to the significant wetland and floodplain impacts proposed, the District feels compelled to express its concerns due to our shared responsibility in protection of the Mississippi River.

As proposed, the Canadian Pacific Railway Yard Expansion Project, with 6.37 acres of wetland fill and an undisclosed amount of floodplain fill, is a major impact to the river corridor and needs further study and evaluation. The EAW is inadequate in documenting the Clean Water Act sequencing steps to avoid and minimize impacts as well as limitations where mitigation would occur. Floodplain filling is also a part of this project however the volume of filling was not identified in the EAW. Given the significance of wetland and floodplain impacts and the lack of documentation in the EAW, CRWD recommends that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) be completed for this project. If local approvals are granted for the Canadian Pacific Railway Yard Expansion Project, CRWD would also recommend that all wetland and floodplain mitigation occur on site or within the Pigs Eye Lake subwatershed area.

Sincerely,

Mark Doneux, Administrator cc:

CRWD Board of Managers Wes Saunders-Pearce, City of St. Paul

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May 1, 2014 CRWD Board of Managers and Staff Mark Doneux, Administrator May 7, 2014 Administrator’s Report

Administrator Approved or Executed Agreements Stewardship Grant Agreement with Macalester Plymouth United Church at 1658 Lincoln for five rain gardens – 25% of project cost, not to exceed $5,000.

Stewardship Grant Agreement for two rain gardens at 1758 Field Avenue. - $1,000.

Clean Water Grant Fund Work Order Agreement with MN Conservation Corps for maintenance and inspection of CRWD BMPs. Board Approved or Executed Agreements Consultant Services Agreement with Houston Engineering for updates, maintenance and hosting of CRWD’s BMP database in 2014 - $10,000.

Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with SRF Consulting Group Inc. for the analysis and design of BMPs upstream of Villa Park to add the water reuse feasibility study, extend deadline to December 31, 2016 and increase budget by $16,104 – total not to exceed $145,104.

Consultant Services Agreement with Great River Greening to assist during the Arlington-Rice RSVP planting event - $3,750.

Access Agreement with Deer Park Townhome Association for work related to the Highland Ravine Restoration and Stabilization Project.

Joint Powers Agreement between CRWD and the City of Falcon Heights for Curtiss Pond Improvement Project – CRWD: $375,000, City of Falcon Heights: $200,000.

Consultant Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants for OptiRTC monitoring and control system at Curtiss Pond as part of the Curtiss Pond Improvement Project – not to exceed $69,517.

Consultant Services Agreement with Houston Engineering, Inc. for the Curtiss Pond Improvement Project Final Design – not to exceed $51,000.

License Agreement with the City of Saint Paul Department of Parks and Recreation for access to and work on City parkland as part of the Highland Ravine Stabilization Project.

General updates including recent and upcoming meetings and events

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Britta Suppes presented ‘Multiple uses of data from an automated monitoring network in a 6-mile urban stormwater tunnel’ at the National Water Quality Monitoring Conference in Cincinnati, OH, April 28 – May 2.

On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 CRWD was awarded the 2014 Sustainable Saint Paul Award in Water Quality or Conservation for the Green Line Green Infrastructure Project.

1.) Upcoming events and meetings a) The 20th Annual Great River Gathering presented by the Saint Paul River Front Corporation is Thursday May 8, 2014 from 5:00 – 8:30 pm at Union Depot. b) Next CAC meeting is Wednesday May 14, 2014 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. c) Saint Paul Public Works Annual Open House is Tuesday May 20, 2014 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Dale Street Garage. d) Next Board meeting is Wednesday May 21, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Manager Thienes will not be at the May 21, 2014 Board meeting.

2.) Project Updates – Community Capacity Assessment: CRWD staff been working with the research team at the U of M and have developed an interview guide. Interviews will begin in early May. W:\04 Board of Managers\Correspondence\Administrator's Report 2014\Administrator's Report 5-7-14.docx

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