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Our Mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District.
Citizen Advisory Committee
7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 10, 2014 – Capitol Region Watershed District 1410 Energy Park
Drive, Suite 4, Saint Paul, MN 55108
Agenda
7:00 I) Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Introductions
7:05 II) Public Comment for issues not on the Agenda (3 minutes per person)
7:08 III) Approval of the Agenda
7:09 IV) Approval of Minutes
Approval of the August 13, 2014 Minutes
7:10 V) District Initiatives for Review, Comment and Recomendations
A) Hidden Falls Water Resource Feasibility Study, Bob Fossum
B) Como Lake Regional Park Stormwater Master Plan, Bob Fossum
C) 2014 Awards Program
8:15 VI) CAC Initiatives
A) CAC Recruitment
B) September 18th
Event with Dr. Jay Famiglietti
8:45 VII) Project and Program Updates
8:50 VIII) CAC Observer Update
8:55 IX) Discussion
A) New & Old Issues
B) CAC Observer for September 17th
and October 1st Board of Managers Meetings
C) October 8th
CAC Agenda Overview
D) 2014 Meeting Schedule
9:00 X) Adjourn
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Materials
Enclosed
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Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 – 7:00 p.m.
CAC Members Present:
Gwen Willems
Bill Barton
Mike MacDonald
Richard Weil
Michelle Ulrich
David Arbeit
Ted McCaslin
Members absent: Kathryn Swanson, w/notice
Steve Duerre, w/notice
Pat Byrne, w/notice
Others Present:
Mark Doneux, CRWD
Michelle Sylvander, CRWD
Forrest Kelley, CRWD
Joe Collins, President – Board of
Managers
Shirley Reider, Board Manager
Angela Gorham, SRF Consulting
Group
Walter Eshenaur, SRF Consulting
Group
George Carter, Resident
Michael Varnado, Resident
Welcome, Announcements, and Updates
Ms. Willems opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with a request for any announcements.
Steve Duerre’s mother passed away, a card was passed around for members to sign.
Public Comments
Residents near the Wheelock Parkway and 35E attended to share their concerns about a storm drainage pond.
Mr. Kelley invited Mr. Michael Varnado and Mr. George Carter to attend the meeting to share their concerns
of MN DOT expanding the size of an existing pond. The pond is located across from a soccer field. Many
times stray soccer balls end up in the pond. The residents shared their concern of a larger sized pond
attracting more children to play near the pond. Members of the CAC agreed to allow extra time for the
residents to share their concerns. Mr. Kelley will be meeting with MN DOT regarding the size of the pond,
esthetic benefits, habitat and the mitigation of the wetlands.
Ms. Willems requested a motion be made for CRWD staff to investigate.
CAC 14-057 Motion: To request CRWD staff and Board of Managers to investigate the Wheelock Parkway
& 35E pond expansion.
Weil/Barton
Unanimously approved
Approval of Agenda
Ms. Willems asked for any additions or changes to the Agenda. No additions or changes were made.
Draft
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CAC 14-058 Motion: To approve the CAC August 13, 2014 agenda.
Arbeit/Ulrich
Unanimously approved
Approval of the July 16, 2014 CAC Minutes
Ms. Willems requested any changes or corrections to the minutes. A couple of corrections were noted.
CAC 13-059 Motion: To approve the CAC July 16, 2014 CAC Minutes, as amended.
Arbeit/Ulrich
Unanimously approved
District Initiatives
A) Upper Villa Stormwater Reuse Project (Kelley)
Mr. Kelley reviewed the Lake McCarron’s Subwatershed Study that was performed by SRF Consulting
Group, Inc. The goal of the feasibility study was to analyze stormwater harvesting, storage, and reuse
system as an irrigation water source for the B-Dale softball field located in the Upper Villa Park. Angela
Gorham, and Walter Eshenaur from SRF Consulting Group were in attendance to review the analysis and
recommendations. The two criteria that guided the analysis were: overall goal of 45 lbs. of total phosphorus
reduction on an average annual basis through runoff volume reduction to be met or exceeded and the reliance
on municipal water for irrigation should be reduced as much as possible, with the ultimate goal of providing
all irrigation water from the reuse system for an average rainfall year.
Multiple model scenarios were run using EPA-SWMM 5 for the “passive” and “controlled” systems based
on various storage volumes. Scenario 5 was recommended as the most cost effective solution to meet the
goal of 45 lbs./yr. phosphorus reduction as well as irrigation demand. The cistern volume of 13,370 cf
(100,000 gallons) meets the irrigation demand 99% of the time (during a 10-year continuous simulation
model). The volume lost by irrigation use is less significant than the volume lost through infiltration. With
an active Optimized Real Time Control (OptiRTC) control system placed within the ball field represents the
most cost effective option on a cost per lb. TP removed basis. The Scenario 5 active OptiRTC system also
exceeds the TP removal goal by 16 percent.
Mr. Kelley thanked Ms. Gorham and Mr. Eshenaur for their time and presentation.
CAC 13-060 Motion: To recommend the Upper Villa Stormwater reuse project.
Arbeit/Barton
Unanimously approved
B) 2015 Draft Work Plan, Budget and Levy
Administrator Doneux reviewed the 2015 preliminary draft for public comments. A public hearing is
scheduled on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Notification of the Public Hearing was sent to City and County
elected officials. Two legal notices were posted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Administrator Doneux noted
that Lake Monitoring has increase for more monitoring of the lakes fishery. Administrator Doneux
requested feedback. Mr. Arbeit shared his concerns for future planning and levies for Capital Improvements.
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CAC 13-061 Motion: To approve the 2015 Draft Work Plan, Budget and Levy.
Arbeit/MacDonald
Unanimously approved
C) 2014 Awards Program
Mr. MacDonald reviewed a draft of the 2014 watershed awards. The categories included: Watershed Citizen
Award, Watershed Partner Award, Young Naturalist Award and Lifetime Stewardship Award. Mr.
MacDonald requested feedback. After some discussion the group was very pleased with the categories and
the definitions of each category. Ms. Reider complimented the subcommittee for their work on the program
with such a short period of time.
CAC 13-062 Motion: To present the 2014 Awards Program to the Board of Managers at the September 3,
2014 Board of Managers Meeting.
Weil/Ulrich
Unanimously approved
CAC Initiatives
A) CAC Recruitment – Next Steps – CAC Subcommittee
The committee consists of: Michelle Ulrich, Steve Duerre, and Gwen Willems. Ms. Ulrich reviewed
discussion topics that the orientation subcommittee discussed. Historically the CAC has had at least 15
members, the CAC would like the goal of membership to be 15-20 members. Ms. Ulrich reviewed the
methods of which the CAC would use to recruit members. Ms. Willems drafted a flyer for the CAC to use as
a handout at CRWD events. Administrator Doneux recommended the flyer be send to CRWD’s graphic
designer. Members of the CAC liked the flyer. Ms. Reider thanked the subcommittee for their work.
CAC 13-063 Motion: To approve the Orientation/Recruitment discussion topics.
Ulrich/MacDonald
Unanimously approved
B) Discuss the September 18th
Event with Freshwater Society, Dr. Jay Famiglietti, Dwindling
Groundwater Reserves as Viewed from Space.
Administrator Doneux reviewed the event planned for September 18, 2014. CRWD will partner with
Freshwater Society. Barr Engineering will also be co-sponsoring the event. Administrator Doneux stated
that CRWD will have two tables at the event. One of the tables will be for the CAC to use for recruitment
from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The other table will be for CRWD educational displays. Mr. MacDonald, Ms.
Ulrich and Ms. Willems and Mr. Barton plan to attend the event. The event will be free but you do need to
register.
Project and Program Updates
A) 2014 CRWD Construction Project Updates (Doneux)
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The Curtiss Pond project will start construction after the State Fair. The Highland Ravine project will start in
September as well.
CAC Observer Update
No update was given.
Discussion –
A) New & Old Issues
There was no discussion.
B) Identify CAC Observer for the August 20th and September 3rd Board of Managers Meeting
No members were identified.
C) September 10th CAC Agenda Overview
Administrator Doneux reviewed the September 10th
, 2014 meeting agenda. The Hidden Falls Stream Project
and CAC recruitment brochure will be on the agenda.
D) 2014 Meeting Schedule
The Committee made suggestions to update the 2014 Meeting Schedule.
Adjourn –
CAC 14-064 Motion: To adjourn.
Weil/Barton
Unanimously approved
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Sylvander
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DATE: September 4, 2014
TO: CRWD CAC
FROM: Bob Fossum, Water Resource Program Manager
SUBJECT: Hidden Falls Water Resource Feasibility Study
Background
At the December 7, 2011 Board Meeting, the CRWD Board of Managers awarded the City of St. Paul Parks and
Recreation Department a $60,000 grant award for the Hidden Falls Regional Park Water Resource
Development Feasibility Study. The stream within Hidden Falls Park has consistently been a challenge for the
City in terms of channel stability and maintenance. Further, the stream has very poor habitat and is in need of
restoration.
Issues
Staff will review the draft study to the CAC.
Requested Action
Review and provide comments on the Hidden Falls Water Resource Feasibility Study.
enc: Hidden Falls Water Resource Feasibility Study, draft dated September 4, 2014
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V. A –Hidden Falls Water Resource
Feasibility Study
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DATE: September 4, 2014
TO: Citizen Advisory Committee
FROM: Mark Doneux, Administrator
RE: MOU for Stormwater Management Master Plan for Como Regional Park
Background
The City and CRWD share goals of intentional management of stormwater as a resource, and protection of the
water resources within Como Park. CRWD has a capital improvement program, education program, grant
program, and permitting process to help achieve their goals. The City utilizes stormwater management
requirements of Chapter 52 Legislative Code and the Sustainable Building Policy to guide development on sites
over 10,000 sq. ft. to achieve their goals. In addition, both the City and CRWD have US EPA. – MS4 permits,
which include planned actions to improve water quality in Lake Como. Some of the actions extend beyond the
park into the larger watershed area of the lake.
The Citizen Advisory Committee of CRWD requested that the Board of Managers recommend to the City that it
develop a comprehensive stormwater management plan for Como Regional Park. Such a plan could improve
efficiency for design and implementation of stormwater management improvements within the park, coordinate
interdepartmental efforts such as maintenance and operation of stormwater facilities, and more effectively
achieve our mutual goal of improved water quality in Como Lake.
Discussions have occurred among SPPR, SPPW, and CRWD staff following the CAC request. The shared goal
of improving water quality in Como Lake is easily agreed. The concept of developing a stormwater
management master plan for the park is agreed to be an undertaking worth pursuing, and will require each
organization to contribute their unique expertise. It is understood that the Como Regional Park Stormwater
Master Plan would require significant efforts to complete.
Issues
Staff have worked off and on over the past several years to develop a MOU for a Stormwater Management
Master Plan for Como Regional Park. This work has ramped up in the past year and the draft MOU is ready for
Board Adoption. See enclosed MOU.
Action Requested
No Action Requested. This is an informational item however staff are seeking CAC support to completing the
Como Regional Park Stormwater Master Plan.
enc: February 11, 2011 Como Regional Park Stormwater Plan letter to St. Paul Parks
Draft MOU for Stormwater Management Master Plan for Como Regional Park
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September 10, 2014 CAC
Meeting
V. District Initiatives - B) MOU
for Stormwater Management
Master Plan for Como Regional
Park (Doneux)
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Citizen Advisory Committee
2014 Agenda Plan
Updated: September 5, 2014
Pervious Parking Lot
Permit Program Update
Education Program Update
Groundwater Management Plan Update
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CAC Meeting Date District Initiatives CAC Initiatives
January 15, 2014 Lakes Analysis
Audubon Certification
2014 CAC Meeting Plan
February 12, 2014
Partner Grant Review
BMP Database Review
CAC Orientation Packet
Discuss 2014 “Event”
March 12, 2014
-Farrington/Cottage Drainage Study
-Stewardship Grant Program Updates
-Adopt CAC Duties and
Responsibilities
-Event Planning
How to Be Effective with the
Legislature (Date Pending)
-CAC Orientation Packet
April 9, 2014
-Monitoring Program Review
-Curtiss Pond Improvement Project
-Election of Officers
-CAC Orientation Packet
May 14, 2014
-2013 Monitoring Reports -CAC Orientation Packet
-Awards Program Development
-Event Planning
-CAC Tour Planning
June 11, 2014
Tour of District Projects
July 16, 2014
East Kittsondale Stormwater Plan
2015 Work Plan Development
-Awards Program Development
-Event Planning
August 13, 2014
Review and Comment on 2015 Budget
Upper Villa Stormwater Reuse Plan
-Awards Program Development
-Event Planning
September 10, 2014
Hidden Falls Stream Restoration Study
Como Lake Stormwater Plan MOU
-Awards Program Approval
-Event Planning
-CAC Recruitment
October 8, 2014
RSVP Program Update -Awards Program
- CAC Recruitment
November 12, 2014
Eustis Street Stormwater
Improvements
Fish Survey Update
December 10, 2014
2015 Reappointment
Recommendations