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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September 10, 2014 CAC Meeting

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)

Capitol Region Watershed District

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