Laserfiche WebLink
<br />4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE #611 | Blaine, MN 55449 | T: 763-398-3070 | F: 763-398-3088 | www.ricecreek.org <br /> <br /> BOARD OF <br />MANAGERS <br />Jess Robertson Steven P. Wagamon Michael J. Bradley Marcie Weinandt John J. Waller <br />Anoka County Anoka County Ramsey County Ramsey County Washington County <br /> <br /> <br />June 26, 2025 <br /> <br />City of Lino Lakes <br />Michael Grochala, Community Development Director <br /> <br />Re: Lino Lakes Main Street Draft AUAR May 2025 <br /> <br />Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the Lino Lakes Main Street Draft AUAR. Rice Creek <br />Watershed District (RCWD) has reviewed the draft plan and affirms many sections of the plan and <br />highlights a few sections for further consideration. <br /> <br />• With regards to RCWD, permitting requirements lists erosion control, stormwater management, <br />floodplain management, public drainage system rules, and wetlands for regulatory compliance. <br />o The District encourages early coordination on permitting matters including a pre- <br />application meeting between RCWD, developers, and Lino Lakes. <br />o The Water Appropriation Permit Program is managed by Minnesota Department of <br />Natural Resources (DNR). The District would, however, review a copy of the dewatering <br />plan for discharges into Anoka County Ditch (ACD) 10-22-32. <br /> <br />• Other designations, Page 28 <br />o This section references RCWD floodplain mapping. The District recently (2025) updated <br />floodplain polygons using recent Anoka County LiDAR reflecting significant changes to <br />region conveyance systems. A figure similar to Figure 11: FEMA 100-year Floodplain <br />utilizing updated RCWD data could be included. <br /> <br />• Stormwater – Existing Conditions, Page 44 <br />o “Rice Creek Watershed District completed floodplain modeling and mapping in 2022 that <br />shows similar, albeit less, floodplain areas within the study area.” 2022 floodplain <br />mapping is referenced on pages 18 and 44. <br />• See the previous comment regarding recent updates to floodplain polygons. <br /> <br />• Water Appropriation – Dewatering and Estimated Water Supply, Page 48 <br />o The District will review a copy of the dewatering plan for discharges into ACD 10-22-32. <br />o The District understands the City’s current water production capacity is not sufficient to <br />serve the entire study area. Its DNR appropriation permit will need to be amended prior <br />to full build out of the study area to allow for two additional wells. The District encourages <br />thoughtful consideration with selection of drilling locations. <br />• RCWD supports efforts to protect wellhead protection areas through its <br />regulatory program and is willing to collaborate on stormwater reuse projects. <br /> <br /> <br />Page 598 of 679