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WS — Item 2 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item 2 Date: May 7, 2012 To: City Council From: Michael Grochala Re: Target/Lino Lakes Marketplace Stormwater Improvements Background Staff has been working with Target Corporation, Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) and the Anoka Conservation District (ACD) to evaluate possible improvements to the stormwater infiltration basins located on the Lino Lakes Marketplace site. The basins are part of the required stormwater management system located within the parking lots of both Kohl's and Target. Additionally, this system also conveys city storm water from Apollo Drive. The discussions were initiated from both city council and resident concerns over the aesthetics of the site. Additionally, city staff has noted that portions of the system are not functioning as well as originally planned. What started initially as a landscaping improvement project has evolved into a partnership opportunity to improve the system from both a water quality and a water quantity standpoint as well as aesthetically. The system was one of the first of its kind in the twin cities metropolitan area when constructed in 2002. Since that time both the science and the construction methods have improved significantly. Through our discussions we believe that a redesign of the basins would improve their functionality, enhance the aesthetics with a new planting palette, and minimize ongoing operation and maintenance costs. We are currently discussing a partnership arrangement that would include technical design assistance from the ACD and RCWD. Once a design is completed the next step would be the submission of a grant application to the RCWD Stormwater Remediation Program for partial cost share of the improvements. The City would be a co- applicant with Target Corporation for the grant. If successful, Target would be responsible for any matching funds associated with the improvements. Additionally, the City would waive any administrative fees associated with plan review. We have also discussed the possibility of in kind services being provided by the City in terms of material removal. While further evaluation is necessary there may be existing salvageable material available that would be useful to the City. Requested Council Direction Staff is requesting City Council opinion on the partnership concept. Attachments 1. Marketplace Storm Sewer System Map.