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WS — Item #12 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item No. 12 <br />Date: May 4, 2015 <br />To: City Council <br />From: Michael Grochala <br />Re: Water Reuse Study Proposals <br />Background <br />Over the past three years management of both surface water and groundwater resources <br />have received increased awareness both locally and regionally. Lino Lakes is included in <br />the North and East Metro Groundwater Management District established by the <br />Department of Natural Resources. The City is currently completing the NE Lino Lakes <br />Drainage study covering a 1,400 acre area. Council members recently attended the Water <br />Summit hosted by the City of Hugo discussing the White Bear Lake/DNR settlement <br />agreement. <br />Internally, staff has been discussing with WSB, city engineer, opportunities for <br />improving the efficient use of both surface water and groundwater resources. At this <br />time staff is requesting council consideration of two proposals submitted by WSB to <br />address water conservation, water reuse, and surface water management concerns. <br />Integrated Water Management Plan <br />WSB and Associates have prepared a proposal to apply for funding through the <br />Legislative -Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) to develop an <br />Integrated Water Management Plan (IWM). The cities of Hugo and Rosemount are also <br />included in this request. The IWM would serve as a comprehensive document for water <br />supply alternatives, water reuse planning, funding and implementation in the City. The <br />results of the research would be used to inform design and policy decisions for future <br />development. The total estimated fee for each community is $7,400. The grant <br />application will request approximately $150,000 for each community. The submittal <br />deadline is May 11, 2015 for 2016 funding. <br />Mattamy Development Stormwater Reuse and Irrigation System <br />The NE Lino Lakes Drainage study currently in progress identifies water reuse as a <br />potential best management practice within the drainage area to offset limited infiltration <br />ability. Recent successful projects including the Oneka Ridge golf course irrigation <br />conversion has led to increased awareness of the opportunities for using stormwater for <br />