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• <br />• <br />• <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 6C <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala <br />MEETING DATE: May 11, 2015 <br />TOPIC: i. Consider Resolution No. 15-52, Approving the Development <br />and Submittal of an Application to the Legislative Citizen <br />Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) for the <br />Funding of Integrated Water Management Plans for Local <br />Government Units. <br />ii. Consider Resolution No. 15-53, Authorizing Feasibility <br />Study for Development of a Stormwater Reuse and Irrigation <br />System. <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />INTRODUCTION <br />Staff is requesting City Council consideration to approve a LCCMR grant submittal to develop <br />an Integrated Water Management Plan and authorize a feasibility study for the development of <br />a stormwater reuse and irrigation system. <br />BACKGROUND <br />Over the past three years management of both surface water and groundwater resources have <br />received increased awareness both locally and regionally. Lino Lakes is included in the North <br />and East Metro Groundwater Management District established by the Department of Natural <br />Resources. The City is currently completing the NE Lino Lakes Drainage study covering a <br />1,400 acre area. Council members recently attended the Water Summit hosted by the City of <br />Hugo discussing the White Bear Lake/DNR settlement agreement. <br />Internally, staff has been discussing with WSB, city engineer, opportunities for improving the <br />efficient use of both surface water and groundwater resources. At this time staff is requesting <br />council consideration of two proposals submitted by WSB to address water conservation, water <br />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 Legislative - <br />Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) to develop an Integrated Water <br />Management Plan (IWM). The cities of Hugo and Rosemount are also included in this request. <br />The IWM would serve as a comprehensive document for water supply alternatives, water reuse <br />planning, funding and implementation in the City. The results of the research would be used to <br />