HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/16/2009 Env Bd PacketCity of Lino Lakes
Environmental Board Meeting
December 16, 2009
6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
November 18, 2009
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Open Mike
5. Action Items
A. Woolan's Park Wetland Bank Progress Update /Jason Huesveth
B. Review Environmental Board Goals for 2010
C. RCWD & Anoka Conservation District/Rice Lake Subwatershed Study Findings/
Nate Zwonitzer
6. Discussion Items
A. Emerald Ash Borer Ordinance Review
7. Adjourn
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TIME STARTED
TIME ENDED
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
DRAFT MINUTES
: November 17, 2009
. 6:32 P.M.
. 7:35 P.M.
: Mary Jo O'Dea, Barbara Bor, Paula
Andrzejewski, Peter Brown and Martha
DeHaven
: None
: Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. O'Dea called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Additional agenda items to be added are:
Ms. Bor made a motion to approve agenda. Mr. Brown seconded the motion to
approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously
4. OPEN MIKE
Open mike closed at 6:35 p.m.
5. ACTION ITEMS
A. Disease Tree Ordinance /Ordinance No. 902 of the City Code Amendment to
include Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).
Mr. Asleson presented his agenda Item 5A regarding amending City Code to
include Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).
There was discussion among board members and staff regarding changes and
additions to the Chapter 902: Tree Disease Ordinance. Proposed ordinance with
changes /additions is as follows:
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SECTION
902.01 Nuisances declared
902.02 Abatement
902.03 Inspection and investigation
902.04 Interference prohibited
902.05 Procedure for abatement and removal
902.06 Transporting elm and oak wood prohibited
902.07 Penalty
§ 902.01 NUISANCES DECLARED.
The following are declared to be public nuisances whenever and wherever they
may be found in the city.
(1) Dutch Elm Disease:
Any standing or living tree or part thereof infected to any degree with the Dutch
Elm disease fungus Ceratocystis ulmi (Buisman moreau) or which harbors any of
the elm bark beetles Scolytus Multistriatus (Eichh) or Hylurgopinus Rufipes
(Marsch). And also, any dead elm tree or part thereof including logs, branches,
stumps, firewood or other elm material from which the bark has not been removed
and properly disposed of.
(2) Oak Wilt:
(a) Any living or standing tree or part thereof in the red oak group (red oak, pin
oak, scarlet oak, black oak) infected to any degree with the oak wilt fungus
Ceratocystis fagacearum.
(b) Also any living or standing tree in the white oak group (white oak, bur oak,
swamp white oak) that poses a threat of transmission of the oak wilt fungus to
other trees of the same species through interconnected root systems.
(Prior Code, § 902.01)
(3) Emerald Ash Borer (EAB):
Infested Trees: All species and varieties of ash trees (trees of genus Fraxinus)
infested with the emerald ash borer (agrilusplanipennis Fairmarie), and all species
and varieties of ash trees that are dead or substantially dead, and all dead ashwood
to which the bark is still attached which because of their condition, may serve as a
breeding place for the emerald ash borer (agrilusplanipennis Fairmarie), are
hereby declared to be public nuisances and furthermore all ash trees are hereby
declared to be public nuisances as determined by two (2) or more visual
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symptoms as listed herein; basal sprouting, bark fissures, woodpecker damage
(holes), one - eighth inch (1/8 ") D shaped holes, presence of larvae or the adult
emerald ash borer (agrilusplanipennis Fairmarie), bark falling off exposing S
shaped galleries.
§ 902.02 ABATEMENT.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to permit a public nuisance as defined in §
902.01 to remain on any premises owned or controlled by that person within the
city.(2) The nuisances may be abated in the manner prescribed by this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 902.02)
§ 902.03 INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION.
The Council may designate a person or persons who shall inspect all premises and
places within the city as often as practical or necessary to determine whether any
condition described in § 902.01 exists thereon. The tree inspector shall
investigate all reported incidents of infestation by oak wilt fungus or Dutch Elm
fungus or elm bark beetles or Emerald Ash Borer. The tree inspector so
designated by the Council may enter upon private premises at any reasonable time
for the purpose of carrying out the duties assigned to him or her under this
chapter. That person or persons shall, upon finding conditions indicating oak wilt,
Dutch Elm infestation or Emerald Ash Borer, take steps for diagnosis as may be
appropriate, including analysis by a qualified laboratory of twig samples from
actively wilting branches. Whenever possible, diagnosis shall be based upon
accepted field symptoms.
(Prior Code, § 902.03)
§ 902.04 INTERFERENCE PROHIBITED.
It is unlawful for any person to prevent, delay or interfere with the city forester or
his or her agents while they are engaged in the performance of duties imposed by
this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 902.04)
§ 902.05 PROCEDURE FOR ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL.
(1) Whenever it is found with reasonable certainty that the infestation exists, he
or she shall proceed as follows. If the tree inspector finds that the danger of
infestation of other oak, elm or ash trees is imminent, he or she shall notify the
owner of the property on which the nuisance is found by certified mail addressed
to the owner at his or her last known address that the nuisance must be abated
within a time specified in the notice, but in no event later than April 15 of the
following year. The tree inspector shall immediately report the action to the
Council and after the expiration of the time limited by the notice, the tree
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inspector may proceed to abate the nuisance as herein provided. The cost of the
abatement shall be assessed against the owner of the property involved or against
the property itself.
(2) All oak trees within the city diagnosed as having oak wilt should be isolated
from neighboring healthy trees of the same species by chemical or mechanical
disruption of common root grafts to prevent the root graft transmission of the oak
wilt fungus.
(3) To control the overland spread of oak wilt, the pruning of oaks shall be
avoided during the most susceptible months of May and June. If wounding is
unavoidable during this period, as in the aftermath of a storm or when the tree
interferes with utility lines, an asphalt -based tree wound dressing shall be applied
immediately.
(4) Trees of the red oak group diagnosed as having oak wilt may be girdled as
soon as they are detected in order to speed drying and reduce spore production.
Girdling shall be done only in areas where a weakened tree will not constitute a
hazard to life and/or property should it fall. Trees included in this group are
commonly known as red oak, pin oak, scarlet oak, and black oak.
(5) To prevent oak wilt fungus spore production and control overland spread of
this disease, any diseased material of the red oak group desired for use as fuel
wood or to be salvaged for other purposes must be debarked or else completely
covered by heavy plastic (4 mil or greater) until July 1.
(6) Any branch or other material of the red oak group not to be salvaged shall
be disposed of by burning, chipping, or removal to an authorized dump site. The
city forester shall advise accordingly.
(7) Stumps of trees of the red oak group removed due to oak wilt shall be
completely covered, removed, or debarked to the ground -line to eliminate all
possibilities of spore formation and overland disease spread.
(8) Trees of the white oak group (i.e. white oak, bur oak) diagnosed as having
oak wilt should be isolated by root graft disruption, as previously stated. Diseased
material originating from the trees will not support spore formation and salvaged
material therefore will not require special treatment to control overland disease
spread. Standing trees of this group showing symptoms of minor oak wilt
infection may have the infection successfully removed by selective pruning. The
city forester will advise accordingly.
(Prior Code, § 902.05)
§ 902.06 TRANSPORTING ELM, OAK AND ASH WOOD PROHIBITED.
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It is unlawful for any person to transport within the city any bark - bearing elm, oak
or ash wood without having obtained a permit from the city forester. The city
forester shall grant the permits only when the purposes of this chapter will be
served thereof.
(Prior Code, § 902.06)
§ 902.07 PENALTY.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates the conditions of this chapter is
guilty of a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine not to exceed $300.00
imprisonment for 90 days as set forth in § 101.15. as set forth in Section 101.15
(Prior Code, § 902.07)
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Planning
Ms. O'Dea spoke about the Star and Tribune article of today regarding EAB that
has been discovered in Falcon Heights on University of Minnesota (U of M)
property. The U of M now has the option to apply for a grant to help deal with
EAB. The grant cannot be applied for until cities actually have EAB infestation.
Ms. O'Dea viewed the website to see how to plan and prepare for upcoming
infestation. She stated under some of the grants that are available cities can
receive up to $100,000 to help with costs.
Mr. Asleson stated injections are included under that grant for cities within 10
mile radius of initial infection. Lino Lakes is outside this radius. Mr. Asleson
stated the state wants cities to work on a preparedness plan. He stated by next
year when it comes time, we will have that done and the ordinance changed by
then.
Mr. Asleson stated City property will maybe used for stump grinding and
disposal.
Ms. O'Dea stated the information from current grant states the cost of cutting
down the trees is based on the diameter of the tree. The City can look at different
costs for public and private removal. Mr. Asleson stated a new wood chipper was
recently purchased to help handle up to a 15" diameter tree.
Ms. O'Dea stated Falcon Heights has links on their website to EAB information
sites.
Ms. Andrzejewski stated it would be beneficial for citizens to know how Ash tree
wood would be recycled.
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Ms. Bor stated the City should ban soil drench for all residents of the City of Lino
Lakes as soil drench affects our water supply. She stated we are looking for
injection and cutting of the trees. A methodology states it is better to inject.
Citizen's need to be informed of what their options are and why some of the
options may not be the best.
Mr. Asleson stated we have a couple of years to plan for EAB infestation. We
have time to make the right decisions.
Proposed 2010 Goals
• Promote environmental stewardship with the citizens of Lino Lakes by
communicating environmental initiatives in the city using various means of
communication such as:
• City Web Pages
• Newsletter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
• homeowners association meetings
• information kiosk
• press coverage
• Earth Day
• Arbor Day
• Recycling Day — (May 1st)
• Participate in Blue Heron Days (August), providing public service educational
material to the public.
• Participate in Earth Day (April) activities in the community, promoting
environmental awareness and collaboration with other environmental focused
organizations.
• Monitor any activity in the AUAR as well as other proposed development
areas, focusing on the values Lino Lakes citizens have expressed in the vision for
our city and the unique ecological aspects of our wetlands, lakes and streams and
subsurface waters. Apply mitigation plan as defined for that area.
• Perform an evaluation of past Environmental Board recommendations for
development projects. Review a sampling of a variety of projects by site visits,
discussion with city staff, and landowners, neighbors, on the outcomes of the
Board's recommendations. If necessary, submit a summary of significant findings
resulting from the review in writing to the Community Development Director.
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• Due to lack of development in 2009 there were fewer visits than planned. The
VFW site was visited with suggested corrections. These corrections were made.
• Promote conservation development within the City incorporating the Open
Space /Trail Plan and Handbook for Environmental Planning and Conservation
Development within the scope of the new Resources Management Plan, and the
Resources Management Plan RMP -3
• To meet or exceed our City recycling goal of 50 (1737 tons) percent or greater
of our Municipal solid waste. Find innovative ways to promote and encourage
recycling as a city. Add recycling materials to kiosk.
• Investigate and establish a Community Garden site, and preparatory plan for a
Gardening Group.
• Create a preparedness Plan for EAB
• Work on Wollen's Park Wetland Banking.
• Continue to monitor the Heron rookery and water quality in the northern one
third of Peltier Lake and to support the protection of resources in that area.
III• Participate in comp plan and process.
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Offer a series of conservation workshops for residents through the Anoka County
Soil Water Conservation District for 2010
B. Community Garden Water Plan Update
Mr. Asleson stated he will have information from the City of Lino Lakes water
department at the December meeting.
7. ADJOURN
It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on
December 16, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
There being no further business, Mr. Brown moved to adjourn at 7:23 p.m. Ms.
DeHaven seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Transcribed by:
Lisa Hogstad
Community Development Secretary
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Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc.
14760 iiakhili Road, Steatite, Minnesota 55073
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City of Lino Lakes
Marty Asleson
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
December 10, 2009
Re: Woolan's Park Wetland Determination Update
Dear Marty Asleson:
As per your request, Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc. (CCES) has prepared the
following Wetland Determination Update for the property known as Wollan's Park which is
located at the north end of Diane St. in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.
CCES conducted an out -of -season wetland determination of the existing wetlands located within
the park boundary on December l st, 2009. Data on soils, hydrology, and vegetation were
collected and will be submitted to the local government unit (LGU) in report form and other
interested agencies as an out -of -season determination letter yet this year. An in -season wetland
delineation report will be required for submittal in the spring of 2010 during the growing season
for official concurrence of the wetland located on the subject property. The determination letter
submitted in 2009 will be revised and submitted to the LGU in 2010 as an official wetland
delineation report with updated hydrology and vegetative information collected in the spring of
2010. The out -of -season determination letter will act as a preliminary planning tool for the
determination of the wetland -upland boundaries located on -site.
Much of the park is jurisdictional wetland so the lines set in the ground are boundaries that
define the upland areas within this large wetland complex. The upland areas consist mainly of
Northern pin oak dominated woodlands and forests that occur on the outer boundary of the
wetland complex as well as two islands of upland within the wetland itself. From our wetland
determination there is 13.38 acres of wetland and 4.24 acres of upland located within Wollan's
Park.
CCES staff set pink pin flags at each wetland -upland point and then located all of these points
using a sub -meter accuracy GPS instrument which provides the graphical representation of the
wetland -upland boundaries using geographic information systems (GIS) software and recent
aerial photography. This GIS information is included as an attached figure which will assist you
with your wetland banking planning during the winter months.
We appreciate the opportunity to assist you with this wetland banking project and hope the
information is a helpful planning tool.
Respectfully submitted,
Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc.
Jas • n J. Husveth, MS
President, Principal Ecologist
651.433.4410 hc +653.433.4526
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Lino Lakes, Minnesota
December 10, 2009
Local Government Unit:
Client:
Consultant:
Critical Connections
Ecological Services, Inc.
Rice Creek Watershed District
4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr., Suite 611
Blaine, MN 55449 -4539
City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014
Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc.
14760 Oakhill Road
Scandia, Minnesota 55073
City of Lino Lakes - Woolan's Park
Wetland Delineation Report -DRAFT
Lino Lakes, Minnesota
December 10, 2009
I. INTRODUCTION
On December 1st, 2009, Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc. (CCES, Inc.)
delineated a single wetland located within Woolan's Park in the City of Lino Lakes. This
parcel is located at the north end of Diane Street in the SW '/ of the NW lA of Section 4
of Township 31 North, Range 22 West, Anoka County, Minnesota (Figure 1).
II. OBJECTIVE
To delineate the wetland boundary as per the request of the client to determine its
current boundary for a proposed wetland bank within the City of Lino Lakes.
III. METHODS
Prior to conducting the fieldwork, existing data were reviewed. These data include the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) (Figure 2), the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) Protected Waters Inventory
(Figure 3) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Survey of Anoka County (Figure
4).
Wetland delineation methods and criteria follow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(COE) Wetlands Delineation Manual (1987). The wetland boundaries were identified as
the upper -most extent of areas that met the criteria required to be defined as a
jurisdictional wetland: hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology. Since
the wetland complex located within Woolan's Park encompasses much of the property,
areas of upland were delineated as six separate areas (Area A to Area F). The
delineated boundaries were marked with pink pin flags with representative letters and
numbers Al to A28, B1 to B5, 01 to C51, 01 to D19, El to E7, and F1 to F6 that
correspond to areas of upland (Figure 5).
One transect was taken within each upland area (6 total transects) of the single wetland
boundary where the wetland /upland transition occurs. Soils, vegetation and hydrology
were documented along each transect following the aforementioned delineation
protocols. Soil pits were excavated to a minimum depth of 24 inches and the soil was
characterized based on soil matrix/mottle colors and texture, as well as the
presence /absence of hydric soil indicators. The dominant vascular plant species were
identified and the cover was estimated visually using the Daubenmire Scale'. The
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indicator status of the dominant plant species was taken from the National List of Plant
Species That Occur in Wetlands: 1988 Minnesota (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
1988). Hydrologic indicators (i.e. presence /absence of inundated and /or saturated soils,
drift lines, drainage patters, water marks, etc.) were evaluated to determine wetland
hydrology. Finally, the wetland at the transect sample point was classified based on the
Circular 39 and Cowardin wetland descriptions.
All collected field data were summarized in the Routine Wetland Determination Data
Forms (1987 COE Wetland Delineation Manual) and are attached at the end of this
Wetland Delineation Report.
IV. RESULTS
Located within the Woolan's Park boundary is a large wetland complex that covers
much of the park itself. Parts of this wetland complex would be classified as a
palustrine emergent saturated flooded wetland (PEMB; Circular 39 Type 2), palustrine
emergent seasonally flooded wetland (PEMC; Circular 39 Type 3), and palustrine
emergent semipermanently flooded wetland (PEMF; Circular 39 Type 3. Areas
bordering the delineated uplands throughout the wetland complex consist primarily of a
PEMB wetland fringe that is dominated by Reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea)
and Canada blue -joint grass (Calamagrostis canadensis). The wetland then transitions
from the PEMB fringe to wetter palustrine emergent hydrologic regimes that include
PEMC and PEMF. The area of PEMC and PEMF wetland occur further out in the
center of the wetland complex and is dominated primarily by Wiregrass sedge (Carex
lasiocarpa). An off -site ditch is present along the northwestern property boundary.
This large wetland complex has several upland areas located along its eastern,
northern, and northwestern property boundaries as well as two upland islands located in
the northern part of the park. The upland areas were delineated as Area A, Area B,
Area C, Area D, Area E, and Area F and are described in further detail in the following
paragraphs of this section of the report.
Field hydrology observations of the wetland sample point at each transect indicated no
surface water present at any transect. The only areas of open water were located
further out in the center of the large wetland complex. Saturated soils were apparent at
lower depths in the soil horizon at transects located in Area A and Area B. At the
wetland soil pit for Area A, saturated soils occurred at a depth of twenty -nine inches and
for Area B at a depth of twenty -eight inches. All other wetland soil pits did not have any
saturated soils present with soil pit depths ranging from twenty -five to thirty -two inches.
Upland areas did not demonstrate saturated conditions at any of the sample points
within Areas A to F.
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The NWI characterizes this wetland as a complex that includes a ditched palustrine
scrub -shrub and emergent wetland with a seasonally flooded water regime
(PSS1 /EMCd) and also a ditched palustrine forested wetland with a saturated water
regime. This wetland complex is not recognized as a DNR Protected Waters. The
closest DNR protected wetland is located just to the south and west from the City
parcel.
Area A
Area A is located in the southeastern part of the park with the single large wetland
complex located to the west and north of this area. This area is an upland Northern pin
oak (Quercus ellipsoidalis) and Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) dominated
woodland with a wetland fringe dominated by Reed canarygrass and Canada blue joint
grass. The general topography rises from the wetland edge up a few inches to where
the oaks become dominant.
Photo within wetland complex next to upland Area A to the right
The upland plant species documented at the transect for Area A include: Northern pin
oak, Black cherry (Prunus serotina), Paper birch (Betula papyrifera), Red maple (Acer
rubrum), Quaking aspen, Lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium), Cinnamon fern
(Osmunda cinnamonea), and Canada mayflower (Maianthemum canadense). The
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wetland plant species documented at the transect for Area A include: Reed
canarygrass and Canada blue -joint grass.
The wetland soil sample documented at the transect for Area A was comprised of
mainly fine sands to a depth of 29 ". The soil in the upland pit was primarily fine sand
with a thin sandy organic duff layer. The matrix color indicated a hydric soil (low -
chroma) for both soil pits within the wetland boundary. Organic streaking was present
in the upland soil pit. The soils in and around Area A are mapped as Soderville fine
sand and Isanti fine sandy loam.
Area B
Area B is located in along the eastern part of the park with the single large wetland
complex located to the west and north of this area. This area is an upland Northern pin
oak and Paper birch dominated woodland with a wetland fringe dominated by Reed
canarygrass and Canada blue -joint grass. The general topography rises from the
wetland edge up a few inches to where the oaks and paper birch become dominant.
Photo within upland of Area B, wetland complex to the right background
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The upland plant species documented at the transect for Area B include: Penn's sedge
(Carex pennsylvanica), Northern pin oak, Paper birch, and Ostrich fern (Matteuccia
struthiopteris). The wetland plant species documented at the transect for Area A
include: Reed canarygrass, Canada blue -joint grass, Giant goldenrod (Solidago
gigantea), and Sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis).
The wetland soil sample documented at the transect for Area B was comprised mainly
of fine sands to a depth of 29 ". The soil in the upland pit was primarily fine sand with a
thin sandy organic duff layer. The matrix color indicated a hydric soil (low - chroma) for
the wetland soil pit within the wetland boundary. Organic streaking was present in the
upland soil pit. The soils in and around Area B are mapped as Zimmerman fine sand
and Isanti fine sandy loam.
Area C
Area C is located in the northern part of the park with the single large wetland complex
located to the west and south of this area. This area is an upland Northern pin oak
dominated forest with a wetland fringe dominated by Canada blue -joint grass, Glossy
buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula), and Reed canarygrass. A gas line easement is located
along the southern border of this upland area. The general topography rises from the
wetland edge up a few inches to where the oaks become dominant.
Photo within upland of Area C Northern pin oaks are the dominant tree
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The upland plant species documented at the transect for Area C include: Northern pin
oak, American hazel -nut (Corylus americana), Interrupted fern (Osmunda claytoniana),
and Penn's sedge. The wetland plant species documented at the transect for Area C
include: Canada blue -joint grass, Glossy buckthorn, Red maple, and Reed
canarygrass.
The wetland soil sample documented at the transect for Area C was comprised mainly
of peat to a depth of 17" with fine sands below to a depth of 32 ". The soil in the upland
pit was primarily fine sand with a thin sandy organic duff layer. The matrix color
indicated a hydric soil (low - chroma) for the wetland soil pit within the wetland boundary.
Organic streaking was present in the upland soil pit. The soils in and around Area C are
mapped as Isanti fine sandy loam.
Area D
Area D is located in the northern part of the park just south of Area C on the south side
of the gas line easement. This area is an upland Northern pin oak dominated woodland
with a wetland fringe dominated by Reed canarygrass and Canada blue joint grass. A
gas line easement is located along the northern border of this upland area. The general
topography rises from the wetland edge up a few inches to where the oaks become
dominant.
Photo of Area D looking to the west at the wetland - upland transition zone
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The upland plant species documented at the transect for Area D include: Northern pin
oak, Lowbush blueberry, American hazel -nut, Penn's sedge, Red maple, and Royal fern
(Osmunda regalis). The wetland plant species documented at the transect for Area C
include: Reed canarygrass and Canada blue -joint grass.
The wetland soil sample documented at the transect for Area D was comprised mainly
of peat with some sand to a depth of 12" with fine sands below to a depth of 32 ". The
soil in the upland pit was primarily fine sand with a thin sandy organic duff layer. The
matrix color indicated a hydric soil (low - chroma) for the wetland soil pit within the
wetland boundary. The soils in and around Area D are mapped as Isanti fine sandy
loam.
Area E
Area E is located in the northwestern part of the park with the single large wetland
complex located to the east, north and south of this area. This area is a small upland
Northern pin oak dominated woodland with a wetland fringe dominated by Canada blue -
joint grass, and Reed canarygrass. A ditch is located along the western border of this
upland area. The general topography rises from the wetland edge up a few inches to
where the birch trees become dominant.
Photo of Area E looking to the east at the wetland - upland transition zone
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City of Lino Lakes - Woolan's Park
Wetland Delineation Report
Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc.
December 10, 2009
The upland plant species documented at the transect for Area E include: Paper birch,
Penn's sedge, Lowbush blueberry, Northern pin oak, black cherry, and Cinnamon fern.
The wetland plant species documented at the transect for Area E include: Canada
blue -joint grass, Reed canarygrass, Glossy buckthorn, Steeplebush, and Swamp
milkweed (Asclepias incarnata).
The wetland soil sample documented at the transect for Area E was comprised mainly
of peat with some sand to a depth of 8 ", sand with some peat to a depth of 16" and fine
sands below to a depth of 32 ". The soil in the upland pit was primarily fine sand with a
thin sandy organic duff layer. The matrix color indicated a hydric soil (low - chroma) for
the wetland soil pit within the wetland boundary. Organic streaking was present in the
upland soil pit. The soils in and around Area E are mapped as Soderville fine sand and
Isanti fine sandy loam.
Area F
Area F is located in the northwestern part of the park with the single large wetland
complex located to the all around it. This area is a small upland Northern pin oak
woodland with a wetland fringe surrounding it that is dominated by Reed canarygrass
and Canada blue -joint grass. The general topography rises from the wetland edge up a
few inches to where the oak trees become dominant.
Photo of Area F looking toward the east
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City of Lino Lakes - Woolan's Park
Wetland Delineation Report
Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc.
December 10, 2009
The upland plant species documented at the transect for Area F include: Northern pin
oak, Lowbush blueberry, Cinnamon fern, Quaking aspen, Paper birch, and Red Maple.
The wetland plant species documented at the transect for Area F include: Reed
canarygrass, Glossy buckthorn, Canada blue joint grass, and Giant goldenrod.
The wetland soil sample documented at the transect for Area F was comprised mainly
of sand with some peat to a depth of 24 ". The soil in the upland pit was primarily fine
sand with a thin sandy organic duff layer. The matrix color indicated a hydric soil (low -
chroma) for the wetland soil pit within the wetland boundary. Organic streaking was
present in the upland soil pit. The soils in and around Area F are mapped as Soderville
fine sand and Isanti fine sandy loam.
V. SUMMARY
CCES conducted a routine wetland delineation in the City of Lino Lake's Woolan's Park
which is located at the end of Diane Street in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.
The National Wetland Inventory Map indicates two wetland types present on the subject
property (PEMFd) and (PFO1 Bd). The Soil Survey of Anoka County, Minnesota
indicates the area within and surrounding the delineated wetland boundary as being
comprised of Isanti fine sandy loam, Soderville fine sand, and Zimmerman fine sand
soils, of which only Isanti fine sandy loam is classified as being a hydric soil. The DNR
Protected Waters Map does not indicate any protected water under DNR jurisdiction
within the subject property.
A single wetland complex was delineated using standard wetland delineation methods.
The boundary of the single wetland complex was flagged by CCES staff and was then
located with sub -meter accuracy GPS instrumentation.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
Project/Site:
Applicant/Owner:
Investigator:
Community ID:
Woolan's Park
City of Lino Lakes
Ken Arndt, CCES, Inc.
Wetland A (PEMC) Area A Transect #1
Date: 12/1/09
County: Anoka
State: Minnesota
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species: Wetland
Stratum
Cover
Scale'
Indicator
Status
Common Name
Scientific Name
Reed canarygrass
Phalaris arundinacea
Herb
5
FACW+
Canada blue -joint grass
Calamagrostis canadensis
Herb
2
OBL
Tree
3
FACU
Paper birch
Betula papyrifera
Dominant Plant Species: Upland
Cover
Indicator
Common Name
Scientific Name
Stratum
Scale
Status
Northern pin oak
Quercus ellipsoidalis
Tree
3
NI
Black cherry
Prunus serotina
Tree
3
FACU
Paper birch
Betula papyrifera
Tree
2
FACU+
Red maple
Acer rubrum
Tree
2
FAC
Quaking aspen
Populus tremuloides
Tree
2
FAC
Lowbush blueberry
Vaccinium angustifolium
Shrub
2
FACU
Cinnamon fern
Osmunda cinnamonea
Herb
2
FACW
Canada mayflower
Maianthemum canadense
Herb
1
FAC
HYDROLOGY
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water in Pit:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
- (in.)
29 (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Secondary Indicators
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12"
_ Water- stained Leaves
x Local Soil Survey Data
x FAC - Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
_ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in
Wetlands
Daubenmire Scale: 6= 95 -100% cover, 5= 75 -95% cover, 4= 50 -75% cover, 3= 25 -50% cover,
2 =2 -25% cover, 1 =0 -5% cover.
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Community ID: Wetland A (PEMC) Area A Transect #1
SOILS
Profile Description: WETLAND
Depth
(inches)
Horizon
Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist)
Mottle
Colors
(Munsell
Moist)
Mottle
Abundance/
Contrast
Texture, Concretions, Structure, etc.
0 -4
0
10 YR 3/1
Leafy duff layer w /some sand
5 -7
A
10 YR 2/1
Sand
8 -29+
B
10 YR 4/2
Sand
Profile Description: UPLAND
0 -2
0
10 YR 3/1
Leafy duff layer w /some sand
3 -16
A
10 YR 2/1
Sand w /some loam
17 -26+
B
10 YR 4/2
Sand
Hydric Soil Indicators:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
X Yes
X Yes
No
No
No
Cowardin Classification: PEMC
Is this sampling point within a X Yes
wetland?
No
Remarks: This upland area is located in the southeastern part of the property. Upland is a Northern pin oak and
Quaking aspen woodland. Some areas of trail are considered upland (created by fill) and some are at a low enough
elevation and are dominated by hydrophytes and therefore are wetland. A small excavated pong /stormwater pond is
located next to Diane St. and was delineated as part of the larger wetland complex on -site. Upland /wetland line
flagged Al to A28.
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Histosol
Concretions
Histic Epipedon
x
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
x
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
x
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
x
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x
Gleyed or Low - Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
X Yes
X Yes
No
No
No
Cowardin Classification: PEMC
Is this sampling point within a X Yes
wetland?
No
Remarks: This upland area is located in the southeastern part of the property. Upland is a Northern pin oak and
Quaking aspen woodland. Some areas of trail are considered upland (created by fill) and some are at a low enough
elevation and are dominated by hydrophytes and therefore are wetland. A small excavated pong /stormwater pond is
located next to Diane St. and was delineated as part of the larger wetland complex on -site. Upland /wetland line
flagged Al to A28.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
Project/Site:
Applicant/Owner:
Investigator:
Community ID:
Woolan's Park
City of Lino Lakes
Ken Arndt, CCES, Inc.
Wetland A (PEMC) Area B Transect #1
Date: 12/1/09
County: Anoka
State: Minnesota
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species: Wetland
Stratum
Cover
Scale2
Indicator
Status
Common Name
Scientific Name
Reed canarygrass
Phalaris arundinacea
Herb
5
FACW+
Canada blue -joint grass
Calamagrostis canadensis
Herb
2
OBL
Giant goldenrod
Solidago gigantea
Herb
2
FACW
Sensitive fern
Onoclea sensibilis
Herb
1
FACW
Herb
2
FACW
Dominant Plant Species: Upland
Cover
Indicator
Common Name
Scientific Name
Stratum
Scale
Status
Penn! s sedge
Carex pennsylvanica
Herb
4
NI
Northern pin oak
Quercus ellipsoidalis
Tree
3
NI
Paper birch
Betula papyrifera
Tree
2
FACU+
Ostrich fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Herb
2
FACW
HYDROLOGY
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water in Pit:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
- (in
28 (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Secondary Indicators
x
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
_ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in
Wetlands
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12"
Water- stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC- Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
2 Daubenmire Scale: 6= 95 -100% cover, 5= 75 -95% cover, 4= 50 -75% cover, 3= 25 -50% cover,
2 =2 -25% cover, 1 =0 -5% cover.
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Community ID: Wetland A (PEMC) Area B Transect #1
SOILS
Profile Description: WETLAND
Depth
(inches)
Horizon
Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist)
0 -3
0
10 YR 3/1
Mottle
Colors
(Munsell
Moist)
Mottle
Abundance/
Contrast
Texture, Concretions, Structure, etc.
RCG thatch duff layer w /some sand
4 -16
A
10 YR 2/1
Sand
17 -29+
B
10 YR 4/2
Sand
Profile Description: UPLAND
0 -2
0
10 YR 3/1
Leafy duff layer w /some sand
3 -9
A
10 YR 2/1
Sand w /some loam
10 -25+
B
10 YR 4/2
Sand
Hydri
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No
Histosol
point within a X Yes No
Concretions
Histic Epipedon
x
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Remarks: This upland area is located along the eastern part of the property.
Quaking aspen woodland. Upland /wetland line flagged B1 to B5.
Sulfidic Odor
x
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
x
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
x
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x
Gleyed or Low - Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No
Is this sampling
wetland?
point within a X Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No
Cowardin Classification: PEMC
Remarks: This upland area is located along the eastern part of the property.
Quaking aspen woodland. Upland /wetland line flagged B1 to B5.
Upland is a small Northern pin oak and
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
Project/Site:
Applicant/Owner:
Investigator:
Community ID:
Woolen's Park
City of Lino Lakes
Ken Arndt, CCES, Inc.
Wetland A (PEMC) Area C Transect #1
Date: 12/1/09
County: Anoka
State: Minnesota
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species: Wetland
Stratum
Cover
Scale3
Indicator
Status
Common Name
Scientific Name
Canada blue -joint grass
Calamagrostis canadensis
Herb
4
OBL
Glossy buckthorn
Rhamnus frangula
Shrub
3
FAC+
Red maple
Acer rubrum
Tree
3
FAC
Reed canarygrass
Phalaris arundinacea
Herb
1
FACW+
Herb
3
NI
Dominant Plant Species: Upland
Cover
Indicator
Common Name
Scientific Name
Stratum
Scale
Status
Northern pin oak
Quercus ellipsoidalis
Tree
4
NI
American hazel -nut
Corylus americana
Shrub
4
FACU-
Interrupted fern
Osmunda claytoniana
Herb
3
FAC+
Penns s sedge
Carex pennsylvanica
Herb
3
NI
HYDROLOGY
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: - (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: - (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: - (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Secondary Indicators
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12"
_ Water- stained Leaves
x Local Soil Survey Data
x FAC - Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in
Wetlands
Daubenmire Scale: 6= 95 -100% cover, 5= 75 -95% cover, 4= 50 -75% cover, 3= 25 -50% cover,
2 =2 -25% cover, 1 =0 -5% cover.
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Community ID: Wetland A (PEMC) Area C Transect #1
SOILS
Profile Description: WETLAND
Depth
(inches)
Horizon
Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist)
Mottle
Colors
(Munsell
Moist)
Mottle
Abundance/
Contrast
Texture, Concretions, Structure, etc.
0 -2
0
10 YR 2/1
Sandy organic duff layer with some peat
3 -17
A
Gley 1 2.5/N
Peat w /little sand
18 -24
A
10 YR 2/1
Sand w /some peat
25 -32+
B
10YR 3/2
Sand
Profile Description: UPLAND
0 -1
0
10 YR 3/1
Sandy organic duff layer
2 -16
A
10 YR 2/1
Sand
17 -27+
B
10 YR 4/2
Sand
Hydric Soil Indicators:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
X Yes
X Yes
No
No
No
Cowardin Classification: PEMC
Is this sampling point within a X Yes
wetland?
No
Remarks: This upland area is located along the northern part of the property. Upland is mainly a Northern pin oak
and Quaking aspen forest with some openings dominated by herbaceous plants. No saturated soils were encountered
in any soil pits; three soil pits were dug in the gas line easement and no saturated soils in any of them. Gas line
easement is dominated by Canada bluejoint grass, Reed canarygrass, and Glossy buckthorn with scattered young
Northern pin oak. This easement area is maintained periodically by brush mowing. Upland /wetland line flagged C1 to
C51.
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Histosol
Concretions
Histic Epipedon
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
x
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
x
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
x
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x
Gleyed or Low - Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
X Yes
X Yes
No
No
No
Cowardin Classification: PEMC
Is this sampling point within a X Yes
wetland?
No
Remarks: This upland area is located along the northern part of the property. Upland is mainly a Northern pin oak
and Quaking aspen forest with some openings dominated by herbaceous plants. No saturated soils were encountered
in any soil pits; three soil pits were dug in the gas line easement and no saturated soils in any of them. Gas line
easement is dominated by Canada bluejoint grass, Reed canarygrass, and Glossy buckthorn with scattered young
Northern pin oak. This easement area is maintained periodically by brush mowing. Upland /wetland line flagged C1 to
C51.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
Project/Site:
Applicant/Owner:
Investigator:
Community ID:
Woolan's Park
City of Lino Lakes
Ken Arndt, CCES, Inc.
Wetland A (PEMC) Area D Transect #1
Date: 12/1/09
County: Anoka
State: Minnesota
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species: Wetland
Stratum
Cover
Scale4
Indicator
Status
Common Name
Scientific Name
Reed canarygrass
Phalaris arundinacea
Herb
4
FACW+
Canada blue -joint grass
Calamagrostis canadensis
Herb
3
OBL
Shrub
4
FACU
American hazel -nut
Corylus americana
Shrub
3
FACU-
Penni s sedge
Carex pennsylvanica
Herb
3
NI
Red maple
Acer rubrum
Dominant Plant Species: Upland
Cover
Indicator
Common Name
Scientific Name
Stratum
Scale
Status
Northern pin oak
Quercus ellipsoidalis
Tree
4
NI
Lowbush blueberry
Vaccinium angustifolium
Shrub
4
FACU
American hazel -nut
Corylus americana
Shrub
3
FACU-
Penni s sedge
Carex pennsylvanica
Herb
3
NI
Red maple
Acer rubrum
Tree
3
FAC
Royal fern
Osmunda regalis
Herb
2
OBL
HYDROLOGY
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water in Pit:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
- (in.)
- (in.)
- (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Secondary Indicators
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12"
_ Water- stained Leaves
x Local Soil Survey Data
x FAC - Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in
Wetlands
4 Daubenmire Scale: 6= 95 -100% cover, 5= 75 -95% cover, 4= 50 -75% cover, 3= 25 -50% cover,
2 =2 -25% cover, 1 =0 -5% cover.
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Community ID: Wetland A (PEMC) Area D Transect #1
SOILS
Profile Description: WETLAND
Depth
(inches)
Horizon
Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist)
Mottle
Colors
(Munsell
Moist)
Mottle
Abundance/
Contrast
Texture, Concretions, Structure, etc.
0 -2
0
10 YR 3/1
RCG thatch duff layer w /some sand
3 -12
A
Gley 1 2.5/N
Peat w /some sand
13 -24
A
10 YR 2/1
Sand
25 -32+
B
10YR 4/3
Sand
Profile Description: UPLAND
0 -2
0
10 YR 3/1
Duff layer w /some sand
3 -15
A
10 YR 2/1
Sand
16 -25+
B
10 YR 3/1
Sand
Hydric Soil Indicators:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No
Histosol
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No
Concretions
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No
Histic Epipedon
Cowardin Classification: PEMC
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
x
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
x
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x
Gleyed or Low - Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No
Is this sampling point within a X Yes No
wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No
Cowardin Classification: PEMC
Remarks: This upland area is located south of the gas line easement with wetland surrounding it on all sides. This
upland area is dominated by Northern pin oak and Paper birch with Lowbush blueberry throughout the ground layer.
Lots of standing dead Paper Birch and Quaking aspen on south side of woodland which indicates a rising water table
and flooding. Upland /wetland line flagged D1 to D19.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
Project/Site:
Applicant/Owner:
Investigator:
Community ID:
Woolan's Park
City of Lino Lakes
Ken Arndt, CCES, Inc.
Wetland A (PEMC) Area E Transect #1
Date: 12/1/09
County: Anoka
State: Minnesota
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species: Wetland
Stratum
Cover
Scales
Indicator
Status
Common Name
Scientific Name
Canada blue -joint grass
Calamagrostis canadensis
Herb
4
OBL
Reed canarygrass
Phalaris arundinacea
Herb
3
FACW+
Glossy buckthorn
Rhamnus frangula
Shrub
2
FAC+
Steeple -bush
Spirea tomentosa
Shrub
2
FACW
Swamp milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
Herb
1
OBL
Dominant Plant Species: Upland
Cover
Indicator
Common Name
Scientific Name
Stratum
Scale
Status
Paper birch
Betula papyrifera
Tree
4
FACU+
Penny s sedge
Carex pennsylvanica
Herb
3
NI
Lowbush blueberry
Vaccinium angustifolium
Shrub
3
FACU
Northern pin oak
Quercus ellipsoidalis
Tree
3
NI
Black cherry
Prunus serotina
Tree
2
FACU
Cinnamon fern
Osmunda cinnamonea
Herb
2
FACW
HYDROLOGY
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: - (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: - (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Secondary Indicators
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12"
_ Water- stained Leaves
x Local Soil Survey Data
x FAC - Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
_ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in
Wetlands
' Daubenmire Scale: 6= 95 -100% cover, 5= 75 -95% cover, 4= 50 -75% cover, 3= 25 -50% cover,
2 =2 -25% cover, 1 =0 -5% cover.
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Community ID: Wetland A (PEMC) Area E Transect #1
SOILS
Profile Description: WETLAND
Depth
(inches)
Horizon
Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist)
Mottle
Colors
(Munsell
Moist)
Mottle
Abundance/
Contrast
Texture, Concretions, Structure, etc.
0 -1
0
10 YR 2/1
Organic duff layer w /some sand
2 -8
A
Gley 1 2.5/N
Peat w /some sand
9 -16
A
10 YR 2/1
Sand with some peat
17 -26
A
10 YR 3/1
Sand
27 -32+
B
10YR 4/3
Sand
Profile Description: UPLAND
0 -1
0
10 YR 3/1
Duff layer w /some sand
2 -12
A
10 YR 2/1
Sand
13 -20
A
10 YR 3/2
Sand
21 -28+
B
10 YR 3/1
Sand
Hydri
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No
Histosol
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No
Concretions
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No
Histic Epipedon
Cowardin Classification: PEMC
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
x
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
x
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
x
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x
Gleyed or Low - Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No
Is this sampling point within a X Yes No
wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No
Cowardin Classification: PEMC
Remarks: This upland area is located along the west property boundary towards the northern end of the property.
The upland area extends off -site to the west on the other side of a ditch. This upland area is dominated by Paper
birch and Northern pin oak with Penn's sedge and Lowbush blueberry dominating the ground layer. Upland /wetland
line flagged El to E7.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
Project/Site:
Applicant/Owner:
Investigator:
Community ID:
Woolan's Park
City of Lino Lakes
Ken Arndt, CCES, Inc.
Wetland A (PEMC) Area F Transect #1
Date: 12/1/09
County: Anoka
State: Minnesota
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species: Wetland
Stratum
Cover
Scales
Indicator
Status
Common Name
Scientific Name
Reed canarygrass
Phalaris arundinacea
Herb
5
FACW+
Glossy buckthorn
Rhamnus frangula
Shrub
3
FAC+
Canada blue -joint grass
Calamagrostis canadensis
Herb
2
OBL
Giant goldenrod
Solidago gigantea
Herb
2
FACW
Tree
3
FAC
Paper birch
Betula papyrifera
Dominant Plant Species: Upland
Cover
Indicator
Common Name
Scientific Name
Stratum
Scale
Status
Northern pin oak
Quercus ellipsoidalis
Tree
3
NI
Lowbush blueberry
Vaccinium angustifolium
Shrub
3
FACU
Cinnamon fern
Osmunda cinnamonea
Herb
3
FACW
Quaking aspen
Populus tremuloides
Tree
3
FAC
Paper birch
Betula papyrifera
Tree
2
FACU+
Red maple
Acer rubrum
Tree
2
FAC
HYDROLOGY
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water in Pit:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
- (in.)
- (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12"
Water- stained Leaves
x Local Soil Survey Data
x FAC - Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in
Wetlands
6 Daubenmire Scale: 6= 95 -100% cover, 5= 75 -95% cover, 4= 50 -75% cover, 3= 25 -50% cover,
2 =2 -25% cover, 1 =0 -5% cover.
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Community ID: Wetland A (PEMC) Area F Transect #1
SOILS
Profile Description: WETLAND
Depth
(inches)
Horizon
Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist)
Mottle
Colors
(Munsell
Moist)
Mottle
Abundance/
Contrast
Texture, Concretions, Structure, etc.
0 -1
0
10 YR 2/1
Organic RCG thatch duff layer w /some sand
2 -12
A
10 YR 2/1
13 -24+
B
10 YR 3/1
Profile Description: UPLAND
Sand with some peat
Sand with some peat
0 -1
0
10 YR 2/1
Organic duff layer w /some sand
2 -10
A
10 YR 2/1
Sand
11 -16
A
10 YR 3/2
Sand
17 -25+
B
10 YR 4/2
Sand
Hydri
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No
Histosol
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No
Concretions
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No
Histic Epipedon
Cowardin Classification: PEMC
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
x
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
x
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
x
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x
Gleyed or Low - Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No
Is this sampling point within a X Yes No
wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No
Cowardin Classification: PEMC
Remarks: This upland area is located just north of Upland Area E along the west property boundary towards the
northern end of the property. This upland area is surrounded by wetland like Upland Area D. Northern pin oak, Paper
birch, and Quaking aspen are the dominate tree species with Cinnamon fern and Lowbush blueberry being the
dominant ground layer plants. Upland /wetland line flagged F1 to F6.
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Agenda Item 5B
Staff Originator: Marty Asleson
Environmental Board
Meeting Date: December 16, 2009
Topic: Environmental Board Goals 2010
BACKGROUND: Each year the Environmental Board drafts goals for the
forthcoming year. The goals are presented to the City Council for approval.
Goals drive the Environmental Board and staff to focus on areas that will benefit
the mission or vision of environmental issues in the City of Lino Lakes. The
vision adopted in the 1998 Handbook for Conservation Development states that
of "ensuring a high quality living environment within the context of responsible
land stewardship, and long -term sustainability."
ANALYSIS: The Attached Goals were discussed at the November
Environmental Board Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the adoption of the attached 2010 goals to
be passed on to the Lino Lakes City Council for discussion and approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2010 Environmental Board Goals
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Proposed 2010 Goals
• Promote environmental stewardship with the citizens of Lino Lakes by
communicating environmental initiatives in the city using various means of
communication such as:
• City Web Pages
• Newsletter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
• homeowners association meetings
• information kiosk
• press coverage
• Earth Day
• Arbor Day
• Recycling Day — (May 1st)
• Participate in Blue Heron Days (August), providing public service educational
material to the public.
• Participate in Earth Day (April) activities in the community, promoting
environmental awareness and collaboration with other environmental focused
organizations.
• Monitor any activity in the AUAR as well as other proposed development
areas, focusing on the values Lino Lakes citizens have expressed in the
vision for our city and the unique ecological aspects of our wetlands, lakes
and streams and subsurface waters. Apply mitigation plan as defined for that
area.
• Perform an evaluation of past Environmental Board recommendations for
development projects. Review a sampling of a variety of projects by site
visits, discussion with city staff, and landowners, neighbors, on the outcomes
of the Board's recommendations. If necessary, submit a summary of
significant findings resulting from the review in writing to the Community
Development Director.
Due to lack of development in 2009 there were fewer visits than planned.
The VFW site was visited with suggested corrections. These corrections were
made.
• Promote conservation development within the City incorporating the Open
Space/Trail Plan and Handbook for Environmental Planning and
Conservation Development within the scope of the new Resources
Management Plan, and the Resources Management Plan RMP -3
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• To meet or exceed our City recycling goal of 50 (1737 tons) percent or
greater of our Municipal solid waste. Find innovative ways to promote and
encourage recycling as a city. Add recycling materials to kiosk.
• Investigate and establish a Community Garden site, and preparatory plan for
a Gardening Group.
• Create a preparedness Plan for EAB
• Work on Wollen's Park Wetland Banking.
• Continue to monitor the Heron rookery and water quality in the northern one
third of Peltier Lake and to support the protection of resources in that area.
• Participate in comp plan and process.
• Offer a series of conservation workshops for residents through the Anoka
County Soil Water Conservation District for 2010.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA:
1. That the 2010 goals of the Lino Lakes Environmental Board be adopted.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this _ Day of , 2010.
Jeff Reinert, Mayor
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Council Member and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof:
The following voted against same:
Whereupon said resolution was duly passed and adopted.
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above is a correct copy of a resolution duly passed,
adopted and approved by the City Council on date.
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Agenda Item 5C
Staff Originator: Marty Asleson
Environmental Board
Meeting Date: December 16, 2009
Topic: Rice Lake Subwatershed Study Findings
BACKGROUND:
The Rice Creek Watershed District/City of Lino Lakes Resource Management
Plan (RMP -3) recommendations for Rice Lake are described on page 29 of the
PIan.The Plan describes the opportunity to retrofit the north side of the Rice Lake
subwatershed district to improve surface water runoff into sensitive wetlands on
the north side of Lake Drive known as RLA -021. An outline and discussion of a
proposed retrofit project in the RLA -021 was presented at the February 25th
2009 Environmental Board Meeting. The project outline and Environmental
Board discussion are found in the Minutes of the Board Meeting in Attachment 1.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
The study completed completes the first phase or assessment phase of the
project. There are two more phases. The second phase would be the promote
and educate phase. The third phase is the installation phase. Nate Zwonitzer
from the Anoka Conservation District and Doug Thomas Rice Creek Watershed
District Administrator will be at the meeting to present the findings of Phase 1.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff would recommend going on to Phase 2
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Rice Creek Subwatershed Study Introduction, Minutes from the February
25th, 2009 Environmental Board Meeting.
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Introduction To The Rice Lake Subwatershed Study
Minutes From the February 25th 2009
Environmental Board Meeting
The Rice Creek Watershed and Anoka Conservation District Introduced the Rice Lake
Subwatershed study at the February 25th, 2009 Environmental Board. I believe we are
through step 4 of this study and the findings were presented to the December 9th RCWD
Board. Rice Creek Watershed District and Anoka Conservation District are here tonight
to discuss the findings of the study.
Mr. Nate Zwonitzer from Anoka County Conservation District gave a presentation to the
Environmental Board members on the Rice Lake Stormwater Retrofit Proposal.
Retrofit Goals consist of: Reducing the volume and pollutant load entering water body of
concern. Identify pollutant "hot- spots" within subwatershed: Prioritize neighborhoods
and project sites to maximize treatment per dollar spent and to install retrofit projects.
Ms. O'Dea questioned why we want to reduce water. Mr. Zwonitzer stated when you
introduce impervious surfaces through new developments, we want to change the way
the water travels, not reduce it.
• Step 1: Retrofit Scoping = Screen for retrofit potential, define retrofitting objectives and
identify preferred treatment options.
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Step 2: Desktop Retrofit Analysis = Gather maps of stormwater practices,
conduct desktop search for retrofit sites and Prepare base maps.
Step 3: Retrofit Reconnaissance Investigation = Verify stormwater mapping and
Investigate Feasibility of Retrofit Sites.
Step 4: Retrofit Evaluation and Ranking = Compute volume and pollutant
reductions, compare results with restoration objectives and rank retrofit projects
according to effectiveness and cost.
Step 5: Subwatershed Treatment Analysis = (Evaluation and Ranking) Conduct
neighborhood consultations, develop retrofit screening criteria and create retrofit project
priority list.
Step 6: Finalize Designs = Obtain landowner approval, conduct bidding for construction
and assemble design packages.
Step 7: Construction: Oversee BMP Installation. Conduct pre- construction
meetings and Inspect construction progress.
Attachment 1
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Step 8: Inspection, Maintenance and Evaluation = Provide maintenance training to
landowners and continued project tracking and monitoring.
Other Retrofit Types:
Pond modification
Roadway crossing storage
Conveyance system treatment
Parking Lots
Individual streets
Underground
Ms. O'Dea questioned who will pay for this? Mr. Asleson stated landowner cooperation,
cost share funds from Anoka County and State of Minnesota. Mr. Asleson stated we
don't have a stormwater utility fund at this time. Ms. Bor questioned if there would be a
tax break. Mr. Zwonitzer stated there is cost share available up to $5,000. Ms. Bor
questioned if this is a collaboration with the Rice Creek Watershed District. Mr.
Zwonitzer stated yes.
Mr. Brown questioned if residents could use pavers for their driveways. Mr. Zwonitzer
stated yes, but a very expensive option. The cost is $20 -$25 per square foot. Mr.
Zwonitzer stated if a resident was redoing their driveway, they could install a trench
grate which is flush with the new asphalt driveway and a rain garden connected to that.
Mr. Asleson stated if Mr. Zwonitzer would come back when this project is further along.
Mr. Zwonitzer yes.
Attachment 1
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CHAPTER 902: TREE DISEASES
Section
902.01 Nuisances declared
902.02 Abatement
902.03 Inspection and investigation
902.04 Interference prohibited
902.05 Procedure for abatement and removal
902.06 Transporting elm and oak wood prohibited
902.07 Penalty
§ 902.01 NUISANCES DECLAD.
The following are declared to be public nuisances whenever and wherever they may
be found in the city.
(1) Dutch Elm Dis &fie:
Any standing or living tree or part thereof infected to any degree with the Dutch Elm
disease fungus Ceratocystis uimi (Buisman moreau) or which harbors any of the elm
bark beetles Scolytus Multistriatus (Eichh) or Hylurgopinus Rufipes (Marsch). And also,
any dead elm tree or part thereof including Togs, branches, stumps, firewood or other
elm material from which the bark has not been removed and properly disposed of.
(2) Oak Wilt:
(a) Any living or standing tree or part thereof in the red oak group (red oak, pin oak,
scarlet oak, black oak) infected to any degree with the oak wilt fungus Ceratocystis
fagacearum.
(b) Also any living or standing tree in the white oak group (white oak, bur oak,
• swamp white oak) that poses a threat of transmission of the oak wilt fungus to other
trees of the same species through interconnected root systems.
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(Prior Code, § 902.01)
(3) Emerald Ash Borer (EAB):
Infested Trees: All species and varieties of ash trees (trees of genus Fraxinus) infested
with the emerald ash borer (agrilusplanipennis Fairmarie), and all species and varieties
of ash trees that are dead or substantially dead, and all dead ashwood to which the bark
is still attached which because of their condition, may serve as a breeding place for the
emberal ash borer (agrilusplanipennis Fairmarie), are hereby declared to be public
nuisances and furthermore all ash trees are hereby declared to be public nuisances as
determined by two (2) or more visual symptoms as listed herein; basal sprouting, bark
fissures, woodpecker damage (holes), one - eighth inch (1/8 ") D shaped holes, presence
of larvae or the adult emerald ash borer ( agrilusplanipennis Fairmarie), bark falling off
exposing S shaped galleries
§ 902.02 AB TEME
(1) is unlawful for any person to permit " pu . t nuisance as defined in § 902.01 to
remain on any premises owned or controlled by that person within the city.(2) The
nuisances may be abated in the manner prescribed by this a t
(Prior Code, § 902.02)
§ 902.03 INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION.
The Council may designate a person or persons °• shall inspect all premises and
places within the city as often as practical or necessary to determine whether any
condition described in § 902.01 exists thereon. The tree inspector shall investigate all
reported incidents of infestation by oak wilt fungus or Dutch Elm fungus or elm bark
beetles or Emerad Ash Borer. The tree inspector so designated by the Council may
enter upon private premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out the
duties assigned to him or her under this chapter. That person or persons shall, upon
finding conditions indicating oak wilt, Dutch Elm infestation or Emerald Ash Borer, take
steps for diagnosis as may be appropriate, including analysis by a qualified laboratory of
twig samples from actively wilting branches. Whenever possible, diagnosis shall be
based upon accepted field symptoms.
(Prior Code, § 902.03)
§ 902.04 INTERFERENCE PROHIBITED.
It is unlawful for any person to prevent, delay or interfere with the city forester or his
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or her agents while they are engaged in the performance of duties imposed by this
chapter.
(Prior Code, § 902.04)
§ 902.05 PROCEDURE FOR ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL.
(1) Whenever it is found with reasonable certainty that the infestation exists, he or
she shall proceed as follows. If the tree inspector finds that the danger of infestation of
other oak, elm or ash trees is imminent, he or she shall notify the owner of the property
on which the nuisance is found by certified mail addressed to the owner at his or her
last known address that the nuisance must be abated within a time specified in the
notice, but in no event later than April 15 of the following year. The tree inspector shall
immediately report the action to the Council and after the expiration of the time limited
by the notice, the tree inspector may proceed to abate the nuisance as herein provided.
The cost of the abatement shall be assessed against the owner of the property involved
or against the property itself.
(2) All oak trees within the city diagnosed as having oak wilt should be isolated
from neighboring healthy trees of the same species by chemical or mechanical
disruption of common root grafts to prevent the root graft transmission of the oak wilt
fungus.
(3) To control the overland spread of oak wilt, the prun/ of oaks shall be avoided
during the most susceptible months of May and June. If wounding is unavoidable
during this period, as in the aftermath of a storm or when the tree interferes with utility
lines, an asphalt - based -tree wound dressing shall be applied immediately.
(4) Trees of the red oak group diagnosed as having oak wilt may be girdled as
soon as they are detected in order to speed drying and reduce spore production.
Girdling shall be done only in areas where a weakened tree will not constitute a hazard
to life and /or property should it fall. Trees included in this group are commonly known
as red oak, pin oak, scarlet oak, and black oak.
(5) To prevent oak wilt fungus spore production and control overland spread of this
disease, any diseased material of the red oak group desired for use as fuel wood or to
be salvaged for other purposes must be debarked or else completely covered by heavy
plastic (4 mil or greater) until July 1.
(6) Any branch or other material of the red oak group not to be salvaged shall be
disposed of by burning, chipping, or removal to an authorized dump site. The city
forester shall advise accordingly.
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(7) Stumps of trees of the red oak group removed due to oak wilt shall be
completely covered, removed, or debarked to the ground -line to eliminate all
possibilities of spore formation and overland disease spread.
(8) Trees of the white oak group (i.e. white oak, bur oak) diagnosed as having oak
wilt should be isolated by root graft disruption, as previously stated. Diseased material
originating from the trees will not support spore formation and salvaged material
therefore will not require special treatment to control overland disease spread. Standing
trees of this group showing symptoms of minor oak wilt infection may have the infection
successfully removed by selective pruning. The city forester will advise accordingly.
(Prior Code, § 902.05)
§ 902.06 TRANSPORTING OAK AND ASH WOOD PROHIBITED
It is unlawful for any person to transport within the city any bark - searing elm, oak or
ash wood without having obtained a permit from the city forester. The city forester shall
grant the permits only when the purposes of this chapter will be served thereof.
(Prior Code, § 902.06)
§ 902.07 PENALTY.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates the conditions of this chapter is guilty
of a misdemeanor and may be punished
for 90 days as set forth in § 101.15. as set forth in Section 101.15
(Prior Code, § 902.07)
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