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Council MemberFpinprr, introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 07 -08
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH RCWD TO
COST SHARE PREPARATION OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, The City of Lino Lakes is in the process of preparing it's 2008
Comprehensive Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, the Rice Creek Watershed District has agreed to collaborate with the City
to prepare a Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the City as whole; and
WHEREAS, the RMP in conjunction with the City's Land Use Planning will address
several goals within the subwatersheds encompassing Lino Lakes including:
1. Maintenance and Management of Public Drainage Systems
2. Protection and Enhancement of Lake Water Quality
3. Land and Water Conservation
4. Coordinated Permitting and Regulatory Program
5. Wetland Preservation and Enhancement;
And
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to partner with the Rice Creek
Watershed District to prepare this plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA:
1. that the agreement with the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) to participate
financially in the preparation of the Resource Management Plan in the amount of
$75,000, is hereby approved.
2. that the Council authorizes staff to execute the necessary agreements on behalf of
the City.
n e Bartell, Cit C erk
John Ber• eso , Mayor
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Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 8th day of January, 2007.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council
Member Stoltz and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof:
Reinert, Stoltz, O'Donnell, Carlson, Bergeson
The following voted against same:
none
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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Rice Creek Watershed District
Resource Management Plan
for the City of Lino Lakes
Goals
The RCWD is embarking on a Resource Management Plan to address several goals in the
subwatersheds encompassing Lino Lakes. These goals include:
➢ Maintenance and Management of Public Drainage Systems
➢ Protection and Enhancement of Lake Water Quality
➢ Land and Water Conservation
➢ Coordinated Permitting and Regulatory Program
➢ Wetland Preservation and Enhancement
Objectives
Efficiencies in cost and time will be achieved by conducting all of the system analysis
that is needed for each of these goals at the same time. To this end, the system analysis
will be conducted at one time to establish the technical data to prepare each of the
following plans:
➢ ACD 10 -22 -32 Ditch Repair Report
➢ ACD 25 Ditch Repair Report
➢ ACD 47 Ditch Repair Report
➢ Lino Lakes Comprehensive Resource Management Plan (RMP) including the
appropriate level of analysis to fulfill the obligations of a Comprehensive Wetland
Management Plan for WCA Permitting. The RMP process will also include work
products and the appropriate level of analysis needed to support the following
additional objectives:
o TMDL Modeling for MPCA/USEPA Impaired Waters Standards — Chain
of Lakes
o Clean Water Act ADID for Section 404 Permitting
o Lino Lakes Surface Water Management Plan
o Integration of Municipal and Watershed District Ordinances and Rules
o MS -4 Municipal Storm water Discharge Requirements in Lino Lakes
Following is a brief description of the purpose for developing each of the above plans.
ACD 10- 22 -32, ACD 25, and ACD 47 Ditch Repair Reports
Repair reports for each of these public drainage systems will be prepared through this
comprehensive planning project. Although there are other public ditch systems in Lino
Lakes, these ditch systems are of particular importance for stormwater conveyance and in
some cases are located within extensive wetland areas. The repair reports are important
tools for making sound decisions about water management and resource protection.
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Lino Lakes Comprehensive Resource Management Plan
The City of Lino Lakes is embarking on Comprehensive Plan update as required by the
Metropolitan Council. As part of their comprehensive planning process the City is
partnering with the Rice Creek Watershed District to provide the natural resources
planning required in the Comprehensive Plan. The City admires the Resource
Management Plan (RMP) approach to natural resources that has been developed by the
RCWD for alternatives to ditch repair in other parts of the watershed. The City would
like their Comprehensive Plan update to be based on conservation principles developed
through an RMP.
• Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan for WCA Permitting
To realize the benefits of comprehensive planning from a state wetland permitting
perspective, it is important for the Lino Lakes Resource Management Plan to be
consistent with the Wetland Conservation Act's provision on CWMPs. The
CWMP process includes several specific requirements related to wetland
assessment and provides more flexibility when it comes to project permitting.
• Clean Water Act ADID for Section 404 Permitting
The 404 companion to this RMP could be an Advanced Identification (ADID).
The reason for preparing the RMP in concert with the ADID process is to ensure a
better degree of certainty for applicants proposing to develop their land. The
federal process includes elements such as a Cumulative Impact Analysis and
Alternatives Analysis which is much more rigorous than WCA requires.
• Surface Water Management Plan
The Surface Water Management Plan will include the work products required to
meet the Metropolitan Council's standards for SWMPs. The level of modeling
resolution as well as the infrastructure mapping and capital improvement planning
elements require much higher level of specificity than most watershed modeling
efforts. Modeling required for the Lino Lakes SWMP will be conducted as part
of the RMP and used to support the City's Comprehensive Plan update.
• TMDL Modeling for MPCA/USEPA Impaired Waters Standards
(several water bodies in Lino Lakes)
In preparing the RMP it is assumed all watershed modeling will be conducted to
meet the needs of the forthcoming TMDLs. The approach is to utilize existing
watershed models where available, build other necessary watershed models
through other initiatives in the RMP (repair reports, SWMP, etc) and use it to
conduct in -lake modeling. One of the goals of the TMDL is to shape land use and
resource management decisions considered in Lino Lake's Comprehensive Plan
update.
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• Integration of Municipal and Watershed District Ordinances &
Rules
It will be important for the City and Watershed District to have common
regulatory objectives. The Rule developed through the RMP process will be an
important consideration as the City writes ordinances for their Comprehensive
Plan Update.
• MS -4 Municipal Storm water Discharge Requirements
To meet the federal rules for municipal stormwater discharge under the NPDES
program, Lino Lakes will rely on the RMP outcomes to develop their permit for
authorization to discharge storm water in water bodies — lakes, wetlands, streams.
Figure 1: RMP Schematic
Ditch Repair Repo
»ACD 1O -22-32
'ACD 471
-ACCT 251
Lino Lakes RMP
•CWM P /State Per iti ng
-ADM/Federal Permitting
-Surface Water Manages ent P
•tS4 Requirements
•TMDL (Peltier, Chain}
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Work Plan and Hours
The work plan is divided into three phases. The scheduling of Phase II is the most
critical. Later tasks are contingent on earlier tasks. Report preparation is contingent on
Phase II. The schedule will also be contingent on the number of persons assigned to the
heavier tasks, particularly for initial ditch surveys and other data collection.
Hours and budgets quoted in this work plan are for planning purposes at this point.
Further discussion with all project partners, (City, RCWD, other Consultants) will be
needed before a final project budget can be estimated. The hourly estimates were based
on FOR staff's experience with similar RMP projects. All estimated budgets, except
those in Phase I, are based on an averaged $90 /hr rate. Cost savings may be realized by
use of District staff.
Phase I - Project Initiation and Plan Notification
Written correspondence in accordance with the plan preparation requirements will be
prepared and distributed for the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan Team, Board of Water
and Soil Resources for CWMP Approval, USACE — St. Paul Regulatory for ADID,
MPCA/USEPA for TMDL Plan Development, RCWD Ditch System Repair. There are
separate agency approval processes for the various companion elements to the RMP.
Assumptions included in estimate:
Description
Estimated Hours
Work Plan Development
44
RCWD /Consultant/City /Agency Coordination Meetings (3)
32
Project Initiation Notification
8
RCWD Board Presentation
8
Project Initiation Meeting/Open House
20
Total Hours: 112
Estimated Budget: $12,200
Phase II - System Analysis
The components of systems analysis involve surveying of various features, natural
resource data updating and assessment, hydrologic analysis, and using the collective data
in various ways to meet the purpose of the different plans. System analysis tasks are
interdependent as shown in the Phase II Process Flow Chart below. The schedule is not
only dependent on the Process Flow Chart, but also on staff numbers utilized on some of
the more labor intensive subtasks shown in the chart.
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Figure 2: Process Flow Chart
Modeling
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Ditch Bonin
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interagency tiffs n making on
data Input and Flo Path Parameters Future Conditions Goals
Functional Assessment Pararne
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nditions Analys e
After system analysis, each of the plans and reports will take on independent schedules.
This ensures that the stakeholders and approval process for each plan can operate
independently of each other once the systems data are in place. This will enable the goals
and objectives of each project participants to be met. The schedule for plan development
will be established once the decisions are made on staff numbers for certain subtasks.
Task 1. Data Collection
Ditch surveying is the most labor intensive task for data collection. Other relatively large
work items are historic ditch record research, borings, and procuring Lino Lakes storm
sewer system data.
Assumptions included in estimate:
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Task 1 Description
Estimated Hours
Ditch Survey
210
Historic Ditch Record Research
62
Ditch Borings
46
GIS Natural Resource Database
18
Storm Sewer Infrastructure
34
Storm Sewer Survey
30
Monitoring Data
42
Land Use Plans
14
2' Topography
16
Stormwater Management Plans
20
Total Hours: 492
Estimated Budget: $44,280
Task 2. Preliminary System Analysis and Mapping
Updating the Lino Lakes priorities for resource protection, including functional
assessment data, is the most labor intensive item. Other items include ditch system maps,
and rare plant investigations in priority areas for Lino Lakes.
Assumptions included in estimate:
Task 2 Description
Estimated Hours
Original Ditch System Mapping
20
Existing Ditch System Mapping
20
Historic Flooding Problems
8
Water Quality Problems
8
Review wetland inv data
16
Protection Sites
80
Rare Plant Findings
34
Management Goals Review
10
Meetings
14
Total Hours: 210
Estimated Budget: $18,900
Task 3. Hydrologic System Analysis and Modeling
This is the biggest task and is required for all reports and documents. The start-up for
some subwatersheds is contingent on completion of Task 1 and especially ditch
surveying. The upper drainage area ditch systems that affect the Chain of Lakes (ACD-
31, ACD -46, North Columbus) will not be modeled in this effort. This task includes the
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preparation of the ACD 10- 22 -32, 47, and 25 repair reports. This modeling estimate is
based on the assumption that the SWAT model currently being developed as part of the
Peltier /Centerville TMDL will be used for the inputs into the Chain of Lakes TMDL and
that XPSWMM modeling results will be utilized for the direct drainage areas.
This task also includes Lino Lakes RMP classification of wetlands and final
determination of wetland mitigation activities for permitting.
Task 3 Description
Estimated Hours
Official Profile
550
Ditch Repair Reports
430
Subwatershed Delineations
28
Create model network & QA/QC
236
Data Input- Flow Path, Hydr. Parameters
232
Existing Model Debugging
28
Existing Model Calibration
54
Proposed Model Data Input
170
Proposed Model Debugging
20
WFA / Classification of Wetlands
84
Wetland Permitting Requirements
64
Total Hours: 1896
Estimated Budget: $170,640
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Figure 3: Status of Modeling
ACD -31'
XP -SWMM l
75% Comppllete'w
24 Subsheds Average Size 57 •Ores
RCWD ACD 46
5' Complete
20 Subsheds. Average Size 121 Acres
RCWD7North Columbus.
25% Complete
21 Subsheds, Average Size 303 Acres
RCWD D-4 ,.
XP-SWMM
90 rComplete'.
47 Subsheds, fiver ge Size 42 Acres
RCWD ACD 10. 22.32 2004 XPSWMM
/ Com -I 24 Subsheds, Average Size 687 Acr s
75% ,Complete
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33• ubsheds Average Size 129 Acres
Ci y of Hugo Clearwater Creek
/9999 HydroCAD BHec -Ras
20 Subsheds, Average; Size 256, Acr s.
City of Hugo
1999 CSMP HydroCAD
11 Subsheds, Average Size 283 Aires
RC JD1
199WD 6 HEC -2
1 Subsheds, Average Size 392 Acres
s RCWD
1998 HydroCAD
24 Subsheds, Average Size 1,369 Acres '°
0 0.5 1 2 Miles
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Existing Modeling for Areas
Tributary to Baldwin Lake
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Task 4. Future Conditions Simulations and
and Rule Development
This task integrates system analysis results into tools
management and permitting. This task is contingent on
meetings.
Standards, Ordinance,
and strategies for resource
several different stakeholder
Task 4 Description
Estimated Hours
Model Simulations with Different Land Use
46
Addition of Improvements /BMPs
24
Comparison of Mgmt Scenarios
18
Analyze Results
16
Summarize Data Input & Results
58
Meeting to Discuss Results
12
Develop Design Standards & Tech. Criteria
16
Volume Standards
20
Water Quality Standards
16
Land Use Ordinances
12
Subdivision Ordinances
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12
PDR/TDR
12
Mitigation Banking agreements State /Federal
8
Meetings
12
Total Hours: 282
Estimated Budget: $25,380
Phase Ill - Plan and Report Preparation and Approvals
Lino Lakes RMP
The schedule will be driven by the Lino Lakes Comp Plan preparation and their need to
develop natural resource protection goals, policies, and strategies for the local
comprehensive plan. Final documentation is anticipated for June, 2007. The hours are
for RMP preparation in the appropriate plan format, coordination meetings, development
of volume standards, water quality standards, land use ordinances, subdivision
ordinances, TDR policy, resource management classification categories and standards.
Total Hours: 240
Estimated Budget: $21,600
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Figure 4: Metropolitan Council Comprehensive Plan Update Requirements
Using Natural Resources Inform
Comprehensive Planning
Metropolitan Policy
Plans and Local Systems
Statements
2030 Regional
Development Framework
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Using the 2030 Regional Development Framework, the Metropolitan
Council developed policy plans for four metropolitan systems: airports,
transportation. regional parks and open space. and water resources.'
The metropolitan Policy Plans are long -range comprehensive plans
for regional systems similar to local comprehensive land use plans.
Based on the metropolitan Policy Plans, a system statement is
developed for each community in the metropolitan area. A system
statement is a document informing each community how it is affected
by the Policy Plans. System statements were de ivered to every
community in September 2005. Under state law'', local communities
must develop a comprehensive plan that is consistent with the
metropolitan Policy Plans.' System statements help communities
understand the local impacts of the region-wide Policy Pians.
Find the oval System
Statements or
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Goals
Policies
Strategies
Summary
The hourly estimates were based assumptions from FOR staff experienced with
conducting similar RMPs for RCWD. Actual budget for each task will be determined
once all parties are able to discuss their roles /contributions to the overall effort. Hourly
estimates and budgets were not assumed for TMDL work tasks, Comprehensive Plan
Updates or MS4 permitting activities.
Phase Description
Estimated Hours
Estimated Budget
Phase I: Project Initiation
112
$12,120
Phase II: System Analysis
2,880
$259,200
Phase III: Plan Writing
240
$21,600
Totals
3,232
$292,920
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STAFF ORIGINATOR:
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:
TOPIC:
BACKGROUND:
AGENDA ITEM 6E
Michael Grochala
January 8, 2007
Consideration of Resolution No. 07 -08, Authorizing
Execution of agreement with RCWD to Cost Share
Preparation of Resource Management Plan
The City of Lino Lakes is in the process of preparing the required 2008 Comprehensive
Plan Update. An integral component of the process is the preparation of a Resource
Management Plan (RMP), for the entirety of the city, in collaboration with the Rice
Creek Watershed District (RCWD). This project represents the most ambitious
planning and conservation effort ever attempted by the watershed district and arguably
the most comprehensive effort attempted in Minnesota.
The purpose of the RMP is to address several goals in the subwatersheds
encompassing Lino Lakes. These goals include:
1. Maintenance and Management of Public Drainage Systems
2. Protection and Enhancement of Lake Water Quality
3. Land and water Conservation
4. Coordinated Permitting and Regulatory Program
5. Wetland Preservation and Enhancement
The project represents a unique opportunity to coordinate several regulatory
requirements and /or studies with the city's land use planning process. The total
estimated budget for the process is approximately $292,000. The City's share of the
project is estimated at $75,000. Funding for the project is proposed from the City's
Surface Water Management fund and is included in the 2007 -2011 5 year financial
plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed Resource Management Plan is an invaluable tool for the City as we
move forward with long range planning, natural resource preservation and
management, and water quality improvements. The hydrologic system analysis and
modeling alone, which the City does not currently have available, represents
approximately 58% of the project cost.
The Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 07 -08.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 07 -08
2. RMP Project Scope and Overview
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