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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-052 Council Resolution• CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 15-52 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LEGISLATIVE -CITIZEN COMMISSION ON MINNESOTA RESOURCES (LCCMR) FOR THE FUNDING OF INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes is a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the application shall request funds from the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust fund through the LCCMR; and WHEREAS, the application shall request funds to be allocated towards the research and implementation of Integrated Water Management Plans; and WHEREAS, the application shall request funds for an Integrated Water Management Plan specific to the City of Lino Lakes; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the application development and submittal at their • regular meeting on May 11, 2015. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes hereby authorizes submittal to the LCCMR application for funding towards the development of an Integrated Water Management Plan for consideration. Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 11 th day of May, 2015. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member Roeser and was duly seconded by Council Member Kusterman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Roeser, Kusterman, Rafferty, Stoesz, Reinert The following voted against same: none ATTEST: Julia Bartell, City Olerk Jeff Reinert; M yor • • • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 6C STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala MEETING DATE: May 11, 2015 TOPIC: i. Consider Resolution No. 15-52, Approving the Development and Submittal of an Application to the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) for the Funding of Integrated Water Management Plans for Local Government Units. ii. Consider Resolution No. 15-53, Authorizing Feasibility Study for Development of a Stormwater Reuse and Irrigation System. VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION Staff is requesting City Council consideration to approve a LCCMR grant submittal to develop an Integrated Water Management Plan and authorize a feasibility study for the development of a stormwater reuse and irrigation system. BACKGROUND Over the past three years management of both surface water and groundwater resources have received increased awareness both locally and regionally. Lino Lakes is included in the North and East Metro Groundwater Management District established by the Department of Natural Resources. The City is currently completing the NE Lino Lakes Drainage study covering a 1,400 acre area. Council members recently attended the Water Summit hosted by the City of Hugo discussing the White Bear Lake/DNR settlement agreement. Internally, staff has been discussing with WSB, city engineer, opportunities for improving the efficient use of both surface water and groundwater resources. At this time staff is requesting council consideration of two proposals submitted by WSB to address water conservation, water reuse, and surface water management concerns. Integrated Water Management Plan WSB and Associates have prepared a proposal to apply for funding through the Legislative - Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) to develop an Integrated Water Management Plan (IWM). The cities of Hugo and Rosemount are also included in this request. The IWM would serve as a comprehensive document for water supply alternatives, water reuse planning, funding and implementation in the City. The results of the research would be used to • • • inform design and policy decisions for future development. There is no cost to the city for the initial application. WSB is provided an estimated fee of $7,400 if the application receives preliminary approval for development of a detailed work plan. The grant application will request approximately $150,000 for each community. The submittal deadline is May 11, 2015 for 2016 funding. Mattamy Development Stormwater Reuse and Irrigation System The NE Lino Lakes Drainage study currently in progress identifies water reuse as a potential best management practice within the drainage area to offset limited infiltration ability. Recent successful projects including the Oneka Ridge golf course irrigation conversion has led to increased awareness of the opportunities for using stormwater for irrigation purposes. This idea has the ability to address both stormwater management requirements and address water conservation goals. Mattamy Homes is anticipating submittal of a development application in 2015. While no city approvals have been granted, the project, regardless of its final form, will require large areas of stormwater ponding and contain a significant amount of open space and public park land. Irrigation and seasonal non-domestic use accounts for an estimated 1/3 of the city's annual residential water use. Accordingly staff is interested in evaluating the opportunity to establish a stormwater irrigation system to serve the entire property. The ability to establish a system like this would help to meet stormwater volume and water quality requirements while reducing groundwater pumping demands. The study would evaluate water demand, stormwater availability, irrigation quantities, reduction in potable water use and provide preliminary design schematics for a system. It would also investigate funding alternatives and ordinance/policy revisions. The overall study would provide a framework to evaluate and implement this approach to new development city wide. WSB is proposing to complete the study for an estimated fee of $13,400. Both studies are proposed to be funded from the City's Trunk Utility Area and Unit fund. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 15-52 and 15-53. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution No. 15-52 2. Integrated Water Management Plan Proposal 3. Resolution No. 15-53 4. Stormwater Reuse and Irrigation System Study Proposal • • WSB 411111111111111111111 April 29, 2015 erytli bring ji'ar'tlin,; P,nvirUnrnerlta! cOnSfrtCfirfr Mr. Michael Grochala 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55104 701 Xenia Avenue South Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 Tel: 763-541-4800 Fax 763-541-1700 Re: Integrated Water Management Plan Legislative -Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources Grant Proposal for the City of Lino Lakes, MN Dear Mr. Grochala: We are submitting for your review the following proposed scope of services to apply for funding through the Legislative -Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) to develop an Integrated Water Management (IWM) Plan for the City of Lino Lakes alongside the Cities of Hugo and Rosemount. IWM creates policy and implementation links between drinking water, surface water, groundwater, stormwater, and wastewater to develop water programs that meet local and regional sustainability goals. IWM Plans address the increase in aquifer demands while encouraging economic growth using a sustainable water supply. Having an IWM Plan allows for consistent public communication, provides regulatory guidance, and will continue to make the City of Lino Lakes a leader in water management. LCCMR Summary The LCCMR is composed of seventeen individuals appointed by the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Governor. The main function of the LCCMR is to make recommendations to the legislature for the allocation of the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) on an annual basis. The ENRTF provides funding for activities that protect and conserve Minnesota's natural resources. The ENRTF was established in 1991, and has since then provided $425 million in funding for environmental projects. LCCMR grants provide financial support for large environmental initiatives and do not require cost-sharing. The grants are awarded based on LCCMR funding priorities, extent of impacts, and innovation. Water resources are the second of seven priorities for 2016 funding. Money from the ENRTF for the 2016 funding can be used beginning July 1, 2016. LCCMR Grant Framework The intent of the LCCMR is to provide innovation opportunities for any project that is likely to have multiple benefits on natural resources or the environment in the State of Minnesota. As such, if all Cities are in agreement, we are proposing to submit one LCCMR proposal for the three cities: Lino Lakes, Rosemount, and Hugo. The application will request specific funding Equal Opportunity Employer wsbeng.com C:\ Users \diene.hankee\AppDataU.ocal\Micro.soft\N' indow,\I ernporar, Internet Files \Content.0utlook\FRNAAUDX\W29151: IR ICCMR Application • • Michael Grochala April 29, 2015 Page 2 amounts for the IWM Plans for each City, as well as an additional funding amount to be used towards commonalities and general IWM Plan research that will be used in each City -specific IWM Plan. The application will specify a specific dollar amount to be allocated towards each City's plan. WSB believes that applying for one grant increases the size and scope of the project and expands its research application; therefore, improving the chances of funding through the LCCMR. By combining efforts, it will demonstrate to the LCCMR that this topic is relevant for local units of government and important topic for the current political climate at the State Capital. It will also describe the urgency for cities to be proactive and involved with water policy and implementation practices in the State. LCCMR Grant Process and Schedule The submission deadline for 2016 funding is due May 11, 2015. During the summer of 2015, all proposals are reviewed, evaluated, and ranked by the LCCMR. In September, the LCCMR selects an unspecified number of top ranked proposals to give presentations. The commission selects a subset of proposals to recommend to the legislature for funding. The selection is based on funding priorities and total funding availability. Between November and January 2015, the projects that have been recommended for funding submit work plans to the LCCMR and undergo peer review. From January to May 2016, the LCCMR presents its recommendations to the legislature as an appropriation bill, the bill is acted upon by the State House and Senate, and the Governor signs the bill into law. Money from the ENRTF can be used beginning July 1, 2016. Anticipated IWM Plan The City of Lino Lakes' IWM Plan will serve as a comprehensive document for water supply alternatives, water reuse planning, funding, and implementation in the City. The Plan will develop an overall water balance for the City and will examine local, regional, and national rules and their effects on Lino Lakes' water supply and reuse systems. The City of Lino Lakes' IWM Plan will include an evaluation and analysis of the water initiatives that Lino Lakes is currently planning. The following anticipated analyses of Lino Lakes' water supply and reuse will be conducted: • Mattamy Homes community: o Evaluation of water reuse systems currently in place during funding timeframe (potable water use reduction, costs, effect on surface water levels) o Study of planned water reuse expansion (feasibility, effects) • Implementation plans for new water reuse systems throughout the City • Evaluation of groundwater recharge • Development of a 4th utility for irrigation • Quantify water supply system infrastructure benefits by implementing water reuse • Rate analysis for both water supply system and irrigation system Lino Lakes will be able to use the results of the research conducted to inform design and policy decisions for future development. The City's IWM Plan, along with Hugo and Rosemount's Plans, will become an example for other communities within the State of Minnesota. The LCCMR will identify this as an overall benefit to the State's resources and therefore, we believe (.Usermsliatte hanker AppDala ecal Nficrosoll Windows l emporar Internet Files' Content .Outlook .ERBAAUDX\0429191,18 I0 ('MR Application Proposal Michael Grochala April 29, 2015 • Page 3 • • the probability of funding will increase. Lino Lakes will benefit from the City of Rosemount's and the City of Hugo's IWM plan development as each City has differing factors to be considered with water supply and water reuse implementation. The City of Rosemount, for instance, will also be looking at both industrial and wastewater treated effluent water reuse. This will supplement the work that Lino Lakes has previously completed to ensure that all types of water reuse are considered with in the City, WSB Services and Fee The proposed services (schedule and detailed fee attached) include all work required for grant writing, application, submittal, and work plan development (if selected). WSB's services include LCCMR presentation, discussions with supporting Representatives, and meetings required to move the application through the Commission and the Legislature. If all three Cities are included in the LCCMR grant application, the total estimated fee is $7,400 for each community. The efforts of this application process will be shared between the communities as the beneficiaries of the proposed grant. It is anticipated that the grant application will include approximately $150,000 for each community depending on the scope of work desired in each community's IWM Plan. WSB believes this is an exciting opportunity for these communities and it will be an important effort for these communities to be leaders of innovative water supply, reuse, and policy in the State. By the Cities joining into this cooperative project for efforts they are planning to pursue individually, they will be able to benefit and realize a cost savings during the grant application process and during the plan development from overlapping efforts. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns regarding this scope of work. Sincerely, WSB B &Associate , Inc. odd Hubmer, PE w W00/ct�% mie Wallerstedt, PE Principal Project Manager Cc: Diane Hankee, City Engineer kkp ('.'1,SerS,diaite.Jrankee Appin]. 1ax:al Microsoll Window's Iernporars Interne) FilesiConlenIOulIookiERRMIIDX10429151.1'R 1.1'1'MR Appllcalion I