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Parks Commission Agenda
April 19, 2023
Agenda
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of April 19, 2023
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
7:00 pm 1. Approve Minutes from February15 and March 15, 2023 Meetings
7:02 pm 2. Introduction to Parks Lead Worker
7:20 pm 3. Neighborhood Park Improvement Plan
7:45 pm 4. Updates on ongoing projects
1. Park Sign Replacement Plan
2. Bernin Property Planning
3. North Star Wetland Bank and Trails
4. Lions Volunteer Park Memorial
8:15 pm 5. Adjournment
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April 19, 2023
Background
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of April 19, 2023
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
Approve Minutes from February 15 and March 15, 2023 Meetings
Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meetings of February 15 and March 15,
2023.
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES.
Introduction to Parks Lead Worker
The City Council, at their February 6, 2023 meeting, approved a job description for a Public Works Parks Lead
Worker and gave authorization to hold interviews and select an internal candidate to fill the position. AT the
Council meeting of April 3, the Council approved Rick Kieffer as the Parks Lead Worker. Staff will introduce
Kieffer.
THE PUBLIC WORKS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART IS ATTACHED.
Neighborhood Park Improvement Plan
The Parks Commission approved $90,000 for Neighborhood Park Upgrades in their Capital Improvement Plan.
Annually, staff evaluates the City’s Parks and proposes needed improvements. This year, staff is
recommending that the exterior of the shelter at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park be painted and stained at a cost
of $14,000. Staff is recommending that the remaining funds be allocated to concrete repairs at Victor Square
Park. Staff will present a plan for neighborhood park improvements for discussion.
AN ESTIMATE FROM W.R. BAXLEY IS ATTACHED.
Updates on ongoing projects
Updates on multiple ongoing projects will be provided. Staff has continued research on pylon park signs and
potential vendors for the Park Sign Replacement Plan. WSB and Associates are working on the Bernin Park
master plan rendering. A draft prospectus has been prepared for TEP review for the North Star Wetland
Bank. Staff has been approached by the Commander of the Hugo American Legion regarding a memorial in
Lions Volunteer Park. Staff will provide updates.
THE DRAFT PROSPECTUS IS ATTACHED.
THE PARKS PLAN CAN BE FOUND AT: https://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/2040compplan
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Parks Commission Minutes
February 15, 2023
Minutes
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of February 15, 2023
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
Present: Valerie Boyd, Jim Compton Sr., Emily McGinnity, Meredith St. Pierre, Ranell Tennyson.
Absent: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Mat Rauschendorfer
Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director
Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner
Debi Close, Parks Secretary
St. Pierre called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
1. Approval of Minutes from the January 18, 2023 Meeting
Tennyson made a motion, Compton seconded to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2023 Parks
Commission Minutes.
All aye.
Motion approved.
2. Update on North Star Wetland Bank
Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner updated on the North Star wetland bank. Assessments were conducted
through October 2022, with hydrology monitoring wells indicating that the wetlands are partially or fully
drained. The vegetation assessment indicated was low quality vegetation with mostly nonnative
invasive species. Blocking ditches and preventing drainage could restore the wetland hydrology. A draft
prospectus is being prepared to be submitted to the Technical Evaluation Panel. Permits and approvals
could take up to two years. The wetland banking project is estimated at $970,000. Trail construction
cost are estimated at $1,700,000. – $2,000,000. City Council directed staff at the February 6, 2023
meeting to start discussions with White Bear Lake Area Schools on drafting an agreement regarding the
land.
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3. Bernin Property Master Plan
Denaway presented the master plan approved by the Parks Commission in 2004 for the Bernin property at
6540 Green Avenue North. The purchase agreement stipulates the land shall be used for passive park
purposes only.
The master plan included: picnic shelter, walking/biking trails, fishing pier, benches, car parking lot,
evergreen stand, restoring the Oak Savannah trees, fishing dock, preservation of the ice ridge and wetlands.
The master plan also included the playground and active improvements that were constructed (Onkea Lake
Park).
The DNR grant funding for the purchase of the property had requirements:
Protect the natural/scenic resources, keep it safe for public use, manage vegetation, make it available to the
public following standard park hours, and seek state approval on any improvements to the property.
City Staff was directed to contact Washington Conservation District and also start discussion with the DNR on
the long term vision for their boat launch. Staff also anticipated engaging neighbors to start planning and a
community workshop.
Scott Anderson, Public Works Director updated on the property that ground work is needed at the former
home site and that there are wells that need to be sealed.
4. Other
Tennyson reminded that the YMCA Forest Lake branch is kicking off their 2023 donation campaign.
8. Adjournment
McGinnity made a motion, Boyd seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:02pm.
All ayes.
Motion approved.
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February 15, 2023
Minutes
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of March 15, 2023
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
Present: Meredith St. Pierre, Ranell Tennyson, Cathy Moore-Arcand, Mat Rauschendorfer, Jim Compton
Sr.
Absent: Valerie Boyd, Emily McGinnity
Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director
Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner
Amber Lozier, Accounting Clerk
St. Pierre called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.
1. Approval of Minutes from the February 15, 2023 Meeting
Tennyson made a motion, Compton seconded to table the minutes of the February 15, 2023 Parks
Commission Minutes until the next meeting.
All aye.
Motion approved.
2. Bernin Property Master Plan
Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner reviewed the Bernin Property Master Plan and discussed current
considerations regarding the Master Plan. Denaway suggested that commissioners may want revisit trail
surfacing, and pointed out that the playground area has changed since the Master Plan was approved.
Denaway presented the proposal from WSB & Associates, Inc to update the master plan maps and
renderings. Next steps were presented to the Commission for their consideration, including Council approval
and public engagement plan, workshop to be held in June 2023, park naming, construction plan drafts in
2024, and construction in 2025.
Denaway clarified where trail connections would be. Moore-Arcand asked if residents were expressing any
concerns about the current plan. Denaway reported talking with a few neighbors, but that concerns have
been minimal as most of them new about the previously approved plan.
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Rauschendorfer brought up the naming of the park, and questioned what issues might arise out of that
process. Denaway discussed the plan to engage with the public, DNR and Bernin family. Denaway confirmed
naming will be discussed after public engagement. Rauschendorfer reminded the Commission that the
naming policy has not been used by the City Council. Commissioners discussed how to move forward with
naming the park. Tennyson suggested removing the naming discussion from the plan, and presenting the
Master Plan to the public with the name Bernin Park.
Rauschendorfer asked if Oneka Lake Park would be merged the Bernin property, and Denaway clarified the
differences in rules of use between passive and active parks, and suggested that if the commission would like
to merge the parks, they would have to make both parks either passive or active.
Tennyson made a motion, Rauschendorfer seconded to approve the WSB & Associates, Inc proposal and next
steps.
All ayes.
Motion approved.
3. Park Sign Replacement Plan
Denaway presented pictures of current park signs and discussed the condition of current park signage,
stating that eight (8) park signs need replacement. Denaway then presented the City’s sign ordinance (Sec 90-
625) and restrictions held within the sign ordinance. Public property signage does not need permitting, but
approval from Council is required.
Denaway then presented various signage options, including pylon, monument style and alternatives to pylon
and monument signage, with pictures of the standard and non-standard signage being used in other city
parks. Denaway discussed common communication needs for each of the Parks, mentioning that messaging
needs are not high in most of the City’s parks. She suggested a phased approach to replacement.
Denaway then presented the commission’s options for a sign replacement plan. These include working with a
vendor that offers standard, predesigned signage or requesting proposals from firms that offer custom
signage. Commissioners discussed advantages and disadvantages of both options, including the simplicity of
using standard signage, and the custom signage coming with integrated landscaping designs.
Tennyson suggested utilizing a uniform signage design for all parks but in a variety of sizes.
St. Pierre and Tennyson suggested using a timeless design versus a modern or trendy design.
St. Pierre mentioned the need to keep in mind the goal of the signage, which is to inform the public of the
information they need to know about the park. Moore-Arcand mentioned the possibility of including
biographical information on the signage of family-named parks. St. Pierre mentioned that detailed signage
would need more maintenance to ensure that the information is not lost by fading and weathering. St. Pierre
suggested placing QR codes on signage that would lead park users to informational pages on the City
website.
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Commissioners discussed advantages and disadvantages of the different styles of signage. Commissioners
prefer the metal pylon style because of cost benefits and lower maintenance needs. Commissioners also
prefer a consistent design throughout all park signage that utilizes updated City logos and natural coloring.
Tennyson made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to implement a park sign replacement plan utilizing
proposals from custom sign vendors with design services.
All ayes.
Motion approved.
4. Recreation Program Update
Denaway updated the commission on the upcoming recreation programs being offered by and throughout
the City.
YMCA will be offering summer programs again this year, including Park Play Days, and has requested funding
again this year.
Washington County Library will be implementing programming outside of County facilities, with a
performance by the Jolly Pops planned at the Peder Pedersen Pavilion.
Kidz N Biz will be held in September again this year. Planning for that event is in process.
Denaway presented an update on the Sledding Party turnout.
5. Other
Scott Anderson, Public Works Director, informed the Commission of the reorganization of the Public Works
Department. There is now a position of Parks Lead Worker. Anderson informed that new Parks Lead Worker
will be introduced to Commissioners when that position has been filled.
6. Adjournment
Moore-Arcand made a motion, Compton seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:19pm.
All ayes.
Motion approved.
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Wetland Mitigation Proposal
Draft Prospectus
This is an optional review phase relying on limited, easily obtained, and readily available information to give mitigation
sponsors early feedback from the reviewing agencies before a significant project investment is made. This template is
available as an optional method to provide information that will assist with the review. It can be prepared with, or
without, help from wetland consultants and comments or recommendations made will be commensurate with
information provided.
This document can be provided to the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) Local Government Unit (LGU) and/or Corps of
Engineers as indicated in the “Program Review Requested” section below.
PROJECT NAME Project Type
North Star Wetland Bank ☒Wetland Bank ☐In Lieu Fee Site ☐Project Specific (PRM)
SPONSOR INFORMATION Agent Information (only if agent will represent sponsor)
Sponsor’s Full Name Authorized Agent’s Name and Title (if applicable)
Shayla Denaway Roxy Robertson, Sr. Environmental Scientist
Company Company
City of Hugo WSB
Street Address Street Address
14669 Fitzgerald Ave N 178 9th St E, Unit 200
City State Zip Code City State Zip Code
Hugo MN 55038 St. Paul MN 55101
Phone (Primary) Phone (Secondary) Phone (Other) Phone (Primary) Phone (Secondary) Phone (Other)
651-762-6300 651-392-4900
E-mail Address E-mail Address
SDenaway@ci.hugo.mn.us rrobertson@wsbeng.com
PROJECT LOCATION (Include a Site Location Map as Figure 1)
County Est. Easement Size (acres) Watershed Name/No. or HUC 8 Bank Service Area
Washington 123 20 - Mississippi River BSA 7
Latitude: Longitude: Section No. Township No. Range No.
°N 45.170500 °W -92.995631 17 31 21
PROGRAM REVIEW REQUESTED (Select one)
☒State and Federal Review
(Send to LGU and Corps)
☐State Review Only
(Send to LGU only)
☐Federal Review Only
(Send to Corps only)
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Site Description
Historical Conditions: As best you can, describe your site’s historical condition and summarize any natural or
man-made alterations to uplands and wetlands. For example, wetland restoration projects should estimate the
site’s historical wetland location and type and describe when and how drainage has affected these wetlands.
The site is located in Hugo, MN along Hwy 61 at the North Star Elementary School (Figure 1, Appendix A).
Historic conditions of the site are shown in aerial photographs dating back to 1938. The land plat map from 1847
also depicts most of the SW1/4 of Section 17 as wetland. Historic aerial photographs identify that the site
hydrology has been altered by drainage and conversion to cropland or rangeland since at least 1938 (Appendix
B). Ditches were in place at this time in an attempt to create more tillable agricultural land. In the 1938 and 1947
aerials, much of the surrounding landscape shows saturated soils and uncropped portions of wetland, especially
on land to the north of the site. Based on these characteristics and the information from the original 1847 plat
map, the extent of the historic wetland appears to be larger than the proposed easement area and was likely a
marsh or wooded swamp consistent with uncropped wetland areas visible to the north of the site in 1938 and
1947.
Alterations to the site prior to 1938 included construction of an east-west ditch, with an inlet from a stream east
of Hwy 61 and an outlet into Judicial Ditch 3 (also DNR PWI unnamed stream No. M-059-008-005-002) on the
southwest part of the property. This ditch bisects the historic wetland on this site. Three perpendicular, lateral
ditches were constructed north-south, and two other east-west ditches were present in early photographs on the
south end of the property. The alteration of hydrology on the site has allowed for cropping and or haying use of
the northern part of the site in past years.
Vegetation throughout the property has been disturbed and altered by haying and or cropping in the drained
portions of the wetland throughout the years. In the 1938 aerial, the northern portion of the site was used for
cropping and the southern portion of the site was hayed or left fallow due to what appears to be a shrub carr
wetland. By 1953, the southern portion of the site exhibits more vegetation clearing.
The soil survey (Figure 4, Appendix A) identifies nearly all hydric soils within the proposed easement boundary. A
majority of the site is mapped as Seelyeville muck which has a drainage class of very poorly drained with an
organic parent material. Other dominant soil types within the site are Bluffton loam and Isanti loamy find sand.
Both are described as very poorly drained soils. Bluffton loam is associated with depressional areas on moraines
and Isanti loamy fine sand is associated with outwash plains. Soils that are mapped within the proposed site
(historic wetland area) are hydric and conducive to supporting wetland conditions if hydrology is restored.
Current Conditions: Describe your site’s current condition and land use, identify important site features (e.g.
ditches, tile, borrow sites, building sites, utilities, etc.), and show these features on Figure 2.
Land use nearby to the site is primarily residential, however all the parcel lines are buffered with a non-
residential land use. To the west are stormwater ponds associated with Waters Edge South development, to the
north is wetland and upland forested area, to the east is Hwy 61, and the southern parcel line is a cemetery. The
North Star Elementary School is located immediately to the northeast with stormwater ponds adjacent to the
wetland.
The northern two thirds of the site are fallow with the last notable agricultural use appearing in the late 90s.
Figure 2, Appendix A depicts the existing drainage features on and near the site. Water inputs at a crossing under
Hwy 61 along the east edge into a linear ditch. The ditches through the wetland are present. The three north-
south ditches have an approximate slope grade of 0.15%. The eastern-most north-south ditch is approximately 8
feet wide and 13 inches deep, and the central north-south ditch is approximately 20 feet wide with currently
unknown depth due to frozen conditions. The central east-west ditch includes a 10-foot drop in elevation from
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east to west of approximately 918 down to 908, slope grades are approximately 0.50%. This ditch is wide and
shallow with an approximate width of 3-4 feet and a depth of 5 inches near the inlet. Near the ditch intersections
this east-west ditch may get up to 3 feet deep depending on wet conditions. Water generally flows from the
north part of the site to the south (to the east-west ditch) where it is then directed to the west. Water at the
central and southern portions of the site flow to the west. Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) floodplain,
FEMA floodplain, and FEMA floodway are all mapped within the site. Judicial Ditch 3 (JD 3) is present along the
western boundary of the parcel and is also a DNR Public Watercourse (PWI No. M-059-008-005-002).
There are a few easements (drainage and utility) nearby or within the property. The easement for JD 3 runs along
the western property boundary. Adjacent to JD 3 is also a utility easement for a Metropolitan Council sewer line.
There is also a powerline in the upper northwest corner and north side of the property with an approximately
easement width of 60 ft. A few stormwater inputs into the wetland were encountered from surrounding
infrastructure along the southeast. No apparent drainage easements were found for the inputs, but further
investigation is needed during the next project phase. An open water area near the inlet at Hwy 61 appears to be
a constructed stormwater pond, but the City and MnDOT do not have records of a BMP at this location.
A vegetation meander survey was conducted during the 2022 growing season and documented a mostly
monotypic plant community consisting mostly of invasive species like reed canary grass mixed with a few native
sedges, grasses, and shrubs such as wool grass and red osier dogwood (Appendix C). Much of the area north of
the east-west ditch is dominated by native sedges and shrubs. A wooded area at the south end of the site has
both native and invasive/nuisance woody trees.
Hydrology monitoring wells were installed in eight locations from July 2022 through October 2022 and did not
show hydrology for 14 consecutive days or more within 12 inches of the soil surface. The antecedent
precipitation for this site was considered normal, however the U.S. Drought Monitor showed that Minnesota
experienced a drought during the 2022 growing season. At most well locations, the maximum elevation of the
water table was about two feet below the ground surface, with water elevations closer to the ground surface
near the east-west ditch. Results from hydrology monitoring, review of historic aerial photos, and soil survey
information indicate hydraulic alteration due to the existing ditch system and or subsurface tile drainage. Drain
tiles may be present within the site given the past agricultural use. A tile investigation will need to be conducted
during the prospectus phase.
Partial or full drainage of the wetland from alterations to site hydrology have created ideal growing conditions for
invasive monotypic vegetation. The City has established the project’s restoration and rehabilitation goals from
the results of the initial hydrology monitoring and vegetation survey.
Photos of the existing conditions are included in Appendix D.
Existing Wetlands: Describe any existing wetlands on your site, the wetland vegetation present, and any
alterations to the wetland. Show the existing wetlands and important features on Figure 2.
Several level 2 wetland delineations have been completed in portions of the property. Level 2 delineation was
completed at:
• the western boundary and northwest corner by WSB in 2021.
• the southwest part of the site near the cemetery by WSB in 2020.
• A level 1 boundary was completed for the remainder of the site in association with the delineation from
2021.
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Wetland boundaries are shown on Figure 2, Appendix A. Much of the site is existing, partially drained wetland.
There are small areas of upland at the far north and south ends of the site.
Project Plans
Thoroughly describe actions you will undertake to restore, enhance, or create wetland on your site. Support this
narrative with a simple drawing or sketch showing where these actions will occur (Figure 3).
For projects that preserve and protect existing high-quality wetlands, review the BWSR/Corps joint “Guidance on
Evaluating Potential Wetland Preservation Sites …” and briefly describe how your proposal could satisfy eligibility
requirements in the guidance. This document is available on BWSR and Corps websites.
Figures 3a and 3b, Appendix A display two options for hydraulic wetland restoration. The goal of this project is to
restore the historic hydrology of the currently drained historic wetland community, manage invasive vegetation
monocultures, and establish native vegetation in perpetuity.
Figure 3a, Appendix A shows Option 1, where the wetland hydrology would be restored by constructing 2-3 ditch
plugs in the western and central north-south lateral ditches. Ditch plugs consist of clay core trenches compacted
with construction-grade clay topped with topsoil and vegetation. Ditch plugs are keyed into the banks to prevent
water from moving around them at high flows. One ditch plug would be constructed at the intersection of the
eastern lateral ditch and the east-west main ditch channel. 2-3 plugs would also be constructed in the southern
ditch. An outlet control structure (OCS) with a set elevation would be installed at the southwestern edge of the
parcel where the ditch connects to JD 3.
Figure 3b, Appendix A shows Option 2. The western and central north-south lateral ditches would be filled. One
ditch plug would be constructed at the intersection of the eastern lateral ditch and the east-west main ditch
channel. One ditch plug would be constructed at the western extent of the south ditch. An OCS with a set
elevation would be installed at the southwestern edge of the parcel where the ditch connects to JD 3.
A number of steps must be completed prior to selecting once of these options. Topographic survey, hydraulic
assessment, easement encumbrance review, subsurface drainage assessment, and soil investigation.
As part of the hydraulic assessment a topographic survey will be completed in addition to subsurface tile review
and a soil investigation to determine if sandy subsoils are present below the organic soils on site. Hydrology
modelling will be utilized (in the prospectus phase) to determine existing conditions that include the scope and
effect from JD 3 on the wetland, as well as proposed conditions to determine where the ditch plugs can be
placed without causing adverse effects to upstream or downstream properties. Modeling data will be used to
design the ditch plug placement and the runout elevation at the OCS.
The project will restore historic hydrology to the site creating saturated conditions that are undesirable for
invasive species such as reed canary grass. Vegetation management will include a site-wide herbicide application
on invasives in the spring. Selected tree removal will also occur at this time in the wooded areas of the site to
eliminate invasive and nuisance trees. Another site-wide herbicide application would be completed during the
late summer followed by either a controlled burn or mowing in the fall. The site would be seeded with native
vegetation in the fall and supplemental plantings of trees and shrubs would be installed in the wooded areas. Site
construction would occur in late fall or winter following initial vegetation management to increase the amount of
water on the site and to create less desirable growing conditions for reed canary grass to reestablish. Post
construction, the city would continue vegetation management (herbicide applications, burn/mow, supplemental
seeding, etc.) in perpetuity to maintain the quality of the wetland bank. Bank performance standards and a
vegetation management plan will be developed during future phases of this project. The native vegetative
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communities to be established in the wetland bank include shallow marsh, wet meadow, shrub carr (existing),
and upland buffer.
In both options, the City in partnership with the school district would like to utilize the wetland bank as an
Environmental Learning Center by including trails through the wetland bank. These trails would allow the
elementary school kids access to outdoor learning opportunities. There is discussion about the trails being
constructed on an upland berm or as boardwalk, but the City would like to discuss options with the TEP and IRT
during the prospectus phase of this project. Locations of potential trails are shown on the Figures 3a and 3b in
Appendix A.
Issues to Address
The following is a list of items, issues, and features that may constrain your wetland replacement project, affect
easement acquisition, or need additional information in later phases:
☒Yes ☐ No Do any existing or former wetlands on your site extend outside your project boundary?
☐Yes ☒ No Could your project increase surface or ground water levels on neighboring properties?
☐Yes ☒ No To the best of your knowledge, are there any public drainage systems or private drainage
easements or agreements on the property?
☐Yes ☒ No Could your project impair or nullify existing drainage systems on neighboring properties?
☒Yes ☐ No Are wetlands on, or adjacent to, your site dominated by problematic invasive or nonnative species
like reed canary grass or cattail?
☐Yes ☒ No Are there any existing permanent conservation easements on, or adjacent to, your project area
(e.g. RIM, WRP, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Land Trust, etc.)?
☐Yes ☒ No Is any part of your project area currently enrolled in CRP or another state or federal conservation
program (EQIP, WHIP, CSP, other)?
☒Yes ☐ No To the best of your knowledge, are there pipelines, utilities, other easements, or legal restrictions
on your property?
☐Yes ☒ No Are your property’s mineral rights owned by someone other than you?
☒Yes ☐ No Are any airports located within 5 miles of your project?
☐Yes ☒ No Are any existing wells in your project boundary and are there high capacity wells (e.g. irrigation
wells) within 1 mile of your property?
☐Yes ☒ No To the best of your knowledge, has the project area, or an area within 200 feet of the project
area, been used to store or dispose of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants
(including agricultural chemicals or fertilizer); or been used as a private or public dumpsite?
If the answer to any questions above is “yes”, please describe or explain each situation and summarize your
plan(s) to address the issue at future phases.
The proposed wetland bank site is a part of a larger historic wetland that extends to the north into an area
surrounded by residential development. Hydrology modelling will be conducted to ensure that project design
doesn’t have adverse impacts to adjacent properties.
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There are two open water areas that show up on aerial photographs, one near the stormwater ponds at the
school and one near the Hwy 61 right-of-way. A review of historic aerial photographs shows that the pond near
Hwy 61 was created between 1953 and 1964. The pond by the school was created between 1964 and 1974. Both
ponds appear to have been created by the farmer however there does appear to be a constructed berm around
the pond near Hwy 61 and further investigation and discussion with MnDOT is needed to determine is this is a
stormwater treatment basin.
Most of the site is partially drained due to extensive ditching throughout. Low and fluctuating levels of water in
the wetland have caused reed canary grass to grow. Based on an initial vegetation survey conducted during the
2022 growing season, there are also areas of the wetland with less invasive species and a mix of native
hydrophytic plants. The results from this survey are included in Appendix C. As briefly described above, site
management will be critical while establishing the vegetation on this site and during future ongoing maintenance
of the site.
There are two linear easements that are mapped through or near the site as described above. The judicial ditch 3
has a drainage easement along the western boundary of the parcel as well as a Metropolitan Council sewer line.
There is also an above ground transmission line in the northwest corner and northern boundary of the site. The
proposed conservation easement boundary excludes known easements.
Correspondence with FSA will occur due to the site proximity to Benson Airport approximately 3.5 miles to the
south of the wetland bank site.
Project Expectations
Estimate how many wetland acres your project will restore, enhance, create, or preserve and briefly describe why
your project is eligible to use these credit actions. If you are unfamiliar with state and federal credit actions,
reviewers may be able to identify likely credit actions applicable to your project. If you have estimated your site’s
credit potential, provide this estimate and describe the basis for this estimate.
The proposed conditions of the site include abandoning constructed ditches and establishing a runout elevation
of the wetland that will allow the restoration of historic hydrologic conditions. The proposed restored wetland
will re-establish subsurface hydrology to existing hydric soils and re-establish native plant communities through
seeding and vegetative management.
Credit Area Proposed Credit
Action
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Wetland Restoration (3) 100 19.6 19.6000
Wetland Rehabilitation (4B) 50 98.71 49.3550
Upland Upland Buffer 25 5.12 1.2800
Total 123.43 70.235
Other Information
Include any other project or property information you want agencies to know or consider as they evaluate your
wetland replacement project. For example, are there known or anticipated plans for other portions of your
property or adjacent properties?
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Figures to Include
Figure 1. Site Location Map: Provide a Site Location Map showing your project’s location relative to known
features or landmarks (e.g. lakes, rivers, cities, highways, county boundaries, etc.).
Figure 2. Project/Easement Boundary: Show your project/easement boundary and relevant existing features on
a recent aerial photo. If your county has an online property mapping application with parcel boundaries this is a
good tool to use.
Figure 3. Project Illustration: Provide a simple drawing or sketch of proposed work, showing enough detail for
reviewers to understand your project plans.
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APPENDIX A - Figures
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Figure 4 - Soil Survey
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159 Anoka loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes 0 Not hydric
161 Isanti loamy fine sand, depressional 92 Predominantly hydric
162 Lino loamy fine sand 5 Predominantly not hydric
225 Nessel fine sandy loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes 3 Predominantly not hydric
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APPENDIX B – Historic Aerials
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APPENDIX C – Hydrology and Vegetation Survey
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To: Brian Bear, City of Hugo
Copy: Tony Havranek, WSB
Rebecca Haug, WSB
From: Roxy Robertson, WSB
Date: November 16, 2022
Re: City of Hugo
Northstar Wetland Bank
2022 Data Summary and Recommendation
WSB Project No. 20552
1. INTRODUCTION
The wetland bank development and approval process requires the city (applicant) to summarize
the existing environmental setting, including detailed information about soils, hydrology, and
vegetation composition. This memorandum summarizes the results of the vegetation assessment
and hydrology monitoring conducted during the 2022 growing season.
The purpose of the vegetation assessment is to understand the existing vegetation quality
throughout the site, the potential functional lift from the wetland restoration, and which non-native
invasive species could/should be managed in the future vegetation performance plan. The
hydrology monitoring gives an understanding of the existing groundwater levels and provides a
baseline for functional lift.
2. VEGETATION ASSESSMENT
A. Methodology
WSB followed the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service FIREMON
Cover/Frequency (CF) method to assess the vegetation in the field. The CF method is used to
assess changes in plant species cover and frequency for a m acro plot. This method uses multiple
quadrats to sample within plot variation and quantify statistically valid changes in plant species
cover, height, and frequency over time (Caratti 2006).
The vegetation assessment includes Floristic Quality Assessments (FQA) for various locations
within the site. FQAs are measurements of either a natural area's habitat condition or quality, or a
natural community’s condition or quality within a specific site. FQAs are widely used by
government agencies and natural resource professionals to inform land management decisions.
This FQA method assigns plant species a rating that reflects the species’ basic conservatism
(hardiness and suitability) that the species exhibits for natural habitats. A native species that
needs very specific conditions in the environment to exist is given a high rating. A pervasive
species that exhibits adaptation to a broad spectrum of environmental variables is given a low
rating. Utilizing this method, a Floristic Quality Index (FQI) and Native Mean C are derived for
each wetland.
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The FQI is an indication of native vegetative quality for an area: generally, 1-19 indicates low
vegetative quality, 20-35 indicates high vegetative quality, and above 35 indicates “Natural Area”
quality. Wetlands with an FQI of 20 or greater are considered high-quality aquatic resources.
WSB completed a comprehensive meander survey throughout the site, and at the various sample
locations. Every species observed was recorded and entered into the assessments.
B. Macro Plot Site Selection
Three macro plots were selected at the site to be representative of the wetland vegetation
communities. Each macro plot was sited to provide a representative vegetation composition.
Locations of macro plots are shown on Attachment A.
C. Cover/Frequency Survey
The FIREMON Cover/Frequency (CF) method was used to assess the changes in plant species
cover and frequency within the selected macro plots. This method was selected because the
aerial coverage data can be used to estimate species coverage throughout the entir e site. Macro
plots were 66-feet long by 66-feet wide, divided into five evenly spaced transects. Along each
transect, 5 evenly spaced sampling quadrats were placed at 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 feet along the
transect. Quadrats were 20 inches by 20 inches in size and all vegetation data was collected from
the rooted vegetation within each quadrat. Cover was assessed by visually estimating the percent
of a quadrat occupied by vertical projection of vegetation onto the ground. Data for plant species
frequency was recorded as the nested rooted frequency (NRF) of a species within subplots of
each quadrant. The NRF essentially estimated the percent area of the quadrat that contained
each species using subplots of 1:25:50:100 percent ratios of the quadrat. All transects within
each microplot were surveyed on the same day. The name, status (dead or alive), cover class,
NRF, and plant height were recorded for every species observed within each quadrat.
D. Analysis
Data collected from each macro plot was entered into the Universal FQA Calculator (Freyman et
al. 2015), an open-source tool available to the public to evaluate collected data. The FQI is based
on coefficient of conservatism (C) values, which according to the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA), is a numerical value ranging from 0-10 of a species’ fidelity to specific habitats
and tolerance to disturbance. Plants that have narrow habitat requirements and little tolerance for
disturbance will have high C values. C values were obtained from the Universal FQA Calculator
and the outputs are included in Attachment B. A mean C (𝐶) value was calculated for each
macro plot by summing the C values and dividing by the total number of species observed. The 𝐶
represents the average conservatism of the plant community. By repeating surveys and
calculating the 𝐶 over time, temporal changes in floristic quality can be evaluated (a decrease in
𝐶 is equivalent to a decrease in habitat quality). FQI was calculated from the 𝐶 by multiplying by
the square root of the total number of species observed. This gives a weighted species richness
estimate that uses the square root transformation of N to limit the influence of area alone on
species richness (Swink and Wilhelm, 1979, 1994).
D. Results
The FQA Summary is included in Table 1. In summary, all wetlands contain low vegetative
quality as listed in the “Total FQI” column in Table 1. FQA detailed results are included as
Attachment 2.
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Table 1. Site Floristic Quality Assessment (FQA) Results Summary
Plot ID Native
Species
Richness N
Total FQI Native FQI Total Mean
C
Native Mean
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A 22 19.2 19.7 4.1 4.3
B 2 0.7 1.0 0.5 1.0
C 7 5.0 5.8 1.9 2.6
3. HYDROLOGY MONITORING
A. Methodology and Site Selection
Nine hydrology monitoring wells were installed throughout the wetland, seven being spread
throughout the site, one logger was installed within the ditch, and one reference data logger was
installed in a wetland to west of the site on July 6, 2022 as shown in Attachment C. Wells were
installed per the BWSR guidance Hydrologic Monitoring of Wetlands. One-inch and one-and-half-
inch diameter wells were installed that consisted of a slotted well screen positioned at least 2 feet
below the ground level and an unslotted riser that rose above the ground surface. The total well
depths ranged from 2-3 feet. Within each well, a data logger was used to measure pressure
(PSI), temperature (C), and depth of water (feet above the sensor). Each measurement was
logged once per hour. Well data was downloaded once mid-season and again at the end of the
growing season (October 4, 2022).
B. Results
Graphs showing the hydrology monitoring results are included in Attachment D. The data logger
in well 6 malfunctioned and the data was lost.
Table 2. Hydrology Monitoring Data Summary
Well ID Ground
surface
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Maximum water
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2 916.3 916.2 0 16
3 908.1 906.4 0 0
4 908.7 906.3 0 0
5 911.1 911.0 0 9
6 NA NA NA NA
7 910.6 908.9 0 0
Reference 915.5 914.0 0 0
Climate conditions were evaluated using on site data and precipitation data from the State
Climatology Office. Antecedent precipitation records for each month as well as on site data are
included in Attachment E. Antecedent precipitation (three months prior) for each month of the
growing season is outlined in Table 3.
Table 3. Antecedent Precipitation for 2022 Growing Season
Monitoring Month 3 Month Prior Antecedent
Precipitation
Onsite Precipitation Recorded
July Normal 0.99 in
August Drier than Normal 4.40 in
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Monitoring Month 3 Month Prior Antecedent
Precipitation
Onsite Precipitation Recorded
September Normal 0.61 in
October Normal NA (data only collected through
10/4/22)
Based on the data, the wetland at locations 2 and 5 are showing wetland hydrology at some point
during the growing season between July and October, typical of a fresh wet meadow wetland. It is
likely that the wetland in well locations 1, 3, 4, and 7 would show wetland hydrology after spring
runoff, typical of a seasonally flooded wetland but further hydrology monitoring would be needed
in early spring to evaluate whether these areas meet wetland hydrology. The climatic conditions
throughout the growing season were generally normal, however according to the U.S. Drought
Monitor, Minnesota overall has experienced a drought during the 2022 season and was in a
severe drought (D2) by August and an extreme drought (D3) by November 2022. The U.S.
Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
4. DATA SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The existing vegetative composition of the site is low quality based on the FQI results and
species richness. Diversifying the vegetation composition and reducing the number of invasive
species on site would provide a functional lift to the vegetation in the wetland areas. Similarly, the
hydrology data has indicated wetland hydrology in a portion of the site. Early spring hydrology
data may also indicate wetland hydrology throughout the entire site if collected during a normal
precipitation year. The data suggest that the wetland areas at well sites 1, 3, 4, and 7 are likely
functioning as non-wetland or a seasonally flooded wetland type, possibly partially drained or fully
drained by the adjacent ditches. Well sites 2 and 5 are functioning as a seasonally flooded
wetland or fresh wet meadow but are also possibly partially drained. Elimination of adjacent
ditches and restoration of wetland hydrology could potentially restore a large portion of the site to
either seasonally flooded/fresh wet meadow or fresh wet meadow/shallow marsh, allowing water
to be within 12 inches of the soil surface or inundated for 14 or more consecutive days within the
growing season.
Based on the data, actions that could generate wetland replacement credits at this site are listed
in Table 4. Option A is if well sites 1, 3, 4, and 7 are fully drained. Option B is if the entire project
area wetland is considered partially drained. Acreages are estimates to give an idea of what a
wetland bank at this site could generate but would be further refined during the prospectus phase
of the wetland banking process.
Table 4. Actions To Generate Wetland Credits
Action Percent of
Acreage
Receiving
Credit
Acres of Site Estimated
Credit Potential
Establish upland buffer adjacent to a
wetland
25 Option A: 16.5
Option B: 16.5
Option A: 4.125
Option B: 4.125
Restoration of a completely
drained/filled wetland
100 Option A: 97
Option B: 4
Option A: 97
Option B: 4
Restoration of a partially drained or
filled wetland without cropping history
50 Option A: 30
Option B: 123
Option A: 15
Option B: 61.5
Option A Total Credits: 116.125
Option B Total Credits: 69.625
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Based on the findings from the data collected during the 2022 growing season, there is potential
to generate wetland bank credits at this site. It is our recommendation that the city completes the
draft prospectus phase of the wetland banking application process to receive comments and
feedback from the Technical Evaluation Panel about this site.
If you have questions, please contact Roxy Robertson at rrobertson@wsbeng.com or 651-343-
8730.
Attachment A: Vegetation Survey Map
Attachment B: FQA Results
Attachment C: Monitoring Well Location Figure
Attachment D: Hydrology Monitoring Graph Results
Attachment E: Antecedent Precipitation Records
Citation
Caratti, John F. 2006. Cover/Frequency (CF). In: Lutes, Duncan C.; Keane, Robert E.; Caratti,
John F.; Key, Carl H.; Benson, Nathan C.; Sutherland, Steve; Gangi, Larry J. 2006. FIREMON:
Fire effects monitoring and inventory system. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-164-CD. Fort Collins,
CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. CF-1-
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Freyman, W.A., L.A. Masters, and S. Packard. 2015. The Universal Floristic Quality Assessment
(FQA) Calculator: an online tool for ecological assessment and monitoring. Methods in Ecology
and Evolution 7(3): 380–383
Swink, F.A., and Wilhelm, G.S. 1979, Plants of the Chicago region (3d ed.): Lisle, Ill., Morton
Arboretum.
Swink, F.A. and Wilhelm, G.S. 1994, Plants of the Chicago region (4th ed.): Indianapolis, Ind.,
Indiana Academy of Science, 921 p.
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ATTACHMENT A: Vegetation Survey Map
Macro Plot A
Macro Plot B
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Macro Plot
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ATTACHMENT B: FQA Results
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ATTACHMENT C: Monitoring Well Location Figure
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ATTACHMENT D: Hydrology Monitoring Graph Results
0.000.200.400.600.801.001.201.401.601.802.00910.0910.5911.0911.5912.0912.5Precip. (in)Water Elevation (ft)2022 Northstar Wetland Bank Monitoring Location 1 Daily Precip (in)Water LevelGround Surface
0.000.200.400.600.801.001.201.401.601.802.00913.0913.5914.0914.5915.0915.5916.0916.5917.0Precip. (in)Water Elevation (ft)2022 Northstar Wetland Bank Monitoring Location 2 Daily Precip (in)Water LevelGround Surface
0.000.200.400.600.801.001.201.401.601.802.00905.0905.5906.0906.5907.0907.5908.0908.5909.0Precip. (in)Water Elevation (ft)2022 Northstar Wetland Bank Monitoring Location 3 Daily Precip (in)Water LevelGround Surface
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0.000.200.400.600.801.001.201.401.601.802.00908.0908.5909.0909.5910.0910.5911.0Precip. (in)Water Elevation (ft)2022 Northstar Wetland Bank Monitoring Location 7 Daily Precip (in)Water LevelGround Surface
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ATTACHMENT E: Antecedent Precipitation Records
11/16/22, 3:02 PM Precipitation Documentation Worksheet Using Gridded Database
https://climateapps.dnr.state.mn.us/gridded_data/precip/wetland/worksheet.asp?passXutm83=491191&passYutm83=5002394&passcounty=Anoka&p…1/1
Minnesota State Climatology Office
State Climatology Office - DNR Division of Ecological and Water Resources
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Precipitation Worksheet Using Gridded Database
Precipitation data for target wetland location:
county: Anoka township number: 31N
township name: Linn Lakes range number: 22W
nearest community: Lino Lakes section number: 17
Aerial photograph or site visit date:
Friday, July 1, 2022
Score using 1991-2020 normal period
values are in inches
A 'R' following a monthly total indicates a provisional value derived from
radar-based estimates.
first prior
month:
June
2022
second prior
month:
May 2022
third prior
month:
April 2022
estimated precipitation total for this location:1.60 4.63 3.70
there is a 30% chance this location will have less than:3.45 3.34 1.92
there is a 30% chance this location will have more than:4.90 4.89 3.13
type of month: dry normal wet dry normal wet
monthly score 3 * 1 = 3 2 * 2 = 4 1 * 3 = 3
multi-month score:
6 to 9 (dry) 10 to 14 (normal) 15 to 18 (wet)10 (Normal)
Other Resources:
retrieve daily precipitation data
view radar-based precipitation estimates
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Evaluating Antecedent Precipitation Conditions (BWSR)
11/16/22, 3:02 PM Precipitation Documentation Worksheet Using Gridded Database
https://climateapps.dnr.state.mn.us/gridded_data/precip/wetland/worksheet.asp?passXutm83=491191&passYutm83=5002394&passcounty=Anoka&p…1/1
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Precipitation Worksheet Using Gridded Database
Precipitation data for target wetland location:
county: Anoka township number: 31N
township name: Linn Lakes range number: 22W
nearest community: Lino Lakes section number: 17
Aerial photograph or site visit date:
Monday, August 1, 2022
Score using 1991-2020 normal period
values are in inches
A 'R' following a monthly total indicates a provisional value derived from
radar-based estimates.
first prior
month:
July 2022
second prior
month:
June 2022
third prior
month:
May 2022
estimated precipitation total for this location:1.62R 1.60 4.63
there is a 30% chance this location will have less than:2.70 3.45 3.34
there is a 30% chance this location will have more than:4.94 4.90 4.89
type of month: dry normal wet dry dry normal
monthly score 3 * 1 = 3 2 * 1 = 2 1 * 2 = 2
multi-month score:
6 to 9 (dry) 10 to 14 (normal) 15 to 18 (wet)7 (Dry)
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Evaluating Antecedent Precipitation Conditions (BWSR)
11/16/22, 3:03 PM Precipitation Documentation Worksheet Using Gridded Database
https://climateapps.dnr.state.mn.us/gridded_data/precip/wetland/worksheet.asp?passXutm83=491191&passYutm83=5002394&passcounty=Anoka&p…1/1
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Precipitation Worksheet Using Gridded Database
Precipitation data for target wetland location:
county: Anoka township number: 31N
township name: Linn Lakes range number: 22W
nearest community: Lino Lakes section number: 17
Aerial photograph or site visit date:
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Score using 1991-2020 normal period
values are in inches
A 'R' following a monthly total indicates a provisional value derived from
radar-based estimates.
first prior
month:
August
2022
second prior
month:
July 2022
third prior
month:
June 2022
estimated precipitation total for this location:5.05R 1.62R 1.60
there is a 30% chance this location will have less than:3.24 2.70 3.45
there is a 30% chance this location will have more than:4.83 4.94 4.90
type of month: dry normal wet wet dry dry
monthly score 3 * 3 = 9 2 * 1 = 2 1 * 1 = 1
multi-month score:
6 to 9 (dry) 10 to 14 (normal) 15 to 18 (wet)12 (Normal)
Other Resources:
retrieve daily precipitation data
view radar-based precipitation estimates
view weekly precipitation maps
Evaluating Antecedent Precipitation Conditions (BWSR)
11/16/22, 3:03 PM Precipitation Documentation Worksheet Using Gridded Database
https://climateapps.dnr.state.mn.us/gridded_data/precip/wetland/worksheet.asp?passXutm83=491191&passYutm83=5002394&passcounty=Anoka&p…1/1
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State Climatology Office - DNR Division of Ecological and Water Resources
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Precipitation Worksheet Using Gridded Database
Precipitation data for target wetland location:
county: Anoka township number: 31N
township name: Linn Lakes range number: 22W
nearest community: Lino Lakes section number: 17
Aerial photograph or site visit date:
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Score using 1991-2020 normal period
values are in inches
A 'R' following a monthly total indicates a provisional value derived from
radar-based estimates.
first prior
month:
September
2022
second prior
month:
August
2022
third prior
month:
July 2022
estimated precipitation total for this location:0.87R 5.05R 1.62R
there is a 30% chance this location will have less than:1.65 3.24 2.70
there is a 30% chance this location will have more than:4.40 4.83 4.94
type of month: dry normal wet dry wet dry
monthly score 3 * 1 = 3 2 * 3 = 6 1 * 1 = 1
multi-month score:
6 to 9 (dry) 10 to 14 (normal) 15 to 18 (wet)10 (Normal)
Other Resources:
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Evaluating Antecedent Precipitation Conditions (BWSR)
Temperature Dew Point Humidity Speed Pressure Precip. Accum.
Date High Avg Low High Avg Low High Avg Low High Avg Low High Low Sum
7/6/22 0:00 79.0 °F 71.1 °F 63.5 °F 70.0 °F 64.7 °F 59.4 °F 90 %81 %66 %5.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.01 in 29.88 in 0.00
7/7/22 0:00 85.4 °F 75.6 °F 64.5 °F 76.4 °F 68.4 °F 61.8 °F 95 %79 %56 %0.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 29.98 in 29.89 in 0.00
7/8/22 0:00 79.7 °F 74.0 °F 68.9 °F 69.4 °F 66.5 °F 62.8 °F 90 %78 %61 %9.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 30.15 in 29.95 in 0.00
7/9/22 0:00 83.9 °F 73.8 °F 63.6 °F 68.8 °F 61.7 °F 57.3 °F 91 %68 %48 %7.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 30.21 in 30.05 in 0.00
7/10/22 0:00 81.5 °F 74.6 °F 68.4 °F 71.9 °F 66.1 °F 58.7 °F 87 %75 %65 %12.0 mph 0.4 mph 0.0 mph 30.06 in 29.69 in 0.02
7/11/22 0:00 82.8 °F 74.0 °F 65.2 °F 71.3 °F 63.8 °F 56.5 °F 94 %73 %46 %16.0 mph 1.5 mph 0.0 mph 29.84 in 29.68 in 0.00
7/12/22 0:00 83.0 °F 70.6 °F 61.3 °F 65.5 °F 60.2 °F 56.5 °F 93 %72 %43 %10.0 mph 0.6 mph 0.0 mph 29.91 in 29.81 in 0.16
7/13/22 0:00 72.2 °F 63.9 °F 56.7 °F 64.8 °F 59.2 °F 54.8 °F 95 %85 %69 %5.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.08 in 29.90 in 0.04
7/14/22 0:00 84.3 °F 71.5 °F 54.6 °F 67.6 °F 61.0 °F 52.0 °F 93 %72 %45 %11.0 mph 0.5 mph 0.0 mph 30.11 in 29.95 in 0.00
7/15/22 0:00 86.1 °F 76.0 °F 65.8 °F 73.8 °F 67.3 °F 62.8 °F 92 %75 %56 %11.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 30.00 in 29.88 in 0.01
7/16/22 0:00 85.7 °F 75.9 °F 65.6 °F 72.9 °F 67.0 °F 63.5 °F 95 %76 %50 %5.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.01 in 29.89 in 0.00
7/17/22 0:00 87.9 °F 77.1 °F 66.8 °F 73.3 °F 66.8 °F 62.2 °F 93 %73 %46 %5.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 29.91 in 29.82 in 0.00
7/18/22 0:00 95.6 °F 82.8 °F 68.8 °F 74.8 °F 69.4 °F 65.1 °F 90 %66 %42 %7.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 29.87 in 29.68 in 0.00
7/19/22 0:00 91.4 °F 81.4 °F 74.4 °F 73.3 °F 65.1 °F 54.1 °F 77 %59 %39 %17.0 mph 1.0 mph 0.0 mph 29.68 in 29.44 in 0.00
7/20/22 0:00 85.4 °F 77.3 °F 70.8 °F 66.5 °F 62.1 °F 56.9 °F 77 %61 %39 %14.0 mph 2.1 mph 0.0 mph 29.68 in 29.43 in 0.00
7/21/22 0:00 83.2 °F 74.5 °F 66.6 °F 64.5 °F 59.8 °F 54.8 °F 86 %62 %39 %11.0 mph 0.7 mph 0.0 mph 29.80 in 29.67 in 0.00
7/22/22 0:00 91.3 °F 78.3 °F 66.6 °F 69.0 °F 62.3 °F 58.1 °F 86 %60 %41 %6.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 29.83 in 29.75 in 0.00
7/23/22 0:00 75.5 °F 68.6 °F 60.5 °F 68.9 °F 64.6 °F 58.5 °F 95 %88 %72 %12.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 29.90 in 29.70 in 0.63
7/24/22 0:00 77.7 °F 68.2 °F 57.8 °F 63.9 °F 58.5 °F 53.4 °F 93 %73 %47 %12.0 mph 0.7 mph 0.0 mph 30.03 in 29.75 in 0.00
7/25/22 0:00 77.4 °F 65.2 °F 51.1 °F 58.6 °F 53.4 °F 48.7 °F 94 %69 %41 %5.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.10 in 29.95 in 0.00
7/26/22 0:00 73.7 °F 68.1 °F 61.6 °F 67.6 °F 62.5 °F 57.1 °F 91 %83 %66 %6.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 29.96 in 29.75 in 0.12
7/27/22 0:00 79.3 °F 70.0 °F 60.5 °F 64.8 °F 58.3 °F 50.9 °F 94 %69 %42 %13.0 mph 0.8 mph 0.0 mph 29.85 in 29.77 in 0.00
7/28/22 0:00 74.9 °F 64.8 °F 56.5 °F 58.3 °F 54.6 °F 52.3 °F 87 %71 %50 %10.0 mph 0.7 mph 0.0 mph 29.98 in 29.83 in 0.00
7/29/22 0:00 78.0 °F 65.7 °F 55.4 °F 62.8 °F 56.6 °F 51.6 °F 93 %74 %46 %5.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.08 in 29.98 in 0.00
7/30/22 0:00 87.1 °F 72.7 °F 55.8 °F 66.9 °F 60.2 °F 53.5 °F 94 %68 %39 %9.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 30.12 in 29.95 in 0.00
7/31/22 0:00 83.6 °F 74.6 °F 65.4 °F 71.2 °F 64.8 °F 57.8 °F 87 %72 %57 %15.0 mph 0.5 mph 0.0 mph 29.97 in 29.66 in 0.01
8/1/22 0:00 81.3 °F 72.9 °F 63.6 °F 66.3 °F 60.6 °F 57.3 °F 83 %67 %47 %7.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 29.88 in 29.71 in 0.00
8/2/22 0:00 92.3 °F 77.3 °F 59.6 °F 77.3 °F 67.7 °F 56.4 °F 92 %74 %58 %15.0 mph 0.8 mph 0.0 mph 29.88 in 29.49 in 0.00
8/3/22 0:00 84.7 °F 75.1 °F 62.6 °F 76.7 °F 62.9 °F 55.8 °F 89 %68 %38 %13.0 mph 0.8 mph 0.0 mph 29.94 in 29.52 in 0.02
8/4/22 0:00 82.6 °F 69.8 °F 53.9 °F 63.9 °F 57.8 °F 51.2 °F 93 %69 %40 %6.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.04 in 29.94 in 0.00
8/5/22 0:00 89.6 °F 77.6 °F 65.0 °F 69.7 °F 64.9 °F 60.1 °F 87 %67 %45 %12.0 mph 0.5 mph 0.0 mph 30.00 in 29.82 in 0.00
8/6/22 0:00 78.5 °F 72.9 °F 67.6 °F 74.5 °F 69.1 °F 65.8 °F 94 %88 %70 %6.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 29.98 in 29.85 in 0.26
8/7/22 0:00 73.3 °F 66.6 °F 59.1 °F 66.7 °F 62.5 °F 56.5 °F 95 %87 %76 %7.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.02 in 29.93 in 1.08
8/8/22 0:00 73.9 °F 62.7 °F 54.9 °F 63.4 °F 56.8 °F 52.9 °F 95 %82 %56 %4.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.09 in 29.96 in 0.01
8/9/22 0:00 82.9 °F 69.0 °F 53.9 °F 65.1 °F 58.9 °F 51.9 °F 95 %73 %45 %4.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.11 in 30.01 in 0.00
8/10/22 0:00 80.8 °F 69.7 °F 59.0 °F 67.0 °F 60.7 °F 55.3 °F 94 %75 %45 %4.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.18 in 30.05 in 0.00
8/11/22 0:00 80.3 °F 68.0 °F 55.9 °F 63.2 °F 56.4 °F 52.8 °F 95 %69 %42 %7.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 30.22 in 30.13 in 0.00
8/12/22 0:00 71.5 °F 65.5 °F 59.7 °F 61.4 °F 57.4 °F 53.8 °F 92 %76 %61 %17.0 mph 0.8 mph 0.0 mph 30.25 in 29.94 in 0.57
8/13/22 0:00 67.5 °F 63.6 °F 59.9 °F 61.8 °F 58.5 °F 55.8 °F 90 %84 %77 %7.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.02 in 29.89 in 0.00
8/14/22 0:00 71.6 °F 62.9 °F 56.5 °F 63.9 °F 58.0 °F 52.8 °F 95 %84 %70 %6.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.08 in 30.00 in 0.00
8/15/22 0:00 76.4 °F 66.1 °F 53.9 °F 65.9 °F 59.7 °F 51.6 °F 95 %81 %63 %7.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.10 in 30.05 in 0.00
8/16/22 0:00 81.2 °F 69.4 °F 61.9 °F 68.0 °F 61.5 °F 58.6 °F 94 %78 %50 %6.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.15 in 30.08 in 0.00
8/17/22 0:00 82.3 °F 70.0 °F 63.2 °F 69.0 °F 62.6 °F 59.0 °F 92 %78 %55 %6.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.15 in 30.00 in 0.02
8/18/22 0:00 75.6 °F 68.2 °F 62.2 °F 68.1 °F 63.6 °F 59.6 °F 93 %86 %67 %14.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.00 in 29.73 in 0.56
8/19/22 0:00 75.5 °F 65.5 °F 60.7 °F 67.9 °F 61.6 °F 58.8 °F 95 %87 %68 %9.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 29.84 in 29.75 in 0.12
8/20/22 0:00 74.2 °F 66.0 °F 60.7 °F 68.6 °F 62.4 °F 57.8 °F 95 %89 %76 %5.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.03 in 29.83 in 0.01
8/21/22 0:00 79.8 °F 66.8 °F 54.8 °F 68.3 °F 59.7 °F 52.5 °F 95 %80 %53 %2.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.09 in 30.02 in 0.00
8/22/22 0:00 79.3 °F 66.8 °F 54.0 °F 66.1 °F 58.6 °F 52.0 °F 95 %77 %46 %1.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.09 in 29.99 in 0.00
8/23/22 0:00 83.4 °F 69.8 °F 55.4 °F 67.3 °F 59.5 °F 53.2 °F 95 %73 %42 %6.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.01 in 29.90 in 0.00
8/24/22 0:00 76.2 °F 69.9 °F 65.3 °F 69.9 °F 64.6 °F 60.3 °F 93 %84 %67 %5.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 29.97 in 29.90 in 0.08
8/25/22 0:00 75.3 °F 66.2 °F 59.0 °F 67.2 °F 61.6 °F 57.0 °F 95 %86 %65 %3.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.09 in 29.95 in 0.00
8/26/22 0:00 79.8 °F 67.1 °F 53.1 °F 65.0 °F 57.3 °F 51.1 °F 95 %73 %47 %5.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.11 in 29.95 in 0.00
8/27/22 0:00 75.9 °F 69.2 °F 63.7 °F 71.0 °F 64.8 °F 58.6 °F 94 %86 %75 %14.0 mph 1.2 mph 0.0 mph 29.95 in 29.70 in 1.12
8/28/22 0:00 76.7 °F 70.9 °F 65.1 °F 71.6 °F 67.7 °F 63.0 °F 95 %90 %82 %9.0 mph 0.5 mph 0.0 mph 29.79 in 29.51 in 0.46
8/29/22 0:00 76.8 °F 69.9 °F 62.9 °F 68.5 °F 60.8 °F 54.9 °F 93 %74 %50 %12.0 mph 0.9 mph 0.0 mph 29.85 in 29.52 in 0.09
8/30/22 0:00 77.0 °F 67.5 °F 58.4 °F 60.7 °F 55.7 °F 51.3 °F 85 %67 %45 %12.0 mph 0.6 mph 0.0 mph 30.03 in 29.85 in 0.00
8/31/22 0:00 85.4 °F 71.6 °F 59.1 °F 67.9 °F 61.2 °F 56.2 °F 93 %72 %42 %6.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.01 in 29.89 in 0.00
9/1/22 0:00 88.1 °F 74.6 °F 59.4 °F 72.5 °F 65.4 °F 57.7 °F 96 %76 %48 %6.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 29.93 in 29.75 in 0.00
9/2/22 0:00 86.3 °F 76.0 °F 62.7 °F 71.7 °F 64.9 °F 53.9 °F 84 %69 %57 %7.0 mph 0.3 mph 0.0 mph 30.03 in 29.76 in 0.00
9/3/22 0:00 71.8 °F 62.4 °F 52.9 °F 60.6 °F 54.0 °F 47.3 °F 92 %75 %56 %4.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.24 in 30.03 in 0.00
9/4/22 0:00 72.8 °F 59.4 °F 45.2 °F 59.7 °F 51.3 °F 43.0 °F 94 %76 %51 %7.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 30.26 in 30.09 in 0.00
9/5/22 0:00 75.9 °F 63.4 °F 52.0 °F 61.3 °F 54.6 °F 49.7 °F 95 %75 %54 %7.0 mph 0.3 mph 0.0 mph 30.14 in 30.04 in 0.00
9/6/22 0:00 80.7 °F 68.6 °F 58.0 °F 68.0 °F 60.6 °F 52.5 °F 93 %77 %56 %7.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.12 in 30.05 in 0.00
9/7/22 0:00 85.4 °F 73.9 °F 61.4 °F 73.6 °F 66.5 °F 59.7 °F 96 %79 %52 %3.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.17 in 29.97 in 0.00
9/8/22 0:00 84.8 °F 75.6 °F 67.4 °F 67.6 °F 64.9 °F 62.4 °F 86 %71 %51 %13.0 mph 0.6 mph 0.0 mph 29.97 in 29.59 in 0.00
9/9/22 0:00 73.9 °F 62.6 °F 57.6 °F 65.7 °F 59.4 °F 55.4 °F 95 %90 %73 %7.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.02 in 29.66 in 0.23
9/10/22 0:00 69.5 °F 59.8 °F 51.2 °F 61.4 °F 54.6 °F 48.0 °F 98 %84 %48 %4.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.17 in 30.00 in 0.01
9/11/22 0:00 69.8 °F 56.5 °F 45.0 °F 58.2 °F 49.0 °F 43.1 °F 95 %79 %43 %4.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.21 in 30.03 in 0.00
9/12/22 0:00 71.3 °F 57.9 °F 45.1 °F 57.1 °F 50.8 °F 43.2 °F 94 %79 %47 %9.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.03 in 29.87 in 0.00
9/13/22 0:00 76.9 °F 60.9 °F 46.9 °F 60.3 °F 52.5 °F 44.7 °F 94 %77 %43 %0.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 29.97 in 29.87 in 0.00
9/14/22 0:00 75.3 °F 63.2 °F 49.1 °F 63.0 °F 56.4 °F 47.0 °F 95 %80 %56 %10.0 mph 0.9 mph 0.0 mph 30.09 in 29.97 in 0.00
9/15/22 0:00 84.8 °F 72.5 °F 61.7 °F 65.6 °F 60.0 °F 57.1 °F 89 %66 %46 %13.0 mph 0.6 mph 0.0 mph 30.02 in 29.87 in 0.00
9/16/22 0:00 77.2 °F 68.7 °F 64.9 °F 65.6 °F 62.1 °F 59.1 °F 94 %80 %64 %10.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 29.93 in 29.85 in 0.00
9/17/22 0:00 80.6 °F 71.0 °F 63.9 °F 67.9 °F 64.1 °F 61.5 °F 94 %80 %57 %10.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 29.87 in 29.71 in 0.00
9/18/22 0:00 71.4 °F 65.4 °F 56.3 °F 64.6 °F 59.9 °F 52.5 °F 90 %83 %72 %6.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 29.96 in 29.72 in 0.00
9/19/22 0:00 79.1 °F 65.2 °F 50.1 °F 63.1 °F 55.2 °F 47.5 °F 95 %72 %45 %7.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.01 in 29.82 in 0.00
9/20/22 0:00 85.5 °F 71.6 °F 62.3 °F 74.6 °F 66.0 °F 57.7 °F 95 %83 %64 %7.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 29.83 in 29.68 in 0.19
9/21/22 0:00 64.0 °F 57.3 °F 48.3 °F 61.8 °F 49.9 °F 45.4 °F 94 %77 %57 %12.0 mph 0.7 mph 0.0 mph 30.18 in 29.82 in 0.01
9/22/22 0:00 61.1 °F 50.9 °F 42.3 °F 49.2 °F 44.1 °F 40.1 °F 94 %80 %48 %4.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.34 in 30.17 in 0.00
9/23/22 0:00 55.5 °F 51.6 °F 47.3 °F 50.1 °F 46.6 °F 42.1 °F 93 %83 %71 %11.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 30.18 in 29.88 in 0.16
9/24/22 0:00 64.9 °F 56.8 °F 51.4 °F 58.4 °F 53.3 °F 49.4 °F 95 %89 %74 %9.0 mph 0.3 mph 0.0 mph 29.88 in 29.74 in 0.01
9/25/22 0:00 66.5 °F 57.7 °F 51.7 °F 54.4 °F 47.5 °F 38.0 °F 93 %71 %45 %15.0 mph 1.4 mph 0.0 mph 29.95 in 29.79 in 0.00
9/26/22 0:00 59.4 °F 49.8 °F 39.4 °F 45.7 °F 38.7 °F 34.0 °F 89 %67 %40 %10.0 mph 0.7 mph 0.0 mph 30.08 in 29.93 in 0.00
9/27/22 0:00 55.4 °F 44.1 °F 34.4 °F 40.9 °F 36.4 °F 31.9 °F 92 %76 %45 %4.0 mph 0.0 mph 0.0 mph 30.44 in 30.07 in 0.00
9/28/22 0:00 59.0 °F 45.0 °F 29.7 °F 42.1 °F 35.3 °F 27.7 °F 94 %72 %44 %5.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.57 in 30.43 in 0.00
9/29/22 0:00 67.5 °F 53.8 °F 40.5 °F 44.9 °F 38.9 °F 34.5 °F 84 %60 %34 %10.0 mph 0.3 mph 0.0 mph 30.44 in 30.19 in 0.00
9/30/22 0:00 70.5 °F 57.6 °F 49.5 °F 52.7 °F 46.2 °F 40.5 °F 82 %66 %47 %7.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 30.23 in 30.11 in 0.00
10/1/22 0:00 65.4 °F 57.1 °F 53.9 °F 55.6 °F 50.9 °F 47.9 °F 92 %80 %58 %6.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.30 in 30.14 in 0.01
10/2/22 0:00 71.7 °F 60.0 °F 51.2 °F 54.1 °F 51.1 °F 48.4 °F 93 %74 %45 %9.0 mph 0.5 mph 0.0 mph 30.38 in 30.25 in 0.00
10/3/22 0:00 74.6 °F 63.4 °F 56.7 °F 55.8 °F 52.0 °F 49.5 °F 82 %68 %45 %10.0 mph 0.2 mph 0.0 mph 30.28 in 30.15 in 0.00
10/4/22 0:00 74.8 °F 64.0 °F 55.3 °F 56.7 °F 50.8 °F 47.1 °F 81 %63 %46 %6.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.16 in 30.01 in 0.00
10/5/22 0:00 71.6 °F 62.0 °F 54.7 °F 60.3 °F 54.5 °F 50.0 °F 88 %77 %61 %5.0 mph 0.1 mph 0.0 mph 30.02 in 29.95 in 0.00
10/6/22 0:00 56.2 °F 50.1 °F 42.7 °F 53.6 °F 42.1 °F 34.2 °F 92 %75 %52 %10.0 mph 0.3 mph 0.0 mph 30.47 in 29.95 in 0.02
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APPENDIX D - Photos
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Photo 1
Date: 3/28/2023
Direction Photo is Taken: East
Photo Location: Looking east towards Hwy 61.
Photo 2
Date: 3/28/2023
Direction Photo is Taken: West
Photo Location: At Hwy 61 inlet looking west along east-
west ditch.
Photo 3
Date: 3/28/2023
Direction Photo is Taken: South
Photo Location: Looking at potential pond area near Hwy
61.
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Photo 4
Date: 3/28/2023
Direction Photo is Taken: Southeast
Photo Location: Looking at potential pond area near Hwy
61.
Photo 5
Date: 3/28/2023
Direction Photo is Taken: Northwest
Photo Location: Looking east into floodplain forest lobe of
Wetland 1 with remainder of basin behind
Photo 6
Date: 3/28/2023
Direction Photo is Taken: West
Photo Location: At slope toe of school stormwater ponds
looking west.
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Photo 7
Date: July 2022
Direction Photo is Taken:
Photo Location:
Photo 8
Date: 3/28/2023
Direction Photo is Taken: West
Photo Location: Looking west along east-west ditch.
Photo 9
Date: 3/28/2023
Direction Photo is Taken: North
Photo Location: Intersection of east-west ditch and eastern
north-south ditch.
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Photo 10
Date: 3/28/2023
Direction Photo is Taken: North
Photo Location: Looking north along eastern north-south
ditch.
Photo 11
Date: 3/28/2023
Direction Photo is Taken: North
Photo Location: Looking north towards area west of
eastern-most north-south ditch. Area is cattails.
Photo 12
Date: 3/28/2023
Direction Photo is Taken:
Photo Location:
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Photo 13
Date: 3/28/2023
Direction Photo is Taken: Northwest
Photo Location: Looking at central north-south ditch.
Photo 14
Date: July 2022
Direction Photo is Taken:
Photo Location:
Photo 15
Date: 3/28/2023
Direction Photo is Taken: West
Photo Location: Looking at inlet from post office parking
lot.