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04-01-2008 Meeting & PC CITY OF SCANDIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, April 1, 2008 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (Cub Scouts) 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Public Hearings (None) 5. General Business a) White Rock Ranch, LLC. Request for Extension of Final Plat Approval, White Rock Ranch b) League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference c) Administrator's Attendance at MCMA Annual Conference d) Nominations to Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District Board of Managers 6. Recommendations from the Planning Commission a) Bracht Bros., Inc. Conditional Use Permit for a sand and gravel mining operation located on the north side of 185th Street, east of Oakgreen Avenue and west of Old Marine Trail. b) Dresel Contracting, Inc. Conditional Use Permit for a sand and gravel mining operation located on 218th Street, west of Lofton Avenue c) Tiller Corporation. Conditional Use Permit for a gravel mining and processing operation at 22303 Manning Trail d) John and Sandra Swanson. Final Plat, Old Marine Estates e) Recognition of Former Planning Commissioners Kevin Nickelson and James "Moose" Malmquist 7. Adjournment Meeting Date: 4/1/2008 Agenda Item: City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Consider request by White Rock Ranch, LLC to extend the final plat approval for the White Rock Ranch development. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • Section 6.3 (4) of Chapter 3 of the Development Code (Subdivision Regulation)provides that the final plat shall be submitted to the Washington County Recorder/Registrar of Titles within 120 days of approval, or it shall be considered null and void. This time limit may be extended if requested by the applicant and approved by the Council. • The final plat for White Rock Ranch was approved on June 5, 2007. The initial deadline for recording was October 5, 2007. The applicant requested and the city approved a 90-day extension to January 5, 2008. • This project is partially in Scandia, and partly in the City of Forest Lake. The final plat approval from Forest Lake will expire on October 8, 2008. • The developer has requested an extension to September 18, 2009. • For two years following final plat approval, state law prohibits a city from applying any changes in local plans or ordinances to a proposed subdivision. There have been no changes in plans or ordinances that would affect this plat. However,the requested extension goes beyond that two-year time frame. Recommendation: The Council should consider whether to approve the extension to September 18, 2009 as requested, or give a shorter extension. The City could instead choose to give the extension to June 5, 2009,which appears to be required under state law, or to October 8, 2008 (which would be two years after Forest Lake's approval.) Attachments/ • Letter dated March 13, 2008 from Mark Youngdahl, White Rock Materials provided: Ranch LLC Contact(s): Mark Youngdahl, (612) 328-0010 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (white rock extension) Page 1 of 1 03/26/08 WHITE ROCK RANCH,r TIC March 13, 2008 City of Scandia Attn: Ms. Ann Hurlburt 14727 209th St N P 0 Box 128 Scandia MN 55073 RE: White Rock Ranch, LLC. Dear Ms. Hurlbut I am writing to follow up to our phone conversation this morning. The purpose of this letter is to address the extension dates for our White Rock Ranch project. Unfortunately, we have discovered inconsistencies in extension periods between the City of Forest Lake and the City of New Scandia. The City of Forest Lake granted a 12-month extension, while the City of New Scandia granted a 90-day extension. Because of the significant differences in extension periods, we have inadvertently passed New Scandia's extension period. Due to these circumstances, we respectfully request an opportunity to re-set the extension date. Based on the continuing challenges of the home building industry, we are seeking an extension that would be two years beyond our original approval date, which according to our records, would be September 18, 2009. lits-112417 ark . _ Chief Manager 114 East Chestnut Street Stillwater,MN 55082 Phone(651)351-1450 Fax(651)351-7686 Meeting Date: 4/1/2008 Agenda Item: b) City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Consider Council member attendance at the 2008 League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) annual conference in Rochester. Deadline/ Timeline: Conference is June 11-13, 2008 Early registration deadline is April 25, 2008 Background: • The city's expense reimbursement policy requires any travel requiring an overnight stay to be pre-approved by the City Council. • Full conference registration is $400, plus lodging and mileage. Thursday-only registration is $300. • The cost for up to two Council members and the Administrator to attend the conference is included in the 2008 budget. Recommendation: I request that the Council discuss who might represent the city at the conference, and authorize their attendance and payment of the expenses. Attachments/ • Conference brochure Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (1mc annual conference) Page 1 of 1 03/26/08 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES >—I 2008 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND MARKETPLACE JUNE 11-13,2008 • ROCHESTER— MAYO CIVIC CENTER �� -(1') / i II .Jjj1• /1(1111! 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Epp imp estt3�\off 25 Supplement to Minnesota Cities magazine \ ��062,1 °�`! thco�• P 6 eal\y- attec Ppt\\2 VP' eg�\aC- eitcf Spp AKER HEAR FROM MAJOR-LEAGUE SPEAKERS 4...h 1-- The Lead-Off Speaker:Tom Kelly,Minnesota Twins Special Assistant to the General Manager ` �'r. r t, Minnesota icon Tom Kelly led the Twins to victory in two World Series j championships during his tenure as the team's manager from 1986-2001. ' In recognition of his coaching skill and the team's success,Kelly was named t A `` the 1991 American League Manager of the Year.Kelly will provide the Annual Conference opening keynote address,sharing his insights on *•p .. "" leadership,management,and how to build and sustain a winning team. The Small-City Superfan:Dave Ivan, Community&Economic Development Specialist ^' �o'' An MVP from the 2007 League Annual Conference,Dave Ivan is returning 11 CrGlitt (J to lead a 90-minute concurrent session titled Community Entrepreneurship Strategies"in the Especially for Small Cities track.Ivan will explore how n TWI ta\Maaager small cities can create entrepreneurial communities that nurture new business Mla th eten start-ups and foster growth and expansion of existing businesses.Ivan is a AssNst �0 ty developmentspecialist and economic s ecialist with Michigan State S'Oti4- University Extension and a frequent guest lecturer on community success. TyEs His research includes projects titled"Small Town Success Strategies"and MAIL C�rj,SUpERFq�y ` \ "Can Small Towns Be Cool?" " ' - The Closer:Mary Lahammer,Twin Cities Public Television eitlfSma.1 Ct 5� / Hosi;Almanac:At the Capitol;Political Reporter,Almanac Save$'. Emmy-winnl g reporter and public affairs expert Mary Lahammer will discuss ou yegister how city issues are perceived at the Capitol and address the media's coverage w ril 25th of these issues.Lahammer will also provide her observations on the 2008 bY fir a • elections,the 2008 Republican National Convention to be held in St.Paul- *-, Minneapolis,and how the election-year climate will affect Minnesota cities. f Vg Platinum Business Partner 3 RBC Dain Rauscher DeZtile 4M Fund Administrator ./Ote2ir Gold Business Partners Mknigan � Ehlers&Associates,Inc. Commnn?tyEntr UnAIty PMA Financial Network epreneurshfp EXpe1t 4M Fund Administrator Voyageur Asset Management THE GLOSS ' 4M Fund Administrator - Silver Business Partners -ice -A s%:: Springsted Incorporated ,' . Bronze Business Partners American Engineering Testing,Inc. ' ' Bolton&Menk,Inc. "`. t Briggs and Morgan,P.A. i A.\ ',, 1 -w Dorsey&Whitney LIP �. _; , Nadine University— ` 144 1 *ft -. ' •rr ' Graduate School of Management Kennedy&Graven,Chartered 1, l- y,,, , Olsson Associates r `------,',_,, ,` Waste Management of Minnesota/ fsalianinirgi" 7 Register online at 91(01 ppplicTelevision www.l m c.o rg Twin citiesnac:Itt the Capitol \\ post,Alma THE LMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE LINE-UP Ail quotes courtesy of the great Yogi Bera— Hall-of Famer,manager,and philosopher. ? /&l1 e� ,gune 11 2:30-3:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS u / Council Meeting Decorum: Modeling good sportsmanship&teamwork 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Best Value Contracting: Your Staff is Leaving:Who's on deck to take their place? Clinching the right contractor for the job Achieving Your Transportation Priorities: ($20 per person,60-person limit) How to get in the wheelhouse! 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Construction Management vs.Bidding: Communicating Clear,Positive Messages: Making the right call for city projects "ir really didn't so r eve,ything 1:=rir' ($20 per person,40 person limit) Especially for Small Cities- Community Entrepreneurship Strategies: Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center Tour and Nurturing Main Street's new and veteran players Cooking Demonstration (continues until 4:00 p.m.) (60-person limit) Conference within a Conference- Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility Tour Uncovering Your City's Identity: (60-person limit) `7f yotr can't imitate 'em, don't copy em " 1:30-2:45 p.m. Especially for Rookies- Special Interest Roundtable Discussions Public Purpose Expenditures: Major-League Ideas Forum: It ain't like football.you can't make up no trick plays." Foreclosure&neighborhood viability 3:45-4:45 p.m. CONCURRENT SFSSIONS 3:00-4:45 p.m. Calming the Crowds: Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Tom Kelly Working constructively with concerned citizens 5:00-7:30 p.m. Engaging the Next Generation: Marketplace Home Opener Little leaguers,farm teams&rookies 7:30-10:00 p.m. Alternative Revenue Streams:More than just selling seats City Night—Food&Entertainment Demystifying the Stormwater Maze:Who's on first? ;Ihwku q Conference within a Conference- Marketing Your City:It's more than mascots 8:30-9:45 a.m. Especially for Rooldes- LMC,City and State Roundtable Conversations Council-Staff Relations:There's no"I"in"team" Major-League Ideas Forum: 6:45-9:00 p.m. Sustainability&smart energy use Hall of Fame Induction:The LMC Awards Banquet 9:45-10:45 a.m. Marketplace Grand Slam %art gum,13 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SFSSIONS Everyday Ethics for Cities:Angels in the outfield 8:30-9:30 a.m. Take Me Out to the Capitol: Motivating Employees Game after Game 2008 legislative update and LMC policy preview Capital Improvement Plans:From fields of dreams 9:45-11:00 a.m. to sewers and streets Challenges of Handling Very Public Problems: Enforcing Property Maintenance Codes: 7t ain't the heat—it's the humility." Three strikes,you're out! Disasters Happen:When it's more than a rain-out, Especially for Small Cities- is your city ready? Financial Strategies That Go the Distance: ReducingEnergyConsumption: Report from the Small Cities Task Forcebringing on: Is your city b ging too much heat? Conference within a Conference- Community Visioning: Conference within a Conference- "Ifyou don't set goals,you can't regret not reaching them." Transforming Service Delivery through New Technologies: 1 tt Thf ain't what it used to be." Especially for Rookies- Open Meeting Law Basics:Runs,hits&errors Especially for Rookies- Making Development Happen:If you build it,will they come? 12:15-2:15 p.m. Mayors Association Luncheon 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. LMC Annual Meeting Closing Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Mary Lahammer PRE-CONFERENCE WARM-UPS Register now-/ nn f gutte �� space is limited! � All pm-conference sessions v p require advance sign-up,and some require an additional fee. Training Camp in the"Friendly Confines" On-the-road with Mobile Workshops of the Mayo Civic Center Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center Tour Best Value Contracting: and Cooking Demonstration Clinching the right contractor for the Job Fee None Fee:$20 per person Limit 60 people Limit 60 people Sample a fit and flavorful lifestyle!This new wellness and fitness Cities are continually looking for ways to deliver quality services center provides a range of activities designed to help Mayo Clinic's at the lowest cost to taxpayers.Minnesota's best value contracting 28,000 employees and their families improve their health and fitness, law provides cities with a tool to do just that.The new law provides reduce stress,and implement beneficial lifestyle changes.The tour an alternative to the traditional"low bid"process,and allows cities will showcase the center's health and wellness services,and its state- to consider both price and contractor performance to get the of-the-art equipment and facilities.Participants will also experience best overall deal on construction projects.This training session a healthy cooking demonstration featuring an executive chef and will explore the opportunities and limits of this alternative process, dietician. and help cities design and implement an effective best value contracting process. Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility Tour Fee:None Communicating Clear,Positive Messages: Limit 60 people "I really didn't say everything psazd" Did you know that each of us generates an estimated 6 pounds Fee:$20 per person of garbage a day?The Olmsted Waste-to-Energy facility processes Limit 40 people more than 62,000 tons of municipal solid waste annually.The Learn how to identify and communicate the most important facility produces clean,renewable energy in the forms of steam, aspects of your project.Get comfortable in front of your electricity,and heated/chilled water to a district energy system serving audiences.Learn the basics of giving an engaging and memorable 26 buildings.An expansion project is under construction that will talk This skill session will help you find and express your key double the facility's capacity.Join public works staff to learn how messages,and teach you how to organize clear and compelling waste-to-energy technology,as part of an integrated solid waste presentations. management system,has helped Olmsted County successfully manage solid waste in an environmentally sound manner. i ' "Rah, Rah Rochester isn't just our The Ballpark i new city slogan, it's a spirit of pride "If you don't know where you're going in our community and enthusiasm you'll wind up somewhere else." . - for life. Come experience Rah, Rah Mayo Civic Center tak.,r Rochester for yourself at the League 30 Civic Center Drive SE ;'` conference, and bringyour family Rochester, MN 55904-3701 . f Phone:(507)281-6184 ;, y .'i and friends along-they'll have a Toll Free:(800)422-2199 info@mayociviccenter.com / '1.- great time exploring our restaurants, www.mayociviccenter.com shops,parks, and attractions. • See you in Rochester!" For information on fun things to do in '+ c —Ardell F.Brede,Mayor of Rochester Rochester,please contact: Second Vice President,League of Minnesota Cities Rochester Convention&Visitors Bureau t gill Phone:(507)288-4331 Toll Free:(800)634-8277 info@rochestercvb.org www.visitrochestermn.com t 0 Don't miss the event of the season. LEAGUE NNESOTA VAlimti 1 Uyid 4 / (R(Sua�'�J CITIES �' • Meeting Date: 4/1/2008 Agenda Item: City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Approve City Administrator attendance at Minnesota City and County Managers Conference Deadline/ Timeline: Conference is May 7 -9, 2008 Lodging reservation deadline is April 11, 2008 Background: • The city's expense reimbursement policy requires any travel requiring an overnight stay to be pre-approved by the City Council • The MCMA conference will be held at Grandview Lodge in Nisswa, MN. • The cost for this conference (lodging, meals & registration) will be approximately$585.00, plus mileage of about $160.00. The cost is included in the 2008 budget. Recommendation: I request that the Council authorize attendance at the conference and payment of the expenses. Attachments/ • Conference brochure Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (mcma conference) Page 1 of 1 03/26/08 Hello Rookies,Veterans and Members of our Hall of Fame The MCMA Conference Planning Committee has"knocked it out of the ballpark"with the spring line-up of speakers * and activitiessa. annual onl City and County iManagers other Conference at new venue,w Grand View Lodge in u, SprAng TraralittAntg0 Minnesota. Leading oft on Wednesday evening is none other than St.Paul Saints owner Mike Veeck who is famous for his winning wit,team management strategies,organizational wisdom and belief that work can be fun. No Strike Zone:Insights from the Players'Union"will open Thursday morning's double header of panel discussions. No rookies here,folks;we have a team of veterans in the human resources dugout who will share with us their perspectives on the new generation of players on the local government roster and the V e a d a* B g and ,,c critical issues we all face in managing our teams to successful seasons. '` t,:When an unexpected curve ball Is thrown at a batter,training and skill take over,but what does the �; " N, manager/administrator do when facing a community emergency? It can happen to any city or county, i 1r ' any time. The second half of the double header features a panel of local officials from Farmington, * ' P'i Rushtord and Fillmore County who will share their experiences and lessons learned from last year MangAn A 1 „ i. - i floods In southeast Minnesota as well as a situation in which a city employee was killed in an (B ,t , accident while on the ob. i a % /% ) ' " \ r ' Ili \ ; '., Thursday afternoon offers plenty of options.Although Yogi Berra said,"It ain't over'til it's over," i, it might not hurt to look ahead in the game of life by attendingine session on preparing for CO,,,�t�A i r�{'/tt� h A II . ff retirement.And what's a good game without the fans—our public? MCMA's Committee on Co ant ((� �1Mr' Wi tit r t Citizen Engagement will host a session that will provide a sports bag full of tips to"keep your • r'`,-.4 \``� fans in the stands". Plus,those taking advantage of the Seventh Inning Stretch will find a ,_�n�"v"�'7� �� ' r �j ( variety of relaxing activities available before the evening's"All Star"gathering. pt�Vr " } Then come prepared for a trul "world series"event on Thursdayevening.After a reception "- %��d Awards dinner,Bob Sansavere,KORS and Channel 5 broadcaster(and former Orono /� 4'G• '-1'",i,"\, -r—counolmember),will give us the play-by-play and clubhouse secrets to working with the C y 7'-1 E Tea ill ,� 4 ; media to promote our local government teams. �h Qf. "� ,�ti e A,r � � a i'riday's session will be a home run with Mike Conduit',former City Manager In Kansas and t} `� *S `lazes,who will share tips on working successfully with your local officials)A grand slam at !� , .4. /�last year's iCMA Conference,Mike is both humorous and thought-provoking and promises to t, provide the perfect ending to a perfect game. , i On behalf of all the members of the Conference Planning Committee,please don't miss this year's /if"° MCMA Conference.There's a great experience waling for everyone.The lodging Is great whether 'I`' 3 • �n��(� •!' , w ( } you want a cabin for one or eight and the conference facilities are welcoming. We guarantee this .t , G will be a spring training you will value forever. See you May 7—May rat Grand mew Lodge! k , ''' . , e sY Samantha Orduno'and Charles;Grawe ��\ t / , ,� Conference PlanningCommittee Co-Chairs I ' *Arit Conference Sponsors , t . , , MCMA Minnesota City/County Management Association in cooperation with Minnesota City/County City and County Managers Spring Conference Management Assoetattolr Grand View Lodge— Nisswa, Minnesota Minnesota Association of County Administrators A State Affiliate of ICAM g May 7- 9, 2008 Go Presenters nce ScI►e de ��7,2005 �, 3:00—6:00 PM Conference Registration Mike Veeck, Owner, St. Paul Saints 5:00-6:00 Get-Acquainted Reception 141t }• )„ Mike Veeck,a successful business man known for his sense of �. ' 6:00—7:00 Dinner(Barbecue at the Pavilion) r y humor,is part owner of five baseball teams including the St.Paul -3 7:00—8:45 Keynote Address: Creating Clubhouse Chemistry: Fun Is Good Saints and a consultant for another.As a maverick marketer, Mike Veeck,Owner,St.Paul Saints advertising professional,coveted public speaker,founder of the Veeck Promotional Seminar and all-around idea man,he ThunsdaN Maya 200$ has served to put fun back into baseball while proving his ideas , are not sport specific. Through his book Fun Is Good:How to r'f 8:30—10:00 AM No Strike Zone:Insights from the Players'Union Create Joy and Passion in Your Workplace,a recent training Panel: Ann Antonson, Vice President,Springsted;Tiffany Schmidt,Attorney,Law Enforcement Labor Services,Inc.;Cy Smythe,Professor Emeritus,University of video,several annual conferences and numerous speaking engagements,he shares principles for organizational success Minnesota;Bob Weisenburger,Mediator,Bureau of Mediation Services that can be applied to any field. His innovative approaches to f s' Moderator Wally Wysopal,City Manager,North St.Paul meeting challenging situations has resulted in transforming a , e`i 10:00—10:15 Break half-dozen money-losing or start-up baseball teams into thriving 10:15—12:00 Thrown a Curve Ball: Managing the Unexpected $25 million businesses with record-setting attendance. Mike ~--"1 Panel: Brenda Wendlandt,HR Director,Farmington;Winthro Block, City Veeck has appeared on 60 minutes,HBO Real Sports with Administrator,Rush ford;Karen Brown,County Coordinator,Fillmore County Bryant Gumbel,NBC Nightly News,CBS Sunday Morning, Moderator: Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator,Farmington National Public Radio's Weekend Edition and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. This spring he becomes an adjunct professor ' 12:00—1:00 Lunch for the first time,teaching a course at The Citadel Graduate , 1:00—2:30 Program Options: College in Charleston,South Carolina. Bottom of the Ninth: Planning for Your Retirement r Tom Nilson and Sasha Segalchik.ICMA Retirement Corporation Keeping the Fans in the Stands: Encouraging Citizen Engagement Facilitator:Marcia Glick,City Manager,Robbinsdale 3:00—5:00 Seventh Inning Stretch: Recreation/Social Opportunities 5:00—6:00 Reception/Networking Bob Sansevere, Columnist and Commentator 6:00—8:00 Award Dinner Putting the Media on Your Team: Promoting Your Franchise Bob Sansevere is a sports columnist for the St.Paul Pioneer Press,a Bob Sansevere,KQRS&Channel 5 sports broadcaster;former Orono Councilmember member of the KQRS Morning Show,the highest-rated morning show in America,and has done weekly commentaries for KSTP-TV.Bob also Presentation of the Robert Barrett Manager of the Year Award 4" tidi has been a contributor to several TV sports shows,including ESPN's 8:00—8:30 Joint Business Meeting—MCMA&MACA +.,.' Cold Pizza,and spent eight years on the Orono City Council. �. Fdday May 8,2008 t V 9:00—11:30 How to Avoid Getting Thrown Out: Keeping the Officials Happy Mike Conduff,President and CEO, The Elim Group;former city manager 11:30 AM Lunch&Adjourn Registration fnf*rmation Mike Conduff, President and CEO, The Elirn Group Registration involves three different forms: I. Conference registration form—send to GTS Mike Conduff currently heads a motivational speaking and organizational 2. "Activities"registration form(for optional activities,see insert)—send to GTS consulting firm. He has extensive leadership,management and 3. Room reservation form—send to Grand View Lodge . 'r governance experience,having served as City Manager of four different University communities(Pittsburg,Kansas;Manhattan,Kansas;Bryan, REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 23, 2008 - Texas;and Denton,Texas). He is co-author of The OnTarget Board a{ Member-8 Indisputable Behaviors and The Policy Governance Fieldbook, REGULAR CONFERENCE RATE: $225 per person-payable with registration. ` \ and is currently working on Democracy at the Doorstep—True Stories from the Green Beret of Public Administrators. His service to the profession SPECIAL CONFERENCE RATES: `6 includes positions as President of the Kansas Association of City/County MCMA members who have never attended an MCMNMACA Annual Conference:$125 Management as well as the Texas City Management Association,and as a Enrolled graduate students and MCMA/MACA members in transition:Registration fee waived. Board member of the International City/County Management Association. Life-time members:$15 per person. He is a frequent keynote speaker at professional and civic events and has Non-MCMA members:$300 per person been honored with numerous awards. REGISTER BY MAIL, FAX OR ON-LINE: Online registration is available at the GTS web site—www.mngts.org. A purchase order or credit card number is required—no billing fee is assessed. To mail or fax,complete the registration form in this brochure(also located on the web site) Fax to: 651-223-5307 4:OnferenCe COrarniffee lleinheri /�\ Mail to: Government Training Services,2233 University Avenue W.,Suite 150, /� ��/j St.Paul,MN 55114 REFUNDS: Charles Grawe,Assistant City Administrator,City of Apple Valley(Co-Chair) Fees will be refunded(minus$25 service charge)if cancellations are received by May 2,2008. Samantha Orduno,City Administrator,City of Dayton(Co-Chair) No refunds will be given after this date for cancellations or no-shows. 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Session Highlights Conference Registration P`oli n • MCMA/MACAAnnual Calnfetenee May -9, 2008 Creating Clubhouse Chemistry: Fun is Good taff (Please type or print) Mike Veeck shares his simple,no-fail formula for success: Make work fun and E Q I.you'll create a culture where the best people will want to work,where it's ok to take First Name your job seriously,but not yourself seriously. At the heart of the Fun is Good philosophy Last Name ] I i 1 is the need to re-examine the way we do business,from employer-employee relationships to customer service.In an entertaining presentation which draws from myriad life experiences,he'll Preferred First Name for Name Badge(if different) share valuable tips on how to empower your workplace,how just a few people with the right Title attitude can transform city hall or the county courthouse,how this philosophy can be used to Jurisdiction define day-to-day operations,hiring practices and goals,and much more. Address City State Zip No Strike Zone: Insights from the Players'Union Huma) Phone( ) Fax( ) e-mail How many times have you heard"it's a brand new ball game"?Differences in style R between the rookie and the veteran,salary expectations,salary caps,discipline are tviiinait Conference Registration all issues for sports teams and local government.While there are new players entering the 0 MCMA Member-Regular Conference registration-$225 game,each bringing to the table a new and expanding list of expectations and performance 0 MCMA Member-First time attendee special rate-$125 challenges,the pool of players is decreasing.Are the rules of game changing?This session 0 Non-MCMA Member-$300 brings together a team of experts,representing both sides of the table,who will focus on the 0 Lifetime Member-$15 critical issues of the game we all know as local government. 0 Student-Fee waived for full-time graduate student.I.D.number is: 0 Member in Transition-(Registration fee waived for MCMA or MACA member who Thrown a Curve Ball: Managing the Unexpected Fuactignal& has left their position since May,2007.) OpQ tional If you work in the public sector long enough,something will happen that will test 003 6 Special Program Registration (Please check if you plan to attend.No separate charge.) your capacity as a public administrator to effectively respond to the situation you `Ptanhlnf� 0 Keeping the Fans in the Stands:Encouraging Citizen Engagement(Thursday 1:00 p.m.) face. At this session,three seasoned public professionals will discuss how they handled 0 Bottom of the Ninth:Preparing for Your Retirement(Thursday I:00 p.m.) things when just such an unexpected event happened within their jurisdictions.In Farmington, 0 A Non Taxing Discussion About Property Taxes(Friday 8:00 a.m.) an employee was killed in accident while on the job. And,of course,we all know about the devastating flooding that occurred in southeastern MN this spring. Gain valuable insights with a Payment Options focus on the manager's role,operations,protocols,and what they learned from their experiences. 0 I would like to pay with a credit card(VISA or MasterCard only): Card# Exp.Date: Security Code(three digit number on back of card) Putting the Media on Your Team: Promoting Your Franchise N e-mail address(required) Media%, 0 Enclosed is check# for$ (payable to Government Training Services). With several years of experience in both the Twin Cities and national media, and almost a decade of experience as an elected official of a municipality, 0 Please bill me at the address above. (A Purchase Order is required for billing and a$I billing Bob Sansevere brings with him a unique perspective of the relationship between local charge will be added.) PO# government and the media.While this relationship can often be tenuous,and one that City or 0 Check here if this is a duplicate copy of your registration(have already registered on-line or by fax). 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Learn some tricks of the trade to avoid getting"tossed from the game"! Don't miss form is received by deadline date),we will assign a single room this entertaining, motivating DEADLINE: Friday April 11,2008 I and a single occupancy rate. ICMA instructiveerec and session from someone who received rave reviews at last year's conference. PERSONAL INFORMATION Name(s): Name Jurisdiction Address 0 Special Requests(Diet,Room Accessibility) City Please note anyspecial needs Prr Options State Zip requests for lodging or meals: 0 ^ 'rv7 Day Phone TharldIyAftIUfoon 1.00-2:30 pm, E-mail Demodatic Keeping the Fans in the Stands: Encouraging Citizen Engagement Advocacy& All confirmations will be sent via e-mail.(Please be legible.) The MCMA Citizen Engagement Committee invites you to join in a lively rou p ,oCiiiiiik PACKAGE&SPECIAL REQUESTS PAYMENT INFORMATION discussion on the current state of civic engagement,including the benefits of and Engagement CMP Group Rates per person,per night.Includes lodging,meals, 0 Purchase Order# barriers to getting your citizens involved. We will also hear from several Minnesota meeting space and use of resort amenities.All rates are subject to Original voucher I PO must accompany registration form in colleagues who will discuss their efforts in engaging citizens. Participants will leave with 18%Service Charge and 6.5%State Sales Tax. order to process reservation. a better understanding of the topic as well as ideas to implement to encourage more active Arrival Date: 0 Check payable to Grand View Lodge citizen involvement in your own community. 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So,join experts from Personal' Note: Multi-bedroom cabins are available with 2 to 8 bedrooms Expiration Date: the ICMA Retirement Corporation for a"show me the money"session on retirement. a7e14160hrnt Please indicate the number of bedrooms group your9 p Signature: requires: 0 Please charge$50 deposit per person/couple Spouse Rate ❑Payment for deposit is enclosed Friday Morning MO-0;00 a.m. If spouse accompanies,the partcipant pays the single occupancy 0 Please charge full amount of package A Non-Taxing Discussion About Property Taxes rate and spouse pays the rate below: ❑Full payment is enclosed Denbo[elic ❑Spouse rate with meals-$89 During 2007,the Citizens League,the League of Minnesota Cities,and Washington, Advocacy& ❑ Spouse rate without meals-$65 Ramsey,and Morrison Counties teamed up on a project to find out how citizens view ";' ii� , Meeting Only (no lodging) their property taxes and the TNT statements. This resulted in part from connections Engagement Subject to 18%Service charge and 6.5%State Sales Tax Deadline: April 11,2008. made following a presentation by Sean Kershaw at last year's Spring Managers ❑ Full DayMeetingRate(meeting, lunch,dinner) Conference. Join Stacy Becker of the Citizens League and your colleagues for an informal ( 9 (Note: Room rates will be honored breakfast discussion on how to make the system work better for both citizens and local $89.00 per person after April 11,but room availability is ❑ 1/2-Day Meeting Rate(meeting,lunch) governments. $39.00 per person not guaranteed.) Keep a copy of the completed form for your records. First Class Mail A new location for 2008! . . . U.S. Postage c P f PAIDT aye± Government Training Services St.Paul,MN tic - 2233 University Avenue W., Suite 150 1: �'" �" , l 'Ujt St.Paul, MN 55114 Permit No.3137 r. \ \ '.N' : , '". ii.,°4',.v 444*' tit ;•••:. .1:. 4:4, , :,,:.,., 34i.r),.:14i, 211 NI:: ( t : kid hr bc: ." '+r s r t. a 111:- S1 } , am; . A f '7 i1" , S p., :: � b . ;_14.j.s, s.i.,,a.r.,..H.,,,:f:,..tll'L:,:t...: 7;:.1/4.cfj::::,:_,T...:..,i ,1.17:::a.c....-:::41, 3'1::::::-...5,-;:::.±.(,::::ar;i1A4T :1);:s414:4. ix,............. mit,i, ' * ' '. ',oil!174,4*: . +7'-'"--,.* + ram' s -a!r. Grand View invites you to experience their eighty-year tradition for hospitality,which combines Northwoods charm with the facilities and cuisine of a high-quality conference center and the personal service and recreational options of a resort. Grand View Lodge has 65 cabins nestled between the main lodge and Gull Lake. These beautiful cabins range from 1 bedroom to 8 bedrooms,each bedroom with a private bath. Multi-bedroom cabins have a common living area. All cabins are just steps away from beaches,pools,the main Jt t y ).y, lodge and conference facilities. „�,�. r•.v, ' go to www.grandviewlodge,com to •' ,,; .�.�v ,}: "" 1r�ng Man see resort maps, cabin layouts and more j ..Jak '. 5P conference ers ril1 0 i r {J tJ J CANCELLATION POLICY -Jr" •" " . l ( ?✓ No refunds on reservations cancelled less than 30 days prior to �� w(� � arrival. I i' ,+ i j' " c Deposits on reservations cancelled 30 days or more prior to arrival 4 r, s .'s w ,'" / ' 1,4 " '' '. I r will be refunded,less a$25.00 per person processing fee. You can find so much to do at Grand View t, t i t' Upon receipt of your reservation you will be held responsible for '` `t the dates reserved.You are responsible for your entire stay. Early Lodge:from the indoor pool and waterslide to �� = t` the fitness room and beaches. Boat rentals i odgtng De lii,e April 14,2008 �° t' i` t departures oron reservation reductions are not refundable. are available,or you can fish in Gull Lake at ' Ike iSir8e1Ot1 uela�iline:April 23 2008 Depositsfunde.Roommate nswhen mentswillbe a eptedOewillrgt p be refunded.Roommate replacements w Ii be ecxepted OR single the docks. Horseback riding,bonfires,beach occupancy may be charged. Grand View will not assign roommates. volleyball,golf,walking trails and so much more await! i Meeting Date: 4/1/2008 Agenda Item: d) City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Consider making nominations to serve on the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District (CMSCWD)board of managers. Deadline/ Timeline: The County requested nominations by April 11 for one board vacancy. Additional nominees have been requested by April 26 for terms that will expire in June. Background: • Cities and townships may nominate individuals to serve on the board of managers of watershed districts. Appointments are made by the county board. • After receiving notice from Washington County, the city advertised for citizens interested in representing the Scandia/Big Marine Lake Area on the CMSCWD board. Three applications have been received. • The City received a second notice from the county, requesting additional nominations for terms that will expire in June. We have advertised for citizens wishing to be nominated for these additional vacancies, with an April 11 deadline so that the Council may consider any additional nominations at the April 18 meeting. Recommendation: The Council should consider whether or not to submit one or more nominations for the CMSCWD Board. Attachments/ • Applications for appointment to watershed district from: Materials provided: o George Weiss Jr., 18834 Layton Ave. N. o Michael White, 13310 188th St. N. o Jason Husveth, 17085 Olinda Trail • Letter dated March 20, 2008 from Washington County Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (cmscwd nominations) Page 1 of 1 03/28/08 V t'as • gton Watershed Districts County Carnelian-Marine- E'%E�� APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT St.Croix TO WATERSHED DISTRICT Comfort Lake-Forest MAR 2 6 2008 /� ct Lake l rt1 ; (� h - Mo\r, n C , C ro i x' Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District Rice Creek CITY OF SCANDIA South Washington INSTRUCTIONS: Valley Branch 1. Write the name of the Watershed District you are applying for in the space above. 2. All applicants will be interviewed by the County Board of Commissioners. 3. Notice of Rights Identified on back. (Please Print) l' NAME: (j J & f — ) r1 Last �s pFi se �(�f�� t Middle ADDRESS: 125 5+ .L1 7C:7 V1 e i V o t l CJI Yr r)e 111 Street _ t �} q/ City State Zip TELEPHONE: (05 1 435'cat q0 6 Home Business FAX NO: E-MAIL ADDRESS: IF YOU RESIDE IN A TOWNSHIP,PLEASE LIST: c of r d t LIST EXPERIENCE EDUCATION OR SKILLS THAT YOU H_ \ THAT WOULD RELATE TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OFA WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER: Q�J e `JGE' Q e.0(�. • AVAILABILITY:WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND REGULAR WATERSHED DISTRICT MEETINGS AND TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE ON THE BOARD OF MANAGERS? ELIGIBILITY: DO YOU HOLD ANY ELECTED OFFICE, OR ANY APPOINTED POLICY-MAKING POSITION WITH THE COUNTY, STATE,OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT? IF SO,PLEASE DESCRIBE: ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE: PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE IN SUPPORTING OR DIRECTING A COMMITTEE, ASSOCIATION,BOARD,COOPERATIVE,COMMISSION,CLUB,OR OTHER GROUP: NATURAL RESOURCES BACKGROUND:PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY LNVOLVEMENT OR SPECIAL INTEREST YOU HAVE HAD IN WATER,SOIL,FISH AND WILDLIFE,RECREATION,OR OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES ISSUES. t Y PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAS ABOUT WHAT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES NEED TO BE CARRIED OUT WITHIN THE WATERSHED DISTRICT: WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO SERVE AS A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER? HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED A VIOLATION NOTICE FROM A WATERSHED 'DISTRICT FOR ANY ACTIONS YOU HAVE TAKEN ON YOUR PROPERTY? YES NO DO YOU OWN ANY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL OR DEVELOPABLE PROPERTY IN THIS WATERSHED DISTRICT? ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY CURRENT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT YOU WOULD EXPERIENCE IF YOU ARE APPOINTED AS A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER? NOTICE OF RIGHTS In accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,Washington County is required to inform you of your rights as they pertain to private information collected from you. Private data is that information which is available to you, Washington County Administration and the department to which you are applying but not to the public. The purpose of the collected information is to determine your eligibility to participate on a commission or advisory board. Furnishing the requested information is voluntary,although refusal to supply the information may make you ineligible for an appointment. Names and home addresses of applicants for appointment to and members of an advisory board or commission are public,as are rank on eligibility list,job history,education,training and work availability. All other information obtained from you is private. RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO: WASHINGTON COUNTY Office of Administration Government Center 14949 62nd Street North P.O.Box 6 Stillwater,MN 55082-0006 (651)430-6014 if you need assistance due to disability or language barrier please call 430-6000(TDD 439-3220) AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Weiss Jr, George John 18834 Layton Ave No. Marine MN 55047 651 433-2986 Scandia List Experience, Education or Skills... • Resident of Big Marine Lake for over 50 years • 30 years plus at Ford Motor Co • Held offices in State of Minnesota VFW • 4th District Commander VFW • Veterans Service Committee • 25 years Veterans Day, Memorial Day Chairman State VFW • 20 years Chairman Selective Service Board for State of Minnesota • 20 years Budget and finance committee District VFW Availability: • Any day excluding Fridays 29 years of Volunteering at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on the Memorial Rifle Squad. Eligibility: • Retired after 20 years on the Selective Service Board for State of Minnesota. Organizational Experience: • Numerous offices in the State and District VFW including District and Post Commander • Offices in Marine Corps League including State Commandant • Founder and organizer of the Memorial Rifle Squad, Fort Snelling National Cemetery • 20 years Selective Service Board • Veterans Rest Camp Board of Directors including President • 33 years National Cemetery Volunteer Support Committee • 20 years Budget and Finance committee District VFW • Member of committee for Minnesota WWII dedication of monument June 2007 • Member of committee for state observance of 150 years of statehood Natural Resources Background: • Avid hunter, fisherman, and all around outdoorsman. Please describe your ideas about what management activities... Why would you want to serve as a Watershed Manager... • Civic Duty. I have the time and inclination to serve. 1 Have you ever received a violation notice... • No Do you own commercial/industrial ... • No Are you aware of any current or potential conflicts • No 2 •• Washington Watershed Districts '"-,_.,�uunty ::i'i: :ne APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO WATERSHED DISTRICT Comfort Lake Forest Lake Ramsey-Washington CoJerve l CQ.N flkU )tie- — St CJ'p O(X Metro Watershed District Rice Creek South Washington INSTRUCTIONS: Valley Branch 1. Write the name of the Watershed District you are applying for in the space above. 2. All applicants will be interviewed by the County Board of Commissioners. 3. Notice of Rights Identified on back. (Please Prin 4 _ NAME: C t l e_ Al h a L L Last /� l nFi`rst �,� `�/y Middle ADDRESS: �3 31 v /g c/ I h .. I /v f o_iel/tc `{//d/ 51247 Street City State Zip TELEPHONE: 63 1 — 1-3 3 3 5 7 7 Home Business FAX NO: E-MAIL ADDRESS: IF YOU RESIDE IN A TOWNSHIP,PLEASE LIST: LIST EXPERIENCE EDUCA ION OR SKILLS THAT YOU AVE THAT WOULD RELATE TO THE RESPONSIBIL IES OF A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER: 1. i_. I ai,_` A - 4,1 ,,,ii / ' 0 0 ' • '' "1 ' - / �_" ' '• 'C ('>i i t 1 AVAILABILITY:WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND ULAR WATERSHEDy DISTRICT MEETINGS AND T AN ACTIVE LE ON THE BOARD OF MANAGERS? divi.1'0 ,.A/C) �1 , 5i k /g/ Y4P:,.-,Q{ - )p /A -, C. G /r/�. a '¢C l LI t Me 4, h a-A -' /�n ?�P 4q n't ELIGIBILITY: DO YOU HOLD ANY ELECTED OFFICE,OR ANY A OINTED P LICY-MAKING POSITION WITH THE COUNTY,STATE,OR FEDERAL GOVE MENT? IF SO,PL/EE))ASE DESCRIBE: d P lr I- — r T c ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE: PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE eel- UPPORTI/NG OR DI CTING COMMITTEE, ASSOCIATION,BOARD,COOPERATIVE,COMMIS ION CLUB,OR OTHER GROUP E/1 b cif, `✓e) ✓`' `'YL-" (�� kLz,' Adz t _ u llG ' cwlti' � �� T Chao.:c?" Fxa�f¢`JJ e <'( ),� t C4.rh'27?I✓,ID?/ NATURAL RESOURCES BACKGROUND:PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY INVOLVEMENT OR SPECIAL INTEREST YOU HAVE HAD I WATER, OIL,FISH Ariq WILDLIFE,RECREATION,OR OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES ISSUES. - k�� /he 00 dies h, ,0 t iii c4_,,,,v 2� ( ) i PLE�DESCRIBE YOUR DEAS A �T WHAT MANA �NT�'A r TIVITI&ES�ED,TOLBE CARRIED 0� WITHIN�WATERSHED DISTRICT: 24 ''its; t)t e hik- -9 i jh-€ -�: / dl/ / J e , �,• (9-- /4-3-- l„ : ' ; - .../� ( L ut;,v1a-e ,e-'u. ( C el j /i a1 t (l( J :.t✓/L J 4 7, . 4,'-',/ L-t l 2 .A-s WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO SERVE AS A WATERSHED DISTR CT MA AGER? 4 /'' 4._ 7 7!),.-,) _i,0 77— /T. A (pd /7/-&-t e),^44_ iy ri tes' p; „21� to �`� [)G' (� Icy ,S(_'r .11 HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED A VIOLATION NOTICE FROM A WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR ANY ACTIONS YOU HAVE TAKEN ON YOUR PROPERTY? YES NO /f/ DO YOU OWN ANY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL OR DEVELOPABLE PROPERTY IN THIS WATERSHED DISTRICT? ! - ( ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY CURRENT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT YOU WOULD EXPERIENCE IF YOU ARE APPOINTED AS A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER? Al 0 NOTICE OF RIGHTS In accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,Washington County is required to inform you of your rights as they pertain to private information collected from you. Private data is that information which is available to you, Washington County Administration and the department to which you are applying but not to the public. The purpose of the collected information is to determine your eligibility to participate on a commission or advisory board. Furnishing the requested information is voluntary,although refusal to supply the information may make you ineligible for an appointment. Names and home addresses of applicants for appointment to and members of an advisory board or commission are public,as are rank on eligibility list,job history,education,training and work availability. All other information obtained from you is private. RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO: WASHINGTON COUNTY Office of Administration Government Center 14949 62nd Street North P.O.Box 6 Stillwater,MN 55082-0006 (651)430-6014 If you need assistance due to disability or language barrier please call 651-430-6000(77Y 651-430-6246) AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER • Washington Watershed Districts Iounty Brown's Creek APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT Carnelian-Marine TO WATERSHED DISTRICT Comfort Lake Forest Lake Ramsey-Washington C4:1RNIEIA1414—Mluzikie S't" 'C.�Zo (,X Metro Watershed District Rice Creek South Washington INSTRUCTIONS: Valley Branch 1. Write the name of the Watershed District you are applying for in the space above. 2. All applicants will be interviewed by the County Board of Commissioners. 3. Notice of Rights Identified on back. (Please Print)NAME: 14 1A.S\I - .. A S 014 1-1-Ni Last First Middle ADDRESS: 114'42S o L I rJt>4 -he&►L M. MA �*-4,N. Si-Gib&K M ICI ' o 4 Street _"��City State Zip TELEPHONE: 67G I Z1+7 " dc9. 1 y— Ccel 1. ea'S I —L -33 — 414-l o Home • Business FAX NO: �.� 1 '1.1.3 3" 1.�-�'L$ E-MAIL ADDRESS: V U4 S �[YI 0+ G ' Q S l i) ..Co r .—1 IF YOU RESIDE IN A TOWNSHIP,PLEASE LIST: MA mk , I NI s.N4 i P LIST EXPERIENCE,EDUCATION OR SKILLS THAT YOU HAVE THAT WOULD RELATE TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER: SEE 071.7bcc.4-eD AVAILABILITY:WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND REGULAR WATERSHED DISTRICT MEETINGS AND TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE ON THE BOARD OF MANAGERS? AHEt ELIGIBILITY: DO YOU HOLD ANY ELECTED OFFICE,OR ANY APPOINTED POLICY-MAKING POSITION WITH THE COUNTY,STATE,OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT? IF SO,PLEASE DESCRIBE: ¶ 411— ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE: PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE IN SUPPORTING OR DIRECTING A COMMITTEE, ASSOCIATION,BOARD,COOPERATIVE,COMMISSION,CLUB,OR OTHER GROUP: see A-rril,c34-et) NATURAL RESOURCES BACKGROUND:PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY INVOLVEMENT OR SPECIAL INTEREST YOU HAVE HAD IN WATER,SOIL,FISH AND WILDLIFE,RECREATION,OR OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES ISSUES. SAS t ct -e'> PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAS ABOUT WHAT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES NEED TO BE CARRIED OUT WITHIN THE WATERSHED DISTRICT: 5 A-1" WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO SERVE AS A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER? a-rt -gyimp HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED A VIOLATION NOTICE FROM A WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR ANY ACTIONS YOU HAVE TAKEN ON YOUR PROPERTY? YES k NO DO YOU OWN ANY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL OR DEVELOPABLE PROPERTY IN THIS WATERSHED DISTRICT? SE€ ATtACKe ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY CURRENT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT YOU WOULD EXPERIENCE IF YOU ARE APPOINTED AS A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER? NOTICE OF RIGHTS In accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,Washington County is required to inform you of your rights as they pertain to private information collected from you. Private data is that information which is available to you, Washington County Administration and the department to which you are applying but not to the public. The purpose of the collected information is to determine your eligibility to participate on a commission or advisory board. Furnishing the requested information is voluntary,although refusal to supply the information may make you ineligible for an appointment. Names and home addresses of applicants for appointment to and members of an advisory board or commission are public,as are rank on eligibility list,job history,education,training and work availability. All other information obtained from you is private. RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO: WASHINGTON COUNTY Office of Administration Government Center 14949 62nd Street North P.O.Box 6 Stillwater,MN 55082-0006 (651)430-6014 If you need assismnce due to disability or language barrier, please call 651-430-6000(TTY 651-430-6246) AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATII EAC'TION EMPLOYER Jason J. Husveth Carnelian-Marine St.Croix Watershed District Written Responses to Watershed District Manager Application March 28,2008 IF YOU RESIDE IN A TOWNSHIP,PLEASE LIST: May Township. 17085 Olinda Trail North. LIST EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION OR SKILLS THAT YOU HAVE THAT WOULD RELATE TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER: Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Planning/Landscape Architecture(1995 Rutgers University), Masters of Science in Landscape Architecture(1999 University of Minnesota). 12 years of professional experience as a wetland ecologist, restoration ecologist, and business owner working with local, state,and federal regulatory agencies and private landowners. Much of my work has focused on wetland and water resources systems and regulations(such as the Minnesota WCA, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act,watershed permits and regulations). I am often called to collaborate with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and private land owners to develop and facilitate solutions to wetland/water resource challenges that achieve the goals of the public good as well as landowner objectives and community development goals. Please see my professional resume and/or contact my references for more information. AVAILABILITY:WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND REGULAR WATERSHED DISTRICT MEETINGS AND TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE ON THE BOARD OF MANAGERS? If appointed to the Watershed District Board of Managers, I would be willing and able to regularly attend all meetings of the Board of Managers. Furthermore, I am dedicated to serve as an active member of the Board of Managers. ELIGIBILITY: DO YOU HOLD ANY ELECTED OFFICE,OR ANY APPOINTED POLICY-MAKING POSITION WITH THE COUNTY,STATE,OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT? No IF SO,PLEASE DESCRIBE: Not Applicable ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE: PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE IN SUPPORTING OR DIRECTING A COMMITTEE,ASSOCIATION, BOARD,COOPERATIVE,COMMISSION,CLUB,OR OTHER GROUP: I have served on several natural resources related boards and committees over the past decade. My most significant service has been with the Minnesota Native Plant Society(NPS)from 2001 through 2007 (www.mnnps.org). In 2001, I was elected to the NPS Board of Directors, and served the Society in actively organizing the annual symposium, as well as organizing and leading member field trips. As an active NPS Board member, I attended most board meetings, articulated my opinions and insights regarding the Society's past and present performance and how to improve the Society's function and services to its members, and provided ideas and implemented plans to better fulfill the Society's mission. In 2003, I was elected President of the NPS, and served in this capacity for three one-year terms, In my final year on the NPS Board, I stepped down as President, Page 1 of 3 • and assisted my former Vice President with his transition into the President's position,as well as serving other Board functions. I have served on the Regional Greenways Collaborative Board of Directors for three years as its Natural Resource Chair. I now serve of the Board of the Upper Midwest Trail Runners,a non-profit organization formed in 2007 to serve the trail running and ultra-marathon racing community(www.uppermidwesttrailrunners.com). I also now serve on the Organizing Committee of the Midwestern US Chapter(now-forming)of the Society for Ecological Restoration International (SER;www.ser.org). NATURAL RESOURCES BACKGROUND: PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY INVOLVEMENT OR SPECIAL INTEREST YOU HAVE HAD IN WATER,SOIL,FISH AND WILDLIFE, RECREATION,OR OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES ISSUES. As previously mentioned, my bachelors and masters degrees are professionally accredited degrees in Landscape Architecture,with a strong research and design focus on ecological restoration,wetlands,and water resources. I am adept in many facets of natural resources and watershed assessment, inventory, management,and restoration. My master's research and thesis focused on watershed and land use impacts to wetland hydrology, water quality,and biological communities of wetlands throughout the state of Minnesota. I have worked extensively with local municipalities,watershed districts,state and federal agencies and private land owners/developers to study, understand, improve, and restore natural systems, plant communities,and rare species habitats. Please refer to my professional resume and/or contact my references for more detailed information. PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAS ABOUT WHAT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES NEED TO BE CARRIED OUT WITHIN THE WATERSHED DISTRICT: Like many developing watershed,the Carnelian-Marine St.Croix Watershed District is experiencing the long-term hydrologic and natural resources affects of past and present agricultural and rural residential land within the watershed. Furthermore,the CMSC WD faces encroachment of suburban residential and cultural development within the watershed. I believe the watershed should continue to develop and implement short and long-term plans to address existing impacts to watershed resources(water bodies,wetland,uplands). I believe the watershed should collaborate more fully with local municipalities,state agencies, and private land owners to address future impacts and improvements to watershed resources. I believe the watershed could make better use of its existing data(maps, GIS,aerial photographs, environmental data). I would like to see the district become increasingly proactive in its planning and policy making. Furthermore, I would like to see the watershed offer more incentive-based programs to compliment its well-established regulatory-based policies. WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO SERVE AS A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER? I believe I bring a unique combination of professional skills and experience and personal interests that would be useful to the Carnelian-Marine St. Croix Watershed District Board. As a District Manager, I would be interested in collaborating with the Board to assess proposed rule changes, and how proposed policies my affect existing and proposed ecological (biological, hydrologic)and cultural (land use,economic)watershed systems. My professional experience with collaborating with watershed districts, local municipalities,state and federal agencies, and private land owners with regard to watershed, wetland, and water resources planning would be useful in assisting the Board in assessing the merits and liabilities of proposed watershed planning and policy decisions. I am interested in assisting with local development review,where appropriate. ►am interested in helping to assess the quality of existing ecological information and rule/policy recommendations that are provided by the watershed's Page 2 of 3 consultants. Lastly, I would like to assist the watershed in further development of incentive based programs (grants, cost sharing,technical assistance,other incentives)that promote the implementation of watershed BMP's and the application of sound ecological principals with existing lands and proposed developments within the watershed. HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED A VIOLATION NOTICE FROM A WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR ANY ACTIONS YOU HAVE TAKEN ON YOUR PROPERTY? No DO YOU OWN ANY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL OR DEVELOPABLE PROPERTY IN THIS WATERSHED DISTRICT? No. I own 5 acres of single family(non sub-dividable) land in May Township, located at 17085 Olinda Trail North. The consulting firm that I own, Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc., rents an office at 14760 Oakhill Road, Scandia. ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY CURRENT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT YOU WOULD EXPERIENCE IF YOU ARE APPOINTED AS A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER? I have discussed my concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest with James Shaver,the District Manager. I am owner of Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc.,an ecological consulting and restoration firm based in Scandia, Minnesota.CCES provides services for clients within the Watershed District, including public clients(e.g. City of Scandia,Washington Conservation District)and private clients(e.g.Tii Gavo Conservation Development). I wish to make the Board fully aware of this when considering me as a potential Board member. When potential conflicts of interest arise, I would recuse myself/abstain from voting as to avoid any conflict of interest or perception of bias. Respectfully Submitted, 1F Zfi /i J/%ghriff --war4.1 'II Pr ,s, Jas. J. Husveth Page 3 of 3 i r. } Jason J. Husveth, MS Principal Ecologist / President t r-t Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc. -1-- - 14760 Oakhill Road, Scandia, Minnesota 55073 Natural EDUCATION Resource MS Landscape Architecture Consulting Thesis: Impacts of Urban Stormwater and Watershed Urbanization to Native P/ant Communities of Landscape Forest Glacial Marshes in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Region. Ecology University of Minnesota St. Paul, Minnesota March 1999 Botanical Inventories BS Environmental Planning and Design Additional Education: Landscape Architecture Mathematical Sciences, Statistics Option Threatened & Rutgers University Clemson University Endangered New Brunswick, New Jersey Clemson, South Carolina Species Surveys May 1995 1990-1992 Greenway & PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE Open Space • Natural Resources Inventory and Assessment Planning • Restoration Ecology (Modeling, Design, Implementation, Monitoring) • Open Space, Greenway, and Habitat Corridor Planning and Design Natural • Conservation Development(NR Assessment, Site Planning, Design, Implementation) Community • Site Design (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Open Space) Restoration • Plant Community Identification &Classification • Ecological Assessments Wetland • Plant Identification, Field Botany, and Taxonomy Delineation & • Rare Plant and Rare Plant Community Surveys and Habitat Assessments Permitting • Floristic and Faunal Surveys and Inventories • Wetland Ecology (Delineation, Assessments, Restoration) Wetland • GIS/GPS/CAD Technologies (ArcView, ArcGIS, AutoCAD) Banking & • Site Design, Graphic Design, Scientific Illustration Monitoring • Public Speaking, Presentations, Design and Field Workshops • Scientific and Technical Writing Minnesota • Grant Writing, Implementation, and Administration Land Cover AWARDS Classification 2006 Outstanding Conservationist, Anoka Conservation District, Anoka County, Minnesota 2006 Geographic 2001 Metro Greenways Recognition Award, Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources, Metro Region Information 1995 American Society of Landscape Architects, National Student Award Systems 1994 EDAW International Sustainable Development Design Student Competition Award PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Global Positioning Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc. Systems Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota Principal Ecologist/President Database 1999 to Present Management & Great River Greening Development St. Paul, Minnesota Environmental Restoration Ecologist Education 1998 to 1999 Phone: 651.433.4410 Fax: 651.433.4528 Email: info@ccesinc.com Web: www.ccesinc.com Jason J. Husveth Principal Ecologist/President Page 2 REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS BY CATEGORY Conservation Development Foxborough Conservation Development, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 2004-07 Served as lead ecological consultant for the Royal Oaks Realty design team to develop, design, and implement the first residential conservation development site plan in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Completed a comprehensive and detailed natural resources inventory of the proposed development site. Assisted the development team with ecologically based site planning to avoid impacts to sensitive upland and wetland natural resource areas. Developed a short term (1 to 5 year) and long term (5 to 15+) stewardship plan for dedicated conservation areas (outlots). Developed budgets and cost estimates to implement restoration, management, and stewardship tasks on an annual basis, and prioritized these tasks based on available budgets, development phases, and natural resources needs. Oversaw CCES restoration crews and development team crews during site development, grading, home construction, and implementation of the restoration plan. The Preserve Conservation Development, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 2005-07 Served as the lead ecological consultant for Integra Homes to develop, design, and implement a 53 acre residential conservation site plan in southeast Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Completed a comprehensive and detailed natural resources inventory of the proposed development site. Completed a survey of significant trees and located, tagged, and inventoried tree species and DBH, and developed a tree preservation plan. Documented one endangered plant population (Tubercled Rein Orchid) and one special concern plant population (Clinton's Bulrush), and several rare plant community remnants (Anoka Sandplain wet prairie) within the proposed conservation development site. Assisted the development team with ecologically based site planning to avoid impacts to sensitive upland and wetland natural resource areas. Developed a short term (1 to 5 year) and long term (5 to 15+) stewardship plan for dedicated conservation areas (outlots). Developed budgets and cost estimates to implement restoration, management, and stewardship tasks on an annual basis, and prioritized these tasks based on available budgets, development phases, and natural resources needs. This plan will be implemented in 2007. Nature's Refuge Conservation Development, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 2005-2007 Served as lead ecological and environmental consultant for Oakwood Land Development and Richard S. Carlson & Associates to develop a 240 acre residential conservation development site plan for the Nature's Refuge Conservation Development in north central Lino Lakes. Conducted a comprehensive and detailed natural resources inventory of the property, including: rare plant surveys, an inventory of 13,000+ trees, wetland functional assessments (using the MN RAM methodology), soils, land use history, hydrology and drainage, natural communities and natural community quality, land cover, land use history, suitable development areas and priority conservation areas. Lead the development design team in preparing an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the proposed property and presented the findings of the EAW to the Lino Lakes Environmental Board and Lino lakes, City Council. Collaborated with engineers and hydrologists to model existing site hydrology and develop a drainage plan that infiltrates stormwater with infiltration basins and rainwater gardens throughout the proposed conservation development. Developed a large scale wetland mitigation and banking plan using the Exceptional Natural Resources Value (ENVR) provisions of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (MN WCA), and presented this concept to the Technical Evaluation Panel and regulatory agencies for approval. Assisted the development design team in preparing a site design concept that minimizes impacts to high quality natural resources areas and improves the overall ecological integrity of natural resources through restoration, management, and stewardship. Developed a short term (1 to 5 year) and long term (5 to 15+) stewardship plan for dedicated conservation areas (outlots). Developed budgets and cost estimates to implement restoration, management, and stewardship tasks on an annual basis, and prioritized these tasks based on available budgets, development phases, and natural resources needs. This plan will be implemented in 2007 and 2008. Jason J. Husveth Principal Ecologist/President Page 3 Blaine Ponds Commercial Development&Conservation Areas, Blaine, Minnesota 2005-2007 Served as the lead ecological consultant for Moen-Leuer Construction and Quality Site Design to develop a conservation plan for the proposed Blaine Ponds commercial development in southeastern Blaine, Minnesota. Portions of the 160 acre site contain the highest quality remaining examples of a rare wetland plant community (Anoka Sandplain Wet Prairie/Rich Fen) and support numerous rare plant populations. Conducted a comprehensive and detailed natural resources inventory and assessment of the site. Collaborated with the development design team to determine and prioritize development areas and conservation areas to maximize development opportunities and minimize impacts to highest quality natural resource areas. Prepared a threatened species taking permit to facilitate the taking of an isolated population of Lance Leaved Violet within the proposed development area and developed a comprehensive mitigation plan for this taking. Collaborated with regulatory agencies to develop a wetland mitigation replacement and mitigation plan under the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act's Exceptional Natural Resources Value (ENRV) provisions. Collaborated with the development team, regulatory agencies, state ecologists, and the City of Blaine to develop an ecologically-based and scientifically sound natural resources restoration plan to restore the ecological integrity of the proposed conservation areas. Oversaw the first year of pre-restoration monitoring of the proposed conservation areas to establish baseline monitoring conditions. Implementation of this development and restoration plan is proposed for 2007, and restoration and monitoring of the conservation areas will continue through 2012. The 60+ acre Blaine Ponds Conservation Areas will ultimately be dedicated as a state Scientific and Natural Area. Tii Gavo Residential Conservation Development, Scandia, Minnesota 2006-07 Served as lead ecological consultant to Superior Land Preservation and Putnum Homes to develop an ecologically-based site plan for a 120 acre residential conservation development adjacent to Big Marine Lake in Scandia, Minnesota. Conducted a comprehensive and detailed ecological inventory and assessment of the proposed development site. Collaborated with the development design team, engineers, planners, and architects to model site hydrology and proposed alternative stormwater management strategies. Developed a short term and long term restoration and management plan for proposed conservation areas that maximize the ecological integrity of natural areas while providing opportunities for development and recreational uses and pedestrian circulation throughout the community. Assisted with environmental permit preparation for aquatic plant management, boat access to Big Marine Lake, and wetland mitigation. Oversaw implementation of restoration and management plan (initial phases 2006). Park Cove Conservation Development— Minnetrista, Minnesota 2006 Served as lead ecological consultant to the development design team to assess the potential for conservation, restoration, and management of proposed conservation areas within the proposed Park Cover residential conservation development. Collaborated with development team to design a proposed conservation development that incorporates the highest quality and priority natural areas, including large tracts of old-growth Maple Basswood forest. Evaluated the relative ecological health of forest tracts, and determined short and long term restoration and management needs and priorities for proposed conservation areas. Assisted the development design team to refine the proposed site plan to minimize potential negative impacts to forest structure and function, and enhance habitat corridors through the site. Evaluated the project site for impacts to forest soils due to the invasion of European earthworms. Lino Lakes Ecologically Based Comprehensive Plan Updates, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 2006-07 Collaborated with City of Lino Lakes planning and community development staff and the Rice Creek Watershed District to develop an ecologically-based update to the City's comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan update incorporates sensitive ecological areas, existing wetland complexes, parks and open space, and potential habitat corridors. Jason J. Husveth Principal Ecologist/President Page 4 Natural Resources Inventory and Land Cover Classification (Selected Projects) Washington County MLCCS and Natural Resources Inventory Update All of Washington County, Minnesota, Excluding Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District and Rice Creek Watershed District, May— November 2007 221,589 Acres Hennepin County Urban Core MLCCS and Natural Resources Inventory Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Bloomington, Fort Snelling, Edina, St. Louis Park, MN January 2007 through June 2008 115,000 Acres Mississippi River Natural Resources Inventory and Land Cover Classification Benton, Stearns, and Morrison Counties, Minnesota 2005-2007 51,000 Acres Sartell Natural Resources Inventory, Land Cover Classification, and Open Space Analysis City of Sartell, Stearns County, Minnesota 2006 15,000 Acres Southern Isanti County Natural Resources Inventory and Land Cover Classification Isanti County, Minnesota 2004-05 23,000 Acres Northern Washington County Natural Resources Inventory and Land Cover Classification Washington County, Minnesota 2003-04 36,000 Acres Ham Lake Natural Resources Inventory and Land Cover Classification City of Ham Lake, Anoka County, Minnesota 2003-04 18,000 Acres Minnetonka Natural Resources Inventory and Land Cover Classification City of Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minnesota 2002-03 23,000 Acres Minnetrista Natural Resources Inventory and Land Cover Classification City of Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minnesota 2002-03 28,000 Acres Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Natural Resources Inventory and Land Cover Classification Eastern Anoka County, Minnesota 2001-02 38,000 Acres Greenway and Open Space Planning: Scandia Greenway and Open Space Mapping, Analysis, and Design City of Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota 2006 Served as lead ecological consultant to the City of Scandia, Minnesota. Collaborated with the Scandia Parks and Recreation Board and Landscape Preservation Committee to develop city wide GIS layers and maps. The GIS will facilitate greenway and open space planning, natural resources preservation planning, development review, and conservation development design within the City. Jason J. Husveth Principal Ecologist/President Page 5 Hassan Township Greenway and Open Space Plan, Hennepin County, Minnesota 2003 Developed a township-wide open space and greenway plan for Hassan Township and the Hennepin Conservation District. The spatial extents of the plan was modeled in a geographic information system and analysis were based on available GIS data, including the Minnesota Land Cover Classification land cover and natural community quality, soils, hydrology, wetlands and water Resources, Parcels, parks and open space, private preserves, major and minor habitat barriers, and other spatial data. Hassan Township adopted the plan and is building the greenway and open space system through park dedication and land acquisition as lands along the greenway system are developed from agricultural land uses. Northern Washington County Greenway Model and Analysis 2003-04 Developed a large scale greenway and open space model for the Washington Conservation District and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The model was based on analysis of available geographic information systems data, including the Minnesota Land Cover Classification land cover and natural community quality, soils, hydrology, wetlands and water resources, parcels, parks and open space, private preserves and other spatial data. Northern Dakota County Greenway and Open Space Analysis 2000-01 Developed a large scale greenway and open space corridor model and plan for the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The model was developed within a geographic information system framework using ArcView and Spatial Analyst GIS software. The greenway and open space model and analysis was developed with available GIS data, including the Minnesota Land Cover Classification land cover and natural community quality, soils, hydrology, wetlands and water Resources, Parcels, parks and open space, private preserves, major and minor habitat barriers, and other spatial data. The model also prescribed suitable natural vegetation for restoration of cultural landscape types (agriculture, non-native vegetation areas) within the proposed greenway corridor and identified and prioritized areas for restoration, preservation, and reconnecting habitat fragments. City of Minnetrista Greenway and Open Space Planning 2003 Developed a city-wide greenway and open space plan for the City of Minnetrista and the Hennepin Conservation District. The greenway and open space plan was developed in a geographic information system, using ArcView and Spatial Analyst GIS software. The greenway and open space model was based on available GIS data, including: the Minnesota Land Cover Classification land cover and natural community quality, soils, hydrology, wetlands and water resources, parcels, existing and proposed parks and open space, private preserves, major and minor habitat barriers, and other spatial data. Restoration Design, Monitoring, and Implementation Pioneer Park Rich Fen and Rare Species Habitat Restoration, Blaine, Minnesota 2003-2007 Prepared a grant application on behalf of the City of Blaine to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Developed project scope and approach, restoration and management methods and tasks, project budgets and estimated costs. Oversaw implementation of the 14 acre wetland restoration. Conducted detailed inventories of native and invasive plant species, including numerous rare plant populations. Monitored response of native plant communities to restoration and management treatments and revised management approaches based on monitoring results. Organized and led numerous volunteer restoration events to implement restoration tasks and educate the public on the value of the resources. Led numerous educational field trips over nine years. Applied for and received additional grant funding. Presented the results of this project to the Blaine Natural Resources Conservation Board, the Minnesota Native Plant Society, and various professional environmental groups. Developed and Jason J. Husveth Principal Ecologist/President Page 6 refined restoration and management strategies and approaches for similar rare wetland systems in the Anoka Sandplain based on the results of this project. Blaine Wetland Open Space Restoration Plot Monitoring, Blaine Minnesota 2006-07 Served as lead ecologist to develop restoration and monitoring protocols for twelve restoration and monitoring plots within the 500+ acre Blaine wetland open space in north central Blaine, Minnesota. Oversaw the establishment of six restoration plots and six control plots. Inventoried and monitored vegetation response to restoration treatments throughout the 2006 growing season using releve vegetation sampling protocols. Documented a state-threatened vascular plant species within the monitoring plots. Completed an overall inventory of major plant community and vegetation types throughout the open space, and mapped these areas within a geographic information system. Prepared a final report and presented these findings to the Blaine Natural Resources Conservation Board, the Anoka Conservation District, and the Rice Creek Watershed District in Fall 2006. Monitoring may continue within 2007 and additional plots may be added. The results of this study are meant to inform the future restoration and management strategies for the 500+ acre wetland open space. Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area Restoration Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 2004-05 Lead ecologist for restoration of the state's most recently established Scientific and Natural Area, acquired by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in 2005. The site includes moderate to high quality examples of native plant communities and is adjacent to the Mississippi River. Responsibilities included the implementation of the restoration plan and overseeing restoration field crews. Sand Coulee Restoration, Hastings, Minnesota 2004-05 Lead ecologist overseeing the restoration of an ecologically sensitive plant community (sand prairie coulee complex). This project was part of a stewardship project headed by Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR), in partnership with nearby landowners and the Department of Natural Resources. Responsibilities include coordinating with FMR restoration ecologist, implementation of the restoration plan and overseeing a field crew. Wilder Forest Mesic Oak Forest Restoration, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota 2005-07 Served as lead ecologist to develop, design, and implement a 90 acre mesic oak forest restoration within the Wilder Forest property in northeastern Washington County, Minnesota. Prepared a site restoration grant application on behalf of the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, and served as grant administrator and liaison to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Prepared cost estimates, budgets, scope, and tasks for this two-year forest restoration plan. Oversaw restoration tasks and conducted floral and faunal surveys of the oak forest restoration area. Oversaw and educated volunteer youth groups implementing restoration tasks. Prepared quarterly reports to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Prepared a long-term restoration and management plan as part of the final grant deliverables. Rare Species Surveys: Sugar Hills Forest Legacy Project, Hill City, Minnesota 2006: Ecologist responsible for mapping native plant communities using the Ecological Classification System (ECS) for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR). The project area covered over 700 acres with 41 sample plots. Overall vegetative diversity was recorded in addition to percent cover of woody species and soil texture. This information was then used to determine correct community type. Additionally located one population of Botrychium/anceo/atum(MN Threatened). Jason J. Husveth Principal Ecologist/President Page 7 Chippewa National Forest Botanical Surveys, Deer River Ranger District 2006: Botanist responsible for conducting surveys for rare and threatened species in the Chippewa National Forest. The project involved surveying over 11,000 acres in a variety of habitats, requiring a detailed knowledge of plant communities in this region, along with knowledge about target plant species including phenology, ecology, morphological characteristics, and associate plant species. Field surveys involved aerial photo interpretation along with orienteering through various plant communities of the Northern Minnesota Drift and Lake Plains. Successfully located populations of Botrychium lanceolatum (MN Threatened), B. simplex(MN Special Concern), B. rugu/osum (MN Threatened), Calypso bu/bosa (Forest Sensitive Species), and Taxus canadensis(Forest Sensitive Species). Chippewa National Forest Botanical Surveys 2005: Field botanist conducting surveys for rare and threatened species in the Chippewa National Forest, Deer River Ranger District. The project involved surveying over 5,400 acres in a variety of habitats, requiring a detailed knowledge of plant communities in this region, along with knowledge about target plant species including phenology, ecology, morphological characteristics, and associates. Located 47 rare plant populations, and overall CCES located 49 rare plant populations, accounting for 88% of all rare plant finds by contractors in the Chippewa National Forest. Located two populations of Botrychium lanceolatum (MN Threatened), three populations of B. simplex(MN Special Concern), three populations of B. pa/lidum (MN Threatened), two population of Ma/axis brachypoda (MN Special Concern), eleven populations of Sparganium glomeratum (MN Special Concern, seventeen populations of Botrychium mormo(MN Special Concern), and ten populations of Taxus canadensis(Forest Sensitive Species). Superior National Forest Rare Plant and Plant Community Survey 2005: Project manager and lead surveyor for rare and threatened species in the Superior National Forest, Minnesota. The project involved surveying over 1,900 acres for Regional Forester Sensitive Species (RFSS) plants. Classified the plant communities in each survey area using the Ecological Classification System, requiring detailed knowledge of plant communities of this region in Minnesota as well as plant species composition of each community type. Also required knowledge about the RFSS/Watch-list plant species including phenology, ecology, morphological characteristics, and associate species. Located Twenty-nine RFSS plant populations and five watch-list plant populations, including B. simplex (MN Special Concern), Luzu/a parviflora ssp. me/anocarpa (MN Special Concern), Carex novae-ang/iae (Proposed for state listing), Ranuncu/us /apponicus (MN Special Concern), Claytonia caroliniana (MN Special Concern), Arethusa bu/bosa(MN DNR Watch list), Geocau/on /ividum(MN DNR Watch list), Taxus canadensis(Forest Sensitive Species), and Calypso bulbosa(Forest Sensitive Species). Chippewa National Forest Botanical Survey, Deer River Ranger District 2004 Project manager and lead surveyor for rare and threatened species in the Chippewa National Forest, Deer River Ranger District. The project involved the surveying of over 3,700 acres, and was responsible for coordinating daily with the Assistant Ranger Biologist. Required a detailed knowledge of plant communities of this region in Minnesota and plant species composition of each community type. Also required knowledge about the target plant species including phenology, ecology, morphological characteristics, and associate species. Located twenty rare plant populations (RFSS) including populations of Botrychium lanceolatum (MN Threatened), B. mormo (MN Special Concern), Botrychium rugulosum(MN Threatened), and Sparganium glomeratum(MN Special Concern). Timberline Estates Rare Plant Survey— Columbus Township, Anoka County, Minnesota 2005 Conducted rare plant surveys on over 60 acres of property proposed for residential development. Successfully located populations of Platanthera (lava var. herbiola (MN Endangered) and Viola lanceolata (MN Threatened). Populations were flagged and located with a sub-meter Geographical Positioning System. Jason J. Husveth Principal Ecologist/President Page 8 Canisteo Mine Reclamation Rare Plant Survey— Bovey, Minnesota 2005 Conducted surveys for rare and threatened species for the Western Mesabi Mine Planning Board. CCES was retained to conduct rare plant surveys associated with the environmental assessment associated with a proposed dewatering project of a former iron ore mine near Bovey, Minnesota. Successfully located populations of Botrychium campestre(MN Special Concern). Rare Species and Rare Habitat Surveys, Eastern Anoka County, Minnesota 2001-02 Conducted rare plant species inventories and rare plant community inventories and assessments for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources under a Natural Heritage Program Conservation Biology Grant. Collected, documented, and vouchered over 100 new state-listed rare plant populations within a 38,000 acre study area. Discovered, surveyed, and documented several new locations of a rare native plant community: Anoka Sandplain Wet Prairie / Rich Fen. These data are being used to protect unique, rare, and ecologically-sensitive natural areas remaining in the Anoka Sandplain. Wetland Delineation and Assessment: Minnesota Pipeline— Clearwater and Hubbard Counties, Minnesota 2006 Field ecologist responsible for the delineation of jurisdictional wetlands along a 64.5-mile linear project corridor. Responsible for the coordination of staff, project management, communication with the client and other members of the project team. All wetlands were surveyed in the field using sub-meter accurate GPS units. Also surveyed specific privately owned parcels for threatened and endangered orchid species. Middle St. Croix WMO Wetland Assessment and Land Cover Classification East Central Washington County, Minnesota 2003-04 Served as lead ecologist and field investigator in surveying all potential and existing jurisdictional wetlands within the Middle St. Croix Watershed in east central Washington County, Minnesota. All potential and existing wetlands were visited in the field, and wetland functions and values were evaluated and assessed using the Minnesota Routine Assessment Method (MN RAM). Documented several new populations of state-listed vascular plant populations. Determined the extent and approximate boundaries of all wetlands in the field, and digitized wetland boundaries within a geographic information system (GIS). Classified each wetland with the Minnesota Land Cover Classification System. Documented, assessed, and classified 200 wetlands in the field, including 50 wetlands not included on the National Wetlands Inventory. The wetland inventory and assessment was used by the Middle St. Croix WMO to update their watershed management plan in 2004. Chippewa National Forest Bog and Fen Survey, Deer River Ranger District 2004 Project manager and lead surveyor for rare and threatened species in the Chippewa National Forest, Deer River Ranger District. The project involved the surveying of over 700 acres of bog and fen habitat (during the last week of July 2004), and was responsible for coordinating daily with the Assistant Ranger Biologist. Required a detailed knowledge of wetland plant communities in this region, along with knowledge about target plant species including phenology, ecology, morphological characteristics, and associate species. Documented all plant species present in each area surveyed. Additionally located one population of Sparganium glomeratum, a Special Concern species in Minnesota. Jason J. Husveth Principal Ecologist/President Page 9 Research and Technical Publications: Minnesota Floristic Quality Assessment 2005-07 Principal investigator responsible for leading the development and assignment of Coefficient of Conservatism values (C-Values) for 1,100+ wetland species known to occur within Minnesota. These C- values serve as a numerical gauge of disturbance tolerance and fidelity towards particular habitats/plant communities. Once completed, these C-Values will serve as the basis for developing a statewide Floristic Quality Assessment Index (FQAI) for Minnesota wetlands. This tool (FQAI) provides a simple and repeatable method for assessing plant community quality, as well as floristic quality of semi-natural and disturbed sites. The method is also an important tool that can be used to assess restored plant communities, compare ecological quality between sites, assist with regulatory issues, and allow for the documenting of changes to floristic quality over time. The project is funded by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Lance-Leaved Violet(Viola lanceolata) Conservation Assessment Report 2004 Co-author of a conservation assessment of Viola lanceolata(Lance-leaved violet) for the Ottawa National Forest. This document serves to provide information and analysis of the current status, distribution of the species, life history, and ecology. The document required review of pertinent scientific literature, communication with prominent botanists of the Upper Midwest, and coordination with Forest Service botanists from the Lake States region. This information will be incorporated into the development of conservation strategies to protect this species on United States National Forest System lands in the Lake States region. www.fs.fed.us/r9/wildlife/tes/ca-overview/Dlants.html Environmental Education Dr. Robert H. Mohlenbrock—Wetland Plant Identification Classes 2004-06 Planned and organized several wetland plant identification classes with Dr. Robert H. Mohlenbrock in Minnesota. Responsibilities included choosing field sites, assisting Dr. Mohlenbrock in the field, and advertising of the class. Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes Native to Minnesota 2001 Organized and taught a technical workshop to 70 adult participants focused on the identification of grasses (Poaceae), Sedges (Cyperaceae), and Rushes (Juncaea) native to Minnesota and adjacent states. This hands on workshop was taught by Mr. Husveth at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in March 2001. Minnesota Native Plant Society Field Trips, Leader and Organizer 2000-07 Winter Botany, MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Maplewood Nature Center 2002-07 Patterned Peatlands of Northern Minnesota, Ely Minnesota 2006 Pioneer Park Wetland Restoration, Blaine Minnesota 2003-06 Spring Flora of Minnesota, Whitewater State Park, Wabasha County Minnesota 2002-03 Spring Flora of Minnesota, Louisville Swamp Management Unit, Scott County Minnesota 2004-05 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATONS Minnesota Native Plant Society, Member Since 1996, President 2003-06, Board 2001-2007 Minnesota Wetland Professional Association, Member Since 1997 Society of Wetland Scientist (SWS), Lifetime Member Since 1998 Society for Ecological Restoration, International (SER), Member Since 2003 Jason J. Husveth Principal Ecologist/President Page 10 SELECTED PUBLICATIONS Husveth, Jason J., 2003. Ecological surveys of rare plants and plant communities in Eastern Anoka County, Minnesota. Final report submitted to the Natural Heritage and Non-Game Research Program, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Saint Paul, Minnesota. Whited, D., S. Galatowitsch, J. R. Tester, K. Schik, R. Lehtinen and J. Husveth. 2000. The importance of local and regional factors in predicting effective conservation: Planning strategies for wetland bird communities in agricultural and urban landscapes. Landscape and Urban Planning 49:49-65. Galatowitsch, S.M., D.C. Whited, R.M. Lehtinen, J. Husveth, and K. Schik. 1999. The vegetation of wet meadows in relation to their land use. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 60: 121-144. Husveth, Jason J., S.M. Galatowitsch, 1999. Stormwater Impacts to the Plant Communities of Glacial Marshes of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area of Minnesota, USA. Masters Thesis in Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota. EDAW Inc., 1994. Planning the Green Zone, A Collaborative Sustainable Design Approach Between the City of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Final Report of the 1994 EDAW Summer Student Program. Estes Park, Colorado. SELECTED PRESENTATIONS Husveth, Jason J. and Jeff Smyser, 2006. Conservation Development: A Collaborative Approach to Development and Environmental Stewardship in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. 34th Annual Conference of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association. Brainerd, Minnesota. Husveth, Jason J. and Steven D. Eggers, 2005. Wetland Restoration Successes and Failures from the Botanist's Perspective. Presentation to the Minnesota Wetland Delineators Association. Wood Lake Nature Center, Richfield, Minnesota. Husveth, Jason J., 2005. Restoration of a Rich Fen Natural Community and Rare Species Populations at Pioneer Park, City of Blaine, Anoka County, Minnesota. Minnesota Native Plant Society. MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington, Minnesota. Husveth, Jason J., and Bart Richardson, 2004. Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) Inventory of Northern Washington County, Minnesota and MLCCS Based GIS Analysis of Potential Greenway and Open Space Corridors and Ecological Habitats. St. Croix River Watershed Research Station 2004 Research Rendezvous, Warner Nature Center, May Township, Minnesota. Husveth, Jason J. 2002. Rare Wetland Plants and P/ant Communities of the Anoka Sand Plain, Anoka County, Minnesota. Minnesota Native Plant Society. MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington, Minnesota. Husveth, Jason J. 2002. Native Sedges, Grasses, and Rushes: Advanced Identification Workshop. Minnesota Native Plant Society 2002 Annual Symposium. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, Minnesota. Husveth, Jason J. and B. Richardson, 2000. Applying the MLCCS to Landscape Scale Restoration Prioritization Within the Mississippi and Minnesota River Corridors of the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Metropolitan Area. Minnesota GIS/LIS Users Conference, St Cloud, Minnesota, Husveth, Jason J. and Robert F. Buffler, 2000. Urban restoration planning at the landscape scale: Upper Mississippi and Minnesota River Valleys case study. Society for Ecological Restoration Annual Meeting. Liverpool, England. Jason J. Husveth Carnelian-Marine St. Croix Watershed District References for Watershed District Manager Application March 28, 2008 References: Tim Kelly District Administrator Coon Creek Watershed District 12301 Central Ave. N.E., Suite 100 Blaine, Minnesota 55434 (763) 755-0975 tkellv@cooncreekwd.org Jay Riggs 1380 West Frontage Road, Hwy 36 Valley Ridge Mall Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 (651) 275-1136 jriggs@mnwcd.org Steve Hobbs Executive Director Belwin Foundation 1553 Stagecoach Trail South Afton, Minnesota 55001 (651)436-5189 shobbs@belwin.org Michael Grochala Community Development Director City of Lino Lakes 600 Town Center Pkwy Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014 (651) 982-2427 michael.grochala@ci.Iino-lakes.mn.us ,NGTON�.O Office of Administration Washington ow �� RECEIVED James R.Schug �"�-✓ �`°",3i County Administrator \�'YMYPPW% MAK 2 1 2008 Molly F.O'Rourke Deputy Administrator March 20, 2008 CITY OF SCANDIA TO: City/Township Clerks: Grant Scandia Hugo May Township Marine on St. Croix Stillwater Township The terms of office for Richard Caldecott, May Township, and Victoria Dupre, May Township, on the Carnelian Marine-St. Croix Watershed District will expire on June 21, 2008. Also, as of this date, there are two vacancies; one from the Scandia area and one from the Marine on St. Croix area. State statute provides that the County Board may select watershed district managers from lists of nominees submitted by the municipalities that are wholly or partially in the watershed district. Such a list may be submitted to the County at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the term of office of a manager. If no list is submitted, the County Board will then proceed to appoint a manager through its open appointment process. In either event, the County Board shall make its appointment 30 days prior to the term expiration. If you wish to submit a list of nominees for consideration or wish the incumbent to be considered for reappointment, your joint or separate list should be sent to me prior to April 26, 2008. A copy of the County's advisory board application form is enclosed. Please duplicate it as necessary. Further information on the nature of duties involved is attached and may be copied as necessary. Thank you for your assistance in filling this important watershed position. - Sincerely, ko• Patricia A. Raddatz Administrative Assistant pr c County Board of Commissioners Jim Schug, County Administrator Jim Shaver, Carnelian Marine-St. Croix Watershed District Administrator Richard Caldecott, Carnelian-Marine Watershed District Board of Managers Victoria Dupre, Carnelian-Marine Watershed District Board of Managers Amanda Goebel, Environmental Coordinator Attachment Government Center • 14949 62nd Street North—P.O. Box 6, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082-0006 Phone: 651-430-6001 • Fax: 651-430-6017 • TTY: 651-430-6246 www.co.washington.mn.us Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Meeting Date: 4/1/2008 Agenda Item: /0c pf)b�, , b)c) Planning Commission/ City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Continue the public hearings opened on March 5, 2008 on the following three applications: a) Bracht Bros., Inc. Conditional Use Permit for a sand and gravel mining operation located on the north side of 185th Street, east of Oakgreen Avenue and west of Old Marine Trail. b) Dresel Contracting, Inc. Conditional Use Permit for a sand and gravel mining operation located on 218th Street, west of Lofton Avenue c) Tiller Corporation. Conditional Use Permit for a gravel mining and processing operation at 22303 Manning Trail Deadline/ Timeline: Review period ends June 12, 2008 for all three applications. Background: • The planners have provided a report with an update on the review of the applications, which is underway. • Correspondence that has been sent and received since the hearing was opened is attached to this memo. • Possible dates for site visits for the Planning Commission to tour all three mining site have been identified: o Wednesday, April 9 o Wednesday, April 16 o Tuesday, April 22 o Wednesday, April 23 If all are to be conducted on the same day, they should be scheduled in the late afternoon (starting between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. if possible) so that they can be completed before dark. • The site visits will be public meetings. Anyone wishing to attend will be invited to meet at the Community Center and travel with the Commission to the sites, and approximately times and locations to meet at the sites will also be posted. Recommendation: The Planning Commission should receive the update from the planner, and take any questions or comments from the public before continuing Page 1 of 2 03/27/08 the public hearing to the May 6 meeting, at which time we expect a full review to be complete and recommendations on the permits can be made. The Commission should also consider setting a date for your site visits/special meeting(s). Attachments/ • Memo from TKDA dated March 27, 2008 Materials provided: • Copies of letters sent to applicants March 27, 2008 • Letter dated March 25, 2008 from John Lindell, with attachments Contact(s): Sherri Buss, TKDA (651 292-4582) Richard Thompson, TKDA (651 292-4474) Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (CUP hearings for mining operations continued) Page 2 of 2 03/27/08 TKDA 444 Cedar Street,Suite 1500 Saint Paul,MN 55101-2140 ENGINEERS•ARCHITECTS•PLANNERS (651)292-4400 (651)292-0083 Fax www.tkda.com MEMORANDUM To: City Council Reference: CUP Applications for Mining -- Planning Commission Bracht, Dresel and Tiller --Progress Anne Hurlburt, Administrator Report on Application Review Copies To: Steve Thorp, Dick Thompson Proj. No.: 14059.001 From: Sherri Buss, R.L.A. Routing: Date: March 27, 2008 SUBJECT: Progress Report on Review of CUP Applications for Bracht, Dresel and Tiller Aggregate Mines MEETING DATE: April 1, 2008 LOCATION: Bracht--NW Quarter of Section 35, Township 32, Range 20 Dresel--Section 17, Township 32, Range 20 Tiller--Sections 7 and 8, Township 32 North, Range 20 West APPLICANT: Bracht Bros., Inc., 8303 216th Street North, Forest Lake, MN 55025, Dressel Contracting, Inc., 24044 July Ave., Chisago City, MN 55013, and Tiller Corporation, 7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 200, P.O. Box 1480, Maple Grove, MN 55311-6480 120-DAY PERIOD: June 12, 2008 ZONING: Agricultural District, Shoreland Overlay District (Dresel) ITEMS REVIEWED: Application, Plans, Technical Reports BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST: The three applications are for new Conditional Use Permits (CUP) for existing sand and gravel mining operations located in Scandia. The sites have been actively mined for many years, and have operated under CUP's granted by Washington County, when the County exercised land use authority within New Scandia Township. The City of Scandia adopted its own Mining and Related Activities Regulations Ordinance in August, 2007 (Chapter 4 of the City's Code). These applications are requesting new CUP's under the City's ordinance. This memo summarizes the activities of City staff and consultants in reviewing these applications. Activities are organized by each of the key issues identified for the review. An Employee Owned Company Promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Scandia Planning Commission Page 2 March 27, 2008 Bracht, Dresel and Tiller CUP Applications Progress Report on Application Review Groundwater Water and Related Issues TKDA has executed a subcontract with Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc (LBG), a firm that provides Professional Ground-water and Environmental Engineering Services to analyze the ground water issues in the applications, and provide recommendations to the City for the CUP process. LBG's hydrogeologists have completed an initial review of the mining applications, EAW's completed for the Tiller operation, existing technical reports, and other background materials provided with the applications. LBG has developed a list of additional information needed from the mining companies and their engineer in order to complete the application review. The request for information has been sent to the Applicants. LBG will complete their final assessment and provide recommendations to the City when they have received and evaluated the additional information from the applicants. (A list of LBG's requested information is attached.) The major issues that LBG will address include the following: • The adequacy of information provided by the applicants, and needs for additional information • The appropriateness and adequacy of the groundwater monitoring plans submitted by the applicants, including the proposed numbers and locations of test wells, and pollutants included in the testing, and recommendations for additional monitoring and testing, if needed • Potential impacts to surrounding private wells,particularly those downstream from the mining operations • Depth of proposed mining operations and potential impacts • Potential impacts of Tiller proposal to mine into the groundwater • Relationship of mining activities proposed in the Tiller application to those evaluated in the EAW's, and need for any additional analysis • Recommendations to the City for conditions to be included in the CUP and Annual Operators Permit, regarding groundwater sampling and testing, reporting, etc. The City received a letter from John Lindell, dated March 25, 2008, suggesting needs for monitoring nearby wells and noting concerns about impacts to German Lake. LBG will be addressing the issues identified by Mr. Lindell in its analysis of the applications. City staff have used information from the Minnesota Department of Health to identify private wells within 1 mile of the mining operations. Staff are working to identify additional wells not included in the State database. LBG will use this information in its analysis of potential groundwater impacts of the mining operations. LBG will provide its report and recommendations to the City for the May 6 Planning Commission meeting. Surface Water The Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District (CMSCWC) and Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District (CLFLWD) are coordinating the Districts' review of the mining applications with the City's review. • Scandia Planning Commission Page 3 March 27, 2008 Bracht, Dresel and Tiller CUP Applications Progress Report on Application Review The District completed initial reviews of the applicants' submittals and requested additional information from the Applicants. The information has been provided, and the Watershed Districts' reviews are in process. The City will work with the CMSCWD and Washington Conservation District to address issues related to wetlands on the Dresel Site. City staff and consultants will continue to coordinate reviews and information with the Districts. Traffic TKDA's traffic engineer is reviewing the traffic and roadway issues identified by staff and residents who attended the public hearing on March 5. He has contacted the County to obtain traffic and crash data, and discuss issues and information needs related to impacts on County roadways. He has also requested additional information on traffic issues from the applicants. The engineer will complete a site visit with City staff to determine needs and options for signage or other safety improvements. Issues to be addressed include the following: • Numbers and weight of trucks, and potential roadway impacts • Needs and recommendations for dust control on gravel roadways • Safety issues and recommendations for signs, lights, etc. Reclamation Plans Staff are reviewing the reclamation plans included in the applications and determining the adequacy of the plans based on the City's ordinance. The City has requested concept-level reclamation plans from each of the applicants for this review. The plan should include a sketch plan identifying the ultimate use proposed for the site, and showing that the proposed use is feasible. Feasibility issues include proposed grades, vegetation, site accessibility, and other factors that will be needed to support the proposed use. All current mining operations are in the Agricultural District. Allowable uses in the District include agriculture,residential, park/open space, and other uses. While ultimate redevelopment of a site may be years off, the City needs a concept-level plan identifying an allowable use(s) on each site, and showing that it is feasible on the reclaimed site. The concept plan will form the basis for review of the reclamation plan. The City will not give preliminary or final approval to the concept plans as a part of the CUP review, but needs to evaluate whether the a proposed use is feasible. The analysis and recommendations related to the concept reclamation plans will be completed for the May 6 Planning Commission meeting if the plans are received from the Applicants by April 23. Site Visits to Evaluate Screening, Berming and other Site Issues Staff will complete a field visit and comprehensive set of site photos during April, to provide a record of existing conditions at the three sites. The photos will provide a record for comparison in future years. Scandia Planning Commission Page 4 March 27, 2008 Bracht, Dresel and Tiller CUP Applications Progress Report on Application Review Staff will schedule site visits for the Planning Commission and Council during April to review existing conditions. The Applicants have been invited to lead or participate in the site visits. The Planner/Landscape Architect will also complete a site visit to evaluate screening,berming, and reclamation issues,based on requirements of the City's ordinance. The issues identified by John Lindell (letter dated March 25, 2008) related to berming and reclamation are included in the issues that will be addressed in the evaluation. The Traffic Engineer will also complete a site visit to evaluate traffic and safety issues, and identify recommendations for conditions for the CUP's and AOP's. Dresel Site--Shoreland Issues We have reviewed the Dresel Mine site plan in detail, and its relationship to the Shoreland Zone for German Lake. A portion of the existing"reclaimed area" in the southwest part of the site is within the Shoreland Zone,but the area proposed for active mining is just outside the Shoreland Zone. Staff will complete analysis and develop recommendations regarding screening,berming, and site operations for the May 6 Planning Commission meeting Environmental Review Environmental Assessment Worksheets were completed for the Tiller Mining Operations in 1987 and 1999. The 1999 EAW evaluated the potential impacts from the proposed expansion of the Tiller Mine, including the proposed mining operations into the groundwater that are included in the Tiller CUP Application to the City. Based on State rules, the site is exempt from further environmental review, unless it is determined that there is a potential for additional environmental impacts that were not adequately addressed in the EAW. LBG and the City's consultants are reviewing the 1999 EAW and related technical reports, and will identify any issues related to environmental review of the site in our report for the May Planning Commission meeting. ACTION REQUESTED: This update is provided as information to the Planning Commission, and to provide an opportunity for questions or identification of concerns at the April 1 meeting. The public hearing that was opened on these applications at the March Planning Commission meeting will remain open at the April meeting, and we recommend that it be continued to the May Planning Commission meeting. • TKDA ENGINEERS•ARCHITECTS•PLANNERS 444 Cedar Street,Suite 1500 Saint Paul,MN 55101-2140 (651)292-4400 (651)292-0083 Fax www.tkda.corn March 27, 2008 Mr. Josh Dresel Dresel Contracting, Inc. 24044 July Avenue Chisago, Minnesota 55013 Re: Application for CUP for a Mining and Processing Operations Request for Information and Participation in a Site Visit TKDA Project 13812.010 Dear Mr. Dresel: The City of Scandia is continuing to review your application for a CUP for mining and processing operations. As a part of the review, we are requesting more detailed information to assist us in analyzing your request in relationship to the City's ordinance requirements. The items requested are listed below. We also want to let you know that the City's staff and consultants,Planning Commission members, and Council members will be visiting the site during April. We hope that you and the other Applicants will join us and lead the tours that include the city officials. We have included a list of the requirements from the City's Mining Ordinance that will be evaluated during the site visits for your information. We will contact you on potential dates for the site visits as soon as dates are available. The City staff will walk the entire site at another site visit, and take pictures that will provide baseline information for the review of the Annual Operating Permit(AOP). TKDA's Traffic Engineer and Planner/Landscape Architect will also complete site visits during April to complete their analysis of site issues. Information Requested The City is requesting the following detailed information for the CUP review process: • Reclamation Plan-Each Applicant must submit a revised concept Reclamation Plan identifying the ultimate proposed use of the site, and showing that this use of the site is feasible. The Reclamation Plans submitted with the applications do not provide sufficient An Employee Owned Company Promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Dresel Contracting, Inc. CUP Application March 27, 2008 Page 2 detail regarding the proposed site use after reclamation. The concept plan should include a graphic representation of the proposed use, as required in Section 5 of the Ordinance, along with text as needed. The concept plan should include the following: o A sketch plan identifying the ultimate use proposed for the site. All current mining operations are in the Agricultural District. Allowable uses in the District include agriculture, residential,park/open space, and other uses identified in the City's Zoning Ordinance. This district allows for one residential unit per ten(10) acres. While ultimate redevelopment of a site may be years off,the City needs a sketch identifying an allowable use and showing that it is feasible on the reclaimed site. Feasibility includes elements such as appropriate site grades,vegetation,potential septic system location, and site access for proposed use. The concept plan will form the basis for review of the Reclamation Plan. The City will not give preliminary or final approval to the concept plans as a part of the CUP review, but needs to evaluate whether the proposed use of the site after reclamation meets the ordinance requirements, and is feasible. The Reclamation Plan should include a"catch-up"plan for reclamation. This plan is needed if reclamation to date has not been concurrent with mining activities. The ordinance states "restoration shall proceed concurrently and proportional to actual mining operations and will be subject to review and approval at each annual inspection and at the end of the permit period." The intent of this provision is that if three(3) acres are mined out in one(1)year, then three(3)acres need to be reclaimed the next year. The plan should include definite boundaries of the necessary staging area and active mining area. Areas not proposed to be actively mined (used at least once a year) or for the staging area, buffers/berms, access roads, and non-minable areas,must be reclaimed. o The revised concept Reclamation Plans should be submitted to the City by April 23, 2008,to allow for review and comments for the May 6, 2008,Planning Commission meeting. • Soil balance calculation-The City needs an estimate of soil that will be needed for site reclamation, and an estimate of soil that is being removed and stockpiled for reclamation as mining occurs. The City needs to be assured there will be enough material left on site to complete the proposed reclamation. If not, the City needs to know how much material will be imported to complete the reclamation. • Seed mixtures and maintenance for reclamation-Please indicate the native seed mixes that will be used for stabilizing berms and reclaimed areas, and maintenance that will be provided Dresel Contracting, Inc. CUP Application March 27, 2008 Page 3 to ensure the success of the reclamation(for example, Mn/DOT native mixes and specifications for planting and maintenance may be referenced). Traffic Information The City is requesting more detailed information related to the traffic generated by the mining operations to assist in determining potential traffic impacts. Please provide estimates of the following: • Estimate of the average daily traffic to and from your site, including estimates of truck traffic and other traffic (employees, deliveries, etc.). • Estimate of the maximum daily traffic expected to and from the site. • Estimates of the routes that truck traffic will use to and from the site, by percentage of total traffic (for example, 30%to I-35 via 97, or 10% south to the Twin Cities via Manning Trail). Hydrogeologic Information The Hydrogeologist reviewing the applications on behalf of the City has requested some additional detail on a number of issues. The list of information requested is attached. Operating Conditions to be Reviewed at the Site Visits This is an outline of issues to be addressed when the City of Scandia visits the mining sites as part of the review of the CUP's. The Operators/Applicants are encouraged to attend and lead the site visits that include the City Council and Planning Commission. City staff will complete additional site visits as needed. These items are required by the City's mining ordinance: • Setbacks-setbacks shall be verified based on the Ordinance requirements (103 Sect 7(1) (A-E). • Fencing-where deemed necessary for the protection of the general public, a minimum of a three (3) strand wire fence with warning signs shall enclose the authorized area to be mined. o Signs shall be at a minimum of 1000' foot intervals and at all access points. o The fence shall be maintained until final reclamation and will be verified with the AOP annually. Dresel Contracting, Inc. CUP Application March 27,2008 Page 4 • Screening-a continuous screen must be maintained to minimize the impacts on the surrounding properties. The screening must be 6 foot high per the ordinance. o Upon issuance of the CUP and the AOP,a continuous screen needs to be in place within 24 months. o The screening plan must be prepared by a licensed landscape architect (103 Sect 4 (A) (5)). o Plant materials shall consist of a majority of dense evergreen plant materials to provide a year round screen. o The Annual Operators Permit shall evaluate the screening on an annual basis and verify that maintenance is occurring. • Dust Control-the owner must construct, maintain and operate all equipment in such a manner as to minimize on-site dust conditions. o The Owner must prepare a dust control plan(103 Sect 5 (A)). o All gravel pit access roads shall be dustless, non-oiled surfaces to a point within 100 feet of the loading area. o The access roads shall be constructed and maintained so that the deposit of earth materials on public roads is minimized. o The Operator shall be responsible for dust control of the public way if the access road does not access onto a paved road • Site Clearance-all debris resulting from the excavation or related activities of the mining shall be disposed of by approved methods. o All stumps or dead trees shall be cleaned up from the site prior to the issuance of the AOP. • Appearance/Condition of the Site-the operation shall be kept in a neat condition and the appearance of the landscaped areas shall be preserved. o Weeds and other noxious vegetation shall be controlled. Dresel Contracting, Inc. CUP Application March 27, 2008 Page 5 o Trees and topsoil along the existing Rights-of-Way shall be supplemented for the depth of the setback. Please call me at (651) 292-4582 if you have questions regarding the requests for additional information, or the issues to be covered on the site visits. Sincerely, /V-177/1/‘ Sherri Buss, R.L.A. City Planner SAB:cme Enclosure cc: Kirsten Pauly, P.E., Sunde Engineering Anne Hurlburt, Steve Thorp, City of Scandia Dick Thompson, TKDA LBG, Inc.--Request for Information for Scandia Mining Operations This summary focuses on data that is missing and required for LGB, Inc. to complete the Hydrogeologic evaluation of the identified site.. Dresel Site 1) Please provide a copy of Figure 2. Not received by LBG. 2) Please provide soil boring logs were not included with the CUP. Not received by LBG. 3) Boring locations are not shown on Figure C2 as indicated in text in Section 90. Please provide a map showing the locations of the soil borings. 4) Are there survey data for the soil borings (i.e., grade elevation at the boring location when it was drilled)? If so, please provide. This will help determine/verify the accuracy of the groundwater elevations used to estimate flow direction. 5) What time of year(month)were the borings drilled if not indicated on the logs? 6) Where the borings completed as temporary piezometers that depth the groundwater levels were measured? If, so are there survey data for these wells and provide a map showing there locations. 7) What time of year were the initial depth the groundwater levels estimated in the borings or wells? 8) How was depth to groundwater determined from the borings? 9) Section 9D requests a map of groundwater depth, but this is not shown on Figure C1. Has a groundwater flow map been created? If so, please provide. 10) How was the elevation of groundwater determined as illustrated on cross-sections A-A', B-B', C-C', and D-D' on plates C5 and C6? 11) The CUP states that there are no monitoring wells currently on site(Section 9P). Is it true that there are no water supply wells onsite? If there is a water supply well(s), please provide location map and well log(s). TKDA ENGINEERS•ARCHITECTS•PLANNERS 444 Cedar Street,Suite 1500 Saint Paul,MN 55101-2140 (651)292-4400 (651)292-0083 Fax www.tkda.corn March 27, 2008 Ms. Elizabeth Bracht Bracht Bros. Inc. 8303-216th Street North Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025 Re: Application for CUP for a Mining and Processing Operations Request for Information and Participation in a Site Visit TKDA Project 13812.009 Dear Ms. Bracht: The City of Scandia is continuing to review your application for a CUP for mining and processing operations. As a part of the review, we are requesting more detailed information to assist us in analyzing your request in relationship to the City's ordinance requirements. The items requested are listed below. We also want to let you know that the City's staff and consultants, Planning Commission members, and Council members will be visiting the site during April. We hope that you and the other Applicants will join us and lead the tours that include the city officials. We have included a list of the requirements from the City's Mining Ordinance that will be evaluated during the site visits for your information. We will contact you on potential dates for the site visits as soon as dates are available. The City staff will walk the entire site at another site visit, and take pictures that will provide baseline information for the review of the Annual Operating Permit(AOP). TKDA's Traffic Engineer and Planner/Landscape Architect will also complete site visits during April to complete their analysis of site issues. Information Requested The City is requesting the following detailed information for the CUP review process: • Reclamation Plan-Each Applicant must submit a revised concept Reclamation Plan identifying the ultimate proposed use of the site, and showing that this use of the site is feasible. The Reclamation Plans submitted with the applications do not provide sufficient An Employee Owned Company Promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Bracht Bros. Inc. CUP Application March 27, 2008 Page 2 detail regarding the proposed site use after reclamation. The concept plan should include a graphic representation of the proposed use, as required in Section 5 of the Ordinance, along with text as needed. The concept plan should include the following: o A sketch plan identifying the ultimate use proposed for the site. All current mining operations are in the Agricultural District. Allowable uses in the District include agriculture, residential, park/open space, and other uses identified in the City's Zoning Ordinance. This district allows for one residential unit per ten (10) acres. While ultimate redevelopment of a site may be years off, the City needs a sketch identifying an allowable use and showing that it is feasible on the reclaimed site. Feasibility includes elements such as appropriate site grades, vegetation,potential septic system location, and site access for proposed use. The concept plan will form the basis for review of the Reclamation Plan. The City will not give preliminary or final approval to the concept plans as a part of the CUP review, but needs to evaluate whether the proposed use of the site after reclamation meets the ordinance requirements, and is feasible. The Reclamation Plan should include a"catch-up"plan for reclamation. This plan is needed if reclamation to date has not been concurrent with mining activities. The ordinance states"restoration shall proceed concurrently and proportional to actual mining operations and will be subject to review and approval at each annual inspection and at the end of the permit period." The intent of this provision is that if three(3) acres are mined out in one (1) year, then three (3) acres need to be reclaimed the next year. The plan should include definite boundaries of the necessary staging area and active mining area. Areas not proposed to be actively mined (used at least once a year) or for the staging area, buffers/berms, access roads, and non-minable areas, must be reclaimed. o The revised concept Reclamation Plans should be submitted to the City by April 23, 2008, to allow for review and comments for the May 6, 2008, Planning Commission meeting. • Soil balance calculation-The City needs an estimate of soil that will be needed for site reclamation, and an estimate of soil that is being removed and stockpiled for reclamation as mining occurs. The City needs to be assured there will be enough material left on site to complete the proposed reclamation. If not, the City needs to know how much material will be imported to complete the reclamation. Bracht Bros. Inc. CUP Application March 27, 2008 Page 3 • Seed mixtures and maintenance for reclamation-Please indicate the native seed mixes that will be used for stabilizing berms and reclaimed areas, and maintenance that will be provided to ensure the success of the reclamation (for example, Mn/DOT native mixes and specifications for planting and maintenance may be referenced). Traffic Information The City is requesting more detailed information related to the traffic generated by the mining operations to assist in determining potential traffic impacts. Please provide estimates of the following: • Estimate of the average daily traffic to and from your site, including estimates of truck traffic and other traffic (employees, deliveries, etc.). • Estimate of the maximum daily traffic expected to and from the site. • Estimates of the routes that truck traffic will use to and from the site,by percentage of total traffic (for example, 30% to 1-35 via 97, or 10% south to the Twin Cities via Manning Trail). Hydrogeologic Information The Hydrogeologist reviewing the applications on behalf of the City has requested some additional detail on a number of issues. The list of information requested is attached. Operating Conditions to be Reviewed at the Site Visits • This is an outline of issues to be addressed when the City of Scandia visits the mining sites as part of the review of the CUP's. The Operators/Applicants are encouraged to attend and lead the site visits that include the City Council and Planning Commission. City staff will complete additional site visits as needed. These items are required by the City's mining ordinance: • Setbacks-setbacks shall be verified based on the Ordinance requirements (103 Sect 7 (1) (A-E). • Fencing-where deemed necessary for the protection of the general public, a minimum of a three (3) strand wire fence with warning signs shall enclose the authorized area to be mined. o Signs shall be at a minimum of 1000' foot intervals and at all access points. • Bracht Bros. Inc. CUP Application March 27, 2008 Page 4 o The fence shall be maintained until final reclamation and will be verified with the AOP annually. • Screening-a continuous screen must be maintained to minimize the impacts on the surrounding properties. The screening must be 6 foot high per the ordinance. o Upon issuance of the CUP and the AOP, a continuous screen needs to be in place within 24 months. o The screening plan must be prepared by a licensed landscape architect (103 Sect 4 (A) (5)). o Plant materials shall consist of a majority of dense evergreen plant materials to provide a year round screen. o The Annual Operators Permit shall evaluate the screening on an annual basis and verify that maintenance is occurring. • Dust Control-the owner must construct, maintain and operate all equipment in such a manner as to minimize on-site dust conditions. o The Owner must prepare a dust control plan (103 Sect 5 (A)). o All gravel pit access roads shall be dustless, non-oiled surfaces to a point within 100 feet of the loading area. o The access roads shall be constructed and maintained so that the deposit of earth materials on public roads is minimized. o The Operator shall be responsible for dust control of the public way if the access road does not access onto a paved road • Site Clearance-all debris resulting from the excavation or related activities of the mining shall be disposed of by approved methods. o All stumps or dead trees shall be cleaned up from the site prior to the issuance of the AOP. Bracht Bros. Inc. CUP Application March 27, 2008 Page 5 • Appearance/Condition of the Site-the operation shall be kept in a neat condition and the appearance of the landscaped areas shall be preserved. o Weeds and other noxious vegetation shall be controlled. o Trees and topsoil along the existing Rights-of-Way shall be supplemented for the depth of the setback. Please call me at (651) 292-4582 if you have questions regarding the requests for additional information, or the issues to be covered on the site visits. Sincerely, Sherri Buss, R.L.A. City Planner SAB:cme Enclosure cc: Kirsten Pauly, P.E., Sunde Engineering Anne Hurlburt, Steve Thorp, City of Scandia Dick Thompson, TKDA Bracht Bros. Inc. CUP Application March 27, 2008 Page 6 LBG, Inc.--Request for Information for Scandia Mining Operations This summary focuses on data that is missing and required for LGB, Inc. to complete the Hydrogeologic evaluation of the identified site.. Bracht Site 1) Are there survey data for the 3 borings (i.e., grade elevation at the boring location when it was drilled)? If so, please provide. This will help determine/verify the accuracy of the groundwater elevations used to estimate flow direction. 2) How were the groundwater elevations established as indicated in Section 0 on pages 5 and 6? Were they estimated solely from the Washington County Atlas? 3) Please provide boring logs for the 3 borings shown on plate C1. The CUP indicates the boring logs are included with Appendix 3. We did not receive Appendix 3. 4) What time of year(month)were the borings drilled if not indicated on the logs? 5) Were the borings completed as temporary piezometers that depth the groundwater levels were measured? If, so are there survey data for these wells and provide a map showing there locations. 6) What time of year were the initial depth the groundwater levels estimated in the borings or wells? 7) Section 01, page 6, 3rd paragraph: What is"separating"the drift aquifer from the Prairie du Chien—Jordan at this site? Is this based on local or regional data provided in the Washington County Atlas? (Note, this may be explained after we review the boring logs) 8) Are there any site-specific groundwater level comparisons between the drift aquifer(sand and gravel)and the underlying Prairie du Chien—Jordan (i.e. from monitoring wells)? Tabulated values or well hydrographs would be sufficient. 9) LBG is missing cross-sections A-A' and D-D'from plates C4 and C7. 10) Please provide any historical groundwater levels for the on-site water supply well and any associated survey data. 11) Is on-site water supply well actually located where the CWI has it shown on Figure 2? Please provide a map with the location of the water supply well. 12) Provide a cross-section location map. 13)Please provide the appropriation permit number for the Bracht water supply well. TKDA ENGINEERS•ARCHITECTS•PLANNERS 444 Cedar Street,Suite 1500 Saint Paul,MN 55101-2140 (651)292-4400 (651)292-0083 fax www.tkda.com March 27, 2008 Mr. Mike Caron Tiller Corporation 7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1480 Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311-6480 Re: Application for CUP for a Mining and Processing Operations Request for Information and Participation in a Site Visit TKDA Project 14059.001 Dear Mr. Caron: The City of Scandia is continuing to review your application for a CUP for mining and processing operations. As a part of the review, we are requesting more detailed information to assist us in analyzing your request in relationship to the City's ordinance requirements. The items requested are listed below. We also want to let you know that the City's staff and consultants,Planning Commission members,and Council members will be visiting the site during April. We hope that you and the other Applicants will join us and lead the tours that include the city officials. We have included a list of the requirements from the City's Mining Ordinance that will be evaluated during the site visits for your information. We will contact you on potential dates for the site visits as soon as • dates are available. The City staff will walk the entire site at another site visit, and take pictures that will provide baseline information for the review of the Annual Operating Permit(AOP). TKDA's Traffic Engineer and Planner/Landscape Architect will also complete site visits during April to complete their analysis of site issues. Information Requested The City is requesting the following detailed information for the CUP review process: • Reclamation Plan-Each Applicant must submit a revised concept Reclamation Plan identifying the ultimate proposed use of the site, and showing that this use of the site is feasible. The Reclamation Plans submitted with the applications do not provide sufficient An Employee Owned Company Promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Tiller Corporation CUP Application March 27, 2008 Page 2 detail regarding the proposed site use after reclamation. The concept plan should include a graphic representation of the proposed use, as required in Section 5 of the Ordinance, along with text as needed. The concept plan should include the following: o A sketch plan identifying the ultimate use proposed for the site. All current mining operations are in the Agricultural District. Allowable uses in the District include agriculture,residential,park/open space, and other uses identified in the City's Zoning Ordinance. This district allows for one residential unit per ten(10)acres. While ultimate redevelopment of a site may be years off,the City needs a sketch identifying an allowable use and showing that it is feasible on the reclaimed site. Feasibility includes elements such as appropriate site grades, vegetation,potential septic system location, and site access for proposed use. The concept plan will form the basis for review of the Reclamation Plan. The City will not give preliminary or final approval to the concept plans as a part of the CUP review, but needs to evaluate whether the proposed use of the site after reclamation meets the ordinance requirements, and is feasible. The Reclamation Plan should include a"catch-up"plan for reclamation. This plan is needed if reclamation to date has not been concurrent with mining activities. The ordinance states"restoration shall proceed concurrently and proportional to actual mining operations and will be subject to review and approval at each annual inspection and at the end of the permit period." The intent of this provision is that if three(3) acres are mined out in one(1) year, then three(3) acres need to be reclaimed the next year. The plan should include definite boundaries of the necessary staging area and active mining area. Areas not proposed to be actively mined(used at least once a year)or for the staging area, buffers/berms,access roads, and non-minable areas,must be reclaimed. o The revised concept Reclamation Plans should be submitted to the City by April 23, 2008,to allow for review and comments for the May 6, 2008, Planning Commission meeting. • Soil balance calculation-The City needs an estimate of soil that will be needed for site reclamation,and an estimate of soil that is being removed and stockpiled for reclamation as mining occurs. The City needs to be assured there will be enough material left on site to complete the proposed reclamation. If not, the City needs to know how much material will be imported to complete the reclamation. Tiller Corporation CUP Application March 27, 2008 Page 3 • Seed mixtures and maintenance for reclamation-Please indicate the native seed mixes that will be used for stabilizing berms and reclaimed areas, and maintenance that will be provided to ensure the success of the reclamation (for example, Mn/DOT native mixes and specifications for planting and maintenance may be referenced). Traffic Information The City is requesting more detailed information related to the traffic generated by the mining operations to assist in determining potential traffic impacts. Please provide estimates of the following: • Estimate of the average daily traffic to and from your site, including estimates of truck traffic and other traffic (employees, deliveries,etc.). • Estimate of the maximum daily traffic expected to and from the site. • Estimates of the routes that truck traffic will use to and from the site, by percentage of total traffic (for example, 30%to I-35 via 97, or 10%south to the Twin Cities via Manning Trail). Hydrogeologic Information The Hydrogeologist reviewing the applications on behalf of the City has requested some additional detail on a number of issues. The list of information requested is attached. Operating Conditions to be Reviewed at the Site Visits This is an outline of issues to be addressed when the City of Scandia visits the mining sites as part of the review of the CUP's. The Operators/Applicants are encouraged to attend and lead the site visits that include the City Council and Planning Commission. City staff will complete additional site visits as needed. These items are required by the City's mining ordinance: • Setbacks-setbacks shall be verified based on the Ordinance requirements (103 Sect 7 (1)(A-E). • Fencing-where deemed necessary for the protection of the general public, a minimum of a three(3) strand wire fence with warning signs shall enclose the authorized area to be mined. o Signs shall be at a minimum of 1000' foot intervals and at all access points. Tiller Corporation CUP Application March 27,2008 Page 4 o The fence shall be maintained until final reclamation and will be verified with the AOP annually. • Screening-a continuous screen must be maintained to minimize the impacts on the surrounding properties. The screening must be 6 foot high per the ordinance. o Upon issuance of the CUP and the AOP, a continuous screen needs to be in place within 24 months. o The screening plan must be prepared by a licensed landscape architect (103 Sect 4 (A) (5)). o Plant materials shall consist of a majority of dense evergreen plant materials to provide a year round screen. o The Annual Operators Permit shall evaluate the screening on an annual basis and verify that maintenance is occurring. • Dust Control-the owner must construct, maintain and operate all equipment in such a manner as to minimize on-site dust conditions. o The Owner must prepare a dust control plan(103 Sect 5 (A)). o All gravel pit access roads shall be dustless, non-oiled surfaces to a point within 100 feet of the loading area. o The access roads shall be constructed and maintained so that the deposit of earth materials on public roads is minimized. o The Operator shall be responsible for dust control of the public way if the access road does not access onto a paved road • Site Clearance-all debris resulting from the excavation or related activities of the mining shall be disposed of by approved methods. o All stumps or dead trees shall be cleaned up from the site prior to the issuance of the AOP. Tiller Corporation CUP Application March 27, 2008 Page 5 • Appearance/Condition of the Site-the operation shall be kept in a neat condition and the appearance of the landscaped areas shall be preserved. o Weeds and other noxious vegetation shall be controlled. o Trees and topsoil along the existing Rights-of-Way shall be supplemented for the depth of the setback. Please call me at(651) 292-4582 if you have questions regarding the requests for additional information, or the issues to be covered on the site visits. Sincerely, 51,,„vi,'„A- ; Sherri Buss, R.L.A. City Planner SAB:cme Enclosure cc: Kirsten Pauly, P.E., Sunde Engineering Anne Hurlburt, Steve Thorp, City of Scandia Dick Thompson,TKDA Tiller Corporation CUP Application March 27, 2008 Page 6 LBG,Inc.--Request for Information for Scandia Mining Operations This summary focuses on data that is missing and required for LGB, Inc. to complete the Hydrogeologic evaluation of the identified site. Tiller Site 1) Please provide well logs for the Production Well, Scale House Well, PZ-1, PZ-2, and PZ-3. What are their MN Unique ID#s? 2) What is the proposed well construction and expected depths of PZ-4, PZ-5, and PZ-6? Are these to be completed in the sand and gravel? Bedrock? 3) Are any of the existing wells completed in the bedrock or are they in sand and gravel? 4) Section 90, page 9, 3rd paragraph states that Figure 5 illustrates locations of wells/piezometers and soil borings. The soil borings are not shown on Figure 5. Please provide a map showing the locations of the soil borings and provide the boring logs. 5) Are the buildings on Figure 5, midway between the Production Well and PZ-1,the refueling area and asphalt plant? If not, please provide a map showing these site features and identify them as such. 6) Please provide historical groundwater level measurements from observation wells on site or adjacent to the site that have monitored by Tiller. Tabulated values or well hydrographs would be sufficient. 7) Are there survey data for the soil borings(i.e., grade elevation at the boring location when it was drilled)? If so, please provide. This will help determine/verify the accuracy of the groundwater elevations used to estimate flow direction. 8) The EAW(Aug, 1999; Section 13) indicates the DNR Appropriations Permit Number fora 16" onsite well(Permit No. 86-6193, MN Unique ID#168714). Is this for the Production Well or Scale House Well? Is there a permit for the other well? If so, please provide the permit number. Also, as indicated above, please provide the MN Unique ID#s. The well log for CWI Unique ID# 168714 does not indicate the name of the well (Production Well or Scale House Well). 9) Are the drift and and Prairie du Chien—Jordan aquifers hydraulically separated? If so, provide any site-specific data stratigraphic data and/or head data to indicate separation of the two flow systems. 10) The Carnelian-Marine Watershed District(CMWD)completed a study of German Lake(indicated on page 4 of the April 21, 2006 letter from Barr to Ann Terwedo,Washington County). If this is available, please provide a copy? Were there any concluding statements as to the hydraulic connection between German Lake and the water table aquifer in this report? March 25, 2008 / öi -mVED Scandia City Council Scandia Planning Commission = 2008 14727 209th Street North Scandia, MN 55073 CITY of SCAND1A Re: Tiller Mining Use Permit Scandia Council and Planning Commission: With this letter I offer the following recommendations as conditions on the Tiller Minning Corporation Conditional Use Permit. I am also submitting the following information for consideration by the Council and Planning Commission: 1) copies of a letter that I have sent to Mr. Korstad of the Larkin Hoffman Attorneys representing Tiller Corporation regarding environmental questions related to Tiller's proposal to excavate below the water table; 2) a Biennial Report of the EQB; and 3) a DNR Lake Water Level Report for German Lake. I would recommend that the Tiller mining conditional use permit have the following conditions: • A 20 foot high berm be created along the southern border of the Tiller property along the back of the Stevens property and adjacent to the Lindell property. Currently there is a berm along the back of the Lindell property and this should be extended easterly along the full length of the Stevens property. The berm should be planted with trees given that there will no longer be further excavation along this border. The top of the berm should be 50 feet from the property line consistent with the Scandia mining ordinance. • Along the southern and easterly border of the Tiller property it is my understanding that the mining has been completed. A large area has been sloped and planted with grass. This area should also be planted with trees as part of the reclamation. As part of its continued mining towards the east of its property, Tiller in the past 3 years has removed 30 to 50 acres of old growth oaks, maples and basswood. Planting trees along the southeastern part of the property would restore areas for wildlife and environmental protection. • Some adjacent property wells should be tested, in particular those that are in the unconfined aquifer, to monitor over time, whether the water is being contaminated from mining operations. This may avoid future disputes of claims of contamination from mining operations. Tiller has tested some adjacent property wells in the past and this should be continued. Regards, / 1 'John Lindell ¢ �.. March 25, 2008 RECEIVED Mr. Greg Korstad r1Ah 4 6 2008 Larkin Hoffman 1500 Wells Fargo Plaza CM,OF SCANDI 7900 Xerxes Avenue South A Minneapolis, MN. 55431-1194 Re: Tiller Mining in Scandia Mr. Korstad: This letter is in response to your letter dated January 15, 2008 to the City of Scandia indicating that the Tiller Mining Permit for operations, including the authority to excavate below the water table, should be granted. According to your letter the mining operation in Scandia has had an environmental review in the past that satisfies statutory obligations for further review despite the Scandia mining code requirement that an EAW is required for any proposal to excavate below the water table. Despite your legal opinion, Tiller's intention to excavate into the aquifer that provides drinking and recreational water use in the surrounding area raises significant environmental concerns. Enclosed with this letter is my request for additional information about the impacts that the planned excavation may have on the water quality and quantity in the Scandia area and Tiller's evaluation of those impacts. This information should appropriately be addressed in an EAW. Regards, '/Ay John Lin ell cc: Scandia City Council Scandia Planning Commission Questions Regarding Environmental Impacts of Tiller Mining Below Water Table 1) What evaluation has Tiller conducted concerning the rate of evaporation of lake water from the lake that will be created in the Scandia pit as proposed? 2) What engineering or other scientific analysis should or has been considered to evaluate the loss of ground water due to evaporation of water from the lake as proposed? 3) Is there any known mining operation in Minnesota with excavation below the water table that will be in close proximity to an asphalt plant similar to Tiller's proposal? 4) Explain how fuel and chemicals are handled on the site. How frequently are each of the tanks filled? How is the fuel transported onto the site? How is it transferred from tank storage to use in the operations? 5) What kinds of chemicals are used, stored or transported on the site? 6) What are the hazardous waste classifications by EPA or MPCA for each of the fuels or chemicals that are used, stored or transported on the site? 7) If the mining or plant operations cause chemical contamination of the lake, how would the Company address the cleanup and remediation in the lake and the groundwater? 8) If there were chemical contamination of the lake that sank to the bottom of the lake, would Tiller be emptying the lake to cleanup the contamination? 9) Is the cleanup and remediation of contamination in the groundwater from chemicals used on the site an insurable event according to the Company's insurance policies? If so, what is the dollar amount of insurance coverage? 10) Tiller represents that the excavation into the groundwater will not have any significant impacts. An earlier engineering analysis by Barr Engineering found that their could be potential impact on the water level of German Lake. Note that German Lake has dropped in depth by four feet since 2003 and now has an average depth of three to four feet, how can one conclude that any potential impact on German Lake's depth would be insignificant? 11) The EAW conducted in 1999 stated that the final stage of mining will include the creation of a lake (in 20 to 30 years). Why has Tiller accelerating its plans to excavate into the ground water currently rather than waiting until the end of the planned period in 20-30 years as previously proposed? 12) The MPCA and EPA utilize a calculation called TMDL (total maximum daily load) to measure the maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body can receive from all sources and still meet water quality standards. For the potential impacts on German Lake water levels and in recognition of increased residential and commercial development on German Lake, has there been a similar analysis of the water level impacts from all sources on German Lake including Tiller's? Lake water level report: Minnesota DNR Page 1 of 1 , ,q '• " Enter Keywords search Site Map j Contact the DNR j What's New? Newsroom j Events & Seasons > MN DNR Home> Lake Finder> Lake water level report Lake name: German County: Washington Water Level Data Gernan - 82005600 958 Period of record: 04/15/1986 to 08/10/2007 #of readings: 44 Highest recorded: 957.13 ft (06/25/2003) 956.5 tom, Lowest recorded: 952.55 ft (08/10/2007) Recorded range: 4.58 ft 955 Average water level: 955.34 ft Last reading: 952.55 ft (08/10/2007) w 953.5 OHW elevation: 955.5 ft Datum: 1929 (ft) 952 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Download lake level data as: [dBase] [ASCII] Last 10 years of data, click to enlarge. (If you have trouble try right clicking on the appropriate link and choosing the "Save ... As" option.) Benchmarks Elevation: 961.02 Date Set: Benchmark Location ft 05/21/1986 Datum: 1929 (ft) Township: 32 Range: 20 Section: 18 Description: 60d spike in NE root of a 1.9' oak 25' from waters edge and northerly most tree on the east side of a pint extending from the west side fo the lake on the Steve Hursh property (SE-NW-SE, Section 18) Elevation: 958.96 Date Set: 04/15/2003 Benchmark Location ft Datum: 1929 (ft) Township: 32 Range: 20 Section: 18 Description: Found 2006. At 10860 213th St, Scandia, 60d spike inlakeside of a 0.9' popple, southerly of 3 popple on bank north of yard area. ©2008 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Copyright Notice. Web site policies: Accessibility, Linking, Privacy • http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/showlevel.html?id=82005600 ' 2/14/2008 044Environmental Quality Board 300 Centennial Building 658 Cedar Street �_ �� St.Paul,MN 55155 0? SCrn -441 Voice: 651.201.2499 O((`( �'%1 Fax: 651.296.3698 State board presses for clean water, water-supply and wetlands initiatives Environmental Quality Board adopts state water priorities May 10, 2007 Contacts: John Wells For Immediate Release John.Wells(a state.mn.us 651-201-2475 Princesa VanBuren Princesa.VanBuren cr state.mn.us 651-201-2478 A Minnesota Environmental Quality Board report released today calls for resolving competing plans for financing the cleanup of impaired waters, new water supply studies and increased protections for the state's wetlands. "Water is Minnesota's lifeblood," said Gene Hugoson, Environmental Quality Board chair. "This has never been more apparent as communities wrestle with decisions about how to provide clean water to citizens and as businesses place new demands on water resources." Hugoson continued, "With so much happening in the water arena across the state and at the Capitol, a set of state priorities is needed today more than ever." The report, "Protecting Minnesota's Waters:Priorities for the 2008-2009 Biennium, "is available online at www.eqb.state.mn.us. Today, 1,300 Minnesota lakes and streams have 2,250 listed impairments—but only small portion of the state's surface waters have been tested. Identifying and correcting additional impairments will necessitate a significant increase in the number of water quality studies and restoration activities. Accordingly, EQB recommends dedicating significant new resources to implementing the Clean Water Legacy Act, including the development of pollutant load studies, called TMDLs, in order to accommodate economic growth and provide the blueprints for effective, focused cleanup of polluted waters. The board also recommends increased landowner assistance for practices targeted at protection and restoration of waters and technical assistance to small unsewered communities. <MORE> NEWS RELEASE: State board presses for clean water May 10, 2007 Page 2 Last year's drought was a reminder to Minnesotans of just how important water is to their well- being. In addition, while citizens consider water resources the crown jewels of the state, these resources have limits. In a report released last month, the board found that counties in the Twin Cities-St. Cloud growth corridor place significant demands on their water resources. Ramsey, Washington, Hennepin and Dakota counties expect to reach or exceed sustainable use levels in the next two decades. Because a number of signs indicate that use is beginning to overwhelm the resource, the board recommends several measures to safeguard water supplies across the state. These include development of a water supply interconnect between Minneapolis and Saint Paul and better definition of the location and characteristics of ground water resources. Areas subject to new ethanol production and population growth should be given priority, the board argues. Minnesota has approximately 10 million acres of wetlands, half the amount that existed at the beginning of European settlement. The state Wetland Conservation Act, enacted in 1991,has been successful in dramatically slowing wetland losses. But the act's goal of no net loss remains unattained within the scope of regulatory programs. In response, the board sees changes to the Wetland Conservation Act and rule as a priority, as well as funding to implement a range of efforts to monitor and reduce wetland losses. Minnesota law requires the EQB to prepare the report. The Environmental Quality Board draws together the Governor's Office, five citizens and the heads of nine state agencies in order to develop policy, create long-range plans and review proposed projects that would significantly influence Minnesota's environment and development. <END> • • Protecting Minnesota's Waters : ' Priorities for the 2008 — 2009 Biennium REcEIV D 11a 2 6 2008 CITY OF SCANDIA - "g. • -tray,. `ems . ` *v `r ,¢ • � , . • ,, . : t , „ aetlR Yam" - ">-± "° ."�x- . •-. as a ;.. K.i . . ,. ' . , ; • ` .14�,. ei n-'"`^'ate° „ "'`- '' +rw,,, ,.". .;"'A^,. '"" '�•' `�.�-'w,,`re, . �£; :3 .Zww...�. weer , _ .. v _,m,. V A Biennial Report of the Environmental Quality Board May 2007 The Environmental Quality Board draws together the Governor's Office,five citizens and the heads of nine state agencies in order to develop policy, create long-range plans and review proposed projects that would significantly influence Minnesota's environment and development. Minnesota Statutes(see Chapters 103A, 103B, 116C, 116D and 116G)directs the EQB to: • Ensure compliance with state environmental policy • Oversee the environmental review process • Develop the state water plan and coordinate state water activities • Coordinate environmental agencies and programs • Study environmental issues • Convene environmental congresses • Advise the Governor and the Legislature Today,the Board staff is housed in the Office of Geographic and Demographic Analysis of the Department of Administration. Statutory Authority This document was prepared in response to Minnesota Statutes,sections 103A.43 and 103B.151. The Clean Water Cabinet includes commissioners of the departments of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, and the Pollution Control Agency,the executive directors of the Board of Water and Soil Resources and the Metropolitan Council,and the Governor's director of cabinet affairs.Tim Scherkenbach serves as cabinet director. Acknowledgements Protecting Minnesota's Waters:Priorities for the 2008-2009 Biennium was prepared by Princesa VanBuren,EQB water policy planner, and John Wells, EQB strategic planning director, with assistance from the Clean Water Cabinet's Water Resources Leadership Group. Group members include: Agriculture(Greg Buzicky and Paul Burns), Board of Water and Soil Resources (Steve Woods and Doug Thomas),Health(John Linc Stine),Metropolitan Council(Keith Buttleman),Natural Resources(Kent Lokkesmoe and Jim Japs),Pollution Control (Tim Scherkenbach, Lisa Thorvig,and Gaylen Reetz), and Administration(John Wells).Additional contributors included Paul Eger,Jeff Risberg and Dave Weirens.John Wells served as project director. Upon request, Protecting Minnesota's Waters: Priorities for the 2008-2009 Biennium will be made available in alternate format, such as Braille, large print or audio tape. For TTY, contact Minnesota Relay Service at 800-627-3529 and ask for the Environmental Quality Board. For more information or for paper copies of Protecting Minnesota's Waters:Priorities for the 2008-2009 Biennium,contact the Environmental Quality Board at: 41111144 'I 658 Cedar Street Room 300 St. Paul,MN 55155 (651)201-2464 May 2007 Protecting Minnesota's Waters: Priorities for the 2008-2009 Biennium is available at the Environmental Quality Board's Internet site:www.egb.state.mn.us. The cost of preparing the report was$9,000. Cover photo http://www.bridgewatersbandb.com/photos/B&B%20Photos%202%20002.jpg. Photos inside report by Princesa VanBuren. Protecting 'Minnesota's Waters: Priorities for the 2008— 2009 Biennium Introduction As Minnesotans,we pride ourselves on our Each of these highlights the benefits of people clean waters and abundant natural resources. working together across boundaries to develop These provide us with jobs, drive our quality of solutions to pressing water issues. Each life,and are the cornerstone of recreation and illustrates what is needed for the state to tourism.However,the demands of an increasing successfully address a priority issue. population and expanding industry put the quality and availability of our water resources at The Charge risk and challenge us all to respond. A number of examples make the point. Minnesota Statutes, sections 103A.43 and 103B.151,directs the Environmental Quality The drought of 2006 reminded Minnesotans just Board to coordinate state water programs and how important water is to their well being and develop a biennial water policy and priorities that,while the state is blessed with a wealth of report. In furtherance of this mission,a water resources,these resources have limits. committee of the board—the Clean Water Water is scarce or unreliable in parts of the state; Cabinet—and staff in the state's water agencies elsewhere, signs indicate that use is beginning to have worked to coordinate the Governor's Clean overwhelm the resource. The work of the Water Initiative and define state water priorities. Drought Task Force to coordinate agency The cabinet and board present the 2008-2009 responses to existing and potential shortages biennial water priorities based on this work. The demonstrates the power of interagency priorities demonstrate a commitment to cooperation. protecting the economic, social and ecological value of Minnesota's water resources. Just like the drought,many other issues illustrate Minnesota's challenges,opportunities and Clean Water Cabinet Vision strengths,but also the need to set priorities: As Minnesotans,we expect our waters to be • The upcoming federal Farm Bill offers clean and plentiful,both today and long into the Minnesota a huge opportunity to make future. This requires all Minnesotans to: progress in water quality while fostering the • Guard their waters from present and future health of the farm economy,but state and threats local authorities need the resources to help • Restore waters that are impaired put practices on the land. • Maintain an accurate picture of waters for • The detection of perfluorochemicals in the citizens,managers and policy-makers ground waters of Washington County • Ensure adequate reserves of safe water to concerns citizens who need to know if their keep Minnesota prosperous and sustain water is safe to drink,but it also healthy communities demonstrates the commitment the Department of Health and the Pollution Control Agency have made to find the The Partners answers. • The city of Ramsey faces future water Protecting Minnesota's waters is a huge task, shortages and may not be able to meet one that relies on the knowledge,authorities, demands with ground water alone. A partnerships, commitment and resources of state regional advisory committee of state and and local governments,the academic community leaders,the Northwest Metro community,environmental organizations, Water Supply Group, is considering options agricultural groups,private firms,citizens and for financing a treatment plant that can draw others. Each of these players is important and from the Mississippi River. necessary in the effort to protect the state's waters. - 1 - Protecting Minnesota's Waters: Priorities for the 2008— 2009 cBiennium The Priorities What is a TMDL? A TMDL,or total maximum daily load,is a The Clean Water Cabinet and Environmental i. calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant Quality Board identify the following priority t that a water body can receive and still meet water areas for the 2008-2009 biennium: t quality standards.It also is an allocation of that • Water quality and the Clean Water g' amount to the pollutant's sources.A TMDL sums the Legacy Act allowable loads of a single pollutant from all i • Water supply contributing point and nonpoint sources.The • Wetlands calculation must include a margin of safety to ensure t that the water body can be used for the purposes the t t: state has designated.The calculation must also Water Quality and the account for seasonal variation in water quality.' Clean Water Legacy Act Completion of TMDLs has a direct economic Pollution in Minnesota's lakes,rivers and impact on Minnesota. The federal Clean Water streams adversely impacts economic Act prohibits new or expanded discharges to development,erodes quality of life and harms impaired waters until a TMDL is completed and ecosystems. "Impaired waters"are lakes and the discharges are assigned waste load rivers that do not meet water quality standards allocations. A 2005 state Appeals Court decision for one or more pollutants;thus,they are in the case of Maple Lake and Annandale,two impaired for their designated uses under the Minnesota cities that had been issued a permit to federal Clean Water Act. The act requires that build and jointly operate a new wastewater states: treatment plant,forced the MPCA to revoke the • Assess all waters of the state to identify and permit. With their existing plants at capacity, list impairments these cities effectively cannot grow until the • Conduct total maximum daily load studies TMDL study is completed and approved by the of impaired waters in order to set pollutant U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The reduction goals decision has been appealed to the state Supreme • Implement corrective measures to meet a Court; meanwhile, over 100 new or expanding TMDL's pollutant reduction goals and wastewater facilities are affected by this restore waters to standards situation. The 2006 Clean Water Legacy Act launched The Governor recommends an increased Minnesota on an accelerated path toward appropriation from the General Fund of$20 addressing impaired waters.Nearly$25 million million per year for the FY 2008-2009 was appropriated in one-time funding to increase biennium.This recommended funding will monitoring and assessment,and start a number enable continued progress in assessing the of new TMDL studies and restoration and quality of lakes,rivers and streams; increase the protection projects. This funding represents an number of TMDL studies initiated to address important step forward for Minnesota's impaired impaired waters as required by federal law; and waters efforts. result in the implementation of additional nonpoint and point source protection and Minnesota currently has 2,250 listed restoration practices. Minnesota has a proud impairments on 1,300 lakes and streams. With legacy of clean,abundant water; it's a critical only a small percentage of the state's waters foundation block in the state's economy and way assessed for impairments,the MPCA anticipates of life. But even more importantly,Minnesotans many more listings in the coming years,which want polluted waters restored and the state has will necessitate a significant increase in TMDLs embarked on a path to cleaning up its waters. undertaken and restoration activities implemented. Adapted from www.epa.gov/owow/tmdl/intro.html#definition -2- 2'rotecting Minnesota's Waters: Priorities for the 2008— 2009 Biennium Why Must Impaired Waters be Addressed. Water Legacy Act(M.S. 114D). This Besides the need to protect our state's most recommendation represents a significant investment in water quality assessment, TMDL treasured environmental and recreational development, and nonpoint and point source zE resources,Minnesota needs to address impaired protection and restoration. waters to allow continued economic i development within impaired watersheds.Once The Clean Water Cabinet and Environmental a water body is added to the federal impaired Quality Board recommend that the waters list,Minnesota has 15 years to complete a Legislature support efforts to: TMDL report on each pollutant impairing the Q. Increase the amount of water quality data water body.Until a TMDL report is completed collected by state, local and federal and approved by the EPA,the federal Clean agencies,as well as citizens Water Act restricts any new or expanded ■ Direct significant new resources to the discharges of the pollutant of concern that would development of TMDLs in order to l contribute to the problem,resulting in added accommodate economic growth and provide 1 expense and time to obtain permits. the blueprints for effective, focused cleanup of polluted waters Recommendations • Provide additional landowner assistance for implementation of specific practices targeted Clean water is critical to preserving ecosystem at protection and restoration of waters health and quality of life,as well as Conduct additional applied research on best accommodating and sustaining Minnesota's management practices effectiveness future economic growth. The Legislature should • Continue providing technical assistance to continue its commitment to advancing the small unsewered communities policies enacted in 2006,contained in the Clean t may' ` o , N 4 / • r h ` g .- . -��` ' 1 cc �• sg $r . ..' r ,} <. ..,,.� ;r1 •i' 'mod c �q - ' } • ,,- 1, t,,, j ,1114/ ,, -ro#titot,„*. t- ly, ... •^-,,,i,-,,,„. , , ,,, ...,,,,,,iii.n / i 8 3t't'; +�' � e `&'a r�� 9� ;P .�� ems M? ,;. 1, �9p a ' .. "f r..^,,,r.. 2t, sue, o- w "' : , ,..:E - 46 4 � ,�"% '"a 4,k'R _.�„ yy Al• . �.� � k , saw .� a ' . 3 ?as �" ''�` x .".^ <?'� 4 ws , a s t �.S .a' x i . - .iF�" „,,vwa t ' " yet r° `":a .�,•a q �x.z, _3 _ Protecting Minnesota s Waters: Priorities for the 2008— 2009 (Biennium Water Supply safety,security and reliability. The Council identified several next steps and In a state known for its lakes and rivers, some recommendations based on the work of the first find it hard to imagine that water quantity is a phase for improving and streamlining the water topic needing discussion.However,Minnesota s resource evaluation,planning,decision-making water resources are not evenly distributed across and approval process. Second phase activities the landscape. In some regions,there isn't will define a process for evaluating water enough water to sustain high volume users. In availability early in the decision-making process the metropolitan area, the mere density of people prior to growth management decisions. The strains the resources. For this reason,Minnesota Council also will assess the need for a regional needs to proactively evaluate its water resources approach to improving safety,security, and manage them for future growth. reliability and efficiency of the region's water supplies. Two specific water supply priorities address these concerns: The master water supply plan will include an • Minneapolis and Saint Paul interconnect assessment of water resource availability and • Sustainable water use statewide water demand projections based on regional growth forecasts. For areas where potential local Minneapolis and Saint Paul Interconnect water supply limitations exist,the Council, in cooperation with municipalities and regulatory agencies,will identify water supply alternatives. The drought that Minnesota experienced in 2006 renewed discussions about water supply options The master water supply plan will also present and the necessity for planning. This need is opportunities for regional involvement in heightened in areas of limited water supply or in improving the safety, security,reliability and efficiency of the region's water supplies. areas of dense populations and high consumption. Interconnecting the Twin Cities The 2005 Legislature directed the Metropolitan Council to"carry out planning activities A majority of metropolitan area communities addressing the water supply needs of the have at least one emergency connection with a metropolitan area"(Minnesota Statutes, section neighboring community(Figure 1).Most of 473.1565). Specifically,the Council is charged these interconnections occur using relatively with developing a base of technical information small-diameter pipes and are capable only of for water supply planning decisions and augmenting supplies,rather than completely preparing a metropolitan area master water replacing them. supply plan. The Legislature also established a water supply advisory committee to assist the The two largest water suppliers in the Council in its planning activities,and directed metropolitan region,the city of Minneapolis the Council to submit regular reports to the Water Works and the St. Paul Regional Water Legislature detailing progress. Services,are not interconnected. Some of the suburban communities they serve have The Council organized its water supply planning interconnections with neighboring utilities. efforts in two phases. The master water supply These small connections could supplement plan to be completed in late 2008 will reflect the supplies for those communities,but could not work performed during the two phases. During provide backup supplies to either major system. the first phase,which culminated in a report to the 2007 Legislature,the Council conducted a Since the 1930s,officials in both cities have preliminary assessment of water supply sought to connect the two systems to provide availability,evaluated the decision-making and ongoing,emergency water to one another should approval process, and addressed water supply the need arise. Historically,however,the project has lacked interest by both parties -4- Protecting Minnesota's Waters: Priorities for the 2008— 2009 Biennium simultaneously. While both systems are well Sustainable Water Use Statewide suited to supplement the needs of the other,they simply lack the facilities to transfer the water. The health of Minnesota's freshwater habitats is threatened by physical and chemical changes ` $ from many causes, including runoff and water ,<. appropriation. A rapidly growing population, ANQKA (x increased water consumption rates, emerging I - water demands,and other factors challenge our wasHW+cro ability to maintain adequate water supplies for ' 4 y , k, Minnesota's people and habitats.Between 1995 -' '�' ` ` L and 2005,water use grew 50 percent faster than HENNEP RAMSEYrThpopulation. Population will grow another 26 2'4t percent by 2030. In addition,the emerging issue t of ethanol production requires special state attention. Given that the production of 1 gallon '471 s C of ethanol requires 4-5 gallons of water, -s increasing ethanol production has significant scinT ; 5 1. '. I. implications for water supplies. In 2006 Minnesota ethanol production will require about 2.5 billion gallons of water—more than the water used by Washington County in one year. The state must act strategically to ensure Figure 1.Community emergency water interconnections sustainable water use to meet the needs of an Recommendations increasing—and increasingly demanding— population. Prior to the 2006 legislative session,the In the metropolitan area,water levels in the Minnesota Department of Health recommended major water supply aquifers have not been the issuance of a$10 million state grant to the measured regionally in more than 15 years. An utilities for construction of an interconnection. effort is underway to collect those measurements The grant would match similar amounts in 2008. contributed by the two water utilities. The Governor recommended waiting until Water supply planning is becoming increasingly completion of the Council's report to the 2007 important to ensure adequate water supplies for Legislature before making a decision on the current and future demands. Public water matter. The Council reaffirmed the regional suppliers are required to have a DNR approved benefit of the interconnection during the first water supply plan that addresses projected water phase of water supply planning activities and needs,the adequacy of existing resources, recommended state funding for the emergency preparedness and conservation. interconnection. Water supply plans must be updated every 10 years,and the second-generation plans are The Clean Water Cabinet and Environmental currently being developed with a specific focus Quality Board recommend that the on resource sustainability and monitoring. The Legislature: DNR is working with communities on long-term • Provide funding for the development of a water supply planning efforts,but recently staff water interconnect between the cities of resources have been diverted to deal with Minneapolis and Saint Paul potential impacts of increased water demand for • Continue efforts to ensure water supply ethanol production. An administration budget reliability and proper water supply safety initiative has been introduced to help address and security ethanol issues so that long-term water supply planning efforts can continue. -5- 2'rotecting Minnesota's Waters: priorities for the 2008— 2009 'Biennium Minnesota Ethanol Production and Consumption 600 IP Production 572 550 550 ■Consumption 500 450 . , 400 400 159 350 300 `I aYI 300 250 240 248252 20019 VI I V I I ■ 200 1" r- v 1 - I I I ■ 100 I I I3I 1 . 1 ' I I I ■ SQ1111111111! ■ 11 Iil} I 1 1 I 1 II II ■ of !"I' IFIII I I I ll . l. I I` I ■ o° a^ nti o'S e� oh A6 n� a° o° o° o° o`� 0'S o° o`' 0`0 oa ^� 4° ,�9 ^oi s0 ^0 �O �O �0 ,ti0 ,y0 ryO ti0 ,53 Il q ryO NM O^ry ti Figure 2.Estimated consumption based on 20%blend ethanol by 2012 Source:Agricultural Marketing Services Division,MN Department of Agriculture Assessing Water Sustainability water resources have not been fully quantified. Since 1980,the state has supported a county In April 2007,the Environmental Quality Board geologic atlas program vital to understanding adopted a joint EQB-DNR report, Use of water resources. However,because of limited Minnesota's Renewable Water Resources: funding,only 15 of the state's 87 counties have Moving toward Sustainability, summarizing completed their atlases,and critical information about the quantity and use of water hydrogeologic characteristics have not been resources in Minnesota. The study was carried measured. Thus,the EQB analysis relied on the out in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, best science available for estimating water section 103A.43,which directs the two agencies resources on a county scale,with methods to coordinate a biennial assessment of the focused on the characteristics of system recharge availability of water to meet the state's long and discharge. range needs. The work looked at water permit information for The project findings suggest Minnesota's the period 1995-2005 and estimated reputation as"water rich"may be at risk. consumption trends to the year 2030. The results Counties in the Twin Cities-St. Cloud growth conclude that one county—Ramsey—appeared corridor already place significant demands on to use more water than considered sustainable in their water resources,making water supply the long term,reporting use at 135 percent of management a special concern. In the remainder renewable levels. The study also concluded that of the state,because water is not evenly water use in the vast majority of counties was distributed, care must be taken by local and state less than 50 percent of renewable levels. In officials in planning to meet new demands. particular,the Greater Minnesota story was less dramatic,with the range from less than 1 percent Determining how much water exists in in seven counties to 46 percent in Wright Minnesota is a challenge,because the state's County. -6- Protecting!Minnesota's Waters: Priorities for the 2008— 2009 (Biennium Recommendations 2030 Net Water Use as a Percent of the Renewable Resource Future economic growth and quality of life in Minnesota hinge on having adequate water supplies to sustain economic growth, maintain a high quality of life, and preserve ecosystem health. The Clean Water Cabinet and Environmental Net Water Use Quality Board recommend that the as a Percent of r Renewable Resource Legislature: rI • Support research to; o Better define the location and characteristics . of ground water resources, giving priority to areas subject to ethanol or population demands o Understand what volume of water is renewable; that is,how much can be taken for use on a long-term, sustainable basis without drawing down the resource Figure 3.Estimated metropolitan area 2030 water use2 o Understand the impacts of drainage or other land use practices on rates of recharge and The report calls for better information about means to quantify these impacts Minnesota's water resources, including o Understand the impacts of global warming accelerated research to map and evaluate ground on climate,rates of recharge and water waters and define important connections to demand surface waters. It also argues for better o Characterize the interactions of surface and understanding of how land use activities and ground waters, including the implications of water quality may affect future water supplies. water quality and quantity o Quantify the timing,amount and quality of The metropolitan area and adjacent developing water to better understand ecosystem needs areas are overdue for water-level measurements • Support the evaluation of how public water of major aquifers collected on a regional basis. suppliers integrate sustainability into the Last done in 1990,these regional water-level second generation of water emergency and measurements provide essential data for water conservation plans supply analysis and modeling. The U.S. • Support completion of mass water-level Geological Survey is leading a multi-agency measurements of the major water supply effort to conduct two mass water-level aquifers in the Twin Cities and associated measurements in 2008 of the major water supply developing areas in 2008 and once each aquifers in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. decade thereafter. The data will be compared to historical regional • Use the biennial water availability data and will provide a current picture of water assessment as a benchmark for what we supply conditions in the region's most used know or need to know about the allocation aquifers. These measurements are needed at of Minnesota's water resources and the least every 10 years to provide accurate policies and priorities that guide allocation information on the status of aquifers. The decisions, supporting EQB and DNR efforts agencies involved should plan and commit to enhance the analysis and apply the resources to routinely acquire these data. findings of future editions From Use of Minnesota's Renewable Water Resources.•Moving toward Sustainability,A report of the Environmental Quality Board and Department of Natural Resources,April 2007. -7- Protecting Minnesota's Waters: 'Priorities for the 2008— 2009 cBiennium Wetlands Clean Water Cabinet Wetland Strategies Minnesota is blessed with an abundance of Minnesota has approximately 10 million acres of wetlands.They help support diverse and wetlands,half the amount that existed at the abundant fish and wildlife populations and play E. beginning of European settlement. The stateI an integral part in protecting water quality, Wetland Conservation Act was enacted in 1991 replenishing ground water resources and to halt these losses. The law has been successful minimizing flooding. An evolving recognition of in dramatically slowing losses,but the act's goal I wetland values and benefits has led Minnesota of no net loss remains unattained within the away from programs that encourage drainage scope of regulatory programs. Changes to the and filling to those that restore wetlands and existing WCA law and rule should be pursued to I regulate impacts. Today the state and its partners reduce wetland losses,improve administrative are undertaking a number of initiatives to further efficiency and improve data. protect and enhance wetlands. Vision In addition to the efforts of the regulatory We will protect,restore and enhance the values programs to reduce wetland losses,numerous and benefits Minnesotans receive from wetlands, state and federal conservation programs are 1 adding to their quantity,quality and biological actively engaged in restoring wetlands on the diversity.We will do this by coordinating landscape. These programs have restored spending,policy and partnerships to implement thousands of acres of wetlands throughout the our priority strategies. state. Background Data Limitations Local units of government—counties, cities, Current data do not adequately allow for townships,soil and water conservation districts determining if Minnesota is or is not achieving a and watershed districts—are primarily "no net loss"in wetlands. Examining wetland responsible for WCA implementation. The data from public and private activities can Board of Water and Soil Resources administers provide an approximation of wetland change, the program statewide and the DNR enforces it. but concerns over duplication and incomplete data impede analysis of the extent of compliance The law established a goal of achieving a"no with the no net loss policy. To address these net loss"of wetlands in the state. To work issues a group of federal and state agencies have towards this goal,WCA requires anyone collaborated to develop the Comprehensive proposing to fill, drain or excavate a wetland to Wetland Assessment,Monitoring and Mapping first try to avoid disturbing the wetland;second, Strategy. This strategy calls for the state and its to try and minimize any impact;and lastly,to partners to: replace the wetland acres, functions and values. ■ Develop and implement an integrated,geo- Certain wetland activities are exempt, allowing referenced online database for tracking projects with minimal impact or projects located wetland permitting and conservation on land where certain land uses are present to program activities proceed without regulation. • Update the National Wetland Inventory in Minnesota on a regular basis WCA has been the frequent subject of • Initiate a statewide,random sample survey legislation and has been amended in over half of using remote sensing data to track wetland the years since its enactment in 1991. Wetlands gain and loss benefits for wildlife habitat,water quality and Of these items,the survey has been implemented flood control have been an ongoing focus of using a mix of DNR and U.S. Environmental attention. Protection Agency funding. This project will entail random sample surveying of the state in -8- Protecting Minnesota's Waters: Priorities for the 2008— 2009 Biennium three-year cycles. The first three-year cycle(to • Amending wetland replacement be completed in 2008)will develop the base requirements to increase coordination with data. Future three-year sampling cycles will federal regulations, improve administrative build on this base to analyze and identify efficiency and reduce wetland losses wetland change. The first data on wetland change will be available in 2012. The hope is that recommendations will be implemented via statutory amendments and rule Following the August 2005 issuance of the changes.Full implementation of suggested 2001-2003 Minnesota Wetland Report that WCA program changes should occur by summer documented an annual net loss of wetlands of 2009. 450 acres under WCA, Governor Pawlenty directed the Clean Water Cabinet to undertake The proposed changes to the wetland law will an assessment of the WCA. In this directive,the reduce wetland losses,but increase state and Governor asked the CWC and BWSR to report local government administrative costs. In to him on how to align policies more closely addition,current workloads are increasing even with the principle of"no net loss"of wetlands. without changes to the program. From 2001- The WCA assessment examined ways to: 2003, local governments report an increased • Improve wetland accounting and reporting number of landowner contacts. Appeals to • Do more to limit the loss of wetlands by BWSR have also increased,as have enforcement examining the existing WCA exemptions activities by DNR conservation officers. and replacement requirements • Streamline regulatory efforts through The Governor is recommending additional changes to WCA and improved coordination funding of$1.12 million in FY2008 and$1.06 with the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers million in FY 2009. This additional funding will increase the capacity of local governments and The BWSR led the assessment with the BWSR to work in partnership to protect participation of more than 35 organizations. Key wetlands and ensure quality replacement when portions of the law were examined during a impacts are unavoidable. This funding will also process that evaluated WCA data and reporting increase the ability of BWSR to collect and by local governments,the 10 categories of analyze data to measure trends in program exempt activities,wetland replacement and effectiveness. administration. Recommendations The BWSR and the CWC reviewed the recommended changes to address the priority The Clean Water Cabinet and Environmental issues identified by the Governor. The most Quality Board recommend that the significant of the 21 recommended changes Legislature: called for: • Support changes to the existing Wetland • Study of existing exemption data and Conservation Act and rule to reduce wetland improve local government reporting losses,improve administrative efficiency • Amending the Agricultural Activities and and improve data; and provide funding for Drainage Exemptions to reduce unregulated implementation wetland impacts and improve administrative • Fund activities of the Comprehensive efficiency Wetland Assessment,Monitoring and • Amending the de minimis exemption to Mapping Strategy reduce unregulated wetland impacts -9- Protecting Minnesota's Waters: Priorities for the 2008— 2009 Biennium Summary • Support statewide research to,among other projects,better define the location and Protecting Minnesota's waters is no easy task. characteristics of ground water Many people and agencies must be involved and giving priority to areas subject to ethresourcesanol,or much needs to be done to preserve the quality population demands and availability of our waters for fishing, •• Use the biennial water availability swimming, drinking and economic use. The assessment as a benchmark for what we Clean Water Cabinet and Environmental Quality know or need to know about the allocation Board recommend that the state focus efforts in of Minnesota's water resources and the three priority areas over the coming biennium. policies and priorities that guide allocation decisions, supporting EQB and DNR efforts Recommendations to enhance the analysis and apply the findings of future editions for the 2008-2009 Biennium Protect Minnesota's wetlands Implement the Clean Water Legacy Act • Support changes to the Wetland • Increase the amount of water quality data Conservation Act and rule, and fund their collected by state, local and federal implementation to reduce wetland losses, agencies,as well as citizens improve administrative efficiency and • Direct significant new resources to the improve data development of TMDLs in order to • Implement the Comprehensive Wetland accommodate economic growth and provide Assessment,Monitoring and Mapping the blueprints for effective, focused cleanup Strategy of polluted waters ■ Provide additional landowner assistance for implementation of specific practices targeted at protection and restoration of waters s • Conduct additional applied research on best '" " '�" �'" management practices effectiveness f .. - z • Continue providing technical assistance to small unsewered communities f _ Safeguard water supplies `, fx ■ Develop a water supply interconnect � '" x between Minneapolis and Saint Paul _� `� ' e� ''x • Support completion of mass water-level -Au' ° measurements of the major water supply �* = aquifers in the Twin Cities and associated "' `" developing areas in 2008 and once each = f, "` decade thereafter '_` • Continue efforts to ensure metropolitan r _------- .- Y , -== _" water supply reliability and proper water '— -= �' "`4 - supply safety and security �,.�. ` -�...�- ' • Evaluate how public water suppliers --"--= :� integrate sustainability into the second -�=$ •_ = -o ��- A generation of water emergency and conservation plans "More so than any other state, the quality and quantity of water in Minnesota is central to our way of life. It helps define who we are and what we value." Governor Tim Pawlent ,June 23, 2003, St.Cloud,Minnesota - 10- Protecting TMinnesota's waters: Priorities for the 2008— 2009 Biennium 2005-2007 Accomplishments For impaired waters • Enacted the Clean Water Legacy Act, Much has been accomplished in our state since providing a new operational framework, the last biennial report,although much more tools and first-year start-up funding to remains. The Clean Water Cabinet and protect and restore water quality Environmental Quality Board recommended the ▪ Created the Clean Water Council,a following priorities for the 2005-2007 biennium: citizen/state advisory group charged with • Protect core state water activities and meet making recommendations on strategic long range needs implementation • Make the commitment to restoring impaired ▪ Accelerated testing of Minnesota's waters waters • Began to develop specific plans(TMDLs)to • Promote Twin Cities water supply clean up Minnesota's most contaminated sustainability waters • Targeted additional financial resources to In response,Minnesotans took important steps. existing state and local programs to improve water quality For core water activities • Leveraged additional federal,local and • Evaluated state wetland conservation efforts private resources • Protected core water functions funded through the General Fund For water supply sustainability • Increased drinking water protection fees to • Adopted legislation directing Metropolitan fund needed water testing Council to create a Metropolitan Water • Brought citizens into Environment and Supply Plan Natural Resources Trust Fund decisions, ▪ Created a Metropolitan Region Water creating the new Legislative Citizen Supply Advisory Committee Commission on Minnesota's Resources • Funded development of a regional water supply master plan • Began work to understand the issue statewide -§-'4' +. : -: may. r W t' - ,, i'L; --k mist illiCi &, _ fie?4.!-r �:. u1 *` 4. � r� } 71,04e, c +4 uNee e ;' V4. by i4, r . � a _ . - 11 - • ' '---- ---------;.,..„...._,„,,,,,„ , . . , , a- r xr, yvr..�,.�. .a—�r*�-'�' 7 Tea. r-^'- 3`- _ i:, r, r"� m�k' - :, .ti n r y A ,_' x' , ".'£ iYt1x `�t - '4'-�.a ''_ t �' -:` , Environmental Quality Board 300 Centennial Building ` � 658 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55155 ku 5„ a � NC. a J 6 � , G) b) c ji 1380 W FRONTAGE RD /37 AS H I N G T O N STILWATEMN 5 5 0 8 2 fv-ION S E RVATION , 651 - 275 - 1 136 [ I H ON E ] I S T R I C T WWW.5M1 WC D . O RG MEMORANDUM TO: Anne Hurlburt,Administrator; City of Scandia FROM: Jyneen Thatcher,Wetland Specialist DATE: March 28, 2008 RE: Scandia mining CUPs At the request of Comfort Lake—Forest Lake Watershed District,I have reviewed portions of the Tiller Corporation CUP application. My review is focused on the wetland issues,and may also apply to other mining CUPs as they are encountered. Based on the application excerpts submitted for my review, I offer the following comments: 1. Plan drawings appear to have the excavation stopping more than 150 feet from the wetland edge. That is fairly consistent with the usual conditions placed on recent permits, and is probably adequate for the isolated basins on site. The City should consider whether the excavation limits around German Lake are consistent with the Shoreland Zoning regulations. 2. The application states that three of the four isolated wetlands will be delineated. I suggest that all four be delineated,because of the time that has passed since that basin was reviewed. Typically delineations are considered valid only for 3 years. 3. This application proposes to establish a 20-foot buffer around the wetlands. If the surrounding land is currently in row-crop condition,up to the wetland edge,this proposal would be an improvement. If that buffer zone is currently stabilized with long-rooted vegetation, I see no need for re- disturbance. I would suggest that when the delineation is done,that information on the existing vegetation around those wetlands also be collected and submitted. 4. The documents state that the applicant will work with this office on developing an agricultural BMP plan. That planning process has not yet started. 5. The application indicates that the contributing watershed to Wetland 11 will be decreased in size. If that change results in loss of wetland quantity or quality to this basin,replacement will be needed to remain in compliance with the Wetland Conservation Act(WCA)and local wetland rules. 6. The WCA provides a specialized mitigation process for mining operations,usually allowing mitigation to be done as part of the land reclamation plan and replacing all the impacts that occurred since 1991. I would suggest that an updated wetland replacement plan be submitted, summarizing the impacts to date and the end-result being offered for mitigation. In particular,the"lake" shown is proposed to be up to 45 feet deep. Under today's guidelines, waterbodies more than six feet deep are considered"deep water habitat,"not wetlands, but shallower fringe areas around the deeper water might qualify. Therefore, some revisions to the design of this pool may be needed to ensure that the result will fulfill the mitigation requirements of the WCA. Feel free to call if you have questions about these comments. I plan to attend the site visit next month. Cc: Randy Anhorn; CLFLWD Jim Shaver; CMSCWD Lynda Peterson; BWSR Kirstin Pauley; Sunde Engineering Supervisors: Louise Smallidge Gary Baumann Tom Meyer Rosemary Wallace Tom Armstrong, Jr. Meeting Date: 4/1/2008 Agenda Item: /°C e Ct Lc 6 . I ) Planning Commission/City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Approve the application of John and Sandra Swanson for Final Plat approval of the Old Marine Estates minor subdivision/preliminary plat to create three lots at 11980 Lakamaga Trail. Deadline/ Timeline: 60-day review period expires May 16, 2008. Background: • The planner will present the attached report and recommendations at the meeting. • The preliminary plat was approved on November 6, 2007. • After the planner's report was prepared, comments were submitted by the engineers for the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District (CMSCWD.) There are some concerns about this letter as it references rules that are not yet adopted. Recommendation: The planner has recommended approval of the final plat with conditions that have been incorporated into a draft resolution for approval. Condition number 3 has been revised from the planner's recommendation to clarify that a no grading shall occur until a permit, if required,has been issued by the Carnelian Marine Saint Croix Watershed District pursuant to their rules in effect on the date of final plat approval. Attachments/ • Draft Resolution Approving Final Plat Materials provided: • TKDA Memo dated March 27, 2008 • Letter from Washington County Dept. of Public Health & Environment dated December 19, 2007 • TKDA Memo dated November 30, 2007 re: Woodland Preservation Plan • Memo from City Engineer dated March 24, 2008 • Memo from FOR to CMSCWD Board of Managers dated March 27, 2008 • Final Plat Graphics Contact(s): John and Sandra Swanson, 651 433-5674 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (swanson subdivision) Page 1 of 1 03/28/08 CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 04-01-08-01 APPROVING OLD MARINE ESTATES FINAL PLAT WHEREAS, John and Sandra Swanson have made application for a minor subdivision, final plat to create three lots at 11980 Lakamaga Trail, to be known as "Old Marine Estates"; and WHEREAS, the property is legally described as follows: That part of the South Half (S 1/2) of Government Lot Two (2) and that part of Government Lot One (1), both in Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Twenty (20) West, Washington County, Minnesota, described jointly as follows: Commencing at a Washington County cast iron monument at the northeast corner of said Government Lot 2; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 58 seconds West,bearing oriented to the Washington County Coordinate System, North Zone, along the east line of said Government Lot 2 a distance of 651.80 feet to the northeast corner of said South Half of Government Lot 2, as determined by proportionate measurement along said east line, between the southeast corner of said Government Lot 2 and the point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 01 seconds West along the north line of said South Half of Government Lot 2, as defined by a mean bearing between the south line and the north line of said Government Lot 2, a distance of 972.46 feet to the center line of Lakamaga Trial North as presently monumented; thence South 35 degrees 37 minutes 45 second West along said center line, 9.02 feet to a 'h inch inside diameter iron pipe monument; thence South 44 degrees 26 minutes 34 seconds West along said center line 74.64 feet; thence South 29 degrees 49 minutes 21 seconds East 604.67 feet; Resolution No.: Page 2 of 4 thence South 46 degrees 54 minutes 11 seconds West 773.48 feet to an in place '/z inch inside diameter iron pipe monument; thence continuing South 46 degrees 54 minutes 11 seconds West 62 feet, more or less, to the Normal Ordinary High Water line of Big Marine Lake; thence northwesterly and northerly along said line 820 feet, more or less, to the west end of a line hereinafter described as "Line A". thence South 89 degrees 10 minutes 02 seconds East, along said "Line A", as distance of 163 feet, more or less, to the east end of said "Line A", said east end being the southwest end of a line hereinafter described as "Line B"; thence North 25 degrees 37 minutes 58 seconds East, along said "Line B", a distance of 242.52 feet to the southwesterly line of property delineated by in place monuments, said property being described in Book 307 of Deeds,page 135; thence South 44 degrees 07 minutes 17 seconds East, along said southwesterly line, a distance of 203.64 feet to the southeast corner of said property described in Book 307 of Deeds, page 135, said corner being in the approximate center line of said Lakamaga Trail North as presently traveled; thence North 43 degrees 54 minutes 16 seconds East 525.89 feet, along said approximate center line of Lakamaga Trail North, delineated by in place monuments in said approximate center line and along the northwesterly right-of-way line, said approximate center line being the southeast line of properties described in Book 307 of Deeds, page 132 through 136, inclusive, to a point which bears North 29 degrees 49 minutes 21 seconds West from the point of beginning; thence South 29 degrees 49 minutes 21 seconds East 3.03 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to a 33.00 foot easement from public road purposes lying southeasterly of and abutting said center line of said Lakamaga Trail North. Subject to a 20 foot wide, non-exclusive, perpetual easement for access to adjoining properties from said Lakamaga Trail North, as described in Book 315 of Deeds, page 6, said easement lying southwesterly of and abutting said property described in Book 307 of Deeds, page 135. Together with any riparian land and rights to said Big Marine Lake that accrue to the above described property. Resolution No.: Page 3 of 4 "Line A" is described as commencing at the southeast corner of said Section 29; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 58 seconds East 1436.9 feet along the east line of said Section 29; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 02 seconds West, at a right angle to said east line, a distance of 1640.6 feet to the east end of said "Line A"; thence North 89 degrees 10 minutes 02 seconds West, deflecting to the right 00 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds, a distance of 163 feet, more or less, to said Ordinary High Water line of Big Marine Lake, for the west end of said"Line A". Said "Line A"is the south line of property described in Book 149 of Deeds, page 36. "Line B" is described as commencing at the southeast corner of said Section 29; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 58 seconds 1436.9 feet along the east line of said Section 29; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 02 seconds West, at a right angle to said east line, a distance of 1640.6 feet to the southwest end of said "Line B"; thence North 25 degrees 37 minutes 58 seconds East, deflecting to the right 115 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds, a distance of 212.00 feet; thence continuing North 25 degrees 37 minutes 58 seconds East 100.00 feet for the northeast end of said "Line B". Said "Line B" is the southeasterly line of properties described in Book 149 of Deeds, page 36 and Book 182 of Deeds,page 240. All books and pages of deeds recited in this description are on record in the Office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota. and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request at a duly noticed Public Hearing on October 2, 2007, which was continued to November 6, 2007, and has recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Preliminary Plat with conditions on November 6, 2007; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request of John and Sandra Swanson for a minor subdivision, final plat for"Old Marine Estates", with the following conditions attached: 1) That plans are signed by the licensed land surveyor. 2) That the Applicant may remove the trees for the driveway, and must complete the deferred maintenance on the remainder of the pine plantation, to ensure its health and function for the future. The required maintenance includes thinning the remaining trees, removing dead or diseased trees, and removing invasive and exotic trees. Maintenance Resolution No.: Page 4 of 4 must be completed within one year of final plat approval, and the City may inspect the maintenance. Maintenance shall be completed within one year of final plat approval. The cost of inspection by the City is the responsibility of the Applicant. This condition replaces Condition 5 from Preliminary Plat approval, Resolution No. 11-06-07-03. 3) Drainage easements provided to the City shall include the raingardens and access to the raingardens, in the event that the City would need to complete maintenance on behalf of the homeowners. 4) No grading shall occur until a permit, if required, has been issued by the Carnelian Marine Saint Croix Watershed District pursuant to their rules in effect on the date of final plat approval. This condition replaces Conditions 1 and 2 from Preliminary Plat approval, Resolution No. 11-06-07-03. 5) That the Development Agreement shall be fully executed and financial guarantees provided prior to issuance of a building permit. Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 1st day of April, 2008. Dennis D. Seefeldt, Mayor ATTEST: Administrator/Clerk T KDA 444 Cedar Street,Suite 1500 Saint Paul,MN 55101-2140 ENGINEERS•ARCHITECTS•PLANNERS (651)292-4400 (651)292-0083 Fax www.tkda.com MEMORANDUM To: City Council Reference: Old Marine Estates Final Plat Planning Commission City of Scandia, Minnesota Anne Hurlburt,Administrator Copies To: John Swanson,Ned Froberg Proj. No.: 13812.005 From: Berry Farrington, AICP Scandia File Number 2007015 Date: March 27, 2008 Routing: Sherri Buss, RLA SUBJECT: Old Marine Estates Final Plat MEETING DATE: April 1, 2008 LOCATION: 11980 Lakamaga Trail Scandia, Minnesota APPLICANT: John and Sandra Swanson ZONING: Agriculture(AG), Shoreland Overlay District 60-DAY PERIOD: May 16, 2008 ITEMS REVIEWED: Final Plat Submittal: plans dated March 11, 12, and 13, 2008, and October 19 and 22, 2007. Letter from Washington County Depaitnient of Public Health and Environment, dated December 19,2007 Memo from Sherri Buss,RLA, dated November 30, 2007 Engineer's memo, dated March 24, 2008 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting final plat approval of the Old Marine Estates minor subdivision, to create three lots at 11980 Lakamaga Trail. The City granted preliminary plat approval, with conditions, on November 6, 2007. EVALUATION OF THE REQUEST: The final plat and associated plans submitted are in substantial agreement with the approved preliminary plat. Plans must be signed by the licensed land surveyor. An Employee Owned Company Promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Old Marine Estates Final Plat Page 2 March 27, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota Conditions of Preliminary Plat Approval There were ten conditions of preliminary plat approval. The conditions and their status are described below. 1) That the wetland on Lot 3 not be filled or disturbed and that the Applicant work with the Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District (CMSCWD) on any other potential impacts to the wetlands. The Watershed District Engineer is reviewing the plans, and expects to send written comments this week. He indicated that while there are some outstanding issues to be addressed, he will recommend that the District grant its permit at its April meeting contingent upon the Applicant addressing these items. No wetlands will be filled as part of this project. 2) That the Applicant consult with the Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District regarding wetland rules and setbacks and other issues associated with this proposal and obtain a watershed permit. That the Applicant delineate buffers around the wetlands and Big Marine Lake and address these issues as outlined in the Letter from Dan Fabian dated October 31, 2007. The Applicant has applied for a Watershed District permit. As noted above, there are some items that yet need to be addressed, and will be detailed in the Watershed District Engineer's written comments. 3) That the Applicant obtain approval by the City Engineer of the erosion and sediment control plan with additional detail before final plat approval. That the Applicant design and construct a rain garden or other feature to prevent flooding onto the neighbor's property. The City Engineer has approved the erosion and sediment control plan, as stated in his March 24, 2008 memo. 4) That the Applicant address issues related to drainage computations, design of rain gardens, and additional detail for erosion and sediment control plans, as mentioned in the October 31, 2007, correspondence from the CMSCWD. In phone conversation with the Planner, the Watershed District Engineer cited raingarden construction details as an example of the items yet needed for the District's permit. The Planner recommends that as a condition of final plat approval, that no grading may occur until the Watershed District permit is granted, in order to prevent soil compaction of infiltration areas. Old Marine Estates Final Plat Page 3 March 27, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota 5) That the Woodland Preservation Plan be amended to include additional replacement trees or payment of$100 per tree to the City if adequate space does not exist on the proposed lots for replacement trees. City Staff met with the Applicant at the site last fall to discuss the Woodland Preservation Plan. The attached memo from Sherri Buss, RLA, dated November 30, 2007, summarizes the staff findings and recommendations from that visit. The memo outlines two options that the staff find to be consistent with the Woodland Preservation requirements. The Applicant chose option 2: to remove the trees necessary to build the driveway and complete the deferred maintenance of the pine plantation. The Planner recommends that a condition of final plat approval be that the Applicant may remove the trees for the driveway and must complete the deferred maintenance on the remainder of the pine plantation, to ensure its health and function for the future. The required maintenance includes thinning the remaining trees, removing dead or diseased trees, and removing invasive and exotic trees. Maintenance must be completed within one year of final plat approval, and the City may inspect the maintenance. The cost of inspection by the City is the responsibility of the Applicant. This condition of final plat approval would replace Preliminary Plat Condition 5. 6) That the preliminary plat meet all requirements of the City Engineer, including road design, driveway design, drainage, etc. That the Applicant dedicates land for the turn-around shown boxed off on the Preliminary Plat and included in the right-of-way of Lakamaga Trail. The area should be enlarged(20-30 feet) to allow for snow storage. The final plat includes dedicated right of way surrounding the turn-around. The right of way includes space to the west and east of the bituminous turn-around which can be used for snow storage. The City Engineer's memo reports that road design, drainage, and area for snow storage are adequate. 7) Cash in lieu of land park dedication should be required. Cash in lieu of park land dedication would be $3,000,based on the per lot$1,500 fee in lieu of land. The park fee is not charged for the existing home. 8) That drainage areas are protected through easements provided to the City. Drainage and utility easements are shown on the final plat. Easements cover the shoreland area and wetlands. Easements provided to the City should also include the raingardens and access to the raingardens, in the event that the City would need to complete maintenance on behalf of the homeowners. 9) That areas for septic systems and drainfields be approved by Washington County. Old Marine Estates Final Plat Page 4 March 27, 2008 Scandia, Minnesota Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment indicated in a letter dated December 19, 2007, that soils and area are sufficient for on site septic systems. 10) The accessory structure (shed) on Lot 1 between the house and the lake must either be moved to meet setback requirements or removed. Plans show that the shed will be removed. 11) Access to Lots 2 and 3 shall be from a shared driveway located on Lot 2. The driveway shall be built to meet the requirements of the fire chief to allow emergency vehicle access. A driveway maintenance agreement, in the form of a covenant, shall be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit. This condition must be addressed before the building permit is issued. 12) That all fees are paid, and that any escrow fees needed (i.e. reforestation, water features) be paid to the City prior to final plat approval. The final plat fee and escrow have been paid. Additional financial guarantees will be addressed in the Development Agreement. PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: The Planner recommends approval of the Final Plat for Old Marine Estates with the following conditions: 1. That plans are signed by the licensed land surveyor. 2. That the Applicant may remove the trees for the driveway, and must complete the deferred maintenance on the remainder of the pine plantation, to ensure its health and function for the future. The required maintenance includes thinning the remaining trees,removing dead or diseased trees, and removing invasive and exotic trees. Maintenance must be completed within one year of final plat approval, and the City may inspect the maintenance. Maintenance shall be completed within one year of final plat approval. The cost of inspection by the City is the responsibility of the Applicant. This condition replaces Condition 5 from Preliminary Plat approval, Resolution No. 11-06-07-03. 3. Drainage easements provided to the City shall include the raingardens and access to the raingardens, in the event that the City would need to complete maintenance on behalf of the homeowners. 4. No grading shall occur until the Carnelian Marine Saint Croix Watershed District permit is granted, in order to prevent soil compaction of infiltration areas. 5. That the Development Agreement shall be fully executed and financial guarantees provided prior to issuance of a building permit. • DEC-19-07 11:40 FROM-WASHINGTON CTY \Vasbiirtgton651 430 6730 T-004 P001/002 F-591 Department of Public III Health and Environment (crunty Lowell Johnson Director Sue Hedlund Deputy Director December 19,2007 John Swanson 11980 Lakameiga Tr Scandia, MN 55073 RE: Prelinxilaary Soil Testing, Proposed Old Marine Estates Plat. Soil testing tutimitted for determination of suitability for sewage treatment systems has been reviewed. Though the ipecific areas are not identified, Lots 2 and 3 have sufficient area and soil conditions for a standard mound type system. The suggested sewage system locations are two 80' X 150' rectangular areas, 10 feet northwest of the respective proposed southwest lot lines and approximately 250 feet northeast of Big Marine Lake. These areas.iaould be protected from fill, excavation and grading, since disturbance will void any approval. Sewage cyst:trt permits can be issued for these lots upon submission of application and specific site plan and sewage system design. Lot 1 was previously developed and has soils and area suitable for replacement of the existing sewage system. If you have amy questions, please call me at(651)430-6676. Sincerely, -r7 Pete Ganzel Senior Envi n)nmeutal Specialist Cc: Anne l-Iurl..burs, City of Scandia Ccvarnment Center • 14949 62nd Street North—P.O.Box 6,Stillwater,Minnesota 55082-0006 Phone: 651-430-6655 - Fax; 651-430-6730 • TTY: 651-430-6246 www.co.washington.mn.us Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action TKDA444 Cedar Street,Suite 1500 Saint Paul,MN 55101-2140 ENGINEERS•ARCHITECTS•PLANNERS (651)292-4400 (651)292-0083 Fax www.tkda.com MEMORANDUM To: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator Reference: Swanson Minor Subdivision Steve Thorp, Building Inspector Old Marine Estates Preliminary Plat Copies To: Ned Froberg City of Scandia, Minnesota Proj. No.: 13812.005 From: Sherri A. Buss, R.L.A. Routing: Date: November 30, 2007 Woodland Preservation Plan The Applicant completed a Woodland Preservation Plan, as required by the Scandia Zoning Ordinance. The plan shows that 98 trees will be removed,primarily from the common driveway areas. The preliminary plat indicated that some of the trees would be relocated. Chapter Two, Section 9.11(4) of the City's ordinance specifies the replacement requirements for the trees that will be removed. In the event that sufficient land area for replacement is not available on the site, the ordinance allows a tree replacement payment of$100 for each net tree lost. The Applicant contacted a tree service to contract for tree location services. The tree service indicated that most of the trees are of poor quality, and planted so densely that relocation is not feasible. The Applicant is requesting that the City review its requirements for tree replacement based on this finding. Issues The Application raises several issues related to the City's Woodland and Tree Preservation ordinance (Section 9.11). These include: • Does the Ordinance apply in the same way to natural woodlands and tree plantations? • How does the Ordinance apply to trees and woodlands that are in poor condition? • How do replacement requirements apply to tree plantations? And to this plantation, given the quality of the trees in the plantation. Woodlands vs. Plantations The purpose of the City's Woodland and Tree preservation ordinance is the protection of these resources because they provide valuable functions: improving air quality, scenic beauty,protecting against wind and water erosion, shade, natural insulation, energy conservation, wildlife habitat, and protecting the integrity of the natural environment. These functions may be served by both natural woodlands and tree plantations. Tree plantations differ from natural woodlands in several respects: they are voluntarily planted by landowners; they typically consist of one or two tree species planted in close,regular spacing; they usually do not have the subcanopy species and understory species that provide some of the functions and values of natural woodlands. An Employee Owned Company Promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Swanson Minor Subdivision Page 2 November 30,2007 Woodland and Tree Preservation Some cities have considered a different status for tree plantations in their ordinances, on the following grounds: • They do not wish to "punish" landowners that voluntarily plant trees for conservation purposes, particularly when plantations are thinned to maintain their health and function,by requiring them to replace trees that are removed from plantations • While the plantations provide some of the functions and values that natural woodlands provide(air quality, scenic beauty, protection against wind, shade, insulation, energy conservation), they do not serve other values as well as natural woodlands,particularly if they are not managed by selective thinning to maintain tree health. Condition of the Swanson Plantation and Trees Mr. Swanson planted the white pine plantation that is within the proposed subdivision voluntarily, under a DNR-sponsored conservation program. The DNR recommended close spacing of trees,based on the potential for losses due to deer predation and other factors. The trees in the plantation were planted in regular rows, with a spacing of 3-5 feet between trees. Mr. Swanson did not thin or manage the plantation in the years following the planting. In this case,nearly all of the trees have survived, and are now 20 or more feet tall. A site visit by the City's Planners, Building Inspector and the Applicant and his Engineer on 11/29/07 verified the conclusions of the applicant's tree service regarding the health of the trees in the plantation. Many of the trees, particularly in the interior of the plantation, are in very poor health due to the close spacing. Some trees have died; others have live branches only at the top due to shading. Relocation will not improve the health or aesthetic quality of the trees--white pines will not grow new side branches. It will also be nearly impossible to bring equipment into the plantation and safely move the trees, due to the close spacing. The site visit identified the following issues to be considered in the application of the City's Ordinance to this subdivision: • The City's ordinance does not require the removal or replacement of diseased, hazardous or dead/dying trees (Section 9.11 [B]). While an exact count was not completed on the day of the site visit,more than half of the trees that the Applicant is proposing to remove could be classified as hazardous, dead or dying. • The close spacing of the trees is now a detriment to the health of the woodland, and impairs some of its functions, including erosion control and habitat value, due to the poor condition of the trees, lack of ground cover and species diversity. • There is limited area for tree replacement on the site due to the area occupied by wetlands, and the need to maintain areas for the future house pads and septic systems. • The primary functions and values that the healthy portions of the plantation provide to the community include scenic beauty as viewed from roadways and adjacent properties, protection from wind, insulation, and habitat value in the areas adjacent to the wetlands. Swanson Minor Subdivision Page 3 November 30,2007 Woodland and Tree Preservation Options for Enforcement of the Ordinance for this Plantation Planting In this case, the goals of the City's ordinance could be met in the following ways: 1) Require that the Applicant meet the requirements of the Ordinance, and relocate or replace the healthy trees that will be removed for construction of the driveway, or provide payment to the City for those trees. In this case, an accurate count of healthy trees would be required to determine the number of trees to be replaced. Based on the field visit, the planners estimate that this number is likely to be a relatively low proportion of the trees proposed for removal. If the option for replacement is selected,the planners would not recommend that the"Trees planted to replace significant woodland must be arranged in stands to provide a habitat similar to the damaged or destroyed habitat" as required in the Ordinance,but rather that they be spaced appropriately to maintain better health and function. 2) Allow the applicant to remove the trees for the driveway, and require that the Applicant complete the deferred maintenance on the remainder of the plantation, to ensure its health and function for the future. This would include thinning the remaining trees, removing dead or diseased trees, and removing invasive and exotic trees. This option would help to maintain and improve the habitat and erosion control function of the woodland areas along the wetland, and maintain the scenic and protective values of the woodland. If this option is selected, the planners recommend that this maintenance be completed within one year of the removal of the trees and construction of the driveway, and that the area be inspected after the maintenance is completed, to assure that the maintenance was completed appropriately to benefit the health and function of the remaining plantation area. Application of the Tree and Woodland Preservation Ordinance to Plantation Areas Based on this Application,the City may wish to consider how it will enforce the Ordinance on tree plantation areas. In some cases,the plantations could be considered much like orchards. These areas do provide some of the aesthetic and environmental values that natural woodlands provide; however, they may also be planted primarily for economic reasons. The application of the ordinance could be modified to balance protection of the aesthetic and environmental benefits these plantings provide to the community, while ensuring that landowners are not penalized for their efforts. • Memorandum r Bonestroo To: Anne Hurlburt, City 2335 Highway 36 W Administrator Project: Old Marine Estates Date: 3/24/2008 st Paul,MN 55113 Tel 651-636-4600 From: Tom eterson and Emily Client: Sandia Fax 651.636.1311 Resseger www Bonestroo corn Re: Preliminary Plat comments File No: 000568-08000 Remarks: Updated plans and information from Hult and Associates were received electronically on 3/12/08 We have the following comments: Street, Driveway, Road and Erosion Control 1 Referring to Resolution(Nov 6, 2007)and condition no 3: Erosion and Sediment Control Plan-additional infiltration measures have been added to the plan, including rain gardens and infiltration basins, and sufficient silt fence is shown around the site and along the private driveways This Plan is approved. 2 Referring to Resolution(Nov 6, 2007)and condition no.6: The private driveway design is adequate and drainage along both drives will be handled with shallow ditches that drain to Lakamaga Trail The existing paved turnaround at the end of Lakamaga Trail is within the road right-of-way or the 10-foot wide drainage and utility easement that is on either side of the road. This turnaround is slightly smaller than normal but it has always worked over the years for the few vehicles that use it There is adequate room on both sides of the road for snow storage 3 Cross slopes on the driveways should be shown on the typical sections Either tipping the entire pavement towards one side or show a crown at the centerline Storm Sewer and Drainage 1 Provide 2' of cover over culverts under driveways. Neither the culvert outlet from Basin 6P nor the culvert under the driveway at Lakamanga Trail has adequate cover provided 2. Provide minimum slope on the culvert between Basin 5P and Basin 6P to provide self- cleaning velocities of 3 fps 3 Ensure Basin 15P has a stabilized overflow using either riprap or a turf-reinforced mat. 4 The site meets City requirements for rate control for the 2, 10,and 100-yr storm events and also provides adequate water quality treatment 5. Hydrology to both onsite wetlands has been maintained, and the outlet elevations for the wetlands have also been maintained Page?ol? EMMONS &OLIVIER RESOURCES MEMORANDUM Date: March 27, 2008 To: CMSCWD Board of Managers From: Lisa Tilman, P.E. and Dan Fabian, P.E. Re: Review of Permit Application No. 08-006 using Current and Proposed Rules Old Marine Estates Minor Subdivision, Scandia Big Marine Lake Subwatershed Management Area RECOMMENDATIONS We recommend Managers approve Permit and authorize Administrator to issue permit contingent on Applicant addressing following comments, to satisfaction of District Engineer: Summary of comments to be addressed prior to permit issuance: 1. Revise hydrologic calculations to take into account appropriate assumptions for land disturbances associated with construction and revise stormwater management features as appropriate to standards of the Rules. Alternatively revise construction plans to include restoration of soil permeability lost due to soil compaction from construction activities. 2. Revise hydrologic calculations to use pre-development condition as the standard to meet for rate and volume control. 3. Provide additional detail regarding the construction of the proposed infiltration practices: a. Detail of proposed soil amendment and revegetation practices b. Revised plans showing location and detail of proposed basin outlets c. Revised plans indicating pretreatment provided d. Revised plans indicating scheduling of construction of infiltration areas after completion of roadway. 4. Provide soil borings taken on-site showing soils present and depth to groundwater and revise infiltration facility design as necessary to address results of soil analysis. 5. Revised erosion control plan to include measures to avoid tracking of sediment offsite through vehicle traffic. 6. Verification that the total buffer area is equal to the required buffer area. 7. A declaration of delineating buffer locations (meeting District requirements) and management standards must be recorded against the title of each of the proposed lots. 8. A declaration delineating stormwater management facility (raingardens) locations, maintenance requirements and identification of property owner as responsible party must be recorded against the title of each of the proposed lots. Page 2 3/27/08 Old Marine Estates Review BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District(District) initially provided review comments on this project to Scandia in our comment letter dated September 27, 2007, as part of Scandia's consideration of the preliminary plat review. We then provided additional comments dated October 31, 2007, on the revised preliminary plat. Both District comment letters identified the need for a District Permit and were provided to applicant's representative. A complete District Permit Application for this project was received on Thursday, March 13, 2008. The following review of Old Marine Estates in Scandia evaluates the proposed activities with respect to the current and proposed District Rules and Overall Plan requirements, to give Managers an additional comparison of the two rules. The project as proposed would require a permit under the current Rules and Overall Plan Requirements since the project includes; • Subdivision of Land; Driveway Construction/Improvements; • Site Grading greater than 1000 ft^2 or 50 yd^3; • Improvements in the Shoreland Zone; • Drainage System Construction. The project as proposed would trigger the following proposed Rules: • Rule 2.0 Stormwater Management because the project proposes more than 5,000 square feet of disturbance within 1,000 feet of a public water. • Rule 3.0 Erosion Control because the project proposes disturbance of greater than 5,000 square feet. • Rule 4.0 Lake River Stream and Wetland Buffer Requirements because the project is adjacent to a public water and to wetlands and will be subdivided. • Rule 7.0 Floodplain and Drainage Alterations because the project triggers Rule 2.0 which requires compliance with Rule 7.0. • Rule 8.0 Wetland Management because the project proposes activities that could impact wetlands, an activity regulated under WCA. (Rule would not actually apply until one year after approval by BWSR of WMP and only if Scandia didn't adopt local standards that were at least as restrictive). • Rule 9.0 Fees because the fees are required for all projects reviewed. • Rule 10.0 Sureties because sureties are required for all projects reviewed. REVIEW COMMENTS The Old Marine Estates development is located south of Lakamaga Trail on the east side of Big Marine Lake in Section 29, T32N, R2OW in the City of Scandia, MN (see Figure 1 for location map). The proposed project entails the subdivision of a 14 acre property into three lots and construction of two new houses and associated driveways. The three lots all include shoreline on Big Marine Lake. The property also contains two wetlands. The western wetland is classified in Page 3 3/27/08 Old Marine Estates Review the District's wetland assessment as a Manage 3 wetland and the east wetland is classified as Manage 2. The site does not drain directly to a groundwater-dependent natural resource. The following review comments are organized by District Proposed Rule. Rule 2.0—STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Rate Control According to District's Current Rules and Overall Plan, the peak discharge from a developed area shall be limited to the pre-settlement peak discharge for the 2-year, 10- year and 100 year critical storm events. According to proposed DISTRICT Rule 2.4.1, part (a), a proposed project must not increase peak stormwater flow from the site, as compared with the pre-settlement condition,for a 24- hour precipitation event with a return frequency of two, 10, and 100 years for all points where discharges leave a site. The difference between the two standards is the requirement that control be provided for all points of discharge. 1. The existing runoff rates, shown in Table 1, were determined by the applicant using soil classifications from the County Soil Survey and curve numbers assuming a woods and grass combination in fair condition as the existing condition. The site was modeled using HydroCAD. The existing and proposed site drainage boundaries include the offsite drainage contributing to the east wetland. The west wetland discharges offsite to the north under Lakamaga Trail. Wetland 2 does not discharge offsite in any of the modeled events. A volume analysis by FOR indicates that the wetland does not have the capacity to contain a 7.2 inch runoff event, and is therefore not considered landlocked. Table 1.Existing Discharge Summary in CFS 24-Hour Total Storm Discharge Event Rate [year] Off-Site [cfs] 2 2.28 10 3.33 100 13.56 2. The proposed site runoff rates are shown in Table 2. The calculations assume the soils will continue to act as HSG B soils in the proposed condition and assume no disturbance for establishment of a yard, septic system, or land disturbances associated with construction. Revised calculations will be required making appropriate assumptions for land disturbances associated with construction. Alternative is to address soil compaction (refer to Item 4 below). Page 4 3/27/08 Old Marine Estates Review Table 2. Proposed Discharge Rate Summary in CFS 24-Hour Total Storm Discharge Event Rate [year] Off-Site [cfs] 2 2.21 10 3.10 100 8.59 3. The proposed and current rules require the control of rates to the pre-development condition using specific curve numbers in the proposed Rule. This project only provides rate control to the existing condition which includes the impervious surface currently present on the site. 4. To address the issue of soil compaction due to construction activities, the proposed Rules require that the applicant either propose a method to restore soil permeability or conduct hydrologic calculations in a manner that considers the additional runoff resulting from compacted soils. The proposed runoff rates shown in Table 2 assume soil permeability for the reclaimed site of HSG B soils. Soil permeability restoration will be required under the reclaimed condition unless HSG C soils are used in the analysis of proposed-conditions runoff from disturbed areas. 5. The proposed total discharge rate offsite is less than the total existing discharge rate offsite. Volume Control— According to District's Current Rules and Overall Plan, the volume of discharge shall be limited to the pre-settlement discharge volumes for the 2-year and 10 year storm events. According to proposed DISTRICT Rule 2.4.1, part (b), a proposed project must not increase stormwater flow volume from the site, as compared with the pre-settlement condition,for a 24- hour precipitation event with a return frequency of two years, or 10 years within a landlocked basin or a subwatershed draining to a landlocked basin. The difference between the two standards is the requirement that control be provided for all points of discharge and the requirement for 10 year volume control only in the case of a landlocked basin under the proposed Rule. 1. The existing runoff volume, shown in Table 3, were determined by the applicant using soil classifications from the County Soil Survey and curve numbers assuming a woods and grass combination in fair condition as the existing condition. The site was modeled using HydroCAD. Page 5 3/27/08 Old Marine Estates Review Table 3.Existing Discharge Summary in AC-FT 24-Hour Total Storm Discharge Event Rate [year] Off-Site [ac-ft] 2 0.267 10 0.677 100 1.331 2. The proposed site runoff rates are shown in Table 4. The calculations assume the soils will continue to act as HSG B soils in the proposed condition and assume no disturbance for establishment of a yard, septic system, or land disturbances associated with construction. Revised calculations will be required making appropriate assumptions for land disturbances associated with construction. Alternative is to address soil compaction (refer to Item 4 below). Table 4.Proposed Discharge Rate Summary in AC-FT 24-Hour Total Storm Discharge Event Rate [year] Off-Site [ac-ft] 2 0.243 10 0.673 100 1.358 3. The proposed rules require the control of volumes to the pre-development condition using specific curve numbers. This project only provides volume control to the existing condition which includes the impervious surface currently present on the site. 4. To address the issue of soil compaction due to construction activities, the proposed Rules require that the applicant either propose a method to restore soil permeability or conduct hydrologic calculations in a manner that considers the additional runoff resulting from compacted soils. The proposed runoff rates shown in Table 2 assume soil permeability for the reclaimed site of HSG B soils in a lawn condition. Soil permeability restoration will be required under the reclaimed condition unless HSG C soils are used in the analysis of proposed-conditions runoff from disturbed areas. 5. The proposed total discharge volume offsite for the 2-year and 10-year events is less than the total existing discharge volume offsite. Pollutant Loading—According to District's Current Rules and Overall Plan, drainage to Class I Protection Lakes must exhibit a 10% reduction in annual phosphorous loading from existing Page 6 3/27/08 Old Marine Estates Review conditions. Drainage to Class II Improvement Lakes shall exhibit a 25% reduction in annual phosphorous loading from existing conditions. Drainage to Class III Management Lakes shall exhibit a no-net-increase in annual phosphorous loading from existing conditions. According to proposed DISTRICT Rule 2.4.1, part (c), the proposed development must provide water quality BMPs sized to infiltrate and/or retain the runoff volume generated on the site by the 2 year, 24-hour event under the developed condition. The difference between the two standards is a shift from a performance-based standard to a prescriptive standard. The prescriptive standard defines the types of pollutant loading reduction strategies that must be used. 1. The project incorporates three larger infiltration basins and 16 small raingardens along the proposed gravel driveway. 2. If effective, the proposed practices would meet the water quality standard, however additional detail regarding the construction of these practices is necessary to evaluate their potential effectiveness. Required additional information includes: soil borings taken on-site showing soils present and depth to groundwater, detail plans showing proposed soil amendment and revegetation practices, plans showing location and detail of proposed basin outlets, plans indicating pretreatment provided and scheduling of construction after completion of roadway. Lake/Wetland Bounce—According to District's Current Rules and Overall Plan, no bounce is allowed on Class I or II wetlands. According to the proposed DISTRICT Rule 2.4.1, part (d), the proposed development must not increase the bounce or duration of inundation of wetlands past the level outlined in Appendix 2.1 of the Rules. The difference between the two standards is that the proposed Rule outlines the allowed increase in bounce based on wetland classification and includes standards for the duration of inundation. 1. The existing CMWD Rules do not have a clear bounce and duration of inundation standard. The western wetland is classified in the District's wetland assessment as a Manage 3 wetland and the east wetland is classified as Manage 2. 2. The existing bounce and duration of inundation for each of the wetlands in the project area is shown in Table 5. The bounce and duration of inundation were determined using the HydroCAD model submitted by the permit applicant. Page 7 3/27/08 Old Marine Estates Review Table 5. Predevelopment Bounce and Duration of Inundation of Wetlands East West wetland wetland 2-year Bounce(ft) 1.47 1.30 10-year Bounce(ft) 2.32 2.24 100-year Bounce(ft) 3.15 2.62 2-year event inundation period 0.5 No outflow (days) 10-year event inundation period 0.5 No outflow (days) 3. The bounce and duration of inundation under proposed conditions for each of the wetlands in the project area is shown in Table 6. Table 6. Proposed Bounce and Duration of Inundation of Wetlands East West wetland wetland 2-year Bounce(ft) 1.31 1.26 10-year Bounce(ft) 2.17 2.04 100-year Bounce(ft) 3.01 2.51 2-year event inundation period 0.5 No outflow (days) 10-year event inundation period 0.5 No outflow (days) 4. The project as proposed meets the proposed Rule standards for bounce and duration of inundation. Rule 3.0—EROSION CONTROL According to District's Current Rules and Overall Plan, the District shall require erosion and sediment control plans to be prepared and submitted for review and approval as part of the permitting process for all construction projects that disturb one acre or more of vegetated cover and for all construction projects, regardless of size, that are within the 1,000-foot shoreland area or within 300 feet of a wetland, or where adjacent streets are served by curb and gutter, and projects that affect critical erosion areas as determined by the Washington Conservation District. According to proposed DISTRICT Rule 3.2, all projects with land disturbing activities involving the movement or stockpiling of 50 cu. yd. of soil or more or involving soil disturbance or Page 8 3/27/08 Old Marine Estates Review removal of vegetation on 5,000 sq. ft. or more shall submit an erosion control plan and are required to obtain an erosion control permit from the District. The difference between the current and proposed Rule is primarily in the areas of applicability; the proposed Rule has been simplified to state that erosion control standards apply to any site disturbing 50 cubic yards or 5,000 square feet or greater. • The erosion control plan for the site includes silt fence and seeding and mulching of disturbed areas. • The erosion control plan should be revised to include measures to avoid tracking of sediment offsite through vehicle traffic. Rule 4.0—LAKE, STREAM, AND WETLAND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS According to District's Current Rules and Overall Plan, the required buffer width is measured from the OHW and varies from 25 to 75 feet depending on the Wetland Management Classification. According to proposed DISTRICT Rule 4.2 buffers are required along streams and lakes that are public waters, groundwater-dependent natural resources, wetlands, and the St. Croix River when a property is subdivided or subject to a variance from the applicable shoreland ordinance. Buffer zone widths are dictated in the Rule based on the type and/or quality of the resource. The difference between the proposed and existing Rules is that the proposed Rule includes buffer requirements for streams, lakes, and the St. Croix River, and increases the maximum buffer width required on high quality wetlands to 100 feet. 1. Under existing Rules, the buffers required on the site's water resources are 25 ft for the east wetland, 50 feet for the west wetland, and 50 feet for Big Marine Lake. 2. The project identifies buffers that may meet the existing standards with averaging of widths. Verification that the total buffer area is equal to the required buffer area is needed. 3. Under proposed Rules, the buffers required on the site's water resources are 50 ft for the east wetland, 75 feet for the west wetland, and 75 feet and extending to the top of any steep slopes for Big Marine Lake. 4. The setback on Big Marine Lake exceeds the standard of 75 feet plus extending to the top of any steep slope, but is not specifically identified as a buffer zone. It does not appear that the buffer on either of the wetlands will meet the proposed buffer standard. Page 9 3/27/08 Old Marine Estates Review Rule 5.0—SHORELINE AND STREAMBANK ALTERATIONS According to Current District Rule Section 7.a, a permit is required for any proposed change to the bed, banks or shores of natural drainageways, lakes, or marshes. Standards and requirements are identified in Overall Plan. According to proposed DISTRICT Rule 5.0, no person shall disturb the natural shoreline or streambank partially or wholly below the ordinary high water mark (OHW) of a waterbody, without first obtaining a District permit. The proposed Rule more clearly indicates the standards for shoreline and streambank stabilization projects. • Rule 5.0 does not apply to the proposed project. Rule 6.0—WATERCOURSE AND BASIN CROSSINGS According to Current District Rule Section 7.a, a permit is required for any proposed change to the bed, banks or shores of natural drainageways, lakes, or marshes. Standards and requirements are identified in Overall Plan. According to proposed DISTRICT Rule 6.0, placement of roads, highways and utilities or agricultural activity in the bed of any waterbody in the District requires a District permit. The proposed Rule more clearly indicates the standards for projects that disturb the bed of a waterbody for agricultural or utility projects. • Rule 6.0 does not apply to the proposed project. Rule 7.0—FLOODPLAIN AND DRAINAGE ALTERATIONS According to Current District Rule Section 5, surface water shall not be artificially removed from upper land to and across lower land without adequate provision being made on the lower land for its passage, nor shall the natural flow of surface water be obstructed so as to cause an overflow onto the property of others. Standards and requirements are identified in Overall Plan. According to proposed DISTRICT Rule 7.2, no person shall alter or fill land below the 100-year flood elevation of any waterbody, wetland, or stormwater management basin, or place fill below the 100-year flood elevation of a landlocked basin, without first obtaining a permit from the District. No person shall alter stormwater flows at a property boundary by changing land contours, diverting or obstructing surface or channel flow, or creating a basin outlet, without first obtaining a permit from the District. Page 10 3/27/08 Old Marine Estates Review The proposed Rule is quite similar to the current Rule but the proposed Rule identifies the standards for low floor elevations and floodplain volume mitigation within the Rule itself instead of only in the Overall Plan. 1. The lowest floor elevations of the proposed houses are 960.3 ft., far exceeding the required two foot difference from the 943.0 ft. flood elevation of Big Marine Lake. Additionally, this low floor elevation is greater than one foot above the overflow elevation of 957.5 for the west wetland and 950.6 for the east wetland. 2. The proposed lowest floor elevations meet the standards of the existing and proposed Rule. Rule 8.0—WETLAND MANAGEMENT According to Current District Rule Section 5, wetlands should be preserved for beneficial use and a permit is required for the draining of wetlands. Standards and requirements are identified in Overall Plan. According to proposed DISTRICT Rule 8.2, the requirements of the wetland management rule apply to all activities regulated by the Wetland Conservation Act unless the municipality has adopted the standards of the DISTRICT Wetland Management Plan within the required timeframe. 1. Rule 8.0 would not specifically apply to the project at this time; however the project will be reviewed against the standards of the rule. 2. The submitted information appears to indicate that no wetland impacts are proposed. Rule 9.0—FEES • The current required review fee of$150.00 has been received. • The Managers have not set a review and inspection fee deposit schedule for the proposed DISTRICT Rules. 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