4. Lilleskogen Plan Appendix F WSD CorrespondenceAppendix F
Watershed District Correspondence
Carnelian -Marine -St. Croix Watershed District
Scandia Plaza H - 21150 Ozark Avenue • P.O. Box 188 • Scandia, MN 55073 - Tel651.433.2 150
r EH 27 2008
February 26, 2008
CITY OF SCANDIA
Anne Hurlburt, City Administrator
City of Scandia
14727 209' Street N
Scandia, MN 55073
Dear Ms Hurlburt:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the city's preliminary plans for Lilleskogen
Park. In general, the District supports the concept of preservation of open space for the
public and specifically the interpretive aspects available with this project regarding storm
water management and natural resource protection. I am confident that our Board would
approve some portions of this project for District cost-sharing and provide letters of
support for any grant applications.
I would suggest that the City contact MN DOT regarding the possibility of wetland
banking to help defray some of the costs for the re-establishment of wetlands on the
project. This strategy was successfully employed in Marine when DNR Parks
reconstructed a stream and wetlands complex as part of the Mill Stream watershed
several years ago.
I also enclose comments from Dan Fabian, District Engineer, and look forward to
working with the City on this project in the future. Please do not hesitate to call with any
questions.
erety,
Shaver, Administrator
Cc: Dan Fabian
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 25, 2008
To: Jim Shaver, WD Administrator cc:
ERENilVIONS
& OLIVIER
RESOURCES
651 Hale Ave N.
Oakdale, MN 55126
Phone: (651) 770-8448
Fax: (651) 770-2552
E-mail: dfablan@eorinc.com
From: Daniel A. FabianP.E. Total Pages: I
Subject: Review of Preliminary Lilleskogen Park Restoration Plan in City of Scandia
CMSCWD Comment No. C08-0005
Comments:
1. The proposed wetland 1 upland restoration work and educational components of the proposed
park restoration plan are consistent with the goals and policies of the Carnelian Marine St.
Croix Watershed District (District).
2. Based on the information provided in the plan the wetlands involved appear to be Class 3
wetlands (per District's Comprehensive Wetlands Management Plan). They have a
minimum average buffer width of 50 -feet. Impervious areas are not allowed within the
buffer so the final location of the proposed educational trails may need to be adjusted slightly
in some areas to meet this requirement.
3. For the proposed restoration of wetland hydrology, a hydrologic analysis will need to be
completed on the proposed outlet structure (ditch block) to demonstrate that project will not
cause increased flooding on adjacent properties. Proposed development projects will need to
meet District water quality and quantity requirements.
4. Proposed projects will probably require a District permit. Prior to construction, a permit
application and supporting documentation should be completed and submitted to District for
review and approval.
5. We recommend that the District encourage the City to implement the proposed plan. Further
the District may also want to consider partnering with the City in applying for grants and
potential District BMP Program projects as they seek to implement their restoration plan.