9.c) Lilleskogen Park Plan Meeting Date: 3/18/2008
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City Council Agenda Report
City of Scandia
14727 209�'St.North
Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274
Action Requested: Receive a report and presentation on the Lilleskogen Park Plan
prepared by SRF/Critical Connections.
Deadline/Timeline: N/A
Background: • In November,2007 the Council approved a contract with SRF,in
partnership with Critical Connections,to prepare a plan for the
restoration and development of Lilleskogen(formerly Lions)
Pazk.
• The plan has been completed. A draft was presented to the Pazk
and Recreation Committee at their February meeting. Some
refinements have been made and it is now ready to present to the
Council.
• The draft plan has been shazed with Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix
Watershed District(CMSCWD),because the plan proposes to
restore the wetland systems in the pazk by installing a water
control structure within the ditch system that was built over 50
years ago. The CMSCWD is supportive of the plan,pending a
hydrologic analysis of the proposed outlet structure.
• The plan includes a preliminary phasing plan and cost estimate
for improvements. The next step will be for the Park and
Recreation Committee to pursue grants or other funding sources
to carry out the plan,which is expected to take several years.
Recommendation: The Council should receive the report and presentation.
Attachments/ • Letter dated February 26, 2008 from CMSCWD
Materials provided: . Lilleskogen Park Restoration Plan A YA 1 IA�7 I¢, a+ j U�S, rnQe-�i�n�
Contact(s): Ken Grieshaber, SRF
763 474-0010
Karen Schik, Park and Rec. Chair
651 433-5254
Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt,Administrator
(lilleskogen plan presentation)
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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 regazding storm
water management and natural resource protection. I azn confident that our Board would
approve some portions of tlus 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.
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651 Hale Ave N.
Oakdale,MN 55128
Phone: (651)770-8448
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E-mail: dfabian@eorinc.com
To: Jim Shaver,WD Administrator cc:
From: Daniel A. Fabian.P.E. Total Pages: 1
Subject: Review of Preliminarv Lillesko�en Park Restoration Plan in Citv of Scandia
CMSCWD Comment No. C08-0005
Comments•
1. The proposed wetland/upland restoration work and educational components of the proposed
pazk 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 Dislxict's Comprehensive Wetlands Management Plan). They have a
minimum average buffer width of 50.feet. Impervious areas aze not allowed within the
buffer so the final location of the proposed educational trails may need to be adjuste�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 pemut
application and supporting documentaiion should be completed and submitt�to District for
review and approval.
5. We recommend that the District�courage 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.
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