August 12, 2015 CRWD CAC Packet

Our Mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District.

Citizen Advisory Committee

7:00 PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 – Capitol Region Watershed District 1410 Energy Park

Drive, Suite 4, Saint Paul, MN 55108

Agenda

7:00 I) Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Introductions

7:05 II) Public Comment for issues not on the Agenda (3 minutes per person)

7:08 III) Approval of the Agenda

7:09 IV) Approval of Minutes

A) Approval of the June 10, 2015 Minutes

B) Approval of the July 15, 2015 Meeting Summary

7:10 V) District Initiatives for Review, Comment and Recommendations

A) CRWD 2016 Budget and Levy

B) Master Water Stewards

8:30 VI) CAC Initiatives

A) Student Worker Program

B) 2015 Awards Program

C) Fall Freshwater Society Moos Family Lecture Series Update

8:45 VII) Project and Program Updates

A) July 15th CAC Tour Recap

B) 2015 CRWD Events

8:50 VIII) CAC Observer Update

8:55 IX) Discussion A) New & Old Issues

B) CAC Observer August 19th and September 2nd 2015 Board of Managers Meetings

C) 2015 Meeting Schedule

9:00 X) Adjourn

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Materials

Enclosed

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Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

CAC Members Present:

David Arbeit

Bill Barton

Steve Duerre

Rick Sanders

Nicole Soderholm

Michelle Ulrich

Gwen Willems

Members absent: Pat Byrne

Mike MacDonald, w/notice

Ted McCaslin

Kathryn Swanson, w/notice

Richard Weil, w/notice

Others Present:

Mark Doneux, CRWD

Bob Fossum, CRWD

Michelle Sylvander, CRWD

Shirley Reider, CRWD Manager

Patrick Conrad, EOR

Welcome, Announcements, and Updates

Ms. Willems opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with introductions. Ms. Willems requested any

announcements. Ms. Willems attended four events on May 30th. The highlight of the events was the Trout

Brook Nature Sanctuary Opening. The CRWD Board of Managers were present along with many staff

members. Ms. Willems felt the event was very well organized with informational tables and activities for the

kids.

Mr. Arbeit, Mr. Sanders and Mr. Barton attended the Landscape Revival Native Plant Expo and Market. Mr.

Sanders reported that it was a fun event and it was well attended. Mr. Arbeit stated that there were a lot of

kids at the event and the table needed more engaging activities for the kids. Mr. Arbeit also noted that he

talked to a grant applicant and they were still waiting for a response. Mr. Arbeit suggested that the

application process have more clarification for applicants expecting feedback.

Public Comments

Ms. Willems requested any public comments. No public comments were made.

Approval of Agenda

Ms. Willems asked for any additions or changes to the Agenda. No additions or changes were made.

CAC 15-022 Motion: To approve the CAC June 10, 2015, agenda.

Arbeit/Soderholm

Unanimously approved

Draft

“Our mission is to protect, manage, and improve the water resources of the Capitol Region Watershed District.”

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Approval of the May 13, 2015 CAC Minutes

No changes or corrections were noted.

CAC 15-023 Motion: To approve the May 13, 2015 CAC Minutes.

Ulrich/Duerre


District Initiatives

A) CRWD 2010 Watershed Plan Mid-Term Update

Mr. Fossum reviewed that on September 1, 2010, the Board of Managers adopted the District’s Watershed

Management Plan (WMP). The plan covers the term from 2010—2020. The District is currently at the half-

way point in the term of the WMP.

Staff and EOR, Inc. have completed significant work on the on Mid-Term WMP Review. Specifically, the

Initiatives, Goals, Issues, and Themes. A special meeting for the CAC was held on April 29th. The purpose

of the meeting was to discuss direction from the CAC on the Mid-Term review. Mr. Fossum was very

pleased with the feedback from the CAC. Staff have revised the Summary of Progress to address issues

based on input and discussions at workshops with the CAC and Board of Managers.

Mr. Conrad from EOR presented recommendations to the CAC. The purpose of the review was to provide

comments on the draft recommendations for the 2010 WMP Mid-term Review. No additional changes were

identified. The recommendations Mr. Conrad presented are adjustments or modification to the level of focus

for the remainder of the planning period.

CAC 15-024 Motion: To support the recommendations for the Watershed Management Mid-Term Review.

Willems/Arbeit


CAC Initiatives


Administrator Doneux provided an update on the Student Worker Program. Ms. McKay had recommended

that the CAC consider multiple students. A template of a position description has been provided by Ms.

McKay. Administrator Doneux requested that in addition to Ms. Swanson, one or two more CAC members

commit to helping work with the Student Worker Program. Ms. Willems and Ms. Soderholm volunteered to

help. Additional discussion and adoption of the position descriptions will occur at the August 12th, 2015

CAC Meeting.

B) July 15th CAC Tour

Administrator Doneux reviewed a list of tour sites for the July 15th Annual CAC tour. The group of sites are

deliberately focused along the Mississippi River corridor for planning and logistics.


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1. Highland Ravine

a) Project Goals and Benefits

b) Ravine/Gully Stabilization Engineering

c) Landowner Cooperation and Easements

d) Construction Challenges and Solutions

2. Crosby Lake

a) Crosby Lake Management Plan History and Update

b) Projects Completed

c) Elmer Street Parking Lot Improvements

d) Crosby Lake Water Quality and Monitoring Efforts

3. Hidden Falls Creek and Hidden Falls Regional Park

a) Park History and Development

b) Hidden Falls Creek

c) Hidden Falls Creek Feasibility Study

4. Ford Site

a) Ford Site History

b) Previous Planning Efforts and Studies

c) Demolition, 2014 – present

d) Ford Site Planning – 2015

e) CRWD Role in Current Planning

C) 2015 Awards Program

Mr. Arbeit has talked to Mr. MacDonald about adding an additional category to the awards program. Mr.

Arbeit and Mr. MacDonald will have something to present at the August CAC meeting.

D) Fall Freshwater Society Moos Family Lecture Series Update

Administrator Doneux shared with the Freshwater Society, a list of recommended potential speakers. A list

of potential speakers was provided by the Freshwater Society. The list was paired down to five speakers.

Members of the CAC ranked the speakers that have the potential for broad general public appearance and the

most relevance to CRWD’s Mission. Administrator Doneux will follow up with the Freshwater Society and

provide an update at the August meeting.

E) Master Water Stewards

Administrator Doneux reviewed that Fresh Water Society received a grant to establish a Master Water

Stewards program. This program is similar to the Master Gardener program. The program is a semester of

training and participants receive certification after completion. The program includes a project at the end of

the training. Fresh Water Society approached CRWD regarding interest of expanding the program into east

metro. The cost is about $2500 per participant. Administrator Doneux wanted the CAC to be aware that

CRWD is considering the program. Administrator Doneux recommended CRWD require participants to

commit two years of membership to the CAC after certification. Members of the CAC agreed and felt the

training would be useful to help staff members with projects or site inspections.


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F) 2016 Work Plan and Budget

Discussion is planned for the August CAC meeting.

Project and Program Updates

A) 2015 CRWD Events

Trout Brook Grand Opening – Grand Opening of Trout Brook with St. Paul Parks and GRG’s 20th

Anniversary Celebration

Saturday May 30, 2015 12:30 – 3 pm

Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary

Many Staff, Board and CAC members attended. Thank you.

Saint Paul Arbor Month Celebration – Community tabling event celebrating Arbor Month

Saturday May 30, 2015 10 am – 2 pm

Linwood Recreation Center

860 St. Clair, St. Paul, MN 55105

Thank you Michelle and Steve for tabling at the event!

Landscape Revival Native Plant Expo and Market – Native Plant Expo and Market with 12 Growers

Saturday, June 6, 2015 9 am – 3 pm

Here are the shifts for staffing the table:

8 - 11 am Set up - Gustavo Castro, CRWD Staff

9 am - 12 pm Joe Lochner, RCD Staff

10 am - 1 pm Bill Barton, CRWD CAC

11 am - 2 pm Rick Sanders, CRWD CAC

12 - 3 pm David Arbeit, CRWD CAC - Forrest will come to pick up materials.

Hamline Midway Spring Festival – D11 Community Festival

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 4 – 8:30 pm

Hancock Recreation Center

1610 Hubbard Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

4 – 6 pm Gwen Willems, CRWD CAC

Bugs’ Night Out at Como Lake – macroinvertebrate sampling and identification for youth

Thursday June 18, 2015 6 – 7:30 pm

Como Lakeside Pavilion

1360 N Lexington Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55108

Frogtown Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 5 – 8 pm

Frogtown Park along Victoria

5 – 6:30 pm Gwen Willems will attend


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Minnesota Green Roofs Council Annual Green Roof Bike Tour

Sunday, June 28, 2015, 12 – 5 pm

Tour of six green roofs in St. Paul

Purchase tickets on the MGRC website: mngreenroofs.org

Frogtown Garden Tour – self-guided tour of gardens that include some rain gardens

Saturday, July 11, 2015, 10 am – 2 pm

Purchase $5 tickets starting July 1 at NeighborWorks Home Partners, 533 N. Dale or visit

frogtowngreen.com for more info

Como Lake Land and Water Clean Up – in-lake cleanup event with MN Standup Paddle Board

Association during Como Fest: Como Fest is July 10 – 1 2

Sunday, July 12, 2015 10 am – 1:00 pm



Little Mekong Night Markets – open-air market coordinated by CRWD Partner Grant recipient,

Asian Economic Development Association

Friday and Saturday, July 3, 4 and August 7, 8 from 5 pm – 12 am

Corner of University and Western

SPSVP Boulevard Rain Garden Maintenance meetups for Montana Greenbrier and Montreal

Projects

Monday, July 13, 6:30 – 7:30 pm -- Montana Greenbrier project area – location TBD

Monday, July 20, 6:30 – 7:30 pm -- Montreal project area – location TBD

Frogtown Splashdown! – Water festival at Minnehaha Mall in Frogtown

Friday, July 31, 10 am – 2 pm

779 N Milton St, St Paul, MN 55104

Loeb Lake Family Fishing – Family Fishing Event with CRWD and DNR, MinnAqua

Wednesday, August, 12, 2015, 6 – 8 pm

Marydale Park

Meet near the doc on the east side of Loeb Lake off of Mackubin

CAC Observer Update

Manager Shirley Reider provided an update from the June 3rd Board of Managers meeting. A review of the

Lakes Monitoring Report was presented. Administrator Doneux noted the report will be presented to the

CAC at a later date. The information gathered for the report is used to help plan future projects.

The City of St. Paul will be hosting a public meeting on June 23rd at the Gloria Dei Church regarding the

Ford Site Redevelopment. The Great River Park Plan will be reviewed. The City is looking for public

feedback on water features.

Discussion –

A) New & Old Issues


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Mr. Duerre shared that the St. Anthony Falls lock will close due to invasive Asian Carp.

B) Identify CAC Observer for the June 17th and July 8th Board of Managers Meetings.

No one was identified.

C) July 15th CAC Agenda Overview

The annual tour planned for June 10th has been moved to July 15th. The August 12th meeting will include the

2016 Budget and work plan, Awards program, Student Worker Program, and additional information about

the Moos Family Lecture speaker with the Freshwater Society.

Adjourn –

CAC 15-021 Motion: To adjourn the June 10, 2015 CAC Meeting.

Duerre/Sanders


The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Sylvander

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Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting -Site Tour

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 – 5:00 p.m.

CAC Members Present:

Steve Duerre

Gwen Willems

Rick Sanders

Nicole Soderholm

Kathryn Swanson

Members absent: David Arbeit w/notice

Bill Barton

Pat Byrne

Mike MacDonald w/notice

Ted McCaslin

Michelle Ulrich w/notice

Richard Weil w/notice

Others Present:

Mark Doneux, CRWD

Michelle Sylvander, CRWD

Anna Eleria, CRWD

Bob Fossum, CRWD

Mary Texer, Board Manager

Shirley Reider, Board Manager

Joe Collins, Board Manager

Jenifer Sorensen, MN DNR

Hallie Finucane, Ramsey-

Washington Metro Watershed

District CAC

The July 15th CAC meeting started at 5:00 PM at the CRWD office. The annual tour included a variety of

projects focused along the Mississippi River corridor. CRWD staff member Mr. Bob Fossum reviewed a

presentation on the former Ford site and the Hidden Falls Stream Restoration. The City of St. Paul recently

held a public meeting on the former Ford site. The purpose of the public meeting was to share information,

identify choices, clarify expectations and seek input from the public. Mr. Fossum shared excerpts from the

public meeting showing how the former Ford site and Hidden Falls Restoration tie together for the City of St.

Paul’s vision of this area.

The group boarded a mini bus and proceeded to the first stop at Highland Ravine. The tour group was

welcomed by three residents of the Deer Park Townhome Association located at Ravine 1. The Highland

Ravine area has a total of three main ravine areas. Ms. Eleria reviewed how flooding and sediment problems

were identified by property owners in 2007. CRWD staff were able to identify the larger problems contributing

to flooding and sediment runoff. A natural groundwater spring and stormwater runoff at the top of the bluff

contributed to the formation of the ravines and gullies. The spring is a year-round source of flowing water. Ms.

Eleria shared a number of challenging obstacles the project had from planning to construction. The ravine was

stabilized with a rock drop structures to slow down flowing runoff. An estimated 75,000 pounds of sediment

per year have been reduced by this project.

The next stop on the tour was Crosby and Little Crosby Lake. Mr. Fossum shared that the water quality has

steadily declining since 1999. Crosby and Little Crosby are part of a wetland area within the floodplain of the

Mississippi River. Mr. Fossum explained how increased monitoring now includes depth measurements of the

lakes. Just this year the area flooded approximately 10 feet. Parkland with trails for walkers and bikers

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surrounds Crosby Lake. It is managed by the City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department. It is also

part of the National Park Service’s Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

The group was able to go on a short hike at the Hidden Falls. Mr. Fossum gave a brief history of the area and

identified areas that were developed in the early 1900’s. A limestone wall and staircase are still in use. The

stream has poor habitat and is in need of restoration. In 2011 CRWD awarded the City of St. Paul a grant to

develop a feasibility study to restore the area. Mr. Fossum identified areas of concrete lining developed in the

early 1970’s that would be removed and redeveloped. The City of St. Paul would like to see the water features

in this area enhanced for more enjoyment by park visitors.

The last stop of the tour was at the former Ford assembly plant. The group was able to view the entire site from

the northeast corner of the property. All of the structures have been torn down. Mr. Fossum was able to show

the group areas where soil contamination were being addressed, mainly near the former paint application area.

CRWD and the City of Saint Paul are partnering to complete a preliminary stormwater analysis to determine a

comprehensive stormwater management approach and feasibility of a central water feature for the site. It is a

goal and vision to bring water back to Saint Paul by reestablishing the Hidden Falls Creek on the Ford Site and

incorporating sustainable, green infrastructure throughout the site that cleans stormwater and provides

community amenities.

The tour adjourned at 8:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Sylvander

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DATE: August 5, 2015 TO: CAC Members FROM: Mark Doneux RE: 2016 Preliminary Budget and Levy

_________________________________________________________________________________ Background Each year the Board of Managers must establish a plan of work for the upcoming year, establish a budget based upon the work plan, and establish a levy for the budget. The Board met on July 27th in a workshop to review and discuss the first draft of the Preliminary 2016 CRWD Budget and Levy. Issues At the July 27th Board Workshop staff reviewed the draft 2016 Budget and Levy. Bases on Board comments, staff have made changes to the Budget and Levy. Documents enclosed include: 1) Project List 2) Expenditure, Revenue and Levy Summary Requested Action Review enclosed documents. Provide comments and direction on proposed 2016 Work Plan and Budget. enclosures: 1) Project List (also referred to as work plan (8 ½” x 11” landscape) 2) Expenditure, Revenue and Levy Summary (11” x 17” landscape). W:\02 Budget and Finance\Budget - 2016\CAC Memo 2016 Budget Review 8-5-15.docx

August 12, 2015 V. Items for Review & Comment A) 2016 Preliminary Budget and

Levy (Doneux)

2016 Capitol Region Watershed Project List August 5, 2015 Public Comment Draft Budget

Fund # Fund Name Project # Project NamePriority / Comment Project Description

2016 Project Budget

2016 Fund Total

101-16970 General Administration Critical General Administration of District Operations 564,700$101-16999 New Office Critical Costs Relating to Consulting, Due Diligence and Design of New Office Facility 178,400

Administrative Allocation Ongoing Annual Cost Allocation to Project and Programs (304,150)438,950$

201-16130 Groundwater Protection - Well Sealing Beneficial Provide grant reimbursements for well sealing 7,040$201-16135 District Groundwater Assessment Important Conduct Assessement of District Groundwater Resources 30,000

37,040$

207-16120 Evaluate Rules and Conduct Annual TAC Meeting Critical Conduct TAC process to update Rules 10,450$10,450$

208-16000 District Permit Program Critical Continue Implementing District Permit Program 126,180$208-16101 Permit Tracking and Database Management Critical Implement BMP Database for previous permits -208-16102 Construction Inspection Critical Inspect active permits sites for compliance 88,130

208-16103 Permit Closure & Post Construction Inspection/Maintenance

Important Inspect completed permit projects for compliance and maintenance21,250

235,560$210-16143 Stewardship Grants Important Administer, promote, and outreach on Stewardship Grants 147,520$

210-16144 Partner Grants Important Provide Grants to Partners to help Implement Education/Outreach Programming 83,310

210-16145 Inspiring Communities Program Important Provide design & projects funds for City ICP Program 51,600210-16146 RSVP Rain Garden Projects Important Assist City & Residents with RSVP Rain Gardens 14,500

296,930$211-16200 Baseline Monitoring & Data Collection Critical Monitoring of 7 baseline sites, 14 level logger sites, and 4 rain gauges 319,210$

211-16205 Lake Monitoring & Data Collection Critical Monitoring of 5 CRWD lakes, including chemistry and biological sampling and qualitative parameters 86,830

211-16210 Villa Park Monitoring & Data Collection Critical Monitoring of 2 FWQ sites in Villa Park as well as 2 level loggers and Lake McCarrons flow only station 38,470

211-16215 Wetland Bio-monitoring Important Annual Monitoring of CRWD wetlands including IBI assessments, water quality analysis, data analysis, and reporting 12,750

211-16220 Long-term Monitoring Database Development Critical Development of a long term monitoring database for effective data management 29,430

211-16225 Remote Data Access & Set Up Important Implement Remote Data Access Program 23,260

211-16230 BMP Monitoring Important Monitoring of BMP sites--Como 7 (6), CCLRT (2), Bdale (1), and 24 level logger sites 75,760

211-15231 Upper Villa Exfiltration Monitoring Beneficial Exfiltration Monitoring of an Underground Infiltration BMP -585,710$

ADMINISTRATION

PROGRAMS

101 Administration

201 Groundwater

207 Rulemaking/RuleRevisions

208 Permitting

210 Stewardship Grants

211 Monitoring and Data Collection

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2016 Project Budget

2016 Fund Total

220-16250 General Critical General Communication and Outreach 91,780$220-15253 Community Capacity Assessment Critical Develop a Community Capacity in Partnership w/RWMWD & MWMO -220-16255 Clean Streets Outreach Critical Develop and Implement a Clean Streats Outreach Program 8,900

220-16260 Municipal Outreach Important Turf and winter maintenance Best Practices training for municipalities and Parks staff 18,900

220-16270 Website and Social Media Important Maintenance and improvement of CRWD website, implementation of Contact Management System 31,600

220-16271 Master Water Stewards Important Participate in Master Water Stewards Program 36,900220-16265 Partnerships Beneficial Contributions to partner organizations and collaborative groups 21,700220-16275 Events Beneficial Events: Community and CRWD-sponsored events and activities 36,200220-16285 Awards and Recognition Programs Important Support Blooming St. Paul Awards and CAC Recognition Program 6,200220-16262 Youth Outreach Important Develop and Implement Outreach Prgramming to District Youth 14,120

266,300$

225-15300 Local and Agency Plan Review & Tech Committee Critical Review plans, serve on local, state, national committees related to

stormwater/water quality 18,630$225-16303 BMP Database Maintenance/Updates Important Provide Maintenance and Updates to BMP Database 16,950

35,580$228-16330 District Research Program Important Develop and Implement Comprehensive Research Program 114,130$228-16333 Public Art Program Important Implement Public Art Policy work with Watershed Artist in Residence 25,260228-16334 Green Infrastructure Incentive Program Beneficial Develop incentive program for Green Infrastructure. -228-16335 Existing Site Stormwater Retrofit Strategy Beneficial Develop strategy for achieving stormwater retrofits on existing sites -228-16336 Climate Change Impacts-Research and Action Important Research Climate Change impacts on design Standards (Atlas--14) -228-16337 Floating Island Pilot Project Important Design and Build a Floating Island Demonstration Project -

139,390$230-16370 GIS Program Development Important Manage GIS needs for CRWD 41,000$230-16375 Data Acquisition Critical Purchase and update data layers 10,500

230-16376 Internal Mapping System Critical Maintain and update internal mapping system layers and troubleshoot issues 3,500

230-16377 Impervious Surfaces Data Set Critical Coordinate with GIS user group to obtain updated impervious surfaces data set 700

55,700$240-16390 Safety Training Critical Conduct CSE/first aid/CPR training for CRWD staff 7,320$

240-16395 Safety Program Updates/Audits Critical Conduct safety audit including assessment of program plan, CSE protocols, office procedures, and equipment 8,330

240-16396 CSE Equipment Critical Proper equipment for safe entry into confined spaces including new equipment, calibration, maintanence, and repair expenses 9,100

24,750$Administrative Allocation -$ 200,739$

PROGRAMS TOTAL 1,888,149$

220 Education and Outreach

225Technical Resources

and Information Sharing

228Future Trends: Research and Positioning

230Geographic

Information Systems (GIS)

240 Safety Program

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2016 Project Budget

2016 Fund Total

301-16400 Lake McCarrons Shoreline Restoration Project Important Implement shoreline restoration project around Lake McCarrons 1,760$301-16405 St. Paul Natural Resources Intern Program Important Sponser intern with St. Paul for BMP maintenance or other activities 8,000301-16410 Loeb Lake Shoreline Assessment Important Conduct assessment of the lake shore 5,880301-16411 Crosby Lake Shoreline Assessment Important Conduct assessment of the lake shore 5,880

21,520$305-16420 Como Regional Park Stormwater Plan Important Complete a Como Regional Park Stormwater Plan 51,000$305-16421 Como BMP Maintenance and Inspection Critical Maintenance and Inspection of Arlington-Pascal BMPs 18,500305-16422 Como Lake TMDL Reporting & Audit Important Annual MS4 TMDL compliance reporting 10,000

305-16426 Como Lake, In-Lake Management Assessment Important Conduct In-Lake Management Assessment 86,200165,700$

310-16470 Aquatic Plant Harvesting Beneficial Harvest Nusiance Aquatic Plants 12,460$310-15471 Aquatic Invasive Mgt Plan Critical Develop an Aquatic Invasive Species Mgt Plan 24,000310-16475 Lake McCarrons Internal Loading Assessment Important Conduct an Assessment of the Internal Loading 41,200

77,660$313-15510 Willow Reserve Management Plan Critical Planning for the protection and restoration of Willow Reserve in St. Paul 19,500$

19,500$

315-16550 Inspection and Annual Maintenance Critical Manage, operate, inspect, maintain, and repair TBI, including 5yr comprehensive inspection 81,000$

315-14552 TBI Easement Verification & Documentation Critical Complete TBI easement verification, acquisition, and documentation work 81,400

315-15554 TBI Hydraulic/Hydrologic Model Calibration & Update Completed Update TBI Model with Atlas 14 Data 48,670

315-15560 TBI Subwatershed Study Important Conduct a Subwatershed Study on a Priortiy TBI Catchment 24,110

315-16570 NPDES MS4 Stormwater Program Critical Implement Stormwater Management Plan and coordinate work to meet MS4 requirements 5,520

315-16575 Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program Critical Refine and implement IDDE program. Include monitoring , notification protocols and year-end reporting 26,020

266,720$

317-16630 Crosby Lake Management Plan Implementation Critical Design project in the Crosby Lake Management Plan 10,000$317-16631 Highland Ravine BMP Maintenance Critical Maintain Gully Stabilization BMPs 23,800

33,800$

325-15600 Wetland/Stream Reestablishment Feasibility Study Important Conduct Wetland Inventory and Develop Wetland Management Plan 25,600$

25,600$330-16620 Green Line Redevelopment SSGI Design Critical Planning, Design Green Line SSGI and Signage 7,700330-16622 Ford Site Planning Future Provide Design and Planning Assistance for Former Ford Site 116,800330-14625 Eustis Street Stormwater Improvement Project Important Design Stormwater BMPs along Eustis Street 2,200330-16624 CCLRT BMP Maintenance Critical Maintain and repair CRWD's green infrastructure along CCLRT 40,600

167,300$370-15100 Watershed Plan Audit Future Conduct a 5 year audit of progress on WMP -$

-$Administrative Allocation 103,411$PROJECTS TOTAL 881,211$

310 Lake McCarron's Subwatershed

PROJECTS

301Shoreline & Streambank Maintenance

305 Como Lake Subwatershed

313 Loeb Lake Subwatershed

317 Crosby Lake Subwatershed

315 Trout Brook Subwatershed

325Wetland, Stream, and

Ecosystem Restoration

330 Mississippi River Subwatershed

370Watershed

Management Planning

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2016 Project Budget

2016 Fund Total

401-15680 Shoreline and Streambank Restoration Projects Important Implement shoreline restoration and aquatic plant management -$401-16681 Ravine Stabilization Projects Important Complete design & installation of ravine stabilization projects 27,200

27,200$405-16700 Curtis Field Opti RTC Maintenance Critical Maintain and Inspecit Opti RTC System 17,240$405-16705 Como Lake BMP Preliminary Engineerin 55,600

72,840$

410-12751 Upper Villa Park Stormwater Improvement Project Critical Complete the Construction of the Upper Villa BMP 278,900

278,900$413-16720 Willow Reserve Restoration Project Important Conduct Phase I of Ecological Restoration Project 66,700

66,700$

415-13818 TBI Repair - Farrington/Cottage Critical Complete TBI Flood Control and Water Quality Project at Farrington and Cottage 6,000

415-16811 Grand Round North Loop Green Infrastructure Practices - Phase I Beneficial Support and Provide Grant for Green Infrastructure 8,750

415-16813 Lafayette Park Campus Stormwater Improvement Project Important Design and Construct Stormwater Improvements 111,980

415-16815 TBI Repairs - St. I35+06 to 180+29 Important Design Repairs for Sta. 135+06-180+29 91,900218,630$

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425-16851 Wetland Reestablishment: Implementation Future Implement feasible reestablishment projects identified in Wetland and Ecosystem Restoration -Planning (325 C). 104,480

425-13852 Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary Water Feature - Construction Critical $200K balance of $400K cost share for stream elements in the TB Nature

Sanctuary -104,480$

430-16881 Green Line Redevelopment BMPs Important Design and Construction of Innovative BMP(s) the Green Line 53,800430--15883 East Kittsondale Stormwater Retrofits Important Design and Implement Stormwater Retrofits as part of CWF Project 104,400

430-16885 Downtown Bike Loop Green Infrastructure Project Beneficial Support and provide grant for Green Infrastructure 40,670

430-16886 Lauderdale Subwatershed Stormwater Improvement Project Important Design and Construct Stormwater Improvements 108,970

307,840$440-16910 Special Grants Critical Implement Special Grant Program 389,700$440-16913 Stormwater Retrofit Program Important Implement Stormwater BMPs Recommended by Subwatershed Studies 64,400440-14916 Central High School Critical Implement Stormwater Improvements 369,735

823,835$450-16950 New Office Facility Critical Plan, Design and Construct New Office Facility for CRWD 3,500,000$

3,500,000$490-15001 Debt & Loan Service Critical Annual Payment for 2007A, CWF Loan and 2013A Debt 368,131$

368,131$

CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOTAL 5,768,556$

417 Crosby Lake BMP's

405 Como Lake BMP's

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

401Shoreline and Streambank Restoration

410 Lake McCarron's BMP's

413 Loeb Lake BMP's

415 Trout Brook BMP's

490 Debt Service

425Wetland, Stream, and

Ecosystem Restoration

430Mississippi River Subwatersheds

BMP's

440 Special Projects and Grants

450 Future Trends: Implementation

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2016 Project Budget

2016 Fund Total

BUDGET SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION 438,950$PROGRAMS 1,888,149$PROJECTS 881,211$ADMINISTRATIVE ALLOCATION $304,150

OPERATIONS TOTAL 3,208,310$

CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 5,768,556$

TOTAL 2016 BUDGET 8,976,866$

Update NotesJuly 8, 2015 First Draft Budget review with Board of Managers

July 27, 2015 Second Draft Budget with Board of ManagersAugust 5, 2015 Preliminary Draft Budget for Public Comment

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2016 CRWD Expenditure, Revenue and Levy Summary7/21/2015

OPERATIONS2012 Actual 2013 Actual 2014 Actual 2015 Estimated 2016 Proposed 2012 Actual 2013 Actual 2014 Actual 2015 Estimated 2016 Proposed

Revenue Tax Levy (1) $2,140,918 2,222,828$ 2,259,222$ 2,661,017$ 3,147,310$ Revenues Property Tax Levy (1) 2,445,771$ 2,656,412$ 2,960,882$ 3,404,667$ 4,273,366$ Intergovernmental (MVHC) $35,000 32 2 161,000$ - Bond Proceeds - 1,800,000 - - 3,500,000Fees $199,000 30,000 22,650 20,000$ 20,000 Partner Funding - 400,000 - 200,000 182,500Interest Income $233 352 319 1,000$ 1,000 Met Council 3,075,594 2,000,000 1,219,463 200,000 -Other $5,540 6,607 6,406 -$ 40,000 Intergovernmental 35,000 455,000 321,366 161,000 -Total $2,380,691 $2,259,819 2,288,599$ 2,843,017$ 3,208,310$ Fees 199,000 20,000 22,650 20,000 20,000

Other 5,540 220,000 67,500 70,200 290,000Expenditures Administration $384,594 444,229$ 539,911$ 611,700$ 438,950$ Other - Clean Water - 65,000 228,484 59,000 70,000

Programs $916,412 1,294,373 1,464,033 1,200,000 1,888,149$ Interest Income 588 3,500 971 2,000 1,000Projects $451,802 330,517 362,596 1,040,000 881,211$ Fund Balance - 79,700 6,406 1,309,000 640,000Total $1,752,808 2,069,119$ 2,366,540$ 2,851,700$ 3,208,310$ Total 5,761,493$ 7,699,612$ 4,827,722$ 5,425,867$ 8,976,866$

Fund Balance Beginning Balance $1,047,044 1,674,927$ 1,865,627$ 1,787,686$ 1,779,003$ Expenditures Administration 384,594$ 376,900$ 539,911$ 611,700$ 438,950$ 50% of Budget Programs 916,412 1,318,616 1,464,033 1,200,000 1,888,149

Ending Balance (2) $1,674,927 1,865,627$ 1,787,686$ 1,779,003$ 1,739,003$ $1,604,155 Projects 451,802 624,844 362,596 1,040,000 881,211ok ok ok Capital Improvement 4,862,038 5,379,252 1,949,004 2,222,231 5,768,556

Total 6,614,846$ 7,699,612$ 4,315,544$ 5,073,931$ 8,976,866$

Fund Balance Beginning Balance 4,255,685$ 3,402,332$ 4,902,658$ 5,414,836$ 4,645,272$ CAPITAL

2012 Actual 2013 Actual 2014 Actual 2015 Estimated 2016 Proposed Ending Balance (2) 3,402,332$ 4,902,658$ 5,414,836$ 4,457,772$ 4,005,272$ Revenue Property Tax Levy (1) 304,853$ 375,109$ 701,660$ 743,650$ 1,126,056$

Intergovernmental (MVHC) 5$ $3,402,332 $4,902,658 $5,414,836 $4,645,272 4,005,272$ Bond Proceeds $0 $3,015,451 $0 $3,500,000Villa Park Wetland Partner Funding (3) $0 $0 $321,364 TAX LEVY 2012 Actual 2013 Actual 2014 Actual 2015 Estimated 2016 ProposedMet Council/MNDOT (TBI) $3,075,594 $573,602 $1,219,463 $200,000 Operations $2,182,675 2,222,828$ 2,259,222$ 2,661,017$ 3,147,310$ MPCA Loan - Villa Park Wetland (4) $0 $430,000 $0 Capital Improvement $310,799 375,109$ 701,660$ 743,650$ 1,126,056McCarrons Subw - Upper Villa Grants (5) $100,000 $0 $180,000 $0 $290,000 Total $2,493,474 $2,597,937 $2,960,882 $3,404,667 4,273,366$ McCarrons Subw - Upper Villa Partner Funding (6) $182,500 Difference from previous year $155,394 $162,938 $362,945 $443,785 868,699$ CWL - Highland Ravine (7) $0 $15,000 % Change 6.65% 6.53% 13.97% 17.08% 25.51%Como Subwater 7 Partner Funding (8) $0 $200,000 Historical Adopted Levy Increase 6.65% 6.53% 11.78% 14.65% 25.51%Clean Water Grant - East Kittsondale $100,000Clean Water Grant - Central High School $87,500 $70,000Other - Clean Water Grant (9) $0 $0 $48,484 $44,000

Stormwater Impact Fund-Ramsey County $67,500 $70,200Interest Income $355 $27,972 $652 $1,000Fund Balance $0 $0 $1,309,000 $600,000Total 3,480,802$ 4,422,139$ 2,539,123$ 2,770,350$ 5,768,556$

Expenditures Capital Improvement Program $4,862,038 3,112,513 1,949,004 2,222,231 5,768,556Note (10) Fund Transfer of BWSR CCLRT Grant of $598,500 from Operations to Capitol

Total $4,862,038 3,112,513$ 1,949,004$ 2,222,231$ 5,768,556$

Fund Balance Beginning Balance $3,208,641 1,727,405$ 3,037,031$ 3,627,150$ 2,866,269$

Ending Balance $1,727,405 3,037,031$ 3,627,150$ 2,866,269$ 2,266,269$

Bond Expenditure $625,000 $1,225,000 $1,150,000

Bonds Balance $2,375,000 $1,150,000 $0

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Note (1) The Property Tax Levy is based on actual or projected property tax collections. The Tax Levy section refers to what was certified to the Note (2) Not UsedNote (3) Partner Funding - Villa Park Wetland from Projects Partners, $321,364 (2014)Note (4) MPCA Loan for Villa Park ProjectNote (5) McCarron's Subw - Upper Villa -CWP -MPCA-total grant $275,000. $110,000 received in 2012.

Note (7) Clean Water Legacy - BWSR, total grant $150,000, $75,000 received in 2012, $60,000 when substantially complete in 2015, $15,000Note (8) Partner Funding for Curtis Field (Pond) Improvements, estimated to be $200,000 in 2014.Note (9) Final Payment of Clean Water Legacy Grant from BWSR for Central Corridor BMPs to be received in 2013

The CIP Fund Balance includes the Boulevard Restoration Fund with a $10,000 balance. Current year Fund Balance based on mid year revenue and expenditure estimates

8/6/20159:11 AM

DATE: August 6, 2015

TO: CRWD Citizen Advisory Committee

FROM: Lindsay VanPatten

RE: Master Water Stewards partnership

Background

In 2012, the Freshwater Society (FWS) and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) received a

Clean Water Land and Legacy grant to create the Master Water Stewards program, which is modeled after

University of Minnesota Extension’s Master Gardener certification program. The program trains, certifies

and supports community leaders to install pollution prevention projects that educate community members

and reduce polluted runoff.

Issues

Since 2013, 80 Stewards in MCWD have successfully completed a twelve-week course that includes a

capstone project in which Stewards work in pairs to complete an installation through the watershed

district’s Stewardship Grant program. Capstone projects include best management practices such as rain

gardens, rain barrels, permeable pavement or cisterns, each with an accompanying outreach campaign to

spread the word to neighbors and other community members about how and why to participate in

stormwater pollution prevention practices.

Since May 2015, staff from several metro watershed districts including CRWD have met with FWS staff

to negotiate expanding the program to our organizations. CRWD staff hopes to work with Master Water

Stewards to fill existing programming gaps such as follow-up and mentoring of Stewardship Grant

recipients, developing a maintenance education program with Inspiring Communities Program

homeowners, building relationships with new target audiences, citizen science monitoring and illicit

discharge reporting and education program delivery.

CRWD will assist FWS in developing meaningful volunteer opportunities for Stewards and recruit a

minimum of eight candidates for the 2016 program year at a cost of $2,500 per Steward. FWS will

organize the classes, hire instructors, assist with recruitment of potential Stewards, track and report

Stewards’ activities and provide ongoing continuing education opportunities for Stewards.

Request Action

Provide comments and suggestions for participation in the Master Water Stewards program.

Identify possible CAC members interested in participating in the program.

Enc: Master Water Stewards description

Master Water Stewards curriculum scope

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August 12, 2015 CAC

Meeting

V. District Initiatives

B) Master Water Stewards

partnership

A program of the Freshwater Society freshwater.org

Master Water Stewards work with their community to:

Assess Watersheds Identify their pollutant sources and create strategies for reducing these pollutants.

Educate Communities Help neighbors understand the most pressing environmental problems in their area.

Reduce Pollutants Work with communities to target pollution sources such as pet waste, fertilizer or pesticides.

Coordinate Action Help communities reduce the polluted runoff by coordinating the installation of rain gardens, rain barrels and other rainscaping techniques. Certification Program masterwaterstewards.org

Are you concerned about water pollution?

Is there a drainage problem in your neighborhood that you want to fix? Want to get off the sidelines and make real change?

You don’t have to be an expert, we’ll show you the way! The Master Water Stewards program is a great opportunity to learn how to solve environmental problems in your community and find a local network of energized leaders.

Apply Now!

Applications available at masterwaterstewards.org

For more information, contact Deirdre Coleman

651-313-5806

[email protected]

Curriculum Scope and Sequence

Course title Concepts Instructor

Introduction to MWS Introductions

Hennepin County Green Partners survey/discussion

Partners

Program Overview

The Stormwater Problem

Capstone o Project o Campaign o Choosing a Partner

Ongoing commitment to volunteer hours

Peggy Knapp

Basic Hydrology Understand how rainfall, runoff, and the movement of water are described, calculated, and measured.

Understand the factors that influence how water moves.

Understand how water shapes the land and our water resources.

Understand how precipitation patterns are changing and how that may impact our water resources.

Diane Spector

Stormwater 101 The big picture: what are the issues facing our finite fresh water resources.

The problem: How stormwater relates to clean water: volume (quantity), rate, and quality (pollutions). Mimicking natural hydrology, green hydrology, through low Impact development.

Solutions: What is in our Stormwater Toolbox to help home owners to minimize runoff associated problems.

There are no silver bullets. Always solutions, rarely just a solution: the concept of Stormwater Treatment Train, using a series of tools rather than just using one tool.

Our home site: a system within the system (watershed). Stormwater runoff is a watershed scale problem that can be managed at small scale where the rain falls such as our home sites.

Shane Missaghi

Water Policy Understand the broader policy context in order to be able to explain it to a citizen (exercise listed below)

Describe water governance in relation to being a Master Water Steward.

Demonstrate knowledge of the storm water permitting system and how citizens are a critical part of meeting the permit.

Understand civic engagement and how the water steward can engage and encourage others to engage in civic action, related to Master Water Steward work.

Faye Sleeper

Environmental Behavior and Decision-Making

To identify challenges to environmental decision-making and behavior change that arise from the nature of environmental problems/solutions and our responses to them;

To practice framing environmental messages based on the above challenges;

To learn about results of yard care choices research in the Twin Cities;

To apply models of behavior change to create a behavior change campaign around a specific yard care behavior.

Maria Dahmus

Community Engagement Strategies

Become familiar with why community engagement is a valid approach to making change in your community

Learn what motivates individuals to join a community change effort and how to design your projects to better engage community-members

Learn how to strategically target your community engagement efforts to engage people who are most likely to participate

Learn how to make successful invitations to community-members to join your efforts and grow your group of volunteers/supporters

Patience Caso

Watershed Tour Observe important sites in the MCWD, to learn more about the watershed Darren Lochner Brett Eidem

Basic Rainscaping Part 1 Understanding Site Assessment –The class will visit residential sites to make observations of existing stormwater management features.

Group will discuss effective methods for site assessment

Knowing what should be in the Project Toolbox – Class participants will look at tool options, create a list of tools that can be used on-site and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Rusty Schmidt

Basic Rainscaping Part 2 Understanding Considerations for Designing Effective Rainscaping – the class will participate in exercises to solve water quality issues on residential sites.

Students will do a perc test to determine soil characteristics

Effective Problem Solving – The class will discuss common problems and discuss possible solutions.

Understanding Raingarden Siting – Participants will work through handouts as individuals and in groups to determine where a raingarden will work on three sites.

Rusty Schmidt

Creating a Residential Stormwater Plan

Onsite consultation at two properties to identify stormwater runoff patterns and opportunities to intercept runoff from the property

Review of stormwater plan and raingarden design examples

Complete a stormwater plans for properties visited

Andy Novak Darren Lochner Roxanne Stuhr

Capstone/Design Charrette *This session could change completely

Capstone proposal

Deadlines/Logistics

Design review with designers

Cost Share review with MCWD

Peggy Knapp Andy Novak Patience Caso Maria Dahmus

Evaluating Existing BMPs The class will learn two approaches for evaluating BMPs: Recognition-Based Evaluation (raingardens) & Regulatory-Based Inspection.

Maintaining BMPs -- Recognition and functional understanding of common BMP’s and maintenance plans for each type. Students will provide a seasonal maintenance plan for their chosen BMP.

Becky Rice Andy Novak Brett Eidem

Aquatic Invasive Species MWS will be able to

Define invasive species and describe the most common processes by which they are introduced into an ecosystem.

Identify several key invasive species that pose current threats to MN ecosystems

Know common management techniques available to slow and prevent the spread of invasive species in Minnesota

Describe ways in which citizens can get involved in invasive species prevention projects and which organizations to contact for possible support and involvement.

April Rust

Next Steps

Project check-in/updates

Program overview

Housekeeping

Peggy Knapp

Capstone Project implementation Peggy Knapp Patience Caso Brett Eidem

Capstone Presentations Stewards will present a summary of their Capstone projects to peers and other partners Peggy Knapp


TO: Citizen Advisory Committee


RE: Student Worker Program

Background

At the April CAC meeting the Committee discussed having a student worker from the University of

Minnesota work on a project for the District chosen by the Committee. Kathryn Swanson has worked with

students at the University of Minnesota on service learning projects and recommended the program.

Kathryn volunteered to be the primary contact on behalf of CRWD for the student worker. Staff contacted

the Service Learning Office at the University of Minnesota and invited Ms. Monica Siems McKay to the

May CAC meeting to provide more information about the program and feedback on project ideas.

At the May CAC meeting, the committee discussed project ideas and decided to have a student worker for

fall 2015 semester. A Student Worker subcommittee was formed including CAC members Gwen Willems,

Kathryn Swanson and Nicole Soderholm.

Issues

Staff and the Student Worker Committee have developed two draft student worker position description

for a Communications Assistant and a Policy Assistant. At the August CAC meeting, the committee will

review and finalize the position descriptions to be advertised through the University of Minnesota’s

Service Learning Program in September.

Requested Action

Review and finalize the Communications Assistant and Policy Assistant student worker position

descriptions for fall 2015 student workers.

enc: DRAFT CRWD Communications Assistant student worker position description

DRAFT CRWD Policy Assistant student worker position description

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August 12, 2015

VI. CAC Initiatives


Organization Capitol Region Watershed District Organization Description Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) is a special purpose local unit of government created to manage and protect part of the Mississippi River Basin, along with the District’s wetlands, creeks and lakes that drain to the River. Our mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of CRWD. CRWD originated from a small group of dedicated citizens who wanted to protect Como Lake. They petitioned the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) to create a watershed district, and in 1998 CRWD was formed. CRWD includes portions of the cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Roseville and Saint Paul. CRWD drains to the Mississippi River, its primary water resource. CRWD lakes include Como Lake, Crosby Lake, and Loeb Lake in Saint Paul and Lake McCarrons in Roseville. Groundwater below the surface of the District provides non-drinking water for businesses and institutions in Ramsey County. Few natural wetlands in the District remain because they were removed or altered during urbanization and development over the past century. CRWD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors and we have an active Citizen Advisory Committee to provide guidance and feedback on our programming. Our primary programs are Permitting, Water Quality Monitoring, Education and Outreach, and Capital Improvement Projects. We are seeking a service learning worker to help protect our water resources through a communication project in partnership with our Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). Position Title CRWD Communications Assistant Position Description Below is a list of example projects the CRWD Communications Assistant could be responsible for implementing. We welcome other project proposals that help us further our mission of protecting and improving water resources within the District.

• Meet with community leaders from one of our under represented planning councils and report back to CAC about opportunities to reach residents or partner organizations within that community.

• Translate CRWD outreach materials to Hmong, Spanish, or Somali. • Develop and implement CAC member recruitment campaign. • Table at three community events on behalf of CRWD. • Interview Partner Grant recipients for CRWD newsletter articles. • Design a weekly Facebook campaign and supply content the Education and Outreach

staff can post. • Interview CAC members and write an article about the Committee for a local paper. • Attend at least two CAC meetings.

http://www.falconheights.org/


http://www.ci.lauderdale.mn.us/

http://www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/

http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/

http://www.stpaul.gov/

Position Schedule Flexible; students will be expected to work independently, with occasional check-ins with the supervisor and attend two CRWD CAC meetings which are the second Wednesday each month from 7 – 9 p.m. (except November – see dates below). Meeting dates:

• Wednesday, September 9, 2015 • Wednesday, October 14, 2015 • Thursday, November 12, 2015 • Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Special Requirements We are seeking students with a background in Environmental Education or Communications and Marketing. Application Instructions Once you fill out the service learning information and it has been approved by CRWD please follow up with Lindsay (651) 644-8888 or [email protected] to set up a meeting. Orientation (We need to discuss how this will go) W:\05 Citizen Advisory Committee\2015 Files\2015 Student Worker\DRAFT_Pos. Description_Communications student..docx

mailto:[email protected]

Organization Capitol Region Watershed District Organization Description Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) is a special purpose local unit of government created to manage and protect part of the Mississippi River Basin, along with the District’s wetlands, creeks and lakes that drain to the River. Our mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District. CRWD originated from a small group of dedicated citizens who wanted to protect Como Lake. They petitioned the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) to create a watershed district, and in 1998 CRWD was formed. CRWD includes portions of the cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Roseville and Saint Paul. CRWD drains to the Mississippi River, its primary water resource. CRWD lakes include Como Lake, Crosby Lake, and Loeb Lake in Saint Paul and Lake McCarrons in Roseville. Groundwater below the surface of the District provides non-drinking water for businesses and institutions in Ramsey County. Few natural wetlands in the District remain because they were removed or altered during urbanization and development over the past century. CRWD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors and we have an active Citizen Advisory Committee to provide guidance and feedback on our programming. Our primary programs are Permitting, Water Quality Monitoring, Education and Outreach, and Capital Improvement Projects.

We are seeking a service learning worker to help protect our water resources through a policy project in partnership with our Citizen Advisory Committee. Position Title CRWD Policy Assistant Position Description Below is a list of example projects the CRWD Policy Assistant could be responsible for implementing. We welcome other project proposals as well that help us further our mission of protecting and improving water resources within the District.

• Research current literature on the role of citizen participation in water management ‐ summarize literature and identify things we are doing right and where we could change.

• Identify commercial salt applicators in CRWD and develop outreach project ideas. • Identify current issue and/or bill in state legislature that could affect water management

in MN (positively or negatively). Identify ways to educate public on the issue that is in line with CRWD’s values and mission.

• Research existing citizen science programs related to water and identify how these programs can be used by local decision makers for policy changes.

• Evaluate the role of Watershed District CACs and identify opportunities for CAC involvement in water policy at the local or state level.



http://www.ci.lauderdale.mn.us/

http://www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/

http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/

http://www.stpaul.gov/

Position Schedule Flexible; students will be expected to work independently, with occasional check-ins with the supervisor and attend two CRWD CAC meetings which are the second Wednesday each month from 7 – 9 p.m. (except November – see dates below). Meeting dates:

• Wednesday, September 9, 2015 • Wednesday, October 14, 2015 • Thursday, November 12, 2015 • Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Special Requirements We are seeking students with a background in Environmental Policy. Application Instructions Once you fill out the service learning information and it has been approved by CRWD please follow up with Lindsay (651) 644-8888 or [email protected] to set up a meeting. Orientation (We need to discuss how this will go) W:\05 Citizen Advisory Committee\2015 Files\2015 Student Worker\DRAFT_Pos. Description_Policy student.docx






RE: 2015 Watershed Steward Awards Program

Background

In fall of 2014 the CAC adopted the CRWD Watershed Steward Awards program to recognize

residents and partners of CRWD. The Committee approved four award categories and the program

was promoted by CRWD staff and CAC members. In 2014 we received 12 nominations for three of

the four categories.

At the May 13, 2015 CAC meeting the committee discussed adding a project award category to the

CRWD Watershed Steward Awards program since we are no longer sponsoring an award through

the Blooming St Paul program. The Awards Committee of CAC members David Arbeit and Mike

MacDonald agreed to draft the text for a project award category for the 2015 CRWD Watershed

Steward Awards program.

Issues

The Awards Committee and staff have worked on a new project award category description for

review and approval by the CAC at the August meeting. The committee will also need to determine

members of the CRWD Awards Program Committee for 2015 and finalize the program timeline.

2015 CRWD Watershed Steward Awards Program Timeline:

Date Task

August 12, 2015 Approve nomination forms and promotion list

August 19, 2015 Board Adopt 2015 Awards Program

September 1, 2015 Start promoting nominations

October 16, 2015 Nominations due

October 31, 2015 Send out invitations to awards

November 12, 2015 CAC Recommendation for Board

November 18, 2015 Board Approval of winners

November 25, 2015 RSVP for Awards Ceremony Due

December 16, 2015 Watershed Steward Awards Ceremony

Request Action

Review and finalize 2015 CRWD Watershed Steward Awards program guidelines and categories

and timeline to be approved by the Board.

Identify two CAC members to serve on the CRWD Awards Program Committee.

August 12, 2015

VI. CAC Initiatives B.) 2015

Watershed Steward Awards

Program


Review and add to the awards program promotion list.

enc: DRAFT CRWD Watershed Steward Award Program Overview and Award Category

Descriptions

2015 CRWD Watershed Steward Award Nomination Form

Awards Program Promotion List

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Capitol Region Watershed Steward Award Program: Overview The Watershed Steward Award honors individuals or organizations that exemplify watershed stewardship through activities or projects that demonstrate a commitment CRWD’s mission to “protect, manage and improve water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District.”

The Awards are given annually through an open process during the fall. Nominees may be anyone who lives or works within CRWD boundaries. Recipients are selected be a committee of CAC members, CRWD Board Managers and CRWD staff. The CAC approves award recipients in October and recommends the winners to the Board, who approve them in November. Awards are presented by the CAC members at the CRWD Annual Meeting which is usually held in December.

Award categories are:

• Watershed Citizen Award: Given to an individual who has demonstrated a personal commitment to citizen engagement, project initiation or exceptional leadership that supports CRWD’s mission.

• Watershed Partner Award: Given to an organization that has demonstrated through its policies, practices or projects a commitment to CRWD’s mission by exceeding the requirements of CRWD Watershed Rules or through the implementation of innovative watershed management solutions.

• Young Watershed Steward Award: Given to a young person or group of young people who have undertaken projects that exemplify commitment to CRWD’s mission.

• Watershed Project Award: Given to an organization, group or individual who has implemented a project that demonstrates an innovative and effective solution to protecting, managing and improving water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District.

• Lifetime Stewardship Award: Given to an individual who has, during his or her lifetime, played a significant and lasting leadership role in the stewardship of CRWD’s water resources.

The following guidelines apply:

1. No more than one award will be given annually in each category.

2. If it is determined that no nomination for a specific category merits an award, none will be awarded that year.

3. Awards will not be given to nominations that are simply complying with CRWD requirements.

4. Current members of the CAC, Board or CRWD staff are not eligible to receive awards.

5. Award winners will receive a plaque or framed certificate that includes their name, the CRWD logo and the award category.

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Nominate a Watershed Steward

Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) is now accepting nominations for its 2015 Watershed Steward Awards. These awards honor individuals or organizations that exemplify watershed stewardship through activities or projects that demonstrate a commitment CRWD’s mission to “protect, manage and improve water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District.” Nominations are due Friday, October 16, 2015.

Award categories are:

• Watershed Citizen Award: Given to an individual who has demonstrated a personal commitment to citizen engagement, project initiation or exceptional leadership that supports CRWD’s mission.

• Watershed Partner Award: Given to an organization that has demonstrated through its policies, practices or projects a commitment to CRWD’s mission by exceeding the requirements of CRWD Watershed Rules or through the implementation of innovative watershed management solutions.

• Young Watershed Steward Award: Given to a young person or group of young people who have undertaken projects that exemplify commitment to CRWD’s mission.

• Watershed Project Award: Given to an organization, group or individual who has implemented a project that demonstrates an innovative and effective solution to protecting, managing and improving water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District.

• Lifetime Stewardship Award: Given to an individual who has, during his or her lifetime, played a significant and lasting leadership role in the stewardship of CRWD’s water resources.

Submit nominations by 4:00pm, Friday, October 16, 2015 to: Lindsay VanPatten Capitol Region Watershed District 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4 St. Paul, MN 55108 651.644.8888 [email protected] 651.644.8888


CRWD Watershed Steward Award Nomination Form Nominator information Name:

Email:

Phone:

Address:

Nominee information *Please provide at least one piece of contact information for the Nominee (email, phone or address). Person or Organization Nominated:

Email: Phone: Address: Award Category:

Watershed Citizen

Watershed Partner

Young Watershed Steward

Watershed Project Award

Lifetime Stewardship

☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Reason for nominating (250 words or less): Submit nominations by 4:00pm, October 16, 2015 to: Lindsay Van Patten Capitol Region Watershed District 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4 St. Paul, MN 55108 651.644.8888 [email protected]

2015 CRWD Watershed Steward Awards Promotion List

Type of group Organization Name TitleArt/Community

Public Art Saint Paul Christine Podas-LarsonWisdom Dances Emily Jarrett-HughesHark Designs Mary HarkPublic Art Saint Paul Mary JohnsonPublic Art Saint Paul Colleen SheehyU of MN Christine Baeumler

City City of Falcon Heights Beth Mercer-Taylor Council MemberCity of Falcon Heights Sack Thongvanh City Administrator

City of Roseville Ryan Johnson Environmental Specialist

City of Roseville Lonnie Brokke

Parks & Recration

Director

City of Lauderdale

all city council and

staffCity of Lauderdale Heather Butkowski City Administrator

City of Maplewood Chris Swanson Environmental TechnicianSaint Paul Natural Resources Faith Krogstad Education Coordinator

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Adam Robbins

Environmental

CoordinatorSaint Paul Kathleen AngloSaint Paul Barb MundahlSaint Paul Cy KoselSaint Paul Kris Hagemann

Saint Paul Wes Saunders-Pearce

Water Resource

CoordinatorDistrict Planning

CouncilsDistrict 1 Betsy Leach Community Organizer

District 16 Kate Pearce Environment CommitteeDistrict 4 - Dayton's Bluff Deanna Foster Executive Director

District 10 -Como Community Council Alison Kirgis

Chair, Executive

CommitteeDistrict 11 -Hamline Midway Coalition Michael Jon Olson Executive Director

District 11 -Hamline Midway Coalition Kyle Mianulli

Communications

CoordinatorDistrict 12 -St. Anthony Park Suyapa Miranda Executive DirectorDistrict 13 -Union Park Julie Reiter Executive Director

District 13 --Union Park Lisa Heyman

Communications

CoordinatorDistrict 14 -Macalester Groveland Liz Boyer Executive DirectorDistrict 14 -Macalester Groveland Jennifer Wustmann Community OrganizerDistrict 15 -Highland Kathy Carruth Executive DirectorDistrict 16 -Summit Hill Association Jeff Roy Executive DirectorDistrict 3 -West Side Citizens Organization Christine Shyne Executive Director

District 4 -Dayton's Bluff Nicole Pressley

Administrative

Coordinator

District 5 -Payne Phalen Leslie McMurray

Executive Director/Lead

OrganizerDistrict 6 -North End/South Como Kerry Antrim Executive Director

District 7 -Frogtown Neighborhood Association Caty Royce Director

District 7 -Frogtown Neighborhood Association Sam Buffington Community OrganizerDistrict 8 -Summit-University Sara Udvig Executive Director

District 8 -Summit-University Max Holdhusen

Urban Planner -

Community Organizer

District 8 -Summit-University Roxanne Draughn

Community Organizer -

Youth Development

District 9 -West 7th and Fort Road Federation Ed Johnson Executive Director

District 9 -West 7th and Fort Road Federation Betty Moran Community Organizer

District 11 -Hamline Midway Coalition Lauren Fulner-Erickson

Coordinator for St. Paul

Healthy Transportation

for AllDistrict 17 -Capitol River Paul ?District 17 -Capitol River Katie Sabaka Director

District 14 -Macalester Groveland Lauren Anderson

Recycling and

Environment Coordinator

District 3 - West Side Community Organization Mason Wells Community OrganizerRailroad Island Don Lorr

Commercial

Property

ManagementBOMA Kevin Lewis Executive DirectorFortin Consulting Connie Fortin

Community

Citizens League/Como Active Citizens Network Janna CaywoodDistrict Councils Collaborative Carol Swenson Executive DirectorLake McCarrons Neighborhood Association Sherry Sanders

Lake McCarrons Neighborhood Association

Rick and Sherry

SandersLower Phalen Creek Project Meg CavalierModel Cities Beverly Hawkins CEO

Model Cities Craig Johnson

Real Estate Development

Project ManagerComo Lake Neighbors / MN Dragonfly Society Jacki Morrison

Cultural Asian Economic Development Association Va-Megn Thoj Executive DirectorAsian Economic Development Association Joo-Hee Pomplun Director of ProgramsAsian Outdoor Heritage Yer XiongAsian Outdoor Heritage Cheng LeeCe Tempoxcalli Felipe Espinoza-DayHmong Corps Nancy HerKa Joog Mohamed Farah Executive Director

Lao Family Community Chong Lee Executive DirectorLao Family CommunityLao Family English School

Environmental

Alliance for Sustainability Sean GosiewskiFriends of the Miss. River Irene JonesFrogtown Green Patricia Ohmans

Full Spring Studio Jonee Kulman-BrighamGreat River Greening Deborah KarasovUrban Roots Patsy NobleWatershed Partners Jana LarsonRamsey County Master Gardeners Jan Morlock

MISC. Erin PavlicaStephanie HankersonDave Englund MN SUPBarb Spears

Julie Marckel Transforming CentralSharon Shinomaya Como NeighborhoodVal Cunningham Como Neighborhood

School AFSA Middle SchoolCollege Prep Mary Yakibchuk Education LeadCretin-Derham Hall Steven Tacheny Green Team AdvisorCretin-Derham Hall Julie Quinn-Kiernan Green Team Advisor

Twin Cities German Immersion School Jeff Horton

Assistant Executive

Director

Great River School

Melanie Peterson-

Nafzinger

History Guide and IB

CoordinatorGreat River School Sam Great River School Scott Alsleben Field Studies

Harambee Elementary Jenny Eckman

Environmental Science

SpecialistSaint Paul Academy

Saint Paul Public Schools Samantha McKeough

Environmental Service

Assistant

Saint Paul Public Schools Lisa van der Steur

Senior Development

Specialist

Falcon Heights Elementary

Falcon Heights

Elementary PrincipalFriends School of Minnesota Elementary Science TeacherBrimhall Elementary Penny Bidne PrincipalParkview Kristen Smith Olson PrincipalRoseville Earth Club Pierre MacGillis Earth Club Advisory

Macalester College Christine Manning

Assistant Professor in

Environmental Studies

Hamline University Ken Dehkes

Director of Facilities

Operations and

Horticultural ServicesConcordia College Leanne Bakke Chair of BiologyUniversity of Minnesota Kristen NelsonUniversity of Minnesota Sarah HobbieUniversity of Minnesota Vanessa Perry

University of Minnesota Mae Davenport

University of Minnesota Water Resources CenterUniversity of Minnesota Institute on the

Environment

Youth Boys Scouts of MN-Northstar chapter Joe Jansen District ChairBoys Scouts of MN-Northstar chapter Padriac McGuire District CommissionerBoys Scouts of MN-Northstar chapter Jordan Waggoner District Executive

Girl Scouts River Valley Celina Martina

Director of Community

Partnerships


Regulating for Drinking Water Protection in Iowa’s Agriculture Watersheds

Bill Stowe, Des Moines Water Works

Presented by: Moos Family Lecture Series on Water Resources

Sponsors: Freshwater Society and the Capitol Region Watershed District

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

U of M St Paul Student Center

Reception 5:30 – Larson Gallery

Lecture 7-9PM – Theater

Bill Stowe is the CEO and General Manager of Des Moines Water Works (DMWW). DMWW is a

regional water provider that works closely with business, environmental, consumer and agricultural

leaders to advocate for better stewardship of water resources and clean water initiatives throughout

Central Iowa. Earlier this year, DMWW filed a Clean Water Act complaint against three “upstream”

counties that manage agricultural drainage districts discharging high nitrate concentrations into the

Raccoon River. The complaint was filed in response to the utility’s need to remove high nitrate

concentrations in its source waters for the public health of its customers, at an enormous expense, and

after voluntary conservation strategies failed to adequately reduce pollution. This controversial action

has captured national attention, and is forcing communities to grapple directly with questions over

responsibility for agricultural water pollution, and the costs of clean water.

Bill is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Grinnell College with a Bachelor of Arts, and received a Master of

Science in Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, a Master of Science in Industrial Relations

from the University of Illinois, and a Juris Doctorate Degree from Loyola University Law School. He is

a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a member of the Iowa Bar Association. He

frequently acts through the American Arbitration Association as an impartial arbitrator in resolving

complex construction and commercial disputes.

We are honored that Mr. Stowe will be with us to discuss the process leading up to, and the

repercussions of, the DMWW’s decision to file this complaint.

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RE: 2015 CRWD Events

Upcoming Events:

Little Mekong Night Markets – Open-air market coordinated by CRWD Partner Grant recipient,

Asian Economic Development Association

Friday August 7 from 5 pm – 12 am

Saturday August 8 from 5 pm – 12 am

Corner of University and Western – AEDA and CRWD have been meeting to help incorporate water

themed messages, surveys and art into the events.

Loeb Lake Family Fishing – Family Fishing Event with CRWD and DNR, MinnAqua

Wednesday, August, 12, 2015, 6 – 8 pm

Marydale Park

Meet near the doc on the east side of Loeb Lake off of Mackubin

Eco-Action booth at the Minnesota State Fair's Eco-experience.

Volunteers are needed to staff the Eco-Action booth at the State Fair’s Eco-experience. Volunteers

receive a free ticket to the State Fair and a StormDrain Goalie t-shirt for helping staff the StormDrain

Goalie photo booth and talk to Fair goers about the importance of keeping pollutants out of streets and

storm drains. Shifts are four and a half hours long.

TO SIGN UP FOR A SHIFT:

Find an available time slot on the Google calendar here (August 27 - September 7) or email

Lindsay

Email mailto:[email protected] to request that shift.

In your email message, please provide your contact information, including the mailing address

where you would like us to send both your State Fair ticket and information about your shift.

You will receive an email confirmation that the shift is yours!

Past Events:

Trout Brook Grand Opening – Grand Opening of Trout Brook with St. Paul Parks and GRG’s 20th

Anniversary Celebration

Saturday May 30, 2015 12:30 – 3 pm

Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary

Many Staff, Board and CAC members attended. Thank you.

Saint Paul Arbor Month Celebration – Community tabling event celebrating Arbor Month

Saturday May 30, 2015 10 am – 2 pm

Linwood Recreation Center

August 12, 2015

VII. Project and Program

Updates

A) 2015 CRWD Events

http://www.hamline.edu/HUContent.aspx?pageid=2147511761


860 St. Claire, St. Paul, MN 55105

Thank you Michelle and Steve for tabling at the event!

Landscape Revival Native Plant Expo and Market – Native Plant Expo and Market with 12

Growers

Saturday, June 6, 2015 9 am – 3 pm

Here are the shifts for staffing the table:

Staff and CAC members Bill Barton, Rick Sanders, and David Arbeit helped staff our table.

Thank you!

Hamline Midway Spring Festival – D11 Community Festival

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 4 – 8:30 pm

Hancock Recreation Center

1610 Hubbard Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Staff and CAC member Gwen Willems staffed our table. Thank you Gwen!

Bugs’ Night Out at Como Lake – Macroinvertebrate sampling and identification for youth

Thursday June 18, 2015 6 – 7:30 pm



Staff and CAC member Nicole Soderholm assisted at the event and 24 children attended.

Frogtown Neighborhood Association annual meeting

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 5 – 8 pm

Frogtown Park along Victoria

Frogtown Garden Tour – Self-guided tour of gardens that include some rain gardens

Saturday, July 11, 2015, 10 am – 2 pm

Como Lake Land and Water Clean Up – In-lake Cleanup event with MN Standup Paddle Board

Association during Como Fest: Como Fest is July 10 – 12

Sunday, July 12, 2015 10 am – 1:00 pm



Staff tabled and partnered with Minnesota Standup Paddleboarders Association and Wheel Fun

Rentals to do cleanup in and around Como Lake. Jacki Morrison also tabled with info on

Minnesota Dragonfly Society and the Second Saturday Como Neighborhood Cleanup events.

SPSVP Boulevard Rain Garden Maintenance meetups for Montana Greenbrier and Montreal

Projects

Monday, July 13, 6:30 – 7:30 pm -- Montana Greenbrier project area

Monday, July 20, 6:30 – 7:30 pm -- Montreal project area

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Capitol Region Watershed District

Citizen Advisory Committee

2015 Agenda Plan

Updated: August 6, 2015

Pervious Parking Lot

Eustis Street Feasibility Study Lakes Report

Willow Reserve Stormwater Report

Lafayette Park

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CAC Meeting Date District Initiatives CAC Initiatives

January 14, 2015 - District 6 NRI

- 2014 Fish Survey

-Stewardship Awards Recap

-2015 CAC Meeting Plan

February 11, 2015 - Education Program Review

- 2015 Rule Revisions

Discuss 2015 “Event”

March 11, 2015

- Upper Villa Park Project Review

- Rules Review

- 2014 Permit Program Review

- Event Planning

- By Laws Review

April 8, 2015 - North & East Metro GW Plan Update

- By Law Amendments Adopted

- Election of Officers

- Student Worker Program

May 13, 2015

-Watershed Plan Mid-Term Review

- Lake McCarrons Aquatic Plan

Harvesting

-Awards Program

-Event Planning

-CAC Tour Planning

-Student Worker

June 10, 2015 WMP Mid Term Review -Tour Planning

-Event Planning Update

-Master Water Stewards

-Student Worker Update

July 15, 2015

(3rd Wednesday)

Tour of District Projects

August 12, 2015

Review and Comment on 2016 Budget

Master Water Stewards

-2015 Awards Program Adoption

-Student Worker Program Approval

- Fall Fresh Water Society Event

September 9, 2015

-Awards Program

-CAC Recruitment

October 14, 2015

Special and Partner Grant Committees - Awards Program

November 12, 2015

(2nd Thursday)

RSVP Program Update

December 9, 2015

2016 Reappointment

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