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Minnehaha Creek (Reach 14) Streambank Improvement Project Design Kickoff Meeting Becky Houdek, MCWD 6-27-12

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Minnehaha Creek (Reach 14) Streambank Improvement Project . Design Kickoff Meeting Becky Houdek, MCWD 6-27-12. Outline. Background Design concepts Expectations Process/Schedule What we need from you Questions. Background. Project identified in District Plan Project goals: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Minnehaha Creek (Reach 14)  Streambank  Improvement Project

Minnehaha Creek (Reach 14) Streambank Improvement Project

Design Kickoff Meeting

Becky Houdek, MCWD6-27-12

Page 2: Minnehaha Creek (Reach 14)  Streambank  Improvement Project

OutlineBackground

Design concepts

Expectations

Process/Schedule

What we need from you

Questions

Page 3: Minnehaha Creek (Reach 14)  Streambank  Improvement Project

BackgroundProject identified in District

Plan

Project goals:Improve riparian vegetation

Stabilizes banks (deep roots) Filters runoff from land and

moderates flow Provides shading and shelter Deters geese Aesthetic value

Improve in-stream habitat and function

Education/demonstration

Page 4: Minnehaha Creek (Reach 14)  Streambank  Improvement Project

Turf Grass vs. Native Plant Roots

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BackgroundFeasibility study completed

last summer

Gauged homeowner interestVoluntary projectNeighborhood meeting,

survey, site visits29 have expressed interest

Board ordered last fall Funding design, construction,

3 yrs maintenance

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Design ConceptsBalance homeowner interests/preferences with natural resource

benefitsAesthetics, plant height, existing structures, etc.

Vegetated streambank with 10-20 ft of native plantings that transitions to turf (minimum of 10 ft)Primarily grasses and flowers, shrubs optionalLittle to no rock needed

In-stream habitat improvements

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ExpectationsDistrict will fund design, construction, and first 3 yrs of

maintenance, then homeowners take over

Plantings will take a few years to be fully established - will incorporate some plant plugs so you see some growth and color right away

District rules require a declaration for any streambank projectsMuch of the land along creek is owned by City – will need 3-party

agreement

Not all properties may be suitable for this project

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Process/ScheduleDetermine who is on board - Letter of intent

Develop designs/planting plans:Individual site visits – mid-JulyPreliminary designs – Distributed late July Homeowner review and feedback (2-3 weeks) – mid-August Finalize designs – August-September

Execute declarations/maintenance agreements – September

Construction:In-stream/bank work – January - mid-FebruaryPlanting – Spring 2013

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What We Need From YouEmails and phone numbers

Flexibility and responsiveness

Coordinate on-site meetings Sign up for a time

For site visit: Complete plant worksheet Sign letter of intent

Declaration/maintenance agreement (once designs are developed)

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Questions?Contact information:

Becky [email protected]

Project webpage:http://www.minnehahacreek.org/projects (scroll down to

Reach 14)

Citizens for the Minnehaha Creek Corridor:www.minnehahacreekcorridor.org