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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-2010 Planning Commission Packet PUBLIC ATTENDANCE MEETING DATE e � /L� i ❑ COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION OTHER Please complete the following information for City records. PRESENT FOR(from agenda) NAME (please print) ADDRESS NAME OR NUMBER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. V:1(LEGAL FORMS)\(FORMS)\PUBLIC ATTENDANCE.DOC I}�' AGENDA City of Orono Planning Commission Meeting Set for Monday, October 18, 2010; 6:30 PM Orono Council Chambers, 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 952-249-4600 /www.ci.orono.mn.us Council Representative: Jim Murphy Audience Members: Please sign in for the public record if you wish to address the Planning Commission. The sign in sheet is in the lobby. Memos regarding each of the Agenda items are available in the Public Packet— located in the lobby near the sign in sheet. Items on the Consent Agenda, including (*) asterisk items, are reviewed in total by the Planning Commission and may be approved through one motion with no further discussion by the Planning Commission. Any items may be removed by any Planning Commission Member, staff member or person from the public for separate consideration. If you wish to remove any item from the Consent Agenda, please state the item number and description of the item. Applicants will be asked to move to the podium to answer questions after staff presents the application. The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City Council. If action is taken on any items on this agenda, they will be scheduled for an upcoming City Council meeting. Consent Agenda * 1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2010. New Business 2. Storm Water Management Plan (Staff: Mike Gaffron) Planning Commission Comments 3. Report of Planning Commission representatives attending City Council meetings on September 27, 2010 and October 11, 2010. 4. Other issues for discussion. 5. Selection of representatives to attend City Council meetings on October 25, 2010 and November 8, 2010. ADJOURNMENT 1 I Date Application Received: NA Date Application Considered as Complete: NA 60-Day Review Period Expires: NA To: Chair Kang and Planning Commissioners Jessica Loftus, City Administrator From: Mike Gaffron,Asst. City Administrato Date: October 14, 2010 Subject: Orono Surface Water Management Plan(SWMP) Update -Public Hearing Attachments: A-Draft SWMP (CD version) as submitted to MCWD in June 2010 B -MCWD Comment Letter-August 17, 2010 C -Met Council Comment Letter-June 17, 2010 D -Bonestroo Response to MCWD Comments - September 22, 2010 E -Additional Revisions to Section 9.4 - email exchange- October 5-6, 2010 F - Minutes/Memo/Exh. C from Council Work Session January 13, 2009 G-Memo and Minutes from Council Work Session August 1 l, 2009 H- Table 9.3: 10-Year Phosphorus Reduction Plan I- Table 9.2: Surface Water Management Plan SWPPP Implementation J- Map: 10-year CIP Projects Enclosed for your review is a CD of the draft Surface Water Management Plan that was submitted to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) for comment and acceptance prior to adoption by the City CounciL Background As required by State law, the City has been updating its 2002 Surface Water Management Plan to be in conformance with the updated MCWD Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan. Council authorized Bonestroo to update the Plan in January 2009. Their work was substantially completed by Bob Barth in late 2009 prior to his leaving the firm, but submittal to MCWD was delayed by staff pending work on the Comp Plan. Jesse Carlson of Bonestroo has taken over for Bob and completed final Plan details earlier this year. The draft plan was submitted to MCWD and Met Council for comment in June 2010. Comments from those agencies are in Attachments B and C. Jesse Carlson prepared final materials to address the MCWD comment letter and subsequent discussion points, and those additions/revisions (documented in Atta.chments D & E) were submitted to MCWD. The MCWD board is scheduled to approve the Plan at their meeting on October 14 (on Consent Agenda as of this writing). SWMP City Adoption Process Because the updated SWMP is technically an amendment of the 2002 SWMP, a public hearing at the Planning Commission is required and has been scheduled for the October 18 PC meeting. Legal notice for the hearing was published on October 7 and October 14. Plaluung Commission should hold the public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council. Formal adoption by Council is anticipated to follow on October 25. This schedule is necessary to have the SWMP in effect by November l, which is a requirement of the BWSR Clean Water Fund Grant application process for FY-2011. This timing is related to a grant request for the Stubbs Bay Ra.vine restoration project(CIP-1 as indicated in Exhibits H-I-J). SWMP Update October 14,2010 Page 2 SWMP Contents Summary ' The plan is organized as follows: 1. Section 1 offers an introduction to and purpose of the Plan, including a location map of Orono, an overview of Orono's land use and philosophy of ecologically based planning. 2. Section 2 of this Plan provides an inventory of land and water resources within the City including a description of the physical setting, available and pertinent water resources data, and important natural and conservation areas. 3. Section 3 includes a comprehensive documentation of the regulatory agencies influencing the management of surface water resources in Orona 4. Section 4 provides a current assessment of surface water management in Orono, including stormwater modeling, NPDES permitting process, comparison of regulatory standazds, and identification of issues and corrective actions. 5. Section 5 describes in detail Orono's surface drainage system. 6. Section 6 presents Orono's wetland management program and identifies wetland restoration and enhancement opportunities. 7. Section 7 provides technical background for designing surface water management systems in Orono. 8. Section 8 lists the goals and policies identified to address surface water management needs in the City. 9. Section 9 summarizes capital projects currently planned with known funding sources to implement the goals and policies listed in Section 8, as well as potential activities and funding mechanisms including the MCWDs modeling program, Orono's MS4 permits, and an identification of potential issues and corrective actions. The capital improvement program plan items institute a series of projects over the next 10 years to reduce Orono's phosphorus discharge. 10. Section 10 outlines the continued administration of this plan with respect to plan updates and amendments, as well as annual reporting requirements to Minnehaha Creek Watershed (MCWD). Items for Discussion Please particularly read through Chapter 9 of the SWMP, as it contains the implementation elements of the Plan. In order to meet MCWD requirements for phosphorus removal, a number of stormwater system improvement projects have been identified and placed in a 10-year CIP that is fairly ambitious, but necessary given that many of these projects were included in the 2002 SWMP CIP but never were accomplished, due to a variety of factors. Orono's Stormwater Utility generates approximately $135,000 per year, while the proposed CIP has an annual cost of $250,000-300,000. Options for making up this deficit may include limited increases to the stormwater utility rates, partnering with MCWD or others, and a more aggressive approach to pursuit of grant money. Additionally, note that while MCWD currently administers the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) for Orono, proposed Water Resources Management Policy 8.Sa on page 90 of the SWMP indicates Orono will within the next 12 months consider the option of assuxning administration of WCA responsibilities to ensure no net loss of wetland functions and values. SWMP Update October 14,2010 Page 3 Perhaps the most difficult issue to address is meeting the numerical phosphorus reduction goals established for Orono by MCWD. While the draft Phosphorus Reduction Plan (Attachment H) meets or exceeds the goals for the Long Lake Creek and Painters Creek subwatersheds, meeting the goals for the Lake Minnetonka Direct subwatershed is more difficult. This is due to most of that area being developed with relatively small lots and having short direct runoff patterns, limiting the opportunities for projects that are cost-effective in terms of pounds of phosphorus reduced per dollar expended. Because both the Long Lake Creek and Painters Creek subwatersheds ultimately drain to Lake Minnetonka, the Plan proposes that MCWD allow credit toward Lake Minnetonka Direct for any excess reductions proposed for these two subwatersheds. The Plan also proposes that Orono will assist in funding of MCWD projects that result in phosphorus reduction exceeding the goals established for a given project, in exchange for credit for the excess P reduction amounts, especially within the Painters Creek subwatershed. Staff Recommendation Planning Commission should hold the public hearing, accept any public comments, discuss any concerns with the Plan, and make a recommendation to the City Council. StafF recommends approval of the Plan as presented. A 10/14/10 DRAFf SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN -JUNE 2010 CD - ATfACHED OR VIEW AT http://docs.ci.orono.mn.us/PlanningPackets2010/PlanninaLeqalNotices2010/DraftSurfaceWaterManaqementPlanOr ono/DraftOronoSurfaceWaterManagementPlan060210withMap.pdf � � � , /a/y/� lVl1NNEHAHA CREEK � WATERSHED DISTRICT QUALiTY OF WATER QUALITY OF L1FE TO: Milce Gaffron,�ity of Orono 3esse Carlson,Bonesfcoo FROM: Beaky Houdelc,Minneliaha Creek Waterslied District DAT�: Au�ust 1'1,2010 SUBJ]ECT: City of Orono Draft Looal Water Management Plan Thank you for subrnitting tha City of Oro»o Loca11?�ater Management Plan(Plan)to MCWD for ceview. MCWD has completed a review intended to prov.ide goneral guidance related to ar.eas where the plan may lack sufficient detail or adequate action to co�nply with State Statuie and Administrfltive Rules as well as the MCWD Compre�ensive Water Resouroes Maiiageinent Plan(CWRMP).MCWD eucourages tl�e City to revise the Local WaYer Management Plan and resubmit for MCWD final approval. � MCWD seeks t�pp�itunities to worlc with local communities on implementation of effarts to maintain and . improve shared water rosotlrcas,Revierv and appi•ovAl of fl1e Local Water MAnageraent Plan is tlte . primary opportunity to ensura eonsistency and coordination oftl�ese efforts in the future.Below is a summary Qf our review of tite City's P1an dated Jnna 2010. , COMII�NTS The Plan doas a�ood job of ideattifying problems and solutions and meeting t�ie reqiiirements for a Loca1 Water Managemeut Plan,with�well thought ont and articulafed Implementation Fla�i.However•,tha Plan does not meei statu#ory/adminisfrative raleslMCWD��equiroments in the following areas: Minnesota Stahrte 103B Reg�iire�ne�lts 1. Des�ribe the exrsting and pf'oposecl pltysical envi��onment.arad Ic,��d zrse. Inventary iterns that are not included in tha draft Pfaii include: ■ A listu�g and/or map of ail pennittad sui�faoe water appropriations in the City; � A map of all public park and open space in the City and an inventory of al]water-based recreation locations; ■ Verify that Table 2.3 refle�ts the 20I0 303(d) listed impaired waters;ar�d ■ A discussion aud a map of polhitant soui�ces including but not limited to landfills,dumps, hazardous�vaste sites,feadlots,starage taulcs. 2. Idesat{f'y spec�c steps to achieve the rntnaral phosphortrs loac�redarctions assigned ro the City in the MCWD CWIZII�'. The phosphorus i�ed�iction plan as proposed meets the Long Lake Creek and Painteis Creak reduc�ions,but the Lake Minnetoi�lca Direct falls short of the requu•ed reduction.The Plan must identify additional projects or practi.ces the City�ould implem�nt to meet the load reducfion for this subwatershed. Psge 1 of 3 . , � . i �i � � I � ; � . ; We havo reviewed the proposed capital projects and have the following comments: • ' I ■ Projects CII'-Cl (Offerman Ditch),CIP-CS(Casco Point Swale .CIP-1 (Stubbs Bay Ravine . ; Stabilization�,and CIl'-7(Long�Lake Ravine Stabilization� � The Direct Volume method of calculating load redu�tion by st��eam stabilization is.an acceptable , method,however,more detail sliould be provided to justify the"volume voided"and"years" variables.Actttal face area measurements and justif'ication for recession ratos should be pravided. The calcula�ions in the appendix for the Stubbs.Bay project included only the vagetative • ' stabilization portion of the project;no calculations are shown for the proposed repair of the i caiastraphic failure portion of the project. � ' ' i • CII'-11 �Contribution to South Katrina Marsh Project� Each subwatershed plan in the CWRMP u�cludes load reductions from regulation,LGU assigned � load reduedon,and District external and internal load projects.The South Katrina Marsh project ; is part of the District's Jennings Bay external load reductian plan,thus it cannot be used to satisfy ' the LGU load reductions.To do so would"double count"the reduction.(Note:The City has � propased additional BMPs suf�cient to meet the required reduction for the Painter Ci•eek � subwatei�hed.} � . I ■ Ordinance Revisions The MCWD's Stormwater Management Rule is curt•ently undergoing revision and is scheduled to i be complated by the end of the year.The City and MCWD will need to coordinate to determune i how much of a reduotion the Ciiy can be credited with for their proposed ord'uiance. j . 3. Ideni�Key Conservation�reas(KCA)artd assess adequacy of local policies and controls to � corrserve their hydrologic rnul ecological values, A figure showing the KCAs should be added to the . Plan,as well as additional discussion describing more specifically how tha City intends to achieve � this management goal. � Minnesota Rulas 8410 Requirements . � � � 4. Purpose. Staivte requires each plan to contain a section titled"Purpose,"which explains the pntpose � of water management planning.This information is contAineri in section 1,1 ofthe Plan,which could � simply be renamed"Purpose"instead of"Background." � . � 5. Financial corrsiderations, The Plan states that the primary source of funding for the Implementation i Plan(Il'}activities is the City's stormwater utility.,which currently generates about$135,400 per � . year.Tt is stated that the utility plus othar£unds such as grants should be sufficient to fund tho IP. However,the annual cost of IP activities varies$232,400-$331,400,The Pian should include a � � discussion of how tha City would prioritize aotivities if su�cient funds are not available,or whether ' � the City would considar raising its utility raees to generate more revenue, i . b. Amendmentprocedarre. Section 10.3 should note that the City niust complete any amendments to its Local Plan within two years aftor the adoption of CVPRMP revisions or the naxt CWRMP. Additionat MCWD CWRMP Rec�uirements • ! � 7. Park and open space integration. Discussion should be added to tit►e Plan describin�how water resources plaunuig will be incorporated witll parks and opan space planning. . i Page 2 of 3 i i ' I .. ' .� � 8. Resolving conflicts betr��eerr ciiy code anc�v��uter r�esoarrces req�riren2e�tts. The Plan should discuss how conflicts between zoning codes,such as setbaoks,and water resources management rec�uirements wiU be addressed. 4. Revrew of prelinrir�ary plats, The Plan si:ates that the City curreiitly forwards pi�eliminaiy plafs to the . District for raviaw,but does n�t indicafe whether that is an infoi�na]process or whether, as re9uired, � the subdivision ordinance requu•es this informational review. . � If you have qtiiestions or would lika to ineet to discuss�ny of the above comments,pYe�se�eel free to contact Becky Houdek at: bhoudek�a,minnehahacreek.org or 952-471-0590 ext.229 � Yege 3 of 3 l__.. ���/s1 fr0 �� Metropolitan Council u Fnvironmental SerUices June 17, 2010 Mr. Eric Evenson, Administrator Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 18202 Minnetonka Blvd. Deepliaven, MN �5391 RE: Orono Surface Water Management Plan (OSWMP) Referral File No. 207�9-1 Dear Mr. Evenson: The Metropolitan Council (Council) has completed its review of the OSWMP dated June 2010. The Council finds the above plaii to be consistent with its ZU30 Wuter Resources Mnnagemeizt Polic��Plan. The plan provides an excellent framework for the city to successfully inanage its water resources. In addition, the plan does an excellent joh of integrating the many diverse siorm water programs and requireinents such as impaired waters, non-degradation, quantifiable water quality goals and wetland management. If you have any questions regarding the Council's comments, please contact Jack Frost at 651- 602-1078. After the city adopts its SWMP; a final copy should be forwarded to the Council along with the date the watershed district approves the plan and the date when the city adopts the final plan. Sincerely, � � William G. Moore General Manager cc: Robert McFarlin, Metropolitan Council District 3 Jesse Carlson, Bonesiroc� Engineering Keith Buttleman, Assistant General Manager,Environmental Quality Assurance Jim Uttley, Metropolitan Council Sector Representative Jack Frost, Metropolitan Council Watershed Coordinator ' www.metrocouncil.org 390 Robert Street North • St. Paul, MN 55101-1805 • (651) 602-1005 • Fax(651) 602-1477 . T'I'Y(651) 291-0904 . An Egual OpportunitJ Emptayer D /D/���0 2335 hfighway 36 W St.Paul,MN 55113 Te1651-636-4600 Fax 651-636-1311 www.bonestroo.com �Bonestroo September 22, 2010 Becky Houdek Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 18202 Minnetonka BLVD Deephaven, MN 55391 . Re: Orono SWMP Client Name: City of Orono Bonestroo Project No.: 139-09034-0 , Dear Becky: Thank you for taking the time to review and provide comments on Orono's Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP).The comments below are in response to your comments provided in your review memo. We have annotated the review memo to illustrate what comments we are responding to and that document is provided as an attachment. Comment 1a: Figure 2.3 has been updated to include all surface water appropriations identified within the City of Orono. Comment ib: Figure 2.5 has been added and includes all public parks and open space and all water-based recreation locations. Comment 1c: Table 2.3 reflects the 303d list of impaired waters. A note has been added at the end of the table to identify the list that is the source of data for this summary table. Comment id: A map has been added, which identifies all pollutant sources(Appendix H)and a discussion has been added as Section 4.6 that states the following: The MPCA has an inventory of all the potential pollutant sources within Minnesota available on their website under. What's In My Neighborhood; (www.pca.state.mn.us). The potential pollutantsources include feedlots, air permits, hazardous wastes, investigation and dean up sites, tanks and leaks, solid waste, and water quality. In the City of Orono the primary issues are investigation and c%an up sites, tanks and leaks, water quality issues, and hazardous wastes(Appendix H). The City can use this database to determine if there are any potential areas that may be contaminated prior to initiating any infiltration projects or if there are any potential pollubnt sources that are causing water quality problems. Comment 2: The following discussion has been added to Section 9.4 of the SWMP: Table 9.3 indicates a reduction that meets the overall goal of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District's (MGWD)required removal of 230/bs/yea� The City has taken extensive effort to attempt to identify projec�s that meet the phosphorus reduction goals in each of the subwatersheds; however, not all the removals are occurring in the specific subwatershed as reguired in the MCWD Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan(CWRMP). The Lake Minnetonka basin Gty of Orono Page 2 SWMP ReNsions Date is the specific subwatershed that is showing a shortfall and contains the bays of Maxwel% North Arm, North Lower,Jennings Bay,South Lower,Spring Park,Stubbs, and WestArm. The subwatersheds for which the Plan indicates excess phosphorus removal are Painters Creek and Long Lake Creek.All these subwatersheds ultimately tlow into Lake Minnetonka; therefo�e, the City proposes that this excess from the Painters Creek and Long Lake Creek subwatersheds count towards meeting the overall required reduction. This should be viewed as a trading of phosphorus removal reduction requirements between subwatersheds that all ultimately flow into the same basin, Lake Minnetonka. This will allow the City of Orono to meet its pollutant reduction requirements in the most cost-e�cient manner as funding becomes available. Table 9.2 demonstrates the City already faces a budget shorlfall and will have to rely on other funding sources to meet the phosphorus reduction reguirements; therefore, being able to rely on this trading strategy is a key e%ment in meefing the reduction goals. Comment 2a: The foliowing discussion has been added to Section 9.4: Another method being used to reduce the phosphorus loading is implementation of ravine stabilization projects. These ravines have likely been showing minor signs of erosion for hundreds of years;however, deve%pment of fhe areas without appropriate stormwater controls has led to an increase in erosion and ultimately the need for ravine restoration/stabilization projects. We are basing our phosphorous reduction estimate on when erosion began to increase or worsen and is the justification for the timeframes se%cted. The values provided should also be viewed as a planning level estimate and a detailed analysis will be provided once fhe projects are completed. The resuli�will be provided in the annual report to the MCWD. In addition to this discussion revisions were made to the discussions regarding QP-C1, QP-1, and CIP-7.The underlined and struck out text represents those revisions. QP-Ci: The "Offerman Ditch"Ravine Stabilization project(CIP-C1)entailed the repair of approximately 700'of an eroding swale. The volume voided is based on the cross section provided in Appendix F. This swale is assumed to have been e�oding since deve%pment occurred in the 1970's, which altered the drainage patterns and did not provide any on-site storage. The calculated phosphorus reduction for this activity is presented in Appendix F and totals 26.3/b/yr. QP-1: The Stubbs Bay ravine stabilization(QP-1)calculation is presented in Appendix F. There are actually two calcula�ons:one for restoration of a catastrophic failure immediately east of Tonkawa Road and another for vegetation management(se%ct tree cutting and planting of grasses and forbs)to the west of Tonkawa Road. The primary failure is 200 feet long, 10 feet in depth, and IS feet in width. We estimate that the failure has been in the process since this area deve%ped in the late 1980s and have used 20 years for our phosphorus reduction estimate.�e `���•� ��`���'���'�`��`The estimated phospho�us load�eduction that can be achieved as a result of this project is 30.2/b/yr. CIP-7: The Long Lake ravine stabilization (QP-7)calculation is presented in Appendix F. Here ravine erosion occurs along the entire 250-foot length with an approximately 8-foot wide by 3- foot deep failure zone. This area was deve%ped without any stormwater mana4ement controls in place and it is estimated that the erosion has been occurrin4 for approximately 30 years.-iNe Gty of Orono Page 3 SWMP ReNsions Date h�.,� ���;M��-��'°'��'-The estimated phosphorus load reduction that can be achieved as a result of this proiect is 8/b/vr. Comment 2b: The following discussion has been added to Section 9.4: In Table 9.3 two projects are identified for which the City proposes to part-ner with the MGWD to meet the phosphorus reduction goals. These projects a�e the Katrina Marsh and Long Lake Corridor improvements. The phosphorus removals we are requesting credit for are only a portion of the removals fihat are anticipated with these two p�ojects. It is the City's intent to contribute the dollar amount identi�ed in Table 9.2 and receive the reductions in Table 9.3; therefore not double counting towards the removal goal. It is the intent of the City to meet the phosphorus reduction requirements;however, this likely will not be feasible without partnering with the watershed on one or more projects.If the City is unable to meef the phosphorus�eduction requi�ements with these two projects rhe City will commit to working with MCWD on other potential projects to ultimately meet the phosphorus reduction requirements or identify other projects the City could do. In addition to this discussion revisions were made to the discussion regarding QP-C1, QP-1, and QP-7. CIP-11: Under QP-11, Orono proposes to contribute to a MCWD identified project from the Painters Creek Subwatershed Plan—the South Katrina Marsh Improvements. The City proposes to contribute$100,000 to this project in exchange for 50/b/yr phosphorus reduction credit for the contribution. This shall be viewed as a partial daim towards the anticipated 384/b/vr phosphorus reduction for this Aroiect. "°^^'^ �^'��^^�'���""`, .�" '� '°"'h'„_°"°""`""'.," . � , . . . Comment 2c: The City acknowledges that they will have to work with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to determine what level of removal they expect to get once their rules are complete.The 20% reduction from existing conditions is intended to go beyond MCWD's proposed anti-degradation requirements.The removals reported in Table 9.3 are planning level estimates and more accurate information will have to be submitted with each yea�'s annual report once a development occurs. No changes to the SWMP were made to address this comment. Comment 3: A discussion regarding key conservation areas is provided in Section 2.8 as well as Policy 8.6f.The discussion references the Key Conservation Areas provided on Figure 33 of MCWD's CINRMP.This Figure has been provided as Appendix I. � Comment 4: This section has been re-titled as°Purpose". Comment 5: The following revisions have been made to Section 9.5: The Stormwater Utility annually generates approximately$135,000; therefore, the City will need to utilize other funding mechanisms to make up the difference for the estimated$232,000 to$331,000 SWMP implementation costs. These costs will be made up by reviewing the annual Stormwater Utility fee and making adjustments to the fee,prioritizing projects, and utilizing the funding sources in the list be%w. If the City needs to prioritize funding towards speci�c projects it will place highest Gty of Orono Page 4 SWMP Revislons Date priority on those projects that give the City the best opportunity to meet the phosphorus reduction goals required by the MCWD. Comment 6: A statement has been added to Section 10.3 to say: Plan amendments will be incorporated by fol%wing the review and adoption steps outlined above and be completed within iwo years after the MGWD CWRMP revision or the next MCWD CWRMP. Comment 7: The following discussion was added to Section 2.8 regarding park and open space integration: The City of Orono has a number of areas designated for park and open space within its corporate boundaries, owned and control%d by a variety of entities including the City, Hennepin County, Three Rivers Park District and the State of Minnesota, as well as some areas in private ownership. The typical uses at these facilities may include recreation, walking,swimming, and passive uses(Figure 2.5). A number of these parks and open spaces have areas set aside in conservation easements or are designated to have minimal to limited deve%pment that will result in preservation of natural areas that will provide both eco%gical and water quality benefits. The ' most recent examples of such pa�ks are the Lurton Park Property and Big Island Nature Park. Comment 8: Section 4.5, Comparison of Regulatory Standards, and Section 8, Goals and Policies, describes how the City will resolve conflicts between City Code and Water Resource Requirements. Comment 9: Section 3.4 was revised to reference the City Code(82-113(�)that states: the zoning administration shall contact other government agencies or jurisdictions as may be appropriate to seek staff assistance, information, and comments. The City has worked diligently to develop a phosphorus reduction strategy.This strategy is centered on the development of a post-construction stormwater management ordinance, incorporating stormwater improvements with �ty projects, restoration of eroding ravines, and restoring degraded wetlands. Please contact Mike Gaffron at 952-249-4622 or myself at 651-967-4643 if you have any questions. We trust these responses will adequately address the comments presented in your memo dated August 17, 2010. Sincerely, • BONESTR00 � � �� Jesse Carlson, CPESC, CPSWQ Project Manager 651-967-4643 Attachments: MCWD Annotated Letter Copy: Mike Gaffron, City of Orono Tom Kellogg, Bonestroo Dan Edgerton, Bonestroo ��;,;,�;:. �9R��f�����A CR��� � V���'�RS&��� ���°�R6c�T QUALITY OF WATER "':;,^°—`�� Q U A LI T Y O F L I F E TO: Mike C�afli•on.Cit�• �f(h•ono .lesse Carlson. E3c>nestroo P'ROM: E3eckp I�oudek, iViinnehaha C'reel< Vdatershed �istrict vATC: Aur►ist I i, 2(l i 0 SUBJCCT: Ciry•of Urc�no I�raft Local Vv'ater Management 1'lan , �'hank you for submitting the City of Urono Local �'ater Management Plan(Plan)to ViCVJf)for revie�{�. MC'N�D has c�mplcted a re��ie���intcnded to provide�.encral guidance related to areas�vhere lhe��lan ma�• lack sufficient detail or adequacc actic�n �c.�comply with Statc Statute and t�dministrativc Rules as well �s the MCWU Comprehensive Wa[er Resourccs Mar�agemem Plan(CIVRMPj. NiC'Wi�cncoura�es lhc Cit� to revise lhe l,ocal 1��ater Managei�ient Plan and rrsubmit for f��1CVVD final apprrn�al. MC'1���D seeks opportunities lu tiuork a-ith lucal ee�utinunities un i�n�lemcntation of effo��ts to mainiain and imrrove shared water resources, Re�die»•and appro�•a!of'the Lc�cal Water I�9ana�;erricni. Plun iti the primary opportunity to ensure consistenc�•and coordinati�n of these efforfs in the Puture, F3elow is a summary nf our review oF the Gin�'s Plan dated June 2010. � GUMIw7�1�`TS Tl�e t'lan does a good job oi'idcntifyi�ig E�roblems and solufic>ns and meeting the r•eyuirements for a Loca) Water Mana�ement Plan, �vith a well thuugh[c�uc and articulated Implememation Plan. Ho�'ever,the Plan does not meet statuto�y/adminis�rativc cules/MC:1�VD requiremen�s in the(ollo�ingareas: Minnesota Stat�ite 103B Requirements l. I�escribe tlie e�:is�i�tg rn�d�n•upvsed p1?y.sical etzrrrunme�u und lu►�d use, fnventor}' items Chat are not included in the draft {'lan includc: {a,. Q A listing andlor map of all pe►-mitied surface watcr appropriations in the C'it�; �b. � A map of all public park and open space in the.Cit}�a��d an inventory�f all water-based recreation lUCations; �C„ • Verify thot Tablc 2.3 reilec�s the 2010 303(d)liited impaired ��°aters; and �a_---� A discussic�n and a map ofpullutant s��ui�ces including but nc�t liiuited lu land(ills,dumps, hazardous���aste sites,feedlols,storage tanks. -L_ 2. /cle.ntifj�spec�ijic.cren.c ro uclrieve�he unr�uul phu:�f�hortrs lr�i�J r��dz�c�ir»�.s•cr.�:��in,red ro the C.'iil�ir1 ihe �19C'ND C'N R111P. The phosphortis reduction plau a� �roposed meeis the Long l.ake Creel< and Painters Creek reduetions, but the Lake Minnetcmk�i f)irecr fHll�sho�� ofthe required reductiun.The Wlan must identiij=additional projects or pr�clices thc C:it� could im�lemcnt to meet the load reductiou for this subw'atershecl. i�:3�e;,>r. �We hu�e reviewed the proposed capital projects and have the follow�ing comments: -1,��. � Praiects CIA-Cl (�Offerman Ditchl, CIP-C�(Casco Point Swale)_CiP-1 (Stubbs Bo��Ravine Stabilization},and CIP-7 (L,on�,L.akc Ravine Stabili-r_ati�n) The Direct \�olume method of calculating load reduction by strcam stahilization is an acceptahle method,however, more detail should be provided to justify�the'`volume voided'�and"years" variables. Acwal face area measurements and justifiicati�n for recession rates should be provided. The calculations in the appendix for the Stubbs l3ay pr�ject included only the vegetative stabilization portion of the project; no calculat.ions are shown Fc�r the pr�posed repair af the catastrophic failure portion ofthe projeci. �b_ • C1P-1 I (Contribution lo South Katrina Marsh 4'roject) Each subwatershed J�lan in the CWRMP includes load reductions from regulation,LGU assigned load reduction,and nistri�t.e�ternal and internal load prajects. The South Katrina Marsh project is pari of th'e District's Jennings Bay extemal load reduction plan,thus it cannot be used to satisfy the LGU load reductions.T'o do so would'`double caunt"the reduction.(Note: The Ciry has proposed :�dclitional BM7's sufficient to meet the required reduction for the Painter Crcek sub�vatershed.) 2�_ — • Ordinance Revisions The MCWD's Stonmvater Managcmeni Rule is currently undergoing revision and is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.'l�he City and MCWD will need to coordinate to detennine how much of a reduction the City can be credited with for their proposed ordinance. �_— 3. ldent��Key Conseri�ariori Areus(l.'C:A)n��d ase•ess ndeyaracy of loca!polrcres and cont�•ols to c�ons�rve their hydrulu��ic al�cl ecr�logical values. A figure showing thc KCAs should be added to the Plan,as well as additional discussion describinb more specifcallv how lhe City intends to achieve this management goal. Minnesota Rules 841U Requirements �-, -- 4. Panposc. Statute requires each plan to contain a section titled '`Purpose,"whieh explains the purpose of water management planning. This information is contain�d in section I.1 of the Plan,which could simply be renamed"Yurpose" instead of"Backg�•ound." $_ 5. Fina�icia/coiasideratiw7s. The Plan states tl�at the primar��sourc�of funding for the Imple►nentation Plan(II'}activities is the City's stormwater utility, which currently generates about $135,000 per year. It is stated that the utility plus otlier funds such as grants should be sufficient to Fund the IP. Ho�vever,the�nnua!cost of IP activities varies�232,400-$331,400.The Plan should include a discussion of how the Cit��would prioritize acti�-ities if sufficient funds are noe available,or whether lhe Giry would consider raising its utility rates to generate more revenue. �_ 6. Amendmen�procedu�•e. Section 10.3 should note thai the Gity must complete airy amendmcnts to its Local Plan within rivo years after the adoption of CWRMI'revisions or the next CWRMP. Additional MCWD CWRMP Reauircmcnts -�.-- 7. Par•k and operr space integratio�l. Discussion should be added to the Plan desci•ibing how water resources planning will be incorporated with parks and open space planning. Pagc z ot3 e�, 8. K��.rolri,�g c�r»flict5 hrnecr�rr c•i�}�ruclr c�i1d i+�urc�r re.�•rs�rr�•e.c re�y��rreura�rt�.� The f'lan shc,uld discuss how contlices ber��•�en zrm�ng codes. such as seihacks, and «�ater resc�urces management requiremerits �ti�ill be a�ldressed. �_ 9. R��rieti, ojprelimincn���?lc�t�. I hc Pian sfate5 lhat the C�i�y eurrentl�� (t�r��ard, preiiminar�'pl�.�ts te�the Uisu•ict for revieu�. hut does n.x inciicate�vhether ciiat i�an inf'��rmsl pr��ce�s��r��hcthcr.as required. the subdi�-ision nrdi��ance requires this inFormational re�ie«. 11'yc�u I�a�c yucsticros c�r would ►ike i�� mecl tc�diseuss any at�the ah���e comnients, ntcasc fecl fr�c ic� cont�ct Reckv HoudCk �t: I•�li.,ucl�i,<r���in�i�_(.i.zL�u rrcl� ,�r�nr 95�_a.�i-n;��o e��. ?2y {'agr 3 oI;i �. /Q�N�!a Mike Gaffron From: Mike Gaffron Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 2:12 PM To: 'Becky Houdek'; Carlson, Jesse D Cc: Tom Keliogg; Edgerton, Daniel J Subject: RE: Orono SWMP Response to Comments Becky— Jesse, Dan and I have reviewed your suggested language changes and we are OK with it except for one sentence we would like to tweak for clarity.The sentence that reads: "The Painters Creek Subwatershed Plan identifies a phosphorus reduction goal of 384 Ib/yr,therefore,the City would be able to contribute to and receive credit for any reductions beyond that amount." We would like it to read: "The Painters Creek Subwatershed Plan identifies an anticipated phosphorus reduction of 384 Ib/yr for this project,therefore,the City would be able to contribute to and receive credit for any reductions beyond that amount." Let me know if there is anything else you need. Both Jesse and I plan to attend your meeting on the 14tn Mike Michael P.Gaffron Assistant City Administrator/Long Term Strategy City of Orono (Street Address)2750 Kelley Parkway (MailingAddress)P.O.Box 66,Crystal Bay,MN 55323 Phone:(952)249-4600 Fax: (952)249-4616 From: Becky Houdek[mailto:BHoudek@minnehahacreek.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 2:38 PM To: Carlson,Jesse D; Mike Gaffron Cc: Tom Kellogg; Edgerton, Daniel J Subject: RE: Orono SWMP Response to Comments Jesse, Mike, Thank you for your cooperation in making the requested revisions to Orono's Local Water Plan. I have reviewed your response letter and am happy with the changes that have been made. My one recommendation is that I would like to see a little more clari�cation of the "double-counting" issue for the Katrina Marsh and Long Lake Corridor projects in Section 9.4. I apologize if I did not explain this clearly at our meeting. I have suggested some language below: "In Table 9.3 two projects are identified for which the City proposes to partner with the MCWD to meet the phosphorus reduction goals. These projects are the Katrina Marsh and Long Lake Corridor improvements. 1 . It is the City's intent to contribute the dollar amount identified in Table 9.2 and receive the reductions in Table 9.3; `����F��� ��`� .The City understands that the MCWD Subwatershed Plans assign separate phosphorus load reduction goals for the MCWD and the LGUs and that. where specific projects and associated phosphorus reductions are identified as part of the MCWD's contribution toward meeting a reduction goal, additional phosphorus reductions would need to be achieved in order for the City to receive credits. It is the intent of the City to meet the phosphorus reduction requirements; however, this likely will not be feasible without partnering with the watershed on one or more projects. If the City is unable to meet the phosphorus reduction requirements with these two projects the City will commit to working with MCWD on other potential projects to ultimately meet the phosphorus reduction requirements or identify other projects the City could do. Under CIP-11, Orono proposes to contribute to a MCWD identified project from the Painters Creek Subwatershed Plan —the South Katrina Marsh Improvements.The City proposes to contribute $100,000 to this project in exchange for 50 Ib/yr phosphorus reduction credit for the contribution. . The Painters Creek Subwatershed Plan identifies a phos�horus reduction goal of 384 Ib/yr,therefore, the City would be able to contribute to and receive credit for any reductions beyond that amount. CIP-12, the Long Lake Creek Corridor improvements, represents a contribution to a suite of watershed identified projects from the Long Lake Creek Subwatershed Plan. These potential projects occur along the creek corridor from Long Lake south to Tanager Lake and include wetland and stream restorations and the creation of treatment ponds. Orono proposes contributing approximately $60,000 for at least 20 Ib/year phosphorus credit.This contribution could go toward either the restoration activities or toward phosphorus reductions achieved by the two proposed treatment ponds, LLC-48 or LLC-51, beyond MCWD's goal of t,v#ic-I�eget�e� 72 Ib/year��►ert�." Please let me know if this makes sense and if you are comfortable with this,or similar, language. Because additional project elements and additional opportunities for phosphorus reductions can often be identified during the feasibility phase of a project, I believe that this is a reasonable approach for the City to take. There is one other minor revision that should be made under the second paragraph of section 9.4 and in Table 9.1.The Lake Minnetonka basins should also include Browns, Carmens, Crystal, East Upper, and Lafayette. After you have had a chance to review the above language,feel free to call me with any questions. I will be working on pulling together a summary of the plan to send out to the Board this Thursday or Friday, so I will try to get in touch with you before then to make sure you are comfortable with these changes. Thank you, Becky Houdek MCWD Planning Technician 18202 Minnetonka Blvd. Deephaven,MN 55391 952.471.0590 x229 www.minnehahacreek.orq 2 � ...�.r MINNENAHA CREfK WATERSMED DIST81Ci From: Carlson,Jesse D [mailto:jesse.carlson@bonestroo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 10:41 AM To: Becky Houdek Cc: Mike Gaffron; Kellogg,Tom P; Edgerton, Daniel J Subject: Orono SWMP Response to Comments Becky, The attached is the City of Orono's response to comments. An electronic version of the revised SWMP is going to be sent to you via our FfP site. Please let us know if you find these comments adequate. Thanks, 7esse Carlson, CPESC, CPSWQ . Direct 651-967-4643 Cell 651-783-6583 jesse.carlson@bonestroo.com �B�vnes�roo 2335 Highway 36 W St. Paul, MN 55113 Tel 651-636-4600 Fax 651-636-1311 www.bonestroo.com Visit the new Bonestroo.com to sign-up for SourceONE, � � our upcoming newsletter. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:This e-mail is confidential and may contain legally privileged information.If you are not the intended recipient,you should not copy, distribute,disclose or use the information it contains.please e-mail the sender immediately and delete this message from your system.Note:e-mails are susceptible to corruption,interception and unauthorized amendment;we do not accept liability for any such changes,or for their consequences.You should be aware that we may monitor your e-mails and their content. 3 � Cou1.N�t�l—(�o�-I� �sslorJ �t ruwr�S �3/p 9 — /o�i��/o range of fees charged for similar permits and licenses. Staff attempts to keep fees comparable to other cities and avoid extreme increases in one year. Various permits related to building, such as mechanical and plumbing, have not been increased in 5 years. • Sewer and water connection fees are unique to Orono and are based on initial construction costs of a project. An inflation factor is considered each year,generally in the range of 3%. • A 3%increase in sewer and water rates has been standard over last several years. An annual increase avoids a large increase in one year. • The Police Special Services rate is for an Officer who is paid at the overtime rate to provide special services at private functions or at Lord Fletcher's. A fair amount of revenue is collected over the year. • Planning and zoning fees have not been increased since 2004. A review was completed in 2003 when the basic application fee was$250. After the analysis, staff determined that a more accurate fee for the complete zoning application process was over$600,and the fee was increased in 2004 to$600. Staff felt it was an appropriate time to establish another increase. An option would be to increase these fees annually at 3%. Zoning application fees probably never totally cover the cost of staff time involved in the application process. • Council Members indicated the proposed changes to the 2009 fee schedule were acceptable. 4. Surface Water Management Plan Update—Authorize Commencement of Work • Bonestroo completed a Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP)for the City in 2001. There are a number of mandates that have occurred since formal approval of the plan that need to b addressed. A significant change is the requirement to meet specified levels of phosphorus reduction. • Because of the level of expertise required to address these changes, staff has discussed a proposal to update the SWMP with Bonestroo. The intent would be to complete the update of the SWMP in conjunction with the update of the Comp Plan. • The update could be funded from the Stormwater Fund. This Fund has 2 sources of revenue— quarterly fees and new development. Not much revenue in the future will be generated from development. The City will need to spend $20-25,000 to get the plan up-to-date. • Another element for consideration is to create a Design Guide that can be given to developers planning to work in the City. Bonestroo has two levels that could be done. Another option would be to have staff work on a Design Guide as time permits. • Council Members indicated approval to proceed with Bonestroo to work on the SWMP update and Phosphorus Reduction Plan,with formal action at the January 26th meeting. Staff will give further consideration as to how and at what level the Design Guide should proceed. • Part of the SWMP includes a CIP for$2,500,000 of stormwater improvements. Very little work has commenced, and the City has fallen behind in stormwater emphasis. The first 5 years of projects were priorities that the City identified, with most involving remedial work that needs to be done. Some ofthe Casco Point reconstruction work will involve stormwater improvements. 5. Process for Visioning and Strategic Goal Setting • Discussion with the Council and City Administrator. � 1VIENiORA1VDUM:_ ` ' �'_ � �a, � < � ' ;s To: Mayor and City Council Bill Wells, City Administrator Ton Kellogg, City Engineer �� . From: Mike Gaffron, Asst..City Admin. - Long Term Strategy �y Date: January 12, 2009 � Subject: Surface Water Management Plan Update- Authorization to Commence . (For January 13 Work Session-Formal Action January 26) List of Attachments � A- Bonestroo Proposal Dated 1-8-09 B - Excerpts from Met Counci12030 Water Resources Management Policy Plan: Pp. 83-87 � --�- C- MCWD Mandate & Checklists . SWMP Update Required. The Orono Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) was completed in 2001 by Bonestroo &Associates and received formal Minnehaha Creek Watershed District approval in 2002. There are a number of regulatory changes that have occurred since 2002 that we are required by statute to address, as well as mandates from Metropolitan Council as described in their 2030 Water Resources Management Policy Plan (see excerpts, pp. 83-87 from that doctunent). A significant change since 2002 is the requirement to meet specified levels of phosphorus reduction. Because the level of expertise required to address these changes is beyond that available in- house,the attached proposal to update the SWMP was requested of Bonestroo &Associates. The intent is to bring the SWMP into compliance in a timeframe commensurate with completion of the Comp Plan. �� Scope. This proposal has received a significant level of scrutiny by staff to ensure that,the required mandates are addressed without excessive expenditures. For instance, we have had iwo meetings with Bob Barth of Bonestroo regarding the specific elements to be updated, and have met with MCWD staff to clarify the level of detail and range of options for meeting our phosphorus reduction requirements. The atta.ched proposal has been reduced in scope and cost from an earlier version received in December 2008, eliminating review of the CSPP (Sewer Plan) Chapter which sta.ff believes is unnecessary. The proposal also converts the Phosphorus Reduction Plan.work to an hourly rate which provides some flexibility in the collaboration between staff, City Engineer and MCWD in " the iterative process needed to devise an acceptable plan. Further, the creation of a Design Guide providing detail for developers planning to work in the City has been sepaxately priced as an option,with two levels of detail (see page 4 of proposal). Staff believes that either the Level 1 or • Level 2 Design Guide would be very valuable in providing the justification that developers have begun to demand relative to stormwater management requirements and fees given the�current economic climate; however,the creation of the Design Guide is not as time-critical as the SWMP update. . SWMP Update January 9,2009 Page 2 Funding. Base cost of the SWMP update is $18,900, with additional time as needed at standard Bonestroo hourly rates for work on the Phosphorus Reduction Plan. The Level 1 or Level 2 Design Guidelines would be an additional $2,500 or $3,600 respectively should Council choose to add that to the mix. This mandatory update will be funded from the Stormwater Fund, which currently is at a level of � approximately $727,000. The Stormwater fund has two input components: the quarterly Stormwater Utility Fees which generate approximately $120,000 per year; and the Stormwater& Drainage Trunk Fees paid by new development, which generates variable amounts from year to . year depending on the level of development activity. For eaample, development of Stonebay Outlot A will generate approximately $25,000 in SW&D Trunk Fees. Note that expenditures from the Stormwater Fund have�been minimal to date, and we have not made much progress toward implementing projects in the 5-year Stormwater CIP that was established in 2002. As part of the update,the Stormwater CIP will be revisited. � COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST Sta.ff requests Council authorization at the January 13 work session for Bonestroo to proceed immediately with work .on the SWMP update and Phosphorus Reduction Plan, with formal action at your January 26 meeting. � Additionally, Council should provide direction as to whether a Design Guide should be prepared at this time. � , � Orono The City of Orono has land in the Painter Creek, Long Lake Creek, and Lake Minnetonka subwatersheds. 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L r. ,rSPPoXIG`� a � � 'k�ll \�'+� V � 1, J�`+,�,. �6o�s� z� �� �- ��PI+R1T�c � t���'�,i��'��, r�,� A � � 6 °�'k ���*`�' ��f '` .� , 'Rx �c��Y���`� V ��¢°� .��� �a{�Y��foWERa�> ,�:�i �! • 0.50.25 0 o.s � di ���'�;k�..f� u �i.ki#Sf�:.t+-� h�r .��,�f{'�'t' .i� � , iRFy fn4-e�a1.AK�SOU�s�s�,� �MdeS� .� .. � .rp4YrT 1. ��+e�e'.�i.a .'3 .Nr:.w,�...�..zan ,T�.R+kr.< _.7� . �ir.,_.�?�:A,i,r.a✓+.s � tt+k. TPW Figure 1. S�rbivatershed drainage areas aiid reponed or modeled drainage issues. Phosphorus Load Reduction The Local Plan must include strategies and specific steps for the achievement of the following load reductions assigned to the City of Orono. These strategies may include operational, land use, and capital improvements implemented since 2000, and those planned for the future. The Plan must also include a provision for annually reporting progress towards this goal. � Table 1. Re uired Annual Phos horus Load Reductions,Cit of Orono(in ounds). Subwatershed Receivin Waters Annual Reduction Lake Minnetonka Maxwell,North Arm,North Lower,Jennings Bay, 152 South Lower,S rin Park, Stubbs,West Arm Painters Creek Jennin s Ba 12 Long Lake Creek U stream of LonQ Lake 35 Long Lake Creek Long Lake to Tanager Lake 31 Total 230 Landlocked Basins The HHPLS identified several landlocked subwatershed units in the city (see Figure 1). The Local Plan must identify any significant non-outletting areas; discuss and incorporate strategies to minimize new volumes and address any flooding issues. Floodin�or Modeled High Water Locations The HHPLS identified three specific locations in Orono where there are known or modeled flooding issues (see Figure 1 and Table 2). The Local Plan must identify these and any other known flooding areas; evaluate the associated risks to public health, safety, and property; assess whether the risk of occasional flooding is acceptable; and set forth a plan to address the flooding issues. Table 2. Known or modeled floodin issues,Cit of Orono (source:HHPLS). Descri tion Modeled Event Fox Street 100- ear East Lon Lake 100- ear Private Drive South of HWY 6 100- ear Flow Velocity and Erosion The HHPLS identified three locations where the model indicates existing and future high pipe peak flow velocities may require erosion control measures or energy dissipaters at inlets and outlets (see Figure 1 and Table 3). The Local Plan must assess the need for erosion control at this location and any other locations where excessive velocities may be contributing to localized erosion. Table 3. Known or modeled eak i e flow velocities issues,City of Orono(source:HAPLS). Descri tion Modeled Event LLG16 Private Drive 100- ear LLC-48 Luce Line trail 100- ear LLG24 East Lon Lake 100- ear • Land Conservation Large areas of Orono have been identified as Key Conservation Areas (see Figure 2). These areas include the Long Lake Creek and Classen Creek corridors; key riparian wetlands to the lakes and streams in the city; and other wetland, tributary, and upland connections between those corridors and Lake Minnetonka. The Local Plan must identify these areas and the strategies the city will use to protect and conserve the hydrologic and ecologic values of these areas and other natural areas in the city. Operations and Maintenance: Previous Pro_iects The District has previously completed construction of a detention pond at the outlet into Long Lake downstream of County Road 6, and retains responsibility for inspecting, maintaining and dredging the pond. � r ` P � woe �. f •. ` � Ma le PI,in :r�,� Medma�F;, "� '� t � ij i�s��oeR ,, � u� ' r� :a /.�;% �/ �y ! 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Areas in Orono drain to Long Lake, Tanager Lake,Jennings Bay, and West Arm, lakes that do not currently meet state nutrient standards and which may be in the future designated as Impaired Waters. At such time as that may occur, a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study would be prepared. The capital improvements program, operating programs, and watershed nutrient reduction goals in this Plan may need to be revised to achieve the load reductions that would be identified in the TMDL. Once that TMDL is finalized and approved by the MPCA and EPA, the City would have 18 months to revise its NPDES permit to include TMDL implementation activities. The District will periodically evaluate conditions in Painter Creek and Classen Creek and will work cooperatively with the City to spot repair erosion that is contributing to downstream sediment conveyance. G . �o%y/�� 5.y, ,�,.. �R=' '`,`Cp^ '+�""�M ,��a�� t �'Y IX „�n u�� E aW i�,Y�i���{�n�r'�C„ ek+{���1����3't,� �,��,,,,�`.� To: Mayor& Council From: Mike Gaffron,Asst. City Administrator/Long Term Strategy Date: August 10, 2009 Subject: Work Session Discussion: Assumption of MCWD Permitting Functions Attachments: � Bob Barth Memo 8-10-09 Council has directed staff to begin investigating the potential for and ramifications of taking over certain surface water management permitting functions that are currently under the authority of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District(MCWD). This direction was partially the result of the City's recent experiences in dealing with the MCWD . permitting process for the Casco Point Reconstruction Project. The attached memo from Bob Barth of Bonestroo &Associates briefly reviews the specific areas in which the City could assume authority, and the processes involved. Council is asked to review the memo and discuss with staff whether such authority should be pursued further. Memorandum �Bonestroo Project: Orono Permitting 2335 Highway 36 W To: Mike Gaffron Authority Date: 8-10-09 St Paul,MN 55113 Tel 651-636-4600 From: Bob Barth Client: City of Orono Fax 651-636-1311 www.bonestroo.com Re: Assuming Certain MCWD Permitting Functions File No: 139-09000-0 Twelve different rules support Minnehaha Creek Watershed District's permitting program. A few of these define the administration of the watershed's permitting program while others define performance requirements for regulated activities. These performance-based rules include: Rule B: Erosion Control Rule C: Floodplain Alteration Rule D: Wetland Protection Rule E: Dredging Rule G: Waterbody Crossings and Structures Rule N: Stormwater Management for Land Development Projects According to the Watershed, Orono can take over permitting authority for rules B, C, D, and N - shown in bold-faced type above. Rules E and G cannot be assumed by a municipality. The following discusses the steps necessary for Orono to assume authority of these four rules. Rule B: Erosion Control Orono added chapter 79, Construction Site Runoff Control, to its City Code in April, 2009. This erosion control ordinance was written to be consistent with the NPDES construction stormwater permit. MCWD is currently revising its Rule B to likewise be consistent with the NPDES permit. Consequently, the rule and Orono's ordinance will be quite similar. However, certain minor modifications to Orono's ordinance are anticipated in areas such as applicability, exemptions, submittals, and notifications. Other than ordinance, the primary aspect to assuming erosion control authority is reviewing erosion control plans and having an inspection program. Orono currently covers both these functions, so the impact to Orono of assuming formal authority for Rule B should be minimal. Rule C: Floodplain Alteration Orono amended chapter 78, Zoning Regulations, of its City Code in 2004 to add a floodplain ordinance based on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources model ordinance. Having a municipal ordinance based on the model is necessary for Orono to assume MCWD authority under the Floodplain Alteration Rule. Proposed alterations to floodplain usually occur in the course of development or other land alteration projects. Since Orono already reviews projects for compliance with City Code, there MGalfron RBarth^Orono LGU Discussion 8-10-09.doc should be no significant increase in staff workload or cost to add floodplain alteration to the City's current review items for projects not along the Lake Minnetonka shoreline. For projects on Lake Minnetonka, however, there might be a significant increase in staff time since administering floodplain alteration rules becomes more complicated among the many older homes and lots along the lakeshore. Typically, the costs for reviewing projects under the floodplain alteration rule would be recovered by Orono through fees or the submittal of escrow by the project proposer. Rule D: Wetland Protection The City of Orono passed its Wetland Ordinance on August 22, 2005. Ordinance revisions are not anticipated as part of assuming the Rule D permitting authority. Orono's wetland ordinance provides water quality protection of wetlands from adjacent land-use utilizing native vegetated buffers, setbacks and water quality treatment requirements. Prior to the City developing and passing a wetland ordinance, wetland protection from adjacent land-use was under the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District jurisdiction. Though the City of Orono has taken on the responsibility for protecting wetlands from adjacent land-use, the authority to protect the wetlands themselves resides with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and their administration of the State Wetland Conservation Act(WCA). To take over authority under Rule D, Orono would be assuming the new position as the Local Governmental Unit(LGU)for this state law. The WCA protects wetlands from draining, filling, and in some cases excavation. In cases where wetland protection is not feasible, wetland mitigation is required. The responsibilities of the LGU (Orono) for WCA include: 1. Wetland delineation review and record of decision 2. Wetland permit, no loss and exemption review and records of decision � 3. Wetland Replacement Site Monitoring Report Review (submitted by applicants, these are post construction reports for wetland replacement sites that show how wetlands are developing). 4. Providing knowledgeable and trained staff with expertise in water resource management to manage the program or securing a qualified delegate (consultant). The administration of the Wetland Conservation Act would add to the current work load though some tasks, such as wetland delineation review, would be incorporated into the buffer review to minimize the additional time. The main addition to staff time and/or consultant cost would involve the review of permits, exemptions, and no loss certifications for compliance with the Wetland Conservation Act rules and for reviewing monitoring reports. These activities are typically billed back to the applicant either through an escrow set up for longer duration activities or a combined escrow and fee for shorter duration activities. MGafi�on RBarth^Orono LGU Discussion 8-10-09.doc Page 2 of3 Rule N: Stormwater Management for Land Development Projects MCWD Rule N covers many subject areas including rate control and water quality protection. Many of the performance stipulations within Rule N will be presented in Orono's Local Surface Water Management Plan update, which will soon be submitted for Watershed review. However, Orono will require a stormwater management ordinance to make these performance stipulations part of City Code. In writing this ordinance,the City must also search out and strike any previous ordinance provisions for stormwater system performance that might occur in other ordinance chapters. Administration of Rule N by Orono requires special expertise in hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality analysis that cannot be provided by current City staff. Consequently, Orono will likely use a consultant to assist in administering this rule. Typically, Orono will use Rule N for development projects. Staff and consultant time to review projects under this and other rules should be reimbursed by the project proposer as part of an escrow payment to the City. Summary: According to MCWD staff, five municipalities have assumed authority for one or more of the four rules identified above. These include Wayzata, Mound, Minnetonka, Richfield and Chanhassen. The key factors that allow these municipalities to assume and maintain the permit�ing authority are: ❑ Ordinances were adopted or revised that conformed to Rules approved by the MCWD, ❑ Ordinances have been enforced and MCWD approval of variances sought, ❑ Technical expertise and program resources have been maintained, ❑ Compliance is monitored and periodically reviewed with MCWD. Since MCWD has rewritten rules B and C and will soon adopt these revisions, Orono should wait a few months before initiating the ordinance revisions necessary to assume authority under these rules. A prospective schedule for all activities necessary to assume authority for MCWD Rules B, C, D and N is as follows: ❑ Fall, 2009: Obtain MCWD approval of Orono's Local SurFace Water Management Plan with text in the Plan stating that Orono intends to assume authority for Rules B, C, D and N. ❑ Winter, 2009-2010: Orono and MCWD enter into a Memorandum � of Understanding for implementing the Plan. � ❑ Spring, 2010: Orono revises it ordinances as needed to make ordinance consistent with MCWD rules. ❑ Spring, 2010: Orono and MCWD revised their MOU to allow Orono permitting authority for the rules Orono wishes to administer. MGaffron RBarth^Orono LGU Discussion 8-10-09.doc Page 3 of3 Orono City Council Committee of the Whole August 11,2009, Following Council Meeting Orono City Council Chambers Present: Mayor Jim White, Council Members Cynthia Bremer, Doug Franchot, Lili McMillan and Jim Murphy; Police Chief Correy Farniok, Finance Director Ron Olson,Assistant City Administrator for Long-Term Strategy Mike Gaffron, City Clerk Lin Vee, Zoning and Planning Coordinator Melanie Curtis, Building Official Lyle Oman, Public Works Supervisors Don DeBaere and Scott Oberaigner and City Engineer Tom Kellogg 1. Trail Crossings Update • Hennepin County is in the process of removing crosswalk stripes in next 3 weeks. • Correy spoke with Boe Carlson and Three Rivers Park District is still reviewing Orono Orchard Road crossing. • Three Rivers Park District has been doing educational stops with warnings given on the Dakota Rail Trail. Warnings have been given regarding speed and rudeness of bikers. The Park District will transition to enforcement/citations rather than warnings per request from Minnetonka Beach and Mound. • Orono would need to adopt the Three Rivers Park District park rules for the City to also enforce. • All the stripings in crosswalks for the Dakota Rail Trail will be removed in Orono. This is consistent at crosswalks from Wayzata through Mound. • Miscellaneous trail information o Staff is reviewing the County Rd 6/Old Crystal Bay Rd crossing. The striping may also be removed at this intersection as it can be confusing to vehicles as to whether the vehicle is stopped to make a turn or to allow pedestrian crossings. o Mike has been working on scheduling a meeting to present plans for the County Rd 19 trail with the cities of Shorewood,Tonka Bay and Orono,Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County. The meeting could include up to 40 people. Since there may be some scheduling issues at the Freshwater Center, Cou.ncil suggested holding an early morning meeting in the Orono Council Chambers. o Correy and Don attended a Hennepin County meeting regarding an electronic sign that will be installed in the next few weeks at the transition point for a speed change near Orono Orchard Road and County Rd 15. They requested that the sign be moved back about 100 feet from the proposed location. The sign is part of a grant. If additional funding is available,similar signage could be placed on County Road 6 when highway work is done in Maple Plain. 2. Discussion Regarding Consideration to Become LGU for Wetland Conservation Act and Other MCWD Jurisdictional Areas • In 2002, Council approved a stormwater management plan. According to the MCWD,once an erosion control ordinance is in place,the city is eligible to take over 4 different permitting functions as described in the memo provided by Bob Barth, Bonestroo. • Pros for the City assuming permitting functions: o Better control over Orono projects; examples would be the Stonebay wetlands and frustration with Casco Point project. o Permitting process would take less time and be less expensive. o Decisions would be more timely as the Watershed staff sends most issues to the Board for final approval. Page 1 of 4 � Cons for the City assuming permitting functions: o Additional workload for current staff. Staff would administer some of the program and rely on others with expertise. o Staff would need some training. Bonestroo staff is an additional resource. • Council questioned if concerns have been communicated to the MCWD. Staff has attempted to discuss issues with the MCDW. • Council directed staff to prepare a list of issues to provide to the MCWD with an opportunity for � the MCWD to discuss and respond. McMillan and Murphy would be willing to meet with Eric of the MCWD and Orono staff. The MCWD receives tax money, and it would be preferable that they are involved in local watershed issues and the permitting process. 3. Casco Point Reconstruction Project Update • Casco Point Proiect Schedule. Plans are to start the toughtest piece on Casco Point next week. Because CenterPoint Energy got in late to do their work, it affected the contractor's work schedule. The City probably owes the contractor some additional time. Provided the weather holds,the substantial completion date is August 28. The goal is to have the project done before school starts. The road should be rocked and ready to drive on by September 8; if not, provisions will need to be made to be able to get buses in and out. Weekly updates are posted on Mondays on the City website with a review of the previous week's work and plan for work of current week. Staff has considered having the contractor bring in an additional crew, but this would create more inconveniences for the neighborhood and may generate more complaints. The neighborhood may see two crews to maintain the completion schedule as be acceptable and worth the inconvenience. Further discussion may be needed. It is important to keep people informed. The bag of information that is distributed from door-to-door has been very helpful. Add a reminder to go to the website for additional information. The last portion of soil remediation will be completed next week. Council noted that residents have received knowledgeable, polite and efficient responses to their questions. • Schedule for Mill and Overlav. The project includes mill and overlay this yearfor a portion ofthe road from Casco Avenue to Casco Circle. The mill and overly work is non-intrusive and would take 2—3 days. Staff has discussed delaying this work until next year to allow one freeze/thaw cycle. The price for bituminous was included with this year's bid. Waiting until next year adds the risk for prices to be higher and the neighborhood may object to another disruption. Staff noted that waiting until next year will provide a better job overall, and that the contractor would come back next year to fix settlements and do the final course. Council directed staff to delay the mill and overlay for this project until next year. • Insurance Claims Discussion. In the past, staff has been directed to be proactive and get a cleaning crew out right away when a home has damage from a sewer backup. In the recent insurance claims,the City's insurance adjuster recommended the property owner contact their own insurance company first. The League's insurance will not pay if the damage is not the City's fault. Staff noted that the City may need to be more proactive with sewer issues. It is important to be consistent in handling these situations. Fundamentally it is not the City's responsibility to call a cleaning crew unless we know it's the City's fault. The homeowner's insurance company may use specific companies and there is some liability to the City when entering a home without proper releases. It was determined that the policy will be to have the homeowner call their own insurance company first unless City staff believes the City has any liability in the damage. � Mvrtlewood Utilitv Proiect Update. All pipes are in the ground and are being tested. Site restoration is in process. The contractor is ahead of schedule. Fire hydrants are installed in the Myrtlewood neighborhood and at the Comforts of Home property. An additional valve that was not in the original plans has been added. Staff commented that the contractor's crew was very good at cleaning up the site as work progressed. Page 2 of 4 . � /o�iy�o Table 9.3- 10-Year Phosphorus Reduction Plan Long Lake Creek , Phosphorus Lake Painters Reduction(Ib/yr) Minnetonka Creek ID Activity Description Phosphorus Phosphorus Totals Upstream LO�9 Reduction Reduction of Long �ke to (Ib/yr) (Ib/yr) Lake Tanager Lake CIP-Ci °OfFerman Ditch"Ravine 26.3 26.3 Stabilization Fox Street near western CIP-C2 terminus dry pond/ 0.7 0.7 infiltration North Shore Drive and �P�3 Shad Road rain arden 0.7 0.7 QP-C4 Bracketts Pt. Road nd 0.7 0.7 Casco Point rain gardens, CIP-05 sump manholes, restored 1.5 1.5 swale CIP-1 Stubbs Bay ravine 32 32 stabilization CIP-2 Stubbs Bay Wetiand 15 15 Restoration CIP-3 Wiilow Drive Roadside BMPs 2.7 2.7 Fox Street/Old Crystal Bay QP-4 Road Ponding and 1.7 1.7 Conve ance Im rovements �P_5 Orono Orchard Road 4.0 4 Roadside BMPs CIP-6 Long Lake Wetland 16 16 Restoration CIP-7 Long Lake Ravine 12 12 Stabilization West Lafayette Road CIP-8 Roadside BMPs and Water 1.6 1.6 uali Im rovements QP_9 Forest Lake Landing Water 0.38 0.38 uali Im rovements CIP-10 Old Crystal Bay Road 2 5 2.5 5 Roadside BMPs CIP-11 Contributions to South 55 55 Katrina Marsh Im rovements aP_12 Long Lake Creek Corridor 20 20 Im rovements �_1 Stormwater Ordinance 20% 0.93 0.89 12 0.18 14 P-reduction OM-1 Street Swee in 9.0 9.0 19 9.0 46 OM-2 Sum Manhole Cleanin 1.4 1.4 Total Obtained Ib/ r 67 35 88 67 257 Total R uired Ib r 35 31 152 12 230 Note:CIP-C#refers to comp/eted capital imp�ovements Gry of Orono ' � BOIIeStr00 Page S00 Surface Water Management Plan a Q Table 9.2-Surface Water Management Program,SWPPP Implementation ID Description Project Impetus Funding 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015-2020 Source MS4-1 Annual NPDES Permit and NPDES MS4 SWPPP SWU $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $19,500 SWPPP Updates MCM-1 "Lets keep it clean" contributions newsletter NPDES MS4 SWPPP MS4-2 Website,administrative,� MCM-1 SWU $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000 . etc. Adopt a Park Program NPDES MS4 SWPPP SWU $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $2,500 Administration MCM-2 and MCM-3 MS4-3 Updates to Storm Sewer MCM-3 SWU $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $5,000 System Map Inspections of illicit NPDES MS4 SWPPP SWU/ MS4-4 discharges,ponds, storm � MCM-3 and MCM-6 Other Funds $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $15,000 sewer and culverts MS4-5 I�licit Septic System NPDES MS4 SWPPP SWU/ �$g�000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $40,000 Discharge and Detection MCM-3 Other Funds Annual clean up day, bi- NPDES MS4 SWPPP MS4-6 annual leaf and grass MCM-3 General Fund $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000 disposal � MS4-7 Organics Recycling NPDES MS4 SWPPP General Fund $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $12,500 Pragram MCM-3 � MS4-8 Construction Site MCM-4 Developer $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000 Inspection Program Funded MS4-9 Erosion Control NPDES MS4 SWPPP SWU $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $12,500 Management Training MCM-4 • Stubbs Bay Ravine �aKe MinnetonKa �P-1 Stabilization Subwatershed P- SWU/Grants - $120,000 - - - - reduction Stubbs Bay Wetland Lake Minnetonka �P�2 Res#oration Subwatershed P- SWU/Grants $70,000 - - - - - reduction Willow Drive Roadside Lake Minnetonka �P-3 BMPs Subwatershed P- SWU/Grants $65,000 - - - - - reduction Fox Street/Old Crystal Bay Drainage Issue, �IP� Road Ponding and Minnetonka SWU/Grants - $55,000 - - - - Conveyance Subwatershed P- Im rovements reductions Orono Orchard Road Lake Minnetonka CIP-5 Roadside BMPs Subwatershed P- SWU/Grants - - $130,000 - - - reduction Long Lake Creek CIP-6 Long Lake Wetland (upstream of Long SWU/Grants - - - $60,000 - - Res#oration Lake)Subwatershed P- � reduction Long Lake Creek CIP-7 Long Lake Ravine (upstream of Long SWU/Grants - - - $40,000 - - Stabilization Lake)Subwatershed P- reduction West Lafayette Road Lake Minnetonka CIP-8 Roadside BMPs and Water Subwatershed P- SWU/Grants - - - - $54,000 - uali Im rovements reduction Forest Lake Landing Lake Minnetonka CIP-9 Water Quality Subwatershed P- SWU/Grants - - - - $20,000 $120,000 Im rovement reduction Painters Creek and Lake CIP-10 Old Crystal Bay Road Minnetonka SWU/Grants - - - - - $33,000 Roadside BMPs Subwatershed P- reduction Contributions to South Painters Creek CIP-11 Katrina Marsh • Subwatershed P- SWU/Grants - - - - $50,000 $50,000 Improvements reduction CIP-12 Long Lake Creek Corridor MCWD Phosphorus SWU - 30,000 30,000 - - - r Improvements Reduction CIP-13 Shoreline Buffering and MCWD Phosphorus SWU/Grants $10,000 $10,OQ0 $10,000 '$10,000 $10,000 $50,000 Stabilization Reduction CIP-14 Private Rain Garden/ MCWD Phosphorus Watershed �5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000 BMP Implementation Reduction Funded General Maintenance of NPDES M54.nsWePe__ .____Swu/,.___.�. _._ OM-1 �Pond;Storrn 5evaer,anil - � MCM-3 and MCM-6 Privately Funded $30,000 -$30,000 $30,000 $40,000 -$40,000 : $200,000- _- Culverts OM-2 Street Sweeping MCWD Phosphorus SWU $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $5,000 Reduction OC-1 ISTS Program City Wide Phosphorus program Funds $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000 Reduction Construction Site Erosion �_2 Control Ordinance City Wide Sediment Developer �Z0,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $100,000 Implementation and Load Reductions Funded � � u ates if necessa Wetland Buffer Ordinance City Wide Phosphorus Developer OC-3 Impl�nentation Reduction Funded $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $75,000 OC-4 Stormwater Management SWU - 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