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E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y
City Council Regular Meeting: May 5, 2015
AGENDA ITEM: LCCMR 2016 Funding Application AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Andrew J. Brotzler, PE, Director of Public
Works/City Engineer AGENDA NO.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution; Application APPROVED BY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve Resolution Authorize the Submittal of a
Funding Application to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
(LCCMR).
BACKGROUND
As previously reviewed with Council, a funding application has been prepared to submit to the Legislative-
Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) for funding from the Environment and Natural
Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). The request for funding is planned to fund the review and development
of an Integrated Water Management Plan (IWM) for the City of Rosemount.
With the continued growth and development in the Metro region and the increased demand on water
supply and water resources, the intent of an Integrated Water Management Plan is the comprehensive
review and development of strategies and policies to address water resource sustainability and the links
between surface water, groundwater, stormwater, wastewater and water supply systems.
Included within the application are letters of support from Senator Clausen and Representative Wills.
SUMMARY
It is recommended that Council approve a resolution to authorize the submittal of the LCCMR 2016
Funding Application.
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2015-
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION TO THE
LEGISLATIVE-CITIZEN COMMISSION ON MINNESOTA RESOURCES (LCCMR)
FOR THE FUNDING OF INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT UNITS
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount is a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the
State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount has approved the development of an application requesting
funds from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund through the LCCMR; and
WHEREAS, the application shall be for the request of funds to be allocated towards the
development of an Integrated Water Management Plan for the City of Rosemount;
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the application submittal at their regular meeting on May
5, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Rosemount Minnesota that
the application submittal to the LCCMR to request funds from the Environment and Natural
Resources Trust Fund for the development of an Integrated Water Management Plan is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2015.
William H. Droste, Mayor
ATTEST:
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk
Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF)
2016 Main Proposal
Project Title: Integrated Water Management Plans for Minnesota Government Units
PROJECT TITLE: Integrated Water Management Plans for Minnesota Government Units
I. PROJECT STATEMENT
Water planning and policy has become a highly contentious and often discussed issue in the State of Minnesota.
With increased reliance on groundwater as a source of irrigation and drinking water, observation wells throughout
the Metropolitan Area have documented a decrease in groundwater levels. It is important that local government
units develop informed policies and management strategies that account for these changes in water availability.
The practice of Integrated Water Management (IWM) supplements traditional water management strategies to
create policy and implementation links between drinking water, surface water, groundwater, stormwater, and
wastewater. IWM Plans develop water programs that meet local and regional sustainability goals by addressing
increasing aquifer demands while encouraging economic growth using a sustainable water supply.
The goal of this project is to research the practice of IWM and generate a specific IWM Plan for a local
government unit to use for implementation. The purpose of the IWM Plan generated with this application will be
to provide a framework for the development of such plans throughout the region. The Cities of Rosemount, Hugo,
and Lino Lakes have historically evaluated sustainable water management within their Cities. As a continuation
of these initiatives, a complete IWM Plan will be created for each City to guide their water management practices
as the Cities continue to develop with both industrial and residential uses. Not only will water management be
improved in the Cities, but local government units throughout the State will benefit from the results of the
research conducted. If adopted, IWM Plans have the potential to increase groundwater recharge, reduce runoff,
improve water quality, and encourage conservation.
To achieve this goal, the proposed research will: create a water balance for each City; evaluate aquifer recharge as
a result of water reuse; examine stormwater treatment and emergency overflow needs; consider local, regional,
and national water policy rules; and quantify economic benefits of IWM implementation. After conducting the
initial research and data inputs, IWM Plans for the Cities of Rosemount, Hugo, and Lino Lakes will be developed.
Using these Plans as case studies, a template for other local government units throughout the State will be created.
II. PROJECT ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES
This activity will provide the framework for developing the IWM Plans generally. A method/template will be
made from which the Cities of Rosemount, Hugo, and Lino Lakes’ IWM Plans will be created.
Outcome Completion Date
1. Compile soil, precipitation, groundwater, chloride, potable water, and wastewater data September 2016
2. Create a water balance method and model November 2016
3. Develop a volume reduction inventory and aquifer recharge analysis January 2017
4. Develop framework for estimating water demands based on land use March 2017
5. Estimate stormwater reuse treatment needs based on water quality parameters May 2017
6. Quantify the benefit to the potable water supply July 2017
7. Evaluate rules and regulations August 2017
8. Create a utility funding model September 2017
9. Create template for IWM Plans generally October 2017
Activity 2: Develop IWM Plan for the City of Rosemount, Hugo, and Lino Lakes
This activity will consider the models created in Activity 1 to create a free-standing document for each City to be
used for planning. The Cities’ IWM Plans will serve as case-studies for the general development of IWM Plans.
Outcome Completion Date
1. Model system reuse performance May 2017
2. Evaluate groundwater recharge due to projects June 2017
Activity 1: Data Inputs and Analysis Required for IWM Plans
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Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF)
2016 Main Proposal
Project Title: Integrated Water Management Plans for Minnesota Government Units
3. Evaluate 4th utility development August 2017
4. Quantify the benefits of water reuse for each City October 2017
5. Develop a rules matrix November 2017
6. Draft IWM Plan March 2018
7. Present draft of Plan to each City March 2018
8. Finalize IWM Plans April 2018
Activity 3: Develop an implementation evaluation framework
Once the IWM Plan template and the IWM Plans are complete for each City, Activity 3 will create a framework
with which the success of plan implementation can be evaluated. The original IWM Plan template will be
modified as needed.
Outcome Completion Date
1. Determine parameters most indicative of success May 2018
2. Evaluate quantification of each parameter June 2018
3. Create evaluation framework July 2018
4. Conduct evaluation of IWM Plans August 2018
5. Modify IWM Plan template as needed August 2018
III. PROJECT STRATEGY
A. Project Team/Partners
Project partners receiving funding:
• Cities of Rosemount, Hugo, and Lino Lakes, MN [$570,000; $190,000 for each City]: The Cities of will
contract with WSB & Associates, Inc. (WSB) to provide technical expertise for tasks on this project. Each
City will oversee the project tasks required for their individual IWM Plans, while WSB will coordinate
applicable grant reporting.
Project partners not receiving funding:
• Rice Creek Watershed District and Vermillion River Watershed District will be engaged to ensure water
quality and quantity requirements and rules within their jurisdiction are being considered.
B. Project Impact and Long-Term Strategy
Having IWM Plans in the Cities of Rosemount, Hugo, and Lino Lakes will allow the Cities to provide consistent
public communication and regulatory guidance for drinking water, surface water, groundwater, stormwater, and
wastewater planning. The IWM Plans will be included in the Cities’ Capital Improvement Plans as a strategy for
the Cities to develop in a way that will ensure aquifer preservation and water conservation.
The IWM Plan template that will be developed will be an essential tool for other local government units interested
in IWM across the State of Minnesota. Having three cities IWM Plans as case-studies will allow for a widely
applicable template to be created. As the importance of water resources in the State continues to increase,
additional communities will be in need of an IWM plan for changes in the type and quantity of water available in
a holistic manner. This project will serve as a starting point for these communities.
C. Timeline Requirements
It is estimated that the proposed project will require approximately 24 months to complete. The first year will be
used to collect and evaluate the data required for IWM Plans. The second year will conclude this data analysis and
IWM Plans for the Cities of Rosemount, Hugo, and Lino Lakes will be created and evaluated. It is not anticipated
that additional funds through the ENRTF will be required.
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Project Manager Qualifications & Organization Description:
Jamie Wallerstedt, PE, MS in Civil Engineering, WSB & Associates, Inc.
Ms. Wallerstedt has over eleven years of civil and environmental engineering experience. Her expertise
encompasses water reuse system design and management, water and wastewater planning, and water
quality studies. Ms. Wallerstedt received her B.C.E. and M.S. from the University of Minnesota in Civil
Engineering. Her master’s degree specialized in environmental engineering, where she researched the
biodegradation of perfluorinated compounds. Ms. Wallerstedt specializes in the management and design
of water reuse systems, storm sewer systems, sanitary sewer systems, water distribution systems, water
and wastewater treatment systems, and remediation technologies. She has extensive experience using
water system modeling software.
Ms. Wallerstedt has worked collaboratively with municipalities throughout the State of Minnesota to
develop water rate studies, supply plans, comprehensive plans, and infiltration and inflow reduction plans.
Through this experience, she has developed a thorough understanding of writing well-developed and
implementable planning documents.
Ms. Wallerstedt has assisted communities in the State of Minnesota with exploring funding alternatives
for water programs. As such, she has expertise in economic development and cost considerations for
water management.
Select Project Experience in Minnesota
Water System Plans, Trunk Watermain Studies, and WaterCAD Analyses: North Branch, Hugo,
Mahtomedi, Wyoming, Excelsior, Champlin
DNR Water Supply Plans: Mahtomedi, Excelsior, Champlin, Hugo
Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer System Plans: Chanhassen, Hugo, Mahtomedi, Excelsior
Infiltration and Inflow Studies: South St. Paul, Excelsior, Chanhassen, St. Anthony Village, Lakeville,
Minnesota Zoological Gardens
Water Quality Study: Minnesota Zoological Gardens
Carbon Footprint Analysis: Mahtomedi
Groundwater Quality and Alternative Water Supply Feasibility Study: Carlton County Landfill
Select Grants Received
• Clean Water State Revolving Fund
• Department of Natural Resources Appropriations
• Wellhead Protection Grants
• Source Water Implementation Grants
• Wellhead Sealing Grants
• Point Source Implementation Grants
• Clean Water Act 319(h) Grants
• Board of Water and Soil Resources Grants