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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Surface Water Management Plan – Stormwater Project PrioritizationG:\UTILITY COMMISSION\UC Information\UC Items and Packets\2016\Nov 14\6.b. Surface Water Management Plan – Stormwater Project Prioritization.docx EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Utility Commission Meeting: November 14, 2016 AGENDA ITEM: Surface Water Management Plan – Stormwater Project Prioritization AGENDA SECTION: New Business PREPARED BY: John Morast, Interim Public Works Director AGENDA NO. 6.b. ATTACHMENTS: Section VI - Implementation Priorities/ Implementation Program List APPROVED BY: JM RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss priorities and programs to develop or recommend priority policy or matrix. ISSUE The City of Rosemount developed a Stormwater Management Plan in August 2007 to meet local watershed management planning requirements of the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act and Board of Water and Soil Resources Rules 8410. It was also developed to be in compliance with the requirements of the local Watershed District and Watershed Management Organizations, Metropolitan Council requirements and applicable State and Federal Laws. The Plan has been periodically updated and the stormwater system improved and extended. The growing stormwater infrastructure requires ongoing planning, maintenance, repairs and improvements. BACKGROUND The Stormwater Management Plan is comprehensive in identifying resources, assessing conditions, developing goals and setting priorities and implementation plans. Section VI of the Plan includes: Capital Improvements Water Resources Programs Water resources Studies Many of the capital improvements are development driven and include developer contributions. A portion of the CIP-1 project was constructed with the Connemara Trail Extension and Prestwick Developments in the last 5 years or so. Other CIP projects have been added, such as the Horseshoe Lake Lift Station, completed this year. The City has been most active in the Water Resource Programs area. We continually monitor, inspect and repair stormwater facilities on a yearly basis. We are planning on implementing SMP-12 over the winter to develop a more clear policy on reestablishing, delineating and properly maintaining stormwater ponds and buffer areas. This will require an increase in maintenance and construction activities over the few years, as well as a 2-3 year establishment period at each location. Feasibility studies have been performed to help determine the need of projects and improvements. We are currently updating the Keegan Lake feasibility study to update stormwater pond needs and confirm improvements for a planned project in 2017. 2 The City’s Comprehensive Plan updates over the next year will also include stormwater updates. As the City gathers information and starts plan updates, stormwater facilities and programs will be included. The Utility Commission expressed a desire to discuss projects and programs and develop priorities. The entire Surface Water Management Plan is located on the City website as well. For your reference, it can be found at the link below: http://www.ci.rosemount.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=283 SUMARY Review implementation priorities and programs from the August 2007 Plan and discuss and/or recommend a priority policy or matrix for future improvements.