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2022-05-17 Council packet CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA mMay 17, 2022 — 6:00 pm Mendota Heights City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Adopt Agenda 5. Consent Agenda a. Approve the May 3, 2022 City Council Minutes b. Approve Resolution 2022-37 Recognition of National Public Works Week c. Approve Resolution 2022-36 Approve Change of Roadway Jurisdiction Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Waters Drive d. Approve Purchase Order for Replacement Street Light Poles e. Approve Dakota County Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program Agreement f. Approve Resolution 2022-39 Approving Final Plat of Lillie's Lakeview Addition g. Accept Wetland Delineation Report for the parcel located at 601 Pond View Drive h. Approve Resolution 2022-41 Accepting a Donation to the Par 3 Golf Course i. Approve the April 2022 Building Activity Report j. Approve the April 2022 Treasurer's Report k. Approve the Claims List 6. Citizen Comment Period (for items not on the agenda) *See guidelines below 7. Public Hearings none 8. New and Unfinished Business a. Natural Resources Management Plan Update and Acceptance b. Resolution 2022-40 Approve Plans and Authorize an Advertisement for Bids for the Wentworth Park Paving Improvements c. Award Professional Services Contract for Dodd Road 9. Community Announcements 10. Council Comments 11. Adjourn Guidelines for Citizen Comment Period: "The Citizen Comments section of the agenda provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items which are not on the agenda. All are welcome to speak. Comments should be directed to the Mayor. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes per person and topic;presentations which are longer than five minutes will need to be scheduled with the City Clerk to appear on a future City Council agenda. Comments should not be repetitious. Citizen comments may not be used to air personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements, or for political campaign purposes. Council members will not enter into a dialogue with citizens, nor will any decisions be made at that presentation. Questions from the Council will be for clarification only. Citizen comments will not be used as a time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made, but rather for hearing the citizen for information only. If appropriate, the Mayor may assign staff for follow up to the issues raised." page 3 5a. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota was held at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Levine called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilors Paper, Miller, and Mazzitello were also present. Councilor Duggan was absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADOPTION Mayor Levine presented the agenda for adoption. Councilor Mazzitello moved adoption of the agenda. Councilor Paper seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Levine presented the consent calendar and explained the procedure for discussion and approval. Councilor Paper moved approval of the consent calendar as presented,pulling items i. and m. a. Approval of April 19, 2022 City Council Minutes b. Approval of April 19, 2022 Council Work Session Minutes c. Approval of April 25, 2022 City Council Work Session Minutes d. Acknowledge the March 22, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes e. Approve Resolution 2022-31 Approve Master Partnership Contract with the Minnesota Department of Transportation f. Approve Resolution 2022-32 Calling for a Public Hearing on Easement Vacation for Mendota Plaza Expansion Second Addition g. Award Contract for Tennis Court Resurfacing at Friendly Hills Park page 4 h. Approve Resolution 2022-33 Accept Bids and Award Contract for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer and Televising Contract j. Approve New Massage Therapist Licenses for Derrick Lundberg and Mary Sage at Green Lotus Yoga and Healing Center k. Extend Approved Wetland Delineation for Mendota Heights Apartments 1. Approve Board of Water and Soil Resources Lawns to Legumes Phase 2 Demonstration Neighborhood Project m. Appr-ove Pfoposal and Gentfaet with Metfo Blooms for- the Lawns to begtimes Defnenstfa4ien n. Approve Resolution 2022-14 Authorizing Application to the Ballot Drop Box Grant Program o. Acknowledge March 2022 Fire Synopsis p. Approval of March 2022 Treasurer's Report q. Approval of Claims List Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS I) ACCEPT POLICE OFFICER RESIGNATION AND AUTHORIZE POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT Mayor Levine commented that Beau Jacobson has resigned in pursuit of his dream job and wished him luck. She commented that he was an exemplary Officer that will be missed by the community. Councilor Paper moved to accept POLICE OFFICER RESIGNATION AND AUTHORIZE POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT. Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 M) APPROVE PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT WITH METRO BLOOMS FOR THE LAWNS TO LEGUMES DEMONSTRATION PROJECT Natural Resources Coordinator Krista Spreiter reported that the City received a grant of$40,000 from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources for its lawns to legume demonstration project. She stated that the City partnered with Metro Blooms to coordinate the project and design the gardens. She stated that there will be a maximum of 25 residents on a first come, first serve basis. She noted that the focus will be on the Copperfield neighborhood. Mayor Levine commented that she is excited about this project and asked staff to explain what a natural corridor is. Coordinator Spreiter stated that an area that already has some natural features is beneficial to pollinators that are being restored with a pollinator mix. page 5 Mayor Levine asked how residents would apply. Coordinator Spreiter welcomed residents to contact her and noted that information is also available on the website. Private residences, private property, and schools would be eligible to apply. Councilor Mazzitello moved to approve PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT WITH METRO BLOOMS FOR THE LAWNS TO LEGUMES DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. Councilor Paper seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS No one from the public wished to be heard. PUBLIC HEARING No items scheduled. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) RESOLUTION 2022-34 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LILLIE'S LAKEVIEW ADDITION—945 WAGON WHEEL TRAIL (SEAN DOYLE—SD COMPANIES, LLC — APPLICANT/DEVELOPER) Community Development Director Tim Benetti explained that the Council was being asked to consider adopting a resolution approving the preliminary plat of a new subdivision titled Lillie's Lakeview Addition. The application (developer) is Sean Doyle with SD Companies, LLC. The subject property is located at 945 Wagon Wheel Trail. Councilor Miller asked if Rogers Avenue would be maintained by the City. Director Benetti replied that the two existing properties on the other side of Rogers Avenue have a license agreement with the City related to the use of it as a shared driveway. Mr. Doyle, or the subsequent developer,would have a similar license agreement to use Rogers Avenue as a private driveway, therefore the City would not maintain it. Councilor Miller asked how this would not be considered a flag lot as there are multiple homes coming off a shared driveway. Director Benetti replied that it is not a private road, but a public right-of-way. He commented that the lots meet the frontage requirements along Rogers Avenue and Wagon Wheel. Councilor Miller commented that it is public right-of-way but not public road. Director Benetti confirmed that is correct. He explained that the City is requiring the dedication of right-of-way in the case the City would ever want to put the road through. He did not anticipate that would occur in the near future, but it would provide that opportunity in the future. page 6 Mayor Levine asked if the lots had extended to the previous 30-foot right-of-way would they have been flag lots. Director Benetti replied that they still would not be flag lots as they would have still had the required frontage on Wagon Wheel. Mayor Levine asked why the long driveway was included on the right side in option B, when plan A would have been fine with the extra right-of-way added. Director Benetti commented that both options A and B would work under the ordinance. He commented that the ordinance is unclear as to whether the frontage would need to be against a paved or developed roadway. The intent is to ensure that all lots front on an improved developed roadway. He commented that Wagon Wheel is paved and improved whereas Rogers Avenue is not, and the City intends to keep it that way for the foreseeable future. Mayor Levine asked and received confirmation that the right-of-way would need to stay clear of trees and debris. She asked if the owner of lot one would be required to have a frontage on Wagon Wheel. Director Benetti explained that there would be frontage but would not be accessible as the area of the lot adjacent to Wagon Wheel has water. Councilor Paper asked if there would be a new driveway that services these two homes. Director Benetti commented that Mr. Doyle believes that he can reuse the driveway for 945 Wagon Wheel and the property to the north would begin from there and feed into the lot to the north. Councilor Paper asked if Rogers is currently a shared driveway for the three properties. Director Benetti confirmed that the three properties have a license agreement with the City and a shared driveway agreement. He stated that this would add a fourth to those agreements. Councilor Paper asked why they would proceed with option B as it counts frontage that is not even dirt. He stated that the opinion of the City Attorney is that the right-of-way counts as frontage and that should be sufficient rather than adjusting the frontage on Wagon Wheel which is water. Councilor Mazzitello referenced the definition of a street within our City Code. He stated that a lot has to have frontage, not access, on a public street. He commented that a driveway is not a Metropolitan Council recognized facility and therefore to make it clean and beyond doubt, the frontage on Wagon Wheel makes the lot compliant. Councilor Paper asked what would happen if there were a disagreement between the neighbors in the future, as the four properties are sharing the driveway. Director Benetti acknowledged that shared driveway agreements either work well or fail and if they fail,that becomes a civil matter. The City would not resolve a civil matter. Councilor Mazzitello commented that when the property to the west was split,the same configuration was chosen where the upper lot wraps around to touch Wagon Wheel, but the access was not onto Wagon Wheel because of the wetland. He stated that to avoid impacting wetlands, the applicant was able to use the right-of-way. He stated that there is a provision in the shared driveway agreement that stipulates that the driveways must separate within the first 30 feet after the Wagon Wheel pavement. He stated that the two driveways off Wagon Wheel are separate in order to minimize future conflict. page 7 Councilor Paper asked if the new driveway would follow the right-of-way. Director Benetti confirmed that the driveway would follow the right-of-way and then follow a similar configuration. He noted that those details would be brought forward in the future. Councilor Paper asked if there are other lots in the city that act similar to this. Director Benetti commented that he could not think of any lots of this nature. He commented that this is unique, and precedent was set when the access right was granted to the Quail and Jacobs properties. He explained the benefit of requiring the dedication of right-of-way. Mayor Levine expressed appreciation to the Planning Commission and the great job it did questioning and examining this case. Councilor Mazzitello moved to approve RESOLUTION 2022-34 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LILLIE'S LAKEVIEW ADDITION AND FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 945 WAGON WHEEL TRAIL. Councilor Paper seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 1 (Miller) B) RESOLUTION 2022-35 APPROVING A WETLANDS PERMIT FOR 791 WENTWORTH AVENUE (LDK BUILDERS —APPLICANT/OWNERS) Community Development Director Tim Benetti stated the Council was asked to consider adopting a resolution approving a Wetlands Permit for 791 Wentworth Avenue. The property owner is LDK Builders. Councilor Paper commented that he recalled something was supposed to be done on the property related to runoff or grading. Director Benetti replied that the detention basin was required in the back and two are being built. Councilor Paper asked if the ten-foot retaining wall would have a fence. Director Benetti replied that a fence is not shown but stated that the applicant agrees that a fence could be added. Councilor Paper referenced the catch basin next to the bike trail, which appears to be made by a homeowner and asked who is responsible to maintain it. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that the detention pond was installed by the previous landowner and therefore this landowner would inherit that as part of the purchase of the property. He commented that if that were to fail the water would still go around it, down the hill. Councilor Paper commented that there is constantly rocks and gravel in the detention pond and it should be maintained. He stated that there are only two trees shown to be planted in an area that was previously heavily wooded. He asked how the City could ask the applicant to do better. He recognized the condition that the builder will work with staff on additional trees and/or plantings but noted that is vague. He recognized that the two trees shown is good enough but asked how they could do better. page 8 Director Tim Benetti stated that under the Sweeny Second Addition there was a condition added that all building permits need to submit a detailed landscaping plan. He noted that each home is to be custom made. The two trees are the minimum and the builder stated they will work with staff on the plantings. Councilor Paper asked the overall height of the proposed home. Director Benetti replied that the home has a height of 25 feet at the midpoint and the walkout would be ten feet. Councilor Paper commented that would be a tall building from the backside. He asked how the `come clean, leave clean" condition would be enforced. Director Benetti replied that it would be up to the developer and their contractors to ensure that. He stated that City staff would verify that streets are swept. He noted that the condition specifies best efforts. Councilor Paper commented that it is disappointing to see how things have gone with the project on Dodd Road and Marie Avenue as well as the lot on this site. He commented that the City is working hard to do more for the environment, and these are details that are being let go. Councilor Mazzitello moved to adopt RESOLUTION 2022-35 APPROVING A WETLANDS PERMIT TO LDK BUILDERS AND FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 791 WENTWORTH AVENUE. Councilor Paper seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 C) DISCUSS APPLYING FOR A LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT FOR DODD ROAD Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek stated the Council is asked to discuss applying for a Local Partnership Program (LPP) grant for Dodd Road improvements. Councilor Miller stated that he is not opposed to making this area safer. He asked if the residents in the area are aware of this potential project. Director Ruzek replied that would be premature to notify the area residents at this point. This would be a project proposed for the future. Councilor Miller referenced a home location on the rough draft plan that shows a driveway being extended to Dodd Road. He asked if that is accurate. Director Ruzek stated that was one concept. He provided additional details and noted that the plan shows two different options. He noted that MnDOT may not want additional driveways on Dodd and that alternative may not be accepted. Councilor Miller commented it appears the School District owns the triangle piece of land near Dodd and Decorah Lane. Director Ruzek did not believe that was accurate and that MnDOT has the proper rights. Councilor Miller commented that he does like one of the options shown, noting a topography challenge in a portion of a property. Director Ruzek replied that fill would be brought in. page 9 Councilor Mazzitello asked for details on the Local Partnership Program and what it is designed for. Director Ruzek replied that the program is designed to provide funding for cities to locally lead projects and make improvements for safety on the State highway system. He stated that MnDOT established this program in order to get more work done than it could do itself. Councilor Mazzitello commented that if this were approved, it would seem to be an intersection improvement and associated improvements. Director Ruzek provided details on the project scope noting that he would submit what is shown in yellow as well as the realignment of the Wagon Wheel Trail/Dodd Road/Decorah Lane intersection. Councilor Mazzitello asked if this work was identified in the analysis in 2017. Director Ruzek confirmed that the study did include the realignment of the intersection and intersection control options. He noted that a signal was identified as the best option for traffic control if factoring in surrounding growth. Councilor Mazzitello moved to authorize THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SOLICIT QUOTES FOR A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO COMPLETE A LPP GRANT APPLICATION. Councilor Paper seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 D) CONSIDERATION OF THE NINTH AMENDMENT TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR MENDOTA PLAZA (THE DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT) FOR NEW 79-UNIT APARTMENTS/PHASE III—AT HOME APARTMENTS Community Development Director Tim Benetti stated the Council was asked to give final consideration and approval of the Ninth Amendment to Planned Unit Development Agreement for Mendota Plaza. This amendment agreement is specifically for Lot 7 of Mendota Plaza, of Phase III, a new 79-unit market-rate apartment development. The development is At Home Apartments of St. Paul, MN. Councilor Paper noted that additional overstory trees were requested in the landscaping plan and he believed the applicant did a good job of adding more trees on the site. He expressed appreciation. Councilor Mazzitello echoed the comments. He stated that when a body asks something of an applicant to consider, it is nice to see that done and it is appreciated. Councilor Paper moved to accept and approve THE NINTH AMENDMENT TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR MENDOTA PLAZA/LOT 7 — PHASE III AT HOME APARTMENTS; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS. Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 1 (Miller) page 10 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson announced upcoming events and activities. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Paper thanked the MHAA traveling baseball teams that have been working diligently to clean up the parks. Councilor Miller encouraged residents to get out and enjoy the spring weather. Councilor Mazzitello encouraged residents to be diligent when driving through construction areas. He wished everyone a happy Cinco de Mayo. Mayor Levine reminded residents that it is now "no mow May" which helps to provide habitat and food to pollinators. ADJOURN Councilor Paper moved to adjourn. Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Mayor Levine adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. Stephanie Levine Mayor ATTEST: Lorri Smith City Clerk page 11 5b. 1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota Heights,MN 55118 651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8940 fax www.mendota-helghts.com mCITY OF MENDaTA HEIGHTS Request for City Council Action DATE: May 17, 2022 TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: Ryan Ruzek, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Resolution 2022-37 Recognition of National Public Works Week INTRODUCTION The Council is asked to approve resolution 2022-37 recognizing National Public Works Week. BACKGROUND Public Works staff provide vital and essential services to the City of Mendota Heights on a daily basis, often with little or no recognition. Whether it is snow plowing, street repair, sanitary sewer cleaning, water main and/or fire hydrant maintenance,parks maintenance, City owned landscape management, Facility repair and maintenance, or inspecting and repairing the inlets and outlets to our stormwater ponds, Public Works staff does their absolute best to make the City of Mendota Heights safer, healthier, and a great place to work, live, and play. DISCUSSION Each year the American Public Works Association (APWA) sponsors "National Public Works Week"to help make and keep communities across the country aware of the important role public works and infrastructure plays in their everyday life. This public support is critical to the sustained efficient operation of Public Works facilities and infrastructure assets throughout the City. This year, APWA has set the week of May 15 through May 21 as "National Public Works Week." Throughout the country, cities and counties are recognizing this week in honor of all their public works employees, and educating their residents and civic organizations about the importance of planning, designing, building, maintaining, managing, and operating municipal infrastructure; the backbone of communities and improving the quality of life for everyone. This year's theme is "Ready & Resilient". This year's poster showcases the superheroes that lie within each and every public works professional. Always READY to serve their communities, and RESILIENT as ever in their abilities to pick themselves up off the ground after encountering challenges. BUDGET IMPACT There is no budgetary impact to recognizing"National Public Works Week." RECOMMENDATION page 12 Staff recommends City Council formally recognize "National Public Works Week,"by adopting the attached resolution. ACTION REQUIRED If the Council agrees with the staff recommendation, they should formally recognize"National Public Works Week,"by adopting the attached RESOLUTION 2022-37, "A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK AS THE WEEK OF MAY 15, 2022 THROUGH MAY 21,2022." This action requires a simple majority vote. page 13 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2022-37 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK AS THE WEEK OF MAY 15,2022 THROUGH MAY 21,2022 WHEREAS,public works services provided in Mendota Heights are an integral part of our residents' everyday lives; and WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed constituency is vital to the efficient operation of public works facilities and services such as water service, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, street maintenance, trails,park maintenance, and snow plowing; and WHEREAS, the health, safety, comfort, and quality of life of Mendota Heights residents greatly depends on these facilities and services; and WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities and services, as well as their planning, design, construction, and maintenance is critically dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials and staff, and WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff the public works department is materially influenced by the residents' attitude and understanding of the importance of the work they perform; and WHEREAS, the 2022 theme of National Public Works Week is, "Ready &Resilient,"Always READY to serve their communities, and RESILIENT as ever in their abilities to pick themselves up off the ground after encountering challenges; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Mendota Heights to recognize the superior performance and dedication of its public works staff and honor the vital service they perform for the City on a daily basis. NOW, THEREFORE,IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022 is to be recognized as "National Public Works Week"in the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that residents and civic organizations are called upon to familiarize themselves with the efforts necessary to provide Mendota Heights with the public works facilities and services we all enjoy, and to recognize the contributions made by public works staff every day toward out health, safety, comfort, and quality of life. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this seventeenth day of May 2022. ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Lorri Smith,City Clerk Stephanie Levine,Mayor page 14 page 15 5c. 1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota Heights,MN 55118 651.452.1850 phone I 651.452.8440 fax www.mendota-heights.cnm OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Request for City Council Action DATE: May 17, 2022 TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Resolution 2022-36 Approve Change of Roadway Jurisdiction Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Waters Drive INTRODUCTION The Council is asked to approve a Change of Roadway Jurisdiction Agreement with the Minnesota State Department of Transportation (MnDOT). BACKGROUND The Minnesota Department of Transportation constructed a number of the frontage roads in the community. MnDOT has been working on releasing the jurisdiction to these roads. The City of Mendota Heights accepted the release of a number of these roads previously. The roadways that have previously been turned back to the city include: Carmen Lane, Centre Pointe Curve, Victoria Curve, Valencour Circle, Acacia Boulevard, Lemay Lake Road, Condon Court, Portions of Mendota Heights Road and Wagon Wheel Trail, and Pilot Knob Road north of Highway 13. MnDOT is also working on a turnback of Old Sibley Memorial Highway which is planned to be improved by MnDOT before its release. DISCUSSION The City Council discussed a number of the streets at their Council meeting on March 16, 2021. The Council was in agreement to accept release of Acacia Boulevard, Condon Court, Mendota Heights Road adjacent to the 35E bridge, Mendota Heights Road east of Highway 149 (Dodd Road), Pilot Knob Road north of Highway 13, Wagon Wheel Trail adjacent to the 35E bridge, and Valencour Circle however, the Council requested financial compensation or an improvement be performed to Waters Drive prior to acceptance by the city. As the city has included Waters Drive in its 2022 Street project, Centre Pointe Street Improvements, MnDOT has been able to allocate funding for this roadway. Staff provided MnDOT with the estimated costs of$192,000 for a mill and overlay of Waters Drive. BUDGET IMPACT The reimbursement from MnDOT will reduce the bond amount the city will carry for this project. MnDOT is in agreement with the submitted cost estimate. page 16 RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of the Change of Roadway Jurisdiction Agreement between MnDOT and the City of Mendota Heights for Waters Drive. ACTION REQUIRED If Council concurs, it should,pass a motion adopting Resolution 2022-33, RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT WITH THE MINNESOTA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. This action requires a simple majority vote. page 17 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2022-36 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHANGE OF ROADWAY JURISDICTION WITH THE MINNESOTA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 161.20 authorizes Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)to enter into agreements with other governmental authorities to carry out the purposes of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 161; and WHEREAS, The City of Mendota Heights is a Road Authority as defined in Minnesota Statutes 160.02 (subd. 25); and WHEREAS, MnDOT has determined that a portion of Trunk Highway 55 frontage road from Trunk Highway 13 to approximately 2,000 feet southeast of Trunk Highway 13 ("Roadway Segment") is no longer needed for trunk highway purposes; and WHEREAS, the parties agree the City of Mendota Heights is the proper road authority; and WHEREAS, the parties have entered into this agreement under MnDOT Contract No.: 1050636 to provide for the orderly release of the Roadway Segment to the jurisdiction of the City of Mendota Heights. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights hereby: 1. Approves the Change of Roadway Jurisdiction Agreement No. 1050636 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, a copy of which was before the Council; and 2. Authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute such agreement. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this seventeenth day of May 2022. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS ATTEST: Stephanie Levine,Mayor Lorri Smith, City Clerk MnDOT Contract No.: 10 STATE OF MINNESOTA And CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS CHANGE OF ROADWAY JURISDICTION AGREEMENT Control Section Number: 1909 Original Amount Encumbered S.P. Number: 1909-109 State Funds Trunk Highway Number: 55=050 $192,000.00 Purpose: State release of a portion of Trunk Highway No. 55 frontage road (Waters Drive) to the City of Mendota Heights within the City limits between the intersection with Trunk Highway No. 13 and approximately 2,000 feet southeast of that intersection. This Agreement is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Transportation ("MnDOT") and the City of Mendota Heights, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota acting through its City Council ("Political Subdivision"). RECITALS 1. Minnesota Statutes §161.20 authorizes MnDOT to enter into agreements with other governmental authorities to carry out the purposes of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 161; and 2. The Political Subdivision is a Road Authority as defined in Minnesota Statutes §160.02 (subd. 25); and 3. MnDOT has determined that a portion of Trunk Highway 55 frontage road from Trunk Highway 13 to approximately 2,000 southeast of Trunk Highway 13 ("Roadway Segment") is no longer needed for trunk highway purposes; and 4. The parties agree the Political Subdivision is the proper road authority; and 5. The parties have entered into this Agreement to provide for the orderly release of the Roadway Segment to the jurisdiction of the Political Subdivision. AGREEMENT 1. Effective Date;Survival of Terms This Agreement will be effective on the date last signed below by the parties and by such other State of Minnesota officials as required by Minnesota Statutes §16C.05. This Agreement will remain in effect until MnDOT has (1)served a Notice of Release, and (2) made payments (if any) as required by this Agreement.All clauses which impose obligations continuing in their nature and which must survive in order to give effect to their meaning will survive the expiration of the Agreement. 2. Identification of Roadway Segment; Right-of-Way Determination The Roadway Segment covered by this Agreement is described as Waters Drive from its cul-de-sac near Trunk Highway 13 through its intersection with Trunk Highway 55, a distance of approximately 1,900 feet, and located within the City limits of Mendota Heights. See Exhibit A,which is attached and incorporated into this Agreement. MnDOT will determine the final right-of-way limits prior to transfer to the Political Subdivision. 3. Notice of Release; Conveyance Documents 3.1. Notice of Release. MnDOT will deliver to the Political Subdivision a ""Notice of Release"" citing the effective date of release ("Effective Date"). Upon the Effective Date, the Roadway Segment is released from MnDOT's jurisdiction, and the Political Subdivision is the Road Authority with jurisdiction over the -1- MnDOT Contract No.: 10 Roadway Segment and will assume all responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and reconstruction of the Roadway Segment and of all structures and facilities that are a part of the Roadway Segment. 3.2. Conveyance Documents. Subsequent to issuing the Notice of Release, MnDOT will prepare and execute necessary and appropriate documents conveying MnDOT's interest, if any, in the Roadway Segment to the Political Subdivision. 4. Delivery of Records Following delivery of the Notice of Release, and if requested by the Political Subdivision, MnDOT will provide the Political Subdivision with available records concerning the Roadway Segment. Such records must be in MnDOT's possession, and may include the following: (a) A list of active maintenance agreements, including signal and routine maintenance agreements with other governmental agencies that will be cancelled, and a list of agreements with utility companies that will be cancelled; (b) Records concerning utility permits, drainage permits, driveway, and other access permits, advertising and sign permits, and other limited-use permits; (c) Construction plans and records, as-built construction plans (if available); (d) Bridge inspection reports and ratings; (e) Aerial photos and other photo and video files, in either hard copy or digital form; (f) Right-of-way maps and parcel files; (g) Inventory Data; (h) Pavement condition ratings; (i) Traffic signal files including timing sequence information and repair history; (j) Crash reports and statistics; (k) Most current traffic counts; (1) Alignment ties, horizontal and vertical control monuments, and related data; (m) Partially or fully completed plans for construction projects; (n) Road opening and right-of-way documentation. 5. Maintenance 5.1. Prior to Release. Prior to the Effective Date of the Notice of Release for Waters Drive, maintenance of the Roadway Segment will continue to be provided MnDOT. 5.2. Upon Release. Upon the Effective Date, the Political Subdivision will become the roadway authority responsible for maintenance of the Roadway Segment. The Political Subdivision will thereafter be responsible for performing and paying for all maintenance and reconstruction of the Roadway Segment, including all structures and facilities that constitute a part of such roadway. 6. Responsibility for Claims MnDOT will remain responsible, to the extent authorized by Minnesota Statutes §3.736 and other applicable law, for claims related to construction, maintenance, and operation of the Roadway Segment during the period when it was a state trunk highway to the extent the claims are a result of MnDOT's acts and omissions, even if such claims are filed after the Political Subdivision receives the Notice of Release. The Political Subdivision will be responsible for claims arising out of its own construction, maintenance, or operation of the Roadway Segment after it received the Notice of Release. 7. MnDOT Cost and Payment by MnDOT 7.1. MnDOT Cost. $192,000.00 is MnDOT's full and complete lump sum cost. 7.2. Conditions of Payment. MnDOT will pay the Political Subdivision the full and complete lump sum amount after the following conditions have been met and in accordance with the following: -2- MnDOT Contract No.: 10 _ A. Encumbrance by MnDOT of MnDOT's full and complete lump sum cost share. B. Execution of this Agreement and transmittal to the Political Subdivision. C. Transfer of the Roadway Segment to the jurisdiction of the Political Subdivision. D. The MnDOT's receipt of a written request from the Political Subdivision for the advancement of funds. E. Payment Schedule—Payment. The payment is anticipated to be made in State Fiscal Year 2023. MnDOT's Fiscal Year 2023 starts on July 1, 2022 and runs through June 30,2023. The availability of these funds is contingent on legislative approval and appropriation. MnDOT will use its best efforts to secure appropriation of such funds; however the Political Subdivision acknowledges that any expenses incurred prior to such authorization are at the sole risk of the Political Subdivision. 8. MnDOT's Maximum Obligation MnDOT's maximum obligation under this Agreement is $192,000.00. 9. Release of Claims; Covenant not to Sue By accepting the payment provided for in this Agreement, the Political Subdivision releases MnDOT from any and all claims related to the condition of the Roadway Segment, regardless of whether such claims result from surface or sub-surface conditions, and regardless of whether such conditions were known or unknown at the time of reversion. The political subdivision is encouraged to perform its own geotechnical explorations and will not rely on previous geotechnical studies performed by MnDOT. In consideration of the turnback payment provided by MnDOT, the Political Subdivision covenants not to sue MnDOT or any other state agency or official with respect to MnDOT's decision to make the reversion or for any claim arising out of the condition of the Roadway Segment. 10. General Provisions 10.1. Venue. Venue for all legal proceedings out of this Agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota. 10.2. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated only by mutual written agreement of the parties, except that MnDOT may terminate this Agreement if it does not obtain funding from the Minnesota Legislature. 10.3.Suspension. MnDOT may suspend its payment obligations under this Agreement in the event of a total or partial government shutdown due to failure to have an approved budget by the legal deadline. The period of suspension will end when MnDOT is legally authorized to resume such payments. 10.4.Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in force and effect. 10.5. Merger. This Agreement contains all prior negotiations and agreements between MnDOT and the Political Subdivision. No other understanding regarding this Agreement, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party. 10.6.Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved this Agreement, or their successors in office. 10.7. Government Data. This Agreement, and any data exchanged by the parties pursuant to this Agreement, will be "government data" and subject to the requirements of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13. 10.8.State Audits. The books, records, documents, and accounting practices and procedures of the Political Subdivision relevant to this Agreement are subject to examination by MnDOT and the State Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years. -3- MnDOT Contract No.: 10 11. Additional Provisions NONE THE BALANCE OF THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. -4- MnDOT Contract No.: 10 STATE ENCUMBRANCE VERIFICATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Individual certifies that funds have been encumbered Recommended for Approval: as required by Minnesota Statutes § 16A.15 and 16C.05. By: Signed: (District Engineer) Date: Date: SWIFT Purchase Order: Approved: By: POLITICAL SUBDIVISION* (State Design Engineer) The Political Subdivision certifies that the appropriate person(s) have executed the Agreement on its behalf as required by applicable resolutions, ordinances, or Date: charter provisions. COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION By: By: Title: (With Delegated Authority) Date: Date: By: Title: Date: * INCLUDE A RESOLUTION -5- r RUNK HjCHWq 4 Exhibit "A" page 23 r rip Turnback Agreement 1050636 ^_, -• e 1 ''age 1 of 1 7 ,► Lyl J,Ir! y �1 N t � Lrl �► 3.0 �.0 y S�� 1 ,pi } M Y s page 24 page 25 1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota Weig 651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8 5d. www.mendota heights.co T CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Request for City Council Action DATE: May 17, 2022 TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: John Boland, Public Works Superintendent SUBJECT: Approve Purchase Order for Replacement Street Light Poles INTRODUCTION The Council is asked to approve the purchase of twenty replacement street light poles. BACKGROUND The City of Mendota Heights has 122 street light poles that are maintained. The poles are 30' tall square tapered steel poles with a baseplate welded on them. The street light poles were installed in 1987, and are approaching their usable life due to corrosion. Staff did begin an inspection process on them last year, and a painting schedule to help extend the life of the street light poles. DISCUSSION Due to recent pole replacements,the city's stock of street light poles has been depleted. While obtaining quotes, staff has looked into painted galvanized street light poles that will have a longer life than non-galvanized poles. The city recently had two poles blow down during heavy winds. One of these fallen poles damaged a passing vehicle. BUDGETIMPACT Staff has received quotes from three different vendors and the low bid was from Mountain States Lighting. The poles are $1,978 per steel pole. There is an additional cost to paint the poles to match the existing poles of$203.00 per pole. The public works facility has room to store the 20 street light poles to be available for replacement as needed. Eight poles are currently removed due to a concern of failure. The total cost for the 20 poles is $43,620.00. The purchase of the street light poles with the painting over galvanizing would come out of the Street Light Fund which is funded through a special street light taxing district. The fund has an adequate balance to fund this purchase. Staff will review the street light budget for 2023 with a projected increased rate to cover the additional maintenance costs. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Mendota Heights City Council approve the purchase of 20 replacement street light poles. ACTION REQUIRED If Council concurs with the staff recommendation,they should pass a motion authorizing staff to issue a purchase order to Mountain States Lighting for$43,620 for the purchase of twenty replacement street light poles. This action requires a simple majority vote. page 26 page 27 5e. 1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota Heights,MN 55118 651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8940 fax www.mendata•heights.com it CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Request for City Council Action DATE: May 17, 2022 TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator SUBJECT: Approve Dakota County Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program Agreement INTRODUCTION The City Council is asked to approve an agreement with Dakota County for the treatment of Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) in Rogers Lake. BACKGROUND The City of Mendota Heights, in partnership with the Rogers Lake Improvement Association, submitted a Dakota County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) grant application for the treatment of Curly Leaf Pondweed, an invasive, non-native aquatic plant present in Rogers Lake. The City has applied for this grant program and was awarded funding in 2020 and 2021. The City was awarded the grant from Dakota County for 50% of the grant amount requested. This requires a cash and in-kind match, that will be shared by both the Lake Association and the City. The original application requested grant funding in the amount of$11,000. The City has amended its request to the requested total project cost of$6,000, forgoing Objectives 1 (Delineation of infested areas) and 3 (Summer Point Intercept Survey) in the attached agreement and application, in order to complete the treatment while adhering to the feasible match allowable by the Rogers Lake Improvement Association. The amended grant request would require a $1,000 cash match that will be provided by both the City and Lake Association at$500 each. In-kind funds in the amount of$1,000 will be provided by the City of Mendota Heights and the Rogers Lake Improvement Association; both contributing $500 each in staff and volunteer hours in order to carry out Objective 4, Education and Outreach. Grant funds are provided to the City on a reimbursement basis. The grant period begins once all required signatures and documents have been attained, and notice to proceed has been given. The grant period ends December 31, 2022. page 28 DISCUSSION The proposed CLP treatment and prevention program entails the treatment of Curly Leaf Pondweed, as well as an educational outreach program for Mendota Heights' residents in the identification and prevention of CLP, as well as other Aquatic Invasive Species. The treatment will take place in late spring/early summer to treat the areas of CLP that are now growing and active, and reduce and avoid impact to native aquatic vegetation. The prevention element of the program will include educational materials and outreach activities provided at city events such as the Earth and Arbor Day Celebration, Fishing Derby and the Parks Celebration, as well as articles in Friday News and Heights Highlights. BUDGET IMPACT The grant agreement requires a $500 cash-match that the City will provide from the City's stormwater budget. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Dakota County Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program Agreement for the Rogers Lake CLP Treatment and AIS Prevention Program project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute such agreement. ACTION REQUIRED If the Council concurs, it should, by motion, approve the Dakota County Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program contract, and authorize it to be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk. This action requires a simple majority vote. page 29 Dakota County Contract#C0035323 AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES AID GRANT AGREEMENT This Grant Agreement (Agreement) is made and entered into by and between the County of Dakota, acting through its Environmental Resources Department (County) and the City of Mendota Heights (City). RECITALS WHEREAS, under Minn. Stat. Ch. 373.01 the County is empowered to enter into this Agreement; WHEREAS, the County has received an appropriation from the State of Minnesota for Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid; WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 477A.19, the County has authority to coordinate programs to manage and prevent the growth of aquatic invasive species with local units of government, soil and water conservation districts, watershed districts, or lake associations, in the County; and WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights has proposed Rogers Lake Curly-Leaf Pondweed Treatment and Prevention (Services). WHEREAS, the City agrees to perform all Services described in this Agreement to the satisfaction of the County; NOW THEREFORE, in reliance on the above statements and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained in this Agreement, the County and the City agree as follows: AGREEMENT 1. Parties. The parties to this Agreement are the County and City, collectively referred to as the "parties". 2. Effective Date and Term. Notwithstanding the dates of signatures of the parties to this Agreement, the effective date of this Agreement is from April 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, or until completion by the parties of their respective obligations under this Agreement, whichever occurs first, unless earlier terminated by law or according to the provisions of this Agreement. 3. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to disburse Dakota County AIS Prevention Aid to the City for Aquatic Invasive Species prevention activities. 4. City Obligations. A. City shall provide the following services (Services), described as Rogers Lake Curly- Leaf Pondweed Treatment and Prevention, and more specifically in accordance with Dakota County's Aquatic Invasive Species Plan and Dakota County's Aquatic Species Grant Program, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibits A and B, and the City's Proposal, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit C. Dakota County Contract#C0035323 P a g e 11 of 7 page 30 If there are any inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Exhibits, the priority of documents shall be as follows: 1) this Agreement; 2) the County's Aquatic Invasive Species Plan (Exhibit A); 3) the County's Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program (Exhibit B); 4) the City's Proposal (Exhibit C). B. Publicity: The City shall acknowledge funding or services provided by the County in any promotional materials, signage, reports, publications, notices, or presentations related to activities conducted under this Agreement. This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 5. Reimbursement from the County. The City will claim reimbursement for expenditures incurred in connection with the performance of activities that are eligible for reimbursement in accordance with this Agreement, the County's Aquatic Invasive Species Plan, and the County's Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program. The County will reimburse the City within 45 calendar days of the City's submission of invoices to the County. Invoices must be submitted in the form acceptable to the County. All requests for reimbursement must be submitted by December 15, 2022. The City must certify that the requested reimbursements are accurate, appropriate and eligible in accordance with the Dakota County Aquatic Invasive Species Plan, attached hereto and incorporated by reference to this Agreement as Exhibit A, that the City has documentation of the actual expenditures for which reimbursement is sought, and that such expenditures have not been otherwise reimbursed. All requests for reimbursement shall be made to: Dakota County Environmental Resources Department Attn: Emily Gable 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124 Email: emily.gable(o-)-co.dakota.mn.us The City understands and agrees that payments by the County to the City under this Agreement are dependent upon payments to the County from the State, through the Department of Revenue. The parties agree that payment to the County from the State is a condition precedent of this Agreement and if payment from the State is not obtained or continued or is decreased by any amount the County may reduce or terminate this Agreement by giving the City 30 days' notice. If the Agreement is terminated due to lack of funding from the State, the City shall only be entitled to the actual cost of Services rendered up to the date of termination. If payment from the State to the County is decreased, the Parties may negotiate a decrease in the amount of Services provided in the Agreement. The City agrees that the County's decision not to terminate shall be sufficient consideration for any modification of the Agreement. 6. Authorized Representatives. The following named persons are designated as the Authorized Representatives of the parties for purposes of this Agreement. These persons have authority to bind the party they represent and to consent to modifications, except that the Authorized Representatives shall have only the authority specifically granted by their respective governing boards. Notice required to be provided pursuant this Agreement shall be provided to the following named persons and addresses unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, or in a modification to this Agreement: Dakota County Contract#C0035323 P a g e 12 of 7 page 31 For the County: For the Grantee: Georg Fischer or successor, Director Stephanie Levine or successor, Mayor Environmental Resources Department City of Mendota Heights 14955 Galaxie Avenue 1101 Victoria Curve Apple Valley, MN 55124 Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Telephone: 952-891-7554 Telephone: 651-452-1850 Email: georg.fischer(a)co.dakota.mn.us Email: slevine(a)mendota-heights.com In addition, notification to the County or the City regarding termination of this Agreement by the other party shall be provided to the Office of the Dakota County Attorney, Civil Division, 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033. The parties shall provide written notification to each other of any change to the Authorized Representative. Such written notification shall be effective to change the designated Authorized Representative under this Agreement, without necessitating an amendment of this Agreement. 7. Indemnification and Insurance. Each party to this Agreement shall be liable for the acts or omissions of its officers, directors, employees or agents and the results thereof to the fullest extent authorized by law and shall not be responsible for the acts of the other party, its officers, directors, employees or agents. It is understood and agreed that the provisions of the Municipal Tort Claims Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 466, and other applicable laws govern liability arising from the parties' acts or omissions. In the event of any claims or actions asserted or filed against either party, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to allow a claimant to obtain separate judgments or separate liability caps from the individual parties. To insure a unified defense against any third-party liability claims arising from work of the Services, City agrees to require all contractors or subcontractors hired to perform any work to complete the Services on the Project to maintain commercial general liability insurance in the amounts consistent with the minimum limits of coverage established by Minn. Stat. § 466.04 during the provisions of services under this Agreement. Each party warrants that they will comply with the indemnity requirements through an insurance company, the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, or self-insurance program and that each has minimum coverage consistent with the liability limits contained in Minn. Stat. Ch. 466. 8. Government Data Practices. All data collected, created, received, maintained, or disseminated for any purpose by the activities of the City because of this Agreement is governed by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as amended, the Minnesota Rules implementing such Act now in force or as adopted, as well as Federal regulations on data privacy, including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) where it applies. The City agrees to abide by these statutes, rules and regulations and as the same may be amended from time to time. 9. Assignment, Amendments, Waiver and Complete Agreement. A. Assignment. The City may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior consent of the County and a fully executed assignment agreement, executed by the County and the City. 1. Use of Contractors. The City will engage contractors to perform activities funded pursuant to this Agreement. However, the City retains primary responsibility to the County for performance of the activities and the use of such contractors does not relieve the City from any of its obligations under this Agreement. Dakota County Contract#C0035323 P a g e 13 of 7 page 32 If the City engages any contractors to perform any part of the activities, the City agrees that the contract for such services shall include the following provisions: (1) The contractor must maintain all records and provide all reporting as required by this Agreement. (2) The contractor must defend, indemnify, and save harmless the County from all claims, suits, demands, damages, judgments, costs, interest, and expenses arising out of or by reason of the performance of the contracted work, caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the contractor, including negligent acts or omissions of its employees, subcontractors, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. (3) The contractor must provide and maintain insurance through the term of this Agreement in amounts and types of coverage as set forth in the Insurance Terms, which is attached an Incorporated as Exhibit D, and provide to the County, prior to commencement of the contracted work, a certificate of insurance evidencing such insurance coverage. (4) The contractor must be an independent contractor for the purposes of completing the contracted work. (5) The contractor must acknowledge that the contract between the City and the contractor does not create any contractual relationship between County and the contractor. (6) The contractor shall perform and complete the activities in full compliance with this Agreement and all applicable laws, statutes, rules, ordinances, and regulations issued by any federal, state, or local political subdivisions having jurisdiction over the activities. B. Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and executed by the parties. C. Waiver. If the County fails to enforce any provision of this Agreement, that failure shall not result in a waiver of the right to enforce the same or another provision of this Agreement. D. Agreement Complete. This Agreement and exhibits contain all negotiations and agreements between the parties. No other understanding regarding this Agreement, whether written or oral may be used to bind either party. 10. Audit. The City shall maintain books, records, documents and other evidence pertaining to the costs or expenses associated with the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. Upon request the City shall allow the County, Legislative Auditor or the State Auditor to inspect, audit, copy or abstract all books, records, papers or other documents relevant to this Agreement. The City shall use generally accepted accounting principles in the maintenance of such books and records, and shall retain all such books, records, documents and other evidence for a period of six (6) years from the date of the completion of the activities funded by this Agreement. Dakota County Contract#C0035323 P a g e 14 of 7 page 33 11. Relationship of the Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended or should be construed as creating or establishing the relationship of co-partners or joint ventures between the County and the City, nor shall the County be considered or deemed to be an agent, representative or employee of the City in the performance of this Agreement. Personnel of the City or other persons while engaging in the performance of this Agreement shall not be considered employees of the County and shall not be entitled to any compensation, rights or benefits of any kind whatsoever. 12. Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Venue. Minnesota law, without regard to its choice-of-law provisions, governs this Agreement. Venue for all legal proceedings arising out of this Agreement or its breach, must be with the appropriate state court with competent jurisdiction in Dakota County. 13. Nondiscrimination. The City agrees to comply with all applicable laws relating to nondiscrimination and affirmative action. In particular, the City agrees not to discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, or participant in this Agreement because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local civil rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; and further agrees to take action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated equally with respect to all aspects of employment, including selection for training, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation. 14. Compliance with the Law. The City agrees to conduct its work under this Agreement in compliance with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, or regulations. The City is responsible for obtaining and complying with all federal, state, or local permits, licenses, and authorizations necessary for performing the work. 15. Default and Remedies. A. Events of Default. The following shall, unless waived in writing by the County, constitute an event of default under this Agreement: If the City fails to fully comply with any material provision, term, or condition contained in this Agreement. B. Notice of Event of Default and Opportunity to Cure. Upon the County's giving the City written notice of an event of default, the City shall have thirty (30) calendar days in which to cure such event of default, or such longer period of time as may be reasonably necessary so long as the City is using its best efforts to cure and is making reasonable progress in curing such events of default (the "Cure Period"). In no event shall the Cure Period for any event of default exceed two (2) months. Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of notice of an event of default, the City shall propose in writing the actions that the City proposes to take, and the schedule required to cure the event of default. C. Remedies. Upon the City's failure to cure an event of default within the Cure Period, the County may enforce any or all of the following remedies, as applicable: 1. The County may refrain from disbursing the grant monies; provided, however, the County may make such a disbursement after the occurrence of an event of default without thereby waiving its rights and remedies hereunder. 2. The County may enforce any additional remedies it may have in law or equity. Dakota County Contract#C0035323 P a g e 15 of 7 page 34 3. The County may terminate this Agreement and its obligation to provide funds under this Agreement for cause by providing thirty (30) days' written notice to the City. Such notice to terminate for cause shall specify the circumstances warranting termination of the Agreement. Cause shall be a material breach of this Agreement and any supplemental agreement or modification to this Agreement or an event of default. Notice of Termination shall be made by certified mail or personal delivery to the Authorized Representative of the other party. For purposes of termination and default, all days are calendar days. 16. Non-Appropriation. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, this Agreement may be terminated immediately by the County in the event sufficient funds from the County, State, or Federal sources are not appropriated, obtained and continued at least at the level relied on for the funding of this Agreement, and the non-appropriation of funds did not result from any act or bad faith on the part of the County. 17. Ownership of Materials and Intellectual Property Rights. A. The County agrees to, and hereby does, assign all rights, title and interest it may have in the materials conceived or created by the City, or its employees or sub-grantees, and which arise out of the performance of this Agreement, including any inventions, reports, studies, designs, drawings, specifications, notes, documents, software and documentation, computer-based training modules, electronically, magnetically or digitally recorded material, and other work in whatever form (Materials) to the City. B. The City represents and warrants that Materials produced or used under this Agreement do not and will not infringe upon any intellectual property rights of another. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, City shall indemnify and defend the County, at its expense, from any action or claim brought against the County to the extent that it is based on a claim that all or parts of the Materials infringe upon the intellectual property rights of another. The rights and remedies herein specified are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies that the Authority would otherwise possess. 18. Firearms Prohibited. Unless specifically required by the terms of this Agreement, no provider of services pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to employees, agents or subcontractors of City shall carry or possess a firearm on County premises or while fulfilling the requirements pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Violation of this provision constitutes grounds for immediate suspension or termination of this Agreement at the sole discretion of the County. 19. Compliance with DNR requirements. A. Prior to conducting authorized watercraft inspections at water accesses, City must be a local government unit and execute a Delegation Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). B. City must obtain a permit from the DNR prior to conducting invasive aquatic plant management activities. 20. Severability. Every section, provision or part of this Agreement is declared severable from every other section, provision or part thereof to the extent that if any sections, provision or part of this Agreement shall be held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not invalidate any other section, provision or part thereof. Dakota County Contract#C0035323 P a g e 16 of 7 page 35 21. Survival of terms.The following clauses survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement: 4.B. Publicity; 7. Indemnification; 8. Government Data Practices; 10. Audits; 12. Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Venue. 22. Electronic Signatures. Each party agrees that the electronic signatures of the parties included in this Contract are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as wet ink signatures. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated below. FOR DAKOTA COUNTY FOR THE CITY (I represent and warrant that I am authorized (We represent and warrant that we are to execute this contract on behalf of Dakota authorized by law to execute this contract County.) and legally bind the City.) By: By: Georg T. Fischer, Director Stephanie Levine, Mayor Environmental Resources Department Date of signature: Date of signature: By: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Date of signature: /s/ Dain L. Olson 4/29/22 Assistant County Attorney Date County Attorney File No: KS-22-224-10 Dakota County Resolution Number: 20-631 Dakota County Contract#C0035323 P a g e 17 of 7 page 36 2021 - 2025 Dakota County Aquatic Invasive Species Plan page 37 Contents Dakota County Board of Commissioners...........................................................................................................................................i Aquatic Invasive Species(AIS)Plan Advisory Committee..................................................................................................................i Acronyms...........................................................................................................................................................................................i Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................................1 DakotaCounty Profile..................................................................................................................................................................2 What are Aquatic Invasive Species...................................................................................................................................................3 Pathways of Introduction and Spread..........................................................................................................................................3 Lawsand Regulations...................................................................................................................................................................4 AISBest Management Practices..................................................................................................................................................5 ReportingAIS...............................................................................................................................................................................6 LocalAIS Prevention Aid Program ....................................................................................................................................................7 Plan Development and Program History..........................................................................................................................................9 First-Generation Plan Development............................................................................................................................................9 AISProgram—Historical Activities...............................................................................................................................................9 Second-Generation Plan Development and Outreach...............................................................................................................11 AdaptiveManagement..............................................................................................................................................................12 Inventoryand Assessment..............................................................................................................................................................13 AISInfestations in Minnesota....................................................................................................................................................13 Current AIS Research in Minnesota...........................................................................................................................................13 AISInfestations in Dakota County..............................................................................................................................................16 Coordinating AIS efforts in Dakota County................................................................................................................................18 ImplementationPlan......................................................................................................................................................................19 Prevention..................................................................................................................................................................................19 WatercraftInspections..........................................................................................................................................................19 Lake Service Provider Certification........................................................................................................................................20 Alternative Pathways Assessment........................................................................................................................................21 EarlyDetection...........................................................................................................................................................................21 Monitoringand Assessments................................................................................................................................................22 LakeByllesby Assessments....................................................................................................................................................22 VolunteerMonitoring Network.............................................................................................................................................22 RapidResponse..........................................................................................................................................................................23 RapidResponse Plan.............................................................................................................................................................23 RapidResponse Contingency Fund.......................................................................................................................................24 Outreachand Education............................................................................................................................................................24 OutreachMaterials...............................................................................................................................................................24 Youth and Family Outreach Programs..................................................................................................................................27 GrantProgram...........................................................................................................................................................................28 AppendixA......................................................................................................................................................................................30 AppendixB......................................................................................................................................................................................31 page 38 Dakota County Board of Commissioners District 1 - Mike Slavik District 2 - Kathleen A. Gaylord District 3 -Thomas A. Egan District 4-Joe Atkins District 5 - Liz Workman District 6 - Mary Liz Holberg District 7 -Chris Gerlach Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Plan Advisory Committee Emily Gable—Dakota County Water Resources, AIS Program Lead Brad Becker—Dakota County Water Resources Michael Behan—Dakota County Water Resources Paula Liepold—Dakota County Water Resources Lindsey Albright—Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District Acronyms AIS—Aquatic Invasive Species Committee—Dakota County AIS Advisory Committee DCSWCD—Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District Extension—University of Minnesota Extension LGU —Local Government Unit MN DNR—Minnesota Department of Natural Resources VRWJPO—Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization WMO—Watershed Management Organization Special thanks to Dakota County residents, City, township, and WMO staff and representatives for participating in the plan development process. Your insights and assistance have been invaluable at every stage of this process and has been greatly appreciated by all involved! We would also like to acknowledge the new partnership with the Dakota County Sheriff's Department. Enforcement at local boat launches has increased boater education and AIS compliance. Dakota County Aquatic Invasive Species Plan: 2021 -2025 Adopted by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners on December 151h,2020 DAKOTA COUNTY Plan prepared for the Dakota County Environmental Resources Department Z_ by the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District SOIL a WATER page 39 This page intentionally left blank page 40 Introduction Since the early 2000s, the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) has occurred at an alarming rate throughout Minnesota and continues to be a growing concern across the state. Residents in Dakota County are not immune to these concerns. The county is bisected by the Vermillion River(Figure 1), many lakes and wetlands pocket suburban neighborhoods, and three major rivers define all or portions of the County's northern, eastern, and southern borders (the Minnesota, Mississippi, and Cannon Rivers, respectively). Legend Open Water Parks A LILYDALE�f /J WEST III SOUTH MENDOTA ST PAIL NET, wv'�r PAUL, MENDOTA ^•� .-I l/i 'HE IGHT3 � � SUNFISH LAKE _ L1L,JAG ANI,�' Dakota County �_ ,• / 11 TMomAS L � 1 INVER GROVE I BURNSVIL'LE i ,c,RrtIE L. /� HEIGHTS } APPLE' �r n SPRING LAKE Pn1RK H• VALLEV� ` - ROSEMOUNT"=,F�s'—,I s,t.ti��tx I s „.•,v.:;r1i.�s l_J.. NV�I N�, I pNGm��� TW�P�,IIIi ILIHASTING 10 LAKEVILLE. ` II` u,R..AmV•A,. E N N,. A TAR 52 x j EMPIRE TWP VERMILLION k. MARSHAN TWP VERMILLION TWP L — ARMINGTON -- — -- -------- �S, 1 — — — --- — — 1 lam_ EUREKA TVVP rt w m III I HAMPTON 'I i -- i---, NEWTRIER �• i MIESVI CCE_ I 0 I RCK7CAS E rM DOUGLAS ZIR,. I 7routBrook Cn�o L. I HAMPTON TWP Plne Creek I MlESV1LIE I" I I I j RANDOLPH TWP RANDO`LPH w1 GREENVALE TWP WATERFORD i I TvvP 4 I � L_NORTHFIELD_r—�I I � _— _—_ ___ _!.u.�-.---_—_I_ -- Figure 1. Dakota County waterbodies page 41 The introduction of non-native species (fish, plant, invertebrate, and viruses and disease-causing microorganisms), unhindered by natural predators or disease, can cause quick, permanent, and detrimental alterations to a stream or lake ecosystem. As a result, these changes can have a negative impact on the recreational suitability of the stream or lake,which in turn, can impact the economic viability of the local community. AIS have already been detected in numerous Dakota County lakes, as well as the Vermillion (including its tributaries), Minnesota, and Mississippi Rivers. There are several invasive species not currently found in Minnesota,that have the potential to negatively impact the health of waters in Dakota County. The Dakota County Aquatic Invasive Species Plan (Plan) serves to guide the use of annual funding provided to Dakota County from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (MN DNR) Local AIS Prevention Aid program. The plan outlines the strategies utilized by the Dakota County AIS program to help prevent the spread of AIS, within the county and greater Minnesota. Through this program, Dakota County aims to support existing monitoring and implementation efforts by local government units (LGUs), including lake associations and watershed organizations, fill gaps by monitoring waterbodies not currently covered by LGUs, assess AIS suitability within the County parks system (particularly Lake Byllesby), and promote County-wide outreach efforts. The AIS program is overseen by the Dakota County Environmental Resources Department. In 2015, the Dakota County AIS Advisory Committee (Committee) was formed to provide ongoing management, oversight, and implementation of programs supported by the state AIS Prevention Aid funding. The Committee consists of Dakota County and Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (DCSWCD) staff members, with additional input from a broad range of stakeholders. The Committee works with local, state and federal governments, as well as nonprofit and private organizations operating in Dakota County, to develop, implement, and support AIS prevention programs. Organizations and interested citizens assist the Committee to better prioritize resources and develop workable strategies to prevent the spread of AIS in local waters. The Plan promotes engagement with stakeholders by a variety of methods including developing and coordinating outreach tools, providing training opportunities, and supporting strategies that adhere to best management practices to increase AIS awareness, monitoring, and management. Dakota County Profile Dakota County is 587 square miles in area and has a population of approximately 400,000. Situated in the southeast corner of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, Dakota County is the third most populous county in the state of Minnesota. Founded in 1849, Dakota County was one of the original nine counties created by the Minnesota Territory Legislature, thus, it was established before Minnesota was considered a state. The County seat was first established in Kaposia in 1853, was moved to Mendota in 1854, and then moved to Hastings in 1857, where it currently resides. Mendota, directly across the river from Fort Snelling, became the first European settlement in Minnesota. Before European settlement, Dakota County was part of an expansive territory of the Dakota tribe of American Indians. Dakota County features a land use ratio of approximately one-third urban, one-third suburban, and one-third rural. The confluence of two major rivers (the Mississippi and Minnesota)that form the county's northern and eastern borders further compliments Dakota County's unique geography.The County's development and history have been greatly influenced by its proximity to these rivers. Between 1990 and 2000, Dakota County's population grew by nearly 30 percent. Development has continued to move outwards from the urban core of Minneapolis and St. Paul page 42 into suburban municipalities (Burnsville, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Apple Valley, Farmington, Lakeville, and Rosemount), resulting in the dramatic increase in population in recent years. What are Aquatic Invasive Species According to the MN DNR,AIS are aquatic organisms that are non-native to Minnesota and cause harm to both the economic prosperity and natural resources of a given community or waterbody, as well as have potentially negative impacts on human health. Not all non-native species become 'invasive.' Some species fail to thrive in their new environment and naturally die off without harming the ecosystem. Others survive, but are unable to outcompete the native species, thus they ultimately coexist without destroying or displacing the native species. Commonly found invasive aquatic plant species in Dakota County include curly-leaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, and purple loosestrife. Although less common, aquatic invasive invertebrates such as zebra mussels, rusty crayfish, and Chinese mystery snail are also present within the County. Photo credits I4 (left to right from top): University of .^ Minnesota Extension,Blue -� Water Science, Chinese mystery snail Eurasian watermilfoil Zebra mussels MN DNR,MN DNR,Kayla Horan, University of ,-� Minnesota Extension Cudyleaf pondweed Rusty crayfish Purple loosestrife The introduction and subsequent spread of AIS typically results in habitat alteration, ecosystem degradation, and a loss of bio-diversity due to intensified competition for resources. AIS typically have few natural predators, reproduce rapidly, and are more aggressive than native species (which ultimately diminishes the success of native species). Along with negatively affecting aquatic wildlife, AIS have the potential to impede recreational opportunities and disrupt industrial, municipal, and agricultural uses of public waters. AIS infestations often span geographic and jurisdictional boundaries; thus, it is critical to coordinate management and prevention strategies across watershed and political boundaries to address and mitigate the spread of AIS. Pathways of Introduction and Spread The means and routes by which species are introduced into new environments are called 'pathways' or 'vectors.' Invasive species introductions can be both unintentional and intentional by nature. Some invasive species are unintentionally imported, arriving through livestock and produce, by transport equipment such as packing material or in a ship's ballast water, or attached to an engine or boat trailer when moving between waterbodies. Other species are intentionally introduced to a lake or river for various purposes, but these species either escape from captivity or are carelessly released into the environment. page 43 Other pathways by which AIS can be introduced to an ecosystem include: • Docks and lifts (moved from an infested waterbody to an uninfested waterbody) • Water recreational equipment (i.e.water trampolines, rafts) and vehicles (i.e. tubes or jet skis) • Waterfowl hunters/angler gear (i.e.waders and boots) • Water gardens or shoreline restorations • Bait buckets • Wildlife Although several attempts are often made to eradicate AIS from an infested waterbody, it is typically impractical to completely remove a population once it has been established. Working to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species is the most effective way of protecting healthy, non-infested ecosystems. Laws and Regulations Current Minnesota state law prohibits the transportation of most aquatic plants.This law will not only help prevent the spread of Eurasian watermilfoil and other aquatic plants, but also it will reduce the risk of zebra mussels or other invasive animal species being transported while attached to aquatic plants. In addition, it will reduce the inadvertent transport of other harmful plants into or within the state. Under state law, it is unlawful to: • Transport aquatic plants, except as allowed in statutes • Transport zebra mussels and other prohibited species of animals • Place or attempt to place into waters of the state a boat, seaplane, or trailer that has aquatic plants, zebra mussels, or other prohibited invasive species attached Certain invasive species that can threaten natural resources and their use have been designated as prohibited invasive species in Minnesota. According to the MN DNR, it is a misdemeanor to possess, import, purchase, transport, or introduce these species except when under a permit for disposal, control, research, or educational purposes. Some of the prohibited invasive species found in Dakota County include Eurasian watermilfoil, curly-leaf pondweed, and purple loosestrife. Other invasive species are considered regulated invasive species. It is legal to possess, sell, buy, and transport regulated invasive species, but they may not be released or planted in public waters. Both the rusty crayfish and the common carp are examples of regulated invasive species found in Dakota County. Other regulated species not currently found in Dakota County (as of 2020) include water hyacinth and spiny waterflea.A complete list of prohibited, regulated, and unregulated invasive species (both aquatic and terrestrial), as well as information regarding the transport of water and regulated activities in infested waters, can be found on MN DNR's website. page 44 As of July 1, 2012, a boat lift, dock, swim raft, or associated equipment that has been removed from any waterbody may not be placed in another waterbody until a minimum of 21 days have passed. Regulations relating to the transportation of water in boats and other water-related equipment by boaters from all waters in the state include: • A person leaving waters of the state must drain all water from water-related equipment, including bait containers, live wells, and bilges.They must also remove the drain plug before transporting the watercraft and equipment from the water access or riparian property • Drain plugs, bailers,valves, or other devices used to control the draining of water from ballast tanks, bilges, and live wells must be removed or opened while transporting watercraft and water-related equipment • Emergency response vehicles and equipment may be transported on a public road with the drain plug or other similar device replaced only after all water has been drained from the equipment upon leaving the waterbody • The following are exempt: o Portable bait containers used by licensed aquatic farms o Portable bait containers used when fishing through the ice, except on waters designated infested for viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) o Marine sanitary systems Businesses that are defined by Minnesota law as lake service providers must attend an aquatic invasive species training and apply for a lake service provider permit every three years. Employees are also required to take an online training in order to be certified to work in Minnesota waters. More information about the lake service provider training and permitting process can be found on MN DNR's website. AIS Best Management Practices The MN DNR promotes several best practices that everyone can follow to help stop the spread of AIS: • Clean all aquatic plants, zebra mussels, and other invasive species from watercraft, trailers, and water- related equipment before leaving any water access or shoreland • Drain water-related equipment(boat, ballast tanks, portable bait containers, motor) and drain bilge, livewell, and baitwell by removing drain plugs before leaving a water access or shoreline property. Keep drain plugs out and water-draining devices open during transport • Dispose of unwanted bait, including minnows, leeches, and worms, in the trash; refill the bait container with bottled or tap water if planning on keeping bait Some invasive species are small and difficult to see at the access. In order to properly remove AIS from your watercraft or other equipment, take one or more of the following precautions before moving to another waterbody, especially after leaving zebra mussel and spiny waterflea infested waters: • Spray with high-pressure water • Rinse with very hot water (120°F for at least 2 minutes; or 140°F for at least 10 seconds to kill zebra mussels) • Dry for at least 5 days page 45 Reporting AIS Potential new AIS findings are to be reported to the MN DNR using, EDDMapS Midwest, the AIS online reporting platform. The EDDMapS (Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System) is accessible through a desktop website, but it also has an associated smartphone and tablet app to make it easy to report locations of invasive species while out in the field. All data submitted through EDDMapS is reviewed by state verifiers at the MN DNR to ensure the accuracy of submissions. Once confirmed, infestation reports are freely available to scientists, researchers, land managers, landowners, educators, conservationists, ecologists, farmers, foresters, and state and national parks. EDDMapS combines data from other databases and organizations, as well as volunteer observations,to create a national network of invasive species distribution data which is used by the MN DNR to track the spread of AIS in Minnesota. For more information about AIS in your area or questions about the AIS reporting process, contact a local DNR invasive species expert. page 46 Local AIS Prevention Aid Program In 2014, the Minnesota state legislature passed a county aid tax bill (Chapter 308, HF3167: Omnibus tax bill. Article 1: Property Tax Aids and Credits. Section 11) providing$10 million annually to Minnesota counties to help prevent the spread of AIS. The distribution of funds is based on a calculation considering each county's share of watercraft trailer launches and watercraft trailer parking spaces (Figure 2). In July 2014, $4.5 million dollars was distributed to the 87 Minnesota counties. In 2015 and thereafter, that value was increased to$10 million per annum. In accordance with the legislative directive (Minnesota State Statute 477A.19, Appendix D), between 2014 and 2017, Dakota County received $437,217. In 2018, Dakota County was allocated $120,396, $120,177 in 2019, $119, 720 in 2020, and is projected to receive$119,521 in 2021. Counties are required by statute to establish and submit guidelines, either by resolution or through the adoption of a county plan, that detail how the Local AIS Prevention Aid funding will be used. Counties must use the funds to prevent or limit the spread of AIS at all accesses within the county. Funds may be appropriated directly, or a portion of the funds can be directed towards LGUs, park districts,joint powers boards, watershed districts and watershed management organizations (WMOs), as well as lake associations and non-profit groups located in the county,to be used for AIS prevention. Each county is responsible for deciding how to best use the funds while abiding by all current laws and regulations at the state level. See more information about the Local AIS Prevention Aid Grant. page 47 Legend © Public Boat Access LILY -T o� � II 1 Open Water LY WEST SOUTH MENDOTA ST PAIUL 9 ST PAUL Parks MENDOTAL .. HEIGHTS iSUNFIPH 1 i✓✓✓'�WW` C / LAKE L I j /GAN Dakota County W � =rrvas_L aoLLn' ,.I INVER GROVE � l BURNSVILLE o HEIGHTS t Ill f1i J• aW ROSEMOUNT +Jl 1 1 L.REBECCA ® L.ISAB LLE APPLES SPR11(3,111111 'VALLE�Yi 1 - _ NININGER TWP HAS TINGS �\ -- -- - I — — r COATES' DAKOTA woods lr i 1 RJe M , _ wNrrErax woods I ...,, j '\I RAVENIN LAKEVILLE �'^ TWI EMPIRE TWP VERMI LHON L1MAgION MARSHAN TWP VERMILLION TWP s� I FARMINGTON I HA IMP TON NEW-TRIER MIESVIi LEI EUREKA TWP CASTLE 52 ---� I ROCK TWP Trout Brook I Pine Creek DOUGLAS TWP HAMP�TWP 1 6µ RANDOLPN TWP DL 1 J MIESVILLE ei ------- ----- RaI PPN �"�\ By WEST BYLLESBY LSYLLFSSY BY -11 G GREENVALE TWP WATERFORD TWP SCIOTA TWP NOR�HFI EL6 f' Figure 2. Motorized boat launches in Dakota County 1. Lilydale Regional Park(Lilydale) 9. Spring Lake Regional Park(Nininger Township) 2. Minnesota River(Fort Snelling State Park) 10. Mississippi River south of Lock and Dam No.2(Hastings) 3. MN DNR boat launch(South St.Paul) 11. Lake Rebecca(Hastings) 4. Cedar Avenue Bridge/Blackdog Road(Burnsville) 12. Lake Isabelle(Hastings) 5. Fish Lake(Eagan) 13. Vermillion River(Ravenna Township Dushane's Landing) 6. Crystal Lake(Burnsville) 14. Vermillion River(Ravenna Township) 7. Orchard Lake(Lakeville) 15. Lake Byllesby(Lake Byllesby Regional Park) 8. Lake Marion(Lakeville) page 48 Plan Development and Program History The purpose of the County's AIS program is to prevent the introduction of new AIS, prevent further spread of existing AIS, and reduce the potential for environmental and economic impact brought on by AIS infestations. To this effect, in 2015 the Dakota County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution (14-587) adopting the following guidelines for using the AIS Prevention Aid grant: • Prepare a comprehensive inventory of boat launches and waterbodies at risk • Undertake an awareness campaign • Develop early detection and response procedures • Manage existing populations of aquatic invasive species • Establish partnerships with local units of government, water management organizations, Soil and Water Conservation District, or lake associations First-Generation Plan Development Dakota County's first-generation plan was approved by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners in December 2016 for the duration of 2017-2020. When that plan was in development, the AIS committee reviewed existing AIS Plans by other Minnesota counties and the MN DNR, hosted a stakeholder roundtable to gather perspectives on AIS work that was being done and what gaps existed, and communicated with the MN DNR AIS Prevention Planner and Invasive Aquatic Plant Specialist to make sure the Dakota County plan included key elements and did not duplicate existing efforts by the MN DNR or other water-related agencies. AIS Program—Historical Activities From 2014 to 2020, Dakota County received $797,510 to undertake projects and implement programs to prevent the spread of AIS. Activities are broken out by year and are categorized as follows—Early detection, Prevention, AIS management and treatment, and Education and awareness. 2014 • Education and awareness: Updated MN DNR AIS signage at boat launches in the County,focused on waterbodies with motorized boat launches and associated parking lots. 2015 • Education and awareness: Updated AIS signage at smaller waterbodies and those that do not have motorized boat launches and/or associated parking lots. Promoted Clean, Drain, and Dry AIS messaging as part of a highway billboard and local business outreach campaign. Began building a resource library of AIS educational materials to be shared with local schools or community groups. Developed content to be displayed on the County's AIS web page. page 49 2016 • Early detection: Hired a consultant to conduct AIS early detection surveys on 20 lakes on County-owned property and installed zebra mussel sampler plates at four high use lakes around the County. • Education and awareness: Continued to add resources to the AIS resource library (zebra mussel sampler plates, ID guides).Transitioned the AIS public awareness campaign to more point of contact outreach with educational displays at County parks and boat launches. Installed 'Clean In, Clean Out' pavement stencils at several boat launches in Lakeville, Burnsville, and at the Dakota County boat launch on Lake Byllesby. Supported AIS identification training for volunteers with the Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP) and youth outreach learning stations at the annual Metro Area Children's Water Festival, and hosted an AIS display at the Dakota County fair. 2017 • Early detection: Hired a consultant to conduct AIS early detection surveys on Chub Lake. Hired a consultant to conduct an Alternative Pathways Project. Hosted Starry Trek volunteer AIS monitoring event. • Prevention: Hired watercraft inspectors for the Dakota County Lake Byllesby motorboat access. Hosted a roundtable meeting with cities, watershed management organizations, and the AIS consultant to report on monitoring activities and discuss collaboration opportunities. Purchased a watercraft decontamination unit for the Dakota County Lake Byllesby access. • AIS management and treatment: Established the Dakota County AIS grant program to help fund AIS prevention, management, and education activities undertaken by local entities. • Education and awareness: Supported AIS learning stations at the Metro Area Children's Water Festival and AIS identification training for WHEP volunteers. Sponsored Dakota County residents' participation in the University of Minnesota AIS Detectors program and hosted a local training site for Starry Trek volunteers. Hosted an AIS display at the Dakota County fair. Designed tear/water-proof maps for Lake Byllesby and purchased other educational materials for outreach events. 2018 • Prevention: Hired watercraft inspectors for public boat launches at Byllesby, Crystal, Marion, and Orchard Lakes. Partnered with the Dakota County Sherriff's office to increase enforcement support to watercraft inspectors. Purchased a watercraft decontamination unit for the access at Lake Byllesby. • AIS management and treatment:Continued the Dakota County AIS grant program to help fund AIS prevention, management, and education activities undertaken by local entities. • Education and awareness: Supported AIS learning stations at the Metro Area Children's Water Festival and AIS identification training for WHEP volunteers. Sponsored Dakota County residents' participation in the University of Minnesota AIS Detectors program and hosted a local training site for Starry Trek volunteers. Hosted an AIS display at the Dakota County fair. Designed tear/water-proof maps for Crystal and Marion Lakes and purchased other educational materials for outreach events. page 50 2019 • Prevention: Partnered with Goodhue County and LGUs to hire watercraft inspectors for public boat launches at Byllesby, Crystal, Marion, and Orchard lakes. Partnered with the Dakota County Sherriff's office to increase enforcement support to watercraft inspectors. Maintained the watercraft decontamination unit for the access at Lake Byllesby. • AIS management and treatment:Continued the Dakota County AIS grant program to help fund AIS prevention, management, and education activities undertaken by local entities. • Education and awareness: Partnered with other counties around the state to purchase AIS focused ad time during local television programming. Supported AIS learning stations at the Metro Area Children's Water Festival and AIS identification training for WHEP volunteers. Sponsored Dakota County residents' participation in the University of Minnesota AIS Detectors program and hosted a local training site for Starry Trek volunteers. Hosted an AIS display at the Dakota County fair. Purchased educational materials for outreach events. 2020 • Prevention: Partnered with Goodhue County and LGUs to hire watercraft inspectors for public boat launches at Byllesby, Crystal, Marion, and Orchard Lakes. Partnered with the Dakota County Sherriff's office to increase enforcement support to watercraft inspectors. Maintained the watercraft decontamination unit for the access at Lake Byllesby. • AIS management and treatment:Continued the Dakota County AIS grant program to help fund AIS prevention, management, and education activities undertaken by local entities. • Education and awareness: Hired a consultant to design and fabricate a display and supporting materials (two origami,4 separate "handhelds" on zebra mussels, starry stonewort, spiny waterflea and watermilfoil, chalkboard find AIS game, and a puzzle)to motivate behavior change to prevent or reduce the spread of AIS. Supported AIS learning stations at the Metro Area Children's Water Festival and AIS identification training for WHEP volunteers. Sponsored participation by Dakota County residents in the University of Minnesota AIS Detectors program and hosted a local training site for Starry Trek volunteers. Hosted an AIS display at the Dakota County fair. Purchased educational materials for outreach events. Second-Generation Plan Development and Outreach In the spring of 2019, County and SWCD staff met to discuss the development of the second-generation plan, valid from 2021-2025. Stakeholder input was key to updating plan strategies and goals so that the plan addressed the needs of the community. County engaged with stakeholders in a variety of ways, including a roundtable meeting in fall 2019 and an online survey in late summer 2020. At the roundtable session, staff met with Cities, WMOs, and lake association representatives. Discussion centered around what was working and what needed to be improved, as well as how to develop the second- generation plan and ideas to improve the grant program. Key takeaways from the roundtable was that partners felt that the educational resources and the County-supported inspector program were working well, along with the grant program.A targeted education strategy(such as bait management, spiny waterflea,goldfish releases) with associated outreach materials plus more opportunities for collaboration between organizations and stakeholders were two suggestions for where the AIS program could be improved to ensure future success. page 51 In August 2020, Dakota County sought feedback from a variety of stakeholders (LGUs, WMOs, and lake associations) on AIS management activities currently performed on MN DNR designated waterbodies throughout the County. The purpose of conducting the survey was to reach a broader audience than those who could attend an in-person roundtable. Questions focused on identifying potential gaps in AIS-related programming that could be filled with financial, logistical, or programmatic support from the County through the funding provided by Local AIS Prevention Aid. 65 people participated in the survey and 94%of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that Dakota County is on the right course to prevent and slow the spread of AIS. Survey participants ranked early detection and rapid response (lake surveys, rapid response treatment, rapid response plans) and prevention (inspections and decontamination) as highest priorities. Treatment(chemical or mechanical removal of invasive species), grants (to cities, lake associations and watersheds), and education and outreach (events, materials, educational content) were a lower priority for respondents. Key takeaways from the survey include high marks for the inspection program, as well as the partnership with Dakota County Sheriff's Department. Respondents also voiced concerns for several non-AIS related issues (parking spaces, non-resident use of lake, aquatic plant removal in nearshore area, dredging). These issues were compiled and have been shared with responsible entities. Stakeholder comments contributed as part of the roundtable discussion and survey findings were incorporated into the plan update. After the draft plan was developed, the stakeholders were given an opportunity to comment on the plan before it was submitted to the County Board for approval. Adaptive Management This plan serves as a working document to guide activities and the use of the Local AIS Prevention Aid funds by Dakota County. The fluid nature of this plan provides a framework from which to establish programs that can best deal with new infestations or promote new outreach opportunities with community partners. The management of AIS is a relatively new field in water resource management, particularly at the County level. With that, experience and research findings will be incorporated into future actions to prevent and manage the presence of AIS. As such,this plan will be reviewed by the Dakota County AIS Advisory Committee on a yearly basis; any necessary amendments will be made to plan priorities at that time. page 52 Inventory and Assessment Various types of AIS have been present in Minnesota over the last 200 years, but the rate of reported infestations is increasing at an alarming rate. Since the 1950s, public awareness of the importance of preventing new AIS introductions into Minnesota and managing existing infestations also increased. Public demand for AIS research, management, and education strategies has been particularly intensified the last 20 years. In order for management and prevention activities to be as effective as possible, the types and extent of AIS within Dakota County and surrounding areas must be known. This section highlights known AIS infestations in the state of Minnesota and Dakota County, focuses on priority species currently studied by state researchers, and provides information about the MN DNR's Infested Waters List. AIS Infestations in Minnesota At this time, there are 17 species of aquatic animals and 10 species of aquatic plants known to be invasive in Minnesota. Many of these species, such as the common carp, have been present in Minnesota for several decades. Others, such as the rapid invasion of zebra mussels, along with growing concerns about the spread of Asian carp, have brought AIS-related issues to the forefront more recently. As of August 2020, the MN DNR Infested Waters list includes 8 percent of Minnesota's public waters. The List features selected prohibited invasive species (including Brazilian elodea, brittle naiad, Eurasian watermilfoil, faucet snails,flowering rush, New Zealand mud snails, round goby, ruffe, white perch, and zebra mussels), selected regulated invasive species(spiny waterflea), and diseases (Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS)). Lakes, rivers, ponds, and wetlands are added to the infested waters list by the MN DNR if it contains an aquatic invasive species that could spread to other waters. The MN DNR may also list a lake, river, pond or wetland as infested if it is connected to a body of water where an aquatic invasive species is present. For more information about AIS infested waterbodies in Minnesota, visit the Infested Waters List to find the official list of infested waters, including all rivers and stream segments of infested waterbodies. A map option is also available through EDDMapS Midwest, though it only displays infested lakes,wetlands, and major river pools. Current AIS Research in Minnesota Researchers at the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center(MAISRC), a research center based in St. Paul and working in cooperation with the MN DNR and University of Minnesota Extension, are studying detection, prevention and control techniques for close to three dozen AIS that are considered high-risk for Minnesota. Several of the key species being studied by MAISRC are increasing in distribution across the state. The following tables identify AIS of concern and are grouped by fish, plant, invertebrate, and disease species (Tables 1-4 respectively). Researchers evaluated each species' existing distribution throughout(or near) Minnesota,their distribution potential, and their potential to adversely impact ecosystems once established. MAISRC focuses its research efforts on species that have been prioritized based on their proximity to Minnesota, pathway of spread, and impact and in need of research into their detection, prevention and control. page 53 Table 1. Priority invasive fish species in Minnesota as designated by MAISRC Common Name Scientific Name Distribution Risk of Spread Potential Impacts Common carp/Koi Cyprinus carpio Widespread High nigh Bighead carp Hypophthalmichthys Localized Spreading High nobilis Silver carp Hypophthalmichthys Localized Spreading High molitrix Grass carp Ctenopharyngodon Localized Spreading High idella Rainbow smelt Osmerus mordax Localized Spreading High Ruffe Gymnocephalus Localized Spreading High cern ua Round goby Neogobius Localized Spreading High melanostomus Goldfish/Prussian Carassius Localized Spreading High carp auratus/gibelio Northern snakehead Channa argus Not found in MN Presumed High Presumed High Zander Sander lucioperca Not found in MN Presumed High Presumed High Black carp Mylopharyngodon Not found in MN Presumed High Presumed High piceus Note that plant species with control potential (i.e. chemical treatment or mechanical harvesting) are indicated in Table 2. Table 2. Priority invasive plant species as designated by MAISRC Common Name Scientific Name Distribution Risk of Potential Control Spread Impacts Potential Curly-leaf pondweed Potamogeton crispus Widespread High High Yes Eurasian watermilfoil, Myriophyllum spicatum, hybrid watermilfoil M.spicatum x sibiricum Widespread High High Yes Hybrid/narrow leaf cattail Typha x glauca, Widespread High High Yes T. Angustifolia Purple loosestrife Lythrum salicaria Widespread High High Yes European haplotype Phragmites australis Localized High High common reed Brittle naiad Najas minor Localized High High Flowering rush Butomus umbellatus Localized High High Starry Stonewort Nitellopsis obtusa Localized High High Hydrilla Hydrilla verticillata Not found in MN High Likely High Yellow-floating heart* Nymphoides peltata Not found in MN Moderate Likely High Cabomba* Cabomba caroliniana Not found in MN Moderate Likely High European frog-bit* Hydrocharis morsus-ranae Not found in MN Moderate Likely High *Species not likely to be found in MN,but have spread and caused impacts in inland waters of regions with a climate similar to that of MN page 54 Table 3. Priority invasive invertebrate species as designated by MAISRC Common Name Scientific Name Distribution Risk of Potential Spread Impacts Spiny water flea Bythotrephes longimanus Established High High Zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha Established High High Quagga mussel Dreissena rostriformis Established High High Faucet snail Bithynia tentaculata Established High High Rusty crayfish Orconectes rusticus Established Unknown Unknown New Zealand mud snail Potamopyrgus antipodarum Established Unknown Unknown A Ponto-Caspian amphipod Echinogammarus ischnus Established Unknown Unknown Red Swamp Crayfish Procambarus clarkii Established Unknown Unknown Bloody red shrimp Hemimysis anomala Not found in MN Unknown High Killer shrimp Dikerogammarus villosus Not found in MN Unknown High Table 4. Priority invasive diseases as designated by MAISRC Microbe Species Potential Impants Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia virus(VHSV) Baitfish viruses Species fit into one or more of the following categories: Heterosporis 1).Species that generally harm multiple species Didymosphenia geminata 2). Pathogens that cause high mortality or morbidity Rickettsia-like organisms(RLOs) 3).Species with high economic impact Cyprinid Herpes Virus-3(CyHV-3) 4).Species that can transform ecosystems Chytrid fungus More information about MAISRC's mission to "develop research-based solutions that can reduce the impacts of aquatic invasive species in Minnesota by preventing spread, controlling populations, and managing ecosystems; and to advance knowledge to inspire action by others" can be found by visiting MAISRC's website. page 55 AIS Infestations in Dakota County As of August 2020, there are 29 waterbodies in Dakota County listed on the MN DNR's Infested Waters List (Figure 3; Table 5). Since December 2017, five new infestations on three new lakes have been observed. Legend ® AIS Infested Waters Open Water _ J_ } uL,4DALE�� Parks .z.i WEST SOUTH ,MENDOTA PAUL L_ STP?AUL MENDOT .���o�. HEIGHTS M SUNFISH LAKE 44 f EAGAN _ �'� A Dakota County A 11 INVER GROVE rSURNSVILLEd "� I HEIGHTS } r l� ROSEMOUNT . NINING ER TWP � APPLP =PRl.niG LAk=PARK ♦\ _�_ ti VALLEY i i T,�L.; ILI HASTINGS, A -- —1 I o — — ;' "---- ----------- cmes— --------- —� L � aaxocn LvOT9TAJL Woods g` \7q\\ RAVEN LAKEVILLE ��^ -- �I TWP ICI EMPIRE TVJP VERMILLION �L.MASION j fib' _ MARSHANTWP VERMILLION TWP 61 L FARMINGTON I r 52 4m ' HAMPTON — --fk� IE NEWTRI ER � i �• i MSVI EUREKA TWP CASTLE ROCKTWP DOUGLAS T�V4P HAMPTON TWP `Trout Brook Pine C ieek WESOLLe kh R_ANDOLPH TWP RANDOLPH L,,, Rvl[PSBY Bi WESTBYLLESBY ]��1717NVATE TWP WATERIORDPR1N �,.. Ar—SCIOTA TWP NO L--- u —_—_—_�_ Figure 3. Dakota County Aquatic Invasive Species Infested Waters page 56 Table 5. MN DNR Infested Waters in Dakota County Waterbody Name City or Jurisdiction Invasive Species Year Listed Dow Number Alimagnet Burnsville Eurasian watermilfoil 2014 19-0021 Blackhawk Eagan Eurasian watermilfoil 2017 19-0059 Bridge Dakota County Eurasian watermilfoil 2016 19-0179 Byllesby Dakota County Flowering rush 2016 19-0006 Cobblestone Apple Valley Eurasian watermilfoil 2012 19-0456 Crystal Burnsville Eurasian watermilfoil 2007 19-0027 Earley Burnsville Eurasian watermilfoil 2007 19-0033 Fish Eagan Eurasian watermilfoil 2009 19-0057 Hay Eagan Flowering rush 2018 19-0062 Heine Pond Eagan Eurasian watermilfoil 2010 19-0153 Holland Dakota County Eurasian watermilfoil 2009 19-0065 Isabelle Hastings Zebra mussel 2018 19-0004 Keller Burnsville Eurasian watermilfoil 2007 19-0025 Lac Lavon Burnsville Eurasian watermilfoil 2007 19-0446 Lac Lavon Burnsville Brittle naiad 2007 19-0446 Lily Dakota County Eurasian watermilfoil 2016 19-0180 Marion Lakeville Eurasian watermilfoil 2007 19-0026 Marion Lakeville Zebra mussel 2017 19-0026 McDonough Dakota County Eurasian watermilfoil 2016 19-0076 O'Brien Dakota County Eurasian watermilfoil 2016 19-0072 Orchard Lakeville Eurasian watermilfoil 2017 19-0031 Portage Dakota County Eurasian watermilfoil 2016 19-0074 Quarry Eagan Eurasian watermilfoil 2007 19-0128 Rebecca Hastings Zebra mussel 2009 19-0003 Schultz Dakota County Eurasian watermilfoil 2007 19-0075 Sunset Pond Burnsville Eurasian watermilfoil 2007 19-0451 Thomas Eagan Eurasian watermilfoil 2012 19-0067 Twin Lakes Burnsville Eurasian watermilfoil 2007 19-0028 Unnamed lake Inver Grove Heights Eurasian watermilfoil 2016 19-0035 Unnamed lake Eagan Flowering rush 2007 19-0064 Valley Pond Lakeville Eurasian watermilfoil 2007 19-0348 It is important to note that not all AIS identifications will trigger a listing on the infested waters list by the MN DNR. Of this subset of species, curly-leaf pondweed, reed canary grass, yellow iris, purple loosestrife, rusty crayfish, and Chinese mystery snail have been located in Dakota County, but are not included in Table 5. Curly-leaf pondweed, reed canary grass, and purple loosestrife have been present in the County for a significant number of years, whereas rusty crayfish and Chinese mystery snails were found by volunteer groups in 2016. Rusty crayfish were found in the Vermillion River (Farmington and Hastings) and North Creek(Farmington) in the fall of 2016. Specimens were collected as part of routine biomonitoring activities performed by DCSWCD staff and by Hastings High School students participating in the VRWJPO's Vermillion River Watch program. The Chinese mystery snails were discovered while monitoring Thompson Lake (West St. Paul) by volunteers participating in Dakota County's Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP). page 57 Several other prohibited and regulated AIS are known to be present within Dakota County or are in adjoining or high use lakes in other parts of the state.These species (Table 6) are a growing concern due to their potential to spread to new waterbodies in Dakota County. Table 6. Common AIS in Dakota County and greater Minnesota/Wisconsin Common Name Type Status Nearest Infested Water Location Banded,Chinese Invertebrate Regulated Thompson Lake West Saint Paul, MN mystery snail Bighead carp Fish Prohibited Mississippi River—Pool 1,2,3 Brittle naiad Plant Prohibited Lac Lavon Burnsville, MN Common carp, koi Fish Regulated Lake Marion and East Lake Lakeville, MN Eurasian,hybrid Plant Prohibited Widespread Northern Cities watermilfoil Faucet snail Invertebrate Regulated Mississippi River—Pool 4 Flowering Rush Plant Prohibited Cannon River Goodhue County, MN Goldfish Fish Regulated Vermillion River Farmington, MN Grass carp Fish Prohibited Mississippi River—Pool 1,2,3 New Zealand mudsnail Invertebrate Prohibited Lake Superior Duluth, MN Rusty crayfish Invertebrate Regulated Vermillion River Farmington, MN Silver carp Fish Prohibited Mississippi River—Pool 1,2,3 Spiny waterflea Invertebrate Regulated Lake Mille Lacs Mille Lacs County, MN Starry stonewort Plant Prohibited Medicine Lake Plymouth, MN Yellow iris or yellow flag Plant Regulated Kingsley Lake Lakeville, MN Management of AIS on the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers is a collaborative process between several state and federal agencies including the MN DNR, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the National Parks Service, amongst others. At this time, the MN DNR is leading all monitoring and management activities related to AIS infestations on the Mississippi River within Minnesota jurisdiction, so management of those species identified as inhabiting the Mississippi River(namely the three carp species listed in Table 6)will not be addressed in this Plan. Coordinating AIS efforts in Dakota County Since its inception, Dakota County staff have sought input from local, regional, and state partners in order to make the AIS program as productive and all-encompassing as possible. Engagement has focused on monitoring and outreach efforts as these are integral to preventing activity overlap and identifying AIS-related programmatic gaps that could be filled with financial, logistical, or programmatic support from the County through the funding provided by Local AIS Prevention Aid. The Dakota County AIS Committee has used online surveys and roundtable meetings to learn about local efforts for AIS management and outreach. These have produced valuable guidance to the development of this plan, strategies for dealing with AIS, and determining management responsibilities. In order to prevent overlap, LGUs and Dakota County Parks lead AIS management activities on all waterbodies (lakes, stormwater ponds, and wetlands with a MN DNR identification number)within their jurisdiction. Dakota County plays more of a supportive role by directing the grant program and coordinating outreach material development and purchasing. Dakota County is also responsible for managing the watercraft inspection program at County-owned launches as well as partnering with LGUs to support inspectors at local launched. page 58 Implementation Plan This section of the Plan describes strategies proposed by Dakota County to prevent, detect, and manage AIS infestations. Using funds made available through Local AIS Prevention Aid, Dakota County will continue AIS monitoring activities on lakes with County-owned accesses or on County property on a rotational basis, as well as support AIS monitoring activities undertaken by neighboring counties that share waterbodies. Dakota County will also support efforts to prevent the occurrence and spread of AIS in the County by supporting watercraft inspection and decontamination activities, as well as annual monitoring surveys, public awareness campaigns, and volunteer programs. Local interest in efforts to counteract the spread of AIS within Dakota County has led to the development of monitoring, management, and outreach partnerships between lake associations, city and county governments, local watershed management organizations, and the MN DNR. Funding from the Local AIS Prevention Aid will also be used to support AIS-related projects undertaken by LGUs and non-profits that operate in Dakota County through a grant program. As mentioned previously, it is important to consider this plan to be fluid in nature, in that implementation activities discussed in this plan are subject to change over time due to advances in research on AIS management, the detection and potential establishment of new AIS in the County, and future opportunities for various educational or outreach programming or partnerships. As the Local AIS Prevention Aid funding amounts are not set for 2021—2025, the total expenditures shown in the Appendix are based upon the amount allocated to Dakota County in 2021 ($119,521). If Dakota County receives less than that amount in the coming years, less money will be allocated to the grant program in order to maintain the budget. Prevention AIS can be spread throughout the County via numerous pathways. Each pathway poses varying levels of risk depending on the water body and the specific AIS. Common pathways through which AIS spread include boat accesses, docks and boat lifts, and attached to water recreational gear. Watercraft Inspections Beginning in 2017, Dakota County has hired Level 1 watercraft inspectors to conduct watercraft inspections at the boat launch in Lake Byllesby Regional Park. All other motorized accesses within the countyII are owned and operated by LGUs or the state of Minnesota.Those entities are responsible for conducting watercraft inspections at their accesses. That year, inspectors performed 2,730 WQ . inspections at two accesses- one on Lake x ► " Byllesby and the other at Lake Marion (inspector sponsored by the City of Lakeville and partially .. b funded through the Dakota County grant Level 1 boat inspector at Lake Byllesby boat launch program). page 59 The inspector program grew in 2018 and 2019 to include more accesses, and increased inspection hours and total number of inspections. County partnered with Goodhue County to hire inspectors to monitor boat launches on both the Dakota and Goodhue sides of Lake Byllesby. Through the grant program,the Cities of Burnsville and Lakeville hired inspectors for Crystal, Orchard, and Marion Lakes All told, 3,500 hours of inspections were performed between fishing opener and Labor Day and almost 11,000 inspections conducted. 99%of all watercraft were recorded as arriving with drain plugs out. In 2018, Dakota County purchased a watercraft decontamination unit. This unit is stationed at the Lake Byllesby Regional _ Park boat launch. Watercraft - decontamination consists of a high- pressure spray and hot water rinse. The hot water kills the AIS, and the high pressure removes them. Between 2019 and 2020, E there was a 127% increase in the number of decontaminations by inspectors at Lake Byllesby—51 in 2019 and 116 in 2020. Inspector performing decontamination of boat leaving Lake Byllesby Partnership with the Sheriffs department In 2019, Dakota County partnered with the Dakota County Sheriff's Department to train and deploy Sheriff's deputies to perform AIS inspections and enforcement activities at six boat launch sites located in Dakota County, as well as roadside checks near marinas located in South St. Paul and Hastings. In its first year, 11 local law enforcement officers attended an AIS training hosted by MNDNR authorities. Deputies coordinated enforcement efforts at local boat launches during high watercraft periods primarily on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the 2019 boating season beginning May 1 and continuing through Labor Day weekend (Monday September 2). Deputies recorded 1303 interactions with boaters over 183 hours and issued 48 warnings to boaters (not all AIS related). The partnership was renewed in 2020 following a similar enforcement schedule. Future program considerations include coordinating with Goodhue County Sheriff's department regarding enforcement activities at the Lake Byllesby launches Lake Service Provider Certification In 2011,the Minnesota state legislature passed new laws related to the prevention and management of AIS that apply to lake service providers (marinas, dock haulers, lawn irrigators and others who install or remove equipment from state waters for hire). Based on this new law, service providers must obtain a permit from the MN DNR in order to legally work in lakes and rivers throughout the state. Service providers can obtain the permit by attending an AIS training hosted by the MN DNR and passing the certification F test. �d In 2013, the law was updated to include any businesses that rent or lease any type of boats or other water-related equipment. At this time, Dakota County Parks and Canoes for rent page 60 Recreation Department has various watercrafts (canoes, kayaks, paddleboards)that are available to the public to rent during the summer season at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center for use in Lebanon Hills Regional Park. In accordance with the updated law, County parks staff attend certification trainings every spring and are in possession of the MN DNR service provider permit. Alternative Pathways Assessment AIS can also be introduced into the environment, intentionally or accidently, through the dumping of live plant and animals purchased at local pet stores and nurseries into local waterbodies. Hundreds of species of plants, invertebrates, and fish from all over the world are sold through these businesses and are available for purchase by Dakota County residents. Such activities are high-risk pathways for AIS, but once identified, outreach efforts can be targeted to address these pathways. In 2017, Dakota County hired a consultant to investigate alternative pathways and identify potential sources of AIS. The study found that pet stores are a source of prohibited species in Dakota County, and both pet stores and garden centers are a source of regulated species and early detection targets. Throughout Minnesota, very little is being done to educate the vendors and the public on the dangers of these purchased plants, fish and other pets. Continued work to improve AIS education to different audiences utilizing the Habitattitude program was advised as well as follow up with corporate offices to discuss outreach partnerships. See more information on the Habitattitude program website. Early Detection Early detection monitoring provides opportunities to detect new AIS introductions before they become established in a given waterbody, ultimately increasing the feasibility of a rapid response/eradication effort. Significant cost-savings can be realized by adopting an effective early detection monitoring program in the form of reduced long-term control and management expenses, in addition to protecting existing natural resource investments. Dakota County recognizes LGUs and WMOs as the responsible entities for primary management of the water resources within their boundaries. Such responsibilities include surface water monitoring and tracking water quality trends, vegetation surveys (in-water and riparian), and implementing other lake and river water quality management actions. Because of the high level of water resources management currently undertaken by LGUs and WMOs, Dakota County staff will prioritize AIS monitoring and detection efforts on waterbodies that are within the County Parks system (particularly Lake Byllesby). Dakota County continues to support LGUs with their monitoring activities and will take on monitoring and assessment activities if and when assistance is requested. page 61 Monitoring and Assessments Current early detection monitoring activities on lakes with County-owned accesses include: • Aquatic vegetation surveys (point-intercept) o Species of interest: Eurasian watermilfoil, curlyleaf pondweed,flowering rush o Visual observations for cylindro (blue-green algae) and common carp • Suitability Assessments with reference to lake bottom sediments for AIS o Hydrilla, purple loosestrife, rusty crayfish, spiny waterflea, starry stonewort, Chinese and banded mystery snail, faucet snail, Asian carp, and snakehead • Installation of zebra mussel plate samplers at boat launches or fishing accesses A baseline AIS survey and suitability assessment was conducted on several waterbodies within the Lebanon Hills Regional Park in 2016. Twenty lakes and ponds were surveyed in early and late summer in 2016. Curlyleaf pondweed, a nonnative invasive plant species,was observed in 9 lakes. Eurasian watermilfoil, a non-native invasive species, was observed in 7 lakes. The most common native species was coontail and it was found in 19 out of 20 lakes. Since then,the County has developed a multiyear aquatic vegetation monitoring program plans in which all waterbodies in the County parks system are monitored on a rotational basis. Aquatic vegetation surveys are conducted twice during the growing season in order to identify new AIS, delineate existing AIS populations, and track the spread of AIS within a given waterbody.The goal of the program is to continue to monitor the presence of AIS in County parks and assess the potential for spread between waterbodies within the parks system. Lake Byllesby Assessments Because of the potential for an AIS infestation in Lake Byllesby to negatively impact the Byllesby Dam, preventing an AIS introduction (particularly zebra mussels) in Lake Byllesby is a top priority for Dakota County. Both Dakota and Goodhue counties own and operate public water accesses on Lake Byllesby, necessitating the importance of collaborative partnerships to prevent new AIS infestations in the lake. Since 2018, Goodhue County has conducted aquatic vegetation surveys of Lake Byllesby on an annual basis to monitor changes in the lake. Volunteer Monitoring Network Providing volunteers with the necessary training to identify and report potential infestations is one strategy to help prevent the spread of AIS within Dakota County. Each year, the County supports citizen involvement through their participation in volunteer programs including the University of Minnesota Extension's AIS Detector program, Starry Trek, and the Wetland Health Evaluation Program. Participants with the AIS Detectors program learn general principles of aquatic ecology; AIS identification and monitoring methodology; reporting protocols. Upon completing the course, participants eligible to participate in the AIS Detectors volunteer program by completing annual AIS-related volunteer activities of their choice. See more information on the AIS Detector program on the MAISRC website. Starry Trek is an annual statewide event coordinated by the MAISRC and hosted by local organizations. Dakota County hosts this event which includes training volunteers and providing them with equipment and directions to monitor local lakes. Any species found (native and invasive) are collected for identification and reported to the MNDNR. During this event, Starry Trek volunteers have discovered previously unknown populations of various page 62 invasive species (including starry stonewort, zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil, and Chinese and banded mystery snails) in lakes all around the state. Dakota County coordinates the Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP), a volunteer program focused on determining the health of wetlands in the County. WHEP volunteers are trained and work on community-based teams to collect data on wetland plants and macroinvertebrates, providing valuable information to local governments and decision makers. Beginning in 2016, and annually thereafter, Dakota County provided AIS funds to WHEP to incorporate AIS plants and macroinvertebrates into the training materials, monitoring protocols, and reference guides used by the volunteers. Rapid Response Rapid assessment and response involve assessing the size of the AIS infestation relative to the resources and tools available to completely remove the infestation ("eradication"). The best defense against an AIS infestation in a local waterbody is utilizing strong preventative actions, like boat inspections at launch sites and educating the public about rules and regulations relating to AIS, in order to prevent AIS from ever entering the waterbody in the first place. Early detection of a new infestation, and a subsequent response to that infestation, are considered the "second line of defense,"following prevention. Early detection and rapid response are core tenets of any effective invasive species management program. When the introduction of new AIS is detected, a prompt and coordinated response to contain the affected area (and, if feasible, provide treatment in order to eradicate the species) can reduce the potential establishment, spread, and harmful impacts of a given species. Early detection and response to a new infestation can result in lower overall costs and reduced damage to the resource than implementing a long-term control program after an invasive species is established in the waterbody. Regular monitoring is necessary in order to detect new infestations in a timely manner so that the response plan can be as effective as possible. In order to properly and efficiently deal with new AIS infestations, Dakota County wrote a rapid response plan outlining different response strategies to employ when a new infestation is reported and a rapid response contingency fund that is available to LGUs to use when responding to a new infestation. Rapid Response Plan Eradication is always the primary goal of a rapid response plan. Failing to completely eradicate AIS from a waterbody means that the infestation will be a reoccurring problem in future years. Unfortunately, as is often the case, once AIS is established in a waterbody, successful eradication is unlikely,which further emphasizes the importance of prevention and early detection monitoring. The final response plan may have one of several possible goals relating to the infestation, such as containing the entirety of the AIS infestation within a given area, suppressing the population in order to slow its spread to other parts of the lake or river, or containing the AIS and preventing its spread to new locations by completely eradicating it. It is important to keep in mind that not all AIS infestations will necessitate a rapid response effort going into effect, so each new AIS infestation will be responded to on a case-by-case basis. The Dakota County AIS Advisory Committee utilized resources produced by the MN DNR to develop a rapid response plan for new infestations in 2017. The Dakota County AIS Rapid Response Plan: page 63 • Focuses on rapid response for new and isolated AIS occurrences • Is adaptable to be useful in a variety for different species and waterbody types • Aligns with the MN DNR AIS Rapid Response Plan For more information, see MN DNR's AIS Rapid Response Plan,go to the subheading 'Responsibilities.' Rapid Response Contingency Fund A portion of the funding provided to Dakota County through the Local AIS Prevention Aid Grant is set aside on an annual basis to assist with rapid response activities in the county. Because all AIS infestations are unique, rapid response procedures will be initiated in partnership with, and following recommendations by, state and/or local agencies. Once a response plan for a new infestation has been decided upon, contingency funds are made available to LGUs. These funds can be used for direct response activities such as monitoring or treatment (chemicals, staff, supplies) or for public engagement (community notifications, outreach activities, educational materials). Outreach and Education One of the keys to successfully preventing AIS from spreading is to engage the public on AIS issues (major species of concern and their potential impact) and to communicate the importance of personal responsibility regarding prevention. In doing this, Dakota County will continue to explore partnership opportunities with local businesses and community organizations, strengthen existing relationships with LGUs and lake associations, and support established outreach campaigns (such as those developed by the MN DNR and Minnesota Sea Grant)to promote consistent messaging across the County. Outreach Materials Roundtable discussions with LGUs often focus on partnership opportunities. Discussions have indicated that all parties would be best served by the County developing AIS-related outreach materials and supporting educational programming that could be used throughout the County. Using this direction, the County has purchased or created various AIS outreach materials to be shared with partners. Purchased materials include AIS identification guides, brochures, and specialty items. page 64 The County created waterproof bathymetric maps for Lake Byllesby, Crystal Lake, and Lake Marion with information related in invasive species laws, regulations, and best management. These materials are available to County residents and have been handed out at the County Fair, provided to Starry Trek volunteers and attendees of other outreach events, and distributed by watercraft inspectors at local boat launches. In 2020, Dakota County hired a consultant to develop an educational display to promote behavior change and to move Dakota County residents to 'care about' and ultimately 'care for' preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, using a social marketing approach. Protecting Protecting Protecting Lake Byllesby Crystal Lake Lake Mario Speciesfrom Aquatic from Aquatic from Aquatic Invasive p. Species map ins3de map inside —1111111W map inside SMpAQMTIC Lake Byllesby ,' ,- my _. u m � .a g9uan:Nraavx 5pebs Prermion - pQ• •. U.Imt Wr'.Y NWr Molerkw.b le8"-9 tl�pie W .n.nwu.• ..w. -a ® n-4...iauel The display, and supporting materials, seek to both inform/educate and to change behavior.The display will be used at community events, and libraries and atriums when the coronavirus pandemic is resolved. page 65 The main display shows a healthy ecosystem on one side and an Can you spot the difference? There Is a rote each or us can Pkay unhealthy ecosystem, as a result of aquatic invasive species, on the other. . i r � An innovative approach to interactivity is evident in these supporting educational materials: • Chalkboard w, Aw r� d • 4 handheld signs— zebra mussels, starry stonewort, spiny Ouch'. waterflea and water This pretty shell .o milfoil page 66 * Origami— pumpkinseed and / b|ue0iU ' --------- * Spiny vvaterMeamaze ft;,J* 4 � . ' WALL Youth and Family Outreach Programs The Dakota CnuntyA|S Committee will continue to promote and support education activities that serve various groups within local communities. Both the AIS Detectors program and WHEP have been cornerstones to the Committee's outreach campaign. Supporting volunteer engagement through these programs has increased the number of volunteers trained in AIS identification and reporting who can then support local AIS efforts. For the past several years, Dakota County has contributed both financially and in-kind to the Metro Area Children's Water Festival, an annual water education event organized for children in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. The purpose of the festival is to educate fourth grade students from local schools about water related topics including water quality and quantity, macrninvertebrates, and aquatic invasive species. Each year, 200 to 250 students from schools in Dakota County participate in hands-on opportunities to learn about water and its importance to people and the natural environment. The goal is to engage students about ways they can help ensure future protection and management of water quality and quantity. In recent years, AIS has taken on a page 67 larger focus at the festival, serving as a first point of contact for many children to not only learn about AIS, but also find out what they can do to help prevent the spread. Dakota County has hosted a rendezvous sites for Starry Trek, a single day AIS volunteer monitoring event organized by the University of Minnesota Extension and MAISRC, since it began in 2017. The statewide monitoring effort has averaged over 220 volunteers monitoring local lakes for AIS each year and has resulted in 42 new infestations being reported. At Starry Trek, volunteers participate in a brief AIS identification and monitoring training before heading to local boat launches to search for AIS. Suspected AIS are collected and returned to the coordinator at the rendezvous site for identification confirmation and reporting. In 2018, Dakota County volunteers discovered a zebra mussel infestation in Lake Isabelle in Hastings; an infestation that would probably not have been discovered had there not been volunteers participating in the event. The Dakota County rendezvous location has had the highest number of volunteers participate in the event each year and feedback from the event continues to be glowing as volunteers are excited to learn more skills and want to continue to be engaged in other monitoring activities in the county. Grant Program In 2017,the Dakota County AIS Committee started a grant program. The program's goal is to promote and support AIS management or education efforts by local organizations within the county. Those eligible to propose projects and compete for available funds include local municipalities, townships,watershed organizations, lake associations, and non-profits located in Dakota County. Collaborative proposals between partner groups are recommended to strengthen the effectiveness and positive outcomes of a given project. Projects must be conducted on waterbodies or waterways within Dakota County. The County considers a range of project proposals including: • Early detection and population assessment • Management of new or established AIS populations • Watercraft inspection and decontamination programs • Education and outreach activities and resource development The grant program is held on an annual basis in late winter/early spring in order to align with field season planning and permit application due dates. Since its inception, the program has: • Funded 17 different projects at$156,000 (40%of funding spent across three years) • Leveraged $136,000 in matching funds contributed by partner organizations. • Grantees include: o Cities o Watersheds o Lake associations • Funded projects include: o Watercraft inspections on local lakes o Outreach materials o Rapid response plan development o Early detection monitoring o Vegetation management page 68 AIS observations being made on Crystal Lake in 2019 by Blue Water Science.This project was made possible,because the City of Burnsville recieved an AIS Grant from Dakota County b u . . C u The grant program has been a successful tool for supporting partner organizations as they are on the frontline for AIS management and outreach activities in the county. 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In 2015,the Dakota County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution adopting the following guidelines for the use of AIS Prevention Aid: 1) Prepare a comprehensive inventory of boat launches and waterbodies at risk 2) Undertake awareness campaigns 3) Develop early detection and response procedures 4) Manage existing populations of aquatic invasive species 5) Establish partnerships with local units of government, water management organizations, Soil and Water Conservation District or lake associations Dakota County has developed a grant program to fund local AIS prevention and management projects on waters within Dakota County. Examples of projects eligible for funding include (but are not limited to): education and outreach programs, early detection and population assessment,watercraft inspection and decontamination programs, and management of new or established AIS populations. Eligibility 1) All local government units (LGUs) and lake associations in Dakota County are eligible. 2) All projects must be conducted within Dakota County. 3) Project activities must be completed by December 1, 2022. Additional work may be proposed, but may not be funded during 2022. 4) Applicants requesting funding for projects that may potentially be funded from other grant sources may submit an application for County AIS funds and adjust the funding request if the outside funds are secured. Under no circumstances may an applicant be compensated more than once for the same work or material purchased. Applicant Guidelines 1) Applicants must complete the provided application form. Supplemental application materials will be accepted if deemed necessary by the applicant. 2) Proposals may receive full or partial funding based on number of funding requests and application ranking. 3) Matching funds are preferred, though not required. 4) All proposals must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and ordinances. Award recipients are expected to provide a copy of DNR permitting if aquatic plant management is proposed. Recipients are expected to provide a copy of an executed DNR Delegation Agreement if watercraft inspection activities are proposed. page 74 Evaluation Criteria Projects will be ranked by Dakota County staff based upon pre-determined criteria (see page 3). Staff will review projects to determine funding eligibility. Staff has the discretion to reject any application it believes does not meet statutory requirements for funding. Staff also has the discretion to request additional information before approval. Eligible Expenses Acceptable expenses include: professional services, materials, supplies, and labor, printing and promotions. Consideration of additional cost categories is at the discretion of Dakota County. Funds and Distribution An applicant may not be compensated for the same work or materials twice (through more than one grant program).Applicants may submit an application to this program and request that their award be adjusted should the proposal be funded through additional opportunities. Projects will be reviewed and ranked during the month of March and applicants will be notified of their application status in early April. A letter requesting reimbursement, along with appropriate receipts and accounting for expenses, must be submitted to the Dakota County Water Resources by December 15,2022. Reporting Requirements Successful applicants must execute a grant agreement with Dakota County. Applicants are responsible for completing all project activities by December 1, 2022. Following completion of the project, a final report must be submitted by December 15, 2022 using a Dakota County AIS Grant reporting template provided to the applicants upon project approval. The report will include a summary of budget expenses, summary of activities (including treatment records, if applicable), and measurable results. Submission Applications are due by 4:30 pm on March 21, 2022. Send completed applications to: Dakota County Water Resources Attn: Emily Gable 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124 Email submission: emily.gable@co.dakota.mn.us Additional Information All questions regarding this RFP must be directed to Emily Gable—(952) 891-7008— emily.gable@co.dakota.mn.us by 4 p.m. March 161", 2022. Responses will be posted on the Dakota County AIS webpage: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/WaterResources/AIS/Pages/grant-program.aspx page 75 Application Evaluation and Grant Award The following criteria will be used to evaluate applications: Criteria Points Proposed project's likely overall long-term impact on preventing the introduction and spread of AIS within Dakota County.This includes the 50 applicant's ability to clearly articulate the project goal/concept, define the implementation process, and establish measures of performance. The degree of collaboration and/or outreach,the projects' ability to leverage additional funds, and/or the demonstrated support of other 20 entities in the community. Proposed Budget and expenses in relation to the breadth, depth, and 30 technicality of the work proposed. TOTAL 100 page 76 C O U N T Y Dakota County Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Application Applicant Information Organization/Applicant Name Daytime# Date Type of Organization ❑ Government ❑ Non-profit ❑ Other Address City State ZIP Email Contact Person Contact Person#If different than above Mailing Address If different than above City State ZIP Email Address If different than above Project Information Project Title Name(s)of affected water bodies If applicable Water body ID(s) If applicable Site Address If applicable City State ZIP Brief Project Description Project Funding Amount of($)of AIS Grant Program Request $ Amount of($)of Match/In-Kind Funding $ Total Project Cost($) $ FUNDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS: a) Once funding has been approved,expenditures must be completed by December 1,2022. b) All funding recipients will be required to submit a report summarizing completed project activities to the Dakota County Environmental Resources Department by December 15,2022. Pictures of the project or event are encouraged. c) Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis. A letter requesting reimbursement, along with appropriate receipts and accounting for expenses, must be submitted to the Dakota County Water Resources by December 15,2022. d) Funds cannot be used for purchasing or supplying food. e) Matching funds,though preferred,are not required. f) Funding levels will vary and there may be times when there is no funding available.You may wish to inquire about availability prior to filling out the application. g) Grant funding is not guaranteed based on application score. Final grant selection is at the sole discretion of Dakota County. page 77 Application Please limit your responses to questions 1-5 to no more than 2 pages. 1) Prolect Narrative: Describe the AIS issue and how this project will work to address the issue.Describe as specifically as possible project goals,the work plan for the project,timeline and expected outcomes. 2) Outcomes: What benefits will be realized within Dakota County as a result of this project,if funded? 3) Prolect Evaluation: How will you determine and measure success in ways that are meaningful to citizens and decision makers? 4) Required Approvals: Please list any required permits and status of approvals required for project implementation. Indicate whether the project has received support or approval from the Minnesota DNR,City,or Watershed Management Organization with local water planning authority. 5) Project Partners: Provide names,affiliations,contact information and roles of partners directly involved in this project. 6) Additional Information: Please include any additional information you would like to share with us regarding your project proposal. page 78 Project Expenditures List the objectives that will comprise your project and estimated cost of each objective. Funding Types Objectives Requested Grant Match Total Funds 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total of Program Objectives $ $ $ Project Revenues Include other grant revenue sources, matching dollars, and in-kind contributions for your project, if any. Project Costs Project Sponsors Cash Contribution In-kind Contribution Total Project Support Project Sponsor Contribution Other Contributing Sponsors: 1 2 3 4 TOTAL: All project sponsors Grant amount requested Total Cash Total In-Kind Total Project Cost Grand Totals $ $ $ I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Name of Authorized Representative(please print): Authorized Representative Signature: Date: page 79 C O U N T Y Dakota County Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Application Applicant Information Organization/Applicant Name: City of Mendota Heights Daytime# Date 651-255-1123 3/18/2022 Type of Organization [AGovernment ❑ Non-profit ElOther Address City State ZIP 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota MN 55118 Heights Email KSpreiter@Mendotaheightsmn.gov Contact Person Contact Person#If different than above Krista Spreiter Mailing Address If different than above City State ZIP Email Address If different than above Project Information Project Title 2022 Rogers Lake Curly Leaf Pondweed Treatment and Prevention Program Name(s)of affected water bodies If applicable Water body ID(s)If applicable Rogers Lake 19-0080 Site Address If applicable City State ZIP 994 Wagon Wheel Trail Mendota MN 55118 Heights Brief Project Description Curly-Leaf Pond Weed (CLP)treatment and AIS education and prevention program. Project Funding Amount of($)of AIS Grant Program Request $8,000 Amount of($)of Match/In-Kind Funding $3,000 Total Project Cost($) $11,000 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS: a) Once funding has been approved,expenditures must be completed by December 1,2022. b) All funding recipients will be required to submit a report summarizing completed project activities to the Dakota County Environmental Resources Department by December 15,2022. Pictures of the project or event are encouraged. c) Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis.A letter requesting reimbursement,along with appropriate receipts and accounting for expenses,must be submitted to the Dakota County Water Resources by December 15,2022. d) Funds cannot be used for purchasing or supplying food. e) Matching funds,though preferred,are not required. f) Funding levels will vary and there may be times when there is no funding available.You may wish to inquire about availability prior to filling out the application. g) Grant funding is not guaranteed based on application score. Final grant selection is at the sole discretion of Dakota County. page 80 Application Please limit your responses to questions 1-5 to no more than 2 pages. 1) Project Narrative:Describe the AIS issue and how this project will work to address the issue.Describe asspecifically as possible project goals,the work plan for the project,timeline and expected outcomes. Rogers Lake is a shallow, 107-acre lake located just east of 35E in Mendota Heights, with a watershed of 470 acres that includes highway, residential, institutional and park land uses. There is a city Park on Wagon Wheel Trail that provides a public access, fishing pier, picnic grounds,trails, volleyball court, skate park, and play structure. City ordinance allows only electric motors on the lake; gas powered motors are prohibited.The lake is highly regarded and utilized within the community as well as with non-resident visitors for a variety of recreational uses such as fishing, boating, cross-country skiing, and snow-shoeing. Rogers Lake also provides habitat for a wide variety of aquatic, avian, and other animal species not often found in the Metro Area. It is located near the Mississippi River Flyway and many migratory avian species are often spotted here. Curly-Leaf Pondweed (CLP)was discovered in the lake as part of a macrophyte survey completed in 2012. Due to the shallow depth, CLP has had the opportunity to become quite dense throughout the lake in recent years, affecting boating, fishing, and water quality.Although water quality remains above average by shallow lake standards, secchi disc readings and water clarity have decreased. CLP was treated for the first time in 2019, and in 2020 and 2021 as a result of obtaining an AIS grant from Dakota County, with positive effects. The City and Lake Association have partnered in the past and will continue to partner on this program and others to help improve and maintain the quality of Rogers Lake.The City and Lake Association completed a Curl-leaf pondweed survey in 2021, in order to monitor CLP populations, accurately treat areas of heavy infestation, identify areas of native vegetation to avoid, and gauge the progress of the treatments. This survey was a Spring Delineation only,which limited the amount of aquatic species that could be recorded, both native and invasive. The City and Association would like to complete both a Spring Delineation as well as a Summer Point Intercept Survey in 2022 in order to collect data on Curly Leaf Pondweed populations within the lake, but also native vegetation populations, and any additional or emerging aquatic invasive species that may be present in the lake. The goal of the project in 2022 would be to 1) Remove and manage as much of the current population of Curly-Leaf pondweed as feasible, 2) Identify and monitor annually the extent of the population within the lake, as well as identify additional or emerging aquatic invasive species and 3) Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species from entering or leaving Rogers Lake as well as other water bodies. WORK PLAN: Early Spring/Ice-out: Hire consultant to complete a Spring Delineation for the entire lake, identifying areas of CLP, and monitoring the affects of the 2021 treatment. March-April: Develop and begin distribution of educational materials on AIS, including Curly Leaf Pondweed and other invasive species, and how to prevent their spread. Distribute educational pamphlet to all residents in the Rogers Lake watershed (Approximately 200 properties) and surrounding neighborhoods. March-September: Regularly distribute educational materials via social media, the City's website, and weekly e-newsletters, as well as a quarterly publication. April: Hire certified, professional applicator to provide in-lake treatment of curly-leaf pondweed. Provide materials on AIS identification and prevention at the City's Earth and Arbor Day event. Spring 2022 and going forward: Present educational materials at community events such as the annual Association meeting, Roger's Lake Fishing Derby,the Earth and Arbor Day Celebration, and the Mendota Heights Parks Celebration. Summer 2022: Hire consultant to perform a Summer Point Intercept Survey. Monitor results of treatment and discuss options for further management moving forward. page 81 Expected outcomes include a greatly reduced CLP population, allowing for the growth and restoration of the native aquatic plant community within the lake, identification of any other present or emerging AIS within the lake, as well as greater overall awareness of AIS, and how to prevent its spread. 2) Outcomes: What benefits will be realized within Dakota County as a result of this project,if funded? • Create a better understanding of the submerged, aquatic vegetation within Rogers Lake, both invasive and native. • Develop and implement a working, prolonged management plan for Aquatic Invasive Species, while promoting healthy growth of native aquatic vegetation. • The Lake Association along with the City,will strive to create a public awareness of what a healthy lake means, and work towards creating this state in Rogers Lake. • Continue to develop and create a healthy habitat for aquatic and other wildlife species within Rogers Lake. 3) Project Eva uation:How will you determine and measure success in ways that are meaningful to citizens and decision makers? • Resident surveys, measuring awareness of AIS • Monitor populations through in-lake delineations and point intercept surveys • Regular lake monitoring of AIS throughout the lake 4) Required Approvals: Please list any required permits and status of approvals required for project implementation. Indicate whether the project has received support or approval from the Minnesota DNR, City,or Watershed Management Organization with local water planning authority. The City has obtained an Aquatic Plant Management(APM)permit from the Minnesota DNR in past years of treatment and will apply for an APM permit for the 2022 management season once a consultant has been chosen. No other permits are required from other local water management organizations,districts,or agencies. 5) Project Partners: Provide names,affiliations,contact information and roles of partners directly involved in this project. The City plans to partner with the Rogers Lake Association in all aspects of the project,whenever feasible.Any findings and data received as a result of the delineation and point intercept survey will also be shared with the County,the Lower Mississippi River WMO,and the public. 6) Additional Information: Please include any additional information you would like to share with us regarding your project proposal. The Rogers Lake Association together with the City has developed an educational pamphlet for distribution.The City plans to coordinate with the Rogers Lake Association to continue with education and outreach in the watershed and surrounding neighborhoods and plans to print and fund postage in- house.The City also has partnered with the association and will continue to do so in educational efforts at association meetings that include residents that own shoreline property,as well as residents within the watershed.This is included in the in-kind and cash match listed below.Any other educational expenses will be incurred by the City as cash as well as in-kind match. page 82 Project Expenditures List the objectives that will comprise your project and estimated cost of each objective. Funding Types Objectives Requested Grant Match Total Funds 1 Delineate Curly Leaf Pondweed 1,000.00 300.00 1,300.00 infested areas, as well as other AIS populations as part of a Spring Delineation 2 Treatment of CLP 4,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 3 Summer Point Intercept Survey 3,000.00 700.00 3,700.00 4 Education and Outreach 1,000.00 1,000.00 5 6 Total of Program Objectives $8,000.00 $3,000.00 $11,000.00 Project Revenues Include other grant revenue sources, matching dollars, and in-kind contributions for your project, if any. Project Costs Project Sponsors Cash Contribution In-kind Contribution Total Project Support Project Sponsor Contribution 1,000.00 500.00 1,500.00 Other Contributing Sponsors: 1,000.00 500.00 1,500.00 1 2 3 4 TOTAL:All project sponsors 2,000.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 Grant amount requested 8,000.00 Total Cash Total In-Kind Total Project Cost Grand Totals $2,000.00 $1,000.00 $11,000.00 I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Name of Authorized Representative(please print): Authorized Representative Signature: Date: INSURANCE TERMS page 83 Contractor agrees to provide and maintain at all times during the term of this Contract such insurance coverages as are indicated herein and to otherwise comply with the provisions that follow. Such policy(ies)of insurance shall apply to the extent of,but not as a limitation upon or in satisfaction of, the Contract indemnity provisions. The provisions of this section shall also apply to all Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, and Independent Contractors engaged by Contractor with respect to this Contract,and Contractor shall be entirely responsible for securing the compliance of all such persons or parties with these provisions. APPLICABLE SECTIONS ARE CHECKED ® 1. Workers Compensation. Workers' Compensation insurance in compliance with all applicable statutes including an All States or Universal Endorsement where applicable. Such policy shall include Employer's Liability coverage in an amount no less than$500,000. If Contractor is not required by Statute to carry Workers'Compensation Insurance,Contractor agrees: (1)to provide County with evidence documenting the specific provision under Minn.Stat.§ 176.041 which excludes Contractor from the requirement of obtaining Workers'Compensation Insurance;(2)to provide prior notice to County of any change in Contractor's exemption status under Minn.Stat.§ 176.041;and(3)to hold harmless and indemnify County from and against any and all claims and losses brought by Contractor or any subcontractor or other person claiming through Contractor for Workers' Compensation or Employers'Liability benefits for damages arising out of any injury or illness resulting from performance of work under this Contract. If any such change requires Contractor to obtain Workers'Compensation Insurance,Contractor agrees to promptly provide County with evidence of such insurance coverage. ® 2. General Liability. "Commercial General Liability Insurance"coverage(Insurance Services Office form title),providing coverage on an"occurrence"rather than on a"claims made"basis,which policy shall include,but not be limited to,coverage for Bodily Injury,Property Damage,Personal Injury,Contractual Liability (applying to this Contract), Independent Contractors, "XC&U" and Products-Completed Operations liability (if applicable). Such coverage may be provided under an equivalent policy form(or forms),so long as such equivalent form(or forms)affords coverage which is at least as broad. An Insurance Services Office "Comprehensive General Liability" policy which includes a Broad Form Endorsement GL 0404(Insurance Services Office designation) shall be considered to be an acceptable equivalent policy form. Contractor agrees to maintain at all times during the period of this Contract a total combined general liability policy limit of at least$1,500,000 per occurrence and aggregate,applying to liability for Bodily Injury,Personal Injury,and Property Damage,which total limit may be satisfied by the limit afforded under its Commercial General Liability policy,or equivalent policy,or by such policy in combination with the limits afforded by an Umbrella or Excess Liability policy(or policies);provided,that the coverage afforded under any such Umbrella or Excess Liability policy is at least as broad as that afforded by the underlying Commercial General Liability policy(or equivalent underlying policy). Such Commercial General Liability policy and Umbrella or Excess Liability policy(or policies)may provide aggregate limits for some or all of the coverages afforded thereunder,so long as such aggregate limits have not,as of the beginning of the term or at any time during the term,been reduced to less than the total required limits stated above, and further, that the Umbrella or Excess Liability policy provides coverage from the point that such aggregate limits in the underlying Commercial General Liability policy become reduced or exhausted. An Umbrella or Excess Liability policy which"drops down"to respond immediately over reduced underlying limits,or in place of exhausted underlying limits,but subject to a deductible or"retention"amount, shall be acceptable in this regard so long as such deductible or retention for each occurrence does not exceed the amount shown in the provision below. Contractor's liability insurance coverage may be subject to a deductible,"retention"or"participation"(or other similar provision)requiring the Contractor to remain responsible for a stated amount or percentage of each covered loss;provided,that such deductible,retention or participation amount shall not exceed$25,000 each occurrence. ® Such policy(ies)shall name Dakota County,its officers,employees and agents as Additional Insureds thereunder. ❑ 3. Professional Liability. Professional Liability(errors and omissions)insurance with respect to its professional activities to be performed under this Contract. This amount of insurance shall be at least$1,500,000 per occurrence and aggregate(if applicable). Coverage under such policy may be subject to a deductible,not to exceed$25,000 per occurrence. Contractor agrees to maintain such insurance for at least one(1)year from Contract termination. It is understood that such Professional Liability insurance may be provided on a claims-made basis,and,in such case,that changes in insurers or insurance policy forms could result in the impairment of the liability insurance protection intended for Dakota County hereunder. Contractor therefore agrees that it will not seek or voluntarily accept any such change in its Professional Liability insurance coverage if such impairment of Dakota County's protection could result; and further, that it will exercise its rights under any "Extended Reporting Period" ("tail coverage") or similar policy option if necessary or appropriate to avoid impairment of Dakota County's protection. Contractor further agrees that it will,throughout the one(1)year period of required coverage,immediately: (a)advise Dakota County of any intended or pending change of any Professional Liability insurers or policy forms,and provide Dakota County with all pertinent information that Dakota County may reasonably request to determine compliance with this section; and (b) immediately advise Dakota County of any claims or threats of claims that might reasonably be expected to reduce the amount of such insurance remaining available for the protection of Dakota County. ac7 e 84 ® 4. Automobile Liability. Business Automobile Liability insurance covering liability for Bodily Injury and Property Damagmsmg out of the ownership,use,maintenance,or operation of all owned,non-owned and hired automobiles and other motor vehicles utilized by Contractor in connection with its performance under this Contract. Such policy shall provide total liability limits for combined Bodily Injury and/or Property Damage in the amount of at least$1,500,000 per accident,which total limits may be satisfied by the limits afforded under such policy,or by such policy in combination with the limits afforded by an Umbrella or Excess Liability policy(ies);provided,that the coverage afforded under any such Umbrella or Excess Liability policy(ies) shall be at least as broad with respect to such Business Automobile Liability insurance as that afforded by the underlying policy. Unless included within the scope of Contractor's Commercial General Liability policy,such Business Automobile Liability policy shall also include coverage for motor vehicle liability assumed under this contract. ® Such policy,and,if applicable,such Umbrella or Excess Liability policy(ies),shall include Dakota County,its officers,employees and agents as Additional Insureds thereunder. ® 5. Additional Insurance. Dakota County shall, at any time during the period of the Contract,have the right to require that Contractor secure any additional insurance,or additional feature to existing insurance,as Dakota County may reasonably require for the protection of their interests or those of the public. In such event Contractor shall proceed with due diligence to make every good faith effort to promptly comply with such additional requirement(s). ® 6. Evidence of Insurance. Contractor shall promptly provide Dakota County with evidence that the insurance coverage required hereunder is in full force and effect prior to commencement of any work. At least 10 days prior to termination of any such coverage,Contractor shall provide Dakota County with evidence that such coverage will be renewed or replaced upon termination with insurance that complies with these provisions. Such evidence of insurance shall be in the form of the Dakota County Certificate of Insurance,or in such other form as Dakota County may reasonably request,and shall contain sufficient information to allow Dakota County to determine whether there is compliance with these provisions. At the request of Dakota County, Contractor shall, in addition to providing such evidence of insurance,promptly furnish Contract Manager with a complete(and if so required, insurer- certified)copy of each insurance policy intended to provide coverage required hereunder. All such policies shall be endorsed to require that the insurer provide at least 30 days' notice to Dakota County prior to the effective date of policy cancellation,nomenewal, or material adverse change in coverage terms. On the Certificate of Insurance,Contractor's insurance agency shall certify that he/she has Error and Omissions coverage. ® 7. Insurer: Policies. All policies of insurance required under this paragraph shall be issued by financially responsible insurers licensed to do business in the State of Minnesota, and all such insurers must be acceptable to Dakota County. Such acceptance by Dakota County shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. An insurer with a current A.M.Best Company rating of at least A:VII shall be conclusively deemed to be acceptable. In all other instances,Dakota County shall have 15 business days from the date of receipt of Contractor's evidence of insurance to advise Contractor in writing of any insurer that is not acceptable to Dakota County. If Dakota County does not respond in writing within such 15 day period,Contractor's insurers) shall be deemed to be acceptable to Dakota County. ® 8. Noncompliance. In the event of the failure of Contractor to maintain such insurance and/or to furnish satisfactory evidence thereof as required herein, Dakota County shall have the right to purchase such insurance on behalf of Contractor, which agrees to provide all necessary and appropriate information therefor and to pay the cost thereof to Dakota County immediately upon presentation of invoice. ® 9. Loss Information. At the request of Dakota County,Contractor shall promptly furnish loss information concerning all liability claims brought against Contractor(or any other insured under Contractor's required policies),that may affect the amount of liability insurance available for the benefit and protection of Dakota County under this section. Such loss information shall include such specifics and be in such form as Dakota County may reasonably require. ® 10. Release and Waiver. Contractor agrees to rely entirely upon its own property insurance for recovery with respect to any damage,loss or injury to the property interests of Contractor. Contractor hereby releases Dakota County,its officers,employees,agents,and others acting on their behalf, from all claims,and all liability or responsibility to Contractor,and to anyone claiming through or under Contractor,by way of subrogation or otherwise,for any loss of or damage to Contractor's business or property caused by fire or other peril or event,even if such fire or other peril or event was caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other act or omission of Dakota County or other party who is to be released by the terms hereof,or by anyone for whom such party may be responsible. Contractor agrees to effect such revision of any property insurance policy as may be necessary in order to permit the release and waiver of subrogation agreed to herein. Contractor shall,upon the request of Dakota County,promptly provide a Certificate of Insurance,or other form of evidence as may be reasonably requested by Dakota County, evidencing that the full waiver of subrogation privilege contemplated by this provision is present; and/or,if so requested by Dakota County,Contractor shall provide a full and complete copy of the pertinent property insurance policy(ies). K/CM/Exh/Insure-No-Prof-Liability-CM.doc Revised: 10/07 page 85 5f. 1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota Heights,MN 55118 651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8940 fax www.mendota-helghts.com mCITY OF MENDaTA HEIGHTS Request for City Council Action DATE: May 17, 2022 TO: Mayor Levine and City Council; City Administrator Jacobson FROM: Tim Benetti, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Resolution No.2022-39 Approving the FINAL PLAT of LILLIE'S LAKEVIEW ADDITION [Planning Case No. 2022-07] INTRODUCTION City Council is asked to adopt a resolution approving the Final Plat of Lillie's Lakeview Addition. The Applicant(Developer) is Sean Doyle with SD Companies, LLC. BACKGROUND The subject property is 6.05 acre un-platted parcel, generally located at the northwest corner of Wagon Wheel Trail and North Rogers Lake, and currently addressed as 945 Wagon Wheel Trail. The plat proposes two new single-family residential parcels, with Lot 1 consisting of 3.28 acres and Lot 2 at 2.06 acres. The plat also provides for the official dedication of a 33-36-ft. wide strip of land to the south for Wagon Wheel Trail right-of-way (ROW); and also a 30-ft. wide strip of land along the west edge, which completes the 60-foot ROW needed for future Rogers Avenue. At the May 3, 2022 city council meeting, the Preliminary Plat of Lillie's Lakeview was presented to the City Council. Upon review of this preliminary plat and acceptance of the unanimous recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission,the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-34 approving the Preliminary Plat of Lillie's Lakeview. There are no changes or revisions from the preliminary plat to this final plat layout as presented herein. AUTHORITY The City is using its quasi-judicial authority when considering certain action on a land use or zoning decision, including this subdivision request, and has limited discretion. A determination regarding whether or not the request meets the applicable code standards is required. The resolution confirms this determination. ACTION REQUESTED Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2022-39 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF LILLIE'S LAKEVIEW ADDITION AND FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 945 WAGON WHEEL TRAIL. This matter requires a simple majority vote. page 86 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2022-39 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF LILLIE'S LAKEVIEW ADDITION LOCATED AT 945 WAGON WHEEL TRAIL (PLANNING CASE NO. 2022-07) WHEREAS, Sean Doyle with SD Companies, LLC (the"Applicant"and/or"Developer") submitted under Planning Application Case No. 2022-07, a request of a new subdivision plat to be titled Lillie's Lakeview Addition, for the property located at 945 Wagon Wheel Trail (the "Subject Property"), and legally described in attached Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the subject property is guided LR-Low Density Residential in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and is situated in the R-1 One Family Residential district; and WHEREAS, Title 11-1-1 of the City Code (Subdivision Regulations) allows the subdivision of properties, provided the resulting lots are compliant with the requirements of the applicable zoning district; and WHEREAS,the requested subdivision would create two (2)new single family lots on the subject property, and which plat also provides for the dedication of additional right-of-way needs for the adjacent Wagon Wheel Trail roadway system to the south, and Rogers Avenue roadway to the west, and new drainage and utility easements throughout the plat; and WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the City Council of Mendota Heights adopted Resolution No. 2022-34, which approved the Preliminary Plat of Lillie's Lakeview Addition, based upon the acceptance of a unanimous recommendation of approval of said plat from the Planning Commission of Mendota Heights, with certain findings-of-facts and conditions of approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that the Final Plat of Lillie's Lakeview Addition, as illustrated and described on attached Exhibit B,is hereby approved with the same findings-of-fact as those memorialized in Resolution No. 2020-34, along with the same conditions of approval: 1. A wetlands permit must be submitted for review and obtained prior to any proposed/new single-family development is allowed on each new lot. The concept building pads presented under the preliminary plat map do not represent or provide any pre-approval of a new single-family building layout on each lot. Final layouts and setbacks must meet R-1 Zone standards and shall be approved under separate Wetlands Permit application for each lot. No clearing of the Subject Property shall be conducted until a wetlands permit has been submitted and approved on each lot page 87 2. The two new properties created under this plat must have their access granted under a new (or revised) License Agreement with the city, and if necessary, the two adjacent properties to the west; and also a revised Shared Driveway Agreement between all residential properties utilizing this undeveloped ROW for their own driveways and access. 3. Prior to any new development work on the site, all existing structures on the subject property will be removed with an approved demolition permit issued by the City's Building Official. 4. Full erosion and sedimentation measures will be put in place prior to and during any new construction work activities, including the demolition of the old/existing structures, any tree removals, or installation work needed for of any private utilities or services to the new lots. 5. A building permit, including all new grading and drainage work, must be approved by City Staff prior to the commencement of any new construction work on any single-family residential dwelling on each new lot. 6. A complete and detailed grading plan,utility plan and landscaping plan that adheres to the city's Pollinator Friendly Policy and Native Plantings List must be submitted with each new Wetlands Permit for each lot. The subsequent building permits on each lot shall comply with any conditions of approval related to each wetlands permit review and approval. 7. All new construction and grading activities throughout this development site and on each new buildable lot will be in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and codes, as well as in compliance with the City's Land Disturbance Guidance Document. 8. An additional park dedication fee of$4,000.00 must be paid before the final plat is released by the city for recording with Dakota County. 9. All work on this development site will only be allowed between the hours of 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the weekends. 10. All disturbed areas in and around the project site shall be restored and have an established and permanent ground cover immediately after the project is completed. 11. Best efforts will be made by the contractor(s) to "come clean, leave clean" during the course of any construction on the Subject Property. page 88 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights on this 171h day of May, 2022. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Stephanie Levine,Mayor ATTEST: Lorri Smith, City Clerk Drafted by: City of Mendota Heights 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights,MN 55118 page 89 EXHIBIT A PI D# 27-03500-03-010 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 945 Wagon Wheel Trail, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Legal Description: (Certificate of Title. No. 173862) That part of the North half of the Northeast quarter (N 1/2 of NE 1/4) of Section Thirty-five (35), Township Twenty-eight (28), Range Twenty-three (23) described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of said Section Thirty-five (35), Township Twenty-eight (28), Range Twenty-three (23), running thence East on the north line of said Section, three hundred seventy-five (375) feet, thence South at right angles Eight hundred fifteen (815) feet more or less to the center of Prospect Avenue, thence Northwesterly along the center line of Prospect Avenue to the west line of the Northeast quarter (NE 114) of said Section Thirty-five (35), thence North along the west line five hundred twenty-five (525) feet, more or less, to the place of beginning, containing six (6) acres, more or less. 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BACKGROUND The City Council of Mendota Heights is the Local Governmental Unit(LGU)that administers Chapter 8420 of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act(WCA). A Wetland Delineation and Determination Report and Joint Water Resources application has been submitted for the current parcel located at 601 Pond View Drive. The application was submitted by Anderson Engineering, on behalf of Craig Trenary of Ground One Landscape Design and Build, applicant, on April 15, 2022, and noticed the same day. DISCUSSION The wetland basin is located on the National Wetland Inventory, as well as on the MN Department of Natural Resources Public Waters Inventory. Anderson Engineering originally delineated the subject property outside of the growing season. The applicant was asked to revisit the site and confirm or correct the delineated boundary based on conditions within the growing season. Anderson Engineering conducted a second site visit and investigation on April 19, 2022, and confirmed the delineated boundary. The City's Natural Resources Coordinator, as well as the Dakota SWCD Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) member reviewed the delineation on-site on April 25, 2022, and concurred with the determination as submitted in the report. An addendum to the application was noticed to all TEP members that included the updated information resulting from the April 19 investigation. No additional comments were received from the TEP. page 94 BUDGET IMPACT None, this process is a judicial requirement of the City. If council accepts the report, a Notice of Decision will be sent to TEP members and their respective agencies (Dakota County SWCD, BWSR, LMRWMO, and the Army Corps of Engineers), as well as the applicant and any members of the public that requested notice. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that City Council approve and accept and approve the Wetland Delineation Report dated April 20, 2022 and Joint Water Resources application as submitted by Anderson Engineering, and direct staff to issue the Notice of Decision. ACTION REQUIRED If Council wishes to enact the staff recommendation, it should,pass a motion accepting the Wetland Delineation Report and Joint Water Resources application, and authorize staff to issue a Notice of Decision. This action requires a simple majority vote. page 95 MOW .. 3 ti�Sig: WETLAND INVESTIGATION GROUND ONE n ;.; 601 POND VIEW DRIVE MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 4/20/2022 AE JOB NO. 16898 f d , i f- N DE RSO � N R 13605 1"Avenue North#100, Plymouth, MN 55441 P 763.412.4000 F 763.412.4090 ae-mn.com page 96 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTACT INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................................2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...................................................................................................................................3 BACKGROUND...............................................................................................................................................4 METHODOLOGY.............................................................................................................................................4 RESOURCEREVIEW........................................................................................................................................5 CONCLUSION.................................................................................................................................................7 APPENDICES Appendix A FIGURE Appendix B ROUTINE ON-SITE DETERMINATION METHOD DATASHEETS Appendix C ANTECEDENT PRECIPITATION RECORD Appendix D MINNESOTA ROUTINE ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY(MnRAM) Appendix E CREDENTIALS page 97 CONTACT INFORMATION PREPARED FOR: Ground One Craig Trenary 96419 Humboldt Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55431 craig@groundonemn.com PREPARED BY: Wyatt Benton Environmental Scientist Ben Hodapp Environmental Services Manager Certified MN Wetland Delineator#1016 bhodapp@ae-mn.com Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC 13605 1"Avenue North Suite 100 Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: (763)412-4000 Fax: (763)412-4090 page 98 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC was retained to provide professional wetland services using the 1987 United States Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (Technical Report Y-87-1;January 1987) and all supplemental guidance documents to identify areas meeting wetland criteria at Dakota County parcel 271830101110 located at 601 Pond View Drive Mendota Heights, Minnesota. This project area is in Section 36, Township 28 North, Range 23 West. Delineated aquatic resources or, portions thereof, was identified and delineated within the project area and summarized in Table 1 and depicted in Appendix A, Figure 5. Table 1.Summary of delineated aquatic resources, corresponding sizes, and wetland type classifications. FEATURE FEATURE APPROXIMATE FEATURE TYPE CLASSIFICATION MnRAM TYPE SIZE' CIRCULAR COWARDIN EGGERS&REED Classification 39 Seasonally Flooded 1 Wetland 0.23 ac Type 1/5/6 PABH/SS1A/EM1A Basin/Open Preserve Water Wetland/Shrub Carr 'Approximate size within the project area expressed in acres(ac),square feet(SF),or tributary linear feet(LF).Areas less than 0.01 acre are presented in square feet. page 99 BACKGROUND As requested by Craig Trenary at Ground One, Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC completed a wetland investigation at Dakota County parcel 271830101110 located at 601 Pond View Drive Mendota Heights, Minnesota. (Appendix A, Figure 1).The parcel is in Section 36,Township 28 North, Range 23 West. The wetland delineation was completed in accordance with the 1987 United States Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and the published regional supplement to the Army Corps Wetland Delineation Manual, Midwest Regional Supplement. The purpose of this study was to identify areas meeting the technical criteria for wetlands, delineate the jurisdictional extent of the wetland basins, and classify the wetland habitats in the project area. Fieldwork for this site investigation was completed by Ben Hodapp and Wyatt Benton on April 19, 2022. The weather was sunny and 47 degrees Fahrenheit. METHODOLOGY U.S. Geologic Service 7.5" Topographic Quadrangle maps, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Public Water Inventory (PWI) maps, U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey, and available aerial photographs were consulted to initially locate potential wetland habitats. Routine On-site Determination Method was used during this investigation. In this method, the following procedures were used: 1. The vegetative community was sampled in all present strata to determine whether it met hydrophytic vegetation criteria based on the indicators identified in the Midwest Regional Supplement. 2. Soil pits were dug using a Dutch auger to depths of sixteen to thirty-six inches.The soil profile was noted in addition to any hydric soil characteristics. 3. Signs of wetland hydrology were noted and compared to field criteria such as depth to shallow water table and depth of soil saturation found in the soil pits. Data from sample points were recorded on Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region Wetland Determination Data Forms(Appendix B).At least one sample point transect crosses the delineated wetland edge.This transect consists of an upland sample point and a wetland sample point. Other sample points may be in areas which have one or more other wetland criteria present; where questionable conditions exist; or to verify the absence of wetland criteria. Photographs of each resource is included in the resource review summary pages. The identified aquatic resource was marked with sequentially numbered pink flags and ribbon. All sample points and the delineated aquatic resource extent were located using a Trimble Geo XH sub-meter GPS unit. Delineated resources were evaluated using Board of Soil and Water Resource's Minnesota Routine Assessment Method version 3.2 (MnRAM). Information from desktop and field assessment was evaluated in the system and a management classification ranging from exceptional quality to low quality is output as Preserve, Manage 1, Manage 2, and Manage 3. Resulting classifications are typically utilized in development planning. page 100 RESOURCE REVIEW The below described data were reviewed as part of the aquatic resource field delineation. A summary of each resource contained within the project area follows. NATIONAL WETLANDS INVENTORY The National Wetlands Inventory identifies one PABH wetland in the project area (Appendix A, Figure 2). USDA—NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE SOIL SURVEY Soil survey data for Dakota County was obtained and reviewed prior to the delineation. Table 2 provides a list of the mapped soils in the project area. Figure 3 in Appendix A depicts USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service mapped soils within the project categorized by total percentage of hydric components. Table 2.Summary of mapped soil units in the project area. . . ................ . ....... . ....... . ................eee.............e MAP UNIT SYMBOL MAP UNIT NAME = HYDRIC HYDRIC RATING DRAINAGE PERCENT STATUS CLASSIFICATION COVER 1902B Jewett silt loam, 1 to 6 0% Non-Hydric Soil Unit Well drained 74% percent slopes W Water 0% Not Rated Not Classified 20% I 342C Kingsley sandy loam, 8 to 5% Non-Hydric Soil Unit Well drained 6% 15 percent slopes ----------------------------------------- Hydric soils are defined in the Field Indicators of HydricSoils in the United States:Guide for ldentifying and Delineating Hydric Soils, version 8.2, 2018; The 1987 United States Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual; and The Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual:Midwest Region (Version 2.0). MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC WATER INVENTORY The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Public Water Inventory for Dakota County identifies public water 19010300 in the project extent (Appendix A, Figure 4). 30-DAY ROLLING PRECIPITATION DATA A review of the 30-day rolling precipitation data collected from the University of Minnesota Climatology Working Group (Appendix D) indicates that precipitation totals for the weeks prior to the site visit were above the range of average in the general project area. However, the overall hydrologic conditions were suitable for completing an accurate wetland determination and boundary delineation. page 101 RESOURCE 1 FIELDDELINEATED 4/19/2022 FIELD INVESTIGATION CONCLAX USION y; Wetland RESOURCE TYPE 0.23-Acre TOTAL AREA WITHIN ECB 16-Acres TOTAL EST.AREA Seasonally Flooded Basin/Open EGGERS&REED Water Wetland/Shrub Carr R Type 1/5/6 CIRCULAR 39 PABH/SS1A/EM1A I COWARDIN �•, J 1.b I f � . ;� ' ` 9 � Preserve MnRAM= It DOMINANT HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION Corpus alba Red osier dogwood 1 Rhamnus cathartica European Buckthorn ,ram Populus deltoides Eastern Cottonwood HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS Depleted Below Dark Surface All Depleted Matrix F3 WETLAND HYDROLOGY DETERMINATION High Water Table A2 Saturation A3 rQ `a r FAC-Neutral Test D2 Geomorphic Position D5 mom Viewing West Gradual Transition to Wetland DESKTOP REVIEW HYDRIC RATING-SOIL UNIT(S) Non-Hydric—Jewett Silt Loam;8 to 15 Percent Slopes NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY PABH PUBLIC WATER INVENTORY Yes-19010300 DISCUSSION The resource consists of a seasonally flooded basin and shrub carr wetland complex bordering an open water wetland. RATIONALE FOR DETERMINATION The wetland above the waterline is dominated by red osier dogwood and European buckthorn. Vegetation had been cleared prior to the field visit. Overall, the resource was delineated based on topography, hydric soils and wetland hydrology.The upland plant community was dominated by European buckthorn and eastern cottonwood. ATYPICAL/PROBLEMATICCONDITIONS Much of the vegetation onsite had been cleared prior to field visit.Antecedent precipitation was higher than the normal monthly average at the time of field visit,however,conditions were deemed suitable for delineation. CONSISTENCY WITH DESKTOP REVIEW NWI inventoried areas were found to be generally correct-,however,additional wetland areas were delineated outside of the NWI mapped PABH wetland. 'Appendix B contains wetland determination data forms supporting this investigated resource: Wet Point(s): 1A Up Point(s): 1 B 2 Appendix E contains Mn RAM output page 102 CONCLUSION A total of one wetland, or portions thereof, was identified and delineated within the project area and in accordance with the 1987 United States Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. Project area aquatic resources may be regulated by several agencies at the local, state, and/or federal level. Activities which may potentially impact wetlands should be discussed in advance with the appropriate regulating agency regarding potential permit requirements.The Local Government Unit(LGU) responsible for implementing the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act at this project location is the City of Mendota Heights. The City may require vegetated buffers around all regulated wetland areas. Wetland buffers must meet the standards specified by the City for any project that is regulated under the Wetland Conservation Act. This wetland investigation meets the standards and criteria described in the 1987 United States Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and all applicable subsequent guidance for an on-site determination. The results reflect the conditions present at the time of the delineation. I certify that I performed the field analysis and/or wrote the report for this wetland determination. W e April 20, 2022 Wyatt Benton Date Environmental Scientist I certify that I performed the field analysis and/or reviewed work completed by above staff. *"8EWAW1N,L April 20, 2022 Benjamin J. Hodapp Date Environmental Services ManagerMN Certified Wetland Delineator#1016 page 103 Appendix A FIGURES Pond View Drive Property pagRigure I Mendota Heights, Minnesota Project Location I T11 601 Pond View Drive Mendota Heights, MN r. TCO Pad—.— Can- A A�—H— .u. Omn Groundskeeper H..'k., Viking L. v"'no BWW" ry Legend Address: 601 Pondview Drive Project *Project Location Mendota Heights, MN Lat/Long: 44.8721, -93.1129 PID: 037-271830101110 Project No: 16898 Date: 3.18.2022 1 inch =1,000 feet () T— - o 500 1,000 2,000 Feet fm- N D E RSO NI 13605 1st Ave N#100,Plymouth,M N 55441 City of Mendota Heights P 763.412.4000 F 763.412.4090 ae-mn.com Dakota County,MN SOURCE:MnDNR,USDA,ESRI,TIGER,Bing,Dakota Co.,Anderson Engineering Pond View Drive Property pagRigure 2 Mendota Heights, Minnesota National Wetland Inventory PEM1c PABH A. b. a N ,.- .. ... -mow '. .t.•,, ' "� - n � 1 t"5, •wry: '-+ �. � b. Wry a" .M Y-0o ,pii r , • 1 - � ....SAC` .... .ate .—.—:.max Legend Address: 601 Pondview Drive Project Location Project Parcel Mendota Heights, MN Dakota Co. Parcels Lat/Long: 44.8721, -93.1129 PI D: 037-271830101110 National Wetland Inventory Project No: 16898 Date: 3.18.2022 1 inch =100 feet e 0 50 100 200 Feet fNDERSON 13605 1st Ave N#100,Plymouth,M N 55441 City of Mendota Heights P 763.412.4000 F 763.412.4090 ae-mn.com Dakota County,MN SOURCE:MnDNR,USDA,ESRI,TIGER,Bing,Dakota Co.,Anderson Engineering Pond View Drive Property pagRigure 3 Mendota Heights, Minnesota Dakota Co. Soil Survey 155C W 1902B 342C a.; 2018 Legend Address: 601 Pondview Drive Project Location Project Parcel Mendota Heights, MN =Dakota Co. Parcels Lat/Long: 44.8721, -93.1129 PI D: 037-271830101110 Hydric Rating by Map Unit Project No: 16898 =0% Hydric Components Date: 3.18.2022 =1-32% Hydric Components =33-65% Hydric Components 1 inch =100 feet e =66-99% Hydric Components 0 50 100 200 100% Hydric Components Feet fNDERSON 13605 1st Ave N#100,Plymouth,M N 55441 City of Mendota Heights P 763.412.4000 F 763.412.4090 ae-mn.com Dakota County,MN SOURCE:MnDNR,USDA,ESRIJIGER,Bing,Dakota Co.,And e,son Engineering Pond View Drive Property pagRgure 4 Mendota Heights, Minnesota MnDNR Public Water Inventory } �# + O 11 «" q � ; 4, 7 4# A el eL IL 19010300 T� ,.l 7Yi ,, ► Ys�y a �_fY� r N , dw k qMi' • '. 19010300 . r ' . .r J a r� a 19023300 � ¢ v r G J w • 4 r� I N Y ; .�; .� r, • 19023100 y a 19023200 t" _ I I. • a l Legend Address: 601 Pondview Drive Project Location Project Parcel Mendota Heights, MN Dakota Co. Parcels Lat/Long: 44.8721, -93.1129 PI D: 037-271830101110 MN DNR Inventoried Project No: 16898 Public Waterbasin Date: 3.18.2022 1 inch =500 feet e 0 250 500 1,000 Feet fNDERSON 13605 1st Ave N#100,Plymouth,M N 55441 City of Mendota Heights P 763.412.4000 F 763.412.4090 ae-mn.com Dakota County,MN SOURCE:MnDNR,USDA,ESRI,TIGER,Bing,Dakota Co.,Anderson Engineering Pond View Drive Property pagFigure 5 Mendota Heights, Minnesota Delineation i / (b l _ Wetland 1 Type 1/5/6 PABH/SS1A/EM1A Seasonally Flooded Basin/ Open Water Wetland/ Shrub Carr r IX � 1 o � f r Legend Address: 601 Pondview Drive Project Location Project Parcel Mendota Heights, MN Dakota Co. Parcels Lat/Long: 44.8721, -93.1129 Wetland Field Delineated PI D: 037-271830101110 = project No: 16898 April 19th, 2022 Date: 4.20.2022 0 Sample Point 1 inch =50 feet e 0 25 50 100 Feet It- N 13605 1st Ave N#100, Plymouth, MN 55441 City of Mendota Heights P 763.412.4000 F 763.412.4090 ae-mn.com Dakota County,MN SOURCE:Mn DNR,USDA,ESRI,TIGER,Bing,Dakota Co.,Anderson Engineering page 109 Appendix B ROUTINE ON-SITE DETERMINATION METHOD DATASHEETS page110 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Midwest Region Project/Site: 16898-Ground One-601 Pond View Drive Mendota Heights City/County: Mendota Heights/Dakota Sampling Date: 04/19/2022 Applicant/Owner: Craig Trenary-Ground One/David Sylvester State: MN Sampling Point: 01A Investigator(s): B.Hodapp,W.Benton Section,Township,Range: S.36,T.28N,R.23W Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc): TS Local relief(concave,convex,none): concave Slope(%): 1 Lat: 44.872063 Long: -93.113064 Datum: WGS 84 Soil Map Unit Name: 1902B-Jewett Silt Loam,8 to 15 percent slopes NWI classification: None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No X (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation X Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes No X Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS -Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No Remarks: Type 1/5/6,PABH/SS1A/EM1A,Seasonally Flooded Basin/Open Water Wetland/Shrub Carr.Vegetation clearing had been done in the area prior to field visit.Antecedent precipitation was above the normal monthly average at the time of field visit,however,conditions were deemed suitable for delineation. VEGETATION -Use scientific names of plants. Dominance Test worksheet: Absolute Dominant Indicator Number of Dominant Species Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 Feet ) %Cover Species? Status That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 3 (A) 1. Populus deltoides/Eastern cottonwood 20 Yes FAC 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 3 (B) 4. 5. Percent of Dominant Species 20 =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100.0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 Feet ) 1. Rhamnus cathartica/European buckthorn 25 Yes FAC Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Comus alba/Red osier 10 Yes FACW Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3 OBL species 0 x 1 = 0 4 FACW species 10 x 2= 20 5 FAC species 45 x 3= 135 35 =Total Cover FACU species 0 x 4= 0 Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5 Feet ) UPL species 0 x 5= 0 1. Column Totals: 55 (A) 155 (B) 2. 3 Prevalence Index=B/A= 2.82 4. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5. 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6. X 2-Dominance Test is>50% 7. X 3-Prevalence Index:53.0' 8. _ 4-Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting 9. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 10. 0 =Total Cover 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30 Feet ) be present,unless disturbed or problematic. 1. 2. Hydrophytic 0 =Total Cover Vegetation Present? Yes X No Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) Vegetation clearing had occurred prior to delineation.Sample was taken near the east property boundary to utilize neighboring vegetation that had not been cleared. US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region-Version 2.0 page 111 SOIL Sampling Point: 01A Profile Description:(Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks 0-8 10YR 2/2 100 Loam 8-18 10YR 5/1 80 10YR 4/6 20 C M Sandy Loam 18-32 N 2.5/ 100 M Clay Gley 'Type:C=Concentration,D=Depletion,RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. 21-ocation:PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': _ Histosol(Al) _ Sandy Gleyed Marix(S4) _ Coast Prairie Redox(A16) _ Histic Epipedon(A2) _ Sandy Redox(S5) _ Dark Surface(S7) _ Black Histic(A3) _ Stripped Matrix(S6) _ Iron-Manganese Masses(F12) _ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) _ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12) _ Stratified Layers(A5) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _ Other(Explain in Remarks) _ 2 cm Muck(A10) X Depleted Matrix(F3) X Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _ Redox Dark Surface(F6) _ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and _ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _ Redox Depressions(F8) wetland hydrology must be present, 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3) unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer(if observed): Type: Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required:check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required) _ Surface Water(Al) _ Water-Stained Leaves(139) _ Surface Soil Cracks(136) X High Water Table(A2) _ Aquatic Fauna(1313) _ Drainage Patterns(1310) X Saturation(A3) _ True Aquatic Plants(B14) _ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) _ Water Marks(131) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _ Crayfish Burrows(C8) _ Sediment Deposits(132) _ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) _ Drift Deposits(133) _ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) _ Algal Mat or Crust(134) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) X Geomorphic Position(D2) _ Iron Deposits(135) _ Thin Muck Surface(C7) X FAC-Neutral Test(D5) _ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) _ Gauge or Well Data(D9) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138) Other(Explain in Remarks) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 12 Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 8 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region-Version 2.0 page 112 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Midwest Region Project/Site: 16898-Ground One-601 Pond View Drive Mendota Heights City/County: Mendota Heights/Dakota Sampling Date: 04/19/2022 Applicant/Owner: Craig Trenary-Ground One/David Sylvester State: MN Sampling Point: 01 B Investigator(s): B.Hodapp,W.Benton Section,Township,Range: S.36,T.28N,R.23W Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc): BS Local relief(concave,convex,none): none Slope(%): 3 Lat: 44.872132 Long: -93.113093 Datum: WGS 84 Soil Map Unit Name: 1902B-Jewett Silt Loam,8 to 15 percent slopes NWI classification: None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No X (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation X Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes No X Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS -Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X Remarks: Vegetation clearing had occurred prior to field visit.Antecedent precipitation was above the normal monthly average at the time of field visit,however, conditions were deemed suitable for delineation. VEGETATION -Use scientific names of plants. Dominance Test worksheet: Absolute Dominant Indicator Number of Dominant Species Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 Feet ) %Cover Species? Status That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 2 (A) 1. Populus deltoides/Eastern cottonwood 30 Yes FAC 2. Fraxinus pennsylvanica/Green ash 5 No FACW Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 2 (B) 4. 5. Percent of Dominant Species 35 =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100.0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 Feet ) 1. Rhamnus cathartica/European buckthorn 30 Yes FAC Prevalence Index worksheet: 2 Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3 OBL species 0 x 1 = 0 4 FACW species 5 x 2= 10 5 FAC species 60 x 3= 180 30 =Total Cover FACU species 0 x 4= 0 Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5 Feet ) UPL species 0 x 5= 0 1. Column Totals: 65 (A) 190 (B) 2. 3 Prevalence Index=B/A= 2.92 4. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5. 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6. X 2-Dominance Test is>50% 7. X 3-Prevalence Index:53.0' 8. _ 4-Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting 9. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 10. 0 =Total Cover 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30 Feet ) be present,unless disturbed or problematic. 1. 2. Hydrophytic 0 =Total Cover Vegetation Present? Yes X No Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) Vegetation clearing had occurred prior to field visit. US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region-Version 2.0 page113 SOIL Sampling Point: 01B Profile Description:(Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks 0-20 10YR 3/3 100 Sandy Loam 20-36 10YR 5/2 90 10YR 4/3 10 C M Crse Sndy Lm 'Type:C=Concentration,D=Depletion,RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. 21-ocation:PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': _ Histosol(Al) _ Sandy Gleyed Marix(S4) _ Coast Prairie Redox(A16) _ Histic Epipedon(A2) _ Sandy Redox(S5) _ Dark Surface(S7) _ Black Histic(A3) _ Stripped Matrix(S6) _ Iron-Manganese Masses(F12) _ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) _ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12) _ Stratified Layers(A5) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _ Other(Explain in Remarks) _ 2 cm Muck(A10) _ Depleted Matrix(F3) _ Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _ Redox Dark Surface(F6) _ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and _ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _ Redox Depressions(F8) wetland hydrology must be present, 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3) unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer(if observed): Type: Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required:check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required) _ Surface Water(Al) _ Water-Stained Leaves(139) _ Surface Soil Cracks(136) _ High Water Table(A2) _ Aquatic Fauna(1313) _ Drainage Patterns(1310) _ Saturation(A3) _ True Aquatic Plants(B14) _ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) _ Water Marks(131) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _ Crayfish Burrows(C8) _ Sediment Deposits(132) _ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) _ Drift Deposits(133) _ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) _ Algal Mat or Crust(134) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) _ Geomorphic Position(D2) _ Iron Deposits(135) _ Thin Muck Surface(C7) _ FAC-Neutral Test(D5) _ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) _ Gauge or Well Data(D9) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138) Other(Explain in Remarks) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 22 Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 16 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region-Version 2.0 page114 Appendix C ANTECEDENT PRECIPITATION RECORD page115 Appendix C, Figure 1. Graph of recent precipitation in comparison with the normal range of precipitation in the general site location. Daily precipitation data is plotted independently and as a 30-day rolling total up to the date of the site visit. The normal range is plotted from precipitation data recorded from 1981 to 2010. The normal range is represented in this graph with two lines,the 301"percentile and the 701" percentile of the period-of-record data distribution. Antecedent Precipitation S36 T28N R23W Dakota County, MN 5 4.5 W 3.5 U z 3 z 0 2.5 a 2 U a 1.5 1 0.5 0 2/1/2022 2/12/2022 2/23/2022 3/6/2022 3/17/2022 3/28/2022 4/8/2022 4/19/202 DATE Daily Precipitation • Site Visits Normal Monthly Range — 30-Day Rolling Total Source: http://climate.umn.edu/ page116 Appendix C, Figure 2. Minnesota State Climatology Office map depicting total precipitation for the week of the site visit. Precipitation Apr 13-Apr 19.2022 Precipitation % Normal z.s Apr 01-Apr 19. 2022 i.s i U.65 U.a U.2 U.US G inch Es 1:1:J C N R EaoWat-Stat Iirrato log y0�9x,-D4--9-2-D22 Precipitation Ranking ,..pr ii1 r 19 2022 2 ,ert CNR.ExYYat-Stets C ^-etc,bgy0fffi:,: 4 z.« si u 70 40 k O U a 1:�,_st-iaa high Est ��ouw Source: maps Produced April 19, 2022 1 Minnesota DNR (state.mn.us) page117 Appendix D MINNESOTA ROUTINE ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY (MnRAM) page118 Management Classification Report for 16898- Ground One - Resource and One - 601 Pond View Drive ID: 374 DAKOTA County Watershed,# Corps Bank Service Area Based on the MnRAM data input from field and office review and using the classification settings as shown below, this wetland is classified as Preserve Functional rank of this wetland Self-defined classification value based on MnRAM data Functional Category settings for this management level Low Vegetative Diversity/Integrity Exceptional Moderate Habitat Structure (wildlife) Exceptional Low Amphibian Habitat High High Fish Habitat Exceptional High Shoreline Protection High Moderate Aesthetic/Cultural/Rec/Ed and Habitat Exceptional/ High Exceptional Stormwater/Urban Sensitivity and Vegetative Diversity Exceptional/ Moderate Moderate Wetland Water Quality and Vegetative Diversity High/ High Moderate Characteristic Hydrology and Vegetative Diversity High/ High Moderate Flood/Stormwater Attenuation*Not Applicable Commericial use* - Moderate Downstream Water Quality* - The critical function that caused this wetland to rank as Preserve was Shoreline Protection Details of the formula for this action are shown below: Shoreline Protection (Q30+Q31+Q32+Q33+Q34)/5 Question Value Description 30 1 Shoreline rooted vegetation (%cover ) 31 1 Shoreline wetland in-water width 32 1 Shoreline emergent veg/erosion resistance 33 1 Shoreline erosion potential 34 0.5 Shoreline upslope veg/bank protection This report was printed on: Monday, March 21, 2022 *The classification value settings for these functions are not adjustable C Q O o a o0000a � 00o a _ U S SO O N "S S O O O O obi ti O .�, +� ° S? a' >z _ O O O S 00 0 ° a `ti a s ti m ri m <r Ln 1.0 oc 0� o N m I. 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Cz c ° c� -It co N •� d O 5 N u � U c a) �V U � $ � N ti 0) co 0) q co 00 0 page 122 Appendix E CREDENTIALS page123 SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATIONS Benjamin Hodapp, an Environmental Specialist and Senior Project Manager, brings a Professional Wetland Scientist#1832 broad background of knowledge and experience in the environmental field to the MN Certified Wetland Delineator#1016 Anderson Engineering team. Benjamin has a unique combination of multi-disciplinary EDUCATION academic training and work experience at various levels of federal, state and local MS Water Resources Management government and private consulting. University of Wisconsin-Madison Benjamin's project experience includes natural resource inventory and assessment; wetland delineation, mitigation design and monitoring; regulatory permitting; agency BS Biology; Ecology and stakeholder coordination; environmental impact assessment, environmental Minnesota State University-Mankato document preparation and public outreach. SPECIALIZED TRAINING REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Wetland Delineation&Management Training Southwest Light Rail Transit- Metropolitan Council — Minneapolis, MN: Project Richard Chinn Environmental Training,Inc. manager for wetland delineation and permitting efforts in support of multi- disciplinary consultant team for preparation of Final Environmental Impact Statement Wetland Plant Identification for proposed 16 mile light rail alignment. Project tasks included completion of Biotic Consultants Inc. wetland delineations, preparation of all federal,state and local wetland permits and Plant Identification for Wetland Delineation wetland mitigation plans, quality assurance and quality control of all deliverable University of Wisconsin-La Crosse products. Watershed Academy Web Certificate Harriet Island to South St.Paul Regional Trail—City of St Paul,City of South St.Paul United States Environmental Protection Agency and Dakota County—St Paul,MN: Project manager for wetland delineation,mapping and assessment efforts in support of multi-disciplinary consultant team responsible PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS for preliminary engineering and final design. Project tasks included project Society of Wetland Scientists management oversight and coordination,supervising field staff in completion of both MN Wetland Professionals Association(WPA) off-site and on-site wetland determinations, boundary delineations, GPS mapping MN WPA President 2010 Wisconsin Wetlands Association and functional assessments. Oversaw preparation of and responsible for quality Association of State Wetland Managers assurance and quality control of all deliverable products. Minnesota Native Plant Society Ecological Society of America Crosstown Blvd.Pedestrian Trail—City of Andover—Andover,MN: Project Manager for wetland delineation associated with proposed City trail improvements. Services TOTAL EXPERIENCE included a wetland delineation, GPS mapping and functional assessment document 19 years findings and coordination and approval of findings with federal, state and local regulatory agencies. YEARS WITH CURRENT FIRM Bennett Family Park Improvements—Minnetonka,MN: Project Manager for wetland 2004 to Present delineation associated with proposed baseball complex improvements. Services included a wetland delineation, GPS mapping and functional assessment document PUBLICATIONS& PRESENTATIONS findings and coordination and approval of findings with federal, state and local The Future of Rowan Creek watershed: regulatory agencies. Connecting Land Use and Management with Section 401/404 Wetland Permitting—Fort McCoy Commemorative Park Expansion water Quality. 2003. Water Resources — Fort McCoy, WI: Provided project management services for Section 401/404 Management Workshop 2002, Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University permitting associated with proposed wetland impacts resulting from the of Wisconsin,Madison. Commemorative Park Expansion Project at the Fort McCoy U.S. Army installation. Project tasks included project management,developing a wetland mitigation strategy The Tumultuous World of Drainage Districts:An in compliance with Section 401/404 and state wetland permitting requirements and Analysis of Existing Management Arrangements, with Recommendations. Working Paper Series oversight and quality control in preparing Section 401/404 permit application. 2002-1. Water Resources Institutions and Policies, Department of Urban and Regional Planning,University of Wisconsin,Madison. South Shore Lake Bemidji Remediation & Restoration, Society of American Military Engineers meeting June 22,2016,St Paul,MN. page124 EDUCATION SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science in Land Use Wyatt Benton, an Environmental Scientist, brings a broad range of knowledge Planning and Environmental Policy and experience in the environmental science field to the Anderson Engineering Minor in Soil Science and Management team. Prior to his employment with Anderson Engineering of MN, LLC, Wyatt University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point worked for the National Park Service monitoring scenic easements and collecting field data along the St. Croix Scenic Riverway in Minnesota and PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Wisconsin. He has conducted environmental review, city planning, and MN Wetland Professionals ordinance review for several cities,counties,and state governments across the Association (WPA) Midwest. He is an associate director with the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and president of the Conservation Leadership Corp which conducts statewide Wisconsin and National Wildlife conservation and leadership education programs. He also has spent time in Federation Washington D.C. speaking on conservation issues and working with Wisconsin TOTAL EXPERIENCE legislators. The skills that Wyatt has developed through his educational 3 years background and experience make him proficient in assessing and addressing a range of ecological indicators and environmental issues. YEARS WITH CURRENT FIRM Wyatt's project and educational experience includes conservation planning, 2019 to present soil science and management, biologic assessments, mitigation design and monitoring, city and transit planning, wetland determinations, wetland functions and values assessments, floodplain analysis, threatened and endangered species analysis, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document preparation.Wyatt has experience with Global Positioning Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Photoshop, and SketchUp Design tools. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS NEPA Documentation — Various Locations: Report preparation experience has included completing environmental assessments for the Department of Veterans Affairs St. Louis Medical Center Hospital, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and FCC tower and antenna siting in Miami Florida. Permitting—Various Locations:Acting as permitting specialist for MN Department of Transportation projects including the 194 Maple Grove to Rogers Resurfacing project. Wetland Delineation Activities—Various Locations: Services include performing the following general activities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations: performing routine wetland determination and delineations to identify regulated aquatic resources and management of collected field data into environmental reports for state and federal agencies and private entities. Urban Tree Care and Soil Management—Twin Cities, MN: Work included urban tree root enhancement and urban soil management and mitigation. page 125 1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota 5h. 651.452.1850 phone 1 651 www.mendota-heights.com Al{ CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Request for City Council Action DATE: May 17, 2022 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator FROM: Meredith Lawrence, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT: Resolution 2022-41 Accepting Donations INTRODUCTION The City Council is asked to formally accept donations which were received for the Mendota Heights Par 3 Community Golf Course. BACKGROUND By state law, all donations to the City must be accepted by the City Council by means of a resolution. There has been an interest from the City Council to find creative ways to better utilize the Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course for recreational opportunities for residents. In order to achieve this initiative,a resident donated games and books to be available at the course to encourage the facility to be used by all members of the community,regardless if they golf or not. These games and books will be available for use at the course during regular business hours for community members to congregate. The City is grateful for the generosity of these donations. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Mendota Heights City Council approve Resolution 2022-41. ACTION REQUIRED If the Council concurs, it should, by motion adopt RESOLUTION 2022-41, FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF DONATIONS FOR THE MENDOTA HEIGHTS PAR 3 COMMUNITY GOLF COURSE. page126 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2022-41 A RESOLUTION FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF DONATIONS FOR THE MENDOTA HEIGHTS PAR 3 COMMUNITY GOLF COURSE WHEREAS,the City of Mendota Heights desires to follow Minnesota Statute 465.03 "Gifts to Municipalities"; and WHEREAS,the Minnesota State Statute requires a resolution to accept gifts to municipalities; and WHEREAS,the City has previously acknowledged gifts with a resolution; and WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights have duly considered this matter and wish to acknowledge the civic mindedness of citizens and officially recognize their donations. NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights is accepting the following donations for the Mendota Heights Par 3 Community Golf Course: 2022 Par 3 Donations: DONOR DONATION Stephanie Levine Games: Checkers board game Rummikub board game Junior 100-piece puzzle Boggle board game Books: Calvin and Hobbes Cosmopolitanism Four to Score Free the Children Friends on Thin Ice Hot Six How to Win Friends and Influence People Life Picture Puzzles Madeline in London National Geographic PipsqueaVs Maze School The Big Book of Sudoku Puzzles for Kids page127 The English Assassin The Fox and the Hound The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts The Magic Ring The Story of Thomas Alva Edison The Stranger The Street Lawyer This House is Made of Mud Vocabulary Cartoons We're Busy, Charlie Brown Wicked Wild Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 171h day of May 2022. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Stephanie Levine, Mayor ATTEST: Lorri Smith, City Clerk page128 uo,_ ry O m m Y O n a o m u°0 O M O O u1 o LJ1 o O^ o ^ ^ o o o 11 O ^o N N o M M � N V O O Y M c M c c M Q m m m O o 0 0 Iv�j O o n O o p 2 y 2 y 2 M N O O O N - a O L0 In m In 'v -°° E c E c m a c° -0F 3 3 LLLIJ Li oqo3 o ' o 0O oO b 0oo OO O w O y a n O ti O ry O M V ti V to V ti O O 1 1y y O O rl ON 00 ON o O M M N N o 14 N r r O O y y O M M M c e-i c c e-i - O ti O O ti Q m m m 0 Z Z O O O W O w 0 0 ti O O o O N Z R 71 a a a R uo Q E ° E h a - v =o r `v m c m ¢ 0 c° c° L.- Lj - c° •3 0 0 0 o m N o o o m R o ° m d 2. o o o v of d O o � uJ d O �c o S en y N O y cl;v N y M O O o N O N O •� V ti V V ti � U O c 6 O N n o n v N O o W R R N v n n 3 o N v N W 1p 1p Qf Qf � O O O p Q m m m v n 2 O O O O b 2 o W p 2 o b ti N M O U a a a 0 3 E h a h y c � v ro ° E -O c m a u c F 3 3 u h c 0 0 0 w m R m o 0 o °� o N u M Q O N o 0 0 R « T o o o « o M d o ^ d ri o v b d R Q O - LIZ l o M o o M O tD O b b i O Oo p o O M M N rj M R R U a a Z O O O Q 2 O h 2 O A U N o N E > > O N a _ E Y Y w uLn � co F V V F �i V z O M N m (6 Q page 131 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 5j. TREASURER'S REPORT APRIL 2022 BALANCE COLLATERAL Deerwood Bank Checking Account .03% $69,345.43 Collateral - Bonds $3,240,000.00 Gov't. Guar. $200,000.00 Investments Cost PV Saving Cert 7/27/2020 @ 1.50%Cherokee $14,064.33 $14,064.33 FHLMC 0.32% 11/24/23 $225,000.00 $216,987.75 Federal Farm Credit Bank Bond 0.31% 11/30/23 $490,000.00 $471,546.60 FHLB 1.35% 2/11/25 $490,000.00 $468,954.50 FHLB 0,30% 10/14/25 $500,000.00 $466,440.00 FHLB 0.50% 2/25/26 $340,000.00 $314,306.20 FHLB 0.50% 3/16/26 $505,000.00 $470,210.55 FHLB 0,65%6/30/26 $300,000.00 $278,328.00 FHLB .50% 8/26/26 $250,000.00 $232,352.50 Comenity Bank 2.25% 07/18/22 $200,000,00 $200,494.00 Capital One Bank 2.05% 8/15/22 $245,000.00 $245,989.80 Capital One 2,05% 8/15/22 $245,000.00 $245,989.80 Bank Hapoalim BM NY 0.20% 11/17/22 $200,000.00 $199,084.00 Eaglemark Savings Bank .20%4/28/23 $245,000.00 $241,163.30 BMW Bank America 0.40% 9/26/23 $245,000.00 $239,014.65 Webbank 0.55% 11/29/23 $110,000.00 $106,989.30 Bank United .45% 4/15/24 $245,000.00 $234,641.40 UBS Bank USA 0.35%6/24/24 $245,000.00 $232,754,90 Texas Exchange Bank 0.50%7/9/24 $247,000.00 $235,153.88 Toyota Financial Savings Bank .55% 8/5/24 $245,000.00 $233,068.50 Webbank 1.00% 12/30/24 $135,000.00 $128,475.45 JP Morgan 1.10% 1/31/25 $245,000.00 $233,301.25 Morgan Stanley Private Bank 0.40% 3/20/25 $245,000.00 $229,334.70 Ally Bank 2.60%4/14/26 $245,000.00 $241,670.45 Sallie Mae Bank 1.00%7/8/26 $144,000.00 $132,818.40 Goldman Sachs Bank 1.05% 9/22/26 $160,000.00 $147,211.20 State Bank of India 1.10% 9/28/26 $245,000.00 $225,838.55 Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio (Piper) $8,827,618.08 $8,827,618.08 Gov't. Securities Fund 28% Sold 6/4 $433,187,00 MMkt Fd (WF) $26,634.90 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE 4130/2022 $16,361,849.74 Funds Available 1/1/2022 $21,400,714.92 Rates Money Market April Bank 0.03% 5 Yr. Tr. 2,92% 10 Yr. Tr. 2,89% page 132 TD Ameritrade Account Equipment Certificate Bond Proceeds Cash $9,125.36 Bulioch County GA School District 5/1/22 $100,000.00 Dallas Texas Waterworks &Sewer System 10/1/2022 $39,876.46 Mine Hill Township NJ School District 9/15/2022 $177,490.97 Penncrest School District 10/1/2022 $199,923.98 Pennsylvania St 6/1/2022 $200,443.16 Valley Cottage NY Fire District6/1/22 $150,088.61 Wisconsin St 5/1/22 $50,000,00 Total for TD Ameritrade Account $926,948.54 page 133 5 k. 1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota Heights,MN 55118 651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8940 fax www.mendota heights.com mCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Request for City Council Action MEETING DATE: May 17, 2022 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator FROM: Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director SUBJECT: Claims List Summary BACKGROUND Significant Claims Xcel Energy—Utilities $ 8,432.65 106 Group—Pilot Knob Work $ 8,144.50 Campbell Knutson—April Legal Services $ 3,885.70 Innovatice Office Solutions—Office Supplies/Par 3 Furniture $ 7,197.07 LMCIT-Workers Compensation Premium $ 365,980.00 Mansfield Oil—Fuel $ 16,3 81.18 Mike McPhillips—Street Sweeping $ 17,930.00 Motorola—Fire Radios $ 4,412.92 Northfield Solar—March Utilities $ 9,408.73 PAC—Curb Repairs $ 4,450.00 RES Group—Valley Park Forest Enhancement Services $ 17,500.00 Savatree—Tree Services $ 20,296.00 Manual Checks Total $ 11,792.15 System Checks Total $ 610,856.32 Total for the list of claims for the May 17,2022 city council meeting $ 622,648.47 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Mendota Heights City Council approve the list of claims for May 17, 2022. page 134 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 05/12/22 10:55AM Page 1 Claims List MANUAL CHECKS 04/30/22 MAN Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount Search Name DRIVER&VEHICLE SERVICES E 01-4306-020-20 REPORT- POLICE Police $9.50 Search Name DRIVER&VEHICLE SERVICES $9.50 Search Name I C M A RETIREMENT 457 G 01-2073 04/29/22 PAYROLL $150.00 G 01-2072 04/29/22 PAYROLL $3,090.00 Search Name I C M A RETIREMENT 457 $3,240.00 Search Name NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION G 01-2072 04/29/22 PAYROLL $50.00 Search Name NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION $50.00 Search Name XCEL ENERGY E 15-4211-400-60 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Utility Enterprise $93.31 E 01-4211-300-50 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Road&Bridges $2,033.10 E 01-4211-310-50 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Road&Bridges -$57.32 E 01-4211-310-70 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Parks&Recreation -$57.32 E 01-4211-315-30 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Fire $106.80 E 01-4211-320-70 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Parks&Recreation -$28.93 E 01-4211-420-50 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Road&Bridges $0.59 E 15-4211-310-60 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Utility Enterprise -$57.32 E 28-4211-000-00 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Spec Fds -$89.27 E 01-4212-310-50 MARCH 2O22 GAS UTILITIES Road&Bridges $826.76 E 01-4212-310-70 MARCH 2O22 GAS UTILITIES Parks&Recreation $826.76 E 01-4212-315-30 MARCH 2O22 GAS UTILITIES Fire $2,023.19 E 01-4212-320-70 MARCH 2O22 GAS UTILITIES Parks&Recreation $66.87 E 08-4212-000-00 MARCH 2O22 GAS UTILITIES Spec Fds $1,383.83 E 15-4212-310-60 MARCH 2O22 GAS UTILITIES Utility Enterprise $826.77 E 15-4212-400-60 MARCH 2O22 GAS UTILITIES Utility Enterprise $310.94 E 08-4211-000-00 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Spec Fds $223.89 Search Name XCEL ENERGY $8,432.65 $11,732.15 page 135 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 05/12/22 10:54 AM Claims List Page 1 MANUAL CHECKS 05/11/22 MAN Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount Search Name B C A-BTS E 01-4490-110-10 BACKGROUND CHECK Administration $15.00 E 01-4490-110-10 BACKGROUND CHECKS Administration $45.00 Search Name B C A-BTS $60.00 $60.00 page 136 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 05/12/22 10:58 AM Page 1 Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 05/17/22 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount Search Name 106 GROUP E 09-4220-000-00 OHEYAWAHE PILOT KNOB PRE Spec Fds $8,144.50 Search Name 106 GROUP $8,144.50 Search Name A TO Z HOME INSPECTION, LLC E 01-4231-040-40 4/4/22-5/6/22 INSPECTIONS Code Enforcement/Inspe $10,853.63 Search Name A TO Z HOME INSPECTION, LLC $10,853.63 Search Name ALL CITY ELEVATOR, INC. E 08-4335-000-00 MAY 2022 MAINTENANCE-CIT Spec Fds $196.00 Search Name ALL CITY ELEVATOR,INC. $196.00 Search Name AMERICAN PRESSURE,INC. E 01-4305-070-70 OPERATING SUPPLIES-PARKS Parks&Recreation $52.16 E 01-4305-050-50 OPERATING SUPPLIES-STREE Road&Bridges $52.16 E 15-4305-060-60 OPERATING SUPPLIES-UTILIT Utility Enterprise $52.16 Search Name AMERICAN PRESSURE,INC. $156.48 Search Name APACHE GROUP E 08-4335-000-00 BLDG SUPPLIES-CITY HALL Spec Fds $543.54 Search Name APACHE GROUP $543.54 Search Name ARAMARK(AMERIPRIDE SERVICES) E 01-4200-610-50 MAT SERVICE-PW Road&Bridges $10.00 E 01-4200-610-70 MAT SERVICE-PW Parks&Recreation $10.00 E 15-4200-610-60 MAT SERVICE-PW Utility Enterprise $10.00 E 15-4200-610-60 MAT SERVICE-PW Utility Enterprise $11.88 E 01-4200-610-50 MAT SERVICE- PW Road&Bridges $11.87 E 01-4200-610-70 MAT SERVICE- PW Parks&Recreation $11.87 E 01-4410-050-50 UNIFORM-PW Road&Bridges $9.67 E 01-4410-050-50 UNIFORM-PW Road&Bridges $9.67 Search Name ARAMARK(AMERIPRIDE SERVICES) $84.96 Search Name ASPEN MILLS E 01-4410-020-20 UNIFORMS-PD Police $1,118.95 Search Name ASPEN MILLS $1,118.95 Search Name ASPEN WASTE SYSTEMS INC. E 01-4280-310-50 MAY 2022 RUBBISH SERVICE- Road&Bridges $227.79 E 01-4220-085-85 MAY 2022 ORGANIC RECYCLIN Recycling $361.27 E 45-4280-045-45 MAY 2022 RUBBISH SERVICE- Golf Course $117.55 E 01-4280-310-70 MAY 2022 RUBBISH SERVICE- Parks&Recreation $227.79 E 15-4280-310-60 MAY 2022 RUBBISH SERVICE- Utility Enterprise $227.80 E 08-4280-000-00 MAY 2022 RUBBISH SERVICE- Spec Fds $335.64 E 01-4280-315-30 MAY 2022 RUBBISH SERVICE- Fire $187.51 Search Name ASPEN WASTE SYSTEMS INC. $1,685.35 Search Name AUTOZONE E 15-4330-490-60 EQUIP REPAIR-UTILITY Utility Enterprise $368.97 E 01-4330-490-10 EQUIP REPAIR-ADMIN Administration $73.14 E 15-4330-490-60 EQUIP REPAIR-UTILITY Utility Enterprise $339.72 E 01-4330-490-70 EQUIP REPAIR-PARKS Parks&Recreation $295.53 E 15-4330-490-60 EQUIP REPAIR-UTILITY Utility Enterprise $44.19 E 15-4305-060-60 OPERATING SUPPLIES-UTILIT Utility Enterprise $4.64 page 137 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 05/12/22 10:58 AM Page 2 Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 05/17/22 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount E 01-4305-050-50 OPERATING SUPPLIES-STREE Road&Bridges $4.65 E 01-4305-070-70 OPERATING SUPPLIES-PARKS Parks&Recreation $4.65 Search Name AUTOZONE $1,135.49 Search Name B&D WOOD RECYCLING&COMPOST E 01-4305-050-50 COMPOST-STREET Road&Bridges $810.00 Search Name B&D WOOD RECYCLING&COMPOST $810.00 Search Name B S N SPORTS E 01-4330-215-70 FENCE REPAIRS- PARKS Parks&Recreation $841.47 Search Name B S N SPORTS $841.47 Search Name BAN-KOE CO. E 01-4220-020-20 FRONT DESK ALARM CONTROL Police $585.83 Search Name BAN-KOE CO. $585.83 Search Name BESSER WELDING&FABRICATION E 15-4305-060-60 OPERATING SUPPLIES-UTILIT Utility Enterprise $36.64 E 01-4305-070-70 OPERATING SUPPLIES-PARKS Parks&Recreation $36.64 E 01-4305-050-50 OPERATING SUPPLIES-STREE Road&Bridges $36.64 Search Name BESSER WELDING&FABRICATION $109.92 Search Name BGMN, INC. E 01-4320-020-20 FUEL ADDITIVE Police $120.73 E 01-4320-070-70 FUEL ADDITIVE Parks&Recreation $120.73 E 01-4320-030-30 FUEL ADDITIVE Fire $120.73 E 01-4320-110-10 FUEL ADDITIVE Administration $120.74 E 01-4320-050-50 FUEL ADDITIVE Road&Bridges $120.73 Search Name BGMN, INC. $603.66 Search Name BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD G 01-2071 ]UNE 2022 HEALTH INSURANC $535.20 E 01-4131-070-70 ]UNE 2022 HEALTH INSURANC Parks&Recreation $3,022.19 E 01-4131-050-50 ]UNE 2022 HEALTH INSURANC Road&Bridges $4,472.71 Search Name BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD $8,030.10 Search Name CAMPBELL KNUTSON E 01-4220-120-70 APRIL 2022 PUBLIC WORKS LE Parks&Recreation $363.00 E 01-4220-120-80 APRIL 2022 PLANNING LEGAL Planning $1,320.00 E 15-4220-120-60 APRIL 2022 PUBLIC WORKS LE Utility Enterprise $165.00 E 01-4220-120-10 APRIL 2022 PUBLIC WORKS LE Administration $115.50 E 01-4220-120-10 APRIL 2022 GENERAL LEGAL S Administration $1,023.00 E 01-4221-120-10 APRIL 2022 MEETINGS LEGAL Administration $899.20 Search Name CAMPBELL KNUTSON $3,885.70 Search Name CITY AUTO GLASS E 01-4330-440-20 EQUIP REPAIR-PD Police $75.00 Search Name CITY AUTO GLASS $75.00 Search Name COMCAST BUSINESS E 45-4210-045-45 MAY 8-]UN 7 2022 SERVICE- P Golf Course $234.27 E 01-4268-030-30 MAY 7-]UN 6 2022 SERVICE- F Fire $34.53 Search Name COMCAST BUSINESS $268.80 Search Name CORNERHOUSE page 138 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 05/12/22 10:58 AM Page 3 Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 05/17/22 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount E 01-4220-020-20 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES- PD Police $750.00 Search Name CORNERHOUSE $750.00 Search Name COVERALL E 01-4335-310-50 COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVI Road&Bridges $86.67 E 15-4335-310-60 COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVI Utility Enterprise $86.66 E 01-4335-310-70 COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVI Parks&Recreation $86.67 Search Name COVERALL $260.00 Search Name COVERTTRACK GROUP INC E 01-4223-020-20 COVERTTRACK MAPPING PROD Police $600.00 Search Name COVERTTRACK GROUP INC $600.00 Search Name CROSS NURSERIES INC E 45-4334-045-45 ORNAMENTAL TREES-PAR 3 Golf Course $644.30 E 01-4330-215-70 TREES&SHRUBS-PARKS Parks&Recreation $842.10 Search Name CROSS NURSERIES INC $1,486.40 Search Name DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS CENTER E 01-4275-020-20 JUNE 2022 DISPATCH Police $22,523.01 E 01-4275-030-30 JUNE 2022 DISPATCH Fire $758.99 Search Name DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS CENTER $23,282.00 Search Name DOLLIFF INSURANCE E 01-4132-031-30 ACCIDENT/HEALTH PREMIUM- Fire $834.00 Search Name DOLLIFF INSURANCE $834.00 Search Name EARL F.ANDERSEN,INC E 01-4330-215-70 PARK SIGNS Parks&Recreation $68.35 ................... Search Name EARL F.ANDERSEN, INC $68.35 Search Name ELROY S ELECTRIC SERVICE E 01-4330-215-70 PARK MAINTENANCE Parks&Recreation $100.00 Search Name ELROY S ELECTRIC SERVICE $100.00 Search Name EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOG E 01-4330-440-20 EQUIP REPAIR-PD Police $4,629.82 Search Name EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOG $4,629.82 Search Name FACTORY MOTOR PARTS E 01-4330-490-10 EQUIP REPAIR-ADMIN Administration $273.52 Search Name FACTORY MOTOR PARTS $273.52 Search Name FIRST NET/AT&T MOBILITY E 01-4210-070-70 CELL SERVICE-REC Parks&Recreation $50.06 E 15-4210-060-60 CELL SERVICE-UTILITY Utility Enterprise $45.00 E 01-4490-109-09 CELL SERVICE-CITY COUNCIL City Council $45.00 E 01-4210-105-15 CELL SERVICE-ENGINEERING Engineering Enterprise $45.00 E 01-4210-110-10 CELL SERVICE-ADMIN Administration $38.23 E 01-4210-070-70 IPAD WIRELESS SERVICE-REC Parks&Recreation $38.23 E 01-4210-020-20 CELL SERVICE-PD Police $1,006.69 E 45-4210-045-45 IPAD WIRELESS SERVICE- PAR Golf Course $38.23 E 01-4210-030-30 CELL SERVICE- FIRE Fire $95.06 E 01-4210-050-50 CELL SERVICE-STREET Road&Bridges $45.00 E 01-4223-020-20 AIR CARDS-PD Police $344.07 page 139 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 05/12/22 10:58 AM Page 4 Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 05117122 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount E 01-4490-080-80 CELL SERVICE-PLANNING Planning $45.00 Search Name FIRST NET/AT&T MOBILITY $1,835.57 Search Name FLEETPRIDE E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $642.90 E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $4.86 E 15-4330-490-60 EQUIP REPAIR-UTILITY Utility Enterprise $135.00 E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $1,382.36 E 01-4330-490-70 EQUIP REPAIR-PARKS Parks&Recreation $18.19 E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $42.52 E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $123.09 E 15-4330-490-60 EQUIP REPAIR-UTILITY Utility Enterprise $9.59 E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $175.99 : E 01-4330-490-70 EQUIP REPAIR- PARKS Parks&Recreation $36.61 Search Name FLEETPRIDE $2,571.11 Search Name FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL E 15-4305-060-60 OPERATING SUPPLIES-UTILIT Utility Enterprise $559.75 E 15-4330-490-60 EQUIP REPAIR-UTILITY Utility Enterprise $269.45 Search Name FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL $829.20 Search Name FORCE AMERICA E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $20.00 E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $212.88 Search Name FORCE AMERICA $232.88 Search Name GERTENS GREENHOUSE E 01-4305-050-50 PARK MAINTENANCE Road&Bridges $262.90 E 01-4330-215-70 PARK MAINTENANCE Parks&Recreation $755.60 Search Name GERTENS GREENHOUSE $1,018.50 Search Name GOLDCOM E 01-4301-030-30 COMPUTER EQUIP-FIRE Fire $21.41 E 01-4330-460-30 EQUIP REPAIR-FIRE Fire $172.56 Search Name GOLDCOM $193.97 Search Name GOPHER STATE ONE CALL E 01-4210-040-40 APRIL 2022 SERVICE Code Enforce ment/I nspe $341.55 Search Name GOPHER STATE ONE CALL $341.55 Search Name GRAFIX SHOPPE E 01-4330-440-20 SQUAD GRAPHICS-PD Police $997.00 E 01-4330-440-20 SQUAD GRAPHICS-PD Police $70.00 Search Name GRAFIX SHOPPE $1,067.00 Search Name GRANNIS&HAUGE, P.A. G 01-1145 30%FORFEITURE SPLIT-20-0 $101.40 E 01-4222-120-20 APRIL 2022 PROSECUTIONS- Police $5,891.00 G 01-1145 30%FORFEITURE SPLIT- 19-0 $291.60 Search Name GRANNIS&HAUGE, P.A. $6,284.00 Search Name GRAYBAR ELECTRIC E 08-4335-000-00 BLDG MAINT-CITY HALL Spec Fds $139.23 E 08-4335-000-00 BLDG MAINT-CITY HALL Spec Fds -$132.60 Search Name GRAYBAR ELECTRIC $6.63 page140 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 05/12/22 10:58 AM Page 5 Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 05/17/22 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount Search Name HANCO CORPORATION E 01-4330-440-20 EQUIP REPAIR- PD Police $83.30 Search Name HANCO CORPORATION $83.30 Search Name HELPING HANDS HOME SERVICES E 01-4335-315-30 4/11/22-4/25/22 BLDG MAINT Fire $440.00 Search Name HELPING HANDS HOME SERVICES $440.00 Search Name HOFFMAN WEBER CONSTRUCTION R 01-3250 REFUND BUILDING PERMIT# $80.00 R 01-3315 REFUND BUILDING PERMIT# $4.45 Search Name HOFFMAN WEBER CONSTRUCTION $84.45 Search Name HOSE INC E 15-4330-490-60 EQUIP REPAIR-UTILITY Utility Enterprise $431.17 Search Name HOSE INC $431.17 Search Name INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS E 01-4300-020-20 OFFICE SUPPLIES- PD Police $31.69 E 45-4331-045-45 TABLES&CHAIRS-PAR 3 Golf Course $6,958.51 E 01-4300-110-10 OFFICE SUPPLIES-ADMIN Administration $32.38 E 01-4300-020-20 OFFICE SUPPLIES-PD Police $63.61 E 01-4300-110-10 OFFICE SUPPLIES-ADMIN Administration $5.98 E 01-4300-110-10 OFFICE SUPPLIES-ADMIN Administration $69.00 E 01-4305-020-20 OPERATING SUPPLIES-PD Police $30.52 E 01-4435-200-70 SUPPLIES- REC Parks&Recreation $5.38 Search Name INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS $7,197.07 Search Name IRON MOUNTAIN RECORDS MGMT E 01-4490-020-20 3/23/22-4/26/22 SHREDDING Police $158.54 E 01-4490-110-10 3/23/22-4/26/22 SHREDDING Administration $88.18 Search Name IRON MOUNTAIN RECORDS MGMT $246.72 Search Name IRRIGATION BY DESIGN, INC. E 45-4334-045-45 IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE-P Golf Course $687.00 Search Name IRRIGATION BY DESIGN,INC. $687.00 Search Name KENNEDY&GRAVEN E 01-4220-020-20 MARCH 2O22 LEGAL SERVICES Police $354.75 Search Name KENNEDY&GRAVEN $354.75 Search Name KIRCHNER CONTRACTING E 01-4330-215-70 NET INSTALLATION-PARKS Parks&Recreation $1,750.00 Search Name KIRCHNER CONTRACTING $1,750.00 Search Name L M C I T2 E 15-4133-060-60 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM Utility Enterprise $10,517.80 E 01-4133-050-50 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM Road&Bridges $44,873.76 G 01-1215 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM $22,436.89 G 01-1215 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM $8,973.10 G 01-1215 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM $61.00 E 01-4133-109-09 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM City Council $121.99 G 45-1215 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM $1,022.11 G 01-1215 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM $19,172.74 page 141 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 05/12/22 10:58 AM Page 6 Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 05/17/22 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount G 15-1215 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM $5,258.90 E 01-4133-070-70 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM Parks&Recreation $17,946.21 G 08-1215 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM $2,693.74 E 08-4133-000-00 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM Spec Fds $5,387.49 G 01-1215 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM $2,408.54 E 45-4133-045-45 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM Golf Course $2,044.22 G 01-1215 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM $55,478.94 E 01-4133-020-20 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM Police $110,957.88 G 01-1215 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM $4,487.38 E 01-4133-110-10 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM Administration $8,974.75 E 01-4133-031-30 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM Fire $38,345.47 E 01-4133-105-15 WORKERS'COMP PREMIUM Engineering Enterprise $4,817.09 Search Name L M C I T2 $365,980.00 Search Name LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC E 15-4305-060-60 OPERATING SUPPLIES-UTILIT Utility Enterprise $55.74 E 01-4305-050-50 OPERATING SUPPLIES-STREE Road&Bridges -$7.12 E 15-4305-060-60 OPERATING SUPPLIES-UTILIT Utility Enterprise -$7.12 E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $119.75 E 01-4305-070-70 OPERATING SUPPLIES-PARKS Parks&Recreation $55.73 E 01-4305-050-50 OPERATING SUPPLIES-STREE Road&Bridges $55.73 E 01-4305-070-70 OPERATING SUPPLIES-PARKS Parks&Recreation -$7.12 Search Name LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC $265.59 Search Name LEAGUE MN CITIES E 01-4400-110-10 2022 MCMA ANNUAL CONFERE Administration $575.00 Search Name LEAGUE MN CITIES $575.00 Search Name LEVANDER,GILLEN&MILLER, PA G 01-1145 30%FOREITURE SPLIT-19-00 $100.50 Search Name LEVANDER,GILLEN&MILLER, PA $100.50 Search Name M&M HOMES R 15-3252 REFUND SEWER PERMIT#467 $75.00 R 15-3252 REFUND SEWER PERMIT#467 $75.00 R 15-3252 REFUND SEWER PERMIT#467 $75.00 R 01-3315 REFUND SEWER PERMIT#467 $1.00 R 01-3315 REFUND SEWER PERMIT#467 $1.00 R 01-3315 REFUND SEWER PERMIT#467 $1.00 R 01-3315 REFUND SEWER PERMIT#467 $1.00 R 15-3252 REFUND SEWER PERMIT#467 $75.00 Search Name M&M HOMES $304.00 -- Search Name M T I DISTRIBUTING COMPANY E 01-4330-490-70 EQUIP REPAIR-PARKS Parks&Recreation $527.82 E 01-4330-490-70 EQUIP REPAIR-PARKS Parks&Recreation $82.61 E 45-4334-045-45 IRRIGATION SERVICE-PAR 3 Golf Course $405.00 E 45-4334-045-45 COURSE MAINTENANCE-PAR Golf Course $86.85 G 45-2035 COURSE MAINTENANCE-PAR -$5.59 Search Name M T I DISTRIBUTING COMPANY $1,096.69 Search Name MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY G 01-1210 FUEL $7,150.22 G 01-1210 FUEL $9,230.96 page 142 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 05/12/22 10:58 AM Page 7 Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 05/17/22 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount Search Name MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY $16,381.18 Search Name MCDOWALL COMFORT MANAGEMENT E 01-4335-315-30 5/1/22-7/31/22 MAINTENANCE Fire $1,482.00 Search Name MCDOWALL COMFORT MANAGEMENT $1,482.00 Search Name MENARDS E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $44.76 E 01-4335-310-70 BLDG MAINT-PW Parks&Recreation $11.99 G 45-2035 SUPPLIES-PAR 3 -$1.38 E 01-4305-030-30 OPERATING SUPPLIES-FIRE Fire $9.91 E 01-4335-310-50 BLDG MAINT-PW Road&Bridges $11.99 E 15-4335-310-60 BLDG MAINT-PW Utility Enterprise $11.99 E 01-4330-490-70 EQUIP REPAIR-PARKS Parks&Recreation $44.76 E 15-4330-490-60 EQUIP REPAIR-UTILITY Utility Enterprise $44.77 E 08-4335-000-00 CLEANING SUPPLIES-CITY HA Spec Fds $28.30 E 01-4305-020-20 OPERATING SUPPLIES-PD Police $25.99 E 08-4335-000-00 BLDG MAINT-CITY HALL Spec Fds $17.98 E 01-4330-490-70 EQUIP REPAIR-PARKS Parks&Recreation $30.00 E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $30.00 E 15-4305-060-60 OPERATING SUPPLIES-UTILIT Utility Enterprise $52.22 E 15-4330-490-60 EQUIP REPAIR-UTILITY Utility Enterprise $30.00 E 45-4490-045-45 SUPPLIES- PAR 3 Golf Course $21.51 Search Name MENARDS $414.79 Search Name MIKE MCPHILLIPS INC E 01-4424-050-50 APRIL 2022 STREET SWEEPING Road&Bridges $17,930.00 Search Name MIKE MCPHILLIPS INC $17,930.00 Search Name MITCHELLI E 01-4300-020-20 MAY 2022 SERVICE Police $174.00 Search Name MITCHELLI $174.00 Search Name MN GOLF ASSOCIATION E 45-4404-045-45 2022 MEMBER FACILITY DUES Golf Course $90.00 Search Name MN GOLF ASSOCIATION $90.00 Search Name MN ST ADMIN ITG TELECOM SRVCE E 01-4220-114-14 APRIL 2022 WAN SERVICE Info Tech $111.00 E 01-4223-020-20 APRIL 2022 WAN SERVICE Police $124.00 Search Name MN ST ADMIN ITG TELECOM SRVCE $235.00 Search Name MN STATE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSN _ E 01-4402-030-30 2 MINNESOTA FIREFIGHTERS Fire $14.00 Search Name MN STATE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSN $14.00 Search Name MN TEAMSTERS LOCAL 320 G 01-2075 MAY 2022 UNION DUES $861.00 Search Name MN TEAMSTERS LOCAL 320 $861.00 Search Name MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS,INC. E 04-4305-030-30 MOBILE RADIOS-FIRE Fire $4,412.92 Search Name MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS,INC. $4,412.92 Search Name NAC MECHANICAL&ELECTRIC page143 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 05/12/22 10:58 AM Page 8 Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 06/17/22 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount E 01-4335-315-30 BLDG MAINT-FIRE Fire $854.00 Search Name NAC MECHANICAL&ELECTRIC $854.00 Search Name NELCOM CORP E 07-4330-000-00 SIREN REPAIR Spec Fds $544.80 Search Name NELCOM CORP $544.80 Search Name NORTHFIELD SOLAR LLC E 15-4211-400-60 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Utility Enterprise $1,107.59 E 45-4211-046-45 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Golf Course $69.01 E 01-4211-310-70 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Parks&Recreation $379.72 E 45-4211-047-45 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Golf Course $49.02 E 28-4211-000-00 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Spec Fds $1,891.20 E 08-4211-000-00 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Spec Fds $3,439.83 E 01-4211-420-50 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Road&Bridges $231.83 E 01-4211-315-30 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Fire $1,076.32 E 01-4211-310-50 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Road&Bridges $379.72 E 15-4211-310-60 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Utility Enterprise $379.71 E 01-4211-320-70 MARCH 2O22 ELECTRIC UTILIT Parks&Recreation $404.78 Search Name NORTHFIELD SOLAR LLC $9,408.73 Search Name NUSS TRUCK&EQUIPMENT E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $731.34 E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $136.04 Search Name NUSS TRUCK&EQUIPMENT $867.38 Search Name NYSTROM PUBLISHING CO.,INC. E 01-4268-650-10 MARCH/APRIL HEIGHTS HIGHL Administration -$387.39 E 01-4268-650-10 MAY/]UNE HEIGHTS HIGHLIGH Administration $3,048.75 Search Name NYSTROM PUBLISHING CO.,INC. $2,661.36 Search Name OREILLY AUTO/FIRST CALL E 01-4330-490-70 EQUIP REPAIR-PARKS Parks&Recreation $271.63 E 01-4330-490-70 EQUIP REPAIR-PARKS Parks&Recreation -$271.63 E 01-4305-070-70 OPERATING SUPPLIES-PARKS Parks&Recreation $11.96 E 01-4305-050-50 OPERATING SUPPLIES-STREE Road&Bridges $11.96 E 15-4305-060-60 OPERATING SUPPLIES-UTILIT Utility Enterprise $11.96 Search Name OREILLY AUTO/FIRST CALL $35.88 Search Name OXYGEN SERVICE CO E 01-4200-610-50 CYLINDER RENTAL-PW Road&Bridges $50.40 E 01-4200-610-70 CYLINDER RENTAL-PW Parks&Recreation $50.40 E 15-4200-610-60 CYLINDER RENTAL-PW Utility Enterprise $50.40 Search Name OXYGEN SERVICE CO $151.20 Search Name PAC E 29-4337-000-00 4/25/22 CURB REPAIRS-STOR Spec Fds $4,450.00 Search Name PAC $4,450.00 Search Name PUBLIC EMPL INS PROGRAM E 01-4131-105-15 ]UNE 2022 HEALTH INSURANC Engineering Enterprise $3,377.60 E 01-4131-020-20 ]UNE 2022 HEALTH INSURANC Police $13,548.56 E 01-4131-020-20 ]UNE 2022 HEALTH INSURANC Police $10,940.64 G 01-2071 ]UNE 2022 HEALTH INSURANC $729.84 E 01-4131-070-70 ]UNE 2022 HEALTH INSURANC Parks&Recreation $549.20 page 144 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 05/12/22 10:58 AM Page 9 Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 05/17/22 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount G 01-2074 JUNE 2022 HEALTH INSURANC $2,564.48 E 01-4131-110-10 JUNE 2022 HEALTH INSURANC Administration $4,985.64 E 08-4131-000-00 JUNE 2022 HEALTH INSURANC Spec Fds $549.20 Search Name PUBLIC EMPL INS PROGRAM $37,245.16 Search Name RES GREAT LAKES, LLC E 01-4220-070-70 CPL GRANT-NATURAL RESOU Parks&Recreation $17,500.00 Search Name RES GREAT LAKES, LLC $17,500.00 Search Name RICHARD ALAN PRODUCTIONS E 01-4435-200-70 6/1/22 PERFORMANCE FINAL P Parks&Recreation $340.00 Search Name RICHARD ALAN PRODUCTIONS $340.00 Search Name S K B E 01-4424-050-50 STREET SWEEPINGS Road&Bridges $1,217.11 Search Name S K B $1,217.11 Search Name SAM S CLUB E 45-4310-210-45 CONCESSIONS-PAR 3 Golf Course $542.56 E 08-4335-000-00 BEVERAGE FRIDGE-CITY AHL Spec Fds $289.22 Search Name SAM S CLUB $831.78 Search Name SAVATREE E 01-4500-070-70 TREE REMOVAL-PARKS Parks&Recreation $1,524.00 E 01-4500-070-70 TREE REMOVAL-PARKS Parks&Recreation $1,872.00 E 01-4500-070-70 ASH TREE REMOVAL-SOUTH Parks&Recreation $16,900.00 Search Name SAVATREE $20,296.00 Search Name SCHLOMKA SERVICES, LLC E 15-4330-490-60 PUMP SANITARY SEWER-UTIL Utility Enterprise $502.53 Search Name SCHLOMKA SERVICES, LLC $502.53 Search Name SNAP ON TOOLS E 01-4330-490-10 EQUIP REPAIR-ADMIN Administration $166.50 E 01-4330-490-70 EQUIP REPAIR-PARKS Parks&Recreation $166.50 E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STREET Road&Bridges $166.50 E 15-4330-490-60 EQUIP REPAIR-UTILITY Utility Enterprise $166.51 E 01-4330-490-30 EQUIP REPAIR-FIRE Fire $166.50 E 01-4330-440-20 EQUIP REPAIR-PD Police $166.50 Search Name SNAP ON TOOLS $999.01 Search Name SPRWS E 01-4425-310-70 APRIL SERVICE-2431 LEXING Parks&Recreation $25.98 E 01-4425-070-70 APRIL SERVICE-2627 CONCO Parks&Recreation $219.87 E 01-4425-310-50 APRIL SERVICE-2431 LEXING Road&Bridges $25.98 E 15-4425-310-60 APRIL SERVICE-2431 LEXING Utility Enterprise $25.97 E 01-4425-315-30 APRIL SERVICE-2121 DODD R Fire $81.62 E 08-4425-000-00 APRIL SERVICE-1101 VICTOR Spec Fds $139.43 E 01-4425-070-70 APRIL SERVICE-2171 DODD R Parks&Recreation $219.87 Search Name SPRWS $738.72 Search Name ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS E 27-4220-803-00 APRIL 2022 LEGAL NOTICES Spec Fds $150.40 E 01-4240-080-80 APRIL 2022 LEGAL NOTICES Planning $38.07 E 01-4240-080-80 APRIL 2022 LEGAL NOTICES Planning $34.78 page145 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 05/12/22 10:58 AM Page 10 Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 05/17/22 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount E 15-4240-060-00 APRIL 2022 LEGAL NOTICES Spec Fds $62.04 Search Name ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS $285.29 Search Name SUMMIT COMPANIES E 45-4335-046-45 ANNUAL SPRINKLER INSPECTI Golf Course $455.00 E 01-4335-310-70 ANNUAL SPRINKLER INSPECTI Parks&Recreation $115.00 E 01-4335-310-50 ANNUAL SPRINKLER INSPECTI Road&Bridges $115.00 E 08-4335-000-00 ANNUAL SPRINKLER INSPECTI Spec Fds $715.00 E 15-4335-310-60 ANNUAL SPRINKLER INSPECTI Utility Enterprise $115.00 Search Name SUMMIT COMPANIES $1,515.00 Search Name TIME SAVER OFF SITE SEC. SVC. E 01-4220-080-80 4/26/22 PLANNING COMMISSI Planning $244.63 E 01-4220-110-10 4/19/22 CITY COUNCIL MINUT Administration $269.75 Search Name TIME SAVER OFF SITE SEC. SVC. $514.38 Search Name VERIZON WIRELESS E 01-4210-050-50 MAY 2022 CELL SERVICE Road&Bridges $158.64 E 01-4210-070-70 MAY 2022 CELL SERVICE Parks&Recreation $114.86 E 45-4210-045-45 MAY 2022 CELL SERVICE Golf Course $40.03 E 01-4210-030-30 MAY 2022 CELL SERVICE Fire $198.24 E 01-4210-110-10 MAY 2022 CELL SERVICE Administration $41.21 Search Name VERIZON WIRELESS $552.98 Search Name VERSATILE VEHICLES G 45-2035 MAY 2022 CART LEASE -$92.81 E 45-4200-610-45 MAY 2022 CART LEASE Golf Course $1,442.81 Search Name VERSATILE VEHICLES $1,350.00 Search Name ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS E 01-4330-490-50 EQUIP REPAIR-STEET Road&Bridges $610.00 Search Name ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS $610.00 $610,856.32 page 146 page147 8a. 1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota Heigh s, 651.452.1850 phone 651.452.8940 fax www.mendota-heights.cnm OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Request for City Council Action DATE: May 17, 2022 TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator SUBJECT: Mendota Heights Natural Resources Management Plan Update INTRODUCTION The Council is asked to hear a presentation of the Natural Resources Management Plan (NRMP) Update, and accept the final draft as provided by Resource Environmental Solutions (RES). BACKGROUND As part of the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan process, the need for an update to the City's existing Natural Resources Management Plan was identified. Phase 1 of the NRMP was presented to the City Council at its February 2, 2021 meeting. At this same meeting, council approved a contract with Resource Environmental Solutions (f/k/a Applied Ecological Services) for Phase 2 of the plan. A NRMP Steering Committee was formed as a result of work done on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. It is comprised of four residents (Cindy Johnson, Leslie Pilgrim, Sue Light, and Will Stein), who were assisted by the City's Natural Resources Coordinator and Public Works Director. The Steering Committee has been instrumental in providing insight and review of NRMP plan elements. The current NRMP draft is the result of the guidance of the Steering Committee and the work- performed by RES, including historical and existing information and data gathering, as well as implementation approaches and future steps towards natural resources management, restoration, and preservation throughout the City. The NRMP Update is intended to provide vision, principles, and goals; as well as a framework and road map for enhancing, expanding, connecting, and protecting the City's natural resources into the future. DISCUSSION RES has completed a final draft of an update to the NRMP, which will be presented to the City Council and public. page148 The final draft of the NRMP includes the following: • Introduction and background • Historical and existing natural resources throughout the City • Management and conservation concepts and models • Implementation approaches and planning city-wide, as well as for specific sites • Future implementation of a city-wide natural resources plan for Mendota Heights, including priorities, implementation steps, funding, and a five-year phased implementation plan BUDGET IMPACT The first phase of the NRMP was authorized by the City Council in the amount of$71,276, for which a draft was completed in 2021. Phase 2 has now been completed for a total of$54,161; $55,000 was provided for this purpose in the 2021 Operating Budget. RECOMMENDATION After hearing a presentation on the completed Natural Resource Management Plan, staff recommends that the City Council accept the plan as submitted by RES. ACTION REQUIRED After hearing the presentation on the NRMP update, if the Council so wishes, it should pass a motion accepting the final draft of the updated Natural Resources Management Plan. This action requires a simple majority vote. page149 8b. 1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota Heigh s,T4 MIS 651.452.1850 phone I 651.452.8940 fax www.mendota-heights.cnm OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Request for City Council Action DATE: May 17, 2022 TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Resolution 2022-40 Approve Plans and Authorize an Advertisement for Bids for the Wentworth Park Paving Improvements INTRODUCTION The Council is asked to approve Resolution 2022-40 approving plans and authorizing an advertisement for bids for the repaving of the parking lot, trails, and hockey rink at Wentworth Park. BACKGROUND Mendota Heights was approved for an Outdoor Recreation Grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for improvements to Wentworth which included a playground replacement, construction of a new warming house/community building, and paving of the parking lot and trails. DISCUSSION The city is restricted by State law from issuing contracts greater than $175,000 without competitive bidding. Staff solicited quotes from three contractors through direct negotiation. The bids for the parking lot and trails is under the competitive bidding threshold but adding in the hockey rink would exceed the $175,000 limit and require competitive bids. The Outdoor Recreation Grant received, is proposing to still fund this project without construction of the warming house if the hockey rink is paved and trail connections added to the basketball court, hockey rink, and pavilion structures. The city would then still receive the entire $180,000 grant amount. BUDGET IMPACT The original grant submittal identified $150,000 for the playground replacement, $90,000 for the parking lot/trails, and $150,000 for the warming house for a total of$390,000. $180,000 was the requested grant amount. The city completed the playground replacement for a cost of$147,000. Replacing the parking lot and trails is currently estimated at$150,000 in today's dollars. The estimate to pave the hockey rink is $75,000. The total estimated amount to complete the paving at Wentworth is $225,000. page 150 The city has also expended funds from the special park fund for the warming house project which is currently estimated at$24,600 for architectural fees, soil borings, and a topographic survey. This work will still be useful as the city determines the future of a building at this park. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Council approves the plans and authorizes an advertisement for bids for the Wentworth Park Paving Improvements. ACTION REQUIRED If City Council wishes to implement the staff recommendations, it should pass a motion adopting Resolution 2022-40, APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE WENTWORTH PARK PAVING IMPROVEMENTS. This action requires a simple majority vote. page 151 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2022-40 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE WENTWORTH PARK PAVING IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the Public Works Director reported that the proposed improvements and construction thereof were feasible, desirable, necessary, and cost effective, and further reported on the proposed costs of said improvements and construction thereof, and WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore directed the Public Works Director to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications thereof, and WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has prepared plans and specifications for said improvements and have presented such plans and specifications to the City Council for approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; by the Mendota Heights City Council as follows: 1. That the plans and specifications for said improvements be and they are hereby in all respects approved by the City. 2. That the Clerk, with the aid and assistance of the Public Works Director, be and is hereby, authorized and directed to advertise for bids for said improvements all in accordance with the applicable Minnesota Statutes, such as bids to be received at the City Hall of the City of Mendota Heights by 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 1, 2022, and at which time they will be publicly opened in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall by the Public Works Director, will then be tabulated, and will then be considered by the City Council at its next regular Council meeting. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this seventeenth day of May 2022. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Stephanie Levine, Mayor ATTEST Lorri Smith, City Clerk page 152 Moy 11, 2022 6:20pm — X:\2018 Projects\Wentworth Pork\G—1 Appl-lii—\Wentworth Pork Ping Project\MH2O22XX—Wentworth Pork Porkmg Lot&�Tro'i,dwgg r � V / V 1 =2 I s I o I 4 1 I oz 1 1 I IIp m� o mAgm o -, a II �m ® �- �' zzD r � n D I ij omo I m-� a , p a I %h �z� oAa � �o moo z - o � ciz li y N ll Nm tom n mom ,y y o z� c� nPi • �_�� oo �> I. y I iTm Ao � s - -- g ' oo Foa S o zo �' zsm mz ' 1 4m: N N? Aa zmmEn� '`�'� _>•�__� 3a„ 2 `o I Ago x _-� ti o_ N- oar np n mx �•, ��, d z I oN9 sz �c k moz > 01N oy, o� z npT ® m� co o-•m oz -- zCI I i I p , (_------------ —, — — �— mz -� µl mIA -- o _--�- �2 - f� 12 v 4 N4 H g4 _. Am mm amm - age I 0�fo �Po 2 A o gzC, D D z<z mF" l'\N 1l1LL IT - WENTWORTH PARK I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLFR, DESIGN BY: DATE RENSION DESCRIPTION `S o CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS SPECIFICATION.OR REPORT WAS c PARKING LOT & TRAIL PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT PER 5 II PAVEMENT REMPLA TRAIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / /2D22 ourooDP RECREATION cPnrvr APPucAnoN SUPERWSION FEES THAT N A DULY f =c 1101 VICTORIA CURbE LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER p�By, THE LAWS D T1E STATE OF NINNESOTA q, o WENTWORTH PARK MENOOTA HEIGHTS,MN 55118 n' BCC ^' TRAIL AND PARKING LOT PH: (651)452-1850 4 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN FAX: (651)452-1388 RyuR E. — CHECKED BY: DATE:5/I1/2022 DC.NO.: 44990 PER page 153 8c. 1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota Heigh s, 651.452.1850 phone I 651.452.8940 fax www.mendota-heights.cnm OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Request for City Council Action DATE: May 17, 2022 TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Award Professional Services Contract for Dodd Road Improvements INTRODUCTION The Council is asked to authorize a professional services contract to TKDA for development of layout options on Dodd Road between Decorah Lane/Wagon Wheel Trail and Keokuk Lane. The layout options generated from this contract can be used for public engagement and potential submittal of a Local Partnership Program (LPP) grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. BACKGROUND Upon completion of the Dodd Road improvements in 2018, the city and MnDOT have received a number of comments on certain design changes making some intersections less safe. The city worked with MnDOT on options to improve the perceived deficiencies. In November, 2021 the City Council directed staff to establish a traffic solutions committee to study traffic issues at Highway 62 and Dodd Road. An official Traffic Solutions Committee has not been convened, however, Police Chief McCarthy and Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek continue to work MnDOT and Dakota County to comprehensively look at Dodd Road traffic safety concerns. Improvements on Dodd Road between Decorah Lane/Wagon Wheel Trail and Keokuk Lane is a consideration in fulfilling the Council's directive. DISCUSSION The Mendota Heights Capital Improvement Plan identifies the reconstruction of the Friendly Hills neighborhood in 2024. A proposed element of this improvement would be to realign Decorah Lane to create a four intersection with Wagon Wheel Trail, including potential intersection controls. There will also be options studied that do not include a realignment of this intersection. To further improve safety along Dodd Road, MnDOT recommended additional improvements which include turn lanes at Keokuk Lane and closing the skewed intersection of Pagel Road. (See attached graphic). page 154 MnDOT's Local Partnership Program was created to help fund projects that deliver a benefit to both the local community and the trunk highway system but are typically not large-scale or critical enough that they are directly selected or programmed in MnDOT's regular funding streams. The LPP program has an application deadline of June 1, 2022 for funding in fiscal year of 2024. The LPP grant program has a maximum award amount of$710,000 which would reduce the local funds required for this improvement. The main requirements of the grant submittal include a project narrative, a geometric layout or concept sketch, and a cost estimate. BUDGET IMPACT It is anticipated that these costs will be held by the city until the actual project is completed in 2024. Three quotes were submitted for this project. The low Quote submitted by TKDA is for a not-to- exceed amount of$5,500 for the services identified in the attached proposal. Additional services will be billed at the Master Agreement for Professional Services hourly rate. The other two quotes for this service are $8,560 and $14,000. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending that the Council authorize the professional services contract with TKDA to assist Mendota Heights with developing layout options for improvements to Dodd Road. ACTION REQUIRED If Council wishes to act on the staff recommendation, council should,pass a motion authorizing a professional services contract with TKDA for the development of layout options for improvements to Dodd Road. The fee is for a not-to-exceed amount of$5,500. This action requires a simple majority vote. �e 155 - Ia �� 41�` Of cc C3 I 1 1 a �- ! �E+ .•d..: «� � ^`p- ,MF y ate„ . r , x _ � r m_ l 4—� + ' -ypT .: l m� u k F Ate. a , + e , s a: — r iY s ! tr,. F 7 1F l�M d " + - e „