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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-07-16 ENR Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION Monday, July 16, 2012 7 p.m. Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes: a. June 18, 2012 5. New Business a. Keller Golf Course Renovations – Approval of the Removal of Two Incidental Wetlands and Reclassification of One Wetland b. Fish Creek Master Plan and Management Plan 6. Unfinished Business 7. Visitor Presentations 8. Commission Presentations 9. Staff Presentations a. National Night Out – August 7 b. Maplewood Nature Center Programs 10. Adjourn Agenda Item 4.a. MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2012 Council Chambers, City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chair Edmundson. 2. ROLL CALL Randee Edmundson, Chair Present Judith Johannessen, Vice Chair Present Absent Carol Mason Sherrill, Commissioner Absent Ann Palzer, Commissioner Bill Schreiner, Commissioner Present Dale Trippler, Commissioner Present Ginny Yingling, Commissioner Present Staff Present Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner Steve Kummer, Civil Engineer Steve Lukin, Fire Chief 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Yingling added 9.a. - Fish Creek Update. Commissioner Schreiner moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Johannessen. Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commissioner Schreiner moved to approve the April 16, 2012, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Yingling. Ayes – All The motion passed. b, Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the May 21, 2012, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting minutes as submitted. June 18, 2012 1 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes Seconded by Commissioner Johannessen. Ayes – Chair Edmundson, Commissioner’s Johannessen, Trippler & Yingling Abstention – Commissioner Schreiner The motion passed. 5. PUBLIC HEARING a. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit 2011 Annual Report i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall introduced Maplewood Civil Engineer, Steve Kummer to give the presentation ii. Maplewood Civil Engineer, Steve Kummer gave the presentation and answered questions of the commission. Chair Edmundson opened the public hearing. i. John Schmall, 2750 Chisholm St., North St. Paul, addressed the commission. Mr. Schmall expressed concern about the missing sidewalk section on the east side of White Bear Avenue, north of Goodwill, south of Bachmans, which goes over Kohlman Creek. There is a sidewalk in front of Goodwill, but then it ends at Goodwill’s northern property line and does not extend further to the north on that side of the street. The issue is with the safety of pedestrians and bikers as they continue north past the sidewalk. There is a manmade trail which crosses the creek section. That trail is very close to the edge of the slope down to the creek. There is also a water quality issue with the missing sidewalk section over the creek. Staff indicated that the section of White Bear Avenue mentioned by Mr. Schmall is County land. At present there are no plans for extending that sidewalk section. The City was able to get Goodwill to install the new section of sidewalk because they redeveloped that site. Nonetheless, the City will review the situation and at a minimum place signage and/or fencing in the area where there is a safety issue until a sidewalk and more permanent resolution to that crossing is addressed. Chair Edmundson closed the public hearing. The Commission had the following comments about the report: Has the City ever considered the use of porous curb along new streets? How effective are stormwater erosion control structures around catch basins during construction? The Phalen Stewards are proposing a leaf sweeping campaign this fall to remove leaves from the street and around storm sewers. How can the Stewards determine when the City will be sweeping the streets in that area? Staff had not considered porous curb along new streets, but it was something they will look into. It might be difficult to treat the soils under just the section of the curb to allow for water infiltration, when the rest of the street is highly impacted with Class 5 for preparation of the pavement. Stormwater erosion control structures are very effective if maintained June 18, 2012 2 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes properly. The City does sweep streets in the fall to remove leaves and debris. The Stewards should work with the Street Crew in the fall to determine their schedule. Environmental Planner Finwall stated this was the last evening for Maplewood Civil Engineer, Steve Kummer. He has accepted a position with the DNR. The commission thanked Steve Kummer for his years of dedication and hard work at the City of Maplewood and wished him well in his new position at the DNR. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. East Metro Public Safety Training Center and Marshlands (Century Ave and Highway 5) – Review of Project i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave a brief introduction. ii. Consultant, SEH, Vadnais Heights, Ron Leaf addressed and answered questions of the commission. iii. Maplewood Fire Chief, Steve Lukin addressed and answered questions of the commission. The Commission had the following comments: It is good news that the Fire Training will only use Class A foam rather than other foams with harmful chemicals. Will there ever be any type of chemical training – perhaps a propane drill? Will there be a basement in the training building? Will there be deconstruction of vehicles on the site? Can you explain why the City held the formal ground breaking for the facility before the entire City approvals were in place? Fire Chief Lukin indicated that there would not be any type of chemical training on the site. No basement is proposed in the training building. Training will include deconstruction of vehicles, but that will take place on a concrete slab. The ground breaking was ceremonial in nature and was scheduled to work with the schedules of the political leaders involved. The Governor was originally scheduled to attend, but then changed his schedule to be in China that week. This item will be heard by the City Council on June 25, 2012. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. 3M Trail Concept Plans – Exemption to Wetland Ordinance for Semi-Public Trail Within the Wetland Buffer i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall introduced the item. ii. Chuck Evans, Damon Faber Associates, addressed and answered questions of the commission. iii. Civil Engineer, TKDA, Darren Schwank, addressed and answered questions of the commission. No action is needed on this item. b. Old Maplewood Dump Site Clean Up i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the report on the old Maplewood dump site clean up. ii. Consultant, SEH, Ron Leaf addressed and answered questions of the commission. June 18, 2012 3 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes The Commission had the following comments: How much fill will be brought to the site from Gladstone Savanna? Has the fill been tested? Does the RAP require a liner prior to filling? Concern was expressed about methane gas? Will there be a record attached to the property notifying future owners that this was an old municipal dump? Staff and consultant indicated that there are 20,000 yards of fill to be moved from the Gladstone Savanna. That fill has been tested. Eight thousand yards will be moved to the Maplewood Dump and the remainder will be moved to the East Metro Training Facility. The property will remain owned by the City and guided as open space. Staff will look into recording documentation with the County that it was a municipal dump. Commissioner Yingling moved to recommend approval of the wetland buffer waiver request and the response action plan for the Maplewood Dump Site cleanup efforts. Seconded by Commissioner Trippler. Ayes – All The motion passed. A public hearing is scheduled for July 16, 2012, with the Planning Commission. Final review by the City Council is scheduled for August 13, 2012. 8. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. 9. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS a. Fish Creek Update – Commissioner Yingling Commissioner Yingling stated the Fish Creek gathering on the bluffs had to be postponed due to bad weather. The hope is to reschedule the event for September or October 2012. 3M Corporation’s Foundation donated $100,000 towards the purchase of the Fish Creek parcel. 10. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Update on Solid Waste Management Ordinance and Standards The summary publication and license fees go to the City Council for review on June 25, 2012. The ordinance will be law once published in the Maplewood Review, tentatively scheduled for July 4. Staff stated that of the 9,195 trash mailers that were sent out 67% of those were returned. The final cart order was sent to Otto on June 15, 2012. Allied Waste Services will deliver the carts starting September 10, 2012, until the end of September. b. Turf Parking Update The turf parking ordinance will go to the City Council for a first reading July 9, 2012. The Environmental Commission’s review of the ordinance was not required, but staff wanted to make the commission aware that the City was proposing this update. The Commission June 18, 2012 4 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes expressed support for the new ordinance which allows overflow parking areas to be constructed of a reinforced turf to allow for infiltration of water. c. Maplewood Nature Center Programs Staff spotlighted programs held at the Maplewood Nature Center, for more information call 651-249-2170. 11. ADJOURNMENT Chair Edmundson adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m. June 18, 2012 5 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes Agenda Item 5.a. MEMORANDUM TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner Charles Ahl, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT:Keller Golf Course Renovations – Approval of the Removal of Two Incidental Wetlands and Reclassification of One Wetland LOCATION: 2166 Maplewood Drive DATE: July 11, 2012, for the July 15 Environmental Commission Meeting INTRODUCTION Project Description Scott Yonke, of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, is requesting approval of plans for Keller Golf Course. The site is approximately 161 acres and includes the club house, driving range, golf course, and portions of Keller Regional Park.The proposal includes the replacement of the clubhouse and pro shop as well as landscaping and drainage alterations on the golf course. Renovations include impacts to trees and wetlands on the site. This memorandum addresses the City’s tree preservation, wetland, and stormwater requirements for the project. DISCUSSION Trees Tree Preservation Ordinance 1.: Maplewood’s tree preservation ordinance protects significant trees, which are defined as follows: hardwood tree - minimum of 6 inches in diameter evergreen tree - minimum of 8 inches in diameter softwood tree - minimum of 12 inches in diameter If less than 20 percent of significant tree diameter inches are removed from the site, the applicant shall replace one tree per significant tree removed. Tree replacement shall be a minimum of 2 caliper inches in size. If 20 percent or more total diameter inches are removed, the applicant shall mitigate all significant diameter inches using a tree mitigation/replacement schedule based on the number and size of trees on the site, versus the number and size of trees removed. The ordinance applies to any individual, business, or entity that engages in a building or development project which requires issuance of a grading permit or new building permit. Tree removal related to city public improvement projects to existing roadways, sewers, and other infrastructure, utility/infrastructure work or repair are exempt. The removal of dead and dying trees is also exempt from replacement requirements. Tree Removal and Required Replacement 2.:While the ordinance specifies that city public improvement projects are exempt from the ordinance, the intent of the ordinance was to exclude all public improvements projects whether it is a city, county, or state project. Regardless of the exclusion, Ramsey County will meet the intent of the ordinance with its project as follows: Tree inventory - Only 1,409 trees on the entire site have been inventoried by a certified arborist. There is an additional 12.02 acres of tree canopy that was not inventoried. Tree removal – Of the 1,409 trees inventoried (20,544 caliper inches), 483 will be removed as part of the overall project (club house and golf course). Of these trees 88 are ash trees, 95 have significant tree damage or signs of disease, and 87 do not qualify as a significant tree for replacement purposes. After the removal of the ash trees (which were slated for removal from the County Parks due to eventual loss from Emerald Ash Borer), as well as the removal of the damaged/diseased and nonsignificant trees, Ramsey County will be removing 213 significant trees as part of the project. Total caliper inches removed equals inventoried 3,625 inches, which is 17.55 percent of the total caliper inches for all trees. Tree replacement – Since Ramsey County will be removing less than 20 percent of significant tree diameter inches from the site, the ordinance requires the replacement of one tree per one significant tree removed, for a total of at least 213 new trees. Ramsey County proposes to plant trees as follows: Golf course trees planted - 213 trees Club house trees planted – 94 trees (47 deciduous [2.5 caliper inch trees], 22 ornamental [1.5 caliper inch trees], and 25 evergreen [6-foot high evergreens]) Total trees planted - 307 trees Tree Ordinance Review Summary: 3.The project meets the City’s tree preservation and replacement requirements. Wetlands Wetland Ordinance 1.: The City’s wetland classification map shows eight Manage B wetlands located throughout the golf course. The wetland ordinance requires a 75-foot buffer adjacent a Manage B wetland. Renovations to the golf course will have some impacts on the wetland buffers (described below). The City’s wetland classification map was adopted in 2009 as part of the wetland ordinance. The wetland ordinance states that the City Council will adopt changes to the wetland map which are based on MnRAM studies and other technical data which has been approved by watershed districts. The wetland delineation report found three wetlands on the site to be stormwater ponds and two wetlands to be incidental (described below). Stormwater Pond Designation 2.: Ramsey County had a wetland delineation report completed for the site. The report found that there are ten wetlands located on the site. Three of the wetlands were found to have been constructed infiltration basins created for previous golf course and neighborhood road construction projects. One of the wetlands (Wetland 3) is reflected on the City’s wetland classification map as a Manage B wetland. Two of the wetlands (Wetlands 1 and 2) are not shown on the wetland classification map. Based on the wetland delineation report and historical data from the City, Ramsey- Washington Metro Wateshed District will be downgrading the three wetlands to stormwater ponds. Maplewood should also change the classification of Wetland 3 from a Manage B to a stormwater pond, and add two new stormwater ponds (Wetland 1 and 2) to the wetland classification map. Areas around the stormwater ponds will have some grading impacts for the construction of the club house and pro shop, and the renovation of the driving range. Incidental Wetlands 3.: The wetland delineation report described Wetlands 7 and 10 to be incidental (nonhistorical) and not subject to the Water Conservation Act regulations. Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District has agreed with this assessment and will be removing those wetlands from their wetland classification map. Maplewood should also remove the two incidental wetlands (Wetland 7 and 10 - currently identified as Manage B wetlands) from the city’s wetland classification map. Wetland 7 will be regarded to create a new tee and Wetland 10 will be expanded as an irrigation pond. Wetland Buffer Impacts 4.: Some grading and renovations will take place in areas currently maintained as turf, but located within the City’s required 75-foot buffer. These areas are considered pre-existing, nonconforming buffers and grading is allowed. Staff worked with the County’s golf architect to ensure no encroachments would take place into native or naturalized buffers. Additionally, the County is proposing to restore several areas of the golf course with prairie to include grasses and flowering plants. The 75-foot buffer around Wetland 5, which is currently maintained as turf grass, will be included in the prairie plantings to create a new 75-foot plus native buffer around that wetland. Wetland Ordinance Review Summary 5.: Based on the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District’s review and approval the following changes should be made to the City’s wetland classification map: a. Wetlands 1 and 2 need to be added to the City’s wetland map and classified as stormwater ponds. b. Wetland 3 needs to be downgraded from a Manage B wetland to a stormwater pond. c. Wetlands 7 and 10 need to be removed from the wetland map as they have been shown to be incidental wetlands. Stormwater Management Jon Jarosch, P.E., staff engineer, has reviewed the stormwater plans (refer to stormwater management report attached). Jon states that the applicant is proposing a significant renovation to the Keller Golf Course facility. In order to accommodate the renovations, improvements are proposed to the sanitary sewer, water service, and storm sewer. Due to an increase in impervious surfaces, additional infiltration areas, along with modifications to the existing basins are proposed. It appears that the storm-water management plan meets the City’s requirements as it pertains to infiltration and rate control. RECOMMENDATION Review the project plans and offer comment and feedback on trees, wetlands, and stormwater plans. In addition, make a recommendation on the proposed wetland classification map changes as follows: 1. Add Wetlands 1 and 2 to the City’s wetland map as stormwater ponds. 2. Downgrade Wetland 3 from a Manage B wetland to a stormwater pond. 3. Remove Wetlands 7 and 10 as they have been shown to be incidental wetlands. This project goes before the Planning Commission on July 17 and City Council on August 13. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Renovation Plans 3. Elevations 4. Wetland Map 5. Wetland Impact Notes 6. DNR Review of Wetland 7. Wetland Conservation Act No Loss Application 8. Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District No Loss Approval 9. Engineering Report Attachment 1 Keller Golf Course Low Density Residential 2166 Maplewood Drive Keller Golf Course Location Map Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 5 Attachment 6 Attachment 7 Attachment 8 Attachment 9 Engineering Plan Review PROJECT: Keller Golf Course Site Improvements PROJECT NO: COMMENTS BY: Jon Jarosch, P.E. – Staff Engineer DATE: 7-9-2012 PLAN SET: Clubhouse Area Preliminary Plans Dated 5-22-2012 Revised Plan Sheets C3-1 and C4-2 Dated 6-15-2012 Golf Course Plans Dated 5-14-2012 REPORTS: Revised Storm Water Management Report 6-15-2012 The Applicant is proposing a significant renovation to the Keller Golf Course facility, including a new Clubhouse and Pro Shop. Other site improvements include the relocation of the entry drive, additional parking areas, new cart paths, trails, sidewalks, and landscaping. In order to accommodate the renovations, improvements are proposed to the sanitary sewer, water service, and storm sewer as well. Due to an increase in impervious surfaces, additional infiltration areas, along with modifications to the existing basins are proposed. It appears that the storm-water management plan meets the City’s requirements as it pertains to infiltration and rate control. The following are engineering review comments on the design review, and act as conditions prior to issuing demolition, grading, sewer, and building permits: Drainage and Stormwater Management 1) Multiple storm sewer pipes are shown to have velocities greater than 10-15 feet-per- second which can cause erosion within pipes and manholes. The storm system shall be modified to reduce the velocity in these pipes. 2) Multiple storm sewer pipes are shown to have slopes less than 0.50% which can lead to the accumulation of sediment in the pipe. The storm system shall be adjusted so that the minimum pipe slopes are 0.50%. 3) A detail shall be provided showing the modified outlet from the City Infiltration Basin into the RWMWD Infiltration Basin. This area will be highly susceptible to erosion and must be adequately stabilized. 4) The existing storm sewer pipe lying beneath the proposed lower parking lot shall be protected throughout construction. 1 5) Emergency overland overflows shall be identified for the infiltration basins and shall be adequately stabilized to prevent erosion. 6) The geotechnical report notes layers of lean clay and laminations of clayey sand in the boring nearest the proposed Infiltration Area 1 along with the silty sand utilized for the infiltration calculations. It is understood that the applicant proposes to remove the lean clay layer if necessary. The laminations of clayey sand will potentially hinder infiltration as well. It is recommended that drain-tile piping be installed beneath the infiltration area and tied into the nearby storm sewer where it can be capped. Should the basin not drawn down as anticipated, the drain-tile could be uncapped. 7) The existing storm sewer in the middle level parking area discharges onto the hillside and over the proposed cart path. There is a high potential for erosion or damage to the proposed cart path with this configuration. It is recommended that the system be extended past the cart path or tied into the other proposed storm sewer. Energy dissipation shall be provided for this outlet pipe. 8) No modifications are allowed to the depth or shape of the existing City and RWMWD Infiltration Basins. 9) Submit specifications and sequencing for the proposed infiltration basin construction such that impacts to the basin bottom do not affect the infiltration capability of the soils. 10) Provide rip-rap and flared-end section outfall design detail. 11) Provide manhole and catch basin construction details. Grading and Erosion Control 12) Slopes shall be 3H:1V or flatter. It appears from the grading plan that there are slopes in excess of this requirement between the upper parking lot and the proposed drive connecting the upper lot to the middle lot. Likewise, it appears that there are steeper slopes between the new entrance drive and the proposed cart path, as well as at the southwest corner of the new Clubhouse. Retaining walls may be necessary in these areas to meet the 3H:1V requirement. 13) Due to the steep slopes and high potential for erosion, all disturbed areas shall be stabilized immediately after final grading. Steep slopes should be broken into shorter runs through the use of silt fence, bio-rolls, or other methods of erosion control. 14) The drive connecting the upper lot to the middle lot appears to be over an 8% slope. It is recommended that this drive be modified such that the slope is under 8%. 2 15) Rip-Rap or other means of permanent energy dissipation shall be extended to the bottom of the infiltration basins at all outlets. 16) Stabilization of the slope on the west side of the City Infiltration Basin shall be detailed in the plans. This steep slope will be highly susceptible to erosion once disturbed. It is recommended that bio-rolls or some other type of erosion control devices be placed at intervals to break up this long steep slope. 17) Infiltration basins shall be protected from erosion and sedimentation throughout construction. Any damage to the City or RWMWD Infiltration basins or the plantings within them shall be corrected at the Applicants expense. 18) Inlet protection devices shall be installed on the existing storm sewer along County Road B prior to construction. These inlet protection devices shall be noted on the plans. 19) County Road B shall be swept as needed to keep the road clear of sediment and construction debris. 20) Pedestrian facilities shall be ADA compliant. An accessible route shall be provided from the parking lot to the Clubhouse and Pro shop. Sanitary Sewer and Water Service 21) Provide details for construction of connection to existing sanitary sewer service. 22) Provide fixture unit design computations for connection to existing sanitary sewer service. 23) The proposed water service modifications are subject to the review and conditions of Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS). The applicant shall submit plans and specifications to SPRWS for review and meet all requirements they may have prior to the issuance of a grading permit by the City. Other 24) It appears that portions of this improvement project lie within MnDOT right-of-way. Prior to the City issuing a grading permit, the Applicant shall provide the City copies of easements and/or other documentation indicating that the property may be utilized for the proposed uses. 25) The Applicant shall continue to work with Kimley-Horn and Associates, as well as MnDOT in regards to the location of the entrance drive and trails at County Road B. 3 26) The developer shall submit a copy of the MPCA’s construction stormwater permit (SWPPP) to the city before the city will issue a grading permit for this project. 27) The Owner shall satisfy all requirements of all permitting and reviewing agencies including MnDOT, MPCA, DNR, Army Corps of Engineers, SPRWS and RWMWD. 28) The Owner shall sign a maintenance agreement, prepared by the City, for all stormwater treatment devices (sumps, basins, infiltration basins, etc.). 4 AgendaItem5.b MEMORANDUM TO:EnvironmentalandNaturalResourcesCommission ParksandRecreationCommission HeritagePreservationCommission FROM:GinnyGaynor,NaturalResourcesCoordinator DATE:July10,2012 RE:FishCreekMasterPlanandManagementPlan INTRODUCTION MaplewoodisdevelopingaMasterPlanandManagementPlanfortheFishCreekparcelthatthecityis workingtoacquire.Theprojectscopeandscheduleisoutlinedbelow. DISCUSSION Thecityanditspartnersareworkingtoacquirea70acreparceloflandnearFishCreekinsouth Maplewood.TheConservationFund(TCF)ownsthelandandthecityhasanagreementtopurchasethe landbyFall2013.Oncethelandispurchased,50acreswillbeownedbythecityand20acreswillbe ownedbyRamseyCounty.Thelandacquiredwillbeanaturalareawithopportunitiesforpassive recreation. GrantsreceivedtohelpwithsiteacquisitionandrestorationrequirethatweprepareaManagement Plan.Thus,thecityandcountywillprepareaMasterPlanandaManagementPlanpriortoowningthe site.DevelopmentoftheplanswillbeajointventurebetweenMaplewood,RamseyCounty,Great RiverGreening,andFriendsoftheMississippiRiver. ProjectScopeandProcess TheDĂƐƚĞƌWůĂŶwillbeasitemapthataddressesrecreationaluseofthesite,trailsandparking.Itwill bedevelopedinconjunctionwithpublicmeetingsandpreparedbycityandcountystaff.Theplanwill coverthe70acreFishCreekparcelbeingpurchasedandtheadjacentCountyOpenSpace.The DĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚWůĂŶwillbeamoredetailednaturalresourcesplanaddressingsiteconditionsand restoration.GreatRiverGreeningstaffwillpreparetheManagementPlanwithassistancefromcityand countystaffandinputfrompublicmeetings.ThefocusoftheMasterPlanandManagementPlanis protectionandenhancementofnaturalresourcesandprovidingaccesstothesitewhileprotecting naturalandculturalresourcesonthesite. ConceptsfortheMasterPlanandManagementPlanwillbedevelopedthroughaseriesofpublic meetings.Threecommissionsarebeingaskedtoparticipateintheplanningprocess:Parksand Recreation,EnvironmentalandNaturalResources,andHeritagePreservation.Fortheprocesstobe effective,itiscrucialthattwotothreemembersfromeachofthesecommissionsattendthescheduled publicmeetings.Thosecommissionerscanthenupdatetheircommissionsduringmonthlycommission meetings.Attheendoftheprocess,projectstaffwillpresenttheplanstoeachcommissionfortheir reviewandrecommendationstocouncil. TheManagementPlanwillincludeabriefsummaryofthearcheologicalfindingsdocumentedinSummit ŶǀŝƌŽƐŽůƵƚŝŽŶƐ͛2005reportforCoParDevelopment.GarrettKnutson,anarcheologistwithSummit Envirosolutions,willpresenthistoricalandarcheologicalinformationregardingthesiteonOctober2,as partofthe2012FishCreekEventsseries.Everyoneinterestedinsitehistoryisencouragedtoattend thispresentation.Ifcommissionersandothershavehistoricaldocumentationonthissite,pleasesubmit documentstostaff. PreliminarySchedule JulySendmailingtoresidentsnearthesiteandpressreleasetolocalpaper Tues,8/7PublicMeeting#1,BackgroundInformationandPublicInput,6:30p.m.,Maplewood NatureCenter,2659EastCountyRoadB,Maplewood Tues,8/21PublicMeeting#2,HiketheSite,6:008:00p.m.,MeetatCarverAvenueandHenryLane insouthMaplewood,Hike11/2to2milesonuneventerrain,somefootpathsandsome offtrail Tues,9/11PublicMeeting#3,ReviewConcepts,6:30p.m.,MaplewoodNatureCenter Tues,10/2ArcheologyofFishCreekandtheWoodlandCulture,presentationbyarcheologist GarrettKnutson,sponsoredbyCityofMaplewoodandMaplewoodHistoricalSociety, 7:00p.m.,RamseyCountyLibraryMaplewood LatefallCommissionsreviewtheMasterPlanandManagementPlan Formoreinformationonthesite,pleasevisitwww.ci.maplewood.mn.us/fishcreek. RestorationProject GreatRiverGreening,anonprofitorganizationdedicatedtocommunitybasedrestorationofnatural areas,receiveda$187,500grantforrestorationontheFishCreekCountyOpenSpaceandond&͛Ɛ parcel(futurecityland),andwillbeginworkthisfall.Thecitywillprovide$15,000matchingfundsfor therestorationgrant,whichwillbeusedfordevelopmentoftheManagementPlanandrestoration activities.Thiswillbecoveredby2012CIPfundsforopenspaceimprovements,pendingcouncil approval.InconjunctionwithGreatRiverGreening,St.ThomasUniversityhascommittedfundsfortree plantingonthecountylandandonthenewparcel.Studentsplantedtreesonthecountylandthispast springandarescheduledtoplantacornsandtreesonasmallareaofthelandownedbyTCFthisfall. TCFsupportsthisrestorationworkoccurringonthesitepriortothecityowningthesite.Citystaffis supportiveofthispartnershipandtreeplantingonaportionofthesite.Theareatobeplantedhasnot yetbeendelineatedandwillbedeterminedwhenGreatRiverGreeningstaffisfurtheralonginthesite analysisandrecommendationsfortargetplantcommunities. RECOMMENDATION StaffrecommendsthatthethreecommissionsparticipatingintheFishCreekNaturalAreaplanning processeachappointtwoorthreerepresentativestoattendthepublicmeetings.