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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.D.1. Accept Draft Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan and Authorize Distribution to Local Agencies 5:0,1, CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum CONSEt~T TO: Mayor & City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Joe Swentek, Project Engineer SUBJECT: Accept Draft Comprehensive. Water Resources Management Plan and Authorize Distribution to Local Agencies DATE: November 21,2006 INTRODUCTION: The City of Shakopee is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan to incorporate changes in policies that have evolved since the last update in 1998. In addition to these policy changes, the plan is being updated to address recently annexed areas and proposed annexation areas. The new plan will be referred to as the Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan (CWRMP) and will be .in conformance with requirements set forth by the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act and the Board of Water and Soil Resources Rules Chapter 8410. The update will also address new requirements of various local agencies. BACKGROUND: A preliminary draft of the CWRMP was prepared by the City of Shako pee's storm water consultant and distributed to all applicable review agencies in order to afford them the opportunity to preview the plan. Several comments were received from these agencies, as well as City staff, and addressed in the Draft CWRMP. At this time, staff recommends approving the draft plan and authorizing its distribution to the review agencies, thus beginning the formal sixty (60) day review and comment period. Upon approval of the draft plan by the review agencies, the Final CWRMP will be brought back in its entirety to the City Council for formal approval, in their role as the Local Governing Unit (LGU). The Introduction & Purpose and the Executive Summary portions of the plan have been attached to provide a brief overview of the Draft CWRMP. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve a motion accepting the Draft Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan and authorize distribution to local agencies. 2. Do not accept the Draft. Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan and do not authorize distribution to local agencies. 3. Table for additional information. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative No.1. ACTION REQUESTED: Move to approve a motion accepting the Draft Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan and authorize distribution to local agencies. ~t!JOJ~ Joe Swentek Project Engineer ENGRf2007PROJECTfCOMPW ATERRESOURCESfMEMO-DRAFTREPORT COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA PRELIMINARY DRAFT November 2006 PREPARED BY: WSB & Associates, Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN55416 (763) 541-4800 (763) 541-1700 (Fax) I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Todd E. Hubmer, P.E. Reg. No. 24043 COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN CERTIFICATION CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MN WSB Project No. 1281-94 NOVEMBER 2006 TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES LIST OF APPENDICES I. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY III. LAND AND WATER RESOURCE INVENTORY IV. ESTABLISHMENT OF GOALS AND POLICIES V. PROBLEMS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS VI. IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES/IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM VII. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS VIII. AMENDMENT PROCEDURES COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MN WSB Project No. 1281-94 NOVEMBER 2006 LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE PAGE NO. NO. 11-1 Watershed Management Organizations/Watershed District Boundaries 11I-1 100-Year 24-Hour Rainfall Map 11I-2 Annual Normal Precipitation Map 11I-3 City Location Map 11I-4 Subwatershed Delineation 11I-5 National Wetland Inventory 11I-6 DNR Public Waters/Wetlands 11I-7 Water Resource Problem Areas 11I-8 100-year Floodplain Map 11I-9 Water Quality Monitoring Locations 111-10 Groundwater Appropriations 11I-11 Hydrologic Soil Classification 111-12 Land Use Map 111-13 Natural Resource Corridor Map 111-14 Pollutant Source Location Map COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN LIST OF FIGURES CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MN WSB Project No. 1281-94 NOVEMBER 2006 LIST OF TABLES TABLE SECTION NO. NO. 11I-1 Average Monthly Temperature, Precipitation, and Snowfall Data for Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area VI-1 Capital Improvements for Stormwater Drainage VI-2 Water Resources Management Programs VI-3 Water Resources Management Studies VI-4 Summary COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN LIST OF TABLES CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MN WSB Project No. 1281-94 NOVEMBER 2006 LIST OF APPENDICES A Water Resource Related Agreements 8 Hydrologic/Hydraulic Model C Water Quality Model D FEMA Flood Insurance Study E Ordinances F Minnesota Pollution Control Agency,..- Pollutant Source Summaries G Public Education Materials H Water Resources System Maintenance Plan I Wetland Management Plan J Infiltration and Credit Standards COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN LIST OF APPENDICES CITY OF SHAKO PEE, MN WSB Project No. 1281-94 NOVEMBER 2006 SECTION I I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan for the City of Shakopee replaces the 1998 Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan which has been updated to incorporate new information and policies that have been developed since the adoption of the 1998 Plan. This updated plan has been developed to meet the local watershed management planning requirements of the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act. It has also been developed to be in conformance with the needs and requirements of various water management organizations, Scott County programs, Metropolitan Council requirements, and state and federal laws. This document and its referenced literature is intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of pertinent water resource related information that affects the City of Shakopee. Section II Section II of this plan provides an introduction and purpose. The Water Resources Management Plan has been developed to provide the City with direction concerning the administration and implementation of water resource activities within the City. This plan is intended to meet the requirements for a local watershed management plan as required by the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act and be in conformance with Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Rules Chapter 8410. This section also lists the personnel contacts involved in the assistance and implementation of this plan. Section III Section III of this plan provides an inventory of land and water resources within the City including a general description and summary of data related to precipitation, geology, topography,fJood problem areas, existing flood insurance studies, shoreline ordinances, surface and ground water appropriations, ground water, soils, land use, public utilities services, public areas for water-based recreation and access, fish and wildlife habitat, unique features, scenic areas and pollutant source locations within the City. This section contains general summary information about the soils within the City, fishery information, historical sites, and the location of various pollutant sources. A number of maps were also developed as part of the Plan to assist in summarizing this information. Section IV Section IV of this plan outlines water resource management related goals and policies of the City. Goals and policies have been developed for the City concerning water quantity, water quality, recreation, fish and wildlife management, enhancement of public participation, information and education, ground water, wetlands, and erosion. Section V Section V of this Plan provides an assessment of the existing and potential water resource related concerns within the City. These concerns were identified based on an analysis of the land and resource data collected as part of this plan preparation and through public input. This section summarizes the problems and corrective actions that were identified through this process. COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN SECTION I CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MN WSB Project No. 1281-94 PAGE 1 NOVEMBER 2006 Section VI Section VI outlines implementation priorities and develops an implementation program. This section contains a prioritized listing of the studies, programs and capital improvements that have been identified as necessary to respond to the water resource needs within the City. The implementation period identified within this report for the programs, studies and capital improvements is from the year 2006 through 2015. This plan is to be used for planning purposes only. Detailed feasibility analysis has not been completed to develop this section; therefore, cost estimates are subject to change and updates as more detailed information is obtained. Section VII Section VII discusses the financial considerations of implementing the proposed regulatory controls. programs and improvements, which have been identified in this plan and their financial impact on the City. Funding sources available for implementing the policies and corrective actions identified within this plan are identified. Other possible funding sources for the implementation of this plan include special assessments and grant monies, which may be secured from various local, regional, County, State or Federal agencies. These other funding sources will be necessary to aggressively implement the Plan. Section VIII Section VIII discusses the procedures to be followed in the event this Plan is amended. Once this Plan is approved, no significant changes to this plan can be facilitated without. the approval of the proposed revisions by the Watershed Management Organizations and Districts within the City that are affected by the change. Significant changes to the plan shall be made known to the Mayor, City Council, City Staff. the Metropolitan Council, and the affected Watershed Management Organizations and Districts within the City. Appendices Appendices are included in the back of the plan and contain a variety of background information. These documents are included because they provide supporting information to the main body of the plan, are useful information, and/or are required by Minnesota Rules. Additional material is referenced within this report and is available at the City. This Water Resources Management Plan will be in effect through the year 2015, at which time this plan will be updated. However. if significant changes to the planare deemed necessary prior to thatdate the City may revise this plan in its entirety. COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN SECTION I CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MN WSB Project No. 1281-94 NOVEMBER 2006 PAGE 2 SECTION II II. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE A. General This Water Resources Management Plan has been developed to provide the City of Shakopee with direction concerning the administration and implementation of all water resource management activities within the City of Shakopee. The plan is intended to meet the requirements for a local watershed management plan as required by the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act and be in conformance with BWSR Rules Chapter 8410. In addition to being in conformance with the above state law, this plan has also been developed to meet the needs, requirements, and direction outlined in the following: 1. The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Plan 2. The Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed District Plan 3. The Scott County Watershed Management Organization Plan 4. Metropolitan Council guidelines 5. State Laws and Rules concerningwetland management as outlined in the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 6. State and Federal laws regarding the need to secure a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit 7. Applicable erosion control and soil loss guidelines This plan incorporates the approaches and direction provided in the programs and documents listed above into a comprehensive plan that can be consistently applied across the City. B. Personnel Contacts To implement this plan, a coordinated water resource management approach must be used. This approach utilizes the services of staff personnel within the City and surrounding communities as well as staff personnel associated with the various watershed districts and water management organizations having jurisdiction over areas within the City. The watershed districts and watershed management organizations having jurisdiction in the City are shown on Figure 11-1. The primary implementation responsibility will lie with the appropriate staff members at the City. Assistance from the surrounding municipalities and Water Management Organizations will also be expected. Outlined below are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers for personnel.having responsibilities for overseeing. or implementing various aspects of the Stormwater Management Plan. COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN SECTION VIII CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MN WSB Project No. 1281-94 Nn\ll=MRI=R .,nn~ PA(,l1= 1 City of Shakopee: Bruce Loney Public Works Director, City of Shakopee 129 Holmes Street Shakopee, MN 55379-1376 (952) 233-9361 Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Terry Schwalbe 1600 Bavaria Road Chaska, MN 55318 (952)227-1037 Prior Lake - Sprina Lake Watershed District Shannon Lotthammer 15815 Franklin Trail SE, Suite 100 Prior Lake, MN 55372-2926 (952) 447-4166 Scott Watershed Management Organization Paul Nelson 200 Fourth Ave West - Room A200 Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 496-8054 Metropolitan Council Jack Frost 230 East 5th St St Paul, MN 55101 (651) 602-1078 c. Water Resource Related Aareements The City of Shakopee has entered into a number of water resources related agreements that govern in part how the City must manage its water resources. These agreements include joint powers agreements between the City and Watershed Management Organizations having jurisdiction within its boundaries, agreements between the.city and adjoining communities, or agreements it may have with other governmental units or private parties. Listed below is a description of the water resource related agreements which the City has entered into. A copy of these agreements or appropriate portions thereof, are included in Appendix A. 1. Joint Powers Agreement for Prior Lake Outlet Channel 2. Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Shakopee and the City of Savage relating to stormwater management planning within the Eagle Creek Watershed. 3. City of Shakopee, Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community agreement for m'aintenance of PLSL Outlet Channel. COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN SECTION VIII CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MN WSB Project No; 1281-94 II.In\lF'M~F'R ?nnf: PAnl= ?