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4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MAY 7,2007
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ROSS BINTNER, WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WETLAND
REPLACEMENT PLAN FOR COUNTY ROAD 21 RECONSTRUCTION FROM
ADELMANN TO FRANKLIN TRAIL (CITY PROJECT NO. 05-03).
Introduction
The purpose of the agenda report is to consider approval of a Wetland
Replacement Plan. The City Council is the local government unit (LGU) under
the Wetland Conservation Act.
Historv
On January 18, 1994, the City Council passed Resolution 94-01 adopting the
permanent rules of the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) of 1991. Along with
this, the Council also assumed the role of local government unit (LGU) for
making WCA determinations for landowners. The purpose of WCA is as
follows:
1, Achieve a no net loss in the quantity, quality, and biological diversity of
Minnesota's existing wetlands;
2. Increase the quantity, quality, and biological diversity of Minnesota's
wetlands by restoring or enhancing diminished or drained wetlands;
3. Avoid direct or indirect impacts from activities that destroy or diminish
the quantity, quality, and biological diversity of wetlands; and
4. Replace wetland values where avoidance of activity is not feasible or
prudent.
Current Circumstances
The CR 21 project wetland replacement plan application proposes to impact
wetland at 3 locations along the corridor. The 3 impact locations add up to a
total impact of 0.5 acres. Wetlands are proposed to be replaced at an Off-site
wetland BWSR bank. The WCA Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) reviewed
the proposed impacts and mitigation and supports both as proposed.
Attached is a memo from the City's wetland consultant which includes the TEP
"Findings and Conclusions" for this project, which is the basis for the staff
recommendation.
Conclusion
Staff recommends alternative #1, that the Council approve the Wetland
Replacement Plan for the County Road 21 Project.
Approval of the wetland replacement plan is a precondition to the initiation of
this improvement project.
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FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The costs associated with this work are incorporated into the overall project
and are allocated between the City and County according to our cost sharing
formula.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a resolution approving the Wetland Replacement Plan for the
County Road 21 Reconstruction Project.
2. Table this agenda item for a specific reason.
3. Deny this agenda item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1.
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Frank Boyles,
Steve Albrecht, Public Works Director/City Eng.
4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
RESOLUTION 07 -xx
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE WETLAND REPLACEMENT PLAN
FOR THE COUNTY ROAD 21 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (05-03)
Motion By:
Second By:
WHEREAS, the applicant has prepared plans that avoid unnecessary wetland filling on the project
to the greatest extent possible; and
WHEREAS, The impact is a result of a safety upgrade to County Road 21 and sequencing criteria
has been met; and
WHEREAS, the proposed impact is at 3 locations along the corridor total 0.50 acres; and
WHEREAS, mitigation is proposed to meet or exceed the Wetland Conservation Act required ratio
and will occur in an official BWSR wetland bank; and,
WHEREAS, the mitigation plan is in accordance with the Wetland Conservation Act and City of
Prior Lake ordinances; and,
WHEREAS, The Wetland Conservation Act Technical Evaluation Panel concurs with the proposed
mitigation measures.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The Wetland Replacement Plan for the County Road 21 Reconstruction is hereby approved.
3. Costs are to be drawn from the construction fund as part of the City's portion of the project in
accordance with the cost sharing formula.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS SEVENTH DAY OF MAY 2007.
YES
NO
Haugen Haugen
Erickson Erickson
Hedberg Hedberg
LeMair LeMair
Millar Millar
Frank Boyles, City Manager
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