Resolution No. 2021-31 Coon Creek WS Dist. Agr.
Resolution No. 2021-31
Authorizing the Execution of a Coon Creek Watershed District
Water Quality Cost-Share Agreement
Whereas, Craig Park is a neighborhood park in the City of Fridley; and
Whereas, The City intends to undertake a water quality treatment as part of the Craig Park Project;
and
Whereas, The City and Coon Creek Watershed District share a common interest in water resource
protection and improving water quality within the City of Fridley and the Coon Creek Watershed
District; and
Whereas, this project will improve water quality within the City and the Coon Creek Watershed
District by reducing peak discharge rates, total suspended sediment loading, and total
phosphorus loading to the Mississippi River which is impaired for aquatic life and recreation; and
Whereas, City has applied to the District for cost-share assistance in implementing this Project;
and
Whereas the District under its Water Quality Cost-Share Program desires to provide the City cost-
share assistance for the above water quality improvement treatment features.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby authorizes the
execution of the Coon Creek Waterhead District Water Quality Cost-Share Agreement included as
Exhibit A in support of the Craig Park Project.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 16th day of April, 2021.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Daniel Tienter – City Clerk
Exhibit A
COON CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
WATER QUALITY COST-SHARE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into ________________, 2021 (Effective Date), by the Coon
Creek Watershed District, a metropolitan watershed district and political subdivision of the State
ofMinnesota (District), and the City of Fridley, a Minnesota municipal corporation (City).
RECITALS
A. TheDistrict and the City share acommon interest in water resourceprotection and
improving water qualitywithin the City of Fridley and the Coon Creek Watershed District.
B. TheCity intends to undertake a water quality treatment project (Project) in
conjunction with a planned Craig Park Improvement project.
C. The above City Project willimprovewaterquality within the City and the Coon
Creek Watershed District by reducing peak discharge rates, total suspended sediment loading,
and total phosphorus loading to the MississippiRiver which is impaired for aquatic lifeand
recreation.
D. TheCity has applied to the District for cost-share assistancein implementing this
Project.
E. TheDistrict under its WaterQuality Cost-Share Program desires to provide the City
cost-share assistance for the above waterquality improvement treatment features, as more
particularly set forth below.
THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual promises set forth below and other good and
valuableconsideration, the District and City agree as follows:
1.Scope of Work.
The City assumes the full and sole responsibility for implementation of the Project as set
.The City will provide for the
planning, engineering, construction,and construction administration and will construct
specifications. Minor changes in Project design that maintain the sameor greater level of water
quality treatment are allowable by amending this Agreem
consent.The City is responsible for obtaining all required permits and approvals, and for
complying with all applicable laws in constructing and implementing this Project.
2.Project Completion.
The City will complete the above Projectby December 31, 2022, unless this Agreement
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3. Cost-Share Funds.
To defray the Project costs to the City, the District will provide the City cost-share
assistance up to the total amount of $50,000, not to exceed 50% of total Project costs, as outlined
in the attached Exhibit A Grant Application Budget Form.
4. Terms of Payment.
The District upon the Effective Date of this Agreement will disburse to the City 80% of
-share amount.
On District receipt of the certification of completion and review of such Project
documentation as it may require, including invoices and receipts documenting actual Project
costs, the District will disburse to the City the remaining District approved cost-share funds.
The City will provide the District as-built records, an operations and maintenance plan,
and documentation of pollution reductions in accordance with the stated water quality outcomes
included in Exhibit A.
5. Term of Agreement; Survival of Terms; Incorporation of Exhibits.
This Agreement will be effective on ____________, 2021, and will expire on December
31, 2022, or when all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first.
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 or termination of this
Agreement, including, without limitation, the following clause: 7(E) Government Data Practices.
Exhibit A is attached and incorporated by reference.
6. Contingencies.
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compliance with the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to Project completion in
accordance with the District-approved plans and specifications, by the December 31, 2022
completion date. The City will return to the District any cost-share funds already received if this
condition is not satisfied.
7. Miscellaneous.
A. Relationship of Parties. Nothing in this Agreement creates or establishes a
partnership, joint venture or agency relationship between the parties. District review or approval
of design plans and specifications, and any other Project-related documents is solely for the
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responsible for selection of the Project design and the means, method and manner of
construction. Nothing in this Agreement creates a right in any third-party or affects any
immunity, defense or liability limitation enjoyed by either party.
B. Employees. The City represents that it has or will secure, at its own expense, all
personnel and/or contractors required for the performance of this Agreement. No City personnel
or contractor will be considered an agent, representative or employee of the District.
C. Assignment or Modification. This Agreement binds and inures to the benefit of the
City and the District, and their respective successors and assigns. Neither party may assign this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the other. Any modification of the Agreement
must be in writing and signed by both parties.
D. Notices. Any notice provided under this Agreement will be sent by certified mail,
return receipt requested, or by personal service at the following address:
City of Fridley Coon Creek Watershed District
7071 University Ave NE 13632 Van Buren Street NE
Fridley, MN 55432 Ham Lake, MN 55304
E. Government Data Practices Act. The District and City will comply with the
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as amended, as it
applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained or disseminated by the
District or the City under this Agreement.
F. Recitals. The Recitals stated above are incorporated as part of this Agreement.
COON CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT: CITY OF FRIDLEY:
By _______________________________ By __________________________
President, Board of Managers Mayor
Dated: ____________________ Dated: ____________________________
By ________________________________
City Manager
Dated: _________________________
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Exhibit A: Water Quality Cost Share Grant Application Materials
Fridley Civic Campus
7071 University Ave N.E. Fridley, MN 55432
763-571-3450 | FAX: 763-571-1287 | FridleyMN.gov
January 29, 2021 PW21-007
Coon Creek Watershed District
Attn: Justine Dauphinais
13632 Van Buren Street NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304
Subject: 2021 Water Quality Cost-Share Program
Dear Ms. Dauphinais:
1 Water Quality Cost-Share Program.
This grant will allow the City to incorporate water quality improvements into our scheduled 2021 Craig Park
Project.
These improvements include:
1) A biofiltration basin with a pre-treatment sump and forebay to receive stormwater runoff from a 3.3-
acre residential neighborhood that currently flows untreated into the Mississippi River
2) A swale with multiple check dams to receive overflow from the biofiltration basin
3) A bioretention basin to receive the overflow from the swale before it enters the storm sewer system
as well as the runoff from the backyards of homes alongside Alden Way.
Craig Park is one of a limited number of Fridley parks whose size and geographical location allow for
meaningful surface water treatment alongside recreational uses. In developing the park concepts, we
implemented a unique approach in which we designed the around the possible stormwater
infrastructure instead of trying to fit the infrastructure in after the fact. We believe that the resulting design is
an improvement to the overall park experience and can be an important demonstration for other agencies as
they balance potentially competing uses within public land.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this grant application to the Coon Creek Watershed District. Please
contact me with any questions you may have at (763) 572-3594 or rachel.workin@fridleymn.gov.
Sincerely,
Rachel Workin
Environmental Planner
Coon Creek Watershed District Office Use: Grant App # (WAN )
13632 Van Buren St NE Amount Awarded
Ham Lake, MN 55304 Funding Agreement signed
763.755.0975
CCWD Water Quality Cost-Share Program Grant Application
Applicant Information
Name, Title James Kosluchar, Director of Public Works, and Engineering
Organization
City of Fridley
Address
7071 University Ave NE
Email, Phone
Jim.Kosluchar@FridleyMN.gov 763-572-3550
Project Information - Be clear and brief. If necessary, attach additional pages
Craig Park Project
Title
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This grant application will allow the City to incorporate water quality
Description
treatment into a planned park project in order to improve the water
What, where, when,
and why? quality of the Mississippi River. As part of this project, stormwater best
management practices will be installed within Craig Park (see Figure 1).
If the project is subject
The BMPs proposed as part of this project include:
to a District permit,
describe how the
1) A biofiltration basin with a pre-treatment sump and forebay to
proposed work goes
receive stormwater runoff from a 3.3-acre residential
above and beyond
neighborhood and associated roadways that currently flows
permit requirements.
untreated into the Mississippi River
2) A swale with multiple check dams to receive overflow from the
biofiltration basin
3) A bioretention basin to receive the overflow from the swale
before it enters the storm sewer system as well as the runoff from
the backyards of homes alongside Alden Way.
Park features will be redesigned around this new stormwater
management system including removal of one tennis court and the ag-
lime ballfield to accommodate the swales and bioretention basin, a new
crushed limestone trail, and updated play equipment. The project results
in an overall net reduction in impervious surface. These park
improvements are part of a scheduled 2021 update to Craig Park
City staff, Coon Creek staff, and the District Engineer held a pre-
application meeting on January 8, 2021 in which the conceptual plan for
the park improvements were reviewed. Based on the meeting, the City
will a
plan complies with District requirements and that there are no adverse
impacts on downstream waterbodies. Since the project does not require
volume or pollution control, the water quality benefits proposed are
above and beyond permit requirements.
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This project proposes to reduce total suspended solids (TSS) and
Water Quality
phosphorus discharge into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is
Outcomes
currently impaired for aquatic life and recreation. Based on MIDS
Include pollutants or
calculations, the project is expected to remove 4.01 pounds of
parameters addressed
phosphorus and 979 pounds of TSS annually.
and receiving water(s)
benefited. Quantify
when possible.
Additionally, the project will reduce peak discharge rates, further
reducing erosion at the storm sewer outfall in Riverview Heights Park.
Peak discharge rates at Alden Way NE
Rainfall Rainfall Existing Rate Proposed
Event depth (in) (cfs) Rate (cfs)
1-year 2.47 1.5 0.5
10- year 4.27 12.2 8.1
25-year 5.35 17.8 17.2
100-year 7.32 28.8 25.2
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This project provides secondary benefits of flood mitigation, climate
Secondary
resiliency, improved pollinator habitat, reduced maintenance, and
Benefits
environmental awareness.
flood mitigation,
safety, aesthetics,
The current catch basin manhole to the storm sewer system in the park is
reduced maintenance
located adjacent to a backyard. This project proposes to bring the water
away from the homes to a new bioretention basin and storm sewer
manhole located more internally to the park. The manholes will be
designed to reduce the blockage by leaves that currently exists and adds
to maintenance needs.
The project also proposes against high
intensity rain events. Currently, the park is in a primary Flood Impact
Zone on the . Modeling
100-year storm event (Figure 3). This leads to the loss of recreational
opportunities and maintenance challenges during and after wet seasons.
As the number of high intensity storm events increase, this park will
become less and less usable without additional stormwater
management. By embanking the excavated soils from the stormwater
management features on site, this project will create an open lawn with
enough grade change from the stormwater management infrastructure
to maintain park usability during the high intensity rain events.
The stormwater features are proposed to be converted from turf grass to
native plants. This substantial conversion of mowed turf to native plants
will provide pollinator habitat as well as reduce the amount of time spent
mowing the park. This
This project is in a visible area in a neighborhood park along the
Mississippi River Trail and therefore presents an important educational
opportunity. The project will include a minimum of one educational sign
promoting the project and continued partnership of the City of Fridley
and Coon Creek Watershed District: the City work with District staff on
sign messaging.
Total $ Requested
$50,000 (34% of $147,126)
not to exceed $50,000
or 50% of project cost
Attach design, photos, or other related project documents as needed
Signature/ Date: ______________________________________________
Not valid without signature
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Fill out budget form or attach quote
(only include line items related to stated water quality outcomes)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total
See Figure 3 attached
Grand $
Total
Please use same format on separate page if needed
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Figure 2 - Curent Anticipated Innundation Map
Craig Park Improvements
Fridley, MN
October 2020
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839.04 (5-Year)
839.17 (10-Year)
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