Agenda - Council Work Session - 08/13/2013

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conservation easement over a portion of the area adjacent to the riverbank. According to Anoka Staff, this area has been identified as currently experiencing erosion issues that are anticipated to increase over time. The proposed project will re -grade the bank, generally at a 3:1 slope, as shown on the attached Engineered drawings. Finally, the bank stabilization project does propose a vegetation replacement plan. In terms of timing, the proposed development will limit the ability to make corrections in the future. According to Anoka Staff, once the adjacent development is completed, it would not be feasible to make bank stabilization corrections from the land side. Future corrections would need to be completed from the river side once development has been completed. City Staff did contact the DNR Area Hydrologist to confirm that they did not object to the stabilization plan. The project would not require DNR approval, but does require Anoka Conservation District approval, which appears to have been completed. Additionally, the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization has also approved a permit for development, with conditions. The bank stabilization project appeared to be noted in that review as well. Public Boat Dock The City of Anoka is processing an application for a conditional use permit to allow a docking facility along the Rum River, west of the proposed Rum River Heights. This area is within the "Scenic" designation of the Wild, Scenic, and Recreational Rivers. As such, a dock with up to six (6) moorings/slips, that do not have any areas of the dock wider than eight (8) feet, is permitted in this area by the DNR, provided a conditional use permit is granted by the City. The docks will not be wider than 8 feet. The docking facility will be exactly the same as those on 2nd Avenue. The City is the applicant on the CUP application and will own and maintain the proposed facility as well. An illustration is attached for reference. No additional permits are needed from the DNR for docks with six (6) or fewer slips and less than eight (8) feet wide. Funding Source: No funding is required. Council Action: Based on discussion. Attachments Site Location Map Development Proposal - Rum River Shores Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Chris Anderson Chris Anderson 08/07/2013 12:34 PM Kurt Ulrich Jo Thieling 08/07/2013 01:31 PM Diana Lund Diana Lund 08/07/2013 01:51 PM Form Started By: Tim Gladhill Started On: 08/06/2013 07:59 AM Final Approval Date: 08/07/2013