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Recommendation for County— ACD is requested by the Anoka County Board of <br />Commissioners to comment on the resource limitations and suitability for conservation <br />purposes whenever a proposal by the state to purchase land is submitted. ACD reviews <br />each project objectively and recommends only those sites with outstanding resource <br />value either by virtue of location, size or ecological characteristics, be protected through <br />purchase by the state. <br />Technical Assistance <br />While monitoring, inventory, analysis, and planning are important, they achieve nothing <br />unless they result in changes in practices on the ground to improve natural resource <br />quality, quantity and distribution. ACD provides direct technical assistance to facilitate <br />conservation practice implementation. <br />Water Quality Practices <br />Consultation with landowners is the first step. The ACD meets with landowners to <br />provide advice about water quality improvement projects. The discussions include <br />consideration of landowner goals, site characteristics, site limitations, and available <br />financial assistance that may exist. Generally, the types of projects discussed include <br />rain gardens, Lakeshore restorations, and erosion correction. Most site consultations <br />include one hour of preparation, one hour on -site, and one hour of follow-up. <br />Proiect planning and design may follow the site consultation. While planning and design <br />components will vary by project, this service generally includes a drawing set of existing <br />conditions, <br />constructio <br />n design <br />plans, <br />planting <br />plan, and <br />cross <br />sections as <br />appropriate <br />. A detailed <br />estimate of <br />labor and <br />materials is <br />also <br />included. <br />The size <br />and complexity of the project will influence assessment and design time. If project scope <br />or complexity is beyond the capacity of ACD staff and requires the services of a <br />professional engineer, ACD can request funding from the Metro Conservation Districts <br />to assist with the cost, but an increase in landowner fees may be necessary. <br />Landowners may be charged a design escrow to cover the engineering fees. If the <br />project moves forward to installation, the escrow is applied toward the cost of <br />construction. If a construction bid is received that is within 10% of the original <br />construction estimate and the landowner chooses not to pursue the project, the escrow <br />may be used to reimburse ACD for the cost of engineering. This process is designed to <br />page 30 Anoka Conservation District Comprehensive Plan October 2014 <br />