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Our Mistionc To work together to reipoiibly grew our comma nityr, and to provide quality, cert-oliBcdwe, and efficient government services. CC Regular Session 7. 4. Meeting Date: 06/23/2015 By: Bruce Westby, Engineering/Public Works Information Title: Adopt Resolution #15-06-161 Approving Contract with Anoka Conservation District for Stormwater Retrofit Analysis Purpose/Background: Purpose: The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #15-06-161 approving the attached Contract with the Anoka Conservation District for completing a Stormwater Retrofit Analysis within a portion of the City of Ramsey. Background: The purpose of the Stormwater Retrofit Analysis is to identify and rank projects that will improve stormwater quality discharged to the Rum and Mississippi Rivers. The final report will detail potential projects, costs, pollutant reductions, and an overall cost effectiveness ranking of all projects. It will provide all information necessary to prioritize expenditures and apply for project implementation grants. The area of the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) that is proposed for this study is as shown in the attached Anoka Conservation District (ACD) proposal. Study areas will be those with limited infrastructure to treat stormwater prior to discharging into the Rum and Mississippi Rivers. The final study area boundaries include approximately 720 acres within the City of Anoka, and 469 acres within the City of Ramsey. A detailed work report will be provided upon completion of the project. At the February 19th, 2015 LRRWMO meeting, Jamie Schurbon with the ACD discussed their ablity to complete a stormwater retrofit analysis. He noted that the ACD was awarded Clean Water Fund grant funding that could be applied toward this work, and suggested that the LRRWMO contribute up to 25 -percent of the costs. He stated that the funds are available for the next two years and the item could simply be included in the LRRWMO budget for next year if desired. He referenced Mississippi Pool erosion mapping that occurred in the past but did not extend into Ramsey. He stated that activity could be completed for Ramsey and estimated a cost of approximately $5,000. Attached is a copy of the approved meeting minutes. During the April 16th, 2015 LRRWMO meeting, Jamie Schurbon with the ACD again discussed the proposed stormwater analysis proposal and stated that he had been working with City of Ramsey Engineering staff to obtain a great boundary for the City of Ramsey. He stated that as proposed the LRRWMO could fund $2,000, the ACD awarded Clean Water Funds could provide $6,000, and the participating member cities could share in the remaining costs. Schurbon noted that the study will provide all the necessary information needed for applying for future grant applications for stormwater retrofit projects. Attached is a copy of the approved meeting minutes and the ACD's work proposal for reference.