Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 12/13/2021

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Mr. Haustein commented that the grant would be available to public property as well. He did not believe Ramsey has property along the Mississippi River. City Planner Anderson confirmed that Ramsey does not own property along the Mississippi River, but Anoka County does own property along the river. Chairperson Moore asked what could be done in a situation where three landowners are on board for a project in a stretch of the river but perhaps there is one landowner that does not want to participate in the middle. Mr. Haustein stated that there are ways to design a project to stabilize individual stretches of the river. He noted that it is most cost effect to stabilize the contractor once in order to complete a stretch of the project. He stated that most often the hurdle is funding as some homeowners do not have $20,000 to contribute. He noted that one consideration could be if the City had funds available to reduce the burden on the homeowner share of the cost. Board Member Hiatt asked if there would be a potential for more funding into these pots this year with the budget surplus of the State. Mr. Haustein explained that the Clean Water Fund is funded through sales tax. He stated that riverbank stabilization has been prioritized for those funds. City Planner Anderson confirmed the consensus of the Board to follow up on this discussion in January or February to further discussion options. Board Member Hiatt stated that he would also find it helpful to have input from the identified property owners. City Planner Anderson stated that six to 12 property owners have reached out to ACD since the inventory was completed in order to find out the options and available funding opportunities. He stated that each year the City receives about two to five inquiries and staff typically refers those callers to ACD because of their expertise and experience in submitted successful grant applications. 5.02: Consider Natural Resources Related Plan Elements for Trott Brook Crossing Preliminary Plat (Project No. 21-130); Case of TEG Land Holdings, LLC City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received an application from TEG Land Holdings LLC for a Preliminary Plat of 270 single family residential homes on the properties generally located west of Nowthen Boulevard, east of Variolite Street, north of Trott Brook and south of 17311 Chairperson Moore referenced the southwest corner of the plan that did not receive approval for rezoning. She asked if the applicant would then not use that portion of the property, or if that is developed would it then be developed into two lots. Environmental Policy Board / December 13, 2021 Page 3 of 5