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062220 City Council Meeting Packet NEW HOPE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA June 22, 2020 7:00 p.m. City Hall – Council Chambers 4401 Xylon Avenue North Mayor Kathi Hemken Council Member John Elder Council Member Cedrick Frazier Council Member Andy Hoffe Council Member Jonathan London The City Council wants and encourages citizen participation at Council Meetings. Your input and opinions count and are valuable. You are encouraged to bring forth your comments and issues at the appropriate point on the agenda. A 15-minute maximum Open Forum is held at the beginning of each Council Meeting. At this time any person may address the Council on any subject pertaining to City business not listed on this agenda or scheduled as a future agenda item. The Council requests that you limit your presentation to 3 minutes. Anyone wishing to address the City Council on a particular item should raise their hand and be recognized by the Mayor. Approach the podium and speak into the microphone by first stating your name and address. Also, please record your name on the roster at the table near the door so that your name will be spelled correctly in the minutes. Individuals should not expect the Mayor or Council to respond to their comments tonight; Council may refer the matter to staff for handling or for consideration at a future meeting. You are welcome to contact the city clerk at 763-531-5117 after the council meeting. COUNCIL MEETING BROADCASTS AND STREAMING Government Access channel 16 programming includes live/taped meeting replays Live on-line meetings and past meetings on-demand are available through https://ccxmedia.org/ccx-cities/new-hope/. www.newhopemn.gov New Hope Values and Vision City Mission Strong local government that is proactive in responding to the community needs and issues by delivering quality public service to all city residents, businesses, property owners, and organizations in a prudent and e cient manner. Values Excellence and Quality in the Delivery of Services We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver quality services in a highly professional and cost-e ective manner. Fiscal Responsibility We believe that ﬁ scal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds and city assets is essential if residents are to have conﬁ dence in government. Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism We believe that ethics, integrity, and professionalism are the foundation blocks of public trust and conﬁ dence and that all meaningful relationships are built on these values. Respect for the Individual We believe in the uniqueness of every individual, and welcome, appreciate, and respect diversity and the di ering of opinions. Open, Honest, and Respectful Communication We believe that open, honest, and respectful communication is essential for an informed and involved citizenry and to foster a positive environment for those interacting with our city. Cooperation and Teamwork We believe that the public is best served when all work cooperatively. Visionary Leadership and Planning We believe that the very essence of leadership is to be responsive to current goals and needs, and visionary in planning for the future. Vision e city is a great place to grow as a family, individual, or business. All within our city are safe and secure. Essential services will be those that promote a safe and healthy environment for all residents. Essential services and programs will be enhanced and streamlined, and will be provided in an economical manner and with measurable results. e city views residents as its greatest asset and seeks their input and participation. e city will meet the communication needs of citizens, elected o cials, and city sta . Strategic Goals e city will maintain and improve its infrastructure (water distribution, storm water, sewer, roads, parks, lighting, and city facilities). e city will use frugal spending and resourceful ﬁ nancial management to maintain its ﬁ scal health. e city will encourage maintenance, redevelopment, and reinvestment of existing properties to improve or enhance its tax base. e city will provide core services with a professional sta who are equipped with the necessary tools and equipment and given necessary direction. e city will facilitate and improve communications to promote e ective intergovernmental cooperation between sta , citizens, and Council. Adopted by the New Hope City Council, August 2006 Reaffirmed by the New Hope City Council, February 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North Monday, June 22, 2020 7:00 p.m. Regular Session City Hall will be open to the public for this meeting; however due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the city will be making its council meeting available via Webex. The public may participate in this meeting by phone by calling 415-655-0001 and entering meeting/access code 133 934 1177 followed by the # sign. When prompted for a password, simply press #. Anyone wishing to speak at Open Forum is encouraged to call the city clerk at 763- 531-5117 in advance for instructions. 1. CALL TO ORDER – June 22, 2020 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: • Work Session Minutes – May 18, 2020 • Council Meeting Minutes – June 8, 2020 4. OPEN FORUM 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Presentation of Police Department’s Annual Report 6. CONSENT BUSINESS 6.1 Approval of business license(s) 6.2 Approval of financial claims through June 22, 2020 6.4 Resolution designating polling places in the city of New Hope 6.5 Resolution adopting the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for the city of New Hope 6.6 Resolution to adopt the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan 6.7 Resolution approving change order no. 4 with American Liberty Construction, Inc. for the theatre construction project (Improvement Project No. 941) 7. PUBLIC HEARING 8. DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING 8.1 Resolution approving variance to setback requirement, 7821 44th Avenue North (New Hope Planning Case 20-05) 8.2 Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit, site plan review and variances for Furniture Industries, Inc. at 3101 Louisiana Avenue North (New Hope Planning Case 20- 06) 8.3 Resolution to adopt the Local Surface Water Management Plan 9. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 11. UNFINISHED AND ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS 12. OTHER BUSINESS 12.1 Exchange of communication between members of the city council 13. ADJOURNMENT Memorandum To: New Hope City Council From: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Date: June 18, 2020 Subject: Agenda Items for Monday, June 22, 2020 Open Forum Staff is not aware of anyone planning to address the Council for the Open Forum. Presentations Chief Fournier will present the police department’s annual report. Items 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 Item 6.1 – there are two business license requests for therapeutic massage licenses. A background investigation was conducted by Det. Loser and there is nothing detrimental to report. All paperwork and fees have been submitted. The city clerk and I recommend approval. Item 6.2 - involves routine financial claims. Item 6.3 – there are no new liability claims to report. Item 6.4 This resolution approves polling places in New Hope for the 2020 election cycle. Due to the pandemic, precinct six’s polling location has been changed from North Ridge Health & Rehab to New Hope City Hall (civic center conference room). Precinct six has only 600 registered voters and is the smallest precinct in the city. All affected voters will receive a postcard from Hennepin County notifying them of the change. The other polling places are the same as prior years. Voters are being encouraged to vote by absentee ballot by mail to reduce in-person voting. City Clerk Leone and I recommend approval. Item 6.5 The state requires cities to prepare COVID-19 Preparedness Plans. The city’s plan dated May 4 has been revised to include additional requirements. An initial Preparedness Plan was communicated via email to staff with email access, hardcopy to those without email access, as well as posted in common areas in city facilities to all workers on Monday, May 4, 2020 and necessary training was provided. This revised preparedness plan will be shared similarly following Council approval. Director Johnson and I recommend approval. Item 6.6 Council is asked to adopt the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The goal is to provide an accessible community and the plan will coincide with the city’s comprehensive plan and complete streets policy. Outdated or non-compliant ADA ramps onto sidewalks will be upgraded during street infrastructure projects. Staff shared the plan with Council at the June 15 work session. Director Weber and I recommend approval. Item 6.7 This item approves change order no. 4 for $6,443.75 with American Liberty Construction for the theatre construction project. This item was reviewed with Council at the June 15 work session. It includes adding the 12” curb that was originally planned as part of the landscaping project in the amount of $7,693.75 and a deduct in the amount of $1,250 for not staining wood beams/roof decking above the theatre stage. The cost of the curb installation will be deducted from the Sunram contract. The change order increases the contract to $1,486,227.65. Director Rader and I recommend approval. Item 8.1 This item approves a variance for a garage at 7821 44th Avenue North. Planning Case 20-05 was considered by the Planning Commission at its June 2 meeting and the Commission recommended approval of the five-foot variance with certain conditions. The property has a unique curved corner lot that limits placement of the three-stall garage. Director Sargent and I recommend approval. Item 8.2 This item approves a conditional use permit, site plan review and variances for Furniture Industries at 3101 Louisiana Avenue North. The businesses would like to expand the building by 15,000 square feet to the west to allow for additional office and warehouse space and would create seven new jobs. The CUP would allow placement of a loading bay fronting a public street, and the two variances allow the reduction of the required curb cut setback from the public street at the intersection of Louisiana and 31st avenues. The applicant revised the plan and removed parking stalls facing residential property in response to public comments. Planning Case 20-06 was considered by the Planning Commission at its June 2 meeting and the Commission recommended approval subject to certain conditions. Director Sargent and I recommend approval. Item 8.3 This item approves the local surface water management plan that has been prepared by Stantec. The city began developing the plan in 2018 as part of the comprehensive planning process. The document is an update to the 2008 plan and will guide the city in conserving, protecting and managing its surface water resources. The plan has been reviewed by Met Council, and both watershed management commissions. The plan will require several minor updates to the city code and these ordinance changes will be discussed later this year. Director Weber and I recommend approval. Item 12.1 Mayor Hemken will review upcoming meetings and events. EDA Item 4 Last fall the EDA discussed broadening the scattered site housing program to include affordable housing projects for first time homebuyers such as a Habitat for Humanity project. At the February 18 work session a majority of the City Council supported splitting available CDBG funds between the Hennepin County Rehabilitation program and an affordable rehabilitation project through an organization such as Habitat for Humanity. At the February 24 Council Meeting the Council approved a resolution regarding the use of CDBG funds. It is recommended that the city provide funding of $76,250 ($61,500 in 2019 CDBG funds and $14,750 in 2020 CDBG funds) for a residential property to be selected by Habitat for Humanity. The financial arrangement would be in the form of a forgivable loan. The upfront loan would be funded by EDA funds and upon completion of the project the city would be reimbursed from Hennepin County. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity would complete the project by the end of 2021. Director Sargent and I recommend approval. If you have any questions regarding items in the agenda packet, please call the city clerk or me before the meeting so that staff can research any issues and be prepared to respond at the meeting. City Council Work Session May 18, 2020 Page 1 City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minnesota 55428 City Council Minutes Work Session Meeting May 18, 2020 City Hall, Virtual WebEx CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in work session pursuant to due call and notice thereof; Mayor Hemken called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Council present: Kathi Hemken, Mayor John Elder, Council Member Cedrick Frazier, Council Member Andy Hoffe, Council Member Jonathan London, Council Member Staff present: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Brandon Bell, Community Development Assistant Dan Boyum, City Engineer Tim Fournier, Director of Police Vicki Holthaus, AEM Beth Kramer, Communications Coordinator Sarah Larson, Fire Chief Susan Rader, Director of Parks & Recreation Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development Mark Severson, Recreation Facilities Manager Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney WMFRD UPDATE Item 11.1 Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.1, Update from West Metro Fire- Rescue District. Ms. Sarah Larson, Chief of West Metro Fire-Rescue District, reviewed the department’s duty crew staffing that has been implemented due to the pandemic. She also reviewed the preliminary 2021 fire budget. She stated the total 2021 budget is $2,674,050 which is a $99,800 increase from last year. The general operating budget increase is $89,800 or 4.42%, based on increases in salaries, PERA, workers comp insurance, motor fuels, equipment repairs, communications and financial services. There is a $20,000 increase to the capital plan to offset a future deficit and there is a $10,000 decrease to the special revenue insurance fund. She stated New Hope’s share of the toal budget is $1,352,363 or 50.5736%. It was noted the fire board has rescheduled the May 13 work session to June 10 to discuss the budget. Both city councils must act on the budget by August 31. Council thanked Chief Larson for the budget presentation. 2020 MORRIS LEATHERMAN Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.2, Discuss professional community wide survey in 2020 with Morris Leatherman Company. City Council Work Session May 18, 2020 Page 2 COMMUNITY WIDE SURVEY Item 11.2 Mr. Brandon Bell, community development assistant, explained at the February 2020 work session staff discussed a potential professional survey being conducted by Morris Leatherman. He stated subsequent to the work session Peter Leatherman submitted a preliminary survey for review. He stated due to the pandemic and closure of some programs and facilities it may be best to postpone the professional survey until next year. As an alternative, he recommended utilizing a performance measurements survey to be mailed with the July utility bills. Council expressed support for postponing the professional survey until 2021 and directed staff to prepare a community performance measurements survey for review at a future work session. TOBACCO REGULATIONS Item 11.3 Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.3, Discuss Potential Changes to Tobacco Regulations. Mr. Brandon Bell, community development assistant, stated the citizen advisory commission reviewed tobacco use prevention options with New Hope business owners and residents on February 11, 2020, and Council reviewed the commission’s recommendations at the work session of February 18, 2020. He stated staff was directed to prepare a proposed ordinance and Mitchell Hamline Public Health Law Center and the city attorney coordinated drafting the ordinance amendment. Mr. Bell outlined the changes contained in the proposed tobacco ordinance amendment: 1. Many definitions have either been revised or added to provide or more modern verbiage. 2. Mirrored the newest federal regulations including raising the legal age required to purchase tobacco products, from 18 years of age to 21 years old. Also includes the ban on all flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes (except for tobacco flavored). 3. Raised the age of those legally allowed to sell tobacco products as a clerk at a licensed retailer to 18. 4. Banned the sales of all flavored tobacco products except for mint, menthol and wintergreen. 5. Possession, use, and purchase laws have been removed that would punish people under the age of 21 who attempted to buy tobacco. 6. Put a cap on the number of tobacco licenses in the city to equal the total amount of licenses held at the beginning of 2021. The current amount is 21, but with a ban on- site pharmacy licenses, the number will be reduced to 19 in 2021. 7. Prohibit the sales of tobacco in any facility that contains an on-site pharmacy. Current license holders will keep these licenses until the end of the year, but will not be eligible for renewal. 8. Change the age of those allowed to conduct compliance checks from 15-17 to 17- 20 to align with new state policies. 9. Increase the fine for first time violations for tobacco license holders from $250 to $300. This reflects changes to new state regulations. Mr. Bell asked for Council input on items 6 and 7. He stated staff finds all of these proposed changes to be reasonable and to align with many of the changes that other cities in the area have made to their tobacco ordinances. Many of the businesses that City Council Work Session May 18, 2020 Page 3 staff has been in contact with, and that attended the CAC meeting in February, also seemed to find these changes acceptable. Mayor Hemken recalled the discussion at the February work session and expressed support for not banning the sale of mint, menthol or wintergreen-flavored tobacco products. Council inquired about feedback from businesses. Mr. Brandon Bell stated four businesses attended the Citizen Advisory Meeting in February and two businesses contacted him about the work session. Council Member Frazier inquired if there was any feedback from pharmacies. Mr. Bell stated he did not hear from Walgreen’s or Hy-Vee. Council Member Frazier stated he supports banning menthol and wintergreen flavored tobacco as well. Mr. McDonald indicated all 21 tobacco license holders were notified of the work session. Discussion ensued regarding compliance checks and utilizing persons who are 17-20 years old. Chief Fournier noted the older age may be helpful as the same person(s) can assist with tobacco and liquor compliance checks. He stated the checks ensure the retailers are checking identifications and not selling to minors. Chief Fournier also said the check ensures the business is selling licensed products only. Council Member London did not support banning tobacco in retailers that have pharmacies. He cited the Hy-Vee situation where tobacco would be banned in the grocery store (due to the pharmacy) but allowed next door in the liquor store and also at the Hy-Vee gas/convenience store on the same property. He expressed a preference to follow state or federal law. Mr. McDonald stated the ordinance will be placed on the May 26 agenda for consideration. Mayor Hemken extended the city’s appreciation to Hennepin County Public Health and Mitchell Hamline Public Health Law Center, residents, businesses, and members of the citizen advisory commission for their input. 2020 WINNETKA WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1027) Item 11.4 Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.4, Discuss Change Order No. 1 for G.F. Jedlicki Inc. Contract for 2020 Winnetka Watermain Replacement Project (Improvement Project No. 1027). Mr. Dan Boyum, city engineer, stated the 2020 Winnetka Watermain replacement project was awarded to G.F. Jedlicki Inc. on February 10, 2020. He stated additional costs of approximately $15,600 were incurred for costs associated with COVID-19 and county permitting. The additional costs included furnishing and installing a temporary bituminous patch over portions of the center island that was removed, removal of the island, signal and electrical work, and plumber assistance for home and business connections. CenterPoint Energy may be reimbursing the city for permits and extra City Council Work Session May 18, 2020 Page 4 labor and material costs associated with the contractor removing the concrete center island as it was necessary for the future CenterPoint gas main replacement work. Mr. Boyum also reviewed the status of quantities on the project that differed from the original bid documents and will be addressed at the time of project close out. He recommended approval of change order no. 1 and stated the water fund will pay for the extra costs. Mr. McDonald pointed out the city must pay the contractor $15,600 but will receive a partial reimbursement from CenterPoint. POOL/CIVIC CENTER PARK/CITY HALL LANDSCAPING PROJECTS UPDATE (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 995/941/995) Item 11.5 Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.5, Update on Pool/Civic Center Park/City Hall Landscaping projects by Stantec Engineering (Improvement Project Nos. 995/941/994). Mr. Dan Boyum, city engineer, and Ms. Susan Rader, director of parks and recreation, provided a project update. Mr. Boyum explained that Sunram, the contractor for the green contract, has installed curb and gutter and sidewalk around the pool parking lot and the monument sign since the last update. Paving of the pool parking lot was scheduled to take place the week of May 11 and paving of the trails is planned for May 20, weather permitting. Sunram’s electrical subcontractor continues to work on light poles, bollards, and wiring throughout the park areas. They plan to finish topsoil placement and then start blow mulch, plantings around City Hall and the park areas, various amenities, and final irrigation work the week of May 18. Once the pool contractor backfills the vortex pool on or around May 20, Sunram will start on final storm sewer, sidewalk, and restoration between the City Hall parking lot and the pool. At the 50-meter pool, and after passing the leak test, the pool contractor is working on grout and tile work. In the bathhouse, a punchlist walkthrough was done on May 11, so remaining work will be focused on what is identified on the punchlist. The mechanical building is also close to being completed, and they are fine-tuning controls prior to start-up of equipment. Paving of the parking lot by the mechanical building should be completed by May 18. The vortex pool floor w ill be poured soon. Fencing foundations and posts have been worked on over the last month. All slides and most features have been installed at the recreational pool. The pool contractor is continuing work on other concrete placement and additional exterior site improvements. On the performance center and picnic shelter project, the contractor has finished stonework and is preparing final areas for sidewalk placement. Topsoil was spread the week of May 11, and seeding, sodding, and irrigation work will be started the week of May 18. Lighting and other miscellaneous items are expected to be completed the week of May 25. Council Member London shared concerns relayed to him by residents regarding pooling of storm water near the trail. City Council Work Session May 18, 2020 Page 5 Mr. Boyum stated the contractor and staff are aware that fill is needed north of the cemetery for proper drainage. He stated Sunram will handle it soon. Mayor Hemken inquired of the exposed wiring on the back side of the monument sign. Mr. Boyum stated the contractor has ordered the proper back plat es that will be installed on the sign. Mr. Boyum reviewed the pool-related change orders that will be presented for approval at the May 26 Council Meeting including power to condensers, stanchions and rope additions, ice and snow guard (credit), fire sprinkler system (credit), performance shelter/picnic shelter irrigation and time extension (no cost). Ms. Rader stated the changes including the credits result in a cost of $1,685 for the change order with Donlar Construction. Discussion ensued regarding irrigation systems and required maintenance. Ms. Rader noted park staff is familiar with maintaining irrigation systems. Council Member London recommended the irrigation system have sensors for water conservation purposes (will not activate if it is raining). Mr. Boyum stated he will confirm that the new equipment includes sensors. Council directed staff to place the two change orders on the May 26 Council Meeting for approval. Ms. Rader stated there have been extra costs for engineering construction management services. City Engineer Boyum reviewed the letter dated April 27, 2020, outlining the construction management services and material testing fees for the pool, theatre, and park. He addressed the additional engineering costs that are associated with the projects including additional costs due to project delays, restaking for the green contractor, coordination and staking for Xcel, deck pour analysis, winter construction analysis, delay claim, and CenterPoint permit items. He noted the coordination of the multiple projects was critical. Mr. Boyum stated the costs of the additional construction management services is $214,774.03. He pointed out the city will be reimbursed by Donlar (AET testing and deck repair), by Sunram (restaking), and Shingle Creek Watershed (for 50% of underground chamber) for a total credit of approximately $46,000. Council was supportive of adding Addendum #3 to the May 26 Council Meeting. Discussion ensued regarding work that is not included on original plans. Mr. Boyum stated a budget contingency is established for these situations and contractors request change orders to cover the expenses. City Attorney Woods stated adjustments to contracts are permissible. Ms. Rader stated Stantec prepared very detailed plans and relatively few items were overlooked. She indicated the work would have been paid for in the original plans or as a change order. Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, noted the project is $19 million and the majority of the $260,000 budget overage is due to poor soils and the amount of rainfall. Ms. Rader then reviewed the overall cost summary of the projects. Staff currently estimates a shortfall of approximately $260,670.37, with the recommendation of Vicki City Council Work Session May 18, 2020 Page 6 Holthaus of AEM to authorize a one-time transfer from the Temporary Financing Fund at the conclusion of the project. Discussion was held regarding the 2020 pool season. Due to COVID-19, there is currently no clear direction on when or if pools will be able to open. If they are allowed to open, state guidelines will be in place regarding lower capacity limits, social distancing and operation procedures. Other considerations include staffing, budget and safety of pool users. Only 23 applications have been received to date and the Red Cross certification courses for new lifeguards have been cancelled, so seasonal staff is unable to be trained and certified. Two options were discussed: delay the opening until July 6 or delay the opening until 2021. After further discussion, the Council elected to wait until 2021 to open the facility. Council thanked staff for the update. 2019 AUDIT AND CAFR Item 11.6 Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.6, Review 2019 Audit and Comprehensive Financial Report with AEM. Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, reported the total general fund expenditures were under budget by $240,364 primarily in public safety and parks and recreation. He noted the total general fund revenues were over budget by $72,388 due to investment earnings, intergovernmental revenue and franchise fees for an overall positive fund balance of $312,752 prior to the approved transfers. He commended all department heads and employees for holding down expenses. Mr. McDonald noted per accounting standards the two transfers made fro m the 2018 fund balance during the 2019 budget year ($150,000 for the fire capital projects fund and $204,000 for the city hall CIP fund) must be deducted from the fund balance of the 2019 budget which results in -$41,248. Mr. McDonald stated the auditor’s report did not identify any deficiencies in internal controls that they consider to be material weaknesses, they reported no findings, and they encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management in performi ng and completing the audit. He indicated staff will be coordinating with AEM to submit an application for the 2019 excellence in achievement for financial reporting certificate similar to recent years. He thanked AEM for their efforts in preparing the report and congratulated department heads for maintaining budgets. Mr. McDonald stated Bill Lauer from MMKR will be present at the May 2 6 Council Meeting to address the Council regarding the 2019 audit. Mr. McDonald introduced Vicki Holthaus of AEM. Ms. Vicki Holthaus, Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP (AEM), reviewed financial highlights of 2019:  The assets of the city exceeded its liabilities by $7 7,197,731 at the close of the year, of which $19,880,871 (unrestricted net position) may be used to meet the city’s ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors. City Council Work Session May 18, 2020 Page 7  Combined ending fund balances were $29,250,988, a decrease of $8,463,242 compared to prior year. Approximately 15.9 percent of this total amount is available for spending at the city’s discretion.  Unassigned fund balance of the General Fund was $7,116,723 or 49.6 percent of total General Fund 2019 expenditures and transfers out. The city’s policy is to maintain a 42 percent reserve.  The city’s total bonded debt decreased by $4,026,557 (7.6 percent) during the current fiscal year. The key factor of the decrease was the scheduled principal and interest payments. Ms. Holthaus noted personnel costs varied in departments and some fund balances were due to position vacancies. She also noted staff pursued grant oppor tunities which positively impacted the budget. She reviewed fund balances of several general funds and explained fund balances and cash balances of enterprise funds and internal service funds. She noted the city has a solid financial position, and staff has managed budgets well. Council Member London stated he had some questions on the CAFR and would contact Ms. Holthaus directly for clarification. Mayor Hemken thanked Ms. Holthaus for the report. TRANSFER FROM PARK INFRASTRUCTURE TO ICE ARENA OPERATING FUND Item 11.7 Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.7, Discuss transfer from Park Infrastructure Fund to Ice Arena Operating Fund. Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, stated staff and AEM recommend a transfer of $400,000 from the park infrastructure fund to the ice arena fund for ice debt service and capital improvements. The long-term financial plan that was reviewed with Council in November 2019 included annual transfers to fund outstanding debt at the facility. Council supported the transfer and directed staff to prepare a resolution for consideration at the council meeting of May 26, 2020. PARKS & RECREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS 2020- 2029 CIP Item 11.8 Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.8, Discussion regarding the city’s capital improvement program (CIP) for parks and recreation and public works departments for 2020-2029. Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, stated Ms. Vicki Holthaus, AEM, prepared a summary memo providing an overview of each fund over the ten-year period. He recommended staff review two years of CIP items in detail with Council. Ms. Susan Rader, director of parks and recreation, reviewed CIP expenditures for 2020 and 2021 for the community gyms, golf course, ice arena, parks, and pool. Mr. Bernie Weber, director of parks and recreation, reviewed planned CIP expenditures for 2020 and 2021 including central garage, street infrastructure, sewer, storm water, and water funds. Directors Rader and Weber also highlighted projects planned for years 2022 through 2029. City Council Work Session May 18, 2020 Page 8 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. as there was no further business to come before the Council at its work session. Respectfully submitted, Valerie Leone, City Clerk New Hope City Council June 8, 2020 Page 1 City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minnesota 55428 City Council Minutes June 8, 2020 Regular Meeting City Hall, 7:00 p.m. Virtual WebEx CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in regular session pursuant to due call and notice thereof; Mayor Hemken called the meeting to order at 7:21 p.m. The late start of the meeting was due to technical difficulties with WebEx. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge was not recited since the meeting was not held in the council chambers. ROLL CALL Council present: Staff present: Kathi Hemken, Mayor John Elder, Council Member Cedrick Frazier, Council Member Andy Hoffe, Council Member Jonathan London, Council Member Kirk McDonald, City Manager Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist Dan Boyum, City Engineer Tim Fournier, Director of Police Megan Hedstrom, Stormwater Specialist Beth Kramer, Communications Coordinator Valerie Leone, City Clerk Susan Rader, Director of Parks & Recreation Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Council Member Frazier, seconded by Council Member Hoffe, to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 26, 2020. Voted in favor thereof: Hemken, Frazier, Hoffe, London; and the following voted against the same: None; Abstained: Elder; Absent: None. Motion carried. OPEN FORUM Council Member Frazier made a statement regarding the George Floyd incident. ROTATING VOTES Please note that votes taken on each agenda item are called by the secretary on a rotating basis; however, the written minutes always list the mayor’s name first followed by the council members’ in alphabetical order. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Hemken introduced the consent items as listed for consideration and stated that all items will be enacted by one motion unless requested that an item be removed for discussion. Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, reviewed the consent items. New Hope City Council June 8, 2020 Page 2 BUSINESS LICENSE Item 6.1 Approval of business license(s). FINANCIAL CLAIMS Item 6.2 Approval of financial claims through June 8, 2020. RESOLUTION 2020-64 Item 6.4 Resolution in support of the protecting community television act. Council Member Hoffe voiced his support for adoption of the resolution. RESOLUTION 2020-65 Item 6.5 Resolution appointing election judges for Primary Election of August 11, 2020 . MOTION Item 6.6 Motion to accept a $1,675 donation for the golf course . MOTION Item 6.7 Motion waiving permit fees for temporary signs for New Hope Community Farmers Market to be held June 20, 2020, through October 18, 2020, and waiving limit of ten temporary sign permits allowed per year. RESOLUTION 2020-66 Item 6.8 Resolution approving final payment to Pearson Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $13,510.65 for the 2018 Crack Repair and Seal Coat Project (improvement project no. 1017). MOTION Consent Items Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member Frazier, to approve the Consent items. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. MEADOW LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1037 Item 8.1 Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.1, Resolution approving a memorandum of understanding with the city of New Hope and the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission for the Meadow Lake Drawdown (Meadow Lake Improvement Project No. 1037). Ms. Megan Hedstrom, stormwater specialist/project coordinator, explained the project was reviewed with Council at its February 18 work session. She reviewed the proposed plan for Meadow Lake drawdown, chemical treatment of invasive plant and fish species, and eventual alum treatment. She stated annual monitoring will take place for water quality, vegetation, fish, zooplankton, and phytoplankton. She explained the city will be responsible for funding an advance of up to $70,000 and will be reimbursed in full by SCWMC in 2021 after the funds are levied. The Meadow Lake Watershed Association supports the project. AEM has confirmed that the storm water fund has adequate cash flow to cover the advance. Ms. Hedstrom stated the city is asked to approve the memorandum of understanding. She stated a cooperative agreement will be presented to Council later this fall. Council Member London questioned the effectiveness of the project and noted there will be ongoing future costs. He stated he is not convinced the Nor thwood Lake project was successful. New Hope City Council June 8, 2020 Page 3 Ms. Hedstrom commented that the alum treatments will stop the internal phosphorus loading from the sediment in the lake and should be effective for 15- 20 years. RESOLUTION 2020-67 Item 8.1 Council Member London introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: “RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF NEW HOPE AND THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION FOR THE MEADOW LAKE DRAWDOWN (MEADOW LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1037).” The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Council Member Frazier, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Hemken, Elder, Frazier, Hoffe, London; and the following voted against the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: None; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the mayor which was attested to by the city clerk. EXCHANGE OF COMMUNICATION Item 12.1 Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 12.1, Exchange of communication between members of the City Council. Mayor Hemken reported on upcoming events. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Council Member Frazier, seconded by Council Member Hoffe, to adjourn the meeting, as there was no further business to come before the Council. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The New Hope City Council adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Valerie Leone, City Clerk I:\RFA\POLICE\Presentation of the 2019 Police Department Annual Report.doc Request for Action June 22, 2020 Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Originating Department: Police By: Tim Fournier, Director of Police Agenda Title Presentation of Police Department’s Annual Report Requested Action Chief Fournier and Crime Analyst Kate Croteau will conduct a short presentation of the 2019 Police Department Annual Report. Policy/Past Practice Department heads frequently make presentations and provide updates to the Council. Background The police department makes an ongoing effort to engage the public in departmental procedures. By reaching out and providing more transparency of how law enforcement functions in their community, the bonds of trust is strengthened between all parties. The Annual Report is one of those tools in this regard. Agenda Section Presentations Item Number 5.1 1 New Hope Police Department 2019 Annual Report 2 Table of Contents Letter From the Chief 3 Mission and Vision Statement 4 Department Organizational Chart 5 Department Divisions 6-9 Patrol and Investigations 10 K-9 11-12 Reserves and Explorers 13-14 Animal Control 15 Training 16 SWAT 17 Special Enforcement/Traffic Unit 18-19 Community Services 20-21 Crime Stats 22-24 Awards Ceremony 25 3 Letter from the Chief On behalf of the City of New Hope, I am pleased to present the Police Department’s 2019 Annual Report. 2019 was one for the record books. We saw the completion of our new police facility in July and the demolition of the old department many of us called home for our entire careers. Our new facility is packed with state-of-the-art technology and provides a modern work environment designed to meet the demanding needs of law enforcement personnel both today and into the future. Some highlights include individual olficer work stations, large meeting spaces, fftness and training rooms, and underground parking. As training continues to be a top priority, the new facility was purposely constructed to meet those needs. Many of the new training mandates in de-escalation and impartial policing can be accom- plished within our own facility. We are also in a better position to host such events for area departments. Our relationship with area agencies has never been stronger as the consortium continues to grow in its ability to offer multi-agency training and disaster preparation. The department again worked within budget and where possible, reduced costs and shared services with neighboring agencies to combat crime. Our participation in federal and state grants also provided a way to reimburse overtime and other related costs. Community Services continued to provide a variety of programs including Crime Free Multi-Housing, DARE, Defensive Driving, crime reports, Safety Camp, and National Night Out. The designated Tralfic Car continues to bring awareness and education and conducted several multi-agency projects in New Hope. Our School Resource Olficer program at Cooper High School continues to be a valuable tool to not only provide safety and security but to bridge the gap between police and youth in our community. In 2019, the department’s calls for service rose by 13%. That said, Part I Crimes (homicide, rape, rob- bery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny/theft, auto theft and arson) decreased 10% and Part II Crimes (other assaults, forgery, fraud, embezzlement, stolen property, property damage, weapons violations, prostitution, other sex offenses, narcotics, gambling, family offenses, DWI, liquor laws, and disorderly conduct) decreased 6% from 2018. I am thankful for the support offered to the police department and its personnel by the Mayor, City Council, City Administration and other employees. I am also grateful for the outstanding work by our dedicated personnel who put their lives on the line each day to improve the City of New Hope ’s overall safety and security. Sincerely, Timothy Fournier Chief of Police 4 Mission and Vision Statements Mission The mission of the New Hope Police Department is to provide quality professional services to all residents, organizations, and visitors by ensuring a safe and secure urban environment. Vision The New Hope Police Department serves the employees, residents, and larger community of New Hope by:  Making a commitment to excellence through responsible and accountable service delivery. We respond to community needs with sensitivity, understanding, and thorough actions.  Exemplifying professionalism through fair, equitable, and impartial services to the diverse community we serve. The principles of honesty and integrity are the cornerstones which guide us.  Utilizing teamwork and open communication to cooperatively respond to community needs. We embrace innovative ideas and encourage creativity.  Building cooperative partnerships with the community. We recognize the need for, and benefits of, an interdependent relationship. 5 Department Organizational Chart 6 Department Divisions The New Hope Police Department Patrol Division is comprised of 22 total olficers including 6 Sergeants, 2 K-9 Teams, 12 Patrol Olficers, 1 Tralfic Olficer, and 1 At Large Olficer. Under the direction of Captain Scott Crocker, members of the Patrol Division are responsible for a variety of duties beyond their street assignments including Firearms and Defensive Tactics, Field Training, SWAT, and Mobile Field Force operations. Citizens Police Academy, Predatory Offender Registration, Police Explorers, and Equipment Rendering. Also included in the Patrol Division are 2 full-time Community Service Olficers, Animal Control, and a Police Reserve Unit. Patrol Captain Scott Crocker 7 Department Divisions Overseen by Captain Scott Slawson, the division investigated over 500 criminal cases from major felonies to misdemeanor level crimes in 2019. Detectives also maintained outstanding working relationships with outside agencies. These relationships are crucial when investigating sensitive cases. In addition, detectives attended various training to improve their working knowledge of crime trends and technology. Included in the Investigation Division are 3 Detectives, 2 School Resource Olficers, a Drug Task Force Olficer, Crime Prevention, and Clerical Staff. Investigations Captain Scott Slawson 8 Support Services The Crime Analyst positon was created in 2017 and Katelyn supports policing and crime prevention activities by applying statistical modeling and quantitative analysis to crime data in order to provide insights on crime patterns and prevalence. Katelyn works not only with the NHPD patrol division, but with many other state wide law enforcement agencies in order to recognize trends and patterns and develop strategies to re- duce criminal activities and prevent crime from taking place in New Hope. In addition to her crime analysis, Katelyn also manages our New Hope Police Department Facebook page! (Below are examples of Katelyn’s intelligence bulletins) Crime Analyst Katelyn Croteau 9 Clerical Staff Jeana Allen-Hatcher Lorilee Stafford Brandi Hearn Rhonda Peske The Support Services Division is divided into two areas; Clerical and Police Administrative Support. Jeana Allen-Hatcher and her full-time staff (Lorilee Stafford, Brandi Hearn, and Rhonda Peske) along with several part-time employees, provide a variety of technical, clerical, and information technology services. Other duties of this division include customer service, records management, retention, processing and dissemination of police reports, data practices, state compliance requirements, and technology support. Lorilee Stafford and Rhonda Peske processes and track all permits to purchase ffrearm requests. All permit requests results are signed off by the Chief of Police. Below are permit statistics from 2015-2019. The majority of the denials were due to prior felonies or mental health commitments. The police department continues to use LETG (Law Enforcement Technology Group) for a records management system. Clerical personnel receive regular updates and training on the system. All full-time clerical personnel are members of the Professional Law Enforcement Administrative Assistants (PLEAA), which offers support and ongoing training in their ever changing ffeld. YEAR APPS ISSUED DENIED 2015 199 188 11 2016 178 161 17 2017 158 153 5 2018 131 126 5 2019 128 119 9 Support Services 10 Patrol and Investigations Investigations The New Hope Police Investigation Unit includes:  Three full-time Criminal Investigators  One Narcotics Investigator assigned to the Northwest Metro Drug Task Force  Two School Resource Olficers In 2019, the unit investigated over 500 cases as criminal complaints. Reports are submitted from a variety of sources including patrol personnel, Hennepin County Adult and Child Protection, and other sources in- cluding information from citizens and informants. Investigators are also tasked with conducting background investigations on prospective employees and city applicants for liquor store and massage practice licenses. Two School Resource Olficers Cooper High School handled their own internal investigations with regard to low-level-school-related issues. The Patrol Division represents the largest portion of the New Hope Police Department. Totaling 21 olficers, the division Includes 6 Sergeants, 2 K-9 Olficers, and a Tralfic Olficer. The Patrol Division has a range of duties in addition to responding to 911 and other non-emergency calls for service. Patrol Olficers are actively involved with the pub- lic through business checks, mall walks, and appearances at city events. In 2019 patrol olficers responded to 23,004 calls for service and made 590 arrests for misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony level crimes. Olficers also made 497 adult arrests, 93 juvenile arrests, and issued 8,838 tralfic citations. 11 K-9 K-9 Kody K-9 Dex Productivity The New Hope Police Department K9 unit was involved in a wide variety of calls for service in 2019, and recognized for several awards by the USPCA. The two K9 teams are comprised of Olficer Robles and Kody, and Olficer Dyer and Dex. The two teams were responsible for 1,337 of the total calls for service for the department. They generated 254 total K9 related calls for service. There were several dozen arrests directly attributed to the K9 unit as well as numerous weapons found on tracks, and in vehicles. There were thirty-seven (37) narcotic related searches performed by the two K9 teams. They completed forty-one tracks (41) for New Hope and surrounding agen- cies, with several ffnds. This clearance rate helped agencies clear criminal activity and ffnd lost/missing persons. It should also be noted that there were several incidents where our K9 has utilized psychological deterrence (loud barking and acting aggressive) on leash. This tool helped keep unruly crowds under control while allowing olficers not to resort to use of force. Several suspects also gave themselves up for arrest before the K9’s were released for apprehension. Public Demonstrations The unit once again performed or were directly involved with numerous canine presentations throughout the year. These included safety camp, mini-safety camp, and of course national night out to name a few. Training/Certification Olficer Robles and his K9 partner Kody successfully completed Regional PD1 Certiffcation and Narcotic Certiffcation in 2019. Olficer Dyer and his K9 partner Dex successfully completed Regional PD1 Certiffcation and Nar- cotic Certiffcation in 2019. Sergeant Hoyt continued with monitoring the DEA Diversion Program, which allows the K9 pro- gram to get their training Controlled Substances through the DEA in Quantico, Virginia. Sergeant Hoyt completed all required annual testing and weighing of narcotics to continue utilization of the program. 12 K-9 13 Reserves and Explorers Police Reserves The New Hope Police Reserve unit is a volunteer organization of the New Hope Police Department. The Reserve “mission statement” reads: To provide services for the New Hope Police Department that are compatible with the charter and bylaws of the Reserve Unit. In addition, provide services to the City of New Hope, School District 281 and other community organiza- tions…when the requests do not conflict with the commitments to the Police Department. Reserve Olficers ffll essential roles in both police operations and crime preven- tion related activities. Working weekend evenings, they assist sworn patrol olficers on calls for service, parking enforcement, animal calls, and medical emergencies. Reserve olficers are trained in emergency and defensive driving, allowing them to respond to emergency calls when required. In addition to the various City events and police related duties, New Hope Reserves also provide assistance to surrounding agencies. All New Hope Reserve Olficers are required to attend a 10-week course in reserve training at the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department. The unit is overseen by a Patrol Sergeant and provides for its own command structure including a Captain, Sergeants, and Patrol Olficers. Due to the willingness of reserve members to participate in various festivals and local activities, the reserve unit assisted nearby cities for eight city festi- vals and twelve other community events in 2019, including Whiz Bang and Crystal Frolics. The amount of time spent assisting other communities (71 hours) is almost identical to 2018, at 70 hours. The reserve hours incurred for the New Hope city events (176) only decreased by 3% over the prior year. De- spite our response to the requests of other communities, 71% of our civic hours were for activities associated with the city of New Hope, and, of these hours, 61% were spent for the Duk-Duk Daze festival. The unit spent 15.5 hours on four emergency call-out events, compared with 27 hours on two call-out events in 2018. The number of call-outs ifuctuates considerably each year. 14 Reserves and Explorers Police Explorers Under the direction of Olficer Advisors Kaitlyn Baker, Britni Austin, and Jason Ryan with assistance by previous CSO Andrew Nickelson and overseen by Sgt. Marty Williams. The Ex- plorer group meets every Monday evening for two to three hours depending on the lesson for that evening. Guest speakers join the group to teach the practical exercises that they specialize in. The New Hope Police Explorer Post 915 is a career interest program for young men and women between the ages of 14 and 21. Exploring provides training and skill development related to a career in Law Enforcement and allows a close-up view of what police olficers do on a daily basis. Explorers are encouraged to ride along with Olficers and help with police sponsored events such as Duk Duk Daze, Shop with a Cop, Bike Rodeo, Car Seat Clinics, Night to Unite, and Safety Camp. Meetings focus on training for the types of calls to which police olficers regularly respond. The explorer group meets September to April each year. Each year the Explorers have an opportunity to attend the annual state conference, currently held in Rochester, and a fall conference held in Cloquet, MN where they compete against other explorers from around the state in various scenarios. The explorers have an opportunity to participate in a pistol shoot competition at the state conference. Several weekend trainings are attended for additional training and education and are judged by outside agencies. A Firearms Instructor throughout each year trains the explorers in gun safety, weapon handling, and precision shooting. The North Metro Range in Maple Grove is used for training in live ffre and use of the F.A.T.S (Firearms Training Simulator) machine. The Explorer program is an excellent opportunity to improve personal communication skills, builds conffdence, overcome public speaking uncomfortableness, and other skills required for a future career in any ffeld. In 2019, the New Hope Explorer Post had four explorers competing in the competition. They earned a Second Place trophy in Bomb Scene Search and a Second Place trophy in Impaired Driving. 15 Animal Control Animal Control Olficer Tom Mahan works for both the New Hope and Crystal Police Departments. In 2019, he encountered or responded to 251 (205 in 2018) animal-related incidents during the period of January 1 to December 31, 2019. The number of citizen complaints was 223 or 89% and the number of olficer-initiated complaints was 28 or 11%. Of the 223 citizen complaints, 57 (26%) concerned dogs at large, resulting in two citation, seven written warnings and eight impounds. Overall, citizen complaints included 123 concerning dogs, resulting in three citations, 14 written warnings and 12 impounds. There were nine dog bites (seven in 2018), three passed through PUPS quarantine without signs of illness, one was home quarantined with no signs of illness, one was euthanized and tested negative for rabies, one occurred in Stearn’s County, one was unffnished since the owner ifed the scene and two had no puncture wounds to the victims. One of the quarantined dogs was declared Dangerous due to the injuries on the victim. There were four reports of aggressive dogs, three were dog to dog aggression and one the owner ifed the scene. Two dogs were declared Potentially Dangerous. There were 38 citizen complaints concerning cats, 27 were cats at large. These calls resulted in one written warning and seven impounds. There was one cat bite in which the cat completed quarantine with no signs of illness. A trap was loaned to one residence to catch a stray cat. There were 62 citizen complaints concerning other animals with no enforcement needed. The 28 olficer initiated incidents included 27 involving dogs (21 involved dog licenses), resulting in four citations and 19 written warnings. There were no olficer-initiated incidents involving cats. There was one olficer-initiated incident involving other animals with no enforcement needed. ACO Mahan was also involved in 43 non-animal related calls for service. These included: docu- ment deliveries tralfic control at accidents and ffre calls; motorist assists; medical assists; utility checks; found bicycles; assists at warrant and crime scenes; and vehicle and residential lock outs. Mahan also continues to represent New Hope and Crystal at PUPS board meetings in Maple Grove. He assisted in training new Community Service Olficers in both cities and also trained new Patrol Olficers in animal-related procedures. Animal Control Olficer Mahan continues to serve as Chair of the Executive Committee of the Minnesota Animal Disaster Coalition. ACO Tom Mahan 16 Training Active Shooter One of the most comprehensive training sessions continues to focus on multi-city active shooter drills to en- hance the response and tactics of olficers who may become involved in such a large-scale event. New Hope, Crystal, Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Corcoran, Medina, and area ffre departments continue to come together to collectively train. Modeled after training established in the south metro, repre- sentatives from each department assisted in researching, developing, and implementing a shared strategy for these events and developed a Regional Response to Active Shooter best practices model. Dealing with People in Crisis Over the past few years, there has been a growing need for continued training for olficers so they may effec- tively deal with people in crisis. In 2019, all New Hope olficers attended a minimum of 8 hours of training in de-escalation training and in 2020, this will be expanded to over 16 as olficers are able to access new online classes through their individual work stations. Implicit Bias Police olficers are likely to be just as susceptible to implicit bias as any other professional group—perhaps more so, given the nature of their work, which often focuses on negative aspects of human behavior. It is, however, critical that olficers make decisions based on legally deffned criminal behavior and policy and not be inifuenced by individual traits that (by themselves) do not dictate criminal behavior. In response to this, New Hope olficers attend regular training each year and will be completing additional training online. This training will be expanded as more becomes available. The New Hope Police Department completed over 60 hours of training in 2019 that included in-service, defensive tactics, range, and medical recertiffcation. Range and defensive tactics training takes place at the Maple Grove Law Enforcement Training Facility. Olficers attend eight-hour sessions and perfect their skills through multiple drills and scenario-based exercises. Olficers also attended driving training in St. Cloud, focusing on high speed pursuit and Pursuit Intervention Techniques (P.I.T.). 17 SWAT 18 Special Enforcement The New Hope Tralfic Olficer continued to partner with approximately a dozen other law enforcement agencies in Hennepin County in 2019 to conduct monthly high visibility enforcement details throughout the year in participating communities. Studies have proven that high visibility tralfic enforcement helps reduce crashes, crime issues, and increase public awareness about tralfic safety. The agencies work together to identify tralfic patterns, crash data, and crime trends to allocate resources most beneffcial to each city. Participating agencies include: Bloomington, Corcoran, Crystal, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Medina, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Richffeld, Robbinsdale, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department, and Minnesota State Pa- trol. There were 8 events held in 2019 result- ing in 282 vehicle stops, 226 citations, 22 arrests, 9 commercial vehicle inspec- tions, and 4 rolling domestic cases. Traffic & DWI Enforcement The New Hope Police Department again partic- ipated in the Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) grant in 2019, funded by the State of Minnesota. TZD is the state’s cornerstone tralfic safety program utilizing an enforcement and educational ap- proach to lowering the number of tralfic crashes, injuries, and deaths in Minnesota. The city also utilizes a speed trailer, which not only deters drivers but acts as a data collection device—monitoring tralfic volume and vehicle speeds. The data derived allows the department to more effectively place patrol olficers for en- forcement and education. Hennepin County Traffic Enforcement Group 19 Special Enforcement New Hope Traffic Unit The Tralfic Unit is responsible for increased tralfic contacts, investigating tralfic related complaints, enforcing commercial vehicle laws, and drug interdiction. Over the last year, Olficer Kaitlyn Baker issued 1,848 citations for a variety of tralfic violations. The goal is to educate the public and reduce the number of crashes in New Hope. The high visibility of enforcement has proven to be the most effective method in reducing property damage, injuries, and death from tralfic-related crashes.  421 Speed citations/warnings  133 Driver’s license violations  51 Stop sign violations  19 Inattentive driving violations  112 Equipment violations  163 Insurance violations  320 Total calls (non-traffic)  1,471 Overall contacts  1,848 Total violations 2019 Traffic Stats Breakdown 20 Community Services In 2019, the New Hope Police Department continued to proactively engage with the community through various programs and partnerships. Olficer Nichole Korth and her group of dedicated civilian volunteers are responsible for all of the department’s community outreach and prevention programs in- cluding Neighborhood Watch, National Night to Unite, D.A.R.E., Child Seat Safety, Bike Rodeo, and Safety Camp. Over 35 presentations were conducted in 2019. This included safety presenta- tions at apartment communities, speaking at senior living facilities, and presentations to elementary-aged children. Oiffcer Nicole Korth 21 Community Services The Crime Free Multi-Housing program (designed for rental property) continues to be a valuable tool for cities and property owners alike. To become a certiffed CFMH property the rental property must meet these speciffc criteria:  One-day training for managers  The use of the Crime Free, Drug Free lease addendum  Criminal background checks on prospective tenants  Annual property inspection  Participation in Neighborhood Watch  Physical security measurements (locks, lighting, signage)  An active management to enforce the requirements Failure to meet these requirements annually will result in decertiffcation of the property. Crime Free Multi-Housing Disorderly Behavior Ordinance Nuisance and disorderly property enforcement continues to be a focus of the police department and the City of New Hope. The City’s Disorderly Behavior Ordinance deals directly with those properties that con- tinuously cause nuisance issues to neighboring tenants or properties. The ordinance speciffcally addresses the following:  Drug Activity/Paraphenalia  Disorderly Conduct  Obstruct Legal Process  Acts or Threats of Violence  Public Nuisance  Prohibited Noise  Alcohol Violations The City notiffes property owners after one disorderly conduct incident has occurred on rental property. If a second instance occurs at the property, the owner must provide the City a written action plan to abate the behavior. If there is a third instance within a 12-month period, City ordinance allows for suspension, revo- cation, or non-renewal of the rental license. This partnership between rental property owners, manager, inspectors, and police is working to increase the quality of life throughout the community. 22 Selected Crime Stats Offense Type 2019 2018 2009 % Change 10-Year Change % Part 1 Crimes Arson 1 3 8 67% 88% Assault 58 73 48 21% 21% Burglary 66 76 113 13% 42% Criminal Sexual Conduct 14 36 12 61% 17% Homicide 0 0 0 0% 0% Theft 436 450 519 3% 16% Manslaughter 0 0 0 0% 0% Motor Vehicle Theft 23 25 30 8% 23% Robbery 13 19 15 32% 13% Total 611 682 745 10% 18% Part 2 Crimes All Other Offenses 174 186 265 6% 34% Disorderly Conduct 49 53 146 8% 66% Driving Under the Influence 59 74 160 20% 63% Drugs 157 176 146 11% 8% Forgery & Counterfeiting 7 19 20 63% 65% Fraud 64 38 100 68% 36% Liquor Laws 2 2 22 0% 91% Offenses Against Family & Children 8 8 20 0% 60% Stolen Property (Buying, Receiving, Possessing) 6 4 13 50% 54% Vandalism 139 143 287 3% 52% Weapons (Carrying, Possessing, Etc.) 14 18 26 22% 46% Total 680 721 1,205 6% 44% 23 2019 Crime Stats Ja n Fe b Ma r Ap r Ma y Ju n Ju l Au g Se p Oc t No v De c Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 20 1 9 Pa r t 1 U CR Ja n Fe b Ma r Ap r Ma y Ju n Ju l Au g Se p Oc t No v De c Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 20 1 9 Ar s o n 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 As s a u l t 0 4 3 2 7 6 6 5 8 2 6 7 2 9 19 15 15 58 Bu r g l a r y - Br e a k i n g o r E n t e r i n g ( C o m m e r c i a l ) 0 2 2 0 1 0 2 0 2 1 0 2 0 4 3 3 2 12 Bu r g l a r y - Br e a k i n g o r E n t e r i n g ( R e s i d e n t i a l ) 0 3 3 5 6 6 6 7 8 5 2 3 0 11 18 20 5 54 Cr i m i n a l H o m i c i d e 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cr i m i n a l S e x u a l C o n d u c t 0 2 0 0 2 1 1 2 2 0 1 1 2 2 4 4 4 14 Th e f t 0 32 33 28 39 36 42 32 36 29 44 43 42 93 11 7 97 12 9 43 6 Mo t o r V e h i c l e T h e f t 0 2 3 3 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 3 8 4 4 7 23 Ro b b e r y 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 1 2 2 0 1 2 3 2 5 3 13 Hu m a n T r a f f i c k i n g , C o m m e r c i a l S e x A c t s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hu m a n T r a f f i c k i n g , I n v o l u n t a r y S e r v i t u d e 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gr a n d T o t a l 61 1 Pa r t 2 Ja n Fe b Ma r Ap r Ma y Ju n Ju l Au g Se p Oc t No v De c Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 20 1 9 Al l O t h e r O f f e n s e s 0 8 15 14 16 18 21 18 19 14 15 11 10 37 55 51 36 17 5 Cu r f e w a n d L o i t e r i n g L a w s ( P e r s o n s U n d e r A g e 18 ) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Di s o r d e r l y C o n d u c t 0 3 5 3 4 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 3 11 15 15 8 49 DU I / D W I 0 4 4 6 6 5 6 5 6 6 4 3 4 14 17 17 11 59 Dr u g V i o l a t i o n s 0 13 12 15 12 16 18 13 12 12 11 10 13 40 46 37 34 15 7 Em b e z z l e m e n t 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fo r g e r y a n d C o u n t e r f e i t i n g 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 2 2 2 7 Fr a u d 0 5 3 6 6 5 7 4 5 7 8 4 4 14 18 16 16 64 Li q u o r L a w s 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 Of f e n s e s A g a i n s t t h e F a m i l y a n d C h i l d r e n 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 3 1 2 8 Ot h e r A s s a u l t s 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 4 1 6 Pr o s t i t u t i o n a n d C o m m e r c i a l i z e d V i c e 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ru n a w a y s ( P e r s o n s U n d e r A g e 1 8 ) 0 7 2 11 2 2 2 4 2 4 7 3 4 20 6 10 14 50 Se x O f f e n s e s ( E x c e p t F o r c i b l e R a p e a n d P r o s t i - tu t i o n ) 0 3 1 1 3 3 3 4 1 3 5 7 2 5 9 8 14 36 St o l e n P r o p e r t y : B u y i n g , R e c e i v i n g , P o s s e s s i n g 0 6 Va n d a l i s m / D a m a g e t o P r o p e r t y 0 9 5 17 23 11 10 10 11 16 9 4 14 31 44 37 27 13 9 We a p o n s : C a r r y i n g , P o s s e s s i n g , E t c . 0 0 1 0 2 1 2 2 0 3 1 2 0 1 5 5 3 14 Gr a n d T o t a l 77 2 24 2019 Crime Stats Continued... 9000 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2019 911 Hangup 36 31 30 35 45 39 43 42 40 42 61 53 497 Abandoned/Junk Vehicle 1 1 3 5 2 9 3 7 3 0 3 3 40 Admin Inquiry 4 1 3 2 1 2 2 9 4 6 3 1 38 City Ordinance Violations/Parking 116 143 155 111 76 112 148 124 117 147 220 152 1620 Animal Issues 20 22 28 39 39 50 55 42 32 49 26 19 421 Assist Other Agency 42 51 56 55 55 59 71 61 53 55 73 65 696 Assist Public 26 29 20 29 33 35 40 31 47 41 30 32 393 Civil Matter 31 51 43 41 31 36 61 48 33 42 29 41 487 Death Investigation 4 2 6 2 2 2 5 1 2 3 3 2 34 Domestic Physical/Verbal 37 42 27 34 52 34 42 31 31 32 27 30 419 Disturbance - Neighborhood 1 2 7 3 12 8 7 7 12 1 5 4 69 Disturbance - Noise 18 22 17 22 29 21 18 16 24 18 15 10 230 Disturbance - Unwanted Person 20 19 23 29 17 27 30 27 22 20 39 22 295 Extra Patrol/Spot Checks 35 28 38 32 32 35 33 55 39 44 35 32 438 False Alarm - Business 39 29 35 31 30 38 37 30 22 18 36 35 380 False Alarm - Other 29 16 16 14 16 14 35 21 11 20 25 20 237 False Alarm - Residence 9 5 5 8 6 15 16 9 8 5 7 6 99 Fire/Fire Related 8 7 5 12 10 17 12 11 12 11 13 9 127 Found Property 5 3 10 8 13 5 9 11 13 12 8 3 100 Gas Odor/Leak 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Juvenile Problem 6 17 17 18 27 17 15 14 21 20 10 10 192 K-9 Assists 8 4 3 11 12 7 19 13 9 6 10 8 110 License Plate PU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lost Property 8 8 5 5 9 12 9 5 6 8 9 5 89 Lost/Missing Person 4 2 7 4 12 11 8 5 8 2 3 8 74 Loud Party/Noise Violation 9 9 9 12 15 20 15 23 11 16 13 17 169 Medical 230 192 217 223 209 188 220 240 247 229 224 246 2665 Miscellaneous Info 28 29 42 32 56 46 42 50 37 31 33 25 451 Motorist Assist 19 18 9 10 8 9 11 11 14 16 9 19 153 MV Fatal Crash 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MV Personal Injury Crash 1 4 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 3 2 1 38 MV Property Damage Crash 38 47 20 14 30 19 34 24 34 37 41 56 394 OFP/HRO File 9 4 7 7 5 9 9 7 4 7 2 6 76 Recovered Motor Vehicle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Recovered Property 0 2 1 1 4 4 5 3 0 0 0 3 23 Suspicious Person/Activity/Vehicle 55 48 62 56 49 68 61 72 60 46 53 43 973 Traffic 425 254 581 503 501 315 433 407 404 406 290 243 4811 Trespass Notice Service 5 9 2 2 5 5 1 2 2 5 8 5 51 Vehicle Impound 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 4 0 1 8 Warrant Arrest 15 11 12 7 7 12 8 10 8 12 9 4 116 Grand Total 17,014 25 Awards Ceremony Chief Commendations Captain Scott Slawson Officer Gena Abramovich Clerical Supervisor Jeana Allen- Hatcher Clerk Lorilee Stafford Sergeant Pete Stanley Officer Kaitlyn Baker Detective Cheri Galli Sergeant Marty Williams Officer Matthew Collier Sean Gallagher Quintin Payne David Flesland Officer Jason Ryan Officer Daniel Fitzmaurice CSO Scott Anderson Julie Anderson Officer Miguel Robles and K9 Kody On January 27 2020, the Police Department held the 2019 Police Awards Ceremony. The event was held at the start of the Council meeting and was well attended. I:\RFA\City Manager\2020\6.1 Business Licenses\06.22.20 - Massage\6.1 Q-Business Licenses 062220.docx Request for Action June 22, 2020 Approved by: Kirk McDonald Originating Department: City Manager By: Valerie Leone, City Clerk-Treasurer Agenda Title Approval of business license(s) Requested Action In accordance with Chapter 8 of the New Hope Code, all applications for business licenses must be presented to the City Council for consideration. Staff recommends approval of all listed requests. Background All required paperwork and fees have been received for the following business: Better Health Concepts 4124 Quebec Ave N Therapeutic Massage Enterprise & Therapist True Blue Massage Bodywork 8500 42nd Ave N Therapeutic Massage Enterprise & Therapist Attachments:  Memo from Det. Loser re: Massage Therapist Application, Tammy Bain (Better Health Concepts)  Memo from Det. Loser re: Massage Therapist Application, Tayana Vecherkova (True Blue Massage Bodywork) Agenda Section Consent Item Number 6.1 G:\City Manager\AGENDA\6.2 R-Approval of Claims Merge Doc.docx Request for Action June 22, 2020 Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Originating Department: City Manager By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Agenda Title Approval of claims through June 22, 2020 Requested Action Claims for services and commodities purchased through this period are listed on the Check Disbursement Report Attachments x Check Disbursement Report Agenda Section Consent Item Number 6.2 I:\RFA\City Manager\2020\Q&R-polling place designation.docx Request for Action June 22, 2020 Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Originating Department: City Manager By: Valerie Leone, City Clerk/Treasurer Agenda Title Resolution designating polling places in the city of New Hope Requested Action Staff recommends adoption of the resolution designating polling places. Policy/Past Practice The city must follow state statutes relative to election law. Background M.S.§204B.16 requires each municipality to adopt a resolution annually by December 31 (by July 21 for the 2020 election cycle) to designate polling places for each election precinct. If a polling place needs to be changed, all affected households within that precinct must be notified. Seven polling places are the same as prior election cycles. Precinct 6 was changed from North Ridge Health and Rehab to City Hall Civic Center Room for this election cycle. Postcards will be sent to all registered voters of Precinct 6 notifying them of the change. PRECINCT NUMBER POLLING PLACE POLLING PLACE ADDRESS 2290 NEW HOPE P-1 Spanish Immersion at Sunny Hollow 8808 27th Avenue North 2295 NEW HOPE P-2 Sonnesyn Elementary School 3421 Boone Avenue North 2300 NEW HOPE P-3 St. Joseph Catholic Church 8701 36th Avenue North 2310 NEW HOPE P-4 New Hope Learning Center 8301 47th Avenue North 2315 NEW HOPE P-5 Holy Nativity Church 3900 Winnetka Avenue North 2320 NEW HOPE P-6 New Hope City Hall 4401 Xylon Avenue North 2330 NEW HOPE P-7 Meadow Lake Elementary School 8525 62nd Avenue North 2335 NEW HOPE P-8 House of Hope Lutheran Church 4800 Boone Avenue North A copy of the adopted resolution will be provided to Hennepin County Elections Division. Attachments  Resolution Agenda Section Consent Item Number 6.4 City of New Hope Resolution No. 2020- Resolution designating polling places in the city of New Hope WHEREAS, MS.§204B.16 requires each municipality to adopt a resolution annually to designate polling places for each election precinct. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the city hereby designates the following polling places for New Hope elections: PRECINCT NUMBER POLLING PLACE POLLING PLACE ADDRESS 2290 NEW HOPE P-1 Spanish Immersion at Sunny Hollow 8808 27th Avenue North 2295 NEW HOPE P-2 Sonnesyn Elementary School 3421 Boone Avenue North 2300 NEW HOPE P-3 St. Joseph Catholic Church 8701 36th Avenue North 2310 NEW HOPE P-4 New Hope Learning Center 8301 47th Avenue North 2315 NEW HOPE P-5 Holy Nativity Church 3900 Winnetka Avenue North 2320 NEW HOPE P-6 New Hope City Hall 4401 Xylon Avenue North 2330 NEW HOPE P-7 Meadow Lake Elementary School 8525 62nd Avenue North 2335 NEW HOPE P-8 House of Hope Lutheran Church 4800 Boone Avenue North Adopted by the City Council of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 22nd day of June, 2020. ____________________________ Mayor Attest: ______________________________ City Clerk I:\RFA\HR & Admin Svcs\Human Resources\2020\06222020 Council Meeting\Q&R COVID-19 Preparedness Plan 06222020.docx Request for Action June 22, 2020 Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Originating Department: HR & Admin Services By: Rich Johnson, Director of HR & Admin. Services Agenda Title Resolution adopting the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for the city of New Hope Requested Action Staff recommends adoption of the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for the city of New Hope. Policy/Past Practice The city adopts plans as needed. Background As required by the State of Minnesota, the city drafted a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan dated May 4, 2020. This past week, the State of Minnesota sent out a revised COVID-19 Preparedness Plan template which included additional requirements which have been included in the attached document. Additionally, the League of Minnesota Cities recommended that the revised COVID-19 Preparedness Plan be approved by the city council therefore it is being brought before you at this time. Attachments  COVID-19 Preparedness Plan dated June 22, 2020 Agenda Section Consent Item Number 6.5 COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for the city of New Hope June 22, 2020 The city of New Hope is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our workers. To ensure that, we have developed the following Preparedness Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Managers and workers are all responsible for implementing this plan. Our goal is to mitigate the potential for transmission of COVID-19 in our workplaces, and that requires full cooperation among workers and management. Only through this cooperative effort can we establish and maintain the safety and health of our workers and workplaces. Management and workers are responsible for implementing and complying with all aspects of this Preparedness Plan. The city of New Hope's managers and supervisors have our full support in enforcing the provisions of this policy. Our workers are our most important assets. We are serious about safety and health and keeping our workers working at the city of New Hope. Worker involvement is essential in developing and implementing a successful COVID-19 Preparedness Plan. We have involved our workers in this process by having begun to gather, and continue to request input from employees for review and possible inclusion into this plan. Our COVID-19 Preparedness Plan follows Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) guidelines and federal OSHA standards related to COVID-19 and Executive Order 20-48, and addresses: • hygiene and respiratory etiquette; • engineering and administrative controls for social distancing; • cleaning, disinfecting, decontamination and ventilation; • prompt identification and isolation of sick persons; • communications and training that will be provided to managers and workers; and • management and supervision necessary to ensure effective implementation of the plan; • protection and controls for pick-up and drop-off; and • communications and instructions for customers Screening and policies for employees exhibiting signs and symptoms of COVID-19 Workers have been informed of and encouraged to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. The following policies and procedures are being implemented to assess workers’ health status prior to entering the workplace and for workers to report when they are sick or experiencing symptoms. Staff has received information via email as well as posters onsite regarding recognizing signs and symptoms of COVID-19 symptoms with directions on how to report if they are experiencing symptoms. Any staff at work experiencing symptoms would be isolated and sent home. City hall staff would be isolated in the Civic Center Conference Room, police staff would be isolated in the Police Conference Room, and public works staff would be isolated in the small conference room at public works until they are sent home. The city of New Hope has implemented leave policies that promote workers staying at home when they are sick, when household members are sick, or when required by a health care provider to isolate or quarantine themselves or a member of their household. Staff has received information on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) via email, hardcopy and posters. Additionally, the city provides leave in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to those that are eligible and employees accrue personal, vacation, sick or compensatory leave which is outlined in the city’s personnel rules and regulations. Accommodations for workers with underlying medical conditions or who have household members with underlying health conditions have been implemented. The city encourages staff with underlying health conditions or staff with household members that have underlying health conditions to contact Rich Johnson or Walker MacBeath in human resources, as these situations will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine what accommodations may be appropriate. The city of New Hope has also implemented a policy for informing workers if they have been exposed to a person with COVID-19 at their workplace and requiring them to quarantine for the required amount of time. If the city has reason to believe an employee is exposed to a person with COVID -19 in the workplace, human resources staff will contact the staff member regarding necessary steps in addition to following all Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) regulations. In addition, a policy has been implemented to protect the privacy of workers’ health status and health information. In continuation with the city’s current practice, staff will adhere to various mandates and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) which requires privacy and security of personal health information. Handwashing Basic infection prevention measures are being implemented at our workplaces at all times. Workers are instructed to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water frequently throughout the day, but especially at the beginning and end of their shift, prior to any mealtimes and after using the toilet. All visitors to the facility will be required to wash their hands prior to or immediately upon entering the facility. Some workplaces may have hand-sanitizer dispensers (that use sanitizers of greater than 60% alcohol) that can be used for hand hygiene in place of soap and water, as long as hands are not visibly soiled. All restrooms and sinks throughout the facility are stocked with anti- bacterial soap and all staff members have been provided with hand sanitizer that they can keep on their person. Each city facility has additional sanitizer to refill individual bottles. Wall-mounted dispensers of hand sanitizer have been installed. Respiratory etiquette: Cover your cough or sneeze Workers and visitors are being instructed to cover their mouth and nose with their sleeve or a tissue when coughing or sneezing and to avoid touching their face, in particular their mouth, nose and eyes, with their hands. They should dispose of tissues in the trash and wash or sanitize their hands immediately afterward. Respiratory etiquette will be demonstrated on posters and supported by making tissues and trash receptacles available to all workers and visitors. Staff has received educational materials via email, hardcopy and posters in city facilities and is strongly encouraged to adhere to these directives. Social distancing Social distancing by maintaining at least six feet of separation between each other is being implemented in the workplace through the following engineering and administrative controls: Where possible, staff members were provided equipment to allow working remotely over the past several weeks. As of June 1, most staff members returned to their traditional working arrangements utilizing flexible shifts, alternative work schedules, etc. Signage has been posted for both employees and visitors. Staff has been instructed to limit vehicle occupancy to only one person. Employees are encouraged to communicate with their department head or human resources staff with any concerns. Employees are encouraged to utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) which is available onsite. Staff has been directed to not gather in groups e.g. no more than four staff members in the lunchroom at city hall, no more than five in the lunchroom at public works, etc. Necessary meetings which include several participants will be held via WebEx rather than in person. Temporary impermeable barriers have been installed at the front counters and permanent glass barriers will be installed by June 22. Workers and visitors are prohibited from gathering in groups and confined areas, including elevators, and from using others’ personal protective equipment, phones, computer equipment, desks, cubicles, workstations, offices or other personal work tools or equipment. Cleaning, disinfection, and ventilation Regular housekeeping practices are being implemented, including routine cleaning and disinfecting of work surfaces, equipment, tools and machinery, vehicles, and areas in the work environment, including restrooms, breakrooms, lunchrooms and meeting rooms, front counters, and drop-off and pick-up locations. Frequent cleaning and disinfecting will be conducted in high-touch areas, such as phones, keyboards, touch screens, controls, door handles, elevator panels, railings, copy machines, credit card readers, delivery equipment, etc. Every staff member has been supplied with a mask, hand sanitizer, and a stylus for use on the copy machines. Anti-bacterial cleaning products are available for staff use, and after each workday ServiceMaster will be cleaning and sanitizing common areas, restrooms, door handles, etc. Staff is encouraged to utilize these cleaning products to clean their personal work area and equipment. Public works has acquired equipment to sanitize each vehicle at the beginning and end of each shift. Additional cleaning will be done as needed and particularly should a staff member be diagnosed with COVID-19. The maximum amount of fresh air is being brought into the workplace, air recirculation is being limited and ventilation systems are being properly used and maintained. Steps are also being taken to minimize air flow blowing across people. Staff has consulted with its HVAC vendor and made adjustments to increase the amount of fresh air and reduce the amount of recirculated air. The city has another vendor under contract to perform quarterly preventative maintenance on the city’s HVAC system including the changing of air filters. Communications and training An initial Preparedness Plan was communicated via email to staff with email access, hardcopy to those without email access, as well as posted in common areas in city facilities to all workers on Monday, May 4, 2020 and necessary training was provided. This revised preparedness plan will be shared similarly on June 23 following City Council approval on June 22. Additional communication and training will be ongoing in person, via email, hardcopy, and posters and provided to all workers who did not receive the initial training. Instructions will be communicated to visitors about: how drop-off, pick-up and delivery will be conducted to ensure social distancing between visitors and workers; required hygiene practices; and recommendations that visitors use face masks when dropping off, picking up, or accepting delivery. Visitors will also be advised not to enter the workplace if they are experiencing symptoms or have contracted COVID-19 by notices posted at each public entry point. Managers and supervisors are to monitor how effective the program has been implemented by observing and asking for employee feedback. Management and workers are to work through this new program together and update the training as necessary. This COVID-19 Preparedness Plan has been certified by the New Hope City Council and will be posted throughout the workplace June 23, 2020 and will be updated as necessary by the city manager or his delegate. Certified by: Kathi Hemken Mayor I:\RFA\PUBWORKS\2020\Council\2020 ADA Transition Plan Request for Action June 22, 2020 Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Originating Department: Public Works By: Megan Hedstrom, Storm Water Specialist and Project Coordinator; Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works Agenda Title Resolution to adopt the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Requested Action Staff is recommending Council adopt the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan that has been prepared by the city engineer, Stantec Consulting. The Council reviewed this plan at the June 15 work session. Policy/Past Practice The city began drafting the ADA Transition Plan in 2019. In the past the city has made many improvements to facilities and programs to accommodate persons with disabilities. Background Staff began developing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan in fall of 2019. Beginning in 2020, MnDOT will not allow any federal funding to be distributed to communities without an ADA Transition Plan in place or in progress. The goal of the ADA Transition Plan is to bridge the gap between the Federal ADA requirements and the goal of the city to provide an accessible community for all of our residents of New Hope. This plan will work in conjunction with the existing Comprehensive Plan and the Complete Streets Policy. The ADA Transition Plan identifies the city’s methods for the replacement of out-of-date and non-compliant pedestrian facilities within the city of New Hope. The plan states that the city will prioritize pedestrian improvements by following the 10-Year Pavement Management Plan, as well as coordinating with Hennepin County and adjacent cities on projects. Funding The plan does not identify any direct cost for ADA improvement projects. The city will continue to combine these pedestrian improvement projects with street infrastructure projects to reduce cost. Attachments  Resolution  ADA Transition Plan Agenda Section Work Session Item Number 6.6 City of New Hope Resolution No. 20- Resolution to adopt the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan WHEREAS, the city’s engineer, Stantec Consulting, has prepared the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan; and, WHEREAS, the city began drafting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan in 2019; and, WHEREAS, the ADA Transition plan details measures that the City of New Hope will take to increase the ADA accessibility of the city; and, WHEREAS, the goal of the ADA transition plan is to bridge the gap between the federal ADA requirements and the goal of the city to provide an accessible community for all residents of New Hope; and, WHEREAS, this plan will work in conjunction with the existing Comprehensive Plan and Complete Streets Policy; and, WHEREAS, the Council has viewed the plan and found the plan to be acceptable; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the city of New Hope hereby adopts the ADA Transition Plan. Adopted by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 22nd day of June, 2020. Mayor Attest: City Clerk ADA Transition Plan for Facilities within the Public Right-of-way City of New Hope June 2020 Prepared by Page |2 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................3 Transition Plan Need and Purpose ...........................................................................................3 ADA and its Relationship to Other Laws...................................................................................3 Agency Requirements .............................................................................................................4 Self-Evaluation ............................................................................................................................5 Overview .................................................................................................................................5 Summary .................................................................................................................................5 Policies and Practices ..................................................................................................................5 Previous Practices ...................................................................................................................5 Current Policy ..........................................................................................................................6 Improvement Schedule ...............................................................................................................6 Priority Areas ..........................................................................................................................6 External Agency Coordination .................................................................................................6 ADA Coordinator .........................................................................................................................7 Implementation Schedule ...........................................................................................................7 Methodology...........................................................................................................................7 Public Outreach...........................................................................................................................7 Grievance Procedure ...................................................................................................................7 Monitor the Progress ..................................................................................................................8 Appendices .................................................................................................................................9 A.Self-Evaluation Results .....................................................................................................9 B.Schedule / Budget Information .........................................................................................9 C.Public Outreach ................................................................................................................9 D.Grievance Procedure .....................................................................................................9 E.Contact Information .........................................................................................................9 F.ADA Design Standards and Procedures .............................................................................9 G.Glossary of Terms .........................................................................................................9 Page |3 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Introduction Transition Plan Need and Purpose The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted on July 26, 1990, is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability. ADA consists of five titles outlining protections in the following areas: 1.Employment 2.State and local government services 3.Public accommodations 4.Telecommunications 5.Miscellaneous Provisions Title II of ADA pertains to the programs, activities and services public entities provide. As a provider of public transportation services and programs, City of New Hope (City) must comply with this section of the Act as it specifically applies to public service agencies. Title II of ADA provides that, “…no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity.” (42 USC. Sec. 12132;28 CFR. Sec. 35.130) As required by Title II of ADA, 28 CFR. Part 35 Sec. 35.105 and Sec. 35.150, City has conducted a self-evaluation of its facilities within public rights of way and has developed this Transition Plan detailing how the organization will ensure that all of those facilities are accessible to all individuals. ADA and its Relationship to Other Laws Title II of ADA is companion legislation to two previous federal statutes and regulations: the Architectural Barriers Acts of 1968 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 is a Federal law that requires facilities designed, built, altered or leased with Federal funds to be accessible. The Architectural Barriers Act marks one of the first efforts to ensure access to the built environment. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a Federal law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or agency. Title II of ADA extended this coverage to all state and local government entities, regardless of whether they receive federal funding or not. Page |4 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Agency Requirements Under Title II, City must meet these general requirements: ·Must operate their programs so that, when viewed in their entirety, the programs are accessible to and useable by individuals with disabilities (28 C.F.R. Sec. 35.150). ·May not refuse to allow a person with a disability to participate in a service, program or activity simply because the person has a disability (28 C.F.R. Sec. 35.130 (a). ·Must make reasonable modifications in policies, practices and procedures that deny equal access to individuals with disabilities unless a fundamental alteration in the program would result (28 C.F.R. Sec. 35.130(b) (7). ·May not provide services or benefits to individuals with disabilities through programs that are separate or different unless the separate or different measures are necessary to ensure that benefits and services are equally effective (28 C.F.R. Sec. 35.130(b)(iv) & (d). ·Must take appropriate steps to ensure that communications with applicants, participants and members of the public with disabilities are as effective as communications with others (29 C.F.R. Sec. 35.160(a). ·Must designate at least one responsible employee to coordinate ADA compliance [28 CFR Sec. 35.107(a)]. This person is often referred to as the "ADA Coordinator." The public entity must provide the ADA coordinator's name, office address, and telephone number to all interested individuals [28 CFR Sec. 35.107(a)]. ·Must provide notice of ADA requirements. All public entities, regardless of size, must provide information about the rights and protections of Title II to applicants, participants, beneficiaries, employees, and other interested persons [28 CFR Sec. 35,106]. The notice must include the identification of the employee serving as the ADA coordinator and must provide this information on an ongoing basis [28 CFR Sec. 104.8(a)]. ·Must establish a grievance procedure. Public entities must adopt and publish grievance procedures providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints [28 CFR Sec. 35.107(b)]. This requirement provides for a timely resolution of all problems or conflicts related to ADA compliance before they escalate to litigation and/or the federal complaint process. This document has been created to specifically cover accessibility within the public rights of way and does not include information on City programs, practices, or building facilities not related to public rights of way. Page |5 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Self-Evaluation Overview The City is required, under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and 28CFR35.105, to perform a self-evaluation of its current transportation infrastructure policies, practices, and programs. This self-evaluation will identify what policies and practices impact accessibility and examine how the City implements these policies. The goal of the self- evaluation is to verify that, in implementing the City's policies and practices, the department is providing accessibility and not adversely affecting the full participation of individuals with disabilities. The self-evaluation also examines the condition of the City's Pedestrian Circulation Routes/Pedestrian Access Routes (PCR/PAR) and identifies potential need for PCR/PAR infrastructure improvements. This will include the sidewalks, curb ramps, bicycle/pedestrian trails, traffic control signals and transit facilities that are located within the City rights-of-way. Any barriers to accessibility identified in the self-evaluation and the remedy to the identified barrier are set out in this transition plan. Summary As of 2019, the City conducted an inventory of pedestrian facilities within its public right of way consisting of the evaluation of the following facilities: 397 City street curb ramps -569 total curb ramps within City limits (includes County Roads) 26 miles of sidewalks 22 miles of trails 1 traffic control signal maintained by the City 283 bus stops The sidewalks, trails, APS signals and bus stop inspections are not complete and will continue until they are all inspected which is projected to be 2025. A detailed evaluation on how these facilities relate to ADA standards will be updated periodically as the inspections are completed and inventoried. Self-Evaluation results are in Appendix A. Policies and Practices Previous Practices Since the adoption of the ADA, the City has striven to provide accessible pedestrian features as part of the City's capital improvement projects. As additional information was made available Page |6 ADA TRANISTION PLAN as to the methods of providing accessible pedestrian features, the City updated their procedures to accommodate these methods. Current Policy The City's goal is to continue to provide accessible pedestrian design features as part of the City's capital improvement projects. The City has established ADA design standards and procedures as listed in Appendix F. These standards and procedures will be kept up to date with nationwide and local best management practices. The City of New Hope has established policies, plans and programs that support accessible pedestrian design decisions: ·Pavement Management Program ·Complete Streets Policy ·Trail and Bikeway Comprehensive Plan The City will consider and respond to all accessibility improvement requests. All accessibility improvements that have been deemed reasonable will be scheduled consistent with transportation priorities. The City will coordinate with external agencies to ensure that all new or altered pedestrian facilities within the City jurisdiction are ADA compliant to the maximum extent feasible. Maintenance of pedestrian facilities within the public right of way will continue to follow the policies set forth by the City . Requests for accessibility improvements can be submitted to the City. Contact information is located in Appendix E. Improvement Schedule Priority Areas Each year the City Council approves a Pavement Management Plan (PMP) which includes planned Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) for the following 10-years. ADA compliance and improvements are reviewed and proposed if relevant into each of these projects in compliance with City of New Hope’s Complete Streets Policy. External Agency Coordination Many other agencies are responsible for pedestrian facilities within the jurisdiction of the City. The City will coordinate with those agencies to track and assist in the facilitation of the elimination of accessibility barriers along their routes. Page |7 ADA TRANISTION PLAN ADA Coordinator In accordance with 28 CFR 35.107(a), the City has identified an ADA Title II Coordinator to oversee the City policies and procedures. Contact information for this individual is located in Appendix E. Implementation Schedule Methodology The City will utilize two methods for upgrading pedestrian facilities to the current ADA standards. The first and most comprehensive of the two methods are the scheduled street and utility improvement projects. All pedestrian facilities impacted by these projects will be upgraded to current ADA accessibility standards. The second method is the stand-alone sidewalk and ADA accessibility improvement project. These projects will be incorporated into the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) on a case by case basis as determined by City staff. The City's PMP and CIP are both available on the City of New Hope Website, which includes a detailed schedule and budget for specific improvements, is included in Appendix B. Public Outreach The City of New Hope recognizes that public participation is an important component in the development of this document. Input from the community has been gathered and used to help define priority areas for improvements within the jurisdiction of the City. This document was also available for public comment. A summary of comments received and detailed information regarding the public outreach activities are located in Appendix C. ·Summary of the draft ADA Transition Plan presentation to the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) and Public Hearing – October 8, 2019 ·On-line comments period occurred between October 30, 2019 through June 1, 2020 ·Final ADA Transition Plan brought to a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting for adoption – June 22, 2020 Grievance Procedure Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, each agency is required to publish its responsibilities in regard to the ADA. A draft of this public notice is provided in Appendix D. If users of the City's facilities and services believe the City has not provided reasonable accommodation, they have the right to file a grievance. Page |8 ADA TRANISTION PLAN In accordance with 28 CFR 35.107(b), the City has developed a grievance procedure for the purpose of the prompt and equitable resolution of citizens’ complaints, concerns, comments, and other grievances. This grievance procedure is outlined in Appendix D. Monitor the Progress This document will continue to be updated as conditions within the City evolves. The appendices in this document will be updated periodically, while the main body of the document will be updated in 3-5 years, with a future update schedule to be developed at that time. With each main body update, a public comment period will be established to continue the public outreach. Page |9 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Appendices A.Self-Evaluation Results B.Schedule / Budget Information C.Public Outreach D.Grievance Procedure E.Contact Information F.ADA Design Standards and Procedures G.Glossary of Terms Page |10 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Appendix A – Self-Evaluation Results The inventory of the pedestrian facilities including ramps, sidewalks, trails and bus tops within the city public right of way can be found on the city’s website under Policies & Plans. The draft ADA Transition Report will be posted at this location for public comment and an interactive GIS map showing the up-to-date inspection results are at the bottom of the page under the heading ADA Transition Plan: https://www.newhopemn.gov/city_hall/community_development/policies_plans Figures showing locations of these facilities are on the following pages. These figures show the pedestrian ramps inspected to date, to be inspected and if the pedestrian ramps pass. In the coming years the remaining pedestrian ramps will be inspected in addition to inspection of trails, sidewalks, bus stop locations for accessibility and adherence to federal design standards. The Self Evaluation is not complete for all right-of-way attributes at this time. It is expected to be completed by 2025. In the below table summarizes where the self-evaluation has at this time. Pedestrian Facility Total Passed City Pedestrian Curb Ramps Inspected Spring/Summer 2019 397 123 (31%) County Road Pedestrian Curb Ramps within New Hope 172 TBD Bus Stops 283 TBD Sidewalk 26 Miles TBD Trail 22 Miles TBD Traffic Signaled Intersections 16 Intersections 1 City Owned 15 County Owned City Owned Passed TBD – County Signal Intersections Page |11 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Figures 1 – 4 Inspections to Date, Passing, Priority and Bus Stop Locations S o u r c e s : E s r i , H E R E , G a r m i n , I n t e r m a p , i n c r e m e n t P C o r p . , G E B C O , U S G S , F A O , N P S , N R C A N , G e o B a s e , I G N , K a d a s t e r N L , O r d n a n c e S u r v e y , E s r i J a p a n , M E T I , E s r i C h i n a ( H o n g K o n g ) , ( c ) O p e n S t r e e t M a p c o n t r i b u t o r s , a n d t h e G I S U s e r C o m m u n i t y ¯ 0 0 . 2 5 0 . 5 0 . 7 5 10 . 1 3 M i l e s I n s p e c t io n s t o D a t e F ig u r e 1 N e w H o p e , M in n e s o t a D a t e : O c t o b e r 2 0 1 9 I n s p e c t e d ( 3 9 7 ) N e e d s I n s p e c t io n ( 1 7 2 ) S id e w a lk T r a il S o u r c e s : E s r i , H E R E , G a r m i n , I n t e r m a p , i n c r e m e n t P C o r p . , G E B C O , U S G S , F A O , N P S , N R C A N , G e o B a s e , I G N , K a d a s t e r N L , O r d n a n c e S u r v e y , E s r i J a p a n , M E T I , E s r i C h i n a ( H o n g K o n g ) , ( c ) O p e n S t r e e t M a p c o n t r i b u t o r s , a n d t h e G I S U s e r C o m m u n i t y ¯ 0 0 . 2 5 0 . 5 0 . 7 5 10 . 1 3 M i l e s P a s s in g P e d e s t r ia n R a m p s F igure 2 N e w H o p e , M in n e s o t a D a t e : O c t o b e r 2 0 1 9 F a ilin g P e d e s t r ia n R a m p ( 2 7 4 ) P a s s in g P e d e s t r ia n R a m p ( 1 2 3 ) S id e w a lk T r a il S o u r c e s : E s r i , H E R E , G a r m i n , I n t e r m a p , i n c r e m e n t P C o r p . , G E B C O , U S G S , F A O , N P S , N R C A N , G e o B a s e , I G N , K a d a s t e r N L , O r d n a n c e S u r v e y , E s r i J a p a n , M E T I , E s r i C h i n a ( H o n g K o n g ) , ( c ) O p e n S t r e e t M a p c o n t r i b u t o r s , a n d t h e G I S U s e r C o m m u n i t y ¯ 0 0 . 2 5 0 . 5 0 . 7 5 10 . 1 3 M i l e s P r io r it y P e d e s t r ia n R a m p s F i gure 3 N e w H o p e , M in n e s o t a D a t e : O c t o b e r 2 0 1 9 P r io r it y P e d e s t r ia n R a m p ( 2 0 9 ) S id e w a lk T r a il P a s s in g P e d e s t r ia n R a m p ( 1 2 3 ) L o w P r io r it y P e d e s t r ia n R a m p ( 6 5 ) S o u r c e s : E s r i , H E R E , G a r m i n , I n t e r m a p , i n c r e m e n t P C o r p . , G E B C O , U S G S , F A O , N P S , N R C A N , G e o B a s e , I G N , K a d a s t e r N L , O r d n a n c e S u r v e y , E s r i J a p a n , M E T I , E s r i C h i n a ( H o n g K o n g ) , ( c ) O p e n S t r e e t M a p c o n t r i b u t o r s , a n d t h e G I S U s e r C o m m u n i t y ¯ 0 0 . 2 5 0 . 5 0 . 7 5 10 . 1 3 M i l e s B u s S t o p L o c a t io n s F igure 4 N e w H o p e , M in n e s o t a D a t e : O c t o b e r 2 0 1 9 B u s S t o p S id e w a lk T r a il Page |12 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Appendix B – Schedule/Budget Information Cost Information Unit Prices Construction costs for upgrading facilities can vary depending on each individual improvement and conditions of each site. Costs can also vary on the type and size of project the improvements are associated with. Listed below are representative 2011 costs for some typical accessibility improvements based on if the improvements are included as part of a retrofit type project, or as part of a larger comprehensive capital improvement project. A.Intersection corner ADA improvement retrofit: +/- $4,000 per corner o Of the 397 inspected curb ramps, 274 curb ramps need improvements §274 X $4,000 = $1,096,000 §173 curb ramps still require inspection B.Intersection corner ADA improvement as part of adjacent capital project: +/- $1,500 per corner o Of the 397 inspected curb ramps, 274 curb ramps need improvements §274 X $1,500 = $411,000 §173 curb ramps still require inspection C.Traffic control signal corner ADA improvement retrofit: +/-$ 10,000 o Est. 15 County Owned Signals require some work on each corner, 60 corners §60 X $10,000 = $600,000 D.Traffic control signal APS upgrade as part of full traffic control signal installation: +/- $10,000 o Est. 15 County Owned Signals require APS §15 X $10,000 = $150,000 E.Sidewalk / Trail ADA improvement retrofit: +/- $5.00 per SF o TBD in coming years of self-evaluation o If 10% of all sidewalks and trails require retrofit improvements: +/- 5 miles of improvements (264,000 Feet) §Average Sidewalk is 5’ wide: 264,000 FT X 5 FT Wide = 1,320,000 SF §Estimated Retrofit cost for 10% of City Sidewalks and trails: ·1,320,000 SF X $5/SF = $6,600,000 F.Sidewalk / Trail ADA improvement as part of adjacent capital project: +/- $3.50 per SF G.Bus Stop ADA improvement retrofit: +/- $400 per stop H.Bus Stop ADA improvement as part of adjacent capital project: +/- $250 per stop Page |13 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Entire Jurisdiction Based on the results of the self-evaluation, the estimate costs associated with providing ADA accessibility within the entire jurisdiction is at this time for pedestrian ramps $1,096,000 when completed outside of a CIP project. For cost reasons and as set-forth in the report, the city of New Hope will primarily improve pedestrian curb ramps as part of the adjacent CIP Project which lowers the overall cost to approximately $411,000 for all the failing pedestrian ramps identified in the 2019 field investigation. In the coming years other pedestrian facilities will be self-evaluated and the overall investment required will continue to rise as most of the City was built in the 1960’s prior to the ADA Federal Requirements being adopted. The eventual total amount signifies a significant investment that city of New Hope is committed to making in the upcoming years. A systematic approach to providing accessibility will be taken in order to absorb the cost into the city of New Hope budget for improvements to the public right of way. Page |14 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Appendix C – Public Outreach The Draft ADA Transition Plan was presented to New Hope Citizen’s Advisory Commission (CAC) and Public Hearing held at 7:00 pm, on October 8, 2019 at New Hope City Hall. The draft Document was placed on the City’s website from October 30, 2019 to June 1, 2020 for review and comment. Any comments during this time are to be e-mailed to the ADA Coordinator and will be reviewed and included in this section. The website is: https://www.newhopemn.gov/city_hall/community_development/policies_plans No public comments were received during the comment period. The adoption of the ADA Transition Plan will occur at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting on June 22, 2020. Once adopted, the final plan will be posted on the City website. Page |15 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Appendix D – Grievance Procedure As part of the ADA requirements the City/County has posted the following notice outlining its ADA requirements: Public Notice In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The City will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in City's services, programs, or activities. Employment: The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Effective Communication: The City will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the City's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The City will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all City programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in City offices, even where pets are generally prohibited. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City program, service, or activity, should contact the office of the ADA Coordinator, as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. The ADA does not require the City to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. The City will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Page |16 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Sample Grievance Procedure (Source www.ada.gov): City of New Hope Grievance Procedure under the Americans with Disabilities Act This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"). It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by the City of New Hope. The City's Personnel Policy governs employment-related complaints of disability discrimination. The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of the problem. Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request. The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation to: Attn: Megan Hedstrom, ADA Coordinator City of New Hope Engineering Dept. 5500 International Parkway New Hope, MN 55428 Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint,the ADA Coordinator or designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and the possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days of the meeting,the ADA Coordinator or designee will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape. The response will explain the position of the City of New Hope and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint. If the response by the ADA Coordinator or their designee does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and/or his/her designee may appeal the decision within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to the City Manager or their designee. Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the City Manager or their designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting, the City Manager or their designee will respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint. All written complaints received by the ADA Coordinator or their designee, appeals to the City Manager or their designee, and responses from these two offices will be retained by the City of New Hope for at least three years. Page |17 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Those wishing to file a formal written grievance with the City of New Hope may do so by one of the following methods: Internet Visit the City of New Hope website under Policy & Plans (https://www.newhopemn.gov/city_hall/community_development/policies_plans) and scroll to the ADA Transition Plan section at the bottom of the webpage. Click the link to the ADA Grievance Form. Fill in the form online and click “submit.” A copy of The ADA Grievance Form is included in this Appendix. Telephone Contact the pertinent City staff person listed in the Contact Information section of Appendix E to submit an oral grievance. The staff person will utilize the Internet method above to submit the grievance on behalf of the person filing the grievance. Paper Submittal Contact the pertinent City staff person listed in the Contact Information section of Appendix E to request a paper copy of the county’s grievance form, complete the form, and submit it to the the Public Work's Engineering Department. A staff person will utilize the Internet method above to submit the grievance on behalf of the person filing the grievance. The ADA Grievance Form will ask for the following information: The name, address, telephone number, and email address for the person filing the grievance The name, address, telephone number, and email address for the person alleging an ADA violation (if different than the person filing the grievance) A description and location of the alleged violation and the nature of a remedy sought, if known by the complainant. If the complainant has filed the same complaint or grievance with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), another federal or state civil rights agency, a court, or others, the name of the agency or court where the complainant filed it and the filing date. The City will acknowledge receipt of the grievance to the complainant within 10 working days of its submittal. City will also provide to the complainant within 10 working days of its submittal; 1) a response or resolution to the grievance or; 2) information on when the complainant can expect a response or resolution to the grievance. Page |18 ADA TRANISTION PLAN If the grievance filed does not concern a City of New Hope facility, the City will work with the complainant to contact the agency that has jurisdiction. 3. Within 60 calendar days of receipt, a City staff person will conduct an investigation necessary to determine the validity of the alleged violation. As a part of the investigation, the staff person would conduct an engineering study to help determine the City's response. The staff person will take advantage of department resources and use engineering judgment, data collected, and any information submitted by the resident to develop a conclusion. A staff person will be available to meet with the complainant to discuss the matter as a part of the investigation and resolution of the matter. The City will document each resolution of a filed grievance and retain such documentation in the department’s ADA Grievance File for a period of seven years. The City will consider all specific grievances within its particular context or setting. Furthermore, the City will consider many varying circumstances including: 1) the nature of the access to services, programs, or facilities at issue; 2) the specific nature of the disability; 3) the essential eligibility requirements for participation; 4) the health and safety of others: and 5) the degree to which an accommodation would constitute a fundamental alteration to the program, service, or facility, or cause an undue hardship to the City. Accordingly, the resolution by the City of New Hope of any one grievance does not constitute a precedent upon which the county is bound or upon which other complaining parties may rely. File Maintenance The City shall maintain ADA grievance files for a period of seven years. Complaints of Title II violations may also be filed with the DOJ within 180 days of the date of discrimination. In certain situations, cases may be referred to a mediation program sponsored by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ may bring a lawsuit where it has investigated a matter and has been unable to resolve violations. For more information, contact: U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Disability Rights Section - NYAV Washington, D.C. 20530 www.ada.gov (800) 514-0301 (voice – toll free) (800) 514-0383 (TTY) Title II may also be enforced through private lawsuits in Federal court. It is not necessary to file a complaint with the DOJ or any other Federal agency, or to receive a "right-to-sue" letter, before going to court. Page |19 ADA TRANISTION PLAN See grievance form below and on next page. City of New Hope ADA Grievance Form ADA Grievance Form Complainant: Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip Code: _________________________________________________________ Telephone: Home: __________________________ Cell: ________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________________ Person discriminated against (if other than the complainant): Name:________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City, State, and Zip Code: _________________________________________________________ Telephone: Home: __________________________ Cell: ________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________________ Government, or organization, or institution whic h you believe has discriminated: Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip Code: _________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________________ When did the discrimination occur? _________________________ Date: _________________ Have efforts been made to resolve this complaint? Yes _____ No______ If yes: what is the status of the grievance? Has the complaint been filed with the Department of Justice or any other Federal, State, or local civil rights agency or court? Yes _____ No______ If yes: Agency or Court: _____________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ______________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City, State, and Zip Code: ______________________________________________________ Telephone Number: __________________________________________________________ Date Filed: __________________________________________________________________ Do you intend to file with another agency or court? Yes _____ No______ Page |20 ADA TRANISTION PLAN If yes: Agency or Court ______________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip Code: ______________________________________________________ Telephone Number: __________________________________________________________ Additional space for ADA Issue/Incident description and (if available) photographs: Complainant Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________ Return to: ADA Coordinator, New Hope Engineering Department New Hope Public Works Address: 5500 International Parkway, New Hope, MN 55428 Phone: 763-592-6777 E-mail:Mhedstrom@newhopemn.gov Page |21 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Appendix E – Contact Information The ADA Coordinator may be contacted by calling the Public Works at 763-592-6777 and ask for Engineering. All written correspondence shall be sent to the following address: Attn: Megan Hedstrom, ADA Coordinator New Hope Public Works 5500 International Parkway New Hope, MN 55428 Or e-mail at:Mhedstrom@newhopemn.gov Page |22 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Appendix F – Agency ADA Design Standards and Procedures Design Procedures Intersection Corners Curb ramps or blended transitions will attempt to be constructed or upgraded to achieve compliance within all capital improvement projects. There may be limitations which make it technically infeasible for an intersection corner to achieve full accessibility within the scope of any project. Those limitations will be noted and those intersection corners will remain on the transition plan. As future projects or opportunities arise, those intersection corners shall continue to be incorporated into future work. Regardless on if full compliance can be achieved or not, each intersection corner shall be made as compliant as possible in accordance with the judgment of City staff. Sidewalks / Trails Sidewalks and trails will attempt to be constructed or upgraded to achieve compliance within all capital improvement projects. There may be limitations which make it technically infeasible for segments of sidewalks or trails to achieve full accessibility within the scope of any project. Those limitations will be noted and those segments will remain on the transition plan. As future projects or opportunities arise, those segments shall continue to be incorporated into future work. Regardless on if full compliance can be achieved or not, every sidewalk or trail shall be made as compliant as possible in accordance with the judgment of City staff. Traffic Control Signals Traffic control signals will attempt to be constructed or upgraded to achieve compliance within all capital improvement projects. There may be limitations which make it technically infeasible for individual traffic control signal locations to achieve full accessibility within the scope of any project. Those limitations will be noted and those locations will remain on the transition plan. As future projects or opportunities arise, those locations shall continue to be incorporated into future work. Regardless on if full compliance can be achieved or not, each traffic signal control location shall be made as compliant as possible in accordance with the judgment of City staff. Bus Stops Bus stops will attempt to be constructed or upgraded to achieve compliance within all capital improvement projects. There may be limitations which make it technically infeasible for individual bus stop locations to achieve full accessibility within the scope of any project. Those limitations will be noted and those locations will remain on the transition plan. As future projects or opportunities arise, those locations shall continue to be incorporated into future work. Regardless on if full compliance can be achieved or not, each bus stop location shall be made as compliant as possible in accordance with the judgment of City staff. Page |23 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Other Transit Facilities Additional transit facilities are present within the limits of the City. Those facilities fall under the jurisdiction of Metro Transit. The City of New Hope will work with Metro Transit to ensure that those facilities meet all appropriate accessibility standards. Other policies, practices and programs Policies, practices and programs not identified in this document will follow the applicable ADA standards. Design Standards The City of New Hope has PROWAG, as adopted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), as its design standard. A copy of this document is available on-line at: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/ada/pdf/PROWAG.pdf Page |24 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Appendix G – Glossary of Terms ABA:See Architectural Barriers Act. ADA:See Americans with Disabilities Act. ADA Transition Plan:Mn/DOT’s transportation system plan that identifies accessibility needs, the process to fully integrate accessibility improvements into the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), and ensures all transportation facilities, services, programs, and activities are accessible to all individuals. ADAAG: See Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines. Accessible:A facility that provides access to people with disabilities using the design requirements of the ADA. Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS): A device that communicates information about the WALK phase in audible and vibrotactile formats. Alteration: A change to a facility in the public right-of-way that affects or could affect access, circulation, or use. An alteration must not decrease or have the effect of decreasing the accessibility of a facility or an accessible connection to an adjacent building or site. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):The Americans with Disabilities Act; Civil rights legislation passed in 1990 and effective July 1992. The ADA sets design guidelines for accessibility to public facilities, including sidewalks and trails, by individuals with disabilities. Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG): contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and public facilities by individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. APS:See Accessible Pedestrian Signal. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA):Federal law that requires facilities designed, built, altered or leased with Federal funds to be accessible. The Architectural Barriers Act marks one of the first efforts to ensure access to the built environment. Capital Improvement Program (CIP): The CIP for the Transportation Department includes an annual capital budget and a five-year plan for funding the new construction and reconstruction projects on the county’s transportation system. Page |25 ADA TRANISTION PLAN Detectable Warning: A surface feature of truncated domes, built in or applied to the walking surface to indicate an upcoming change from pedestrian to vehicular way. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): A branch of the US Department of Transportation that administers the federal-aid Highway Program, providing financial assistance to states to construct and improve highways, urban and rural roads, and bridges. FHWA: See Federal Highway Administration Pedestrian Access Route (PAR):A continuous and unobstructed walkway within a pedestrian circulation path that provides accessibility. Pedestrian Circulation Route (PCR): A prepared exterior or interior way of passage provided for pedestrian travel. PROWAG: An acronym for the Guidelines for Accessible Public Rights-of-Way issued in 2005 by the U. S. Access Board. This guidance addresses roadway design practices, slope, and terrain related to pedestrian access to walkways and streets, including crosswalks, curb ramps, street furnishings, pedestrian signals, parking, and other components of public rights-of-way. Right of Way: A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein, usually in a strip, acquired for the network of streets, sidewalks, and trails creating public pedestrian access within a public entity’s jurisdictional limits. Section 504: The section of the Rehabilitation Act that prohibits discrimination by any program or activity conducted by the federal government. Uniform Accessibility Standards (UFAS): Accessibility standards that all federal agencies are required to meet; includes scoping and technical specifications. United States Access Board: An independent federal agency that develops and maintains design criteria for buildings and other improvements, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and electronic and information technology. It also enforces accessibility standards that cover federally funded facilities. United States Department of Justice (DOJ): The United States Department of Justice (often referred to as the Justice Department or DOJ), is the United States federal executive department responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice. I:\RFA\P&R\Pool and Civic Center Pk Projects\2020\Change Orders\Theater Change Order 4 - 6.22.20\Q&R - Theater Change Order No. 4.docx Request for Action June 22, 2020 Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Originating Department: Parks & Recreation By: Susan Rader, Director Agenda Title Resolution approving change order no. 4 with American Liberty Construction, Inc. for the theater construction project (Improvement Project No. 941) Requested Action Staff requests that the City Council approve change order no. 4 to the contract for the theater construction project (improvement project no. 941) in the amount of $6,443.75. The Council reviewed the change order at the June 15, 2020 work session. Policy/Past Practice The City Council considers change orders when unforeseen circumstances arise or changes are recommended for a city project. Background The City Council awarded a construction contract to American Liberty Construction, Inc. at the March 25, 2019 council meeting in the amount of $1,478,790.42. Stantec Engineers are providing oversight and regular construction updates are being presented to Council. Since the start of the project, the following change orders have been approved: Change Order Date Item Amount Change Order #1 – 5/28/19 Risk Insurance, Proposal Request 1 $993.48 Change Order #2 – 11/25/19 Revise the substantial completion date to May 15, 2020 and revise the final completion date to June 12, 2020. $0.00 Change Order #3 – 5/26/20 Install an irrigation system and sod to the high traffic areas of the theater site at no cost, in lieu of a 1-year plan establishment period for watering and establishing turf; Revise the substantial completion date to June 15, 2020 and to revise the final completion date to July 15, 2020. $0.00 On June 12, 2020, Stantec received a letter from American Liberty requesting to place the 12” high free- standing concrete curb that was originally part of the Green Project. They requested they perform this work due to progress and timing issues, and the work will be done at the same unit price as the Green Project, totaling $7,693.75. The 12” high free-standing concrete curb will be deleted from the scope of work under the Green Project. Previously, staff and the engineer discussed deleting the staining of wood beams and wood roof decking above the theater stage, as the color of the natural wood was preferred. A deduct of $1,250 will be provided for deleting the staining. Agenda Section Consent Item Number 6.7 Request for Action, Page 2 At the June 15, 2020 work session, city engineer Boyum was present for a monthly update and discussed change order no. 4. The theater change order includes the addition, as follows: 12” curb wall 7,693.75 Add Delete staining of theater beams and decking 1,250.00 Deduct Total Theater Change Order No. 4 $6,443.75 Add The change order will increase the contract amount from $1,479,783.90 to $1,486,227.65. The curb work will be deleted from the Green Project. Staff recommends approval of the resolution approving the change order. Attachments  Resolution  June 16, 2020 Stantec Engineers Letter and Change Order No. 4 City of New Hope Resolution No. 2020 - Resolution approving change order no. 4 with American Liberty Construction, Inc. for the theater construction project (Improvement Project No. 941) WHEREAS, the city has received the request for change order no. 4 from Stantec Consulting Services for American Liberty Construction, Inc. relating to the contract for the theater construction project (Improvement Project No. 941); and WHEREAS, the items in change order no. 4 are to install place a 12” high free-standing concrete curb that was originally part of the Green Project and delete staining the wood beams and wood roof decking above the theater stage; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the items in change order no. 4 with city engineer Dan Boyum at the June 15, 2020 work session and directed staff to place the change order on the June 22, 2020 council agenda for formal action; and WHEREAS, the original contract with American Liberty Construction, Inc. was in the amount of $1,478,790.42 and the Stantec budget included a $321,824.98 contingency; and WHEREAS, change order no. 1 increased the contract amount to $1,479,783.90 and the construction contingency was reduced to $309,213.50; and WHEREAS, change order no. 2 did not increase the contract, so the contract amount remained at $1,479,783.90; and WHEREAS, change order no. 3 did not include a cost increase, so the contract amount remained at $1,479,783.90; and WHEREAS, change order no. 4 increases the contract amount to $1,486,227.65; and WHEREAS, the curb installation amount of $7,693.75 will be deducted from the Green Project contract, so there is no impact to the contingency balance; and WHEREAS, Stantec Consulting Services and staff recommend approval of the change order. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the city of New Hope that change order no. 4 to American Liberty Construction, Inc. contract is approved and that all other respects of the contract shall remain in full force and effect according to its terms. Adopted by the City Council of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 22nd day of June, 2020. ______________________________ Mayor Attest: ________________________ City Clerk Stantec Consulting Services Inc. 733 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 June 16, 2020 File:193804338 Attention: Susan Rader Director of Parks and Recreation City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Reference: Change Order No. 4 – New Hope Outdoor Theater City Project No: 941 Dear Susan, The above referenced change order was discussed at the June 15, 2020 City Council Work Session. On June 12, 2020, Stantec received correspondence from American Liberty requesting to place the 12” high free-standing concrete curb that was originally part of the Green Project. They requested they perform this work due to progress and timing issues, and the work will be done at the same unit price as the Green Project, totaling $7,693.75. The 12” high free-standing concrete curb will be deleted from the scope of work under the Green Project. Previously, the City discussed deleting the staining of wood beams and wood roof decking above the theater stage. Staff liked the look of the natural wood color in those locations. Sealing of the wood was still performed. American Liberty submitted correspondence dated May 21, 2020 related to providing a deduct of $1,250.00 for deleting the staining. We recommend approval of the work described above and included in Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $7,693.75 (Add) - $1,250.00 (Deduct) = $6,443.75 (Add). If you have any questions or require further information, please call me at (612) 712-2021. Sincerely, STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC. Dan D. Boyum, P.E. Attachments: New Hope Outdoor Theater – Change Order No. 4 and attachments CC: Kirk McDonald, Valorie Leone, Jeff Sargent, Bernie Weber – New Hope; Stacy Woods and Steve Sondrall – City Attorney; Bruce Paulson, Lucas Miller – Stantec. I:\RFA\COMM DEV\2020\City Council\6-22-20 Gagnon Garage Variance\Q- Gagnon Garage Variance.docx Request for Action June 22, 2020 Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Originating Department: Community Development By: Brandon Bell, Community Development Assistant & Jeff Sargent Community Development Director Agenda Title Resolution approving variance to setback requirement, 7821 44th Avenue North (New Hope Planning Case 20-05) Requested Action Staff requests the City Council approve a resolution approving Planning Case 20-05, a request for a 5-foot rear setback variance in order to accommodate the construction of a detached garage in the R-1 District. Policy/Past Practice The City Council has approved variance requests in the past, if the proposals comply with the requirements of the Zoning Code. Background Seth Gagnon is interested in tearing down his existing two-car detached garage in order to make room for a new larger detached garage. The applicant has indicated that the current garage has significant structural issues and needs to be replaced. The owner would like to make the new garage larger than the existing garage in order to improve the amount of storage space. The new garage woul d be able to hold three vehicles. The current detached garage has a 6-foot setback from the rear property line, and is considered a legally nonconforming structure. The proposed new garage would require a 5-foot setback. The table below provides a summary of the request: Setbacks: Required Existing Proposed Rear Yard 10 feet 6 feet 5 feet There is uniqueness to the applicant’s corner lot, with a gradual curvature to the corner of the property rather than a 90-degree intersection, which limits the location of where a new garage could safely be placed. The proposed location of the new garage is consistent with the historic use of the property. For more information please refer to the staff and consultant reports included in the June 2, 2020, Planning Commission packet, which was previously distributed. Recommendation The Planning Commission considered the request for a 5-foot rear yard setback variance at its June 2, 2020, meeting and recommended approval with an 8-0 vote, subject to the following conditions: 1. No business or home occupation shall be conducted in or around the garage. 2. The garage shall not be used as a livings quarters either temporary or permanent. Agenda Section Development & Planning Item Number 8.1 Request for Action, Page 2 3. The area around the garage shall be seeded or sodded prior to being issued a certificate of occupancy. Attachment  Resolution  Planning Commission Minutes of June 3, 2020 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-___ RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCE TO SETBACK REQUIREMENT – 7821 44TH AVENUE NORTH (New Hope Planning Case 20-05) BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council as follows: WHEREAS, Applicant, Seth Gagnon, is the owner of the real property located at 7821 44th Avenue North, New Hope, and legally described as “Lot 5, Block 1, Van’s Terrace, Hennepin County, Minnesota” (the “Property”) and desires to replace the existing two-car detached garage with a new three-car detached garage; and WHEREAS, the current garage is setback 6 feet from the rear yard property line and is classified as legally non-conforming; WHEREAS, the proposed detached garage that would replace the existing detached garage would be setback 5 feet from the rear yard property line and, therefore, requires a variance from the setback requirement of 10 feet as set forth in Section 4-3(b)(6)a of the City Code; WHEREAS, the Property is zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential District; WHEREAS, Applicant has petitioned the City as part of New Hope Planning Case 20-05 for a variance relating to rear yard setback requirement; WHEREAS, pursuant to New Hope Code §4-36, a variance may be granted when it is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning code, is consistent with the comprehensive plan and the applicant for the variance establishes there are practical difficulties in complying with the City’s zoning code; WHEREAS, Planning Case Report dated May 26, 2020, identifies how the above standards have all been met, and is incorporated herein; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the matter at its meeting on June 2, 2020, and recommended the City Council approve the request with conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing and has considered Planning Case 20-05 for the requests at its meeting of June 22, 2020. 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of New Hope that Applicant’s request for variance to the rear yard setback requirement submitted as Planning Case 20-05 is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: 1. No business or home occupation shall be conducted in or around the garage. 2. The garage shall not be used as living quarters, either on a temporary or permanent basis. 3. The area around the garage shall be seeded or sodded prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Dated the 22nd day of June, 2020. ____________________________________ Kathi Hemken, Mayor Attest: __________________________ Valerie Leone, City Clerk P:\Attorney\SAS\1 Client Files\2 City of New Hope\99-22005 Variance for Garage 7821 44th Ave N\Resolution approving Variance.docx CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 2, 2020 City Hall, 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The New Hope Planning Commission met in regular session pursuant to due call and notice thereof; Chair Schmidt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was conducted virtually using the Webex video media platform. ROLL CALL Present: Scott Clark, Jim Brinkman, Matt Mannix, Chris Hanson, Tom Schmidt, Roger Landy, Bill Smith, Matt Korkowski, Michael Redden Absent: None Also Present: Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development; Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist; Brandon Bell, Community Development Assistant; Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney; Al Brixius, Planning Consultant; Dan Boyum, City Engineer; Kathi Hemken, Mayor; Jessi Weber, Recording Secretary NEW BUSINESS Staff discussion pertaining to new chair appointments. The Planning Commission elected the following: Commissioner Clark, Chair; Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair; Commissioner Hanson, Third Officer. PUBLIC HEARING Planning Case 20-05 Item 4.1 Chair Clark introduced Item 4.1, Planning Case 20-05, a 5-foot rear yard setback variance to accommodate the construction of the proposed garage, 7821 44th Avenue North, Seth Gagnon, petitioner. Mr. Brandon Bell, Community Development Assistant, gave background information on the case. The applicant is interested in tearing down an existing two-car detached garage in order to accommodate a new three-car detached garage. The applicant has indicated that the current garage has structural issues and needs to be replaced. Bell then reviewed the zoning for the property. The existing garage has a six-foot rear yard setback and is considered a legally non-conforming structure. The proposed garage would require a 5-foot variance for the rear yard setback. The required rear yard setback in the R-1 District is ten feet. The proposed new garage would have a setback of five feet from the rear property line, requiring a five-foot rear yard setback variance. Next, Bell reviewed the variance standards per New Hope City Code. Staff has determined the request meets these standards, as the new garage would be a reasonable use of the land. Bell concluded that proper legal notice and mailing notice were given. Staff did receive a letter in support of the garage variance from the 2 Planning Commission Meeting June 2, 2020 neighbor residing at 322 Winnetka Avenue North. This neighbor would be the most affected by the garage variance. Staff recommended approval of the case. When Chair Clark questioned whether any of the Commissioners had any questions for staff, Commissioner Brinkman asked what the garage size is. Bell replied the current garage is a detached two -car garage and the proposed garage is a detached three-car garage. Commissioner Brinkman asked if there were garage doors for each stall. The applicant, Seth Gagnon, replied there is a 10-foot wide single garage door on the south end. There will be an 18-foot wide double garage door to the north of the single garage door. Then a service door will be north of the double garage door. Commissioner Brinkman asked what the height of garage would be. Mr. Gagnon stated the current garage height is 14 feet, 11 inches in height. He did not have the proposed garage height, but it would be slightly taller than the current garage. Commissioner Redden asked for confirmation that the letter received was in support of the garage variance. Commissioner Clark replied that is was in support. Commissioner Clark asked Mr. Gagnon if he was in agreement with all the conditions that were given. Mr. Gagnon replied he did agree with the conditions. Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Brinkman, to open the Public Hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. No one from the audience wished to speak. Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Brinkman, to close the Public Hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. Commissioner Smith asked what the concrete to green space ratio was with the proposed garage. Mr. Gagnon replied the amount of concrete added would only be 2-4 feet. There is already an existing concrete pad next to the garage, so the proposed garage would not be adding much more concrete to the property. Chair Clark asked how much the nonconformity would be for the proposed garage. Mr. Bell replied it would be 1 foot when compared to the existing garage. 3 Planning Commission Meeting June 2, 2020 Motion Item 4.1 Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Schmidt, to approve Planning Case 20-05, a 5-foot rear yard setback variance to accommodate the construction of the proposed garage, 7821 44th Avenue North, Seth Gagnon, petitioner, with the following conditions: 1. No business or home occupation shall be conducted in or around the garage. 2. The garage shall not be used as a living quarters, either temporary or permanent. 3. The area around the garage shall be seeded or sodded prior to the issuing of a certificate of occupancy. Voting in favor: Clark, Brinkman, Mannix, Hanson, Schmidt, Landy, Smith, Korkowski, Redden Voting against: None Absent: None Motion approved 9-0 Chair Clark stated the case will be brought to the June 22, 2020 City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING Planning Case 20-06 Item 4.2 Chair Clark introduced Item 4.2, Planning Case 20-06, Conditional Use Permit (CUP), site plan review, and two variances to allow for a 15,000 square foot expansion of warehouse located at 3101 Louisiana Avenue North, Furniture Industries, petitioner. Mr. Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist, gave background information on the case. Furniture Industries submitted an application for a 15,000 square foot expansion to their existing building to allow for additional office and warehouse space. The business is growing and in need of the additional space to continue operations in New Hope. The CUP would allow for a placement of a loading bay fronting a public street. The variances would allow for a reduction of the rear yard setback requirement for the principal building and a reduction to the required curb cut setback from the public street at the intersection of Louisiana and 31st avenues. Next, Alger reviewed the zoning for the case. The existing building does not meet the required front yard setback of 30 feet. This is an existing legal non-conforming condition that would not be expanded upon as part of the proposed project. The proposed expansion would enlarge the building to the west, placing the footprint 10 feet from the rear yard property line. City Code requires a 30-foot rear yard setback, thus necessitation of a variance. The property abuts a wetland on an industrial- zoned property to the west. The wetland serves as a buffer between the two properties. The proposed expansion indicates 52 parking stalls, including two disability stalls, which exceeds the minimum requirement of 47 parking stalls. Landscaping is required at the perimeter to screen headlights. The applicant is proposing to move and enlarge the existing curb cut along 4 Planning Commission Meeting June 2, 2020 31st Avenue North to the west. The proposed curb cut is shown at a width of 32 feet. The applicant is also proposing a new 24-foot-wide curb cut for the new parking area at the southwest corner of the parcel. A variance is required to allow for a reduction to the required curb cut setback from the public street intersection. The applicant is proposing a 25-foot setback, whereas a 40-foot setback is required. The industrial zoning district allows for a maximum of 80% impervious surface coverage. The applicant’s code review indicates the site will be at 78.5% impervious surface coverage after completion of the project. The building expansion would involve the construction of two new loading bays. This meets the city’s requirements for number of loading bays; however, a CUP is required to allow loading bays in a side yard abutting a public street. The plans indicate the property will be regraded and a paved access to the existing overhead garage door on the north side will be installed. The application has provided a letter from the property owner at 3109 Louisiana Avenue North granting permission to access the garage door on a temporary basis from their property. The trash enclosure, landscaping, snow storage, and lighting all meet city requirements. The applicant must work with the city engineer for grading and drainage with the abutting wetland and ensure storm water will not damage the wetland. Alger concluded that proper legal notice and mailing notice were given. Staff did hear from one resident who expressed concern about the size of the project and plans to speak at the public hearing. Staff recommended that the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and approve a site plan review for the expansion of the building located 3101 Louisiana Avenue North. Staff also recommend ed approval of a CUP allowing for the placement of a loading bay fronting a public street and two variances allowing for the reduction of the rear yard setback requirement for the principal building, and a reduction to the required curb cut setback from the public street at the intersection of Louisiana and 31st avenues. When Chair Clark questioned whether any of the Commissioners had any questions for staff, he first asked for clarification that there were two bay areas and one overhead door. Mr. Alger replied there were two loading pays and no overhead doors. The architect for the applicant, Jerry Anderson, stated when the drive entrance was narrowed, it eliminated 3 parking stalls in order to open up turning lanes for semi-trucks. The third loading bay was eliminated, but an overhead door remained. The door will be used for the trash removal/pickups and for mail to be delivered. Chair Clark thanked the applicant for working with city staff in making adjustments on the plans. Chair Clark asked how things were progressing with the Basset Creek Watershed District regarding their proposed plans. Dan Boyum, city engineer, added that the impervious surface noted on the proposed plans did not trigger an official watershed review. There is no wetland buffer that is being required, but a wetland delineation is 5 Planning Commission Meeting June 2, 2020 being addressed with the applicant and Stantec. Chair Clark then asked for clarification on the percentage of impervious surface. Mr. Alger clarified the percentage was at 78.5%. Commissioner Landy asked if Dan Boyum was comfortable with the direction the storm water plans were going. Mr. Boyum stated things were moving the right direction with the plans. Commissioner Landy asked the applicant if they were comfortable with the conditions listed. Mr. Anderson stated they were comfortable with the conditions. They noticed an additional condition was added to the list regarding the maintenance of the storm water, and they were comfortable with that. Stacy Woods, City Attorney, added that she would draft the storm water maintenance agreement for all parties to sign. Commissioner Schmidt asked if the email received was in support of the variance request and if it could be read aloud for the record to be included in the public hearing. Chair Clark read the email from Jeff Freeman for the Planning Commission. Mr. Freeman expressed concern the building expansion would result in an increase in truck traffic, noise, and the removal of green space. Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Mannix, to open the Public Hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. Stan Matthews, 3016 Louisiana Ave N, Crystal, called in regarding his concerns about the parking lot and removal of the green space potentially leading to an increase in traffic noise. Mr. Matthews also had concerns with the noise generated from equipment for snow removal, as that often happens during the night. Mr. Matthews questioned how the buffer will be created with such a small space between the building and wetland, and asked for clarification on the location of the loading docks. Mr. Alger responded the loading docks are on the south side coming in off 31st Avenue North. The loading area will be located in the existing parking lot and the proposed new parking lot will be for passenger vehicles only. Pat Bowman, 3032 Louisiana Avenue North, Crystal expressed her opposition to the expansion of the parking lot. Her concern is an increase in activity noise and the overall look will be less like a neighborhood. Kathi Hemken, Mayor, asked the applicant if jobs would be created as a result of the expansion. David Fystrom, architect, stated seven new warehouse jobs will be created. With the current Covid-19 concerns, staff is working from home and the company will likely continue to have staff work remotely. He anticipates that not all the parking spaces will be used. Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Redden, to close the Public Hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. Chair Clark asked the applicant about the functional need for parking 6 Planning Commission Meeting June 2, 2020 vs. the zoning requirement for parking. Mr. Anderson stated that the 11 outside stalls facing Louisiana A venue could be considered proof-of- parking in that not all required parking stalls would actually be needed. The boulevard could be kept intact in that area with no parking lot lights. If those stalls were needed in the future, the stalls would be available. Commissioner Clark agreed that the proof-of-parking idea might act as a viable solution. Jeff Sargent, Community Development Director, stated the proof-of-parking could preserve green space and address some of the concerns from the neighbors. Al Brixius, City Planner, contributed that adding the proof-of-parking as a condition of approval would eliminate the need for an additional public hearing at a later time. Ms. Woods agreed that adding the proof-of-parking and storm water maintenance agreement as conditions of approval would all be included with the current public hearing. Mr. Anderson contributed that there are very few over the road semi- trucks that enter the site. The bulk of the traffic on site will be step vans, UPS vehicles, USPS vehicles. Commissioner Brinkman thanked Mr. Anderson for clarifying that semi-trucks are not entering the site. Motion Item 4.2 Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Brinkman, to approve Planning Case 20-06, Conditional Use Permit (CUP), site plan review, and two variances to allow for a 15,000 square foot expansion of warehouse located at 3101 Louisiana Avenue North, Furniture Industries, petitioner, with the following conditions, plus the two additional conditions, #7 and #8: 1. Any outdoor mechanical equipment shall be identified on building plans and shall meet screening requirements specified in Section 4-3(b)(5)c. of the City Code. 2. With the exception of trash pickup day, trash-handling equipment shall be stored inside principal building. 3. Landscaping along south property line adjacent to parking lot shall be spread out for entire length of parking lot. 4. Tree preservation plan shall be submitted in order to ensure five trees on west side of the property will survive impact of construction. Replacement plan shall be submitted if trees do not survive. 5. Grading, drainage, storm water management, and wetland delineation, protection, and restoration plans shall be subject to review and final approval by the City Engineer and Storm water Specialist. 6. Applicant shall provide record plans or as -built drawings to the city following project completion. 7. Applicant shall enter into a storm water maintenance and easement agreement with the City to be prepared by the city attorney. 8. A restrictive covenant shall be recorded against the property that mandates the construction of the proof of parking for 11 7 Planning Commission Meeting June 2, 2020 additional parking stalls facing Louisiana Avenue North if the city finds that the demand for on-site parking exceeds the available supply. This covenant will also preserve the proof of parking areas from any other type of construction. Voting in favor: Clark, Brinkman, Mannix, Hanson, Schmidt, Landy, Smith, Korkowski, Redden Voting against: None Absent: None Motion approved 9-0 Chair Schmidt stated the case will be brought to the June 22, 2020 City Council meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Design and Review Committee Item 5.1 The next potential meeting is on June 18, 2020. There are two people attending the pre-application meeting. Staff will be informed either way if the meeting will happen or will be cancelled. Codes and Standards Committee Item 5.2 There currently is no meeting scheduled. NEW BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS Approval of Minutes Item 7.1 Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Redden, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of January 7, 2020. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Landy thanked Commissioner Schmidt for leading the Planning Commission over the last three years. Chair Clark asked on the status of the distillery that came through the Planning Commission in January. Mr. Sargent provided an update that they are still moving forward as planned. Commissioner Brinkman asked for the next meeting to have a map of the subject property available during the presentation. Mr. Sargent replied that would happen for future meetings. Commissioner Landy stated he would attend the June 18th Design & Review meeting if Commissioner Redden was unable to attend. Commissioner Redden stated he was planning to attend the June 18th meeting. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 8 Planning Commission Meeting June 2, 2020 Jessi Weber, Community Development Administrative Specialist I:\RFA\COMM DEV\2020\City Council\06-22-20 Furniture Industries\Q - PC 20-06 Furniture Industries CUP & Variances 06-22-20.docx Request for Action June 22, 2020 Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Originating Department: Community Development By: Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist; Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development Agenda Title Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit, site plan review and variances for Furniture Industries, Inc. at 3101 Louisiana Avenue North (New Hope Planning Case 20-06) Requested Action Staff requests that the City Council approve a resolution approving a site plan review for the expansion of the building located 3101 Louisiana Avenue North, a Conditional Use Permit allowing for the placement of a loading bay fronting a public street, and two variances allowing for the reduction of the rear yard setback requirement for the principal building and a reduction to the required curb cut setback from the public street at the intersection of Louisiana and 31st avenues. As directed by the Planning Commission, 11 east-facing parking stalls in the lot abutting Louisiana Avenue North have been removed from the site plan and are shown as a proof of parking area, only to be constructed if it is determined that the demand for on-site parking exceeds the available supply. Policy/Past Practice The City Council has approved site plan review, variance, and Conditional Use Permit requests in the past if the proposals comply with the requirements of the zoning code. Background Furniture Industries Inc. submitted an application for a site plan review for an expansion of the building located at 3101 Louisiana Avenue North. The 15,000-square foot expansion would enlarge the existing building to the west to allow for additional office and warehouse space. The business is growing and in need of the additional space in order to continue operating in New Hope. The addition would result in seven new jobs in the city. The property is located on a 2.01-acre lot in the Industrial zoning district. The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and two variances. The CUP would allow for the placement of a loading bay fronting a public street, off 31st Avenue North. The variances would allow for a reduction of the rear yard setback requirement for the principal building and a reduction to the required curb cut setback from the public street at the intersection of Louisiana and 31st avenues. Prior to the public hearing at the June 2, 2020, Planning Commi ssion meeting, staff received an email from a neighboring property owner who expressed concerns about additional truck traffic and noise and the reduction of greenspace associated with the proposal. It was read at the meeting but not included as an attachment as it was received on the day of the meeting. It is included as an attachment with this report. Additionally, two neighbors spoke at the public hearing, also expressing concerns about the size of the project and the new parking lot proposed at the southeast corner of the parcel, adjacent to residential properties. As a result, the applicant proposed reducing the amount of parking in that lot from 22 stalls to 11 stalls. All east- facing parking stalls (toward residential properties) were removed from the plans and the applicant’s request has been amended to include a CUP for a deferment of required parking. The lot would still be fully screened with landscaping to the east. The deferment allows for a reduction in the number of parking stalls added to the site, provided the lower level of demand can be documented and additional stalls can be constructed, if Agenda Section Development & Planning Item Number 8.2 Request for Action, Page 2 needed. Removing the 11 stalls reduces the total number of stalls proposed from 52 to 41. With the proposed expansion, the zoning code requires a minimum of 47 parking stalls. According to the applicant, many employees of the business work from home and it is believed that 41 stalls will be sufficient for operations. If it is determined that additional parking is needed, the business will be required to build stalls in the proof of parking area. Recommendation The Planning Commission considered the request for a site plan review for the expansion of the building located 3101 Louisiana Avenue North and recommended approval of a CUP allowing for the placement of a loading bay fronting a public street and two variances allowing for the reduction of the rear yard setback requirement for the principal building and a reduction to the required curb cut setback from the public street at the intersection of Louisiana and 31st avenues with a 9-0 vote, subject to the following conditions: 1. Any outdoor mechanical equipment shall be identified on building plans and shall meet screening requirements specified in Section 4-3(b)(5)c. of the City Code. 2. With the exception of trash pickup day, trash-handling equipment shall be stored inside principal building. 3. Landscaping along south property line adjacent to parking lot shall be spread out for entire length of parking lot. 4. Tree preservation plan shall be submitted in order to ensure five trees on west side of the property will survive impact of construction. Replacement plan shall be submitted if trees do not survive. 5. Grading, drainage, stormwater management, and wetland delineation, protection, and restoration plans shall be subject to review and final approval by the city engineer and stormwater specialist. 6. Applicant shall provide record plans or as-built drawings to the city following project completion. 7. A restrictive covenant shall be recorded against the property that mandates the construction of the proof of parking for 11 additional parking stalls facing Louisiana Avenue North if the city finds that the demand for on-site parking exceeds the available supply. This covenant will also preserve the proof of parking areas from any other type of construction. 8. Applicant shall enter into a stormwater maintenance and easement agreement with the city to be prepared by the city attorney. 9. The Conditional Use Permit, Restrictive Covenant, and Stormwater Maintenance and Easement Agreement shall be recorded against the Property in the Office of the County Recorder for Hennepin County. The city attorney recommended adding the 9th condition of approval relating to recording documents with the county. The resolution includes a second CUP, for the deferment of required parking. The applicant has submitted a revised site plan illustrating the proof of parking area. For more information please refer to the staff and consultant reports included in the June 2, 2020, Planning Commission packet, which was previously distributed. Attachments  Resolution  Revised site plan  Email from Jeffrey Freeman (June 2, 2020)  Planning Commission minutes (June 2, 2020) 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2020- RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCES FOR FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. AT 3101 LOUISIANA AVENUE NORTH (New Hope Planning Case 20-06) BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of New Hope as follows: WHEREAS, Mitchell H. Gensler, Steven L. Gensler, Charlotte Gensler Labofsky and Arnold J. Labofsky, Trustees of The Charlotte Gensler Labofsky Revocable Trust Effective January 15, 2007 (“Owner”) is the owner of the real property located at 3101 Louisiana Avenue North, New Hope, Minnesota, property identification number 20-118-21-31-0018 and legally described as “Lot 2, Block 1, Johnson St. Croix Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota” (“Property”) where Furniture Industries, Inc. (“Applicant”) operates its business; WHEREAS, Applicant has submitted an application as a part of Planning Case 20-06 relating to a building expansion project, seeking: (1) a conditional use permit for the placement of a loading bay fronting a public street; (2) site plan review; and (3) variances to allow for reduction of rear yard setback requirement for the principal building and reduction to the required curb cut setback from the public street; WHEREAS, the Property is located in the I – Industrial District; WHEREAS, based on the City Staff Planning Case Report dated May 29, 2020, this Resolution incorporates the findings set forth therein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to New Hope City Code §4-33, the proposed action is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan for this area of the City, conforms with the applicable performance standards contained in the Code, results in no depreciation in value, and meets the criteria specified in the I District; and WHEREAS, said conditional use permit is in all respects consistent with the City’s Zoning Code and the regulations and laws of the State of Minnesota and meets the criteria required in New Hope City Code §4-33 as set forth above; and WHEREAS, pursuant to New Hope City Code §4-36, a variance may be granted when it is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning code, is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan for this area of the City and the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the City’s Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, Applicant/Owner proposes to use the Property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the City’s Zoning Code; 2 WHEREAS, the plight of the Applicant/Owner is due to circumstances unique to the Property under consideration and not created by the Owner because the configuration of the existing building and minimum parking requirements necessitate the installation of a second parking lot; WHEREAS, the building expansion will enable Applicant to continue its business on the Property, fully utilize the Property and meet the business’ operational needs, all of which are supported by the City; WHEREAS, the variances will not alter the essential character of the locality or permit a use not allowed within the I District; WHEREAS, the variances will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties, or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the danger of fire or engender public safety; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the matter at its meeting on June 2, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after a complete review of the issues involved, recommended the City Council approves the requests with conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the requests at its meeting of June 22, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of New Hope that the requests for conditional use permit to allow the placement of a loading bay fronting a public street, site plan approval and two variances allowing for the reduction of the rear yard setback requirement for the principal building and a reduction to the required curb cut setback from the public street at the intersection of Louisiana and 31st Avenues, as identified in New Hope Planning Case 20-06, shall be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Any outdoor mechanical equipment shall be identified on building plans and shall meet screening requirements specified in Section 4-3(b)(5)c. of the City Code. 2. With the exception of trash pickup day, trash-handling equipment shall be stored inside principal building. 3. Landscaping along south property line adjacent to parking lot shall be spread out for entire length of parking lot. 4. Tree preservation plan shall be submitted in order to ensure five trees on west side of the Property will survive impact of construction. Replacement plan shall be submitted if trees do not survive. 3 5. Grading, drainage, stormwater management, and wetland delineation, protection, and restoration plans shall be subject to review and final approval by the City Engineer and Stormwater Specialist. 6. Applicant shall provide record plans or as-built drawings to the City following project completion. 7. A restrictive covenant shall be recorded against the Property that mandates the construction of the proof of parking for 11 additional parking stalls facing Louisiana Avenue North if the City finds that the demand for on-site parking exceeds the available supply. This covenant will also preserve the proof of parking areas from any other type of construction. 8. Applicant shall enter into a stormwater maintenance and easement agreement with the City to be prepared by the City Attorney. 9. The Conditional Use Permit, Restrictive Covenant and Stormwater Maintenance and Easement Agreement shall be recorded against the Property in the Office of the County Recorder for Hennepin County. Dated the 22nd day of June, 2020. ____________________________________ Kathi Hemken, Mayor Attest: ____________________________ Valerie Leone, City Clerk P:\Attorney\SAS\1 Client Files\2 City of New Hope\99-22006 - Furniture Industries CUP, Variance\Resolution approving CUP, Site Plan, Variances.docx 1 Jeff Alger From:Jeff Sargent Sent:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 3:13 PM To:Jeff Alger; Bill Smith (bjsmith1427@yahoo.com); Christopher Hanson (chris_r_hanson@hotmail.com); Jim Brinkman (brinkerjl21@yahoo.com); Matt Korwkowski (mattkork@hotmail.com); Matt Mannix (Mannix2121@aol.com); Michael Redden; 'rjlandy@aol.com'; Scott Clark (smclark5354@comcast.net); Tom Schmidt (tomdar2@mac.com) Subject:FW: Planning Case 20-06 PID #20-118-21-31-0018 Planning Commissioners, Here is an email we just received regarding tonight’s meeting. Jeff Sargent, EDFP City of New Hope | Director of Community Development 4401 Xylon Ave N | New Hope, MN 55428 Office: 763.531.5196 | Fax: 763‐531‐5136 From: Jeffrey Freeman <jfree67@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 3:08 PM To: Jeff Sargent <jsargent@newhopemn.gov> Cc: Jeffrey Freeman <jfree67@gmail.com> Subject: Planning Case 20‐06 PID #20‐118‐21‐31‐0018 Good Afternoon, I wanted to provide some feedback regarding the Planning Case 20-06, #20-118-21-31-0018. I'm unable to make it to the meeting tonight. I live on the 3000 block of Louisiana Ave. I truly appreciate the local businesses and think cities and communities should do all they can to attract and keep businesses local. I've appreciated seeing that people are still employed at the business at the Louisiana Distribution Center during the COVID-19 situation. With that being said, I am worried about the increase in truck traffic, noise and the removal of green space. It is my understanding the parking lot will be moved to the front of the building on Louisiana. That is concerning, the green space at least makes the truck traffic and noise bearable. I hope the city and business owners might be able to come up with an alternative solution which would allow them to expand at their current local but keep the traffic down and the green space preserved. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Jeff Freeman 3 Planning Commission Meeting June 2, 2020 Motion Item 4.1 Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Schmidt, to approve Planning Case 20-05, a 5-foot rear yard setback variance to accommodate the construction of the proposed garage, 7821 44th Avenue North, Seth Gagnon, petitioner, with the following conditions: 1. No business or home occupation shall be conducted in or around the garage. 2. The garage shall not be used as a living quarters, either temporary or permanent. 3. The area around the garage shall be seeded or sodded prior to the issuing of a certificate of occupancy. Voting in favor: Clark, Brinkman, Mannix, Hanson, Schmidt, Landy, Smith, Korkowski, Redden Voting against: None Absent: None Motion approved 9-0 Chair Clark stated the case will be brought to the June 22, 2020 City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING Planning Case 20-06 Item 4.2 Chair Clark introduced Item 4.2, Planning Case 20-06, Conditional Use Permit (CUP), site plan review, and two variances to allow for a 15,000 square foot expansion of warehouse located at 3101 Louisiana Avenue North, Furniture Industries, petitioner. Mr. Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist, gave background information on the case. Furniture Industries submitted an application for a 15,000 square foot expansion to their existing building to allow for additional office and warehouse space. The business is growing and in need of the additional space to continue operations in New Hope. The CUP would allow for a placement of a loading bay fronting a public street. The variances would allow for a reduction of the rear yard setback requirement for the principal building and a reduction to the required curb cut setback from the public street at the intersection of Louisiana and 31st avenues. Next, Alger reviewed the zoning for the case. The existing building does not meet the required front yard setback of 30 feet. This is an existing legal non-conforming condition that would not be expanded upon as part of the proposed project. The proposed expansion would enlarge the building to the west, placing the footprint 10 feet from the rear yard property line. City Code requires a 30-foot rear yard setback, thus necessitation of a variance. The property abuts a wetland on an industrial- zoned property to the west. The wetland serves as a buffer between the two properties. The proposed expansion indicates 52 parking stalls, including two disability stalls, which exceeds the minimum requirement of 47 parking stalls. Landscaping is required at the perimeter to screen headlights. The applicant is proposing to move and enlarge the existing curb cut along 4 Planning Commission Meeting June 2, 2020 31st Avenue North to the west. The proposed curb cut is shown at a width of 32 feet. The applicant is also proposing a new 24-foot-wide curb cut for the new parking area at the southwest corner of the parcel. A variance is required to allow for a reduction to the required curb cut setback from the public street intersection. The applicant is proposing a 25-foot setback, whereas a 40-foot setback is required. The industrial zoning district allows for a maximum of 80% impervious surface coverage. The applicant’s code review indicates the site will be at 78.5% impervious surface coverage after completion of the project. The building expansion would involve the construction of two new loading bays. This meets the city’s requirements for number of loading bays; however, a CUP is required to allow loading bays in a side yard abutting a public street. The plans indicate the property will be regraded and a paved access to the existing overhead garage door on the north side will be installed. The application has provided a letter from the property owner at 3109 Louisiana Avenue North granting permission to access the garage door on a temporary basis from their property. The trash enclosure, landscaping, snow storage, and lighting all meet city requirements. The applicant must work with the city engineer for grading and drainage with the abutting wetland and ensure storm water will not damage the wetland. Alger concluded that proper legal notice and mailing notice were given. Staff did hear from one resident who expressed concern about the size of the project and plans to speak at the public hearing. Staff recommended that the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and approve a site plan review for the expansion of the building located 3101 Louisiana Avenue North. Staff also recommend ed approval of a CUP allowing for the placement of a loading bay fronting a public street and two variances allowing for the reduction of the rear yard setback requirement for the principal building, and a reduction to the required curb cut setback from the public street at the intersection of Louisiana and 31st avenues. When Chair Clark questioned whether any of the Commissioners had any questions for staff, he first asked for clarification that there were two bay areas and one overhead door. Mr. Alger replied there were two loading pays and no overhead doors. The architect for the applicant, Jerry Anderson, stated when the drive entrance was narrowed, it eliminated 3 parking stalls in order to open up turning lanes for semi-trucks. The third loading bay was eliminated, but an overhead door remained. The door will be used for the trash removal/pickups and for mail to be delivered. Chair Clark thanked the applicant for working with city staff in making adjustments on the plans. Chair Clark asked how things were progressing with the Basset Creek Watershed District regarding their proposed plans. Dan Boyum, city engineer, added that the impervious surface noted on the proposed plans did not trigger an official watershed review. There is no wetland buffer that is being required, but a wetland delineation is 5 Planning Commission Meeting June 2, 2020 being addressed with the applicant and Stantec. Chair Clark then asked for clarification on the percentage of impervious surface. Mr. Alger clarified the percentage was at 78.5%. Commissioner Landy asked if Dan Boyum was comfortable with the direction the storm water plans were going. Mr. Boyum stated things were moving the right direction with the plans. Commissioner Landy asked the applicant if they were comfortable with the conditions listed. Mr. Anderson stated they were comfortable with the conditions. They noticed an additional condition was added to the list regarding the maintenance of the storm water, and they were comfortable with that. Stacy Woods, City Attorney, added that she would draft the storm water maintenance agreement for all parties to sign. Commissioner Schmidt asked if the email received was in support of the variance request and if it could be read aloud for the record to be included in the public hearing. Chair Clark read the email from Jeff Freeman for the Planning Commission. Mr. Freeman expressed concern the building expansion would result in an increase in truck traffic, noise, and the removal of green space. Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Mannix, to open the Public Hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. Stan Matthews, 3016 Louisiana Ave N, Crystal, called in regarding his concerns about the parking lot and removal of the green space potentially leading to an increase in traffic noise. Mr. Matthews also had concerns with the noise generated from equipment for snow removal, as that often happens during the night. Mr. Matthews questioned how the buffer will be created with such a small space between the building and wetland, and asked for clarification on the location of the loading docks. Mr. Alger responded the loading docks are on the south side coming in off 31st Avenue North. The loading area will be located in the existing parking lot and the proposed new parking lot will be for passenger vehicles only. Pat Bowman, 3032 Louisiana Avenue North, Crystal expressed her opposition to the expansion of the parking lot. Her concern is an increase in activity noise and the overall look will be less like a neighborhood. Kathi Hemken, Mayor, asked the applicant if jobs would be created as a result of the expansion. David Fystrom, architect, stated seven new warehouse jobs will be created. With the current Covid-19 concerns, staff is working from home and the company will likely continue to have staff work remotely. He anticipates that not all the parking spaces will be used. Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Redden, to close the Public Hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. Chair Clark asked the applicant about the functional need for parking 6 Planning Commission Meeting June 2, 2020 vs. the zoning requirement for parking. Mr. Anderson stated that the 11 outside stalls facing Louisiana A venue could be considered proof-of- parking in that not all required parking stalls would actually be needed. The boulevard could be kept intact in that area with no parking lot lights. If those stalls were needed in the future, the stalls would be available. Commissioner Clark agreed that the proof-of-parking idea might act as a viable solution. Jeff Sargent, Community Development Director, stated the proof-of-parking could preserve green space and address some of the concerns from the neighbors. Al Brixius, City Planner, contributed that adding the proof-of-parking as a condition of approval would eliminate the need for an additional public hearing at a later time. Ms. Woods agreed that adding the proof-of-parking and storm water maintenance agreement as conditions of approval would all be included with the current public hearing. Mr. Anderson contributed that there are very few over the road semi- trucks that enter the site. The bulk of the traffic on site will be step vans, UPS vehicles, USPS vehicles. Commissioner Brinkman thanked Mr. Anderson for clarifying that semi-trucks are not entering the site. Motion Item 4.2 Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Brinkman, to approve Planning Case 20-06, Conditional Use Permit (CUP), site plan review, and two variances to allow for a 15,000 square foot expansion of warehouse located at 3101 Louisiana Avenue North, Furniture Industries, petitioner, with the following conditions, plus the two additional conditions, #7 and #8: 1. Any outdoor mechanical equipment shall be identified on building plans and shall meet screening requirements specified in Section 4-3(b)(5)c. of the City Code. 2. With the exception of trash pickup day, trash-handling equipment shall be stored inside principal building. 3. Landscaping along south property line adjacent to parking lot shall be spread out for entire length of parking lot. 4. Tree preservation plan shall be submitted in order to ensure five trees on west side of the property will survive impact of construction. Replacement plan shall be submitted if trees do not survive. 5. Grading, drainage, storm water management, and wetland delineation, protection, and restoration plans shall be subject to review and final approval by the City Engineer and Storm water Specialist. 6. Applicant shall provide record plans or as -built drawings to the city following project completion. 7. Applicant shall enter into a storm water maintenance and easement agreement with the City to be prepared by the city attorney. 8. A restrictive covenant shall be recorded against the property that mandates the construction of the proof of parking for 11 7 Planning Commission Meeting June 2, 2020 additional parking stalls facing Louisiana Avenue North if the city finds that the demand for on-site parking exceeds the available supply. This covenant will also preserve the proof of parking areas from any other type of construction. Voting in favor: Clark, Brinkman, Mannix, Hanson, Schmidt, Landy, Smith, Korkowski, Redden Voting against: None Absent: None Motion approved 9-0 Chair Schmidt stated the case will be brought to the June 22, 2020 City Council meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Design and Review Committee Item 5.1 The next potential meeting is on June 18, 2020. There are two people attending the pre-application meeting. Staff will be informed either way if the meeting will happen or will be cancelled. Codes and Standards Committee Item 5.2 There currently is no meeting scheduled. NEW BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS Approval of Minutes Item 7.1 Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Redden, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of January 7, 2020. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Landy thanked Commissioner Schmidt for leading the Planning Commission over the last three years. Chair Clark asked on the status of the distillery that came through the Planning Commission in January. Mr. Sargent provided an update that they are still moving forward as planned. Commissioner Brinkman asked for the next meeting to have a map of the subject property available during the presentation. Mr. Sargent replied that would happen for future meetings. Commissioner Landy stated he would attend the June 18th Design & Review meeting if Commissioner Redden was unable to attend. Commissioner Redden stated he was planning to attend the June 18th meeting. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, I:\RFA\PUBWORKS\2020\Council\2020 Local Surface Water Management Plan Request for Action June 22, 2020 Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Originating Department: Public Works By: Megan Hedstrom, Storm Water Specialist and Project Coordinator; Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works Agenda Title Resolution to adopt the Local Surface Water Management Plan Requested Action Staff is recommending Council adopt the Local Surface Water Management Plan that has been prepared by the city engineer, Stantec Consulting. Policy/Past Practice The city began drafting the Local Surface Water Management Plan in 2018 as part of the comprehensive planning process. Background Staff began developing the Local Surface Water Management Plan in 2018 as part of the comprehensive planning process. This plan will serve as a comprehensive planning document to guide the City of New Hope in conserving, protecting and managing its surface water resources. This plan has been reviewed by and is consistent with the goals and policies of the Metropolitan Council, Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. The preparation of this plan included a full review and update of the 2008 Local Surface Water Management Plan. The intent of the plan is to bring New Hope into compliance with current storm water management regulatory requirements. Funding The plan does not identify any direct cost for storm water projects. The city will continue to allocate $100,000 a year in the CIP to construct storm water improvement projects. Attachments  Resolution  Local Surface Water Management Plan Agenda Section Development & Planning Item Number 8.3 City of New Hope Resolution No. 20- Resolution to adopt the Local Surface Water Management Plan WHEREAS, the city’s engineer, Stantec Consulting, has prepared the Local Surface Water Management Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Local Surface Water Management Plan details methods the city will take to conserve, protect and manage its surface water resources; and, WHEREAS, the Plan has been reviewed and approved by staff, the Metropolitan Council, Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission; and, WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the plan and found the plan to be acceptable; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the city of New Hope hereby adopts the Local Surface Water Management Plan. Adopted by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 22nd day of June, 2020. Mayor Attest: City Clerk Report (laminate)Project # 000532-07-001Date/Time Due WED - 2PMQty 10 BLACK WARM GRAY 11U WARM GRAY 9U 124U 1525U 391U 646U 703U Trim Size 8.5 x 11”Local Surface Water Management Plan City of New HopeDecember 2018 City of New Hope Project No: 193803890 Local Surface Water Management Plan C IT Y OF N EW H OPE – L OC AL SU RF AC E WAT ER MAN AGE M ENT PL AN T ABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................ i-iii SECTION 1 – PURPOSE AND SCOPE ................................................................................................... 5 1.1 AUTHORIZATION ......................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................. 5 1.3 SCOPE ...................................................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 2 – PHYSICAL SETTING ........................................................................................................ 9 2.1 LOCATION AND HISTORY ............................................................................................................. 9 2.2 T OPOGRAPHY AND DRAINAGE ..................................................................................................... 9 2.3 SOILS ..................................................................................................................................... 10 2.4 GEOLOGY AND GROUNDWATER ................................................................................................. 11 2.5 CLIMATE ................................................................................................................................. 11 2.6 WATER RESOURCES ................................................................................................................. 13 2.6.1 Creeks ........................................................................................................................... 13 2.6.2 Lakes ............................................................................................................................. 14 2.6.3 Wetlands ....................................................................................................................... 14 2.7 DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................ 15 2.8 FLOODPLAIN I NFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 15 2.9 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................. 15 2.9.1 Comprehensive Plan .................................................................................................... 15 2.9.2 Land Use ....................................................................................................................... 16 SECTION 3 – REGULATORY SETTING ............................................................................................... 17 3.1 CITY SERVICES ........................................................................................................................ 17 3.2 HENNEPIN COUNTY .................................................................................................................. 17 3.3 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS.............................................................................. 18 3.4.1 Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC) ..................................... 18 3.4.2 Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) ..................................... 18 3.4 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL.......................................................................................................... 18 3.5 STATE BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES (BWSR) .......................................................... 18 3.6 MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY (MPCA) .................................................................. 19 3.7 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR) ........................................................ 19 3.8 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (MDH) ............................................................................ 20 3.9 MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD (EQB) ................................................................ 20 3.10 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MNDOT) ......................................................... 20 3.11 U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) ................................................................... 20 3.12 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) ............................................................................. 20 3.13 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) .............................................................. 20 3.14 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)............................................................ 20 3.15 U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS) .......................................................................................... 20 3.16 U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) .............................................................................. 21 SECTION 4 – RELATED STUDIES, PLANS AND REPORTS ............................................................... 23 4.1 2008 NEW HOPE LOCAL SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (LSWMP) ................................... 23 4.2 2013 SCWMC T HIRD GENERATION WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN (WMP).............................. 23 4.3 2015 BCWMC WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN (WMP) ........................................................... 23 4.4 2005 SCWMC SHINGLE CREEK CORRIDOR STUDY ..................................................................... 24 4.5 2007 T WIN AND RYAN LAKES NUTRIENT TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) ............................ 24 City of New Hope Project No: 193803890 Local Surface Water Management Plan 4.6 2006 SCWMC WATER Q UALITY PLAN ...................................................................................... 24 4.7 2007 SHINGLE CREEK CHLORIDE TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) ..................................... 24 4.8 2014 UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BACTERIA TMDL STUDY AND PROTECTION PLAN ........................ 25 4.9 2016 T WIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA CHLORIDE TMDL STUDY .............................................. 25 4.10 BASSETT CREEK MAIN STEM WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................................... 25 4.11 BASSETT CREEK PARK POND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................................. 26 4.12 NORTHWOOD L AKE WATERSHED AND LAKE MANAGEMENT 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SECTION 5 – WATER RESOURCES RELATED AGREEMENTS ......................................................... 27 5.1 SHINGLE CREEK WMC JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA) ......................................................... 27 5.2 BASSETT CREEK WMC JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA) ......................................................... 27 6.1 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ISSUES ADDRESSED BY THE CITY .................................................... 29 6.2 EXISTING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ................... 32 6.3 WETLAND INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT ................................................................................... 35 6.4 TMDLS ................................................................................................................................... 35 6.5 NPDES PERMITTING PROCESS ................................................................................................. 37 6.6 COMPARISON OF REGULATORY STANDARDS ............................................................................... 38 6.7 COMPARISON OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES ........................................... 38 6.8 STORMWATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................ 38 6.9 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL ............................................................................................ 39 SECTION 7 – GOALS AND POLICIES ................................................................................................. 43 7.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 43 CITY OF NEW HO PE ........................................................................................................................... 43 7.2 SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES ................................................................ 45 7.2.1 Water Quantity and Flood Control ................................................................................... 45 7.2.2 Surface Water Quality................................................................................................... 46 7.2.3 Groundwater Quality and Runoff Volume Management ................................................... 48 7.2.4 Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Habitat, and Shoreland Management ................................. 49 7.2.5 Wetland and Lake Management ................................................................................... 49 7.2.6 Erosion and Sediment Control, Monitoring, and Maintenance.......................................... 50 7.2.7 Public Participation, Coordination and Education ............................................................ 52 7.2.8 Funding ......................................................................................................................... 53 8.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 55 8.2 RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR OFFICIAL CONTROLS..................................................................... 55 8.3 SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS............................................................................................. 56 8.4 WETLAND INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT ................................................................................... 57 8.5 T WIN AND RYAN LAKES TMDL .................................................................................................. 57 8.6 SHINGLE CREEK TMDL ............................................................................................................ 58 8.7 UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BACTERIA TMDL............................................................................... 59 8.8 T WIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA CHLORIDE TMDL .................................................................. 59 8.9 NPDES IMPLEMENTATION ........................................................................................................ 60 8.10 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................................. 60 8.11 IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES..................................................................................................... 61 8.12 POTENTIAL FUNDING ................................................................................................................ 62 SECTION 9 – ADMINIST RATION ......................................................................................................... 65 9.1 REVIEW AND ADOPTION PROCESS ............................................................................................. 65 9.2 PLAN AMENDMENTS AND F UTURE UPDATES ............................................................................... 65 List of Tables Table 2.1 New Hope Population ........................................................................................................ 9 Table 2.2 Soil Survey Data for New Hope ....................................................................................... 11 City of New Hope Project No: 193803890 Local Surface Water Management Plan Table 2.3 Average Monthly Precipitation, 1976-2016 ....................................................................... 12 Table 2.4 NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency Estimates, 24-hour Rainfall Depths ........... 12 Table 2.5 Minnesota DNR Public Waters in New Hope ................................................................... 13 Table 6.1 Stormwater Management Issues Addressed by the City ................................................... 29 Table 6.2 Current Stormwater Management Issues and Possible Corrective Actions ....................... 33 Table 6.3 Impaired Waters in New Hope or Adjacent Communities.................................................. 37 Table 8.1 Surface W ater Management Related Ordinances............................................................. 55 Table 8.2 Priority System Improvement Projects.............................................................................. 56 Table 8.3 Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL Implementation Measures ................................................. 59 Table 8.4 Surface Water System Maintenance Schedule ................................................................. 60 Table 8.5 Implementation Program .................................................................................................. 61 List of Figures (Appendix A) Figure 1 Location Map .................................................................................................... Appendix A Figure 2 Hydrologic Soil Group Classification Map .......................................................... Appendix A Figure 3 2040 Comprehensive Plan Existing Land Use Map ............................................ Appendix A Figure 4 2040 Comprehensive Plan Proposed Land Use Map ......................................... Appendix A Figure 5 Watershed Management Organization Map ....................................................... Appendix A Figure 6 Impaired Waters Map ........................................................................................ Appendix A Figure 7 Wetland Inventory .............................................................................................. Appendix A Map 1 Surface Water System Map ............................................................................... Appendix A Appendices Appendix A .............................................................................................................................. Figures Appendix B……………………………………...Joint Powers Agreements (for the SCWMC and BCWMC) Appendix C ....................................................................... Water Quality Cash Dedication Methodology Appendix D .................................................................................. City of New Hope Design Guidelines City of New Hope Project No: 193803890 Local Surface Water Management Plan This page intentionally left blank City of New Hope Project No: 193803890 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 1 C IT Y OF N EW H OPE – L OC AL SU RF AC E WAT ER MAN AGE M ENT PL A N EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background This Local Surface Water Management Plan (LSWMP) will serve as a comprehensive planning document to guide the City of New Hope in conserving, protecting, and managing its surface water resources. This Plan has been created to meet the requirements detailed in Minnesota Statutes 103B and Minnesota Rules 8410, administered by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. This Plan is also consistent with the goals and policies of the Metropolitan Council’s Water Resources Management Policy Plan, and the two watershed management commissions having jurisdiction within the City: Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC) and Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC). This LSWMP is organized into sections that generally follow guidance provided by State statute, rules, and the Metropolitan Council. These sections are described as follows: • Section 1 offers an introduction to and purpose of this Plan and includes organizational information on the location of components within this document. • Section 2 of this Plan provides an inventory of land and water resources within the City, including a description of the physical setting, available and pertinent water resources data, and land use maps. • Section 3 documents the regulatory agencies and their role in the City’s surface water management. • Section 4 describes past studies and plans related to surface water management in New Hope. • Section 5 identifies the stormwater management agreements between New Hope and other entities. • Section 6 provides a current assessment of surface water management in the City of New Hope, including a regulatory standards comparison. This section also includes the identification of issues and corrective actions, including flooding and stormwater rate control problems. • Section 7 lists the goals and policies identified to address surface water management needs in the City, relating to land development and resource management. • Section 8 summarizes capital improvement projects currently planned with known funding sources to implement the goals and policies listed in Section 6, as well as potential activities and funding mechanisms. • Section 9 outlines the continued administration of this plan with respect to plan updates and amendments. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 2 The appendices provide additional detail: • Appendix A includes report figures related to the LSWMP. • Appendix B includes the Joint Powers Agreements between the City and both the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. • Appendix C provides detailed guidance on how the water quality cash dedication amounts are to be calculated. • Appendix D includes the approved New Hope Design Guidelines document. Relationship between 2018 and 2008 LSWMPs The preparation of this plan included a full review of the current surface water system in New Hope, relying heavily on information from the 2008 Local Surface Water Management Plan (LSWMP) and City staff input. The intent of this LSWMP update is to bring New Hope into compliance with current stormwater management regulatory requirements, as specified by the two watershed management organizations having jurisdiction in the City, and state and federal agencies. Once adopted, the LSWMP will officially supersede the 2008 LSWMP. Current Regulatory Setting The City has a strong interest in protecting and managing its valuable water and natural resources, recognizing the relationships between resource protection, land use management, development, redevelopment and fiscal responsibility. Sections 3 through 5 of this plan identify and summarize the various regulatory agencies’ applicable plans, studies, and agreements, which influence the City’s stormwater management program. System Assessment Section 6 includes an assessment of the City’s current stormwater m anagement system. The assessment identifies management issues that are either identified by the City, the two watersheds with jurisdiction within the City, or other state and federal agencies. These issues are split into two categories: 1. Stormwater management issues that have been addressed by the City. 2. Existing stormwater management issues and possible corrective actions. Goals and Policies Following the assessment of the City’s current stormwater management system, Section 7 identifies the City’s goals and policies f or stormwater management. The goals identified in this section represent broad stormwater management categories aimed at addressing the purposes of stormwater management planning identified in Minnesota State Statute 103B.201, as follows: 1. Protect, preserve, and use natural surface and groundwater storage and retention systems; 2. Minimize public capital expenditures needed to correct flooding and water quality problems; City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 3 3. Identify and plan for means to effectively protect and improve surface and groundwater quality; 4. Establish more uniform local policies and official controls for surface and groundwater management; 5. Prevent erosion of soil into surface water systems; 6. Promote groundwater recharge; 7. Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreational facilities; and 8. Secure the other benefits associated with the proper management of surface and ground water. The specific policies under each goal will guide implementation of the LSWMP to achieve the stormwater management goal and provide consistency between the City’s policies and the two watersheds with jurisdiction within the City. The goals and policies in Section 7 reflect those identified in the City’s 2008 LSWMP, as well as goals and policies necessary for consistency with new local, state and federal standards. Stormwater Management Implementation The Implementation Section (Section 8) of the LSWMP describes the specific activities proposed by the City to address the stormwater management issues presented in Section 6 and implement the policies identified in Section 7. Section 8 provides recommended actions related to the City’s official stormwater management controls and a list of system improvement projects and activities, as well as other implementation priorities. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 4 This page intentionally left blank City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 5 C IT Y OF N EW H OPE – L OC AL SU RF AC E WAT ER MAN AGE M ENT PL A N SECTION 1 – PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1.1 AUTHORIZATION The New Hope City Council authorized the preparation of a Local Surface Water Management Plan (LSWMP) update to the previous 2008 LSWMP. The LSWMP is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan update for the City of New Hope as well as the Watershed Management Plan and rules of both the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) and the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC). Previously, the updates to the Local Water Plan and Comprehensive Plan were asynchronous but beginning with this 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan update, the Plan will be part of the Comprehensive Plan and the two will be updated simultaneously. 1.2 PURPOSE This Local Surface Water Management Plan (LSWMP) will serve as a comprehensive planning document to guide the City of New Hope in conserving, protecting, and managing its surface water resources. This plan has been created to meet the requirements detailed in Minnesota Statutes 103B and Minnesota Rules 8410, administered by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). This plan is also consistent with the goals and policies of the Metropolitan Council’s 2040 Water Resources Policy Plan (Thrive MSP), and the two watershed management commissions having jurisdiction within the City: BCWMC and SCWMC. This plan may be periodically amended to remain current with local practices and policies. Beyond the regulatory requirements this Plan intends to satisfy, the LSWMP will serve as an update to the 2008 Plan. 1.3 SCOPE This LSWMP serves multiple purposes including statutory and rule compliance. Minnesota statute 103B.235 defines content for Local Surface Water Management Plans. According to the statute’s text, each local plan, in the degree of detail required in the watershed plan, shall: (1) describe existing and proposed physical environment and land use; (2) define drainage areas and the volumes, rates, and paths of stormwater runoff; (3) identify areas and elevations for stormwater storage adequate to meet performance standards established in the watershed plan; (4) define water quality and water quality protection methods adequate to meet performance; standards established in the watershed plan; (5) identify regulated areas; and (6) set forth an implementation program, including a description of official controls and, as appropriate, a capital improvement program. Minnesota Rules 8410, administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), provide more detail on local plan content. Though the BWSR guidance applies specifically to watershed management organizations and watershed districts, this guidance has historically been used to frame expectations for municipal plans. According to Minnesota Rules 8410.0160, local plans must include: 1. Executive summary. 2. Water resource management-related agreements, including going power agreements. 3. Existing and proposed physical environment and land use. 4. Existing or potential water resource-related problems. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 6 5. A local implementation program describing solutions to the water resource-related problems identified. 6. Amendment procedures. The reader will find that New Hope has structured its LSWMP to provide the information required by 8410.0160 without holding strictly to the outline contained in the rules. Through this document, the City provides signposts identifying where a statutory or rulemaking requirement might be addressed. The New Hope LSW MP must address requirements of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. This program is designed to reduce the sediment and pollution that enters groundwater and surface waters to the maximum extent practicable. The MS4 program is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. These NPDES permits require the development of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Programs (SWPPP). The LSWMP must also satisfy Metropolitan Council requirements as contained in their 2040 Water Resources Policy Plan. These requirements build on those of Rules 8410. Beyond state level requirements and those of Metropolitan Council, this plan must conform to the underlying W atershed Management Organization (WMO) plans. Very often, WMOs outline specific content for local plans that go beyond that required by statute and rule. For the WMOs having jurisdiction in New Hope, the following local plan requirements pertain: Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC) Paraphrased from the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commissions 3rd Generation (April 2013) Watershed Management Plan (WMP): 1. Describe the existing and proposed physical environment and land use. 2. Describe the existing and proposed hydrology and demonstrate that stormwater storage volumes and management sector peak outflow rates meet the requirements specified in the WMP. 3. Identify how the goals and policies, and rules and standards established in the WMP will be implemented at the local level. 4. Identify how the wetlands f unctions and value assessments required by the SCWMC Plan will be undertaken. 5. Include a policy describing how the member city intends to protect threatened and endangered species and areas of significant natural communities identified by the DNR within their boundaries. 6. Assess existing or potential water resource related problems and identify nonstructural, programmatic, and structural solutions. 7. Summarize the estimated cost of implementation and analyze the member city’s ability to finance the recommended actions. 8. Set forth an implementation program including a description of official controls, programs, policies, and a capital improvement plan. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) General standards for Local Surface Water Management Plans from BCWMC Watershed Management Plan (Rev. August 2017) as described in Section 5.3.1.1 are, as follows: 1. Conform to Minnesota Statues 103B.235, Minnesota Rules 8410, and the BCWMC Plan. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 7 2. Include problems identified in the BCWMC Plan in the assessment of water resource related problems, and propose solutions consistent with the BCWMC Plan. 3. Assess the need for periodic maintenance of public works, facilities and natural conveyance systems, including public ditches under the city’s jurisdiction. 4. Assess the need to establish a water body management classification system to provide for water quality and quantity management. 5. Identify official controls and programs used to enforce policies and requirements of the BCWMC. Broader responsibilities of the City can be found in Section 5.1.2 of the BCWMC Watershed Management Plan. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 8 This page intentionally left blank City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 9 C IT Y OF N EW H OPE – L OC AL SU RF AC E WAT ER MAN AGE M ENT PL AN SECTION 2 – PHYSICAL SETTING 2.1 LOCATION AND HISTORY The City of New Hope is located within Hennepin County in the northwestern portion of the Twin Cities metropolitan area about twelve miles northwest of downtown Minneapolis (see Figure 1, Appendix A). New Hope is a fully-developed community comprised of approximately six square miles bordered by 62nd Avenue North to the north, Medicine Lake Road to the south, Highway 169 to the west, and the City of Crystal to the east. New Hope was a farming community in the early 1900s. The area was settled as part of the Crystal Lake Township and became the home for many family farms. As housing developments spread west from Minneapolis in the 1930s, the new residents of Crystal Lake Township began the movement to incorporate the township. In 1936, the city of Crystal was incorporated. Forming a city was not supported by all residents in the township. The rural residents in the western half of the township broke away from the city of Crystal and formed their own township. The name the farmers selected for their new township reflected the time: New Hope. Prompted by rapid development in the early 1950s, the township of New Hope incorporated into the Village of New Hope in 1953. When the township was incorporated, it had 600 residents. The City grew rapidly and was home to over 2,500 people by 1958. This rapid population growth continued through the 1960s, and by 1971, there were 24,000 residents in New Hope. The population of the community has declined slightly since 1971. Population information for the City of New Hope is presented in Table 2.1. Table 2.1 - Population and Household Data Year Population Households 19601 3,552 --- 19701 23,180 6,019 19801 23,087 7,627 19901 21,853 8,507 20001 20,873 8,665 20101 20,339 8,427 20202 21,100 8,900 20302 22,000 9,200 20402 23,100 9,600 1 US Census Data 2 Metropolitan Council 2040 Regional Development Framework (Forecasts as of: January 1, 2018) 2.2 TOPOGRAPHY AND DRAINAGE New Hope is characterized by gently-rolling topography common in the northwest portion of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, due to past glacial activity. Within this gently rolling topography, a number of poorly-drained depression areas of various sizes exist, supporting the City’s wetlands and lakes. Hydraulic connectivity of these depression areas exists via natural overland drainageways or, where these natural drainageways have been blocked by development, via manmade conveyance methods. The natural drainage in New Hope splits between the two watersheds: Shingle Creek to the north and Bassett Creek to the south. The northwestern portion of the City generally drains northwesterly into Bass Creek, which cuts across the very northwest corner of the City. Once leaving the City, Bass Creek continues to drain City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 10 northeasterly and becomes a tributary to Shingle Creek, which is ultimately tributary to the Mississippi River. The northwestern portion of the City tributary to Bass Creek includes the highest percentage of wetlands in the City. These wetlands represent the headwaters of Bass Creek and most of them are DNR protected waters. In addition to the wetlands in this portion of the City, Meadow Lake drains west directly into Bass Creek through a system of pipes. The northeast portion of the City drains primarily via storm sewer into the City of Crystal, and these flows act as tributaries to Twin Lakes. From the Twin Lakes system, flows discharge to Shingle Creek, and then to the Mississippi River. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) 2016 Impaired Waters List, Twin Lakes is identified as an Impaired Water for various pollutants. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) studies for a number of these impairments have been completed to determine implementation items to address these impairments. Much of the southern portion of the City (Bassett Creek Watershed) drains directly into Bassett Creek via the North Branch of Bassett Creek. On the west end of the City, Northwood Lake, a constructed flow-through lake located along the North Branch of Bassett Creek, receives drainage primarily from Plymouth and a smaller portion of New Hope. From Northwood Lake, the North Branch of Bassett Creek drains into the City of Crystal and is tributary to the main channel of Bassett Creek, eventually discharging into the Mississippi River. The southern-most part of the city drains directly to Bassett Creek and Medicine Lake. 2.3 SOILS The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) published the Soil Survey of Hennepin County, Minnesota in 2004. The soil survey identifies the physical properties of the soils within the county and provides mapping to identify the locations of the various soil s types. The primary benefit of the soil survey to this LSWMP is the classification of various soil types into Hydrologic Soil Groups (HSG), according to the soil’s ability to infiltrate water during long-duration storms. The four hydrologic soil groups are: Group A – high infiltration, Group B – moderate infiltration, Group C – slow infiltration, and Group D – very slow infiltration. Figure 2.2 identifies the HSG classifications within the City. Table 2.2 presents the soil survey data, relates these to HSG classifications, and provides percent of coverage of each soil class within the City. In highly urbanized landscapes like New Hope, however, much of the existing soil material within the City has been compacted, mixed, and possibly imported with urban development. Therefore, the variability and unpredictability of these disturbed soils warrant that a HSG classification identified in the soil survey for any given soil type be reviewed on a site- specific basis to determine the physical infiltrati on characteristics of the soil. As identified in Table 2.2, the soils in one-third of the City are not assigned a HSG classification. The soils in the remaining two-thirds of the City do have HSG classifications; however, as mentioned above the site-specific soil infiltration characteristics should be verified on a site-by-site basis. Long-time city residents and the City of New Hope’s staff indicate that tighter soils generally cover most of the city. However, pockets in the northern portions of the City are covered by sandy soils exhibiting a high infiltration capacity. It appears that infiltration BMPs will be likely to succeed in the sandy portions of the City only, while filtration BMPs with underdrains may be more appropriate for use in most of the City. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 11 Table 2.2 - Soil Survey Data for New Hope Hydrologic Soil Group (HSG) Total HSG Coverage (ac) HSG Coverage (% of City Limits) Soil Series Soil Series Coverage (% of City Limits) A 73.9 2% Hubbard 2% A/D 62.5 2% Houghton 2% B 2058.8 63% Angus 1% Dundas 2% Hamel 2% Koronis < 1% Lester 51% Nessel < 1% Udorthents 5% B/D 0.84 < 1% Cordova < 1% Glencoe < 1% Hamel < 1% Urban Land1 1043.5 32% No HSG classification 32% Water1 36.2 1% 1% TOTAL 3275.8 100% - 100% 1Area given no HSG classification in the 2004 Soil Survey of Hennepin County, Minnesota 2.4 GEOLOGY AND GROUNDWATER The soils within New Hope include variable soil types ranging from pockets of sandy soil in northern portions of the City, to heavier soils throughout large portions of the remainder of the City. This surficial material overlays St. Peter Sandstone. For additional information, consult the Geologic Atlas: Hennepin County (Balaban,1989). New Hope provides water to its customers in cooperation with the cities of Crystal and Golden Valley through a joint powers organization called the Joint Water Commission (JWC). The JWC has a long- term contract to purchase treated water from the City of Minneapolis. The water is drawn from the Mississippi River, treated, and pumped to reservoirs in Crystal and Golden Valley. From there, it is distributed to the cities of New Hope, Crystal, and Golden Valley. 2.5 CLIMATE Climate data for the Twin Cities (Station 215838) are published by the National Weather Service (NWS) station at Chanhassen, MN. The NWS is a branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Table 2.3 provides a summary of precipitation data for the Twin Cities area. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 12 Table 2.3 - Average Monthly Precipitation, 1971-2016 Month Precipitation (in) January 0.89 February 0.84 March 1.79 April 2.67 May 3.46 June 4.52 July 3.85 August 4.15 September 2.79 October 2.24 November 1.71 December 1.12 ANNUAL 30.03 Rainfall frequency estimates are used as design tools in water resource projects. Rainfall frequencies are summarized in the National Oceanographic (NOAA) Atlas 14-Point Precipitation Frequency Estimates. Previously, Technical Paper No. 40 (TP-40) Rainfall Frequency Atlas of the United States (also published by NOAA) was used to determine rainfall frequency estimates. The use of Atlas 14 estimates provides an advantage to Technical Paper No. 40, as estimates are based on data from denser networks with longer periods of record, and regional frequency analyses and new spatial interpolation techniques are used. Table 2.4 lists rainfall frequencies for the City of New Hope, interpolated to the City’s Civic Center Park from surrounding rainfall stations. The data taken from Atlas 14 are solely based on historical rainfall events and are not an extrapolation of data trends to predict future events. Table 2.4 – NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency Estimates, 24-hr Rainfall Depths, City of New Hope Recurrence Interval (yrs.) 24-hr Rainfall Depth (in) 1 2.49 2 2.87 5 3.59 10 4.29 25 5.38 50 6.34 100 7.39 City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 13 2.6 WATER RESOURCES The City of New Hope has developed around a variety of surface water resources that are both aesthetically and recreationally valuable to the community, including lakes, wetlands, and creeks. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has regulatory jurisdiction over many of the City’s waterbodies defined as Public Waters of the State. All of the waterbodies identified by the Minnesota DNR as Public Waters are included in Table 2.5 and identified in Map 1 (Appendix A). Table 2.5 - Minnesota DNR Public Waters in New Hope1 Type Name DNR ID LSWMP ID Lakes Meadow Lake 27-57P SC-P1.1B Northwood Lake 27-627P BC-P2.5A Wetlands Victory Park Pond 27-568W SC-P7.3 Unnamed Wetland 27-569W SC-P6.8 Unnamed Wetland 27-570W SC-P6.6A Unnamed Wetland 27-628W SC-P5.5/5.6 Creeks Bass Creek - SC-P4.4 Unnamed Tributary of Bassett Creek2 - BC-P2.5A/3.15A 1 Source: Minnesota DNR PWI Maps and Lists 2 Identified in the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Plan as “North Branch of Bassett Creek” 2.6.1 CREEKS The tributary area to Bass Creek includes the northwest portion of the City, however, most of this tributary area drains through a series of large wetlands, storm sewer, and ditches into Plymouth prior to discharging into Bass Creek. Only the very northwest corner of the City, including the discharge from Meadow Lake, is directly tributary to Bass Creek as it drains through the far northwest corner of the City, crossing under TH 169 and exiting the City of New Hope under 62nd Avenue. Proceeding north out of the City, Bass Creek becomes the headwaters of Shingle Creek, which discharges to the Mississippi River. According to the 2016 Minnesota Impaired Waters List, Bass Creek is designated by the MPCA as an Impaired Water for Fishes bioassessments and chloride, discussed in more detail in Section 6.6 of this Plan. Shingle Creek does not flow through New Hope, flowing north and east of City. However, Bass Creek is tributary to Shingle Creek, along with the northeast section of the City, draining to Shingle Creek via storm sewer through Twin Lakes. Shingle Creek is designated by the MPCA as an Impaired Water for Chloride and the implementation plan for addressing this impairment impacts the City of New Hope’s stormwater management program and is therefore mentioned in this section. Impaired Waters are discussed in more detail in Section 6.4 of this plan. In the southern portion of the City, the North Branch of Bassett Creek discharges into New Hope from Plymouth under TH 169 into Northwood Lake. The North Branch of Bassett Creek flows out of Northwood Lake and proceeds east through Northwood Park into Crystal, prior to discharging into the main Bassett Creek channel. The North Branch of Bassett Creek is classified as a Priority 1 Stream, per Section 2.7.2.2 of the 2015 BCWMC Plan. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 14 2.6.2 LAKES Meadow Lake Meadow Lake is located in the north-central portion of the City. It is a relatively small, shallow lake with a surface area of approximately eleven acres. This lake is an identified DNR Public Water and is also included on the State Impaired Waters list for excess nutrients (see Section 6.4 for more information). In 2010, the Meadow Lake Nutrient TMDL Implementation Plan was prepared for the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission. The Plan outlines phosphorous reduction activities and the stakeholders responsible for implementing those activities. Water quality reports for Meadow Lake can be found at: http://www.shinglecreek.org/water-quality.html. Northwood Lake Northwood Lake, located southeast of the TH 169 Rockford Road interchange, is classified as a Priority 1 Shallow Lake, per Section 2.7.2.2 of the 2015 BCWMC Plan. This lake has a relatively large drainage area of approximately 1355 acres, which includes roughly 824 acres from the City of Plymouth. Northwood Lake has a surface area of approximately fifteen acres. As discussed earlier, this lake is an identified DNR Public Water and is also included on the State Impaired Waters list for excess nutrients (see Section 6.4 for more information). At this time, no TMDL has been completed for Northwood Lake. BCWMC completed the Northwood Lake Watershed and Management Plan for Northwood Lake in 1996, identifying specific Best Management Practices (BMPs) to improve the water quality within the lake. BMPs identified in the BCWMC plan are included in Section 8 of New Hope’s LSWMP. Existing lake monitoring information was identified for Northwood Lake from two sources: Bassett Creek WMC and Metropolitan Council. The most current lake monitoring information for Northwood Lake can be found at the following website locations: • Bassett Creek WMC: http://www.bassettcreekwmo.org/application/files/6814/8945/3994/2016_Northwood_Lake_Report.pdf • Metropolitan Council: https://eims.metc.state.mn.us/Site/27062700-AL 2.6.3 WETLANDS In addition to the traditional stormwater management function of wetlands within the City as an important means to provide flood storage and reduce runoff rates, the City of New Hope recognizes the water quality treatment, wildlife habitat, and aesthetic benefit provided by wetlands. Wetland protection and restoration has become an important City goal to ensure that the City’s wetlands are preserved for future generations. The protection and restoration of wetlands is integral to the City’s proposed improvements which aim to provide additional water quantity and quality treatment upstream of the City’s wetlands. Figure 7 shows the results of the most recent National Wetland Inventory within City limits. The City of New Hope completed a Wetland Inventory and Management Plan in 1999, including a field inventory of all wetlands identified in the City and an evaluation of the functions and values of each wetland. To fully comply with Met Council requirements, this document must be expanded to incorporate the necessary wetland management standards, including buffer standards. While outside of the scope of this LSWMP, it is the City’s intent to revise this 1999 docum ent to comply with Met Council requirements (see Section 6.3 for more information). City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 15 2.7 DRAINAGE SYSTEMS The majority of the City’s stormwater infrastructure was constructed prior to the mid-1970s, and as was the practice at that time, stormwater management relied heavily on large diameter trunk storm sewer to route stormwater away from impervious areas quickly and discharge this stormwater directly into nearby wetlands, lakes, and creeks. As a result, local stormwater basins providing both rate control (to reduce downstream local flooding) and water quality treatment (to provide additional protection to downstream natural resources) are not common in New Hope. Rather, the City’s stormwater system discharges large portions of the City’s residential and commerci al/industrial areas directly to nearby water resources. A schematic plan of the drainage system was prepared for this study and is shown on Map 1 attached to this report (Appendix A). Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for the portion of the city within the BCWMC can be found in the BCWMC’s XP-SWMM Phase II Final Report (2017). One challenge for the City as a part of this LSWMP will be to identify locations where the City’s existing stormwater system can be improved or new features added within existing dev elopment or redevelopment projects. The benefit to the City because of these stormwater improvements could potentially include: • Reduction in localized flooding • Enhancement and restoration of existing natural resources • Creation of new natural resources • Im proved water quality in the City’s lakes, wetlands, creeks 2.8 FLOODPLAIN INFORMATION The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) updated the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for Hennepin County in 2016. The FIRM map shows all 100-yr floodplain boundaries for the county and includes both the floodway and flood fringe for rivers, lakes, wetlands, and streams where FEMA has completed detailed engineering studies. Flood elevations are also provided for areas where detailed studies have been completed. FEMA FIRM maps are identified in New Hope for the following waterbodies or locations: • Bass Creek – Panel #27053C0184F • Meadow Lake – Panel #27053C0192F • Northwood Lake, North Branch of Bassett Creek, Hidden Valley Park pond – Panel #27053C0194F • 62nd Avenue discharge to Crystal – Panel #27053C0203F • Fred Sims Park, Memory Lane Pond (Crystal) – Panel #27053C0211F • 36th Avenue discharge to Crystal – Panel #27053C0213F The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) Watershed Management Plan (WMP) identifies BCWMC’s adopted 100-year floodplain elevations for waterbodies in New Hope within the jurisdiction of the BCWMC, namely Northwood Lake and the North Branch of Bassett Creek. The 100-year floodplain information is identified in Table 2-9 of the BCWMC Watershed Management Plan and includes 100-year floodplain elevations for various areas of the City (revised May 2017). 2.9 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 2.9.1 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN In response to local needs and State Statutes requirements, the City of New Hope has conducted a planning process to update its Comprehensive Plan through the year 2040. The Comprehensive Plan is intended to define the natural environment, land use, transportation, and infrastructure goals of the community as a means of defining New Hope’s future community growth and vision of development and/or redevelopment. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 16 Beyond the desires and needs of the local community, the Metropolitan Council’s THRIVE MSP 2040 plan also establishes a regional context in which the City of New Hope must define its role and direct its future. This Regional Development Framework mandates specific regional criteria that must be addressed in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. 2.9.2 LAND USE Since the 1976 Comprehensive Plan, New Hope has matured to a f ully-developed community. The City has undertaken numerous planning efforts since 1976 that have addressed more specific planning topics or issues such as 42nd Avenue Improvement Study/ 42nd Avenue/City Center Market Study; New Hope Vacant Land Study Phase I and II, Winnetka Center Market Study, 1998 New Hope Comprehensive Plan Update, Bass Lake Extension Redevelopment Area, 2002 Livable Communities Study, 2003 City Center Task Force Study; Medicine Lake Rd Study, DeCola Ponds Feasibility Study, and the Complete Streets Study. New Hope is a fully-developed community lacking large undeveloped tracts of land which raises the need for in-place expansion and redevelopment of land uses. The following map (Figure 3, Appendix A) graphically illustrates the existing distribution and extent of a variety of land use types in New Hope. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 17 C IT Y OF N EW H OPE – L OC AL SU RF AC E WAT ER MAN AGE M ENT PL AN SECTION 3 – REGULATORY SETTING 3.1 CITY SERVICES The New Hope Department of Public Works manages the City’s stormwater infrastructure and is responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of storm sewers, ponding areas, water quality devices and outlet control structures. The City Department of Public Works provides the design, operation, and maintenance necessary to minimize local flooding and improve water quality in the City’s storm water system. Public Works also coordinates with watershed management organizations and other outside agencies in water resource management and conservation. The City is responsible for reviewing and permitting proposed projects and ensuring that they are in line with appropriate rules and regulations. A search of the City’s ordinances identified following sections as being related to surface water management and protection: Section 2-62 Watershed Management Tax District Section 4-25 Shoreland Permit Overlay District Section 4-26 Floodplain District Section 4-35 Administration – Site Plan Review Section 5-1 Purpose and General Section 5-3 Permits, Licenses, and Other Charges Section 5-7 Drainage Section 5-9 Illicit Discharge or Connection to Stormwater System Section 6-10 Dispersion of Percolating Waters Section 8-32 Lawn Fertilizer Application Control Section 13-5 Design Standards Section 13-7 Required Improvements Section 14 Fees, Charges, and Financial Appendix D Floodplain and Wetland Systems District 3.2 HENNEPIN COUNTY Hennepin County, originally part of Dakota County, was created in 1851. The County provides many services within the City of New Hope, including health services and property and vital records. Hennepin County was the first county to begin groundwater planning in 1988, with authority delegated to the Hennepin Conservation District (HCD). The plan received state approval in March 1994. Although the county has not formally adopted the plan, the county is proceeding with implementation of many aspects of the plan. In addition, the County’s Department of Environmental Services provides education, outreach, and funding to individuals and organizations. These programs include the Hennepin County River Watch and the Wetland Health Evaluation Program. In December 2013, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) issued an order to dissolve the Hennepin Conservation District (HCD). All responsibilities and authorities of the HCD were transferred to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. With this transfer, Hennepin County is now a soil and water conservation district (SWCD), Hennepin County was substituted for HCD in all contracts entered by HCD, and Hennepin County is eligible for all grants for which HCD was eligible. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 18 3.3 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS In 1982, the legislature approved the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act, Chapter 103B of Minnesota Statutes. This act requires all metro-area local governments to address surface water management through participation in a Watershed Management Organization (WMO). A WMO can be organized as a watershed district, as a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) among municipalities, or as a function of county government. The City of New Hope is divided into multiple drainage basins that flow to two separately managed watersheds. Figure 5 shows the two watershed management organizations with jurisdiction in the City. The powers and duties of these Minnesota statutory authorities are detailed in Minnesota Statues 103B.211. 3.4.1 SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (SCWMC) SCWMC was formed in 1984 and incorporates the northern portion of the City of New Hope, discharging to Shingle Creek via Bass Creek or the Twin Lakes system. The jurisdictional boundary for the SCWMC within New Hope includes approximately 2,125 acres and is identified in Figure 5 (Appendix A). 3.4.2 BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (BCWMC) In 1984, the existing Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission (formed in 1968) revised its JPA and created the BCWMC. The BCWMC incorporates the southern portion of the City of New Hope, discharging to Bassett Creek via the North Branch of Bassett Creek or Medicine Lake. The jurisdictional boundary for the BCWMC within New Hope includes approximately 1,267 acres and is identified in Figure 5 (Appendix A). More information can be found at their website: http://www.bassettcreekwmo.org/. 3.4 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1967, the Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the Twin Cities, seven-county area. The Council manages public transit, housing programs, wastewater collection and treatment, regional parks, and regional water resources. Council members are appointed by the Minnesota Governor. The Metropolitan Council reviews municipal comprehensive plans, including this Local Surface Water Management Plan. The Council adopted the 2040 Water Resources Policy Plan in May 2015, establishing the expectations to be met in local plans. The Council’s goal s focus on water conservation and reuse to “promote a more sustainable region.” 3.5 STATE BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES (BWSR) The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) works through local government agencies to implement Minnesota’s water and soil conservation policies. The BWSR is the administrative agency for soil and water conservation districts, watershed districts, watershed management organizations and county water managers. The BWSR is responsible for implementation of the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act and the Wetland Conservation Act. Staff members are located in nine field offices throughout the state. First established in 1937 as the State Soil Conservation Committee, the agency became part of the University of Minnesota in the 1950s, transferred to the Department of Natural Resources in 1971, and then transferred to the Department of Agriculture in 1982. In 1987 the State Legislature established the current Board of Water and Soil Resources. The Board consists of twenty members, appointed by the governor to four-year terms. Multiple state and local agencies are represented on the Board. In 1992, the BWSR adopted rules (8410), establishing required content for Local Surface Water Management Plans. These rules were most recently amended in 2015. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 19 The City is the Local Government Unit (LGU) for the Wetland Conservation Act. The City will continue to administer Wetland Conservation Act permits. 3.6 MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY (MPCA) The MPCA is the state’s lead environmental protection agency. Created by the State Legislature in 1967, the MPCA is responsible for monitoring environmental quality and enforcing environmental regulations to protect the land, air and water. The MPCA regulates New Hope’s management of wastewater, stormwater and solid waste. The MPCA is the permitting authority in Minnesota for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the federal program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency to address polluted stormwater runoff. The MPCA included the City of New Hope on the list of entities identified as owning and operating a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), and these entities obtained NPDES permit coverage in 2007. Note that New Hope’s application for coverage was developed concurrently with the 2008 Local Surface Water Management Plan. To obtain and maintain coverage, the City is required to develop a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) to address six minimum control measures: 1. Public education and outreach 2. Public participation/involvement 3. Illicit discharge detection and elimination 4. Construction site stormwater control 5. Post-construction stormwater management 6. Pollution prevention/good housekeeping In addition to the NPDES program, the MPCA is required to publish a list of impai red waters; lakes and streams in the state that are not meeting federal water quality standards. For each water body on the list, the MPCA is required to conduct a study to determine the allowable Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for each pollutant that exceeds the standards. The 2018 MPCA list of impaired waters identifies 2,627 TMDL reports needed throughout the state. Local governments are required to incorporate completed TMDL studies into their Local Water Plans and review their SWPPPs to determine if additional BMPs are needed to comply with the TMDL waste load allocation. Impaired waters in New Hope are summarized in Table 6.3 in Section 6.4 of this Plan. In response to these multiple regulatory activities, the MPCA publishes and maintains the Minnesota Stormwater Manual in an interactive wiki format periodically updated, providing stormwater management tools and guidance. The Manual presents a unified statewide approach to stormwater practices. Published by the MPCA, the Minnesota Stormwater Manual provides detailed guidance on stormwater management practices in the region. Low-impact development, better site design, and on- site infiltration of runoff are recommended to offset the adverse impacts created by additional impervious surfaces. These runoff volume reduction methods provide multiple benefits, including groundwater recharge, protection of natural stream banks, reduced nutrient loads to lakes and wetlands, and reduced thermal impacts to aquatic habitat. Applicable City standards will reference this document for additional design guidance for a variety of stormwater management practices. 3.7 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR) Originally created in 1931 as the Department of Conservation, the DNR has regulatory authority over the natural resources of the state. DNR divisions specialize in waters, forestry, fish and wildlife, parks and recreation, land and minerals, and related services. The DNR administers programs in lake management, shoreland management, dam safety, floodplain management, wild and scenic rivers, the Public Waters Inventory (PWI), and permitting of development activity within public waters. A list of the PWI waterbodies identified in the City of New Hope is included in Table 2.6. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 20 3.8 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (MDH) The MDH manages programs to protect the public health, including implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), a federal law that protects drinking water supplies under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The MDH has regulatory authority for monitoring water supply facilities such as water wells, surface water intakes, water treatment, and water distribution systems. The MDH also is responsible for the development and implementation of the wellhead protection program. 3.9 MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD (EQB) The EQB is comprised of five citizen members and the heads of nine state agencies that play an important role in Minnesota’s environment and development. The EQB develops policy, creates l ong- range plans and reviews proposed projects that may significantly influence Minnesota’s environment. 3.10 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MNDOT) MnDOT is the state agency responsible for the planning, improvement, and maintenance of the state’s highway system. MnDOT approval is required for any construction activity within state rights- of -way. MnDOT also administers funding for qualifying transportation projects completed in the City. Anticipated activities of MnDOT are periodically published in their State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). 3.11 U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) The EPA develops and enforces the regulations that implement environmental laws enacted by Congress; however, the MPCA bears responsibility for implementing many of the resulting programs within Minnesota. The NPDES program and the Impaired Waters List are both the result of the Clean W ater Act, administered by the EPA. 3.12 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, including subsequent modifications, the EPA and the USACE regulate the placement of fill into all wetlands of the U.S. In 1993, there was a m odification of the definition of "discharge of dredged material” to include incidental discharges associated with excavation. This modification meant that any excavation done within a wetland required the applicant to go through Section 404 permitting procedures. In 1998, however, this decision was modified so that excavation in wetlands is now regulated by the USACE only when it is associated with a fill action. 3.13 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FEMA manages federal disaster mitigation and relief programs, including the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This program includes floodplain management and flood hazard mapping. FEMA updated the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for New Hope in 2016. Section 2.8 includes a list of waterbodies and locations identified in the FIRM maps, along their map panel number. 3.14 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Formerly named the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), the NRCS provides technical advice and engineering design services to local conservation districts across the nation. The Soil Survey of Hennepin County, Minnesota was published by the NRCS in 2004. The NRCS also developed hydrologic calculation methods that are widely used in water resources design. 3.15 U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS) The USGS provides mapping and scientific study of the nation’s landscape and natural resources. USGS maps provide the basis for many local resource management efforts. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 21 3.16 U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) The USFWS works to conserve and protect the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and habitat. T he USFWS developed the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) beginning in 1974, to support federal, state and local wetland management work. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 22 This page intentionally left blank City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 23 C IT Y OF N EW H OPE – L OC AL SU RF AC E WAT ER MAN AGE M ENT PL AN SECTION 4 – RELATED STUDIES, PLANS AND REPORTS 4.1 2008 NEW HOPE LOCAL SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (LSWMP) The City’s 2008 Local Surface Water Management Plan serves as the basis for the 2018 LSWMP. The 2008 LSWMP identifies, regional stormwater quantity and quality improvements within the City to address local and regional flooding issues, water quality improvement, infrastructure management, stormwater planning, etc. for future development, redevelopment, and capital improvement projects within the City. To meet current stormwater management regulatory requirements, the City must update this 2008 LSWMP to comply with various state, regional, and local agencies with jurisdiction in the City. The scope of this LSWMP includes updates to portions of the 2008 LSWMP including: • Discussions regarding the current regulatory setting in which the LSWMP is being prepared • Assessment of the City’s stormwater management system, including the identification of issues and possible corrective actions • The City’s stormwater management goals and policies • Implementation of the City’s stormwater management system • Coordination between the LSWMP and the Water Management Plans of the two WMOs with jurisdiction in New Hope (SCWMC and BCWMC) The intent of this LSWMP update is to bring the City of New Hope into compliance with current stormwater management regulatory requirements and this update will supersede the 2008 LSWMP. The 2008 Surface Water Management Plan superseded the 1996 Surface Water Management Plan when it was adopted. 4.2 2013 SCWMC THIRD GENERATION WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN (WMP) The SCWMC Third Generation Watershed Management Plan was adopted in April 2013. In the first- generation plan, the Commission established standards in eight management areas, including runoff management, floodplain management, shoreland management, water quality monitoring, erosion and sedimentation control, stormwater treatment, wetlands management and groundwater protection. The purpose of this plan is to describe how the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commissions (SCWMC) will manage activities in the two watersheds between 2013 and 2022. Stormwater management implementation items identified in the SCWMC plan impacting New Hope are included in the System Assessment section (Section 6) of this Plan. The stormwater managem ent goals identified in the SCWMC plan are incorporated into the Goals and Policies section (Section 7) of this Plan. The City’s implementation plan for the stormwater management items impacting New Hope and goals identified in the SCWMC plan is included in the Implementation section (Section 8) of this Plan. 4.3 2015 BCWMC WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN (WMP) The BCWMC Watershed Management Plan was adopted in September 2015 and sets the vision and guidelines for the management of surface water within the boundaries of the BCWMC. The Watershed Management Plan summarizes the location, history, goals, policies, and implementation tasks of the BCWMC. The BCWMC’s general goals fall under the categories of water quality, flood control, erosion and sediment control, stream restoration, wetland management, groundwater, public ditches, and public involvement and information. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 24 Stormwater management implementation items identified in the BCWMC plan impacting New Hope are included in the System Assessment section (Section 6) of this Plan. The stormwater management goals identified in the BCWMC plan are incorporated into the Goals and Policies section (Section 7) of this Plan. The City’s implementation plan for the stormwater management items impacting New Hope and goals identified in the BCWMC plan is included in the Implementation section (Section 8) of this Plan. 4.4 2005 SCWMC SHINGLE CREEK CORRIDOR STUDY Completed in August 2005, the intent of this plan is not to prescribe specific improvements, but to develop a set of standards and principles to be used by riparian cities to manage the Shingle Creek corridor to further its ecological restoration. Although not directly tributary to the Shingle Creek Corridor as identified by this study, the City of New Hope is within the overall tributary area to Shingle Creek and thus will seek to incorporate the ecological restoration goals (as they apply to an upstream tributary) into the LSWMP. The SCWMC Water Quality Plan can be used as a reference regarding the Corridor Study. 4.5 2007 TWIN AND RYAN LAKES NUTRIENT TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) The Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL and Implementation Plan was approved by the EPA in November 2007. This TMDL study addresses a nutrient impairment in the Twin Lake chain of lakes. The goal of this TMDL is to quantify the pollutant reductions needed to meet State water quality standards for nutrients in South Twin, Middle Twin, North Twin and Ryan. The lake system discharges into Shingle Creek, which ultimately discharges into the Mississippi River. W ater quality in North and South Twin Lake is considered poor as there are frequent algal blooms, while Ryan and Middle Twin Lake have more moderately degraded water quality. North and South Twin Lakes do not currently support recreational activities while Ryan and Middle Twin Lake partially support recreational activities. Waste Load Allocations (WLAs) and Load Allocations (LAs) to meet State standards indicate that nutrient load reductions ranging from 0 to 76 percent would be required to consistently meet standards under average precipitation conditions. As detailed by the MPCA, to reduce phosphorus loading in the chain of lakes, it is recommended that improvements to wetland 639W, internal load management and the reduction of nonpoint sources of phosphorus by retrofitting BMPs be completed. The SCWMC publishes a five-year review of the progress made towards meeting the nutrient load reduction goal outlined in the TMDL. 4.6 2006 SCWMC WATER QUALITY PLAN The SCWMC Water Quality Plan (adopted September 2006) is intended to help achieve a Second- Generation Management Plan goal of protecting and improving water quality. The SCWMC Water Quality Plan is intended to: • Set forth the Commissions’ water quality goals, standards, and methodologies in more detail than the general goals and policies established in the Second-Generation Management Plan. • Provide philosophical guidance for completing water resource management plans and TMDLs; and, • Provide direction for the ongoing water quality monitoring programs that will be essential to determining if the TMDLs and implementation program are effectively improving water quality. 4.7 2007 SHINGLE CREEK CHLORIDE TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) The Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL has been approved by the MPCA and an Implementation Plan has been completed. The TMDL analysis determined that most of chloride in the Shingle Creek watershed is derived from nonpoint sources including road deicing, commercial and industrial deicing, and fertilizer application, with the primary source being road salt and salt substitutes applied to the dense network of local roads and county and state highways in the watershed. The TMDL concluded that an overall 71 percent reduction in chloride load to Shingle Creek must be achieved to meet State City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 25 chloride concentration standards. Aimed at reducing chloride loads to Shingle Creek, the Implementation Plan for this TMDL includes tables identifying the City’s current activities and proposed BMPs or activities related to road deicing, grouped into the following categories: • Product Application Equipment and Decisions. • Product Stockpiles. • Operator Training. • Clean-up/Snow Stockpiling. • Ongoing Research into Salt Alternatives. The SCWMC publishes a five-year review of the progress made towards meeting the chloride load reduction goal outlined in the TMDL. 4.8 2014 UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BACTERIA TMDL STUDY AND PROTECTION PLAN The 2014 Upper Mississippi River Bacteria TMDL Study and Protection Plan focuses on pollutant reduction for many stream reaches in the Upper Mississippi watershed, including Shingle Creek. The plan, which was a joint project between the MPCA and the MDH, identifies the reduction in pollutant loading and implementation activities needed so that the Upper Mississippi River can meet the water quality standard for aquatic recreation due to E. coli. The study identified potential bacteria sources, including humans, pets, livestock, wildlife, and land cover, and carried out a water quality analysis to determine TMDLs. Finally, reduction needed to meet TMDLs was calculated, which for Shingle Creek reach varied from 13-69% depending on conditions, and implementation strategies were developed. Monitoring will be carried out through the MPCA intensive watershed monitoring approach, which is on a ten year cycle. 4.9 2016 TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA CHLORIDE TMDL STUDY The 2016 Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Chloride TMDL Study looks at Chloride impairment of water resources within the 7-county metropolitan area. Similar to the Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL (Section 4.7), this study found that winter maintenance is a main contributor of chloride to water resources, and that residential water softeners also play a significant role. The study recognizes the challenges to winter chloride loading reductions, because there is currently no safe and cost-effective alternative for melting ice. Implementation practices recommended by the study focused on improved winter maintenance to reduce the amount of excess salt used and continued monitoring of chloride concentration trends in waterbodies. 4.10 BASSETT CREEK MAIN STEM WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN The Bassett Creek Main Stem Watershed Management Plan (completed for the BCWMC in June 2000) establishes priorities and provides guidelines for the cities of Plymouth, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, and Minneapolis, the BCWMC, and citizens for meeting water quality goals set for the Main Stem of Bassett Creek. The BCWMC goal for the Bassett Creek Main Stem is a management classification of Level III, meaning its water quality should support fishing, aesthetic viewing, and wildlife observation activities. As part of the Bassett Creek Main Stem Plan, in-pond improvement options and site-specific structural best management practices for each drainage district were evaluated. However, none of the recommended in-pond improvement options are identified in the City of New Hope. The Bassett Creek Main Stem Plan also recommends that an inventory of stream channel erosion sites be performed in two phases by member cities. Phase I is the acquisition of all existing sources of information regarding known stream channel erosion. Phase II is a field inventory of problematic stream sites along the entire length of the creek. Since the completion of the Bassett Creek Main Stem Plan, the City of New Hope has completed the channel erosion inventory for Bassett Creek. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 26 None of the in-pond or in-stream improvement options are identified in the City of New Hope, thus no further specific action by the City is necessary at this time. However, the Bassett Creek Main Stem Plan echoes the general best management practices recommendations offered for the entire Bassett Creek watershed. These general BMPs are identified in the System Assessment (Section 6) section of this document. 4.11 BASSETT CREEK PARK POND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN The Bassett Creek Park Pond Watershed Management Plan (com pleted for the BCWMC in 2000) establishes priorities and provides guidelines for the cities of New Hope, Crystal, and Golden Valley, the BCWMC, and citizens for meeting water quality goals set for Bassett Creek Park Pond. Until a water quality monitoring program can be established to verify the existing water quality conditions and to monitor the impact of best management practices on the water quality of the Bassett Creek Park Pond, structural BMPs will not be implemented. As discussed above, the City of New Hope has completed a channel erosion inventory for Bassett Creek within the Bassett Creek Park Pond Watershed. The City did not identify any stream erosion or sedimentation sites within New Hope. Therefore, no specific action by the City is necessary currently. Further information can be found in the Bassett Creek Pond Watershed Management Plan. 4.12 NORTHWOOD LAKE WATERSHED AND LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN The Northwood Lake Watershed and Lake Management Plan (completed for the BCWMC in 1996) establishes priorities and provides guidelines for the cities of New Hope and Plymouth, the BCWMC, and citizens for meeting water quality goals set for Northwood Lake. The water quality in Northwood Lake, located in the city of New Hope, has typically fallen below the BCWMC’s water quality goals for a Level II management classification. The results of this study indicate that it may not be possible to meet Level II goals in Northwood Lake. Since the lake is classified by the DNR as a Class V wetland, it may be appropriate to change the management level of the lake to Level III. As part of the Northwood Lake Plan’s evaluation of water quality management alternatives, site- specific structural best management practices, in-lake improvements, and other BMPs were recommended in the 1996 report. These recommended structural best management practices are generally consistent with the water quality improvements identified by the City’s 1996 LSWMP, and a portion of these improvements were constructed. In 2016, the City, in conjunction with the BCWMC, constructed a series of stormwater improvement projects that treats stormwater runoff from more than 110 acres of currently untreated urban land. The project included the installation of a variety of BMPs at two different locations adjacent to the lake, which maximize stormwater treatment (while minimizing impact to valuable City park space). In addition to sump manholes, the City constructed an underground stormwater reuse system to irrigate adjacent ball fields, where the overflow from this system directs runoff to rain gardens. It is estimated that the project, listed in Table 6.1 with the Major Drainage ID of BC-A2, helps to remove roughly 20 lbs. of phosphorus from Northwood Lake per year. The project was completed with funds from the Clean Water Fund (distributed by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources), and the MPCA, the BCWMC, and the City of New Hope. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 27 C IT Y OF N EW H OP E – L OC AL SU RF AC E WAT ER MAN AGE M ENT PL AN SECTION 5 – WATER RESOURCES RELATED AGREEMENTS 5.1 SHINGLE CREEK WMC JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA) In 1984, the nine cities with land in the Shingle Creek watershed (Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth and Robbinsdale), entered into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to form watershed management organizations charged with certain surface and groundwater management functions. The joint powers type of organization was selected because the cities believed it provided the best balance for the establishment of watershed-wide policies and strategies for meeting watershed management requirements while at the same time retaining the most flexibility and local input at the lowest cost. In 2006, the member cities adopted an amendment to the JPA that set an “assessment cap” for general fund purposes. A copy of the amended JPA can be found in Appendix B. 5.2 BASSETT CREEK WMC JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA) In 1969, the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission was formed by adoption of a Joint Powers Agreement between the nine communities in the Bassett Creek Watershed, including the City of New Hope. In accordance with provisions of the 1982 Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act, the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission revised its Joint Powers Agreement and created the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission. Its mission is to control flooding and to maintain and enhance the quality of the surface and groundwater resources in the watershed. A copy of the revised JPA can be found in Appendix B. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 28 This page intentionally left blank City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 29 C IT Y OF N EW H OPE – L OC AL SU RF AC E WAT ER MAN AGE M ENT PL AN SECTION 6 – SYSTEM ASSESSMENT The following section will summarize the assessment of the City’s current stormwater management system. The assessment includes past, present, and future stormwater management issues identified by the City, the two watersheds with jurisdiction within the City, and other state and federal agencies. 6.1 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ISSUES ADDRESSED BY THE CITY The items presented in Table 6.1 were identified as water quantity or quality issues in the 1996 or 2008 LSWMPs or within the W atershed Management Plans of the two watersheds with jurisdiction within the City and have since been addressed by the City. Table 6.1 - Stormwater Management Issues Addressed by the City Major Drainage Area ID Stormwater Issue Issue Category Corrective Action Taken Year Completed SC-A1 Untreated stormwater runoff discharging to Meadow Lake (SC-P1.1) Water Quality - Rerouted flows along the southern portion of the lake to the end of the lake furthest from the outlet to maximize inflow residence time. 2006 - Installed 4 hydrodynamic separators to remove pollutants prior to discharging into Meadow Lake. 2006 SC-A1 Degraded water quality within Meadow Lake (SC- P1.1) Water Quality, Aesthetic - Excavated 0.6 acre-feet of sediment. 2006 SC-A2 Insufficient water quality treatment in District SC-A2 tributary to Upper Twin Lake Water Quality - Redirected flows from the low point in Xylon Avenue into the pond in Dorothy Mary Park (SC- P2.1) to achieve improved water quality. 1999 SC-A3 Water quality issues due to pond sedimentation and erosion Water Quality -Stabilized side slopes of the Village Golf Course Pond with rip-rap as they were eroding significantly. 2018 SC-A3 Insufficient water quality Water Quality Installed rain garden with a pre-treatment MH to provide sediment removal discharge into Village Golf Course Pond 2012 SC-A3 Local flooding along 55th Avenue North and in the St. Raphael’s Church parking lot (Crystal) Water Quantity - Provide 1.8 acre-feet of flood storage volume in an Elm Grove Park dry pond (SC-P3.9) to store and attenuate peak flows adjacent to this intersection. 2006 - Redirected the overflow from Elm Grove Park around the west side of St. Raphael’s Church, avoiding the flood location in the east parking lot. 2006 - Disconnected flows from the intersection of 55th and Quebec Avenues from the 33-inch pipe running through the flood location in the St. Raphael’s Church east parking lot and redirect this trunk pipe to the west side of the Church. 2006 SC-A3 Insufficient water quality treatment in the Village Golf Course pond (SC- P3.2) tributary to Upper Twin Lake Water Quality - Excavated additional wet volume in the Village Golf Course pond (SC-P3.2) to provide greater water quality treatment. 1998 SC-A3 Local flooding at the intersection of 56th and Wisconsin Avenues North Water Quantity - Constructed stormwater pond adjacent to 56th and Wisconsin Avenues North – Hosterman Jr High School (SC-P3.15). 2001 City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 30 Major Drainage Area ID Stormwater Issue Issue Category Corrective Action Taken Year Completed SC-A4 Channel erosion in Subdistrict SC-A4.9 Water Quality, Erosion - Additional rate control provided in constructed ponds SC-P4.3, SC-P4.9A and SC-P4.9B. 1998 SC-A4 Insufficient water quality treatment in District SC-A4 tributary to Upper Twin Lake Water Quality - Cleaned deposited sediments out of channel adjacent to railroad tracks. 1997 - Water quality treatment provided in constructed ponds SC-P4.9A and SC-P4.9B. 1998 SC-A5 Insufficient water quality treatment in District SC-A5 tributary to Memory Lake Pond and Upper Twin Lake Water Quality - Excavated 1.5 acre-feet of wet ponding volume within the CCI pond (SC-P5.14) and redirected adjacent 33-inch trunk storm sewer into this pond to provide water quality treatment. 1996 SC-A5 Excessive discharge rates out of District SC-A5 discharging to Crystal Water Quantity Excavated 10.6 acre-feet of flood storage volume in the CCI pond (SC-P5.14). 1996 SC-A5 Local flooding at the intersection of 45th and Xylon Avenues Water Quantity - Rerouted storm sewer flows from 42nd and Winnetka Avenues away from the trunk system serving this intersection. 1999 SC-A6 Untreated stormwater runoff discharge into a DNR Protected Water (SC-P6.8) Water Quality - Excavated 1.4 acre-feet of wet ponding volume in the Pet Hospital Pond (SC-P6.7) and 0.6 acre-feet of wet ponding volume in the Collisys Site Pond (SC- P6.19) to provide water quality treatment prior to discharging to SC-P6.8. 2003 SC-A7 Untreated stormwater runoff discharging into Victory Park Pond, a DNR Protected Water (SC-P7.3) Water Quality - Excavated 2.7 acre-feet of wet ponding volume as part of the Victory Park Pond Improvements project (SC-P7.7) at the inlets from Boone Avenue. 2005 SC-A7 Local flooding at the intersection of Boone Avenue and East Research Center Road Water Quantity - Rerouted 24-inch Boone Avenue storm sewer flows from the south around this intersection to free pipe capacity at the intersection. 2005 - Upsized the existing 36-inch trunk pipe to a 54-inch trunk pipe in East Research Center Road at the point at which the rerouted flows from Boone Avenue tie into this system. 2005 BC-A1 Local rear-yard flooding east of Independence Circle Water Quantity - Provided additional downstream pipe capacity via 27” storm sewer in Independence Circle and 36” storm sewer to the south. 2004 BC-A2 Untreated stormwater runoff discharging to Northwood Lake Water Quality - Installed pre-treatment structure (V2B1 system) prior to underground tank to remove sediment prior to entering underground storage tank used for irrigation. -Installed three rain gardens downstream of underground storage tank (for overflow/bypass runoff) to remove sediment prior to entering Northwood Lake (approx. 160,000 gallons of storage). -Installed wet pond on west end of lake to treat drainage prior to discharging into lake. Wet pond storage volume is roughly 0.7 ac-ft. -Installed several underground filtration chambers as part of street reconstruction projects to treat runoff from street prior to discharging into Northwood Lake. -Installed sump structures at various locations on and south and north side of the lake to remove sediment prior to entering Northwood Lake. 2015-2017 City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 31 Major Drainage Area ID Stormwater Issue Issue Category Corrective Action Taken Year Completed BC-A2 Local flooding location for properties adjacent to Hidden Valley Park pond (BC-P2.2A) Water Quantity - Provided an additional 3.2 acre-feet of flood storage within Hidden Valley Park pond (BC-P2.2B-D) [BCWMC WMP ID# NB-37A, NB-38A]. 2003 BC-A2 Ravine erosion in subdistrict BC-A2.3, contributing excessive Total Suspended Solids load to Northwood Lake Water Quality, Erosion - Provided upstream rate control in the St. Josephs Church regional pond (BC-P2.3) to control discharge rates to this ravine. 2003 - Constructed a 36-inch pipe low flow diversion parallel to the ravine to protect the channel. 2003 BC-A2 Insufficient water quality treatment of flows discharging to Hidden Valley Park pond (BC- P2.2A) Water Quality - Excavated an additional 1.4 acre-feet of wet volume within a series of stormwater wetland cells in Hidden Valley Park pond (BC-P2.2B-D) [BCWMC WMP ID# NB-37A, NB-38A] to provide water quality treatment for the residential area and grade school draining to this pond. In addition to the wet volume benefit, increased biological uptake by the wetland plantings is expected. 2002 BC-A2 Local flooding location for properties adjacent to Northwood Lake (BC- P2.5A) Water Quantity - Provided a total of 5.8 acre-feet of flood storage in the Gethsemane Cemetery pond (BC-P2.6A-B) [BCWMC WMP ID# NB-28A,B] to reduce the peak discharge rates to Northwood Lake (BC-P2.5A). 1999 - Upsized the existing outlet for pond Northwood Lake (BC-P2.5A) to a 3'x7’ box culvert. 1997 - Upsized 36th Ave. N. pipe from 18” to 24” between Flag Ave. N. and Ensign Ave. N. 2002 BC-A2 Untreated stormwater runoff discharging to Northwood Lake (BC-P2.5A) Water Quality - Excavated 2.8 acre-feet of wet volume in pond BC- P2.3 (St. Joseph's Church) [BCWMC WMP ID# NB- 36A] to provide water quality treatment prior to discharging to Northwood Lake (BC-P2.5A). 2005 - Excavated 1.7 acre-feet of wet volume in the 2-cell pond BC-P2.6A-B [BCWMC WMP ID# NB-28A-B] and rerouted flows from Boone Avenue into pond to provide water quality treatment prior to discharging to Northwood Lake. 1999 - Excavated 1.0 acre-feet of wet volume within a 3- cell pond BC-P2.5B [BCWMC WMP ID#- NB- 35A,B,C] to provide water quality treatment prior to discharging to Northwood Lake. 1999 - Excavated 1.0 acre-feet of wet volume within a 3- cell pond BC-P2.5B [BCWMC WMP ID#- NB- 35A,B,C] to provide water quality treatment prior to discharging to Northwood Lake. 2003 City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 32 Major Drainage Area ID Stormwater Issue Issue Category Corrective Action Taken Year Completed BC-A3 Channel erosion between Northwood Lake (BC-P2.5A) and pond BC-P3.15A Water Quality, Erosion - Re-aligned channel between Northwood Lake (BC-P2.5A) and pond BC-P3.15A to improve stability. 1997 - Provided a variety of plantings along the re- aligned channel to improve slope stability, provide a stream buffer, and improve wildlife habitat. 1997 - Re-aligned channel graded with stable grade and gentle side slopes. 1997 BC-A3 Insufficient water quality treatment prior to discharging to Bassett Creek and Basset Creek Park Pond Water Quality - Constructed water quality treatment cell BC- P3.27 immediately southwest of the intersection of 36th Ave N and the railroad. 1996 BC-A3 Untreated stormwater runoff discharging to pond BC-P3.15A Water Quality - Constructed water quality treatment cell BC- P3.15B (wet volume = 0.2 acre-feet), immediately adjacent to the re-aligned channel between Northwood Lake (BC-P2.5A) and BC-P3.15A. 1999 - Constructed water quality treatment cell BC- P3.15D (wet volume = 0.03 acre-feet), adjacent to the re-aligned channel between Northwood Lake (BC-P2.5A) and BC-P3.15. 2002 - Rerouted untreated upstream flows from Northwood Parkway (east of Boone Avenue) into the excavated water quality treatment cell (0.4 acre-feet of wet volume) BC-P3.15E. 1999 BC-A3 Local flooding in 36th Ave N between Zealand Ave and Yukon Ave Water Quantity -Increased storm sewer pipe size to 21” and routed pipes along 36th Ave N rather than through development south of 36th Ave N. 2002 6.2 EXISTING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS The following list of items presented in Table 6.2 represent current stormwater management issues or concerns as identified by the documents included in Section 4 of this plan. It is not the intent of this list to include all current stormwater management issues identified in the watershed documents in Section 4, only those issues with a possibly corrective action that directly affects the City. The implementation of the possible corrective actions will be addressed in the Implementation Section (Section 8). As part of the City’s stormwater management, there are hydrologic and hydraulic models of portions of the City’s drainage system, however, no City-wide model exists. These models are used to estimate rates and volumes of runoff f or different storm events to evaluate the adequacy of the system. Where these data exist, data can be requested from the City Engineer. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 33 Table 6.2 - Current Stormwater Management Issues and Possible Corrective Actions Major Drainage Area ID Stormwater Issue Issue Category Issue Identifi ed By Possible Corrective Actions SC-A1 Degraded water quality within Meadow Lake (SC-P1.1) Water Quality City; SCWM WMC (WMP) Conduct waterfowl management (shoreline plantings) Provide public education regarding stormwater quality including proper disposal of pet and yard waste Cooperate with the SCWMC to address the nutrient load allocation requirements All area redevelopment will be required to have site-wide management plans and strategies SC-A1 Flooding issues adjacent to Bass Creek (SC-P1.4) Water Quantity City Assist SCWMC with new flood data currently being developed by the DNR and FEMA Continue to work with all homeowners affected by flood elevations at low openings to prevent flooding issues SC-A2 Insufficient water quality treatment Water Quality City Look for opportunities in private and public development to construct water quality BMPs in the area SC-A3 Insufficient trunk storm sewer capacity along Bass Lake Road Water Quantity City Provide additional pipe capacity whenever able in coordination with City of Crystal As redevelopment occurs in this area, identify local issues and solve on a site-by-site basis SC-A3 Possible flooding issues at Park Acres apartments north of the Parkview neighborhood Water Quantity City As redevelopment occurs in this area, identify local issues and solve on a site-by-site basis SC-A4 Flooding issues in the channel south of Angeline Drive Water Quantity City Provide additional pipe and pond storage capacity upstream and downstream of channel when possible with redevelopment Provide additional storage with any redevelopment of city-owned site, east of channel SC-A5 Local flooding at the 42nd Avenue low point at the rail road underpass Water Quantity City; SCWM WMC (WMP) Provide additional downstream trunk pipe capacity according to the 42nd Avenue Flood Study Re-route local storm sewer flows at Winnetka, Quebec, Nevada, and Oregon away from the trunk system on 42nd Avenue SC-A5 Insufficient water quality treatment in tributary to Memory Pond Water Quality City Provide BMPs in Sunnyside Park Require any redevelopment in area to treat water on site before discharging to system SC-A6 Untreated stormwater runoff discharge into Erickson Drive Wetland (SC-P6.6) Water Quality City Monitor wet ponding volumes at the inlets adjacent to Erickson Drive Install BMPs on area projects SC-A6 Untreated stormwater runoff discharge into Wetland (SC-P6.8) Water Quality City Construct stormwater BMPs in any private or public projects in the drainage area whenever possible SC-A7 Insufficient water quality treatment in tributary to Bass Creek Water Quality City Construct stormwater BMPs in any private or public projects in the drainage area whenever possible SC-ALL Increased impervious surface area in the watershed has increased the duration and frequency of full bank conditions Water Quantity SCWM WMC (WMP) Encourage reduction of impervious surface in all new development. Promote low impact development principles. Require site BMPs and storage whenever possible City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 34 Major Drainage Area ID Stormwater Issue Issue Category Issue Identifi ed By Possible Corrective Actions Continue efforts with Shingle Creek Watershed, DNR, and FEMA to re-map the area to determine more accurate flood elevations SC-ALL Floodplain development standards should be continued or enhanced as development is completed Water Quantity SCWM WMC (WMP) Continue enforcing current flood elevations in any redevelopment, and enforce any new information provided by the DNR and FEMA SC-ALL Water quality and stability of Shingle Creek should be improved Water Quality SCWM WMC (WMP) Public and private projects and management strategies shall not increase the 100-year elevation of Shingle Creek, nor its tributaries or flood storage areas Any fill that impacts flood storage in wetlands or floodplains shall be mitigated when compensating storage within the same sub-reach or reach Enforce standards specifying buffer maintenance adjacent to tributaries to Shingle Creek Construct and encourage stream bank stabilization projects and habitat restoration projects SC-ALL Excessive chloride levels in Shingle Creek Water Quality SCWM WMC (WMP) Calibrate salt spreaders annually Use the Road Weather Information Service (RWIS) and other sensors to improve salt application decisions Evaluate new technologies on an annual basis, such as prewetting and anti-icing as equipment needs replacement Investigate and adopt new salt products where feasible and cost effective Maintain good housekeeping practices associated with the handling of road salt to minimize the potential for wash-off Provide operator training Stockpile snow away from sensitive areas Track and report activities in annual NPDES report and provide copy to Commission SC-ALL Wetland protection and restoration Water Quality SCWM WMC (WMP) Wetland mitigation should be provided within the same sub-watershed Prioritize wetlands and complete wetland functions and values assessment Enforce buffer strip requirements adjacent to wetlands and watercourses Identify wetland restoration possibilities and construct or encourage the construction of restoration projects BC-A1 Insufficient water quality treatment Water Quality City Explore the possibility of BMP installation in Jaycee Park (BC-A1.2) Any redevelopment in the sub-watershed will be required to treat runoff on site before entering the public system BC-A2 Local flooding for properties adjacent to Hidden Valley Park (BC-P2.2A) Water Quantity City Increase the downstream pipe capacity on Boone Avenue downstream BC-A2 Improve water quality in Northwood Lake Water Quality City Continue to maintain existing water treatment BMPs and install additional treatment when possible through private and public development BC-A3 Untreated stormwater runoff discharging to ponds Water Quality City Monitor and maintain the existing stormwater pre- treatment basins surrounding wetland BC-A3.15A City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 35 Major Drainage Area ID Stormwater Issue Issue Category Issue Identifi ed By Possible Corrective Actions BC-A4 Local flooding at Roslyn Court apartments and at Medicine Lake Road Water Quantity City Install water storage where directed by the Medicine Lake Flooding Study BC-ALL Insufficient water quality treatment and degraded water quality in Medicine Lake, Northwood Lake, Bassett Creek, and Bassett Creek Park Pond Water Quality City; BCWM C (WMP) Construct appropriate water quality BMPs in Jaycee Park (BC-A1.2) Work to reduce phosphorus loading into retention pond BC-A3.4 Require wet detention or other techniques that provide equal degrees of treatment for all new and redeveloped properties Provide public education to residents and lake users on practices that reduce pollutants Enforce city ordinance regarding disposal of litter, yard and animal waste Promote stormwater retention and runoff volume reduction where feasible Encourage vegetated buffer strips between resident lawns and water bodies Excavate bottom sediment in priority ponds 6.3 WETLAND INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT From the 2040 Water Resources Management Policy Plan, the Met Council requires the City to include the following in the LSWMP Update: All communities need to include a wetland management plan or a process and timeline to prepare a plan. At a minimum, the wetland management plan should incorporate a function and value assessment for wetlands. Other items to address in the plan include the pretreatment of stormwater prior to discharge into all wetland types, and the use of native vegetation as buffers for high quality wetlands. Buffers should be consistent with the functions and values identified in the plan. Both the SCWMC Plan and BCWMC Watershed Management Plan also require that the City complete a wetland inventory to classify wetlands and assess wetland functions and values. The City of New Hope completed a Wetland Inventory and Management Plan in 1999, including a field inventory of all wetlands identified in the City and an evaluation of the functions and values of each wetland. To fully comply with the requirements outlined above, this document must be expanded to incorporate the necessary wetland management standards, including buffer standards. While outside of the scope of this LSWMP Update, it is the City’s intent to revise this 1999 document to fully comply with local WMO and Metropolitan Council requirements. Details regarding implementation process necessary to revise the 1999 document are included in Section 8.4. 6.4 TMDLS Four waterbodies within the City of New Hope are currently identified on the state list of Impaired Waters: Bass Creek, Meadow Lake, Northwood Lake, and the North Branch of Bassett Creek. In addition, seven other waterbodies in adjacent communities receiving discharge from New Hope are currently identified on the state list of Impaired Waters: Bassett Creek, Shingle Creek, Upper Twin City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 36 Lake, Middle Twin Lake, Lower Twin Lake, Ryan Lake, and Medicine Lake. The list of Impaired Waters is known as the 303(d) list from the applicable section of the Federal Clean Water Act, these waters are ones that do not currently meet their designated use due to the impact of a pollutant or stressor. If monitoring and assessment indicate that a waterbody is impaired by one or more pollutants, it is placed on the list. At some point a strategy would be developed that would lead to attainment of the applicable water quality standard. The process of developing this strategy is commonly known as the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) process and involves the following phases: 1. Assessment and listing 2. TMDL study 3. Implementation plan development and implementation 4. Monitoring of the effectiveness of implementation efforts Responsibility for implementing the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act falls to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In Minnesota, the EPA delegates much of the program responsibility to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Information on the MPCA program can be obtained at the following web address: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/tmdl/index.html. The following is an excerpt from the MPCA website describing the program and its need: The Clean Water Act requires states to publish, every two years, an updated list of streams and lakes that are not meeting their designated uses because of excess pollutants. The list, known as the 303(d) list, is based on violations of water quality standards and is organized by river basin. Environmental organizations and citizen groups have sued the EPA because states have not made adequate progress to meet Section 303(d) requirements. The EPA has been sued for various reasons. Over the past 10 years, lawsuits have been filed in 42 states and the District of Columbia. Of those, 22 have been successful. There is currently no such lawsuit in Minnesota. However, beyond the federal requirements, there are many reasons for us to move forward with the development of TMDLs. Foremost is the need to clean up our rivers, streams and lakes to maximize their contributions to the state’s economy and quality of life and to protect them as a resource for future generations. For each pollutant that causes a water body to fail to meet state water quality standards, the federal Clean Water Act requires the MPCA to conduct a TMDL study. A TMDL study identifies both point and nonpoint sources of each pollutant that fails to meet water quality standards. Water quality sampling and computer modeling determine how much each pollutant source must reduce its contribution to assure the water quality standard is met. Rivers and streams may have several TMDLs, each one determining the limit for a different pollutant. The absence of a waterbody from the 303(d) list does not necessarily mean the waterbody is meeting its designated uses. It may be that it has either not been sampled or there is not enough data to make an impairment determination. The City of New Hope is within the implementation area of the Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL, the Twin and Ryan Lakes Excess Nutrients TMDL, the Upper Mississippi River Bacteria TMDL, which applies to both the North Branch of Bassett Creek and to Shingle Creek, and the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Chloride TMDL. These studies have recently been completed and the Implementation Plans involve the City. Additional information regarding the Twin and Ryan Lakes Excess Nutrients TMDL, the Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL, the Upper Mississippi River Bacteria TMDL, and the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Chloride TMDL studies is presented in the Sections 4.5, 4.7, 4.8, and 4.9 respectively. Implementation items are included in Sections 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, and 8.8 respectively. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 37 Regarding the City’s role in future TMDLs and TMDL Implementation Plans, the City recognizes that the responsibility for completion and implementation of the TMDL studies lies with the primary stakeholders contributing to the impairment. The City intends to cooperate with the WMOs in the development of the TMDL studies, acknowledging that the WMOs will take the lead on these studies. It is the intention of the City to fully implement the items/actions identified in future TMDL Implementation Plans, funding the implementation items/actions as necessary. Table 6.3 (see Section 6.4) identifies all the Impaired Waters identified within New Hope or in adjacent communities, and the status of the TMDL Study for each of these impairments. Impaired waters within New Hope are identified on Figure 6, with additional information regarding these waters, as well as impaired waters close to New Hope receiving discharge from the City summarized in Table 6.3 below. Table 6.3 - Impaired Waters in New Hope Impaired Water Year Listed Affected use Pollutant or Stressor TMDL Target Status of TMDL Study Start Completion Bass Creek: Headwaters to Eagle Creek 2002 Aquatic life Fish bioassessments 2007 2009 Underway 2002 Aquatic Life Chloride 2009 2015 Complete Meadow Lake 2002 Aquatic recreation N/EBI1 2007 2008 Complete Northwood Lake 2004 Aquatic recreation N/EBI1 2010 2025 Not yet started North Branch of Basset Creek 2014 Aquatic recreation E. coli 2008 2015 Complete 1 Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators 6.5 NPDES PERMITTING PROCESS The MPCA has designated the City of New Hope as an NPDES Phase II MS4 community (MN Rules 7090). New Hope’s application for permit coverage was completed in 2006. The permit application outlined New Hope’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to address six minimum control measures: 1. Public education 2. Public involvement 3. Illicit discharge detection and elimination 4. Construction site runoff control 5. Post-construction runoff control 6. Pollution prevention in municipal operations The City’s SWPPP contains several best management practices within each of the listed control measures. These were identified using a self-evaluation and input process with City staff. Many of the goals and policies discussed in this Local Surface Water Management Plan are directly related to requirements listed in the NPDES program. As a result, the Goals and Policies section of this plan repeatedly references items listed in the City’s SWPPP. As the SWPPP is updated, the goals and policies related to the SWPPP and NPDES Permit will be updated in the LSWMP. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 38 6.6 COMPARISON OF REGULATORY STANDARDS Development and redevelopment within New Hope is subject to review and approv al from one of the two watershed management organizations having jurisdiction in the City. Each watershed has established rules governing stormwater management and protection of natural resources. The table in Appendix B provides an overview of current watershed standards, as compared to the current City stormwater management standards. Where the City’s standards are not consistent with watershed standards, recommended actions to bring the City’s standards into consistency with the watershed are provided. 6.7 COMPARISON OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES Like the comparison of regulatory standards described in Section 6.6, the comparison of stormwater management goals and policies identifies where the City needs to take action to implement or compl ement a goal or policy of the two watershed management organizations having jurisdiction in the City. 6.8 ST ORMWATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS Greater impervious coverage associated with new development, redevelopment, or site expansion activity places additional burdens on the storm drainage system by increasing the rate and volume of runoff. This, in turn, increases the amounts of pollutants exported from a development site. Existing or expanded storm drainage systems needed to serve the developed area provide an efficient means of delivering these higher pollutant loads to downstream receiving waters. Unless these pollutant loads are reduced, downstream receiving waters will be degraded over time because of development. New Hope recognizes its responsibility to protect City water resources from adverse impacts due to increases in land use intensity caused by new development, redevelopment, and site expansion. To minimize the impacts of development on New Hope’s valuable water resources, new development, redevelopment, and site expansion activity shall be subject to water quality mitigation requirements as outlined in Section 7.2.2 (Surface Water Quality). In general, mitigation measures shall be required for future development, redevelopment, and site expansion activities that increase the existing impervious coverage of the site to achieve at least a 50 percent reduction in total phosphorus (TP) and an 80 percent reduction in total suspended solids (TSS) in the post-development condition. Regional, as well as on-site mitigation measures to reduce pollutant export can both be used to treat stormwater. This plan also includes provisions for collecting water quality cash dedications under certain situations and dedication of the revenue from such collections to help finance stormwater quality improvements. The following is intended to better define the conditions under which the City can collect a cash dedication, and how the cash dedication is calculated: 1. The City has the discretion of requiring water quality cash dedication for all or a portion of the pollutant removal targets for total phosphorus and total suspended solids. In exercising its discretion, the City will consider such factors as: • Topographic suitability of the site for water quality treatment features, • the size of the site, • the location of the site relative to sensitive resources or system components that require protection, • whether public improvements have been or will be made off -site for the expressed purpose of mitigating the water quality impacts of the development, • the extent to which the development has paid for mitigation already for the site, and • consistency with watershed management organization requirements. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 39 2. Detailed guidance on how cash dedication amounts are to be calculated is provided in Appendix C. 3. The proceeds from the cash dedication will be ear-marked exclusively to finance water quality improvements in the City. 6.9 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL New Hope’s current erosion and sediment control program follows the guidance provided in the NPDES MS4 General Permit. As part of the permit requirements, the City’s responsibilities include: 1. Develop an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to require erosion and sediment controls, as well as sanctions to ensure compliance, to the extent allowable under law. 2. Requirements for construction site operators to control waste, such as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality. 3. Develop requirements for construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment control best management practices. 4. Establish procedures for site plan review which incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts. 5. Establish procedures for receipt and consideration of reports of noncompliance or other information on construction related issues submitted by the public. 6. Establish procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures. The City of New Hope has erosion and sediment control standards for all projects which will be reviewed and revised as necessary as the City updates its official controls after approval of this Local Surface Water Management Plan. Existing City Code was reviewed to identify official controls related erosion and sediment control. This review found that standards for erosion and sediment control included in Section 4-3(j) and 13-5(e). A summary of these Code Sections (in italics) is as follows: • Permit Requirement – No person may grade, fill, excavate, store or dispose of soil and earth materials or perform any other land-disturbing or land-filling activity without first obtaining a permit as set forth in this section. • Application Required – Application. The application for a permit must include the following items: a. Application. b. Site map and grading plan. c. Interim erosion and sediment control plan. d. Final erosion and sediment control plan, where required. e. Soil engineering report, where required. f. Engineering geology report, where required. g. Work schedule. h. Application fees. i. Performance bond or other acceptable security (see subsection 4-3(j)(18)). j. Any supplementary material required by the issuing authority. • Decision on a Permit – The city shall review all documents submitted pursuant to this section, and, if necessary, request additional data, clarification of submitted data or correction of defective submissions within ten working days after the date of submission. The city shall notify applicant of the decision on the permit within 40 days of submission by the applicant, which submission shall include action by any affected permitting authority having jurisdiction. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 40 • Notice – Applicant shall be notified of the city's decision on the application within three working days of the decision. • Permit Duration – Permits issued under this chapter shall be valid for the period during which the proposed land-disturbing or filling activities and soil storage takes place or is scheduled to take place, whichever is shorter. Permittee shall commence permitted activities within 60 days of the scheduled commencement date for grading or the permittee shall resubmit all required application forms, maps, plans, schedules and security to the city except where an item to be resubmitted is waived by the city. • Implementation of Permits – a. The city shall review all reports submitted by permittee. The city may require permittee to modify the grading plan, interim or final plans, and maintenance methods and schedules. The city shall notify the permittee in writing of the requirement and specify a reasonable period within which permittee must comply. All modifications are subject to city's approval. b. The city may inspect the site: 1. Upon receipt of a report by permittee under provisions subsections 4-3(j)(27) a and b. 2. To verify completion of modifications required under subsection 4-3(j)(28) a. 3. During and following any rainfall. 4. At any other time, at the city's discretion. c. Upon completion of the rough grading work and at the final completion of the work, the city may require the following reports and drawings and supplements thereto: 1. An as-graded grading plan 2. A soil grading report 3. A geologic grading report • Suspension or Revocation of Permit – The city shall first have resorted to the procedures set forth in this section before any other work enforcement procedure set forth in this chapter. a. The city shall suspend the permit and issue a stop work order, and permittee shall cease all work on the work site, except work necessary to remedy the cause of the suspension, upon notification of such suspension when: 1. The city determines that the permit was issued in error or based on incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or the provisions of this Code. 2. Permittee fails to submit reports when required under subsections 4-3(j)(27) and (28). 3. Inspection by the city under subsection 4-3(j)(28) b reveals that the work or work site: i. Is not in compliance with the conditions set forth in subsection 4-3(j)(26), or ii. I s not in conformity with the grading plan, interim or final plan as approved or as modified under subsection 4-3(j)(28)a, or iii. Is not in compliance with an order to modify under subsection 4-3(j)(28) a. 4. Permittee fails to comply with an order to modify within the time limits imposed by the city (see subsection 4-3(j)(28)a). b. The city shall revoke the permit and issue a stop work order, and permittee shall cease work if permittee fails or refuses to cease work, as required under subsection 4-3(j)(30)a above, after suspension of the permit and receipt of a stop work order and notification thereof. c. The city shall reinstate a suspended permit upon permittee's correction of the cause of the suspension. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 41 d. The city shall not reinstate a revoked permit unless and until the permittee has corrected all conditions which resulted in the revocation. • Fines and Penalties – Any person, firm, corporation or agency acting as principal agent, employee or otherwise, who fails to comply with the provisions of this Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $700.00, or by imprisonment in jail for not more than 90 days, or by both, for each separate offense. Each day any violation of this chapter shall continue shall constitute a separate offense. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 42 This page intentionally left blank City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 43 C IT Y OF N EW H OPE – L OC AL SU RF AC E WAT ER MAN AGE M E NT PL AN SECTION 7 – GOALS AND POLICIES 7.1 GENERAL This section outlines the City’s goals and policies for stormwater management. The goals identified in this section represent broad stormwater management categories aimed at addressing the purposes of stormwater management planning identified in Minnesota State Statute 103B.201, as follows: 1. Protect, preserve, and use natural surface and groundwater storage and retention systems; 2. Minimize public capital expenditures needed to correct flooding and water quality problems; 3. Identify and plan for means to effectively protect and improve surface and groundwater quality; 4. Establish more uniform local policies and official controls for surface and groundwater management; 5. Prevent erosion of soil into surface water systems; 6. Promote groundwater recharge; 7. Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreational facilities; and 8. Secure the other benefits associated with the proper management of surface and ground water. The specific policies under each goal will guide implementation of this Local Surface Water Management Plan to achieve the stormwater management goal and provide consistency between the City’s policies and the two watersheds with jurisdiction within the City (Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission). Project Review CITY OF NEW HOPE Project review is required by the City of New Hope for any non single-family residential project that adds impervious area to a site. Project review is required for a structural pavement maintenance improvement such as a mill and overlay, reclamation, or pavement removal and replacement improvement. Incorporating Best Management Practices (BMP’s) is required as directed by the City Engineer. Project review is not required for non-structural improvements such as a seal coat improvement. S HINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (SCWMC) Within the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC) jurisdictional area (see Figure 3.1 for WMC boundaries), project review is required for the following: For all land uses except detached single-family residential: • Where a development or re-development project is greater than or equal to five acres in area, the Commission must provide project review. o For these projects, development must meet the Commission’s rate, quality and volume requirements for the entire site. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 44 • Where a development or re-development is greater than ½ acre but less than one acre in size, City project review is required. o For development projects, the first inch of runoff from all impervious surface must be abstracted. o For re-development projects, permanent water quality BMPs must be incorporated. • Where a development or re-development is greater than or equal to one acre but less than five acres in size, City project review is required. o For development projects, the Commission rate, quality and volume requirements must be met for the entire site. o For re-development projects that disturb less than 50% of the site, the Commission rate, quality and volume requirements for the disturbed area must be met. o For re-development projects that disturb greater than or equal to 50% of the site, the Commission rate, quality and volume requirements for the entire site must be met. For detached, single-family residential land uses: • Where a development is greater than or equal to one acre but less than fifteen acres in size, City project review is required. o For development projects, the Commission rate, quality and volume requirements must be met for the entire site. o For re-development projects that disturb less than 50% of the site, the Commission rate, quality and volume requirements for the disturbed area must be met. o For re-development projects that disturb greater than or equal to 50% of the site, the Commission rate, quality and volume requirements for the entire site must be met. • Where a development or re-development is greater than or equal to fifteen acres in size, Commission project review is required. o For these projects, the Commission rate, quality and volume requirements must be met for the entire site. BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (BCWMC) Within the Bassett Creek Management Commission (BCWMC) jurisdictional area (see Figure 3.1 for WMC boundaries), project review by the BCWMC is not required for the following: • Proposed projects that result in less than 200 cubic yards of cut and fill and less than 10,000 square feet of land disturbance. • Maintenance of projects (seal coating and pavement overlays, sediment and debris removal from crossings and stormwater ponds, etc.) that do not trigger land disturbance criteria. • Single family home sites that are exempt from Erosion and Sediment Control review. Single family home sites must comply with the other requirements and be reviewed by the BCWMC if they meet the review triggers. • Proposed linear projects that result in less than one acre of land disturbance. Within the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) jurisdictional area, project review by the BCWMC, following review and approval by the City, is required for the following: • Proposed, non-linear or linear projects containing one or more acres of new and/or fully reconstructed impervious surfaces must meet the Commission’s rate requirements. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 45 • New development, redevelopment and linear projects must meet the BCWMC performance goals for water quality (linear project requirements revised May 2017). Proposed linear projects disturbing less than one acre will be reviewed by the cities. Linear projects disturbing one or more acres shall be submitted to the BCWMC for review. Proposed linear projects disturbing more than five acres will require action at the BCWMC meeting. For more details, see current BCWMC regulations (revised May 2017). 7.2 SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES The following goals and policies reflect current City policy and the City’s current SWPPP, as well as additional goals and policies necessary for consistency with the goals and policies of local watershed management organization, state agencies, and other applicable regulatory agencies: 7.2.1 WATER Q UANTITY AND FLOOD CONTROL Goal 1: Control the rate of stormwater runoff from development and redevelopment development to minimize the impact on downstream structures and water resources. Policy 1.1: Peak stormwater runoff rates from new development, redevelopment, linear projects, and site expansion projects may not exceed the existing rates for the 2-year, 10-year, and 100- year storm events; or the capacity of downstream conveyance facilities; or contribute to downstream flooding. Policy 1.2: Review and update City Ordinance as necessary to ensure consistency with the City’s rate control standard, as identified in Policy 1.1. Policy 1.3: Continue to enforce the 10-year rainfall event as the minimum criteria f or all stormwater conveyance facility designs. Policy 1.4: In addition to the 10-year storm sewer design criteria for local systems, the capacity to convey the 100-year ponded outflow rate from stormwater ponds directly connected to the system should also be provided. Policy 1.5: Existing stormwater conveyance facilities that do not provide a 10-year level of service, plus upstream 100-year ponded outflows should be upgraded, where practical. Policy 1.6: Base all drainage system analyses and designs on proposed full-development land use patterns. Policy 1.7: Where other rate control standards are specified by the SCWMC or BCWMC, the City will help to enforce SCWMC or BCWMC standards. Goal 2: Provide a reasonable level of stormwater flood protection within the City to minimize property damage and limit public capital and maintenance expenditures due to stormwater flooding. Policy 2.1: Review and update as necessary the City’s Floodplain Overlay District Ordinance as required by FEMA and the Minnesota DNR (MnDNR), or as needed for compliance with watershed standards, to ensure adequate protection for structures and eligibility for flood insurance programs. Policy 2.2: Structure low floor elevations hydraulically connected stormwater basins or conveyance facilities shall be a minimum of 2 feet above the established 100-year High Water Level of the adjacent basin or facility. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 46 Policy 2.3: Establish and maintain overflow routes from stormwater basins and low areas to provide relief during storm conditions which exceed design conditions, where possible. Policy 2.4: Properly design, operate, and maintain the surface water system . Strictly enforce City ordinances regulating floodplain development. Policy 2.5: Preserve existing storage capacities of City and jurisdictional watershed flood control and trunk facilities. Policy 2.6: Prohibit encroachment that will reduce the storage capacity of floodplains, unless approved by the jurisdictional watershed and floodplain mitigation (compensatory storage) and/or channel modification is provided. Policy 2.7: Permanently protect surface water impoundments and drainage systems by requiring the dedication of land and/or protective easements as required. Policy 2.8: Continue emergency flood response program for the City to minimize damage to property. Policy 2.9: Regulate land development within the Floodplain Overlay District to ensure that floodplain capacity and flood elevations are not adversely impacted by development, and that new structures are protected from damage. Policy 2.10: Where other floodplain standards are specified by the SCWMC or BCWMC, the City will help to enforce SCWMC or BCWMC standards. 7.2.2 SURFACE WATER Q UALITY Goal 3: Improve the quality of stormwater runoff discharging to the City’s lakes, streams, and wetlands. Policy 3.1: Review and update City Ordinance as necessary to ensure that water quality treatment standards are consistent with the City’s stormwater management program. Policy 3.2: The City is committed to reviewing new development, redevelopment, and site expansion projects in the context of non-degradation and will require BMPs necessary to maintain or reduce existing total phosphorus, total suspended solids, and stormwater runoff volume loads discharging to public waters and watercourses, where feasible. Policy 3.3: The City will require SCWMC and BCWMC standards for water quality: • In areas of the City where SCWMC has jurisdiction, stormwater must be treated prior to discharge to remove 60% of total phosphorus (TP) and 85% of total suspended solids (TSS) using either permanent sedimentation and water quality ponds consistent with NURP design standards. A permanent wet pool with dead storage of at least the runoff from a 2.5-inch storm event must be provided. • In areas of the City where BCWMC has jurisdiction, to demonstrate compliance with the BCWMC performance goals, the MIDS calculator must be used to demonstrate volume reduction, total phosphorus removals, and total suspended solids removal at the site. For more details, refer to Section 6.3.1 of the BCWMC Requirements for Improvements and Development Proposals. Policy 3.4: If the City determines that on-site water quality treatment for new development, redevelopment, or site expansion projects is not feasible due to site or efficiency limitations, the developer will be responsible for a water quality cash dedication to fund water quality City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 47 improvements near the proposed site. Details regarding the cash dedication cost calculation are provided in Section 6.8 and Appendix C. Policy 3.5: Adopt the waterbody classifications and subsequent water quality management standards developed by the SCWMC and BCWMC. The City will work to meet appropriate water quality goals as outlined by the two watershed management organizations having jurisdiction in the City. Policy 3.6: Consistent with City Ordinance, Section 8-32, the City prohibits the application of fertilizer which contains any amount of phosphorus or other compound containing phosphorus, such as phosphate, except when an exemption included in Section 8-32 can be claimed. Policy 3.7: Prohibit the discharge of foreign material into the stormwater system . Such material shall include, but not be limited to, waste oil, paint, grass clippings, leaves, and ecologically harmful chemicals. This policy is consistent with the MS4 Program and is outlined in the City’s SWPPP. Policy 3.8: Prohibit the discharge of sanitary sewage or non-permitted industrial wastes onto land or into any watercourse discharging into Bassett Creek. Policy 3.9: Continue training public works staff related to a spill clean-up response focusing on containing, neutralizing, and properly disposing of spilled materials to prevent discharge of spilled materials into the storm sewer system. This policy is consistent with the MS4 Program and is outlined in the City’s SWPPP. Policy 3.10: Continue to address the proper application of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers through internal City staff training and public education. This policy is consistent with the MS4 Program and is outlined in the City’s SWPPP. Policy 3.11: Continue street sweeping and maintenance of detention ponds and pond inlet and outlet structures according to the schedule outlined in the City’s SWPPP. Policy 3.12: Assess the need to develop a specific spill containment cleanup plan for the City. Policy 3.13: In accordance with the City’s SWPPP, the City will assess the need to develop other necessary management programs, as necessary. Policy 3.14: Illicit connections and discharges to the City of New Hope’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) are prohibited. Refer to the City of New Hope’s City Code Chapter 5, Section 9 – Illicit Discharge or Connection to Stormwater System, for more information. Policy 3:15: Per the MS4 Permit, new development and redevelopment projects with land disturbance greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, within the permittee’s jurisdictions and that discharge to the City’s MS4, must follow the Post-Construction Stormwater Management requirements as outlined in the MS4 Permit. Goal 4: Address the target pollutants identified in TMDL plans to improve the quality of impaired waters. Policy 4.1: Amend City practices and stormwater management standards as necessary to implement the pollutant load reductions identified in TMDL plans for impaired waters. Policy 4.2: Use the findings of TMDL plans to guide the stormwater management strategies for development and redevelopment projects tributary to impaired waters. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 48 Policy 4.3: The City recognizes that the responsibility for completion and implementation of the TMDL studies lies with the primary stakeholders contributing to the impairment. The City intends to cooperate with local WMOs in the development of the TMDL studies, acknowledging that the WMOs will take the lead on these studies. It is the intention of the City to fully implement the items/actions identified in future TMDL Implementation Plans, funding the implementation items/actions as necessary. 7.2.3 GROUNDWATER Q UALITY AND RUNOFF VOLUME MANAGEMENT Goal 5: Reduce pollutant loads to waterbodies and encourage groundwater recharge and protection by reducing the volume of stormwater runoff from development, redevelopment, and street reconstruction projects. Policy 5.1: The City shall require that volume management standards are met in the City, based on SCWMC and BCWMC standards. • In areas that SCWMC has jurisdiction, the volume management standard is that abstraction must be provided onsite in the amount equivalent to one inch of runoff from impervious surface for at least 48 hours. This standard applies to development projects on more than one acre requiring project review, or redevelopment projects disturbing less than 50 percent of the site must meet the requirement only for the disturbed area. If infiltration is infeasible due to site constraints, other SCWMC standards for filtration must be followed. • In areas that BCWMC has jurisdiction, the following applies: o For new developments creating more than one acres of new impervious surface, 1.1 inches of runoff from impervious surface must be retained on site. o For redevelopments creating more than one acre of new and/or fully reconstructed impervious surface, 1.1 inches of runoff from new and/or fully reconstructed impervious must be retained on site. o For linear projects creating one or more acres of new or fully redeveloped impervious surface, 1.1 inches of runoff from net new or fully reconstructed impervious surface must be retained on site. For more details, refer to Section 5.0 of the BCWMC Requirements for Improvements and Development Proposals. In some cases, infiltration will be infeasible due to soil conditions, depth to groundwater table, and groundwater protection concerns. Other methods of runoff volume abstraction that achieve a level of benefit equivalent to the infiltration standards could also be used, pending City approval. Policy 5.2: Review and update as necessary current City ordinances to incorporate new WMC volume management standards. Policy 5.3: Where possible, development and redevelopment should limit the addition of impervious surfaces where feasible when constructing or reconstructing streets and other hard surfaces. Policy 5.4: Encourage soil amendment procedures following mass grading activities, including deep ripping of soils to a depth of 18-inches, to re-establish the pre-development infiltrative capacity of the soil. Policy 5.5: The City will help to enforce other SCWMC and BCWMC standards where applicable. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 49 7.2.4 RECREATION, FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND SHORELAND MANAGEMENT Goal 6: To protect and enhance opportunities for water recreation. Policy 6.1: Coordinate efforts with state, county and neighboring municipalities to enhance water-based recreation to the extent practical. Goal 7: To protect and enhance fish and water related wildlife habitats. Policy 7.1: Preserve protected waters and wetlands that provide habitat for fish spawning and wildlife to the extent feasible. Policy 7.2: Coordinate efforts to protect threatened and endangered species with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Policy 7.3: Coordinate efforts to protect areas of significant natural communities with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Policy 7.4: Management practices shall promote and encourage the use of streams and lakes as wildlife corridors. Policy 7.5: Continue to address the proper application of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers through internal City staff training and public education. This policy is consistent with the City’s SWPPP, Minimum Control Measure 1 (Public Education and Outreach). Goal 8: Conserve and protect shoreland areas within the City. Policy 8.1: Regulate land development within the Shoreland Permit Overlay District to minimize impacts as specified in City Code. Policy 8.2: Review and update as necessary the City’s current Shoreland Permit Overlay District Ordinance to verify the com patibility with the ordinance standards as set forth by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Policy 8.3: Management efforts will seek to protect non-disturbed shoreland areas and restore disturbed shorelines and streambanks to their natural state, where feasible. Policy 8.4: Management efforts will seek to preserve streambank and lakeshore vegetation during and after construction projects and create buffer zones along shorelines where natural vegetation is maintained. Policy 8.5: The City will help to enforce SCWMC and BCWMC buffer regulation, as well as other shoreland standards outlined by these two agencies. 7.2.5 WETLAND AND L AKE MANAGEMENT Goal 9: Protect and preserve wetlands to maintain or improve their function and value. Policy 9.1: Continue to administer WCA responsibilities within the City to ensure no net loss of wetland functions and values. Policy 9.2: Update the City’s latest Wetland Inventory and Management Plan to fully comply with local WMO WMPs and Metropolitan Council requirements identified in the 2040 Water Resources Management Policy Plan. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 50 Policy 9.3: Review and update as necessary City wetland ordinances and standards in accordance with the local watershed authorities' management plans. Policy 9.4: Wetland alterations, where allowed, shall be based on no net loss. If the impact of an alteration is unavoidable, it should be mitigated through replacement, wetland restoration, and/or improvements to existing wetland function and value. Policy 9.5: Coordinate wetland regulation with review agencies - the City, the State, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the local watershed authorities. Policy 9.6: Require that, prior to development activities or public projects, a wetland delineation must be completed, including a field delineation and report detailing the findings of the delineation. Policy 9.7: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the functions and values of degraded wetlands within the City, as a part of park projects, infrastructure projects, or other projects where practical. Policy 9.8: Encourage natural buffer zones around ponds, wetlands and streams. Buffer areas should not be mowed or fertilized, except that harvesting of vegetation may be performed to reduce nutrient inputs and provide weed control. For development and redevelopment projects that require a review by the SCWMC, a buffer is required adjacent to a protected water, wetland, or stream. In areas of the City that require review from the BCWMC, Appendix B of the BCWMC Requirements for Improvements and Development Proposals should be referenced for buffer requirements. Policy 9.9: Require that new development or redevelopment runoff be pre-treated prior to discharge to wetlands. Policy 9.10: When feasible, the City will annually inspect wetlands classified as “preserve” for terrestrial and emergent aquatic invasive vegetation, and attempt to control or treat invasive species. Policy 9.11: Where other standards applicable to wetlands are specified by the SCWMC or BCWMC, the City will require SCWMC or BCWMC standards be followed. For more details, refer to Sections 2.9.1 and 4.7.1 of the BCWMC Requirements for Improvements and Development Proposals. Goal 10: Manage lakes and creeks to improve water quality. Policy 10.1: Continue to work with the BCWMC to implement 1996 Northwood Lake Watershed and Lake Management Plan. Policy 10.2: Continue to work with the SCWMC to achieve the water quality goals f or Meadow Lake as identified in the 2006 Water Quality Plan, and coordinate implementation efforts for the future TMDL plan and implementation strategy to improve the water quality of Meadow Lake. Policy 10.3: Upon approval of a TMDL Implementation Plan for the impaired waters identified in Table 6.3, the City will review whether modifications to the City’s SWPPP are warranted to address the TMDL Waste Load Allocation (WLA) identified by the TMDL process. The SWPPP update process to address TMDL WLAs and implementation activities follows the direction of the City’s MS4 Permit. The City intends to coordinate TMDL implementation efforts with outside agencies to address the items identified in the TMDL Implementation Plans. 7.2.6 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL, MONITORING, AND MAINTENANCE City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 51 Goal 11: Prevent sediment from construction sites from entering the City’s surface water resources. Policy 11.1: Periodically review the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and make revisions as necessary to meet the requirements of the applicable regulatory authorities. Policy 11.2: Require that, for construction activities that result in land disturbance of equal to or greater than one acre, landowners obtain an NPDES General Permit for Construction Stormwater Management from the MPCA. Ensure that erosion control plans are created and implemented. Policy 11.3: Require that erosion and sediment control conform to the standard practices contained in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual (most recent update). Policy 11.4: Encourage preservation of natural vegetation to the maximum extent practical. Policy 11.5: Require that the time that construction areas remain exposed is minimized by phasing construction activities and establishing temporary and permanent vegetation. Policy 11.6: Require that sediment discharge is prevented by protecting existing storm drain inlets and conveyance systems, stockpiling soil in protected areas and constructing permanent sediment forebays upstream of basins and water bodies. Policy 11.7: Require that stormwater inlets are designed to prevent debris from entering the conveyance system and impeding the flow path. Policy 11.8: Continue to enforce the existing Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance on all construction sites with a development agreement and an appropriate bond. Require erosion and sediment control on other sites experiencing erosion problems. Minimize runoff velocities and maximize natural cover to reduce erosion. Policy 11.9: Continue the City’s inspection program for construction sites to ensure compliance with the City's Erosion and Sediment Control regulations. In areas undergoing construction activities, the cost of sweeping sediment from the streets generated by development shall be borne by the developer and/or owner. The program shall include inspection following installation, severe rain storms, and prior to seeding deadlines. Policy 11.10: Where other erosion or sediment control standards are specified by the SCWMC or BCWMC, the City will help to enforce SCWMC or BCWMC standards. Goal 12: Maintain the function and effectiveness of stormwater management structures through monitoring and maintenance. Policy 12.1: Inspect and monitor the construction and installation of all new stormwater facilities and require that such facilities be surveyed to create as-built drawings. Policy 12.2: Require developers to provide a minimum one-year guarantee that stormwater management facilities are properly installed, maintained and functioning. Policy 12.3: Inspect and maintain City stormwater facilities, with minimum inspection and maintenance responsibilities as follows: 1. Maintenance activities include but are not limited to removal of floating material, clearing of blocked inlets, pipes or structures, street sweeping to remove debris and litter, repairing eroded ground, reestablishing ground cover and dredging sediment from ponds. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 52 2. The City will inspect stormwater management facilities after major precipitation events and in response to complaints or input from the public or other government agencies. Certain facilities will be inspected more frequently as warranted. 3. The City will keep records of inspections and maintenance including dates, observations and actions taken. 4. For stormwater retention basins receiving direct runoff from an area that has been disturbed for development, the City will complete visual inspection and determination of storage volume at least annually for five years from the end of construction. For other basins, visual inspection will be completed annually, and determination of storage volume will be completed at least every five years. If the basin is designed with a forebay, the storage volume will be determined for the forebay only, unless it is found to be reduced by 50 percent. When basin storage volume has been reduced by 50 percent, within one year of inspection the sediment will be removed from the basin to restore the original volume, and vegetation will be restored in disturbed areas. 5. The City will inspect grit chambers, sump catch basins, sump manholes, inlet and outlet structures, culverts and other stormwater management facilities that are not functioning as designed according to the maintenance frequencies in the City’s SWPPP. Policy 12.4: Provide stream maintenance and repairs when the maintenance and repair work is primarily aesthetic in nature. Policy 12.5: Where other stormwater management structure monitoring and maintenance standards are specified by the SCWMC or BCWMC, the City will require SCWMC or BCWMC standards be followed. For more details, refer to Section B.2 of the BCWMC Requirements for Improvements and Development Proposals. 7.2.7 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, COORDINATION AND EDUCATION Goal 13: Coordinate the implementation of stormwater management efforts with watershed management organizations, adjacent municipalities, Hennepin County, and residents. Policy 13.1: Coordinate on-going public education and outreach programs with the local watersheds, and other governmental agencies designed to bring awareness to the City’s stormwater management goals and policies. This policy is consistent with goals addressed in the City’s SWPPP, Minimum Control Measure 1 (Public Education and Outreach) and Minimum Control Measure 2 (Public Participation and Involvement). Policy 13.2: Continue the training program for all City staff, especially Public Works, regarding threats to water quality and how best to address these problems. This policy is consistent with goals addressed in the City’s SWPPP, Minimum Control Measure 6 (Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations). Policy 13.3: Communicate with the BCWMC and SCWMC regarding the implementation, schedule, and funding of the stormwater management improvements identified in the LSWMP and Watershed Management Plans. Policy 13.4: Work with adjacent municipalities and the watersheds in planning and implementing mutually beneficial regional stormwater management improvements. Policy 13.5: Continue the City’s public education program for landowners to promote the use of BMPs to improve and protect surface water and groundwater quality. The City encourages residents and landowners to practice environmental friendly lawn care and to encourage the use of native plantings or natural landscapes, where practical. This policy is consistent with goals addressed in the City’s SWPPP, Minimum Control Measure 6 (Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations). City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 53 Policy 13.6: Promote citizen and volunteer efforts to protect, restore and enhance local water and natural resources. This policy is consistent with goals addressed in the City’s SWPPP, Minimum Control Measure 2 (Public Participation and Involvement). Policy 13.7: Utilize available mediums (newsletter, public meetings, TV broadcasts, the City’s Comprehensive Plan, interpretive elements at parks or open spaces) to inform the City’s residents about the value of local water resources, the effects of stormwater runoff, and opportunities for stewardship of water and natural resources. This policy is consistent with goals addressed in the City’s SWPPP, Minimum Control Measure 1 (Public Education and Outreach). Policy 13.8: W ork with local watershed management organizations, Hennepin County, and others where appropriate and as resources are available to participate in resource management plans or studies that benefit water and natural resources. Policy 13.9: Coordinate proposed development and redevelopment project reviews with the local watershed management organizations. 7.2.8 FUNDING Goal 14: Secure adequate funding to support implementation of the local surface water management plan (LSWMP). Policy 14.1: Fund LSWMP implementation items with revenue from the City’s stormwater utility. Periodically review stormwater utility rates to determine if current revenues are adequate. Policy 14.2: Seek grant funds or other resources to assist with special projects or implementation of LSWMP goals and policies. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 54 This page intentionally left blank City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 55 C IT Y OF N EW H OPE – L OC AL SU RF AC E WAT ER M AN AGE M ENT PL AN SECTION 8 – IMPLEMENTATION 8.1 GENERAL The City has developed an implementation program based on the information developed in earlier sections of this Local Surface Water Management Plan. This program reflects the needs and concerns of many stakeholders including the City Council, City Staff, citizens, and local watershed management organizations. This section summarizes the implementation items identified in Sections 6 and 7 of this LSWMP, prioritizes these items, and presents a preliminary cost estimate to complete the items based on the best available information. It should be noted that estimated costs presented in the section are preliminary only and are presented for long-term budget planning purposes. 8.2 RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR OFFICIAL CONTROLS Official controls (codes and ordinances) are necessary tools supporting implementation of this Local Surface Water Management Plan. Over time, existing ordinances must be updated to remain consistent with stormwater management goals, policies, and practices. To address the need to review and update City Code, many of the stated goals and policies in this plan specifically reference City ordinances that exist or need to be created. Also, the City’s MS4 permit includes a summary of ordinances required to comply with NPDES requirements and the ordinances are reflected in the City’s SWPPP. Table 8.1 identifies City ordinances related to surface water management and includes any recommendations for updates to these ordinances as identified in Section 7. Table 8.1 - Surface Water Management Related Ordinances Section Description Review and Update Recommendation Section 4-3(j) Grading, erosion and sediment control regulations Review and update per City Policy 11.1 Section 4-25 Shoreland Permit Overlay District Review and update per City Policy 1.2, 2.1, 8.1, and 8.2 Section 4-26 Floodplain District Review and update per City Policy 2.1 Section 4-35 Administration – Site Plan Review Review and update per City Policy 11.1 Section 5-1(d) Discharge of Surface Waters into Sanitary Sewer No update is necessary Section 5-3(e), Section 14- 50(11) Stormwater Utility Review and update per City Policy 14.1 Section 5-7 Drainage No update is necessary Section 6-10 Dispersion of Percolating Waters No update is necessary Section 8-32 Lawn Fertilizer Application Control No update is necessary Section 13-5 (e,f) Erosion and Sediment Control, Drainage Review and update per City Policy 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 5.2, and 11.1 Section 14-70 Watershed Management Tax District No update is necessary City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 56 8.3 SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS From the assessment of the City’s current stormwater management program comes the identification of existing stormwater management issues as presented in Table 6.2. Table 8.2 identifies the system improvement projects from Table 6.2 the City considers to be high or medium priority projects. The system improvements identified in the table below range from those being driven by increased regulatory requirements (e.g. TMDLs), to others driven by the functionality of the City’s regional stormwater management system. Table 8.2 – Past and Future Priority System Improvement Projects Major Drainage Area ID Project Description Comments Complete or Future Improvement SC-A3 Wincrest Pond (SC-P3.4) improvements Reroute Winnetka Avenue storm sewer and excavate additional wet ponding volume to provide greater treatment efficiency. • 25% project funding included in 2008 Shingle Creek WMC CIP • Identified as an implementation item in the Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL Complete SC-A5 45th Avenue pond (SC- P5.12) improvements Expand flood storage, excavate wet volume, and restrict discharge out of the 45th Avenue pond (SC-P5.12). • 25% project funding included in 2009 Shingle Creek WMC CIP • Identified as an implementation item in the Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL Complete SC-A5 45th and Xylon Avenues storm sewer improvements Provide additional trunk storm sewer capacity from intersection to 45th Avenue pond (SC-P5.12). • Additional storm sewer capacity to be completed with future improvements within the Civic Center Park Area (SC-A5.1) Complete SC-A5 42nd Avenue railroad underpass improvements Reroute local storm sewer flows along 42nd Avenues at Nevada Avenue and Oregon Avenue away from the trunk system serving this intersection. N/A Future SC-A5 Civic Center Park improvements (SC-A5.7) Provide additional storm sewer capacity and treatment during park and pool improvements. N/A Future SC-A6 Basin SC-P6.8 water quality improvements Construct ponds SC-P6.14 and SC-P6.16 to provide water quality treatment prior to discharging into Basin SC-P6.8. N/A Future SC-A7 Boone Avenue and East Research Center Road storm sewer improvements Upsize existing 36” storm sewer to provide additional trunk pipe capacity immediately downstream of the intersection. N/A Complete BC-A2 Basin BC- P2.5A water quality improvements Construct pond BC-P2.5C to provide water quality treatment prior to discharging into Basin BC-P2.5A. N/A Complete City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 57 BC-A3 Basin BC- P3.15A water quality improvements Construct pond BC-P3.15C to provide water quality treatment prior to discharging into Basin BC-P3.15A. N/A Complete BC-A4 Terra Linda Drive emergency overflow improvements Lower/widen the existing overland overflow from Terra Linda Drive. N/A Complete BC-A4 Medicine Lake Road/Rosayln Court Flood Improvements Construction additional storm water capacity. Improvements would be part of the overall DeCola Ponds Flood Mitigation Projects in Golden Valley Future 8.4 WETLAND INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT Implementation Priority Item: The Metropolitan Council’s 2040 Water Resources Management Policy Plan, the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Plan, and the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Plan all require that New Hope complete a Wetland Management Plan, including a functions and values assessment for wetlands within the City. Measures Necessary to Implement the Priority Item: The City of New Hope completed a Wetland Inventory and Management Plan in 1999, including a field inventory of all wetlands identified in the City and an evaluation of the functions and values of each wetland. Based on this information, the City intends to complete the required Wetland Management Plan (including a functions and values assessment), consistent with the directive of City Policy 9.2. In addition, the following items will be included in this document to comply with the requirements of the agencies identified above: • Require that wetland mitigation should be provided within the same subwatershed. • Establish buffer strip requirements adjacent to wetlands and watercourses. • Identify wetland restoration possibilities and construct or encourage the construction of restoration projects. • Within the SCWMC wetland functions and values must be assessed at the time any action is taken that may require a delineation of that wetland. 8.5 TWIN AND RYAN LAKES TMDL Implementation Priority Item: The Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL and Implementation Plan was approved by the US EPA in November 2007. TMDL study addresses a nutrient impairment in the Twin Lake chain of lakes. Measures and Timeline Necessary to Implement the Priority Item: Waste Load and Load Allocations to meet State standards indicate that nutrient load reductions ranging from 0-76 percent would be required to consistently meet standards under average precipitation conditions. Each stakeholder agreed that nutrient loading must be reduced, but that as fully developed cities, options for retrofitting BMPs were limited. Each stakeholder agreed to evaluate and include nutrient-reduction BMPs in street and highway projects, and to consider opportunities such as redevelopment to add or upsize BMPs. The TMDL study and this Implementation Plan identified specific improvements to reduce external and internal phosphorus load. Currently, the improvements to the Wincrest Pond (SC-P3.4) and 45th Avenue Pond (SC-P5.12) are included as projects to be completed within the first five years. These and others are “short term” projects that could be accomplished in coming 10-20 years. However, these projects alone will not be sufficient to achieve water quality goals in these lakes. An essential “long-term” component of this Implementation Plan is to routinely retrofit BMPs in this fully developed City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 58 watershed as redevelopment or new construction provide opportunities. The long-term components impacting the City of New Hope include, increased infiltration requirements for new and redevelopment projects, wildlife management, street sweeping, and road salt reductions. 8.6 SHINGLE CREEK TMDL Implementation Priority Item: The Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL has been approved by the MPCA and an Implementation Plan has been completed. The TMDL analysis determined that the majority of chloride in the Shingle Creek watershed is derived from nonpoint sources including road deicing, commercial and industrial deicing, and fertilizer application, with the primary source being road salt and salt substitutes applied to the dense network of local roads and county and state highways in the watershed. The activities and BMPs identified in the implementation plan are the result of a series of stakeholder working meetings led by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission. Representatives from cities (including New Hope), MnDOT, Hennepin County, and regulatory agencies met multiple times to discuss the TMDL requirements, BMPs and technologies available to address chloride, public safety, and the feasibility of implementing the activity (from the Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL Implementation Plan) As a result of these meetings, New Hope identified their current efforts and proposed BMPs/activities for managing the City’s winter road salt supply within five categories: 1. Product Application Equipment and Decisions 2. Product Stockpiles 3. Operator Training 4. Clean-up/Snow Stockpiling 5. Ongoing Research into Salt Alternatives Measures and Timeline Necessary to Implement the Priority Item: The TMDL concluded that an overall 71% reduction in chloride load to Shingle Creek must be achieved to meet State chloride concentration standards. The Implementation Plan for this TMDL includes tables identifying the City’s current activities and proposed BMPs or activities related to road deicing. The information from these tables is as follows: City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 59 Table 8.3 - Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL Implementation Measures BMP Category New Hope Current Activities New Hope Proposed BMPs/Activities Product Application Equipment and Decisions 3:1 salt/sand Annually calibration of spreaders Computerized sanders Truck temperature sensors – air and pavement Continued research Turnover = 12 years Product Stockpiles Enclosed building on impervious surface, detention pond At maximum extent practicable Operator Training Operators use their own judgment using truck sensors Provide training Annually calibration of spreaders Clean-up/Snow Stockpiling Plow as soon as possible Evaluate annually Minimal hauling Sweep streets in spring and fall Ongoing Research into Salt Alternatives Investigate new products, equipment, and methods Use Clear Lane product in 2008-09 In addition to the Proposed BMPs/Activities identified in Table 8.3, New Hope is committed to tracking and reporting these activities in their annual NPDES report. A copy of this report will be provided to the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission. 8.7 UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BACTERIA TMDL Implementation Priority Item: The Upper Mississippi Bacteria TMDL and Protection Plan was approved by the US EPA in November 2014. TMDL study addresses an E. coli. impairment in the Upper Mississippi River. Measures and Timeline Necessary to Implement the Priority Item: Water quality analysis and bacteria load studies indicate that bacteria load reductions ranging from 69 percent from the Shingle Creek reach would be required to consistently meet standards under average precipitation conditions. The TMDL study identified specific implementation strategies which could reduce bacteria loading to Shingle Creek, including source control, education, maintenance, and treatment BMPs. These strategies and their effectiveness are further discussed in the TMDL, and will be further outlined in a more detailed Implementation Plan. The City will continue to implement BMPs in accordance with their MS4 permit. 8.8 TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA CHLORIDE TMDL Implementation Priority Item: The Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Chloride TMDL Study was approved by the US EPA in June 2016. TMDL study addresses Chloride impairment in the Twin Cities Metro area. Measures and Timeline Necessary to Implement the Priority Item: The TMDL study identified broad implementation strategies which could reduce chloride loading to water resources, but because there are no safe and cost-effective alternatives to using salt for de-icing, a performance based approach is recommended. Under this approach, focus is directed toward the implementation of BMPs, rather than meeting a specific reduction number. A sample of the recommended BMPs include: calibrating equipment, using liquid instead of dry salt, developing a Winter Maintenance Policy/Plan, providing training, storing salt indoors on an impermeable pad, and using anti-ice measures before weather events. In accordance with the performance-based approach, the City will continue to implement BMPs per their MS4 permit. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 60 8.9 NPDES IMPLEMENTATION As discussed in Section 6.5, the City of New Hope is designated as an NPDES Phase II MS4 community. As part of New Hope’s application to obtain permit coverage, the City’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) identifies many specific implementation items related to surface water management in New Hope. While it is not the City’s intent to reproduce the specific implementation items from their SWPPP in this LSWMP (a copy of the current SWPPP can be obtained by contacting City Hall), the specific items identified in the SWPPP can be lumped into implementation categories, including: • Education and outreach to City staff and residents • Ordinance reviews and updates • System inspection and maintenance activities • Plan review procedures and standards • Reporting procedures • System improvements Many of the specific implementation items identified in the SWPPP are consistent with other implementation activities included in this section of the LSWMP. 8.10 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE New Hope’s existing stormwater management system represents a major investment for the City of New Hope. The ongoing maintenance of this existing stormwater management system is critical to protecting this valuable investment. Generally, stormwater system maintenance is funded by the City’s stormwater utility. The City’s stormwater system maintenance responsibilities include the following: • Street sweeping • Cleaning of catch basins • Repair of catch basins and manholes • Assessing pipe condition (typically by televising) • Inspection of storm sewer inlet and outlet structures • Excavation of accumulated sediments from ponds • Structural treatment devices, including sump manholes and grit chambers The City should continue to evaluate if the existing stormwater utility rates can adequately fund the maintenance of the existing stormwater management system. Table 8.5 provides the City’s stormwater system maintenance schedule. Table 8.4 - Surface Water System Maintenance Schedule BMP Maintenance Schedule Catch basins Inspected every 5 years, cleaned out as needed Trunk storm sewer Jetted on a scheduled rotation Stormwater ponds Inspected every 5 years, cleaned out as needed Stormwater pond inlets/outlets Inspected every 5 years, cleaned as needed Structural treatment devices, including sump manholes and grit chambers Inspected annually, cleaned as needed Street sweeping Twice annually City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 61 8.11 IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES Based on the assessment of the City’s current stormwater management program (Section 6) and various implementation activities identified in the City’s surface water management policies section (Section 7), a list of system improvement projects and activities has been identified (see Table 8.5). This table presents a summary of recommended high and medium -priority surface water management projects and activities. The budget amounts included in this table should be considered planning-level cost estimates, with more specific cost estimates to be determined as the project or activity approaches. If the activity corresponds to a specific subwatershed, that subwatershed is noted in parenthesis at the end of the activity description. For capital improvement projects, the City will continue to rely on its very detailed five-year capital improvement planning process to schedule and plan for funding these projects. This planning process is updated annually by City staff and reviewed and approved annually by the City Council. The items listed in Table 8.5 will be used as a reference for particular projects and activities specific to stormwater and water resources management to be included in the capital improvement planning process. Table 8.5 - Implementation Program Activity # Activity Activity Description Proposed Start Proposed Funding Source Budgeted Cost 1 Review and Update City Code Review and update the ordinances as necessary per Table 8.1 to comply with current stormwater management standards and rules. 2018 Stormwater utility $10,000 2 Winpark Drive Improvements Install storm water treatment and repair aging infrastructure on Winpark Drive (BC-A3) 2019 Stormwater utility, BCWMC grants $420,000 3 City Center Improvements Expand flood storage and provide water quality treatment at the City Center park (SC-P5.6) 2019 Stormwater utility, SCWMC grants $400,000 4 Northwood East area improvements Install water quality treatment in the Northwoods East area (BC- A3) 2020 Stormwater utility, BCWMC grants $190,000 5 Public Works addition Install water quality treatment and water storage capacity (SC-P7.7) 2021 Stormwater utility, SCWMC grants $500,000 6 42nd Avenue flood improvements Provide additional trunk storm sewer capacity to address flooding at the CP rail underpass 2021 Stormwater utility, SCWMC grants $100,000 7 Medicine Lake Road flood improvements Provide additional water storage capacity near the Roslyn Court condominiums to address long term flooding problems at DeCola Ponds 2021 Stormwater utility, BCWMC grants $100,000 8 Lions Park area improvements Install water quality treatment in the Lions Park area (BC-A3) 2021 Stormwater utility, BCWMC grants $120,000 9 Liberty Park area improvements Install water quality treatment in the Liberty Park area (SC-A1) 2022 Stormwater utility, SCWMC grants $140,000 10 Northwood Central neighborhood improvements Install water quality treatment in the Northwood Central neighborhood (BC-A2) 2023 Stormwater utility, BCWMC grants $150,000 City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 62 11 Jaycee Park neighborhood improvements Install water quality treatment and water storage capacity in the Jaycee Park neighborhood 2024 Stormwater utility, BCWMC grants $120,000 12 St. Raphael neighborhood improvements Install water quality treatment in the St. Raphael neighborhood. 2025 Stormwater utility, SCWMC grants $130,000 13 Northwood South improvements Install water quality treatment in the Northwood South neighborhood. 2026 Stormwater utility, BCWMC grants $360,000 14 Boone Avenue storm sewer improvements Repair and upsize storm sewer on Boone Avenue north of Bass Lake Road. 2027 Stormwater utility, SCWMC grants $150,000 15 Shingle Creek TMDL Implementation Annual calibration of spreaders and road deicing product application and equipment research. Ongoing Stormwater utility, SCWMC grants, MPCA TMDL Implementation grants $2,000 annually 16 Public Education and Outreach Program Coordinate public education and outreach programs with outside agencies to provide stormwater management education opportunities for City residents. Ongoing Stormwater utility, SCWMC grants, BCWMC grants $2,500 annually 17 City Staff Training City staff training in the operation, maintenance and inspection of stormwater facilities. Ongoing Stormwater utility $3,500 annually 18 General Inspection and Maintenance Program General inspection and maintenance of the City’s stormwater management system, including: • Bi-annual street sweeping • Inspection and maintenance of ditches, creeks, and storm sewer • Inspection and maintenance of stormwater basins and outfalls • Inspection and maintenance of structural pollution control devices Ongoing Stormwater utility $1,100,000 annually 19 MS4 Permit Annual Reporting Annual reporting for MS4 permit compliance. Ongoing Stormwater utility $10,000 annually 20 Update Wetland Inventory and Management Plan Revise the City’s 1999 Wetland Inventory and Management Plan to meet requirements for wetlands in the 2008 planning cycle. TBD Stormwater utility, SCWMC grants, BCWMC grants $14,000 21 Northwood Lake water quality improvements Implement water quality improvement projects based on results of the Northwood Lake TMDL Study (pending) in cooperation with the BCWMC. TBD when TMDL is complete Stormwater utility, BCWMC grants, MPCA TMDL Implementation grants TBD 8.12 POTENTIAL FUNDING Implementation of the proposed studies, programs, and improvements identified in this section impacts City’s budget. To quantify this effect, a review of the ability of the City to fund these studies, programs, and improvements is required. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 63 Below is a listing of various sources of revenue that the City will attempt to utilize: • Existing storm water utility. • Grant and partnership monies possibly secured from various agencies. • General fund. • W atershed Management Tax Districts as provided for in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103B.245 for those projects being completed by or in cooperation with the SCWMC or BCWMC. • Special assessments for local improvements performed under authority of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. • Other sources potentially including tax increment financing, tax abatement, state aid, and others. The City’s stormwater utility fund is the primary source for the studies, programs, and improvements projects identified in this LSWMP. The City reviews the funding adequacy of their stormwater utility in conjunction with their five-year Capital Improvement Program update every two years. The next update to the City’s Capital Improvement Program will occur in 2019. City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 64 This page intentionally left blank City of New Hope August 2018 Local Surface Water Management Plan Page 65 C IT Y OF N EW H OPE – L OC AL SU RF AC E WAT ER MAN AGE M ENT PL AN SECTION 9 – ADMINISTRATION 9.1 REVIEW AND ADOPTION PROCESS Review and adoption of this Local Surface Water Management Plan will follow the procedure outlined in Minnesota Statutes 103B.235: After consideration but before adoption by the governing body, each local government unit shall submit its water management plan to the watershed management organization for review for consistency with the watershed plan adopted pursuant to section 103B.231.The organization shall approve or disapprove the local plan or parts of the plan. The organization shall approve or disapprove the local plan or parts of the plan. The organization shall have 60 days to complete its review; provided, however, that the watershed management organization shall, as part of its review, consider the comments submitted to it by the Metropolitan Council pursuant to subdivision 3a. If the organization fails to complete its review within the prescribed period, the local plan shall be deemed approved unless an extension is agreed to by the local unit. Concurrently with its submission of its Local Surface Water Management Plan to the watershed management organization as provided in subdivision 3, each local unit of government shall submit tis water management plan to the Metropolitan Council for review and comment by the by the council. The council shall have 45 days to review and comment upon the local plan or parts of the plan with respect to consistency with the council’s comprehensive development guide for the metropolitan area. The council’s 45-day review period shall run concurrently with the 60-day review period by the watershed management organization and shall send a copy of its comments to the local government unit. If the Metropolitan Council fails to complete its review and make comments to the watershed management organization within the 45-day period, the watershed management organization shall complete its review as provided in subdivision 3. After approval of the local plan by the organization, the local government unit shall adopt and implement its plan within 120 days and shall amend its official controls accordingly within 180 days. 9.2 PLAN AMENDMENTS AND FUTURE UPDATES This Local Surface Water Management Plan will be incorporated into the City’s 2018 Comprehensive Plan update and will be applicable until 2028, at which time an updated plan will be required. Periodic plan amendments may be required to incorporate major changes in local practices. Particularly, changes to the two applicable Watershed Management Plans may require updates to this plan. Plan amendments will be incorporated by following the review and adoption steps outlined above. The City views changes in local practice (e.g. modifications to the City’s minimum engineering standards, improved stormwater system maintenance techniques, etc.) that do not impact the standards or policies identified in this plan as only minor changes in local practice, and thus would not necessitate a plan amendment or update. 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For the past 25 years the Commission, consisting primarily of citizen volunteers and city staff members who have volunteered their time, have worked long and hard to achieve the goals set forth when the commission was established. An overall watershed management plan was prepared and approved after public hearings. The Commission has received technical advice from the United States Army Corps of Engineers in their planning and has obtained the support and aid of all United States Senators and Congressional Representatives representing the /member cities. In 1976 the Commission and the Corps of Engineers were successful in having Bassett Creek included in the 1976 Water Resources Development Act (Section 173 Public Law 94-587). The Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors submitted a favorable report to the Secretary of the Army on March 30,1977. The Secretary of the Army has by letter under date of June 19, 1978 notified the U. S. Congress of the approval of the Chief of Engineers. The Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission has participated with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, the City of Minneapolis and the Corps of Engineers in the planning and construction of a deep tunnel in Minneapolis which is designed to carry Bassett Creek under a portion of the City of Minneapolis. The Commission has held hearings and approved and ordered upstream construction in the cities of Golden Valley, Plymouth, Minneapolis, and Crystal. The local share of these costs is being paid by the nine member communities pursuant to an agreement consistent with the funding requirements set forth in Articles VII and VIII of the joint powers agreement which has been in effect from 1968 to 1993. The prior joint powers agreement contained the following "Statement of Intent": STATEMENT OF INTENT REGARDING AGREEMENT "Bassett Creek leaves Medicine Lake and flows generally eastward through the Village of Medicine Lake, Plymouth, Golden Valley and into the City of Minneapolis. In Minneapolis, the creek is channeled into a conduit and runs underground to the Mississippi River to its eventual outfall. As the creek runs through the aforementioned communities it collects storm waters and in effect acts as the storm sewer for a large densely populated area and large unpopulated area. It also carries waters channeled to it or naturally flowing to it from the Villages of Minnetonka and New Hope and the Cities of Crystal, Robbinsdale, and St. Louis Park. For a long time the improvement and development of this creek to carry the increased quantity of storm water has been needed to allow for the orderly planning and development of 453434v1 BA295-1 1 the up-stream communities who must rely on the creek as the outfall for storm waters collected or naturally flowing from areas within these communities. As the communities contributing water to the creek have grown, and the lands naturally draining into the creek have been covered with buildings and hard surfaced areas, the ability of the creek and its appurtenant facilities to accommodate the water has diminished. Studies have been conducted by the municipalities both individually and collectively and a study has been made by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The threat of flood damage increases each year with the increased use of land in the watershed area. The nine member communities have been meeting over a number of years in an effort to solve the storm water problems in the watershed drained by Bassett Creek. Each year it becomes more apparent that solutions must be sought to allow for a more orderly and efficient planning of the area and to allow the individual communities to plan storm sewer facilities which must be constructed to serve lands within the individual communities. It is also apparent to all nine municipalities that planning and construction to control the Bassett Creek cannot be done on the basis of each community looking at its individual problems. The creek downstream must be improved to accommodate the waters which will eventually be channeled and diverted to the outfall. To determine the downstream improvements it is necessary to know how much water will be contributed by the individual communities upstream and how much storm water will be retained in ponding areas upstream and the area of lands within the watershed which will be controlled by the individual communities as "open lands" and which will not contribute as much storm water as lands which are developed residentially, commercially, or for industrial purposes. All of the nine communities within the Bassett Creek watershed recognize the aforestated problems. In seeking solutions to the overall drainage problem it becomes apparent that the only way the problems can be solved is by joint planning, joint cooperation, joint financing and a sincere desire on the part of each community to solve the overall drainage problem within the watershed. This means that some agency, commission, district, corporation, political subdivision, or other vehicle must be found to plan and finance improvements to and to control the development of lands within the watershed. Chapter 112 of the Minnesota Statutes provides for the formation of a watershed district with the powers and duties of conserving and controlling water and watercourses within a watershed. The creation of such a district creates a new political subdivision with the power to sue or be sued, to incur debts, liabilities and obligations, to exercise the powers of eminent domain, to provide for assessments, to borrow money and issue bonds and to do all other acts necessary to carry out the powers vested in the district by said Chapter 112. The managers of the district would be appointed by the Minnesota Water Resources Board and subsequent appointments would be by the Board of County Commissioners of Hennepin County. It is the belief of the parties to this agreement that the creation of such a district would remove control one step further from the electorate and the residents of this watershed area who ultimately would pay the costs of the aforesaid improvements. It would also create another political subdivision which would have to plan and work with the individual parties to this agreement to solve the storm water and drainage problems within the watershed. The purpose of this statement of intent regarding the agreement is to clarify and establish for any court of review or any arbitrator or for the elected successors to the representatives who have entered into this agreement, the reasons and purposes for this joint and cooperative agreement. The parties to this agreement realize that the success or failure of the Bassett Creek 453434v1 BA295-1 2 Flood Control Commission created by this agreement is dependent upon the sincere desire of each member community to cooperate in the exercise of a joint power to solve a joint problem. Each party to this agreement pledges this cooperation." It is the intent of this amended agreement to carry forward the same purposes as aforestated and to revise the Joint Powers Agreement to meet the mandates of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 103B. 201 through 103B. 251 and Minnesota Rules (Chapter 8410 relating to "Metropolitan Area Local Water Management". This amended agreement shall continue the existence of a Watershed Management Organization in accordance with the provisions of the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act as set forth in Minnesota Statutes 1992 Sections 103B. 201 to and including 103B. 251. The organization hereby created shall have all of the powers and responsibilities set forth in said statutes for the Bassett Creek Watershed. The purpose of the organization shall be to assist the 9 member communities to preserve and use natural water storage and retention systems to: 1. Protect, preserve, and use natural surface and groundwater storage and retention systems; 2. Minimize public capital expenditures needed to correct flooding and water quality problems; 3. Identify and plan for means to effectively protect and improve surface water and groundwater quality; 4. Establish more uniform local policies and official controls for surface water and groundwater quality: 5. Prevent erosion of soil into surface water systems; 6. Promote groundwater recharge; 7. Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreational facilities; 8. To secure other benefits associated with the proper management of surface water. 9. To promote and encourage cooperation among member cities in coordinating local surface water and groundwater plans and to be aware of their neighbor's problems and to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. 10. To continue the work of the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission and to carry out the plans, policies and programs developed by said Commission from1968 to 1993. JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT The parties to this Agreement are governmental units of the State of Minnesota, all of which have lands which drain surface water into Bassett Creek and all of which have power to construct, reconstruct, extend and maintain storm water management facilities. This agreement is made pursuant to the authority conferred upon the parties by Minnesota Statutes 1992, Sections 471.59 and 103B. 201 to and including Section 103B. 251. 453434v1 BA295-1 3 NAME I. The parties hereto create and establish the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. GENERAL PURPOSE II. The general purpose of this agreement is to provide an organization which can investigate, study, plan and control the construction of facilities to drain or pond storm waters, to alleviate damage by flood waters; to improve the creek channel for drainage; to assist in planning for land use; to repair, improve, relocate, modify, consolidate or abandon, in whole or in part, drainage systems within the watershed area; and to do whatever is necessary to assist in water conservation and the abatement of surface water and groundwater contamination and water pollution. In addition to the aforestated purposes, the organization hereby created shall serve as the organization for the Bassett Creek watershed and shall carry out all of the duties and responsibilities outlined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B. 201 through 103B. 251, both inclusive. DEFINITIONS III. For the purposes of this agreement, the terms used herein shall have the meanings as defined in this article. Subdivision 1. "Commission" means the organization created by this agreement, the full name of which is "Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission." It shall be a public agency of its members. Subdivision 2. "Board" means the Board of commissioners of the Commission, consisting of one commissioner or one alternate commissioner from each of the governmental units which is a party to this agreement and which shall be the governing body of the Commission. Subdivision 3. "Council" means the governing body of a governmental unit which is a member of this Commission. Subdivision 4. "Governmental Unit" means any city, county, or town. Subdivision 5. "Member" means a governmental unit which enters into this agreement. Subdivision 6. "Bassett Creek Watershed" means the area contained within a line drawn around the extremities of all terrain whose surface drainage is tributary to Bassett Creek and within the mapped areas delineated on the map filed with the Board of Water and Soil Resources originally filed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, 473.877, Subd. 2 and as now amended by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103B. 453434v1 BA295-1 4 MEMBERSHIP IV. The membership of the Commission shall consist of all of the following governmental units as shall elect, through resolution or ordinance adopted by their respective Councils, to become members: City of Crystal City of Golden Valley City of Medi cine Lake City of Minneapolis City of Minnetonka City of New Hope City of Plymouth City of Robbinsdale City of St. Louis Park (The foregoing list is intended to include all governmental units which are presently partially or entirely within the Bassett Creek Watershed.) No change in governmental boundaries , structure or organizational status shall affect the eligibility of any governmental unit listed above to be represented on the Commission, so long as such governmental unit continues to exist as a separate political subdivision. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS V. Subdivision 1. The governing body of the Commission shall be its Board. Each member shall be entitled to appoint one representative on the Board, and one alternate who may sit when the representative is not in attendance and said representative or alternate representative shall be called a "Commissioner". Subdivision 2. The council of each member shall determine the eligibility or qualification of its representative on the Commission but the terms of each Commissioner shall be as established by this agreement. Subdivision 3. The term of each Commissioner and Alternate Commissioner appointed by each member shall be three years and until their successors are selected and qualify and shall 453434v1 BA295-1 5 commence on February l, except that the terms of the Commissioners first appointed shall commence from the date of their appointment and shall terminate as follows: a. The Commissioners appointed by the Cities of Crystal, Golden Valley, and Medicine Lake shall terminate on February 1, 1994. b. The Commissioners appointed by the Cities of Minneapolis, Minnetonka, and New Hope shall terminate on February 1, 1995. c. The Commissioners appointed by the Cities of Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and St. Louis Park shall terminate on February 1, 1996. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term of any Commissioner by the council of the governmental unit of the member who appointed said Commissioner. The Commission shall notify the Board of Water and Soil Resources of member appointments and vacancies within 30 days after the Commission is notified by a member. Each member agrees to publish a notice of vacancies resulting from the expiration of a Commissioner's or Alternate Commissioner's term or where a vacancy exists for any reason. Publication and notice shall be in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B.227, Subds. 1 and 2, as they now exist or as subsequently amended. Subdivision 4. The council of each member agrees that its representative commissioner will not be removed from the Board prior to the expiration of the Commissioner's term, unless said Commissioner consents in writing or unless said council has presented the Commissioner with charges in writing and has held a public hearing after reasonable notice to the Commissioner. A member may remove a Commissioner or an Alternate Commissioner for just cause or for violation of a Code of Ethics established by the Commission or by the Member City or for malfeasance, nonfeasance, or misfeasance. Said hearing shall be held by the Member City Council who appointed the Commissioner. A Commissioner or Alternate Commissioner who is an elected officer of a Member City who is not reelected may be removed by the appointing Member City at the appointing Member's discretion. Any decision by a Member to remove a Commissioner or Alternate Commissioner may be appealed to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. A certified copy of the Council's Resolution removing said Commissioner shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners and shall show compliance with the terms of this section. Subdivision 5. Each member shall within 30 days of appointment file with the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners a record of the appointment of its Commissioner and Alternate Commissioner. The Commission shall notify the Board of Water and Soil Resources of Member appointments and vacancies within 30 days after receiving notice from the Member. Members shall fill all vacancies within 90 days after the vacancy occurs. Subdivision 6. Commissioners shall serve without compensation from the Commission, but this shall not prevent a governmental unit from providing compensation for its Commissioner for serving on the Board, if such compensation is authorized by such governmental unit and by law. Commission funds may be used to reimburse a Commissioner or Alternate Commissioner for expenses incurred in performing Commission business and if authorized by the Board. 453434v1 BA295-1 6 Subdivision 7. At the first meeting of the Board and in February of each year thereafter, the Board shall elect from its Commissioners a Chair, a Vice Chair, a Secretary, a Treasurer , and such other officers as it deems necessary to conduct its meetings and affairs. At the organizational meeting or as soon thereafter as it may be reasonably done, the Commission shall adopt rules and regulations governing its meetings. Such rules and regulations may be amended from time to time at either a regular or a special meeting of the Commission provided that a ten day prior notice of the proposed amendment has been furnished to each person to whom notice of the Board meetings is required to be sent; a majority vote of all eligible votes of the then existing members of the Commission shall be sufficient to adopt any proposed amendment to such rules and regulations. The Board shall notify each Member City of the location and time of regular and special meetings called by the Board. A meeting shall be held at least annually, and all meetings shall be called and open to the public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.705, or as amended. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD VI. Subdivision l. The Commission, acting by its duly appointed Board of Commissioners, shall as it relates to flood control, water quality, ground water recharge and water conservation or in its construction of facilities and other duties as set forth in Minnesota Laws have the powers and duties set out in this article. Subdivision2. It may employ such persons as it deems necessary to accomplish its duties and powers. Any employee may be on a full time, part time or consulting basis as the Board determines. Subdivision 3. It may contract for space and for material and supplies to carry on its activities either with a member or elsewhere. Subdivision 4. It may acquire necessary personal property to carry out its powers and its duties. Subdivision 5. It shall develop an overall plan containing a capital improvement program within a reasonable time after qualifying, and said plan shall meet all of the requirements as established in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter103B. Said overall plan shall establish a comprehensive goal for the development of Bassett Creek and shall establish a proposed procedure for accomplishing the purposes of the organization as set forth in Article II. In preparing the overall plan, the Board may consult with the engineering and planning staff of each member governmental unit. It may consult with the Metropolitan Council and other public and private bodies to obtain and consider projections of land use, population growth, and other factors which are relevant to the improvement and development of the Bassett Creek watershed. 453434v1 BA295-1 7 Said overall plan shall include the location and adequacy of the outlet or outfall of said Bassett Creek. The plan shall include the quantity of storage facilities and the sizing of an adequate outlet for all branch lateral storm sewers within the Bassett Creek watershed. The plan shall comply with state statutes and regulations promulgated and adopted by the Board of Water and Soil Resources. Upon completion of the overall plan, or amendments thereto, the Board shall supply each member with a copy of the proposed plan and shall submit the plan for review and comment to Hennepin County, all soil and water conservation districts in Hennepin County and to all statutory and home rule charter cities having territory within the watershed. All governmental units which expect that substantial amendment of its local comprehensive plan will be necessary in order to bring their local water management into conformance with the Commission's watershed plan shall describe as specifically as possible, the amendments to the local plan which it expects will be necessary. The Commission shall hold a public hearing after 60 days mailed notice to the clerk of each member governmental unit. The mailed notice of the hearing shall be sent at the same time the plan is submitted to the members and to other governmental agencies. After such public hearing, the Board shall prescribe the overall plan which shall be the outline for future action by the Commission. The Commission shall then submit the plan, any comments received and any appropriate amendments to the plan to the Board of Commissioners of Hennepin County. The County shall approve or disapprove projects in the capital improvement program which may require the provision of county funds pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections103B. 251or103D. 901. The County shall have 60 days to complete its review. If the County fails to complete its review within 60 days the plan and capital improvement programs shall be deemed approved. After completion of the review by Hennepin County, the plan and capital improvement program shall be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for its review. After completion of the review by the Metropolitan Counci1 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section103B. 231, Subd. 8, the Commission shall submit the plan to the Minnesota Commissioner of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for review and comment on the consistency of the plan with state laws and rules relating to water and related land resources and to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for review as provided in Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B. 231, Subd. 9. After return of the plan, the Commission shall submit to each of its members a copy of the plan and all comments of the reviewing authorities. The Commission shall wait for at least 30 days for comments from the members. The Commission shall adopt the overall plan within 120 days after approval of the plan by the Board of Water and Soil Resources. The Commission shall then implement the approved plan and approved capital improvement program by resolution of the Commission as hereinafter set forth. The adoption of said overall plan shall be only upon a favorable vote of a majority of all eligible votes of the then existing members of the Commission. A copy of the adopted plan shall be filed with the clerk of each member governmental unit. Upon notice and hearing as provided for in adopting the overall plan , said plan may be amended by the Board on its own initiative or on the petition of any member governmental unit. 453434v1 BA295-1 8 The review provisions set forth in this section are those required by Minnesota Statutes, Section103B. 231. If the law is amended, approvals shall be as required by law and the provisions contained in this section shall be amended accordingly. Subdivision 6. It shall make necessary surveys or utilize other reliable surveys and data and develop projects to accomplish the purposes for which the Commission is organized. Subdivision 7. It may cooperate or contract with the State of Minnesota or any subdivision thereof or federal agency or private or public organization to accomplish the purposes for which it is organized. Subdivision 8. It may order any member governmental unit or units to construct, clean, repair, alter, abandon, consolidate, reclaim or change the course or terminus of any ditch, drain, storm sewer, or water course, natural or artificial, within the Bassett Creek watershed. Subdivision 9. It may order any member governmental unit or units to acquire, operate, construct or maintain dams, dikes, reservoirs and appurtenant works or other improvements necessary to implement the overall plan. Subdivision 10. It shall regulate, conserve and control the use of storm and surface water and groundwater within the Bassett Creek watershed. Subdivision 11. It may contract for or purchase such insurance as the Board deems necessary for the protection of the Commission. Subdivision 12. It may establish and maintain devices for acquiring and recording hydrological and water quality data within the Bassett Creek watershed. Subdivision 13. It may enter upon lands within or without the watershed to make surveys and investigations to accomplish the purposes of the Commission. The Commission shall be liable for actual damages resulting therefrom but every person who claims damages shall serve the Chairman or Secretary of the Board of Commissioners with a Notice of Claim as required by Chapter 466.05 of the Minnesota Statutes. Subdivision 14. It shall provide any member governmental unit with technical data or any other information of which the Commission has knowledge which will assist the governmental unit in preparing land use classifications or local water management plans within the watershed. Subdivision 15. It may provide legal and technical assistance in connection with litigation or other proceedings between one or more of its members and any other political subdivision, commission, Board or agency relating to the planning or construction of facilities to drain or pond storm waters or relating to water quality within the Bassett Creek watershed. The use of commission funds for litigation shall be only upon a favorable vote of a majority of the eligible votes of the then existing members of the Commission. Subdivision 16. It may accumulate reserve funds for the purposes herein mentioned and may invest funds of the Commission not currently needed for its operations, in the manner and subject to the laws of Minnesota applicable to statutory cities. 453434v1 BA295-1 9 Subdivision 17. It may collect monies, subject to the provisions of this agreement, from its members, Hennepin County and from any other source approved by a majority of its Board. Subdivision 18. It may make contracts, incur expenses and make expenditures necessary and incidental to the effectuation of these purposes and powers and may disburse therefor in the manner hereinafter provided. Subdivision 19. It shall cause to be made an annual audit by a certified public accountant or the state auditor of the books and accounts of the Commission and shall make and file a report to its members at least once each year including the following information: a. the approved budget; b. a reporting of revenues; c. a reporting of expenditures; d. a financial audit report or section that includes a balance sheet, a classification of revenues and expenditures, an analysis of changes in final balances, and any additional statements considered necessary for full financial disclosure; e. the status of all Commission projects and work within the watershed; and f. the business transacted by the commission and other matters which affect the interests of the commission. Copies of said report shall be transmitted to the clerk of each member governmental unit. Subdivision 20. Its books, reports and records shall be available for and open to inspection by its members at all reasonable times. Subdivision 21. It may recommend changes in this agreement to its members. Subdivision 22. It may exercise all other powers necessary and incidental to the implementation of the purposes and powers set forth herein and as outlined and authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 103B. 201 through 103B. 251. Subdivision 23. It shall cooperate with the State of Minnesota, the Commissioner of Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Waters, Soils and Minerals of the Department of Natural Resources in obtaining permits and complying with the requirements of Chapter 103G of the Minnesota Statutes. Subdivision 24. Each member reserves the right to conduct separate or concurrent studies on any matter under study by the Commission. Subdivision 25. It shall establish a procedure for establishing citizen or technical advisory committees and to provide other means for public participation. 453434v1 BA295-1 10 METHOD OF PROCEEDING VII. Subdivision 1. The procedures to be followed by the Board in carrying out the powers and duties set forth in Article VI, Subdivisions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, shall be as set forth in this article. Subdivision 2. The Commissioners shall be the same as those serving as Commissioners and Alternate Commissioners for the predecessor Bassett Creek Water Management Commission. The Board shall immediately proceed to revise the overall plan as set forth in Article VI, Subdivision 5 or as required by state statute. Upon adoption of said overall plan, the Board shall proceed to implement said plan, and this implementation may be ordered by stages. Subdivision 3. The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission shall be the successor to the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission as constituted under the prior Joint Powers Agreement. All personal property, money, bank accounts, records or any other thing of value and on hand with the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission shall be transferred to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. Subdivision 4. The location and adequacy of the outlet for Bassett Creek shall be determined and the Commission shall then prepare plans which will provide capacity to outlet the surface waters which will be collected within the Bassett Creek watershed. In determining the necessary capacity for said outlet, the Commission shall take into consideration the quantity of land within the watershed which each member governmental unit has to pond or act as a reservoir for surface waters. It shall consider only lands which are under public ownership or under public control and that will be perpetually dedicated to acting as a reservoir for surface waters. The Commission may require from each member governmental unit a commitment in writing of the lands which shall be so dedicated, including a legal description of the gross area and the capacity in acre feet of water storage. No project which will channel or divert additional waters to Bassett Creek shall be commenced by any member governmental unit prior to approval of the Board of the design of an adequate outlet or of adequate storage facilities. The adequacy of said outlet shall be determined by the Board after consultations with its professional engineers. Subdivision 5. All construction, reconstruction, extension or maintenance of Bassett Creek including outlets, lift stations, dams, reservoirs, or other appurtenances of a surface water or storm sewer system which involve construction by or assessment against any member governmental unit or against privately or publicly owned land within the watershed shall follow the statutory procedures outlined in Chapter 429 of the Minnesota Statutes except as herein modified. The Board shall secure from its engineers or some other competent persona report advising it in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and as to whether it shall best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended and the proposed allocation of costs between members. The Board shall then hold a public hearing on the proposed improvement after mailed notice to the clerk of each member governmental unit within the watershed. The Commission 453434v1 BA295-1 11 shall not be required to mail or publish notice except by said notice to the clerk. Said notice shall be mailed not less than 45 days before the hearing , shall state the time and place of the hearing, the general nature of the improvement, the estimated total cost and the estimated cost to each member governmental unit. The Board may adjourn said hearing to obtain further information, may continue said hearing pending action of the member governmental units or may take such other action as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Commission. To order the improvement, in accordance with the powers and duties established in Article VI, Subdivisions 7, 8 and 9, a resolution setting forth the order for a capital improvement project shall require a favorable vote by two-thirds of all eligible votes of then existing Board of the Commission. In all cases other than for capital improvement projects, a majority vote of all eligible members of the Board shall be sufficient to order the work. The order shall describe the improvement, shall allocate in percentages the cost allocation between the member governmental units, shall designate the engineers to prepare plans and specifications, and shall designate the member who will contract for the improvement in accordance with Subdivision 7 of this Article. After the Board has ordered an improvement or if the hearing is continued while the member governmental units act on said proposal, it shall forward said preliminary report to all member governmental units with an estimated time schedule for the construction of said improvement. The Board shall allow an adequate amount of time , and in no event less than 45 days, for each member governmental unit to conduct hearings, in accordance with the provisions of the aforestated Chapter 429 or the charter requirements of any city, or to ascertain the method of financing which said member governmental unit will utilize to pay its proportionate share of the costs of the improvement. Each member governmental unit shall ascertain within a period of 90 days the method it shall use to pay its proportionate share of the costs. If the Commission proposes to utilize Hennepin County’s bonding authority as set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B. 251, or if the Commission proposes to certify all or any part of a capital improvement to Hennepin County for payment, then and in that event all proceedings shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions set forth in said Section 1038.251. The Board shall not order and no engineer shall prepare plans and specifications before the Board has adopted a resolution ordering the improvement. The Board may order the advertising for bids upon receipt of notice from each member governmental unit who will be assessed that it has completed its hearing or determined its method of payment or upon expiration of 90 days after the mailing of the preliminary report to the members. Subdivision 6. Any member governmental unit being aggrieved by the determination of the Board as to the allocation of the costs of said improvement shall have 30 days after the commission resolution ordering the improvement to appeal said determination. Said appeal shall be in writing and shall be addressed to the Board asking for arbitration. The determination of the member's appeal shall be referred to a Board of Arbitration. The Board of Arbitration shall consist of three persons; one to be appointed by the Board of Commissioners, one to be appointed by the appealing member governmental unit, and the third to be appointed by the two so selected. In the event the two persons so selected do not appoint the third person within 15 days after their appointment, then the Chief Judge of the District Court of Hennepin County shall 453434v1 BA295-1 12 have jurisdiction to appoint, upon application of either or both of the two earlier selected, the third person to the Board of Arbitration. The third person selected shall not be a resident of any member governmental unit and if appointed by the Chief Judge said person shall be a registered professional engineer. The arbitrators’ expenses and fees, together with the other expenses, not including counsel fees, incurred in the conduct of the arbitration shall be divided equally between the Commission and the appealing member. Arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Uniform Arbitration Act, Chapter 572 of the Minnesota Statutes. Subdivision 7. Contracts for Improvements. All contracts which are to be let as a result of the Board’s order to construct, repair, alter, reclaim or change the course or terminus of any ditch, drain, storm sewer, or watercourse, or to acquire, operate, construct or maintain dams, dikes, reservoirs or their appurtenances or to carry out any of the other provisions of the plan as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, and for which two or more member governmental units shall be responsible for the costs, shall be let in accordance with the provisions of Section 429.041 of the Minnesota Statutes. The bidding and contracting of said work shall be let by any one of the member governmental units, as ordered by the Board of Commissioners, after compliance with the statutes. All contracts and bidding procedures shall comply with all the requirements of law applicable to contracts let by a statutory city in the State of Minnesota. The Commission shall not have the authority to contract in its own name for any improvement work for which a special assessment will be levied against any private or public property under the provisions of Chapter 429 or under the provisions of any City charter. These contracts shall be awarded by action of the council of a member and shall be in the name of a member governmental unit. This section shall not preclude the Commission from proceeding under Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B. 251. Subdivision 8. Contracts with Other Governmental Bodies. The Commission may exercise the powers set forth inArticleV1, Subdivision 7, but said contracts for a capital improvement shall require a favorable vote of two-thirds majority of the eligible votes of the then existing members of the Commission. Subdivision 9. Supervision. All improvement contracts awarded under the provisions of Subdivision 7of this Article shall be supervised by the member governmental unit awarding said contract or said member governmental unit may contract or appoint any qualified staff member or members of the Commission to carry out said supervision, but each member agrees that the staff of this Commission shall be authorized to observe and review the work in progress and the members agree to cooperate with the Commission staff in accomplishing the purposes of this Commission. Representatives of the Commission shall have the right to enter upon the place or places where the improvement work is in progress for the purpose of making reasonable tests and inspections. The staff of this Commission shall report and advise and recommend to the Board on the progress of said work. 453434v1 BA295-1 13 Subdivision 10. Land Acquisition. The Commission shall not have the power of eminent domain. The member governmental units agree that any and all easements or interest in land which are necessary will be negotiated or condemned in accordance with Chapter 117 of the Minnesota Statutes by the unit wherein said lands are located, and each member agrees to acquire the necessary easements or right of way or partial or complete interest in land upon order of the Board of Commissioners to accomplish the purposes of this agreement. All reasonable costs of said acquisition shall be considered as a cost of the improvement. If a member governmental unit determines it is in the best interests of that member to acquire additional lands, in conjunction with the taking of lands for storm and surface drainage or storage, for some other purposes, the costs of said acquisition will not be included in the improvement costs of the ordered project. The Board in determining the amount of the improvement costs to be assessed to each member governmental unit may take into consideration the land use for which said additional lands are being acquired and may credit the acquiring municipality for said land acquisition to the extent that it benefits the other members of this agreement. Any credits may be applied to the cost allocation of the improvement project under construction or the Board if feasible and necessary may defer said credits to a future project. If any member unit refuses to negotiate or condemn lands as ordered by the Board, any other member may negotiate or condemn outside its corporate limits in accordance with the aforesaid Chapter 117. All members agree that they will not condemn or negotiate for land acquisition to pond or drain storm and surface waters within the corporate boundaries of another member within the Bassett Creek watershed except upon order of the Board of this Commission. The Commission shall have authority to establish land acquisition policies as a part of the overall plan. The policies shall be designed to equalize costs of land throughout the watershed. Said policy is contained in the existing watershed management plan and may be continued in any revised overall plan required by Minnesota Statutes. Subdivision 11. Pollution Control and Water Quality. The Commission shall have the authority and responsibility to protect and improve water quality in the watershed as this is one of the main purposes set forth in the Surface Water Management Act. All member governmental units agree that they will refuse to allow the drainage of sanitary sewage or industrial wastes onto any land or into any watercourse or storm sewer draining into Bassett Creek. The Board may investigate on its own initiative and shall investigate upon petition of any member all complaints relating to pollution of surface water or groundwater draining into or affecting Bassett Creek or its tributaries. Upon a finding that the creek or surface waters or groundwater are being polluted, the Board shall order the member governmental unit to abate this nuisance and each member agrees that it will take all reasonable action available to it under the law to alleviate the pollution and to assist in protecting and improving the water quality of surface water and groundwater in the watershed. Subdivision 12. Local Water Management Plans. The Commission shall have power and authority to review the members’ local water management plans, capital improvement programs and official controls required by Minnesota Statutes Section 103B. 235 and/or by rules promulgated and adopted by the Board of Water and Soil Resources. The members also understand that the overall plan and capital improvement program required for the entire watershed must consist of the local parts in the plan and therefore every effort shall be made by 453434v1 BA295-1 14 the Commission to coordinate the local plans with the watershed’s overall plan. The members further understand and agree that upon completion and approval of the overall plan required by Minnesota Statutes 103B. 231, each member will be required to present their local management plan to the Commission as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B. 235. It is therefore important that each member provide the Commission with their best effort to coordinate and plan for the individual member's local plan at the same time the watershed overall plan is being assembled. FINANCES VIII. Subdivision 1. The Commission funds may be expended by the Board in accordance with this agreement and in accordance with the procedures as established by law and in the manner as may be determined by the Board. The Board shall designate one or more national or state bank or trust companies, authorized by Chapters 118 and 427 of the Minnesota Statutes to receive deposits of public moneys and to act as depositories for the Commission funds. In no event shall there be a disbursement of Commission funds without the signature of at 1east two Board members, one of whom shall be the Treasurer or his Authorized Deputy Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be required to file with the Secretary of the Board a bond in the sum of at least $10,000 or such higher amount as shall be determined by the Board. The Commission shall pay the premium on said bond. Subdivision 2. The members agree to contribute all cash, bank deposits, and other assets held by the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission to the new Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission to carry out the purposes of the Commission. Each member governmental unit has contributed its proportionate share of said funds based on the net tax capacity and area of all taxable property within the Bassett Creek watershed. Subdivision 3. Each member agrees to contribute each year to a general fund, said fund to be used for general administration purposes including, but not limited to: salaries, rent, supplies, development of an overall plan, insurance, and bonds, and to purchase and maintain devices to measure hydrological and water quality data. Said funds may also be used for normal maintenance of the facilities, but any extraordinary maintenance or repair expense shall be treated as an improvement cost and processed in accordance with Subdivision 4 of this Article. The annual contribution by each member shall be based fifty percent (50%)on the net tax capacity of all property within the watershed and fifty percent (50%) on the basis of the total area of each member within the boundaries of the Watershed each year to the total area in the Bassett Creek watershed. In no event shall any assessment require a contribution to exceed one-half of one percent of the net tax capacity within the watershed. Subdivision 4. (a) An improvement fund shall be established for each improvement project instituted under Article VII, Subdivision 3. Each member agrees to contribute to said fund its proportionate share of the engineering, legal and administrative costs as determined by the amount to be assessed against each member as a cost of the improvement. The Board shall submit in writing a 453434v1 BA295-1 15 statement to each member, setting forth in detail the expenses incurred by the Commission for each project. Each member further agrees to pay to or contract with the member governmental unit awarding said contract for the improvement, its proportionate share of the cost of the improvement in accordance with the determination of the Board under Article VII, Subdivision 5. The member awarding the contract shall submit in writing copies of the engineer’s certificate authorizing payment during construction and the member being billed agrees to pay its proportionate share of said improvement costs within 30 days after receipt of the statement. The member awarding the contract shall advise other contributing members of the tentative time schedule of the work and the estimated times when the contributions shall be necessary. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subdivision, the Commission may by a vote of 2/3rds of all eligible votes of the then existing members of the Commission decide to proceed to fund all or any part of the cost of a capital improvement contained in the capital improvement program of the plan pursuant to the authority and subject to the provisions set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B. 251. The Commission and Hennepin County may establish a maintenance fund to be used for normal and routine maintenance of an improvement constructed in whole or in part with money provided by Hennepin County pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section103B. 251. The levy and collection of an ad valorem tax levy for maintenance shall be by Hennepin County based upon a tax levy resolution adopted by a majority vote of all eligible members of the Commission and remitted to the County on or before the date prescribed by law each year. If it is determined to levy for maintenance, the Commission shall be required to follow the hearing process established by Minnesota Statutes, Section103D. 915 and103D. 921and acts amendatory thereof and in addition thereto. Mailed notice shall be sent to the Clerk of each member municipality at least 30 days prior to the hearing. Subdivision 5. On or before July1 of each year, the Board shall adopt a detailed budget for the ensuing year and decide upon the total amount necessary for the general fund. Budget approval shall require a favorable vote by a majority of all eligible votes of the then existing members of the Board. The Secretary of the Board shall certify the budget on or before July 1 to the clerk of each member governmental unit together with a statement of the proportion of the budget to be provided by each member. The Council of each member agrees to review the budget, and the Board shall upon notice from any member received prior to August 1, hear objections to the budget, and may, upon notice to all members and after a hearing, modify or amend the budget, and then give notice to the members of any and all modifications or amendments. Each member agrees to provide the funds required by the budget and said determination shall be conclusive if no member enters objections in writing on or before August 1. If no objections are submitted to the Board, each member agrees to provide the funds approved by the Board, after the Board has conducted the aforementioned hearing. Modifications or amendments to the original budget require a favorable vote by a majority of all eligible voters of then existing members of the Board. 453434v1 BA295-1 16 The budget shall not in any event require any member to contribute in excess of one-half of one percent of the net tax capacity of all taxable property within the watershed and within said members corporate boundaries. The schedule of payments by the members shall be determined by the Board in such a manner as to provide for an orderly collection of the funds needed. Upon notice and hearing, the Board by a favorable vote of a majority of all eligible votes of then existing members may adopt a supplemental budget requiring additional payments by the members within 60 days of its adoption but in no event shall the budget require any member to contribute in excess of one-half of one percent of the net tax capacity of all taxable property within the watershed or within any member's corporate boundaries in any one calendar year. Members’ attention is drawn to Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B. 245, which authorizes a Watershed Management Tax District to be created within each member City to pay the costs of planning and for the purpose of paying capital costs and/or normal and routine maintenance of facilities. Subdivision 5. Cost Allocation. All capital costs incurred by the Commission shall be apportioned to the respective members on either (l), (2), or (3) of the following bases: (1) A negotiated amount to be arrived at by the members who have lands in the subdistrict responsible for the capital improvement. (2) (a) Fifty percent of all capital costs or the financing thereof shall be apportioned to each member on the basis of the real property valuation net tax capacity of each member within the boundaries of the watershed each year to the total real property valuation net tax capacity in the Bassett Creek watershed area governed by this Agreement. (b) Fifty percent of all capital costs or the financing thereof shall be apportioned to each member on the basis of the total area of each member within the boundaries of the watershed each year to the total area in the Bassett Creek watershed area governed by this Agreement. (c) Capital costs allocated under the 50% area/50% net tax capacity formula herein set forth may be varied by the Commission by a 2/3rds vote if: (1) any member community receives a direct benefit from the capital improvement which benefit can be defined as a lateral as well as a trunk benefit, or (2) the capital improvement provides a direct benefit to one or more members which benefit is so disproportionate as to require in a sense of fairness a modification in the 50/50 formula. (d) Credits to any member for lands acquired by said member to pond or store storm and surface water shall be allowed against costs set forth in Subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this Section. (3) If the project is constructed and financed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B. 251, the members understand and agree that said costs will be levied on all taxable property in the watershed as set forth in the statute. 453434v1 BA295-1 17 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS IX. Subdivision 1. The Commission shall not have the power to issue certificates, warrants or bonds. Subdivision 2. The Commission shall not have the power of eminent domain and shall not own any interest in real property. All interests in lands shall be held in the name of the corporate member wherein said lands are located. Subdivision 3. The Commission shall not have the power to levy a special assessment upon any privately or publicly owned land. All such assessments shall be levied by the member wherein said lands are located. It shall have the power to require any member to contribute the costs allocated or assessed according to the other provisions of this agreement. Subdivision 4. Each member agrees that it will not directly or indirectly collect or divert any additional surface water to the Mississippi River or its tributaries from any subdistrict or subtrunk without a permit from the Board of Commissioners. Permits may be granted by the Board for a member to proceed with the construction or reconstruction of improvements within the individual corporate members’ boundaries and at its sole cost upon a finding: (a) that there is an adequate outlet; and (b) that said construction is in conformance with the overall plan; and (c) that the construction will not adversely affect other members of this agreement. Subdivision 5. Any member who is more than 60 days in default in contributing its share to the general fund shall have the vote of its Board member suspended pending the payment of its proportionate share. Any member who is more than 60 days in default in contributing its proportionate share of the cost of any improvement to the contracting member shall upon application of the contracting member have the vote of its Board member suspended, pending the payment of its proportionate share. Any Board member whose vote is under suspension shall not be considered as an eligible member as such membership affects the number of votes required to proceed on any matter under consideration by the Board. DURATION X. Subdivision l. Each member agrees to be bound by the terms of this agreement until January 1, 2025, and it may be continued thereafter at the option of the parties. Subdivision 2. This agreement may be terminated prior to January 1, 2025, by the unanimous consent of the parties. If the agreement is to be terminated, a notice of the intent to 453434v1 BA295-1 18 dissolve the Commission shall be sent to the Board of Water and Soil Resources and to Hennepin County at least 90 days prior to the date of dissolution. Subdivision 3. In addition to the manner provided in Subdivision 2 for termination, any member may petition the Board to dissolve the agreement. Upon 90 days notice in writing to the clerk of each member governmental unit and to the Board of Water and Soil Resources and to Hennepin County, the Board shall hold a hearing and upon a favorable vote by a majority of all eligible votes of then existing Board members, the Board may by Resolution recommend that the Commission be dissolved. Said Resolution shall be submitted to each member governmental unit and if ratified by three-fourths of the councils of all eligible members within 60 days, said Board shall dissolve the Commission allowing a reasonable time to complete work in progress and to dispose of personal property owned by the Commission. DISSOLUTION XI. Upon dissolution of the Commission , all property of the Commission shall be sold and the proceeds thereof, together with monies on hand, shall be distributed to the eligible members of the Commission. Such distribution of Commission assets shall be made in proportion to the total contribution to the Commission as required by the last annual budget. EFFECTIVE DATE XII. This agreement shall be in full force and effect upon the filing of a certified copy of the resolution approving said agreement by all nine members. Said resolution shall be filed with the Chair of the existing Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (presently W. Peter Enck of the City of New Hope), who shall notify all members in writing of its effective date and shall set the date for the next meeting to be conducted under this amended Joint Powers Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned governmental units, by action of their governing bodies, have caused this agreement to be executed in accordance with the authority of Minnesota Statutes Sections 103B. 211 and 471.59. 453434v1 BA295-1 19 CLL-237616v1 1 SH220-1 AMENDMENT TO AMENDED JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO PLAN, CONTROL AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale, all of which are Minnesota municipal corporations (the "Member Cities"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Member Cities are parties to a joint powers agreement forming the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission entitled the AMENDED JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO PLAN, CONTROL AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED (the "Joint Powers Agreement"), the effective date of which was May 1, 1994; and WHEREAS, the Member Cities wish to amend the Joint Powers Agreement as hereinafter provided; NOW, THEREFORE, on the basis of the premises and the mutual covenants and agreements contained in the Joint Powers Agreement as hereinafter amended, the parties agree to amend the Joint Powers Agreement as follows: 1. Article VIII. FINANCES is amended to read as follows: Subdivision 1. The Commission funds may be expended by the Board in accordance with this agreement and in accordance with the procedures as established by law and in the manner as may be determined by the Board. The Board shall designate one or more national or state bank or trust companies, authorized by Chapters 118 and 427 of the Minnesota Statutes to receive deposits of public moneys and to act as depositories for the Commission funds. In no event shall there be a disbursement of Commission funds without the signature of at least two Board members, one of whom shall be the Treasurer or the Treasurer's Authorized Deputy Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be required to file with the Secretary of the Board a bond in the sum of at least $10,000 or such higher amount as shall be determined by the Board. The Commission shall pay the premium on said bond. Subdivision 2. Each member agrees to contribute each year to a general fund, said fund to be used for general administration purposes including, but not limited to: salaries, rent, supplies, development of an overall plan, engineering and legal expenses, insurance, and bonds, and to purchase and maintain devices to measure hydrological and water quality data. Said funds may also be used for CLL-237616v1 2 SH220-1 normal maintenance of the facilities, but any extraordinary maintenance or repair expense shall be treated as an improvement cost and processed in accordance with Subdivision 5 of this Article. The annual contribution by each member shall be based fifty percent (50%) on the net tax capacity of all property within the Watershed and fifty percent (50%) on the basis of the total area of each member within the boundaries of the watershed each year to the total area in the Shingle Creek Watershed. Subdivision 3. (a) An improvement fund shall be established for each improvement project instituted under Article VII, Subdivision 3. Each member agrees to contribute to said fund its proportionate share of the engineering, legal and administrative costs as determined by the Commission as the amount to be assessed against each member as a cost of the improvement. The Board shall submit in writing a statement to each member, setting forth in detail the expenses incurred by the Commission for each project. Each member further agrees to pay to or contract with the member governmental unit awarding said contract for the improvement, its proportionate share of the cost of the improvement in accordance with the determination of the Board under Article VII, Subdivision 4. The member awarding the contract shall submit in writing copies of the engineer's certificate authorizing payment during construction and the member being billed agrees to pay its proportionate share of said improvement costs within 30 days after receipt of the statement. The member awarding the contract shall advise other contributing members of the tentative time schedule of the work and the estimated times when the contributions shall be necessary. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subdivision, the Commission may by a vote of 2/3rds of all eligible votes of the then existing members of the Commission decide to proceed to fund all or any part of the cost of a capital improvement contained in the capital improvement program of the plan pursuant to the authority and subject to the provisions set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B.251. It is expressed as a goal of this Agreement that cost sharing of capital improvement costs be assigned and agreed to by members pursuant to Article VIII, Subdivision 7, Subsections 1 and 2 of this Agreement. Without such agreement, all improvements will be constructed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B.251. The Commission and Hennepin County may establish a maintenance fund to CLL-237616v1 3 SH220-1 be used for normal and routine maintenance of an improvement constructed in whole or in part with money provided by Hennepin County pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B.251. The levy and collection of an ad valorem tax levy for maintenance shall be by Hennepin County based upon a tax levy resolution adopted by a majority vote of all eligible members of the Commission and remitted to the County on or before the date prescribed by law each year. If it is determined to levy for maintenance, the Commission shall be required to follow the hearing process established by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 103D.915 and 103D.921 and acts amendatory thereof and in addition thereto. Mailed notice shall be sent to the Clerk of each member municipality at least 30 days prior to the hearing. Subdivision 4. On or before July 1 of each year, the Board shall adopt a detailed budget for the ensuing year and decide upon the total amount necessary for the general fund. Budget approval shall require a favorable vote by a majority of all eligible votes of the then existing members of the Board. The secretary of the Board shall certify the budget on or before July 1 to the clerk of each member governmental unit together with a statement of the proportion of the budget to be provided by each member. The Council of each member agrees to review the budget, and the Board shall upon written notice from any member received prior to August 1, hear objections to the budget, and may, upon notice to all members and after a hearing, modify or amend the budget, and then give notice to the members of any and all modifications or amendments. Subject to the limitations of Subdivision 5 below, each member agrees to provide the funds required by the budget. If no objections are submitted to the Board, each member agrees to provide the funds approved by the Board, after the Board has conducted the aforementioned hearing. Modifications or amendments to the original budget require a favorable vote by a majority of all eligible voters of then existing members of the Board. The schedule of payments by the members shall be determined by the Board in such a manner as to provide for an orderly collection of the funds needed. Subject to the limitations of Subdivision 6 below, upon notice and hearing, the Board by a favorable vote of a majority of all eligible votes of then existing members may adopt a supplemental budget requiring CLL-237616v1 4 SH220-1 additional payments by the members within 60 days of its adoption but in no event shall the budget require any member to contribute in excess of one-half of one percent of the net tax capacity of all taxable property within the watershed or within any member's corporate boundaries in any one calendar year. Members' attention is drawn to Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B.245, which authorizes a Watershed Management Tax District to be created within each member City to pay the costs of planning and for the purpose of paying capital costs and/or normal and routine maintenance of facilities. Subdivision 5. Assessments levied against Member Cities for general fund purposes are subject to all of the following limitations: 1. Assessment Cap. A. Definition. For purposes of this subdivision, the term "Assessment Cap" means the total amount that the Commission may levy against Member Cities for general fund purposes in any year without the consent of a majority of Member Cities. The Assessment Cap for 2004 is $262,750. Thereafter, the Assessment Cap will increase or decrease each year based, pro rata, on the annual change in the consumer price index (U.S. City Average, All Items, All Urban Consumer) to the end of the second quarter of the preceding year. (For example, the Assessment Cap for 2005 will be adjusted on the basis of the change in the CPI from the end of the second quarter of 2003 to the end of the second quarter of 2004.) B. Limitation and City Consent. The Commission may levy an amount for general fund purposes in excess of the Assessment Cap only with the consent of a majority of Member Cities expressed by resolutions duly adopted by the city councils before September lst of the preceding year. The Commission may request authority to exceed the Assessment Cap for one or more years. If a majority of Member Cities do not consent to the levy of an assessment in excess of the Assessment Cap, the Commission may levy an amount up to the Assessment Cap and the Commission will make necessary changes to the budget. 2. Limitation on Increase of Assessment. The Commission may not assess a total levy against Member Cities for general fund purposes in any year in an amount that exceeds 120% of the CLL-237616v1 5 SH220-1 previous years' assessment without the consent of a majority of the Member Cities given in the same manner as described in paragraph 1B above. 3. Limitation Based on Tax Capacity. The Commission may not assess a levy or combination of levy and supplemental levies against the Member Cities for general fund purposes in any one year that requires any member to contribute an amount in excess of one-half of one percent of the net tax capacity of that portion of the city lying within the Watershed. Subdivision 6. Supplemental Budget and Limit on Assessment. The Board may adopt a supplemental budget in accordance with Subdivision 4. However, the amount assessed against the Member Cities for general fund purposes, when added together with other assessments for general fund purposes for the same year, may not exceed the limitations on assessments set forth in Subdivision 5 without the consent of the Member Cities. The consent of the Member Cities shall be secured in the same manner as is provided in Subdivision 5, except that the September 1 deadline for Member City approval does not apply. Subdivision 7. Cost Allocation for Capital Projects. The Commission shall apportion to the respective members on either (1), (2) or (3) of the following bases: (1) A negotiated amount to be arrived at by the members who have lands in the subdistrict responsible for the capital improvement. (2) (a) Fifty percent of all capital costs or the financing thereof shall be apportioned to each member on the basis of the net tax capacity of each member within the boundaries of the watershed to the total net tax capacity in the Shingle Creek Watershed area governed by this Agreement. (b) Fifty percent of all capital costs or the financing thereof shall be apportioned to each member on the basis of the total area of each member within the boundaries of the watershed each year to the total area in the Shingle Creek Watershed governed by this Agreement. (c) Capital costs allocated under the 50% area/50% net tax capacity formula herein set forth may be varied by the Commission by a 2/3rds vote if: July 2018 City of New Hope Local Surface Water Management Plan Appendix C Water Quality Cash Dedication Methodology Calculation of Cash Dedication – Supplemental Information City of New Hope LWMP Introduction The following is a more detailed explanation of the calculation of cash dedications for new and re- development projects as proposed in the New Hope Local Water Management Plan. Guidance for calculation of the cash dedication amounts is presented in Section 6.7. This method is similar to the methods used in several other Twin City Metro area suburbs. Background The method of cash dedication calculation proposed in the draft plan relies on the use of a water quality pond design program called PONDSIZE to determine the size of a hypothetical pond recommended to treat runoff from the development in question. This model requires input on the area of the proposed development, how much of the site will be covered by impervious surfaces (such as rooftops, driveways, and streets), and the capability of non-impervious areas to absorb precipitation. The output of the PONDSIZE model provides information on the surface area of the pond at normal water level, the volume of the standing water pool in the pond (i.e. between the normal water level and the bottom of the pond), and the mean depth of the standing water pool. Depending on the land use proposed for the development, the area of the hypothetical pond (acres) in the model output is then multiplied by the appropriate unit land cost (see Section 6.7 for unit costs) and the pond volume (in cubic yards) is multiplied by the unit pond volume cost. The two costs are summed. A cost for appurtenances is then added which is 20% of the sum of the land and pond volume cost or $4,000, whichever is less. The total of the pond area cost, the pond volume cost, and the appurtenance cost is the total cash dedication for the development. The same general method is used when figuring a cash dedication for a redevelopment or site expansion project where impervious coverage would be expanded as a result of the redevelopment or site expansion activity. The purpose of this proposed provision is to provide an incentive to avoid expansion of impervious coverage associated with redevelopment or site expansion projects. Impervious coverage is directly tied to the pollutant export characteristics of urban land; the higher the impervious coverage, the greater the pollution mass generated by that unit of land. Explanation of Cash Dedication Calculations The following is an explanation for calculation of cash dedication amounts for each of the four examples shown in Section 6.7 of the Local Water Management Plan. 1. Example: Two-acre new medium-density residential development (50% impervious coverage) Explanation: Based on a development area of 2 acres and an impervious coverage of 50% as well as a simple pro-rata adjustment to account for the small size of the development, the PONDSIZE model generates a hypothetical pond 0.10 acres in area with a wet volume of 0.241 acre-feet (.241 acre- feet X 1613 yds3/acre-foot = 388 yds3). Since the development is residential, the pond area of 0.102 acres is multiplied by $150,000/acre (see Section 6.7) to give $15,270. The pond volume of 388 yd3 is multiplied by the unit pond volume cost of $4/yd3 (see Section 6.7) to give $1,550. The sum of these amounts is $16,820. The appurtenance cost is $3,360 (the lesser of 20% of this amount or $4,000). Thus, the total cash dedication is approximately $20,190. 2. Example: Four-acre commercial redevelopment (from 75% to 80% impervious coverage) Explanation: Using the same model inputs as above but adjusting the impervious coverage to 80%, the PONDSIZE model generates a hypothetical pond area of 0.281 acres, with a wet volume of 0.695 acre-feet (1122 yd3). The development is commercial, so the pond area of .281 acres is multiplied by $200,000/acre to give $56,200. The pond volume of 1122 yd3 is multiplied by $4/yd3 to give $4,490. The sum of these amounts is $60,690. The appurtenance cost is the lesser of 20% of this figure ($12,140) or $4,000. Thus the total cash dedication amount is $56,200 + $4,490 + $4,000 = $64,690. 3. Example: Two-acre commercial redevelopment project with no increase in impervious coverage Explanation: The City will not require a water quality cash dedication when a redevelopment project does not increase the existing impervious percentage. The purpose of this standard is to discourage increases in impervious coverage for redevelopment projects. July 2018 City of New Hope Local Surface Water Management Plan Appendix D City of New Hope Design Guidelines City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 1 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s IN T R O D U C T I O N Pu r p o s e a n d B a c k g r o u n d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 De s i g n D i s t r i c t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AR C H I T E C T U R A L G U I D E L I N E S Fa c a d e T r e a t m e n t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Gr o u n d L e v e l E x p r e s s i 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. . . . . . 1 0 Fr a n c h i s e A r c h i t e c t u r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 SI T E D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S Bu i l d i n g P l a c e m e n t / S i t e P l a n n i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Pa r k i n g A r e a s / S c r e e n i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 Pa r k i n g S t r u c t u r e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 Pe d e s t r i a n s a n d C o m m o n S p a c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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T h e a d m i n i s t r a t i v e re v i e w p r o c e s s m i g h t i n v o l v e r e v i e w b y t h e c i t y ’ s d e s i g n a n d r e v i e w c o m m i t t e e . T h e g u i d e l i n e s a p p l y o n l y t o t h e b u i l d i n g s or s i t e e l e m e n t s b e i n g d e v e l o p e d o r a l t e r e d . Th e g u i d e l i n e s a r e ma n d a t o r y ; h o w e v e r , i t i s u n d e r s t o o d t h e r e w i l l o f t e n b e m a n y w a y s t o a c h i e v e t h e i n t e n t o f t h e gu i d e l i n e s . T h e c i t y m a y p e r m i t a l t e r n a t i v e a p p r o a c h e s t h a t , i n i t s d e t e r m i n a t i o n , m e e t t h e o b j e c t i v e s o f t h e d e s i g n gu i d e l i n e s . T h e c i t y m a y a l s o w a i v e a n y g u i d e l i n e w h e n s p e c i ﬁ c p h y s i c a l c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e s i t e o r b u i l d i n g w o u l d m a k e co m p l i a n c e d i f ﬁ c u l t o r i n a p p r o p r i a t e . 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Co m m e r c i a l b u i l d i n g w i t h e l e m e n t s t h a t r e l a t e t o th e h u m a n s c a l e , s u c h a s a r c h w a y s , w i n d o w s , an d a w n i n g s . Mi x e d - u s e b u i l d i n g w i t h d i s t i n c t to p , m i d d l e , a n d g r o u n d ﬂ o o r , d i s t i n c t h o r i z o n t a l mo d u l e s , i n t e r e s t i n g c o r n e r tr e a t m e n t , a v a r i e t y o f w i n d o w sh a p e s a n d d e c o r a t i v e a w n i n g s . Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 6 March 24, 2008 Gr o u n d L e v e l E x p r e s s i o n AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To c r e a t e v i s u a l i n t e r e s t , o p p o r t u n t i e s f o r s o c i a b i l i t y , a n d o v e r a l l p e d e s t r i a n s a f e t y a n d co m f o r t . Gr o u n d l e v e l e x p r e s s i o n r e f e r s t o t h e w a y i n w h i c h a b u i l d i n g m e e t s t h e s t r e e t . M e t h o d s s h o u l d b e u s e d t o d i s t i n g u i s h t h e gr o u n d ﬂ o o r o f a b u i l d i n g f r o m u p p e r ﬂ o o r s , s u c h a s c r e a t i n g a n i n t e r m e d i a t e c o r n i c e l i n e , u s i n g d i f f e r e n t b u i l d i n g m a t e r i a l s o r de t a i l i n g , a n d u s i n g a w n i n g s , t r e l l i s e s , o r a r c a d e s . W i n d o w s a n d c l e a r e n t r a n c e s m a y a l s o b e u s e d t o e n h a n c e a b u i l d i n g ’ s ap p e a r a n c e o n t h e s t r e e t , a n d m a y b e f u r t h e r a u g m e n t e d b y p o c k e t p a r k s , o u t d o o r c a f e s e a t i n g , a n d p l a n t i n g s . To c r e a t e a n i n c r e a s e d s e n s e o f e n c l o s u r e , a l l b u i l d i n g s s h a l l h a v e a m i n i m u m c o r n i c e h e i g h t o f 1 6 f e e t . T w o a n d t h r e e - st o r y b u i l d i n g s a r e e n c o u r a g e d . Ou t d o o r c a f e , a w n i n g s , a n d e n t r y fa c e o n t h e s t r e e t . Wi n d o w s a n d d e t a i l i n g u s e d t o e n h a n c e th e b u i l d i n g a p p e a r a n c e a n d c r e a t e v i s u a l in t e r e s t . Aw n i n g s a n d d e ﬁ n e d o u t d o o r s e a t i n g t o cr e a t e i n t e r e s t . Us e f u l a n d v i t a l po c k e t p a r k . City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 7 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 Tr a n s p a r e n c y : W i n d o w an d D o o r O p e n i n g s AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To e n l i v e n t h e s t r e e t s c a p e a n d e n h a n c e s e c u r i t y b y p r o v i d i n g v i e w s i n t o a n d o u t o f bu i l d i n g s w i t h w i n d o w s a n d d o o r o p e n i n g s . Wi n d o w a n d D o o r D e s i g n • W i n d o w s s h o u l d b e d e s i g n e d w i t h p u n c h e d a n d r e c e s s e d o p e n i n g s t o c r e a t e a s t r o n g r h y t h m o f light and sh a d o w . • M i r r o r e d g l a s s o r g l a s s b l o c k s h o u l d n o t b e u s e d o n s t r e e t - f a c i n g f a c a d e s . G l a z i n g i n w i n d o w s a n d d o o r s s h o u l d b e cl e a r o r s l i g h t l y t i n t e d , a l l o w i n g v i e w s i n t o a n d o u t o f t h e i n t e r i o r . • W i n d o w s h a p e , s i z e , a n d p a t t e r n s s h o u l d e m p h a s i z e t h e i n t e n d e d o r g a n i z a t i o n o f t h e f a c a d e a n d t h e d e ﬁ nition of the bu i l d i n g . • D i s p l a y w i n d o w s a t l e a s t t h r e e f e e t d e e p m a y b e u s e d t o m e e t t h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s , b u t n o t w i n d o w s l o c a t e d a b o v e e y e le v e l . CI T Y C E N T E R A N D G E N E R A L C O M M E R C I A L D I S T R I C T S Fo r c o m m e r c i a l o r m i x e d - u s e b u i l d i n g s , w i n d o w a n d d o o r o p e n i n g s s h a l l c o m p r i s e a t l e a s t 3 0 p e r c e n t o f t h e a r e a o f t h e gr o u n d ﬂ o o r o f t h e p r i m a r y s t r e e t f a c a d e . A m i n i m u m o f 2 0 p e r c e n t o f a n y t w o s i d e s o r r e a r f a c a d e s a t g r o u n d l e v e l s h a l l co n s i s t o f w i n d o w a n d d o o r o p e n i n g s d e s i g n e d a s s p e c i ﬁ e d a b o v e . A m i n i m u m o f 1 5 p e r c e n t o f a l l u p p e r s t o r y f a c a d e s s h a l l co n s i s t o f w i n d o w o r b a l c o n y d o o r o p e n i n g s d e s i g n e d a s s p e c i ﬁ e d a b o v e . HI G H W A Y D I S T R I C T Wh e r e c o m m e r c i a l o r o f ﬁ c e u s e s a r e f o u n d o n t h e g r o u n d ﬂ o o r , a t l e a s t 2 0 p e r c e n t o f t h e g r o u n d ﬂ oor primary (street-facing) fa c a d e a n d 1 5 p e r c e n t o f e a c h s i d e o r r e a r f a c a d e s h a l l c o n s i s t o f w i n d o w a n d d o o r o p e n i n g s d e s i g n e d a s s p e c i ﬁ ed above. No t e t h a t s p a n d r e l g l a s s m a y b e u s e d o n u p t o h a l f t h e w i n d o w a n d d o o r s u r f a c e s o n a n y b u i l d i n g f a c a d e . MU L T I F A M I L Y R E S I D E N T I A L D I S T R I C T Fo r m u l t i f a m i l y r e s i d e n t i a l b u i l d i n g s , a m i n i m u m o f 2 0 p e r c e n t o f p r i m a r y ( s t r e e t - f a c i n g ) f a c a d e s a n d 1 5 p e r c e n t o f e a c h s i d e or r e a r f a c a d e s h a l l c o n s i s t o f w i n d o w a n d d o o r o p e n i n g s d e s i g n e d a s s p e c i ﬁ e d a b o v e . Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 8 March 24, 2008 En t r i e s AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To e s t a b l i s h t h e v i s u a l i m p o r t a n c e o f t h e p r i m a r y s t r e e t e n t r a n c e a n d t o e n s u r e t h a t en t r i e s c o n t r i b u t e t o t h e v i s u a l a t t r a c t i v e n e s s o f t h e b u i l d i n g a n d a r e r e a d i l y v i s i b l e . Pr i m a r y b u i l d i n g e n t r a n c e s o n a l l b u i l d i n g s s h o u l d f a c e t h e p r i m a r y a b u t t i n g p u b l i c s t r e e t o r w a l k w a y , o r l i n k t o t h a t s t r e e t by a c l e a r l y d e ﬁ n e d a n d v i s i b l e w a l k w a y o r c o u r t y a r d . A d d i t i o n a l s e c o n d a r y e n t r a n c e s m a y b e o r i e n t e d t o a s e c o n d a r y st r e e t o r p a r k i n g a r e a . I n t h e c a s e o f a c o r n e r b u i l d i n g o r a b u i l d i n g a b u t t i n g m o r e t h a n o n e s t r e e t , t h e s t r e e t w i t h t h e hi g h e r c l a s s i ﬁ c a t i o n s h a l l b e c o n s i d e r e d p r i m a r y . T h e m a i n e n t r a n c e s h o u l d b e p l a c e d a t s i d e w a l k g r a d e . E n t r i e s s h a l l be d e s i g n e d w i t h o n e o r m o r e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : • C a n o p y , p o r t i c o , o v e r h a n g , a r c a d e o r a r c h a b o v e t h e e n t r a n c e • R e c e s s e s o r p r o j e c t i o n s i n t h e b u i l d i n g f a c a d e s u r r o u n d i n g t h e e n t r a n c e • P e a k e d r o o f o r r a i s e d p a r a p e t o v e r t h e d o o r • D i s p l a y w i n d o w s s u r r o u n d i n g t h e e n t r a n c e • A r c h i t e c t u r a l d e t a i l i n g s u c h a s t i l e w o r k o r o r n a m e n t a l m o l d i n g s • P e r m a n e n t p l a n t e r s o r w i n d o w b o x e s f o r l a n d s c a p i n g MU L T I F A M I L Y R E S I D E N T I A L D I S T R I C T Fo r m u l t i f a m i l y r e s i d e n t i a l b u i l d i n g s , a d d i t i o n a l p o r c h e s , s t e p s , r o o f o v e r h a n g s , h o o d e d f r o n t d o o r s o r s i m i l a r a r c h i t e c t u r a l el e m e n t s s h o u l d b e u s e d t o d e ﬁ n e t h e p r i m a r y e n t r a n c e s t o a l l r e s i d e n c e s . We l l - d e ﬁ n e d e n t r y w i t h a r c h i t e c t u r a l d e t a i l - in g , v i s u a l l y n o t a b l e r a i s e d r o o f l i n e , a n d pe r m a n e n t p l a n t e r s . Ma i n e n t r a n c e c l e a r l y d e ﬁ n e d b y a n a r c a d e a n d en h a n c e d w i t h p l a n t e r s . City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 9 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 Ro o f D e s i g n AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To a d d v i s u a l i n t e r e s t a n d v a r i e t y a n d t o m i n i m i z e v i e w s o f r o o f t o p e q u i p m e n t f r o m p u b l i c st r e e t s a n d p e d e s t r i a n w a y s . Ro o f d e s i g n A b u i l d i n g ’ s r o o ﬂ i n e c a n e s t a b l i s h i t s i n d i v i d u a l i t y a n d i n t e r e s t w i t h i n t h e c o n t e x t o f c o m m e r c i a l o r i n d u s t r i a l a r e a s , a n d v a r i e t y in r o o ﬂ i n e s f r o m b u i l d i n g t o b u i l d i n g c a n a d d v i s u a l i n t e r e s t t o m i x e d - u s e a n d r e s i d e n t i a l a r e a s . S o m e s u g g e s t e d t e c h n i q u e s th a t a d d i n t e r e s t i n c l u d e v a r y i n g h e i g h t s a n d c o r n i c e s w i t h i n a n o t h e r w i s e u n i ﬁ e d d e s i g n s c h e m e , u s i n g r o o ﬂ ine changes to no t e e n t r a n c e s o r c o m m e r c i a l b a y s , a n d e s t a b l i s h i n g c o n t r a s t i n g r o o ﬂ i n e s a t s t r e e t c o r n e r s . Ro o f t o p e q u i p m e n t Al l r o o f t o p e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e s c r e e n e d f r o m v i e w f r o m a c r o s s a d j a c e n t s t r e e t s 1 5 f e e t b e h i n d t h e c u r b o r f r o m a d j a c e n t p r o - pe r i t e s a t t h e p r o p e r t y l i n e . P r e f e r a b l y , r o o f t o p e q u i p m e n t s h o u l d b e s c r e e n e d b y t h e b u i l d i n g p a r a p e t , o r s h o u l d b e l o c a t e d o u t of v i e w f r o m t h e g r o u n d . I f t h i s s t r a t e g y i s n o t p o s s i b l e , t h e e q u i p m e n t s h o u l d b e g r o u p e d b e h i n d a n e n c l o s u r e a n d s e t b a c k a d i s t a n c e o f 1 1 / 2 t i m e s i t s h e i g h t f r o m a n y p r i m a r y f a c a d e f r o n t i n g a p u b l i c s t r e e t . S c r e e n s s h a l l b e o f d u r a b l e , p e r m a n e n t ma t e r i a l s ( n o t i n c l u d i n g w o o d ) t h a t a r e c o m p a t i b l e w i t h t h e p r i m a r y b u i l d i n g m a t e r i a l s . Ex t e r i o r m e c h a n i c a l e q u i p m e n t , s u c h a s d u c t w o r k , s h a l l n o t b e l o c a t e d o n p r i m a r y b u i l d i n g f a c a d e s . Hi g h q u a l i t y m a t e r i a l s a n d ar t i c u l a t e d r o o ﬂ i n e . Va r i e t y o f h e i g h t s a n d c o r n i c e tr e a t m e n t s w i t h i n u n i ﬁ e d d e v e l o p m e n t . Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 10 March 24, 2008 Bu i l d i n g M a t e r i a l s a n d C o l o r s AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To e n s u r e t h a t h i g h - q u a l i t y , d u r a b l e , a n d a u t h e n t i c b u i l d i n g m a t e r i a l s a r e u s e d an d t h a t b u i l d i n g c o l o r s a r e a e s t h e t i c a l l y p l e a s i n g a n d c o m p a t i b l e w i t h t h e i r s u r r o u n d i n g s . Bu i l d i n g C o l o r s Bu i l d i n g c o l o r s s h o u l d a c c e n t , b l e n d w i t h , o r c o m p l e m e n t t h e s u r r o u n d i n g s . P r i n c i p a l b u i l d i n g c o l o r s s h o u l d g e n e r a l l y co n s i s t o f s u b t l e , n e u t r a l , o r m u t e d c o l o r s w i t h l o w r e ﬂ e c t a n c e ( e . g . b r o w n s , g r a y s , t a n s , a n d d a r k o r m u t e d g r e e n s ) . ”W a r m - t o n e d ” c o l o r s a r e e n c o u r a g e d b e c a u s e o f t h e i r y e a r - r o u n d a p p e a l . N o m o r e t h a n t w o p r i n c i p a l c o l o r s s h o u l d be u s e d o n a f a c a d e o r i n d i v i d u a l s t o r e f r o n t . B r i g h t o r p r i m a r y c o l o r s a r e a c c e p t a b l e w h e n d e t e r m i n e d t h r o u g h t h e de s i g n a n d r e v i e w p r o c e s s t o b e a p p r o p r i a t e f o r t h e s i t e a n d b u i l d i n g u s e . AL L C O M M E R C I A L A N D R E S I D E N T I A L D I S T R I C T S Bu i l d i n g M a t e r i a l s Al l b u i l d i n g s s h o u l d b e c o n s t r u c t e d o f h i g h - q u a l i t y m a t e r i a l s . • T h e p r i m a r y b u i l d i n g m a t e r i a l s s h o u l d c o v e r a t l e a s t 6 0 p e r c e n t o f t h e f a c a d e . T h e m a t e r i a l s m u s t be i n t e g r a l l y c o l o r e d a n d m a y c o n s i s t o f b r i c k , n a t u r a l s t o n e , p r e c a s t c o n c r e t e u n i t s , a r c h i t e c t u r a l p r e c a s t co n c r e t e p a n e l s , o r g l a s s . • S e c o n d a r y b u i l d i n g m a t e r i a l s s h o u l d c o v e r n o m o r e t h a n 3 0 p e r c e n t o f t h e f a c a d e a n d m a y c o n s i s t of d e c o r a t i v e b l o c k , s t u c c o , o r E F I S . • A c c e n t m a t e r i a l s m a y b e u s e d o n u p t o 1 0 p e r c e n t o f a n y o f t h e b u i l d i n g ’ s f a c a d e s . T h e s e m a t e r i a l s m a y in c l u d e d o o r a n d w i n d o w f r a m e s , l i n t e l s , c o r n i c e s , a r c h i t e c t u r a l m e t a l w o r k , g l a s s b l o c k , c o p p e r ﬂ ashing, or s i m i l a r m a t e r i a l s . In a d d i t i o n t o t h e m a t e r i a l s l i s t e d a b o v e , r e s i d e n t i a l b u i l d i n g s m a y a l s o u s e p a i n t e d w o o d l a p s i d i n g , p a i n t e d w o o d sh a k e s , o r s y n t h e t i c w o o d s i d i n g r e s e m b l i n g h o r i z o n t a l l a p s i d i n g . M a t e r i a l s t o a v o i d : • U n a d o r n e d p l a i n o r p a i n t e d c o n c r e t e b l o c k • U n a d o r n e d p r e c a s t c o n c r e t e p a n e l s • P r e f a b r i c a t e d s t e e l o r s h e e t m e t a l p a n e l s • A l u m i n u m , v i n y l , ﬁ b e r g l a s s , a s p h a l t o r ﬁ b e r b o a r d ( m a s o n i t e ) s i d i n g IN D U S T R I A L D I S T R I C T A v a r i e t y o f b u i l d i n g m a t e r i a l s s h o u l d b e u s e d t o p r o v i d e v i s u a l i n t e r e s t . W a l l m a t e r i a l s c a p a b l e o f w i t h s t a n d i n g va n d a l i s m o r a c c i d e n t a l d a m a g e s h o u l d b e c h o s e n . P o l e b u i l d i n g s / p o s t f r a m e c o n s t r u c t i o n ( a g r i c u l t u r e b u i l d i n g s ) an d e x p o s e d m e t a l ﬁ n i s h e d b u i l d i n g s a r e n o t p e r m i t t e d . Mu l t i f a m i l y r e s i d e n t i a l w i t h d e c o r a t i v e d o o r a n d wi n d o w t r e a t m e n t s , m e t a l r a i l i n g s a n d a v a r i e t y o f bu i l d i n g m a t e r i a l s . City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 11 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 Fr a n c h i s e A r c h i t e c t u r e AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To e n c o u r a g e b u i l d i n g d e s i g n t h a t s u p p o r t s t h e c i t y ’ s d e s i g n g o a l s . Fr a n c h i s e e s t a b l i s h m e n t s t y p i c a l l y d e s i r e a s p e c i ﬁ c a r c h i t e c t u r a l m o t i f i n o r d e r t o e m p h a s i z e c o n s i s t e n c y i n t h e i r n e t w o r k an d a t t r a c t r e g u l a r c u s t o m e r s . I n m a n y c a s e s , t h i s s t a n d a r d i z e d a r c h i t e c t u r e c o n ﬂ i c t s w i t h a u n i q u e r e g i o n a l a r c h i t e c t u r e an d c h a r a c t e r d e s i r e d f o r t h e c o m m u n i t y . T h e r e a r e w a y s , h o w e v e r , o f i n c o r p o r a t i n g t h e f r a n c h i s e ’ s d e s i r e d s i g n a g e a n d ev e n s o m e b u i l d i n g t r e a t m e n t s , w h i l e s t i l l e n c o u r a g i n g t h e b a s i c p r i n c i p l e s o f c o m m e r c i a l b u i l d i n g d e s i g n l i s t e d a b o v e . Fr a n c h i s e s o r n a t i o n a l c h a i n s s h o u l d f o l l o w t h e s e g u i d e l i n e s t o c r e a t e c o n t e x t - s e n s i t i v e b u i l d i n g s t h a t a r e s u s t a i n a b l e an d r e u s a b l e . Dr i v e - t h r o u g h c a n o p i e s a n d a c c e s s o r y s t r u c t u r e s , w h e n r e q u i r e d , s h a l l b e c o n s t r u c t e d o f t h e s a m e m a t e r i a l s a s t h e pr i m a r y b u i l d i n g , w i t h t h e s a m e l e v e l o f a r c h i t e c t u r a l q u a l i t y a n d d e t a i l i n g . Si m p l e b u i l d i n g w i t h i n t e r e s t i n g co r n e r t e a t m e n t , g o o d m a t e r i a l s , co l o r f u l a w n i n g s , a n d s m a l l w a l l s i g n s . Bu i l d i n g d e s i g n s e n s i t i v e t o c o n t e x t c r e a t e d w i t h la n d s c a p e a n d p e d e s t r i a n w a l k w a y s , p e d e s t r i a n sc a l e s i g n s , a w n i n g s , a n d h i g h - q u a l i t y m a t e r i a l s . Bu i l d i n g w i t h h i g h - q u a l i t y m a t e r i a l s , u n d e r s t a t e d wa l l s i g n s , c o l o r f u l c a n o p i e s , a n d a d e q u a t e la n d s c a p i n g . Hi g h - Q u a l i t y M a t e r i a l s Pr o t o t y p i c a l F r a n c h i s e L o g o an d C o l o r T r e a t m e n t Co n t e x t u a l D e s i g n Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 12 March 24, 2008 Bu i l d i n g P l a c e m e n t / Si t e P l a n n i n g AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : T o o r i e n t b u i l d i n g s t o w a r d t h e p r i m a r y s t r e e t t o i m p r o v e w a l k a b i l i t y a n d a t t r a c t i v e n e s s to p e d e s t r i a n s . CI T Y C E N T E R D I S T R I C T Al l b u i l d i n g s s h o u l d h a v e a w e l l - d e ﬁ n e d f r o n t f a c a d e w i t h p r i m a r y e n t r a n c e s f a c i n g t h e s t r e e t . B u i l d i n g s s h o u l d b e a l i g n e d so t h a t t h e d o m i n a n t l i n e s o f t h e i r f a c a d e s p a r a l l e l t h e l i n e s o f t h e s t r e e t . S i n g l e - u s e b u i l d i n g s m u s t b e l e s s t h a n 1 0 , 0 0 0 sq u a r e f e e t i n a r e a , e x c e p t b y C U P ; a n d b u i l d i n g s s h o u l d o c c u p y a t l e a s t 6 0 p e r c e n t o f t h e l o t f r o n t a g e . Bu i l d i n g f a c a d e s s h o u l d b e ﬂ u s h w i t h t h e s i d e w a l k o r s e t b a c k n o m o r e t h a n 1 0 f e e t f o r a t l e a s t 6 0 p e r c e n t o f t h e l e n g t h of t h e i r f r o n t f a c a d e s . A t i n t e r s e c t i o n s , t h e s e b u i l d i n g s s h o u l d “ h o l d t h e c o r n e r ” — t h a t i s , h a v e s t r e e t f a c a d e s a t o r n e a r th e s i d e w a l k o n b o t h s t r e e t s . GE N E R A L C O M M E R C I A L A N D H I G H W A Y D I S T R I C T S Bu i l d i n g s s h o u l d h a v e a w e l l - d e ﬁ n e d f r o n t f a c a d e w i t h e n t r a n c e s f a c i n g t h e s t r e e t . L a r g e r b u i l d i n g s ( 3 0 , 0 0 0 s q u a r e f e e t or m o r e i n s i z e ) m a y b e o r i e n t e d p e r p e n d i c u l a r t o t h e s t r e e t p r o v i d e d t h a t a t l e a s t o n e e n t r a n c e f a c i n g t h e s t r e e t i s p r o - vi d e d . B u i l d i n g s m a y b e s e t b a c k a m a x i m u m o f 8 5 f e e t f r o m t h e s i d e w a l k t o a l l o w f o r 2 r o w s o f p a r k i n g a n d d r i v e a i s l e s pl u s l a n d s c a p e d f r o n t a g e . T h i s s e t b a c k m a y b e i n c r e a s e d i n c a s e s w h e r e t o p o g r a p h y o r o t h e r p h y s i c a l c o n d i t i o n s w o u l d pr e v e n t p a r k i n g a r e a s f r o m b e i n g l o c a t e d t o t h e r e a r o f t h e b u i l d i n g . MU L T I F A M I L Y R E S I D E N T I A L D I S T R I C T Re s i d e n t i a l b u i l d i n g s m a y b e o r i e n t e d t o w a r d t h e p r i m a r y s t r e e t o r t o w a r d i n t e r n a l s t r e e t s o r c o u r t s , w i t h s i d e f a c a d e s pa r a l l e l t o t h e p r i m a r y s t r e e t . F a c a d e s p a r a l l e l t o t h e p r i m a r y s t r e e t s h o u l d b e w e l l - d e t a i l e d , a n d s e r v i c e a r e a s s h o u l d n o t be l o c a t e d a l o n g t h e p r i m a r y s t r e e t f r o n t a g e . A t r a n s i t i o n a l , s e m i - p r i v a t e a r e a s h o u l d b e p r o v i d e d b e t w e e n t h e s i d e w a l k an d t h e f r o n t d o o r o f a l l r e s i d e n t i a l b u i l d i n g s . L a n d s c a p i n g , s t e p s , p o r c h e s , g r a d e c h a n g e s , a n d l o w o r n a m e n t a l f e n c e s or w a l l s s h o u l d b e u s e d t o p r o v i d e i n c r e a s e d p r i v a c y a n d l i v a b i l i t y f o r ﬁ r s t ﬂ o o r u n i t s . City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 13 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 Pa r k i n g A r e a s / S c r e e n i n g AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To s o f t e n t h e a p p e a r a n c e o f p a r k i n g a r e a s a n d m i n i m i z e t h e v i s u a l i m p a c t o f pa r k i n g l o t s w h e n v i e w e d f r o m a d j a c e n t p r o p e r t i e s , s t r e e t s , a n d s i d e w a l k s . Pa r k i n g l o t f r o n t a g e o n p e d e s t r i a n s t r e e t s s h o u l d b e m i n i m i z e d , a n d t h e i r e d g e s a n d i n t e r i o r s s h o u l d b e e x t e n s i v e l y gr e e n e d w i t h a c o m b i n a t i o n o f h e d g e s , o r n a m e n t a l r a i l i n g s , w a l l s , b o l l a r d s , t r e e s , a n d o t h e r m e t h o d s t o s c r e e n pa r k i n g f r o m p e d e s t r i a n s p a c e s . Pa r k i n g a r e a s s h a l l b e s c r e e n e d w i t h a c o m b i n a t i o n o f l a n d s c a p e m a t e r i a l s , l a n d f o r m , a n d d e c o r a t i v e f e n c i n g o r wa l l s s u f ﬁ c i e n t t o s c r e e n p a r k e d c a r s o n a y e a r - r o u n d b a s i s w h i l e p r o v i d i n g a d e q u a t e v i s i b i l i t y f o r p e d e s t r i a n s . In t e r n a l p a r k i n g l o t l a n d s c a p i n g s h o u l d b e i n c o r p o r a t e d w h e n p o s s i b l e . W i t h i n o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g f a c i l i t i e s w i t h 5 0 o r mo r e s t a l l s , i r r i g a t e d l a n d s c a p e d i s l a n d s o r p e n i n s u l a s o r r a i n g a r d e n s s h o u l d b e p r o v i d e d a t a r a t e o f 1 8 0 s q u a r e fe e t p e r 2 5 s u r f a c e s t a l l s o r a f r a c t i o n t h e r e o f . T h e i s l a n d s o r p e n i n s u l a s m u s t b e c o n t a i n e d w i t h i n r a i s e d , c u r b e d be d s c o n s i s t e n t w i t h o t h e r a p p l i c a b l e p a r k i n g l o t c o n s t r u c t i o n r e q u i r e d b y c i t y o r d i n a n c e . D e p r e s s e d b i o ﬁ ltration is l a n d s s h a l l b e p e r m i s s i b l e p r o v i d e d a r i b b o n - s t y l e c u r b o r o t h e r a p p r o v e d e d g i n g i s i n s t a l l e d , t r a f ﬁ c control me a s u r e s a r e t a k e n , t r a s h m a n a g e m e n t p l a n s a r e i n p l a c e , a n d s o m e v e r t i c a l a s p e c t s - l i k e t r e e s o r t a l l p l a n t i n g s - a r e p r o v i d e d t o g i v e t h e b i o ﬁ l t r a t i o n i s l a n d m o r e v i s u a l a p p e a l a n d b r e a k u p t h e s i g h t l i n e s o f t h e p a r k i n g l o t . St r a t e g i e s f o r s h a r e d p a r k i n g b e t w e e n a d j a c e n t u s e s a r e e n c o u r a g e d , i n c l u d i n g t a k i n g a d v a n t a g e o f p e a k a n d of f - p e a k c y c l e s , b u s i n e s s h o u r s , n i g h t t i m e a c t i v i t i e s , s p e c i a l e v e n t s a n d o t h e r n e e d s . Si m p l e , e f f e c t i v e i n t e r n a l p a r k i n g l o t l a n d s c a p - in g w i t h t r e e s i n i s l a n d s d e ﬁ n e s p a r k i n g b a y s , im p r o v e s i m a g e , a n d c o o l s e n v i r o n m e n t . Ph y s i c a l b a r r i e r s s e p a r a t e pa r k i n g f r o m th e p e d e s t r i a n s p a c e . Ra i l i n g , c o l u m n s , s e a t i n g , a n d v a r i o u s l e v e l s o f pl a n t i n g a r e u t i l i z e d w h e r e s p a c e i s a v a i l a b l e . In t e r n a l L a n d s c a p i n g De f n e E d g e Bu f f e r V i e w s Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 14 March 24, 2008 Pa r k i n g S t r u c t u r e s AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To e n s u r e t h a t p a r k i n g s t r u c t u r e s a r e c o m p a t i b l e w i t h t h e s u r r o u n d i n g b u i l d i n g s a n d po s i t i v e l y i m p a c t t h e s t r e e t s c a p e . Pa r k i n g s t r u c t u r e s s h o u l d c o m p l y w i t h a l l d e s i g n g u i d e l i n e s f o r n o n r e s i d e n t i a l b u i l d i n g s . S o m e g u i d e l i n e s t o n o t e i n - cl u d e : • I f p o s s i b l e , t h e g r o u n d ﬂ o o r f a c a d e f a c i n g t h e m a i n s t r e e t s s h o u l d b e d e s i g n e d w i t h a r c h i t e c t u r a l d e t a i l s s i m i l a r to o t h e r n e a r b y b u i l d i n g s . • T h e p a r k i n g s t r u c t u r e f a c a d e s h o u l d e x p r e s s t o p , m i d d l e , a n d b a s e m o d u l e s . • S e a s o n a l l a n d s c a p i n g s h o u l d b e u s e d t o s o f t e n t h e d e s i g n o f t h e s t r u c t u r e . • A l l e n t r a n c e s ( p e d e s t r i a n a n d v e h i c u l a r ) s h o u l d b e c l e a r l y d e ﬁ n e d . • E n t r a n c e d r i v e s t o t h e p a r k i n g s t r u c t u r e s h o u l d b e l o c a t e d t o m i n i m i z e c o n ﬂ i c t s w i t h p e d e s t r i a n t r a f ﬁ c. • P a r k i n g s t r u c t u r e s s h o u l d b e d e s i g n e d t o e n c o u r a g e a c t i v e u s e s a l o n g t h e g r o u n d ﬂ oor. Gr o u n d ﬂ o o r o f ﬁ c e s , c l e a r l y de ﬁ n e d e n t r a n c e s , a n d h i g h - q u a l i t y c o n s t r u c t i o n ma t e r i a l s . To p , M i d d l e , a n d B a s e Go o d a r c h i t e c t u r a l d e t a i l i n g , h i g h - q u a l i t y m a t e r i - al s , d e ﬁ n e d e n t r a n c e d r i v e w a y s , a n d r e a d a b l e si g n s . Tr e a t a s B u i l d i n g s City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 15 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 Pe d e s t r i a n s a n d C o m m o n Sp a c e AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To e n s u r e t h a t p e d e s t r i a n s a n d b i c y c l i s t s h a v e s a f e a n d c o n v e n i e n t a c c e s s t o a l l bu s i n e s s e s t a b l i s h m e n t s a n d t o e n h a n c e c o m m u n i t y i n t e r a c t i o n s t h r o u g h t h e p r o v i s i o n o f u s a b l e co m m o n s p a c e . Pe d e s t r i a n A r e a s Th e c o o r d i n a t i o n o f p u b l i c a n d p r i v a t e p e d e s t r i a n t r e a t m e n t s i s r e q u i r e d . S i d e w a l k s m a y b e r e q u i r e d a l o n g a l l s t r e e t fr o n t a g e s . A w e l l - d e ﬁ n e d p e d e s t r i a n p a t h s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d f r o m t h e s i d e w a l k t o e a c h p r i n c i p a l p e d e s t r i a n e n t r a n c e o f a bu i l d i n g . W a l k w a y s s h a l l b e l o c a t e d s o t h a t t h e d i s t a n c e b e t w e e n t h e s t r e e t a n d e n t r a n c e i s m i n i m i z e d . W a l k w a y s s h a l l b e at l e a s t 5 f e e t i n w i d t h , a n d s h a l l b e d i s t i n g u i s h e d t h r o u g h p a v e m e n t m a t e r i a l f r o m t h e s u r r o u n d i n g p a r k i n g l o t . W a l k w a y s sh a l l b e l a n d s c a p e d w i t h t r e e s , s h r u b s , ﬂ o w e r b e d s , a n d / o r p l a n t e r p o t s . S i d e w a l k s o f a t l e a s t 5 f e e t i n w i d t h s h a l l b e pr o v i d e d a l o n g a l l b u i l d i n g f a c a d e s t h a t a b u t p u b l i c p a r k i n g a r e a s . Gr e e n s p a c e i s e s p e c i a l l y e n c o u r a g e d a t t h e c o r n e r s o f m a i n i n t e r s e c t i o n s i n t h e c i t y . T h e s e a r e a s s h o u l d b e i n t e n s e l y la n d s c a p e d t o h o l d t h e c o r n e r a n d e n h a n c e t h e p e d e s t r i a n e n v i r o n m e n t a n d v i s u a l a p p e a r a n c e f r o m t h e s t r e e t . Co m m o n S p a c e Th e c r e a t i o n o f c o m m o n s p a c e i s r e c o m m e n d e d , i n c l u d i n g p l a z a s , c o u r t y a r d s , a n d l a n d s c a p e d s e a t i n g a r e a s . E l e m e n t s wi t h i n c o m m o n s p a c e s m i g h t i n c l u d e s c u l p t u r e s , b u i l t - i n b e n c h e s , p e d e s t r i a n - s c a l e l i g h t i n g , p u b l i c a r t , a n d c o l o r f u l p a v - in g . C o m m o n s p a c e s s h o u l d b e v i s i b l e a n d e a s i l y a c c e s s i b l e , p r o v i d e d w i t h a d e q u a t e l i g h t , a n d s h e l t e r e d f r o m a d v e r s e wi n d . Co m m o n g a t h e r i n g a r e a w i t h p l a n t i n g s , a wa t e r a m e n t i t y , a n d s e a t i n g . Co m m o n S p a c e Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 16 March 24, 2008 La n d s c a p i n g a n d Si t e I m p r o v e m e n t s AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To e n s u r e p r i v a t e l a n d s c a p i n g a n d s i t e i m p r o v e m e n t s e n h a n c e t h e v i s u a l a p p e a r a n c e of t h e c o m m u n i t y , c o m p l e m e n t e x i s t i n g a n d p l a n n e d p u b l i c i m p r o v e m e n t s , a n d a i d i n m a n a g i n g st o r m w a t e r r u n o f f v o l u m e . La n d s c a p e i m p r o v e m e n t s a n d s i t e f u r n i s h i n g s , i n c l u d i n g l i g h t i n g , s e a t i n g , p l a n t e r s , t r e e s o r s h r u b s , t r a s h r e c e p t a c l e s , an d s i m i l a r e l e m e n t s , s h a l l b e d e ﬁ n e d a n d u t i l i z e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e c i t y . St r e e t t r e e s s h o u l d b e p l a n t e d w i t h i n a l a n d s c a p e d b o u l e v a r d , g e n e r a l l y s p a c e d n o m o r e t h a n 3 0 f e e t a p a r t ( s e e P r e f e r r e d Tr e e s l i s t s o n p a g e 1 7 a n d A p p e n d i x A ) . A l l f r o n t y a r d s s h o u l d b e i n t e n s e l y l a n d s c a p e d . De c o r a t i v e b o u l e v a r d t r e a t m e n t w i t h t r e e s a n d pe r e n n i a l p l a n t i n g s . St r e e t t r e e s a n d p l a n t i n g s h i g h l i g h t e n t r a n c e t o bu i l d i n g . Se m i - p u b l i c o p e n s p a c e w i t h s e a t i n g , l a n d s c a p - in g , a n d w a t e r f e a t u r e . Re s i d e n t i a l p u b l i c o p e n s p a c e wi t h t r e e s a n d p l a n t i n g s . City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 17 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 Pr e f e r r e d T r e e s AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To e n s u r e t r e e s p l a n t e d i n N e w H o p e t h r i v e a n d c o n t r i b u t e t o a n a t t r a c t i v e la n d s c a p i n g s y s t e m t h r o u g h o u t t h e c i t y . Tr e e s r e p r e s e n t a n i m p o r t a n t p a r t o f t h e l a n d s c a p i n g t h r o u g h o u t t h e c i t y . T h e r e a r e a n u m b e r o f c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s t o c o n s i d e r wh e n s e l e c t i n g t r e e s f o r p l a n t i n g i n N e w H o p e i n c l u d i n g : · H a r d i n e s s · M a t u r e s i z e a n d g r o w t h h a b i t · S i d e w a l k r i g h t - o f - w a y · E l e c t r i c r i g h t - o f - w a y · S a l t t o l e r a n c e · P e s t / d i s e a s e r e s i s t a n c e · C l e a n l i n e s s / l i t t e r p r o b l e m s · R o o t i n g h a b i t s · M a i n t e n a n c e r e q u i r e m e n t s · S o i l c o m p a t i b i l i t y Ba s e d u p o n t h e s e c o n s i d e r a t i o n s , t h e f o l l o w i n g t r e e s a r e a l l o w e d i n t h e b o u l e v a r d . W h e n l o c a t i n g b o u l e v a r d t r e e s i n co m m e r c i a l a r e a s , t h e v i s i b i l i t y o f e x i s t i n g a n d f u t u r e b u s i n e s s e s s h o u l d b e c o n s i d e r e d . A p p e n d i x A i n c l u d e s a n e x p a n d e d li s t o f p r e f e r r e d t r e e s , w h i c h w o u l d b e s u i t a b l e f o r p l a n t i n g i n o t h e r a r e a s o f t h e c i t y . Ir o n w o o d (O s t r y a v i r gi n i a n a ) Ke n t u c k y c o ff e e t r e e ( G y m n o c l a d u s d i o i c u s ) No r t h e r n p i n oa k ( Qu e r c u s e l l i p s o i d a l i s ) Oh i o b u c k e y e (A e s c u l u s g l a b r a ) Re d m a p l e (A c e r r u b r u m ) Re d o a k ( Qu e r c u s r u b r a ) Ri v e r b i r c h ( Be t u l a n i g r a ) Su g a r m a p l e ( Ac e r s a c c h a r u m ) Sw a m p w h i t e o a k (Q u e r c u s b i c o l o r ) Wh i t e a s h ( Fr a x i n u s a m e r i c a n a ) Wh i t e o a k (Q u e r c u s a l b a ) Am e r i c a n e l m s ( r e s i s t a n t ) (U l m u s a m e r i c a n a ) “V a l l e y F o r g e ” “ N e w H a r m o n y ” “ P r i n c e t o n ” Ba s s w o o d ( Ti l i a a m e r i c a n a ) Bl a c k a s h ( Fr a x i n u s n i g r a ) Bu r o a k ( Qu e r c u s m a c r o c a r p a ) Co r k t r e e ( Ph e l l o d e n d r o n s p e c i e s ) Fr e e m a n m a p l e (A c e r x f r e e m a n i i ) Gi n k g o (m a l e o n l y ) (Gi n k g o b i l o b a ) Ha c k b e r r y (C e l t i s o c c i d e n t a l i s ) Ho n e y l o c u s t ( t h o r n l e s s ) (Ge l d i t s i a t r i a c a n t h o s va r . i n e r m i s ) Pr e f e r r e d B o u l e v a r d T r e e s An e x c e l l e n t s h a d e t r e e a p p r o p r i a t e f o r pa r k w a y p l a n t i n g , t h e F r e e m a n m a p l e is e a s i l y g r o w n i n a v a r i e t y o f s o i l c o n d i - ti o n s . Fr e e m a n m a p l e t r e e Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 18 March 24, 2008 Lo c a t i o n a n d S c r e e n i n g o f Se r v i c e , L o a d i n g , D r i v e - Th r o u g h , a n d St o r a g e A r e a s AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To s c r e e n v i e w s f r o m a n d m i n i m i z e n o i s e i m p a c t s o n s u r r o u n d i n g s t r e e t s a n d pr o p e r t i e s . An y o u t d o o r s t o r a g e , s e r v i c e , d r i v e - t h r o u g h , o r l o a d i n g a r e a s h a l l b e s c r e e n e d a s p r o v i d e d i n t h e Z o n i n g O r d i n a n c e a n d lo c a t e d i n t h e s i d e o r r e a r o f t h e m a i n b u i l d i n g . Lo a d i n g d o c k s , d r i v e - t h r o u g h s , t r u c k p a r k i n g , H V A C e q u i p m e n t , t r a n s f o r m e r s , t r a s h c o l l e c t i o n , a n d o t h e r s e r v i c e f u n c t i o n s sh a l l b e i n c o r p o r a t e d i n t o t h e d e s i g n o f t h e b u i l d i n g o r s c r e e n e d w i t h w a l l s o f d e s i g n a n d m a t e r i a l s s i m i l a r t o t h e p r i n c i p a l bu i l d i n g . L a n d s c a p e m a t e r i a l s h a l l a l s o b e i n c o r p o r a t e d t o c r e a t e a s c r e e n o f a t l e a s t 6 f e e t i n h e i g h t . T h i s s c r e e n i n g w i l l he l p e n s u r e t h a t t h e v i s u a l a n d n o i s e i m p a c t s o f t h e s e f u n c t i o n s a r e f u l l y c o n t a i n e d . Bu s i n e s s e s w i t h s e r v i c e b a y s f o r a u t o r e p a i r a n d s i m i l a r u s e s s h o u l d l o c a t e b a y s t o t h e s i d e o r r e a r o f t h e b u i l d i n g , w h e n fe a s i b l e . Du m s p t e r e n c l o s u r e l o c a t e d i n t h e r e a r o f t h e bu i l d i n g a n d c o n s t r u c t e d o f t h e s a m e m a t e r i a l s as t h e m a i n b u i l d i n g . Du m p s t e r E n c l o s u r e City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 19 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 Li g h t i n g AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : T o e n s u r e q u a l i t y l i g h t i n g d e s i g n t h r o u g h g l a r e r e d u c t i o n , m i n i m u m o v e r s p i l l , a n d t h e us e o f p e d e s t r i a n - s c a l e l i g h t i n g f x t u r e s , w h i l e m a i n t a i n i n g a d e q u a t e l i g h t l e v e l s f o r s a f e t y . Ex t e r i o r l i g h t ﬁ x t u r e s s h o u l d b e s e l e c t e d a n d l o c a t e d t o m i n i m i z e g l a r e a n d n e g a t i v e e f f e c t s u p o n t h e n i g h t c h a r a c t e r i n th e c o m m u n i t y . L i g h t i n g o f s t r u c t u r e s s h o u l d b e m i n i m i z e d t o r e d u c e a m b i e n t l i g h t p o l l u t i o n f r o m a b o v e a n d b e l o w . Th e s t y l e o f l i g h t i n g ﬁ x t u r e s s h o u l d b e c o m p a t i b l e w i t h t h e a r c h i t e c t u r e o f n e a r b y b u i l d i n g s . L i g h t s a t t a c h e d t o b u i l d i n g s sh o u l d b e s c r e e n e d b y t h e b u i l d i n g ’ s a r c h i t e c t u r a l f e a t u r e s t o e l i m i n a t e g l a r e o n t o a d j a c e n t p r o p e r t i e s . P e d e s t r i a n s c a l e d li g h t i n g , n o t e x c e e d i n g 1 5 f e e t i n h e i g h t , s h o u l d b e l o c a t e d a d j a c e n t t o w a l k w a y s a n d e n t r a n c e s t o b u i l d i n g s . Pa r k i n g l o t i l l u m i n a t i o n s h o u l d c o n s i s t o f a c o m b i n a t i o n o f c o m m e r c i a l g r a d e p a r k i n g l o t a n d p e d e s t r i a n s t y l e ﬁ xtures. Pe d e s t r i a n ﬁ x t u r e s s h o u l d b e u s e d f o r l i g h t i n g i n t e r n a l p a r k i n g l o t w a l k w a y s . P a r k i n g l o t ﬁ xtures should be employed to i l l u m i n a t e p a r k i n g b a y s a n d d r i v e a i s l e s . Di s t i n c t i v e l i g h t ﬁ x t u r e c o m p l e m e n t s h i g h q u a l i t y ma t e r i a l s a n d r e l a t e s t o s t r e e t s c a p e . Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 20 March 24, 2008 Li g h t i n g , c o n t i n u e d Pe d e s t r i a n l e v e l l i g h t f r o m 4 2 n d A v e n u e St r e e t s c a p e p r o j e c t . Ap p r o p r i a t e l i g h t s o u r c e s : • I n c a n d e s c e n t • H a l o g e n • H i g h - p r e s s u r e s o d i u m • “ W a r m ” m e t a l h a l i d e In a p p r o p r i a t e l i g h t s o u r c e s : • F l u o r e s c e n t • N e o n • C o l o r e d • L o w - p r e s s u r e s o d i u m • M e r c u r y v a p o r Ap p r o p r i a t e l i g h t ﬁ x t u r e t y p e s : • P o l e m o u n t e d • R e c e s s e d • S h i e l d s p o t l i g h t i n g In a p p r o p r i a t e l i g h t ﬁ x t u r e t y p e s : • I n t e r n a l l y l i t a w n i n g s • B l i n k i n g o r ﬂ a s h i n g Pa r k i n g l o t i l l u m i n a t i o n s h o u l d a c h i e v e l e v e l s t o p r o v i d e s a f e t y w h i l e m i n i m i z i n g o v e r l i g h t i n g a n d e x c e s s i v e s p i l l o v e r o f am b i e n t l i g h t o n t o a d j a c e n t p r o p e r t i e s . C u t o f f ﬁ x t u r e s s h o u l d b e l o c a t e d b e l o w t h e m a t u r e h e i g h t o f t r e e s i n p a r k i n g l o t is l a n d s t o p r e v e n t a m b i e n t “ g l o w ” o r l i g h t p o l l u t i o n f r o m a d j a c e n t p r o p e r t i e s . E v e n l y d i s t r i b u t e d i l l u m i n a t i o n s h o u l d b e pr o v i d e d . City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 21 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 Si g n s AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To e n c o u r a g e s i g n s t h a t a r e a r c h i t e c t u r a l l y c o m p a t i b l e w i t h t h e s t y l e , c o m p o s i t i o n , ma t e r i a l s , c o l o r s , a n d d e t a i l s o f t h e b u i l d i n g , a n d w i t h o t h e r s i g n s o n n e a r b y b u i l d i n g s . S i g n s sh o u l d b e a n i n t e g r a l p a r t o f t h e b u i l d i n g a n d s i t e d e s i g n . Wa l l a n d p r o j e c t i n g s i g n s Si g n s s h o u l d b e p o s i t i o n e d s o t h e y a r e a n i n t e g r a l d e s i g n f e a t u r e o f t h e b u i l d i n g a n d t o c o m p l e m e n t a n d e n h a n c e t h e bu i l d i n g ’ s a r c h i t e c t u r a l f e a t u r e s . S i g n s s h o u l d n o t o b s c u r e o r d e s t r o y a r c h i t e c t u r a l d e t a i l s s u c h a s s t o n e a r c h e s , g l a s s tr a n s o m p a n e l s , o r d e c o r a t i v e b r i c k w o r k . S i g n s m a y b e p l a c e d : • I n t h e h o r i z o n t a l l i n t e l a b o v e t h e s t o r e f r o n t w i n d o w s • W i t h i n w i n d o w g l a s s , p r o v i d e d t h a t n o m o r e t h a n 3 3 p e r c e n t o f a n y i n d i v i d u a l w i n d o w i s o b s c u r e d • P r o j e c t i n g f r o m t h e b u i l d i n g • A s p a r t o f a n a w n i n g • I n a r e a s w h e r e s i g n s w e r e h i s t o r i c a l l y a t t a c h e d Pr o j e c t i o n S i g n Mo n u m e n t S i g n Ca n o p y S i g n Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 22 March 24, 2008 Sh a p e - Wa l l s i g n s s h o u l d g e n e r a l l y b e r e c t a n g u l a r . I n m o s t c a s e s , t h e e d g e s o f s i g n s s h a l l i n c l u d e a r a i s e d b o r d e r t h a t se t s t h e s i g n a p a r t f r o m t h e b u i l d i n g . I n d i v i d u a l r a i s e d l e t t e r s s e t o n t o t h e s i g n a r e a s u r f a c e a r e a l s o p r e f e r r e d . P r o j e c t i n g si g n s m a y b e d e s i g n e d i n a v a r i e t y o f s h a p e s . Co l o r s - Si g n c o l o r s s h a l l b e c o m p a t i b l e w i t h t h e b u i l d i n g f a c a d e t o w h i c h t h e s i g n i s a t t a c h e d . N o m o r e t h a n t h r e e co l o r s s h o u l d b e u s e d p e r s i g n , u n l e s s p a r t o f a n i l l u s t r a t i o n . T o e n s u r e t h e l e g i b i l i t y o f t h e s i g n , a h i g h d e g r e e o f c o n t r a s t be t w e e n t h e b a c k g r o u n d a n d l e t t e r s i s p r e f e r r e d . A c o m b i n a t i o n o f s o f t / n e u t r a l s h a d e s a n d d a r k / r i c h s h a d e s ( s e e B u i l d - in g C o l o r s s t a n d a r d ) a r e e n c o u r a g e d . Ma t e r i a l s - Si g n m a t e r i a l s s h o u l d b e c o n s i s t e n t o r c o m p a t i b l e w i t h t h e o r i g i n a l c o n s t r u c t i o n m a t e r i a l s a n d a r c h i t e c t u r a l st y l e o f t h e b u i l d i n g f a c a d e o n w h i c h t h e y a r e t o b e d i s p l a y e d . N a t u r a l m a t e r i a l s s u c h a s w o o d a n d m e t a l a r e m o r e a p - pr o p r i a t e t h a n p l a s t i c . N e o n s i g n s m a y b e a p p r o p r i a t e f o r w i n d o w s . Il l u m i n a t i o n - Ex t e r n a l i l l u m i n a t i o n o f s i g n s i s p e r m i t t e d b y i n c a n d e s c e n t , m e t a l h a l i d e , o r ﬂ uorescent light that emits a c o n t i n u o u s w h i t e l i g h t . L i g h t s h a l l n o t s h i n e d i r e c t l y o n t o t h e g r o u n d o r a d j a c e n t b u i l d i n g s . N e o n s i g n s a r e p e r m i t t e d . In t e r n a l l y l i t a w n i n g s a r e n o t p e r m i t t e d . I n t e r n a l l y l i t b o x s i g n s a n d v a r i a b l e e l e c t r o n i c m e s s a g e s i g n s a r e d i s c o u r a g e d . Fr e e - s t a n d i n g s i g n s - Gr o u n d o r m o n u m e n t s i g n s a r e e n c o u r a g e d r a t h e r t h a n p y l o n s i g n s . S i g n m a t e r i a l s , c o l o r s , an d a r c h i t e c t u r a l d e t a i l i n g s h o u l d b e s i m i l a r t o t h o s e o f t h e p r i n c i p a l b u i l d i n g . T h e a r e a a r o u n d t h e b a s e o f t h e s i g n s h o u l d be l a n d s c a p e d . Si g n s , c o n t i n u e d Co m m e r c i a l m o n u m e n t s i g n w i t h r e a d a b l e g r a p h i c s an d q u a l i t y m a t e r i a l s . Mo n u m e n t s i g n City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 23 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 Hi e r a r c h y o f S t r e e t Tr e a t m e n t s AL L D I S T I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To e n s u r e t h a t s t r e e t s c r e a t e a b a c k b o n e f o r t h e c o m m u n i t y , e s t a b l i s h a s e t t i n g f o r ca s u a l m e e t i n g s , a n d p r o v i d e o p e n s p a c e f o r p u b l i c g a t h e r i n g s a n d f e s t i v a l s . St r e e t s s e r v e a s t h e s t a g e w h e r e p e o p l e i n t e r a c t w i t h i n t h e p u b l i c r e a l m . T h e w a y i n w h i c h a s t r e e t i s d e s i g n e d o f t e n de t e r m i n e s t h e l e v e l a n d q u a l i t y o f t h i s i n t e r a c t i o n . T h e s t r e e t s l o c a t e d w i t h i n t h e c o m m e r c i a l a n d i n d u s t r i a l a r e a s i n Ne w H o p e e s t a b l i s h t h e c i t y ’ s i d e n t i t y a n d o p e n s p a c e f r a m e w o r k . Ea c h s t r e e t i n t h e c i t y h a s a d i f f e r e n t t y p e o f s t r e e t s c a p e t o e s t a b l i s h t h e c h a r a c t e r o f t h e s t r e e t a n d a s s i s t i n n a v i g a t i o n . Th e t e r m “ s t r e e t s c a p e ” r e f e r s t o a n a r e a ’ s p h y s i c a l s e t t i n g , w h i c h i s s h a p e d b y t h e r e l a t i o n s h i p s a n d d e s i g n o f b u i l d - in g s , p a r k i n g l o t s / s t r u c t u r e s , s t r e e t s , s i d e w a l k s a n d l a n d s c a p i n g , a s w e l l a s s t r e e t f u r n i t u r e , s u c h a s l a m p s , b e n c h e s , pl a n t e r s , k i o s k s , b u s s h e l t e r s , a n d p u b l i c a r t . A h i e r a r c h y o f s t r e e t s c a p e t r e a t m e n t s w i l l h i g h l i g h t a n d r e s p o n d t o t h e di f f e r e n t d i s t r i c t s a n d s t r e e t f u n c t i o n s w i t h i n t h e c i t y . T h e y i n c l u d e : A. G a t e w a y s a n d P a r k w a y s B. C o m m e r c i a l S t r e e t s C. L o c a l a n d R e s i d e n t i a l S t r e e t s Th e d e s i g n i n t e n t o f e a c h o f t h e v a r i o u s s t r e e t t y p e s f o l l o w s . Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 24 March 24, 2008 A. G a t e w a y s a n d P a r k w a y s Tr e e - l i n e d b o u l e v a r d s a n d m e d i a n s w i l l c r e a t e a d i s t i n c t i v e p a r k w a y c h a r a c t e r a n d p r o v i d e ga t e w a y s t o v a r i o u s a r e a s i n t h e c i t y . P r i m a r y b i c y c l e p a t h w a y s w i l l a l s o b e i d e n t i ﬁ ed and lo c a t e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e c i t y . T r e a t m e n t s i n c l u d e : • P e d e s t r i a n a n d b i c y c l e l i n k a g e s t o s u r r o u n d i n g d e v e l o p m e n t , t r a n s i t f a c i l i t i e s , an d o p e n s p a c e s • L a n d s c a p e d m e d i a n s • P a r a l l e l p a r k i n g b a y s d e ﬁ n e d w i t h c u r b b u m p - o u t s , w h e r e p o s s i b l e • T r e e - l i n e d b o u l e v a r d s • W a l k w a y s r a n g i n g i n w i d t h b e t w e e n 5 a n d 8 f e e t • P e d e s t r i a n - s c a l e l i g h t i n g • D i r e c t i o n a l s i g n a g e , i f a p p l i c a b l e B. C o m m e r c i a l S t r e e t s Th o s e s t r e e t s l o c a t e d w i t h i n t h e c o r e c o m m e r c i a l a r e a w i l l s e r v e t h e l o c a l b u s i n e s s e s a n d pu b l i c o p e n s p a c e . W h e r e p o s s i b l e , o n - s t r e e t p a r k i n g s h o u l d b e i n c o r p o r a t e d t o m a x i m i z e th e n u m b e r o f p a r k i n g s p a c e s w i t h i n t h e c o r e a r e a , w h i l e p r o v i d i n g t r a f ﬁ c calming measures. Th e s i d e w a l k s l i n i n g t h e s e c o m m e r c i a l s t r e e t s w i l l p o s s e s s t h e m o s t i n t e n s e s t r e e t s c a p e tr e a t m e n t i n c l u d i n g : • G e n e r o u s s i d e w a l k s p a c e t h a t c a n a c c o m m o d a t e o u t d o o r c a f e s , f a r m e r s ’ m a r k e t s , co m m u n i t y f e s t i v a l s , p u b l i c a r t , s i d e w a l k s a l e s , a n d o t h e r a c t i v i t i e s . • S t r e e t s c a p e e l e m e n t s , s u c h a s s t r e e t t r e e s , p e d e s t r i a n - s c a l e l i g h t i n g , k i o s k s , di r e c t i o n a l s i g n s , c o l o r f u l b a n n e r s , s c u l p t u r e , a n d b e n c h e s . Ab o v e : C o m m e r c i a l S t r e e t s City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 25 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 Ab o v e : R e s i d e n t i a l S t r e e t s C. L o c a l & R e s i d e n t i a l S t r e e t s Lo c a l a n d r e s i d e n t i a l s t r e e t s s e r v e a s l i n k a g e s b e t w e e n t h e m i x e d - u s e ce n t e r s a n d r e s i d e n t i a l d i s t r i c t s , o u t l y i n g c o m m e r c i a l u s e s , a n d p a r k - in g f a c i l i t i e s . L o c a l a n d r e s i d e n t i a l s t r e e t s h a v e t h e l o w e s t i n t e n s i t y o f st r e e t s c a p e t r e a t m e n t s . C o m m o n s t r e e t s c a p e e l e m e n t s w i l l p r o v i d e co n t i n u i t y b e t w e e n t h e d i f f e r e n t a r e a s . Tr e a t m e n t s i n c l u d e : • P a r a l l e l p a r k i n g b a y s d e ﬁ n e d w i t h c u r b b u m p - o u t s , w h e r e p o s - si b l e • T r e e - l i n e d b o u l e v a r d s • W a l k w a y s r a n g i n g i n w i d t h b e t w e e n 5 a n d 8 f e e t • P e d e s t r i a n - s c a l e l i g h t i n g • T r a f ﬁ c c a l m i n g m e a s u r e s , s u c h a s n e c k d o w n s a n d r a i s e d s p e e d ta b l e s w i t h c r o s s w a l k s a t i n t e r s e c t i o n s Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 26 March 24, 2008 AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : To s u p p o r t a n d e n c o u r a g e t h e u s e o f p u b l i c t r a n s p o r t a t i o n b y a d d i n g q u a l i t y t r a n s i t fa c i l i t i e s a l o n g m a i n t r a n s i t r o u t e s i n t h e c i t y . Tr a n s i t r e l a t e d f a c i l i t i e s s h o u l d b e i n c o r p o r a t e d i n t o d e v e l o p m e n t p r o j e c t s w h e r e a p p r o p r i a t e . T r a n s i t f a c i l i t i e s i n c l u d e tr a n s i t s h e l t e r s , c o u r t e s y b e n c h e s , b u s s c h e d u l e s , w a y ﬁ n d i n g s i g n a g e , p e d e s t r i a n w a l k w a y s , l i g h t i n g , a n d o t h e r e l e - me n t s t h a t f a c i l i t a t e t h e u s e o f p u b l i c t r a n s i t . Tr a n s i t f a c i l i t i e s s h o u l d b e l o c a t e d f o r c o n v e n i e n t a c c e s s b y t r a n s i t u s e r s , b u t s h o u l d n o t o b s t r u c t v i e w s o r c r e a t e co n ﬂ i c t s w i t h t h e c i t y ’ s s t r e e t a n d s i d e w a l k m a i n t e n a n c e p r o c e d u r e s . T r a n s i t f a c i l i t i e s s h o u l d n o t e n c r o a c h o n e x i s t i n g si d e w a l k s o r t r a i l s . Co u r t e s y B e n c h e s Wh e n i n s t a l l e d , c o u r t e s y b e n c h e s m u s t c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f N e w H o p e C i t y C o d e S e c t i o n 6 - 1 6 . B e n c h e s sh o u l d b e i n s t a l l e d o n d u r a b l e , l e v e l s u r f a c e s a n d d e s i g n e d w i t h a t t e n t i o n t o t h e i r s u r r o u n d i n g s . Tr a n s i t S h e l t e r s Th e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f q u a l i t y t r a n s i t s h e l t e r s i s s t r o n g l y e n c o u r a g e d a l o n g m a i n t r a n s i t r o u t e s f o r t h e c o n v e n i e n c e a n d co m f o r t o f t r a n s i t u s e r s . A c o n c r e t e p e d e s t r i a n l a n d i n g t h a t e x t e n d s t h e f u l l l e n g t h o f t h e s t r u c t u r e m u s t b e p r o v i d e d . Th e l a n d i n g s h o u l d e x t e n d t o t h e c u r b a n d m u s t a c c o m m o d a t e p e r s o n s w i t h d i s a b i l i t i e s . W h e n a p p r o p r i a t e , s h e l t e r s sh o u l d i n c l u d e a m e n i t i e s t h a t e n c o u r a g e t r a n s i t u s e , s u c h a s b e n c h e s , l i g h t s , a n d h e a t . Tr a n s i t F a c i l i t i e s Tr a n s i t S h e l t e r s Tr a n s i t s h e l t e r s d e s i g n e d t o i n t e g r a t e w i t h ex i s t i n g b u i l d i n g s i n t h e N e w H o p e C i t y C e n t e r ar e a . Qu a l i t y c o u r t e s y b e n c h i n s t a l l e d o n a du r a b l e , l e v e l s u r f a c e . Co u r t e s y B e n c h City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 27 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 AL L D I S T R I C T S Ob j e c t i v e : T o p r o m o t e s t o r m w a t e r s y s t e m s d e s i g n e d a s a m e n i t i e s t h a t s e r v e a s a t t r a c t i v e en h a n c e m e n t s f o r t h e c o m m u n i t y , w h i l e a c h i e v i n g t h e c i t y ’ s w a t e r q u a l i t y s t a n d a r d s . In n o v a t i v e s t o r m w a t e r m a n a g e m e n t s t r a t e g i e s a r e s t r o n g l y e n c o u r a g e d . S e v e r a l i n n o v a t i v e t e c h n o l o g i e s a r e a v a i l a b l e t o im p r o v e s t o r m w a t e r q u a l i t y , w h i l e o f f e r i n g b e n e ﬁ t s s u c h a s l o w e r i n g p e a k ﬂ o w v e l o c i t y a n d v o l u m e , l e s s e n i n g p o s s i b i l i t i e s of e r o s i o n , ﬁ l t e r i n g p o l l u t a n t s , s i l t , p h o s p h o r o u s a n d n i t r o g e n , a n d r e u s i n g w a t e r f o r i r r i g a t i n g p a r k s a n d g a r d e n s r a t h e r th a n i n s t a l l i n g e x p e n s i v e s y s t e m s . S t o r m w a t e r t r e a t m e n t s t r a t e g i e s s h o u l d a l s o s e r v e o t h e r p u r p o s e s s u c h a s c r e a t i n g co m m u n i t y a m e n i t i e s t h a t e n h a n c e c o m m o n s p a c e s , s u p p o r t i n g b i o d i v e r s i t y , a n d r e d u c i n g t h e c a p i t a l c o s t s f o r m u n i c i p a l in f r a s t r u c t u r e . A l l s t o r m w a t e r s t r a t e g i e s e m p l o y e d i n t h e c i t y m u s t m e e t t h e w a t e r q u a l i t y s t a n d a r d s o f t h e N e w H o p e Su r f a c e W a t e r M a n a g e m e n t P l a n . Wh e n d e s i g n i n g a s t o r m w a t e r s y s t e m f o r p r o p e r t i e s i n N e w H o p e , t h e f o l l o w i n g s i t e p l a n n i n g p r i n c i p l e s s h o u l d b e c o n - si d e r e d : Mi n i m i z e T o t a l I m p e r v i o u s A r e a - I m p e r v i o u s a r e a s p r e v e n t i n ﬁ l t r a t i o n o f r a i n f a l l a n d a c t a s p o l l u t a n t c o l l e c t o r s be t w e e n s t o r m s , w h i l e v e g e t a t e d s u r f a c e s t e n d t o t r e a t o r u p t a k e p o l l u t a n t s . T o t a l i m p e r v i o u s s u r f a c e s h o u l d b e r e d u c e d by l o c a t i n g p a r k i n g a r e a s b e n e a t h b u i l d i n g s , m i n i m i z i n g b u i l d i n g f o o t p r i n t s b y a d d i n g s t o r i e s , a n d b y u s i n g p o r o u s p a v i n g ma t e r i a l s r a t h e r t h a n t r a d i t i o n a l a s p h a l t a n d c o n c r e t e f o r p a r k i n g l o t s , r o a d s , s i d e w a l k s , a n d d r i v e w a y s . Mi n i m i z e D i r e c t C o n n e c t i o n B e t w e e n I m p e r v i o u s S u r f a c e s - C o n n e c t e d i m p e r v i o u s s u r f a c e s r e s u l t i n ra p i d s t o r m w a t e r ﬂ o w s . D r i v e w a y s , s i d e w a l k s , a n d s t r e e t s m a y b e s l o p e d s o t h a t r u n o f f d r a i n s ﬁ rst to lawns or vegetated sw a l e s . Pl a n t M o r e T r e e s - T r e e s a n d s h r u b s c a n c a p t u r e a s m u c h a s 3 5 p e r c e n t o f t h e a n n u a l r a i n f a l l t h r o u g h a b s o r p t i o n or e v a p o r a t i o n . R o o t s p r o v i d e a p a t h f o r i n c r e a s e d w a t e r i n ﬁ l t r a t i o n a s w e l l . Pl e a s e r e f e r t o A p p e n d i x B f o r a d d i t i o n a l g u i d e l i n e s a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s f o r t h e d e s i g n o f s t o r m w a t e r t r e a t m e n t s y s t e m s in N e w H o p e . St o r m w a t e r T r e a t m e n t s Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 28 March 24, 2008 Pr e f e r r e d T r e e L i s t CI T Y O F N E W H O P E P R E F E R R E D T R E E L I S T Th e f o l l o w i n g t r e e l i s t h a s b e e n c o m p i l e d b y t h e N e w H o p e c i t y f o r e s t e r t o a i d r e s i d e n t s a n d b u s i n e s s e s i n t h e s e l e c t i o n of t r e e s t h a t a r e a c c e p t a b l e i n t h e c i t y o f N e w H o p e . T h e r e a r e a n u m b e r o f i m p o r t a n t c o n s i d e r a t i o n s w h e n s e l e c t i n g tr e e s . T h e s e i n c l u d e : · H a r d i n e s s · M a t u r e s i z e a n d g r o w t h h a b i t · S a l t t o l e r a n c e · P e s t / d i s e a s e r e s i s t a n c e · C l e a n l i n e s s / l i t t e r p r o b l e m s · R o o t i n g h a b i t s · M a i n t e n a n c e r e q u i r e m e n t s · S o i l c o m p a t i b i l i t y Ba s e d u p o n t h e s e c o n s i d e r a t i o n s , t h e f o l l o w i n g p l a n t m a t e r i a l s a r e d e e m e d s u i t a b l e f o r p l a n t i n g i n N e w H o p e . T h o s e tr e e s r e c o m m e n d e d f o r p l a n t i n g w i t h i n t h e p u b l i c r i g h t - o f - w a y a r e i n d i c a t e d w i t h a n “ R ” . T h o s e t r e e s p r o h i b i t e d f r o m th e r i g h t - o f - w a y h a v e t h e p o s t s c r i p t “ X ” . Th e p l a n t i n g o f u n d e r s t o r y d e c i d u o u s t r e e s a n d c o n i f e r o u s tr e e s ( o v e r s t o r y a n d u n d e r s t o r y ) a r e p r o h i b i t e d w i t h i n t h e p u b l i c r i g h t - o f - w a y u n l e s s ap p r o v e d b y t h e c i t y f o r e s t e r . T h e p l a n t m a t e r i a l s t h a t h a v e b e e n n o t e d w i t h a n a s t e r i s k “ * ” a r e i d e n t i ﬁ ed as le s s d e s i r a b l e s p e c i e s f o r p l a n t i n g i n N e w H o p e . T h o s e t r e e s t h a t a r e n a t i v e t o M i n n e s o t a a r e i n d i c a t e d w i t h a n “ n ” . 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U s i n g t h e s e s t r a t e g i e s t o da y l i g h t s t o r m w a t e r p r o c e s s e s b e n e ﬁ t s o v e r a l l w a t e r q u a l i t y b y : • L o w e r i n g p e a k ﬂ o w v e l o c i t y a n d v o l u m e • L e s s e n i n g p o s s i b i l i t i e s o f e r o s i o n • S e t t l i n g h e a v y m e t a l s a n d s i l t o u t o f s t o r m w a t e r ﬂ o w • F i l t e r i n g p o l l u t a n t s , s i l t , p h o s p h o r o u s , a n d n i t r o g e n • R e g e n e r a t i n g g r o u n d w a t e r • C o o l i n g w a t e r b e f o r e i t r e a c h e s a w a t e r b o d y • R e u s i n g w a t e r f o r i r r i g a t i n g p a r k s a n d g a r d e n s r a t h e r t h a n i n s t a l l i n g e x p e n s i v e s y s t e m s • A m e l i o r a t i n g t h e h e a t i s l a n d e f f e c t o f u r b a n a r e a s Ot h e r b e n e ﬁ t s i n c l u d e : • E n h a n c i n g t h e a m e n i t y v a l u e o f t h e c o m m u n i t y • S u p p o r t i n g b i o d i v e r s i t y a t t h e s t r e e t l e v e l b y b u i l d i n g a n e c o l o g i c a l s t r u c t u r e • L o w e r i n g c a p i t a l c o s t s f o r m u n i c i p a l i n f r a s t r u c t u r e • E d u c a t i n g t h e c o m m u n i t y a b o u t d r a i n a g e a n d c l e a n s i n g p r o c e s s e s o f d e g r a d e d w a t e r • O p p o r t u n i t i e s t o i n c o r p o r a t e a r t a n d e d u c a t i o n w i t h t h e u s e o f f o l l i e s c e l e b r a t i n g t h e h y d r o l o g i c e v e n t • O p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r p r a c t i c i n g r e s p o n s i b l e r e g i o n a l w a t e r s h e d p l a n n i n g a t t h e s i t e s c a l e • O p p o r t u n i t i e s t o c r e a t e p u b l i c g a t h e r i n g s p a c e s a t l a r g e r w a t e r c o l l e c t i o n a r e a s , w h i c h c e l e b r a t e t h e e p h e m e r a l qu a l i t i e s o f a r a i n s t o r m o r s p r i n g t h a w • O p p o r t u n i t i e s t o c r e a t e a c o m m o n v o c a b u l a r y o f s t r e e t s c a p e e l e m e n t s r o o t e d i n p l a c e t h r o u g h t h e u s e o f n a t i v e pl a n t s a n d t h e r e v e l a t i o n o f e p h e m e r a l c l i m a t i c e v e n t s Al l s t o r m w a t e r s t r a t e g i e s e m p l o y e d i n t h e c i t y m u s t m e e t t h e w a t e r q u a l i t y s t a n d a r d s o f t h e N e w H o p e S u r f a c e W a t e r Ma n a g e m e n t P l a n . Ap p e n d i x B : City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 31 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 A. D e t e n t i o n P o n d s o r M a r s h e s De t e n t i o n p o n d s a n d m a r s h e s d e t a i n a n d s t o r e s t o r m w a t e r r u n o f f t o a l l o w f o r s e t t l i n g o f p a r t i c u l a t e p o l - lu t a n t s , v e g e t a t i v e u p t a k e , a n d c o n t r o l o f p e a k ﬂ o o d r a t e s . T h e y m a y b e c o n s t r u c t e d a b o v e o r b e l o w gr a d e , a n d m a y b e w e t o r d r y . A l t h o u g h t h e s e s y s t e m s c o n t r o l p e a k r a t e s , t h e y d o n o t m i t i g a t e i n c r e a s e d ru n o f f v o l u m e s . B. I n f l t r a t i o n In ﬁ l t r a t i o n s y s t e m s i n t e r c e p t a n d r e d u c e d i r e c t s i t e s u r f a c e r u n o f f , a l l o w i n g w a t e r t o p e r c o l a t e b a c k i n t o t h e gr o u n d t h r o u g h c o a r s e g r a v e l , s a n d , o r o t h e r ﬁ l t e r i n g m e d i a . T h e s e t y p e s o f s y s t e m s c o n t r o l p e a k r a t e s , he l p p r e s e r v e e x i s t i n g o n - s i t e h y d r o l o g y , m a i n t a i n s t r e a m b a s e ﬂ o w , a n d r e c h a r g e g r o u n d w a t e r . P l e a s e no t e t h a t N e w H o p e ’ s s o i l s a r e p r e d o m i n a t e l y c l a y , w h i c h m a y m a k e i n ﬁ ltration dif ﬁ cult in some cases. Tr e n c h e s - T r e n c h e s a r e s h a l l o w ( 2 t o 1 0 f e e t d e e p ) a n d a r e p l a c e d i n r e l a t i v e l y p e r m e a b l e s o i l s t h a t a r e ba c k ﬁ l l e d w i t h c o a r s e s t o n e , a s a n d ﬁ l t e r , a n d l i n e d w i t h ﬁ l t e r f a b r i c . T h e t r e n c h s u r f a c e c a n b e c o v e r e d an d / o r c o n s i s t o f g a b i o n , s t o n e , s a n d , o r a g r a s s e d c o v e r e d a r e a w i t h a s u r f a c e i n l e t . T r e n c h e s a l l o w f o r pa r t i a l o r t o t a l i n ﬁ l t r a t i o n o f s t o r m w a t e r r u n o f f i n t o t h e u n d e r l y i n g s o i l . Ba s i n s - B a s i n s a r e d e p r e s s i o n s c r e a t e d b y e x c a v a t i o n , b e r m s , o r s m a l l d a m s f o r t h e s h o r t t e r m p o n d i n g of s u r f a c e r u n o f f u n t i l i t p e r c o l a t e s i n t o t h e s o i l . Pe r v i o u s P a v i n g S y s t e m s - P e r v i o u s p a v i n g s y s t e m s c o n s i s t o f s t r o n g s t r u c t u r a l m a t e r i a l s , s u c h as c o n c r e t e o r a s p h a l t , r e g u l a r l y i n t e r s p e r s e d w i t h v o i d s w h i c h a r e ﬁ l l e d w i t h p e r v i o u s m a t e r i a l s s u c h a s sa n d y l o a m o r g r a s s e d t u r f . T h e s e s u r f a c e s a r e u n d e r l a i n b y s o i l s c a p a b l e o f a l l o w i n g i n ﬁ ltration. Pervi- ou s a s p h a l t i s n o t r e c o m m e n d e d f o r c l a y - r i c h s o i l s s i n c e i t e a s i l y c l o g s a n d t h u s n e c e s s i t a t e s f r e q u e n t re p l a c e m e n t . Ro o f D o w n s p o u t S y s t e m s - R o o f d o w n s p o u t s y s t e m s c o n s i s t o f s m a l l - s c a l e c h a m b e r s o r v a r i a - ti o n s o f i n ﬁ l t r a t i o n t r e n c h e s t h a t a r e s p e c i ﬁ c a l l y d e s i g n e d t o a c c e p t a n d i n ﬁ ltrate roof drainage only. They sh o u l d b e c o v e r e d w i t h r i p r a p t o d i s s i p a t e t h e w a t e r ’ s e r o s i v e e n e r g y . Fi g u r e V I - 1 : G r a v e l T r e n c h So u r c e : C l a y t o r Ap p e n d i x B , c o n t i n u e d : Fi g u r e V I - 2 : S t r e e t I n f i l t r a t i o n T r e n c h Fi g u r e V I - 3 : P e r v i o u s P a v i n g Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 32 March 24, 2008 C. B i o f l t r a t i o n Bi o ﬁ l t r a t i o n s y s t e m s u s e v e g e t a t i o n a n d / o r s a n d a n d o t h e r n a t u r a l ﬁ l t r a t i o n m e d i a t o r e d u c e p o l l u t a n t s i n s t o r m w a t e r ru n o f f . F i l t r a t i o n , i n ﬁ l t r a t i o n , a b s o r p t i o n , s e d i m e n t a t i o n , a n d b i o l o g i c a l u p t a k e o f s t o r m w a t e r p o l l u t a n t s a r e a l l m e t h o d s ut i l i z e d b y b i o ﬁ l t r a t i o n s y s t e m s . Ve g e t a t e d S w a l e s - V e g e t a t i v e s w a l e s p o s s e s s l e s s t h a n s i x p e r c e n t s i d e s l o p e s a n d a r e w i d e a n d s h a l l o w t o ma x i m i z e ﬂ o w r e s i d e n c e t i m e a n d p r o m o t e p o l l u t a n t r e m o v a l . T h e y a r e o f t e n u s e d d o w n s t r e a m f r o m d e t e n t i o n f a c i l i t i e s , ar o u n d p a r k i n g l o t s , i n p a r k i n g l o t m e d i a n s , a n d a l o n g r o a d s i d e s . Fi g u r e V I - 4 : V e g e t a t e d S w a l e Fi g u r e V I - 5 : B i o r e t e n t i o n P a r k i n g M e d i a n Ve g e t a t e d F i l t e r S t r i p s - F i l t e r s t r i p s c o n s i s t o f v e g e t a t e d s l o p e d s t r i p s i n w h i c h ﬂ o w i s d i s t r i b u t e d b r o a d l y a l o n g t h e l e n g t h o f t h e v e g e t a t e d a r e a a s o v e r l a n d s h e e t ﬂ o w . R e q u i r i n g a m p l e s p a c e t o s p r e a d t h e ﬂ o w o v e r a w i d e a r e a a t a s m a l l d e p t h , su i t a b l e a r e a s f o r ﬁ l t e r s t r i p s i n c l u d e a r e a s a l o n g u n c u r b e d r o a d s , b e t w e e n p a r k i n g lo t s a n d s t o r m w a t e r i n l e t s , a d j a c e n t t o v e g e t a t e d s w a l e s , a n d u p s t r e a m o f i n ﬁ ltration fa c i l i t i e s . Me d i a F i l t e r s - M e d i a ﬁ l t e r s s t r a i n r u n o f f t h r o u g h a m e d i u m , s u c h a s s a n d , p e a t , co m p o s t , o r p e l l e t i z e d l e a f c o m p o s t , i n t o a n u n d e r d r a i n s y s t e m t h a t c o n v e y s t r e a t e d ru n o f f t o a d e t e n t i o n f a c i l i t y o r t o t h e p o i n t o f u l t i m a t e d i s c h a r g e . T h e y c a n b e u s e d in h i g h l y d e v e l o p e d s i t e s o r b e r e t r o ﬁ t t e d t o e x i s t i n g s i t e s . Ca t c h B a s i n F i l t e r I n s e r t s - C a t c h b a s i n ﬁ l t e r i n s e r t s a r e s u s p e n d e d w i t h i n c a t c h ba s i n s a n d d e s i g n e d t o s t r a i n s e d i m e n t . B e c a u s e t h e y r e q u i r e h i g h m a i n t e n a n c e t o av o i d h y d r a u l i c f a i l u r e , t h e y a r e a p p l i c a b l e o n l y t o a s m a l l d r a i n a g e a r e a . Ap p e n d i x B , c o n t i n u e d : City of New Hope De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 33 Ma r c h 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 D. M u l t i f u n c t i o n a l S y s t e m s Mu l t i f u n c t i o n a l s y s t e m s i n c o r p o r a t e m u l t i p l e s t o r m w a t e r t r e a t m e n t s En h a n c e d S w a l e s a n d P o n d s - E n h a n c e d s w a l e s c o n t a i n i n ﬁ ltration/ﬁ ltration sy s t e m s w h i c h c o n s i s t o f a n i n ﬁ l t r a t i o n p o n d w i t h a l a y e r o f ﬁ lter media (sand/crushed li m e s t o n e ) i n t h e i r b e d s . T h e y w o r k b e s t w h e r e s o i l s a r e v e r y c o a r s e . Bi o r e t e n t i o n - B i o r e t e n t i o n s y s t e m s c o n s i s t o f s h a l l o w l a n d s c a p e d a r e a s t h a t a l l o w fo r p o n d i n g a n d ﬁ l t r a t i o n o f w a t e r r u n o f f . T r e a t m e n t i n v o l v e s s e t t l i n g , v e g e t a t i v e u p t a k e , an d ﬁ l t e r i n g a s w a t e r p a s s e s t h r o u g h l a y e r s o f s a n d , l o a m , a n d c o m p o s t b e f o r e i n ﬁ ltra- ti o n o r c o l l e c t i o n i n u n d e r l y i n g p e r f o r a t e d p i p e s . T r a d i t i o n a l l y d e s i g n e d c o n v e x g r a s s e d me d i a n s / p a r k w a y s a n d p i p i n g / c a t c h b a s i n s m a y b e r e p l a c e d w i t h c o n c a v e b i o r e t e n t i o n ga r d e n s a n d v e g e t a t e d s t o r m w a t e r c h a n n e l s . Fi g u r e V I - 8 : B i o r e t e n t i o n S w a l e - S e c t i o n So u r c e : C l a y t o r Fi g u r e V I - 6 : B i o r e t e n t i o n S w a l e w i t h L e v e l S p r e a d e r a n d G r a s s F i l t e r S t r i p - P l a n So u r c e : C l a y t o r Fi g u r e V I - 7 : B i o r e t e n t i o n S w a l e w i t h L e v e l S p r e a d e r a n d G r a s s F i l t e r S t r i p - S e c t i o n So u r c e : C l a y t o r Ap p e n d i x B , c o n t i n u e d : Ci t y o f N e w H o p e De s i g n G u i d e l i n e s 34 March 24, 2008 E. S i t e P l a n n i n g P r i n c i p l e s Mi n i m i z e T o t a l I m p e r v i o u s A r e a - I m p e r v i o u s a r e a s p r e v e n t i n ﬁ l t r a t i o n o f r a i n f a l l a n d a c t a s p o l l u t a n t c o l l e c t o r s be t w e e n s t o r m s , w h i l e v e g e t a t e d s u r f a c e s t e n d t o t r e a t o r u p t a k e p o l l u t a n t s . T o t a l i m p e r v i o u s s u r f a c e m a y b e r e d u c e d by l o c a t i n g p a r k i n g a r e a s b e n e a t h b u i l d i n g s , m i n i m i z i n g b u i l d i n g f o o t p r i n t s b y a d d i n g s t o r i e s , a n d u s i n g p o r o u s p a v i n g ma t e r i a l s r a t h e r t h a n t r a d i t i o n a l a s p h a l t a n d c o n c r e t e f o r p a r k i n g l o t s , r o a d s , s i d e w a l k s , a n d d r i v e w a y s . Mi n i m i z e D i r e c t C o n n e c t i o n B e t w e e n I m p e r v i o u s S u r f a c e s - C o n n e c t e d i m p e r v i o u s s u r f a c e s r e s u l t i n ra p i d s t o r m w a t e r ﬂ o w s . D r i v e w a y s , s i d e w a l k s , a n d s t r e e t s m a y b e s l o p e d s o t h a t r u n o f f d r a i n s ﬁ rst to lawns or vegetated sw a l e s . Co n d u c t W a t e r s h e d - B a s e d Z o n i n g - L o c a l g o v e r n m e n t s c a n p r o m o t e i n n o v a t i v e s t o r m w a t e r m a n a g e m e n t by : • C o n d u c t i n g l a n d u s e m a s t e r p l a n n i n g a c r o s s s c a l e s t o e n s u r e t h a t f u t u r e g r o w t h i s c o m p a t i b l e w i t h h i g h w a t e r qu a l i t y . • C r e a t i n g r e g u l a t i o n s t h a t a r e p r e v e n t a t i v e , r a t h e r t h a n r e a c t i v e , s u c h a s B e s t M a n a g e m e n t P r a c t i c e s , b u f f e r re g u l a t i o n s , l i m i t s o n i m p e r v i o u s s u r f a c e s , l i m i t s o n c u r b a n d g u t t e r , a n d r e q u i r e l o w i r r i g a t i o n a n d l o w f e r t i l - iz e r / p e s t i c i d e p l a n t i n g s . • A d o p t i n g s e n s i t i v e a r e a o r d i n a n c e s t o p r o v i d e f o r b u f f e r s a n d t o e n s u r e d e v e l o p m e n t d o e s n o t o c c u r i n k e y ar e a s s u c h a s s t e e p s l o p e s , ﬂ o o d p l a i n s , a n d w e t l a n d s . • R e v i e w i n g m u n i c i p a l c o d e s a n d m a k i n g m o d i ﬁ c a t i o n s t o p r o t e c t w a t e r q u a l i t y . 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Ap p e n d i x B , c o n t i n u e d : Fi g u r e V I - 1 0 : W e t l a n d R u n n e l So u r c e : H a n s e n I:\RFA\City Manager\2020\12.1 Q - Upcoming Events.docx Request for Action June 22, 2020 Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Originating Department: City Manager By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Agenda Title Exchange of communication between members of the city council Upcoming meetings and events: June 24 1:30 p.m. – Joint Water Commission Meeting (Virtual) June 27 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – New Hope Community Farmers Market July 1 8:30 a.m. – Business Networking Group Meeting (Virtual) July 3 Independence Day (Observed), City Offices Closed July 4 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Hope Community Farmers Market July 6 No Human Rights Commission Meeting 4 p.m. – Blue Line Coalition Meeting (Virtual) July 7 7 p.m. – Planning Commission Meeting (Virtual) July 8 6:30 p.m. – West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board Meeting (Virtual) July 9 12:30 p.m. – Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission Meeting (Virtual) July 11 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – New Hope Community Farmers Market July 13 No City Council Meeting Agenda Section Other Business Item Number 12.1 Request for Action, Page 2 July 14 No Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting July 15 2:30 p.m. – Business Networking Group Meeting (Virtual) July 16 8:30 a.m. – Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Meeting (Virtual) July 18 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – New Hope Community Farmers Market July 20 No Council Work Session July 22 7 p.m. – Candidates Forum Sponsored by League of Women Voters July 25 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – New Hope Community Farmers Market July 27 7 p.m. – City Council Meeting