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1 cwl funds - MH_CWL_FY08Application_Marie Creek.doc Page Combined Clean Water Legacy Grant Application Id#: Use TAB key to move from field to field 1. Applicant Organization Applicant Organization: CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Day-to-Day Operation Contact Person: Sue McDermott Mailing Address:1101 Victoria Curve City: Mendota Heights State: MN Zip:55118 Phone: Extension: Fax: address: SueM@mendota-heights.com Organization Web Site: 2. Fiscal Agent Organization that will financially oversee use of awards Fiscal Agent Organization: Same as above Fiscal Agent Contact Person: Fiscal Agent Address: City: State: MN Zip: Phone: Extension: Fax: address: 3. Project Reporting List the organization(s) that will be responsible for reporting project outcomes into BWSR s elink reporting system: City of Mendota Heights 4. Overall Project Objectives a. Clean Water Legacy Project Title: Provide a title for your project (10 words or less) Streambank Stabilization Along Marie Creek b. Type of project that will be implemented: (choose one): Restoration or Protection c. Select TMDL Plan that will be implement if Restoration is checked, or Enter the name of state approved plan if Protection box is check: Approved TMDL Implementation Plan: ***** Select One TMDL Plan ***** OR State Approved Water Plan(s): City of Mendota Heights Local Surface Water Management Plan; Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization Watershed Management Plan d. List all counties in the project area: Dakota e. List all Major Watersheds in the project area: (8 digit HUC number only do not list name) f. Project Narrative: (one page or less) Summarize the overall objectives of this proposed project and any other information to support your request. Suggested topics include an explanation of each initiative, a description of how and what will be done, relevant project history, coordinating partners, administration and oversight, needs assessments and inventories, current status, significant budget items, outcomes, deliverables, and other pertinent information to justify your project. 1

2 cwl funds - MH_CWL_FY08Application_Marie Creek.doc Page 2 In recent years, a variety of problems and changes involving Marie Creek in Mendota Heights have been brought the attention of the City and the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO) by concerned citizens. Closer investigation found a decrease in base flow within the creek, and areas of severe erosion and bank failure. This is of concern not only for residents along the creek who face the loss of yard area and potential threats to structures, but also for the fact that the creek discharges sediment generated by bank failure directly to the Mississippi River. The 2006 Surface Water Management Plan (LSWMP) for the City of Mendota Heights, the 2001 LMRWMO Watershed Management Plan (WMP), and the 2006 LMRWMO Marie Creek Feasibility Study (MCFS) identify the need for streambank and channel stabilization to protect the existing creek and the Mississippi River. The Watershed Management Plan specifically addresses the need to address erosion problems within the Interstate Valley Creek Watershed, where Marie Creek is located. In turn, the Marie Creek Feasibility Study provides specific information as to the location of problem areas and the steps necessary to remedy the sites. The MCFS identifies 12 areas as needing repair or stabilization. Sites 1-6 are considered high priority and sites 6-12 are medium or low priority. The city in partnership with Dakota County SWCD began work on Sites 1 and 2 in the fall of This application seeks funding assistance for the stabilization of sites 3, 4, and 5. Overall plans include actions to stabilize the stream by armoring the base flow channel, stabilizating higher bank areas with vegetation, and developing floodplain areas adjacent to the main channel. The following provides a brief description of each site and specific actions planned to stabilize the site based on the recommendations in the MCFS. Site 3 consists of 90 of steep bank, up to 6 tall, with an incised channel and perched culvert Restoration measures include bank re-shaping, revegetation, grade control with cross vanes, installing biologs for toe protection, and vegetation management. Site 4 includes 25 of eroded bank with an exposed manhole, and 25 of eroded bank opposite and upstream from the manhole. Banks within the project area are 2-3 tall. Remediation measures include installing a stone toe protection, bank shaping, vegetation management, and rock vanes. Site 5 is approximately 80 of steep bank on 2 neighboring sites, with banks ranging from from 4-6 tall. Remediation measures include bank shaping, installing rootwads, using biologs to protect the bank toe, clearing debris from the channel, installing rock vanes, and conducting vegetation management. The project will reduce total suspended sediment (TSS) loads in the creek by an estimated 55,600 lb/year, with similar load reductions to the Mississippi River. Partners on the project include the City of Mendota Heights, Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization and Dakota County SWCD. 5. Project Initiatives (maximum of 5 initiatives) List in the table below the specific initiatives that are proposed to be undertaken to meet the objectives and goals of the TMDL Implementation Plan, state approved water plan, or 303(d) listed water. Provide a short identifying name for each initiative Describe this initiative and the types of activities involved (AgBMP loan, SSTS Inventory, IHT, or Incentive grants, Technical Assistance or Implementation grants) 2

3 cwl funds - MH_CWL_FY08Application_Marie Creek.doc Page 3 Provide a numeric estimate of load reduction values (for example, RUSLE calculation, reported literature values, observations) or other measurable results for EACH proposed initiative. Report reductions as amount per unit of time. No. Initiative Name Description 1 Bank Stabilization at Site 3 This initiative includes restoration and stabilzation activities including bank re-shaping, revegetation, grade control with cross vanes, installing biologs for toe protection, and vegetation management along a 90'section of steep, eroded bank. Estimated Reduction: 32,400 lb/year TSS load reduction based on gradual erosion of the channel cross section from an estimated original 3:1 slope to the current 1:1 bank slope 2 Bank Stabilization at Remediation measures include installing a stone toe protection, bank Site 4 Estimated Reduction: 3 Bank and Channel Stabilization at Site Estimated Reduction: Estimated Reduction: Estimated Reduction: shaping, vegetation management, and rock vanes. 3,200 lb/year TSS load reduction based on gradual erosion of the channel cross section from an estimated original 3:1 slope to the current 1:1 bank slope Remediation measures include bank shaping, installing rootwads, using biologs to protect the bank toe, clearing debris from the channel, installing rock vanes, and conducting vegetation management. 20,000 lb/year TSS load reduction based on gradual erosion of the channel cross section from an estimated original 3:1 slope to the current 1:1 bank slope 6. Pending Activities List pending activities that will commence by 6/30/2008, if funds are awarded. (Costs must start to be incurred by 6/30/2008 to be considered pending.) Identifying activity name (include Name and Address of landowner for SSTS activities) A brief activity description Estimated cost Activity or Landowner Name & Address Activity Description Estimated Cost TOTAL $ Coordination with Partners and Other Funding 3

4 cwl funds - MH_CWL_FY08Application_Marie Creek.doc Page 4 List up to five other types of funds that your organizations have already received or may receive shortly that will be coordinated with Clean Water Legacy funds. This may include other Federal, State, and Local funds. Some examples include, but not limited to: NRCS EQIP allocation, Federal Section 319 and Clean Water Partnership funds, local grant and loan programs, and local landowner contributions. Show the source organization, the general purpose of the funds, the amount of funding that has been applied or may become available and amount that is firmly committed. Organization Providing Funds Purpose of Funding Potentially Available Firmly Committed Dakota County SWCD Initiatives 1-3 $12, City of Mendota Heights Initiatives 1-3 $20, TOTAL $12, $20, Plan Citation, Relationship of Initiative to Plan, and Effectiveness Evaluation For each initiative, give the page and paragraph as a reference citation AND briefly paraphrase the plan s recommended action steps. For each initiative, describe the relationship between the proposed action and the plan. For each initiative, describe how the effectiveness of the proposed initiative will be evaluated or measured. 1 Bank Stabilization at Site 3 - Citation: LMRWMO WMP, pg rd paragraph: ' future work in the IVCW will address flooding and erosion problems (p 4-11). Table 4-3 identifies the area between Marie Ave and Dodd Rd. Relationship: Bank Stabilization at Site 3 directly addresses the concerns expressed in the LMRWMO WMP, the MCFS, and the Mendota Heights LSWMP by reducing erosion. Other references: Mendota Heights LSWMP,: pgs 5-6 (bottom of page) & 5-7 (table 5.2)--id's erosion and flooding along this section of Marie Creek as needing resolution] Marie Creek Feasibilty Study: pg 14, secs 4.4 and id's recommended practices for stabilizing the stream. Pg 25, table 4 id's Sites 3-5 as priority restoration sites, and lists specific action; Appendix B has site photos. Evaluation: Bank stabilization and erosion reduction will be visually monitored with annual photos by City staff as a part of their annual maintenance schedule. The effectiveness will also be evaluated by discussions between homeowners and city staff. Periodic inspection and repair will also be necessary with this type of project. 2 Bank Stabilization at Site 4 - Citation: LMRWMO WMP, pg rd paragraph: ' future work in the IVCW will address flooding and erosion problems (p 4-11). Table 4-3 identifies the area between Marie Ave and Dodd Rd. Relationship: Bank Stabilization at Site 3 directly addresses the concerns expressed in the LMRWMO WMP, the MCFS, and the Mendota Heights LSWMP by reducing erosion. Other references: Mendota Heights LSWMP,: pgs 5-6 (bottom of page) & 5-7(table 5.2)--id's erosion and flooding along this section of Marie Creek as needing resolution] Marie Creek Feasibilty Study: pg 14, secs 4.4 and id's recommended practices for stabilizing the stream. Pg 25, table 4 id's Sites 3-5 as priority restoration sites, and lists specific action; Appendix B has site photos. 4

5 cwl funds - MH_CWL_FY08Application_Marie Creek.doc Page 5 Evaluation: Bank stabilization and erosion reduction will be visually monitored with annual photos by City staff as a part of their annual maintenance schedule. The effectiveness will also be evaluated by discussions between homeowners and city staff. Periodic inspection and repair will also be necessary with this type of project 3 Bank and Channel Stabilization at Site 5 - Citation: LMRWMO WMP, pg rd paragraph: ' future work in the IVCW will address flooding and erosion problems (p 4-11). Table 4-3 identifies the area between Marie Ave and Dodd Rd. Relationship: Bank Stabilization at Site 3 directly addresses the concerns expressed in the LMRWMO WMP, the MCFS, and the Mendota Heights LSWMP by reducing erosion. Other references: Mendota Heights LSWMP,: pgs 5-6 (bottom of page) & 5-7(table 5.2)--id's erosion and flooding along this section of Marie Creek as needing resolution] Marie Creek Feasibilty Study: pg 14, secs 4.4 and id's recommended practices for stabilizing the stream. Pg 25, table 4 id's Sites 3-5 as priority restoration sites, and lists specific action; Appendix B has site photos. Evaluation: Bank stabilization and erosion reduction will be visually monitored with annual photos by City staff as a part of their annual maintenance schedule. The effectiveness will also be evaluated by discussions between homeowners and city staff. Periodic inspection and repair will also be necessary with this type of project 4 - Citation: Relationship: Evaluation: 5 - Citation: Relationship: Evaluation: 5

6 cwl funds - MH_CWL_FY08Application_Marie Creek.doc Page 6 9. Comprehensive Clean Water Legacy Implementation Budget Initiatives Initiative 1: Bank Stabilization at Site 3 Initiative 2: Bank Stabilization at Site 4 Initiative 3: Bank and Channel Stabilization at Site 5 Anticipated Type and Number of Activities to be Completed This initiative includes restoration and stabilzation activities including bank reshaping, revegetation, grade control with cross vanes, installing biologs for toe protection, and vegetation management along a 90' section of steep, eroded bank. Remediation measures include installing a stone toe protection, bank shaping, vegetation management, and rock vanes. Remediation measures include bank shaping, installing rootwads, using biologs to protect the bank toe, clearing debris from the channel, installing rock vanes, and conducting vegetation management Loan Funds Technical Assistance Grant Funds Implementation Total Funding Amount Requested $0 $2,414 $12,069 $14,483 $0 $1,927 $9,636 $11,563 $0 $3,943 $19,716 $23,659 Initiative 4: $ $ $ $0 Initiative 5 $ $ $ $0 TOTAL: $0 $8,284 $41421 $49,705 Acceptable CWL Funding Sources BWSR Cost Share BWSR Technical Assistance BWSR Lake and River Management Grants MPCA/BWSR SSTS Inventory Grants MPCA/BWSR SSTS Grants for Imminent Health Threats upgrades MPCA Section 319 1:1 non-federal matching funds are required see last page of application. MDA AgBMP Loans 10.Past Performance with FY2007 Clean Water Legacy Funds Did your organization receive CWL funds though past Clean YES Water Legacy Applications? How much CWL funding did your organization receive? How much CWL funding has been spent so far? How much CWL funding has been encumbered? NO 6

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8 cwl funds - MH_CWL_FY08Application_Marie Creek.doc Page 8 11.MPCA Section 319 Required Budget for Matching Contributions COMPLETE ONLY IF REQUESTING MPCA SECTION 319 FUNDS Project Support Budget: Complete the following sections for all the sources of grant, loan, match money, and in-kind contributions for your project. The match requirement must be no less than the amount of the grant. Project Costs Project Sponsors (Attach additional sheets if necessary) Cash Contribution In-kind Contribution To Total Project Support To Project Project A. Project Sponsor Contribution $0 B. Local Contributing Sponsors: 1. $0 2. $0 3. $0 4. $0 B. Subtotal $0 $0 $0 C. State and/or Federal Contributing Sponsors: 5. $0 6. $0 7. $0 8. $0 State and/or Federal Contributing Sponsors ** (not including funds being applied for in this application) C. Subtotal $0 $0 $0 TOTAL: All project sponsors (A+B+C) $0 $0 $0 MPCA Section 319 Grant amount requested in this CWL application.. (cannot exceed $300,000) GRAND TOTALS Total Cash $0 Total In-kind $0 Total Project Cost $0 COMPLETE ONLY IF REQUESTING MPCA SECTION 319 FUNDS $0 8