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02.21.2017 City Council Meeting Packet
MEDINA AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 21, 2017 7:00 P.M. Medina City Hall 2052 County Road 24 Meeting Rules of Conduct: • Fill out and turn in white comment card • Give name and address • Indicate if representing a group • Limit remarks to 3-5 minutes I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of the February 7, 2017 4:00 PM Special Council Meeting B. Minutes of the February 7, 2017 4:30 PM Special Council Meeting C. Minutes of the February 7, 2017 Regular Council Meeting V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve 2017 Work Plan Goals B. Approve Temporary Liquor License to Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota on August 12, 2017 at 3000 Hamel Road C. Appoint Lauren Lubenow as Youth Member to the Medina Park Commission D. Amend Personnel Policies 5.40 Sick Leave, 5.50 Sick Leave Donation, 6.50 Pregnancy and Parental Leave, 6.60 Leave of Absence — Other E. Resolution Supporting Grant Application for Hennepin County Bikeway Participation Program F. Resolution Entering Into MNDOT Agreement for Traffic Control Signal Maintenance Agreement (MNDOT Agreement NO. 10027317) and Authorizing Signatures G. Resolution Authorizing Signatures for the Cooperative Agreement No. PW 67-36-16 with Hennepin County VI. COMMENTS A. From Citizens on Items Not on the Agenda B. Park Commission C. Planning Commission VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Lunski Senior Housing/Office Concept Plan Review — PID 03-118-23-32-0007 B. Orono's Request for Support on Expanding Long Lake Fire VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan Update IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT X. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS XI. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS XII. ADJOURN Posted 2/17/2017 Page 1 of 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Medina City Council FROM: Scott Johnson, City Administrator DATE OF REPORT: February 17, 2017 DATE OF MEETING: February 21, 2017 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Report V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve 2017 Work Plan Goals — City Council members and staff met during a work session on February 7th to discuss goals for the year. A list of the goals has been prepared for Council review and approval. Staff recommends approval. See attached work plan. B. Approve Temporary Liquor License to Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota on August 12, 2017 at 3000 Hamel Road — All paperwork and fees are in order. Staff recommends approval. No attachments for this item. C. Appoint Lauren Lubenow as Youth Member to the Medina Park Commission — The new Park Commission Ordinance allows for up to two youth members on the Park Commission. City Council liaison to the Park Commission Cousineau, Park Commission Chair Lee and staff liaison to Parks Gallup interviewed Lauren Lubenow on February 15th and recommend her appointment to a one year term. Staff recommends approval. No attachments for this item. D. Amend Personnel Policies 5.40 Sick Leave, 5.50 Sick Leave Donation, 6.50 Pregnancy and Parental Leave, 6.60 Leave of Absence — Other — Staff has started our 2017 review of our Personnel Policies per our 2017 Goals. Staff had Kennedy & Graven review the above policies to make sure they comply with current law. Staff recommends approval. See attached policies. E. Resolution Supporting Grant Application for Hennepin County Bikeway Participation Program — The City is requesting grant funding to construct a trail along Pinto Drive and Hamel Road. This is an opportunity to extend the County and City bikeway and trail systems and to support the implementation of the County and City Transportation Plans. The City included funds within its 2017 Capital Improvement Plan to match grant funds which may be provided by the Bikeway Participation Program. Staff recommends approval. See attached memo and resolution. F. Resolution Entering Into MNDOT Agreement for Traffic Control Signal Maintenance Agreement (MNDOT Agreement NO. 10027317) and Authorizing Signatures — Under the agreement Medina will provide for the power, operation, and maintenance of the new Traffic Control Signal System including signing and the new Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption System on Truck Highway No. 55 at County State Aid Highway No. 115/County Road 116 (Pinto Drive) in the City of Medina. Staff recommends approval. See attached agreement and resolution. G. Resolution Authorizing Signatures for the Cooperative Agreement No. PW 67-36-16 with Hennepin County — Medina City Council approved the Cooperative Agreement at the February 7th City Council Meeting. Hennepin County has requested a resolution from the City authorizing signature of the agreement. Staff recommends approval. See attached resolution. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Lunski Senior Housing/Office Concept Plan Review — Lunski, Inc. has requested review of a Concept Plan for potential development of an approximately 80-unit assisted/independent living senior building, a 42,000 s.f. medical office building, and 5,000 s.f. commercial building north of Highway 55, west of Mohawk Drive and south of Chippewa Road. The subject site is 10.8 acres in size, with a wetland occupying approximately 2.6 acres. See attached report. B. Orono's Request for Support on Expanding Long Lake Fire — At the February 1st Long Lake Fire quarterly meeting Orono Council Member Crosby asked for the Advisory Board's support to have the Long Lake Fire Department service the portion of the city of Orono that is currently being serviced by Wayzata Fire Department. Crosby stated that by having Long Lake Fire service the area covered by Wayzata it would save Orono funds, makes Long Lake Fire the only Fire Department servicing Orono, which reduces the number of contracts needing to be negotiated. The Advisory Board decided to table the discussion until the other city's representatives had a chance to discuss the issue with their city councils. Staff is asking for City Council discussion and policy direction on Orono's request. See attached memo. VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan — The City Council reviewed the draft 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan update at the January 3rd and February 7th meetings. The Council requested one change to the language in Chapter 5, which staff has made. The City 2 Engineer has provided the attached drafts of the Transportation, Sewer, Water, and Surface Water plans for review as well. Following review of the Plan at the Council Meeting, the City Council can direct staff to make any desired changes. When review is complete, the following motion would be in order: See attached memo and plan. Recommended Motion: Move to direct staff to route the 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan to affected jurisdictions for their review and comment. XI. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the bills, EFT 004025E-004041E for $49,158.19, order check numbers 045505-045563 for $137,664.30, and payroll EFT 507710-507740 for $47,854.15. INFORMATION PACKET • Planning Department Update • Police Department Update • Public Works Department Update • Claims List 3 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 2017 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on February 7, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Medina City Hall. I. Ca11 to Order Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Martin, Mitchell, and Pederson Members absent: None Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, and League of Minnesota Cities Appointed Attorney Justin Templin II. Closed Session: Martin made a motion to adjourn to closed session at 4:02 p.m. to discuss ongoing litigation matter specifically Ellis Olkon and Nancy Olkon V. City of Medina, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13d.05, Subd. 3(b). The motion was seconded by Anderson and approved unanimously. Anderson made a motion to for the Council to return to open session at 4:33 p.m. III. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:34 p.m. ��gggggggggau, =s� Bob Mitchell, Mayor Atte Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk 11111 Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes February 7, 2017 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 2017 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on February 7, 2017 at 4:35 p.m. at the Medina City Ha11, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN. I. Call to Order Members present: Pederson, Cousineau, Martin, Mitchell, Anderson Members absent: None Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Public Safety Director Ed Belland, and Finance Director Erin Barnhart II. Introduction and Overview of Goal Setting Session Johnson provided a brief overview of the meeting purpose and facilitation. III. Overview of 2016 Work Plan Johnson provided an overview document of the 2016 Work Plan which illustrated the accomplishment of goals by all departments. He provided information on the past year work plan and indicated that 25 goals have been completed and that 17 of the 2016 goals are on -going tasks or were not completed in 2016. The on -going goals from 2016 will be incorporated into the 2017 Goals. IV. Administration Department Johnson provided background on the department's functions and list of goals for 2017. Following discussion, the Council directed Staff to order tablets for Council Members after the technology upgrades are complete and print out large maps for review. Staff was also directed to ask Randy's Sanitation if it was possible for residents to receive larger single sort containers or if it was possible to have two single sort containers for recycling. V. Planning Department Johnson provided background on the department's functions and list of goals for 2017. VI. Public Works Department Scherer provided background on the department's functions and list of goals for 2017. Following discussion, Public Works Director Steve Scherer informed Council that the trail sealcoating budget will need to be increased in future budgets, Staff is pursuing a Hennepin County grant to connect the trail on CSAH 115, updated Council on the new fuel tanks at Public Works, and discussed the continued utilization of the old public works site. VII. Finance Barnhart provided background on the department's functions and list of goals for 2017. Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 1 February 7, 2017 Following discussion, Finance Director Erin Barnhart discussed the financial institutions that hold City investments, FDIC insurance for the City investments, and requesting lower auditing costs in the future due to the implementation of Laserfiche. VIII. Police Department Belland provided background on the department's functions and list of goals for 2017. Following discussion, Chief Belland discussed the house check program, the introduction of a prescription drug take back program at Clean-up Day in 2017, and updated Council on funds from forfeited property. IX. Other Discussion Topics Johnson also updated Council on training opportunities. The consensus of Council was not to move forward with a strategic planning process because the draft comprehensive plan provides an excellent road map for Medina. Adjournment Mitchell closed the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: Jodi' # hallup, City Clerk Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 2 February 7, 2017 DRAFT 2 3 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 2017 4 5 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on February 7, 2017 at 6 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Mitchell presided. 7 8 I. ROLL CALL 9 10 Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Martin, Pederson, and Mitchell. 11 12 Members absent: None. 13 14 Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer 15 Jim Stremel, Planning Consultant Nate Sparks, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, 16 and Chief of Police Ed Belland 17 18 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.) 19 20 III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (7:00 p.m.) 21 The agenda was approved as presented. 22 23 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:00 p.m.) 24 25 A. Approval of the January 17, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 26 It was noted on page five, line 36, it should state, "...site size..." On page six, line one, it 27 should state, ...setup set up..." On page six, line four, it should state, "...setup set up..." 28 29 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to approve the January 17, 2017 regular 30 City Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 31 32 V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:01 p.m.) 33 34 A. Approve Ball Field Rental Agreement with Orono Baseball 35 B. Resolution No. 2017-05 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. 607 by 36 Title and Summary 37 C. Appoint Ella Kingsley as Youth Member to the Medina Park Commission 38 D. Resolution No. 2017-06 Accepting Bids and Awarding the Contract for the 39 Water Tower Rehabilitation Project 40 E. Resolution No. 2017-07 Denying Preliminary Plat for Proposed Subdivision 41 by Ellis and Nancy Olkon at 2362 Willow Drive 42 F. Resolution No. 2017-08 Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 43 Woodridge Church at 1542 County Road 24 44 G. Ordinance No. 608 Amending the Official Zoning Map to Rezone 1542 45 County Road 24 to Rural Public/Semi-Public 46 H. Resolution No. 2017-09 Authorizing Publication of the Ordinance Amending 47 the Official Zoning Map to Rezone 1542 County Road 24 to Rural 48 Public/Semi-Public 49 I. Resolution No. 2017-10 Approving a Lot Combination for Woodridge 50 Church at 1500 & 1542 County Road 24 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 1 February 7, 2017 1 J. Resolution No. 2017-11 Approving a Conditional Use Permit Amendment & 2 Site Plan Review for Woodridge Church 3 K. Resolution No. 2017-12 Approving an Interim Use Permit for Woodridge 4 Church to Permit the Continuation of a Residential Use on the Site 5 L. Approve Construction Cooperative Agreement No. PW 67-36-16 Highway 55 6 and CSAH 115; County Road 116; C.P. 0918 7 Johnson referenced Item D and asked Stremel to provide an update as the bids were 8 below the engineer's estimate. 9 10 Stremel reported that a total of five bids were received for the project with a range 11 around the engineer's estimate. He stated that the low bid was $267,250 compared to 12 the engineer's estimate of $339,300. 13 14 Mitchell stated that the City took a low bid recently that did not work out well and asked if 15 this will be better. 16 17 Johnson stated that WSB and other municipalities have experience with the contractor 18 and staff will keep an eye on the project. He also referenced Item L and noted that 19 alternate bid language is included for the quiet zone. 20 21 Moved by Pederson, seconded by Cousineau, to approve the consent agenda. Motion 22 passed unanimously. 23 24 VI. COMMENTS (7:05 p.m.) 25 26 A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda 27 There were none. 28 29 B. Park Commission 30 Scherer reported that the Park Commission discussed the parks and trails section of the 31 Comprehensive Plan as well as the concept plan for the Marx property. He stated that 32 the big concern was the horse trail around the lake and the Commission wanted to 33 secure trail easements to protect that trail. 34 35 C. Planning Commission 36 It was noted that the Planning Commission did not meet since the last Council meeting. 37 38 VII. NEW BUSINESS 39 40 A. Conservation Design-PUD Ordinance Discussion (7:07 p.m.) 41 Johnson noted that at a previous Council meeting the Council requested background 42 information on how the ordinance was developed which has been provided in the packet 43 for the review of the Council. He noted that this is open for discussion as requested by 44 the City Council. 45 46 Sparks provided a brief summary of the background information. He noted that the 47 ordinance could continue as written or the Council could choose to further discuss the 48 topic. 49 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 2 February 7, 2017 1 Mitchell stated that the City is in the middle of the Comprehensive Plan process and this 2 is an important part of that. He stated that the object is to discuss the packet information 3 tonight and then obtain input from Finke when he is available. 4 5 Cousineau commented that there was a lot of work and comparative analysis done to 6 develop this ordinance. She stated that in her opinion this is a good ordinance that 7 keeps the control in the hands of the City. She stated that how the City implements the 8 ordinance is what matters, noting that the City has the discretion whether or not to award 9 the density bonus and therefore she is comfortable with the ordinance. 10 11 Martin echoed the comments of Cousineau. She stated that she was a part of the 12 process when the ordinance was developed and felt that it was a comprehensive 13 process and was well studied. She stated that if the ordinance were to be reviewed 14 again, she would strengthen it a bit not by decreasing the density bonus but enhancing 15 language regarding discretion and tree preservation. She stated that any type of 16 maximum density should call for some type of public access. She stated that she would 17 like to keep the density bonus but it should be made clear that is only earned through an 18 absolute homerun and providing access to residents. She stated that this ordinance 19 allows the City to protect elements that they would not normally be able to protect as the 20 land develops. She stated that the preservation not only has an impact today but also 21 for residents of Medina in the future. She stated that the Comprehensive Plan speaks of 22 preserving the rural character of Medina and this is one way to do it. 23 24 Pederson agreed with the comments thus far noting that discretion is a big element. He 25 explained that in order for someone to earn the maximum density bonus someone would 26 really have to present something special. 27 28 Martin asked staff to look at the ordinance with that in mind, keeping in mind the 29 discretion element and the public access towards the front of the discussion. 30 31 Batty stated that the Council did discuss that on December 20th and directed staff to 32 prepare some ordinance amendments to more closely link the conservation goals with 33 the incentives. He noted that Finke is attempting to do that but on January 3rd the 34 discussion was related to how the City got to the 200 percent density bonus and 35 therefore the information in the packet is in response to that question. He stated that 36 staff intends to address those questions and bring back an amended ordinance. 37 38 Anderson asked if there is interest in tying density to the number of homes that might be 39 in play, as he thought that was an interesting point, noting that perhaps the 200 percent 40 density bonus is linked to a lesser number of homes. 41 42 Martin stated that the concept of discussing the impact of the homes being developed 43 and the surrounding neighborhood is good, but noted that she would not want to see that 44 tied to a number of homes. She stated that there should be flexibility. She stated that a 45 lot of these things are in the ordinance but could be made more clear. 46 47 Mitchell stated that 30 years ago, there was not a conservation design subdivision 48 ordinance. He stated that he lives on Willow Drive near Medina Morningside, which is a 49 suburban neighborhood with smaller lots. He stated that he is aware of the difference 50 between rural development and suburban development. He stated that his concern is 51 that in the middle of a rural area you would create a more dense/suburban Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 3 February 7, 2017 1 neighborhood. He referenced an agreement with the Metropolitan Council that brought 2 sewer to Hamel and stated that he is concerned that this additional density could have 3 an impact on that. 4 5 Martin noted that this ordinance provides the conservation of the rural Medina elements 6 and providing a great trail system that can be enjoyed by all the residents, those that live 7 in the rural areas and those that live in the suburban areas. She stated that a density 8 drive will come back again from the Metropolitan Council sometime in the future and this 9 will allow the City to preserve tracts of land from falling into regular suburban 10 development. 11 12 Mitchell stated that he would like to see the density bonus lower than 200 percent or at 13 least strengthening of what is being protected. 14 15 Martin stated that she would not want to narrow the latitude of future Council's to give 16 the right incentive to the right project. 17 18 Batty stated that the ordinance allows discretion, which is key. He stated that the other 19 thing that arose is that it is probably a mistake to only focus on the percentage and 20 instead look at the absolute number of lots. He used the example of doubling two or 21 three compared to doubling 20 or 30 lots. He noted that if there is going to be a large 22 doubling of lots, then the City should be getting more in terms of conservation. 23 24 Johnson noted that staff can review the language and bring the topic back for further 25 discussion. 26 27 Martin noted that it is the discretion of the Council and therefore she would not want to 28 see the bargaining ability of the City reduced. 29 30 Cousineau stated that her fear is that the City is not using their discretion and should be 31 using that more. She wanted to ensure that the Council knows they are empowered. 32 33 Martin stated that the Council has said no twice and the one that was approved was 34 under the settlement agreement. 35 36 B. Wally Marx — Conservation Design Subdivision PUD Concept Plan — 2500- 37 2900 Parkview Drive (7:46 p.m.) 38 Johnson noted that this was first brought forward to the Council in 2010/2011 but the 39 property was found to be in agricultural preserve and therefore had to wait until 2016. 40 41 Sparks stated that the property is currently three parcels that would be proposed to be 42 developed into six lots. He stated that of the 90 acres, about 70 acres would be in 43 easement and of that 40 percent would qualify for the buildable acre clause. He stated 44 that this property is currently zoned and guided for rural residential use. He stated that 45 the property includes two areas of moderate quality maple basswood forest and a good 46 quality tamarack swamp land that were identified in the open space report. He noted 47 that those elements would be proposed to be conserved. He explained the purpose of 48 the ordinance, which creates and protects the conservation ordinance. He stated that 49 the base density of the three parcels would allow three lots, and therefore this would be 50 a 200 percent density bonus. He noted that they are proposing conservation of 77.6 51 percent of the site. He provided additional details on the lot layouts, access, and septic Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 4 February 7, 2017 1 locations. He stated that the purpose of a concept plan is for the applicant to gain input 2 from the Commissions and Council in regard to what they would be expecting when the 3 applicant submits their actual application. He noted that the staff conditions were 4 included in the packet along with the comments of the Planning and Park Commissions. 5 He stated that a neighboring property owner submitted a letter stating that they did not 6 like the number of units proposed for the property. 7 8 Martin referenced the applicant's concept plan and the four septic sites, asking for 9 clarification on locations and the types of trees in those areas. 10 11 Sparks noted that the specific area had boxelder trees. 12 13 Cousineau asked if the trees could be improved to create a corridor. 14 15 Sparks agreed that the area is lower quality but could be restored to a higher quality with 16 some work. He noted that restoration of some of the woodlands would improve the 17 quality. 18 19 Martin referenced the staff concept plan and asked where on the property homes could 20 be placed. She asked for, and received, clarification on certain elements of the plans. 21 She referenced a man-made wetland on the property and asked if there is a difference in 22 protection. 23 24 Mark Gronberg, Gronberg and Associates, replied that the wetland has been delineated 25 as a wetland and therefore there is no difference. 26 27 Laura Domyancich, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, stated that if there is a 28 wetland on the plan that has been delineated as a wetland but does not have a 29 classification it would not have the same protection as a wetland. She stated that if 30 preservation of the wetland is desired a MnRam would need to be done for the wetland 31 to determine a management plan and classification. 32 33 Kent Williams, 1632 Homestead Trail, stated that he is speaking on behalf of the 34 applicants at their request. He stated that the applicant submitted a narrative with the 35 concept plan, noting that this is the third time Mr. Marx has come to the Council with an 36 attempted project. He stated that under any measure this project is one that provides 37 significant value to the City. He stated that the Marx family purchased the land in 1998 38 and spent 20 years restoring the property, as it was previously a pig farm. He stated this 39 is one of the last few groves of trees left and would be protected. He stated that the 40 Marx family has proposed to put 40 percent of buildable land into conservation 41 easement, noting that there has not been a request that has come before the City with 42 that high of a percentage. He noted that the percentage of buildable land is quite low 43 already for this property and therefore this is a significant sacrifice. He stated that the 44 conservation elements that are being protected through the easements should justify the 45 density bonus itself. He noted that it is important to note that on top of the buildable 46 land, the Marx family would be conserving another 60 acres of unbuildable land. He 47 noted that they are not asking for a large number of homes in return for this 48 conservation, they simply believe in the conservation of the land. He highlighted the 49 conservation benefits that would be provided through this proposal. He highlighted what 50 would happen under normal development of this property, which would create three lots 51 and the future landowners could do a lot of things with their land, outside of building, that Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 5 February 7, 2017 I could be detrimental to the natural features. He stated that this is a harmonious plan 2 with a single easement holder and would provide a benefit to the City. He stated that 3 this provides more conserved land and less buildable homes than any application 4 before. He referenced the park dedication requirement for the horse trail around the 5 lake. He stated that the lake is entirely private at this time, along with the horse trail, and 6 is used by invitation only and not used by the public. He stated that there has been 7 pushback from the neighbors on the lake that they do not want that path open to the 8 public at large and those neighbors would close their segments of the trail. He also 9 noted that there would be issues with parking for people attempting to access the trail. 10 He noted that there was a lengthy discussion at the Park Commission meeting. He 11 noted that an alternate trail location was discussed in the southern portion of the 12 property, which would keep the trail away from the homes. He noted that the intent then 13 would be for it to be a nature trail. He stated that the Park Commission wanted the 14 ability to provide trail connection to the properties east and west. He noted that there 15 are not currently trails to the east or west. He noted that the applicant is conserving not 16 only the required buildable land but also 60 additional acres of non -buildable land and 17 therefore asked that the Council waive the requirement for park dedication. He stated 18 that a lot of thought went into this concept plan. 19 20 Martin referenced a gravel drive and asked if the existing configuration would continue or 21 whether there would be a relocation. It was noted this is the existing horse trail. She 22 stated that on the applicant's proposal she noticed buildable area that is going into 23 conservation and compared that to the staff plan. She also noted what seemed to be a 24 straight line of trees and asked for more information. 25 26 Wally Marx replied that the line of trees is very straight because they purchased the land 27 in 1998 and there were 400 hogs on the property before they purchased the property. 28 He noted that the pigs devastated the land. He stated that in order to create more 29 conserved land they have limited the housing footprint to one acre each. 30 31 Charlie Schroder, 2910 Parkview, stated that they are the neighbor immediately to the 32 north and are present to understand what is going on. He stated that they are new 33 neighbors and have found this background information to be helpful. He asked how the 34 PUD is superior to the conventional development, as he did not quite see how the land 35 would be better under the PUD. He stated that having the trail open to the public would 36 be problematic with parking. He stated that a north/south trail on Parkview would be 37 objectional. He stated that this seems like a lot of density relative to a conventional 38 development plan. 39 40 Pederson stated that he was on the Council in 2011 and stated that this request is 41 considerably better than that request. He stated that he has concerns with the proximity 42 to the lake. He stated that the trail would be problematic because the other property 43 owners do not want that. He stated that with the trails at Baker Park he was unsure why 44 additional trails would be needed here. He stated that it would be difficult to give up park 45 dedication, noting that he does not have any interest in dropping park dedication. 46 47 Mitchell provided background information on the Long Lake Hounds. 48 49 Anderson agreed that this is a substantially better plan than what was presented in 50 2011. He stated that he does have concerns with the closeness of lots one and two. He 51 stated that it seems that the buildable acreage is in pieces rather than one contiguous Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 6 February 7, 2017 1 piece and therefore could not find how it would benefit the City. He agreed that the park 2 dedication should not be waived. 3 4 Williams stated that they attempted to not make the conservation areas fragmented. He 5 noted that the green and yellow areas are proposed for preservation, identifying 6 corridors. 7 8 Martin stated that lots one and two seem close together and would also need a variance. 9 She stated that other than that she likes the fragmentation of the lots as it seems more 10 rural and less planned. She stated that there was conscious thought from the applicant 11 to preserve land in corridors. She stated that she would want the conservation areas to 12 be placed in outlots to minimize the amount of conserved areas within the lots. She 13 asked which areas were the highest value in terms on conservation, noting that the 14 tamarack swamp is high quality but would be protected as a wetland. She stated that 15 the maple basswood forest would protect the tree line and view shed from the road. She 16 stated that perhaps there could be a trail that would provide a vista of the lake. She 17 stated that she would avoid the horse trail. She stated that she would preserve a trail 18 further east that could be built out at a further time. She stated that she would give park 19 dedication for trails that are built. She stated that she would like to see protection of the 20 wooded areas more and would recommend the staff suggestion for layout with a trail 21 that could overlook the lake. She stated that she would like to see the setbacks met and 22 would keep the roads out of the middle woodland area to loop around a bit more as staff 23 recommended. 24 25 Cousineau stated that she appreciates that staff moved lot three to the southern part, but 26 noted that it seems that may be crowded. She stated that she would support a trail 27 overlooking a vista of the lake but would not support the horse trail. She stated that park 28 dedication is important. 29 30 Mitchell stated that he just does not understand it, as it seems that this is attempting to 31 get ten pounds of flour into a five -pound sack. He stated that in the rural area the effort 32 is for less houses. He stated that he does not see any public benefit to this land. He 33 stated that he does not understand how the little bits of yellow on the map would be 34 justification for double density. He stated that three homes would preserve the most 35 trees, the animal corridor, the marshes, and wetlands. He stated that he does not see 36 that this meets the minimum ordinance standards. 37 38 Williams stated that there seems to be a misunderstanding of what could be done and 39 what could not be done under conservation or regular ownership. He stated that the 40 property owner could buy wetland mitigation credits and fill wetlands. He stated that the 41 natural elements could be left to the whim of a future land owner or they could choose to 42 protect and conserve the rare and disappearing elements that exist on the land. He 43 stated that you would not get the same level of land stewardship and management 44 under this request compared to traditional development. 45 46 Cousineau stated that if you go to five homes, there is already one home and you would 47 only be adding four homes. She stated that this is a large area of land and therefore 48 would be comfortable with some additional homes. 49 50 Anderson asked if the applicant feels that they received feedback from the Council. 51 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 7 February 7, 2017 1 Williams stated that it seems that there is some antagonism towards the ordinance itself 2 rather than the project. He stated that if you hate the ordinance you can say no to every 3 request, noting that there will not be a lot of these requests. He stated that it does not 4 seem that this should rise or fall on five or six homes when the applicants would be 5 conserving 70 acres of land. He stated that the conservation aspects on this request far 6 exceed what was gained through Stonegate, and this request is only asking for three 7 additional homes. He appreciated the honest feedback but felt that the Council is 8 providing negative comments against the ordinance itself. 9 10 Cousineau stated that lots one and two do not conform to the DNR shoreline regulations. 11 She agreed that this was a hot topic tonight but noted that there would have to be some 12 conformity in order to discuss the 200 percent density bonus. 13 14 Williams stated that if the parcels should be expanded, it would make them more 15 saleable as they would gain more shoreland. He explained that the lots are smaller 16 because of the conserved shoreline. He did not feel they would have trouble presenting 17 the case to the DNR. 18 19 Mitchell stated that it seems that they could just do a PUD to approve additional lots. 20 21 Batty stated that is not what the applicant has requested and would have different 22 standards for review. 23 24 Mitchell stated that he did not understand how this would meet the objectives of the 25 conservation design ordinance. 26 27 Michael Pressman stated that he has spent about 25 years on conservation 28 development, as this is his career. He stated that he began looking at this property 29 when he was working with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and he made an 30 offer at that time to purchase a conservation easement to secure what is proposed to the 31 City for free. He stated that he secured an easement to the north. He stated that he 32 was attracted to this property because of the natural features of the site. He noted that 33 while the yellow area may seem small that is connected to the green areas that would 34 also be preserved. He stated that he joined his profession to look ahead and ensure 35 conservation when changes come in the future. He stated that this project has come 36 before the Council three times now. He stated that this site contains areas identified in 37 the City's open space plan and meet the requirements of the ordinance. 38 39 Martin asked how many homes could be built on this property if this property were 40 rezoned in the future as single family detached or attached. 41 42 VIII. OLD BUSINESS 43 44 A. 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan Update (9:09 p.m.) 45 Johnson stated that the first seven chapters of the draft Comprehensive Plan are before 46 the Council, noting that the additional chapters will be brought forward on February 21 st 47 and at that time staff will ask for the direction of the Council to route the plan to affected 48 jurisdictions. 49 50 Pederson recused himself from the discussion. 51 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 8 February 7, 2017 1 Anderson stated that he does not have any additional comments. 2 3 Cousineau referenced the land use, noting a mention of options to improve north/south 4 travel. 5 6 Martin stated that at one time the language had been stronger but there was a 7 discussion that this route would be better because of the desire for one community that 8 is able to reach each other efficiently. She stated that they also like the ability for roads 9 to curve and twist and therefore the language was softened. 10 11 Mitchell noted that a rural community has rural roadways and does not have roadways 12 that cut through every community. He stated that they intentionally have avoided going 13 through the wetland. 14 15 Pederson rejoined the Council. 16 17 IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (9:22 p.m.) 18 Johnson stated that there was one comment regarding the Olkon request that was 19 included in the record under the Consent Agenda. He stated that the meeting regarding 20 the speed studies on CR 101, CR 116, and CR 19 were held on January 25th and there 21 were about 40 residents in attendance. He informed Council that the County has stated 22 that they do expect that the speed would be increased if the speed study is completed 23 on CR 101. He noted that they are talking with residents to determine the best course of 24 action. He stated that the speed study on 116 was delayed until the improvements are 25 made. He stated that the speed study for 19 may also be put on hold as those speeds 26 could increase as well. 27 28 X. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (9:25 p.m.) 29 Mitchell stated that he and Johnson attended the 1-94 luncheon the previous week and 30 Johnson provided a presentation on what Medina has done in the past 12 months. He 31 stated that this was an opportunity for the cities involved in the 1-94 corridor and 32 chamber to alert the other communities as to what they are doing. He stated that the 33 difference is that those communities that want large commercial development are right 34 on 1-94 and are way beyond what Medina is able to do. 35 36 Martin stated that she touched base with the fire departments this past week and it 37 seems to be going well. She noted that the first step in group training would be to use 38 the same software. She stated that she was also present for the Hamel Fire Department 39 quarterly report. 40 41 XI. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (9:27 p.m.) 42 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to approve the bills, EFT 003996E- 43 004024E for $1, 537, 467.59, order check numbers 045443-045504 for $312, 556.19, and 44 payroll EFT 507684-50709 for $49,540.88. Motion passed unanimously. 45 46 XII. ADJOURN 47 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 p.m. 48 Motion passed unanimously. 49 50 51 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 9 February 7, 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Attest: 8 9 Bob Mitchell, Mayor 10 Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 10 February 7, 2017 Agenda Item # 5A Goal Setting Session Work Plan to Accomplish 2017 City Goals and Initiatives Goal/Initiative Responsible Facilitatortsj Timeline for Priority Completion Notes Completion Public Works Goals 1. Complete Legion Parking lot construction Public Works Director 2nd Quarter High 2. Complete the 116/55 intersection project Public Works Director 3rd Quarter High 3. Complete Clydesdale Trail road project Public Works Director 3rd Quarter High 4. Fix the intersection on Clydesdale Trail near Caribou Coffee Public Works Director 3rd Quarter High 5. Willow Water Tower Rehabilitation Project Public Works Director 4th Quarter High Public Safety Goals 1. Provide professional, corteous public safety services for all residents and vistors to the City of Medina Police Chief On -going High 2. Secure raining on implicit bias for our department Police Chief 2nd Quarter High 3. Train for active shooters Police Chief On -going High 4. Work with the new communities in Medina on community policing Police Chief On -going High 5. Continue to build relationships with our minority community Police Chief On -going High 6. Do at least three public speaking events on current affairs with the police department (speaking events in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters Police Chief 4th Quarter Moderate 7. Renew LELS Contract Police Chief 4th Quarter High 8. Continue to work on Hamel, Loretto and Maple Plain Fire Contracts Police Chief On -going Moderate Finance Department Goals 1. Lead the Budget Process Finance Director 3rd Quarter High 2. Continue to attend more GFOA Financial Reporting training and any other training opportunities (leadership, management, etc.) Finance Director On -going High 3. Implement one on one meetings with Finance Staff Finance Director 1st Quarter High 4. Cross -train Finance staff Finance Director On -going High 5. Help streamline staff being split between two facilities. Make sure policies and procedures are in place to keep a productive work environment Finance Director On -going Moderate Planning/Zoning Department Goals 1. Cable Franchise/Internet analysis City Planner 1st Quarter High 2. Formalize planning department procedures City Planner 4th Quarter High 3. Irrigation/Re-use analysis City Planner 3rd Quarter High 4. Comp Plan adoption/. plementation City Planner 4th Quarter High 5. Planning Department website improvements City Planner 2nd Quarter Moderate Administration/General Goals 1. Implement electronic City Council Packets and purchase tablets Council Members with technology upgrades City Administrator 2nd Quarter High 2. Work with Hennepin County and MNDOT to plan and budget appropriately for the Highway 55/116 intersection project in 2017 City Administrator 4th Quarter High 3. Hold a business forum and two business tours of three businesses in 2017 City Administrator 2nd & 4th Quarter High Agenda Item # 5A 4. Implementation of Laserfiche in the Finance, Administration and Planning Departments. City Administrator On -going Moderate 5. Work with Council and Staff to try and attract campus business users on Highway 55 City Administrator On -going High 6. Succession Planning - Work with Staff and Department Heads to put together incorporate a succession plan into an updated 10 Year Staffing Plan City Administrator 2nd Quarter High 7. Personnel Policy - Conduct a comprehensive review and update of our employee personnel policies. A thorough review has not occurred since 2011 City Administrator 3rd Quarter High 8. IT/Server/email - Switch the server to Microsoft 365 online and implement .gov email accounts and website City Administrator 4th Quarter High 9. Organics Recycling Grant Funds - Continue to find effective ways to spend the grant funds to increase Blue Bag Organics Recycling program City Administrator On -going Moderate TOTAL GOALS/INITIATIVES FOR 2017: 32 Personnel Policy MEDINA 5.40 Sick Leave Purpose: The City provides sick leave with pay for all eligible employees for the purpose of illness or other case of necessity defined in this policy. Policy: 1. Sick leave is authorized absence from work with pay, granted to qualified full-time and part-time employees. Sick leave is not a privilege or vested right that an employee may use at their discretion, but is a type of insurance allowed in case of necessity or actual illness in accordance with this policy. A physician's statement may be required at any time for verification of any sick leave taken. Employees are to use this paid leave only when they are unable to work for medical reasons and under the conditions explained below: a. When an employee is unable to perform work duties due to the employee's own illness or disability (including pregnancy). b. For medical, dental or other care provider appointments. c. When an employee has been exposed to a contagious disease of such a nature that his/her presence at the work place could endanger the health of others. d. To care for the employee's injured or ill children, including, stepchildren, adopted or foster children, adult child, spouse, domestic partner, sibling, parent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, grandchild, grandparent, or stepparent, for such reasonable periods as the employee's attendance with the child may be necessary. e. To take children, or other family members to a medical, dental or other care provider appointment. f. Employees may use up to 160 hours of sick leave in a calendar year for absences due to an illness of or injury to the employee's adult child, spouse, domestic partner, sibling, parent, grandparent, stepparent, parent -in-laws (mothers -in-laws and fathers -in-laws) and grandchildren (includes step - grandchildren, biological, adopted or foster grandchildren). g. Safety leave. Employees are authorized to use sick leave for reasonable absences for themselves or relatives (employee's adult child, spouse, sibling, parent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, grandchild, grandparent, or stepparent) who are providing or receiving assistance because they, or a relative, is a victim of sexual assault, domestic abuse, or stalking. Safety leave for those listed, other than the employee and the employee's child, is limited to 160 5.40 Sick Leave Agenda Item # 5D Formatted: o I hours in a calendar year. 2. Full-time employees are entitled to accumulate sick leave with pay at the rate of eight (8) hours for each calendar month of full-time employment. Regular part-time employees are entitled to accumulate sick leave with pay at the rate of four (4) hours for each calendar month of part-time employment. 3. The employee must notify his/her department head for the appropriate approval prior to their scheduled workday or as soon thereafter as practical of the sick leave absence. Employees will keep their department head informed of their condition if absent for more than one day. 4. Employees granted sick leave for part of a day shall be paid for the hours worked. 5. The City may require that an employee who is unable to work due to an illness or disability, before being permitted to work, provide medical evidence that he/she is again able to perform all essential functions of the position, without hazard to self or others. 6. Each employee may donate up to 40 hours of accrued sick leave per year to other employees in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Sick Leave Donation policy. 7. Sick leave may be accumulated and banked to a maximum of nine hundred sixty (960) hours for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees. For sick leave accumulated in excess of nine hundred sixty (960) hours, employees who began permanent full-time employment with the City of Medina prior to August 1, 2011 may bank the hours in an account established by the City for the purpose of retirement insurance premiums (see Retirement Insurance Program policy). Employees beginning permanent full-time or permanent part-time employment with the City of Medina after August 1, 2011 shall not bank sick leave hours over nine hundred sixty (960) hours. 8. An employee leaving employment voluntarily, with four or more years of service with the city after giving the City fourteen (14) calendar days notice of termination of employment, will be paid at his/her base rate of pay at the time of retirement termination one third (1/3) of his/her accumulated sick leave hours. Any sick leave banked in excess of nine hundred sixty (960) hours for retirement insurance premiums will be forfeited. 9. An employee leaving employment voluntarily with twenty (20) or more years of service with the City will have the following options in regard to accrued sick leave: A. After giving the City at least fourteen (14) calendar days' notice of termination of employment, receive payment from the City for one half (1/2) all accrued sick leave at the employee's base rate of pay at the time of Formatted: o I 5.40 Sick Leave termination. Any sick leave banked in excess of nine hundred sixty (960) hours for retirement insurance premiums will be forfeited. B. After giving the City at least fourteen (14) calendar days notice of termination of employment, place any accrued sick leave into the retirement insurance fund (see Retirement Insurance Program policy). 10. Proceeds to Employee's Estate - The estate of any employee who dies while employed by the City shall be entitled to receive the value of one—third (1/3) for an employee under twenty (20) years of service and one-half (1/2) for an employee with twenty (20) or more years of service of the employee's accrued unused sick leave up to nine hundred sixty (960) hours, subject to the foregoing provisions. Approved By: Medina City Council Date: December 20, 2005; Amended: November 4, 2009; January 4, 2011; August 3, 2011; July 2, 2013; August 6, 2014 Formatted: o I 5.40 Sick Leave Personnel Policy MEDINA 5.50 Sick Leave Donation Purpose: To define the scope and eligibility for an employee to donate or receive accrued personal leave or sick leave. Policy: 1. With the express written consent of the City Administrator, employees having accrued personal leave and/or sick leave will be allowed to donate a portion of such accrued leave to fellow employees experiencing a major medical condition suffered by the employee, the employee's spouse, or the employee's minor children. A major medical condition is considered to be a severe illness, major surgery, or other physical ailment that causes, or is expected to cause an absence from work for 15 working days or more in any 12 month period. A major medical condition must be supported by a physician's statement to be eligible for consideration. 2. An employee is only eligible to receive donated personal leave and/or sick leave for normal work hours lost due to a major medical condition. 3. An employee will be eligible to receive donated personal leave and/or sick leave only after the employee's own accrued personal leave, sick leave, compensatory time, and any other accrued leave has been exhausted. 3 4.An employee using donated personal leave and/or sick leave will not accrue personal leave or sick leave benefits nor will holidays be paid while using donated leave. 45.A full-time employee will be allowed to receive up to 45 days (360 hours) of donated -- personal leave and/or sick leave for any single major medical condition. A regular part-time employee will be allowed to receive up to 20 days (160 hours) of donated personal leave and/or sick leave for any single major medical condition. 5,6.An employee may only use donated personal leave and/or sick leave up to the time of - - - eligibility for the long-term disability benefit (if applicable), or for the maximum number of days allowed to be donated, whichever occurs first. 6,7.A full-time employee may donate no more than 40 hours of personal leave and/or sick - leave to each requesting employee per calendar year. A regular part-time employee may donate no more than 20 hours to each requesting employee per calendar year. 5.50 Sick Leave Donation Formatted: ist Pa ag aph No b is o n b ing Tab stops: Not at 0.2 Formatted: is and N b ing Formatted: is and N b ing Formatted: is and N b ing Formatted: is and N b ing i 7,8.Employees wishing to donate personal or sick leave must submit a written request to - the City Administrator. The request must identify the employee to whom leave will be donated. Donations shall remain anonymous. 8:9.Donation of personal leave and/or sick leave will be completely voluntary. No City • employee may pressure or otherwise attempt to influence a City employee to donate personal leave and/or sick leave. 9,10. The City Administrator shall have the right to deny and/or limit donation requests as deemed necessary and in the best interests of the City of Medina. 1 4&11. The donated personal leave and/or sick leave will be subtracted from the donor's balance and a credit reflecting the donated hours will be provided to the requesting employee's personal or sick leave bank. 41-12. Donated sick leave cannot be used for any severance pay, or paid out to an employee in the form of cash or used in any other manner other than what is stated in this policy. Approved By: Medina City Council Date: December 20, 2005 5.50 Sick Leave Donation Formatted: is and N b ing Formatted: is and N b ing Formatted: is and N b ing Formatted: is and N b ing Formatted: is and N b ing Personnel Policy MEDINA 6.50 Pregnancy and Parental Leave Purpose: To define the scope and eligibility for an employee to takepreganancy and parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child and for certain conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth. Policy: 1_In conjunction with the birth or adoption of a child, the City will grant unpaid parental leave to all regular full-time and part-time employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week and who have been employed for at least 12 consecutive months preceding the date of the request for leave. The employee must be the natural or adoptive parent of the child. 4,2. The City will grant unpaid leave to all regular full-time and part-time female employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week and who have been employed for at least 12 consecutive months preceding the date of the request for leave for prenatal care, or incapacity due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related health conditions. 2,3.Depending upon an employee's situation, more than one form of leave may apply during the same period of time. If the employee is eligible for Sick Leave during the Parental or Pregnancy Leave, the two leaves will run concurrently. 3 4.An employee may not take parental or pregnancy leave in excess of twelve (12) consecutive weeks. The start date for parental leave must begin within twelve (12) months of the birth or adoption of the child. The employee shall submit a completed Parental Leave Form to the City Administrator as far in advance as possible, but not later than thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the leave start date. 4.5.Parental leave may not begin more than twelve (12) months after the birth or adoption; except that, in the case where the child must remain in the hospital longer than the mother, the leave may not begin more than twelve (12) months after the child leaves the hospital. 5 6.The employee may choose to utilize accumulated paid leave benefits for paid during parental leave. Any use of sick leave must first be preceded by exhausting all but 40 hours of accrued personal leave time, unless accompanied by a physician's statement 6.50 Parental Leave 494932v1 MDTME230 IA Formatted: Ind nt: t: 0.2 No b is o n b ing qualifying the employee for use of sick leave. In no case shall more than six weeks of sick leave be used during parental leave, unless accompanied by a physician's statement qualifying the employee for use of additional sick leave. 6:7.Insurance coverage will be made available to the employee while they are on leave. The City will continue to provide the City's share of insurance plan costs or health care premiums while the employee is on pregnancy or parental leave. 7,8.The employee is required to return to work for a minimum of twelve weeks following the pregnancy or parental leave. Failure to comply with this provision may result in the requirement of the employee to repay_=the City's share of insurance plan costs provided during the parental leave; and, the applicable pro rated share of sick 1 ave received used during the paid parental leave (i.e. sick leave taken during the parental 1•ave for non medical or non disability purposes). 8,9.No personal leave or sick leave benefits shall accrue nor will holidays be paid during unpaid pregnancy or parental leave. Personal leave or sick leave benefits shall accrue and holidays will be paid during pregnancy or parental leave if the employee is utilizing accumulated paid leave benefits or compensatory time. No sick leave may be donated to persons on pregnancy or parental leave. 9,10. An employee returning from an authorized pregnancy or parental leave shall be reinstated to their former position or a position equivalent in pay, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment, which the employee was receiving prior to the commencement of the leave. However, if the employee's position would have been eliminated or the employee would have been dismissed but for the leave, the employee does not have the right to be reinstated upon return from leave. Approved By: Medina City Council Date: December 20, 2005; Amended January 4, 2011; January 18, 2011; August 6, 2014 6.50 Parental Leave 499932v1 MDTME230 IA Personnel Policy MEDINA 6.60 Leaves of Absence - Other Purpose: To define the scope and eligibility for other employee leaves of absence. Policy: 1. The City Council may grant any employee a leave of absence without pay for a period not to exceed 90 days, except that it may extend such leaves to a maximum period of one year in extenuating circumstances. In extenuating circumstances, the Council may grant a leave without pay for a period longer than 90 days if it determines that such a leave is necessary and feasible in order to reasonably accommodate an employee by law. In unusual circumstances, a department head may grant an employee leave without pay, not to exceed 8 hours, without first consulting the City Administrator. The City Administrator may grant an employee leave without pay, not to exceed 30 days, without first consulting the City Council. a. Insurance coverage will be made available to the employee while they are on leave. The City will continue to provide the City's share of insurance plan costs or health care premiums while the employee is on leave- as long as the employee returns to work after the leave for at least the length of the leave. Failure to comply with this provision may result in the requirement of the employee to pay back the City's share of insurance plan costs or health care premiums that were provided during the leave. b. No personal leave or sick leave benefits shall accrue nor will holidays be paid during a leave of absence. No se' leave m be ,l,.natea to pe on a leave of absence. c. Prior to starting a leave of absence without pay, the employee shall be required to exhaust the personal holiday and all accumulated leave and compensatory time. The City may not require the employee to use accumulated sick leave unless the leave of absence is for an employee's illness, injury, disability or health related treatment that qualifies for the use of sick leave. d. An employee returning from an authorized leave shall be reinstated to their former position or a position equivalent in pay, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment, which the employee was receiving 6.60 Leaves of Absence - Other Formatted: o I MEDINA prior to the commencement of the leave. However, if the employee's position would have been eliminated or the employee would have been dismissed but for the leave, the employee does not have the right to be reinstated upon return from leave. Personnel Policy 2. School Conferences and Activities Leave — Any employee may take unpaid leave of up to 16 hours during any school year, to attend school conferences or classroom activities related to the employee's child, provided the conference or classroom activities cannot be scheduled during non -work hours. Approved By: Medina City Council Date: December 20, 2005; Amended January 4, 2011 Formatted: o I 6.60 Leaves of Absence - Other Agenda Item # SE MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: February 15, 2017 MEETING: February 21, 2017 City Council SUBJ: Hennepin County Bikeway Participation Program Grant Background Hennepin County annually provides grants to support the construction of bikeways within the County as part of its Bikeway Participation Program. The grants are a 50/50 match with local dollars up to a maximum of $100,000. Applications are due March 1, 2017. City staff has had discussions with Hennepin County staff related to trail connections which are planned along Pinto Drive and Hamel Road. These trails will further expand the trail connected along Hamel Road last year and connect to the trail being constructed this year on connection with the CR116/Highway 55 project. The proposed project breaks down into two separate segments: one along Pinto Drive from Hamel Road to Tower Drive; and one along Hamel Road from Rainwater Park across Elm Creek. Staff recommends that the project be broken down in this way for the grant application. The segment crossing Elm Creek is substantially more expensive. Staff believes that if the project is broken down into two parts, it may be possible that the smaller portion of the project is funding even if the larger project is not. Cost Estimates The City Engineer has provided cost estimates for the two segments of the project: 1) Pinto Drive segment - $99,000 2) Hamel Road segment - $168,000 to $204,000 Much of the cost of the Hamel Road segment involves retaining walls to avoid impacts to the floodplain of Elm Creek. These estimates are fairly conservative and include 10% contingency and 25% overhead. The estimate also includes easement acquisition along Pinto Drive. Staff is hopeful that acquisition may be able to be negotiated down with owners. Staff intends to evaluate the price estimate and remove much of the contingency for the sake of the grant application. This will reduce the cost per foot of the project, which will help it score better in the grant review process. However, the City would then be responsible for cost overruns if the contingency becomes necessary. Park Commission Recommendation The Park Commission discussed the grant application at their February 15 meeting and supported the application. The Commission has previously recommended, and the City Council Hennepin County Bikeway Page 1 of 2 February 21, 2017 Participation Program Grant City Council Meeting approved, a line item for funding the Hamel Road segment in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP also includes a $250,000 line item for unspecified park/trail expansions. This is largely in order to respond to grant opportunities such as this one. The Park Commission believed this grant would be an appropriate use of the park/trail expansion funding in the CIP. Council Action Move to adopt the resolution supporting grant application for the Hennepin County Bikeway Participation Program. Attachments 1) Project Location Map 2) Resolution supporting grant application 3) Potential trail layout at Hamel Road/Rainwater Park Hennepin County Bikeway Page 2 of 2 February 21, 2017 Participation Program Grant City Council Meeting 630' Trail Extension by City (Priority 1) Pinto Drive & Hamel Road Trail Extension Projects Medina, MN 390' Trail Extension by City (Priority 2) Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION 2017-### RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY BIKEWAY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and existing under the laws of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Hennepin County (the "County") provides funding assistance through its Bikeway Participation Program to implement effective bikeway projects that extend the Hennepin County bikeway system, supports local plans, and supports the implementation of the Hennepin County Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, the City has identified construction of a trail along Pinto Drive and Hamel Road (the "Project") as an opportunity to extend the County and City bikeway and trail systems and to support the implementation of the County and City Transportation Plans; and WHEREAS, the Project is identified on the City's trail plan, the City's transportation plan, the Hennepin County bike plan, the Hennepin County transportation plan, and the Metropolitan Council's Regional Trail plan; and WHEREAS, the City has included funds within its 2017 Capital Improvement Plan to match grant funds which may be provided by the Bikeway Participation Program. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Medina, Minnesota that the City request funding for the Project through the Hennepin County Bikeway Participation Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff is hereby authorized and directed to take necessary actions to apply for such funding Dated: February 21, 2017. By: Bob Mitchell, Mayor Resolution No. 2017-## February 21, 2017 Attest: By: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2017-## 2 February 21, 2017 OPTION 1 KA02712-870\Cad \ Exhibits \02712-87 option 1 & OPTION 2.dwg OPTION 2 HAMEL ROAD i I9,3 -- i EX.SAN.MH TC=974.62 C co EX.SAN.MH TC=976.41 HAMEL ROAD \ _ 99-924- _ 971 RETAINING WALL & SAFETY FENCE i /,// r /,4 / / / / / / i I EX. CB TC=973.92 APPROXIMATE 100 YR FLOODPLAIN BOUNDARY r / �( 9.68' GRADING LIMITS 46, RELOCATE STORM STRUCTURE \ / \ /- MATCH EXISTING BITUMINOUS TRAIL EX.SAN.MH TC=977. 84 �g X 0 FT 30 60 a v L a o RELOCATE CULVERT 073 EX. SAN.MH J / TC=974.62 / / RETAINING WALL!&r SAFETY FENCE I / / I EX.CB TC=973.92 r \ GRADING LIMITS APPROXIMATE 100 YR FLOODPLAIN BOUNDARY MATCH EXISTING BITUMINOUS TRAIL EX.SAN.MH TC=977.84 x 0 FT 30 60 RAINWATER PARK c.i LIJ 7 0 a z 00 z1- i— x� wW J = _ H g H � e LIJ J 7 MEDINA, MINNESOTA WSB PROJECT NO. 02712-870 RAINWATER PARK CULVERT & TRAIL EXTENSION SHEET 1 OF 1 SHEETS Agenda Item # SF Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2017- RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (MNDOT AGREEMENT NO. 10027317) AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Medina enter into MnDOT Agreement No. 1027317 with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes: To provide for the power, operation, and maintenance of the new Traffic Control Signal System including Signing and the new Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption System on Truck Highway No. 55 at County State Aid Highway No. 115/County Road 116 (Pinto Drive) in the City of Medina, Hennepin County, Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Medina authorizes the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the Agreement and any amendments to the Agreement. Dated: February 21, 2017. Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2017- February 21, 2017 MnDOT Contract No: 1027317 STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION And CITY OF MEDINA TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Control Section (C.S.): 2722 Trunk Highway Number (T.H.): 55 =118 Signal System ID 1735392 (Formerly 20850) This Agreement is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Transportation ("State") and City of Medina acting through its City Council ("City"). Recitals 1. The parties have determined that there is justification and it is in the public's best interest to remove the existing Traffic Control Signal System including signing ("Signal System") and Emergency Vehicle Pre- emption System ("EVP System") and install a new Signal System including signing and EVP system on Trunk Highway No. 55 at County State Aid Highway No. 115/County Road 116 (Pinto Drive) in the City of Medina, Hennepin County, Minnesota under State Project No. 2722-89. 2. The City and the State wish to define their respective operation and maintenance responsibilities for the new Signal System including signing and the EVP System, on Trunk Highway No. 55 at County State Aid Highway No. 115/County Road 116 (Pinto Drive) in the City of Medina, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and 3. The City and the State will participate in the power, operation and maintenance of the new Signal System and EVP System. 4. Agreement No. 1002338 between Hennepin County and the State will address the cost participation for this project. 5. Minnesota Statutes § 161.20, subdivision 2 authorizes the Commissioner of Transportation to make arrangements with and cooperate with any governmental authority for the purposes of constructing, maintaining and improving the trunk highway system. Agreement 1. Term of Agreement; Survival of Terms 1.1. Effective date. This Agreement will be effective on the date the State obtains all signatures required by Minnesota Statutes § 16C.05, subdivision 2. 1.2. Expiration date. This Agreement will expire when all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled. 1.3. Survival of terms. All clauses which impose obligations continuing in their nature and which must survive in order to give effect to their meaning will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the following clauses: 5. Liability; Worker Compensation Claims; Insurance; 7. State Audits; 8. Government Data Practices; 9. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue; and 11. Force Majeure. The terms and conditions set forth in Article 2. Signal System and EVP System — Power, Operation and Maintenance may be terminated by another Agreement between the parties. 2. Signal System and EVP System — Power, Operation and Maintenance Power, operation and maintenance responsibilities will be as follows for the new Signal System and EVP System on T.H. 55 at County State Aid Highway No. 115/County Road 116 (Pinto Drive). -1- MnDOT Contract No: 1027317 2.1. City Responsibilities A. Tower. The City will be responsible for the hook-up cost and application to secure an adequate power supply to the service pad or pole and will pay all monthly electrical service expenses necessary to operate the Signal System and EVP System. B. Minor Luminaire and Signal System Maintenance. The City will provide for the following at its own cost. i. Maintain the signal pole mounted LED luminaires, including replacing the luminaires when necessary. The LED luminaire must be replaced when it fails or when light levels drop below recommended AASHTO levels for the installation. ii. Replace the Signal System LED indications. Replacing LED indications consists of replacing each LED indication when it reaches end of life per the MnDOT Traffic Engineering Manual, fails or no longer meets Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) standards for light output. iii. Clean the Signal System controller cabinet and service cabinet exteriors. iv. Clean the Signal System and luminaire mast arm extensions. 2.2. State Responsibilities A. Other Maintenance and Timing. The State will maintain the signing, and perform all other Signal System and signal pole luminaire circuit maintenance at its own cost. All Signal System timing will be determined by the State and no changes will be made without the State's approval. B. EVP System Operation. The EVP System will be installed, operated, maintained, and removed according to the following conditions and requirements: i. All maintenance of the EVP System must be done by State forces. ii. Emitter units may be installed only on authorized emergency vehicles, as defined in Minnesota Statutes § 169.011, Subdivision 3. Authorized emergency vehicles may use emitter units only when responding to an emergency. The City will provide the State's District Engineer or their designated representative a list of all vehicles with emitter units, if requested by the State. iii. Malfunction of the EVP System must be reported to the State immediately. iv. In the event the EVP System or its components are, in the opinion of the State, being misused or the conditions set forth in Paragraph ii. above are violated, and such misuse or violation continues after the City receives written notice from the State, the State may remove the EVP System. Upon removal of the EVP System pursuant to this Paragraph, all of its parts and components become the property of the State. All timing of the EVP System will be determined by the State v. 2.3. Right of Way Access. Each party authorizes the other party to enter upon their respective public right of way to perform the maintenance activities described in this Agreement. 2.4. Related Agreements. This agreement will supersede and terminate Agreement No. 63873, dated March 27, 1987 between the parties for the intersection of T.H. 55 at County State Aid Highway No. 115 (Pinto Drive). 3. Authorized Representatives Each party's Authorized Representative is responsible for administering this Agreement and is authorized to give and receive any notice or demand required or permitted by this Agreement. -2- MnDOT Contract No: 1027317 3.1. The State's Authorized Representative will be: Name/Title: Allan Espinoza, MnDOT Metropolitan District Traffic Engineering (or successor) Address: 1500 County Road B2 West, Roseville, MN 55113 Telephone: (651) 234-7812 E-Mail: allan.espinoza@state.mn.us 3.2. The City's Authorized Representative will be: Name/Title: Steve Scherer, Medina Public Works Director (or successor) Address: 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN 55340 Telephone: (763) 473-4643 E-Mail: Steve.scherer@ci.medina.mn.us 4. Assignment; Amendments; Waiver; Contract Complete 4.1. Assignment. Neither party may assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior consent of the other party and a written assignment agreement, executed and approved by the, same parties who executed and approved this Agreement, or their successors in office. 4.2. Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original Agreement, or their successors in office. 4.3. Waiver. If a party fails to enforce any provision of this Agreement, that failure does not waive the provision or the party's right to subsequently enforce it. 4.4. Contract Complete. This Agreement contains all prior negotiations and agreements between the State and the City. No other understanding regarding this Agreement, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party. 5. Liability; Worker Compensation Claims; Insurance 5.1. Each party is responsible for its own acts, omissions and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law and will not be responsible for the acts and omissions of others and the results thereof. Minnesota Statutes § 3.736 and other applicable law govern. liability of the State. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 and other applicable law, govern liability of the City. 5.2. Each party is responsible for its own employees for any claims arising under the Workers Compensation Act. 6. Nondiscrimination Provisions of Minnesota Statutes § 181.59 and of any applicable law relating to civil rights and discrimination are considered part of this Agreement. 7. State Audits Under Minnesota Statutes § 16C.05, subdivision 5, the City's books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Agreement are subject to examination by the State and the State Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the end of this Agreement. 8. Government Data Practices The City and State must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as it applies to all data provided by the State under this Agreement, and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the City under this Agreement. The civil remedies of Minnesota Statutes § 13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause by either the City or the State. -3- MnDOT Contract No: 1027317 9. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue Minnesota law governs the validity, interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement. Venue for all legal proceedings arising out of this Agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota. 10. Termination by Mutual Agreement This Agreement may be terminated by mutual agreement of the parties. 11. Force Majeure Neither party will be responsible to the other for a failure to perform under this Agreement (or a delay in performance), if such failure or delay is due to a force majeure event. A force majeure event is an event beyond a party's reasonable control, including but not limited to, unusually severe weather, fire, floods, other acts of God, labor disputes, acts of war or terrorism, or public health emergencies. [The remainder of this page has been intentionally left blank] -4- MnDOT Contract No: 1027317 CITY OF MEDINA The undersigned certify that they have lawfully executed this contract on behalf of the Governmental Unit as required by applicable charter provisions, resolutions or ordinances, By: Title: Date: By: Title: Date: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Recommended for Approval: By: (District Traffic Engineer) Date: Approved: By: Date: (District Engineer) COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION By: Date: (With delegated authority) INCLUDE COPY OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION. -5- Member Pederson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2017-15 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. PW 67-36-16 WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Medina approved the Cooperative Agreement No. PW 67-36-16 for the CSAH 115/CR 116 project between Hennepin County and the City of Medina on February 7, 2017. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Medina authorizes the Mayor and City Administrator to execute such cooperative agreement with Hennepin County. Dated: February 21, 2017. Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Cousineau and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Cousineau, Mitchell, Pederson And the following voted against same: (Absent: Martin) None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 15 February 21, 2017 Agenda Item # 7A MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: February 15, 2017 MEETING: February 21, 2017 City Council SUBJ: Lunski Senior Housing/Office Concept — PID 03-118-23-32-0007 Summary of Request Lunski, Inc. has requested review of a Concept Plan for potential development of an approximately 80-unit assisted/independent living senior building, a 42,000 s.£ medical office building, and 5,000 s.f. commercial building north of Highway 55, west of Mohawk Drive and south of Chippewa Road. The subject site is 10.8 acres in size, with a wetland occupying approximately 2.6 acres. Much of the remaining site is wooded, although many of these trees are recently re -grown and are not significant trees (greater than 8-inches in diameter) which are regulated by the tree preservation ordinance. The subject site is guided for Commercial development in the 2010-2030 Comprehensive Plan and is zoned Rural Commercial Holding (RCH). The RCH district is meant as an interim use for property which is planned for development but currently is undeveloped. The draft 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan update proposes to change the future land use of the subject property to Business. Property to the east and west share the guiding and zoning of the subject property. This is the case in the current Comp Plan and the properties are all proposed to be changed in the 2020-2040 Plan update. Property north of Chippewa Road is proposed to be guided Rural Residential in the 2020-2040 Plan update. Property to the northeast is proposed to be guided Low Density Residential. An aerial of the site and surrounding lands can be found at the top of the following page. An assisted/independent living facility is not a permitted use in the Commercial zoning districts. The applicant is considering a request to rezone the subject property to the Business (B) zoning district in order to allow for development of the use. "Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and independent living facilities associated with such uses" are permitted in the B district. The applicant intends to request that the City rezone the subject property to the B district in order to accommodate the proposed development. As noted above, the draft 2020-2040 Plan update proposes to change the future land use to Business. Following adoption of the Plan, the City would likely consider a similar rezoning. The purpose of a Concept Plan Review is to provide advisory comments to the applicant, generally on an application which involves some discretion by the City. In this case, the primary policy question of the concept plan review is whether the City would support rezoning the Lunski Senior Community Page 1 of 7 February 21, 2017 Concept Plan City Council Meeting property to the B zoning district prior to a Comprehensive Plan amendment to the Business land use, since the property is guided for Commercial development in the current Comp Plan. The descriptions of the land uses in the current plan are as follows: General Business (GB) provides opportunities for corporate campus uses including light industrial and retail uses. This designation identifies larger tracts of land that are suitable for office and business park developments and are served or will be served by urban services. Commercial (C) provides areas for highway oriented businesses and retail establishments; can include commercial, office and retail uses; is concentrated along the TH 55 corridor and are served or will be served by urban services. Interestingly, the current Comprehensive Plan does not include specific objectives for each of these land uses, but rather includes them as a single list, which is attached for reference. Staff also reviewed the proposed concept plan within the context of the B zoning district, but this was really more for informational purposes for the applicant. If the applicant proceeds to request a rezoning and development under the B zoning district, these comments will help the applicant comply with code. Lunski Senior Community Page 2 of 7 February 21, 2017 Concept Plan City Council Meeting Concept Plan The applicant's concept plan includes the construction of an approximately 114,000 s.f. building to house the assisted/independent living facility, a 42,000 s.f. office or medical office building and a 5,000 s.£ commercial building. All of these structures are proposed to the south of the wetland on the property. A shared access drive is proposed from Chippewa Road along the west of the property. The applicant proposes to divide the property into three lots and an outlot. The outlot (called Lot 1 on their plans) contains the access road. Lot 2 is located north of the wetland, is approximately 3.28 acres in size and is identified for future development by the applicant. Lot 3 is approximately 4.27 acres in size (approximately 2 acres buildable) and is proposed to contain the senior housing building. Lot 4 is approximately 2.43 acres in size and contains the office building and commercial building. The following table summarizes the dimensional standards of the B zoning district compared to the concept plan. A number of aspects appear to need to be adjusted in order to comply with the B district, which are highlighted in yellow. Business District Requirement Lot 2 Lot 3 Lot 4 Minimum Lot Size 3 acres* 3.28 acre 4.27 acre 2.43 acre Minimum Lot Width 175 feet 200 feet 270 feet 698 feet Minimum Lot Depth 175 feet 578 feet 619 feet 160 feet Front Setback 40 feet 130 feet 50 feet Side/Rear Setback 25 feet 60 feet 20 feet Side/Rear Setback** 15 feet 20 feet 20 feet Add. Setback for Height >35 feet +1 foot per foot (�+ 7 feet for Lot 3) South — 22 feet require. Street Setback Private 30 feet 130 feet 20 feet Local 40 feet N/A N/A Minor Collector 40 feet N/A N/A Arterial 50 feet N/A 50 feet Residential Setback 100 feet 300 feet 520 feet Parking Setbacks Front or Street 25 feet 0 25 feet Private Road 20 feet 0 50 feet Side/Rear 15 feet 85 feet 23 feet Residential 100 feet 320 feet 540 feet Impervious Surfaces 70% * Lot size may be reduced to 2 acres if part of coordinated development with shared improvements such as stormwater management or parking. ** The interior side yard setback may be reduced to 15 feet in order to accommodate shared use of loading dock circulation, fire lanes or other site improvements, or to configure buildings in a way to screen loading docks. Lunski Senior Community Page 3 of 7 Concept Plan February 21, 2017 City Council Meeting Generally, the concept plan is laid out according to the B district standards. Staff noted a number of things that would need to be adjusted. These factors, plus some comments related to landscaping and parking below suggest that a reduction of building size may be appropriate for the site. Fire Depattment access will be especially important for the large senior building. Staff recommends that the applicant work with the Fire Marshal and Fire Chief up front on proper access and circulation. The applicant has not stated the proposed split between assisted living units and independent living units. This information is important because assisted living facilities are the permitted use and independent living units are only permitted if associated with an assisted living. The unit split would also affect required parking for the facility. Building Design Conceptual elevations were provided for the senior housing building and the commercial building. All buildings will need to be designed according to B district standards. The senior housing building is predominantly stucco and stone, and appears to meet the building material standards of the B district. The B district requires modulation of the building facade a minimum of once per 100 feet and requires "generous window coverage." The Planning Commission and Council can provide feedback to the applicant on the conceptual building elevations. Transportation The applicant proposes a single access point onto Chippewa Road near the western edge of the property. The City Engineer recommends a traffic study to determine what improvements will be required to be constructed by the applicant at the connection to Chippewa Road and to determine the appropriate location for the access along the Chippewa Road frontage. The applicant proposes a fairly extensive sidewalk and trail system throughout the site. Staff recommends that this sidewalk be extended to Chippewa Road in order to connect with a future trail connection. Right-of-way or easement and potential trail construction will likely be considered by the Park Commission in connection with the development. Wetlands/Floodplain A wetland approximately 2.6 acres in area runs from the west center of the site to the southeast of the property. The applicant proposes to fill a portion of this wetland in order to extend the driveway from Chippewa Road to the southern portion of the site. It does not appear that an alternative exists to access this portion of the lot, except for an access onto Highway 55, which is to be avoided. The wetland impacts will be contingent upon Wetland Conservation Act approval and required mitigation. The wetland is identified in the City's wetland management map as a Manage 1 wetland, requiring an average buffer of 30 feet in width. The applicant's narrative claims the wetland is a Manage 2 and the concept shows a buffer 25-feet in width. The applicant should update the plans to meet buffer requirements or submit data supporting the Mange 2 designation. Structures Lunski Senior Community Page 4 of 7 February 21, 2017 Concept Plan City Council Meeting are required to be setback a minimum of 15 feet from the upland buffer. It appears that this setback is not met in at least one location. There are no floodplains identified by FEMA on the property. Tree Preservation/Landscaping The applicant proposes to remove approximately 30% of the significant trees for development of Lots 3 and 4 and construction of the access drive. Additional removal may occur for Lot 2 in the future. As noted above, there are many trees which are smaller than 8 inches in diameter and are not regulated by the tree preservation ordinance which are proposed to be removed. The tree preservation ordinance permits 10% the significant trees on the entire site to be removed without replacement for initial site development and an additional 15% of the trees on each lot in connection with construction on the site. The applicant has aggregated this number and will need to break it down per lot upon development. Any removal in excess of this amount will need to be replaced on an inch:inch basis. The following landscaping requirements apply in the B zoning district: • All buildings are to be separated from parking lots and access drives by a minimum of 12 feet of landscaping. It appears that more greenspace is necessary to meet this requirement. • 8% of the parking/driveway/loading dock area is required to be landscaping. The applicant should confirm if additional greenspace is required. • Landscaping breaks in the parking lot are required to be a minimum of 12 feet in width. It appears additional width needs to be provided. • In addition to required tree replacement, minimum planting of the following is required: 56 overstory trees, 28 ornamental trees and 94 shrubs. In general, it appears that additional greenspace is necessary to meet the standards of the B district. It appears that the overall mass of the improvements on Lots 3 and 4 may be more than appropriate for the site. This is reinforced by the fact that some structures do not meet minimum setback requirements and the fact that the uses appear to be under -parked (discussed below). Parking As noted above, the parking requirements for the senior housing building is largely dependent on the expected unit mix between assisted living and independent living. The applicant seeks some flexibility on the unit mix, which is acceptable, so long as the assisted living is the primary use. In such a case, if one assumes 45 units of assisted living and 35 independent living, the minimum parking requirement would be 85 parking spaces, of which a minimum of 35 are required to be enclosed or underground. The applicant proposes 71 underground spaces and 35 surface spaces, for a total of 106. The office and commercial buildings are proposed to be 28,000 s.£ and 5,000 s.£ in size. One parking space per 250 s.f. is required, for a total of 132 spaces. The applicant proposes 30 garage stalls and 53 surface stalls, for a total of 83. The applicant should adjust building footages accordingly. Lunski Senior Community Page 5 of 7 February 21, 2017 Concept Plan City Council Meeting Mechanical Equipment/Utilities/Trash and Recycling Mechanical equipment and utilities such as transformers are required to be screened. Details will be required on formal application. Trash and recycling storage is required to be within a structure or within a screened area adjacent to a structure. Details will be required on formal application. Purpose of Concept Plan Review According to Section 825.63 of the City Code: "Concept plan review serves as the basis for informal conceptual discussion between the city and the applicant regarding a specific land use proposal. It is designed to assist the applicant in preparing a formal land use application for the city's consideration. The purpose of the concept plan review is to identify significant issues, suggest design considerations and discuss requirements of the city's official controls. Concept plan review is optional, not mandatory, for qualified applicants." Concept Plans are appropriate in cases where the formal request which will arise out of the concept plan involves some amount of discretion on behalf of the City. As noted at the beginning of the report, the primary policy question at hand is whether the City would support a rezoning to the Business District even though the property is guided Commercial in the 2010-2030 Comp Plan. These uses are described early in this report, and share a set of objectives which is attached for reference. As previously mentioned, the subject property is proposed to be guided Business within the draft 2020-2040 Comp Plan update. Once this change is in effect, it is likely that the City would need to initiate a rezoning similar to that which is contemplated by the applicant. Because the objectives of the Commercial and Business land uses are shared in the 2010-2030 Comprehensive Plan and because the subject property is proposed to be reguided in the 2020- 2040 Comp Plan update, staff does not oppose the contemplated rezoning. It appears that the applicant may have an interest in flexibility to allow independent living to be a primary use within the senior housing building, as opposed to assisted living units. This fact, plus the fact that concept plan appears to need some flexibility to the B zoning district, suggests that a Planned Unit Development may be a tool the applicant could consider. Most of staff s comments related to the need to reduce building size and increase greenspace would hold within discussion of a PUD. However, it would allow the potential to discuss a predominantly independent living complex if the Planning Commission and City Council support such a project. With regards to the concept plan, staff has provided comments throughout the report, but summarizes the main comments below: 1) Concept shall be updated for consistency with the B zoning district. This likely will include a reduction of building size in order to meet minimum setback, landscaping, parking and emergency circulation requirements. 2) The applicant shall specify the maximum number of units which are proposed to be utilized as independent living units. The primary use of the senior housing building shall be assisted living units. Independent living units are only permitted if associated with the primary assisted living use. Lunski Senior Community Page 6 of 7 February 21, 2017 Concept Plan City Council Meeting 3) The applicant shall update plans to meet minimum wetland buffer requirement. 4) The applicant shall update plans to meet minimum parking requirements. 5) The applicant shall update tree preservation information to account for individual lot development and replacement and update landscaping plans for consistency with B district standards. 6) The applicant shall meet the recommendation of the City Engineer, the City Fire Marshal, the Fire Department, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and other relevant agencies. Planning Commission Comments The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on the concept plan at the February 13 meeting. No public comments were provided at the hearing. An excerpt from the draft Planning Commission minutes are attached for review. The Commission did not raise significant concerns conceptually about the proposed rezoning to the Business district prior to the Comp Plan update being effective. Commissioners did note that the density of the proposed concept plan seemed out of character and recommended that the size of the buildings be reevaluated. Commissioners also discussed the possibility of the proposed senior housing units being counted towards the City's required high -density housing within the Comprehensive Plan update. Attachments 1) Objectives of the Commercial (and General Business) land use 2) Excerpt from draft 2/13/2017 Planning Commission minutes 3) City Engineer Comments dated 2/3/2017 4) Applicant Narrative dated 1/27/2017 5) Concept Plan dated 1/27/2017 Lunski Senior Community Page 7 of 7 February 21, 2017 Concept Plan City Council Meeting Commercial Uses The previous objectives outlined referred to urban land uses with a residential component. The following objectives refer to commercial and industrial land uses that are connected to or planned for urban services. The Urban Commercial area is along the TH 55 corridor and will support businesses to benefit the residential areas to the north and south and commuters who travel on TH 55. Businesses will provide a variety of retail products and services mixed with light industrial/warehouses and smaller offices. Objectives: 1. Provide convenient and attractive shopping and services to meet the needs of City residents. 2. Avoid multiple access points to collector and arterial roads. 3. Encourage businesses that benefit the local community by providing employment opportunities offering convenience goods and services, utilizing high quality design, and having limited impact on public services. 4. Require commercial activities that serve the broader metropolitan market to have access to a regional highway or frontage road. 5. Regulate the impact of commercial development along the border between commercially and residentially guided areas to ensure that commercial property has a minimal impact on residential areas. 6. Regulate construction to ensure high quality, energy and resource efficient buildings and to promote such Green Building standards as LEED Certifications or the State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines: Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond (B-3) standards. 7. Encourage construction that enhances the visual appeal of TH 55 corridor. 8. Create or update standards that promote a more rural appearance, or create campus style developments that protect ecologically significant areas and natural features. 9. Require frontage roads that do not directly access TH 55 corridor. 10. Require developments to provide frontage roads as shown conceptually in the transportation plan. 11. Require conditional use permits for manufacturing, processing, cleaning, storage, maintenance and testing of goods and products in order to prevent adverse affects to the City and its residents. 12. Use the site plan review process to ensure that commercial and industrial uses are compatible with neighboring future and existing uses, and with the adjoining public streets and highways. PUD's may be used to help accomplish this policy. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended May 21, 2013 (CPA2030-4) G , T Y O MEDINA Page 5- 17 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 2/13/2017 Meeting Minutes Public Hearing — Lunski, Inc. — Concept Plan Review for an 80 Unit, Three -Story Senior Assisted/Independent Living Facility and Commercial/Medical Office Development — North of Hwy 55, South of Chippewa Road and West of Mohawk Drive Finke noted that this is a concept review and therefore following the public hearing the Commission would simply be asked to provide input. He stated that this request includes an 80-unit senior housing community which would be a combination of assisted and independent living in addition to an office, medical office and commercial buildings. He stated that this would not be an allowable use under the commercial zoning district and is therefore requesting a zoning change that would allow senior living as a permitted use. He noted that the property will be reguided to business under the new Comprehensive Plan, but the applicant would like to jump ahead in order to continue on in the process if the Commission feels that this would be a good fit. He reviewed the current zoning under the existing Comprehensive Plan and proposed zoning under the draft Comprehensive Plan for the adjacent properties. He reviewed the proposed access, noting that there would most likely be some wetland impacts in order to provide that access. He stated that the senior living building would be three stories with 80 units in addition to the office building and commercial building. He noted that staff would suggest a number of adjustments in order to bring the request into compliance with the business zoning district. He noted that there may need to be a reduction in square footage in order to accommodate the adjustments and provide sufficient space for emergency vehicle access. He described the proposed building materials. He noted that staff would recommend a traffic study to determine if any traffic improvements would be needed for Chippewa Road. He noted that the office and commercial buildings may be under parked and that would also support the reduction in square footage. He stated that it is important to quantify the mix between the assisted and independent living units because it impacts parking needs and because the code requires that assisted living is the primary use. He stated that the real discretion would be whether the City would support the rezoning in the interim until the new Comprehensive Plan is adopted. R. Reid asked if simply a zoning amendment would be required or whether a Comprehensive Plan amendment would be needed. Finke stated that the major question would be whether the business zoning would be appropriate. He stated that a Comprehensive Plan amendment would be administrative. Murrin asked how the staging would work. Finke replied that there is staging for business, but noted that this is within the imminent stage for the existing plan and draft Comprehensive Plan. He confirmed that if approved the applicant could begin construction immediately. Barry noted that this is currently one lot that would be broken into four parcels. He asked if there is a benefit to splitting the lots. Finke explained that staff suggested that it may be worth looking at subdivision as that would provide flexibility with the sale of the parcels as the uses are not necessarily items that would be owned by the same party. Albers asked if there is a difference between subdivision of the lots and a PUD. Finke stated that a PUD would provide more design flexibility as well as flexibility under the regulations. Albers asked if these units would count towards affordable housing as this is higher density. 1 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 2/13/2017 Meeting Minutes Finke explained that it would likely count as high density housing. He stated that from his understanding, credit for high density housing will not give you a credit towards affordable housing, as the forecasts are looking at housing costs rather than density. Finke provided additional clarification on how the high density and affordable housing figures are calculated. Dean Lunski, 1416 Main Street in Hopkins, stated that they purchased the property in 2006 and have been waiting to develop the property as they were caught in a moratorium. He stated that they have urgency to develop, as they have owned the land for some time. He stated that they have done marketing reports and would prefer close to a 50/50 split between the assisted and independent living, perhaps slightly higher on the assisted living side. He stated that the preference would be to have high density residential zoning for the senior living property. He stated that perhaps in the beginning they would begin with a ratio of 75 percent assisted. He stated that they are not putting in memory care units because of the proximity to the memory care center nearby. Murrin asked why the independent living/assisted living would be proposed for that site. Lunski replied that it would be for efficiency. He noted that originally they had padded the site for retail, but that does not appear to be a good fit. He stated that they have begun a marketing study and believe that the units would be absorbed within six months. He stated that they would be the developer and would have an independent manager to run the assisted living. Murrin asked if the applicant has done assisted living before. Lunski replied that the construction team has a lot of experience in high density development. He stated that he does have other projects he owns that have independent management. DesLauriers asked if the plat would accommodate a reduction in square footage to support additional parking. Lunski replied that they could adjust the parking and reduce the square footage for the commercial building. R. Reid asked if this could work without the commercial building. Lunski replied that they would need the commercial building in order to make the overall project work. Barry asked the number of staff that would be required for the assisted living facility. Lunski stated that they have not figured out the staffing at this point. He stated that they do not want to cut any corners on that project and want to make sure the rooms and amenities needed are provided. Albers referenced the wetland mitigation that would be needed and asked if the applicant has spoken to the property owner to the west about obtaining an easement to travel through their property for access as a method to avoid the wetland. Lunski stated that he does not know that property owner, but would be open to having that conversation. Finke stated that it seems unlikely, but that conversation could occur. Lunski stated that they reviewed the site to determine the best approach to meeting the setbacks and disrupting as little as possible. 2 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 2/13/2017 Meeting Minutes Albers referenced the three-story building and confirmed that would not include the garage. He stated that his main concern from the south elevation would be the height, noting that this would be a fairly sizable building in the wooded area. He stated that he would want to ensure that it fits into the character of the building. He noted that Polaris blends nicely into their background and noted that he had concern with the overall height of the project. Lunski stated that they followed the business zoning requirements for height. Acting Chairperson Albers opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. No comments made. Acting Chairperson Albers closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. Murrin stated that she would like to have the residential units count towards the high -density numbers for the community, noting that perhaps that could be delayed to count towards the Comprehensive Plan components. Albers stated that there is already proposed guiding for high density and this would essentially add more. Murrin noted that she would like to have the units count towards the high density for the community and suggested removing high density from another area to create a balance. R. Reid stated that this area was already designated as commercial and therefore was not zoned for rural development. Finke stated that there would be an option to rearrange the high density within the draft plan, as the Council has not formally approved the plan. He stated that procedurally the draft plan has been largely unchanged through the numerous public hearing and public meetings and that would be making a pretty major shift. Barry stated that the Steering Committee did a lot of work through the open houses to develop the draft plan. He stated that it is impossible to predict what the Metropolitan Council will release in their next system statements. He stated that a lot of work has already been done on the Comprehensive Plan and therefore did not recommend changing that. He stated that the decision at this time would be to determine the best course of action now for this application. Murrin asked if the applicant would like to build the commercial first or the high -density portion first. Lunski replied that the commercial building would go hand in hand with the assisted living. He noted that if the site were zoned for high density residential they would switch the development to more high density residential and the commercial aspects would be removed. He estimated 140 units if high density housing were to be the zoning. Albers stated that he would not envision that type of use. He stated that he liked the design of the building, even though it will be big. He stated that the thought of a retail coffee shop would be appealing. R. Reid stated that she does not have a problem with rezoning the property to business. She stated that one reason this type of use was not allowed within commercial was because they did not want it to face Highway 55. She stated that, as arranged, this would not access from Highway 55 and therefore would 3 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 2/13/2017 Meeting Minutes support the use. She stated that the site appears crowded, but she does not have a problem with the rezoning. Lunski stated that the site will blend a bit more with the commercial use. R. Reid asked for information on timing and whether the applicant would be prepared to break ground this year. Lunski replied that they are ready to build and would like to break ground this year if the process continues to move forward. R. Reid asked if this would open the floodgates if this is allowed to move forward. Finke stated that there are two similar requests this evening, although not entirely the same request. He stated that the likelihood is fairly low as there is not that much property in play that would not require a Comprehensive Plan amendment. He noted that a number of property uses are going to be changed from the existing use under the Comprehensive Plan. He noted that developers are looking to be consistent with the new plan, which is good, but noted that the City still needs to accept comments from other jurisdictions and the Metropolitan Council and therefore some things under the draft plan can change. He confirmed that the difference between the commercial and business zoning districts is not much. The Commission confirmed consensus to support the change in zoning from commercial to business should this continue to move forward. Albers referenced the overall size of the development and asked if the applicant would be willing to scale back the development to meet the necessary setbacks and requirements. Finke confirmed that some adjustments would need to be made to meet the minimum zoning requirements, but noted that the changes would not be substantial. 4 1 WSrB Amti February 3, 2017 Mr. Dusty Finke Planner City of Medina 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340-9790 701 Xenia Avenue South I Suite 300 I Minneapolis, MN 55416 I (763) 541-4800 Re: Medina Senior Living — Engineering Review City Project No. LF-16-193 WSB Project No. 03433-140 Dear Mr. Finke: We have reviewed The Medina Senior Living application and plans dated January 25, 2017. The applicant proposes to construct an 80 unit senior living complex consisting of three stories and approximately 114,000 square feet. In addition, a 42,000 square foot two-story medical/office building and 5,000 square foot commercial building are also proposed for the site. The documents were reviewed for general conformance with the City of Medina's general engineering standards and Stormwater Design Manual. We have the following comments with regards to engineering and stormwater management matters. Site and Grading Plans 1. Provide dimensions for the typical parking space(s), proposed drive isles, access roads, etc. The utilities are also shown on this plan and make it difficult to read, either eliminate these on this plan or make the line -types lighter. 2. The City's comprehensive trail plan shows a future trail extension along Chippewa Road. The applicant may need to provide additional right of way, easements, and/or construct a trail along this section of Chippewa Road as a part of the park dedication allocation to the City. 3. Depending on the location of the future trail along Chippewa Road, the proposed monument sign location may be in conflict. 4. Provide an exhibit showing the turning movements of trucks within the site including the delivery entrances along with a detail of the truck dimensions. 5. The cover sheet identifies an area labeled "wetland mitigation". I believe this should be labeled wetland impact area and not mitigation. 6. Provide details and design information for the proposed boardwalk with future submittals. 7. A cross section for porous pavement has been provided, but is not noted on the site or grading plans. Confirm this will be used and if so, add to the plans. 8. Label more of the proposed contours. Add the contours for the westerly ponding location. Building a legacy — your legacy. Equal Opportunity Employer I wsbeng.com Medina Senior Living — Engineering Review February 3, 2017 Page 2 9. Add City detail plates to the plans pertinent to the project in lieu of Hill Engineering, Inc's detail plates. 10. There are details shown in the plans for retaining wall, show the location and elevation information on the site/grading plans. 11. Correct the symbol for the proposed tree locations on sheet 12; it is not clear what types of trees are being planted in relation to the legend on sheet 13. 12. Label the wetland buffer and provide dimensioning on each sheet. 13. In general, plans shall meet the requirements set forth in the City's Design Manual. Utility Plan 14. Label manhole invert information along with the size and type of the existing pipe. Easements may be required by the City to encompass all or a portion of the sewer into the site. 15. Label the existing size and type of existing watermain. Looping connections will be required to minimize long dead-end watermain sections. Easements may be required by the City to encompass all or a portion of the proposed water system. 16. Extend the watermain up to the right of way line adjacent to Chippewa Road. 17. Although the City allows DIP in some cases, the City prefers PVC C900 for watermain installations, please revise. 18. Label the building services separately and include type of pipe and stub invert information for the sanitary services. One of the watermain labels is shown as "8" PVC DIP...", please correct. 19. Show hydrant locations. 20. Provide dimension labels between watermain and both sanitary sewer and storm sewer piping. 21. Verify that adequate water pressure will be available for the proposed structures served by City water. 22. The narrative suggests that future development may occur on the northerly portion of the site. Show sewer and water stubs to this parcel as well. Traffic & Intersections 23. The site driveway is located on the west side of the site to Chippewa Road. The driveway is approximately 70 to 80 feet from the existing driveway into the adjacent property to the west. These driveways are very close together and consideration should be given to moving the proposed driveway as far east as possible. 24. The posted speed limit on Chippewa Road is currently 40 mph. There are horizontal curves on the current roadway west of the proposed site driveway. With these situations the proposed driveway should be analyzed for sight distance issues or concerns. 25. The proposed site plan shows a "Future Phase" to the development. The density of this phase should be considered when reviewing the transportation impacts from the site. Once the use Medina Senior Living — Engineering Review February 3, 2017 Page 3 for this parcel is identified, a trip generation review and consideration for traffic impacts will be needed. 26. A traffic study should be completed with assumptions of all future development, to determine whether turn lanes should be constructed on Chippewa Road or within the proposed site entrance in order to accommodate the proposed trip generation. 27. Dependent on the increase on vehicular traffic, the development may contribute to the need for extending Chippewa Road to the east between Mohawk Drive and Arrowhead Dive. Stormwater Management 28. The development will need to meet the City's infiltration requirement, which can be met by reusing stormwater from the proposed ponds for irrigation. 29. Several ponds are shown on the grading plans. The City requires compliance with the volume control requirement and it is not apparent that any infiltration or filtration volume is provided. 30. The development will need to meet the appropriate watershed standards and permitting requirements. 31. Provide a stormwater management plan and modelling calculations in accordance with City requirements with future submittals. No building or grading permit will be issued until a satisfactory stormwater management plan has been approved by the City. 32. Calculations must be submitted indicating the culvert under the proposed entrance road is sized adequately to convey the offsite tributary area to the wetland 33. The City functions as the LGU for administering the WCA. Submit the appropriate WCA to the City. 34. Label the size and type of existing and proposed storm sewer piping, label the invert information on the catch basins/manholes. 35. Include an erosion and sediment control site plan with future submittals. Please contact me at 763-287-8532 if you have any questions. Sincerely, WSB & Associates, Inc. Jim Stremel, P.E. City Engineer ��N . ��P I N S T 4 ���� T �� L U N S K I I N C . x ) I J S _ M 1 3 . J a n u a r y 2 7 , 2 0 1 7 D u s t y F i n k e C i t y P l a n n e r , C i t y o f M e d i n a D e p a r t m e n t o f P l a n n i n g a n d Z o n i n g 2 0 5 2 C o u n t y R o a d 2 4 M e d i n a , M i n n e s o t a 5 5 3 4 0 M r . F i n k e , P l e a s e f i n d e n c l o s e d t h e s u m m a r y f o r t h e p r o p o s e d d e v e l o p m e n t l o c a t e d b e t w e e n H i g h w a y 5 5 a n d C h i p p e w a R o a d ( P I D # 0 3 1 1 8 2 3 3 2 0 0 0 7 ) . 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S i n c e t h e e x i s t i n g w e t l a n d b i s e c t s t h e p r o p e r t y a n d t h e r e a r e s i t e a c c e s s c o n t r o l s a l o n g H i g h w a y 5 5 , i t i s i m p o s s i b l e t o a v o i d a l l w e t l a n d i m p a c t s w h i l e u t i l i z i n g a v a i l a b l e d e v e l o p a b l e l a n d . T h i s p r o p o s e d d e s i g n m i n i m i z e s t h e a m o u n t o f p r o p o s e d w e t l a n d i m p a c t t o t h e g r e a t e s t a m o u n t p o s s i b l e . I t i s a n t i c i p a t e d t h a t w e t l a n d r e p l a c e m e n t w i l l b e a c h i e v e d b y p u r c h a s i n g a v a i l a b l e o f f - s i t e w e t l a n d b a n k i n g c r e d i t s . There are almost 2,000 caliper -inches of significant trees located on the property. The proposed design preserves 70% of the existing significant trees. It is proposed that all of the required replacement trees will be provided on -site, along with other site landscaping. The proposed buildings: The principal building is a 3 story, 80 unit (approximate) assisted living / independent senior community with one level of parking partially below grade. The total gross area of this building, excluding garage, will be approximately 86,000 square feet. The garage will be approximately 28,000 square feet and will contain approximately 70 parking stalls. The Medical / Office building is proposed as a two story structure with one level of parking partially below grade. The commercial outbuilding will be one story and contain approximately 5,000 square feet of commercial space. This space is intended to attract business which will be complimentary to the adjacent Senior Community as well as the area as a whole. Proposed architectural details of the new buildings: The buildings will comply with the City of Medina's performance standards for exterior materials per Section 835 and 838.5 (by reference). They will be detailed in a traditional manner, including a masonry base and accents, and provide warm earth tone colors. The senior building will employ sloped roofs at a minimum 6:12 pitch while the outbuilding designs are yet to be developed. The buildings will provide a regular patterned window system and a variety of materials to subdivide exterior facades to minimize scale and enhance the community feel. Proposed site work: The site work will consist of the initial development, which will include extending utilities through the site and the development of the main access drive. Lot development will initially focus on construction of the senior building and supporting site features. The outbuildings will likely be developed as separate components of the overall site. Sanitary sewer is currently available at the southwest corner of the site near the proposed outbuilding. Sanitary sewer service will be extended to the 3 proposed building pads and also along the proposed access drive to provide service for potential future development on the northern portion of the site. Watermain is currently available within the northern portion of the Highway 55 right of way. Water service will be extended to the 3 proposed building pads and also along the proposed access drive to provide service for potential future development on the northern portion of the site. Stormwater management is proposed to be handled on -site meeting all required rate, volume & quality requirements. All stormwater is proposed to be discharged to the existing onsite wetland complex. The 2 plan currently has 2 retention ponds shown. In addition to these 2 major facilities, a number of smaller infiltration/filtration basins (rainwater gardens) will be developed within the project site. Project Phasing: At this time, the current scope of the project is focused on the senior living community with the outbuildings intended to be future phases. We look forward to a thoughtful discussion about this site and the potential benefits of its development. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Dean Lunski Lunski Inc. 1416 Mainstreet Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 3 OVERALL SITE AREA: 10.8 ACRES (470,583 S.F.) TOTAL SITE AREA (APPROXIMATE) 4.36 ACRES (189,921 S.F.) DELINEATED WETLAND AREA - INCLUDING SETBACK AND BUFFER(APPROXIMATE) 6.44 ACRES* (280,662 S.F.) EFFECTIVE USEABLE SITE AREA *INCLUDES MINOR WETLAND MITIGATION AT ACCESS DRIVE CURRENT ZONING: RURAL COMMERCIAL HOLDING (RCH) SITE ADDRESS: PID #311823320007 PROPOSED USE: LOT 1: COMMON LOT LOT 2: FUTURE DEVELOPMENT LOT 3: SERVICE BASED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY (ASSISTED LIVING / INDPENDENT LIVING SENIOR COMMUNITY) LOT 4: COMMERCIAL/MEDICAL/OFFICE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS: 25' PARKING SETBACK (FRONT AND REAR) 20' PARKING SETBACK (SIDEYARDS) 50' BUILDING SETBACK (FRONT AND REAR) 20' BUILDING SETBACK (SIDEYARDS) PROPOSED FA.R.: LOT 1: NIA LOT 2: T.B.D. (FUTURE DEVELOPMENT) LOT 3: 86,000 S.F. / 186,089 S.F. =.46 FAR LOT 4: 5,000 S.F. + 28,000 S.F. / 105,723 S.F. = .31 FAR REQUIRED PARKING: COMMERCIAL OUTBUILDING: 5,000 S.F. / 250 S.F. PER STALL = 20 STALLS MEDICAL / OFFICE BUILDING: 28,000 S.F. / 250 S.F. PER STALL =112 STALLS PROPOSED PARKING: COMMERCIAL PARKING: 53 SURFACE STALLS + 30 GARAGE STALLS = 83 STALLS ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY: 35 SURFACE STALLS + 70 GARAGE STALLS =105 STALLS 188 TOTAL STALLS PROVIDED O SITE LOCATOR MAP 2 NOT TO SCALE MONUMENT SIGNAGE LOT 1 (COMMON) _ 36,022 S.F. .83 ACRES WETLAND -- - MITIGATION DIRECTIONAL MONUMENT SIGNAGE 18'PYLON SIGNAGE SITE PLAN `� J SCALE 1"=40'-0" FUTURE PHASE PARKING SE,B=, LOT 2 142,758 S.F. 3.20 ACRR�S` DEUVERYEINTE=IN - .ENTRANCE r (ENTRANCE LEVEL) ` 10, 0$1. 35STALLS .y I REAR MAI \ PATIO r VA SENIOR ASSISTED I INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY 3 STORY:80 UNITS' 70 GARAGE STALLS* - 114,000 S.F. *ESTIMATED TOTALS 53SURFACE STALLS (COMMERCIAL r LOT 4 105,723 S. 2.43 ACRES 18'PYLON - SIGNAGE BOARDWALK ------- BITUMINOUS PATH LOT 3 186,089 S.F. WETLAND 4.27 ACRES GARAGE ENTRANC ]OFFICE / MEDICAL. 2 STORY-114,000 S.F. 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HE201501 DESIGNED BY JRH DATE 01 /25/2017 TITLE SHEET LANDSCAPE PLAN SHEET NUMBER 12 of 14 0 SCALE 1"=20'-0" PARKING SCHEDULE GARAGE Compact Stall Standard Stall 62 Grand total GARAGE FLOOR 71 MAIN ENTRANCE PORTE- COCHERE 0 SCALE 1" = 20'-0" 1ST FLOOR DELIVERY ENTRANCE GROSS BUILDING AREA BY FLOOR GARAGE 28356 SF 1ST FLOOR 28222 SF 2ND FLOOR 28604 SF 3RD FLOOR 28553 SF TOTAL GROSS BUILDING AREA 113735 SF UNIT MIX BY TYPE 1 BED 43 54% 1 BED +DEN 6 8% 2 BED 9 11% 2 BED +DEN 1 1% STUDIO 21 26q Grand total @3 100% E a 765 North St ue; Hampden Avenue,0180 Af:" h NS _ mtt 0 2U,7MOMENTUM DESIGN GROUP OSCALE 1"=20'-0" 2ND FLOOR 1 BED+ DEN 878 SF OSCALE 1" = 2U-0" 3RD FLOOR 1 BED+ DEN 878 SF if, 765 North St Hampden Avenue, 180 5114 6 �Ai NET$ w � A T.Z x Af-f h NS _ mtt E E 6 O U .5 J L CD ca Ca) G Medina, Minnesota U Project Architect Permit Submit Date issue Date Project Number SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR PLAN U Al =01,MOMENTUM DESIGN GROUP MASONRY BASE STONE OSOUTHWEST ELEVATION SCALE 1/16" =1'-0" STUCCO ALUMINUM BALCONY ONORTHWEST ELEVATION SCALE 1/16" =1'-0" i]eEP ,fit 111. ■■ t9 EB MASONRY BASE NORTHEAST ELEVATION gat■ LAP SIDING SHINGLED ROOF NM NI m® SHINGLED ROOF m ®l LAP SIDING STONE SHINGLED iu wi • ■■ SCALE 1/16" =1'-0" STONE VENEER STONE VENEER - - --- ■ r■ �EDT —lJ _E0 VINYL WINDOWS STUCCO ROOF n 32' - 0" A. 3RD FLOOR n ROOF n 32' - 0" 3RD FLOOR n 23' - 0" 2ND FLOOR n 12'-0" 1ST FLOOR n 0" GARAGE n -10' - 0" ■■ ■■ r■NY 11111 11111 11111 �' MASONRY BASE STUCCO VINYL WINDOW ROOF n 32 0 3RD FLOOR n 23'-0" 2ND FLOOR n 12'-0" 1ST FLOOR n 0�" 1 GARAGE n -10' - 0" SHINGLED ROOF 32 0 ROC!;) 3RD FLOOR n 23' 0" 2ND FLOOR n 12'-0" 1STFLOOR n 0" GARAG__ E n -10' - 0" Exterior Finish Percentages Cultured I Natural Slone 2579 SF 9% Cultured I Natural Slane 9318 SF 32% Lap Siding 3446 SF 12% Sturm 8663 SF 30% Masonry Base 5138 SF 18% Estimated Totals 29145 SF 100% Glazing is not included within the totals above however represents approximately 22% of the overall facade. cc WMM E 3 E i 765 North St Hampden avenue,ta a180 6 SAT NS T$ T.Z 111X510 MC_ A�! h - mti U J L a) N a Ca) G Medina, Minnesota m 0 U Project Architect Permit Submit Date issue Date Project Number EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS ® SCALE 1/16" =1'-0" SOUTH ELEVATION MASONRY BASE /2 o 2017MOMENTUM DESIGN GROUP SHINGLED ROOF STUCCO LAP SIDING MASONRY EAST ELEVATION SCALE 1/8"=1'-0" ONORTH ELEVATION SCALE 1/8"=V-0" R00_ F n 12 0 1ST FLOOR n 0" 1 SHINGLED ROOF 0 )WEST ELEVATION SCALE 1/8" =1'-0" 12'-0" VINYL WINDOW RO V 1ST FLOOR n •0^ V ALUMINUM STOREFRONT MASONRY SHINGLED ROOF 1■11■1 1111111E11111111■11■11■1 1■11■1 1■ 1■11■1 ■11111■1. 1E1 WI 11111111I11■11111■1 1111■ 1■1111 1■ 111111 ■11111E1 ■■ ■■ENEM ■■ ■ ■■■■■■ SOUTH ELEVATION SCALE 1/8"=1'-0" STUCCO 12'-0" LAP SIDING MASONRY 1ST FLOORio n n. Exterior Finish Percentages MASONRY BASE 2258 SF 45% LAP SIDING 1120 SF 23% STUCCO 1597 SF 32% Estimated Totals 4974 SF 100% Glaring Is not included within the totals above however represents pproximately 23% of the overall facade. SHINGLED ROOF STUCCO _ R00__ 0" n 12'-F LAP SIDING MASONRY 1ST FLOO 0" n 1 E 6 765 North St Hampden Avenue,ta a180 6 ,5.10 NS T$ 111X51TO M Af:" h NS _ mtt 02016 MOMENTUM DESIGN GROUP uC MEDINA POLICE DEP MEMORANDUM Agenda Item # 7B Medina, MN 55340-9790 p:763-473.9209 f:763-473.8858 non-emergency:763-525-6210 Emergency 9-1-1 TO: FROM: Mayor Robert Mitchell and City Council Edgar J. Belland, Director of Public Safety, Through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: August 14, 2017 RE: Orono's Request for Support on Expanding Long Lake Fire Long Lake Fire Meeting At the February 1st Long Lake Fire quarterly meeting Orono Council Member Crosby asked for the Advisory Board's support to have the Long Lake Fire Department service the portion of the city of Orono that is currently being serviced by Wayzata Fire Department. This item had come before the Orono City Council in 2016, it was voted down. Crosby would like to bring it forward again in the hope of getting it passed this year. Crosby stated that by having Long Lake Fire service the area covered by Wayzata it would save Orono funds, makes Long Lake Fire the only Fire Department servicing Orono, which reduces the number of contracts needing to be negotiated. The Advisory Board decided to table the discussion until the other city's representatives had a chance to discuss the issue with their city councils. From Medina's perspective the change will have little effect. Medina's cost would go down slightly; the service level would not be affected. Orono would pay a larger portion of the current budget based on the current equation. The down side to the change would be strained relationships between the fire depan intents and slower response times to the area serviced by Wayzata. I am asking for your feedback on Orono Council Member Crosby's proposal. Agenda Item # 8A MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: February 16, 2017 MEETING: February 21, 2017 City Council Meeting SUBJ: 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Background The City Council reviewed the draft 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan update at the January 3 and February 7 meetings. The Council requested one change to the language in Chapter 5, which staff has made. The City Engineer has provided the attached drafts of the Transportation, Sewer, Water, and Surface Water plans for review as well. Much of these documents are technical in nature and intended to meet requirements of state agencies. The Transportation Plan is essentially complete and ready for formal submission. The remaining chapters are drafts which are intended to be utilized for jurisdictional review but are still being adjusted to address staff comments. The City Council will be able to review final drafts following jurisdictional review later in the year. Potential Action Following review of the Plan, the City Council can direct staff to make any desired changes. When review is complete, the following motion would be in order: Move to direct staff to route the 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan to affected jurisdictions for their review and comment. Attachment 1. DRAFT 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan (including amended Chapter 5, Land Use and Growth) 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan Page 1 of 1 February 21, 2017 City Council Meeting Chapter 5: LAND USE & GROWTH Introduction Medina has significant natural resources, high -quality neighborhoods and areas for commercial and retail development. The City's extensive wetlands and limited infrastructure availability, together with past community planning, have contributed to its rural character. The metropolitan area is a high growth area. Medina's rural charm makes it an attractive alternative to the more intensely populated areas found closer to Minneapolis and St. Paul. This chapter discusses existing and future land use patterns in the City. 2016 Existing Land Uses TABLE 5-1 EXISTING LAND USES (2016) Land Use Acres Percent Agricultural 3,208.3 18.7% Golf Course 532.5 3.1 % Industrial and Utility 278.6 1.6 % Institutional 194.2 1.1 % Major Highway 83.1 0.5% Mixed Use Residential 6.8 0.0% Multifamily 17.5 0.1 % Office 38.9 0.2% Open Water 1,174.5 6.9% Park, Recreational, or Preserve 1,836.2 10.7% Railway 77.0 0.4% Retail and Other Commercial 186.6 1.1 % Rural Residential 4,447.1 26.0% Single Family Attached 44.1 0.3% Single Family Detached 916.1 5.4% Undeveloped 119.0 0.7% Wetlands 3,960.0 23.1 % Total 17,120.5 100% Agricultural Use includes farms and other parcels greater than five acres in size used primarily for agricultural, pasture and rural purposes. A large percentage of the City is designated as agricultural. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 YY M EDII''1[A Page 5- 1 Residential Use is divided into four designations: Rural Residential consists of larger tracts of land and homesteads, including hobby farms, on parcels without City sewer and water service. The Rural Residential land use includes rural property which is currently vacant and is not planned for urban services. Single Family Detached includes detached single-family residential properties which are served with urban services. Single Family Attached includes attached single-family residential properties such as twin homes, duplexes, townhomes and rowhomes. Multifamily includes residential properties such as apartment buildings and condominiums. Mixed Use Residential Use identifies properties which include residential units upon the same property as a commercial use. Most of these uses are buildings in the Uptown Hamel area which include apartments above commercial or office space. Industrial and Utility Use is primarily in the TH 55 corridor and includes light industrial, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities. The use also includes utility uses throughout the community such as electric substations, water treatment facilities and the like. Retail and Other Commercial Use is primarily in the TH 55 and Highway 55 corridors and in the Uptown Hamel area. Park, Recreational or Preserve Use includes parks and public recreational and protected open space. Baker Park Reserve has a significant impact on planning due to its size and regional attraction, as well as its effect on the City's tax base and use. Golf Course Use includes existing golf courses. Institutional Use includes City, county, or state owned property, religious institutions, nursing homes, cemeteries, and other similar uses. Major Highway and Railway Uses identify land occupied by federal or state highways and railroad improvements. Undeveloped Use identifies areas that are currently vacant but have been subdivided in anticipation of a new development. Much of this land may currently be on the market. Sites which are actively in development are excluded from this use and designated as their approved land use. Wetlands, Lakes and Open Water Wetlands and lakes play an important role in the City because together they affect 30.2% of the City land and significantly impact the City's land use patterns. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 Y' Y M EDII''1[A Page 5- 2 Natural Features and Areas The City contains many ecologically significant natural resource areas that provide value to all residents by providing natural beauty and wildlife habitat, improving water quality and adding to land values. These natural areas are described in further detail in the Open Space Report but merit discussion from a land use and development perspective. The City has an extensive network of wetlands and lakes that significantly impact the developable areas in the City. Woodland areas are located throughout the community, including a number of remnants of the Big Woods along with many other significant stands. The community has made conscious choices to preserve and protect the natural areas and to improve their quality. Because 35.4% of the land area in Medina is comprised of lakes and wetlands and many of these areas are under private ownership, it is critical for the City to educate residents about the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands, woodlands and lakes. These natural features comprise the City's green infrastructure system: the City's natural support system that promotes healthy sustainability of the community. As the City grows, the natural areas will be a critical element of every decision -making process. The City undertook an extensive natural resource and open space planning effort that will be the foundation for land use decisions. The Open Space Report indicates the ecologically significant areas that require protection and the areas that will be maintained as a part of the City's conservation network. Solar Access Protection Medina is committed to encouraging and promoting solar energy as a clean, alternative form of energy production and reducing carbon -based emissions. Protecting solar access means protecting solar collectors (or the location of future collectors) from shading by adjacent structures or vegetation. Existing structures and buildings in the City generally do not present significant shading problems for solar energy systems. Most single family attached and detached homes are one or two stories and most multi -family, commercial, and industrial buildings are two stories or less. Solar energy systems and equipment are generally a permitted use if attached to structures, and freestanding solar arrays are permitted with a conditional use permit in most districts. The zoning ordinance provides standards for the protection and establishment of these solar energy systems. While these ordinance standards help protect solar access, it is not possible for every part of a building or lot to obtain unobstructed solar access. Mature trees, topography, and the location of structures can limit solar access. However, on most properties the rooftop of the principal building would be free of shading by adjacent structures. Therefore, the majority of property owners in the City could utilize solar energy systems, if they so desired, as a supplement or alternative to conventional fuels. Historic Preservation The City of Medina currently does not have any sites or structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Medina has a strong interest in preserving Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 c�Yy Q� MEDINA Page 5- 3 representative portions of its history. The City previously worked with the West Hennepin Pioneer Museum to restore the Wolsfeld Family cabin which was originally built in 1856. It is thought to be one of the original homes in Medina. The City further commits to providing the following general guidelines related to historical preservation: • Partner with organizations that want to preserve historically significant areas, landmarks, and buildings in Medina; • Modify zoning regulations as necessary to help preserve areas that may be historically significant. Future General Land Use Policy Direction As described in the Vision Statement, the City of Medina strives to promote and protect its open spaces and natural environment. The City has historically been, and intends to continue to be, primarily a rural community. The City has planned for a limited amount of future development consistent with regional forecast and consistent with Community Goals. Future Land Use Plan Principles The Future Land Use Plan guides the development of Medina through 2040, and will be used to implement the City's goals, strategies and policies. The Plan is guided by the Vision and Community Goals as furthered by the following principles: Development Patterns and Neighborhood Form • Encourage open spaces, parks and trails in all neighborhood developments. The survey indicated that a high quality of life is found when residents have visual access to green spaces. • Create neighborhoods with a variety of housing types that are well connected with roads, trails or sidewalks. • Maintain the integrity of rural neighborhoods and promote development patterns consistent with existing rural residential development. • Recognize neighborhood characteristics and promote new development compatible in scale, architectural quality and style with existing neighborhoods. • Stage residential growth to minimize the amount of adjacent developments which occur within the same time period. • Guide density to areas with proximity to existing infrastructure and future infrastructure availability. • Concentrate higher density development near service oriented businesses to help promote walkability. • Consider planned development in surrounding communities when making land use decisions in the City. Road Patterns • Recognize regional highway capacity and planned improvements, along with use forecasts, as major factors in planning for growth and land use changes. • Establish collector streets with good connections through the community's growth Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 L Y y Q 4. MEDINA Page 5- 4 areas. • Promote trails and sidewalk access near roads and thoroughfares to encourage multi - modal transportation choices. • Consider opportunities to improve transportation connections between those parts of the City north of Highway 55- and those parts south of Highway 55travcl within the City. Open Spaces and Natural Resources • Preserve natural resources throughout the community and provide educational opportunities to residents to help them understand the value of natural areas. • Preserve open spaces and natural resources. • Protect wooded areas and encourage improvement of existing resources and reforestation. Evaluate existing woodland protections and supplement as necessary. • Support the guidelines identified in the Open Space Report to preserve the City's natural systems. Business Districts and Commercial Areas • Focus service businesses and development near urban residential densities and along primary transportation corridors. • Provide connections between residents and commercial areas and promote businesses within mixed -use areas. • Work to create job opportunities in the community for Medina residents to reduce traffic and commuting demands. • Emphasize service and retail uses which serve the needs of the local community and provide opportunities for the community to gather. • Support business development with a corporate campus style which provides open spaces and protects natural resources. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 Y' Y M EDII''1[A Page 5- 5 The Guide Plan Medina's Future Land Use Plan, Map 5-2, maintains Medina's rural character and protects the City's natural resources while accommodating limited growth and development which is consistent with the City's Vision, Community Goals and Land Use Principles. Table 5-2 below demonstrates the expected 2040 land uses in the community. TABLE 5-2 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN Future Land Use (2040)Gross Acreage ohoh Net Acreage IN Rural Residential 8,734.5 51.1 % 6,476.4 37.9 Agriculture 265.5 1.6 % 204.9 1.2 Future Development Area 396.2 2.3 % 366.7 2.1 Low Density Residential 1,103.7 6.4 % 879.2 5.1 Medium Density Residential 58.3 0,3 % 44.9 0.3 High Density Residential 29.3 0.2 % 26.3 0.2 Mixed Residential 137.0 0.8 % 97.1 0.6 Uptown Hamel 45.0 0.3 % 39.0 0.2 Commercial 247.1 1.4 % 196.0 1.1 Business 716.9 4.2 % 503.0 2.9 Rural Commercial 87.4 0.5% 59.4 0.3 Institutional 270.0 1.5 % 199.0 1.1 Parks, Recreation, Open Space 3,106.5 18.1 % 2,054.0 12.0 Private Recreation 294.7 1.7 % 260.5 1.5 Closed Sanitary Landfill 192.1 1.1 % 124.3 0.7% Right -of -Way 673.1 3.9 / 672.4 3.9 Total Acres 16,356.5 12,202.6 Lakes and Open Water 763.5 4.5% 763.5 4.5 Wetlands and Floodplain 4,153.9 24.3 Total City 17,120.5 17,120.5 The Growth and Development Map (May 5-3) highlights areas within the City in which a change of land use is contemplated by the Future Land Use plan. The map also highlights wetland areas within Medina which significantly affect land planning, development, and infrastructure decisions. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 YY M EDII''1[A Page 5- 6 Future Land Use Designations Rural Residential (RR) identifies areas for low -intensity uses, such as rural residential, hobby farms, agricultural, horticulture, conservation of ecologically significant natural resources and passive recreation. Density within the RR land use shall be no more than one lot per 10 acres and the area is not planned to be served by urban services during the timeframe covered by this Plan. Agricultural (AG) identifies areas which are planned for long-term agricultural uses. Density within the land use can be no more than one lot per 40 acres which will not be served by urban services. Property within this land use is eligible to be part of the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves Program. Future Development Area (FDA) identifies areas which could potentially be planned for future urban development in the City that will be provided municipal sewer and water services. This area will remain rural unless and until designated for urban services in a future Comprehensive Plan update. The purpose of the FDA designation is to communicate the future planning intentions to the community. This designation is tentative and depends greatly on future infrastructure improvements, including to regional highway capacity. Low Density Residential (LDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 2.0 units per acre and 3.0.units per acre which are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The primary use in this area is single- and two-family residential development. Medium Density Residential (MDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 5.0 and 7.0 units per acre that are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The primary uses in this designation will be a mix of housing such as single family residential, twin homes, town homes, row homes, and small multiple family buildings. High Density Residential (HDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 12.0 and 15.0 units per acre that are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The primary uses will include town homes, apartment buildings and condominiums which should incorporate some open space or an active park. Mixed Residential (MR) identifies residential land uses developed between 3.5 and 4.0 units per net acre that are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The land use provides flexibility for the type of housing developed, including detached single family, twin homes, townhomes and multiple family buildings, provided the overall density of a project falls within the range noted above and provides some higher density housing. Some portion of each site shall be developed at densities over 8.0 units per net acre. At a minimum, each development in the land use shall include one higher density housing unit per net acre, which shall be complemented with open space and recreational activities. Uptown Hamel (UH) the Uptown Hamel land use allows residential and commercial to be mixed on adjacent sites and to be mixed within the same building or property. Residential development in this designation may be between 4.0 and 15.0 units per acre. The mixed -use business areas will be served by urban services. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 G Y V © T M EDII''IiA Page 5- 7 Commercial (C) provides areas for highway oriented businesses and retail establishments including commercial, office and retail uses. These uses are concentrated along the arterial corridors and are served or will be served by urban services. Business (B) provides opportunities for corporate campus uses including office, warehouse, and light industrial. This designation identifies larger tracts of land that are suitable for office and business park developments and are served or will be served by urban services. Rural Commercial (RC) identifies commercial land uses which are not served by urban services, but rather by individual wells and septic systems. The scale of development in this land use shall be limited in order to protect water resources. Institutional (INST) identifies existing public, semi-public, and non-profit uses such as governmental, cemeteries, religious, educational and utilities. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) identifies publicly owned or permanently conserved land which is used for park, recreational, or open space purposes. Private Recreation (PREC) identifies areas that are currently used for outdoor recreational uses which are held under private ownership but are not publicly maintained. Limited numbers of residential uses may be included or have previously been developed within this land use designation. Closed Sanitary Landfill (SL) identifies an existing closed sanitary landfill. The land is owned by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) which also has jurisdiction over land use regulations. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 Y' Y M EDII''1[A Page 5- 8 Average Net Residential Density The Metropolitan Council has designated the portion of the City within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area as Emerging Suburban Edge. Residential development within the Emerging Surburban Edge designation is required to be planned for new development and redevelopment at average net density of at least 3-5 units per acre. The average net density for planned residential development in Medina is 3.15 units per acre as described in Table 5-3. TABLE 5-3 NET RESIDENTIAL DENSITY Future Land Use Planned Net Acreage Minimum Density Minimum Number of Units Low Density Residential 171.0 2.0 342.0 Medium Density Residential 21.3 5.0 106.5 High Density Residential 13.9 12.0 166.8 Mixed Residential 97.1 3.5 339.9 Total Planned Residential 303.3 955.2 Average Net Residential Density 3.15 Redevelopment is anticipated within the Uptown Hamel area and is likely to include additional residential units. The intent of the Uptown Hamel land use is to permit flexibility in the amount of residential and commercial development and is therefore not projected in Table 5-3. However, residential development within Uptown Hamel is required to exceed 4 units per net acre, which would further compliance with Metropolitan Council minimum net density requirements. Employment Intensity Forecasts The Metropolitan Council requires that communities provide a measurement of forecasted employment. Acceptable measures include floor area ratios, building footprint percentages or impervious surface percentages. Medina anticipates that new development in the Commercial and Business land uses will tend to result in 50-65% impervious surface coverage. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 Y' Y MEDII''lIA Page 5- 9 Land Use Policies by Area The following section provides policies for land use designations and is categorized into generalized subsections. The policies for each category as provided below directly support the Community Goals and Land Use Principles. These designations are generalized land uses and are not specific zoning districts. The City will update the zoning ordinance and applicable codes to be consistent with the land use plan and designations identified in this section. The planning process revealed a strong interest in promoting high quality, sustainable development in the City. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) process for large scale or master plan types of development, regardless of whether they are residential, commercial or mixed -uses will be available and will be supported through zoning. Rural Designations The rural designations include Agricultural, Rural Residential and Future Development Area. A large percentage of the community falls into these categories. The purpose of these designations is to provide low -intensity land uses, such as rural residential, farming, hobby farms, horticulture, conservation of natural and ecologically significant natural resources and passive recreation. This area will not be provided with water or sewer service during the timeframe covered by this Plan. The City's goal is to maintain the rural character of this area. The Metropolitan Council System Statement shows the majority of this area as Diversified Rural, and the City utilizes the Rural Residential designation to be consistent with the System Statement. A significant segment of this area consists of large, rural parcels with single-family homes. The City recognizes that such low -density, development will continue to be a desired housing alternative. The City's Open Space Report proposes several different implementation techniques for allowing open space development and planning to maintain rural character and simultaneously preserve significant natural resources. This result may take the form of innovative developments that clusters smaller lots on larger parcels with permanently conserved open space. Such innovative arrangements can help preserve the City's natural resources, open space and rural character, while still maintaining an average overall density of ten acres per unit. Medina's wetlands, lakes, scattered woodlands and soil conditions prevent smaller, unsewered lot development, but are ideal for low -density rural housing. Medina's policy in the permanent rural area is to keep strict soil requirements for septic sites, but allow flexibility for Open Space design developments and to ensure that the permanent rural area will remain rural by eliminating the need for future extension of a sanitary sewer service to replace failing systems. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 YY M EDII''1[A Page 5- 10 Objectives: 1. Allow low -density development in the Rural Residential Area including innovative arrangements of homes that preserve open space and natural resources. 2. Encourage conservation of open space, farms and ecologically significant natural resources in the rural areas. 3. Enforce stringent standards for the installation and maintenance of permanent, on -site sewage disposal systems. 4. Allow public facilities and services, such as parks and trail systems, if compatible with rural service area development. 5. Allow land uses, such as home -based businesses, hobby farms, horse stables, nurseries and other smaller -scale rural activities, which will not conflict with adjoining residential development. 6. Regulate noise, illumination, animals, and odors as needed to maintain public health and safety. 7. Maintain a maximum density of one unit per forty acres for property in the Agricultural land use. 8. Maintain a maximum density of one unit per ten acres for new development in the Rural Residential and Future Development Area land use. 9. Consider exceptions to maximum density standards for open space developments that protect natural features and put land into permanent conservation. 10. Urban services will not be provided to the Agricultural, Rural Residential, or Future Development Area land uses during this planning cycle. 11. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands and other significant natural characteristics. 12. Require that lots contain adequate soil types and conditions as defined in the City's on -site septic system requirements. 13. Protect property within the Future Development Area designation from subdivision and development by requiring ghost plats for subdivisions so that future urban expansion is not compromised. 14. Reduce impervious surfaces where possible by applying low impact design standards and encourage innovative materials and plans that reduce runoff. 15. Encourage and incentivize landowners to participate in the protection and conservation of significant natural resources. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 Y' Y M EDII''1[A Page 5- 11 Urban Service Designations The Urban Service Area includes the residential and commercial areas of the City that are currently or will be served by municipal water and sewer services. Residential Uses Objectives: 1. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands, and other significant natural characteristics of the property. 2. Consider exceptions to or modifications of density restrictions for developments that protect the natural features or exceed other standards of the zoning district. 3. Restrict urban development to properties within the sewer service boundary. 4. Encourage green building practices such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles in neighborhood planning and residential building and low impact development design standards. 5. Regulate the rate and location of development in keeping with availability of public facilities and the City's stated goals, including the undesignated MUSA and growth strategies. 6. Restrict commercial and business development to areas designated in this Plan. 7. Protect property within the City's MUSA boundary from development prior to the provision of urban services that will hinder future division. 8. Create flexible zoning standards that would allow for innovative arrangements of homes, conservation easements, or other creative land use concepts that preserve the City's open space and natural features. 9. Promote attractive, well -maintained dwellings on functional, clearly marked roads, with adequate facilities and open space. 10. Emphasize resident and pedestrian safety. 11. Encourage a controlled mix of densities, housing types, age groups, economic levels, lot sizes, and living styles that are of appropriate scale and consistent with appropriate land use, market demands, and development standards. 12. Establish design criteria for platting and developing site plans which will be compatible with surrounding physical features, existing land uses and the preservation of ecologically significant natural resources. 13. Establish standards for higher density residential development so that such development is compatible with surrounding uses. Such standards may include enclosed parking, green space, landscape buffering and height limitations. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 G Y V © T M EDII''1[A Page 5- 12 14. Require utilities to be placed underground wherever possible for reasons of aesthetic enhancement and safety. 15. Plan interconnections between separate developments to encourage shared road use to reduce costs and minimize the amount of road surface required. 16. Require planning of trails and walkway systems in the early design stages of all new development so that residential areas are provided safe access to parks and open space. 17. In urban residential zones with sanitary sewer service permit higher density in PUD's in exchange for (1) reduced land coverage by buildings, (2) provision of more multi -family units; and, (3) sensitive treatment of natural resources. 18. Implement standards for lot sizes and setbacks which recognize the development characteristics and natural resources of each existing neighborhood. 19. Regulate noise, illumination, and odors as needed to protect residential neighborhoods and to maintain public health and safety. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 Y' Y M EDII''1[A Page 5- 13 Uptown Hamel The Uptown Hamel land use allows for a mix of residential and commercial uses to create a vibrant, walkable, and attractive place; a place to shop, work and live. Objectives: 1. Allow a mix of residential and commercial uses to co -exist on adjacent parcels as well as within the same structure or on the same parcel. 2. Consider alternatives for meeting parking requirements including parking in the rear of buildings, shared parking, on -street, underground, or ramp parking. 3. Use building standards that enhance and maintain the small town heritage and traditional small-town look including brick facades, traditional street lighting, and overhangs over the sidewalk, boardwalks, and the like. Establishment of design guidelines to support this objective. 4. Involve residents, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders in the planning of these areas. 5. Create master plans for mixed -use areas to ensure integration of uses and responsiveness to adjacent land uses. 6. Establish design criteria for platting and developing site plans which will be compatible with surrounding physical features, existing land uses and the preservation of ecologically significant natural resources. 7. Encourage underground or structured parking through flexibility to standards, including increased residential density up to 20 units per acre. 8. Emphasize resident and pedestrian safety. 9. Require utilities to be placed underground wherever possible for reasons of aesthetic enhancement and safety. 10. Regulate noise, illumination, and odors as needed to maintain public health and safety. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 M EDII''1[A Page 5- 14 Commercial Uses The following objectives refer to commercial land uses which will provide a variety of retail products and services mixed with smaller offices. Objectives: 1. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands, and other significant natural characteristics of the property. 2. Provide convenient and attractive shopping and services to meet the needs of City residents. 3. Encourage businesses that benefit the local community by providing employment opportunities offering convenience goods and services, utilizing high quality design, and having limited impact on public services. 4. Require commercial activities that serve the broader metropolitan market to have access to a regional highway or frontage road. 5. Regulate the impact of commercial development along the border between commercially and residentially guided areas to ensure that commercial property has a minimal impact on residential areas. 6. Regulate construction to ensure high quality, energy and resource efficient buildings and to promote such Green Building standards as LEED Certifications or the State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines: Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond (B-3) standards. 7. Encourage construction that enhances the visual appeal of TH 55 corridor and the rural vistas and open spaces of the City. 8. Establish standards for the commercial area north of TH 55 at Tamarack Drive which results in a high quality, walkable and appropriately scaled development which complements nearby residential neighborhoods, emphasizes goods and services for local residents over highway users and provides gathering opportunities for the community. 9. Require frontage roads that do not directly access arterial roadways and limit access to arterial and collector roadways. 10. Limit the scale of commercial development where urban services are not available in order to protect water resources and to integrate such uses with surrounding rural lands. 11. Use the site plan review process to ensure that commercial and industrial uses are compatible with neighboring future and existing uses, and with the adjoining public streets and highways. PUD's may be used to help accomplish this policy. 12. Emphasize pedestrian safety. 13. Require utilities to be placed underground wherever possible for reasons of aesthetic enhancement and safety. 14. Regulate noise, illumination, and odors as needed to maintain public health and safety. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 L Y y Q MEDINA Page 5- 15 Business Uses The following objectives refer to business land uses that are connected to or planned for urban services. Businesses in this use generally include office complexes, business park development, warehouse and light industrial opportunities. Objectives: 1. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands, and other significant natural characteristics of the property. 2. Encourage businesses that benefit the local community by providing employment opportunities utilizing high quality design, and having limited impact on public services. 3. Regulate the impact of development along the border between business and residentially guided areas to ensure that business uses have a minimal impact on residential areas. 4. Regulate construction to ensure high quality, energy and resource efficient buildings and to promote such Green Building standards as LEED Certifications or the State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines: Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond (B-3) standards. 5. Encourage construction that enhances the visual appeal of TH 55 corridor and the rural vistas and open spaces of the City. 6. Create or update standards that promote a more rural appearance, or create campus style developments that protect ecologically significant areas and natural features. 7. Require frontage roads that do not directly access arterial roadways and limit access points to collector and arterial roadways. 8. Use the site plan review process to ensure that commercial and industrial uses are compatible with neighboring future and existing uses, and with the adjoining public streets and highways. PUD's may be used to help accomplish this policy. 9. Emphasize pedestrian safety. 10. Require utilities to be placed underground wherever possible for reasons of aesthetic enhancement and safety. 11. Regulate noise, illumination, and odors as needed to maintain public health and safety. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 Y' Y M EDII''1[A Page 5- 16 Staging Plan The staging plan is tied to infrastructure plans, including water, wastewater and transportation, to ensure that growth and development are commensurate with services necessary to support new residents and businesses in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The staging plan, Map 5-4, utilizes flexible staging boundaries to direct where and when development should proceed within the City and is built on the following principles: • Growth should encompass a balance of land uses to provide residential and business areas for development throughout the planning period. The staging plan also is intended to reduce concentration of development within a location during a particular timeframe. • The staging plan identifies staged increments of 5-year periods and provides some flexibility between adjacent staging periods. Development shall be limited to a maximum of two years prior to the existing staging period, and will be tied to an incentive based points system. Table 5-5, located on the following page, describes the net acreage of the various land uses by Staging Period. The following table describes the corresponding number of residential units which could be developed upon property within each Staging Period. Although most of the property staged for development is available in earlier timeframes, the City anticipates that actual growth will be more linear as described in the forecasts in Chapter 3. TABLE 5-4 STAGING PLAN — RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY Time Period Total Residential Units High Density Residential Units 2018-2020 343 161 2020-2025 94 2025-2030 469 95 2030-2035 0 2035-2040 48 Total 955 256 Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 YY MEDII''lIA Page 5- 17 TABLE 5-5 STAGING PLAN - NET ACREAGE Future Land Use Existin g 2017 Change 2017-2020 2020 Change 2020-2025 2025 Change 2025-2030 2030 Change 2030-2035 2035 Change 2035-2040 2040 Rural Residential 6,481.0 0.0 6,481.0 0.0 6,481.0 0.0 6,481.0 0.0 6,481.0 0.0 6,481.0 Agriculture 204.9 0.0 204.9 0.0 204.9 0.0 204.9 0.0 204.9 0.0 204.9 Future Develop. Area 980.1 -327.8 652.3 -99.5 552.8 -162.2 390.6 0.0 390.6 -23.9 366.7 Low Density Residential 708.2 34.7 742.9 47.3 790.2 65.1 855.3 0.0 855.3 23.9 879.2 Medium Density Res. 23.6 21.3 44.9 0.0 44.9 0.0 44.9 0.0 44.9 0.0 44.9 High Density Residential 12.4 13.9 26.3 0.0 26.3 0.0 26.3 0.0 26.3 0.0 26.3 Mixed Residential 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 97.1 97.1 0.0 97.1 0.0 97.1 Uptown Hamel 39.0 0.0 39.0 0.0 39.0 0.0 39.0 0.0 39.0 0.0 39.0 Commercial 142.9 53.1 196.0 0.0 196.0 0.0 196.0 0.0 196.0 0.0 196.0 Business 246.0 204.8 450.8 52.2 503.0 0.0 503.0 0.0 503.0 0.0 503.0 Rural Commercial 59.4 0.0 59.4 0.0 59.4 0.0 59.4 0.0 59.4 0.0 59.4 Institutional 194.4 0.0 194.4 0.0 194.4 0.0 194.4 0.0 194.4 0.0 194.4 Parks, Rec, Open Space 2,054.0 0.0 2,054.0 0.0 2,054.0 0.0 2,054.0 0.0 2,054.0 0.0 2,054.0 Private Recreation 260.5 0.0 260.5 0.0 260.5 0.0 260.5 0.0 260.5 0.0 260.5 Closed Sanitary Landfill 124.3 0.0 124.3 0.0 124.3 0.0 124.3 0.0 124.3 0.0 124.3 Right -of -Way 672.4 0.0 672.4 0.0 672.4 0.0 672.4 0.0 672.4 0.0 672.4 Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT- February 721, 2017 L T y MEDINA Page 5- 18 MEDINA 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEDINA COMPREHENSIVE SANITARY SEWER PLAN HENNEPIN COUNTY I MEDINA, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 9, 2017 Prepared for: City of Medina 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 WSB PROJECT NO. 2712-53 WSB TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 CITY DESCRIPTION 2 EXISTING SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM 3 Public Collection Systems 3 Public Treatment Systems 3 Private Treatment Systems 3 Population 7 Land Use 8 Wastewater Flows 8 Private Systems 8 SANITARY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA 10 Land Use 10 Estimated Average Flows — Existing 10 Estimated Average Flows — 2040 Build Out 10 Peak Flow Factors 11 Intercommunity Flows 11 SANITARY SEWER TRUNK RECOMMENDATIONS 13 Elm Creek District 13 Maple Plain District 16 Morningside District 17 Plymouth District 17 Individual Sewage Treatment Systems 17 INFLOW AND INFILTRATION 18 General 18 I/1 Analysis 19 Municipal I/1 Reduction 20 Expenses to Date 21 COST ESTIMATES AND FINANCING 22 SUMMARY AND OUTCOMES 23 Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION The City of Medina is required to prepare a Comprehensive Plan that aligns with the Metropolitan Council's Metropolitan System Plan every ten years per Minnesota Rule 473.858. An important part of the Comprehensive Plan is the Sanitary Sewer Plan, which describes the existing sewer system and outlines the timing and sequence of future projects. The Sanitary Sewer Plan allows the City and Metropolitan Council to build and improve their sanitary sewer collection and treatment systems so that development can occur in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. This document serves as the sanitary sewer component for the City of Medina's 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The City of Medina's Sanitary Sewer Plan was developed to align with the Metropolitan Council's Thrive MSP 2040 Water Resources Policy Plan. The Thrive MSP 2040 Plan was approved in May 2015 and outlines regional goals for the wastewater system, including environmental sustainability; water reuse; and water conservation. Additionally, the Thrive MSP 2040 Plan includes population, household, and employment projections alongside projected wastewater flows. As a result of projected population increases and land use changes in Medina, the City estimates wastewater flows will increase significantly between 2010 and 2040. This Sanitary Sewer Plan outlines the locations in which the Metropolitan Council can expect to see increased wastewater flows, allowing the Council to determine if capacity upgrades will be required at regional wastewater treatment plants and interceptors. It is also a guiding document for City infrastructure improvements and expansion. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE I CITY DESCRIPTION The City of Medina is located in western Hennepin County and is bordered by Plymouth on its east, Corcoran on its north, Independence and Maple Plain on its west, and Orono on its south. Wastewater flows from Greenfield and Independence are also conveyed through Medina. The City of Loretto is 185 acres and is completely contained within Medina. The City of Medina is primarily residential and agricultural, though approximately 38% of the City is covered by lakes, wetlands, and floodplains. Medina has been designated primarily as a diversified rural community. This designation indicates that the Metropolitan Council expects that the majority of Medina will maintain a "rural lifestyle" and may become urbanized after 2040. The northeast area of the City is designated as an emerging suburban edge, signifying that it is in the early stages of transitioning into urbanized development. For the last decade, Medina's emerging suburban edge has been a region of focus in regards to the expansion and maintenance of municipal services. Thus, the Comprehensive Sewer Plan will focus heavily on the needs and future plans of the northeast region of Medina. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 2 EXISTING SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM Public Collection Systems The existing sanitary sewer system of Medina has four service districts: Elm Creek, Maple Plain, Morningside, and Plymouth. The largest service area is the Medina Elm Creek system. This system is located in the northeast region of the city surrounding Highway 55 and discharges to the Elm Creek Interceptor, which then leads to the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in St. Paul. The other three service areas of Medina are significantly smaller than the Medina Elm Creek system and are located on the west, south, and east borders of the city. A map of the existing sanitary sewer system is shown in Figure 1. The service area located on the western border of Medina is the Maple Plain district, located along the eastern shore of Lake Independence. This system discharges to Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Interceptor 8352 via MCES lift station L63 in Maple Plain. The third sewage service district is Morningside, located on the southern border of Medina. The Morningside system discharges to Interceptor 8352 via MCES lift station L60 in Orono. From Interceptor 8532, the sewage from the Maple Plain and Morningside districts is directed to the Blue Lake WWTP in Shakopee. The fourth, and smallest, sewer district is the Plymouth district, located on the eastern border of Medina along Holy Name Lake. The Plymouth district sewage is connected to the City of Plymouth sewer system, which is fed to the Metropolitan WWTP. The four sewer service areas as well as their subsewersheds are illustrated in Figure 2. Public Treatment Systems Within the City, there is one on -site treatment system that serves the City of Loretto. Medina does not have involvement with the operations of Loretto's sanitary sewer system; it is operated entirely by Loretto. Private Treatment Systems There are currently 702 known individual sewage treatment systems (ISTSs or septic systems) within the City of Medina, as shown in Figure 3. This value has stayed constant since the 2008 Comprehensive Plan development: there were 705 septic systems in the City in 2008. The City Code addresses septic systems in Section 720. The ordinance mandates that septic systems meet Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requirements. Defined in the provisions are sizing requirements, technical standards, abandonment requirements, solids removal frequency, and floodplain and groundwater avoidance. A permit is required to install a new system, replace an existing system, or repair a system when the original function, capacity, or location will be altered. ISTS owners must submit an Assessment and Maintenance Report Form every three years. 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These forecasts serve to help cities prepare infrastructure for growth and to promote continued maintenance of municipal infrastructure. The forecast data in Tables 1 and 2 is from the Metropolitan Council's Local Planning Handbook Community Page for Medina. Table 1 forecasts the City population and Table 2 forecasts sewered and unsewered populations in the City. Table 3 forecasts the sewered populations based on WWTP service. The data shown in Table 3 is from the Metropolitan Council's 2040 Water Resources Policy Plan. Table 1. Population Projections, City of Medina Year 2010 Population 4,892 Total Population 1,952 Sewered Households 670 Employment 3,146 Households 1,702 Employment 3,351 2015* 5,831 2,001 4,166 2,881 1,005 3,963 2020 6,600 2,300 4,980 3,810 1,340 4,780 2025* 7,150 2,570 5,140 4,305 1,630 4,990 2030 7,700 2,840 5,300 4,800 1,920 5,200 2035* 8,300 3,120 5,400 5,300 2,110 5,350 2040 8,900 3,400 5,500 5,800 2,300 5,500 *Interpolated value From the data in Table 1, it can be observed that from 2010 to 2040, the households population is expected to almost double. Furthermore, the employment population is projected to grow by approximately 64% by 2040. The Metropolitan Council's forecasts show that the number of sewered households is anticipated to more than triple by 2040. The sewered employment population is anticipated to increase by approximately 75% by 2040. The sewered projections by WWTP shown below are taken from the Metropolitan Council's forecasts and altered to reflect the locations in the City where Medina is expecting to develop. Table 2. Sewered Projections by WWTP Service Year Blue Lake Population 610 WWTP Employment 90 Metropolitan Population 2,271 WWTP Employment 3,873 2015* 2020 1,050 150 2,760 4,800 2025* 1,045 210 3,260 4,850 2030 1,040 270 3,760 4,900 2035* 1,040 325 4,260 5,000 2040 1,040 380 4,760 5,100 *Interpolated value Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 7 From Table 2, it can be observed that the largest increase in service to the WWTPs from 2020 to 2040 will occur in the Metropolitan WWTP service area in the northeast area of the City. It is projected that the population served will increase by 2,000 individuals from 2020 to 2040. The largest percent increase in Medina will be in the employment population served by the Blue Lake WWTP; from 2020 to 2040, the employment population served by the Blue Lake WWTP will increase by approximately 150%. The residential area served by the Blue Lake WWTP is expected to add 160 high density residential units, which account for the population increase in this area from the existing 610 individuals served. Land Use Currently, the City of Medina has four general land use regions: park/recreational/preserve, undeveloped/agricultural, mixed use retail/commercial/industrial, and residential. The Baker Park Reserve, operated by the Three Rivers Park District, incorporates the majority of the southwestern region of Medina. Regions of undeveloped land alongside agricultural land exist through the majority of the central and southeastern region of the city. Many of these land -type users have private sewage systems. The two land uses of mixed use retail/commercial/industrial and housing are located in the northeastern region of the city and are the most populous users of the public sewage system. Wastewater Flows Table 3 shows the wastewater flow projections by wastewater treatment plant. The forecasts are based on 75 gallons per day (gpd) per person and 25 gpd per employee. The Metropolitan Council initially planned to serve the northwestern part of Medina, as well as Loretto and Corcoran, via the Elm Creek Interceptor northeast of the City boundary. The Metropolitan Council now plans to serve this portion of Medina, along with the two other communities, with the Blue Lake Plant via Maple Plain. Therefore, Medina is not planning to receive wastewater flows from Corcoran in its future system, while flows from Loretto are assumed in the future calculations to allow for flexible timing with the connection to the Blue Lake Plant. Table 3. Wastewater Flow Projections by WWTP Year Blue Lake WWTP (MGM* Metropolitan WWTP (MGD) Total (MGM Existing 0.071 0.30 0.37 2020 0.105 0.660 0.765 2030 0.105 0.714 0.819 2040 0.105 0.727 0.832 *Medina is also planning to serve Loretto through its system. These flows are not included in Table 3. However, it does include existing flows from Greenfield and Independence. Private Systems A significant area of Medina falls under the designation of diversified rural communities. Diversified rural communities are characterized by farm use, large -lot residential, clustered housing, and regional parks. These communities are often located adjacent to emerging suburban edges, as is the case in Medina. The Metropolitan City Council "discourages urbanized levels of residential development in Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 8 diversified rural communities to avoid the premature demand for expansion of metropolitan systems and other urban public services" (Thrive MSP 2040). Thus, the majority of Medina's diversified rural community continues to use private treatment systems. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 9 SANITARY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA Land Use The City's existing and 2040 land -use maps were used in the development of this plan. Detailed information and figures regarding Medina's land use is included in the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan in Chapter 5: Land Use and Growth. Using existing land -use, metering data, and future land use information, current and ultimate flows were calculated and divided by subsewershed as described below. Estimated Average Flows - Existing To estimate the flows in trunk mains throughout the City, metering data was retrieved from the Metropolitan Council. The Elm Creek Area of the City is metered by the Metropolitan Council via meter number 242. To more precisely evaluate flows within the Elm Creek sewershed, flows were assigned within each subsewershed based on development. Flows were assigned proportionally based on the number of residences, businesses, and industrial establishments connected to the sanitary sewer system. Estimated Average Flows - 2040 Build Out Once average flows were estimated, future flows were projected based on the 2040 land use map. Parcels that are planned to be developed were assigned wastewater flow rates in accordance to their land use type. The assigned flows are shown and include design considerations for inflow and infiltration (I/1). See the Inflow and Infiltration Section for more information about I/1 as it relates to Medina's sanitary sewer system. Table 4. Assumed Gallons Wastewater Generation by Land Use Type Land Use Units per Acre Daily Gallons per Acre Agriculture N/A 0 Business N/A 800 Commercial N/A 800 Institutional N/A 800 Low Density Residential 2.5 550 Medium Density Residential 5.0 1,100 High Density Residential 13.5 3,000 Mixed Residential 3.75 825 Private Recreation N/A 0 Rural Commercial N/A 0 Right -of -Way N/A 0 Rural Residential N/A 0 Closed Sanitary Landfill N/A 0 Lakes/Open Water N/A 0 Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE10 Future flows were added to existing flows to determine if pipe capacity will be sufficient. In locations in which development will lead to pipes that are under capacity, recommendations are made to address the issue. Areas that will need to be served in the future were evaluated to determine the required sewer diameter. Peak Flow Factors To ensure that the sanitary sewer system is capable of handling flow fluctuations throughout the day, peak flow factors are assigned based on average flows. The peak factors are outlined by the Metropolitan Council and are based on average flow volumes. Pipes that serve small generator customers are more likely to experience large fluctuations in flows. Therefore, the peak factor decreases as average flow increases. The Metropolitan Council flow factors used in this report are shown in Figure 4 below. The factors also include 1/I. Figure 4. MCES Peak Factors for Sanitary Sewer Design. 4 3.5 L u 3 u_ LL 3 2.5 0 LT. 2 1.5 f° 1 d a 0.5 0 • 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Average Flow (MGD) Intercommunity Flows Medina currently has interconnections with three other municipalities: Independence, Plymouth and Orono. Additionally, flows from Greenfield enter Medina in through Independence. Medina sends wastewater to Orono and Plymouth on its southern and eastern borders, respectively. During the 2030 Comprehensive Planning cycle, the Metropolitan Council was planning to serve Loretto and southwest Corcoran with the Elm Creek interceptor in eastern Medina. At this time, the Council has altered its plans so that these areas will be served via Maple Plain and the Blue Lake WWTP. The existing flow estimates for Medina include sewage discharge from these communities. However, the ultimate design flows do not plan for any increases through the neighboring Cities because of the aformentioned change in Council plans. Because the timing of this change is unknown, the design flows for Medina include the existing flows as a base for conservative design. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 11 The City is also connected to Plymouth on its eastern border. Medina sends wastewater to Plymouth from 16 homes in the City to Medina as well as Holy Name Church and School. This connection is unmetered. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 12 SANITARY SEWER TRUNK RECOMMENDATIONS The proposed future sewer system for the City of Medina, including subsewersheds, gravity mains and forcemains, and required lift stations, is shown in Figure 5. The required infrastructure additions were determined based on the areas the City is planning to develop by 2040. By evaluating topography and existing sewer invert elevations, the locations of future lift stations were approximated. The length of forcemain was minimized to the greatest extent possible to reduce construction costs. This report includes only oversized sewer lines (greater than 8") and does not depict lateral lines. The design and siting for lateral lines should be completed in conjunction with development plans and platting. The location of such lines will be dependent on parcel layout and the design of new roads. It is possible that small scale lift stations will be required within developments. The exact alignment of the proposed mains and lift stations may change during the design phase of each project. The purpose of this report is to provide the City with a document that can be used to plan for large infrastructure additions and replacements. Elm Creek District The Elm Creek District is the area along Highway 55 that is ultimately served by the Metropolitan WWTP. This interceptor collects sewage from the area of the City that is primarily expected to develop. The estimated 2040 flows are shown in Table 5. The land -use types and acreages of the properties expected to develop are shown in Figure 6. Table 5. Projected 2040 Flows for Elm Creek Sewer District Based on Development Sewershed EC-1 Existing Flows 0 Added Flows (gpd) 39,541 2040 Flows — Average Day (gpd) 39,541 EC-2 15,980 54,491 70,471 EC-3 1,189 6,392 7,582 EC-4 5,870 108,908 114,779 EC-5 21,280 69,908 91,187 EC-6 43,869 56,672 100,541 EC-7 70,875 0 70,875 EC-8 14,383 0 14,383 EC-9 82,052 38,698 120,750 EC-10 0 93,294 93,294 TOTAL 269,883 467,904 723,404 Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 13 Figure 5: Sanitary Sewer Improvements Medina Wastewater Plan Medina, MN 15.9 f 1.22 0.88- 6.84 T s CHIPPEW RD 4.95 4.33 2.4 4.95 5.48 3.61 5.06 0 3.86 3.66 7.63 12.a {7 15.65 5.42 4.09 4.35 4.08 4.08 2.47 5.42 7.91 8.26 5.12 Existing Sanitary System Sewer District General Business Commercial Multiple Uses Uptown Hamel Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Mixed Residential L Medina City Boundary ` T Y c,‘ MEDINA Figure 6: Developable Land Acreage Medina Sanitary Sewer Plan Medina, MN N 0 2,750 Feet WSB LZO\-N �41ed luaw noon It is anticipated that two new lift stations will be required to serve the western portion of the Elm Creek District, as shown in Figure 5. The first lift station is expected to be required on Highway 55 near Rolling Hills Road, and the second is planned for construction on Willow Drive, north of Cates Ranch Drive. The remainder of the trunk system that will be required to serve future development is planned to consist of approximately 2 miles of gravity main and 2,000 feet of forcemain. The length, diameter, and estimated cost of future improvements are tabulated in the "Cost Estimates and Financing' section. In the eastern area of the Elm Creek District, just upstream of the Metropolitan Council interceptor, exists a bottleneck in which a 350 feet long 8" diameter pipe serves 382 homes as well as 5 acres of business development. To address capacity issues and ensure that future development in the southern part of the Elm Creek District can be served, this pipe should be upsized to at least a 10" diameter main, or a parallel 8" main should be installed. In the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan, it was anticipated that a parallel pipe would be required along Highway 55. Because the City did not develop as predicted and because the City is no longer planning to receive flow from Loretto and Corcoran through this pipe, it is not expected that the City will need to install a parallel main on Highway 55 between Willow Drive and Chippewa Drive. Maple Plain District The Maple Plain district is located on the western edge Medina. It is through this district that portions of Corcoran as well as the City of Loretto are served. It is anticipated that flows from northwest Medina will ultimately be served through the interceptor in this district. While the Metropolitan Council has projected that the employment population will increase between 2020 and 2040, it has not projected a population increase. However, the City is currently planning to add 160 acres of high density residential develop within this district. In addition, there are several lots that have been platted but on which homes have not yet been constructed. Therefore, the wastewater flows from these parcels will need to be accounted for in the future condition. The existing and future flows are estimated below: Table 6. Projected 2040 Flows for Maple Plain District Based on Development Timeframe Average Flow (gpd)* Existing Flow 61,380 2020 175,220 2030 175,220 2040 175,220 *Increased flows are due to high density residential development in MP-3. Future flows include flows from approximately 700 individuals in Loretto (70,000 gpd). The City of Loretto has a WWTP that Loretto and the Metropolitan Council are planning to phase out. Medina and Corcoran have both expressed interest in serving Loretto's flows temporarily until the Metropolitan Council extends its service to Loretto. This plan considers flows from Loretto in its calculations. However, Medina is not planning to serve the City of Corcoran in any capacity. The flow estimated shown in Table 6 include an estimated 70,000 gpd from Loretto. It is expected that the City's Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 16 current collection system is capable of adding Loretto's flows at this time, but certain capacity and operational upgrades may need to be provided and paid for by others. Morningside District The Morningside District is located on the southern edge of Medina and consists mainly of small lateral lines. At this time, approximately 104 homes are in the Morningside District, which send their flows through an unmetered interconnection with Orono. It is estimated that 25,000 gpd flow through the Morningside District to Orono on an average day. It is not anticipated that there will be any new growth or land -use changes in the Morningside District that would require the City to plan for increased discharges. Plymouth District The Plymouth District, located on the eastern side of Medina, consists of 16 homes and one church and is fully built out, with the exception of a few single-family residential parcels. It is not anticipated that there will be any substantial increase in the flows that Medina will send through Plymouth by 2040. If the City wishes to develop the area adjacent to the existing Plymouth subsewershed after 2040, Plymouth staff have indicated that they may have capacity to accept some additional flows from Medina. Individual Sewage Treatment Systems As development continues to occur throughout Medina, it is recommended that the City encourages homeowners to connect to the municipal sanitary sewer system as it becomes available. Having residents abandon ISTS's will promote groundwater quality and will reduce the risks associated with noncompliant systems. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE17 INFLOW AND INFILTRATION General Infiltration is water that enters the sanitary sewer system through defects in the sewer pipes, joints, manholes, and service laterals, or by deliberate connection of building foundation drains. Water that enters the sewer system from cross connections with storm sewer, sump pumps, roof drains, or manhole covers is considered inflow. Water from inflow and infiltration (I/1) can consume available capacity in the wastewater collection system and increase the hydraulic load on the treatment facility. In extreme cases, the added hydraulic load can cause bypasses or overflows of raw wastewater. This extra hydraulic load also requires a larger capacity in the city's collection and treatment components, which results in increased capital, operation and maintenance, and replacement expenses. As sewer systems ages and deteriorates, I/I can become an increasing burden on a City's system. Therefore, it is imperative that Vibe reduced whenever it is cost effective to do so. The MCES has established I/I goals for each community discharging wastewater into the Metropolitan Disposal System (MDS) based on average day flows and allowable peaking factors. In February 2006, the MCES adopted the 1/I Surcharge Program which required communities within their service area to eliminate excessive I/I over a period of time. Now, communities that exceed their wastewater flow program year goals for the period of July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, will be required to complete an I/I mitigation assignment that will be required to be implemented in 2018. The City of Medina (City) was identified by the MCES as a community with excessive I/1 and therefore is on the MCES I/I Surcharge List. The I/I goals established for the City are based on annual average flows and are presented as allowable peak hourly flow rates. The MCES's metering program indicates that the City's current I/I goal for allowable peak hourly flow rates are 1.19 MGD and 0.38 MGD for meters M242 and M434, respectively (see Table 7). Table 7. MCES Peak Hourly Flow Factors for Sanitary Sewer Design Adjusted Average Peak Hourly Flow (MGD) Program Year 2018 Peak Hourly Flow Goal (MGD) Allowable Peak Hourly Flow (MGD) M242 (Elm Creek interceptor) 0.33 1.19 Allowable Peak Hourly Flow (MGD) M434 (Blue Lake interceptor) 0.09 0.38 Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 18 I/I Analysis The majority of the sanitary sewer system in the City is above the water table. The system currently consists of approximately 40 miles of sanitary main and nine (9) lift stations, of which a majority was built within the last 40 years. All pipes are located in drained urban areas. Currently, the City generates a dry weather flow of approximately 96 gallons of wastewater per capita per day (gpcd) and an average annual flow of approximately 102 gpcd. Recent metering data does not show large variability around these values, which indicates limited I/1. The City utilizes two MCES interceptors, Elm Creek Interceptor (M242) and Blue Lake Interceptor (M434). From 2010 to 2015 the City's peak flows and peaking factors measured from MCES meter M242 are shown to be below the MCES Program Year 2018 goal. In 2013 and 2014 the City's peak flows for MCES meter M434 are shown to be above the MCES's Program Year 2018 Goal; however, in 2015 the City experienced a large decrease in peak flows (see Table 8). Following the excessive I/1 events measured between July 2013 and June 2014, the City was required to provide a work plan to reduce I/1. This was completed and submitted to alleviate the MCES surcharge. Table 8. Existing Hourly Peak Flows Average Peak City MCES Year Flow Flow Peaking Standard (mgd) (mgd) Factor Peaking Factor M242 2010 0.261 0.583 2.2 3.7 2011 0.284 0.666 2.3 3.7 2012 0.240 0.704 2.9 3.7 2013 0.268 0.666 2.5 3.7 2014 0.301 1.042 3.5 3.6 2015 0.300 0.569 1.9 3.6 M434 2010 0.064 0.268 4.2 4 2011 0.072 0.322 4.4 4 2012 0.054 0.325 6.1 4 2013 0.054 0.432 7.9 4 2014 0.063 0.649 10.3 4 2015 0.061 0.246 4.1 4 Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 19 Municipal I/I Reduction The City's strategy for preventing excess I/I is based on requiring new development to conform to City standards and ongoing maintenance. The City's construction standards include prohibiting the connection of sump pumps, rain leaders, and passive drain tiles to the sanitary sewer system. All future developments are designed and constructed as public improvement projects; therefore, projects must conform to the City's construction standards. In addition, projects are observed during construction to verify they are constructed in accordance with the plans and City standards. All newly constructed sanitary sewers are televised and pressure tested to confirm they have been constructed in accordance with City standards. In addition, the City has enacted a proactive program directed at recognizing and correcting I/I, which includes the following activities: In preparation of its street reconstruction projects, Medina televises the project area sewer systems and addresses any identified issues. Manhole structures are also routinely repaired, grouted, and sealed. As of 2000, all new manholes require chimney seals. During the City's annual sewer system maintenance activities, selected segments are televised to locate service connections with continuous flows. If found, these are investigated to determine possible illegal connections. Appropriate corrective measures are then initiated with the affected property owner. In 2006, the Maple Plain District inspected all basements in the area to identify and remove any direct sump pump connections. The City continues to follow up on this program. The City has an ongoing annual review of flows and discussions with consulting engineers to develop the next stage of improvement plans. The City has an ordinance in place prohibiting the connection of sump pumps, foundation drainage, or other surface water. The ordinance will continue to be followed (Chapter 7, Section 701.01). The City has sent out educational information pertaining to I/I and how residents can redirect sump pumps and foundation drains to meet the City's ordinances. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 20 Expenses to Date The costs expended to date by the City of Medina toward identifying and rehabilitating I/I sources are summarized as follows: I/1 analysis completed by Independence in May of 2004: $120,000 Removal of 54 leaking septic tanks at an average cost of $5,000 per tank from May 2004 through August 2008: $270,000 Inspection of 19,050 linear feet of sewer in April of 2006: $30,000 Engineering assistance for I/I reduction program from March of 2006 through August of 2006: $6,000 Staff expense for sump pump inspection of 194 buildings at $75 each in the summer of 2006: $14,550 Inspection of sanitary sewer and sanitary sewer improvements on Tower Drive & Hamel Road in 2014 to current:—$165,000 Televising and analysis in 2016: $5,000 The total expenditure from 2004 to 2016 is approximately $615,650. The City of Medina will continue to proactively work to identify I/I sources and take corrective actions. The rehabilitation that has been completed to date has resulted in a reduction of I/I; however, the remaining 1/1 continues to be a concern and is being addressed. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 21 COST ESTIMATES AND FINANCING This section is in progress now that the MUSA is confirmed. Pipe sizes will be finalized and costs added. Some items may not be included if required diameter is 8" (oversizing only). Item Length Oversize Cost Estimated Timeframe Highway 55 Lift Station 690 ft Highway 55 Gravity Line 1,175 ft Willow Drive (North) Lift Station 1,150 ft Willow Drive (North) Gravity Line 690 ft Willow Drive (South) Gravity Line 1,125 ft EC-3 Gravity Sewer Service 1,075 ft Arrowhead Drive Gravity Sewer Service 690 ft Meander Road Gravity Sewer Service 1,300 ft Tamarack Drive Gravity Sewer Service 1,100 ft Hunter Drive Gravity Sewer Extension 3,300 ft Upsize Highway 55 400 ft I/I Projects: Televising and inspecting sewer and sump pumps Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 22 SUMMARY AND OUTCOMES The analysis provided in this Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive Plan is aimed to provide the City of Medina and Metropolitan Council assistance in planning for wastewater collection and treatment. It is anticipated that the design flows and criteria outlined will be used for utility planning as development continues within the City. Tables and figures can be utilized to create budget -level estimates and schematic representations of infrastructure improvements, with specific sizing and routing to be determined during the design phase. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 23 MEDINA 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEDINA COMPREHENSIVE WATER SUPPLY PLAN HENNEPIN COUNTY I MEDINA, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 13, 2017 Prepared for: City of Medina 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 WSB PROJECT NO. 2712-53 WSB TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 EXISTING FACILITIES 3 POPULATION AND WATER DEMANDS 5 GROWTH AND DEMAND PROJECTIONS 8 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS 11 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/PREPAREDNESS 12 Comprehensive Water Supply Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-53 PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION This report is an Executive Summary of the City of Medina's 2040 Comprehensive Water Supply Plan. The Plan evaluates near and long-term needs of the City's water system. This Plan has been prepared according to the guidelines established by the Metropolitan Council and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) per Minnesota Statute 473.859, which requires water supply plans be completed by all local units of government in the seven -county Metropolitan Area. The attached Water Supply Plan conforms to the template provided by the DNR, while this Comprehensive Plan expands upon the template and provides further information for City planning and the Metropolitan Council. Comprehensive Water Supply Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-53 PAGE 2 EXISTING FACILITIES The City of Medina's water is supplied by three separate and isolated water distribution systems. These include the Hamel system in northeast Medina, the Independence Beach system in western Medina, and the Morningside system in southern Medina. In total, there are 9 active wells and 2 reserve wells across the three regions, summarized in Table 1 (Table 4 in the Water Supply Plan). Table 1— Well Summary Region Well Name and ID Year Installed Capacity (gpm) Depth (feet) Status Treatment Hamel Hamel 2 158087 1978 150 601 Non- potable/irrigation only --- Hamel 122239 1983 150 590 Reserve/ Emergency WTP* Hamel 520048 1993 800 770 Active WTP* Hamel 5 709925 2004 400 240 Active Chlorine, fluoride, polyphosphate Hamel 747666 2007 400 378 Active WTP* Hamel ? 759809 2008 800 405 Active WTP* Hamel 8 814752 2016 1200 398 Active Optional WTP* Independence Beach IB-1 100219 1975 600 240 Active Chlorine, fluoride, polyphosphate IB-2 448765 1988 150 241 Active Chlorine, fluoride, polyphosphate Morningside MS-1 208009 1961 90 205 Active Chlorine, fluoride, polyphosphate MS-2 223378 1960 175 204 Active Chlorine, fluoride, polyphosphate *The flows from Wells 3, 4, 6, 7 are pumped to the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) for removal of radium, iron, and manganese. Well 8 can also be pumped to the WTP or directly into the distribution system after chemical addition. Chlorine and fluoride are added to disinfect and prevent tooth decay. The WTP can currently produce up to 2.0 million gallons per day and could be expanded to produce up to 3.0 million gallons per day. After treatment, the water is stored in a 200,000 gallon clearwell. High service pumps use signals from the elevated storage tank to supply water from the clearwell to the distribution system as needed. Comprehensive Water Supply Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-53 PAGE 3 The Hamel system has one 400,000 gallon elevated storage facility, which stabilizes pressures during peak water demands and serves as a source of water during fires or power outages. When combined with the 200,000 gallon clearwell storage, the total existing usable storage volume in the Hamel system is 600,000 gallons. The Independence Beach and Morningside systems are small hydro -pneumatic systems that provide only short term storage and pressure to their respective distribution systems. The Independence Beach system is supplied by a primary well capable of producing 140 gpm and a stand-by well capable of producing 600 gpm. The Morningside system is also supplied by two wells capable of producing 90 gpm and 150 gpm. A small portion of south central Medina receives service from Orono, and a small portion of southwestern Medina receives service from Maple Plain. Comprehensive Water Supply Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-53 PAGE 4 POPULATION AND WATER DEMANDS The population served by the City of Medina's water system was fairly constant at approximately 2,700 from 2005 to 2012. In the last few years the City has seen growth and fluctuation in that value, with a total population served of 3,811 in 2015 and an average total population served of 3,244 from 2010 to 2015. Population, water use, and demand data from the past ten years for each of the three distinct areas within the City's water system, as well as in total, are listed in Tables 2A-D (Tables 2a-d in the Water Supply Plan). The average total water delivered per year across all three systems from 2010 to 2015 was 146.73 million gallons. The average residential per capita demand has been decreasing steadily since 2007; from 2010 to 2015 an average of 69.4 gallons per capita were used daily. This falls within the DNR's recommended residential demand of less than 75 gallons per capita per day. The decrease in residential per capita demand was achieved through the implementation of several water conservation actions including changes in the water rate structure, distribution system improvements, and a new irrigation policy. The new irrigation policy put into place in 2008 prohibits the use of treated, potable water for irrigation in new developments. To reduce unmetered water, the City periodically monitors leaks in the distribution system and conducts water audits monthly. The City is also undergoing meter repair and replacement and meters annual hydrant flushing. Comprehensive Water Supply Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-53 PAGE 5 Table 2 - Historic Water Demand Table 2A - Hamel System Year Pop. Served Total Residential Connections Residential Water Delivered (MG) C/I/1* Water Delivered (MG) WSS (MG) Additional - Breaks & Flushing (MG) Total Water Delivered (MG) Total Water Pumped (MG) % Unmetered/ unaccounted Average Daily Demand (MGD) Max Daily Demand (MG) Date of Max. Demand Residential Per Capita Demand (GPCD) Total Per Capita Demand (GPCD) 2005 1,905 751 75.3 34.2 - - 109.5 117.4 6.70% 0.32 1.0 N/A 108 169 2006 1,989 772 101.6 38.1 - - 139.7 147.0 5.00% 0.40 1.3 N/A 140 202 2007 2,083 804 112.5 49.2 - - 161.6 166.9 3.20% 0.46 1.5 N/A 148 220 2008 2,116 810 102.8 36.9 139.7 149.4 6.50% 0.41 1.2 N/A 133 194 2009 1,928 667 90.7 43.7 134.5 148.2 9.30% 0.41 1.0 6/2/2009 129 211 2010 1,902 658 64.8 49.3 - - 114.1 134.0 14.90% 0.37 1.0 5/31/2010 93 194 2011 1,928 667 63.7 53.5 - - 117.2 144.5 18.90% 0.40 1.0 9/14/2011 91 205 2012 2,058 686 70.7 74.3 - 145.0 170.0 14.70% 0.47 1.2 7/13/2012 94 226 2013 2,439 844 65.9 74.9 1.3 6.3 148.4 163.8 9.40% 0.45 1.4 8/29/2013 74 184 2014 3,693 1,278 65.1 48.2 19.1 3.2 135.6 164.4 17.50% 0.45 0.8 8/6/2014 48 122 2015 2,950 1,021 68.5 50.1 18.9 0.3 137.8 162.7 15.30% 0.45 0.9 8/6/2015 64 151 Avg. 2010- 2015 2,495 859 66.4 58.4 6.6 1.6 133.0 156.6 15.10% 0.43 1.1 77 180 *C/I/1 includes irrigation only meters Table 2B - Independence Beach System Year Pop. Served Total Residential Connections Residential Water Delivered (MG) C/I/1* Water Delivered (MG) WSS (MG) Additional - Breaks & Flushing (MG) Total Water Delivered (MG) Total Water Pumped (MG) % Unmetered/ unaccounted Average Daily Demand (MGD) Max Daily Demand (MG) Date of Max. Demand Residential Per Capita Demand (GPCD) Total Per Capita Demand (GPCD) 2005 505 156 11.7 N/A - 11.7 13.3 11.70% 0.036 0.1 N/A 64 72 2006 505 156 11.1 N/A - 11.1 16.4 32.30% 0.045 0.2 N/A 60 89 2007 505 156 12.4 N/A 12.4 14.6 14.90% 0.04 0.1 N/A 67 79 2008 505 156 11.1 N/A - - 11.1 14.4 22.60% 0.039 0.2 N/A 60 78 2009 451 156 10.2 0.1 - - 10.3 13.6 24.80% 0.037 0.2 7/13/2009 62 83 2010 451 156 8.6 0.4 - - 9.0 11.2 19.90% 0.031 0.1 5/31/2010 52 68 2011 451 156 8.4 0.4 - 8.8 11.5 23.50% 0.031 0.1 7/11/2011 51 70 2012 451 156 8.8 0.6 9.4 12.1 22.00% 0.033 N/A 7/18/2012 54 74 2013 462 160 8.2 0.4 1.4 - 10.0 10.9 8.30% 0.03 0.1 8/29/2013 49 65 2014 578 209 6.1 0.6 1.4 0.0 8.0 10.5 23.40% 0.029 0.0 8/8/2014 26 50 2015 578 160 6.2 0.8 1.3 0.1 8.4 11.2 24.80% 0.031 0.1 4/10/2015 30 53 Avg. 2010- 2015 495 166 7.7 0.5 0.7 0.05 8.9 11.2 20.30% 0.031 0.1 44 63 *C/I/1 includes irrigation only meters Comprehensive Water Supply Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-53 PAGE 6 Table 2C - Morningside System Year Pop. Served Total Residential Connections Residential Water Delivered (MG) C/1/I Water Delivered (MG)* WSS (MG) Additional - Breaks & Flushing (MG) Total Water Delivered (MG) Total Water Pumped (MG) Percent Unmetered/ unaccounted Average Daily Demand (MGD) Max Daily Demand (MG) Date of Max. Demand Residential Per Capita Demand (GPCD) Total Per Capita Demand (GPCD) 2005 259 80 5.6 N/A 5.6 5.9 4.40% 0.016 0.04 N/A 60 62 2006 259 80 8.3 N/A 8.3 6.2 -33.70% 0.017 0.04 N/A 88 66 2007 259 80 6.2 N/A - - 6.2 7.8 20.70% 0.021 0.05 N/A 66 83 2008 262 81 5.0 N/A - - 5.0 6.7 25.90% 0.018 0.09 N/A 52 70 2009 234 81 5.3 N/A - - 5.3 6.8 21.60% 0.019 0.09 8/3/2009 63 80 2010 234 81 4.9 0.0 5.0 5.4 9.00% 0.015 0.03 5/31/2010 58 64 2011 234 81 4.7 0.1 4.8 5.2 8.80% 0.014 0.03 9/12/2011 55 61 2012 234 81 5.0 0.2 - - 5.3 5.7 7.30% 0.016 0.04 7/18/2012 59 66 2013 252 81 4.7 0.0 0.1 - 4.9 5.2 6.10% 0.014 0.03 9/9/2013 51 56 2014 283 98 3.0 1.3 0.1 0.2 4.6 5.2 12.00% 0.014 0.02 8/8/2014 29 51 2015 283 98 2.6 1.6 0.1 0.0 4.3 4.7 8.20% 0.013 0.04 5/8/2015 26 45 Avg. 2010- 2015 253 87 4.2 0.6 0.1 0.1 4.8 5.2 8.60% 0.014 0.03 46 57 *C/1/I includes irrigation only meters Table 2D - Total Medina System (Hamel + Independence Beach + Morningside) Year Pop. Served Total Residential Connections Residential Water Delivered (MG) C/I/1* Water Delivered (MG) WSS (MG) Additional - Breaks & Flushing (MG) Total Water Delivered (MG) Total Water Pumped (MG) % Unmetered/ unaccounted Average Daily Demand (MGD) Max Daily Demand (MG) Date of Max. Demand Residential Per Capita Demand (GPCD) Total Per Capita Demand (GPCD) 2005 2,669 987 92.7 34.2 126.8 136.5 7.10% 0.37 1.1 N/A 95 140 2006 2,753 1,008 121.0 38.1 - 159.1 169.6 6.20% 0.47 1.5 N/A 120 169 2007 2,847 1,040 131.1 49.2 - 180.2 189.3 4.80% 0.52 1.6 N/A 126 182 2008 2,883 1,047 118.8 36.9 - 155.8 170.5 8.60% 0.47 1.4 N/A 113 162 2009 2,613 904 106.2 43.8 150.1 168.7 11.00% 0.46 1.3 N/A 111 177 2010 2,587 895 78.3 49.7 - - 128.0 150.6 15.00% 0.41 1.1 N/A 83 160 2011 2,613 904 76.7 54.1 - - 130.8 161.3 18.90% 0.44 1.0 N/A 80 169 2012 2,743 923 84.6 75.1 - - 159.7 187.8 15.00% 0.51 1.3 N/A 85 188 2013 3,153 1,085 78.8 75.3 2.8 6.3 163.2 179.9 9.30% 0.49 1.5 N/A 69 156 2014 4,554 1,585 74.2 50.1 20.5 3.4 148.2 180.1 17.70% 0.49 0.9 N/A 45 108 2015 3,811 1,279 77.3 52.5 20.4 0.4 150.5 178.7 15.70% 0.49 1.0 N/A 56 128 Avg. 2010- 2015 3,244 1,112 78.3 59.5 7.3 1.7 146.7 173.0 15.30% 0.47 1.2 69 152 *C/1/I includes irrigation only meters Comprehensive Water Supply Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-53 PAGE 7 GROWTH AND DEMAND PROJECTIONS The City of Medina is currently developing and growing, although the projected trends vary across the three distinct areas within the water system. The projected populations and demands for these three communities are listed in Tables 3A-C (Tables 7a-c in the Water Supply Plan). Population estimates were linearly extrapolated using Metropolitan Council estimates for 2020, 2030, and 2040. As of 2016, any new population growth will be serviced by the municipal water system. The per capita demands (daily average and maximum day peaking factors) were obtained from MCES projections and from the City's annual water usage data. With respect to the water system, it is expected that the vast majority of new development will occur in the Hamel Area system. The City is also anticipating 160 new units of high density residential housing in the southwest corner of the City, but this area will be served by the Maple Plain water system. The Hamel Area has the highest total per capita water demand, and its demand is expected to stay constant through 2040. Its average and maximum daily demands will therefore increase proportionally to projected population growth. It is generally recommended that the City's treatment or production capacity be equal to the maximum day demand with the largest well out of service (firm capacity). Within the Hamel system, the highest maximum day demand over the next ten years is estimated to be no higher than 1.23 MGD, while the firm capacity is 3.53 MGD. Through 2040, the maximum day demand for the Hamel system is projected to reach 1.47 MGD, which is still well within the firm capacity of the system. The Independence Beach and Morningside Areas are currently built out and do not expect to see significant growth in population. Total per capita demand in both of these communities has been steadily decreasing, likely due to the City's new policy restricting potable water use for irrigation and improved water fixtures. It, as well as their population, is projected to stay constant through 2040. Comprehensive Water Supply Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 8 Table 3 — Projected Annual Water Demand Table 3A — Hamel System Year Projected Total Population Projected Population Served Projected Total Per Capita Water Demand (GPCD) Projected Average Daily Demand (MGD) projected Maximum Daily Demand (MGD) 2016 3,028 3,028 152 0.46 1.10 2017 3,106 3,106 152 0.47 1.12 2018 3,185 3,185 152 0.49 1.13 2019 3,263 3,263 152 0.50 1.14 2020 3,341 3,341 152 0.51 1.15 2021 3,441 3,441 152 0.52 1.17 2022 3,541 3,541 152 0.54 1.18 2023 3,641 3,641 152 0.55 1.20 2024 3,741 3,741 152 0.57 1.21 2025 3,841 3,841 152 0.59 1.23 2030 4,341 4,341 152 0.66 1.30 2040 5,441 5,441 152 0.83 1.47 GPCD — Gallons per Capita per Day MGD — Million Gallons per Day Table 3B — Independence Beach System Year Projected Total Population Projected Population Served Projected Total Per Capita Water Demand (GPCD) Projected Average Daily Demand (MGD) projected Maximum Daily Demand (MGD) 2016 578 160 63 0.010 0.017 2017 578 160 63 0.010 0.017 2018 578 160 63 0.010 0.017 2019 578 160 63 0.010 0.017 2020 578 160 63 0.010 0.017 2021 578 160 63 0.010 0.017 2022 578 160 63 0.010 0.017 2023 578 160 63 0.010 0.017 2024 578 160 63 0.010 0.017 2025 578 160 63 0.010 0.017 2030 578 160 63 0.010 0.017 2040 578 160 63 0.010 0.017 GPCD — Gallons per Capita per Day MGD — Million Gallons per Day Comprehensive Water Supply Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 9 Table 3C — Morningside System Projected Total Population Projected Population Served Projected Total Per Capita Water Demand (GPCD) Projected Average Daily Demand (MGD) projected Maximum Daily Demand (MGD) 2016 283 98 57 0.006 0.012 2017 283 98 57 0.006 0.012 2018 283 98 57 0.006 0.012 2019 283 98 57 0.006 0.012 2020 283 98 57 0.006 0.012 2021 283 98 57 0.006 0.012 2022 283 98 57 0.006 0.012 2023 283 98 57 0.006 0.012 2024 283 98 57 0.006 0.012 2025 283 98 57 0.006 0.012 2030 283 98 57 0.006 0.012 2040 283 98 57 0.006 0.012 GPCD — Gallons per Capita per Day MGD —Million Gallons per Day Comprehensive Water Supply Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 10 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS The City of Medina's existing water system, in particular its existing elevated storage, does not have the capacity to satisfy projected demand through 2040. Table 4 lists the improvements proposed, along with the estimated dates of implementation and costs, in order to satisfy the City's anticipated demand. From 2010 to 2015, the Hamel system's average daily demand was 0.43 MG; the City's current storage capacity is 0.60 MG. It is anticipated that the highest average daily demand over the proceeding decade will be 0.60 MG, which is equal to the City's current storage capacity. By 2030, however, the Hamel system's average daily demand is projected to surpass the current storage capacity, reaching 0.66 MG. Therefore it is recommended that the City add additional elevated storage capacity within the Hamel system between 2020 and 2030. The City will need to expand its distribution network per the Future Land Use Plan for low density residential, mixed residential, commercial, and general business areas in the northeast quadrant of Medina along Highway 55. Table 4 — Proposed Capital Improvements Year Proposed Improvement Estimated Cost 2017-2020 Upgrade Treatment Plant SCADA TBD Install trunk water distribution mains TBD 2020-2030 Install additional 0.4 MG of elevated storage TBD Install trunk water distribution mains TBD 2030-2040 Expand the existing 2.0 MGD Treatment Plant to 3.0 MGD TBD Install trunk water distribution mains TBD Comprehensive Water Supply Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 11 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/PREPAREDNESS The City of Medina has a Federal Emergency Response Plan that was certified on September 24, 2015, as well as an Operational Contingency Plan. The City also maintains a list of emergency contacts including key utility and community personnel and appropriate local, state and federal officials. Records and maps of the water distribution system are accessible to appropriate staff from a central secured location in the event of an emergency. The City has a critical water deficiency ordinance defined in Medina City Code, Chapter 7: Section 710.69. The City of Medina has several interconnections with neighboring water supply systems; however, these interconnections are limited by the segmented nature of the system's three distinct areas. One interconnection is with the City of Plymouth, which has minimal pressures due to elevation differences between the two systems. The second interconnection is with the City of Orono, which has a capacity of 20 GPM or 0.03 MGD and is only connected to the Morningside Area system. The southwest area of the City is served by Maple Plain. The City's Contingency Plan is to adapt to the problem at hand. In the case of water contamination, bottled water would be distributed from public works. Comprehensive Water Supply Plan City of Medina, MN WSB Project No. 2712-530 PAGE 12 DRAFT MEDINA 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN HENNEPIN COUNTY I MEDINA, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 13, 2017 Prepared for: City of Medina 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 WSB PROJECT NO. 2712-94 WSB TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Certification Table of Contents SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SECTION 2: LAND AND WATER RESOURCE INVENTORY SECTION 3: AGENCY COOPERATION SECTION 4: ASSESSMENT OF ISSUES SECTION 5: GOALS AND POLICIES SECTION 6: IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM SECTION 7: ADMINISTRATION LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix A — Figures Figure 1: Location Map Figure 2: Watershed Districts and Management Organizations Figure 3: Drainage Patterns Figure 4: Soils Map Figure 5: Existing Land Use Figure 6: Future Land Use Figure 7: Wetland Management Class Figure 8: Public Waters and Wetlands Figure 9: Major Water Bodies Figure 10: Groundwater Appropriations Figure 11: MLCCS Figure 12: Rare Biological Species Figure 13: Flood Insurance Map Figure 14: Water Quality Monitoring Figure 15: Pollutant Sources Figure 16: Problem Areas Appendix B — MS4 SWPPP Application for Reauthorization and BMP Sheets Appendix C —Watershed Commissions Rules and Standards Appendix D — Zoning Ordinances and Overlay Districts Appendix E — Water Quality Monitoring Data Appendix F — Stormwater Design Manual and Engineering Guidelines Appendix G — Standard Details Appendix H — Wetland Functional Values Assessment Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina WSB Project No. 2712-940 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendix I — Storm Water Modeling Report (2015) Appendix J — TMDLs Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina WSB Project No. 2712-940 Table of Contents SECTION 1 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1. Local Surface Water Management Plan Purposes This Local Surface Water Management Plan (Plan) serves as a comprehensive planning document to guide the City of Medina in conserving, protecting, and managing its surface water resources. The City will use the SWMP as a guide to reach goals related to water quality, volume reduction and flood management. The plan meets the requirements of Minnesota Statutes 103B.235, Minnesota Rules 8410, the Elm Creek and Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commissions' Third Generation Watershed Management Plans, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan, and Minnesota Statue 103B.01. The purposes of the water management programs are to: Protect, preserve, and use natural surface and groundwater storage and retention systems; Minimize public capital expenditures needed to correct flooding and water quality problems; Identify and plan for means to effectively protect and improve surface and groundwater quality; Establish more uniform local policies and official controls for surface and groundwater management; Prevent erosion of soil into surface water systems; Promote groundwater recharge, where beneficial; Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreational facilities; and Secure the other benefits associated with the proper management of surface and groundwater. The Medina Surface Water Management Plan addresses these purposes. 1.2. Surface Water Related Agreements This section summarizes those water resources related agreements the City of Medina has established with other entities. 1. Elm Creek WMC Joint Powers Agreement The ECWMC was formed in 1973 as a joint powers organization by the cities of Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Medina, Plymouth and the Hennepin Conservation District. In 2004, Medina became party to an amended and restated Joint Powers Agreement reestablishing the ECWMC with Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Rogers and Hassan Township. 2. Pioneer -Sarah Creek WMC Joint Powers Agreement Medina was signatory to the 1994 Joint Powers Agreement, along with Corcoran, Greenfield, Independence, Loretto, Maple Plain, Minnetrista, Watertown Township, and Hennepin Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 1 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-1 SECTION 1 Conservation District, which established the PSWMC. 1.3. Executive Summary The Medina Surface Water Management Plan is divided into six sections: Section 1.0 Executive Summary provides background information and summarizes the plan contents. Section 2.0 Land and Water Resource Inventory presents information about the topography, geology, groundwater, soils, land use, public utilities, surface waters, hydrologic system and data, and the drainage system. Section 3.0 Agency Cooperation outlines other governmental controls and programs that affect stormwater management. Section 4.0 Assessment of Problems and Issues presents the City's water management related problems and issues. Section 5.0 Goals and Policies outlines the City's goals and policies pertaining to water management. Section 6.0Implementation Program presents the implementation program for the City of Medina, which includes defining responsibilities, prioritizing, and listing the program elements. Section 7.0 Administration outlines the continued administration of this plan with respect to plan updates and amendments, as well as annual reporting requirements to MCWD. To implement this Plan, a coordinated water resource management approach must be used. This approach must utilize various City and watershed management organization personnel having jurisdiction within the City. Listed below is the contact information for personnel and organizations having responsibilities for administering and implementing portions of this Plan: City of Medina — http://www.ci.medina.mn.us Steve Scherer 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 763-473-8842 — steve.scherer@ci.medina.mn.us Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission — http://www.elmcreekwatershed.org Judie Anderson 3235 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 763-553-1144 — judiega jass.biz Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 1 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-2 SECTION 1 Minnehaha Creek Watershed District — http://www.minnehahacreek.org Becky Christopher 15320 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka, MN 55345 952-471-0590— bchristopher@minnehahacreek.org Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission — http://www.pioneersarahcreek.org Judie Anderson 3235 Fembrook Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 763-553-1144 — judie(4ass.biz Metropolitan Council — http://www.metrocouncil.org Judy Sventek 390 N. Robert Street St Paul, MN 55101 651-602-1000 — judy.sventek@metc.state.mn.us Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 1 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-3 SECTION 2 2. LAND AND WATER RESOURCE INVENTORY 2.1. Physical Setting 2.1.1. Topography and Geology The bedrock beneath Medina is relatively flat, though intermittent ridges run from the center of the City to the southeast and southwest. Medina's bedrock is now buried beneath surficial Quaternary glacial and fluvial deposits. These deposits consist mainly of clayey till in the western half of the City with sandy till dominating the eastern half. Post -glacial organic deposits and pockets of Lacustrine sand and silt from the Des Moines and Grantsburg sublobe deposits are interspersed throughout the City and overlay the till material. The depth to bedrock within the City ranges from about 650 feet over the bedrock ridges to nearly 800 feet in some areas. The Tunnel City Group and St. Lawrence bedrock formations lie beneath the City's northwest corner and cover nearly half the municipal area. The formation transitions to a relatively thin band of Jordan Sandstone oriented from northeast to southwest. Much of the bedrock beneath southeastern Medina consists of St. Peter sandstone except for the extreme southeastern corner, from Holy Name Lake to the southern border, where Ordovician Prairie du Chien bedrock group is found. A ridge consisting of Jordan sandstone runs south above this Prairie du Chien formation from Holy Name Lake south to Lake Minnetonka. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's (MPCA) Minnesota Stormwater Manual and other commonly used design guidance documents identify near surface bedrock as a constraint to infiltration practices. Medina's geology is such that bedrock depth constraints to infiltration will not occur. Additional geological information can be found in the Geological Atlas of Hennepin County (Minnesota Geologic Survey, 1989). Topography varies within the City from nearly level to gently and moderately sloping. The highest elevations range from approximately 1,050 to 1,060 feet (all elevations are mean sea level) at various points in the northwest and center of the City. The lowest elevations range from approximately 940 to 950 feet at points near the eastern edge of Lake Independence and near the Elm Creek crossing at Trunk Highway 55. The City of Medina has contour data that covers the entire City and is based on 2011 LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data. Medina's stormwater generally flows in five directions. Northeast Medina drains to Elm Creek. Elm Creek flows out of Medina near where Trunk Highway 55 leaves the City. A small watershed in the north central area of Medina drains north to Rush Creek. A majority of western Medina drains west to Lake Independence. A small portion of the northwest corner of Medina drains to Lake Sarah. In its southwest, Medina drains to Painter Creek while southeast Medina drains to Long Lake. Figure 3 provides an overview of drainage patterns within Medina. 2.1.2. Climate and Precipitation The climate within the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area is typical of a continental climate. Without the buffering influence of large bodies of water, cold winters and hot summers predominate. It is generally understood that global climate change has an effect on the Metropolitan Area's local Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 2 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-1 SECTION 2 climate. One area where climate change manifests itself is in rainfall intensities and rainfall depths. The Metropolitan Area has seen more intense rainfalls the last two decades and even the average rainfalls seem more intense. The implications are clear: Flood control facilities, if designed for the 100-year rainfall, may get larger as the statistical 100-year rainfall gets larger. Facilities designed for smaller events, such as infiltration areas and small storm sewer may also get larger as rainfall depths increase for the 1-year to 5-year rainfall events. The total average annual precipitation in the Metropolitan Area is approximately 30.6 inches. The total average annual snowfall is approximately 54.4 inches. Average monthly temperature, precipitation, and snowfall are shown in Table 2.1. TABLE 2.1 - AVERAGE MONTHLY CLIMATE DATA, MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, 1981-2010 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Mean Daily Temperature ( F) 15.6 20.8 32.8 47.5 59.1 68.8 73.8 71.2 62.0 48.9 33.7 19.7 46.2 Average Precipitation (in.) 0.90 0.77 1.89 2.66 3.36 4.25 4.04 4.30 3.08 2.43 1.77 1.16 30.61 Average Snowfall (in.) 12.2 7.7 10.3 2.4 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6 9.3 11.9 54.4 Source: Minnesota Climatology Working Group Additional climatological information for the area can be obtained from the Minnesota State Climatology Office at http://www.climate.umn.edu/. Rainfall frequency estimates are used as design tools in water resource projects. In 2013, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published the Atlas 14 Precipitation -Frequency document that showed an increase in rainfall intensity and design storms from the previous Technical Paper 40 precipitation values. Selected rainfall frequencies for Medina are listed in Table 2.2. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 2 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-2 SECTION 2 TABLE 2.2 — ATLAS 14 RAINFALL FREQUENCIES Recurrence Interval (yrs) 24-hr Rainfall Depth (in) 1 2.49 2 2.86 10 4.25 50 6.24 100 7.25 Additional precipitation information for the area can be obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) website at http://hdsc.nws.noaa.gov/ 2.1.3. Soils Because of its preponderance of wetlands, Medina has many soils with little or no infiltration capacity. Hydrologic Soil Groups characterize diverse soils by similar infiltration capacity. Group A soils have the highest infiltration capacity while Group D have the lowest. Generally, infiltration is not an appropriate practice on Hydrologic Soil Group C and D soils. Group A — These soils have high infiltration rates even when thoroughly wetted. Based on the Minnesota Stormwater Manual, published by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the infiltration rates range from 0.8 to 1.63 inches per hour. These soils consist chiefly of deep, well drained to excessively drained sands and gravel. Group A soils have a high rate of water transmission, therefore resulting in a low runoff potential. Group B — These soils have moderate infiltration rates ranging from 0.3 to 0.45 inches per hour when thoroughly wetted. Group B soils consist of deep moderately well to well drained soils with moderately fine to moderately coarse textures. Group C — These soils have slow infiltration rates 0.2 inches per hour when thoroughly wetted. Group C have moderately fine to fine texture. Group D — These soils have very slow infiltration rates ranging from 0 to 0.06 inches per hour when thoroughly wetted. Group D soils are typically clay soils with high swelling potential, soils with high permanent water table, soils with a clay layer at or near the surface, or shallow soils over nearly impervious material. Figure 4 provides hydrologic soil groupings for soils in Medina. Although the map indicates a significant percentage of Group B soils, historical knowledge indicates that Group C and D are more prominent. The Hennepin County Soil Survey maps surface soil types, not what is represented beneath the upper one to two feet. This explains the anomaly that the Soil Survey indicates Group B when in actuality Group D is more representative. Additional information on Medina's soils can be obtained from the Hennepin County Soil Survey. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 2 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-3 SECTION 2 2.1.4.Land Use The City's land use practices include agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, and private and public open spaces. The majority of the City is rural with areas of urban development in the northeast along the Trunk Highway 55 corridor and east of Lake Independence where access to existing utilities and transportation makes such development more viable. Figure 6 shows Medina's 2040 land use. Medina's 2040 land use plan is based on an existing land use inventory and maintains the City's rural focus while still providing areas for urban growth. These urban growth areas concentrate along the Trunk Highway 55 corridor where existing transportation facilities and utility infrastructure can support such density. A fairly low percentage of the City's overall land is anticipated to change. A large amount of land is designated as open space primarily due to expansive water and wetlands. Preserving these areas helps Medina maintain the rural and natural qualities of the community Land use data is an important factor for estimating surface water runoff. The hard or impervious surface areas associated with each land use greatly affect the amount of runoff generated from an area. Future land use projections indicate those areas that may be available for water resource enhancement and where improvements should be a priority. Significant changes in land use can increase runoff due to added impervious surfaces. However, changes in land use also allow for the construction of stormwater BMPs. Additionally, Medina is primarily a rural community Agricultural row crop land uses generate relatively high total suspended solids loads and nutrient runoff. Development of agricultural land will results in a net reduction in the total suspended solids loads through construction of BMPs to meet local regulations for treatment. 2.2. Water Resources Data 2.2.1. Wetlands Figure 7 shows the wetland inventory and management class for wetlands located in Medina. The 2007 wetland inventory included an on -the -ground assessment of approximately 640 wetlands within the city. Each wetland was assessed for a variety of functions and values, and assigned a management classification based on the findings. Information gathered during the wetland assessment determines the stormwater management and buffer requirements for each wetland. Figure 8 shows larger wetlands and lakes from the National Wetland Inventory over which the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) has jurisdiction Minnesota protects all wetlands through its Wetland Conservation Act. The wetlands and lakes under MnDNR jurisdiction have an added level of protection. 2.2.2.Major Bodies of Water Medina's major water bodies list includes all the named, largest MnDNR protected water bodies identified on Figure 8. These water bodies include the following: Ardmore, Half Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 2 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-4 SECTION 2 Moon, Holy Name, Independence, Katrina, Medina, Mooney, Peter, School, Spurzem, Thies and Wolsfeld Lakes. None of the lakes within the City of Medina are used for surface water appropriations. The City has classified the MnDNR Public Waters/Wetlands within its Shoreland Overlay District regulations according to Table 2.3. Unnamed Lake #27-150 is often referred to as School Lake. TABLE 2.3 — CITY WATER BODY CLASSIFICATIONS Water Body Name MnDNR Protected Waters Inventory ID# Classification Mooney 27-134P Recreational Development Peter 27-147P Recreational Development Winterhalter 27-148P Natural Environment Spurzem 27-149P Natural Environment Unnamed 27-150P Natural Environment School 27-151W Natural Environment Half Moon 27-152P Natural Environment Ardmore 27-153P Recreational Development Katrina 27-154P Natural Environment Unnamed 27-155W Natural Environment Thies 27-156W Natural Environment Wolsfeld 27-157P Natural Environment Holy Name 27-158P Recreational Development Independence 27-176P Recreational Development 2.2.3. Water Courses Medina has no rivers, but does have some notable creeks within its jurisdiction. Elm Creek drains northeast to Medina. The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission is charged with protecting Elm Creek and managing its watershed. Spurzem Creek drains northwest as it flows through Peter, Spurzem, and Half Moon lakes and the numerous wetlands and marshes adjacent to these. Spurzem Creek ends at Lake Independence. Lake Katrina in southwest Medina is the head waters for Painter Creek, which flows 6.2 miles, predominantly through ditches, to Jennings Bay in Lake Minnetonka. Sarah Creek drains northwest to Medina. Beginning at Trunk Highway 55 and passing near Loretto, Sarah Creek enters Lake Sarah soon after leaving Medina. The City has one jurisdictional ditch identified within its boundaries and it drains to the north central portion of the City located within the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission's Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 2 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-5 SECTION 2 boundaries. It is identified as County Ditch 26. 2.2.4. Monitored Water Quality and Quantity Data The City will continue to support monitoring of surface waters within its jurisdictional boundaries and outside these boundaries for waters to which the City discharges. Data will be obtained through cooperation and coordination with other various agencies, including the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, cities adjacent to Medina, the Metropolitan Council, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Elm Creek and Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commissions, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and Three Rivers Park District. Three Rivers Park District implements a comprehensive monitoring program to deternine the quality of water resources in the Park District. Staff has collected samples from 10 lakes including Independence, Spurzem, Rebecca, Medicine, Auburn, Fish, Weaver, Zumbra, and 18 bays on Lake Minnetonka, at two week intervals throughout the summer Of those, Lake Independence and Spurzem are within the boundaries of Medina. The monitoring is done to track water quality trends, and determine if management efforts are successful. The quantity and quality of inflow to lakes is also periodically measured by staff to determine the sources of pollution entering Park District water resources. Monitoring data from the lakes sampled by Three Rivers Park District staff is available on their website at: http://www.threeriversparkdistrict.org/nrm/waterquality.cfm. Other water quality information can be found from the watershed management organizations having jurisdiction within the City, Metropolitan Council, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on the following websites: Pioneer -Sarah Watershed Management Organization monitoring information can be found at: http://www.pioneersarahcreek.org/water-quality.html Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission monitoring information can be found at: http://elmcreekwatershed. org/pages/WaterQuality0verview/ Minnehaha Creek Watershed District information can be found at: http://www.minnehahacreek.org/data-center Metropolitan Council monitoring information, including the Citizen -Assisted Monitoring Program (CAMP), can be found at: http://www.metrocouncil. org/Wastewater-Water/Service s/Water-Quality-Management.as px?source=child Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Citizen Lake Monitoring Program (CLMP) information can be found at: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/clmp.html 2.2. S.Impaired Waters The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is required to publish a list of impaired waters; these are 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. Impaired waters in Medina, or those receiving discharge from Medina, are summarized in Table 2.4. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 2 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-6 SECTION 2 Table 2.4 — Impaired Waters Waterbody/Wat ercourse Year Added to List Affected Use Pollutant/Stressor TMDL Status Elm Creek 2004 Aquatic Life, Aquatic Recreation Low Oxygen, Fish Bioassessments, Chloride, E.coli Underway Lake Independence 2002 Aquatic Recreation Excess Nutrients Complete Lake Independence2 2004 Aquatic Consumption Mercury, Fish Consumption Advisory Complete Spurzem Lake2 2006 Aquatic Consumption Mercury, Fish Consumption Advisory Complete Spurzem Lakes 2008 Aquatic Recreation Total Phosphorous Underway Lake Katrina 2007 Aquatic Recreation Total Phosphorous Not Underway Lake Sarahl 2006 Aquatic Recreation Excess Nutrients Complete Lake Sarah' 2 1998 Aquatic Consumption Mercury, Fish Consumption Advisory Complete Lake Rebeccal 2008 Aquatic Recreation Excess Nutrients Not Underway Lake Rebeccal' 2 1998 Aquatic Consumption Mercury, Fish Consumption Advisory Complete Lake Minnetonka Jennings Bay1,3 2008 Aquatic Recreation Excess Nutrients Complete Lake Minnetonka, 2 1998 Aquatic Consumption Mercury, Fish Consumption Advisory Complete Long Laker 2 1998 Aquatic Consumption Mercury, Fish Consumption Advisory Complete Long Lakel,3 2010 Aquatic Recreation Excess Nutrients Complete Rush Creek' 2002 Aquatic Life, Aquatic Recreation Fish Bioassessments, Dissolved Oxygen, E.coli Underway Half Moon Lake2 2012 Aquatic Consumption Mercury, Fish Consumption Advisory Complete Half Moon Lake4,5 2016 Aquatic Recreation Excess Nutrients Underway Mooney Lake3 2010 Aquatic Recreation Excess Nutrients Complete Peter Lake4,5 2016 Aquatic Recreation Excess Nutrients Underway School Lake3 2014 Aquatic Recreation Excess Nutrients Complete Lake Ardmore,5 2016 Aquatic Recreation Excess Nutrients Underway Wolsfeld Lake3 2010 Aquatic Recreation Excess Nutrients Complete Holy Name Lake3 2010 Aquatic Recreation Excess Nutrients Complete Rice Lake -Main Basin 2012 Aquatic Recreation Excess Nutrients Complete 1 Outside municipal boundary 2 Statewide Mercury TMDL developed, no action is necessary 3 Upper Minnehaha Creek Watershed Nutrient and Bacteria TMDL Study 4 Added to the Draft 2016 Impaired Waters List 5Part of the Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed WRAPS/TMDL Study 6Part of Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission TMDL Study Local governments will be required to incorporate completed TMDL studies into their surface water management plans and are required to incorporate any appropriate TMDL implementation activities within their Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program within 18 months of the approved date. A more detailed discussion on the status of the TMDLs can be found in Section 5. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina WSB Project No. 2712-940 Section 2 Page-7 SECTION 2 2.2.6. Groundwater Appropriations The City of Medina updated their Wellhead Protection Plan in August, 2013 and it is effective until 2023. The entire City is within either a low vulnerability or very low vulnerability Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA). The DWSMA vulnerability is determined using geologic, soils and groundwater chemistry information. The designation indicates that the aquifer is covered by at least 50 feet of clay material. The City will be required to incorporate the requirements of the Wellhead Protection Plan into their Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) for areas located within vulnerable source water protection areas (NPDES MS4 General Permit). Vulnerable Source Water Protection areas are those areas susceptible to contamination of the water supply from activities at the land surface and are based on the following three components: geologic sensitivity, well construction maintenance and use, and water chemistry and isotopic composition. The MDH has identified vulnerable source water protection areas and currently no areas within the City of Medina are identified as such. Regardless of vulnerable source water protection areas being located within Medina they will incorporate the guidance developed by the MDH on evaluating proposed stormwater infiltration projects in vulnerable source water protection areas and also the guidance located within the Minnesota Stormwater Manual on designing infiltration BMPs while protecting groundwater. This will be of a particular concern in areas where infiltration is being considered in soils suitable for rapid infiltration adjacent to municipal and private wells. The City will need to amend its groundwater appropriations permit from the DNR when their existing allocation is met. The City has also instituted an Irrigation Well Policy in its Code of Ordinances. The City gathers information on the water levels and usage from irrigation wells constructed with development through developer's agreements. Protection of the aquifers described above is crucial in maintaining Medina's long term water supply. Achieving this will require cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) in developing their Wellhead Protection Plan. The goal of protecting Medina's water supply wells are to: Reduce the use of costly treatment facilities Avoid the drilling of new wells Avoid the need to clean up contaminated groundwater Wellhead protection is a means of protecting public water supply wells by preventing contaminants from entering the area that contributes water to the well or well field over a period of time. 2.3. Natural Resources Data 2.3.1. Water -based Recreation Areas The City of Medina has public areas for access to water based recreation and activities: Baker Park Reserve: Baker Park Reserve, an area encompassing approximately 2,108 acres and Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 2 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-8 SECTION 2 managed by the Three Rivers Park District, is located in the southwest area of the City and provides numerous water based recreation activities. In addition to the numerous trails and campgrounds located within the Reserve, boat access and fishing docks are provided at Spurzem Lake, Lake Independence and Half Moon Lake and swimming areas are provided at Lake Independence. Independence Beach Park — Lakeshore: The City of Medina operates the relatively small Independence Beach Park, located along the eastern edge of Lake Independence and north of Baker Park Reserve. Holy Name Lake Park: The City operates a small park along the south shore of Holy Name Lake. 2.3.2.MLCCS and MCBS The Minnesota Land Cover Classification System, or MLCCS, categorizes urban and built up areas in terms of land cover rather than land use. MLCCS serves as a tool for City staff to integrate natural area preservation into land planning, land use, and zoning decisions. The City is dominated primarily by a mixture of forested areas, planted or cultivated vegetation, and herbaceous vegetation. The remaining areas are classified as artificial surfaces mainly located along the Trunk Highway 55 corridor and pockets of shrubland can be found throughout the City. Figure 11 provides MLCCS coverage for Medina. According to the MnDNR, the Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) began in 1987 as a systematic survey of rare biological features on a county -by -county basis. Medina has several areas identified with rare biological features. These are generally in close proximity to Medina's open space and park land and include instances of cattail marsh, lowland hardwood forest, maple -basswood forest, oak forest, shrub swamp, tamarack swamp, wet meadow, and willow swamp. The survey shows areas of outstanding and high ratings of biodiversity in Medina in the southwest corner of the municipal boundary. The DNR has jurisdiction over these areas. Based on state statute any work within these areas is required to meet DNR permit requirements. Figure 12 provides the locations of rare and biological features in the City of Medina. 2.3.3. Unique Features and Scenic Areas The Wolsfeld Woods Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) lies on Medina's south border. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources manages Wolsfeld Woods and all other SNAs in Minnesota. Minnesota statute stipulates that any water within an SNA is an Outstanding Resource Value Water (ORVW). This designation provides statutory protection to Wolsfeld Lake that does not occur for other water bodies within Medina. Specifically, Minnesota Rule 7050.0180 on Nondegradation for Outstanding Resource Value Waters prohibits discharge from the City's storm water system to Wolsfeld Woods and Wolsfeld Lake. Additionally, Medina is not allowed any new or expanded discharges to Wolsfeld Woods since the date it was designated a Scientific and Natural Area. Under its NPDES permit requirements, Medina must submit with its permit application: A list of ORVWs within the City (Wolsfeld Woods being the sole ORVW in Medina), A map of drainage areas to the ORVW, Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 2 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-9 SECTION 2 An estimate of the existing impervious coverage and proposed impervious coverage based on Medina's comprehensive plan, An assessment of how Medina's SWPPP will adequately eliminate new and expanded discharges, And suggested modifications to the SWPPP if new and expanded discharges are not adequately eliminated by the current SWPPP. Medina completed this assessment in the spring of 2009 and provided it for public comment during their typical MS4 annual public meeting presentation. The assessment showed that due to the land use changing from primarily agriculture to low density rural residential (10 acre lots or greater) that the Total Phosphorous, Total Suspended Solids, and Volume has decreased since 1988 and is anticipated to decrease into the 2040 Comprehensive Planning year. Based on a review of the aerial image from 2009 compared to 2016, there has been limited development in the area tributary to Wolsfeld Woods. The City will continue to monitor this as development occurs. 2.3.4. Key Conservation Areas The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has prepared a map identifying key conservation areas found throughout the District. The map identifies several areas with the City of Medina and they are located within the Wolsfeld Woods drainage area. The City will be able to use this, along with the MLCCS data as a tool to integrate preservation of natural resources, including upland areas, into land planning, land use, and zoning decisions. The map of the Key Conservation Areas can be found on the districts website under their comprehensive water resource management plan at: http://www.minnehahacreek.org. 2.4. Water Resources Related Agreements This section summarizes those water resources related agreements the City of Medina has established with other entities. 2.4.1. Elm Creek WMC Joint Powers Agreement The ECWMC was formed in 1973 as a joint powers organization by the cities of Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Medina, Plymouth and the Hennepin Conservation District. In 2004, Medina became parry to an amended and restated Joint Powers Agreement reestablishing the ECWMC with Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Rogers and Hassan Township. 2.4.2. Pioneer -Sarah Creek WMC Joint Powers Agreement Medina was signatory to the 1994 Joint Powers Agreement, along with Corcoran, Greenfield, Independence, Loretto, Maple Plain, Minnetrista, Watertown Township, and Hennepin Conservation District, which established the PSWMC. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 2 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-10 SECTION 3 3. AGENCY COOPERATION There are a number of local, State, and Federal agencies that have rules and regulations related to local water management. The City recognizes the roles of these other agencies and will cooperate, coordinate, and when possible partner with these agencies. This section describes the City's current surface water management program and practices and identifies the agencies and organizations having roles in the City's management of these resources. Table 3.1 summarizes the City's and other agencies' respective regulatory controls related to water resources management and protection. Table 3.1 — Regulatory Control Official Control 111111.m Responsibility Stormwater Management City, WMO op 1 Erosion and Sediment Control City, WMO, PCA Shoreland Floodplain Wetlands Illicit Discharge Grading and Drainage i City, WMO, MnDNR City, WMO, MnDNR City as LGU, MnDNR, USAGE, and Technical Advisory Panel (TEP) Members, & BWSR lit City City, WMO *Acronyms are defined in the sections below Mechanism Chapter 8, Section 828.33 of City Code, Zoning- Performance Standards and Enforcement, Stormwater Management; Chapter 7, Section 745.00 of City Code, Public and Private Utilities, Storm Water Utility Ordinance Chapter 8, Section 828.29 of City Code, Zoning — Performance Standards and Enforcement, Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control Ordinance Chapter 8, Section 827 of City Code, Zoning — Zoning Districts, Shoreland Overlay District Chapter 8, Section 826.74 of City Code, Zoning — District Provisions, Floodplain District, Floodplain Management Ordinance Public Waters Rules (MnDNR). Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (USACE). WCA (TEP Members). Chapter 8, Section 828.43 of City Code, Zoning — Performance Standards and Enforcement, Wetland Conservation. A new Wetland Protection Ordinance was adopted upon completion of the City's Wetland Inventory and Assessment Chapter 7, Section 747 of City Code, Storm Water Illicit Discharge and Connections Chapter 8, Section 820 of City Code, Land and Building Regulations. Chapter 8, Section 825.55 of City Code, Land and Building Regulations, Site Plan Review — application of the requirements of this 11SWMP Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina WSB Project No. 2712-940 Section 3 Page-1 SECTION 3 3.1. City of Medina The Medina Public Works Department is in charge of all the public facilities in Medina and the Public Works staff maintains city roads, parks, sanitary and storm sewers, and the water utility. Public Works staff provides the design, operation and repair work necessary to prevent flooding and improve water quality in Medina's drainage system. The Public Works Department coordinates with watershed management organizations and other outside agencies in water resource management and conservation. The Medina Planning and Zoning Department manages comprehensive planning and administers the City's land and building code (City Code Chapter 8). Chapter 8 includes performance management standards that cover water resource management issues such as: construction site erosion control, floodplain management, shoreland preservation, tree preservation, and wetland protection. The Stormwater Management Ordinance is Section 828.33 of City Code Chapter 8. Additionally, the City is in the process of updating its Stormwater Design Guide. The City's environment code (City Code Chapter 5) contains the additional regulations related to surface water management: Section 510 Section 512 Section 520 Boats, Harbors, and Waters Surface Use of Lake Independence Turf Fertilizer Containing Phosphorus Further information on municipal regulations summarized in Table 3.1 can be obtained from the City's website at http://www.ci.medina.mn.us. 3.2. Hennepin County The County provides many services within the City of Medina, 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. That groundwater 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. Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services provides technical assistance to county residents, local government units, watershed organizations, and other agencies. They have assisted local governments with implementation of natural resource management plans, the Wetland Conservation Act, natural resource education, and application of sound natural resource practices. Their programs are funded through County allocation, grants, and contracts with local government units, contracts with watershed organizations, and state and federal cost share. Within the City of Medina, the Department of Environmental Services provides administration and technical services, including project review, for the Pioneer -Sarah Watershed Management Commission and Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission. http://www.hennepin.us/ 3.3. Three Rivers Park District Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 3 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-2 SECTION 3 Three Rivers Park District is an independent, special park district established by the State Legislature in 1957. As a special park district, Three Rivers Park District is charged with the responsibilities of acquisition, development and maintenance of large park reserves, regional parks and regional trails for the benefit and use of the citizens of suburban Hennepin County, Scott County, the metropolitan areas, and the State of Minnesota. The Three Rivers Park District is also responsible for managing the Park District's water resources in cooperation with the surrounding communities and watershed management organizations in a way that is environmentally responsible and that will maintain lake water quality at or above the levels experienced in 1989. Within the City of Medina, the Park District manages the Baker Park Reserve. 3.4. Watershed Management Organizations (WMO) The City of Medina is divided into multiple drainage basins that flow to three separately managed watersheds. Figure 2 shows the three watershed management organizations with jurisdiction in the City. These agencies each have authority for review and approval of this local surface water management plan. 3.4.I.Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission (PSCWMC) PSCWMC was formed in 1978 and covers portions of Greenfield, Independence, Loretto, Maple Plain, Medina and Minnetrista. PSCWMC administration is provided by the Hennepin Conservation District. PSCWMC covers approximately 7.5 square miles in Medina. PSCWMC adopted their Third Generation Watershed Management Plan on May 21, 2015. The plan update included revisions to their Rules and Standards. Refer to the PSCWMC for specific requirements. http://www.pioneersarahcreek.org/ The Commission requires a plan review to be completed by the local permitting authority for development or redevelopment if any part of the development is within a 100-year floodplain or upland flood storage area and/or the project changes the timing, storage, or carrying capacity of any tributaries of the 100-year floodplain. PSCWMC thresholds require local permitting through Medina for the following project descriptions: Any land development or site development that disturbs more than 1 acre Linear projects that result in a net increase in impervious surfaces of one acre or more. When a project plan transcends municipal boundaries, a Commission review is required. Additionally, PSCWMC requires Medina to review permit plans involving the alteration of waterways, culvert or bridge installations or replacements in waterways. This would be in addition to any state or federal permits that might pertain to these activities. 3.4.1.E1m Creek Watershed Management Commission (ECWMC) ECWMC was formed in 1973 and covers portions of Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Medina and Plymouth. ECWMC administration is provided by the Hennepin Conservation District. ECWMC covers approximately 26.3 square miles in Medina. ECWMC adopted their Third Generation Watershed Management Plan on October 14, 2015. Medina has two years from that date to update their SWMP. The Third Generation Plan can be accessed from their website. http://www. elmcreekwatershed.org Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 3 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-3 SECTION 3 ECWMC did not update their rules and standards with the Third Generation Plan. The Commission requires a plan review to be completed by the local permitting authority for development or redevelopment if any part of the development is within a 100-year floodplain or upland flood storage area and/or the project changes the timing, storage, or carrying capacity of any tributaries of the 100-year floodplain. ECWMC thresholds require local permitting through Medina for the following project descriptions: Any land development or site development that disturbs more than 1 acre Linear projects that result in a net increase in impervious surfaces of one acre or more. When a project plan transcends municipal boundaries a Commission review is required. Additionally, ECWMC requires Medina to review permit plans involving the alteration of waterways, culvert or bridge installations or replacements in waterways. This would be in addition to any state or federal permits that might pertain to these activities. 3.4.2.Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) MCWD was formed in 1967 and covers portions of numerous cities and townships in Hennepin and Carver counties. These cities and townships include: Chanhassen, Deephaven, Excelsior, Golden Valley, Greenwood, Hopkins, Independence, Laketown Township, Long Lake, Maple Plain, Medina, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, Minnetrista, Mound, Orono, Plymouth, Richfield, St. Bonifacius, St. Louis Park, Shorewood, Spring Park, Tonka Bay, Watertown Township, Wayzata, and Victoria. MCWD covers approximately 10.1 square miles in Medina. MCWD is currently in the process of updating its Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan that was completed in 2007. The goals of the MCWD updates are to encourage collaboration among municipalities and the District in how they approach stormwater management. Medina expects that MCWD will continue to implement its rules within Medina's jurisdiction according to the thresholds identified within the rules. The following tables provide a summary of their current stormwater management practices that are required based on the type of development that is occurring. Their website should be referenced for specific requirements. http://www.minnehahacreek.org/ Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 3 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-4 SECTION 3 Table 2: Storrnwater management requirements for new development Site Size Impervious Surface Requirements < 1 acre NIA None >lacre { 20%ofsite None 20% of site Phosphorus Control, Rate Control, and Volume Control Table 3: Starmwater management requirements for redevelopment resulting in a decrease or no change in impervious surface Site Size Site Disturbance Impervious Surface Reduction Requirements < 1 acre NIA 1.0% reduction in impervious surface None 0 - TA reduction in impervious surface Incorporate BMPs } I acre - < 5 acres <401 site disturbance 10%reduction in impervious surface None 0 - 9% reduction in impervious surface Incorporate BMPs 40% site disturbance la% reduction in impervious surface None 0 - 9% reduction in impervious surface Volume control required for site's impervious surface >5 acres < 40% site disturbance 10% reduction in impervious surface None 0 - 9% reduction in impervious surface Incorporate BMPs. > 40° site disturbance NIA Volume control required far site's impervious surface Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 3 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-5 SECTION 3 Table 4: Stormwater management requirements for redevelopment resulting in an increase in impervious surface Site Size Site Disturbance Impervious Surface Increase Requirements Treatment Scope < l acre N/A NIA 1ncarporate lEIMPs NIA 1 acre < 40°1° site disturbance < 50°10 increase in impervious surface Phosphorus Control, Rate Control, and Volume Control Additional impervious surface > 50% increase in Impervious surface Entire site's impervious surface }_ 40% site disturbance NIA Phosphorus Control. Rate Control, and Volume Control Entire site's impervious surface Table 5 ' Stormwater management requirements for linear transportation projects Project T}Pc Impervious Surface Increase Requirements I r, atnlcnt'+kolte New Linear Transportation Project < 10,000 square feet None N/A > 10,000 square feet Phosphorus Control, Rate Control, and valuate Control New impervious surface Linear Reconstruction Project < l0,000 square feet None N!A 1.0,000 square feet and < 1 acre Phosphorus Control and Rate Control Additional impervious surface I acre Phosphorus Control, Rate Control, and Volume Control Additional impervious surface 3.5. 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 updated the Water Resources Management Policy Plan in 2015, establishing the expectations to be met in local plans. As part of the updated Minnesota Rules Chapter Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 3 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-6 SECTION 3 8410 adopted July of 2015, all local water management plans must be updated prior to December 31, 2018. The Council's goals focus on water quality standards and pollution control, "to reduce the effects of nonpoint source pollution on the region's wetlands, lakes, streams and rivers." 3.6. State Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR) 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. BWSR is responsible for implementation of the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act and the Wetland Conservation Act. Staff members are located in eight 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 1950's, transferred to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in 1971, 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 17 members, appointed by the governor to four-year terms. Multiple state and local agencies are represented on the Board. In 1992, BWSR adopted rules (8410), establishing the required content for local surface water management plans. These rules were updated July 2015. 3.7. 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 Medina'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. Medina's most recent application for NPDES coverage was submitted in June 2006. To obtain coverage, the City was required to develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) to address the following 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 A copy of Medina's SWPPP is included in Appendix B. Medina currently has eleven impaired water bodies within its jurisdiction as well as five outside of municipal boundaries. A full list of the impaired waters and their TMDL status can be found in Section 2 Table 2.4. The City will be evaluating the TMDL requirements and updating their NPDES SWPPP to include the applicable implementation activities. Additionally, as part of its permit application, Medina must conduct an impaired waters review. This review considers whether modifications to Medina's SWPPP are warranted to begin working toward waste load reductions for these waters. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 3 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-7 SECTION 3 In response to these multiple regulatory activities, the MPCA developed the Minnesota Stormwater Manual, providing stormwater management tools and guidance. The Manual presents a unified statewide approach to stormwater practices. In order to address the constant influx of information pertaining to stormwater management, the Minnesota Stormwater Manual was updated to an electronic wiki page in 2013. This format allows the content to be updated continually and easily maintained. The link to the Minnesota Stormwater Manual can be found here: https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Main_Page 3.8. Minnesota Depai lment of Natural Resources (MnDNR) Originally created in 1931 as the Department of Conservation, the MnDNR has regulatory authority over the natural resources of the state. MnDNR divisions specialize in waters, forestry, fish and wildlife, parks and recreation, land and minerals, and related services. The Division of Waters 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. 3.9. Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) The MDH manages programs to protect the public health, including implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act. 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. 3.10. Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) The EQB is comprised of five citizen members and the heads of ten state agencies that play an important role in Minnesota's environment and development. The EQB develops policy, creates long-range plans and reviews proposed projects that may significantly influence Minnesota's environment. 3.11. Minnesota Depal intent of Transportation (Mn/DOT) Within the City, Mn/DOT administers state highway systems. Mn/DOT approval is required for any construction activity within state right-of-ways. Mn/DOT also administers a substantial amount of funding for transportation projects completed in the City. Anticipated activities of Mn/DOT are periodically published in their State Transportation Improvement Plan (STEP). 3.12. 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 Water Act, administered by the EPA. 3.13. 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 modification of the Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 3 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-8 SECTION 3 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. 3.14. 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 published the initial Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Medina in 1980. The effective FIRM was updated for Hennepin County, including Medina, in 2016. 3.15. Natural Resource Conservation Service (MRCS) The Natural Resources Conservation Service (MRCS) 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 Washington and Ramsey Counties Minnesota was published by the Soil Conservation Service in 1977. The SCS also developed hydrologic calculation methods that are widely used in water resources design. 3.16. U.S. Geological Survey 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. 3.17. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The USFWS works to conserve and protect the nation's fish, wildlife, plants and habitat. The USFWS developed the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) beginning in 1974, to support federal, state and local wetland management work. 3.18 Minnesota Geological Survey (MNGS) MNGS maps the geologic resources of the state of Minnesota as well as maintains the database of all wells drilled in Minnesota. 3.18. Comparison of Regulatory Standards Developing property within Medina is subject to review and approval from three watershed management organizations covering the City (Figure 2). Each watershed organization has established rules or standards governing stormwater management and protection of natural resources. Currently these rules vary in content between agencies, and may be more or less restrictive than City standards. When standards diverge, Medina emphasizes that the stricter standards apply. The City of Medina's Stormwater Design Manual and Engineering Guidelines can be found in Appendix F. The Pioneer -Sarah and Elm Creek Watershed Management Commissions have developed standards based on the goals and policies in their watershed management plan. These standards overlap Medina's in some respect and cover ground not covered by Medina in other respects. Ultimately, it is not the goal of Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 3 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-9 SECTION 3 Medina's Local Surface Water Management Plan that watershed and Medina regulatory programs be identical. Rather it is the goal of this plan that the regulatory programs be compatible and that it be understood that if one entity's regulations are silent on a subject the others may not be and that project proposers should take care to ensure that all overlying standards are considered. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 3 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-10 SECTION 4 4. ASSESSMENT OF ISSUES 4.1. Stormwater Management System Assessment Previous sections of this Local Surface Water Management Plan (LSWMP) provide background on the physical and regulatory forces shaping surface water management in Medina. This section describes problems and challenges of specific waters, neighborhoods or programs identified by the City, watershed districts and others. Minnesota Statutes and Rules and Metropolitan Council guidance documents require "issues and corrective actions" or "problems and corrective actions" as elements of Local Surface Water Management Plans. The intent of this section is to serve the same purpose as this issue and identification requirement, but to also provide a broader assessment of the challenges facing Medina. The assessment includes stormwater management issues, current and future, identified by the City, the three watersheds with jurisdiction within the City, and other state and federal agencies. 4.2. Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) is the maximum amount of a pollutant that is allowed to discharge to an impaired water body. The process of developing this standard is commonly known as the TMDL process and involves the following phases: Assessment and listing as an impaired water (MPCA 303(d) list) TMDL study Implementation plan development and implementation Monitoring of the effectiveness of implementation efforts Table 2.4 in Section 2 identifies seventeen impaired waterbodies either within the City of Medina or in adjacent communities receiving discharge from Medina. Currently, four TMDL studies have been approved that designates wasteload allocations to the City. Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed is currently in the process of approving a TMDL study that lists TMDLs for Ardmore Lake, Peter Lake, Half Moon Lake, and Spurzem Lake. A link to each TMDL study is listed below. Table 4.1 lists Medina's required wasteload allocations. A detailed description of the relevant corrective actions for the TMDL requirements is found in Section 4.3. Lake Independence TMDL Study Lake Sarah TMDL Study Upper Minnehaha Creek Watershed Nutrient and Bacteria TMDL Study Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission TMDL Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed TMDL Study (DRAFT) Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 4 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-1 SECTION 4 Impaired Waterbody Lake Independence Lake Sarah Holy Name Lake Long Lake Jennings Bay Mooney Lake Wolsfeld Lake School Lake Rice Lake -Main Basin Peter Lake Spurzem Lake Lake Ardmore Lake Independence TMDL Lake Sarah TMDL Upper Minnehaha Creek Watershed TMDL Upper Minnehaha Creek Watershed TMDL Upper Minnehaha Creek Watershed TMDL Upper Minnehaha Creek Watershed TMDL Upper Minnehaha Creek Watershed TMDL Upper Minnehaha Creek Watershed TMDL Elm Creek Watershed TMDL Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed TMDL (draft) Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed TMDL (draft) Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed TMDL (draft) Table 4.1 Wasteload Allocations for Medina Wasteload Relevant TMDL Report Phosphorus Allocation (lbs/year) 231.0 92.9 1.0 113.0 140.0 1.0 16.0 7.0 202.7 9.6 12.2 1.3 Related Corrective Action in Section 4.3 1,2,3,6 6,16 6,9 6,7,9,10, 6,9 6,9 6,9,10,11,13,14 6,12,9 6 6,8 1,2,3,E The TMDL study for lakes with mercury impairments was part of a larger, statewide study and aims at reducing the mercury level produced from human induced input by 14% in the state and by 86% at the federal level. 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 watersheds in the development of the TMDL studies, acknowledging that the watersheds will take the lead on these studies. It is the intention of the City to fully implement the items and actions identified in existing and future TMDL Implementation Plans and designate adequate funding for those efforts. Section 4.3 addresses these TMDL issues by providing corrective actions for the City. 4.3. Summary of Issues and Corrective Actions An assessment of existing and potential water resource issues have been identified based on current information available to the City and include those listed in the Watershed Management Plans of the three WMOs with jurisdiction in the City. Possible corrective actions have been identified and are listed in the Implementation Plan (Section 7). Locations for each corrective action are labeled and prioritized Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 4 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-2 SECTION 4 in Figure 16. The City of Medina considers Low Impact Development (LID) techniques an integral component to addressing current and preventing future water resource issues within the City. The City promotes the use of LID to obtain pollutant and volume reductions of stormwater. This technology strategically places BMPs nearer the point where runoff is generated and utilizes vegetation, soils, and biologic treatment in an effort to replicate natural hydrologic process on an urban landscape. The numbering of the corrective actions for each issue are labeled to correspond with the numbering in Figure 16. The City has identified 11 high priority projects and eight additional potential improvements. Higher priority ranking was given to projects that have a low cost to water quality benefit ratio, are on publicly owned property, or are adjacent to upcoming street reconstruction projects. A. Issue: Poor water quality in Lake Ardmore and Lake Independence. 1) Corrective Action: Hennepin County completed the Ardmore Subwatershed Stormwater Retrofit Analysis in March 2016. The study identifies three potential wetland restoration projects within the Ardmore subwatershed. The highest scoring wetland restoration water quality project is the Lake Ardmore wetland restoration west of County Road 19 and north of Maple Street as shown on Figure 16. The goal of these projects is to closely approximate the original wetland's natural condition, resulting in multiple environmental benefits, but primarily to store additional water and assimilate nutrients. This wetland receives runoff from 472 acres and the proposed improvements would result in approximately 48 pounds of total phosphorus (TP) reduction per year. The existing wetland is ditched and the elevation is controlled by an existing culvert under Maple Street. The proposed improvement would consistent of modifying the outlet to provide extended detention and restore the ditched wetland. The estimated cost for the project is $386,000 including maintenance costs for a 20-year period. This equates to a cost per pound of TP removed of $402. The primary cost is the easement acquisition, estimated at $2,500 per acre. The project would also require reconstruction of a portion of Maple Street (included in the cost estimate). A potential option to reduce the cost of this stormwater retrofit would be to time it with a future street reconstruction project. The two primary benefits of this project are the low cost per pound of TP removal and the opportunity to restore the function and value of the existing wetland complex. 2) Corrective Action: The Ardmore Area Subwatershed Stormwater Retrofit Analysis also identified Lake Independence shoreline restoration. The project is located on several parcels owned by the City of Medina (therefore no easement acquisition is required which streamlines the process). Under existing conditions, visual observations indicate that shoreline erosion is occurring near Lakeshore Park on either side of the boat ramp. The erosion is approximately 160 feet long and is estimated to contribute 21bs/yr of phosphorus to Lake Independence. This phosphorus load could be eliminated by stopping the erosion by restoring the shoreline. Additionally, this project would provide an opportunity for stormwater Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 4 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-3 SECTION 4 education in a high visibility location adjacent to Lake Independence. The restoration includes armoring (typically riprap) along the shoreline to protect against wave action. Native vegetation (pollinator friendly species) can be established above the shoreline armoring. The estimated cost per pound of TP removed is $1,100. The primary benefits of this project are its location on existing City owned property and visibility as a stormwater education measure. 3) Corrective Action: Fern Street gully restoration identified in the Ardmore Area Subwatershed Stormwater Retrofit Analysis. The gully north of Fern Street receives concentrated flow via a storm sewer pipe. This project includes restoration to stabilize the side slopes and bottom to reduce the erosion that is occurring. A significant sediment load is contributed to gullies as the erosion sluffs the side slopes and stormwater runoff transports the sediment load downstream to Lake Independence. Field measurements showed that the gully is approximately 120 feet long, five feet wide and four feet deep. The approximate footprint that the erosion occurs in is 600 square feet. The BWSR Pollution Reduction Estimator worksheet was used to determine the benefit in phosphorus load reduction from stabilization of the Fern Street gully. In total, it is estimated that 1,390 cubic feet or 50 tons of sediment has been eroded to date. Gully stabilization would significantly reduce the TSS load and could reduce the TP load by 100%. The estimated cost per pound of TP removed is $277 for this project. An additional benefit of this project is it is upstream of an existing wetland and would remove sediment load that is discharged into this wetland prior to Lake Independence. It should be clearly noted that the costs for each of these projects are based on 2017 dollars, include 20-year maintenance periods and do include easement acquisition costs. B. Issue: Minimize flooding throughout the City. FEMA recently updated the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Medina. However, the majority of the mapped waterbodies are Zone A, which indicates that a Base Flood Elevation is not established. This poses a challenge for determining property and building elevations for development adjacent to the Zone A waterbodies. In response to this, the City has identified the following corrective actions. 4) Corrective Action: Hydrologic/hydraulic studies to establish Base Flood Elevations (BFE) for FEMA mapped waterbodies in PSWMC and ECWMC. (MCWD has BFEs established) 5) Corrective Action: The following locations were identified in the previous SWMP and by City Staff as concerns for roadway flooding. a. Evaluate options to address flooding on the NE quadrant of Medina Road and Tamarack Drive. b. Corrective Action: Evaluate options to address flooding on Tamarack Road south of CSAH 24. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 4 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-4 SECTION 4 c. Corrective Action: Evaluate options to address flooding on Willow Drive south of CSAH 24. C. Issue: Degraded water quality as a result of increased phosphorus runoff. 6) Corrective Action: Expand education program for benefits of water reuse for irrigation throughout the City. The City currently has information available on its website regarding the Stormwater Irrigation Ordinance. Additional information on the value of utilizing stormwater runoff for irrigation and the permitting and other associated requirements could be included to augment what is already provided. 7) Corrective Action: Education and cooperation with Spring Hill Golf Course. 8) Corrective Action: Education and cooperation with Baker Golf Course. D. Issue: Elevated external and internal phosphorus loads throughout the Long Lake Creek Subwatershed waterbodies. 9) Corrective Action: Implement projects and studies to address both load sources identified in the Long Lake Creek Subwatershed Plan, Upper Minnehaha Creek Watershed Nutrient and Bacteria TMDL Restoration Strategy Report, and the Upper Minnehaha Lakes Final TMDL. This includes partnering with Long Lake for internal load management through carp removal. Additional discussion on carp removal is included in Section 7. The Upper Minnehaha Lakes Final TMDL Report identifies internal loading from rough fish as a potential source of phosphorus with unknown impact on 3 of the 5 lakes in the Long Lake Creek Subwatershed. Recent studies completed by the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center show that it is possible to quantify the carp population and develop integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to sustainably manage those populations and mitigate their effects. 10) Corrective Action: Partner with MCWD to inspect and restore areas of erosion in Long Lake Creek. MCWD identified this project in their 2007 Long Lake Creek Subwatershed Plan. The project entails restoration of approximately 1,000 lineal feet of the creek to restore riparian vegetation, stabilize the streambanks and improve the in -stream habitat. MCWD identified several erosion issues along segments of the creek within the City of Medina. Specific project restoration measures include bioengineering and armoring as needed to reduce erosion in areas with high velocities and install native vegetation in the riparian zone for habitat and water quality benefits. The estimated cost for this project is $802,000 (based on 2007 dollars). MCWD proposed a capital levy to provide the necessary funds. The City of Medina will continue to coordinate with MCWD to implement this project. 11) Corrective Action: Evaluate wetland restoration along Long Lake Creek. MCWD identified several wetland restoration projects in the Long Lake Creek subwatershed as a part of their 2007 study described in bullet number 9 above. Similar to the wetland restoration project upstream of Lake Ardmore, the intent of these projects is to restore existing degraded wetlands in order to provide habitat, nutrient removal, increase wetland Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 4 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-5 SECTION 4 footprint, wildlife corridor and stormwater recharge. The costs for the wetland restoration projects range between $350,000 and $450,000 (in 2007 dollars). Easement acquisition will be necessary for each of the wetland restoration project identified. MCWD proposed a capital levy to provide the necessary funds. The City of Medina will continue to coordinate with MCWD to implement this project. E. Issue: Poor water quality of School Lake. 12) Corrective Action: Partner with MCWD on School Lake internal load management. Additional discussion on carp removal is included in Section 7. The Upper Minnehaha Lakes Final TMDL Report identifies internal loading from rough fish as a potential source of phosphorus with unknown impact on 3 of the 5 lakes in the Long Lake Creek Subwatershed. Recent studies completed by the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center show that it is possible to quantify the carp population and develop integrated pest management O'M) strategies to sustainably manage those populations and mitigate their effects. F. Issue: Local erosion in Wolsfeld Woods. 13) Corrective Action: Cooperate with DNR, MCWD to assess local erosion in Wolsfeld Woods that may contribute to lake sediment loads. The Long Lake Creek subwatershed Plan indicated concerns with gullies and channel erosion upstream of Wolsfeld Woods. The City of Medina will work with the DNR and MCWD to specifically identify these locations and work to restore the potential sources of erosion. Additional field inspection is required prior to determining a cost and water quality benefit associated with this action. 14) Corrective Action: Partner with MCWD to inspect and restore open channel to Wolsfeld Lake. MCWD identified wetland and channel restoration upstream of Wolsfeld Woods in their 2007 Long Lake Creek Subwatershed Plan. Wetland and creek restoration projects restore existing degraded wetlands in order to provide habitat, nutrient removal, increase wetland footprint, wildlife corridor and stormwater recharge. Easement acquisition will be necessary for the wetland restoration project identified. MCWD proposed a capital levy to provide the necessary funds. The City of Medina will continue to coordinate with MCWD to implement this project. Additional field observation is needed to determine the length of the channel that needs to be restored prior to determining a cost and water quality benefit. G. Issue: Conservation of wetlands throughout the City. 15) Corrective Action: Gully restoration in partnership with Three Rivers Park District. 16) Corrective Action: Take the Loretto sewer ponds offline and connect to the MCES system. This project was identified in the City of Medina's previous plan and has not been implemented yet. 17) Corrective Action: Partner with ECWMC on creek restoration near Hamel Road in Rainwater Park. The City of Medina has a proposed trail project within Rainwater Park. Creek restoration for a project of Elm Creek within the Rainwater Park limits could be eliminated in conjunction with the trail project. The City of Medina will coordinate with Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 4 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-6 SECTION 4 ECWMC to evaluate potential erosion issues in Elm Creek in this reach and projects to reduce erosion and to provide a stabilized riparian habitat. The estimated cost for this project is $530,000, assuming stabilization of approximately 1,000 lineal feet of channel. The estimated load reduction is 50 tons of TSS/year. Additional field verification will be needed to verify the extent of streambank restoration needed and resultant water quality benefit. 1 S) Corrective Action: Tomahawk Trail wetland restoration. 4.4. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) The District is currently in the process of updating its plan in 2017 to address water quality issues throughout the watershed. Issues to be addressed specific to the City of Medina are summarized separately within the Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan (CWRMP) with many to be addressed explicitly in this Plan. The focus is the phosphorus load reductions required of the City through various implementation activities. Other areas of concern include local flooding, landlocked basins, flow velocity, erosion, and land conservation. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District divided their watershed plan into several subwatershed plans, two of which pertain to Medina: Painter Creek Subwatershed Plan and Long Lake Subwatershed Plan. The approved CWRMP in 2017 will supersede the 2007 plan. There are several key conservation areas located in Medina, as identified by Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. These conservation areas are basically comprised of high quality wetlands. These key areas are located around School Lake and the channel that drains southeast to Wolsfeld Lake. Wolsfeld Lake contains significant high -quality natural wetland and upland areas. The area to the northwest and southwest of Holy Name Lake contains a number of moderate to high -quality wetlands. In general, Medina will consider conservation, preservation, and wetland restoration when development proposals arise within the areas identified by the watershed. More specifically, Medina will implement its buffer requirements and promote low impact development techniques if development occurs in these key conservation areas. Wolsfeld Woods, a Scientific and Natural Area (SNA), is located within Medina's boundaries. As an SNA, Wolsfeld Woods and Wolsfeld Lake are considered an Outstanding Resource Value Water by the State of Minnesota. This means there is a statutory prohibition on new and expanded discharges to the SNA. As stated previously, Medina's proposed management program meets the statutory requirement of no new and expanded discharge to Wolsfeld Woods. 4.5. Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission (EMWMC) The 2015 Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission (ECWMC) Third Generation Management Plan has identified the following priorities: Providing cost share to Cities to implement projects to achieve WRAPS goals Use WRAPS results to establish priority areas and complete Subwatershed assessments to determine BMPs Develop a model manure management ordinance Complete a pilot project for targeted fertilizer application Continue to participate in education and outreach activities. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 4 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-7 SECTION 4 Each of these priorities impacts the City of Medina. Specifically, the Third Generation Plan requires developments that meet the thresholds to comply with the ECWMC Rules and Standards regarding water quality, rate control and volume management. The City of Medina has included policies for rate control and volume management within this SWMP that are as stringent or more stringent then ECWMC. The ECWMC requires that Medina be responsible for maintenance of stormwater ponds constructed as a part of new development. Medina already fulfills this obligation by implementing their MS4 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). This is also reflected as a policy in Section 6 of this plan. The Elm Creek Watershed TMDL and WRAPS Reports were prepared as part of a "watershed approach" to address the waterbodies still listed as impaired and their corresponding TMDLs. This report looks to support local working groups and jointly develop protection and restoration strategies to be implemented throughout the watershed. 4.6. Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission (PSCWMC) The Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission Third Generation Plan was approved in 2015 and provides an inventory and assessment of water and natural resources, and identifies several key issues. These include water quality, rate control, flooding, impacts of water quality on fish and wildlife, erosion control, and public education. Many issues identified are specific to the City of Medina. This plan identifies goals and policies targeting these issues and establishes implementation actions that may require revisions to their regulatory program or coordination with the watershed to complete Capital Improvement Projects. Medina has prioritized implementation of corrective action based on financial resources available. Overall the main concern in the City of Medina is in regards to water quality due to impairments to Lake Independence, Spurzem Lake, and Lake Katrina, which are all impaired for excess nutrients. Lake Independence is the only lake with an approved TMDL. Spurzem Lake TMDL study is underway as part of the PSCWMC TMDL report. The report is currently in draft form and expected to be approved by mid-2017. There are two waterbodies outside the jurisdiction of the City located within the Pioneer Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission (PSWMC) boundaries that receive discharge from the City: Lake Sarah and Lake Rebecca. These are also impaired for excess nutrients. The Lake Sarah TMDL has been complete and waste load allocations developed. Medina has worked with Three Rivers Park District Staff (technical lead on the TMDL) and the City of Loretto to identify a water quality improvement in response to the TMDL. Other components of Medina's program to address impairments of Lake Rebecca and Lake Sarah are included in the implementation plan of Section 7. 4.7. Wetland Management Standards In 2008 Medina adopted its own rules for wetland buffers and setbacks, which was based on the FAW. MCWD was selected as a reference for standards, as it has more stringent requirements than the other watershed districts (Elm Creek Watershed District and Pioneer -Sarah Watershed Management Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 4 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-8 SECTION 4 Organization). a. Water Quantity/Quality The wetland's sensitivity to stormwater input is dependent on the wetland community type and the quality of its plant community. Some wetlands (e.g., sedge meadows with Carex species) are sensitive to disturbance and will show signs of degradation unless water quality, bounce and duration are maintained at pre-existing conditions post -construction. On the other hand, there are other wetlands (e.g., floodplain forests) which are better adapted to handle the fluctuating water levels and influx of sediment often associated with stormwater. Table 5.1 illustrates the Stormwater Susceptibility ratings for different plant community types based on MnRAM 3.0. Wetland protection requirements have been developed to maintain the character of the wetland, and are listed in Table 5.2. BMPs can be used to accomplish many of these pretreatment requirements. 4.able[Jsii 5.2 — Susceptibility of Wetlands to Degradation by Stormwater Impacts' Exceptionally Susceptible Wetland Types:' Highly Susceptible Wetland Types:2 Moderately Susceptible Wetland Types:3 Least Susceptible Wetland Types:° Sedge Meadows Shrub-carrsa Floodplain Forestsa Gravel Pits Open Bogs Alder Thicketsb Fresh (Wet) Meadowsb Cultivated Hydric Soils Coniferous Bogs Calcareous Fens Low Prairies Lowland Hardwood Swamps Seasonally Flooded Wetlands ' Special consideration must be given to avoid altering these wetland types. Inundation must be avoided. Water chemistry changes due to alteration by stormwater impacts can also cause adverse impacts. Note: All scientific and natural areas and pristine wetland should be considered in this category regardless of wetland type. Fresh (Wet) Meadows' Shallow Marshes°'d Deep Marshes" Shallow Marshes' Dredged Material/ Fill Material Disposal Sites Deep Marshes` 1 I Z a., b., c. Can tolerate inundation from 6 inches to 12 inches for short periods of time. May be completely dry in drought or late summer conditions. d. Can tolerate +12 inches inundation, but adversely impacted by sediment and/or nutrient loading and prolonged high water levels. e. Some exceptions. s a. Can tolerate annual inundation of 1 to 6 feet or more, possibly more than once/year. b. Fresh meadows that are dominated by reed canary grass. c. Shallow marshes dominated by reed canary grass, cattail, giant reed, or purple loosestrife. 4 These wetlands are usually so degraded that input of urban storm water may not have adverse impacts. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 4 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-9 SECTION 4 Wetland Stormwater Susceptibility Highly Susceptible Moderately Susceptible Slightly Susceptible Least Susceptible 1 Adapted from: Storm -Water and Wetlands: Planning and Evaluation Guidelines for Addressing Potential Impacts of Urban Storm -Water and Snow -Melt Runoff on Wetlands, State of Minnesota Storm -Water Advisory Group, June 1997. Table 5.2 — Wetland Protection Standards Permitted Bounce Inundation Up to 100 Year Period for 1 Event Year Event Existing Existing Inundation Period for 10 and 100 Year Event Existing Existing + .5 feet Existing + 1 day Existing + 2 days Existing + 1.0 feet Existing + 2 days Existing + 14 days No Limit Existing + 7 days Existing + 21 days Phosphorus Load Requirements (lbs/yr) No net increase No net increase No net increase No net increase • Stormwater susceptibility ratings were determined for each assessed wetland during the FAW. However, the FAW methodology does not accurately account for situations in which a susceptible wetland is dominated by invasive species such as reed canary grass. In these cases, the wetland has already been degraded and a lower protection standard may be appropriate, based on a review of the wetland inventory data for a particular site. For reviewing purposes, wetlands which are listed as highly or exceptionally sensitive to stormwater impacts and which are also listed as M3 for management class may indicate a susceptible type. Further review of the wetland data will be necessary in these cases to use appropriate protection standards. The quality of a wetland can also be impacted by the phosphorous load flowing into the wetland. The FAW identifies that no net increase of phosphorus loading is allowed into the wetlands. The City has also adopted a more stringent policy where if the existing land cover is natural it is acceptable to maintain existing loading rates, however where the land cover is altered a 20% reduction of phosphorous loading rate will be required. b. Wetland Buffers The City acknowledges that a buffer of undisturbed vegetation around a wetland or stream can provide a variety of benefits. The buffer can consist of trees, shrubs, grasses, wildflowers, or a combination of plant forms. Buffers reduce the impacts of surrounding land uses on wetland functions by stabilizing soil to prevent erosion; filtering solids, nutrients, and other harmful substances; and moderating water level fluctuations during storms. Buffers also provide essential habitat for feeding, roosting, breeding and rearing of young birds and animals; and cover for safety, movement and thermal protection for many species of birds and animals. Buffers can reduce problems related to human activities by blocking noise and glare from lights, and reducing disturbance. Even a 10-20 foot buffer (depending on the slope steepness) of tall vegetation can provide some water filtering benefits, but wider buffers provide additional water quality and habitat benefits. Buffers can be planned to tie important upland habitats to wetlands, or connect wetlands and other Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 4 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-10 SECTION 4 waters. Since many animal species require both wetland and upland habitats as part of their life cycles, and also require opportunities to move to escape predators or find food and cover, buffers should be planned to maximize these connections. Buffers will be most effective if the landowners around a wetland make a continuous buffer, and connect desirable wetland and upland habitats. Specific requirements for wetland buffer widths, standards, triggers, and acceptable uses within the buffer area can be found in the City's Wetlands Conservation ordinance, Section 828.43. Wetland buffers are based on the wetland management class as determined by the FAW, and may be subject to city discretion based on a review of the wetland inventory data for a specific wetland and are also summarized in the table below. Table 5.3 — Wetland Buffer Standards Wetland Upland Buffer Minimum Buffer Setback Buffer Setback Classification Zone Average Upland Buffer (Principal (Accessory Width Zone Width Structure) Structure) Preserve (at least partly within or adjacent to a MnDNR mapped area) All Other Preserve Manage 1 Manage 2 Manage 3 50 feet 35 feet 30 feet 25 feet 20 feet 30 feet 25 feet 20 feet 20 feet 15 feet 15 feet 5 feet 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet Stream buffers are established at a 20 foot minimum on all streams identified on the MnDNR Protected Waters Map and a 50 foot requirement is set for all land adjacent to Elm Creek as required by the ECWMC. c. Wetland Restoration/Enhancement Opportunities Wetland restoration/enhancement sites were identified during the FAW. Wetlands that have hydrologic restoration proposed may qualify as wetland banking sites if restored. Wetland banking is a type of mitigation, or replacement for wetland losses, allowed under State and Federal rules. Wetland banking allows the appropriate amount and type of wetland acreage to be purchased from an account holder who has a "bank" of functioning wetlands. These wetlands may have been restored from previously drained or filled wetlands, or created where wetlands did not previously exist. Wetland banking is contrasted with project -specific replacement where the project sponsor creates or restores a wetland specifically to replace a wetland that is to be drained or filled. Project specific replacement is usually done on -site, while wetland banks are typically located in another place in the community or watershed. Site -specific replacement should be encouraged when a wetland restoration or creation is possible on -site. When site -specific replacements are not ecologically appropriate, then wetland banks located within the City and County should be the next priority. The funding for the wetland restoration sites can come from a variety of sources, which include: BWSR Banking Money for Road Construction Projects; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Conservation Partners and Community Environmental Partnerships grants; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Greenway grants; and Soil and Water Conservation District grants. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 4 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-11 SECTION 4 4.8. NPDES Permitting Process The MPCA has designated the City of Medina as an NPDES Phase II MS4 community (MN Rules 7090). The permit application outlined Medina's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to address six minimum control measures: Public education Public involvement Illicit discharge detection and elimination Construction site runoff control Post -construction runoff control 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 implementation section of this plan references items listed in the City's SWPPP. Along with the SWPPP, Medina is subjected to the NPDES permit requirement on prohibited discharges due to Wolsfeld Woods being designated as a MnDNR scientific and natural area. Under the NPDES permit requirements, the City of Medina is required to submit with permit application a list of ORVWs with prohibited discharge, map the drainage areas, estimate the existing impervious coverage and proposed impervious coverage based on zoning and comprehensive plans, assess how the SWPPP will adequately eliminate new and expanded discharges, and suggest modifications to SWPPP that will adequately eliminate new and expanded discharges. As a requirement of the TMDL the City will be evaluating all TMDL requirements and updating their NPDES SWPPP to include the applicable implementation activities. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 4 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-12 SECTION 5 5. GOALS AND POLICIES 5.1. Summary The primary goal of Medina's SWMP is to bring the City into statutory compliance and provide the City a framework for effective surface water management. This includes guiding redevelopment activities and identifying and implementing retrofits to the existing system. These retrofits consist of both projects and programs. Additionally, the plan provides clear guidance on how Medina intends to manage surface water in terms of both quantity and quality. The goals and policies described in this section are intended to incorporate the foundation of several regional, state, and federally mandated programs. They are not meant to replace or alter the regional, state and federally mandated programs, rules and regulations, but to serve as an enhancement and provide some general policy guidelines. The goals address the management strategies of each watershed management commission, Pioneer -Sarah Creek, Minnehaha Creek and Elm Creek, and are consistent with the objectives set forth in the State Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) and the Federal Nationwide Urban Runoff Program (NURP) Cooperation, collaboration, and partnering results in projects that are less likely to conflict with the goals of the affected entities, are better able to meet long-term goals, and are generally more cost-effective. In addition to the goals and policies contained in this section, the City will annually review and update its Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to effectively manage its stormwater system and be in conformance with the NPDES MS4 Program. Refer to Appendix B for the most recent version of the City SWPPP. This section outlines the goals and policies specific to surface water management in Medina. Goals and policies are grouped by their relationship to the key issues listed below: Section 5.2 - Land Development, Redevelopment, and City Projects Section 5.3 - Water Resource Management Section 5.4 - Management of Floodplains, Shorelands, and Natural Areas Section 5.5 - Citywide Program Elements Section 5.6 - Support of Other Agencies 5.2. Land Development, Redevelopment, and City Projects Overall Goal Manage land disturbance and increased impervious surfaces to prevent flooding and adverse impacts to water resources. Overall Policies 1. Medina will pursue a non -degradation policy in regard to runoff volume, runoff rate, and nutrient loading from development projects. Low Impact Development (LID) techniques are Medina's preferred method of controlling runoff volume and nutrient loading. Medina considers LID techniques as complementary to pipes, ponds, and wetlands for its flood control system. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 5 WSB Project No. 2714-940 Page-1 SECTION 5 2. Medina will consider redevelopment and linear projects as an opportunity to retrofit non -degradation to previously developed areas and infrastructure. 3. Medina will amend or modify its subdivision ordinance to facilitate stormwater quantity and quality performance measures identified in its Local Surface Water Management Plan. 4. Medina will consider water quality retrofits on existing City properties as a means of providing treatment to currently developed areas without treatment. 5. Medina will reference the following documents as guidance for Best Management Practices in the City: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas and its Minnesota Stormwater Manual, and the Metropolitan Council's Minnesota Urban Small Sites BMP Manual. 5.2.I.Runoff Volume Management Goal: Maintain existing runoff volumes so that runoff from development does not increase volume loading to wetlands, lakes and streams. Policy: Any site that requires an NPDES construction site permit will be required to implement permanent volume management such that existing runoff volumes are maintained. Sites that do not require an NPDES construction site permit shall maintain existing runoff volumes to the extent practical. Policy: Medina's preferred flood control strategy is to reduce the volume of its runoff through infiltration or reuse projects. If volume control is not feasible due to site conditions, The City will work with the watershed districts and surrounding communities to achieve their flood control goals. Volume control calculations will be consistent with Medina's Stormwater Design Manual. Policy: Redevelopment and linear projects will implement runoff volume management practices for new impervious surfaces such that these surfaces cause no increase in runoff volume. Redevelopment and linear projects will consider whether additional runoff volume management practices might feasibly be incorporated for existing impervious surfaces, as well. 5.2.2. Runoff Rate Goal: Control the rate ofstormwater runofffrom development to reduce downstream flooding and erosion and protect water resources. Policy: Future peak rates of discharge from new development and redevelopment will not exceed existing peak rates of discharge for the 1-yr or 2-yr, 10-yr and 100-yr, 24-hr NRCS Type II, 24-hour storm events using Atlas 14 rainfall values. Policy: New storm sewer systems shall be designed using the following guidelines: Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 5 WSB Project No. 2714-940 Page-2 SECTION 5 New lateral storm sewer systems shall be designed to accommodate discharge rates for the 10-yr critical storm event using Atlas 14 rainfall values. Trunk storm sewer should be designed as a minimum to carry 100-year pond discharge in addition to the 10-year design flow. New storm sewer systems shall be designed to match the inside top elevation of adjacent pipes. The maximum velocity shall not exceed 10 feet per second, except when entering a pond, where the maximum velocity shall be limited to 6 feet per second. Policy: New storm sewers and open channels shall be designed using the Rational Method or other technical method approved by the City. Runoff Coefficient "C" shall be in accordance with the guidelines provided in the Stormwater Design Manual. Policy: The City will base all drainage system analyses and designs on proposed full development land use patterns. Policy: Where development occurs upstream of a known flood -prone area, the City may seek additional rate control as a means to mitigate this flooding. Policy: When off -site regional ponding is available and this off -site ponding accomplishes the rate control requirement, then the rate control requirement can be waived for a particular site. 5.2.3. Flood Prevention Goal: Provide adequate storage and conveyance of runoff to protect the public safety and minimize property damage. Policy: Building low floor elevations within the City of Medina shall be required to be at least 2 feet above the emergency overflow elevation. In areas where this separation is not or cannot be provided, additional analysis is required showing that the 100-year back-to-back storm event does not affect adjacent homes. Policy: Flood storage for those landlocked depressions with no outlet present must accommodate the volume generated by back-to-back 100-yr, 24-hr storm events or the 100-yr, 10-day snowmelt event, whichever generates the higher calculated HWL. Policy: The City will encourage, to the extent practicable, implementation of Low Impact Development techniques and mitigation of stormwater runoff volume within development and redevelopment areas draining to landlocked depressions. Policy: The City shall require that rate control structures and stormwater drainage ways are included in a drainage or utility easement. Policy: The City will require compensatory storage for any filling in the 1 % (100-year) floodplain at a 1:1 ratio. Policy: Medina will amend or modify its Floodplain Management Ordinance to incorporate the policies identified in its Local Surface Water Management Plan. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 5 WSB Project No. 2714-940 Page-3 SECTION 5 5.2.4.Nutrient and Sediment Loading Goal: Reduce the nutrient and sediment loads over current conditions. Policy: Medina's minimum standard is water quality treatment that meets the requirements of the NPDES construction site permit. Under no circumstances shall overall treatment fall below the requirements of this permit. Policy: Any site that requires a NPDES construction site permit will be required to reduce phosphorus loadings over current conditions. The water quality control standard shall be considered satisfied if the volume control standards has been satisfied, as defined in the City's Stormwater Design Manual. If volume control is infeasible due to site constraints, a 20% reduction in phosphorus loading over existing conditions will be required. In cases where existing land cover is natural, the maintenance of existing loading rates is acceptable if the minimum requirements identified in the policy above are met. For redevelopment projects only disturbed areas fall under this requirement. Policy: Medina will institute a standard practice of evaluating all development, redevelopment, and linear projects for opportunities to retrofit water quality treatment to areas without significant existing treatment. Policy: Guidelines for the design of water quality ponds and infiltration/filtration practices will follow the requirements listed in the City's Stormwater Design Manual. Policy: The City will require outlet skimming in all water quality ponds Skimming shall occur for up to the 10-year, 24-hour event. The City shall not allow the use of submerged pipes to provide skimming. Policy: The City will require the use of its standard outlet structure (Appendix G) for new water quality ponds. 5.2.5.Erosion and Sediment Control Goal: Prevent sediment from construction sites from entering the City's surface water resources. Policy: The City will enforce the Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control Ordinance as outlined in Chapter 8 of the City Code; Section 828 Performance Standards and Enforcement. Policy: Erosion control must meet the requirements outlined in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's NPDES General Permit to Discharge Stormwater from Construction Sites and the following criteria. A copy of the most recent requirements can be found at www.mpca.mn.us. Policy: The City will periodically review its Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control Ordinance to maintain conformance with the NPDES construction permit, the City's MS4 permit, guidance from Metropolitan Council and the requirements of the watershed management organizations. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 5 WSB Project No. 2714-940 Page-4 SECTION 5 5.3. Water Resource Management Overall Goal Protect the City's wetlands, lakes, streams and groundwater to preserve the functions and values of these resources for future generations. Overall Policies 1. The City will protect water resources through implementation of the Wetland Conservation Act, groundwater protection rules and TMDL studies. 2. The City will look to retrofit rate control, water quality treatment, and runoff volume reduction upstream of existing water bodies, as these opportunities arise. Medina considers Low Impact Development techniques as the preferred means of retrofitting water quality treatment and runoff volume reduction. 5.3.1. Wetland Management Goal: Protect and preserve wetlands to maintain or improve their function and value. Policy: The City will continue to administer WCA responsibilities within the City to ensure no net loss of wetland functions and values. Policy: To streamline the permit application process and provide for consistent wetland management requirements, the City will meet or exceed the standards for the MCWD management standards where applicable and to apply City standards where MCWD guidelines are not available. Policy: The City will administer their WCA responsibilities using technically trained staff. At a minimum the trained staff will be certified by the Minnesota Wetland Delineator Certification Program and/or a comparable program. Policy: The City will work collaboratively with the relevant WMO in the application of City and WMO policies and performance standards for wetlands. Policy: The City will implement the Wetland Protection Ordinance, City Code 828.43, which incorporates the results of the City's Wetland Inventory and Assessment. Policy: The City will 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: The City requires through its new wetland ordinance that future development proposals include natural buffer zones around wetlands and streams. Buffer areas should not be mowed or fertilized, except that harvesting of vegetation may be performed to reduce nutrient inputs. Policy: The City requires that runoff be pre-treated prior to discharge to wetlands. Wetlands may Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 5 WSB Project No. 2714-940 Page-5 SECTION 5 not be considered as treatment areas for the purposes of meeting Medina's stormwater management standards. Direct roof runoff that is discharged to a wetland without pretreatment will be reviewed by the City. 5.3.2.Lake Management Goal: Manage lakes to improve water quality and protect resource values. Policy: The City will begin implementing the TMDL Implementation Plans listed in Section 5. Through its annual reporting, the City will report progress toward meeting this phosphorus load reduction. Policy: The City will cooperate with the Three Rivers Park District and the Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed to identify possible activities to improve water quality in Spurzem and Half Moon Lakes. 5.3.3.Stream Management Goal: Improve water quality, provide wildlife habitat and protect the resource value of streams. Policy: The City will work with the ECWMC to facilitate implementation of the outcomes of the Elm Creek Channel Study. Policy: The City will cooperate with the PSCWMC and the ECWMC to remove deadfall from creeks within the City. Policy: The City will require a 50 foot buffer for land disturbance projects along Elm Creek. 5.3.4. TMDL Implementation Goal: Address target pollutants identified in TMDL studies to improve the quality of impaired waters. Policy: The City will implement the pollutant reduction strategies identified in the SWPPP. Policy: The City will incorporate completed TMDL studies and relevant implementation projects. Policy: The City will use the findings of the TMDL studies to guide development review. Policy: The City will consider Low Impact Development techniques as the primary means of meeting load reductions identified in TMDL implementation plans. 5.3.5. Groundwater Recharge and Protection Goal: Protect groundwater resources and groundwater dependent resources. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 5 WSB Project No. 2714-940 Page-6 SECTION 5 Policy: The City will cooperate with Hennepin County, MDH, and other state and federal agencies to identify areas of groundwater resources critical to protect. Policy: The City will use the guidance developed in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual for locating infiltration BMPs in vulnerable Wellhead Protection Areas. 5.4. Management of Floodplains, Shorelands, and Natural Areas Overall Goal Manage the City's floodplains, shorelands and natural areas to preserve the functions and values of these resources for future generations. Overall Policy The City will manage these areas through implementation of local zoning codes and agency regulations. 5.4.I.Floodplain Management Goal: Control development in flood prone areas to protect the public safety and minimize property damage. Policy: The City will regulate land development within the Floodplain District to ensure that floodplain capacity and flood elevations are not adversely impacted by development, and that new structures are protected from damage. Policy: The City will update the Floodplain Management Ordinance, City Code 826.74 as required by FEMA and the MnDNR, or as needed, to ensure adequate protection for structures and eligibility for flood insurance programs. 5.4.2.Shoreland Management Goal: Conserve and protect the scenic, historical and cultural resources of the waterbodies within the City and maintain a high standard of environmental quality. Policy: The City will regulate land development within the Shoreland Overlay District to minimize impacts as specified in the City Code 827.01. 5.4.3.Natural Area Management Goal: Protect and enhance natural areas within the City to provide wildlife habitat and water resource benefits. Policy: The City will review land use and development decisions with the intent to preserve natural resources, connect environmental corridors and provide buffers for streams, wetlands and lakes. Existing MLCCS coverage and other data sources will guide decisions regarding natural area preservation. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 5 WSB Project No. 2714-940 Page-7 SECTION 5 Policy: The City will support programs to maintain and restore the resource value of natural areas. Policy: The City will continue to implement its Open Space Plan. Policy: The City will cooperate with the MCWD to implement conservation practices for those areas identified in the MCWD CWRMP as Key Conservation Areas. Policy: The City will coordinate conservation efforts with other agencies, such as watersheds, Hennepin County, Three Rivers Park and non -governmental bodies, like the Minnesota Land Trust, Embrace Open Space and Pheasants Forever. Policy: The City will require permanently conserved land to be held in an easement by an outside agency, such as the Minnesota Land Trust, a watershed district or similar entities. 5.5. City Wide Program Elements Overall Goal Manage water resources and drainage systems on a citywide scale. Overall Policies 1. The city wide surface water management program will include monitoring and maintenance of drainage systems, targeted pollution prevention, public education, system reconstruction projects and equitable collection of supporting funds. 2. The City will actively implement the NPDES Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan as stated in the MS4 permit. 3. The City will work with the Watershed having jurisdiction and applicable LGU to resolve any intercommunity drainage issues that may arise. 5.5.I.Pollution Prevention Goal: Detect and address urban pollutants discharged to storm sewers. Policy: The City will address pollutant sources through enforcement of codes and public education. Policy: The City will develop and maintain an effective spill response plan. Policy: The City will continue to develop and update their storm sewer system on an annual basis. Policy: The City will complete employee training in the operation, maintenance and inspection of stormwater facilities, as included in the SWPPP. Policy: The City will monitor storm sewer outfalls for pollutants as outlined in the City's NPDES Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 5 WSB Project No. 2714-940 Page-8 SECTION 5 permit. 5.5.2.Monitoring and Maintenance Goal: Maintain the function and effectiveness of stormwater management structures through monitoring and maintenance. Policy: The City will continue to conduct annual street sweeping of City owned streets. Rural road sections will be swept at least once annually and the urban road sections will be swept at least three times annually. Policy: The City will inspect and monitor the construction and installation of all new stormwater facilities and require that such facilities be surveyed to create as -built drawings. Goal: Ensure the long term operation and maintenance of stormwater management BMPs. Policy: The City will require that all ponds constructed as part of a common plan of development be placed on outlots. Policy: The City will require that all ponds be returned to their original design capacity prior to acceptance by the City and that an as -built design be submitted to verify that the pond meets the original design capacity. Policy: The City will require developers to provide a minimum one-year guarantee that stormwater management facilities are properly installed, maintained and functioning. Policy: The City will require an inspection of ponds at a minimum once every 5 years. Ponds with their storage capacity reduced by 50 percent or greater will be required to be returned to their original design capacity. Policy: The City will require that an operation and maintenance plan for the proposed stormwater management BMPs be submitted for all development and redevelopment projects. 5.5.3.Public Education Goal: Inform and educate residents about stormwater pollution, the effects of urban runoff and the need to protect natural resources. Policy: The City will implement a public education and outreach program as identified in the City's NPDES permit. Policy: The City will develop and maintain a public education program for landowners to promote reduction of nutrient and sediment loading to water bodies. The City will encourage residents and landowners to practice environmental friendly lawn care and to encourage the use of native plantings or natural landscapes, where practical. Policy: The City will coordinate public education work with the local WMOs. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 5 WSB Project No. 2714-940 Page-9 SECTION 5 Policy: The City will promote citizen and volunteer efforts to protect, restore and enhance local water and natural resources. Policy: The City will use available opportunities through its public meetings, website, City newsletter, Comprehensive Plan, or interpretive elements at parks and open space sites to inform its residents about the value of local water resources, the effects of stormwater runoff, and opportunities for stewardship of water and natural resources. 5.5.4.Funding Goal: Secure adequate funding to support implementation of the surface water management plan. Policy: The City will cost effectively manage the plan to balance surface water goals with available resources. Policy: The City will seek grant funds or other resources to assist with special projects or implementation of plan goals. Policy: The City will utilize the Stormwater Utility Fund to pay for stormwater management projects and implementation activities. 5.6. Support of Other Agencies Overall Goal: Coordinate local surface water management with the work of watershed management organizations and state agencies. Overall Policy: The City will cooperate and collaborate with the local water management organizations in their efforts to maintain and improve water quality in the city. Goal: Facilitate WMO review of development projects and enforcement of watershed standards. Policy: Policy: Medina will coordinate development review activities with the watershed organizations with jurisdictions overlapping that of the City. Goal: Cooperate with other organizations to complete and implement management plans and studies for water resources in Medina. Policy: The City will work with local watershed management organizations, Hennepin County, and others when appropriate and as resources are available to participate in resource management plans or studies that benefit water and natural resources. Policy: The City will work with the local watershed management organizations to j ointly implement the LSWMP. Goal: Cooperate with other organizations working to protect groundwater resources. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 5 WSB Project No. 2714-940 Page-10 SECTION 5 Policy: The City will cooperate with the County and water management organizations to implement the recommendations of the Hennepin County Groundwater Plan, to protect groundwater quality by reducing the potential for transport of stormwater pollutants into the groundwater, and maintaining the functions of groundwater recharge areas. Policy: The City will support well -sealing programs developed by Hennepin County and the Minnesota Department of Health. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 5 WSB Project No. 2714-940 Page-11 SECTION 6 6. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM 6.1. Overview Medina developed its implementation program to address issues identified earlier in this Local Surface Water Management Plan. This program reflects the needs and concerns of many stakeholders including the City Council, City Staff, citizens, and watershed management organizations. The program also considers Medina's ability to fund these items through its general levy, environmental fund, or stormwater utility. The implementation program consists of the following components: Capital Improvements (CIP) NPDES MS4 Permit Compliance (MS4) Operation and Maintenance (OM) Official Controls (OC) Capital Improvements consist of "on -the -ground" projects intended to remedy issues identified as current problems. The capital projects focus on phosphorus reduction within the following regulated areas: Lake Independence Subwatershed (approved TMDL) Lake Sarah Subwatershed (approved TMDL) Upper Minnehaha Creek Watershed (approved TMDL) Elm Creek Watershed (approved TMDL and WRAPS) Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed (draft TMDL) Painters Creek Subwatershed (MCWD phosphorus reduction strategy) Long Lake Subwatershed (MCWD phosphorus reduction strategy) NPDES MS4 Permit Compliance refers to activities necessary to meet Medina's obligations under its general permit coverage. These activities primarily include annual meetings, SWPPP updates, and SWPPP implementation. Operation and Maintenance items consist primarily of the general maintenance of Medina's drainage system including ponds, storm sewer, and culverts. Operation and maintenance overlaps somewhat with Medina's MS4 obligations in that certain operation and maintenance activities are specified in the City's SWPPP. Official Controls include ordinance and policy revisions intended to achieve water quality benefits. Each proposed implementation item has a specific driver, which are identified in the tabulated implementation program later in this section. The overarching goal of Medina's implementation program is quite simple: to improve the quality of its surface waters, its surface water discharge, and to achieve sustainable site development practices. However, there are some very specific regulatory drivers that refine this general goal. These are discussed below. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 6 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-1 SECTION 6 6.2. Current City Practices Current City Practices are best summarized in the Medina Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program or SWPPP attached to this Local Surface Water Management Plan as an Appendix. These current practices provide water quality benefits through the operation of Medina's Public Works Department. Current practices are fully described in the SWPPP of Appendix B and are summarized here: ■ Floor drain containment program ■ Hazardous materials storage program ■ Landscaping and lawn care practices ■ Sanitary sewer maintenance and inspection program ■ Municipal street maintenance program (street sweeping) ■ Structural MS4 pollution control device inspection and maintenance program ■ Street deicing program ■ ESC standards during all municipal land disturbance projects ■ Outfall and pond inspection program for all City owned MS4 systems ■ Storm drain system cleaning ■ Stockpile, storage and material handling program ■ Municipal employee training program As with any proposed changes to City practices, those identified above will be constrained by funding — particularly the funding of the stormwater utility. Medina allocates stormwater utility funds to water quality improvements on capital projects as well, so the challenge for the City is finding the right balance between capital improvements and programmatic/training outlays. Nonetheless, improved housekeeping practices will improve the water quality of the City's surface water discharge in the following ways: ■ Reduced chloride in runoff from spring snowmelt. ■ Less sediment in waterways due to increase street sweeping and incorporation ESC standards into their municipal programs. Maintenance of stormwater facilities results in maintaining their designed removal efficiencies. Less trash and debris in ditches reduces bank erosion and sediment discharge. More staff trained in spill response means less likelihood of chemical spills into surface waters. Training in fertilizer and pesticide application means less of this in Medina's runoff. The Wellhead Protection Plan will inform the City on the proper use and location of infiltration BMPs. 6.3. 10-Year Implementation Plan Priorities Table 6.1 presents Medina's Implementation Program. Medina's program from the issues identified within this LSWMP's current assessment section. More importantly, the Implementation Program aligns with Medina's goals and policies as presented in Section 6. Table 6.1 presents implementation items in each of the four functional areas of Capital Improvements (CIP), NPDES MS4 (MS4), Operation and Maintenance (OM), and Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 6 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-2 SECTION 6 Official Controls (OC). The implementation program incorporates Medina's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through direct reference of items that have a financial impact. Medina will update the implementation program in conjunction with its annual NPDES MS4 public meeting. 6.4. Financial Considerations The City will use funds generated from its Stormwater Utility as the primary funding mechanism for its implementation program including; maintenance, repairs, capital projects, studies, etc. Medina's current stormwater utility fee structure provides approximately $206,216 per year. If funds from this utility fee do not cover necessary costs, the City will consider adjusting the Stormwater Utility Fee to cover the costs associated with the implementation program. The City will continue to review the stormwater utility fee annually and adjust based on the stormwater related needs of the City and other available funding mechanisms. The City will also take advantage of grant or loan programs to offset project costs where appropriate and cost-effective. Below is a list of various sources of revenue that the City will attempt to utilize: Grant monies possibly secured from various agencies. This could include MCWD, Hennepin County, Mn/DOT, the MPCA, the MnDNR, Legislative -Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR), the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR),and others. Special assessments for local improvements performed under authority of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. Revenue generated by Watershed Management Special Tax Districts provided for under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 473.882. Project funds could be obtained from watershed district levies as provided for in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103D.905 for those projects being completed by or in cooperation with MCWD or PSCWMC. Developer funds. Other sources potentially including tax increment financing, tax abatement, state aid, and others. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 6 WSB Project No. 2712-940 Page-3 SECTION VI TABLE 6.1 SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN No. Project Description 15 Year Total Cost Estimate 1,3 Watershed District4 Possible Funding Sources 2 Proposed Cost By Year' 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Comments 1*" Ardmore Lake wetland restoration- Wetland restoration $386,000 Pioneer -Sarah Stormwater Utility project according to the Ardmore Area Subwatershed Assessment 2"" Lake Independence shoreline restoration- Restore shoreline $17,500 Pioneer -Sarah Stormwater Utility/Special Assessment erosion along Lake Independence. 3** Fern street gully restoration- Stablizing the gully to prevent $18,850 Pioneer -Sarah Stormwater Utility sediment discharge. 4 Long Lake Creek Subwatershed Common Carp Study -Phase $210,000 Pioneer -Sarah Hennepin County/MCWD/Gr ants $80,000 $80,000 $50,000 1 5** Partner with MCWD to inspect and restore areas of erosion in $802,000 Minnehaha Creek Stormwater Utility Long Lake Creek 6"" Gully restoration in partnership with Three Rivers Park $50,000 Pioneer -Sarah Stormwater Utility District. 7"" Take the Loretto sewer ponds offline and connect to the $400,000 Pioneer -Sarah Stormwater Utility MCES system. 8"" Hydrologic/hydraulic studies to establish Base Flood Elevations (BFE) for FEMA mapped waterbodies in PSCWMC and ECWMC. (MCWD has BFEs established) $250,000 Pioneer -Sarah, Elm Creek Stormwater Utility 9"" Expand education program for benefits of water reuse for $15,000 All Stormwater Utility $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 irrigation throughout City. 10 Education and cooperation with Spring Hill Golf Course. $15,000 Minnehaha Creek Stormwater Utility $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 11 Education and cooperation with Baker Golf Course. $15,000 Minnehaha Creek Stormwater Utility $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 12 Tomahawk Trail wetland restoration. $350,000 Pioneer -Sarah Stormwater Utility 13"" Partner with ECWMC on creek restoration near Hamel Road $530,000 Elm Creek Stormwater Utility / Grant Funding in Rainwater Park. Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina WSB Project No. 2712-940 DRAFT February 2017 TABLE 6.1 SECTION VI No. SWPPP Project Description (FROM OLD SWPPP) 15 Year Total Cost Estimate 1,3 Watershed District4 Possible Funding Sources 2 Proposed Cost By Year' 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Comments 14 Annual NPDES Permit and SWPP Updates $58,500 N/A SWU $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 $3,900 15 Informational tasks, newsletter, website, administrative, etc. $161,250 N/A SWU $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 $10,750 16 Medina Celebration Day $15,000 N/A SWU $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 17 Inspections of illicit discharges, ponds, storm sewer and $117,000 All SWU $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 culverts 18 Yard waste disposal site (fuel and labor) $11,250 All SWU $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 19 Goose prevention education and removal $15,000 All SWU $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 20 Pioneer -Sarah Creek membership dues (TMDL related) $15,000 N/A SWU $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 21 Horse and manure management education $225,000 All SWU $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 CIP 22 Rain garden implementation program All Stormwater Utility, Grants, Environmental Fund Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina WSB Project No. 2712-940 DRAFT February 2017 TABLE 6.1 SECTION VI No. Monitor Project Description and Study 15 Year Total Cost Estimate 1,3 Watershed District4 Possible Funding Sources 2 Proposed Cost By Year' 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Comments 23** Evaluate options to address flooding on the NE quadrant of $15,000 Elm Creek Stormwater Utility Medina Road and Tamarack Drive. 24** Evaluate options to address flooding on Tamarack Road $15,000 Minnehaha Creek Stormwater Utility south of CSAH 24. 25** Evaluate options to address flooding on Willow Drive south of CSAH 24. $15,000 Minnehaha Creek Stormwater Utility 26 Evaluate wetland restoration along Long Lake Creek. $450,000 Minnehaha Creek Stormwater Utility 27 Partner with MCWD on School Lake internal load $210,000 Minnehaha Creek Stormwater Utility management 28** Cooperate with DNR, MCWD to assess local erosion in $20,000 Minnehaha Creek Stormwater Utility Wolsfeld Woods that may contribute to lake sediment loads. 29** Partner with MCWD to inspect and restore open channel to $50,000 Minnehaha Creek Stormwater Utility Wolsfeld Lake. TOTAL $4,452,350 $124,200 $124,200 $94,200 $44,200 $44,200 $44,200 $44,200 $44,200 $44,200 $44,200 $44,200 $44,200 $44,200 $44,200 $44,200 'Cost estimates are preliminary and subject to review and revision as engineer's reports are completed and more information becomes available. Table reflects 2016 costs and does not account for inflation. Costs generally include labor, equipment, materials, and all other costs necessary to complete each activity. Some of the costs outlined above may be included in other operational costs budgeted by the City. 2 Funding for stormwater program activities projected to come from following sources - Surface Water Management Fund, Developers Agreements, Grant Funds, General Operating Fund, or Special Assessments. 'Staff time is not included in the cost shown. °Relevant TMDLs for each project is listed in Section 4, Table 4.1. **Denotes high priority projects to address TMDL requirements Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina WSB Project No. 2712-940 DRAFT February 2017 TABLE 6.1 SECTION 7 7. ADMINISTRATION 7.1. Review and Adoption Process Review and adoption of this 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[s] for review for consistency with the watershed plan adopted pursuant to section 103B.231. The organization[s] shall have 60 days to complete its review.' `Concurrently with its submission of its local water management plan to the watershed management organization, each local government unit shall submit its water management plan to the Metropolitan Council for review and comment. The council shall have 45 days to review and comment upon the local plan. The council's 45-day review period shall run concurrently with the 60-day review period by the watershed management organization. The Metropolitan Council shall submit its comments to the watershed management organization and shall send a copy of its comments to the local government unit.' `After approval of the local plan by the watershed management organization[s], the local government unit shall adopt and implement its plan within 120 days, and shall amend its official controls accordingly within 180 days.' Thereafter, Medina must annually report to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District activities it has undertaken in the previous year in implementing its plan and in progress toward meeting water quantity, water quality, and ecological integrity goals. The watershed will develop guidelines for the content of this annual report. Medina will also submit a similar report to the Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed detailing similar progress in areas covered under the Lake Independence TMDL Implementation Plan and Lake Sarah TMDL Implementation Plan. 7.2. Collaboration with Other Entities Once Minnehaha Creek Watershed, Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed, and Elm Creek Watershed have reviewed and approved this Local Surface Water Management Plan, Medina and the watersheds will enter into a memorandum of understanding regarding implementation of the plan. Before and after approval of this plan, Medina will continue close coordination with all three watershed organizations in the review of projects with their respective jurisdictions. 7.3. Plan Amendments and Future Updates The City may need to revise this Plan to keep it current. Any significant amendments that are made to the plan must be submitted to the MCWD, PSCWMC, and ECWMC for review and approval before adoption by the City. The City anticipates updating the Implementation Plan annually. These changes will be submitted to the WDs and WMOs for their record, but not for review and approval. The City may amend this plan at any time in response to a petition by a resident or business. Written petitions for plan amendments must be submitted to the City Administrator. The petition must state the reason for the requested amendment, and provide supporting information for the City to consider the request. The City may reject the petition, delay action on the petition until the next full plan revision, or accept the petition as an urgent issue that requires immediate amendment of the plan. The City of Medina may also revise/amend the plan in response to City -identified needs. This Plan is intended to be in effect for 10 Surface Water Management Plan City of Medina Section 7 WSB Project No. 2714-940 Page-1 SECTION 7 years (implementation program outlines cost/activities for 15 years) per state statute. The Plan will be updated at that time, to the extent necessary. 7.4. Annual Reporting The planned activities within the Minnehaha Creek portion of Medina will be assessed for phosphorus reduction potential in order to determine progress made in reducing phosphorus loads to Painters Creek and Long Lake. Additionally, the City will review past activities — going back to the year 2000 — as to whether any phosphorus reduction occurred there. The MCWD has set a goal of 221bs/yr phosphorous reduction in the Painter Creek Subwatershed and 601bs/yr phosphorous reduction in the Long Lake Subwatershed during the comprehensive planning period. Medina's Painter Creek and Long Lake Creek Subwatershed Phosphorous Reduction Plan include a five-year project of reduction for specific projects outlined in the City's Capital Improvement Plan. The annual report will include an assessment of projects for one additional year, as well as potential activities under consideration for implementation in the next five years. The phosphorus reduction strategy will be applied citywide though reporting will focus on the Painters Creek, Long Lake, and Lake Independence portions of the City. 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School � Erie Krieg Lake c �r- i County /Ditch #26 J L 0 ,-N Medina Rd 1 I Mooney Lake ! _—_ --- _—_ —_ — _— _—_ — _—_—_ --- _—_ —_ — _— _—_ --- _—_ —_ J Long Lake i MEi IN A Figure 9- Medina's Major Bodies of Water Medina's Surface Water Management Plan Medina, MN 1 i Medina Boundary Lakes Streams N 0 2,650 Feet WSB MEDINA Figure 10- Medina's Groundwater Appropriation Locations Map Medina's Surface Water Management Plan Medina, MN Medina Boundary ® City Wells Appropriation Locations Category A Major Crop Irrigation O Non -Crop Irrigation O Special Categories O Temporary O Water Level Maintenance O Waterworks N 0 2,650 Feet WSB Chippewa Rd MEDINA Figure 11- Medina's MLCCS Coverage Map Medina's Surface Water Management Plan Medina, MN Medina Boundary MLCCS Type Developed Area Planted/Cultivated Forest Herbaceous Lail Shrubland Wetlands Water o N 2,650 Feet WSB MEDINA Figure 12- Medina's MnDNR Rare Biological Species Medina's Surface Water Management Plan Medina, MN Medina Boundary Scientific and Natural Area Biodiverstiy Significance Outstanding MrHigh Moderate Below N 0 2,650 Feet WSB 3 0 MEDINA Figure 13- Medina's Flood Insurance Map Medina's Surface Water Management Plan Medina, MN Medina Boundary Floodplain 100 year Floodplain 500 year Floodplain N 2,650 Feet WSB 0 Chippewa Rd MEDIN A Figure 14- Medina's Water Quality Monitoring Map Medina's Surface Water Management Plan Medina, MN j Medina Boundary Surface Water Monitoring Stations Station Type, Organization O Discharge, NPDES Permittee O Lake, MPCA • Stream, MPCA N 0 2,650 Feet WSB MEDIN A Figure 15- Medina's Pollutant Sources Medina's Surface Water Management Plan Medina, MN L------I MPCA Medina Boundary Air • Investigation and Cleanup Water ■ Feedlot ■ Hazardous Waste • Solid Waste ♦ Tanks and Leaks Multiple Activities N 0 2,650 Feet WSB Peter Bay) Spurzem Academy 0 High Priority Problem Areas Additional Potential Actions j Medina Boundary Streams Watershed Management Organizations C (North L School Unnamed ELM CREEK MINNEHAHA CREEK PIONEER-SARAH CREEK Kri`g Lake Chippewa Rd Wolsfeld 11rIPP Hamel Rd ti) Medina Rd Holy Lake Lydiard Ihr MEDI A Figure 16- Medina's Problem Areas Map Medina's Surface Water Management Plan Medina, MN High Priority 1) Lake Ardmore wetland restoration north of Maple Street 2) Lake Independence shoreline restoration as identified in the Ardmore Subwatershed Plan 3) Fern Street gully restoration 4) Gully restoration in TRPD 5) Hydrologic/hydraulic studies to establish Base Flood Elevations (BFE) for FEMA mapped waterbodies in PSCWMC and ECWMC. (MCWD has BFEs established) 6) Take the Loretto sewer ponds offline and connect to the MCES system 7) Partner with ECWMC on creek restoration near Hamel Road in Rainwater Park 8) Cooperate with DNR, MCWD to assess local erosion in Wolsfeld Woods that may contribute to lake sediment loads 9) Partner with MCWD to inspect and restore areas of erosion in Long Lake Creek 10) Evaluate options to address flooding: a.on the NE quadrant of Medina Road and Tamarack Drive b.Tamarack Road south of CSAH24 c.Willow Drive south of CSAH 24 11) Expand education program for benefits of water reuse for irrigation (City-wide) Additional Potential Actions 12) Partner with MCWD on School Lake internal load management 13) Partner with MCWD to inspect and restore open channel to Wolsfeld Lake. 14) Evaluate wetland restoration along Long Lake Creek 15) Education and cooperation with Spring Hill Golf Course 16) Education and cooperation with Baker Golf Course 17) Tomahawk Trail wetland restoration 18) Long Lake internal load management through carp removal N 0 2,650 Feet WSB Chapter 10: Transportation introduction The City of Medina's transportation system generally operates well today. The City's multimodal transportation system includes facilities for personal vehicles, freight, walking, and bicycling. Facilities are operated by a number of agencies, including the City of Medina, Hennepin County, Three Rivers Park District, MnDOT, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad and Canadian Pacific (CP) Railroad. This transportation chapter has been prepared in compliance with state statues and applicable Metropolitan Council guidelines. As part of this plan, the City has reviewed existing and future conditions for each mode and identified safety, operations, and network improvements that will be important to address before 2040. The City has also developed goals, objectives, and strategies to preserve and improve the transportation system. This transportation plan includes the following information: 1. Summary of Regional Strategies 2. Existing Roadway System 3. Future Roadway System 4. Existing and Planned Non -Motorized Transportation Network 5. Freight 6. Transit 7. Aviation 8. Goals, Objectives and Multimodal Strategies 9. Proposed Short and Long Range Roadway Projects 10. Public Comments 11. Conclusion and Next Steps Chapter 10 - Transportation G T Y 6 MEDIN►4 Page 10- 1 Adopted December, 2016 Transportation Glossary CIP: Capital Improvement Plan - five year plan for capital investments in the transportation system and in other capital assets owned by the City (equipment, buildings, etc.). CR: County Road - county -owned roadway that does not receive State funding. Critical Crash Rate: Statistical indicator of a safety problem at a location. If crash rates at a location are above the critical crash rate, it indicates that the location has a crash rate that is statistically significant compared to similar roadways. CSAH: County State Aid Highway - county -owned roadway that receives State Aid funding. MnDOT: Minnesota Department of Transportation. RBTN: Regional Bicycle Transportation Network - existing and planned regional bicycle network established by the Metropolitan Council. TH: Trunk Highway - State highway owned and operated by MnDOT. TPP: Transportation Policy Plan - Regional transportation plan for the Twin Cities metropolitan region, developed by the Metropolitan Council. Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDIN►4 Page 10- 2 Adopted December, 2016 1. Summary of Regional Strategies This plan has been prepared to be consistent with the regional transportation strategies outlined in the Metropolitan Council 2040 Transportation Policy Plan (TPP). The TPP is a regional plan that evaluates the existing transportation system, identifies transportation challenges to the region, and sets regional goals, objectives, and priorities to meet the transportation needs of current residents while accommodating the regions anticipated growth. The TPP also guides local agencies in coordinating land use and transportation and established regional performance measures and targets. The TPP is guided by the following goals: • Transportation system stewardship: Sustainable investments in the transportation system are protected by strategically preserving, maintaining, and operating system assets. • Safety and Security: The regional transportation system is safe and secure for all users. • Access to Destinations: People and businesses prosper by using a reliable, affordable, and efficient multimodal transportation system that connects them to destinations throughout the region and beyond. • Competitive Economy: The regional transportation system supports the economic competitiveness, vitality, and prosperity of the region and State. • Healthy Environment: The regional transportation system advances equity and contributes to communities' livability and sustainability while protecting the natural, cultural, and developed environments. • Leveraging Transportation Investment to Guide Land Use: The region leverages transportation investments to guide land use and development patterns that advance the regional vision of stewardship, prosperity, livability, equity, and sustainability. Chapter 10-Transportation G T ' 6 MEDIN►4 Page 10- 3 Adopted December, 2016 Funding is a key constraint that is acknowledged in the TPP. Current transportation revenue will not meet the region's transportation needs through 2040. As a result, the TPP includes two long-term investment scenarios: a fiscally -constrained scenario under current revenue, and an increased revenue scenario that identifies priorities should additional transportation funding become available. Under the current fiscally constrained revenue scenario, the TPP is focused on operations and maintenance of the existing transportation system. Investments in highway mobility and access are limited to those that address multiple TPP goals and objectives. The increased revenue scenario would allow additional investments in operations and maintenance, as well as regional mobility, access, safety, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements. However, congestion cannot be greatly reduced under even the increased revenue scenario. Under both scenarios, proposed investments are focused on areas of the metro with the greatest existing and future challenges and anticipated growth. Medina is classified by the Metropolitan Council under the Emerging Suburban Edge and Diversified Rural community designations. Limited growth is expected in these types of communities. As a result, the TPP does not include any planned regional investments in Medina. Chapter 10 - Transportation G T r 6 MEDIN►4 Page 10- 4 Adopted December, 2016 2. Existing Roadway System The sections below provide information about the existing roadway system in Medina, including existing number of lanes, existing roadway jurisdiction, existing functional classification, existing traffic, existing safety, and access management. This chapter also includes summary recommendations from recent plans and corridor studies. 2.1. Functional Classification The functional classification system groups roadways into classes based on roadway function and purpose. Functional classification is based on both transportation and land use characteristics, including roadway speeds, access to adjacent land, connection to important land uses, and the length of trips taken on the roadway. The functional classification system organizes a roadway and street network that distributes traffic from local neighborhood streets to collector roadways, then to minor arterials and ultimately the principal arterial system. Roads are placed into categories based on the degree to which they provide access to adjacent land and mobility for through traffic. Functional classification gives an indication of the relative hierarchy of roadways in the transportation network. lOQuW :abowl Four classes of roadways are included in the Seven -County Metropolitan Area functional classification system: principal arterials, minor arterials, collector streets, and local streets. Figure 10-1 shows the existing functional classification of each road in the City of Medina and Figure 10-2 shows existing roadway jurisdiction. The following sections describe each functional class in greater detail and indicate which roadways fall into each classification. Chapter 10 - Transportation G T Y 6 MEDIN►4 Page 10- 5 Adopted December, 2016 2.1.1. Principal Arterials Principal arterials are roadways that provide the greatest level of mobility and access control. Within the metropolitan area, the great majority of principal arterials are under MnDOT jurisdiction. Principal arterials are typically Interstate highways or other state or US freeways or expressways. These facilities are intended to serve trips greater than 8 miles and express transit trips. Spacing of principal arterials varies within developing areas of the metropolitan area. Typically these facilities are spaced between two and six miles apart. These facilities connect regional business and commercial concentrations, transportation terminals, and large institutions within the metropolitan areas. Principal arterials also connect to other cities, regions, and states outside of the metropolitan area. Principal arterials are intended to maintain average speeds of 40 mph during peak traffic periods. To maintain mobility and speeds on principal arterials, land access and transportation system connections are limited. There is little to no direct land access from principal arterials. Access is limited to interstate freeways, other Principal Arterials, and A Minor Arterials. Access points are typically grade -separated or controlled with a signal and are spaced approximately one to two miles apart. Within the City of Medina, there are two existing principal arterials. MnDOT Trunk Highway (TH) 55 generally follows the northern boundary of the City, connecting Medina with Plymouth, Corcoran, and Greenfield. US Highway 12 passes through the southwest corner of the City, but does not have any access points within the City. The 2040 Transportation Policy Plan does not propose any additional principal arterials within the City. Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDIN►4 Page 10- 6 Adopted December, 2016 2.1.2. Minor Arterials Minor arterials maintain a focus on mobility, but provide more land access than principal arterials. Within the City of Medina, all minor arterials are under Hennepin County jurisdiction. Minor arterials are intended to serve trips of four to eight miles in length. Within developing areas of the metro, these facilities are spaced between one and two miles apart. Minor arterials connect cities and towns within the region and link to regional business and commercial concentrations. Access points along minor arterials are generally at -grade and typically controlled with signals or stop signs. During peak traffic, minor arterials in developing areas are intended to maintain 30 mph average speeds. Land access is limited to concentrations of commercial and industrial land uses. The Metropolitan Council has established a system of "A" Minor and "B" Minor arterials. "A" Minor arterials are eligible for federal funding administered by the Metropolitan Council. The Metropolitan Council has further split "A" Minor arterials into four types, described below: • Relievers: Arterials located parallel to congested principal arterials. The purpose of "A" Minor Relievers is to provide additional capacity in congested corridors. • Augmenters: Arterials that supplement the principal arterials system within urban centers and urban communities. • Expanders: Arterials that supplement principal arterials in less -densely developed areas of the metro area. • Connectors: Arterials that provide connections between rural towns and connect rural areas with the principal arterial system. Given the purpose of "A" Minor Relievers and Augmenters, there are no existing or planned relievers or augmenters within the City. "A" Minor arterials in Medina include the following roadways: "A" Minor Expanders • County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 101 "A" Minor Connectors • CSAH 19 • CSAH 11 • CSAH 24 "B" Minor arterials have a similar focus on mobility above land access. These roadways connect major traffic generators in the region. "B" Minor arterials are not eligible for federal funding. "B" Minor arterials within the City include the following: • Willow Drive N (between CSAH 24 and Medina -Orono border) • County Road (CR) 116 Chapter 10 - Transportation G T r 6 MEDIN►4 Page 10- 9 Adopted December, 2016 2.1.3. Major and Minor Collectors Major and minor collector roadways provide linkages to larger developments and community amenities. They generally do not link communities to one another. Collector roadways generally favor access to the system over mobility, but try to balance the two competing needs. These roadways are generally lower speed than the principal or minor arterial routes. They are usually owned and operated by cities, although counties operate some of these facilities. Within the City of Medina, most collector roadways are owned and operated by Hennepin County. Collectors are intended to serve trips of one to four miles in length. Collectors link minor arterials, other collectors, and local streets. Major collectors typically serve higher density residential areas and concentrations of commercial and industrial land uses. These facilities tend to serve longer trips than minor collectors. Major collectors within the City include the following: • CSAH 115 (Hamel Road) • CR 210 (Parkview Drive/Homestead Trail) Minor collectors serve lower trips than major collectors and typically link lower density residential and commercial land uses. Existing Minor collectors within the City include: • Willow Drive N (between Medina -Corcoran border and TH 55) • CR 116 (Arrowhead Drive) 2.1.4. Local Roadways The primary function of local roadways is land access. Local roadways are all roadways that are not arterials or collectors. Local roadways connect individual land parcels with other local roadways and collectors. Trips on local roadways are typically less than two miles and speeds are typically low. Local roadways are under the jurisdiction of the City of Medina. Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDIN►4 Page 10- 10 Adopted December, 2016 2.1.5. Planned Functional Classification Several functional classification changes are recommended in response to changes in traffic patterns, development patterns, and increased population and employment in the City. Planned functional classification changes are listed below. Change from B-Minor Arterial to Minor Collector: • Willow Drive south of CSAH 24 Change from a B-Minor Arterial to A -Minor Arterial: • CR 116 Change from a local street to Minor Collector: • Hackamore Road/Arrowhead Drive • Medina Road • Hunter Drive • Brockton Lane (south of TH 55) • Chippewa Road • Willow Drive (south of CSAH 24) Additionally, one jurisdictional transfer is under consideration. Peony Lane in the City of Plymouth has been discussed as a potential new Hennepin CSAH 101 alignment to tie directly into CSAH 101 south of TH 55. The City of Medina should proactively communicate any concerns to the County regarding a potential turn -back of the existing CSAH 101 north of TH 55 to a Medina city street. Figure 10-3 provides a map illustrating the existing and planned functional classification system for the City of Medina. Chapter 10 - Transportation c'� Y °� IVIEDINA Page 10- 11 Adopted December, 2016 2.2. Existing Roadway Capacity and Safety Roadway capacity and roadway safety are two key indicators of how well the roadway system is meeting the City's transportation needs. The sections below provide information to better understand capacity and safety issues within Medina. 2.2.1. Existing Roadway Capacity A roadway's capacity indicates how many vehicles may use a roadway before it experiences congestion. Capacity is largely dependent upon the number of lanes. Table 1 below lists planning -level thresholds that indicate a roadway's capacity. Additional variation (more or less capacity) on an individual segment is influenced by a number of factors including: amount of access, type of access, peak hour percent of traffic, directional split of traffic, truck percent, opportunities to pass, and amount of turning traffic, the availability of dedicated turn lanes, parking availability, intersection spacing, signal timing and a variety of other factors. Table 1: Planning -level Roadway Capacity Roadway Type Two-lane, undivided - urban Two-lane, undivided - rural Maximum Daily Traffic (two-way) 8,000 - 10,000 vehicles 14,000 - 15,000 vehicles Three -lane - urban 14,000 - 17,000 vehicles Four -lane undivided - urban 18,000 - 22,000 vehicles Four -lane divided - urban 28,000 - 32,000 vehicles Four -lane divided - rural 32,000 - 36,000 vehicles 2.2.2. Existing Capacity Problems on Arterial Roads At the planning level, capacity problems are identified by comparing the existing number of lanes with current traffic volumes. Table 2 and Figure 10-4 illustrate the existing number of lanes on arterial roadways within the City. Figure 10-5 illustrates existing traffic volumes on Principal Arterial, A -Minor Arterial and other significant roadways within the City. As shown in the table, TH 55 is the only arterial roadway with four lanes. TH 55 is a rural undivided four -lane roadway within most of the City. As shown in Table 1, its capacity is approximately 32,000-36,000 vehicles per day. TH 55 currently experiences some peak hour congestion through Medina, but is currently under capacity. Chapter 10 - Transportation G T r 6 MEDINA. Page 10- 13 Adopted December, 2016 All other arterial roadways in the City currently have two lanes. Most of these roadways are rural undivided roadways. As described above in Table 1, these roadways have a planning - level capacity of 14,000-15,000 vehicles. Two-lane roadways within the City are currently under capacity and are not experiencing major congestion issues. Table 2: Existing number of lanes on arterial roads Functional Classification Roadway Name Location Number of Lanes Principal Arterial TH 55 CR 1 16/Arrowhead Drive to Medina -Plymouth border 4 TH 55 Medina -Corcoran border to CR 1 16/Arrowhead Drive 2 US 12 Medina -Orono border to Medina- 2 Maple Plain border "A" Minor Expander CSAH 101 Medina -Corcoran border to TH 55 "A" Minor Connector CSAH 1 1 Medina -Independence border to 2 CSAH 19 CSAH 19 Medina -Independence border to 2 TH 55/Medina-Corcoran border CSAH 24 CSAH 19 to Medina -Plymouth 2 border "B" Minor Arterial CR 116 Medina -Corcoran border to TH 55 Willow Drive N CSAH 24 to Medina -Orono border 2 2.2.3. Existing Safety Problems on Arterial Roadways Roadway safety problems were identified through an analysis of MnDOT crash data for the three-year period from 2012 to 2014. Crash rates were calculated and compared to MnDOT averages for similar roadways. MnDOT has established critical crash rates for different types of roadways. If crash rates at a location are above the critical crash rate, it indicates that the location has a crash rate that is statistically significant. In other words, it indicates that there may be a design issue, signal issue, or some other operational factor negatively impacting safety at a particular location. MnDOT has also established average crash severity rates for different types of roadways. If a location has a severity rate above the average rate, it indicates that crashes result in more severe injuries than at similar locations. Chapter 10-Transportation cY °� I►NIEDINA Page 10- 16 Adopted December, 2016 Several intersections in Medina have crash rates that exceed the critical crash rates and severity rate. These intersections include: • TH 55 & CSAH 19 • CSAH 19 & CSAH 24 • TH 55 & CSAH 101 • TH 55 & Pinto Drive • Pinto Drive & Clydesdale Trail • TH 55 & Willow Drive North Further study is recommended to identify specific safety issues and design, intersection control or other countermeasures that could be effective at reducing the rate and severity of crashes at these locations. Chapter 10 - Transportation G T r 6 MEDIN►4 Page 10- 17 Adopted December, 2016 2.3. Access Management The purpose of access management is to provide adequate access to adjacent land development while maintaining acceptable traffic flow on higher level roadways. Management consists of carefully controlling the spacing and design of public street intersections and private access points to the public roadway system. Arterials, being designed for higher speed, longer distance trips, generally have reduced or restricted access, while local streets can accommodate much greater access. Collector roadways fall in between arterials and local roadways regarding the amount of access that is permitted. The agency with jurisdiction over a roadway sets access management guidelines. Access to TH 55 and US 12 must meet MnDOT access management guidelines and is permitted subject to conditions. See Tables 3.1 and 3.2 for MnDOT Access Management Guidelines. Given the vision of TH 55 as a future freeway, additional direct access to TH 55 is discouraged, and existing direct access should be redirected to a frontage/backage road system as opportunities present themselves. Hennepin County has established access management guidelines for urban (areas within the 20- year MUSA boundary) and rural areas (areas outside the MUSA boundary). Hennepin County access management guidelines are displayed in Table 4. Hennepin County requires permits for new driveway access to county roads and when land uses change at a site adjacent to a county road. Hennepin County typically requires that new access points meet its guidelines; however, the county can make exceptions to the guidelines with sufficient justification. The City of Medina also has access management guidelines for city streets, as displayed in Table 5. The City uses these guidelines when permitting new access to city streets. It should be noted that there are existing access points that do not meet City, County, and MnDOT access spacing guidelines. In many cases these access points were established prior to agency access spacing guidelines. In other cases the agency has granted an exception to the existing guidelines. As roadways are reconstructed, each of these agencies generally works to modify and/or relocate access points that do not meet current access spacing guidelines. Chapter 10 - Transportation G T Y 6 MEDIN►4 Page 10- 18 Adopted December, 2016 MnDOT Access Management Manual T S R S S IRC C A F T T F C P S S 0 I 1 S S F I S I H P I C & I S IRC F Interstate Freeway Principal Arterials Interchange Access Only (S) 0 AF Non -Interstate Freeway Interchange (see Section 3.2.7 Access Only for interim spacing) See Section 3.2.5 for Signalization on Interregional Corridors 1 mile 1/2 mile A Rural Urban/Urbanizing 1/2 mile 1/4 mile C I Urban Core 300-660 feet dependent upon block length M P I C AF Non -Interstate Freeway Principal Arterials Interchange (See Section 3.2.7 Access Only for interim spacing) See Section 3.2.5 for Signalization on Interregional Corridors A Rural 1 mile 1/2 mile Urban/Urbanizing 1/2 mile 1/4 mile C Urban Core 300-660 feet, dependent upon block length % mile R C AF Non -Interstate Freeway principal and Minor Arterials Interchange Access Only (see Section 3.2.7 for interim spacing) Interim A Rural 1 mile 1/2 mile See Section 3.2.5 Urban/Urbanizing 1/2 mile 1/4 mile 1/2 mile C Urban Core 300-660 feet, dependent upon block length 1/4 mile Chapter 10—Transportation C v o IVIEDINA Page 10- 19 Adopted December, 2016 MnDOT Access Management Manual T S R S S N IRC C AF F T T C P S S S S P F M I IS P A T C M A P R T C N IRC AF Non -Interstate Freeway Principal Arterials Interchange Access Only (see Section 3.2.7 for interim spacing) Interim A Rural 1 mile 1/2 mile See Section 3.2.5 Urban/Urbanizing 1/2 mile 1/4 mile 1/2 mile C Urban Core 300-660 feet dependent upon block length 1/4 mile M A A Rural Minor Arterials 1/2 mile 1/4 mile See Section 3.2.5 Urban/Urbanizing 1/4 mile 1/8 mile 1/4 mile C Urban Core 300-660 feet, dependent upon block length 1/4 mile C A Rural Collectors 1/2 mile 1/4 mile See Section 3.2.5 Urban/Urbanizing 1/8 mile Not Applicable 1/4 mile C Urban Core 300-660 feet, dependent upon block length 1/8 mile S A A M P All All By adopted plan Chapter 10—Transportation C v o IVIEDINA Page 10- 20 Adopted December, 2016 Table 4: Hennepin County Access Spacing Guidelines Access Type Movements Allowed Rural Arterial Urban and Urbanizing Arterial Greater than Less than 7,500 ADT 7,500 ADT Collector Undivided Divided Collector Single family residential driveway or farm field entrance Full movements allowed 1 /4 mile (1,320 feet 1 /8 mile (660 feet 1 /8 mile (660 feet Not alloy\ 1 /8 mile (660 feet Limited access Not allowed Not allowe: 1/16 mile (330 feet Low Volume Driveway (less than or equal to 500 trips per day) Full movements allowed 1 /4 mile (1,320 feet 1 /8 mile (660 feet 1 /8 mile (660 feet Not allowed Not allowed 1 /8 mile (660 feet Limited access Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed 1 /8 mile 660 feet 1 /16 mile (330 feet High Volume Driveway (greater than 500 trips per day) Full movements allowed 1 /4 mile (1,320 feet 1 /4 mile 1,320 feet 1 /8 mile (660 feet 1 /4 mile 1,320 feet 1 /4 mile 1,320 feet 1 /8 mile (660 feet Limited access Not allowed Jot allowed Not allowec Not allowed 1 /8 mile 660 feet Not allowed Low Volume Public Street (less than or equal to 2,500 ADT) Full movements allowed 1 /4 mile (1,320 feet 1 /4 mile 1,320 feet 1 /8 mile (660 feet 1 /4 mile 1,320 feet 1 /4 mile 1,320 feet 1 /8 mile (660 feet Limited access 1 /8 mile 660 feet High Volume Public Street (greater than 2,500 ADT) Full movements allowed 1 /2 mile (2,640 feet 1 /4 mile 1,320 feet 1 /4 mile 1,320 feet 1 /4 mile 1,320 feet 1 /4 mile 1,320 feet 1 /4 mile (1,320 feet Limited access Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed 1 /8 mile 660 feet Not allowec Chapter 10-Transportation G y 4 4, MEDINA Page 10- 21 Adopted December, 2016 Table 5: City of Medina Access Spacing Guidelines Functional Class Median Treatment Existing and Proposed Land Use Typical Posted Speed (mph) Full Median Opening Spacing (miles) Minimum Signal Spacing (miles) Minor Arterial Divided Rural 55 1 /2 1 /2 Urban 40+ 1 /2 1 /2 Urban Core 30-35 1 /4 1 /4 Undivided Rural 55 1 /2 Urban 40+ 1 /2 Urban Core 30-35 1 /4 Collector Divided Urban 40+ 1 /4 1 /4 Urban Core 30-35 1 /8 1 /8 Undivided Rural 55 1 /2 Urban 40+ 1 /4 Urban Core 30-35 1 /8 County Road Undivided Rural 40+ 1 /2 Urban 30-35 1 /4 Chapter 10-Transportation MEDINA Page 10- 22 Adopted December, 2016 2.4. Recommendations from Recent Plans and Studies Three roadways within the City have been the subject of recent plans and studies. In 2013, the City led a traffic analysis study of CR 116 from north of Hackamore Road to south of Meander Road and Hackamore Road from west of CR 116 to east of CSAH 101. Additionally, the City was a key partner with MnDOT in developing a preliminary corridor design concept for TH 55. The recommendations of these plans and studies are summarized in the sections below. 2.4.1. CR 116/Hackamore Road Traffic Analysis Study In 2013, the City led a traffic analysis study of CR 116 and Hackamore Road, in response to several recent and planned residential developments in the area. The study recommendations included the following modifications to CR 116 and Hackamore Road: • Addition of a southbound and northbound through lane, eastbound and westbound left and right turn lanes at the CSAH 101/Hackamore Road intersection • Addition of protected -permissive or flashing yellow arrow left turn phasing for eastbound and westbound left turns at CSAH 101/Hackamore Road • Reconstruction of CR 116 as a four -lane roadway with right and left turns lanes at all intersections south of Meander Road to north of Hackamore Road • Addition of left- and right -turn lanes eastbound and westbound at Hackamore Road/Hunter Road and Hackamore Road/Bergamot Drive intersections. Additional right-of-way will be needed for the recommended roadway projects. A 120 foot proposed right-of-way on CR 116 and a 100 foot proposed right-of-way on Hackamore Road centered on the existing right-of-way will provide adequate space for the road with a few exceptions for the proposed trail near several intersections. It is also recommended that a 5-10 foot permanent easement be included to account for the trail meeting ADA requirements at the intersections along CR 116. The permanent easements are recommended to be dedicated with new development or redevelopment adjacent to CR 116 or purchased from property owners in areas that are not being newly developed or redeveloped. 2.4.2. TH 55 Corridor Expansion Preliminary Design Concept In 2007, MnDOT completed a preliminary corridor design concept for TH 55 from I-494 in Plymouth to the Crow River in Rockford. An EA/EAW was completed in 2008. Funding has not yet been identified to advance right-of-way acquisition or construction. The City was a key partner in developing the concept and is supportive of TH 55 expansion to address existing and future congestion on the highway. Within Medina, the concept is to convert TH 55 into a four -lane expressway west of CR 116. East of CR 116, TH 55 would be converted into a hybrid freeway/expressway, with grade separation at key intersections and an expressway design that minimizes right-of-way and fits well within existing development. Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDINA Page 10- 23 Adopted December, 2016 3. Future Roadway System This section addresses future roadway improvement needs and roadway design guidelines. 3.1. Roadway Capacity - Traffic Forecasting To determine future roadway capacity needs, year 2040 traffic forecasts were prepared using the Metropolitan Council travel demand model. The model was refined for application specifically for Medina. The 2040 projections were compared against the assumed 2040 roadway network to see where roadway segment capacity deficiencies may result. The 2040 roadway network assumed for this analysis is the same as the current roadway network, as the City and County Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) do not include any projects that add significant capacity to the roadway network. While the travel demand model is a valuable tool for identifying future traffic based on the proposed land use impacts, it is not meant for use in detailed traffic operations studies. For a more accurate representation of the transportation impacts from specific developments, detailed traffic studies should be conducted to determine the operational impacts on adjacent roadways and intersections. A central concept of travel demand forecasting is the use of Transportation Analysis Zones (TAZs). Each forecast study area, in this case the City of Medina, is divided into a series of TAZs. Each TAZ has land use data which indicates trip generation and trip attraction including population, household, and employment data. Figure 10-6 displays Metropolitan Council TAZs within Medina. The results of the Medina modeling process are summarized on Figure 10-7, which displays 2040 projected average daily traffic volumes compared to the Hennepin County 2030 forecast and 2013/2014 traffic volumes. In most cases, the Hennepin County 2030 forecast volumes are greater than the 2040 projected volumes. The 2030 forecasts were prepared in 2005-2007, when development pressure was high and the City and region were experiencing high growth in emerging suburban communities. Development slowed significantly due to the 2008 recession and mortgage crisis. Additionally, in the ten years since 2030 forecasts were prepared; the Metropolitan Council shifted the distribution of regional growth to urban and developed suburban communities. As a result, the 2040 population and employment forecasts are approximately 20 percent lower than the 2030 forecasts and therefore 2040 traffic forecasts are generally lower than 2030 forecasts. Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDINA Page 10- 24 Adopted December, 2016 Table 6: Medina Forecasted Demographic Growth by TAZ 2010 Met Council Travel Model Data 2040 Growth (2010 - 2040) 2030 Growth (2010 - 2030) 2020 Growth (2010 - 2020) TAZ Population Households Employment Population Households Employment Population Households Employment Population Households Employment 639 1,790 694 570 585 225 275 386 149 182 193 74 91 640 2,047 640 1,660 2,033 782 635 1,342 516 419 671 258 210 641 1,216 461 1,448 1,516 583 906 1,001 385 598 500 192 299 642 489 176 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 5,542 1,971 3,684 4,134 1,590 1,816 el Table 6 above provides a summary of existing and forecasted demographic growth by TAZ for the City of Medina through the year 2040. Allocated demographic growth and associated land use was generally split evenly north and south of TH 55. High density residential was allocated in the northeast corner of U.S. Highway 12 and CSAH 19 and mixed residential was allocated the northwest corner of Medina Road and Brockton lane. Additional future mixed residential was allocated along future Tamarack Road and along Hamel Road. For more information about the demographic allocation and associated land use forecast, please refer to the Medina Land Use Plan in Chapter 5 of the Medina Comprehensive Plan. Chapter 10 -Transportation G Y 4 4, MEDINA Page 10- 27 Adopted December, 2016 3.2. 2040 Future Roadway Capacity Improvement Needs To identify the need for potential future capacity improvements, 2040 forecasts were compared to planning -level roadway capacities (shown in Table 6 below). Nearly all roadways in the City have adequate capacity to handle forecast 2040 traffic volumes with little to minimal congestion. These roadways are expected to function well with two lanes through the 2040 planning horizon. Table 7: Planning -Level Roadway Capacity Roadway Type Maximum Daily Traffic (two-way) Two-lane, undivided - urban 8,000 - 10,000 vehicles Two-lane, undivided - rural 14,000 - 15,000 vehicles Three -lane - urban 14,000 - 17,000 vehicles Four -lane undivided - urban 18,000 - 22,000 vehicles Four -lane divided - urban 28,000 - 32,000 vehicles Four -lane divided - rural 32,000 - 36,000 vehicles Two roadways within the City are expected to reach or exceed capacity by 2040. Rural two-lane undivided roadways are assumed to have a maximum capacity of 14,000-15,000 vehicles per day. Traffic volumes on CR 116 are expected to reach 17,450 vehicles per day in 2040. Traffic volumes on TH 55 west of Arrowhead Drive (two-lane section) are forecast to reach 21,000 vehicles per day. These two-lane roadways will become congested if they are not expanded by 2040. These needs were confirmed in the CR 116/Hackamore Road Traffic Analysis Study and the TH 55 Corridor Expansion Planning described above in Section 3.4.Other roads to monitor congestion levels on include CSAH 101 and CSAH 19 with forecasted 2040 volumes of 13,350 and 13,700 respectively. Chapter 10 - Transportation G i Y a MEDINA Page 10- 28 Adopted December, 2016 4. Existing and Planned Non -Motorized Transportation Network This section addresses network needs for walking and bicycling within the City of Medina. This section also addresses the needs of people using wheelchairs and assistive mobility devices such as mobility scooters, as they are considered pedestrians. Enhancing the non -motorized elements of Medina's transportation system is a key goal in terms of improving transportation sustainability in the City and in the region. This approach gives residents an alternative to driving, supports transportation options for people who do not have consistent access to a personal vehicle, and encourages healthy activities and lifestyles. This section includes information on the existing non -motorized transportation network within Medina, connections to land use planning, the planned local non -motorized transportation network, and the planned regional non -motorized transportation network. This section also includes recommendations for intersection improvements and design best practices. 4.1. Existing Non -Motorized Transportation Network The existing non -motorized transportation system consists of sidewalks, multi -use paved trails, turf trails, and paved shoulders. Sidewalks are generally located within residential developments, including those off of Arrowhead Drive, Meander Road, and Hunter Lane. There is also a sidewalk along Hamel Road, between Hunter Road and Brockton Lane. Local multi -use paved trails are located along CR 116, CSAH 101, Sioux Drive, Hunter Drive, Red Oak Drive, and portions of Meander Drive and Willow Drive. Regional multi -use trails are located along CSAH 19 and within Baker Park Reserve. These trails are collectively known as the Lake Independence Regional Trail and are owned and operated by Three Rivers Park District. Existing turf trails are located off Bridgewater Road, east of the Bridgewater development. Paved shoulders for bicycling and walking are located along CR 115/Hamel Road, Medina Road, and CSAH 24. There are also paved shoulders along TH 55; however, bicycling and walking along TH 55 is not recommended due to high speeds and traffic volumes. Chapter 10 - Transportation G i Y a MEDINA Page 10- 29 Adopted December, 2016 4.2. Connections to Land Use Planning The City of Medina has development patterns consistent with its designation as an Emerging Suburban Edge and Rural Diversified community. Existing residential development is low density and commercial land uses are separated from residential land uses. This means that people walking and bicycling must cover greater distances to reach commercial areas from their homes. The development patterns in the City are better suited to bicycling than walking, due to the distance between residential and commercial areas of the City. There are also commercial and institutional destinations in Plymouth and Orono that are within biking distances of most residences in Medina, including Wayzata High School, Orono High School, and commercial areas in the western portion of Plymouth. There are currently limited facilities for walking and bicycling in the City, and these facilities serve recreational uses better than transportation uses. There is not currently a connected network in place to serve the needs of people bicycling and walking for transportation. The City's land use planning and coordination with developers can help improve opportunities for walking and bicycling for transportation. The City can encourage mixed -use development that situates residents within a short walk of commercial destinations. The City can also work with developers to construct sidewalks and trails within developments. Additionally, the City can require pedestrian and bicycle connections in areas where the roadway network does not connect, such as cul-de-sac connector trails that provide shortcuts for people walking and bicycling. 4.3. Planned Local Non -Motorized Transportation Network The City's planned local non -motorized transportation network includes paved multi -use trails, turf trails, and paved shoulders along most roadways. When the network is complete, it will link residential areas with commercial, institutional, and recreational development within the City. The network will improve options for people to walk and bicycle for transportation within the City, and facilitate regional connections (described in greater detail in the following section). The proposed network is shown in Figure 10-7. 4.4. Planned Regional Non -Motorized Transportation Network Several existing and planned trails and shoulders will be key links in the expanding regional non -motorized transportation network. The Metropolitan Council established a Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) in 2015. The RBTN establishes regional priorities for bicycle transportation so that regional destinations are accessible by bicycle. The Metropolitan Council established RBTN alignments in areas where existing facilities created a clear connection between regional destinations. RBTN corridors were identified in areas where there are several options for connections between regional destinations. The RBTN is further divided into two tiers. Tier 1 alignments/corridors are expected to attract the most bicycle use and are the highest priority for regional investments. Tier 2 alignments/corridors are the second priority for regional investments. Chapter 10 - Transportation G i Y a MEDINA Page 10- 30 Adopted December, 2016 The Lake Independence Regional Trail and portions of CSAH 101 have already been identified as Tier 2 RBTN Alignments. As part of the comprehensive planning process, the Metropolitan Council requests that the City of Medina select specific alignments for the Tier 2 RBTN Corridors that have been identified within the City. The City identifies the following existing and planned facilities are Tier 2 RBTN Alignments: • Existing shoulder on CSAH 24 • Existing shoulder on Medina Road, between Tamarack Drive and Hunter Drive • Existing trail along Hunter Drive • Planned trail along Tamarack Drive between Medina Road and Medina -Orono boundary • Planned trail between Tamarack Drive and Medina Road • Planned trail along Sioux Drive and Hamel Road • Planned trail along TH 55, between CSAH 101 and Wayzata High School These alignments will have priority over other connections if the City applies for Federal non - motorized transportation funding administered by the Metropolitan Council. Hennepin County and Three Rivers Park District will also be valuable partners as the City works to implement RBTN connections, as several of these alignments appear on county and park district plans. The Metropolitan Council Parks Policy Plan also identifies two Regional Trail Search Corridors within the City. Regional Trail Search Corridors indicate the desire for a regional trail within a broad area, with the exact alignment to be determined through the trail master planning process. The North -South 1 Regional Trail Search Corridor is identified as a north -south connection in the eastern portion of the City. The Lake Sarah Extension Regional Trail Search Corridor is an east -west connection that roughly follows CSAH 115. It is expected that Three Rivers Park District will lead the alignment selection and master planning process for both of these trail search corridors. Regional trails are designed to provide more of a recreational experience; however, many regional trails also serve valuable transportation purposes for pedestrians and bicyclists. 4.5. Intersection Improvements for Bicycling and Walking TH 55 is a barrier for people walking and bicycling within the City. TH 55 also limits pedestrian and bicycle connections to Corcoran. Currently, there are 7 at -grade pedestrian and bicycle crossings of TH 55: • CSAH 19 • Pioneer Trail • Willow Drive • Arrowhead Drive • CSAH 116/Pinto Drive • Clydesdale Trail • CSAH 101/Sioux Drive Chapter 10 - Transportation G i Y a MEDINA Page 10- 31 Adopted December, 2016 These crossings are challenging for pedestrians and bicyclists due to lengthy crossing distances, long signal cycles that result in extended waits to cross TH 55, and the lack of sidewalk or trail on roadways that cross TH 55. The City should work with MnDOT to explore opportunities to improve crossing opportunities for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross TH 55. Grade -separated crossings may be a possible consideration; however, these should be designed carefully so that they do not greatly increase the time and distance for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross TH 55. Other design solutions include constructing pedestrian refuge medians and reducing turning radii to shorten crossing distances. 4.6. Non -Motorized Transportation Design Considerations Design dimensions for sidewalks are recommended to be five -feet or wider, with a minimum of a four -foot wide boulevard between the sidewalk and the curb. Increased separation improves pedestrian comfort and provides space for street signs and snow storage. Multi -use trails are recommended to be a minimum of eight -feet wide. Regional trails are recommended to be a minimum of ten -feet wide due to higher use and the design requirements to comply with federal funding. Trails must have a two -foot wide clear zone on either side to reduce hazards for bicyclists and provide a recovery zone if a bicyclist leaves the edge of the trail. The clear zone can be paved or turf surface. No signs, furnishings, trees, or other obstructions can be in the clear zone. Paved shoulders should be a minimum of four -feet wide if intended for bicycle and pedestrian use. Four -foot wide shoulders are adequate on streets with traffic volumes below 1,000 vehicles per day. Six- to eight -foot shoulders are recommended when traffic volumes exceed 1,000 vehicles per day. A wider shoulder improves pedestrian and bicyclist safety and comfort when vehicle traffic speeds and volumes are higher. As non -motorized facilities are planned and designed, the City should consult additional planning and design resources, including: • Hennepin County Bicycle Transportation Plan • Hennepin County Pedestrian Plan • MnDOT Bikeway Facility Design Manual • Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices • Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials • Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials • Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) - US Access Board Accessibility is a very important consideration for non -motorized design. All new pedestrian and bicycle facilities must meet the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility guidelines established in PROWAG. The guidelines in PROWAG address the design needs of people with physical and/or visual impairments. Accessibility will become increasingly Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDINA Page 10- 32 Adopted December, 2016 important over the next 20 years due to demographic changes. Baby boomers are aging and the population over age 65 is increasing. People over 65 are more likely to have physical and/or visual impairments that affect their ability to get around. To address accessibility issues, it is recommended that the City develop and implement an ADA transition plan to bring sidewalks, trails, and intersections into compliance with ADA. Existing and proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Network facilities are illustrated in Figure 10-8. Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDINA Page 10- 33 Adopted December, 2016 5. Freight Freight transportation in Medina is primarily served by two rail lines and two principal arterial highways. Figure 10-9 shows the City's freight system and potential freight generators. A Canadian Pacific (CP) rail line passes through the northern portion of the City and is parallel to TH 55 for a portion of its route. A Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) rail line is parallel to US 12 and passes through the southwest corner of the City. There are no large freight traffic generators within the City. Most truck and rail traffic is passing through Medina on trips to, from, and through the Twin Cities. Freight traffic generators are located along TH 55 and portions of the CP rail line. There are concentrations of industrial land uses near Willow Drive and Arrowhead Drive. The Hennepin County Public Works facility is also located near Arrowhead Drive and generates heavy vehicle traffic due to roadway maintenance and plowing operations. Commercial land uses generate some freight traffic along TH 55, between Pinto Drive and CSAH 101. Within the City of Medina, there are no freight generators along the BNSF rail line and US 12. Figure 10-10 shows Heavy Commercial Average Annual Daily Traffic (HCAADT) within Medina. TH 55 carries the greatest number of heavy commercial vehicles (500-2,499 vehicles per day). Additionally, TH 55 is a house mover route. CSAH 19 also carries a substantial amount of heavy commercial traffic, with heavy vehicles composing 8-10 percent of all traffic. As of January 2015, the CP rail line carries approximately 20 trains per day and the BNSF rail line carries approximately 17 trails per day. The 2040 TPP notes that freight rail traffic has increased substantially since 2010, both regionally and nationally. Increases in freight rail traffic are expected, especially as the Twin Cities population continues to grow. The BNSF rail line does not cross any roadways within the City. There are five locations in the City where the CP rail line crosses public roadways at -grade. The CP rail line crosses the following roadways: • Pioneer Trail • Willow Drive • Arrowhead Drive - crossing includes overhead flashers • Pinto Drive - crossing includes overhead flashers • Sioux Drive Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDINA Page 10- 35 Adopted December, 2016 All public rail crossings in the City are controlled by flashing lights and gates. The rail line also crosses several driveways at grade. Rail crossings of driveways are signed with cross bucks and stop signs directed driveway traffic. The 2040 TPP acknowledges several freight challenges that impact the City and the region. As mentioned above, freight traffic and congestion are expected to increase and place pressure on the regions highway and rail systems. East -west traffic on the CP and BNSF lines has increased in part due to growth in the Bakken oil fields of North Dakota and Montana. Safety is also an increasing concern, particularly rail safety related to increases in Bakken crude oil being transported through the region on the CP and BNSF lines. Additionally, there are concerns about compatibility between freight traffic and adjacent land use. While land use adjacent to the City's primary freight routes is generally compatible with existing land uses, it will be important to ensure that future development is also compatible with freight operations. While residential areas are generally not located adjacent to rail crossings, residents have reported concerns about noise from train horns. As rail traffic grows, the City can consider opportunities to develop Quiet Zones at rail crossings. Quiet Zones are segments of rail lines where horns are not routinely sounded at crossings. Quiet Zones must meet specific design criteria and safety measures to minimize risk at rail crossings. There are also traffic concerns, related to crossings of the CP rail line. As noted above, the CP rail line is parallel to TH 55 for much of its route through Medina. When trains cross Arrowhead and Pinto Drives, traffic will sometimes back up on TH 55 as vehicles are unable to make southbound turns off TH 55. Additionally, traffic will also back up when trains cross CSAH 19 in Loretto. Backups sometimes extend south to CSAH 11, creating traffic problems within Medina. The City should continue to monitor traffic concerns related to rail crossings and partner with MnDOT, Hennepin County, and CP Rail to resolve issues related to traffic congestion and safety. Two strategies are recommended to preserve and improve freight conditions in Medina. The first is to work with MnDOT to preserve overhead clearance on TH 55 so it can continue to function as a house mover route. The second is to work with MnDOT and CP Rail to study the feasibility of rail crossing quiet zones to reduce train noise in residential areas. Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDINA Page 10- 38 Adopted December, 2016 6. Transit The City of Medina is not in the Transit Capital Levy District as shown in the 2040 TPP. The City is located within Transit Market Area V, which indicates that the City has very low population and employment densities. For this reason, there are no existing or planned transit routes, transit stations or centers, or park and ride facilities. No high frequency transit routes, express bus corridors, or transit advantages are planned for the City. The City is served by Hennepin County Transit Link, a dial -a -ride service for the general public. Transit Link provides connections to destinations within Hennepin County. Transit Link also connects to regular route transit for trips within the metro area, including outside of Hennepin County. Medina residents also have opportunities to participate in the Metro Vanpool program. This program provides financial assistance for vanpools to serve areas with limited regular - route transit service. It is recommended that the City periodically consider whether to extend TH 55 express bus service to Medina. Plymouth Metrolink and possibly Maple Grove Transit would be partners in expanding transit service. Participating in transit service would require Medina to participate in the regional transit capital levy, which would require coordination with the Metropolitan Council. Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDINA Page 10- 39 Adopted December, 2016 7. Aviation There are currently no existing or planned aviation facilities within the City of Medina. However, the City is responsible for airspace protection in order to reduce hazards to air travel within the region. The closest airports to Medina are: • Buffalo Municipal Airport, approximately 14 miles northwest of Medina • Minneapolis Crystal Airport, approximately 9 miles east of Medina Given the distance to the nearest airports, there are no radio beacons or other air navigation aids located in off -airport locations in Medina. The City is not within the area of influence of any of the airports identified above, and is therefore not subject to associated land use restrictions. Any person or organization who intends to sponsor the construction or alteration of a structure affecting navigable airspace as defined in Federal Regulation Title 14; Part 77 needs to inform the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) of the project. This notification is accomplished through the completion and submittal to FAA of Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration. In Medina, this requirement applies to any construction or alteration exceeding 200 feet above ground level. The City's zoning code allows a maximum structure height of 40 feet; therefore it is unlikely that any structures in the City will require FAA notification. MnDOT has authorized seaplane operations on Lake Independence on the western edge of the City. There are no seaplane bases located within the City. There are currently no heliports in Medina or any known plans to construct one. Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDINA Page 10- 40 Adopted December, 2016 8. Goals, Objectives, and Multimodal Strategies This Plan, and the City's actions over the next 20 years, will be guided by the following transportation goals, objectives, and strategies. 8.1. Goals and Objectives Table 8 displays the goals and objectives of the Medina Transportation Plan. The goals listed below represent the City's overall vision for transportation over the next 20 years. The objectives listed below provide guidance that the City can use to reach the transportation goals. 8.2. Multimodal Strategies The multimodal strategies listed in this section are specific, actionable steps that the City can take in support of the goals and objectives of this Plan. These strategies are based upon existing and future transportation needs as described in detail in the previous sections of this Plan. The multimodal strategies are broken into several categories: 1. Roadway Safety/Operations/Capacity 2. Roadway Functional Classification 3. Roadway - Specific to TH 55 4. Transit 5. Bicycle/Pedestrian 6. Freight Each strategy is tied to one or multiple objectives. Tables 9 thru 14 on the following pages describe each strategy, note which objective(s) is/are related to each strategy and the lead agency for the strategy. Figure 10-11 and Figure 10-12 following the tables illustrate the strategies geographically with reference numbers tied back to the table information. Chapter 10 - Transportation G i Y a MEDINA Page 10- 41 Adopted December, 2016 Table 8: City of Medina Transportation Goals and Objectives Goals Objectives 1. Facilitate efficient movement of people within and through the City 2. Facilitate efficient movements of goods within and through the City 3. Provide a transportation system that is integrated with land use and development 4. Improve transportation safety for all users and modes of transportation 5. Develop a safe and convenient multimodal transportation system 6. Conserve and enhance environmental resources 7. Maintain the Existing Transportation System Chapter 10-Transportation 1.1. Improve local roadway system connectivity to county roadways and state highways. 1.2. Provide safe and efficient routes for emergency and public safety vehicles. 1.3. Provide adequate capacity to relieve congestion. 1.4. Encourage sound access management. 1.5. Preserve necessary rights -of -way for the 20-year planning horizon and beyond. 2.1. Maintain a safe and effective network of roadways for freight movement. 2.2. Coordinate with MnDOT and CP Rail/BNSF Rail to proactively address freight and rail safety. 3.1. Coordinate transportation system investments with the Medina Land Use Plan. 3.2. Connect land use districts and provide safe access to major activity areas. 3.3. Design, construct, and maintain roadways that fit the character of the adjacent land use (rural vs. urban development areas). 3.4. Require private residential streets be designed to City standards. 4.1. Implement safety improvements to address high crash locations 4.2. Proactively address bicycle and pedestrian safety concerns along roadways and at crossings. 4.3. Bring sidewalks, trails, and intersections into compliance with ADA. 4.4. Support traffic calming and design to minimize speed on minor City collectors and local roadways. 5.1. Invest in multi -modal transportation solutions including bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. 5.2. Preserve adequate right of way for sidewalk and trail construction. 6.1. Support investments in bicycle, pedestrian, and transit infrastructure to reduce environmental impacts of transportation. 6.2. Manage storm water effectively and minimize the construction of new impervious surfaces. 6.3. Support native plant landscapes along roadways. 6.4. Design new roadways to preserve natural features. 7.1. Regularly assess transportation maintenance needs and include roadway, trail pavement, and other transportation infrastructure maintenance in the Medina Capital Improvement Plan. G T Y O F MEDINA Page 10- 42 Adopted December, 2016 Table 9: Roadway Strategies - Safety/Operations/Capacity Roadway - Safety/Operations/Capacity Location Type of Improvement Strategy Map Reference Lead Agency Objective(s) TH 55 & CSAH 19 CSAH 19 & CSAH 24 TH 55 & CSAH 101 TH 55/CR 116 TH 55 & Willow Drive TH 55 & Mohawk Drive TH 55 & Tamarack Drive Safety/operations Safety/operations Study solutions to reduce 1.25 calculated crash rate below 0.65 critical crash rate Study solutions to reduce 0.79 crash rate below 0.58 critical crash rate Safety/operations Study solutions to reduce 0.67 crash rate below 0.60 critical crash rate Safety/operations Construct 2017 programmed project, including raised concrete medians and backage frontage road north of TH 55 Safety/operations Study solutions to reduce 0.80 crash rate below 0.69 critical crash rate Safety/operations Study options to improve safety and operations at the intersection of TH 55 and Mohawk Drive. Safety/operations Discuss options for a future traffic signal at TH 55 and Tamarack Drive to safely accommodate planned future growth in the vicinity of this intersection, north and south of TH 55. T 2 4.1 5 Hennepin County 4.1 2 MnDOT/Hennepin 4.1 County 2 MnDOT/Hennepin 4.1 County MnDOT/Hennepin County 2 MnDOT/City of Medina 2 MnDOT/City of Medina 2 MnDOT/City of Medina 4.1 Chapter 10-Transportation Adopted December, 2016 MEDINA Page 10- 43 Roadway - Safety/Operations/Capacity CSAH 19 Railroad Crossing Safety/operations Continue to explore alternatives to improve safety, operations and impediments to traffic flow resulting from the existing at -grade railroad crossing of Hennepin CSAH 19 in the City of Loretto. Although this project does not reside in the City of Medina, traffic problems related to this crossing back up along CSAH 19 into Medina and affect traffic flow and safety within the City of Medina. Brockton Lane: Safety/operations As this corridor develops and reconstruction 8 City of Hamel Road to becomes necessary to improve safety, Medina/City of Medina Road operations and to accommodate bicyclists Plymouth liim and pedestrians, the cities of Medina and Plymouth will need to cooperatively develop a shared design vision for Brockton Lane. Hackamore Safety/operations Hackamore Road is beginning to urbanize 9 City of Road: and the corridor is likely to experience Medina/City of Arrowhead significant growth in the future. As this Corcoran Drive to corridor develops and reconstruction Brockton becomes necessary to improve safety, Lane/CSAH 101 operations and to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians, the cities of Corcoran and Medina will need to cooperatively develop a shared design vision for Hackamore Road. Chapter 10-Transportation Adopted December, 2016 3.3, 5.1 3.1, 3.3 MEDINA Page 10- 44 Roadway - Safety/Operations/Capacity Location Type of Improvement Strategy Map Reference Lead Agency Objective(s) Sioux Drive: TH Safety/operations 55 to Hamel Road Hennepin CR Capacity 116 CSAH 101 & CR 116 Tamarack Drive Met Council Principal Arterial Study New/Improved Roadway The City of Medina should undertake a detailed traffic/operations study along Sioux Drive from TH 55 to Hamel Road to explore safety and operations improvement options. Explore potential capacity expansion options as part of County Plan update. City of Medina and Hennepin County should monitor and participate in, as warranted, an ongoing Met Council Principal Arterial Study for the Twin Cities Metro Area that involves review of the TH 55 intersections with Hennepin CSAH 101 and Hennepin CR 116. The City of Medina should improve the existing gravel Tamarack Drive from Hamel Road to TH 55 to a State -Aid standard two lane roadway. A new alignment of Tamarack Drive should also be constructed to State Aid standards north of TH 55 to Meander Road. These improvements to Tamarack Drive are required to accommodate future land use growth planned in the vicinity of Tamarack Drive, north and south of TH 55. 3 n/a Hennepin County Met Council 2 City of Medina 1.3 4.1 3.1 Chapter 10-Transportation Adopted December, 2016 c , T Y F MEDINA Page 10- 45 Roadway - Safety/Operations/Capacity Location Type of Improvement Strategy Map Reference Lead Agency Objective(s) Between New North - CSAH 101 & South Roadway CSAH 19 - South of TH 55 CSAH 101 Various Road Realignment Discuss merits, feasibility and need of a new north - south roadway somewhere between CSAH 101 and CSAH 19, south of TH 55 Peony Lane in the City of Plymouth has been discussed as a potential new Hennepin CSAH 101 alignment to tie directly into CSAH 101 south of TH 55. The City of Medina should proactively communicate any concerns to the County regarding a potential turn -back of the existing CSAH 101 north of TH 55 to a Medina city street. n/a City of Medina 1.1, 1.2,1.5, 2.1 n/a Hennepin County 1.3 Roadway design Design new and reconstructed minor n/a City of Medina 3.3, 4.4 collectors and local roadways to encourage compliance with speed limits. Chapter 10-Transportation Adopted December, 2016 MEDINA Page 10- 46 Table 10: Roadway Strategies - Functional Classification Roadway - Functional Classification Location Type of improvement Strategy Map Reference Lead Agency Objective(s) Willow Drive south of CSAH 24 Hennepin CR 116 Hackamore Road/Arrowhead Drive Medina Road Hunter Drive Brockton Lane (south of TH 55) Chippewa Road Functional classification Functional classification Functional classification Functional classification Functional classification Functional classification Functional classification Change from a B Minor Arterial to a Minor Collector Change from a B-Minor Arterial to an A Minor Arterial Change from local street to a Minor Collector Change from local street to a Minor Collector Change from local street to a Minor Collector Change from local street to a Minor Collector Change from local street to a Minor Collector 6 City of Medina 4 Hennepin County 7 City of Medina 7 City of Medina 7 City of Medina 7 City of Medina 7 City of Medina Chapter 10-Transportation Adopted December, 2016 MEDINA Page 10- 47 Table 11: Roadway Strategies - Specific to TH 55 Roadway - Specific to TH 55 Location Type of Im • rovement Strategy Map Reference Lead A•enc Objective(s) TH 55 Right-of-way preservation/ capacity/ operations/safety TH 55 Access Management/ Frontage and Backage Road System A future preliminary design concept was developed in 2007 to construct a TH 55 four lane expressway from CR 116 in Medina to the Crow River in Rockford. This plan also included a four lane grade separated "hybrid" expressway from CR 116 in Medina and 1-494 in Plymouth (see Appendix B). Although MnDOT does not have these improvements identified in its 20 year financially constrained plan, MnDOT, Hennepin County and the City of Medina should cooperatively work to preserve the necessary right-of-way for these improvements, should unanticipated funding become available down the road. MnDOT and the City of Medina should work cooperatively, as redevelopment occurs, to close existing direct access driveways onto TH 55 and relocate direct access to a frontage/backage road system, consistent with the 2007 TH 55 design concept vision. 1 1 MnDOT/City of Medina MnDOT/City of Medina 1.4 Chapter 10-Transportation Adopted December, 2016 c , T Y F MEDINA Page 10- 48 Table 12: Freight Strategies Freight Location Type of Improvement Freight • CP Rail Line Freight Strategy Work with MnDOT to preserve overhead clearance on TH 55 so it can continue to function as a house mover route. Map Reference iri/a Lead Agency MnDOT/City of Medina Work with MnDOT and CP Rail to study the feasibility n/a City of of rail crossing quiet zones to reduce train noise in Medina, residential areas. MnDOT, CP Rail Objective(s) Chapter 10-Transportation Adopted December, 2016 L , T Y F MEDINA Page 10- 49 Table 13: Transit Strategies Transit Location Type of Improvement Strategy Map Reference Lead Agency Objective(s) Transit City of Medina and Plymouth Metrolink and possibly Maple Grove Transit should periodically consider whether to extend TH 55 express bus service to Medina. Participating in transit service would require Medina to participate in the regional transit capital levy, which would require coordination with the Metropolitan Council. n/a City of Medina/ Plymouth Metrolink/ Metropolitan Council Chapter 10-Transportation Adopted December, 2016 L , T Y F MEDINA Page 10- 50 Table 14: Bicycle and Pedestrian Strategies CSAH 24 Bicycle Bicycle and Pedestrian Work with Hennepin County to designate existing shoulder on CSAH 24 as a Tier 2 Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) alignment. Map Lead Agency Objective(s) Reference City of Medina/ Hennepin County/ Metropolitan Council Tamarack Bicycle Designate Tamarack Drive as a Tier 2 RBTN 14 City of Drive alignment between Medina Road and Medina- Medina/ Orono boundary and work with Hennepin County Metropolitan to develop a multi -use trail to become part of the Council Hennepin County bicycle transportation system. Medina Road Bicycle Designate existing shoulder on Medina Road as a 15 City of Tier 2 RBTN alignment between Tamarack Drive Medina/ and Hunter Drive Metropolitan Council Proposed trail Bicycle and Designate proposed trail between Tamarack Drive 16 City of between Pedestrian and Medina Road as a Tier 2 RBTN alignment and Medina/ Tamarack work to design and construct a trail in this location. Metropolitan Drive and Council Medina Road 5.1, 6.1 5.1, 6.1 5.1, 6.1 5.1, 6.1 Chapter 10-Transportation Adopted December, 2016 G , ? Y F MEDINA Page 10- 51 Bicycle and Pedestrian Location Type of Im •rovement Hunter Drive, Bicycle Hamel Road, Sioux Drive Strategy Designate Hunter Drive, Hamel Road, and Sioux Drive as a Tier 2 RBTN alignment and work to design and construct bikeways on Hamel Road and Sioux Drive. TH 55 Bicycle and Designate a connection along TH 55, between Pedestrian CSAH 101 and Wayzata High School, as a Tier 2 RBTN alignment and work with MnDOT, Hennepin County, City of Plymouth, and Wayzata High School to develop a bikeway connection to Wayzata High School. Map Lead Agency Objective(s) Reference City of Medina/ Metropolitan Council 18 City of Medina/City of Plymouth/ Hennepin County/ Metropolitan Council/ MnDOT/ Wayzata School District Various Bicycle Work with Hennepin County, Three Rivers Park n/a City of District, and property owners to design and Medina/ construct planned bikeways within the City of Hennepin Medina. County/Three Rivers Park District/ Metropolitan Council Chapter 10-Transportation Adopted December, 2016 5.1, 6.1 5.1, 6.1 5.1, 6.1 MEDINA Page 10- 52 Bicycle and Pedestrian Location Type of Im •rovement North -South 1 Bicycle and and Lake Pedestrian Sarah Extension Regional Trails Strategy Work with Three Rivers Park District to develop alignments and master plans for the North -South 1 and Lake Sarah Extension Regional Trails. Map Lead Agency Objective(s) Reference City of Medina/Henne pin County/Three Rivers Park District/ Metropolitan Council TH 55 Bicycle and Work with MnDOT to improve pedestrian and 20 City of Pedestrian bicycle safety and comfort at at -grade crossings Medina/ of TH 55 and explore off -grade crossing with Hennepin MnDOT, Three Rivers and the Metropolitan County/ Council. MnDOT Various Various Pedestrian Develop and implement an ADA transition plan to n/a City of bring sidewalks, trails, and intersections into Medina/ compliance with ADA. Hennepin County/ MnDOT Bicycle and Preserve adequate right-of-way for sidewalk and n/a City of Pedestrian trail construction during the design of new and Medina/ reconstructed streets. Hennepin County/ MnDOT Chapter 10-Transportation Adopted December, 2016 5.1, 6.1 4.2 5.1, 6.1 5.2 MEDINA Page 10- 53 Bicycle and Pedestrian Location Various • Type of Im •rovement Strategy Map Lead Agency Objective(s) Reference Bicycle and Work with developers to construct pedestrian and Pedestrian bicycle connections as part of new residential and commercial development. Encourage developers to construct pedestrian and bicycle shortcuts in areas with cul-de-sacs or curvilinear streets. Chapter 10-Transportation Adopted December, 2016 c , T Y F MEDINA Page 10- 54 9. Proposed Short and Long Range Roadway Projects The sections below identify proposed short and long range roadway projects identified in the City's CIP and based on the capacity and safety analyses described in previous sections of this Plan. This section does not include information on proposed projects from the 2040 TPP, as the TPP does not include any planned improvements to principal arterials in Medina. No interchanges, MnPASS lanes, dedicated busways, or bus -only shoulders are proposed in the 2040 TPP. 9.1.1. Proposed Projects from CIP The City's 2016-2020 CIP identifies several roadway projects. These projects are primarily overlay projects intended to maintain the roadway surface. The exception is the improvements the TH 55/CR 116 intersection. This project is led by Hennepin County with coordination and cost participation from the City of Medina. Construction is planned for 2017. The project will include replacing the existing signal system at TH 55, constructing raised medians on CR 116, modifying accesses, upgrading the railroad crossing, and constructing a multi -use trail on the east side of CSAH 115 between TH 55 and Tower Drive. 9.1.2. Proposed Projects based on Capacity Analysis As mentioned in Section 3, Future Roadway Conditions, CR 116 and the two-lane segment of TH 55 are the only roadways that are expected to exceed their planning level capacity threshold by the 2040 forecast year. The projects described below are recommended in order to manage congestion within the City. It is recommended that the City, County, and MnDOT continue to monitor traffic conditions on these roadways and plan for future expansion. The CR 116/Hackamore Road Traffic Analysis Study described in Section 2, Existing Roadway System, recommended expanding CR 116 to a four -lane roadway. Section 2 also describes the TH 55 Corridor Expansion Plan recommended converting TH 55 into a four -lane expressway west of CR 116. East of CR 116, TH 55 is recommended to be converted into a hybrid freeway/expressway. Additionally, traffic volumes on CSAH 19 and CSAH 101 should be monitored, with two-lane volumes forecasted in the mid -teens by 2040. The City and County should monitor traffic conditions along these roadways over the 20-year planning horizon. Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDINA Page 10- 57 Adopted December 2016 9.1.3. Proposed Projects based on Safety Analysis Based on the safety analysis described in Section 2, Existing Roadway System, there are several intersections that have crash rates that exceed the critical crash rates and severity rate. These intersections include: • TH 55 & CSAH 19 • CSAH 19 & CSAH 24 • TH 55 & CSAH 101 • TH 55 & Pinto Drive • Pinto Drive & Clydesdale Trail • TH 55 & Willow Drive North Further study is recommended to identify specific projects that could be effective at reducing the rate and severity of crashes at these locations. It is recommended that safety projects be pursued at these locations, in partnership with Hennepin County and MnDOT. Additionally, it is recommended that the City of Medina undertake a detailed traffic/ operations study along Sioux Drive from TH 55 to Hamel Road to explore safety and operations improvement options. The Sioux Drive Corridor includes an existing signalized intersection at TH 55, which transitions into a steep grade incline heading south along Sioux Drive into a three-legged intersection at Sioux Drive and Hamel Road. The intersection of Sioux Drive and Hamel Road has stop signs at the east and west Hamel Road approaches and a free flow condition for northbound traffic heading into the intersection along Sioux Drive. The steep uphill grade heading south into the Hamel Road/Sioux Drive intersection creates sight distance problems and an at -grade railroad crossing along Sioux Drive between Hamel Road and TH 55 also is a safety and traffic flow concern. 9.1.4. Proposed Projects based on Land Use and Development Transportation needs in the City will shift as development occurs. Narrow rural roadways, paved or unpaved, will no longer be suitable in certain areas. Three roadways are recommended for improvement as development occurs: Brockton Lane, Hackamore Road, and Tamarack Drive. Brockton Lane is currently a two-lane rural roadway with no shoulders that serves as a common boundary between the cities of Medina and Plymouth. The Brockton Lane corridor from Hamel Road to Medina Road is beginning to urbanize and the corridor is likely to experience significant growth in the future. As this corridor develops and reconstruction becomes necessary to improve safety, operations and to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians, the cities of Medina and Plymouth will need to cooperatively develop a shared design vision for Brockton Lane. This shared vision should be consistent along the corridor and include a cooperative municipal agreement regarding cost sharing and funding for future reconstruction and ongoing regular maintenance. Hackamore Road is a partially paved/partially gravel two-lane rural roadway with no shoulders that serves as a common boundary between the cities of Corcoran and Medina. Hackamore Road intersects Hennepin CR 116/Pinto Road and Hennepin CSAH 101/Brockton Chapter 10 - Transportation G , T Y A MEDINA Page 10- 58 Adopted December 2016 Lane and curves south on its west end becoming Arrowhead Drive. Hackamore Road is beginning to urbanize and the corridor is likely to experience significant growth in the future. As this corridor develops and reconstruction becomes necessary to improve safety, operations and to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians, the cities of Corcoran and Medina will need to cooperatively develop a shared design vision for Hackamore Road. This shared vision should be consistent along the corridor and include a cooperative municipal agreement regarding cost sharing and funding for future reconstruction and ongoing regular maintenance. The City of Medina should improve the existing gravel Tamarack Drive from Hamel Road to TH 55 to a State -Aid standard two-lane roadway. A new alignment of Tamarack Drive should also be constructed to State Aid standards north of TH 55 to Meander Road and south of TH 55 to CSAH 24, with a new signal installed at TH 55. These improvements to Tamarack Drive are required to accommodate future land use growth planned in the vicinity of Tamarack Drive, north and south of TH 55. Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDINA Page 10- 59 Adopted December 2016 10. Public Comments Draft transportation plan strategies were presented for public comment at May 2016 open house meetings. Meeting attendees were asked to identify their top priorities for the transportation plan and provide comments about specific strategies or transportation issues. Highest priority strategies: • Improve safety at TH 55 intersection with CR 116 • Plan for a traffic signal at TH 55 and Tamarack Drive • Explore extension of express bus service to Medina • Develop a multi -use trail along Tamarack Drive Comments on roadway strategies: • Pave the northwest portion of Arrowhead Drive • Install a traffic signal at CR 116 and Meander Drive Comments on freight strategies: • Reduce train noise at Arrowhead Drive • Reduce train noise at Pinto Drive Comments on bicycle/pedestrian strategies: • Opposition to proposed turf trails between Tamarack Drive and Willow Drive, south of CR 115 • General support for pedestrian and bicycle improvements Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDINA Page 10- 60 Adopted December 2016 11. Conclusion and Next Steps The purpose of this Transportation Plan is to set a multimodal transportation vision for the City of Medina through the year 2040. Goals, objectives and specific strategies have been identified collaboratively by the City, Hennepin County, MnDOT and citizens within the framework of Metropolitan Council requirements. The vision and associated strategies outlined in this Plan were established by considering existing and forecasted conditions, City of Medina priorities, regional travel patterns and a variety of other factors. As the owners of the transportation network in the City of Medina (i.e. City of Medina, Hennepin County and MnDOT) advance their respective Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs), this Plan is intended to serve as an important resource and reference in establishing priorities and advancing transportation projects for implementation. Advancing these projects from a planning to implementation phase will require collaborative discussions among the City, County, MnDOT, adjacent communities, Met Council, residents and others to conduct traffic studies, finalize designs, preserve rights -of -way, obtain environmental clearances and leverage necessary financial resources. Figure 10-13 on the following page outlines the entire planning and project development process required for transportation projects from concept plans to construction implementation. Chapter 10 - Transportation MEDINA Page 10- 61 Adopted December 2016 Transportation Planning Process — Figure 13 ublic Participatb ITO 'g o Plans & Reqiirernerds .il.o. !,ts!.-wr.• R'Frt-DrAVni & V.-1•:-... a --- c-r+rior Prepare Studies & Preliminary ! 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