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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan for the City of Shorewood has
been developed to meet local watershed management planning requirements of the
Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act and Board of Water and Soil Resources
Rules 8410. It has also been developed to be in conformance with the requirements of
the local Watershed Districts, Metropolitan Council requirements, and applicable State
and Federal laws. This document and its referenced literature is intended to provide a
comprehensive inventory of pertinent water resource related information that affects the
City and management of those resources.
Section II
Section II of this plan provides an introduction and purpose. The Comprehensive Water
Resource Management Plan has been developed to provide the City with direction
concerning the administration and implementation of water resource activities within the
City. This plan is intended to meet the requirements for a local surface water
management plan as required by the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act and
be in conformance with Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Rules Chapter
8410. This section also lists the personnel contacts involved in the assistance and
implementation of this plan, including the staff from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District and the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District.
• Section III
Section III of this plan provides an inventory of land and water resources within the City
including a general description and summary of data related to precipitation, geology,
topography, flood problem areas, existing flood insurance studies, water quality, water
management ordinances, surface and ground water appropriations, ground water, soils,
land use, public utilities services, public areas for water -based recreation and access,
fish and wildlife habitat, unique features, scenic areas and pollutant source locations
within the City. A number of maps were also developed as part of the Plan to assist in
summarizing this information.
Section IV
Section IV of this Water Resource Management Plan provides an assessment of the
existing and potential water resource related concerns within the City. These concerns
were identified based on an analysis of the land and resource data collected as part of
this plan preparation and through public input. A number of problem areas were
identified through the plan development process. This section summarizes the problems
and corrective actions that were identified through this process.
Section V
Section V of this plan outlines water resource management related goals and policies of
the City. Goals and policies have been developed for the City concerning water
quantity, water quality, recreation, fish and wildlife management, enhancement of public
participation, information and education, public ditch system, ground water, wetlands,
and erosion.
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Section VI
Section VI outlines implementation priorities and develops an implementation program.
This section contains a prioritized listing of the studies, programs and capital
improvements that have been identified as necessary to respond to the water resource
needs within the City.
The implementation period identified within this report for the programs, studies and
capital improvements is for 10 years or more from the adoption of this plan. Many of the
improvements noted in the plan will most efficiently be implemented over time, as
development occurs in the affected areas. This plan is to be used for planning purposes
only. Detailed feasibility analysis has not been completed to develop this section;
therefore, cost estimates are subject to change and update as more detailed information
is obtained.
Section VII
Section VII discusses the financial considerations of implementing the proposed
regulatory controls, programs and improvements, which have been identified in this plan
and their financial impact on the City. Funding sources available for implementing the
policies and corrective actions identified within this plan are included. Possible funding
sources for the implementation of this plan include special assessments and grant
monies, which may be secured from various local, regional, County, State or Federal
agencies.
• Section VIII
Section VIII discusses the procedures to be followed in the event this Water Resource
Management Plan is amended. Once this Water Resource Management Plan is
approved, no significant changes to this plan can be facilitated without the approval of
the proposed revisions by the Watershed Districts within the City that are affected by the
change. Significant changes to the plan shall be made known to the Mayor, City Council,
City Staff, the Metropolitan Council, and the affected Watershed Districts within the City.
Appendices
Appendices are included in the back of the plan and are summarized below. These
documents are included because they provide supporting information to the main body
of the plan.
Appendix A: Water Resource Related Agreements. This section will contain
copies of any agreements that the City may in the future enter into regarding
water resource management. The City currently has not entered into any water
resource related agreements.
Appendix B: Storm Water System Modeling Information. A summary of the
storm water model that was developed for the City is included in this appendix.
This includes drainage areas, high water levels, and peak discharge rates.
Appendix C: FEMA Flood Insurance Study. This appendix contains the list of
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) applicable to the City, as well as
additional information on how to obtain the most up -to -date data.
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Appendix D: NPDES Phase Il Information. A copy of the City's NPDES permit
information is included in this appendix.
Appendix E: McRAM Data. In 2000, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
completed a McRAM assessment of most of the City's wetlands. The results of
this effort are summarized in this appendix.
Appendix F: P8 Water Quality Modeling Results. A water quality model has
been prepared for the City. This report provides the modeled water quality
results for inflow and outflow to storm water basins within the City.
Appendix G: Problem Area Summary. A summary of the water resource
problem areas within the City is provided here. These include past problem
areas that have been addressed, areas that have not yet been addressed, and
new problem areas that have been noted in 2007.
Appendix H: Ordinances. The City's water resource related ordinances are
included in this appendix. The most up -to -date ordinances are available on the
City's web -site at www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Appendix I: Phosphorus Removal Study. A cursory look at potential methods
for phosphorus removal is presented in this appendix.
• Appendix J: Water Quality Data. Selected water quality data from outside
agencies is provided in this appendix.
Additional material is referenced within this report and is available from the Engineering
Department.
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This document is expected to be a 10 year Water Resource Management Plan, after which time
this plan should be updated. However, if significant changes to the plan are deemed necessary
prior to that date the City may revise this plan in its entirety.
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