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On August 2, 2017, staff attended the Parks, Recreation, and Environmental Commission (PREC) to <br />discuss and review the Stormwater Grant and the status of the Lions Park project. <br /> <br />On August 8, 2017, the City Council will meet to review and approve the Stormwater Grant and <br />Memorandum of Agreement. <br /> <br />Explanation: The New Brighton Lions Park is situated next to Ramsey County Long Lake Regional <br />Park. During the last several years the City has paid close attention to the seasonal demand of <br />groundwater throughout New Brighton for irrigation needs. The City Manager and City Council have <br />implemented conservation measures to ensure all domestic and fire safety needs continue to be met, and <br />have also connected to Minneapolis water until the Addition to Water Treatment Plant 1 is complete. <br />This re-use project will reduce the need for potable water for the irrigation of the softball/lacrosse fields <br />by connecting and expanding the existing irrigation system to a nearby stormwater pond. This ponding <br />has been created to address local runoff and water quality standards. <br /> <br />The City hopes to be recognized as a leader in its engineering projects by creating an irrigation system <br />that focuses on re-use of surface water runoff. To limit the use of groundwater for irrigation, our plans <br />will include an underground cistern for storage of stormwater (routed from the adjacent pond), pump(s), <br />a pressure tank, an irrigation control cabinet, a UV treatment system, and a floatable intake from the <br />pond. With the amount of people visiting Long Lake Regional Park and proximity of local <br />neighborhoods, this project is well suited to provide educational benefits to park visitors and residents. <br />PREC has advised staff on conceptual ideas they would like to see for public education, including a <br />kiosk placed on-site. <br /> <br />After the design is complete staff will indicate the anticipated volume of water utilized from re-use. <br /> <br />Costs and Funding: The City will utilize stormwater utility fees to pay the 25% match ($50,000) for <br />site investigation, plans and specifications, publications and an education kiosk, piping, and irrigation <br />installation that is planned for the project. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />__________________________ <br />Craig G. Schlichting, P.E. <br />Director of Community Assets and Development <br /> <br />Attachments: <br />Resolution <br />Work Plan and slides <br />RCWD Memorandum of Agreement <br />