Black Dog Watershed Management Commission

Revised Agenda

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 5:00 P.M.

BURNSVILLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY

Conference Room (13713 Frontier Court, Burnsville MN 55337)

COMMISSIONERS: Roger Baldwin (Chair) Greg Helms (Alt.) Mary Hamann-Roland (Vice-Chair) Tom Harmening Mike Hughes (Alt.) Loren Knott (Secretary/Treasurer) Scott Thureen Tom Goodwin (Alt.)

I. Approval of Agenda

II. Consider Approval of Minutes – December 19, 2012

III. Consider Approving Accounts Payable

IV. Review of Budget Performance Reports

V. Consider Approval of Engineering Fees for 2013

VI. Consider Designating Official Depositories for Commission Funds

VII. Consider Approval of Official Newspaper for the Black Dog WMO

VIII. Discuss Ideas for the 2012 Newsletter

IX. Election of Officers for 2013 X. Miscellaneous

XIV. Adjournment

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The City of Burnsville and Black Dog Watershed Management Organization do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, activities, or services. To obtain this information in alternative forms such as Braille, large print, audiotape or qualified readers, please contact the City of Burnsville. Telephone (952) 895-4400, TDD (952) 895-4567.

Black Dog Watershed Management Commission

Agenda Background

January 16, 2013

1. Approval of Agenda

Agenda enclosed. Action Requested: A motion be considered to approve the Agenda.

2. Consider Approval of Minutes from the December 19, 2012 Meeting

Minutes enclosed. Action Requested: A motion be considered to approve the Minutes of the December 19, 2012 meeting.

3. Consider Approving Accounts Payable

Accounts payable list enclosed. Action Requested: A motion be considered to approve the accounts payable list as submitted by staff. 4. Review of Budget Performance Reports

Current Budget Performance Reports enclosed. Action Requested: No formal action required.

5. Consider Approval of Engineering Fees for 2013

The BDWMO is currently under a two-year agreement for engineering services. The contract allows for annual adjustment of fees by the consulting firms. If fees change, it does require approval by the Commission.

Barr Engineering is requesting an adjustment to their fees for 2013. The enclosed letter from Henry Runke and Karen Chandler of Barr Engineering summarizes the key changes in the rate schedule for 2013. Action Requested: Consider a motion approving the Engineering Services fee schedule for 2013

6. Consider Designating Official Depositories for Commission Funds

The auditors recommend that the Commission designate official depositories for our funds on an annual basis. Current depositories are the US Bank in St. Paul and the League of MN Cities 4M Fund. These depositories have served the commission well and staff recommends continuing on with them. Action requested: The commission consider a motion approving the US Bank in St. Paul and the League of MN Cities 4M Fund as the official depositories of the BDWMO.

7. Consider Approval of Official Newspaper for the Black Dog WMO

The JPA requires that the Commission designate an official newspaper. In 2012 the BDWMO used the Sun Current as the official newspaper. The BDWMO has historically adopted the same “official” newspaper as the City of Burnsville since that community represents a majority of the land area within the WMO. Burnsville’s official paper is the Burnsville Sun Thisweek. Items typically published in the official newspaper are public notices.

Action Requested: Consider a motion approving the Sun Thisweek as the official BDWMO newspaper in 2013.

8. Discuss Ideas for the 2012 Newsletter

Karen Chandler from Barr Engineering would like to discuss some ideas for the 2012 annual newsletter. Enclosed in your packet is a copy of the 2011 newsletter. Please review the 2011 newsletter and staff will discuss layout and possible content for the 2012 newsletter with commissioners at the meeting. Action Requested: Staff will accept nominations and conduct an election for each of the above positions.

9. Election of officers for 2013

The Black Dog WMO Joint Powers Agreement requires that officers be elected each year for the positions of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary / Treasurer. Currently the officers are:

• Chair – Roger Baldwin • Vice Chair – Mary Hamann-Roland • Secretary/Treasurer – Loren Knott

Action Requested: Staff will accept nominations and conduct an election for each of the above positions.

10. Miscellaneous 11. Adjournment

BLACK DOG WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION

Minutes of December 19, 2012 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Roger Baldwin (Chair) Tom Harmening

Loren Knott (Secretary/Treasurer) Greg Helms (Alt)

Mike Hughes Mary Hamann-Roland (Vice-Chair)

Scott Thureen Tom Goodwin (Alt) OTHERS PRESENT Roger Knutson - Commission Attorney Karen Chandler – Barr Engineering Jane Byron – City of Apple Valley Staff Laura Jester – Dakota Co. Soil & Water Daryl Jacobson – BDWMO Administrator Vickie Martin – BDWMO Secretary Roger Baldwin, Chair, called the December 17th meeting to order at 5:00 pm at the Burnsville Maintenance Facility.

1. Consider Approval of Agenda Motion by Knott, second by Thureen, to approve the Agenda as presented Ayes – Baldwin, Knott, Hughes, Thureen Nays – None Motion carried unanimously

2. Consider Approval of Minutes from the October 17, 2012 Meeting

Motion by Knott, second by Hughes, to approve the October 17, 2012 Minutes. Ayes - Baldwin, Hughes, Thureen Nays – None Motion carried unanimously

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3. Consider Approving Accounts Payable Motion by Knott, second by Thureen, to approve payment to Campbell Knutson in the amount of $186.00 for legal consulting services, Barr Engineering in the amount of $5,801.49 for engineering consulting, Roger Baldwin in the amount of $238.00 for attending the MN Water Resources Conference and Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District in the amount of $4,302.50 for website updates/maintenance, hosting and Blue Thumb Projects. Ayes – Baldwin, Knott, Hughes, Thureen Nays – None Motion carried unanimously

4. Review Budget Performance Reports Daryl Jacobson stated all contributions are in. Loren Knott asked why the books are kept open. Daryl explained that it takes about a month into the new ear to pay up the invoices from December. Mike Hughes asked if there would be a surplus carried forward. Daryl didn’t have the actual figure but confirmed there was a surplus. No formal action required

5. Review Draft Orchard Lake Habitat Monitoring Report Karen Chandler explained the differences in reporting for 2012 versus 2009. They included the addition of the conservation value, 4 Tier rating versus a 3 Tier and the evaluation of the entire shoreline versus just three plot points. The discussion with the commissioners along with a concerning email from Ann Messerschmidt, City of Lakeville, led them to recommend that the historical data be separate from the current evaluation. Karen will create a chart with only 2012 findings and have an appendix for the historical data with verbiage explaining the change in methods. The report will also incorporate the management recommendations as discussed. Motion by Hughes, second by Knott, to approve the habitat monitoring report with any recommended changes discussed at the meeting. Ayes – Baldwin, Knott, Hughes, Thureen Nays – None

6. Review and Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota SWCD for 2013 Mike Hughes asked if Exhibit 1, 2013 SWCD Work Plan and Budget, included the amounts needed for technical assistance for future projects as previously discussed. Daryl Jacobson stated the technical assistance was for the Blue Thumb Program. Laura Jester added that there are 18 Blue Thumb Projects and for every project the homeowner will receive $250 as a grant.

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Motion by Thureen, second by Hughes, to approve the JPA with Dakota SWCD for 2013. Ayes – Baldwin, Knott, Hughes, Thureen Nays – None

7. Miscellaneous Next meeting scheduled for January 16th.

8. Adjournment

Motion by Thureen, second by Hughes, to adjourn the December 17, 2012 meeting at 5:42 pm. Ayes – Baldwin, Knott, Hughes, Thureen Nays – None Motion carried unanimously

MONTH YEAR TO DATE

Opening Fund Balance 203,423 $ 203,423

REVENUES :Member Contributions:

City of Apple Valley $ - $ - $ 11,679 $ 11,679 $ - City of Burnsville - - 101,273 101,273 - City of Eagan - - 593 593 - City of Lakeville - - 21,455 21,455 -

Total Member Contributions - - 135,000 135,000 -

Other Revenues:Interest $ 3 $ - $ 100 $ 26 $ (74) Contributions (Dakota County) - - - - - Grant (Metropolitan Council) - - - - - TMDL Project - - - - -

Total Other Revenue 3 - 100 26 (74)

Total Revenues $ 3 $ - $ 135,100 $ 135,026 $ (74)

EXPENDITURES :General Engineering Support $ 1,619 $ - $ 33,000 $ 22,796 $ 10,204 Special Projects 1,286 - 51,602 39,426 12,176 Insurance (1,581) - 3,000 1,719 1,281 Legal and Audit 186 - 7,950 8,196 (246) Administrative Support - - 13,000 - 13,000 Public Education 4,303 - 15,600 23,204 (7,604) Water Quality Monitoring 2,897 - 12,100 7,172 4,928 Conference/Publications 238 - 500 238 262 Ferric Chloride Dosing System - - - - Contingency - - 5,000 - 5,000

Total Expenditures 8,947 - 141,752 102,751 39,001

EXCESS OF REVENUESOVER EXPENDITURES (8,944) - (6,652) 32,275

EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES PLUS OPENING FUND BALANCE 235,698

TOTAL CASH AVAILABLE 12/31/2012 235,698

Fund Balance 12/31/2012 235,698$

BLACK DOG WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONBudget Performance Report

December 31, 2012

CURRENT

unaudited balance as of 01/03/2013

VARIANCEFAVORABLE

(UNFAVORABLE)ACTUAL

ALLOCATIONSCARRIED

FORWARD BUDGET ACTUAL

BLACK DOG WMOCASH ACTIVITY REPORT 2012

Expenditures:Monthly General Water Ferric Chloride

Check Cash Engineering Special Legal Admin Public Quality Conf Dosing Contin-Date Description Deposits Check # Amount Balance Support Projects Insurance & Audit Support Education Monitoring Public System gency

Balance as of 12/31/11 223,966.36

18-Jan Campbell Knutson (2011) 1496 541.19 541.19 18-Jan Barr Engineering Co (2011) 1497 4,960.03 3,055.49 1,904.54 18-Jan Dakota County Soil & Water (2011) 1498 1,335.00 1,335.00 31-Jan Interest Income 2.79

01/31/12 Balance 2.79 6,836.22 217,132.93 3,055.49 - - 541.19 - 1,335.00 1,904.54 - - -

15-Feb Campbell Knutson 1499 708.00 708.00 15-Feb Barr Engineering Co 1500 6,830.04 3,633.54 1,262.50 290.00 1,644.00 15-May City of Burnsville (2011) 1501 13,706.97 13,264.09 442.88 29-Feb Interest Income 2.68

02/29/12 Balance 2.68 21,245.01 195,890.60 3,633.54 1,262.50 - 708.00 13,264.09 290.00 1,644.00 - 442.88 -

21-Mar Campbell Knutson 1502 372.00 372.00 21-Mar Barr Engineering 1503 10,303.29 3,067.04 3,390.50 3,431.75 414.00 31-Mar Interest Income 2.48

03/31/12 Balance 2.48 10,675.29 185,217.79 3,067.04 3,390.50 - 372.00 - 3,431.75 414.00 - - -

18-Apr Campbell Knutson 1504 387.50 387.50 18-Apr Barr Engineering 1505 8,829.16 2,866.54 4,307.78 1,467.84 187.00 30-Apr Interest Income 2.32

04/30/12 Balance 2.32 9,216.66 176,003.45 2,866.54 4,307.78 - 387.50 - 1,467.84 187.00 - - -

16-May Campbell Knutson 1506 704.50 704.50 16-May Barr Engineering 1507 5,659.54 2,567.49 2,800.05 292.00 16-May Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation 1508 4,622.50 2,925.00 1,697.50 31-May Interest Income 2.17

05/31/12 Balance 2.17 10,986.54 165,019.08 2,567.49 5,725.05 - 704.50 - 1,989.50 - - - -

29-Jun Campbell Knutson 1509 696.90 696.90 29-Jun Barr Engineering 1510 9,556.34 3,362.49 3,885.37 1,290.00 1,018.48 30-Jun Interest Income 2.04

06/30/12 Balance 2.04 10,253.24 154,767.88 3,362.49 3,885.37 - 696.90 - 1,290.00 1,018.48 - - -

31-Jul Interest Income 1.86

07/31/12 Balance 1.86 - 154,769.74 - - - - - - - - - -

15-Aug Campbell Knutson 1511 721.00 721.00 15-Aug Barr Engineering 1512 16,692.60 2,567.49 13,189.52 935.59 15-Aug Dakota County Soil & Water Conserv Dist 1513 10,530.00 97.50 10,432.50 15-Aug MMKR 1514 4,064.00 4,064.00 31-Aug Interest Income 1.81

08/31/12 Balance 1.81 32,007.60 122,763.95 2,567.49 13,287.02 - 4,785.00 - 10,432.50 935.59 - - -

19-Sep Campbell Knutson 1515 139.50 139.50 19-Sep Barr Engineering 1516 4,229.06 1,416.54 2,736.02 76.50 19-Sep League of MN Cities 1517 3,300.00 3,300.00 30-Sep Interest Income 1.50

09/30/12 Balance 1.50 7,668.56 115,096.89 1,416.54 2,736.02 3,300.00 139.50 - - 76.50 - - -

17-Oct Campbell Knutson 1518 217.00 217.00 17-Oct Barr Engineering 1519 5,241.27 1,695.49 3,545.78 25-Oct City of Apple Valley 11,678.8125-Oct City of Eagan 593.2525-Oct City of Lakeville 21,455.2631-Oct Interest Income 1.61

10/31/12 Balance 33,728.93 5,458.27 143,367.55 1,695.49 3,545.78 - 217.00 - - - - - -

26-Nov City of Burnsville 101,272.6830-Nov Interest Income 1.96

11/30/12 Balance 101,274.64 - 244,642.19 - - - - - - - - - -

19-Dec Campbell Knutson 1520 186.00 186.00 19-Dec Barr Engineering 1521 5,801.49 1,619.49 1,285.50 2,896.50 19-Dec Roger Baldwin 1522 238.00 238.00 19-Dec Dakota County Soil & Water 1523 4,302.50 4,302.50 19-Dec League of MN Cities 1,581.00 (1,581.00) 31-Dec Interest Income 3.10

12/31/11 Balance 1,584.10 10,527.99 235,698.30 1,619.49 1,285.50 (1,581.00) 186.00 - 4,302.50 2,896.50 238.00 - -

Total Revenue 136,607.32 Total Expense 124,875.38 25,851.60 39,425.52 1,719.00 8,737.59 13,264.09 24,539.09 9,076.61 238.00 442.88 -

Less: 2011 A/R 0.00 Less: 2011 A/P (20,543.19) (3,055.49) - - (541.19) (13,264.09) (1,335.00) (1,904.54) - (442.88) -

Total YTD 2012 Revenue 136,607.32 Total YTD 2012 Exp 104,332.19 22,796.11 39,425.52 1,719.00 8,196.40 - 23,204.09 7,172.07 238.00 - -

2012 Budget 141,752.00 33,000.00 51,602.00 3,000.00 7,950.00 13,000.00 15,600.00 12,100.00 500.00 - 5,000.00

Budget Remaining 37,420.00 10,204.00 12,176.48 1,281.00 (246.40) 13,000.00 (7,604.09) 4,927.93 262.00 - 5,000.00

January 2, 2013

Mr. Daryl Jacobson

Black Dog WMO

City of Burnsville

13713 Frontier Court

Burnsville, MN 55337-4720

Dear Mr. Jacobson:

Enclosed are Barr Engineering Company’s rate schedules for 2013. Per the provisions of our

contractual arrangement, these schedules are proposed as the basis for our 2013 work for the Black

Dog Watershed Management Organization (BDWMO).

Because we know that many of our clients continue to be affected by adverse economic conditions,

we are working to keep our rates competitive. Consequently, Barr is once again holding its multiplier

constant despite continued increases in insurance and other costs. Additionally, the cost ranges for

our labor categories have not changed.

Staff-specific 2013 billing rates for individuals expected to work on Black Dog WMO projects next

year are listed below, and include some modest increases (averaging 3.1%), following two years

without adjustments:

Individual Title / Project Role 2012* 2013

Karen Chandler, P.E. Senior Water Resources Engineer /

Black Dog WMO Engineer $145 $150

David Melmer Sr. Environmental Technician /

Field Monitoring $80 $80

Karen Wold Environmental Scientist /

Wetland Biologist $95 $105

Kevin Menken, M.S. Water Resources Scientist /

Water Quality Project Manager $100 $105

Greg Williams Water Resources Engineer /

Technical Resource $110 $110

Jen Koehler Water Resources Engineer /

Technical Resource $110 $110

Henry Runke, Ph.D. Vice President, Sr. Limnologist /

Principal-in-Charge $165 $170

*Billing rates set in 1/9/12 letter

Mr. Daryl Jacobson

January 2, 2013

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Please also accept this letter as notification that we have renewed our professional and general

liability insurance. If our agreement with you requires that you receive a current insurance certificate,

you should already have received that directly from our insurance representative. If you have not, or

if you have any questions regarding our insurance coverages, please contact either Brian LeMon at

952-832-2774 or Greg Keil at 952-832-2874.

We remain committed to providing superior technical expertise, sound advice and attention to you

and your organization’s needs, and ask for your feedback if you feel we aren’t measuring up to those

goals. We appreciate your confidence in Barr and look forward to being of continued service. If you

have any questions about our 2013 rate schedules or our work for you, please contact either of us.

Sincerely,

Karen L. Chandler, PE

Civil Engineer

Henry M. Runke, Ph.D.

Vice President

KLC/HMR/abm

Enclosures

Fee Schedule—2013 Rev. 01/01/13

Rate* Description (U.S. dollars)

Principal ......................................................................................................................................... $120-230 Consultant/Advisor ......................................................................................................................... $155-220 Engineer/Scientist/Specialist III ...................................................................................................... $125-150 Engineer/Scientist/Specialist II ......................................................................................................... $95-120 Engineer/Scientist/Specialist I ............................................................................................................ $65-90 Technician III .................................................................................................................................. $125-150 Technician II ..................................................................................................................................... $95-120 Technician I ........................................................................................................................................ $50-90 Support Personnel II ........................................................................................................................ $95-170 Support Personnel I ........................................................................................................................... $50-90 Rates for litigation support services will include a 30% surcharge. A ten percent (10%) markup will be added to subcontracts for professional support and construction services to cover overhead and insurance surcharge expenses. Invoices are payable within 30 days of the date of the invoice. Any amount not paid within 30 days shall bear interest from the date 10 days after the date of the invoice at a rate equal to the lesser of 18 percent per annum or the highest rate allowed by applicable law. Reimbursable expenses including, but not limited to, the actual and reasonable costs of transportation, meals, lodging, parking costs, postage, and shipping charges will be billed at actual cost. Materials and supplies charges, printing charges, and equipment rental charges will be billed in accordance with Barr’s standard rate schedules. Mileage will be billed at the IRS-allowable rate. Principal category includes consultants, advisors, engineers, scientists, and specialists who are officers of the

company. Consultant/Advisor category includes experienced personnel in a variety of fields. These professionals typically

have advanced background in their areas of practice and include engineers, engineering specialists, scientists, related technical professionals, and professionals in complementary service areas such as communications and public affairs.

Engineer/Scientist/Specialist categories include registered professionals and professionals in training (e.g. engineers, geologists, and landscape architects), and graduates of engineering and science degree programs.

Technician category includes CADD operators, construction observers, cost estimators, data management technicians, designers, drafters, engineering technicians, interns, safety technicians, surveyors, and water, air, and waste samplers.

Support Personnel category includes information management, project accounting, report production, word processing, and other project support personnel.

*Rates do not include sales tax on services that may be required in some jurisdictions.

Copy Production Rate Schedule—2013 Companywide Rev. 01/01/13 Sheet 1 of 1

Rate Description (U.S. dollars)

Reproduction

Photocopies (8½ x 11, 8½ x 14, 11 x 17) .......................................................................................... 0.07 Color Copies (8½ x 11, 8½ x 14, 11 x 17) ......................................................................................... 0.50 Large-Format B&W Copies/Plots (22 x 34, 24 x 36, etc.) .................................................................. 1.00

Printing/Plotting Color Prints (8½ x 11, 8½ x 14, 11 x 17) ........................................................................................... 0.75 Large-Format Color Plots (22 x 34, 24 x 36, etc.)

Bond .................................................................................................................................. 2.00/sq. ft. Photo Grade ...................................................................................................................... 4.00/sq. ft.

Other

Fax ..................................................................................................................................................... 0.75 Binding (dependent on size) ...................................................................................................... 2.50-8.25 CD Holders ........................................................................................................................................ 0.90 Tabs ................................................................................................................................................... 0.75

Rental Equipment Rate Schedule—2013 Rev. 01/01/13 (Alphabetized) Sheet 1 of 7

(see general and end notes)

Description (U.S. dollars)

Rate Unit

Non-Expendable Equipment

Air Quality

Air-Cooled M5 Probe/Oven Assembly ......................................................................................... 300.00 Day

Ambient SO2 Monitor ................................................................................................................... 100.00 Day

Analytical Balance (each usage) ..................................................................................................... 5.50 Use

Analyzer Filter Oven ...................................................................................................................... 15.00 Day

Analyzer Support Kit (a.) ............................................................................................................. 400.00 Day

Anemometer .................................................................................................................................. 50.00 Day

CO Analyzer ................................................................................................................................ 250.00 Day

CO Cal Gases (set of 2) ................................................................................................................ 40.00 Day

CO/O2/CO2 Regulators (set of 2) ................................................................................................... 20.00 Day

Data Logger .................................................................................................................................. 40.00 Day

Delta Calibrator ........................................................................................................................... 100.00 Day

Digital Calibrator ............................................................................................................................ 30.00 Day

Dilution Calibrator ........................................................................................................................ 200.00 Day

Dual Pen Strip Chart ..................................................................................................................... 50.00 Day

EPA 25 Tank/Trap Set .................................................................................................................. 20.00 Day

EPA 6 SO2 Analysis Kit ................................................................................................................. 60.00 Day

EPA Method 25 (TGNMO) Sampling Train ................................................................................. 250.00 Day

EPA Method 202 ......................................................................................................................... 130.00 Day

EPA Method 3 ORSAT Analyzer ................................................................................................... 25.00 Day

EPA Method 30B Probe ................................................................................................................ 50.00 Day

EPA Method 4 ............................................................................................................................. 270.00 Day

EPA Method 5 Sampling Train .................................................................................................... 400.00 Day

EPA Method 5 Wet Test Meter Calibrator ................................................................................... 240.00 Day

Gas Conditioner ............................................................................................................................ 60.00 Day

Heated Sample Line (100') .......................................................................................................... 100.00 Day

Heated Sample Line (150’) ......................................................................................................... 100.00 Day

Heated Sample Line (50') .............................................................................................................. 60.00 Day

High Flow Pumps .......................................................................................................................... 38.00 Day

Hivol Ambient Sampler Calibration Kit .......................................................................................... 25.00 Day

Hydrocarbon Calibration Gases .................................................................................................... 60.00 Day

Hydrocarbon Regulator Set ........................................................................................................... 30.00 Day

Low Flow Pumps ........................................................................................................................... 28.00 Day

Met Station Calibration Kit ........................................................................................................... 120.00 Day

Method 202 Sample Train ........................................................................................................... 100.00 Day

Midget Impinger Sample Line........................................................................................................ 50.00 Day

Midget Impinger Sampling Train ................................................................................................... 40.00 Day

NCASI Method 8A Train .............................................................................................................. 250.00 Day

NCASI Sample Train ..................................................................................................................... 50.00 Day

NOX Analyzer .............................................................................................................................. 260.00 Day

NOX Cal Gases (set of 2) .............................................................................................................. 40.00 Day

NOX/SO2 Regulators (set of 2) ...................................................................................................... 25.00 Day

O2/CO2 Analyzer .......................................................................................................................... 250.00 Day

O2/CO2 Cal Gases (set of 2).......................................................................................................... 40.00 Day

PM10/2.5 In. Stack Separators ..................................................................................................... 100.00 Day

PM10 BAM-1020 .......................................................................................................................... 370.00 Month

PM10 HiVol ................................................................................................................................... 120.00 Month

Rental Equipment Rate Schedule—2013 Rev. 01/01/13 (Alphabetized) Sheet 2 of 7

(see general and end notes)

Description (U.S. dollars)

Rate Unit

Portable Oxygen Analyzer............................................................................................................. 40.00 Day

Primary Standard Flow .................................................................................................................. 60.00 Day

Single Pen Strip Chart Recorder ................................................................................................... 35.00 Day

SO2 Analyzer ............................................................................................................................... 300.00 Day

SO2 Calibration Gas ...................................................................................................................... 40.00 Day

Total Hydrocarbon Analyzer ........................................................................................................ 400.00 Day

TRS Kit ........................................................................................................................................ 100.00 Day

TSP Hi-Vol Sampler ...................................................................................................................... 30.00 Day

Unheated Sample Line (100 ft.) .................................................................................................... 40.00 Day

Universal Control Console (Vost Meter) ...................................................................................... 200.00 Day

Volumetric Air Flow Measurement Kit ........................................................................................... 60.00 Day

Field Equipment

1½-inch Submersible Purge Pump ............................................................................................... 35.00 Day

Alpha Water Bottle (each usage) .................................................................................................... 3.00 Use

Area/Velocity Flow Meter .............................................................................................................. 35.00 Day

Automatic Sampler with Depth Sensor and Flow Meter ................................................................ 60.00 Day

Automatic Sampler ........................................................................................................................ 30.00 Day

Conductivity Meter......................................................................................................................... 17.50 Day

Current Meter Suspension Kit ....................................................................................................... 55.00 Day

Data Transfer System ................................................................................................................... 22.00 Day

Depth Sensor/Flow Meter Only ..................................................................................................... 30.00 Day

Dissolved Oxygen Meter ............................................................................................................... 29.00 Day

Dissolved Oxygen Sensor/Data Logger System ........................................................................... 30.00 Day

Dissolved Oxygen/Conductivity Meter........................................................................................... 38.25 Day

Ekman Dredge ................................................................................................................................ 6.00 Day

Electric Vacuum Pump .................................................................................................................... 4.75 Day

Environmental Equipment Shelter ................................................................................................... 2.75 Day

Field Rugged Laptop/Pocket PC ................................................................................................... 25.00 Day

Fluorometer Kit, Model 10-AU ..................................................................................................... 240.00 Day

GEM 2000 or GA-90 Landfill Gas Analyzer..................................................................................... 7.00 Day Gas Centrifugal Pump ................................................................................................................... 26.75 Day Gas Generator............................................................................................................................... 29.00 Day Gator Diesel Air Compressor ........................................................................................................ 60.00 Day Hand Vacuum Pump ....................................................................................................................... 2.30 Day

Hand-held Velocity Flow Meter ..................................................................................................... 40.50 Day

Heavy-Duty Weed/Brush Trimmer ................................................................................................ 17.00 Day

HOBO Weather Station ................................................................................................................. 21.00 Day

Immunoassay Field Photometer .................................................................................................... 61.50 Day

Kemmerer Vertical Bottle Sampler ................................................................................................ 33.50 Use

LR-24 Electro-Fisher ................................................................................................................... 150.00 Day

Magnetometer ............................................................................................................................. 116.00 Day

Measurement and Control Datalogger .......................................................................................... 13.00 Day

Oil, Water Interphase Probe ......................................................................................................... 87.00 Day

Peristaltic Pump ............................................................................................................................ 41.75 Day

Petite Ponar Dredge ...................................................................................................................... 14.50 Day

pH Meter........................................................................................................................................ 27.75 Day

Phipps & Bird Jar Tester ............................................................................................................... 30.00 Day

Rental Equipment Rate Schedule—2013 Rev. 01/01/13 (Alphabetized) Sheet 3 of 7

(see general and end notes)

Description (U.S. dollars)

Rate Unit

Pneumatic Slug Kit .......................................................................................................................... 9.00 Day

Portable Colorimeter ..................................................................................................................... 34.75 Day

Portable Doppler Ultrasonic Flow Meter ....................................................................................... 69.00 Day

Portable Field Scale ...................................................................................................................... 15.00 Day

Power Cable for Sodar Equipment .............................................................................................. 167.00 Month

Pressure Transducer ..................................................................................................................... 40.50 Day

RST Single-Channel Vibrating Wire Data Logger ........................................................................... 4.00 Day

Sediment Corer (per sample) .......................................................................................................... 5.75 Use

Seisgun ......................................................................................................................................... 60.00 Day

Shear Cell ................................................................................................................................... 419.00 Day

Sodar Trailer (3-month minimum) ............................................................................................ 3,000.00 Month

Soil Core Sampler/Bucket Auger .................................................................................................. 29.00 Day

Soil Gas Recovery System.......................................................................................................... 191.00 Day

Soil Vapor Apparatus .................................................................................................................... 27.00 Day

Soil Vapor Extraction System with Trailer ................................................................................... 135.00 Day

Sontek ADV (Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter) .............................................................................. 128.00 Day

Spill Containment Kit ..................................................................................................................... 10.00 Day

Split Tube Soil Probe/Hand Auger .................................................................................................. 8.75 Day

Submersible Pump (Grundfos) ...................................................................................................... 60.00 Day

Temperature Datalogger ................................................................................................................. 1.50 Day

Temperature, Level, Conductivity Meter (Solinst) ......................................................................... 45.00 Day

Tent ............................................................................................................................................... 15.00 Day

Turbidimeter .................................................................................................................................. 14.00 Day

Turbidity Sensor w/Cable, DTS-12 ................................................................................................ 43.00 Day

Turbidity, Chlorophyll Sond – DS5X .............................................................................................. 77.00 Day

Underwater Viewing System ......................................................................................................... 60.00 Day

Vibra-coring System (for Jon Boat) ............................................................................................. 150.00 Day

Vibra-coring System (for Pontoon) .............................................................................................. 400.00 Day

VW Piezometer/Data Logger Combo .......................................................................................... 200.00 Use

Water Level/Temperature Probe/Datalogger (Level Troll) ............................................................ 45.00 Day

Water Quality Meter (YSI 556 MPS) ............................................................................................. 85.00 Day

Well Level Indicator ....................................................................................................................... 22.00 Day

WTW 1970i Conductivity Meter .................................................................................................... 85.00 Day

Zooplankton Net .............................................................................................................................. 7.00 Day

Zooplankton ................................................................................................................................ 145.00 Day

Hardware and Software

Geomos Software – Total Station Control ..................................................................................... 75.00 Day

Tablet Computer............................................................................................................................ 15.00 Day

Vista Data Vision Software – Data Present..................................................................................... 5.00 Day

Vulcan Software ............................................................................................................................ 40.00 Hour

Materials and Testing

Borehole Camera System ........................................................................................................... 140.00 Day

Brass Sieve Set ............................................................................................................................... 6.00 Day

Chlorophyll a (CHL a) .................................................................................................................... 60.00 Day

Coarse Sieve Set .......................................................................................................................... 10.00 Day

Concrete Air Meter ........................................................................................................................ 36.00 Day

Rental Equipment Rate Schedule—2013 Rev. 01/01/13 (Alphabetized) Sheet 4 of 7

(see general and end notes)

Description (U.S. dollars)

Rate Unit

Concrete Test Hammer ................................................................................................................. 40.50 Day

DL Plus Ultrasonic Kit (37DL, 36DL, 26XTDL) .............................................................................. 62.00 Day

Dual-Mass Dynamic Cone Penetrometer ...................................................................................... 50.00 Day

Dye Penetrant Kit .......................................................................................................................... 22.00 Day

Flat Plate Dilatometer .................................................................................................................. 500.00 Day

Geomil VST Electrical Vane Tester ............................................................................................. 500.00 Day

Hand Vane Shear .......................................................................................................................... 98.50 Day

Heavy-Duty Balance...................................................................................................................... 16.00 Day

Horizontal Sample Ejector ............................................................................................................. 25.50 Day

Kessler Field Moisture Oven ......................................................................................................... 45.00 Day

Liquid Limit Set ................................................................................................................................ 7.50 Day

Load Plate Apparatus .................................................................................................................. 230.00 Day

Magnetic Crawler .......................................................................................................................... 48.00 Day

Magnetic Particle Kit ..................................................................................................................... 38.00 Day

Metal Thickness Gauge ................................................................................................................ 50.00 Day

Paint Thickness Gauge ................................................................................................................. 15.00 Day

Phytoplankton ............................................................................................................................. 145.00 Day

Platform Beam Scale .................................................................................................................... 14.75 Day

Pneumatic Pressure Indicator ....................................................................................................... 71.50 Day

Point Load Testing System ........................................................................................................... 78.00 Day

Portable CPT ............................................................................................................................... 200.00 Day

Power Auger ................................................................................................................................. 43.00 Day

Proctor Set ...................................................................................................................................... 4.50 Day

Resistivity Meter (Ultra Mini-Res) .................................................................................................. 60.00 Day

Sample Splitter ................................................................................................................................ 5.00 Day

Sand Cone Set .............................................................................................................................. 10.00 Day

SINCO Inclinometer Probe .......................................................................................................... 200.00 Day

Soluble Reactive Phosphorus ....................................................................................................... 28.00 Day

Torvane Shear Device..................................................................................................................... 2.50 Day

Total Dissolved Phosphorus ......................................................................................................... 30.00 Day

Total Nitrogen (TN)........................................................................................................................ 40.00 Day

Total Phosphorus (TP) .................................................................................................................. 23.00 Day

Vertex CPT Equipment ............................................................................................................... 593.00 Day

Vibrating Wire Logger SINCO VW2104 ........................................................................................ 24.00 Day

Weld Inspection Equipment .......................................................................................................... 12.00 Day

Safety

10-Minute Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD)............................................................. 12.00 Day

Aerosol/Dust Monitor (PDR-1000)................................................................................................. 67.75 Day

Calibration Gas Kit .......................................................................................................................... 8.75 Day

CO Monitor (ISC T82) ................................................................................................................... 36.00 Day

Combustible Gas Indicator - O2, LEL, H2S and/or CO Meter ........................................................ 45.00 Day

Confined Space Rescue Retrieval Equipment ............................................................................ 295.00 Day

Confined Space Ventilator ............................................................................................................ 54.75 Day

Detector Tube Pump ..................................................................................................................... 15.00 Day

Drager Chip Measurement System ............................................................................................... 75.00 Day

Dry Cell Air Flow Calibrator ........................................................................................................... 50.00 Day

Flame Ionization Detector (TVA-1000) ........................................................................................ 133.00 Day

Rental Equipment Rate Schedule—2013 Rev. 01/01/13 (Alphabetized) Sheet 5 of 7

(see general and end notes)

Description (U.S. dollars)

Rate Unit

Flotation Worksuit ......................................................................................................................... 19.75 Day

Full-Face Respirator ........................................................................................................................ 8.00 Day

H2S Meter (I.S.C. T40) .................................................................................................................. 27.00 Day

Half-Face Respirator ....................................................................................................................... 6.00 Day

Photoionization Detector (OVM or MiniRAE – 10.6eV Lamp) ..................................................... 110.00 Day

Photoionization Detector OVM or MiniRAE – 11.8eV Lamp) ...................................................... 130.00 Day

Radiation Monitor ............................................................................................................................ 9.25 Day

RKI Eagle-2 Multi-gas Monitor .................................................................................................... 105.00 Day

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) ............................................................................... 63.75 Day

Self-Retracting Lifeline (30’) .......................................................................................................... 56.00 Day

Sound Level Meter ........................................................................................................................ 48.75 Day

Supplied Air Breathing System with SCBA ................................................................................... 75.50 Day

Survey

Aquatic Invasive Species Decon System .................................................................................... 170.00 Day

Bathymetry Survey System ......................................................................................................... 524.00 Day

Canoe ............................................................................................................................................ 21.75 Day

Chain Saw ..................................................................................................................................... 23.00 Day

Communication Radios (set) ......................................................................................................... 17.75 Day

Differential GPS System (Trimble) ................................................................................................ 90.00 Day

GPS Camera Kit (Ricoh 500SE) ................................................................................................... 22.00 Day

Hand Ice Auger ............................................................................................................................... 7.00 Day

Iron Locator ................................................................................................................................... 17.50 Day

Jon Boat & Trailer ......................................................................................................................... 52.00 Day

Kayak ............................................................................................................................................ 35.00 Day

Laser Range Finder ...................................................................................................................... 87.00 Day

LCD Depth Locator ....................................................................................................................... 11.50 Day

Leica HDS Scan Station Model C10 ........................................................................................ 1,000.00 Day

Leica Structural Monitoring AMTS ................................................................................................ 97.00 Day

Outboard Motor ............................................................................................................................. 46.50 Day

Pontoon Boat Coring Platform .................................................................................................... 150.00 Day

Power Ice Auger ............................................................................................................................ 30.00 Day

Robotic Total Station (4-hour minimum) ........................................................................................ 45.00 Hour

RTK GPS Survey System (4-hour minimum) ................................................................................ 55.00 Hour

Side Scanning Depth Finder ......................................................................................................... 75.00 Day

Spectra Laser Level ...................................................................................................................... 25.00 Day

Survey Notebook Computer .......................................................................................................... 28.75 Day

Survey Set (Level, Tripod and Rod) .............................................................................................. 20.75 Day

Total Station Survey Set – Complete .......................................................................................... 116.50 Day

Total Station Survey Set ............................................................................................................... 65.00 Day

Trolling Motor and Battery ............................................................................................................. 48.00 Day

Utility Locator ................................................................................................................................ 41.00 Day

Vehicles and Trailers

4WD All-Terrain Vehicle ................................................................................................................ 89.50 Day Air Sampling Trailer ..................................................................................................................... 100.00 Day Heavy Trailer Towing Mileage (in addition to vehicle mileage at IRS rate) ..................................... 0.25 Mile Utility Trailer .................................................................................................................................. 35.00 Day

Rental Equipment Rate Schedule—2013 Rev. 01/01/13 (Alphabetized) Sheet 6 of 7

(see general and end notes)

Description (U.S. dollars)

Rate Unit

Vehicle – 2WD Field ..................................................................................................................... 45.00 Day Vehicle – 4WD Field ..................................................................................................................... 60.00 Day Vehicle – Cube Truck .................................................................................................................... 75.00 Day Vehicle – Personal (c) ................................................................................................................... 45.00 Day Vehicle – Utility (b.) ....................................................................................................................... 35.00 Day Vehicle Mileage (company and personal) ............................................................................... IRS Rate

Communications and Imaging

Cellular Telephones, Including Air Time ......................................................................................... 3.00 Day

Digital Camera .............................................................................................................................. 12.00 Day

Video Camera ............................................................................................................................... 20.00 Day

Expendable Field Supplies

3/8-Inch I.D. PVC Tubing ............................................................................................................... 0.39 Foot 3/8-Inch I.D. Silicone Pump Tubing ................................................................................................ 6.15 Foot 4-mil Quart Reclosable Bag (pack of 50) ........................................................................................ 5.15 Pack 500-ml Disposable Filtration Apparatus ........................................................................................ 17.50 Each Boot Covers (pair) ........................................................................................................................... 4.95 Pair Colorimetric Water Analysis Kit (each test) ..................................................................................... 1.90 Test Compressed Nitrogen (300 cf) ...................................................................................................... 16.00 Each Compressed Nitrogen (45 cf) .......................................................................................................... 2.50 Each Core Tubing – 3” Aluminum ............................................................................................................ 3.50 Foot

D.G. Packaging Unit ...................................................................................................................... 25.00 Each

Detector Tubes ............................................................................................................................... 1.50 Each Distilled Water (1 gal.) ..................................................................................................................... 4.05 Each Dot Glove ....................................................................................................................................... 1.50 Pair Encore Sampler - 25 Gram ........................................................................................................... 10.00 Each Fabric Soil Sample Bag ................................................................................................................... 4.30 Each Fence Post & Hardware for Stream Gages ................................................................................... 11.50 Each Field Book/Construction Diary (large) ........................................................................................... 20.75 Each Field Book/Construction Diary (small) ........................................................................................... 15.50 Each Five Gallon Pail with Lid .................................................................................................................. 8.75 Each Hydrochloric Acid (1 l) ................................................................................................................... 13.50 Each Ice ................................................................................................................................................... 2.00 Bag In-Line Groundwater Filter............................................................................................................. 16.00 Each Lath, 4' .......................................................................................................................................... 25.00 Bundle Leather Glove .................................................................................................................................. 4.50 Each

Lock .............................................................................................................................................. 14.00 Each Nitrile Gloves – Heavy Duty ............................................................................................................ 2.35 Pair Paint Can, 1-Gallon Empty .............................................................................................................. 1.25 Each Paper Towels .................................................................................................................................. 2.00 Roll Pin Flagging (bundle of 100) ......................................................................................................... 14.00 Bundle Poly-Coated Tyvek Coverall ........................................................................................................... 7.75 Each Respirator Cartridges .................................................................................................................... 34.00 Pair Roll Flagging (150’) ......................................................................................................................... 2.25 Each Saranex Tyvek Coverall ................................................................................................................ 19.00 Each Snap Top Sediment Container (8 oz.) ............................................................................................. 0.70 Each Spray Paint ..................................................................................................................................... 5.75 Each

Rental Equipment Rate Schedule—2013 Rev. 01/01/13 (Alphabetized) Sheet 7 of 7

(see general and end notes)

Description (U.S. dollars)

Rate Unit

Staff Gauge .................................................................................................................................. 49.00 Each Stakes ........................................................................................................................................... 21.25 Bundle Surgical Gloves – Thin Nitrile .......................................................................................................... 0.30 Pair Tyvek Boot Covers .......................................................................................................................... 4.20 Pair Tyvek/Kleenguard Coveral .............................................................................................................. 6.75 Each Weighted Disposable Bailer ............................................................................................................ 4.75 Each Winter Glove Liner ......................................................................................................................... 3.00 Pair PVC-Coated Winter Gloves ............................................................................................................ 8.65 Pair _______________________ General Notes: Applicable to all Equipment Listed on this Schedule

1.) Minimum rental period is 0.5 days unless noted. 2.) Rental charges begin on the first day the equipment is used on a project. 3.) Rental charges end on the last day the equipment is used on a project. 4.) A 25 percent weekly rate discount will apply to equipment rented on a daily basis for 5 or more days 5.) A 40 percent monthly discount will apply to equipment rented on a daily basis for 20 or more days. 6.) Equivalent equipment/models may be substituted for the items listed.

End Notes: Applicable to Only the Equipment Noted

a.) Analyzer Support Kit includes the following: Airflow Kit, Heated Sample Line (50'), Heated Sample Line (100'), Gas Conditioner, Heated Filter Box, Single Pen Recorder, Dual Pen Strip Chart, Data Logger, C3/C4 Cal Gases (set), NOX/SO2 Cal Gases (set), CO Cal Gases (set), CO2/O2 Cal Gas (set of 2), SO2 Cal Gas (set of 2), C3 Regulator Set, NOX/SO2 Regulators (set of 2), and CO/CO2/O2 Regulators (set of 2)

b.) Vehicles older than 1997. c.) Employee personal vehicles subjected to field, off-site, transport or other severe duty.

Black Dog Watershed Management Organization

2011 WATERSHED ANNUAL REPORT

Published March 2012

What is the Black Dog Watershed Management Organization?The Black Dog Watershed Management Organization (BDWMO) actively manages surface water, such as that found in lakes, streams, and wetlands, located in the Black Dog and Credit River watersheds within Dakota County. To effectively manage surface water, the BDWMO develops and implements plans that address water quality, responds to drainage issues that cross multiple municipal boundaries, and assists cities within the watershed to manage surface water runoff. The BDWMO is represented by commissioners who are appointed by the cities within the watershed, which include Burnsville, Lakeville, Apple Valley, and Eagan.

The total area of the Black Dog watershed is 17,500 acres; 70 percent of the watershed lies within the city of Burnsville, 21 percent of the area is within the city of Lakeville, 8 percent is within the city of Apple Valley, and 1 percent is within the city of Eagan.

Our mission is . . .To provide leadership in the management and stewardship of the water resources in northwestern Dakota County, Minnesota, through the cooperation of four cities and the involvement of local stakeholders.

Evaluating our SuccessThe BDWMO watershed management plan calls for the BDWMO and its member cities to identify outcome-based goals for specific water bodies found within the watershed, and to meet annually to discuss progress toward these goals. The BDWMO uses the following tools to track progress toward goals:

• Trend Analysis—The BDWMO collects water quality information to track water quality trends.

• Performance Analysis—The BDWMO works with the member cities to implement improvement projects, such as water quality treatment, and to measure the success of these projects.

• Habitat Quality Analysis—The BDWMO collects habitat quality data to detect conditions that would trigger a need for management actions.

This annual report outlines the BDWMO’s goals, progress toward those goals in 2011, and plans for 2012 and beyond.

In this Issue• UpdateonThree-LakeTMDL...... page2• DraftWMPCompleted................ page2• CrystalandKellerLakeImplementationProgram............. page3

• OrchardLake’sGoodGrades..... page4• IntroducingWhitneyPond........... page4• MonitoringPrograms............. pages4–5• 2011MonitoringResults........ pages5–7• 2012Income&Expenditures...... page8

Update on Three-Lake TMDL

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The Black Dog WMO, together with the Cities of Lakeville, Burnsville and Apple Valley have been monitoring and working to improve water quality in Crystal, Keller, Lee, and Earley lakes for many years. In 2002, these lakes were listed on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) Impaired Waters List for excess nutrients. As a result, the MPCA required that a TMDL analysis* be conducted to quantify the amount of phosphorus entering these lakes from their watersheds (runoff from surfaces such as roofs, driveways, streets, and lawns) and other sources, and the reduction in that phosphorus loading required for them to meet applicable MPCA water quality standards. Based on the most recent 10 years of water quality data, Earley Lake is now meeting state water quality standards and was removed from the TMDL.

From 2008 to 2011, the BDWMO, along with its member communities, the MPCA, and other state and local agencies, developed the Crystal, Keller, and Lee Lakes Nutrient Impairment Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Report and the Earley Lake Water Quality Assessment (TMDL report). This report was approved by the MPCA and the EPA in September 2011. Additionally, a separate implementation plan, Crystal, Keller,and Lee Lakes Nutrient Impairment Total Maximum Daily Load Implementation Plan and Earley Lake Protection Plan, was developed and approved by the MPCA in October 2011.

As part of the TMDL development, phosphorus load allocations were established for each lake. To achieve the load allocations, phosphorus reductions are required. For Crystal Lake, a load reduction of 381 pounds per year is required to meet the MPCA water quality standards. For Keller and Lee Lakes, the required phosphorus load reductions are 450 and 60 pounds per year, respectively.

There are a variety of sources of phosphorus to each lake and include both external sources (runoff from the watershed, atmospheric deposition, and for Crystal Lake, discharges

Progress Toward Healthier Water

In late 2011, the Black Dog WMO submitted its draft Watershed Management Plan for 60-day agency review. The update of the 2002 Watershed Management Plan began in late 2010 and continued throughout 2011 with updates to key plan sections. These included the land and water resource inventory, regulatory considerations, assessment of issues and opportunities, goals and policies and implementation program. The Planning Advisory Group (PAG) met twice in 2011 to review and comment on changes to plan sections. The Black Dog WMO commissioners met throughout 2011 to oversee plan development, participate in PAG meetings, review PAG comments and provide strategic direction to development of goals, policies and implementation program development.

Key issues addressed in the planning process include selection of strategic waterbodies, stormwater management performance standards, allocation of costs for internal load reduction projects (per TMDL implementation plan), and

strengthening of existing policies. The 60-day agency review ended on January 13, 2012. The next step will be to revise the plan based on comments received during the agency review. After this, a public hearing will be held by the commission in early 2012 to gather additional public input on the plan. With this input, final changes will be made to the plan. Approval of the final plan by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) and adoption of the approved plan by the Black Dog WMO is expected by fall 2012, with final distribution thereafter.

The Watershed Management Plan provides the vision and guidelines for managing surface water within the boundaries of the WMO. BWSR requires WMOs to update their plans every 10 years. The new plan will be the BDWMO’s third. The PAG has been advising the BDWMO commissioners on plan development. The PAG includes member city staff, citizens from the member cities and other stakeholders.

Draft Watershed Management Plan Completed

Phosphorus load reduction requirements for Crystal Lake, per draft TMDL.

from upstream lakes) and internal sources (release from sediments and curlyleaf pondweed). To achieve the required phosphorus reductions, the intent is to first manage the external sources of phosphorus through the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) such as wet ponds, infiltration and filtration practices, hydrodynamic devices, and underground treatment systems. “Housekeeping” practices such as street sweeping can also reduce external loads. After the external phosphorus sources are addressed, internal sources of phosphorus can be managed through the treatment of lake sediments with alum or the management of curlyleaf pondweed.

The Crystal, Keller, and Lee Lakes Nutrient Impairment Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Report and the Earley Lake Water Quality Assessment (TMDL report) and the associated implementation plan are available on the BDWMO’s website at: http://blackdogwmo.org/index.html.

*A total maximum daily load (TMDL) analysis is an assessment of how much of a specific pollutant a water body (lake, stream, or river) can receive and still meet established water-quality standards.

Implementation Program Elements Implementation Date Funding Source

1 Phosphorus fertilizer limitation 2003 & ongoing N/A

2 Excavate and enhance Redwood Pond 2005 City of Apple Valley

3 Add two regional infiltration basins Modified by TMDL imple-

mentation plan1

City of Apple Valley 3a Regional infiltration basin (north of Valley Middle School)

3b Regional infiltration basin (west of Buck Hill Park) 2005

City of Burnsville, BDWMO, and $32,000 Metropolitan Council MetroEnvironment Partnership Grant

4 Upgrade select existing ponds to NURP design criteria Addressed by Cedar Avenue

Reconstruction2 4a Enlarge and excavate 153rd St. Pond City of Apple Valley

4b Excavate north of Southcross Drive & Keller Lake Drive 2007 City of Burnsville

4c Excavate Keller Lake Pond 2007 City of Burnsville

4d Excavate pond at northeast edge of Keller Lake 2007 City of Burnsville

4e Excavate Bluebill Pond 2005 City of Lakeville

5Add regional water quality treatment pond—Whitney Pond (southeast edge Keller Lake)

2011

City of Apple Valley and $60,000 Clean Water Legacy Nonpoint Source Restoration & Protection Fund Grant

6Resume operation of ferric chloride (FeCl3) treatment system in near-surface withdrawal mode

2003–20093 Black Dog WMO

7 Mechanical harvesting of curlyleaf pondweed in Crystal Lake2003 & ongoing

Lakeshore homeowners and City of Burnsville

8 Mechanical harvesting of curlyleaf pondweed in Keller Lake2004 &

ongoing4

Lakeshore homeowners, City of Apple Valley, and City of Burnsville

Water Quality Improvement Projects in Crystal and Keller Lakes Implementation ProgramBased on the recommendations in the Crystal and Keller lakes use attainability analysis (UAA), the BDWMO developed an implementation program to improve the water quality of Crystal and Keller lakes. The table below summarizes the implementation program, the year of implementation, and funding source for each element of the program (www.blackdogwmo.org/attainability.html). The UAA was refined by the Three-Lake TMDL recommendations (see story page 2). Cities will be reporting on TMDL progress as part of their MS4 permits.

If all of the recommended program elements are implemented, the Crystal and Keller lakes UAA predicts Crystal Lake water clarity would improve to a summer-average Secchi disc transparency of 2.1 m (6.9 ft), and Keller Lake would improve to a summer-average Secchi disc transparency of 1.8 m (6.0 ft).

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Completed ProjectsOngoing Projects

Planned Projects

Progress Toward Healthier Water

1 The TMDL implementation plan (see story on page 2) recommends multiple small-scale infiltration/filtration projects—watershed-wide—to reduce runoff-borne phosphorus, rather than a single large-scale regional infiltration basin. The City of Apple Valley may still construct a smaller rainwater garden project in this location.2 As designed, the primary discharge from the 153rd Street Pond is to the Vermillion River and only high flows are routed to Keller Lake. Additionally, as part of the Cedar Avenue reconstruction, the contributing watershed area to the 153rd Street Pond was reduced.3 System permanently shut down at the end of 2009.4 Harvesting not completed in 2009 because of low water levels.

Habitat Monitoring ProgramIn 2002, the BDWMO created a program for monitoring the habitat quality of strategic water resources in the watershed, including biological and physical indicators, such as upland and aquatic vegetation, buffer zones, erosion, sedimentation, and the presence of non-native exotic species. The program also recommends management actions based upon monitoring results.

In 2010, the BDWMO redesigned the habitat monitoring program and did not conduct monitoring. Beginning in 2011, the program includes monitoring of each strategic water body on a cycle of once every five years, rather than every water body every year. Kingsley Lake was monitored in 2011. Monitoring included a meandering survey of the entire lake (in the submergent, emergent, and upland buffer zones—see figure below), rather than only at sample plots, as done in the past. The meandering survey results, along with parcel data, are used to identify possible locations for restoration and preservation.

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Data Guides Management Practices

Orchard Lake Experiences Good Water Clarity Four Seasons RunningThe BDWMO is happy to announce that Orchard Lake—a 243-acre lake in the northwest corner of Lakeville—has experienced its fourth consecutive season of good grades for water quality. Prior to the 2008 season, the summer-average water clarity fluctuated above and below the BDWMO water clarity action level for Orchard Lake (see Orchard Lake figure on page 7). In 2008, water clarity improved substantially from the previous 2007 season, and has been better than the action level for four years in a row (2008-2011). Summer average water clarity, measured with a Secchi disc, has been better than 9 feet for the past four years (the BDWMO action level for Orchard Lake is 5.9 feet).

In addition to measuring water clarity with a Secchi disc, several other measurements of water quality were collected in 2011, including concentrations of phosphorus and chlorophyll a measured at the lake surface. Concentrations of phosphorus were measured at regular depth intervals in the lake as a way to gauge the degree to which internal loading of phosphorus from lake sediment might be occurring. Internal loading of phosphorus is a natural process that occurs in Minnesota lakes, but the rate of internal loading can increase substantially in lakes that have excessive amounts of phosphorus in the sediment. Depletion of levels of oxygen in the deeper water of the lake can also increase the rate of internal loading of phosphorus in a lake.

Improvements in lake water quality in recent years may be in part due to the City of Lakeville’s efforts to manage curlyleaf pondweed. Curlyleaf pondweed is a non-native aquatic plant that is known to increase phosphorus concentrations in lakes during the summer months. Curlyleaf pondweed grows and dies earlier in the season than native aquatic plants. The die off of curlyleaf pondweed in mid-summer releases phosphorus into the lake, contributing to mid-summer algae growth. Additionally, aeration devices were installed in Orchard Pond, a wetland that contributes flow to Orchard Lake. The aeration devices have operated for the past two seasons.

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Introducing Whitney PondIn the fall of 2011, Burnsville gained a new 2-acre stormwater treatment basin. Whitney Pond is situated west of a long-standing tree line that divides Burnsville’s Lac Lavon Park and Keller Park in Apple Valley.

The project is an excellent example of the inter-community cooperation that exists in the Black Dog WMO. Although the pond resides in Burnsville on land donated by the city, it actually treats stormwater from a significant portion of the Keller Lake watershed in Apple Valley that would otherwise drain to Keller Lake untreated. And since Keller Lake discharges to Crystal Lake, any improvement to Keller Lake’s water quality will ultimately be good for both communities.

A portion of stormwater flow from a previously existing storm sewer pipe in Apple Valley is now diverted to the pond through a new storm sewer line. A special skimmer structure minimizes the amount of debris that is deposited in the new pond. Urban stormwater runoff generated within the WMO is rich in phosphorus, and has the potential to degrade lake water quality if not properly treated. Phosphorus concentration is directly related to the abundance of algae in lakes. The goal of the stormwater pond is to reduce the phosphorus load to Keller Lake to meet the MPCA’s total maximum daily load requirements (see TMDL study on page 2).

The project, constructed and maintained by the City of Apple Valley, also included construction of a new trail loop around the pond and reconstruction of areas disturbed by the project. In the spring of 2012, pond slopes will be vegetated with a special seed mixture consisting of prairie grasses and wildflowers.

Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake Water Quality Monitoring—All three water quality indicators showed an improvement in water quality in 2011 when compared to 2010. Transparency readings increased and chlorophyll a concentrations and total phosphorus concentrations decreased. The ferric chloride treatment system was permanently shut down at the end of 2009. The three-lake TMDL study and implementation plan identifies the water quality improvement measures needed to achieve the BDWMO and MPCA goals for Crystal Lake (see story, page 2). Habitat monitoring is scheduled for Crystal Lake in 2013.

Keller Lake Water Quality Monitoring—All three water quality indicators showed a minor degradation in water quality in 2011 when compared to 2010. Transparency readings were lower and chlorophyll a concentrations and total phosphorus concentrations were higher. However, there is no significant trend in chlorophyll a or total phosphorous levels over the ten-year period from 2002 to 2011. The ferric chloride treatment system was permanently shut down at the end of 2009 and the water quality has generally degraded since then. The three-lake TMDL study and implementation plan identifies the water quality improvement measures needed to achieve the BDWMO and MPCA goals for Keller Lake (see story, page 2). Habitat monitoring is scheduled for Keller Lake in 2015.

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2011 Monitoring Results

Keller Lake

Water Quality Monitoring ProgramThe Black Dog WMO and member cities continued to monitor several of its lakes during 2011 through the Metropolitan Council’s Citizen-Assisted Monitoring Program (CAMP) to detect any water quality changes that would require management action by the WMO. The focus was on three water quality indicators—total phosphorus and chlorophyll a concentrations, plus Secchi disc transparency. All three correlate strongly to the open-water nuisance conditions of lakes (i.e., algal blooms).

Long-term monitoring is important because lakes can change from year to year. Only when several years of data are compiled do trends become apparent. Because the MPCA periodically evaluates water quality data from the most recent ten-year period to determine if a lake violates applicable swimmable use standards, the WMO has adopted the same time convention for conducting its annual trend analyses. Graphs on this page and subsequent pages show historic trends in water quality.

Water Quality Monitoring—Lac Lavon has excellent water quality. Transparency readings show an improvement in water quality in 2011 when compared to 2010. Total phosphorus concentrations increased slightly in 2011 from 2010, showing water quality degradation. However, chlorophyll a concentrations decreased slightly in 2011 from 2010, showing some water quality improvement. Habitat monitoring is scheduled for Lac Lavon in 2014.

Water Quality Monitoring—Water quality monitoring data from 2010 show continued good water quality in Kingsley Lake, with transparency readings at the bottom of the lake and continued low chlorophyll a concentrations. Total phosphorus concentrations increased in 2011 from 2010, showing minor degradation in water quality, however, there is still an overall decreasing trend in total phosphorus concentrations over the ten-year period from 2002 to 2011. The BDWMO will continue to monitor the water quality of Kingsley Lake.

Habitat monitoring results for 2011 show continued high quality ratings within the submergent, emergent, and upland buffer zones for Kingsley Lake. Management of invasive vegetation such as common buckthorn, purple loosestrife, hybrid cattail, and reed canary grass was recommended to help improve wildlife habitat. Additional recommendations were made for stormwater management improvements, erosion control measures, and increased naturalized vegetation along the shoreline, which could help improve water quality. These improvements could be conducted in cooperation with residents and businesses who share the shoreline.

Kingsley Lake

Lac Lavon

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2011 Monitoring Results

Water Quality Monitoring—Water quality monitoring data show continued improvements in the water quality of Sunset Pond in 2011, when compared to 2010, with total phosphorus concentrations decreasing and transparency readings increasing, and chlorophyll a concentrations remaining low. Sunset pond is no longer considered a BDWMO strategic water body, so monitoring data will not be analyzed in 2012.

Water Quality Monitoring—In 2011, the BDWMO performed more detailed management level monitoring on the lake (see story, page 4). Habitat monitoring is scheduled for Orchard Lake in 2012.

Orchard Lake

Sunset Pond

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2011 Monitoring Results

Board of CommissionersRepresenting Burnsville:

Roger Baldwin, Chair Loren Knott, Treasurer/Secretary Tom Harmening, CommissionerMike Hughes, Alternate

Representing Apple Valley and Eagan:Mary Hamann-Roland, Vice Chair Greg Helms, Alternate

Representing Lakeville:Scott Thureen, Commissioner Tom Goodwin, Alternate

Engineering Consultant:Karen Chandler, P.E., Barr Engineering Co. Henry Runke, Ph.D., Barr Engineering Co.

Legal Consultant:Roger Knutson, Campbell Knutson, P.A.

Regular board meetings . . .are held at 5:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the Burnsville Maintenance Facility at 13713 Frontier Court.

For more information, please contact:Daryl Jacobson, Administrator Black Dog WMO City of Burnsville 13713 Frontier Court Burnsville, MN 55337 Telephone: 952-895-4574 Fax: 952-895-4531

Website: www.blackdogwmo.org

2012 Expenditures

2012 Income

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2012 BudgetEngineering Fees ....................................................................... $33,000

Legal and Audit Fees ................................................................... $7,950

Administrative Services ............................................................. $13,000

Public Education ...................................................................... $15,600

Insurance .................................................................................... $3,000

Special Projects ........................................................................ $51,602

Conference/Publications ................................................................ $500

Water Quality Monitoring ........................................................ $12,100

Contingency ............................................................................... $5,000

Total ..................................................................................... $141,752

Black Dog Watershed Management Organization