Scott WMO Planning Commission: April 22, 2024

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Approval of agenda and meeting minutes

Watershed Management Plan update

Watershed-based implementation funding strategy

Memorandum of Agreement with Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District

Public notice challenges due to local newspaper closures

Miriam Junction trail project

Technical assistance and cost-share program updates

Soil health and cover crop implementation

Water quality monitoring and environmental education

CIP project updates and future designs

GIS software transition to Arc Pro

Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) updates

University of Minnesota land owner survey

Cyanazine and nitrate well testing project

2023 Annual Report and newsletter redesign

Votes (1)

Approve meeting agenda and minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Cilus · Seconded by Pint

Notable Quotes (2)

One year where that allocation did extend beyond Scott County and actually included a number of municipalities in Dakota County.

Troy
FundingDiscussing the historical scope of Watershed-based implementation funding.

It's like a Band-Aid you just need to rip it off and do it.

Ryan
GIS SoftwareDescribing the transition from ArcGIS to Arc Pro.

People (8)

VanessaChair/Commissioner

Commission chair facilitating the Watershed Planning Commission meeting.

CilusCommissioner

Motioned for the approval of agenda and minutes.

PintCommissioner

Seconded the motion for agenda approval.

TroyStaff

Reported on technical assistance, soil health, and environmental workshops.

RyanStaff

Managed stream bank and ravine stabilization projects.

MelissaStaff

Discussed GIS mapping updates and WRAPS monitoring sites.

Aaron LewisQuality Improvement Manager

Assisting with public engagement strategies for underserved communities.

Marcia Barcela O'NealCommunity Outreach Officer

Coordinating public engagement for the Watershed Plan update.

Places Mentioned

Scott CountyNew Prague City CenterMiriam JunctionSand CreekRaven StreamCedar LakeDoyle Kenic Regional ParkDakota CountyWashington County

Events & Meetings (6)

  • April 22nd: Watershed Planning Commission meeting
  • April 23rd: Watershed-based implementation funding meeting
  • April 2nd: Prescribed burn workshop
  • April 16th: Rain Garden workshop/County Board workshop
  • April 11th: Grant application submission for ditch modernization
  • March 27th: Meeting on phase one public engagement plan
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Scott WMO Planning Commission: April 22, 2024 - Scott County Recorder