2019-09-09 SWC Meeting Summary_Final

MEETING SUMMARY SUBJECT: STORMWATER COMMISSION MEETING MEETING DATE: Monday – September 9, 2019 at 5:00 p.m ATTENDANCE LIST: ☐ Mike Butterfield, Commission Chair, term expires 6/30/21 ☒ Mike Dryden, Commission Member, term expires 6/30/20 ☐ Stacie Johnson, Commission Member, term expires 6/30/21 ☒ Frank Bellon, Commission Member, term expires 6/30/20 ☒ Jason Rogers, Commission Member, term expires 6/30/22 ☒ Cara Matteson, Stormwater Coordinator, City Staff ☒ Dave Wallace, Storm Utility Engineering Manager, City Staff ☒ Debbie O’Meara, Administrative Assistant, City Staff ☒ Martin Smith, Friends of Cedar Lake Organization Member DISCUSSION ITEMS Meeting called to order at 5:04 p.m by Commissioner Vice Chair Mike Dryden A Mike Dryden made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 11, 2019 meeting The motion approved by Frank Bellon; seconded by Jason Rogers All were in favor to approve the minutes Public Input A Martin Smith, thinking of the storm drain mural project, suggested having murals on the barriers at McCloud Place NE Bridge Commission Goals Update A Regional Detention Basins – Dave Wallace 1) Dave Wallace mentioned there are currently no updates; however, research continues on regional detention basins 2) Dave made a request to the Commissioners to provide him with ideas to place in a policy to work with developers in regards to regional detention basins 3) There was discussion among the Commission regarding the type of information needed for the policy 4) Frank Bellon mentioned he already sent Dave information for inclusion in a policy 5) Jason Rogers mentioned he would send Dave a write-up B BMP Cost Share Enhancements – Dave Wallace 1) This is a 50/50 cost-share program, and to date, receiving very few applications 2) There was discussion among the Commission in regards to tipping the participation/leverage private funds 3) After discussion, Frank Bellon made a motion to offer full support of the Commissioners to increase the share of private funds for the non-residential BMP Cost-Share Program (75/25) Jason Rogers seconded it All were in favor and the motion carried City Staff Reports A BMP Cost Share Applications – Cara Matteson 1) Cara Matteson shared a presentation and excitement of the completed Coe College, Gage Memorial Union Green Roof project 2) The Commission reviewed and discussed the before, during, and after pictures 3) Reminded this is the first green roof project in the cost-share program, and located in the Kenwood Basin, which is a priority basin 4) Cara mentioned Coe College submitted another application for three rain gardens to be located west of Gage Memorial Union; will have good pedestrian visibility in this area – $1,802 eligible project cost; $901 cost-share request B Storm Drain Murals – Cara Matteson 1) Economic Alliance lead this project 2) $500 stipend to each artist 4320021/MEETING MINUTES/STWC MEETING NOTES 9.9.19 Page of Stormwater Commission Meeting September 9, 2019 Page of 3) KWWL held a news spot 4) DNR was there with Facebook Live and Twitter 5) Other communities are following the city’s lead, i.e., Dubuque, Sioux Falls 6) Economic Alliance committed to partnering again next year C Active and Upcoming Stormwater Projects – Dave Wallace 1) Dave distributed the current list of the significant City stormwater projects 2) There is only one project added since the July update (Willowbend Road NE – involves installation of new storm sewer and bank restoration to halt erosion that is threatening an existing sanitary sewer) 3) The Commission reviewed and discussed the list D Stormwater Utility Rate Survey – Dave Wallace 1) Dave distributed copies of the 2018 survey 2) The survey is available every other year 3) The Commission reviewed and discussed information Commissioner Reports A Jason Rogers commented that the Storm Drain Mural project is a great idea B Jason suggested to expand the program to include the following: 1) Sponsors/donors 2) Add artists 3) Compensate artists/large stipend 4) Walking games 5) Scooter games 6) Open to schools (winning school is rewarded) Adjourn Meeting A Agenda Items for Future Meetings 1) Submit items to Mike Dryden or Dave Wallace B The next regularly scheduled Stormwater Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 4, 2019, at 5:00 p.m City Services Center (Public Works) - 2nd Floor – Greene Square Conference Room, 500 15th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 - Ph (319) 286-5802 C The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m Respectfully submitted by Debbie O’Meara, AAI, Cedar Rapids Public Works This summary documents our understanding of items discussed Please contact our office within five working days with any omissions or discrepancies cc: Stormwater Commission Meeting Distribution List 4320021/MEETING MINUTES/STWC MEETING NOTES 9.9.19 ... school is rewarded) Adjourn Meeting A Agenda Items for Future Meetings 1) Submit items to Mike Dryden or Dave Wallace B The next regularly scheduled Stormwater Commission meeting is scheduled for... working days with any omissions or discrepancies cc: Stormwater Commission Meeting Distribution List 4320021 /MEETING MINUTES/STWC MEETING NOTES 9.9.19 ... Greene Square Conference Room, 500 15th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 - Ph (319) 286-5802 C The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m Respectfully submitted by Debbie O’Meara, AAI, Cedar Rapids Public