design kickoff meeting becky houdek, mcwd 6-27-12
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Minnehaha Creek (Reach 14) Streambank Improvement Project
Design Kickoff Meeting
Becky Houdek, MCWD6-27-12
OutlineBackground
Design concepts
Expectations
Process/Schedule
What we need from you
Questions
BackgroundProject identified in District
Plan
Project goals:
Improve riparian vegetation Stabilizes banks (deep roots) Filters runoff from land and
moderates flow Provides shading and shelter Deters geese Aesthetic value
Improve in-stream habitat and function
Education/demonstration
Turf Grass vs. Native Plant Roots
BackgroundFeasibility study completed
last summer
Gauged homeowner interestVoluntary projectNeighborhood meeting,
survey, site visits29 have expressed interest
Board ordered last fall Funding design, construction,
3 yrs maintenance
Design ConceptsBalance homeowner interests/preferences with natural
resource benefitsAesthetics, plant height, existing structures, etc.
Vegetated streambank with 10-20 ft of native plantings that transitions to turf (minimum of 10 ft)Primarily grasses and flowers, shrubs optionalLittle to no rock needed
In-stream habitat improvements
ExpectationsDistrict will fund design, construction, and first 3 yrs of
maintenance, then homeowners take over
Plantings will take a few years to be fully established - will incorporate some plant plugs so you see some growth and color right away
District rules require a declaration for any streambank projectsMuch of the land along creek is owned by City – will need 3-party
agreement
Not all properties may be suitable for this project
Process/ScheduleDetermine who is on board - Letter of intent
Develop designs/planting plans:Individual site visits – mid-JulyPreliminary designs – Distributed late July Homeowner review and feedback (2-3 weeks) – mid-August Finalize designs – August-September
Execute declarations/maintenance agreements – September
Construction:In-stream/bank work – January - mid-FebruaryPlanting – Spring 2013
What We Need From YouEmails and phone numbers
Flexibility and responsiveness
Coordinate on-site meetings Sign up for a time
For site visit: Complete plant worksheet Sign letter of intent
Declaration/maintenance agreement (once designs are developed)
Questions?Contact information:
Becky [email protected]
Project webpage:http://www.minnehahacreek.org/projects (scroll down to
Reach 14)
Citizens for the Minnehaha Creek Corridor:www.minnehahacreekcorridor.org