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At the request of Chair Stenlund, Mr. Culver advised that this project is well underway. Upper Villa Park Stormwater Update At the request of Chair Stenlund, Mr. Culver advised that this plan was similar to that of the previously discussed Evergreen Park Project ultimately rejected. While bids opened last week for this project were somewhat higher than the original engineer's estimate, Mr. Culver advised that this program run by the Capitol Region Watershed District who will award the project, should be under construction later this fall. Unlike the system proposed for Evergreen Park with two tanks (one for re-use and one for infiltration), Mr. Culver advised that this Villa Park system will capture a good portion of what it captures, basically due to different soils than found at the other park. Public Works Director Schwartz suggested this would be a good field trip opportunity this fall if the project was under construction, as well as that of the BRT along Snelling Avenue. Chair Stenlund stated that was a great idea; and encouraged PWETC members if they had areas of interest they would like to include for a future van tour that were under the mantle of the PWETC to bring them to his or staffs attention. Victoria Street Project Update As part of this project and given existing stormwater issues and treatment options, Mr. Culver advised that it was proposed to build a 4-bay (pond) on one of the nearby parcels in that area near Pioneer Park via an easement to install a small pond and mitigate wetland issues due to installation of the sidewalk. Mr. Culver noted the approval of the watershed district. Mr. Culver advised that the appraisal for only the easement portion of the property was $50,000; and that staff was currently working with Capitol Region Watershed District on a grant allowing purchase of the parcel outright based on the property's total appraisal of$96,000. Mr. Culver advised that the remaining property would then be wrapped into the park and provide a protective buffer for the wetland area, allowing for improved vegetation, connect trails and fill in some of the missing gaps. Mr. Culver further advised that the Planning Commission would be reviewing the parcel at their upcoming May 6, 2015 meeting to make sure it fit with the goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan; with subsequent presentation to the City Council at their May 11, 2015 meeting for their consideration for purchase, at which time staff should have also received confirmation from the watershed district as to whether or not they will participate in that purchase. Chair Stenlund asked if that would take some drainage from the parking and trail access areas. Page 4 of 13