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Member Mueller was curious regarding Less Mow May, and what information was <br />provided to the residents, and she wondered if there was a way to increase outreach <br />and education regarding how people mow. She thought a lot of times people let <br />their lawns grow out and then basically mow hay and mow it into the street and the <br />storm drains. <br />Mr. Freihammer indicated in the past the City has done articles on this and could <br />expand on that later this summer as well as in the future. <br />Member Mueller thought with the U of M extension and turf care and all of that it <br />is recommended to raise the deck as high as possible, cut the grass, and then let it <br />sit for a day before lowering the deck and cutting the grass again. She noted it <br />bothers her to see yard waste blown into the street. <br />Commissioner Rudolph arrived at 6:46 p.m. <br />5. Trout Brook Interceptor Flood Analysis <br />Environmental Manager Ryan Johnson introduced Mr. Nate Zwanitser from the <br />Capital Region Watershed District. <br />Mr. Zwanitser presented the Trout Brook Interceptor Flood Analysis to the <br />Commission. <br />Chair Ficek thanked Mr. Zwanitser for the presentation. <br />Member Fergus appreciated they were looking at the social vulnerability index. He <br />wondered if there was any effortto look at the neighborhood that is getting flooded <br />because the social vulnerability of this neighborhood next to another neighborhood <br />could be quite different. <br />Mr. Zwanitser indicated these areas blend a little bit but the information it is built <br />on is based on census tracts and blocks. For now, at least, this is the best <br />information Capital Region Watershed District has for this type of analysis. There <br />is a lot of work being done to refine and go in the direction Member Fergus is <br />talking about, getting more resolution, and classifying the different areas. <br />Chair Ficek indicated the grant helped to create the model and he wondered if there <br />was any money for upkeep or if something else needed to go after. <br />Mr. Zwanitser thought this would be a worthwhile investment. He thought it would <br />be a modest investment to keep it up to date. <br />Chair Ficek asked if the Capital Region Watershed District is looking at other <br />agencies CIP's and looking ahead. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />