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<br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: 1/26/2026 <br />Item No.: 10.h. <br />Department ApprovalCity Manager Approval <br />Item Description:Award Willow Pond Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) <br />Project Agreement <br />1 <br />2 Background <br />3 Citywide, there are 200+ public storm ponds that were installed since the 1950’s to meet <br />4 water quality goals, reduce stormwater rate, and help manage localized flooding issues. <br />5 Over time, the ponds fill with sediment and the design functionality diminishes. Staff is <br />6 currently prioritizing ponds to have preliminary engineering completed to quantify the <br />7 material that needs to be removed, determine potential water quality improvements, and <br />8 estimate costs based on removals. <br />9 <br />10 Staff is working towards acquiring pertinent permits to dredge the accumulated sediment <br />11 from Willow Pond. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is requiring an <br />12 Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) as part of their permit application. With <br />13 Roseville being the responsible government unit (RGU) for the EAW review, staff sent out a <br />14 request for quotes (RFQ) for consulting services to prepare the EAW on the City’s behalf. <br />15 By having a consultant prepare the EAW, Roseville would remove any bias from the review <br />16 process. <br />17 <br />18 Policy Objectives <br />19 It is City policy to improve and maintain drainage to reduce the risk of localized flooding, <br />20 and to keep infrastructure in good working condition. <br />21 <br />22 Equity Impact Summary <br />23 There should be no equity impacts associated with this agreement as maintaining our <br />24 storm sewer infrastructure benefits all residents and property owners. <br />25 <br />26 Budget Implications <br />27 Staff sent out the RFQ to five consultants, and four proposals were submitted for the <br />28 preparation of the EAW: <br />29 <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />Qbhf!91!pg!277 <br /> <br />