Attachment A For Local Governments Requesting a 2014 Capital Appropriation I.

Project Basics 1) Name of the local government or political subdivision that is submitting the request: City of Anoka 2) Project title: Rum River Dam in Anoka Asian Carp Barrier Improvements 3) Project priority number : N/A 4) Project location (please list town(s)/city(ies) and county(ies): The project is located in the City of Anoka, near the Rum Rivers confluence with the Mississippi River. The goal is to protect the upstream watershed which includes 1,780 miles of river, Mille Lacs Lake, over 200 smaller lakes and numerous smaller streams within the following counties: Aitkin Anoka Benton Crow Wing Isanti Mille Lacs 5) Ownership and Operation: Who will own the facility: City of Anoka Who will operate the facility: City of Anoka Names of any private entities that will occupy/use any portion of the building: None 6) Project contact person (name, phone number and email address): Russ Zastrow City of Anoka 763-576-2782 rzastrow@ci.anoka.mn.us II. Project Description 7) Description and Rationale: Provide a brief project description and rationale (one page maximum). This request is for $5 million in state bond funding to predesign, design, and construct the renovation of the Rum River Dam in Anoka to serve as a barrier to Asian carp and protect the Rum River watershed. Asian carp are working their way up the Mississippi River system. If Asian carp establish a foothold in Minnesotas rivers and lakes they will cause serious damage to native fish populations by dominating native fish for food and habitat. Efforts are underway on the Mississippi River to stop Asian carp including a potential bubble/sound barrier at Lock and

Dam No. 1 and a physical barrier created by the Coon Rapids Dam, neither of which are 100% effective. Sport fishing in the State of Minnesota is a $2.8 billion industry. Mille Lacs Lake is one of Minnesotas premier fisheries and is connected to the Mississippi River by the Rum River. Similar to the Coon Rapids Dam, the Rum River Dam in Anoka has potential to serve as a barrier to Asian carp. The dam is located at the downstream end of the Rum River so could provide protection for the entire watershed. This investment in the Rum River Dam would help protect one of the defining assets of the Minnesota fishing industry, Mille Lacs Lake. The Rum River Dam in Anoka is likely an effective barrier during normal flows but would need the following modifications to improve effectiveness during higher flows: Replace bottom discharge flood gate with top discharge flood gate Replace flashboard pool control with adjustable crest gate pool control Alter operating plan to maintain summer pool for longer periods of the year Potentially modify spillway to block jumping fish Project phases will include: Predesign (July 2014 October 2014) o Technical evaluation of hydraulics/Asian carp passage at Rum River Dam o Analyze and select modifications to improve barrier effectiveness o Update project costs and document findings Design (November 2014 April 2015) o Detailed design of dam modification plan o Development of construction bid documents (drawings and specifications) o Final schedule and cost estimate Construction (May 2015-November 2015) o Bid advertising and award o Pre-construction approvals o Construction Predesign and Design phases will employ approximately 10 engineers, technicians and scientists for 50% of their time. Construction will likely include a general contractor and several specialized subcontracting crews (earthwork, concrete, metal fabrication, pile drivers, etc.) with 10-30 workers fully employed onsite at any given time during construction season. The project will be managed through the City of Anoka who owns/operates the dam. Given its regional benefit, this project has support of environmental management and governmental agencies within the watershed. Project partners include the Lower Rum River WMO, Anoka Conservation District, City of Ramsey and others. Stanley Consultants, who also worked on the Coon Rapids Dam Asian Carp Barrier Project will provide technical analysis and design. 8) Square Footage: The project area includes the existing dam and abutments and is roughly 25,000 square feet III. Project Financing At this time, City of Anoka has not lined up firm commitments for local funding of the project. The goal is to build upon the support of project partners and develop a local funding source from a group of regional partners to assist with funding of the project. Even with regional support, the project partners do not have the financial capacity to fund a 50% match. The project will protect

Mille Lacs Lake, which is a valuable resource to the entire State. City of Anoka will work with partners to develop a feasible local match as the project moves forward. Do the project cost estimates below include inflation? Sources of Funds
Dollars in Thousands Prior Years

X
For 2014

Yes

No
For 2016 For 2018

Total

State GO Bonds Requested Funds Already Committed State Funds City Funds County Funds Other Local Government Funds Federal Funds Non-Governmental Funds Pending Contributions City Funds County Funds Other Local Government Funds Federal Funds Non-Governmental Funds l TOTAL* Uses of Funds
Dollars in Thousands Prior Years

$5000

$5000
For 2014 For 2016 For 2018

$5000

Total

Land Acquisition Predesign (required for projects over $1.5 M) Design (including construction administration) Project Management Construction Furniture/Fixtures/Equipment Relocation (not bond-eligible) TOTAL* * Totals must be the same.

$150 $250 $4600

$5000

$5000

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Other Project Information Project schedule. Predesign will run from July 2014 to October 2014. Design will run from November 2014 to April 2015. Construction will run from May 2015 to November 2015. Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/14 Anticipated Finish date: 11/01/15 11) Predesign. For projects with a total construction cost of $1.5 million or more: Has a project predesign been completed? Yes X No

If so, has the predesign been submitted to the Commissioner of Administration? 12) 13) State operating subsidies. None Sustainable building guidelines. No building structure associated with this project Yes No

14)

Sustainable building designs. Explain the extent to which the project will use sustainable building designs, if applicable. Although this project does not involve building construction, selection and design of dam modifications will be developed in consideration of sustainable design principles. Secondary goals of the project will be to develop a project that allows/improves future enhancements such as hydropower generation at the flood gate opening and expansion of local/regional trail connections near the site. In addition to improving Asian carp barrier effectiveness, the project will consider potential multiple-use benefits for local and regional stakeholders.

15)

Resolution of support and priority designation. Has the governing body of the applicant passed a resolution of support (which indicates the projects priority number if the applicant is submitting multiple requests)? X Yes No This is City of Anokas only appropriation request. The following agencies have designated their support for the project: Anoka Conservation District Benton SWCD City of Andover City of Anoka City of Coon Rapids City of Ramsey Isanti SWCD Lower Rum River WMO Morrison SWCD Sherburne SWCD