July 29, 2021 at 7:30 AM - Projects Committee Meeting

Rationale:  No unfinished businees to address.

Rationale:  Below are the fall SWCP applications up for approval, the eight applications total $75,534.17:

App     Loc (Watershed)      Name                        Amt                     Pracs  

21-B-1	SEC. 7-15-2 (BELL 6-F)*	ROBERT SCHMIT	$                     3,577.19	TOT
21-B-3	SEC. 23-16-4 (SKULL)*	DWAYNE LANC	$                  12,500.00	TOT, WASCB, TO
21-B-4	SEC. 36-16-4 (SKULL)*	DAVID HANIS	$                     5,308.48	WASCB TO
21-B-5	SEC. 36-16-4 (SKULL)*	CARL SOUSEK	$                  12,500.00	WASCB TO
21-S-6	SEC. 16-4-6 (WAHOO)*	ALLEN MEDUNA	$                  12,500.00	TOT, WASCB, TO
21-S-7	SEC. 26-15-6 (COTTONWOOD)*	NORM LINDGREN	$                     6,033.00	WASCB TO
21-S-8	SEC. 6-14-7 (COTTONWOOD)*	JOHN & CARL BERN	$                  10,615.50	WASCB TO
21-S-9	SEC. 29-17-6 (SAND)*	JERRY SOUKUP	$                  12,500.00	TOT

Rationale:  A completed tree planting has been certified and ready to be paid:

Jason Scott

$                     1,348.50

FIELD & WILDLIFE WINDBREAK

Rationale:  None

Rationale:  None

Rationale:  Pruss Construction has completed tree removal on the Shell Creek South Channel Improvement/Benching Project and will finish the project work after fall harvest. U.P. Railroad is near completing their bridge replacement project near country road 15. 

As part of the Shell Creek Watershed Water Quality Plan update, JEO has sent a draft analysis of pollution loads and concentrations (provided by Wright Water Engineers, Inc.) for review and comment (attachment). NDEE is assisting with the plan update narrative.  As part of the Shell Creek Watershed Water Quality Plan Phase II, JEO continues to work with NDEE on the Plan update.JEO continues to work with NDEE to complete our Watershed Plan Update. Attached is JEO's $756.00 invoice and  progress report.  After this payment, $22,270.50 will remain under our $31,630 contract. We are requesting NDEE reimbursement for this expense.

Rationale:  No new updates since last month.  As previously mentioned, we have approximately $390,0000 EPA 319 funds and $14,000 of NET grant funding for various projects and other tasks for use by June 30, 2022.  

Rationale:  Completed septic system upgrade:

JOHN SONDERMAN

$4,800.00

Rationale:  Attached is FYRA's July 26th invoice totaling  $5,160 for Wahoo Creek Planning contract work, primarily adjusting the draft plan without Dam Site 83.  After this payment, $31,146.50 will remain under contract. This invoice will be submitted to NRCS for 100% reimbursement. 

Rationale:  Saunders County has prepared the Railroad Avenue Road for fabric and rip-rap for the Czechland Lake Shoreline/Road Stabilization Project. The County took bids on the fabric & rip-rap and these materials will be delivered to the site and placed in August. Attached is our approved Interlocal Agreement with Saunders County for the Project.

As part of the Wahoo Creek Watershed Water Quality Plan Phase II, JEO continues to work with NDEE on the Plan update.JEO continues to work with NDEE to complete our Watershed Plan Update. Attached is JEO's $634.50    invoice and  progress report.  After this payment, $16,270,50 will remain under our $31,630 contract. We are requesting NDEE reimbursement for this expense.  Also attached is the draft report on sediment load estimates and water quality assessment that is being reviewed by NDEE. 

 

Rationale:  Olsson will start dam design after NRCS approves the Wahoo Creek Watershed Plan. It is anticipated that FYRA will submit the plan for NRCS review by September 1, 2021. 

Rationale:  A JWMAB Meeting was held on July 21, 2021, at the Fremont Municipal Building. Attached is the Agenda and minutes from the February 23 meeting.

Rationale:  Dodge County, LPNNRD and Fremont representatives had a Zoom meeting with NRCS on July 2nd to discuss RFP proposals received for completing the Wateshed Plan Environmental Assessment for the Rawhide Creek Watershed. Three firms submitted proposals (FYRA, JEO & Burns & McDonnell). The review committee recommended Burns and McDonnell based primarily on the perceived lowest proposed cost to complete the work.  During Dodge County's contract discussions, Burns and McDonnell provided an adjusted scope and amendments to their original project proposal. Following that discussion, the Dodge County's Attorney recommended not to accept the proposal and readvertise for new Requests for Proposals (RFP's), which will be received and reviewed in mid-August.

 NRCS has obligated funds for planning and conceptual design costs for surveys and investigations, environmental studies, evaluation of alternatives, and preparation of plans and design prior to the authorization of assistance for the installation of works of improvement.  The assessment will evaluate feasible flood reduction projects that can hopefully be eligible for future federal Watershed Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) program. While LPNNRD is a participating partner, this planning effort is 100% funded by NRCS, so we have not obligated any funding at this point.

Rationale:  Partner representatives have been meeting to discuss possible camera/water sensor options to monitor ice conditions/flooding at strategic Platte River locations. There were some issues working with the first company we tried to work with, so the group decided to look for other possibilities.  LPNNRD, PMRNRD, Dodge County and Fremont have entered into an interlocal agreement for this effort. However, this agreement might need to be updated depending on the direction the partners decide.  

Rationale:  A kick-off meeting with the selected consulting firm, JEO, was held on July 9th with Fremont, Dodge County and LPNNRD representatives (meeting minutes attached). JEO will be reviewing all available information about the area. Attached is a news release that was sent out for public input.  LPNNRD will meet with JEO next week to share information on the failed project effort that occurred in the mid 1990's. 

Rationale:  This Breach Repair Project is nearly complete.  LPNNRD has committed up to $50,000 toward the project. 

Rationale:  No new updates.  Most participating entities in our HMP have submitted plan adoption resolutions.  JEO last reported that they were still tracking down one or two entity resolutions. 

Rationale:  No new issues.

Rationale:  General Manager Gottschalk reviewed the Projects protion of LPNNRD's draft FY22 budget with the committee.

Rationale:  The Projects Committee adjourned at 8:15 a.m.