7.1. SR 01-22-2013 CIA iik REQUEST FOR ACTION
River
TO ITEM NUMBER
Mayor&City Council 7.1
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Public Hearings January 22,2013 Rebecca Haug,Environmental
Administrator
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
2012 NPDES Annual Permit Update Suzanne Fischer, Community
Operations and Development
Director
REVIEWED BY
Cal Portner, City Administrator
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff is requesting that you conduct the public hearing. No other action is needed on this item.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of Elk River was required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to apply for the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Storm Water (NPDES) Permit in 2003. This
permit requires the city to hold annual public meetings regarding the Best Management Practices (BMP)
used and the measurable goals achieved in each of the following Minimum Control categories: Public
Education and Outreach;Public Participation/Involvement; Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination;
Construction Site Runoff Control;and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping.
In 2012,the City of Elk River met goals in each category. The following are some examples:
• Adoption of the Coal Tar Based Sealant Ordinance on August 13,2012.
• Inspections of all storm drain infrastructure and prioritization list completed by the Street
Department.
• Girl Scouts painted storm drains in celebration of"National Girl Scout Centennial Day of
Service" on October 13, 2012.
• Andrew Elmquist restored the retention pond at the intersection of Joplin Road and Business
Center Drive for his Eagle Scout Project.
• Website link to storm water related information.
• A Stormwater survey was sent to all residents with their utility bills.
• Continuance of licensing lawn care professionals.
• Inspections of building sites to ensure proper erosion control measures are being taken.
• Maintenance of storm drains (20%required each year) including the pond near Time Out.
• City environmental administrator sits on the Minnesota Stormwater Steering Committee Board
through the League of MN Cities.
• Staff has studied 10 +/- areas for possible installation of additional BMP's.
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• Through the 2012 budget cycle, staff indicated the need for additional funding for the NPDES
permit requirements. The city worked with Stantec to determine a Stormwater Utility Fee to fund
the stormwater program.
In 2013, staff will continue to partner with the SWCD on stormwater measures and continue to
educate the public about stormwater issues.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
None
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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