6.2. SR 06-20-2016
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations, Awards, June 20, 2016Brandon Wisner, Stormwater Coordinator
and Recognition
Item Description Reviewed by
Blue Star Award Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Staff from the nonprofit Friends of the Mississippi River will present the Blue Star Award to the Mayor
and City Council.
Background/Discussion
“Blue Star Award-winning communities” are those taking a leadership role in protecting Minnesota’s
water resources and public health through excellence in stormwater management. Cities that score high
enough earn the Blue Star Award and receive well-earned positive public recognition for their
commitment helping keep Minnesota’s waters clean.” http://bluestarmn.org/
City staff completed a self-assessment ranging in policies and practices of three core areas: Water-Friendly
Planning and Preservation; Stormwater Management Standards and Practices; and Stormwater Pollution
Prevention. At this time, 40 communities have completed the assessment and only 22 are Blue Star
Award winners.
The Blue Star Award Program is a Best Practice Action of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s
GreenStep Cities Program. Elk River recently received Step 4 recognition and the completion of the Blue
Star City stormwater management assessment is an example of the continued guidance the program
brings to community operations.
Financial Impact
N/A
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