5.4. SR 03-13-2006
City of Elk River
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Section Meeting Date
Worksession March 13,2006
Item Description
2005 NPDES Permit U date/Annual Meetin
Item Number
5.4.
Prepared by
Rebecca Hau , Environmental Administrator
Reviewed by
Introduction
The City of Elk River was required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to apply for the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Storm Water Permit in 2003. The permit requires the
city to develop and implement Best Management Practices and achieve measurable goals to satisfy six
minimum control measures. The six goals are Public Education and Outreach; Public
Participation/Involvement; Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination; Construction Site Runoff
Control; and Pollution Prevention/ Good Housekeeping.
Discussion
In 2005, the City of Elk River was able to meet goals in each of the six measures. The following are some
examples:
. Web site link to storm water related information
. Continuance of licensing lawn care professionals
. Inspections of plats to ensure proper erosion control measures are being taken
. Inspections of storm drains (20% required each year)
. Issuance of Stop Work Orders by Building Inspectors if erosion control measures are not being
maintained at building sites
. Development of SWPPP Template and Checklist
. Commercial site erosion control inspections by Engineering Department
. Road Salt Shed construction at the Street Department
. Installation of Rain Gardens
City staff plans to continue improving on the City's storm water program in 2006 by implementing
additional measures.
Financial Impact
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Council Action
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