HomeMy WebLinkAbout[05] MS4 Storm Water Permit for the Year 2009CTW OF ST.JO PH
Council Agenda Item
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2010
AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing — MS4 Storm Water Permit for the Year 2009
SUBMITTED BY: Public Works /Engineering
BOARD /COMMISSION /COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: In 2001 the City was required to complete a storm water management
study and from the study formulate a storm water management plan. This ruling was the beginning of
the City Storm water development fee and utility fee. When the Council adopted the storm water fees a
five year capital improvement plan was adopted at the same time. This schedule projected
improvements and forecasted rates.
In 2009 the City computerized the tracking of the Storm Water activities and purchased software. Since
June of 2009, the Maintenance Staff has entered into the computer the activities so that the annual
report could be generated.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A large part of the program is education and outreach. The area
Cities formed a working group entitled "Central Minnesota Water Education Alliance ". This cooperative
effort provides a variety of education and outreach. I have attached the annual report which illustrates
the types of outreach which include: radio ads, billboard, newsletters, website information and creation
of a separate site and newspaper ads and articles.
In addition, the CMWEA sponsors a water day each year which is held at Millstream Park. This event is
an educational event for grade school children from the St. Cloud area and highly attended. Different
stations are setup illustrating the importance of protecting the resources with cause and affect
examples. This event is always held in September of each year.
The City contribution to this program is nominal and is also illustrated in the attached annual report.
The other part of the permitting process is site management and controls along with pond /outfall
maintenance. The City Building Official assists the City with enforcement of sites through the building
permit process. Violations are cited and remedied through either administrative citations or
development agreements with developers.
The maintenance staff keeps an inventory of all outfalls and ponds and conduct routine maintenance on
each as well. Not all areas are cleaned each year, but they are all monitored. The City Engineer assists
the City with the reporting and maintenance process.
BUDGET /FISCAL IMPACT:
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REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and incorporate any comments into the
MS4 permit and authorize submission of the 2009 report, meeting the reporting criteria.
Public Notice - Annual Meeting
Review Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program
City of St. Joseph
The City of St. Joseph will hold a Public Meeting on April 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM to review its Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) for 2009. The Public Meeting will comply with the City's Phase II
Storm Water Permit ( #MN R040000) and be held at the City Hall in conjunction with the regular City
Council meeting. City staff will make a short presentation on the past year's accomplishments.
Interested persons may review the SWPPP at the City Hall and make oral or submit written comments
during or following the Public Meeting.
Publish: April 2, 2010
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