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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH F • Council Agenda Item 5
MEETING DATE: June 7, 2012
AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing — Storm MS4 Storm Water Plan for the Year 2011
SUBMITTED BY: Public Works
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. The CIP projected improvements and is used as a guide for
forecasting rates.
In 2009 the City computerized the tracking of storm water activities and purchases software. Since June of 2009,
the Maintenance Staff has entered into the computer all storm water activities to keep accurate data for
mandated reporting.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A large part of the program is education and outreach. The area Cities formed
a working group entitled "Central MN Water Education Alliance ". This cooperative effort provides a variety of
education and outreach. Attached are the annual reports illustrates the type of education and outreach of which
includes: radio ads, billboards, 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 and
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 effect examples. This event is always
held in September.
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, conducting 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: The report itself does not include a financial impact but the permitting
process utilizes staff resources.
ATTACHMENTS: Request for Council Action
Hearing Notice
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and incorporate any comments into the MS4 permit
and authorize the submission of the 2011 report, meeting the reporting requirement.
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