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FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 2005 -4- Review the rovisions of the Cit 's Small Munici al Se crate Sewer S stems MS4 Permit and 2004 Annual Report -PowerPoint Presentation by Administrator Worthington (continued) 2005-2006 Goals - Incorporate a utility billing insert into the 2005 water bills regarding water quality and pollution issues - Implement the community tip-line using the city's new IP Telephony system - Implement the community sponsored rain barrel program to divert storm water for alternate uses - Implement construction storm water management plan performance bond - Meet with local school officials to discuss ways for students to participate in educational goals - Continue educational flyers and newsletter articles regarding water quality and pollution control measures Administrator Worthington reminded the viewing audience that if they have any questions about this subject they can visit the City website at ci.falcon-heights.mn.us, or call City Hall at 651-792-7600. Mayor Gehrz asked the City Council if they had any comments or questions before she opened • the Public Hearing for commentary from the audience. Council member Kuettel asked if residents or contractors who apply for building permits are educated or reminded of their responsibilities, i.e. no disposal of excess concrete runoff in the storm sewer system. Administrator Worthington said that if contractors are doing work in the right-of--way, they are required to obtain a separate permit for that. The City does not do any specific education about dumping in the storm drains but it is something the City could do. There has not been any dumping of this nature in Falcon Heights in the last few years. Mayor Gehrz opened the Public Hearing for commentary from the audience. There was no commentary from the audience and the Public Hearing was closed. Mayor Gehrz said the PowerPoint presentation was very helpful to the City Council and the viewing audience. There may be some additional implementation ideas generated at the March 23 workshop, where there will be representatives from all of the City's commissions. They will be talking about the resources that each commission has that can help on environmental quality issues. Interest has been expressed already in using some existing organizations that have environmental expertise to do some additional workshops for residents. There is nothing that prevents adding implementation strategies. Administrator Worthington said the City Council can amend the permit in future years. Staff is in the process of writing the report for 2004. In fact, there may be some water quality issues . raised by the PCA, and incorporated in future permits, that the City will need to address. This evening the City is required by the permit to make a public presentation and hold a public hearing, but there is no Council action required.