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Ms. Susan Hoyt November 21, 1994 Page Two HOW EACH REQUIRF.NiENT EFFECTS THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Requirement 1 The above stormwater strategy requires a city to adopt design standards for stormwater detention facilities. These detention facilities, or ponds, would be constructed as part of anew development. A city could develop its own stormwater pond standards, or reference a publication that contains criteria for designing stormwater ponds. However, there are minimum standards that must be met. Although the City of Falcon Heights has some "undeveloped" open areas, such as part of the Fairgrounds and the University of Minnesota agriculture fields, the City is virtually 100% developed. This means that whatever standards the City adopts aze not likely to be utilized because no new development is likely to occur. Requirement 2 A local government unit must adopt and follow "Hest Management Practices" guidelines, for erosion and sediment control. Best Management Practices (BMPs) aze defined as erosion and sediment control and water quality management practices that are the most effective and practicable means of controlling, preventing, and minimizing degradation of surface water, including construction phasing, minimizing the length of time soil areas are exposed, and other management practices published by state or designated area-wide planning agencies. Usually a city adopts an accepted publication of Best Management Practices, such as Pr~tPrting Water nality in TTrhan Areac, published by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Besides containing guidelines on erosion and sediment control practices during construction, the MPCA publication also discusses: Fertilizer Management: The control of the rate, timing, and method of fertilizer application in urban areas so that plant nutrient needs are met while minimizing the change or polluting surface or ground water. Litter Control: The removal of litter from streets and other surfaces before runoff or wind transports these materials to surface water. S Catchbasin Cleaning: Catchbasins usually retain a certain amount of sediment. These areas should be cleaned out periodically to maintain their sediment trapping ability.