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• 4.3.8.2 University of Minnesota-St. Paul Campus Drainage from University property south of Larpenteur Avenue flows to a DNR Protected wetland located in the southeast corner of'the campus. The agricultural fields have an extensive drainage the system which is connected to the University storm sewer system. Piped flow from Falcon Heights crosses Larpenteur Avenue at Gortner Avenue and joins the University storm sewer system at Folwell Avenue. An agreement was executed in the 1980's between the City of Falcon Heights and the University related to these flows. The pipe system from the northern portion of the campus (discussed above) outlets to the open. ditch at Commonwealth Avenue, which also receives the flow fromi the Fairgrounds. University staff indicates that a parking lot near this junction is flooded following larger storm events. The University wetland outlets to the Saint Anthony Tunnel system. 4.3.9 Existing and Potential Water Resource-Related Issues 4.3.9.1 Como Lake Part of the storm water runoff from the City discharges to (iottfried's Pit, which is located upstream of Como Lake and has a pumped outlet to Como Lake. The CRWD has defined an Issue Statement for Como Lake. The key issues the District wishes to resolve include: ^ Articulate the importance of Como Lake to the Community and • the District. ^ Define a vision for Como Lake that includes economic, political, and social considerations. Public and agency input and evaluation is not currently coordinated. There is a need to develop realistic expectations based on currently best available science. ^ Evaluate available data for Como Lake to determine how best to address and manage stormwater pollutant loads to Como Lake. ^ Develop a clear public education and information program to serve as a link in establishing a realistic public expectation for the Lake and promote implementation of citizen-based activities to protect Como Lake. ^ Encourage implementation of housekeeping BMP's by citizens, cities, county, and agencies within the watershed of Como Lake. ^ Consider the costs relative to improvements of the quality of Como Lake beyond that accomplished under the E:PA Clean Lakes projects implemented by Ramsey County in the 1980's. 4.3.9.2 Trout Brook Stormwater System Como Lake discharges to the Trout Brook Stormwater System, which carries the stormwater flow from several communities within the CRWD, including Falcon Heights. The CRWD has defined an Issue; Statement for the Trout Brook Stormwater System. The key issues that are associated with this system that make it a relevant matter include: • ^ The interceptor is an important piece of storm water TComprehensive Plan UpdateT AFAL000701.00 City of Falcon Heights Page 29