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Policy WQUANld: Evaluate the feasibility of retrofitting existing storm <br />water management systems to achieve water quantity standards. <br />Policy WQUANle: Inspect and maintain City owned storm sewers. <br />5.4.8 Runoff Rate Control <br />5.4.8.1 Runoff Rate Control Goals <br />Reduce runoff rates to levels that allow for stable conveyance of flow <br />throughout the water resources of the City. <br />5.4.8.2 Runoff Rate Control Policies <br />Policy WQUAN2a: Require rate control practices on all new <br />development and redevelopment to maintain existing runoff rates for the <br />2-, 10-, and 100-year storm events. <br />Policy WQUAN2b: Protect the stability and integrity of City managed <br />conveyance systems. <br />Policy WQUAN2c: Create and provide education to residents, <br />community groups, redevelopment planners and project designers on the <br />importance of rate control, as consistent with the City's education <br />component of the MS4 Permit. <br />Policy WQUAN2d: Create and provide education to contractors on <br />proper BMP installation, as consistent with the MS4 Permit. <br />• 5.4.9 Protection of Existing Wetlands <br />5.4.9.1 Protection of Existing Wetlands Goals <br />Coordinate wetlands management with CRWD and RCWD standards <br />and requirements. <br />5.4.10 Groundwater Protection <br />5.4.10.1 Groundwater Protection Goals <br />Protect groundwater resources and recharge areas consistent with the <br />responsibilities identified in the Ramsey County Groundwater Quality <br />Protection Plan. <br />5.4.10.2 Groundwater Protection Policies <br />Policy GWQPla: Adopt the Ramsey County Groundwater Quality <br />Protection Plan. <br />Policy GWQPlb: Work with CRWD and county to develop policies that <br />encourage groundwater recharge and discourage over-pumping of <br />aquifers. <br />5.4.11 Infiltration <br />5.4.11.1 Infiltration Goals <br />Encourage the infiltration of properly treated surface water into the <br />groundwater system, where appropriate. <br /> <br />TComprehensive Plan UpdateT <br />City of Falcon Heights <br />AFAL000701.00 <br />Page 37 <br />