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• Existin and Potential Water Resource-Related I g sues Como Lake Part of the storm water runoff from the City discharges to Gottfried'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 EPA Clean Lakes projects implemented by Ramsey County in the 1980's. 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 infrastructure that carries intercommunity flows from St. Paul, Maplewood, Falcon Heights, and Roseville. • Much of the interceptor is fairly old and likely in need of maintenance and repairs in the near future. • There is no other governmental entity willing to take responsibility for the interceptor at this time. • The financial implications of assuming ownership, in the context that ownership of the system may be transferred to the CRWD from the Metropolitan Council and the City of St. Paul under conditions satisfactory to the CRWD Board of Managers. • Falcon Heights Comprehensive Plan 2008 Draft -January, 2008 Part III: Infrastructure, Page III-35