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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL September 13, METRO SURFACE WATER MGMT ACT 1989 RESOLUTION NO. 89-9-438 - AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY LANGUAGE REGARDING ORGANIZED COLLECTION AND RECYCLING FOR INCLUSION ON THE CITY'S TRASH HAULERS LICENSE AND APPLICATION FORMS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Mrs. Scalze. Ayes (5) Fahey, Scalze, Blesener, Collova, LaValle. Nays (o). Resolution declared adopted. Mr. Mark Lobermeyer and Mr. Joel Schilling, representing SEH, appeared before the Council to discuss the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act. Schilling reported that the Legislature passed the Metro Surface Water Management Act in 1982. The purpose of the Act is to get local units of government together to work on the issue of surface water. As a result of this Act, the City is required to put together a local water management plan. Schilling reviewed in detail a report dated September 6, 1989 which has been submitted to the Council and which includes a proposed Scope of Work and Presentation Outline. Fahey pointed out that the City is in the process of hiring a new City Administrator and will also need to hire a new City Engineer since Mr. Carley is retiring. Fahey asked if there was any urgency in adopting a Surface Water Management Plan and asked if this matter could be postponed until after January lst. Schilling replied that at this time the Legislature has not established a deadline for adoption of such a plan, however, Schilling anticipated that at some point a deadline would be established. Scalze asked if there will be any grants or funding available to assist in the cost of producing the plan. Schilling replied that at this time there are no grants available, however, there is discussion on the subject. Blesener asked for an estimated cost for developing the plan. Lobermeier described the process used for developing the plan in detail. Paqe 16