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BMP Name: City Staff Training and Information Program <br />Unique ID: 6 -02 -R <br />MCM: #6 — Pollution Prevention /Good Housekeeping For <br />Municipal Operations <br />of tattle Can cye <br />COMMUNUY PRIDE <br />1953 - 2003 <br />Description: <br />In the first year, the City will work with the RWMWD to develop a pollution prevention workshop <br />or training program for City grounds and landscaping staff, street maintenance staff and stout water <br />system staff. The City will strive to reach all staff having responsibilities in the storm water program <br />annually. The City will also provide information for new employees as needed. <br />Justification: <br />City staff use substantial quantities of artificial chemicals, and are involved in activities that can <br />result in elevated levels of nutrients and toxics in receiving waters. The workshop and training <br />programs will emphasize the benefits of recycling organic material; improved mowing and lawn <br />maintenance practices; reducing the use and planning the timing of application of chemicals and <br />water; selecting native vegetation to reduce water, nutrient, and maintenance demands; street <br />sweeping and sand/salt application activities. This is a required BMP under Permit Part V.G.6.a. <br />Responsible Staff /Position: <br />Public Works Director 651.766.4049 <br />Measurable Goals: <br />I. Coordinate comprehensive staff training program development with member RWMWD. <br />2. Conduct a staff training event at least annually to discuss storm water related operational <br />priorities and activities. <br />3. Record number of staff attending the annual meeting and the topics covered. <br />4. Track the number of staff meetings discussing storm water activities. <br />Implementation Schedule: <br />1. Formalize training program by March 2004. <br />2. Conduct ongoing training activities. <br />Education Program /Public Outreach Component: <br />1. Audience or audiences: City staff involved in storm water and water resource activities. <br />2. Increased awareness: The program will make known the importance of storm water issues and <br />how staff activities can impact water quality. <br />Annual Reporting Items: <br />1. Summarize attainment of measurable goals. <br />City of Little Canada, MN <br />Page MCM it 6- 2 Permit No. MN R850000 <br />NPDES Phase 11 Permit NOT <br />- 4 4 - <br />