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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2014 WATER TOWER PAINTING STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM The Public Works Superintendent reported that work has started on the repainting of the City's water tower. The tower will be painted on both the inside and outside and a larger logo and different style lettering will be painted on the tower. The entire process will take 6 to 8 weeks. The Superintendent noted that the tower has been drained and the City is currently utilizing the pumps at its booster station to provide water service within the City. Mayor Blesener opened the Public Hearing to receive the City's annual Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). The Superintendent reviewed in detail the City's annual SWPPP report with is a requirement of its licensing. He also noted that there has been a great deal of rain recently, and encouraged residents to contact the City with any storm water issues. In reviewing the SWPPP report, the Superintendent covered various required topics, the first of which addresses the City's efforts relative to Public Education & Outreach. He noted the storm water related articles included in the City's newsletter educating the public with regard to preventing grass clippings in the street, issues relative to fertilizers and detergents. The next report requirement relates to Public Participation with the Superintendent noting this evening's hearing as well as the fact that the City encourages comments and input from the general public on this issue. Illicit Discharge & Detection is another component of the report with the Superintendent noting the City encourages any instances of illicit discharge to be reported. He pointed out that City employees are trained to detect and address illicit discharge into the storm water system. With regard to Construction Site Run -Off Control, the Superintendent reported that the City works with the Watershed on this issue. The City's Building Official as well as the City Engineer's office monitor run-off control as well. Post Construction Inspections are also done to ensure that storm sewer systems have been installed and are working properly. Pond & Outfall inspections are done periodically, and good general maintenance practices are followed. The Superintendent reported on the amount of salt usage this past winter, noting that the amount of salt utilized is kept to the minimum necessary to ensure that roads are in safe driving condition. Blesener suggested that residents monitor storm sewer drains, if possible, to ensure that they are clear of twigs and debris. The Superintendent indicated that this help would be appreciated, and also noted that seasonal workers are sent out after storms to clean/unblock storm sewer drains. 2