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Lino Lakes Local Water Management Plan 48 November 2018 – WSB Project No. 02988-500 3.2 Goals and Policies Water Rate and Quantity Goals & Policies Goal 1 Use the natural characteristics of the City’s watersheds in combination with development standards and projects, to reduce present and future runoff rates and volumes (see also Natural Resources and Wetlands goals and policies). Policy 1A Continue to enforce standards for storm water runoff quantity from new and re- developments consistent with RCWD, VLAWMO and NPDES Phase II requirements. Policy 1B Implement volume control practices to address areas of identified rate and volume concern. Policy 1C Support implementation of RCWD comprehensive stormwater management plans as an alternative means of meeting water quality treatment standards. Policy 1D Recognize the potential uncertainty associated with managing water resources and understand the implications of emerging issues including climate change and use Adaptive Management when appropriate. Policy 1E Promote “Better Site Design” development techniques in developing and redeveloping areas to minimize runoff volumes. Policy 1F Promote the use of regional Best Management Practices where appropriate to reduce the rate and volume of runoff. Policy 1G Encourage groundwater recharge, when and where appropriate Water Quality Goals & Policies Goal 2.1 Protect and improve water quality and the scenic and ecologic values of City lakes, wetlands and other aquatic assets (see also Natural Resources and Wetlands goals and policies). Policy 2.1A Develop specific management plans for each Resource Management Unit Policy 2.1B Preserve and improve the recreational resources associated with water by improving water quality. Policy 2.1C Continue to enforce City water standards for storm water runoff quality from new and re-developments Policy 2.1D Incorporate TMDL limits, when determined, into the City’s Surface Water Management requirements to reduce degradation and improve the quality of the City’s and region’s lakes, waterways and other aquatic resources. Policy 2.1E Manage city-owned facilities subject to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program requirements consistent with permit conditions. Policy 2.1F Continue to enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges in accordance with the City’s MS4 requirements. Policy 2.1G Manage septic systems in conformance with state standards to protect the quality of water and natural resources. Policy 2.1H Educate residents on the importance of cleaning up after their pets to reduce pollutants entering the stormwater system. Goal 2.2 Initiate and continue collaborations to address, restore, and preserve the water quality of the region’s lakes, wetlands and other aquatic assets. Policy 2.2A Work with and partner with the RCWD, VLAWMO, and adjacent local governments to protect high quality resources. Policy 2.2B Collaborate with adjacent jurisdictions and agencies to meet TMDL goals and remove impaired water bodies from the impaired waters list. See Table 5-24 for projects and practices that address TMDL goals. Policy 2.2C Facilitate data sharing among public entities that have jurisdiction or facilities within the City. Policy 2.2D Initiate Salt Application Reduction Program Policy 2.2E Continue to educate residents on the importance of cleaning up after their pets to reduce pollutants entering the stormwater system to address the Upper Mississippi River TMDL.