01-08-2018 Council Meeting Packet

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DRAFT 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update – Local Water Management Plan 30 December 27, 2017 - Project CLL17010 Regulations, Permitting and Reporting Goals & Policies Goal 9.1 Address regulatory requirements of local, state and federal programs through updated ordinances, permitting, and ongoing reporting. Policy 9.1A Evaluate City’s existing ordinances and programs to facilitate implementation of the Resource Management System Plan. Policy 9.1B Coordinate with the Rice Creek Watershed District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to manage local wetland resources. Policy 9.1C Work with the Rice Creek Watershed District to implement the Resource Management Plan. Policy 9.1D Implement programs, implement structural solutions, and complete reporting as needed to meet MPCA’s requirements for MS4s. Policy 9.1E Support the implementation of the SAMP by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Monitoring, Maintenance and Inspection Goals & Policies Goal 10.1 Maintain the function and effectiveness of stormwater management structures through inspection, monitoring and maintenance. Policy 10.1A Implement the City’s plan for the regular inspection and maintenance of public water resource infrastructure consistent with the requirements of the NPDES MS4 permit. Policy 10.1B Require Operation and Maintenance agreements for the inspection and maintenance of privately constructed water resource infrastructure. Policy 10.1C Implement and refine a training program to prevent or reduce pollutant runoff resulting from City operations. Policy 10.1D Prepare an annual report in accordance with the NPDES MS4 permit and share results with the public, City Council and Boards. Policy 10.1E Conduct monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of the City’s stormwater management actions on the quality of water resources. Public Participation, Information and Education Goals & Policies Goal 11.1 Inform and educate the public concerning urban stormwater management and the problems pollutants cause if allowed to enter our water resources. Policy 11.1A Identify and alert residents of potential ecological challenges and threats. Policy 11.1B Plan and initiate cooperative educational efforts with the state and other local government entities for resident education. Goal 11.2 Offer programs, educational opportunities and information that facilitate an understanding of water resource issues in the City of Lino lakes. Policy 11.2A Actively develop and implement a community education program relating to preserving and improving water quality consistent with the City’s MS4 permit requirements and/or coordinate with regional education efforts. Policy 11.2B Provide infrastructure management information for City-owned facilities to educate the public about how water resources are managed, the programs and policies and projects of the City, and to encourage public involvement Policy 11.2C Utilize and engage citizens to promote sustainable stewardship of lakes. Policy 11.2D Continue to support and participate in the Rice Creek Watershed District’s Stream Health Evaluation Program (SHEP) Financing Goals & Policies Goal 12.1 Ensure that the costs of the surface water system are equitably distributed and sufficiently funded to cover the liabilities. Policy 12.1A Update and apply area based charges so that the surface water related costs of development can be fairly borne by development. Policy 12.1B Consider funding options that will equitably distribute the costs of managing and implementing the City’s surface water management plan, such as a stormwater utility or district- based fees.