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will impact individual properties (Jouseau, 1983). An example format would <br />involve a late afternoon/early evening open house followed by a formal <br />presentation. <br />5.1.1.4 Public Hearing <br />A public hearing is held for final consideration of the utility. The hearing <br />represents a formal opportunity for citizen input prior to Council action <br />adopting the utility ordinance. <br />5.1.1.5 Common Questions and Answers <br />Appendix B of the report illustrates typical questions (and corresponding <br />responses) that arise during consideration of the utility. <br />5.2 Ordinance Development <br />5.2.1 Model Ordinance <br />The following model ordinance is intended to outline the key elements to be <br />included in official controls to support the utility. <br />The legal basis for the utility should be an ordinance and corresponding Lino <br />Lakes policy. The ordinance establishes the storm water utility, and outlines <br />the following: <br />• Calculation of utility fees; <br />■ Credit system; <br />• Exemptions; <br />• Payment of fee; <br />■ City policy; and <br />■ Supporting computations. <br />A model ordinance is provided on the following two pages. The model <br />ordinance differs from some of the more common ordinances in that it <br />establishes a mathematical basis behind the fee system, supported by <br />standard engineering principles and practices. A drafted Lino Lakes Policy <br />Statement in support of the basis and function of the Storm Water Utility <br />follows the model ordinance. <br />6.0 Storm Water Utility Ordinance <br />6.1 00.010 - General Operation <br />The City of Lino Lakes storm water system shall be operated as a public <br />utility (hereinafter called the "Storm Water utility" or "utility "), pursuant to <br />Minnesota Statute Section 444.075, from which revenues will be derived <br />subject to the provisions of this Chapter and Minnesota Statutes. <br />6.2 00.020 - Definitions. Utility Factor <br />6.2.1 Utility Factor <br />The utility factor is defined as the ratio of runoff volume, in inches, for a <br />particular land use, to the runoff volume, in inches for an average single - <br />family residential, assuming a 2 -inch rainfall and Natural Resources <br />Conservation Services (MRCS) "Type B" soil conditions. <br />Feasibility Study 112316 <br />City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota Page 23 <br />