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• • • Chapter5— Goa /s, Policies, and Action Items. This chapter establishes the goals, policies, and objectives that will guide City water management actions for the time period that the City's LSWMP is in effect. Action items that address Metropolitan Council priorities are listed below, along with comments on the status of the City's efforts to execute those actions. A. Water quantity • Establish standards for stormwater runoff quantity from new and re- development consistent with the RCWD, VLAWMO and NPDES Phase 2 requirements, including peak runoff controls. This has been completed by the City. • Implement and enforce program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges consistent with NPDES Phase 2 requirements. The program has been established and implementation is underway. B. Water quality • Adopt standards for stormwater runoff quality from new and re- developments that are consistent with RCWD requirements. The City follows NURP criteria as well as NPDES Phase 2 permit requirements for its runoff treatment standards. This action has been completed by the City. • In cooperation with RCWD and VLAWMO, establish target maximums for key pollutants adversely affecting streams and lakes. TMDL studies are currently underway for Centerville /Peltier Lakes and the Lower Chain of Lakes as well as Hardwood Creek. A TMDL for Clearwater Creek is planned for 2009. C. Wetlands • Have the RCWD and the VLAWMO implement the Wetland Conservation Act within the City. Agreements have been reached with both watershed authorities to perform this function. • Assist the appropriate watershed organizations in the development of a comprehensive wetland management plan. In cooperation with the RCWD, the Lino Lakes Resource Management Plan (RMP) was completed in June 2008 and is currently undergoing final agency review and approval. D. Erosion and Sediment Control • Comply with provisions of the NPDES Phase 2 permit for construction site runoff control, including updating ordinances as necessary. This item has been completed. E. Public Participation, Information, and Education • Implement multiple projects (specified in LSWMP) that fulfill the public education and outreach intent and requirements of the City's NDPES Phase 2 MS4 permit. The City has completed the identified projects and thereby fulfilled the requirements.