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RELATIONSHIP OF RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT TO MUNICIPALITIES The District recognizes that the primary control and determination of appropriate land uses is the responsibility of the municipalities. Accordingly, the District will coordinate permit application reviews involving land development with the municipality where the land is located. The District intends to be active in the regulatory process to ensure that its water resources are managed in accordance with District goals and policies. Municipalities have the option of assuming a more active role in the permitting process after adoption of a local water management plan approved by the District and adoption and implementation of local ordinances consistent with the approved plan. The District will also review projects sponsored or undertaken by municipalities and other govemmental units, and generally will require permits for govemmental projects impacting water resources of the District. These projects include but are not limited to, land development and redevelopment, road, trail, and utility construction and reconstruction. The District desires to serve as technical advisor to the municipalities in their preparation of local surface water management plans and the review of individual development proposals prior to investment of significant public or private funds. To promote a coordinated review process between the District and the municipalities, the District encourages the municipalities or townships to contact the District early in the planning process. RULE A DEFINITIONS For the purposes of these rules, the following words have the meanings set forth below. References in these rules to specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes include any amendments, revisions or recodification of those sections. Beds of protected waters - all portions of public waters and public waters wetlands located below the ordinary high water level. Best management practices (BMPs) - measures taken to minimize negative effects on water resources and systems as documented in the Minnesota Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control Planning Handbook (MBWSR, 1988), Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas (MPCA, 1989) and the Minnesota Stormwater Manual (MPCA, 2006). Better Site Design — a set of development or redevelopment site - design principles and techniques that seek to mimic natural conditions by soaking water into the ground close to where it falls, minimizing impervious areas to reduce overall runoff volume, reducing connected impervious areas, and preserving natural drainage patterns and surfaces. Channel — a perceptible natural or artificial depression, with a definite bed and banks that confines and conducts water flowing either continuously or periodically. Criteria - specific details, methods and specifications that apply to all permits and reviews and that DRAFT DOCUMENT 4 • •