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Comment Response Page 33, Stormwater. The planned increase in impervious surfaces will also increase the amount of road salt used in the project rea. Chloride released into local lakes and streams does not break down, and instead accumulates in the environment, potentially reaching levels that are toxic to aquatic wildlife and plants. Consider promoting local business and city participation in the Smart Salting Training offered through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. There are a variety of classes available for road applicators, sidewalk applicators, and property managers. More information and resources can be found at this website. Many winter maintenance staff who have attended the Smart Salting training – both from cities and counties and from private companies – have used their knowledge to reduce salt use and save money for their organizations. We also encourage cities and counties to consider how they may participate in the Statewide Chloride Management Plan and provide public outreach to reduce the overuse of chloride. Here are some educational resources for residents as well as a sample ordinance regarding chloride use. The developer will look for methods to minimize chloride use and improve treatment of stormwater runoff to minimize potential impacts to downstream waters. The project will comply with all city, watershed district, county, and state rules for stormwater management, and chloride use will be addressed in the Stormwater Management Plan that will be reviewed by the City for compliance. Page 34, Water Appropriation. Please note that the details of the future of the water supply system for the City of Lake Elmo will be subject to the decisions of the Ramsey County Court and the State Legislature concerning the White Bear Lake Court Decision. Comment noted. Page 37, Stormwater. Because the project area is located in an area prone to surface karst feature development, we urge caution regarding the use of infiltration basins. If infiltration basins are found to be suitable, we recommend verifying infiltration design rates by performing an infiltration test at each location prior to construction of the stormwater feature in order to reduce the chance of infiltration basin failure. We appreciate that the construction of infiltration basins will only take place on dry soils and that measures will be taken to preserve soil structure and reduce compaction. Comment noted. Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities, and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Item 13)