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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br />JUNE 5, 2012 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br />City Planner Johnson presented the parking lot expansion request submitted by the Cedar Pet Clinic, noting the site <br />plan was approved as part of the original Conditional Use Permit in 2006 for the parking lot. He explained the <br />parking design differs but it does not add impervious surface. Nick shared photographs of the site, which is the <br /> <br />southwestern corner of the lot. Dr. Bailey was present in the audience for additional questions. Staff <br />recommended the council approve the parking additions in compliance with Ordinance 2006-084. Council <br />Member Smith commented that all parking would be in the back of the building. <br /> <br />MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to approve the six new parking spots at 11501 Stillwater Blvd. for Cedar Pet <br />Clinic Parking Authorization. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. <br /> <br />ITEM 12: ORDINANCE 2012-59 ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION AND RESOLUTION 2012-22 <br />APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION <br /> <br />City Engineer Griffin requested the council consider approving the illicit discharge and connection ordinance. He <br />stated this is mandatory as a part of the MPCA approved permit establishing conditions for discharging storm <br />water. The adopted Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit is a 5-year program, already adopted <br />by the City, and regulates discharge. The ordinance establishes legal authority to prohibit illicit discharge. <br /> <br />MOTION: Council Member Emmons moved to approve Ordinance 2012-59 Adopting Regulations to Govern Illicit <br />Discharge and Connection in the City of Lake Elmo, and moved to approve Resolution 2012-22 Approving Summary <br />Publication. Council Member Smith seconded both motions. The motions both passed 5-0. <br /> <br />ITEM 13: MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) PERMIT – ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING AND <br />ACCEPT THE 2011 MS4 ANNUAL REPORT <br /> <br />City Engineer Griffin requested council to conduct the Annual Public Meeting required by the MS4 Permit, and <br />receive public input. Assistant City Engineer Stempski presented the highlights of the program. The annual report <br />is submitted to the MPCA by June 30, 2012. The city continues to monitor and enforce erosion control measures to <br />minimize storm sewer runoff and establishing rain gardens. <br /> <br />City Engineer Griffin explained several key factors on the stormwater front including significant changes occurring <br />in the implementation process. He noted that the city has been in the maintenance mode the past few years, but <br />will have to move into the action mode in the near future. City Engineer Griffin explained that part of this new <br />permit may prohibit a coal based sealant to reduce the chance of these chemicals in our storm water. He reported <br />that new rules will likely require TMDL studies (total maximum daily loads) studies. He will be observing closely <br />how this may affect the city. <br /> <br />Council Member Pearson inquired as to who is responsible for HOA ponds. City Engineer Griffin stated that has not <br />been determined yet. <br /> <br />Council Member Emmons expressed Lake Elmo does not have as many traditional storm water issues as other <br />cities. <br /> <br />Public Hearing Opened at 8:25 p.m. <br /> <br />No comments were received. <br /> <br />Public Hearing Closed at 8:26 p.m.