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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 3, 2014 Page 7 of 7 Assistant City Engineer Stempski explained the implementation of the Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan Minimum Control Measures. There are 6 minimum control measures. 1) & 2): Public education, outreach & participation. 3) Illicit discharge detection and elimination; 4) Construction site storm water controls. There have been 29 violations this year. Building Official Chase has done great job enforcing erosion control in city; 5) Post-construction storm water management for development and redevelopment; 6) Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations. Council Member Bloyer left room at 10:19 pm. Mr. Bloyer returned at 10:22 pm. City is under new MS4 permit for 2014. Mr. Stempski highlighted the 2014 work plan. Council Member Smith asked if process was available for water issues that residents experience. If the issue is a public issue, City will address it to determine if it is a public issue. Council Member Nelson asked if current staff can handle work involved. The approach the City takes is to see what other communities do that is acceptable to the MPCA and then model our policies after those accepted practices. It was explained that City may need to bring a consultant on board to conduct pond surveys. It was also explained that the storm water fees fund these activities. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO ACCEPT THE MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2013, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THIS REPORT TO THE MPCA BY JUNE 30, 2014. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Zuleger: noted upcoming Quality of Life workshop on June 10th; June 12th first of four neighborhood meetings; next edition of The Source will be published soon; garbage hauling going to 2 days a week- Monday & Thursday starting on July 14, 2014. City Attorney Snyder: no update Community Development Director Klatt: planning department summer intern Casey Reily has started and is doing well. City Engineer Griffin: taking bids on 2014 Street Improvements project; ahead of schedule on 39th St. project design. Plan to bring back to Council on June 17th. Finance Director Bendel: been working on cash flow revisions; Moody’s call; audit draft will be be presented on June 17th; 2015 budget kick-off with department heads. City Clerk Bell: continuing to coordinate election judges and prepare for fall election. Will be bringing list of judges to Council on 6/17 for approval; working on RFP for uniform rental and laundry services. Mayor Pearson adjourned meeting at 10:35 pm. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: ______________________________ Mike Pearson, Mayor _______________________________ Adam R. Bell, City Clerk