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NOV 2011 <br /> <br />Stormwater infiltration basin just after construction <br />(tan area in basin bottom is seed and mulch) <br /> <br />Q5Q5Q5Q5. Is the City going to ta. Is the City going to ta. Is the City going to ta. Is the City going to take care of the infiltration basin?ke care of the infiltration basin?ke care of the infiltration basin?ke care of the infiltration basin? <br />Yes and no. The City will inspect the infiltration basins and <br />rain gardens on a regular basis to ensure that they function <br />as designed. The property owner is responsible for the on- <br />going regular maintenance of the infiltration basin or rain <br />garden, such as mowing, watering, weed control, leaf <br />raking, etc. <br />The City may clear debris, such as sand, from the curb <br />opening and monitor how quickly the collected stormwater <br />runoff infiltrates. Over time it may be necessary to improve <br />the infiltration rate if the collected runoff does not drain <br />after a few days. This may require aerating or loosening <br />the upper layer of soil, or even removing and replacing the <br />soil in the bottom of the basin. In either case, the City will <br />be responsible for restoring the basin with grass if this sort <br />of major maintenance is required. <br />It’s important that the nearby property owner take proper <br />care of the infiltration basin or rain garden. The entire <br />infiltration basin should be mowed and maintained like the <br />rest of the yard. During hot and dry weather periods, keep <br />the grass taller (2-½ to 3 inches long) and water when <br />showing signs of distress. It’s OK to fertilize and apply <br />weed control. Rain gardens need frequent tending for <br />weed control – shredded hardwood mulch works well for <br />weed control and does not float. Taking ownership and <br />good care of the infiltration basins will increase curb <br />appeal and allow the basin to function properly. <br /> <br />QQQQ7777. What will this cost me?. What will this cost me?. What will this cost me?. What will this cost me? <br />There is no direct cost or special assessment for <br />construction of the infiltration basins or street projects <br />(associated with the Street and Utility Improvement <br />Program). The cost to plant and landscape rain gardens <br />will be the responsibility of the property owner. <br /> <br />QQQQ8888. . . . What if I don’t want the infiltration basin constructed in What if I don’t want the infiltration basin constructed in What if I don’t want the infiltration basin constructed in What if I don’t want the infiltration basin constructed in <br />front of my property?front of my property?front of my property?front of my property? <br />In order to reconstruct the streets and comply with <br />regulatory mandates, the City has to construct a <br />predetermined number of infiltration basins. The locations <br />and dimensions of these infiltration basins are engineered <br />based upon various factors and evaluated using specialized <br />computer software. In short, the infiltration basins are <br />custom fit to each location and there is very little to no <br />wiggle room with eliminating any one of them. <br /> <br />However, there may be unusual or unique circumstances <br />specific to your property that the City is not aware. In <br />these cases, the City has established an appeal process <br />that includes specific physical conditions or other potential <br />hardships that the appeal must be based on. All appeals <br />must be submitted by completing the Stormwater <br />Infiltration Program Appeal Form available from the Public <br />Works Department. To be considered, all appeals must be <br />postmarked or submitted to the City by the deadline <br />established for each individual street project. <br /> <br />Q9. Where can I get more information?Q9. Where can I get more information?Q9. Where can I get more information?Q9. Where can I get more information? <br />To get specific information regarding the SIP or other street <br />reconstruction information, please visit the Public Works <br />webpage at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us/publicworks. This <br />information is also available in person by visiting the Public <br />Works counter located at City Hall. Forms and applications <br />for the Adopt-A-Rain Garden and SIP Appeal are found at <br />either location. <br /> <br />There are many other resources available to learn more <br />about stormwater infiltration basins and rain gardens. <br />Several good websites are listed below: <br />www.bluethumb.org www.ricecreek.org <br />www.cleanwatermn.org www.pca.state.mn.us <br />www.land.umn.edu www.epa.gov <br /> <br /> <br />Project Contact InformationProject Contact InformationProject Contact InformationProject Contact Information <br />Project Project Project Project HotlineHotlineHotlineHotline----Voicemail:Voicemail:Voicemail:Voicemail: <br />(763) 717(763) 717(763) 717(763) 717----4055405540554055 <br />to get project updates during construction and to <br />leave voicemail (checked several times daily) <br />www.ci.moundswww.ci.moundswww.ci.moundswww.ci.mounds----view.mn.us/publicworksview.mn.us/publicworksview.mn.us/publicworksview.mn.us/publicworks <br />Public Works DepartmentPublic Works DepartmentPublic Works DepartmentPublic Works Department:::: <br />(763) 717(763) 717(763) 717(763) 717----4050405040504050 <br />to speak with City staff during normal <br />business hours (M-F 7:30-4:30) <br />publicworks@ci.moundspublicworks@ci.moundspublicworks@ci.moundspublicworks@ci.mounds----view.mn.usview.mn.usview.mn.usview.mn.us