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WHEREAS, on August 4, 2008 the City Council discussed the recommendations of the Streets and Utilities Committee for the surface infiltration features on the Street and Utility Improvement Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows: 1.The City Responsibility for Standard Surface Infiltration Features included with the Street and Utility Improvement Program shall be: a.Furnish and install all materials to establish turf grass infiltration swales at all locations designated by the City, including at a minimum: 1)Provide necessary curb cuts. 2)Grade an infiltration swale within City right-of-way. 3)Restore the infiltration swale with turf. b.Provide the owner of the property adjacent to the swale with educational materials and a list of technical resources regarding the maintenance of the swale. c.Inspect the feature regularly to ensure functionality and effectiveness from a storm water management perspective. Minimum inspection period shall be once every 5 years. d.Perform activities as necessary to maintain functionality and effectiveness from a storm water management perspective. 2.The Responsibility of Owners of Property adjacent to Standard Surface Infiltration Features included with the Street and Utility Improvement Program shall be: a.Perform ongoing maintenance of the turf surface within the swale in accordance with the City Code. 3.Owners of Property adjacent to Standard Surface Infiltration Features included with the Street and Utility Improvement Program shall have the opportunity to perform Optional Improvements to the infiltration swale in accordance with the following: a.Any portion of the turf surface may be replaced with plantings, retaining walls, or other landscaping elements. 1)Modifications of the underlying soil will not be allowed.