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Mounds View City Council August 11, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 3 Joe Rhein, consulting engineer with Bonestroo, explained that the purpose of the 1 recommendation is to bring the streets originally constructed 40 years ago into compliance with 2 current R.C.W.D. run-off regulations. The most cost effective way to do so is to use infiltration 3 features, such as rain gardens, along the boulevards. 4 5 Joe Rhein suggested an amendment to require homeowners to notify the City if any changes are 6 made within an infiltration area since the City is responsible for maintaining the swales. 7 8 Joe Rhein indicated that inspection is part of the MS4 program requirements. 9 10 Council Member Mueller asked what the depth of the swales would be. Joe Rhein indicated that 11 the maximum depth allowed by the rules would be 18 inches and the design would be for 12 to 12 15 inches with a draining to dry timeframe of 48 hours. 13 14 Mayor Marty said that he would want to have any modification by a homeowner to have the 15 approval of City Staff or the engineer. If they wish to change the swale or move it in any way, he 16 would like it reviewed. 17 18 Joe Rhein explained that it would be difficult for staff to try to manage each potential change that 19 homeowners may wish to make. He then suggested language that would require review of any 20 change to the size or shape but not for vegetation changes. 21 22 Council Member Mueller said that she feels this program should bring pride for residents and 23 looks forward to working with the Streets and Utilities Task Force on this matter. 24 25 MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7319, 26 Establishing the Components of the Program to Install Infiltration Features in Conjunction with 27 the Street and Utility Improvement Program. 28 29 Joe Rhein reviewed the requested changes for Council. Council agreed to require language that 30 the resident would incur liability if the swale were changed without approval of the City. 31 32 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 33 34 D. Resolution 7315, Authorizing a Step Increase for Heidi Heller, Planning 35 Associate 36 37 Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane reviewed Resolution 7315 for the Council. 38 39 MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7315, 40 Authorizing a Step Increase for Heidi Heller, Planning Associate. 41 42 Community Development Director Roberts added that Ms. Heller has been of great help to him 43 during his short time with the City. 44 45