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Mounds View City Council Page Five ~egular Meeting July 26, 1993 Mr. Keene explained that the Council wished to use the existing fund which is comprised of development fees as the Storm Water Management Fund and maintain in it a balance of $100,000 to help fund related projects. Keene further explained the examples of projects that would be funded in the 5 Year Plan such as cleaning and maintenance of wetlands and their outlets, curb and gutter, storm sewer and catch basin costs associated with street improvement projects, maintenance and repair of the existing infrastructure, removal of sediment accumulation in existing wetlands and sedimentation ponds, regular maintenance such as street sweeping, catch basin cleaning, inspection of the drainage system, ditch cleaning and repair, administration related to water resources issued in the city, feasibility studies for drainage improvements and drainage system improvement projects. Keene pointed out some potential projects that could be undertaken such as the addition of curb and gutters to help alleviate the encroachment of water on the roadways and the cause for erosion. Keene stated that one important aspect of -the plan is public involvement. Keene reviewed the project path that would be followed for projects to be undertaken. The City Council would order a feasibility study. After the feasibility study a public hearing and informational meeting would take place. The Council would then order plans and specifications For the ~roject.and, again a public hearing or information meeting would be held. he Council would then order the project and bids would be received. The bids would be accepted or rejected and construction would begin if the project were accepted. Orduno identified the administrative responsibilities that are placed on the City in terms of the Surface Water Management Plan. Orduno reported that the City's responsibilities would include, in part, land use regulation, sediment and erosion control, permits, capital improvements (non-watershed projects), conveyance system maintenance, participation and cooperation with the programs of the Rice Creek Watershed District, local plan review and amendments, wetland alteration, individual septic systems, ordinance review and amendment, comprehensive plan update, zoning map revision, hydrologic model update with land use/zoning changes and flood insurance study amendments. Orduno stated that a quarterly fee would be charged to all developed parcels within the City. The fee is based on how much water is contributed to the system. The fee will appear quarterly on property owner's water and sewer bill. This method of funding is becoming very popular because it is a user fee concept where everyone would pay their fair share. Orduno stated that this utility is a dedicated source of funding for small and large projects within the City. Mr. Keene stated that the utility or user charge places casts on contributors of runoff and water quality impacts, on a proportional basis.