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conducted by agents of the RCWS by observation and inspection after a specific adequate rainfall event. Basically they travel out 36 to 48 hours after an event and if water is gone, basis in working as the design is full infiltration within 48 hours. Technically, we are subject to the enforcement penalties under Rule K for non- compliance. Practically, if we wish to petition the district for a change or variance, the first step would be to ensure we are in compliance with all permits —which we are not. That said, Public Works is working on ensuring functionality of all gardens 2. We have at least one resident, and very likely more, who do not wish to care or have a rain garden in their yard (our easement). 3. We have signed maintenance agreements with RCWD which, in 15 to 20 years' time, will require digging up some or all of the garden to remove sediment and/or debris and replant. Depending on the design, configuration, and components the "bill" for the approximate 600 gardens will range between $600,000 and $1 million. 4. We have not but should, develop a policy for rain gardens that covers the following areas; a. XX b. XX c. XXX d. XX e. XXX History Specific to RCWD and Mounds View: As detailed earlier, Watersheds were created in 1955 and RCWS in 1972. Somewhere (research pending) between 1972 and 2008 Rule C was created which set the design standard for storm water runoff at 2.8 inches and included public linear projects (streets). Late in 2015, this rule was amended by RCWD to .55 inches and the current area of public linear projects in place was exempted with only expansion of the street (if it occurred) being required. Of note is the Minnesota Pollution Control Agencies effort starting in 2009, based on legislation and accompanying allocation of funds, created the Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) work group in 2011. Prior to MIDS, the goal of storm water management was to move it off the landscape as quickly as possible to reduce flooding to the present day of keeping the raindrop where it falls. The MIDS Group held meetings around the state in 2011 2012 and 2013 with the culmination of their efforts resulting in a series of documents/guides — one of which set the standard of .55 inches over impervious and 1.1 inches over impervious. It is uncertain where the 10,000 sq. ft. exemption threshold was/is established but the current RCWD threshold for storm water management triggers off the 10,000 of new area. 2