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Mounds View City Council June 9, 2025 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br /> <br />Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reviewed the SWPPP with the City Council. <br />He explained the City was required to hold an annual meeting as part of the MS4 permit. He <br />reported the goals of this meeting was to inform and educate the public, to solicit public comments <br />and to comply with permit requirements. He described how stormwater pond improvements have <br />helped improve overall water quality in the metro area. The six minimum control measures (MCM) <br />were discussed with the Council, noting these measures were done in coordinator with the Rice <br />Creek Watershed District. The monthly rainfall for 2024 was reviewed for Mounds View and the <br />State of Minnesota. He described what an illicit discharge was and how the City addressed this <br />concern. The benefits of street sweeping were described. Staff commented on the stormwater pond <br />assessment that was completed in 2023. The MS4 do’s and don’ts were reviewed with the Council <br />and staff commented on how the City became the Local Governing Unit (LGU) in 2020 for the <br />Rice Creek Watershed District. The City’s pet waste and stormwater ponding efforts were <br />reviewed. It was noted the City’s current MS4 permit went into effect on August 1, 2022 and <br />would run through 2026. Staff asked for comments or questions. <br /> <br />Council Member Clark asked if the silt barrier along Spring Lake was still in place. Public <br />Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported staff spoke with the contractor and asked <br />that the silt fence be removed. If the silt fence was not removed by the contractor, this work would <br />be completed by staff. <br /> <br />Council Member Clark questioned what type of seed mix was placed around the ponds. Public <br />Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported he would have to investigate this further, <br />noting he understood some of the seed mix was not germinating. <br /> <br />Council Member Clark thanked staff for all of their efforts on the stormwater pond restoration <br />projects, noting she heard from a lot of happy residents this past weekend. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom inquired when the next household cleanup event would be held. Public <br />Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported this type of event was typically scheduled <br />by community development. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom asked that the inlet in his yard be looked at by staff. Public Works/Parks and <br />Recreation Director Peterson explained he would have his staff members take a look at the inlet. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom questioned if the algae in Ardan ponds would be removed. Public Works/Parks <br />and Recreation Director Peterson indicated he would have to take a look at this, noting the weeds <br />and vegetation would have to be considered because it may be improving the water quality. <br /> <br />Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, asked when the City would be cleaning the retaining pond <br />on Spring Lake Road. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported he would <br />have to review the City’s maintenance schedule. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom thanked staff for the detailed report on the City’s SWPPP. <br /> <br />7. PUBLIC COMMENT <br />