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ITEM 5. I . ver TO: City Council MEMORANDUM FROM: Rebecca Haug, Environmental Administrator DATE: March 14, 201 I SUBJECT: 2010 NPDES Permit Update/Annual Meeting ^ SWCD Pond Update The City of Elk River was required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to apply for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Storm Water (NPDES) Permit in 2003. This permit requires the city to hold annual public meetings regarding the Best Management Practices and measurable goals achieved for the year. The permit identifies six goals. They are: 1. Public Education and Outreach 2. Public Participation/Involvement ' 3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 4. Construction Site Runoff Control 5. Post-construction storm water management in new development and redevelopment 6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping In 2010, the city was able to meet goals in each of the six measures. Following are some examples: ^ Articles in the "Current" regarding storm drain stenciling to educate the public of where the water ends up that is put down the storm drain and two articles informing residents about the Elk River Watershed and the new wetland rules ^ Staff presented to Elk River students about the 3R's of water (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) where stormwater runoff was discussed ^ Website link to storm water related information ^ Continuance of licensing lawn care professionals ^ Inspections of building sites to ensure proper erosion control measures are being taken ^ Inspections of storm drains (20% required each year) ^ Environmental administrator sits on the Minnesota Stormwater Steering Committee Board through the League of MN Cities ^ Staff training by Bonestroo in May ^ Stormwater BMP installed at corner of Main Street and Highway 169 through the partnership with the Sherburne Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) ^ Staff has studied 10 +/- areas for possible installation of additional BMP's