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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Stodola, Board Members Hiatt, Valentine, Bentz, and Lewis. Voting No: None. Abstained: Board Member Bernard. Absent: Board Member Prendergast. City Planner Anderson introduced the newly appointed Board Member Reid Bernard. The Board and staff introduced themselves. 5. POLICY BOARD BUSINESS 5.01: Consider Ordinance #14-09 for Amendments to City Code Chapter 117, Article II, Division 6 (Performance Standards), Subdivision II (Stormwater Pollution Control) City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. City Engineer Westby stated that there are three primary actions within the amendments including the acceptance of Atlas 14 precipitation data; to incorporate language, such as Best Management Practices (BMPs), within the Ordinance and other City Plans; and amendments regarding the drinking water and infiltration. He provided additional information regarding the Atlas 14 results regarding precipitation data, based on information gathered within a ten state radius over the past 50 years. He reported that the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO), the LGU, has adopted the Atlas 14 results and therefore the City should also be adopting the updated information. He provided additional information regarding the Best Management Practices (BMPs) and explained that the newly recommended BMPs would bring the City into compliance with the new requirements of the City's MS4 Permit. He displayed a map of the City identifying existing City wells for drinking water and the areas that currently need to be avoided for infiltration. He explained that the proposed amendments would provide the City with the opportunities necessary to continue development in the COR. City Planner Anderson explained that staff is looking for a recommendation regarding the Ordinance from this Board and noted that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Ordinance amendment on Thursday and will also forward on their recommendation to the City Council. Board Member Bentz asked for additional information regarding infiltration and drinking water and how urban areas can plan for that type of development. City Engineer Westby reviewed the infiltration requirements and advised that there are multiple methods for infiltration including ponding and underground infiltration systems. He noted that the infiltration requirements are standards through the LRRWMO and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Councilmember Kuzma stated that he is the City representative on the LRRWMO Board and voiced his support of the new Atlas 14 information. Board Member Bentz questioned if oil should be listed for removed items, similar to phosphorus. Environmental Policy Board / August 4, 2014 Page 2 of 7