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