Agenda - Council - 03/27/2018 - Laserfiche WebLink

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H e O 4 "C 6 w 61 nc PS, 3 Dr 0y N E E G c Reference the SWEEP where a more detailed education plan is already in place for the City. The city must develop wetland buffer standards consistent with LRRWMO standards. Please see Barr Engineering's review. v Add corresponding language. Add a summary of LRRWMO standards. Add a similar policy, perhaps under goal 3. Add discussion of Anoka Dam management planning, including any collaborative work with Anoka and Andover. The MPCA is in the process of announcing new impaired waters designations. Trott Brook is being listed as impaired for macroinvertebrates, fish, dissolved oxygen and E. coli. Update the plan with this information. The city is strongly encouraged to use their stormwater utility fund in partnership with LRRWMO. State grants can be pursued if local matching dollars are provided; this will make local dollars go much farther. Consider mentioning new state buffer laws. nc a rF [- 0 tp Appendix E 54 19 4^at a, e v E 7 e e O 2 J cc a 72 w Local plans must include education. An education program must be part of local plan development. Wetlands "Wetland excavation for the enhancement of wildlife habitat will only be allowed if the project proposer applies for a LRRWMO approval and the excavation is in conformance with the WCA as well as guidance from the BWSR, DNR, and USACOE" City must have wetland standards consistent with the LRRWMO standards. Stormwater:. "New or expanded stormwater discharges to the Rum River are not allowed" because it is classified as an Outstanding Resource Value Water by the DNR. City must have stormwater standards consistent with the LRRWMO standards. WMO encourages stormwater pond design to include habitat enhancement and aesthetic features. a1 A An ownership /responsibility plan for the Anoka Dam will be developed with the member cities. Water Quality The LRRWMO will "work cooperatively with other agencies and communities on TMDLs..." Cities should recognize impaired waters in their local plan and provide plan for addressing. "Municipalities will apply for grants through the LRRWMO with the municipalities providing match funds required"