Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 10/15/2018

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ITEM 17. WATER QUALITY: SURFACE WATER RUNOFF Item No. Mitigation Description 2013 Update 17.1 The City will assure that the developer(s) will design and Not addressed. build the final drainage and runoff management system within this overall framework, in compliance with the mandates of the LRRWMO. 17.2 As part of the design process for BMPs, replacement of non-native vegetation with native vegetation will occur whenever practicable and desirable. 17.3 The City of Ramsey has submitted its draft application for a Phase II National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The unsigned permit was submitted on March 10, 2003 under the MPCA requirements for the program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). MPCA extended the timeline for receipt of an officially signed permit so that the City could authorize signature through a City Council action. The new deadline for receipt of a signed application is May 9, 2003. After that, the City will need to adopt a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). Since the City owns and operates a municipal drainage system, it is subject to the provisions of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) provisions of the law. Construction activities within the City, and specifically on the Ramsey Town Center site, are also subject to the Phase II General Storm Water Permit for Construction Activity. 17.4 The City must identify best management practices (BMPs) and measurable goals associated with each minimum control measure noted above. The City will be given five - Not addressed. 2018 Update The City will continue to work to implement this measure. The City will continue to work to implement this measure. This activity has occurred and This activity has occurred and will continue to occur. will continue to occur. This activity has occurred and This activity has occurred and will continue to occur. will continue to occur. 11 Mitigation Plan Update - 2018 September 2018