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the caveat of looking at other opportunities as they present themselves in the future to determine what organizations might make sense to utilize the facility space at no charge. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec inquired how church and religious organizations would be prioritized. He noted there will be more churches starting up in the area that may be looking for facility space. Assistant City Administrator Nelson replied one of the issues is that the new municipal center is available for use Monday through Thursday evenings. If the building were to be opened up on Sundays the staffing issue would need to be addressed. The Central Park building has been offered, which does not require staff to be present. The churches would need to agree with paying for the cost of staff, and the staffing would need to be accommodated with staff agreeing to work those Sunday hours. Councilmember Jeffrey stated the fee for the room that holds a group of 274 is $107, but the cost to use that space is much more than $107 just for maintenance and upkeep. He stressed the importance of charging a market rate for large events and for-profit events. Councilmember Strommen suggested distinguishing profit versus community groups in the policy. Assistant City Administrator Nelson explained the policy currently states for-profit activities are not allowed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Pearson, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #11: Introduce Erosion Control Ordinance Civil Engineer II Linton explained the City is required to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II (NPDES II) program as administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The City filed a 5-year plan in 2003 outlining measures that would be undertaken to improve stormwater quality. The plan was revised and resubmitted in 2006 as required by the MPCA. One of the requirements is adoption of an Erosion Control Ordinance. City Code and the rules of the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization cover most of the .requirements contained in this new ordinance; however, the current code lacks provisions for enforcing the requirements. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the ordinance at the November 2, 2006 meeting. This was required since the ordinance is part of Chapter 9 of the City Code. Mr. Linton explained the ordinance covers most earth disturbing activities that will take place in the City. There are some exceptions for emergency repairs and small utility excavations. Any project requiring a building permit will be required to comply with the ordinance. The new ordinance has provisions for collecting an erosion control escrow at the time the permit is obtained. The escrow will cover City costs for street cleaning and erosion control if the applicant fails to take corrective measures after being notified of the problem. The escrow will not be required if the project is in a development covered by a current Letter of Credit with the City and the Developer provides written verification that the builder will be covered by the Letter of Credit. Mr. Linton advised the Public Works Committee of the City Council has reviewed the ordinance and recommended it be presented to the full Council after the public hearing at the Planning Commission. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to introduce the Erosion Control Ordinance. City Council /November 14, 2006 Page 19 of 31 _21 _