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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 9, 2015 4 amount of pollution entering water bodies through various methods such as public outreach and education, regulatory ordinances, and physical structures constructed as a part of the storm water sewer system. Each control measure includes several Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used to accomplish the measure and each will include measurable goals that can establish the effectiveness of the SWPPP. Assistant City Engineer Anderson reported that one of the permit requirements is that the City must hold an annual public meeting to allow interested parties to provide comments to the City on its SWPPP. The City is also required to submit an annual report to the MPCA documenting the accomplishments of the previous year. He provided a presentation highlighting accomplishments of 2014 and the goals for 2015. He asked for questions or comments from the Council. Mayor Grant questioned how often the City's grit chambers were inspected. Assistant City Engineer Anderson noted that the City's 10 grit chambers were inspected annually. Councilmember Woodburn expressed concern with the discharge from the holding pond near Ingerson Road reaching the lake. He commented on the appearance of the Arden Plaza drainage pond. Mayor Grant requested that staff follow-up with Councilmember Woodburn on these matters. Councilmember McClung was pleased with the number of residents who were willing to host a rain garden in their yard. He indicated that these stormwater treatment basins benefited the City greatly. Assistant City Engineer Anderson provided further comment on how rain gardens were improving the City's stormwater management system, while also improving the clarity of the City's lakes. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m. 9. NEW BUSINESS None. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS