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Memorandum March 3, 2004 Page 3 . 5. Post-Construction Storm Water Management This measure is aimed to improve the runoff pollution and reduce runoff quantity. This will be accomplished through detention ponds that will be constructed or have already been constructed. Erosion control measures will be implemented in the attempt to reduce soil erosion, which leads to sedimentation in water bodies. Contractors and developers will be made aware ofthe ordinances and policies to ensure their compliance. Visual inspection of lakes will be performed for sedimentation and water clarity. Detention ponds and infiltration basins will be inspected to ensure they are functioning properly. Appropriate corrective action will be taken to ensure ponds and infiltration basins are operating at full efficiency. 6. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping This is a two part measure, the Pollution Prevention will include regular scheduled inspection of storm water structures such as outfall locations, grit chambers, ponds, etc. Unusual conditions or structures in need of repair will be noted and appropriate actions taken. A visual inspection form will be used to document conditions and any action taken. A pet waste campaign is schedule to begin in 2004 to make the public aware of ways they can help prevent storm water pollution. The second part of this measure includes implementing a record keeping system and training . employees the SWPPP. Although the City already has a maintenance schedule, documentation of all maintenance activities will be required to provide evidence of compliance. The State reserves the right to audit any mWlicipality at anytime and can impose fines on municipalities that are not complying with their SWPPP. On a final note, the SWPPP is an ongoing, continually evolving plan that will best eliminate storm water pollution in Arden Hills. It is intended to be updated and expanded as seen appropriate from those working for the City and residents living in the City. It is assumed that over time, mWlicipalities will be required to increase efforts of cleaning storm water runoff. The current SWPPP is only the initial stage and will last for 5 years, after which additional requirements may be added to further protect natural bodies of water. Input is highly valued on ways to improve and accomplish the SWPPP, such as: · Better and more efficient ways to communicate the SWPPP to residents and businesses, . Project ideas to involve residents in the community, . Monitoring ideas on existing storm water systems, . Other ideas on carrying out any of the 6 minimum control measures. There are currently three folders that contain the SWPPP, one with URS and two with the City. We will collaborate with each other to maintain and ensure updates are recorded in all three . folders. The SWPPP needs to be located in such a place that anyone in the community has access to it and must be readily available for when the State makes a surprise visit.