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. . . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2005 3 Councilmember Grant asked how the funds would be spent, who would draw the funds down, and in what amounts would the funds be spent. Mr. Benke replied he anticipated a consultant would be hired (by MnDOT) who would do thc design work and traffic modeling, as well as managing the public affairs process. Hc stated funding would not go to the 1-35 Coalition. Councilmember Holden asked who prepared the Medtronic study. Mr. Benke stated it was his understanding MnDOT did a limited study with their internal resources. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to approve Resolution #05-26: Resolution Supporting Legislative Action Seeking Planning Funds. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). S. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 2004 Small Municipal Storm Sewer System Report (SWPPP) Mr. Landwer stated as of March 10,2003 the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency required all cities within the seven county metro region to apply for a General Storm Water Permit (Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4 permit) as part of Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. In order to comply with new federal regulations, municipalities were required to develop a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that focuses on ways the municipality will reduce the amount of sediment and pollution entering the surrounding water bodies. The SWPPP requires six minimum control measures that need to be addressed by the City. Each measure is aimed at reducing the amount of sediment and pollution entering the surrounding water bodies. The SWPPP requires six minimum control measures that need to be addressed by the City. Each measure is aimed at reducing the amount of pollution entering water bodies through various methods such as public outreach and education, regulatory ordinances, and physical structures constructed in 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. He noted every year the City is required to hold a public hearing on the SWPPP. In addition the City is required to submit an annual report to the MPCA documenting the goals and accomplishments of the previous year. Mayor Aplikowski opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. There were no comments made. Mayor Aplikowski closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.