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I ~ I I I I I I II I I I I I I I , I 9,7.01 Purposes of Metropolitan Water Management Program The purposes of the water management programs required by Minnesota Statutes sections I03B,205 to 103B,255 are to: L protect, preserve and use natural surface and groundwater storage and retention systems; 2. minimize public capital expenditures needed to correct flooding and water quality problems; 3. identify and plan for means to effectively protect and improve surface and groundwater quality; 4, establish more uniform local policies and official controls for surface and groundwater management; 5. prevent erosion of soil into surface water systems; 6, promote groundwater recharge; 7, protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreational facilities: and 8, secure the other benefits associated with the proper management of surface and groundwater. The intent of the Local Stormwater Management Plan is to gather all essential information and planning data into a single document which describes the existing environment, establishes specific policy and management methods for protection and future enhancement of the City's water and wetland resources, while recognizing the need for proper land utilization and growth. The Plan has been prepared in conformance with the criteria set forth in the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Water Resource Management Plan. The criteria, as a minimum, establish the degree of performance necessary to achieve improvement in water quality and quantity management. These criteria are not intended to dictate or preempt the design process, but rather provide guidelines to proper development. Plan Summary The Arden Hills Local Stormwater Management Plan includes the elements required by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103B and the Metropolitan Council's guidelines for Water Management Plans which include the requirements found in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 8410, and the requirements set forth in the RCWD Water Resource Management Plan, The Plan includes identification of and recommendations for protection and maintenance of the existing hydrologic system, the goals and policies for water quality and quantity, erosion and sediment control, recreation, fish and wildlife enhancement, and an implementation program with a process for Plan amendment. The Plan supplements the Watershed District's Plan, creating a rational, efficient local City of Arden Hills, Minnesota Local Stormwater Management Plan A-ARDEN0101.00 Page 6