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<br /> <br />league 0/ Minnesofa Cities <br />Cities promoting ..-J1-C8 <br /> <br />League of Minnesota Cities <br /> <br />145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 <br />(651) 281-1200 · (800) 925-1122 <br />Fax: (651) 281-1299 · TOO: (651) 281-1290 <br />www.lmnc.org <br /> <br />August 30, 2006 <br /> <br />F" <'" C "''''VE D <br />.~.}>.' .",,~ .~ '_1 fO , -... <br />~-"\'\~;; ,,,,j'J ~;..,.~ _ <br /> <br />Dallas Larson, Administrator <br />City of Centerville <br />1880 Main St <br />Centerville MN 55038-9794 <br /> <br />o 1 ZOOB <br /> <br />CE~'"J'T::.._ <br /> <br />LLE, MN <br /> <br />Re: Minnesota Coalition of Stormwater Cities <br /> <br />Dear Dallas: <br /> <br />Four years ago the LMC formed the NPDES Guide Plan Steering committee to assist members <br />in complying with the requirements of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System <br />Phase II program. Ultimately, 117 regulated cities joined in this collaborative effort to develop a <br />model NPDES template, and to speak with one voice to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency <br />(MPCA) in adoption of the Phase II permit for MS4 cities. It appears that working together, <br />Minnesota cities saved hundred of thousands of dollars in consulting fees and achieved a more <br />workable and consistent outcome with the PCA. <br /> <br />Phase II cities now join Phase I cities (Minneapolis, St. Paul) in moving into the hard work of <br />implementation of the NPDES plans, and additional mandatory and discretionary cities have <br />been identified to come under NPDES regulation. At the same time, all cities face increased <br />regulation and best management practice requirements under the Total Maximum Daily Load <br />(TMDL), non-degradation and impaired waters limitations of the federal Clean Water Act. <br /> <br />At the request of many of the cities that participated in the NPDES project, LMC has now agreed <br />to sponsor a new fee-based Minnesota Cities Stormwater Coalition (MCSC) to support cities and <br />their stormwater professionals in program implementation, and in continuing to have a clear, <br />unified, and effective voice with the MPCA and other regulatory agencies. A transition <br />committee of city stormwater professionals, working with LMC staff, has developed the attached <br />proposal for the new MCSC. As you will see, the primary means of accomplishing the goals <br />will be for LMC to enter a new contract for the professional services of Randy Neprash of <br />Bonestroo & Associates, the consultant that completed the NPDES Guide Plan project. Randy <br />won strong endorsement from the affected cities not only for developing the Guide Plan, but for <br />effectively representing their interests with the MPCA and other agencies. <br /> <br />Under the new contract, Randy will perform such tasks as representing cities at the MPCA <br />Stormwater Steering Committee, coordinate with MPCA on MS4 permit issues, and track <br />development of new regulations for construction site permits. As part of his work he will <br />regularly report back to the affected cities through electronic newsletters and the posting of <br />information on the LMC Website. A more complete description of the proposed Scope of <br />Professional Services is attached for your review. <br /> <br />AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER <br /> <br />09 <br />