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Mr. Leaf noted that an additional Policy Statement could be included to incorporate monitoring; and advised that they would research what was currently available. Mr. Leaf noted that it would be difficult to monitor every infiltration basin throughout the City; however, staff could identify high risk areas or smaller subwatersheds. Chair Vanderwall suggested language that would provide for any impervious surface of 25,000 square feet or more, or something to that effect. Member DeBenedet expressed his preference that it would tie more to land use or commercial uses. However, Chair DeBenedet noted that it could also affect schools and churches with large parking lots and/or impervious surfaces. Member Stenlund arrived at this time, approximately 7.40 p.m. Goal 4—Public Education and Outreach (Table 10) Member Felice noted her ongoing frustration with the education and outreach opportunities provided and the few people who attend them, using the June 21, 2012 public information meeting for the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan as an example. Member Felice opined that people needed to be educated where they were; and suggested signage at storm water ponds and other applicable locations that would provide that education by graphics and statements of the purpose of the ponds and what was supposed to happen. Member Felice opined that this would provide a better educational opportunity in the place of publishing information or holding meetings with little result. Member Felice suggested that, while residents were walking, they could be educated at the same time through signage. Ms. Bloom concurred; however, she asked for clarification if that was a Goal, a Policy, or an Implementation Strategy. Ms. Bloom restated Member Felice's original statement as "educate people where they're ready to be educated." Chair Vanderwall opined that he heard it as a Policy to ensure that the City had an "effective public education and outreach tool or process." Member Felice suggested a Policy or Implementation Strategy would be to identify areas where educational signs could have the most impact. Member Gjerdingen suggested including that signage and narrative information on the City's website as well. Chair Vanderwall suggested that there may be other options as well to attract people's attention as they moved throughout the community, and opined that it shouldn't stop at signage. Page 10 of 18