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Member DeBenedet opined that, in part, sustainability tries to reach ponds versus <br /> pipes; however, he noted the unknown consequence and costs for clean-out of <br /> hazardous materials from those ponds. Member DeBenedet noted that pond <br /> locations could also be perceived to be an amenity for land uses. <br /> Mr. Leaf noted the improving technologies and cost of management based on <br /> those improving technologies and sustainability efforts now compared to that <br /> interest in the past. <br /> Ms. Bloom noted that an entire section of this Plan addressed parks (pages 6 and <br /> 7); with Member Stenlund recognizing that collaborative sustainability efforts <br /> could see part of the Parks budget assisting with the Storm water budget. <br /> Mr. Leaf noted that this also included more people using parks, and providing an <br /> educational technique. <br /> While recognizing that the Parks & Recreation Commission may want to limit <br /> multi-use options at some parks, Member DeBenedet opined that if they were <br /> designed properly, there should be minimal problems within limits. <br /> Ms. Bloom noted that this includes porous pavement in some multi-use areas as <br /> well in the General Goal Statement. <br /> Member Stenlund noted that this would provide more treatment at the source <br /> versus along the path. <br /> Member Gjerdingen sought the threshold of when storm water ponds were fences <br /> and when they were not, opining that the fences were a major eyesore. <br /> Ms. Bloom advised that storm water fencing was a property owner decision; and <br /> while she did not encourage it, some private developers perceived that they <br /> provided a level of safety to avoid liability issues. Ms. Bloom advised that her <br /> typical response was that fences don't keep people out; they keep emergency <br /> responders out; as well as being unattractive. <br /> Member Stenlund noted that there were also options to keep ponds more shallow <br /> or sides less steep, providing for a safe as well as sustainable design. <br /> Member Gjerdingen questioned to benefit of having more and smaller storm <br /> water treatment ponds dispersed throughout a property rather than one large pond; <br /> and how that affected sustainability. <br /> Member DeBenedet suggested that not be included as a goal or policy, but that <br /> staff and the consultant provide a recommendation. <br /> Page 15 of 18 <br />