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of communication for residents; or some way for residents to gain access to Ramsey County and State of MN projects that could be overlaid with more specific timing information. Mr. Culver duly noted this request, and noted there were existing project maps; with Ramsey County having available a good interactive map on their website showing pavement projects throughout the County. Mr. Culver advised that staff would be more proactive in adding that information to the City's GIS data and maps in the future. 5. Annual Stormwater Meeting Environmental Specialist Ryan Johnson summarized the annual report National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/state Disposal System (NPDES/SDS) Permit in compliance and as required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for public dissemination. Mr. Johnson noted that the City's held a general permit, renewable every five years, with annual reporting required, to provide information on discharge of stormwater into state waters. Mr. Johnson noted that the annual report provided an opportunity for public input and to encourage residents to share their comments and feedback over the past year as part of the City's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). Mr. Johnson noted six minimum control measures identified in the permit, and provided updates on each measure based on actions and best management practices undertaken over the last year. The Report itself and other documentation was provided in attachments to the staff report dated May 26, 2015; and consisting of the 2014 Annual Report itself (Attachment A); a copy of the 2013 — 2018 NPDES Phase II Permit (Attachment B; an inventory of stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP's) (attachment C); and an inventory of stormwater pond/wetlands (Attachment D). Discussion points during Mr. Johnson's presentation included ordinance definition of pervious/impervious surfaces and applicable regulations and new technologies that may indicate future code changes or credits for residents for choosing pervious versus impervious surface materials; and recent proactive versus reactive street sweeping efforts to address storm drainage, particularly in sensitive areas near water bodies, before it reaches catch basins. In response to Chair Stenlund's request of how the PWETC could participate daily as residents and in assisting residents of Roseville in addressing any of the six minimum control measures identified Mr. Johnson responded that the PWETC could assist with public education and outreach efforts, on the front lines and with neighbors, to help spread the word about what should or should not go into storm sewers. Mr. Johnson noted the City's current focus on illicit discharges, and suggested that, when members observed illegal dumping, they alert staff and/or the MPCA to be able to address those issues early on. Mr. Johnson admitted that Page 4 of 19