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an issues assessment, and alignment of the CSWMP with the three watershed districts within which various areas of Roseville operated. Ms. Nestingten noted that public comment had also been sought through an electronic survey as well as on the former Speak Up! Roseville. org portal, with an unfortunate response rate of five responses as of October 18, 2016 and only sixteen as of January 13, 2017. Of those few responses received, Ms. Nestingten reported that the areas of highest concern were flooding drainage and surface water management quality and protection. Ms. Nestingten reported that these responses were similar to other surveys performed by SEH; and addressed concern about stormwater runoff from streets and parking lots, construction site erosion, and shoreland land uses. Ms. Nestingten reported that the draft plan update had been emailed to the PWETC and City Council prior to tonight's meeting, and also posted on the city's website. Ms. Nestingten further reported that this latest draft plan update since the 2013 plan was based on feedback to -date from the PWETC and goals and policies discussed by them at Meeting #2, and any city updates and demographic changes, best management practices (BMP's) through the city, and overhaul of the city's CIP to - date; all key highlight areas with most of the figures updated for clarity. Discussion Member Trainor noted that even with the weather changes and increased intensity in rain events being experienced references in the plan update were still from 2006 studies, and suggested referencing more current studies and building on that data and determinations as to whether that current data is accurate or if new studies provided updated information. Referencing the lack of survey participation and public comment received results seemed futile and insignificant; Member Heimerl expressed hope that moving forward the city would seek ways to obtain additional public feedback on the plan and impacts to the community. With the desire to obtain sufficient data to form a good opinion of resident needs and wants, Member Heimerl noted the need for additional sources and better ways to communicate to obtain that feedback to inform the plan earlier in the process. City Engineer Freihammer stated that staff was open to any and all ideas from the PWETC as well as the efforts expended by the city's communications staff in seeking that feedback from city residents. Mr. Johnson suggested expanding efforts on social media to increase that communication from residents especially for water quality concerns that were shared among residents in the community and how they related to and impacted this plan and quality of life for residents. Member Heimerl suggested that timing for receiving that feedback may be the answer in seeking it during other events (e.g. Day in the Park, Rosefest, etc.) when Page 3 of 11