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Mr. Freihammer reported they will educate businesses affected by this ordinance. <br />A lot of it includes general housekeeping practices that businesses can employ to <br />prevent FOG from getting into the water. A lot of other cities have a similar <br />ordinance in place. <br />Member Trainor inquired how many other cities have this in place. <br />Mr. Freihammer responded most cities have something in place and some cities <br />require all existing businesses to have an interceptor in place. Golden Valley has <br />the most restrictive requirements and staff modeled Roseville's on what Elk River <br />requires. <br />Member Trainor inquired if they spoke with any of the business owners. He also <br />inquired how they can provide feedback on this new ordinance. <br />Mr. Freihammer responded they have not spoken to any business owners. They will <br />notify businesses when this goes before the City Council and they can express <br />feedback at the public hearing. <br />Mr. Culver commented it will have an immediate impact on new construction and <br />they are not going to require it in existing businesses. They will first work with <br />them to follow best practices. If businesses are not making any effort and there is <br />no improvement, then installation of the grease interceptor may be required. <br />Member Misra inquired about kitchens associated with churches and schools. <br />Mr. Freihammer stated they would technically be considered existing and would be <br />required to follow best practices like other existing establishments. If anew church <br />came in and had a commercial kitchen, it would have to be evaluated. <br />Commissioner Wozniak inquired if the Metropolitan Council regulates FOG <br />differently than other discharges. <br />Mr. Freihammer responded they do not. It is a collection system issue and they <br />would look at it as a treatment issue. <br />Commissioner Wozniak inquired if Public Works staff would be doing the <br />inspections and outreach. <br />Mr. Freihammer confirmed this. <br />Commissioner Wozniak inquired if restaurants who upgrade their kitchens would <br />be required to install a grease interceptor. <br />Page 12 of 16 <br />