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219 Chair Cihacek thanked everyone for coming out and stated that they would have to <br />220 move on the next item of business. He stated that the watershed would be able to <br />221 answer more questions and that Mr. Johnson would follow up regarding odor <br />222 control options. <br />223 <br />224 6. MS4 Annual Meeting <br />225 Mr. Johnson summarized the MS4 report. The presentation pointed out that the <br />226 current permit expires this year. The presentation went through a series of goals for <br />227 the upcoming year. The presentation outlined the Best Management Practices <br />228 (BMP) inventory and also the TMDLs. One goal would be to take portions of the <br />229 City and systematically implement best practices for storm water. Another goal was <br />230 to reach out the businesses to educate them on these practices and code <br />231 requirements. <br />232 <br />233 Member Joyce asked about the City's Ordinances. <br />234 <br />235 Mr. Freihammer stated that was addressed under 10.17 of the City code and <br />236 explained that that section of the code was currently being updated and was just <br />237 recently presented to the ity Council. <br />238 <br />239 Mr. Johnson stated that the updated code would do abetter job of addressing BMP's <br />240 for privately owned infiltration systems. He detailed the City's ongoing efforts to <br />241 educate and assist with it. The presentation summarized the TMDL for Lake Como <br />242 and the increase of water quality with the decrease of pollutants. The presentation <br />243 detailed Lake Bennett and stated that lake would be more difficult to reduce due to <br />244 its existing and different conditions from Lake Como. The presentation showed <br />245 another major update that the surface water management plan is at the watershed <br />246 for approval. <br />247 <br />248 Member Joyce asked if the City owned Harriet -Alexander. <br />249 <br />250 Mr. Johnson replied yes and stated the area was good for flood storage efforts but <br />251 not so good for water quality efforts. Mr. Johnson stated that the parking lot was <br />252 redone and that the annual clean-up day went very well. <br />253 <br />254 Chair Cihacek questioned if there was any consideration in separating the areas <br />255 where items can be brought for the clean-up day to reduce wait times. <br />256 <br />257 Mr. Johnson stated that separate drop off areas have been considered but that people <br />258 have multiple items and want to get rid of everything in one trip. He stated that <br />259 staffing becomes an important factor. <br />260 <br />261 Member Wozniak stated that he did not have to wait long, but that he knew others <br />262 that waited over an hour. <br />263 <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />