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for chloridewascompleted and approved for these waters. Council staff recommendsthat the applicantsensureall stormwater Best Management Practicesfor the proposed project are designed to minimize chloride loadings from the site. Item 11. Water Resources –Stormwater (Cameran Bailey, 651-602-1212) Considering that the stormwater management design has not been decided on for this site, Council staff recommends that the developers and City consider the utilization of green roofs and multi-purpose recreational, visual amenity, and bioretention green stormwater features across the site. The MPCA’s online “Stormwater Manual” offers guidance for designing and calculating stormwater retentionand detention values (https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Green_roofs). Green roofs also increase the energy efficiency of buildings by adding a layer of insulation to the roof, which reduces operating and living costs for building owners and tenants. Item 11. Water Resources–Wastewater(Roger Janzig,Roger.janzig@metc.state.mn.us) The Metropolitan Disposal System has adequate capacity for the level of service identified in the EAW for this project location. The EAW incorrectly identifies the location of the Metropolitan Council Interceptor that will provide sanitary sewer service to the proposed project. The EAW indicates that the interceptor is located along County Road C; however, the Metropolitan Council Interceptor (1-RV-430) is located along the northern boundary of the site. Prior to development commencing, preliminary plans should be sent to Tim Wedin, Interceptor Engineering Assistant Manager, at the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services to assess the potential impacts to the regional interceptor system. Item 13. Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities, and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features)(Cameran Bailey, 651-602-1212) According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s“Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Map” referencedin the EAW, at least a quarter of the site is in a “High Potential Zone”. Executing a landscape design including native, non-invasive plants is admirable, but executing it so close in proximity to a “high potential zone” for this rare and endangered species increases the optimistic possibility that this site may serve host to this species in the future. As such, Council staff recommends that Item 13.d. identify measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effectson the Rusty Patch Bumble Bee. Item 16. Vehicle Emissions(Cameran Bailey, 651-602-1212) Council staff recommends the adoption and integration of either electric vehicle charging infrastructure, or electric vehicle-ready charging infrastructure. Find guidance in the Great Plains Institute’s “Becoming Electric Vehicle Ready” guideline document. Item 18. Transit (Scott Thompson,612-349-7774) The EAW states that “transit, pedestrian, and bicycle travel are negligible in the vicinity of the project” and does not identify transit infrastructure or level of service near the proposed project site. However, Routes 225, 264, and 801 are located within walking distance (0.5 miles) from the site. Route 225 has bus stops directly south of the project site along either side of County Road C. Route 264 could also potentially provide a connection from the Rosedale Transit Center to the project site. Councilstaff recommends that the applicants consider the impacts of the proposed development on transit infrastructure and service, and work with Metro Transit staff to connect the development with existing transit opportunities. Page -2|May 6, 2020|METROPOLITAN COUNCIL