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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 11, 2009 Page 7 Ms. Bloom reviewed various problem areas throughout the City; several projects allowing for substantial improvements to overall storm water runoff reduction; lack of any new major problem areas since last year's report, and substantially due to the City's policy for developers to correct existing areas upon any redevel- opment; the addition of several rain gardens in the City through various partner- ship opportunities; and other items as detailed in the Request for Council Action dated May 11, 2009. Ms. Bloom noted that one of the City Council goals from last year was to work with the public on educational aspects of storm water management in their private yards; and she reviewed several of those educational opportunities and/or semi- nars provided by the City to-date. Ms. Bloom provided for display a rain barrel available to residents for purchase from City Hall. Ms. Bloom advised that the City had found a vendor for this type of barrel for residential use, and would like to purchase 130 of them for a trial sale to residents in response to many inquiries fielded at City Hall. Ms. Bloom noted that this would be an upfront investment for the City, in addition to storing them until they sell; and advised that, if approved by the City Council, she would report with next year's annual storm water report, the success of the venture. Ms. Bloom advised that staff was in discussion, and would make a determination, prior to ordering them, as to their allowance in City Code. Pust moved, Roe seconded, approval of staffls purchase of 130 rain barrels for re- sale to residents at cost. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Johnson; Ihlan; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: None. Pust moved, Johnson seconded, approval of staff's 2009 storm water action items, as presented. Councilmember Roe addressed the area of St. Rose of Lima and an action plan. Ms. Bloom advised that storm water storage in that area would be required, most likely at the adjacent park, and would need initial modeling; and suggested that this could be added to the 2010 Work Plan as part of the Capital Improvement Plan. Councilmember Roe suggested that this be included in the City's Park Master Plan as well. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Johnson; Ihlan; Pust; and Klausing.