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be the first consulted and their industry standards used, as they were usually the first on site in their role as First Responders. In discussing SWPPP training, the MPCA encouraged the City to provide training and review, and Ms. Bloom advised that the City utilized inspectors through the U of MN for plan review; and that would be reflected in her response to the MPCA's recommended action. Ms. Bloom advised that project coordinators who reviewed plans were each certified; however, she noted that while she had knowledge of the plans and requirements and due to current budget restrictions on additional training, since she was not officially certified, she did not officially review design plans. Ms. Bloom noted that, from the City's and her perspective, her response addressed MPCA recommendations and her comment was based on her professional training and experience with her providing oversight to those certified personnel, but did not actually certify the plans. In accordance with the Public Works Department's 2011 Work Plan, Ms. Bloom noted staff s response to Recommended Action #3 related to volume control standards, was that any private infrastructure installed prior to 2004 was not included on the department's database; and that it would be implemented when it became feasible to do so. Ms. Bloom advised that this was a project for an Intern as time allowed: to develop that inventory and to inspect each basin on private developments following submission and approval of their site plans to ensure ongoing compliance. Ms. Bloom noted that this was another item that required funding and additional staff time that was not available at this time. Member Vanderwall questioned if this type of project was too technical in nature, or if it could be delegated as a class project to a high school class as part of their research requirements. Ms. Bloom advised that commercial developments needed identification; and a clear understanding of what was being looked for, some of which could be underground. Based on her personal experience, Ms. Bloom advised that she had found some basins built in the 1980's that were already completed filled over. Ms. Bloom noted that additional research would be required of City records after the actual field identification. Ms. Bloom noted that, following those steps, it may be a project that would be appropriate for an environmental class to document various issues in the field. Member Stenlund suggested that the Erosion Control Stormwater Ordinance, Section 1017.02, be strengthened to address post construction stormwater quality; and that developers provide a plan for infrastructure maintenance and structural treatment BMP's. Recommendations #4 and #5 were included by Ms. Bloom in the 2012 Surface Water Management Plan, which would include a future discussion with the PWET Commission as a number of City and Zoning Code Chapters related to Page 10 of 18