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01-1176��v�i��t�L Presented By % Council File # �� f/1�p C,reen Sheet � 11 � 4�7 Fft�VLU I IVIV OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3� Referred To Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul was issued a federal{y mandated storm water discharge permit 2 from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on December 1, 2000, and 3 4 WHEREAS, the storm water permit requires the City to submit an annual report on June 1 of each 5 year including a storm water management program, and 6 7 WHEREAS, the original report was adopted by the City Council on June 13, 2001 (CF #01-606), 8 and 9 1 � WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this report on August 7, 2001 to receive public comment 11 which was responded to and then used to amend the original report. 12 13 Now, therefore be it, RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul is committed to meeting the storm 14 water permit requirements, and be it, 15 16 FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul adopts the amended Storm Water Permit Annual f7 Report and Management Program. 1$ 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7G Blakey os rom Yeas Nays �� Absent C�7 Requested by Department of: Public Works By: , /�/Z�� Adopted by Council: Date '� '� � p� Form Approved by City Attorney —��— Adoption Certified by Council Secretary n � J � q By: �l�JG'� � � �/ B �" � �`� � , ` °- "'�-��Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Approved by Mayor: Date � �(7 � J%% _ ` �/ g � I By : �— o �-��6 � DEPAFiTMENr/OFFICHCOUNCIL DATEIMTIATED EN SHEET rub�i� wor1� ioii2ioi No. 1??4�7 MACTPERSON&PHONE I � A� IW7IAVDA7E Qo 1�EOTOR �cmcourvca Anne Weber 266-6245 aq GTYATfOflNEY ❑cmc�wc NUMBER FOR MUSTBEINJCOUNCILAGENDABV(DA'fE) ImUfBJG �g�p��DIRECiOR ❑FlNANCEACCOUMiNG OflOEfl �MAYOR(ORASSI5fANf) ❑HumanRightsDi � OTAL#OFSIGNAT1flEPAC+ES IIXJP/LLLLACA'fNMISFORSIGNANRt) uDIVISION uDEPT.ACCOUNTANi � ON REOUESTED pprove the attached resolufion adopfing the amended Storm Water Permit Annuai Report and Management ogram as required by the City's federally mandated storm water discharge permit. FECAMMENDATIONS: App�we (A) a Fi�ect (F� pERSONAL SERVICE COMRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UES770NS: PLANNINGCOMMISSION �L5ERVICECOMh11$SION 1. Hasihisperson/firtnevervrorketlunderacontrac[forihisdepartrnerri? YES NO _q8 COMMfREE _ 2. H25 thiS PEf50Mfirtf1 CVCf bEEl1 a Clty Ertlploy�ee? �S7nPF VES NO — 3. Does this person/firtn possess a skill rrot nortnalty possessetl by any curteM ciry DISiRICTCOUNCIL _ emPlpyyg? SUPPORTSWHICHCAUNdLO&)ECTiVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attaeh W green sheet INITIAi1NG PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOfiNNIiY (WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE. WH`n: The City of Saint Paul was issued a storm water dischazge pern�it from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) on December 1, 2000. Under the conditions of this pemut, the City is required to submit an annual report on 7une 1 of each year including a storm water management program. The original report was adopted by City Council on June 13, 2001 (CF #O1-606). A public hearing was held on this report on August 7, 2001. The original report was amended in response to public comment and will be resubmitted to the MPCA. Attached is the public comments, the City's response and the amended Annual Report. ADVANTAGESIFAPPflOVED: Saint Paul wili be in compliance with its federally mandated storm water discharge pernut. DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: None DISADVANTAGESIFNOTAPPflOVED: Requizements of the storm water discharge pernut will be violated. Saint Paul will be subject to fines and open to citizen lawsuits. � O7ALAMOUMOF7FANSACfIONS COST/REVENUEBUDGEfED(GIRCLEONE) YES No FUNDING SOURCE A�fTY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION_ (EXPLAIN) ' O al-��'1G CITY OF SAINT PAUL NPDES STORM WATER PERMIT ANNUAL REPORT JUNE 1, 2001 * amended October 11. 2001 * � Note: All additions to the original June 1, 2Q01 regort are in bold and underlined. Deleted text is struck out. * Saint Paul Sewer Utility Department of Public Work Table of Contents Section Contact Informafion and Certification Inventory Storm Water Monitoring Program Water Quality Update Glossary of Terms Appendix A Storm Water Management Plan Appendix B Storm Sewer Outfall Inventory Watershed Inventorv Appendix C NPDESlSDS Permitted Facilities Industrial Land Use Maa Appendix D Joint Monitoring Program Budget Annendix E Storm Water Pondin�Area Inventorv Annendix F Storm Drain Stenciling Door Han¢er FYgures and Maps Saint Paul Watersheds Storm Water Ponding Areas in Saint Paul Saint Paul NPDES Storm Water Monitoring Sites Como Lake - Secchi Depths Como Lake - Total Phosphorus Como Lake - Chlorophyll-a __ I.ake Phalen - Total Phosphorus Lake Phaten - Chlorophyll-a 3 4 5 7 14 rig�rce 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 9 0\ - Contact Information Anne Weber Cit�of SL Paul Deuartment of Public Works 25 W. 4`� St�. 70� CIiA SL Paul. MN 55102 651-266-6245 anne.weber @ ci.stnaul.mn.us Certification I herebvi certify that this ptan was prepared bv me or under my direct sunervision attd that I am a dulv licensed professional engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. �. ' I'V �M�/ ` Anne M. Weber License No. Approved: �a NPDES Storm Water Permit Annual Report City of Saint Paul Jnne 1, 2001 The City of Saint Paul submits this report in fulfillment of the annual reporting requirements of the NPDES Storm Water Dischazge Pemut MN 0061263 issued to the City of Saint Paul on December 1, 2000. This report sa6sfies the criteria set forth in Pernut Section 2.18. Storm Water Management Program The proposed storm water management program to be implemented in 2001 is incIuded as Appendix A. The cost benefit analysis of individual BMPs will be submitted in the 2002 Annual Report. Inventory Storm Sewer Outfall Inventorv Saint Paul's storm sewer outfalls are found in Appendix B. This lisvng includes the outfall identification number and the size of the outfall pipe. , � . Figure 1 shows Saint Paul's watersheds. * There is no new removed or relocated outfalls The followin2 information is urovided in A��p endix $ for each of the 23 watersheds in SL Paul• size of the drainaee area, land use types and their distribution population percent impervious surface area, and the number and name of the storm water ponding areas.* The Department of Public Works is actively developing a computer based asset and infrastructure management system. This system will include both the storm and sanitary sewer networks. A contract is currently being awarded to obtain Citywide, LIDAR generated, 1 foot digitai contour mapping. When the asset and infrastructure management system is complete, we will have the data and systems necessary to accurately deternune the sub-watershed for each of the outFalls. This, in conjuncrion with other existing data sets such as land use and zoning witl allow us to determine the inventory information by outfall. The estimated ume line for the systems and products discussed is two to three years. � 0�-��5. Storm Water Pond Inventorv Saint Paul's storm water ponding areas are constructed to collect and detain flows from storm events. These ponds aze designed to reduce peak flow rates in downstream storm sewers. Figure 2 shows the storm water ponding azeas in the City of Saint Paui. Tributary azea, land use type and distribution, population and design capacity for each City ponding azea �� .� is nrovided in Appendix E. �` NPDES Permitted Facilities Facilities in Saint Paul that uea issued NPDES permits by the MPCA are found in Appendix C. Inventorv of land uses or activities that �enerates hiEher concentrations of hvdrocarbons, trace metals. or toxicants � . * Industrial land uses mav generate hiEher concentrations of hydrocarbons trace metals, or toxicants than are found in typical storm water runoff A map showing the areas of industrial land use in St. Paul is included in Aanendix C. * Storm Water Monitoring and Modeling �oint Monitorine Proaram The Ciries of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board aze participating in a joint storm water monitoring program as required by the storm water permit. Minneapolis Park Board staff will be conducting ihe monitoring program for the three year pernut term. The Storm Water Monitoring Program Manual was completed by Minneapolis Park Boud staff and submitted separately to the MPCA in April of 2001. This manual is incorporated by reference. A copy of the joint monitoring agreement will be submitted to the MPCA after signatures are obtained from all three parties. The five-year budget for the }oint monitoring program is included in Appendix D. Sampling sites are identified in the Storm Water Monitoring Program Manual. The sampiang sites were selected from the sites used in the storm water pernrit application monitoring program. Five sites were chosen, representative of the following land use types: two residential sites, two industriaUcommercial sites, and one mixed use site. Two sites are located in Minneapolis with three in Saint Paul. Saint Paul sampling sites are located on Figure 3. A snow melt and a rainfall event was collected in April of 2001. The�ernrit repuires two �eear of inercury monitorinQ There was not a certified lab in Minnesota until late Tuly of 2001 The two-vear nrogram wiil begin in the sarine of 2002. 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Monitoring data for the Mississippi River is summarized by sections or reaches and miles of the River. The first of these reaches (#40I) extends from the Minnesota River to the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatrnent Plant. Reach #401 is partially supporting for swimming and supporting, but threatened for aquatic life. A Fish Consumption Advisory for PCB's and mercury applies to this reach. The impact of the Minnesota River is significant through this reach. The Minnesota River Basin Project involves efforts to reduce nonpoint source pollution through coordination among multiple units of government and citizens. 'The Mississippi River from the Ford Dam to Hastings has become a nationally recognized fishery as a result of water quality improvements and a catch-and-release policy. The river is also becoming increasingly urilized for recreation. Metropolitan Council The Metropolitan Council does routine river water quality monitoring at two stations in Saint Paul. These aze Lock and Dam No. l, located above the Ford Dam, and Saint Paul, located at Jackson Street and Lambert's Landing.'The data is from 1994 -1998 and contains conventional pollutant monitoring and toxics data. Table 2 is a summary of this water quatity data. Table 2: Mississippi River Mean Water Quality Values 1994-1998 Total Phosphorus Ammonia Nitrogen Nitrate; NO3 Nitrite; NO2 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Total Suspended Solids I.ead (Pb �...""".�,_" �.�."'""�' Zinc (Zn) Source: Met Council 0.150 0.079 1.853 0342 0.998 49.480 N/a 0.090 0.060 0.588 0.036 0.757 14.390 �� 0.Q�. 0.006 7 61- � �'?S. Minnesota Pollurion Control A e¢ ncv The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitors reach #401, Mississippi River above the Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant, sampled at the Minnesota Rowing Club dock upstream of the Wabasha Street Bridge in Saint Paul. A monitoring station at reach #402, Mississippi River above Saint Anthony Falls, sampled at the Minneapolis Waterworks intake at Fridley, provides additional upstream water quality information. Reach #201 is located above I.ock and Dam #2 in Washington/Dakota County. This site provides data on water quality below the Metropolitan Waste Water Trearinent Plant and as the river meets up with the St. Croix River downstceam of Saint Paul. These sites aze sampled monthly by the MPCA. Table 3 shows the Mississippi River Mean Water Quality Values from 1986 to 1996. Table 3: Mississippi River Mean Water Quality Values 1986-1996 � �` � , � „ � _ ��' ;� � ^-� � �- ,� �� - ��- �'+ +_` n= , �, � ,� '",�� ,' y �' urts - �fi each 402 ,� �` eac,h 401 ��: ��teach:#202 �-� "� � a�mefer �.�..w� ��. �_. � �M_.. ;� _ . � �.. x�u_ Hazdness, T(Ca+Mn) mg/L 193.3 326.7 273.3 Fecal Coliform in Season No./100 ml 108 224 106 Dissolved Oxygen mg/L 9.99 9.74 9.44 Ph Minimum SU 8.27 8.27 8.15 Ph Maximum SU 8.27 8.27 8.15 Un-ionized NH3-I� T gIL 0.0045 0.0105 0.0117 Conductivity t3mho/cm25C 346 551 549 Turbidity NTLT 4.2 906 10.5 Aluminum (T) ug/L 350 1003.5 840 Arsenic ug/L 1.67 23 2.37 Cadmium ug/L 2.047 0.038 0.2136 Chromium ugfL 1.13 1.67 1.52 Copper ug/L 1.64 2.35 2.45 I.ead ug/L 2.22 1.2 1.71 Nickel ugJL 1 13 1.85 Selenium ug/L 1 1.25 " 1.32 Zinc u 2335 10.55 25.2 Source: MPCA Como Lake , Como Lake is 72 acres in size and has a maatimum depth of 16 feet. The subwatershed is 1,786 acres in size and land uses include a public golf course, zoo, parklands, residential housing, and a few higher density5hopping areas. Runoff from the golf course is routed through a series of two constructed ponds prior to entering Como Lake. Discharge from the lake enters into the Trout Brook Storm Sewer, and uldmately discharges into the Mississippi River. Gottfried's Pit, located upstream of Como Lake, collects drainage from 549 acres including intercommunity flow from Roseville, Falcon Heights, Ramsey County right-of-ways, and St. Paul. The pond has a pumped oudet to Como Lake with a malcimum capacity of 3200 gallons per minute. Como Lake average summer water quality is smnmarized for the period 1982-2000 in Table 4. Growing season sampling is done by the Ramsey County Lake Management Program on a yearly basis. Profile sampling in the deepest area of Como I.ake is done at least 6-8 times during the May through September. In addition to chemical measures of water quality, biologicai samples are collected for analysis of phytoplankton abundance and composition, crustacean zooplankton, and aquatic plant community composition. Como Lake is a biologically producrive shallow lake. Even so, water quality has fluctuated over the monitoring period. I.ong-term plots (1982-2000) of secchi depth, total phosphorus and chlorophyll-a are shown in Figures 4, 5 attd 6. This lake is considered to be hypereutrophic. (?1—tt'!�a H � � Q d 0 �'` V � W N � J O � O V V d L � � � � r � � � r a a rn r Lf7 � � � V � T � � r N m W � rn rn 0 rn rn Y 09 W � T � � � � � � T � � �1 r � � � r � � � T M W � � V' � c0 � N � r m C) N •- O (saaia�u) ly�aag Table 4: Como Lake Water Quality 1982 - 2000 �._ -��.� v �� -��:.._�-� s�= � =��P � � `�� °�" -~ ��, � � � _ � �� . �=°_�;,` �, = � �� .,-��.--�, �- 1982 0.65 219 67.7 1984 0.60 19Q 9$•� 1985 0.50 225 lO1.Q 1986 1.10 310 38.7 1987 2.70 186 7.8 1988 2.00 137 24.6 1989 2.00 152 24•7 1990 0.90 198 493 1991 0.80 224 43.9 1992 1.20 152 26•8 1993 2.20 108 21•8 1994 1.70 121 29.0 1995 1.40 255 51.2 1996 1.20 276 57.6 1997 1.20 141 37.6 1998 3.20 204 9.2 1999 3.20 112 11.3 2000 . 2.08 I33 19.6 Source: Ramsey Co. Lake Management Program p� _ � �'► S. 10 A � 3 i O s Q N O .� a ,� L � r Y � J O � O V � � L � � LL 0 n 0 n n D n A n r T a � M � N W '- rn 0 rn rn � rn m rn h rn � m rn � � rn � � rn r M � W N � � � � 0 p ti _1�'1S� p � � O O O � V� N O m � � � M M N N N N N ( sn�oydsoyd I�lol � � s a 0 L � /�� V � J 0 � O V cfl a> L � � � � O � a�D � c�0 � � C�'] N � r � �EW�W� e-II�(ydoaol4� 0 0 0 N � W � W � � n W � � � m � � � a � m M W � m rn rn 0 W rn m � m � � n � T � W � 47 � 0 � � � t � W O � o�-�� Como Lake Management Proiects Several management projects have occurred in the last 20 years at Como Lake. Two major projects included: 1) Biomanipulation and aeration Ramsey County received an EPA Clean Lake grant to evaluate phosphorus loads and water quality in Como Lake. Implementation strateges included biomanipulation, which consisted of removal of rough fish by the DNR using the chemical rotenone and algal conuol in 1985, followed by restocking of largemouth bass, bluegill and walleye in 1986 and implementation of fistring restriction on lazgemouth bass. Macrophyte harvesting was initiated in the period following the fisheries renovation and has been done during several subsequent years. Also in 1985, a partial air-lift aeration system was installed to limit winter fish kills. 2) Renovation of the Como Lake Golf Course that included the diversion of some inflows to ponds within thegolf course. The renovation of the Como Lake Golf Course included the addiUon of several ponds to the course in 1987. Storm water runoff from three major storm sewers entering the north end of Como Lake (which contribute about 85% of the annual surface water budget for Como Lake) were partially diverted to two new sedimentation ponds in the golf course. A 1982 study, (Runke) concluded that there were three water quality problems in Como Lake: 1. High levels of nutrient input which leads to increased algae ]evels and decreased transparency; 2. Hypolimnetic oxygen depletion and subsequent sediment phosphorus release (internal loading); and - 3. An imbalance of the biology of the lake. Monitoring since the early 1980's indicate water quality in Como Lake follows a cyclic pattem, as measured by water transparency or secchi depth. The onset of the cyclic changes in water quality in Como Lake is related to the biomanipulation or fisheries management completed in 1985. This biomanipulation activity manipulates the food chain and the cycles appear to reflect nature's way of adapting to these changes. At one point in September 1986, visibility in Como Lake extended to the bottom in the deepest portion of the lake. A 1998 report (Noonan) on the water quality changes in Como Lake identified three factors which are important to the observed water quality `cycle' and also future management strategies. 1. The amount of phospharous in Como Lake drives the biological productivity, or energy level, in the system. 2. Daphnia directly affect the abundance of algae in Como Lake, which triggers the observed cyclic trend in water transparency. 3. Macrophtyes provide valuable habitat for fish, Daphnia, and other biota and also provide a possible mechanism to reduce the abundance of algae in Como Lake. 11 Lake Phalen Iake Phalen has a surface azea of 198 acres, a maximum depth of 91 feet and a mean depth of approximately 24 feet. The drainage area is 1822 acres and land uses include a public golf course, parklands, residential housing, and a few commercial areas. Lake Phalen is a meso/eutrophic lake even through annual phosphorus and water loads aze chazacteristic of eutrophic lakes. It appeazs that the physical structure of Lake Phalen provides a significant water quality buffer. The depth of the lake basin provides for extremely stable thermal strarification during the summer, which effectively separates the upper and lower portions of the water column. Nutrient export pmcesses from the upper part of the water column during the summer are very important because the nutrients lost to the bottom layer are unavailable to aigae unril the fall mi�ng period. Algae abundance remains quite low through the summer as a result, particularly in dry summer periods. Lake Phalen's average summer water quality is summarized for the period 1987-2000 in Table 7. Growing season sampling is done by the Ramsey County Lake Management Program on a yearly basis. Long-term plots of secchi depth, total phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a are given in Figures 7, S and 9. Table 7: Lake Phalen Water Quality 1987 - 2000 2.70 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 11 CC�(1: 2.30 3.60 3.80 3.20 4.10 2998 3.70 1999 3.18 2000 2.19 30 24 36 45 37 37 27 28 24 I�J N�L: Source: Ramsey County Lake Management ., � � � � � � � � � � .� � o�� i W � � V w V , W N � W � �' a � ` W Y � ...I 1� N s� 3 1 � , I�Y 0 0 0 N � � � � W r � W � T � � � T V rn rn T M � W T N � � r- rn � T � � � T � � � • � � u/ � � � � ct 'ct M ('� N N r (s�a�aw) �yo�ag N 7 L � .� ^ i�l� y O t a � �� O F � C d R � a d Y � J W W L � � � O � 0 0 0 N � � W T � � � T � � � r � � � T � rn rn T � � � r- rn rn T N � � T T � � T � � � T V/ � � T � � Q� r � ��Z T�� V M M N N T ( sn�odysoyd le�ol a � -►��v � ^ � i�(� O O � U c d {0 t a d Y � J ci d i 7 a1 lL 0 0 0 N 6� m m r � ti 07 � � N � � T � � � � � M rn rn N rn rn rn rn 0 rn rn � � m m rn n � rn N � o� C9 V N O c0 Cfl 'S T T T T T ( e-flAydo�ol4� Beaver Lake Beaver Lake has a surface area of 84 acres, a maximum depth of 7 feet and a mean depth of approximately 6 feet. The drainage azea is 288 acres and land uses include park lands and residential housing. Ramsey Counry began monitoring Beaver Lake in 1999. Growing season sampling is done by the Ramsey County Iake Management Prog�am. Monitoring is conducted between May and September. Results are found in Table 8. These findings classify Beaver Lake as a eutropluc lake. Table 8: Beaver Lake Water Quality 1999-2000 1999 26.9 Z000 i 1.48 I 101 I 21.1 Source: Raznsey Co. Lake Management Program Crosby Lake Crosby Lalce, located with the Crosby Regional Pazk, is in the Mississippi River floodplain and is subject to fiooding periods during the high flow on the river. Cmsby Lake is divided into two separate waterbodies by a berm and trail, fornung Crosby and Little Crosby Lake. Crosby Lake is 48 acres in size and has a maximum depth of 19 feet. Ramsey County began monitoring Crosby Lake in 1999. Crrowing season sampling is done by the Ramsey County Lake Management Progrun. Monitoring is conducted between May and September. Results are found in Table 9. These findings classify,Crosby Lake as mesotrophic. Table 9: Crosby Lake Water Quality 1999-2000 Sources for Water Ouality data: Mississippi River, Lake Como, Crosby Lake and Beaver Iake information from the Capitol � ementPlan,2000. ��.__M�___� Lake Phalen and Beaver Lake informarion from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District Watershed Management Plan, May 1997. 13 Source: Ramsey Co. Lake Management Program Glossary of Terms Best Management Practices (BMPs) - water quality management practices that are the most effecrive and practicable means of controlling, preventing, and minimizing degradation of surface waters. Chlorophyll-a - a measure of the size of the algal population in the lake. DNR - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EPA - Environmental Protection Agency o�-�i�� Eutrophic Lake - A lake that has a high level of plant nutrients and biological productivity and a low oxygen content. Hypereutrophic Lake - The most extreme eutrophication condition. L.ow oxygen levels. Mesotrophic Lake - Midway in nutrient levels between the eutrophic and oligotrophic lakes. MPCA - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Municipal separate storm sewer system - a conveyance or system of conveyances owned or operated by a public body having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, or other wastes. LIDAR - As RADAR is RAdio Detection and Ranging, LIDAR is LIght Detection and 12anging. Radar sends out sound waves and Lidar sends out light or laser pulses. NPDES - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Nonpoint Source Pollution - Nutrients and pollution sources not discharged from a single point. Oligotrophic Lake - A relatively nutrient-poor lake, it 3s clear and deep with bottom waters high in dissolved oxygen. 5ecchi depth - a measure of water quality transparency obtained by lowering an 8 inch black and white disk into the water until it disappears from view. 5torm Water - storm water runoff, snow melt runoff, and surface runoff and drainage. Total phosphorus - a plant nutrient that limits the size of the algae population in most lakes. 14 b �-111� Appendix A CITY OF SAINT PAUL NPDES STORM WATER PERMIT STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN JUNE 1, 2001 *amended October 11. 2001* *Note: All additions to the original June 1, 2001 report are in bold and underlined. Deleted text is struck out * 5aint Paul 5ewer Utility Department of Public Works Storm Water Management Program City of Saint Paul June 1, Z001 * amended October 11. 2001* The City of Saint Paul submits this document in fulfillment of the requirements of the NPDES 5torm Water Discharge Permit MN 0061263, which was issued to the City on December 1, 2000. This report sausfies the criteria set forth in Permit Section 2.3 to 216. The Public Works Sewer Utility is responsibie for coordination of pemut activity and reporting requirements. The responsible City department for each activity is listed under each secrion. Activities that have an existing separate budget are listed in each section. At the end of this document a copy of the overall storm water management budget is included. Information on targeted poliutants and performance measures ' . for each activity is listed under each section. 1. Storm Sewer System The responsible department is Public Works Sewer Utility. 1.1 Operation and Mainfenance (Permit 2.5) The City will operate all storm water collection, conveyance, treatment, and discharge facilities in a manner consistent with the following: a. Maintenance of the system that results in degradarion of effluent quality will be carried out in a manner that minimizes any adverse impact to waters of the state. b. Adequate operating staff will be provided to carry out the operation, maintenance and testing functions required to ensure compliance with the conditions of this permit. c. Ail faciliues or systems of control installed or used in the municipal sepazate storm sewer system will be maintained in good working order and operated as efficienfly as possible. Targ Po llutants• Sediments and nutrients Performance Measures• Summarv of in�ection cleaning and renair renorts. 1.2 Coustruction of Storm Sewers (Permit 2.12) ew storm seWer'systemsari�-a�idit.iAns �the e�istin stog� rm sewer s_Ystem will be designed and constructed to provide for reliable and e�cient capture of oa es �f other runoff debris, consistent with reliable and efCcient conveyance of storm water. Designs may include either inlet or outlet control measures, or other BMPS. Tar,._geted Pollutants: F'loatables Performance Measures Summarv of new storm sewer constructed and tvnes of controls measures used. a�-�nc 1.3 Flood Control (Permit 2.9) Any flood conuol projects the City undertakes will be designed to minimize the impacts on the water quality of the receiving water. When repairs, improvements, or changes are planned for existing flood control devices, the City will evaluate the feasibility of retrofitting the existing devices to provide additional pollutant removal from storm water dischazges. The City will also report in each annual report the number and type of flood control projects planned and describe the pollutant removal capabilities associated with each project. Figure 2 in the Annual Report shows the storm water ponding areas located in the City of Saint Paul. Targeted Pollutants• Sediment and nutrients Performance Measures• Number of flood control �roiects constructed and tvnes of controls measures used. Number of retrofits constructed. 1.4 Removed 5ubstances (Pernut 2.6) The disposal, handling and recording of removed substances will be addressed as part of the following sections of the Storm Water Management Plan: 1.6 Storm W ater Pond Maintenance 1.7 Catch Basin Pilot Project 21 Street Cleaning and Maintenance 1.5 Outfalls (Pernut 1.2.1 & 2.4.5) A list of the City of Saint Paul storm sewer outfalls are found in Appendix B. Twenty percent of the cities 102 pernutted outfalls or 20 outfalls will be inspected each year beginning in 2001. Erosion protection will be provided as necessary based on an outlet inspection. Erosion protection will be completed during the same year as the inspection or a schedule for completion will be submitted in the annual report. Results of outlet inspection will be included in the annual report, including the dates of inspection and the date of completion of additional erosion protection. Targeted Poilutants• Sediments and nutrients Performance Measures• Outlet insnection results and number of renairs made. Bridal Veil Creek 1 Mississippi River 66 Upper Lake 2 Crosby I.ake 2 Fairview North Pond 2 Lake Como 11 . Loeb Lake i Lake Phalen 6 Beaver Iake 2 Saburban Ave. Pond 2 Litt1e Pig's Eye Lake 1 Pig's Eye Lake 2 Battle Creek 4 Total Discharge Points 102 1.6 Storm Water Ponding Areas (Pernut 2.4.1- 2.4.2) The City will operate and maintain all storm water shuctural controis in a manner so as to reduce the dischazge of pollutants. The City will inspect all storm water ponds a minimum of two times per year. The City will also keep records of inspection results, date, antecedent weather conditions, sediment storage and capacity remaining, and any maintenance performed or recommended. After two years of inspections, if patterns of maintenance become apparent the frequency of inspecrions may be adjusted. If maintenance or sediment removal is required as a result of both inspections the frequency of inspection shall be increased to at least thi�ee times per year or more frequent if needed to prevent cany-over or washout of pollutants from the structures and maximize pollutant removal. If maintenance or sediment removal is not required as a result of both inspections, the frequency may be reduced to one time per year. Saint 2 in the Annual Report shows the storm water ponding areas located in the City of _._, -�---�--- __ Tar�ted PoIIntants• Sediments and nutrients Performauce Measnres• Pond inspection resnits and qnantity of material removed. � o�..t�1�• 1.7 Catch Basin Pilot Project (Pernut 2.43 - 2.4.4) The City will conduct a catch basin pilot project according to the following schedule: Schedule Select study azea Clean all catch basins in area Monitoz accumulation (monthly) Clean catch basins as required Final Report � October 2001 October to November 2001 March 2002 through October 2003 Mazch 2002 through October 2003. 7anuary 1, 2004 A studS will be selected from one of St Paul's storm water monitorine azeas in October of 2001 All of the catch basin sumps in this studv area will be inventoried �rior to the initial cleaninQ The initial cleanin� will take place in November 2001 after the monitorin¢ uroaram is complete for the �ar Sewer maintenance crews will vactor each catch basin in the studyarea and record the amount of material removed. Accumulation of material in each catch basin will be monitored on a monthlv basis durina the studv veriod Catch basins will be cleaned when the sediment reaches form the invert of the pipes A final report documenting the pilot project will be prenared and submitted on 7anuarv 1. 2004. Targeted Pollutants• Sediments and nutrients Performance Measnres• Com�letion o�ilot project. 2. Roadwavs The responsible department is Public Works Street Maintenance. Targeted Pollntants• Sedimettts nutrients ogygen-demandin� substances, chlorides Performance Measures• Freauencv of sweeuin¢ on each street tvoe, ananritv and breakdown of materials removed Ouantit�of deicing materials used. 21 Street Cleaning and Maintenance Program (Permit 2.8.1 & 2.8.2} The City of Saint Paul conducts a street cleaning program to promote the health and welfare of its citizens and to reduce the amount of poliutants to receiving waters from storm water dischazges. Streets and alleys are divided into siz classes, each of which receives a different level of service as defined below: Class I- Downtown or Loop streets The following service is performed on all downtown or loop streets within the following boundaries: Kellogg BouIevazd on the south and west, Twelfth Street on the north and Broadway Sueet on the east. These streets are swept approximately three times per week and flushed five fimes per week during the spring, summer and fall. AII routine maintenance, including patching and repairing of street surfaces, is performed on an as-needed basis. Class II- Outlying Commercial and Arterial Streets These streets are the major arteries in the City and have both heavy voIumes of vehicular and pedestrian traffia These streets also have business or commerciai properties fronting on them. Typical examples aze: University Avenue, Snelling Avenue, West Seventh Street, East Seventh Street, Rice Street, Payne Avenue, Arcade Street, Summit Avenue and Grand Avenue. The Class II streets are swept or cleaned fifteen to eighteen umes in annually. All routine maintenance, including patching and repairing of street surFaces, is done on a scheduled or as-needed basis. Class III - Residential Streets The following service is performed on all residential streets including oiled, paved and intermediate type streets. In the spring, all residential streets receive a thorough cleaning which includes sweepm 2�d�ushing: Pate�o'^� *>r��rin��c do e on a scheduled or as-needed basis. Street Maintenance initiated the following policy in August 1997: Oile�"streets are seal coated on a five-year cycle until the oiled street is scheduled to be paved as part of the Residential Street Vitality Program. The street is then be added to the ten- year cycle seal coat list. All exisring paved sueets are on the ten-year cycle seal coat list. Approximately 12 miles of oiled streets and 60 miles of paved streets were seal coated in 2000. Oil and sand sealing of oiled streets is no longer done. In 1995, a 0 �! � l l'l4 recycling program was initiated for all reclaimed sand and seal coat rock. These materials aze no longer hauled to the landfill. In the fall, streets are swept for leaf pickup. All material swept up during this fall cleanup is hauled to a commercial composting facility. Class IV - Oiled and Paved Alleys All oiled and paved alleys aze swept during the late spring. All routine maintenance, including patching and repairing of the alley surfaces, is performed on a scheduled or as-needed basis. Street Maintenance initiated the following policy in August 1997: Oiled alleys are seal coated on a five-year cycle. Paved alleys are seal coated on a ten-year cycle. Oil and sand sealing of oiled alleys is longer done. In 1995, a recycling program was initiated for all reclaimed sand andseal coat rock. These materials are no longer hauled to the landfili. Class V and VI - Unimproved Streets and Alieys Unimproved streets and alleys are right-of-ways that have not been developed. There are approximately 50 miles of unimproved streets and approximately 288 miles of unimproved assessed alleys in the City. Because they are City right-of-ways, the City has the responsibility to perform minimal repairs and maintenance wark on them to make them passable and to reduce hazazds. The maintenance and repair of these streets and alleys consists of patching, minor blading, and placing of crushed rock or other stabilized material. Debris Collection In 2000, the sweepings collected from city sueets and alleys were tested and found to be within EPA guidelines for safe disposal in landfills and for recycling purposes. The following approximate volumes were removed from City streets in 2000 based on vehiculaz measure. Class I,II � N Totals General Debris 7,164 cu.yds. 3,336 cu.yds. 1.392 cu.vds. 11,892 cu.yds. Leaves (Fall Cleaning) 4,354 cu.yds. 12,922 cu.yds. 0 cu.yds. 17,276 cu.yds. Street Maintenance has a Hazazdous Waste Disposal Policy in place. Any of these materials collected from city sueets are disposed of in environmentally acceptable means. Street Maintenance also collects trash receptacles and disposes of refuse &om neighborhood cleanups each year. The following is the street cleaning and maintenance budget for 2001: 20U1 Street Cleaning & Maintenance Budget Downtown Street Repair & Cleaning $383,327 Outlying Commercial & Arterial Street Repair and Cleaning $2,848,243 7 Residential Street Repair & Cleaning Oiled & Pave alley Repair & Cleaning Trash Receptacle Pickup Neighborhood Cleanup Total $3,569,476 $1,683,246 $296,954 $132,896 $8,914,142 2.2 Deicing Operations (Permit 2_8.3 - 2.8.5) Deicing operations aze weather dependent. Better ice control is obtained with salt above 0 Sand is necessary below this temperature. Deicing is done on arterial streets first and then on residential intersections after plowing. The City has been using less sand in recent yeazs because of the effectiveness of salt at warmer temperatures, warmer winters, and the increasing expense of sand removal from streets. The City has experimented with liquid deicing products and has not found a effective aiternative to salt. The City will continue to evaluate alternative products and report the findings in the following years, annual report. Salt piles are covered year round. Sand and salt mixture piles are stored in the open from December to February. The City does not store sand/salt mixture during the remainder of the year. Salt storage facilifies are located in the following locations: 873 N. Dale Street 5�` Street and Kittson Street Pleasant Avenue & View Street :.:� • : . .. : :� . :: =. 'iti7' ' Deicine Ouantities - Winter 2000 thru 2001 27 000 tons salt 42.000 tons sand 1,5 �allons Magnesium Chloride Ma�nesium chloride is a liquid used �rimarily in an anti-icin¢ mode, as opposed to salt which is a deicing.product MaEnesium chioride is avnlied to brid�e decks before frost or new snow. E:3 O�..111¢ 3. Storm Water Mana ement Ordinance The responsible departments are Public Works Sewer Utility and License, Inspecrion and Environmental Protection. Tar_geted Pnllntants: Sediments and nntrients Performance Measnres� Adoution of ordinance and comuletion of desian mannaL 31 Storm Water Management Ordinance (Permit 7.1 - 73) The City will adopt a Storm Water Ordinance which meets the requirements of this section by 7une 1, 2003. The ordinance will include sediment and erosion control and long term storm water management requirements. A status report on this process will be given in the 2002 Annual Report. 3.2 Design Manual (Permit 2.7.4) The City is working with the parties listed below to develop a Small Site t3rban BMP Manual. Barr Engineering is the consultant working on this project. The manual is in draft format and is scheduled to be completed in August of 2001. A copy of the manual will be submitted with the 2002 Annual Report. The manual is being funded as follows: Funding Met Council $100,000 Minneapolis $20 St. Paul $20,000 Rice Creek WD $5,000 Minnehaha Creek WD $5,000 Six Cities WMO $1,000 Total $151,00 4. Pesticides and Fertilizers (Permit 2.10.1- 2.103) The responsible departments aze Public Works Sewer Utility and Pazks and Recreation. The City wil] implement a program to reduce the dischazge of pollutants related to the application of pesticides and fertilizers. This will be accomplished through coordination with existing efforts, such as WaterShed Partners, the education program and the pilot project to investigate use on City facilities. Tar�eted Pollntants• Pesticides and nntrients . Performance Measures• Completion of pilot project and uublic education measures found in Section 6. 4.1 City Wide Education Program Component of 6.0 Public Education Program G] 4.2 Pilot Project City facilities that use fertilizer and pes4cides on a regular basis, such as the golf courses, have procedures that are followed. This pilot project will document current city procedures including soil analysis to determine application amounts and rates. Tnvestigate and docunnent fertilizer and pesticide use on City Facilities Submit final report 7uly 2001 through September 2003 7anuary I, 2004 5. Illicit Dischar�es and Improper Disnosal The responsible department is the Public Works Sewer Utility. Targeted Pollutants: All pollntants Performance Measnres• Adoution of ordinance and results of annaal field-screeninE inspections and subseqnent actions. 5.1 Prohibit Non-storm Water Discharges (Pemut 2.11.1, 2.113 & 211.5) The City wil2 develop an or3inance defining proper dischazges to the storm sewer system by January 1, 2004. 5.2 Duty to Notify and Avoid Water Pollution (Permit 2.11.4, 3.8) The City wi11 notify the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Dury Officer immediately of a discharge, accidental or otherwise, which may case pollution of waters of the state. Beginning with the 2002 Annual Report, the City will report the number of spills and unauthorized discharges that occurred and the tesponse to the spills. The City will also implement an education program for its staff regarding the duty to notify the Deparhnent of Public Safety Duty Officer. The education program will include a notification protocol for maintenance staff in other department for response and containment of materials. 5.3 Field Screening Program (Permit 2.11.2) The City will implement a program to detect, remove, or require to obtain a sepazate NPDES or other permit, illicit discharges and improper disposal into the storm sewer system under its jurisdiction. An ongoing field screening program will be implemented which is similar to the pmgram required in the permit application. The program wiIl be performed annually in 20% of the drainage areas listed in the description on page 3 of the permit. 'The number of screening activities, the results, and responses to the results will 5.4 Allowable Non-storm Water Discharges (Pernut 211.6) The education program for non-storm water dischazges is a component of Public Education Program found in Section 6.0 of this plan. 10 0�-1tR� 6. Public Education Program (Pernut 2.10.2, 2.11.6, 2.13 & 2.16) The responsible Department is the Public Works Sewer Utility. Targeted Pollutants: All pollntants Performance Measures• Number of door haneers distributed number of storm drains stenciled number of volunteers number of workshops number of events and results of evaluation. Storm Drain Stenciling Education Program The City of Saint Paul has been conducting a successful storm drain stenciling education program since 1993. For the past several years the Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) has coordinated this program. FMR is the leading citizens' organization working to protect the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities area. A copy of the door hanaer is provided in Annendix F The number of door han�rs distributed storm drains ste nciled and volunteers involved is found in the following table. The number of volunteers was not tracked everv vear of the program• Year 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Door Han¢ers 1 3.300 3�179 Storm Drains 400 480 1_,287 1_,146 1_,600 2i 2_ 951 3.�153 Voluateers 100 2000 3.460 10.000 12,359 15.259 12,454 13�3 880 lylg The storm-drain stenciling project is designed to meet the following three objectives: • To stencil storm drains with the message "Please Don't Pollute—Drains to River," and distribute educational door-hangers to residents and businesses in the stenciled neighborhoods. • To involve community residents in hands-on leaming experiences about wban runoff pollution and ways to prevent it. • To facilitate school service learning initiatives that include storm drain stenciling as a key component. 11 Project Eampaneats Goals• • Identify and organize approximately 1,200 volunteers to stencil at least 2,800 storm drains and distribute 12,000 door hangers within the City of St. Paul during each yeaz of the project. • Provide a 30-minute educarional orientarion to each volunteer group Yhat patticipates in the stenciling project. • Provide an additional one-hour lesson on urban runoff poilution with school students that participate in storm drain stenciling (approximately 40-50°l0 of the 1,200 volunteers). • Provide a training workshop for St. Paul teachers on storm drain stenciling and water quality classroom activiries that complement the service project. • Present three community workshops for city residents on urban runoff pollution and ways to prevent it. • Develop and impiement an evaluation system to deternune project effec6veness. • Coordinate the purchase, maintenance and storage of all stenciling suppffes and equipment. • Project staff will generate publicity for at least two stenciling groups or events each year. Metropolitan daily newspapers, TV news and community press will be tazgeted. • FMR will develop a system to evaluate the effectiveness of patticipating in stenciling. A pre and post test will be implemented with a variety of groups and a su�nary of results _ will be distributed to WaterShed Partners and other interested groups. • Set-up, stafF and take-down the WaterShed Exhibit at the St. Paul Depattment of Public Works Open House in September 2001. Projecf Budget The total cost for the 2-year project is $54,500. The following is the detailed budget for the two- year program: Stencil Coordination Service I.eamingJEducation Evaluation Community Workshops Teacher Workshop/Support Project Management Equipment and Supplies 2001 Budget 2002 Budget 13,290 3,300 1,200 0 0 2,000 1,930 12,750 3,300 600 1,800 7,400 3,000 3,930 _ _,.__ .� �._�_ _ �_ �_ 4 � __- �-�- Annual Totals ��$21�'......'. , .� _.,..,„ _ � - Project Total $54,500 Tn addition to this budget, a Met Council grant is providing funding in 2001 for the couununity workshops, teacher training, door hangers and some supplies. 12 o l -.11�4 Metro WaterShed Partners Saint Paul is an active participant in Metro WaterShed Partners. This group consists of municipalities, nonprofit groups, and state, federal and local government. This partnership has leveraged grant dollars and staff time to develop educational literature and a nationally recognized interactive display. The display is now being used at schools and events throughout the Twin Ciues metro area. This partnerslup allows Saint Paul to tap into a pool of expertise and to not reinvent the wheel in its own program. It also provides consistency in the message that the community is hearing. St. Paul's participation in this partnership shows a good faith effort in meeting cunent and future requirements and has allowed the City to masimize the staff time and dollazs contributed. In 2001, the City contributed staff time and $2,000 to the annual operating budget of the WaterShed Partners and towazd purchasing a van to transport the WaterShed Exhibit. - 7. Coordination with Other Governmental Entities (Permit 2.16) The responsible department is the Public Works Sewer Utility. Targeted Pollutants: All pollutants Performance Measures: Comnletion of reports 7.1 The City will submii a report listing the other govemmental entities that perform stoxm water management activities an the drainage area. The report wili include a summary of each activity performed by more than one group in a specific area, and how the activity relates to the requirements of the pernut. This report will be submitted by 3une 1, 2002. 7.2 The City will submit a report that describes how the different governmental entities are cooperating and coordinating efforts in managing storm water related activifies in the drainage area. The report will include the goals for each cooperative effort, where and how the activity will be performed, and a schedule for implementing it. This report will be submitted by June 1, 2003. Ongoing coordinated activities and status of cooperative efforts will be reported in each subsequent Annual Report. 13 8. Budget Activities that have separate budget categories are listed in each section. At the end of this document a copy of Yhe overall storm water management budget is included. This does not include the activities of other City Departments. Detailed budget informarion will be included in the 2002 Annual Report. Deparhneut of Public Works Budget Street Cleaning & Maintenance Storm Water 2001 2002 2003 . 2004 2005 $8,914,142 $9,092,424 $9,274,273 $9,459,759 $1,033,970 $1,054,649 $1,075,742 $1,097,257 $9,648,954 $1,119,202 Budget TotaLs $9,948,112 $10,147,073 $I0,350,015 $10,557,016 $10,768,156 Storm Water Budget Salaries Services Materials & Supplies Fringe Benefits Mayor's Contingency Total 2001 $162,268 $652,105 $52,122 $46,332 $121,143 $1,033,970 Note• The budget item labeled services is for consultin�and contracting services. This item is currently used to fund the sYencilingpro�ram contract with Friends of the Mississiuni River the storm drain monitoring_program rnntract with the MinneapoGs Park and Recreation Board and St Paui's contribution to the funding for the AesiQCt Manual. 14 Appendix B o�,��'l 6 Page 1 of 4 Appendix B Q � _ t t'lfo 270 St. Peter 280 Cedar 290 Minnesota 295 Robert 300 Jackson 310 Sibley 315 Wacouta 320 Broadway 325 Troutbrook 330 Plum 340 Urban 343 Warner and Childs 346 Warner and Childs 350 Beltline 352 off Child's Road 354 off Child's Road 356 offi Child's Road 360 Battle Creek 365 Wyoming 380 Page and Barge Ch Rd 385 Robie and Witham 390 Robie and Kansas 40� AirpoR 405 Chester St 407 Eva St 410 Custer St 420 Moses St 430 Beile 440 Riverview 460 Chippewa and Baker UPPER LAKE 152 Springfield 153 Rankin CROSBY LAKE �54 Homer Page 2 of 4 12" 7'x8' concrete duai 10' tunnel 48" brick 18" 9' 12" 12" � 2" culvert 54" 42" 12" a 16" �il Appendix'B p1-lt1L FAIRVIEW NORTH PONd 500 Tatum & Pierce Butler 510 Pierce Builer & Aldine LAKE COMO 520 Arfington & Chelsea 530 Chatswosth North 540 Milton North 550 Parkview East 560 Ivy East 570 Wheelock Pkwy East 580 Rose East 590 Victoria South 600 Chatsworth South 610 Horton West 620 Park West LOEB LAKE 630 Jessamine LAKE PHALEN 670 Wheelock Pkwy 680 Arlington West 690 Blomquist South 700 Arlington East 710 between Hoyt and Nebraska 720 Larpenteur East BEAVER LAKE 730 Rose North 740 McKnight North SUBURBAN AVE POND 750 Suburban & White Bear Ave 18" 18" . . 24" 15" � 2t" and 42" Page 3 of 4 Appendix B o t�ll'1„F 770 780 790 800 810 820 830 LITTLE PIG'S EYE LAKE outiet near fish fiatchery PlG'S EYE LAKE North End Springside Drive BATTLE CREEK � N. Park Drive & Faye Ruth Winthrop & N. Park Dr McKniaht & N. Park Dr 72' 33" arch ,.;�_:-.. Page A of 4 Appendix B City of Saint Paul 61 _\�'! S. Watershed Inventory m x v C d Q Q. Q d N � l0 � a� � J �1C N rn s O n" Q) U�i :_] r � r� O I � NI 0 n � co w CO ^ N O N V r CO � n � n r V 'Q � N N tq CO N CO p pj r lf> N O7 r � r O) N r O(O .- co 1� c� (�D M N N � � � M V ln tn O f0 V ln f� V t�p t(j o�D V� V�'V (9 O� N O N N N � (O O r � � � � � � O V� t0 t� 1� � 1� N Q o� V M C I� M� M(�O � N CJ V N O � r'V � CO (O 7 � O] M V 7� CO � V M N 6�1 r tn C7 �-' N r r ' O t0 � M o� c0 M O) ��f: � N�� p � p N 6 •- N N C �� a0 CO O N a1 M N� f0 N �� n r N � I� o� CO c0 N M� V M� �� N 0 N N y i c �, �' Q 3 � .y O N �p W R 0 0 R H c s a 3 � , i ° ots � = o ,. N ��.. n. N � � � m O1 � U'1b m x 'v c d a a a _ 0 �. � a • L Y N � d y � 7� a� r� �� 'R � �t O `' a � �. �0 U � 1 �tt�y °� -��. U x � G. Q. 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C .� � v- 0 U �_� v N � � _ J .+ N 7 ' C _� U X a c m a a Q - - Nao�,sswm,.�e�o«�+n AppendhcD Combinetl Mtnneapolls-St Paui monftoring bUdget esUmates wOwcRrwt mvk P+N�Y Wtcmeaemeae eHamion 2aofs�Ltpals 2o�2vAmdb 2oIXia�mm�als 2ooa�ewuh 2oosswwub ^ t.t.truroh ��`�� YEAALYPRQIECitONSREREC�36%INFlATKK1 Q ,�II y� rq�rQafiryanayst 1.)35.00 1&16 ].96 L5,31126 rqterquapryspa6a�rtt 1pB100 13.61 6.36 29,N059 prvtrmn�bintem 3�200 1020 Stl 5)t].6a am.om�eow� zco.W za.m �t.si sozsas� mwreaw�vmns�a sceoqe ssaoo - uso.00 ypmml 591p6.02 3935]1U5 596.190.18 599.69388 Et02.66a.)0 w�f�q eqJO�nVSWDlfes (anval Gas[s) mate�lakardvWP�% �45um 6.W0.00 ba0eile5(reWONreV�) 20 90.00 1.BW.00 e4�vqrtem (anwl reqxement �ytlel veloobmetaz 2 2250.Oa 4.500.00 autrmatks�pler 2 2595,00 5.190.00 SaleqeWlM�e^i 650.00 bCSpacerent toon2 SI6m2 t.000.00 yipyxal /].140a0 51].65a20 518.18383 St&�.3a 51929122 lap y�ayys (armid bas5) BOD 50 324.00 Ca�tiun W S10S0 GNaNa 50 E1200 Copper 5o E105a caaam w az000 �aa w aio.so NO2�3 50 511.00 Pmronia W 510.50 T�w su Et].00 qi W EB.W Mrosphpus.dvssoNetl 50 51900 PMephaw.TOUI W St].00 l05 W SB50 TSS 50 E12.00 Znc 6o Sto.so ar.annry - su Sio.so Oomedeanlnp 50 &�.� � aw� n�« arce,waxalsuoo��es IaEsWW� lumPwm BubbW _ VeNde52YdaY 78 523.d3 Po9rommMIn9�Y /000% 1.18 ] starm water tlata repat (aruivaDy) Oata analysis v,ate� WaGty a�aF)st wzmr wary spedalist �eportpeparatlon wdfar qually Bnalyst walarqusnrysperialist erni�prvrantalmanape� p��umJmMd�4'�mdnu 210.9 popose r�l year plan (annus�Yy) �roNlonnO Vropram upCate warer qualiry Mab(st �vaterquauqspeaN�st emhonmenW manager 2192 monitwLq manwl WCate (2001 wJY) repon paParatlon waterWeliyanatyst ..me� warn sceaa��i envYO�unenblmanaqer t6U 518.16 120 513.61 100 51816 BO 51&81 EO $28A3 2o E1o.0o 1A0 E18.16 iW E13.61 W 528.03 51200.00 S52S00 S��.W uu.ao - st000.aa aszs o0 54W.W §S2S00 SBA.W S<W.00 S95o.W EBSOW Sd25.00 $600.W S�zS.W Ss�i.W St.35o.00 s,zoo.00 Edoo.W 52.741.31 59,W1.% A10NITORWG iOTPL t.i.t ST.% S1.IIfl55 E6.% 52.396ffi S/.% 52,611.60 Es36 E1.59] 88 E11A1 E2.356.43 52o0.W TOTP1218.] $].% §3,65624 $636 E3,195M E11.41 E2.366.43 TpTAL2.189 t40 E18.16 Sl.% S4,fi5628 160 51361 S6.% 53.1A5.]6 80 S2&03 E11.61 $3.1552C TOTAL2792 REPOHTING TOTPL 1.1.1 2.19.9me�curymaNromppibtP�l�IZY��N) � � ��k� 53.t36.91 {3.135.91 6¢py�p$zmp0�q¢pWpnent E13255.]7 E4.09G1i Labarcos6 59.16&98 59.168.98 Vehiies �.� �� LabsVace St.oao.00 S1.aa00a Iabanaiysffi 51.6C0.00 S1.W0.00 aWbW 528R6650 520296.B1 Cmtvqencf-15% S`�.329.68 X1.Odd.50 TOTp1 MERW RY2.199 STOFM WATER MONITOflING PROGflAM TOTAL MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL MPRB 51f,925.00 E12,282]5 51T65123 513,030T] E13,421.69 51.600.00 E1.64800 E1.69].44 51.]AB36 E1,800.81 §2.]4131 $2.823.55 . $2.90&26 E2.995.50 53.0&53] 59.9)1.95 5102]t.il 510.5]926 .Si0,H9662 St1,22352 5�34.61228 E138.650.65 � S1d2.810.11 514],09G68 E151$OZ31 E13.35129 13]51.8281 tOt6M1.383�6 Id5B93150] E92/8a3 9a9a.9829 9TI9.832301 f00'l322]36 Sta.om2a o Q2.5]6% 523$<6_81 5161.18924 5161,891.46 2002 15fRB.HiC52 f03]S.a2d1g 0 0 0 S23S<422 F��fi62.5M1 525.402.G2 5166.15a39 Sin.lS].02 51]6.9a9.]3 2003 XL9,196.18 523,341.17 5167.18924 5195,091.6A 5190.095.56 5771,757.02 5178.909.7D 2001 2002 ' 20IX4 200b 200.5 5767.1&9.24 $195.091.64 $190.095.56 5171,757.CQ 5176,909.73 $73,523.37 589.092.01 5862%8.55 376,H4620 579.15559 $73,523.31 $&9,Q92.07 586278.55 576,84620 579.757.59 520.142.83 $77,027.83 E17,538.46 518.084.81 $18.808.55 e� -1t�F W x � � � a a Q c 0 �. � � .� .� y 0 m N � a _ c t J Q R L Q .� � � w- � o a �. c r o U a Append+x E City of Saint Paul Drainage area only includes area in St. Paul. Storage capacity is tor a 100 year storm in acre-feet. b)-It�G Storm Water Ponding Area Inventory / ..I:.. .,. f � �. �.. ri.��sr:� no�T�� P�i.LU�rL! � �� .�� . ` CO. O � ! Helpprotect . : Minnesota's ( .. � D1iAI\S '1'(1 1�I�'1 ._ Properlydisposeof... Haveyouseerithismessage � ; . �Iocoro;i" � . • :..one quatt oE mowc oil caa con�aznina�e up ro 2 million � .nP�raS�OlTn�ci1�'1?� - -�gal(onsofdrinking'waterorcrearean8acreodsli<k , It is a�eminder to keep Qollu�anrs off stmea, driveways . Ma.rt xruice statiorz. and ail tbange renten will riry�4your oiL � and sidcwalks and out of storm draius..� ' ' CaU thc Sainx Paul Neighbmhood Ene,gy Consortium at �. In urban azeas, mos� swrm water froin rain, snow melc, "` ' 633-EASYfos �erydrnganQ dsop offinfa'madan. . � or sPrinkling yards flows umss lawns. tricklu over parking �, ' . : . . � ', � ' -. . ; , . lots and stree[s and down the ntazest stoim drain. Stocm ;: � M�freeze_ • .� � � drains aze part of thc smrm sewer sysrem which prriu � i ' •••is highly [oxic co peoQle u wcll as animalc. Mimals tha� storm water direcdy from your neighborhood m ' . liJe in or drink,from antifxccze conwninated gucccn lakrs" . Minnaou's xiveis, lakes. wedands and gcound wacer. This . �. or�s�reams may dic. : . _ . ., _ � . . ' . . water becomes pollured when i[ picks up things like grass. _ , Forpraper pnt�eeu dirpaal infomrationea[[ (i.33-EASY.� dippings, leaves, paticides, mo[or oil�and pe[ was[e and � � ' : � ' ' � . " ' . ' ' flusha them into stocm dcains. � . � . HousrJ�old Hazazdotu Wastes . _ . Your help is needed to keep pollu�ants ouc of �he storm - ' ..such az cleaning solvcna, paint, ptint thinner,�wood ' . sewecs and aut of Minn�ota's waxers. Bp �ollowing the �' � p�aervxcivcs.and gasoljn< aze «¢<mcly mxic and can kill� � simple s�eps on che back of this cazd you ran help keep our . �_ Fssh and aquauc plancs. �' �" '' _ �. : watersdean. • " _ " . . .. . RrsnueyCounrylmsfreedrapoffritcsfor5orveho%Ihazasdaus �, . � _ ' , . � ' �. wmtes Ca11633-EASNfor infomuuion on how'to f>x�s�[y ' RQmeli]I)�I . . . .. - � - � reayt4ord'upuseofthaeitemsand.�o(/ec[lonsite(o<atioraand� , • Storm dcains aze no[ truh cans. Never dump used � bours. ,. - � � _. , moror oil "antifreeze, Painrs, Pesticidu or other ma[erials � ' � ; .Yazd Wastu & Fer[ilizecs - . . . . � , , � . in che saeec o: down a stocm dmin. � Use c6e , ,' ...add exces`sive amouna of nuvien's to �iv,exs and lakes. That -" information �on the back of this door hanger [o properly' . ...�� gae to grow and "deplete oxygen Ieyels in the waur dispose of household, yard, car and pee wastu. � , �ha[_ fish aad o�her o ums de rnd on. Yard was�es can �. . .. . _ cSa" p . • Many people have healthy lawns without the use of rozi< .�o'clog storm detins cansing localiud flooding. ' lawn chemicais. Consider using organic pest and weed � � Ids bm w mow ofien and leave dippings an�tbe lawn; or' ' . control alrernativu. If you ehoose ro use lawn chemicals, � � rompost tbem, To attmC a frec camporting t/aci or (earn the �' �' avoid ovenzse and follow applica�ion direecions careFuliy. Rmiesey Caunry �ompourin hou�a and lourd6nr �all G33 F.ASY, ' � ' � Avoid autram of jvti(iun and do not apply tbem b<fori a. ,- • Don't rake or iweep leaves, grass or soi( into dte atteec _ ", f� -� � �, � If fatilizers and geass dipping get onto dciveways and � � , -� � � . � - . • � �. � 'stteets, sweep them back onco the lawn. � �, Pet lX/astes . � � � - � . ' _ ' � � � �" �...cnncain ha«eria and vinua [haP makc water W�safe for . Corsuhunity groups can help keep pollutants out of � �' rnimming and diinking. �- � � �� out waters by volunteering to do a storm drain ��, �� ` �y J� �wn the toilrt or bu it. �- stenciling projece` For more information ou how you - Throu� pa uanr rn rhe trarh, f1 ry caa help Pcotea you2 wacecshed, call Friends of the • �'. Plucie and Foam Concainecs �- . `' .. �. ::.�. MississipPi Rivet at 222-2193. " � '� •:.ivash inm swrs drains. They do ridc dewmposc. Fishoi, ., , � , .. - ��wi}dliEe rhac eac or become cntanglcdin plasda ofrrn dic. CITY OF SAINT PAUL �s�, floaung plazcic or'foam is oEccn �he mosc wciccablc .. ., . . . ' �. and unsighdy, type of 6tmr. � � � . -� . � � . � Department of Public Works - . _ . - ' ' ' � _ - - . , � Miuiniiuyour wr afplarti� piaduas axd re�ycle rhem wben ' , " � � ' . ov are p nuh�"For in rn(ation on haw m myde plastte �- . � RespmuiveSmias•QualiryFacilities•Enpfo);eePride� , y �/' � - - , ' - _ -� � , , . - �� p�adura tsll633-EISY.. • � ' ' � . . . . .- � - . . . . . .� :0�' 'Friends of the'Mississippi 12iver _ i; " es e�m�eawam�y�xonso� �_ _ � � ' � , i1��p�tcowmarecyaedpaper � � .' Q �� - , _ Working to protect the Mississippi River ..' ., �-- 271(jl4SW8121517E(�III�ICTW171CIhPS , �. FiGnrnvorkcuuneryuJTrendEn+nprixs `� � f�fC2. . . . . . . _ � - , � ' i Appendix F O 1- /!�G o► • ina w x � c d a fl. a a� � � � _ � � � R � a � `a .� � a� .� _ o :a T C :'' O U a t . . BRIAN BATES ATTORNEY AT LAW ' i985 GRANA AVENLIE SAINT PAi3I., MINNESOTA 55 65i-69o-967� e-mail: brianbatesCa�uswest.net August 14, 2001 Mr. John Ashcroft United States Attorney Genesal Department of 3ustice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington II.C. 20530 d,�� \� IFiECENED AU6 15 2D0] CiTYA'i'TORNEY Ms. Christie Whitman Administzator United States EnvironmentaZ Protection Agency .. 401 M�Street S.W. Washington D.C. 20460 Mr. Thomas Skinner Administrator - '-• United States Environmental Protection Agency,;Region V 77 West Jackson Street ' -- - " Chicago� IL 60604-3507 �, Ms. Karen Studders Commissioner " Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road. Saint Paul, Mirinesota 55155-4194 Mayor Norm Coleman and the Saint Paul City Council Third Floor City,Hall �� 15 West Rellogg Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 CERTIFIED 2�II+ gggugr7 ItECEIPT REQL7E5`SED ( i • �_ � Dear Attorney General, Administrators, Commissioner, Mayor, and Councilmembers: T_represent Mississippi River Revival of Winona, Minnesota- and Westside River Watch of Saint Paul, Minnesota. These citizen environmental organizations have members in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois dedicated to the public's enjoyment of, and the environmental health of, the Miss�ssippi River and other • area surface waters. Members o£ these organizations use and ' enjoy the Mississippi River through and below the Twin Cities and other Saint Paul surface waters for recreational activities and value not only the aesthetic beauty, but also the ecoloqical importance of the river and surface waters. Section 505(b) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1365(b), requires that sixty (60) days prior to the institution of a civil action under the authority of section 505(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1365(a)(1), a citizen shall give notice of its intent to sue. . You are hereby given notice that, after the expiration of sixty (60) days from the date of this Notice of Intent to Sue, Mississippi River Revival c/o Mr. So2 Simon Executive Director P.O. Box 315, Winona, Minnesota 55987-0315 � Phone (507) 457-0393 = and West Side River Watch c/o Mr. David Boyce - ��_ � _ _' 323 West Annapolis, Saint Paul, Mintiesota 55118 __� �- Phone 651-227-1130 - '. �- _. � intend to file a civil action under section 505(a)(].} of the Clean Water Act, 33 O.S.C. 1365(a)(1},"against the City of Saint Paul for the statutory maximum of $25,000/day for each day the City has conveyed•storm water to Minnesota surface waters in . violation of its Storm Sewer Permit or in violation of effluent limitations, plus costs, attorney fees, expert witness fees, and such other relief as may be appropriate. The civil action will allege the City of Saint Paul violates its NPDES storm sewer pesmit issued on December 1, 2000 (permit # MN 0061263) both through inadequacies in, and independently-of, its NPDES Storm Water Permit Annual Report of 3une l 2002 ` (hereinafter Annual Report). Further the.suit.will allege the City of.Saint Paul has violated, and continues tb violate an. • "effluent standard or limitation" by maintaining a system of storm water sewers which convey pollution to Minnesota surface waters in violation of effluent limitations. Fa Y , A) pesmit Violations. a, � "1 b More specifically, the civii action will allege the following permit sections have been or are being violated: 1) Chapter 2, Section 3.2 states: "The Permittee shall develop a Storm Water Management Program ... to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the storm sewer system. The Permittee shall submit a management Program by June 1 of each ' year beginning in 2001 in_accordance with the Annual R requirements, for review and appzoval by the MPCA." . 2) Chapter 2,-Section 3.3 states: "-The Management.Program shall, at a minimum, contain controls that-address the reduction o£ pollutants.from the sources and activities:listed in this . chapter. Each proposed program shall identify which sources and, the pollutant that will be targeted for =eduction and which category listed in items 4-16 below the program addresses. For, each program there shall be a description, responsible department in charge, an estimated annual budget for the next.five yeazs and performance.measures;that can be used to determine.,the success or benefits�of..the actiyity.",, _ _ � � - � � - � 3) Chapter_2,�.Section.,7.3 states: "The Permittee shall _. formally:adopt a.;construction';sediinent'and erosion control,,._,.. ordinance by June 1, 2003. annual report,prior to:adoption shall'include a report regarding the status.,of;the;ordinance::"� . 4) Chapter 2, Sectibn 10.3 statese-"In the 200L annual;_', report, the Permittee shall propose a schedule for-completion of this'project..Ito i.nvestigate the,use of.pesticides and feitilizers] during the�effective period of.,this permit. The Permittee shall include,a"de+a��ed implementation plan and._ project proposal in the annual report prior to the initiation of the project" -:� 5) Chapter,2; section 13.3 states: " Each yea= in annual report, the Permittee shall include copies.of.educational .� materials, descriptions of the educational materials, description of the educational act�vities, and the quantitie5 of-the �materials distributed." : Y ,..- - -s. 6) Chapter 2, section 19.2 states: " A-public hearing,or other meeting.where,the opportunity for public testimony:is" available shall be-held for the annual report prior to submittal . each year. .. A summary of_the public-input and/o= testimony _ received at the hearing or"meeting�and a:summary of the K3 6 Permittee's response to it shall be included with the formal resolution." 7) Chapter 2, Section 14.3 states: "A notice of availability of each Storm Water Management Report shall be provided to all governmental entities that have:jurisdiction over activities that directly or indirectly:relate to storm water management in the drainage area, prior to the date of the scheduled public hearing." . 8) Chapter 2, Section 18.2 states: "The Annual Report shall include an inventory of new, or relocated outfall I.ocations and the receiving water. The inventory contairied in the Part II app2ication shall be expanded upon and include an outfall identification `number, size of _ouEfaZl: pipe; � size'-of -.drainage area,`�land use types:in,@rainage area:and their°distribution;_.- popnlation in drainage.:area, percent�of'area that is:impervious surfaces, arld the�number_.and_ type of s'truct'ural �controls in,the . -- - . .: __ : :..� - ... .,_ drainage area:" ::.; . . .: . , = ...._ � .. .. .. __. .. - ` 9) ' Chapter 2,�,Section` 18.3 states: :`The Annual Report_ shall incliide an'-inventory.:of ,a11.-£he_indiyiduaZ BMPs-of.the:Storm -_ Water Management Program. The inventory�`shal3`i.nclude�a�suminary of the status of implementing the individual'components:.-In addition to tYie,reporting._requirements listed in items 4-16 above, the = summary . shall include; . but ,noti`}ie Z3.mzted -:to, ; a = compaiison of 'the - goals set ; in the :.pr`evious �-years 'report. to -the --_, _ accbmplishments,_proposed goals_�for,the'following year,.�operation . and. maintenance activities, .perfoimance, � �,, �.-� - - inspections; enEorcement_activities,,.and"public,education - ac£ivities�� for each _progzam.� � �_ �� - � � � ` � _ ' °. " ' - � ` � ---� _ . _ _ __ - : r.- - � 10) `Chapter �2; �Section 18.8,_states: , "The Annual��Report� =sha11 include a calculation_of-_the event mean`conceiitrations°and.�,the � annual seasonal:pollutant�loadings"_from eacti outfall:.and ,the .r cumulative discharge of all outfalls to each receiving water." "�11)��Chapter 3,:°Section 17 statesc_"The Permittee shall - comply with the provisions of .40 CFR�Parts 122:41�;and 122.42, Minnesota` Rule, pt. _and -pt.` 7001.1090; which_�are .. ; incorporated into,this,permit by,;reference,�and-a=e,enforceable � .parts �of� this permit.., . ` . .. � . _ : .- :_: �.. ... s�� --'-_�°:�'.:c�;, = "" : ` . �a? Title 40 CFR 122.41 �{a,l): `�Tlie permittee shall, _ comply-with-effluent standards or prohibitions established under section�307 -(a);.of ,the;Clean.Water_Act for toxic.pollutants. � b) Title �40 ,CFR 122 :,��Proper operation �and. ---••--�nrai��.e.aance.,,_�,�-sa...includes adeguate`laboratory-controls and�: appropriate .quality.assuranc ,� _�_.�= ..- _ . .. 4 _ � _ �.�:, _ �. _ _ ?.�..� . ; . " R• " c) Tit1e 40 CFR or information submitted , certified." 122.41 (k): "A11 applications, seports, to the director shall be signed and 0\-l\1�i S) E££luent Violations. The suit will allege the City o£ St. Pavl has violated and continues_to violate an effluent standa=d or limitation," 33 U.S.C. § 1365(a)(1)(A) by not complying with Minnesota Water Quality Standards. Minnesota RuZes 7050 limit concentration of discharges of effluent to: fecal coliform - 200 colonies/100 ml; total suspended solids - 30 mg/1; and mercury to 6.9 ng/.l. The City of St. Paul has violated its permit in the following respects: At outfall # 350 imonitoring site SD002); discharging into the Mississippi River,_the records show your effluent concentration at: [3115/O1, TS5 110 mg/1], [4/11/01, TSS 30.+1 mg{1}, (5/7J01, TSS 68.8, fecal 33,300/100 mlj, [5/21/O1, TSS 38 mg/1, fecal 11,350/1�Om11 � At outfall # 10 (monitoring site SD 003), discharging into the Mississippi River, the records show your effluent concentration at: (3/15/O1, TSS 276 mg/1, fecal 220J100m1), [4/11/O1, TSS 88 mg/1], [5/2/O1, TSS 612 mg/1,_fecal 1380J100 ml], [5/21/O1, fecal 3,950j100m1J, [5/22101, fecal 1,SOQll00m [6/5/O1, fecal 1350j100m1} � At out£all #�27�.(monitoring site SD discharging into the Mississippi River, the records show your effluent concentratioa at: [3/15/O1, TSS 326 mg/1.J, (4/11/01, TSS 76.4 mg11, fecal-9100l10 [5/7/01, TSS 62:72 mg/1, fecal 3700f100m1], [5/21/O1, TSS 72.A mg/1, fecal 436,OOO/100m [5/22/O1, fecal 15,000/100m [6/5/O1, TSS 94 mgll, fecal • 700/100m1] Further the �suit will allege, based on previous mercury monitoring data conducted by the MPCA and other government agencies, that the City's storm water discharqes to the Mississippi Riner, Como Lake, Lake Phalen, and other receiving waters exceed state wates quality standards for toxics. The City of St. Paul is requirecl by the conditions of its NPDES permit to monitor £or mercury concentration, However, the City has failed to psovide the data from its mercury testing. When this data is made available it will most certainly show that the concentration often exceeds the state standard of,6.9ng/1. 5 During the sixty (60} day notice geriod, we.wilZ be ' available to discuss effective remedies and actions which will ' assure Saint Paul's future compliance with all reauirements of the Clean Water Act. IE you wish to discuss this matter, or i£ you have any questions, please contact me. Regards, �/��./ . � � /�� B=ian Bates i#218315) Attorney�for Mississippi Rivez Revival, and West Side River Watch cc: Sol Simon David Boyce � w _. . , � e 0 Ol�ll'?4 Response to Public Comments on the City of Saint Paul's NPDFS Storm Water Permit Annuai Report and Management Program Datsd June 1, 2001 General Thank you for you input on the City's Storm Water Permit Annual Report and Management program. We have seriously considered all comments and will amend the City's Report as noted below. The written comments we have received are attached for your reference. The amended report, comments and response to comments will be submitted to the Saint Paul City Council to be adopted by council resolurion. This information will then be forwarded to the Minnesota Pollurion Control Agency (MPCA). - - Janette Brimmer, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) - comments set forth in 7/24/OI letter attached " 1. � General response �, � . . � _ The City acknowledges and appreciates the MCEA's efforts to ensure that the requirements of the NPDES perinit ate strictly followed. However, the City categorically denies the allegations that it has ever "intentiorialiy' violated the pemut; that it possesses an "utter unwillingness to take meaningful steps to reduce pollutants;' that its commitment to cleaning up storm water is "minimal to nonexistent;' that it "lack[sj a serious commitment to conuollirig pollutants in storm water," or that it ever engaged in fraud or -,, ,,., _, misrepresentation. ; Such invective is neither accurate nor helpful. The City's engineers and other employees, working hard to, comply with the permit re,quirements as expeditiously as possible, haye acted,in good faitli, and with vigor, at all hmes. :_., ,- ,_, _ _.. ._;: ; . s . 2, Public notice, comment and testimony The City's storm water pernut was issued on December 1, 2000. y The first annual report and , storm water management plan was due on 7une 1, 2001. The annual report and plan required a great deal of information to be,gathered in a short of_time. This first report was unique because the City only, had the permit for six months before the report was due. In addition to gathering ihis informarion, a storm water monitoring pro�am,had to be � developed and implemented by the first snowmelt, which took place iri Mazch: Staff at the MPCA advised the City that the council resolution process was acceptable for this first report due to 3ts uniqueness and the time constraints. The report was submitted on May 31, 2001 to the MPCA. A notice of availability of the report was sent out on 7une 1, 2001 to 7anette Brimmer of the MCEA and the following governmental entities for comment: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Middle Ivlississippi 12ivei WMO, Lower Mississippi River WMC1, Ramsey-Washington 1vletro Watershed District, and Capitol Region Watershed District. Copies of the report wete sent out to all those who requested it. The report was also�available�from the MPCA. - _ _. , . _. . _ ; -- .... ,,- _ __ _ - ,.._,_. . .. . _ ., __ _ s.- _ , ---, � Page 1 of 8 September 28, 2001 The City Council passed a resolurion adopting the report on Tune 13, 2001. Janette Brimmer of the MCEA requested a meeting witfi Councilmember Benanav and staff from Public Works to voice her concern that a public meeUng was not held. The parties at this meeting agreed that a pablic meeting for additionat input would be scheduled. The meeting, which afforded opporiunity for public comment and tesfimony, was held on August 7, 2001. Seven people attended the meeting. Written comments were received fmm a totat of eight parties, four from the meeting attendees. The City will amend and submit the report, comments and response to comments to the City Counci] for approval. Ttus information will then be • forwarded to the MPCA. - 3. Reduction of PoIIutants to the Maximum Extent Practicable � � The report will be amended to incIude specific pollutants, sources of the pollutant and �"'performance ineasures. � � ,. .. _� F '-" - == _ _ AvaiIable budget informafion was provided for specific activities, including storm water monitoring, street sweeping, the design manual, and the storm drain's'tencilirig prograui. We ' rwitl have specific ba$get information for new acrivities in the 7une 2002 report., The annual budgef for the nezt five years was provided on page _14 of the Stoim Wa"ter Management P rogcam.- .. .__ . . ., . . ,., _�:� .. .... _ rr __ 0vera1l the City's pro�am will reduce pollutants to the ma�mum extent practicable. Some of the new progcams that the City will be conducting are'moniforing of storin�water � discharges, gathering data on watershed areas; inspecting and maintaining "storm water - pondi'rig areas, adoptirig new ordinances, and in'spechng for dry weather discharges. These are new programs in addition to existing programs: The City's proposed streeY sweeging program meets the requirements of the storm water pernut. - 'Storm drain stenciling is a wel] received program which utilizes a partiiership betiveen the =City, Friends of the'Missis`sippi River, a nonprofit group who cooidinates the program for `the City and numerous volunteer groups and individuals. This expanding program started in 1993, when about 100'volunteers steuciled 400 storm drains and dis'tiibuted I500 dobr hangers. Each year the ro _, _ .. - , p gram has grown. "Tn 2000, over 1300 volun4eers stenciled 3150 "stomi drains and distributei112,400 door harigers:' The�stencilzng confract was increased from $13,646 in 2000 to $21,720 in 2001 and again to`$32,780 in 2002. We will be � reaehing moie people each year due to the increased spencling. °`�= �°�� '�� ' �-�� The stenciling program proposed for 2001 was expanded fo focus on schools; inclnding feacher works}iops._ We ai�e`also holding three corriznuniry�'woikshops for eity residents. .., Each volunteer group or cfassroom receives a presentadon on's`form watei and whaf can be ,.r: __. K,_, ._ ., �� done`to keep if clean. As for evidence on�Uie'effectivenes"s of the'program,�survay"s have deternuned that a large percentage of the population does'riot realize that a stoim drain leads "�-�,_'_�„�„� - residents do indeed impact our storm water quality. The performance measures for storm drain stenciling are the number or workshops held, number of volunteers, the number of drains stenciled and the number of door hangers distributed. This inFormafion will be inctuded in the amended report. In addition, during the two-year stenciling contract with Page 2 of 8 September 28, 2001 a t -t�� FMR, an evaluarion system will be developed to determine project effectiveness. Storm drain stenciling addresses a part of the problem. Storm water pollution comes from numerous sources. Overall our storm water management plan will reduce pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. 4. Status of Construction Ordinance Many of the requirements for sediment and erosion control during construction aze already in place. All projects that go through the City's site plan review process aze required to provide for sediment and erosion conuol in accordance with the Ramsey County Sediment and Erosion Conuol Handbook. Also, any project disturbing 5 or more acres is required to obtain permit coverage under the MPCA's Construction permit program. The threshold of the MPCA's pernut will be dropping down to 1 acre in the neaz future. In addirion to the MPCA's Construction permit program the Metropolitan Council and each of the City's four Watershed Management Organizations have separate requirements. St. Paul plans to incorporate the requirements of each entity into one comprehensive requirement that covers all projects that disturb over 1 acre. The City will be setting up a work group this fall to identify various components that each city department will require to go into a draft ordinance. The ordinance will be drafted and adopted in 2002. An update of this process will be provided in the 7une 2002 report. This explanation will be included in the amended report. 5. Quantity of Deicing Materials � � �-� �=�� The permit was issued in December of 2000, with the,frst Annual Report due 3une of 2001, therefore information on specific programs from the previous calendar year was not provlded in this first annual report. : The City will provide this information in the amended report. 6. Pesticides and Fertilizers -> Permit Chapter 210 to 10.2 B The City plans to use education to reduce the discharge of pollutants related to the application of pesticides and fertilizers. Our stenciling program includes information on the proper application of pesticide and fertilizers. We ue working with Watershed Partners general education programs including pesticide and fertilizer educaflon and on point of sale information. We will coordinate with,existing programs. This will be deternuned as we prepare the report for the coordination section of the percnit. Pernut Chapter 2.10.3 The City's proposed pilot project meets the pernut requirements. Once we complete our invesrigation and document the use on city faciliries, we oan detemrine the best approach for future program direction. Contents of Annual Report . . ` The permit was issued in December of 2000, with the first Annual Report due 7une, of 2001, therefore information on specific programs from the previous calendaz year was not provided in this, fust annual report. Tn past practice with other NPDES permits held by the_City, the annual report documented activities from the previous calendar year. 'This informarion will be provided in the June 2002 report, after the pernut has been in place one year. Informa6on Page 3 of 8 September 28, 2001 on e�cisting programs that is available will be provided in the amended report. We @o not have this information on new programs. New Information - Staff at the MPCA advised the City that it was acceptable to submit all available information and a schedule for the submission of the remaining information. Outfall inventory - The outfall inventory provided in the Ciry's Report included the outfall number and the size of pipe. The remaining information was not available at the time of the permit issuance. We are carrently @eveloping detailed information for each of the 23 watersheds in St. Paul. The informarion will be completed shortly and will be included in the amen@ed report. The Department of Public Works is actively developing a computer based asset and infrastmcture management system. T'his system will include both the storm and sanitary sewer networks. A contract is cunently being awarded to obtain Citywide, LIDAR generated, 1 foot digital contour mapping. When ttte asset and infrastructure management : system is compiete, we wiil have the data and systems necessary to accurately deternune the sub-watershed foi each of the outfalls. This, in conjuncfion with other enisting data sets such as land use and zoning; wiIl alIow us to deternune the inventory informafion by outfall. The "es6mated time line for the systems and prodncts discussed is two to three years: Pond inventory - This informarion was not availabte at the fime of the pemut issuance. The City is working on completion of tivs data. The pond drainage areas have been detemuned manually and put into electronic formaf. Thisinforcnarion will be n"sed to ° de"temune the acreage, land use and population of each pond's drainage area. T'he" - inforniation will be completed shortly and will be incIuded in the amended report. `- Identified locations thaf involve a land use or activity that generates higher levels' of pollutanYs = This information wiIl be included in the ainended report. Assessment of Program - The City cannot pmvide an assessment of the effectiveness of a program tYiat has just begun. The City will provide an assessment of the program after the first yeaz in the June 2002 Report. This wiII be stated in the amended report. Analysis of monitoring data - The City cannot provide an analysis of monitoring data until a season of data has been collected. The first season wi11 be completed in October of 2001. The data will be processed and then used to provide the analysis for the 7une 2002 Report. 8. Firsf Annua[ Report Special Requirements The permit requires information "regarding BMP performance, receiving water quality, or __ , other data available." The MCEA mistakenly reads Yhis list as conjunctive when it is "available" modifies the whole list. Thus, the Ciry complied by providing all available receiving water quality data for the relevant time period. The City does not have performance data on BMP's. The City provided data on the qualiry of storm water dischazges in the Annual Report as follows: Page 4 of 8 September 28, 2001 0�- ��'1` Table 1: 1994 City of Saint Paul Storm Water Monitoring Storm Event Mean Concentrations on page 5 Pages 6 through 12 contain water quality information for the Mississippi River, Como Iake, Lake Phalen, Beaver Lake and Crosby Lake Jce Richter, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources- comments set forth in 8/7/OI email altached Provided general information on possible DNR requirements. Tfiese comments were given due consideration. Louise Watson, Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District — comments setforth in 8l29/OZ email attached Comments on the structure of the Public Educauon Program, tazget audience and demonstration projects will be taken into consideration for next year's program, Marylyn Deneen, CRWD comments set forth in 8/IS/Ol aftached (also received in 8/ZO/OZ email from Terry Noonan attached) Breakdown of Services in Storm Water Budget for 2001- This budget atem is for consulting and contracting services. We currently use this item to fund the stenciling program contract with Friends of the Mississippi River, the storin drain monitoring program contract with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Boazd and the Design Manual. An explanation of this wili be included in the amended Report. Pesticide and Fertilizer Pilot Project Work Plan - see response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 6 above. Catch Basin Sump Pilot Project Work Plan - The City will provide additional information in the amended report. Page 5 of 8 September 28, 2001 Ron Struss, BWSR and IJM Extension comments set forth in 8/I7/OI letter attached Projects noted in budget are not described in plan - These items are explained on page 11 of the Storm Water Management Plan in the Project Components sec6on. Comments on the structure of the Public Fducation Program, target audience and demonstrarion projects will be taken into consideration for next year's program. Coordination with other governmental entities�- The City's intention is to meet the pernut requirement as scheduled for the Coordination with other governmental entities. However, we do intend to coordinate on the educarional program throughout the term of � the permit. � __ Susan Jane Cheney, Disfrict 10 Environment Committee comments set forth in 8/IS/OI letter altuched ' - Late winter/early spring street sweepings immediafely foIlow snowmelt and precede major spring rains whenever possible - Each year the City schedules the spring sweep as soon as possible aftei the last snow melt. There are many factars that go into the = timing of the residential spring sweep such as the gutters being free of ice and the ground being free of frost to allow no pazking signs to be pounded in. Also, residenrial streets tluoughout the City are swepfon a rotating schedale each" year. � -. Overall the Ciry's program will reduce pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. Some of the new pro� ams that the City will be conducting ace monitoring of storrii water discharges, gathering data on watershed azeas, inspecting and maintaining storm water ponding areas, adopting new ordinances, and inspecflng for dry weather discharges.', Tfiese are new programs in addition to existing prograins. T'he City's pi st�eet sweeping progrmi meets the requirements of the storm water pernut. , Education Plan - see response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 3 above. Phosphorus fertilizer ordinance - The City supports the attempts to pass legisiation at the state level on phosphorns use. The City is ciurently working on a draft fertilizer ordinance. We will include an update on this in the amended report. The City also plans to use education to reduce the discharge of pollutants related to the appficarion of pesticides and fertilizers. Our stencifing pmgram includes information on the proper application of pesticides and fertilizers. We are working with the Watershed Partners on .�ncludin esticide and fertilizer education and point of sale information. We will coordinate with exisung programs. This wi e e ernuned"a�'�e prepare the report for the coordination section of the permit. Page 6 of 8 September 28, 2001 0\-\11�. Brian Bates, Attorney for Mississippi River Revival and Westside River Watch, comments set forth in 8/I4/OI Notice of Intent to Sue attached General As set forth in Assistant City Attorney Veith's August 27, 2001 correspondence, the City does not consider your August 14, 20011etter to constitnte a valid I�Iotice of Intent to Sue under 33 U.S.C. ` 1365@) because it merely cites permit sections and makes the conclusory allegation that they have been or aze being violated. It does noT state the standard alleaedly violated, fails to identify the activity alleged to constitute a violation, and fails to state the location and dates of violations. Therefore, the City will consider your 8114JO1 letter in the same manner as other public comments offered with respect to the Annual Report. The City cannot know if it is directly responding to your concems due to the conclusory nature of your allegations, but refers you generally to the City's responses to the other public comments received (attached hereto). Addifionally, the City offers the following to demonstrate that the allegations are either incorrect, or have been or are being remedied. Part A Permit Violations 1. The City of Saint Paul developed an Annual Report and Storm Water Management Program that was submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (Iv1PCA) on May 31, 2001. 2, The report will be amended to include specific pollutants, sources of pollutant and performance measures. Available budget information was provided for specific -- -. activities, including storm water monitoring, street sweeping, the design manual, and the . storm drain stenciling program. We wiIl have specific budget information for the other activities in the June 2002 repart. The annual budget for the next five years was provided on page 14 of the Storm Water Management Program. � 3. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 4 above. 4. The City's proposed pilot project meets the permit requirements. Once we complete our investigation and document the use on City facilities, we can deternune the best approach for the next term of the permit. 5. The permit was issued in December of 2000 with the first Annual Report due 3une of 2001 therefore, information on specific programs from the previous calendar year were not provided in this first annual report. This information will be provided in the June 2002 report after the pernut has been in place for one year. Informa6on on pre-permit exisung programs that is available will be provided in the amended report. We do not have this information on new programs 6. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 2 above. Page 7 of 8 September 28, 2001 � 8. 9. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 2 above. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 7 above. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 7 above. 10. T7te City cannot pmvide an analysis of monitoring data until a season of data has been coIlected. The first season will be completed in October of 2001. The data will be processed and then used to provide the analysis for the June 20Q2 Report. 21. (a) The City is not aware of any violations of the cited pxovisibns of law. (b) The Storm Water Monitoring Program conducted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreafion Boazd does have adequate quality assurance procedures. T`he Storm Water Monitoring Program Manual was submitted to the MPCA in April of 2002. The City has never received any criticism of the qnality assurance procedures from a qualified professional. (c) The amended report wiIl be signed and certified by a professional enguieer. Part B Effluent Violations Numeric efflnent limitations are not required and weie noY made part of the pernut. See `- �: Mississitroi River Revival v MPCA Minn.Ct.App. No: CI-Ol-23 (JuIy 31, 2001), unpublished. Furthermore, 7eff Lee of the Minneapolis Park and Reereation Board is conciucting th'e Stoim Water Monitoring Program for St. Paul and Minneapolis. Mr. T.,ee reviewed this section of the Notice of Intent to Sue. Mr. I.ee found a number of mistakes in the data referenced in this section. Some of the data is from Minneapolis sites, some is incorrecfly idenrified as to parameter and some are lab duplicate samples. Finally, the permit requires two years of inercury monitoring. There was no certifed lab in Minnesota unril late in July of 2001. The two-year program will begin in the spzing of 2001. The amended report wiIl include this explanauon. '._- : . �,., � :; _�.._.�.M..._,..;,_,. ",�,.�,.�,.,,_,.�., September 28, 2001 � . , . o�-�t�1c� . � , , . , . i6EFxcFanSeStme[ . � T Uly2��2� 1 . • . ' - . Sufte306 . � . . . . " ' - . i . , ScPaulb)r SSWt-166) . • . . as�sssaeo. Anne Weber, P.E. , � � 'ssu:3sss�-ca= - ' " Dept. of PUblic 4�oik5 , • . , - � • � mcea2mntencerarg • � • ' wwwmncenueoB � C1Yf' Of $f. Pdul � . , ., , - . _ � - . . . _ � - • '25 West 4th Street _- ' . „ � . . , . . eo�.rowcot,cRO. • . ' _ . . . . -.:, , ' . . .. . s�meow� . ' . 7QO.CityHall_Annex ,: . . . . . _ - - . . nan�9ax� _ St: Paul; MN ; 55102 _ . ' _ ' .. . , . �.... :. . . ' s�.;.00:n�.��.,: . ,...: ., . . _ . . .. . •'�e�rtc.o� . _ BcuceHenningsgaard, .�•. . , : - , . ' , - �- , aao- • . � .Dave Sahli . . '-- - • .� � .. , " . � . - . . s�c��c.Tneme ' � . ."-- � . � - • . � � � � ' � . - . � Minnesota Polluflon Control Agency, . , . _ . . , �� . � 520 Lafayette Road N. , , . • . , rrc��rc� , . - '. : St. Paul� MN, 55155-4194 _: _ _ , , , . _ .. ; s��arra�in�« .. - . r .-:� ' :ci =� .,_ _�- <, � �- �.'.-,: ._-. , _ . . �,_ _... . . . ,.. . . . _--� . . . , '�rcvry • ' - Re: St. Pau1. NPDBS: Pezmit ; _ _ �' ' • ' ` ' • ' � . . . � . - -_ ...� , AferyNoukBinB�r . .� „�;� . �...StOYlIlWdtEi . -_ , ._ . . - . ""` �`""`"`°° ' �.. Annual Repott end Comprehensive Plan • ChadKKP^Yton _ , . . -" "" '" . _ - �,<. .. . . .. _.. `.r . " . DavidDayron ' ...,5 '. '; .;_� �•�.a..:.,_ - _ .q.�=_t .:.,-- '- .� - . �am&twiam�carin • pe2r MS.�Weber, Mr. Henn�ngsgaaid,�atid Mr Sahli: _ - , • JhnetLGeeen ' . . . . . .. . . , - '{' � � . $tcvenbtfafiinan�_ . . . . ' � � • . . fEl1A(LVOCdC �MC��t , vah�z x�� ', .. -,,I am writing on behalf of the Minnesota �enter for Environmen Y��. . Deelong . �ua�i o.M�a�� : follow-up ori ducussions witki the Cify of St. Paul on July 18, 2001 acid to formal1y`submit ��m P°m' tomments to St. Paul and to the ivfinnesota Pollutron Cont3'ol Age`ncy ("M1'CA'�) 4n St, Paul's '•: GaYlePoUrson ' • . • A„8„s .• :Annual Report (the "Report'•) which iricorpoiates"St. Paul's Storm�n'ater Management `' ' `Pcograxri ('the ManagemenE Prograiri"). The Report and theTlaii are ieqnued urider St. .. s .,,� F � - " ermit for`:; !%• . RrerWchman �. .. P8U1 Nakional Pollutant Discharge Eliminatiort System ("NPDES ) p FxetvUVeD/�tt�or , � � stormwater dischuges issued December�l, 2000. -�� ; ; _ _ . . . - �eo<neeam � ...; . _ , . . .. •. . . _-. -. _ :' ' r _ . , .. �. . : -' _ .. . . � . . . Sm17Attomey • . - - Ori July 18, 2001, I met with repcesentatives of St: Paul's Public�Wo �D�p e�g �� to �� __. �_,_..'. .IOhnNrty ' : � , . leglslsUveD/rKfoY ' � CouncIl Member Jay Benan�v 3nd his staff. 7he, �rimary purP ws�nE�rf . • address fhe failure of St. Paul to impleinent a process for public�paiticipation in the Repor4 PesUddeMrector � ' , and Management Program as iequired in the NPDES permit...: : . ., . . , ": =- . . . -. � _ _ JlmErkei � . . . -,- -,., _ , , � .� :. ., . . . - . . . . - . F°�`ryw`e"°` Additionally, on July 18, 2001, I spoke with Dave Sahli iegacding r'u'��S �volvement in : " � landUseDheROr • ' �� ' this inatter. After my meeting:with 5t. Paul, I was under the unpression that MPCA <: =� ". - waE«wanaot�o� '.through Mr. Sehli had pr,e-app;oved some of St. Paul's,p=acEices celative to the Report and,_.`'': ; crsor.nio�. ' • : had approved the final product: - Mr. Sehli in.dicaiecl #hat is not the case as he has not,yet '. ,;,_: �''.` "°'u�s�"b" ' -, �teviewed the Keport and Manage'ment Pi98ram for St�Paul. Further, Mr. Sahli clarified "•.. .:" �' ' IndnldvaiGlRSfao+dfrearor p... - � �,�a�wswni��=� � , that he and Mr. �1?nnings$aard currently share.;es .onsib4lity for St: i'aul's NPDES p?�t , co,,,,,,�N�aao�m.�w� and requirements theieunder: Please �nform me,immediately if that is incouect. �• : saneyra�k.,,or . : - --- - -- - �.- _ . � � - _ ' �.:. •-, _'' >°- �� :-:- : '. - .-.- ,_ :• - . , - " . �em,�,�x.,a��q�mvr public notice, comm?nt and testunony � ' ' �+�.er.r��e,�k '. The NPDES permit provides that on June 1, 2001 �nd each June 1 thereafter, St. Paul must � - " , submit an Annu�l Report. The NPDES permit , Chapter 2, Section 14, furthe: �roYides, in '.i Sen(orAttomey � , ' ' -K� - part, that: , . . � -. . . ' . nenw�t:�,�m.wuvm . • • ` - • , • 'JoshkVllnms ' . , . . . , . . G65R^rl^�Bt' . . . . � . . " ' � � � " - fardlYtessner ' � . . . . • . . , ' ResuLmryAHnventbnD/ratot ' ' ' . , . _ � . ' . _ _ ' ' . _ - _-__..._..a........ . ' Anne Weber ' . Bnice Henningsgaard J�ly 23, zool Page 2 ' . . The Permittee shall implement a process to a11ow for public input into the development of priorities and activities necessary�to maintain'compliance �vith this_perniit. The Pemuttee shall seek input from citi2en s groups, advisory groups, or others, on eacti �� annual xeport. ' , • _ . . • _ A public hearing or other meeting where the oppoztunity for public testanoney [sic] is . � � available shall be held for the annual report prior to subrriittal eaeh year. ?, formal - ' •. resolution from the Permitte�'s governing body ., , shall be incicided wiEh fhe annual , '� ' • ieport submiftal. A snnssnary of the pubTic input anYt/oi testimoriy received aE fhe - . �' , hearirtg or,meet�ng and a summary of the Permitfee's response fo�iE shall be included ', � � ; ' - -with the forinai resolution:. ; _ ' - - - .:' . . . . . ;.� . � . ' : . _ . , :.= c . :. . � IviCEA received�a copy, ofSt. Paul's Annual Aepart and Management Program�on or abodt June 5, 2001. .• .. The Sr. Paul City CouncIl and ffie Mayor of St. Paul approved the Annuat Report in its entireEy on or ' about June Il, 200I: •IvICEA received no riotice of any comment period, formal or informal; frbm St. Paul or �,,� ;. ,� . � any representative thereof. IvICEA is unaware of any publicafion of noflce of the'draft Annnal Report iri :.-; _ ��': any�pubIication or forum. St. Paul faIled to unplement a process for or to see.k�any public input into the .:»r .>:-:: ,` development of ptiorifies and acflvities necessary to maintain�compliarice"with theNPDES permiE. '- - . .. The St. Patil City Council, and Mayor approved Annual Re ort wifhout' `ubhc heann or meetin `� ��== . F� _ . , .P,. .. . 8 $ _"i_ ;:�t�-. _ and without pub�iC testimony. No summary.of public iiiput arid%or.feshriiony iior summary of Sk Paul's _:;�: : - . r � � � �=-�':� ' mmment�, . . . .. - -_ ... ,. _�-;-.:,_;,.:.�--� . ..:�- � . . . "--=• -- . =� '- At tkte conc2usion qf the juty 18 meetirig, it was agreed that Sf. PauI wouid implement a public comment '• -- - s�nd public meetutg proc@ss to atlow afizens and inEerested parties to commenfand give testimony. We ::.: ... ..-`: ��• �_ � agreed fhat_I wou18 submit nazries of infetested paitiee or'persons to Anne Webei and that they, along:. . - .• wiEh waEershed� organizafione:and the paziou's district couricik; would receive notice of the opportunity .._. __.'�� :. •ta comment and of the meeting.' No specific date was cliscussed, tiut I gerierally understood that the '_ ineeting'would occur sometime in the next 30-45 days. Commenfs; testimony and the Cit}�s�responses '; .--. -- - ' thereto will be forwuded to the IvIPCA uudei the terins of tlie NPDFS pexnut.: -FinalTy, it is my �°_ • understanding that should St: Paul detexmine from the comments or festimony that changes are � '� - warianted to the.Repoit or Management Progr�ii� those chaciges br ainendaients can occvr undec existing �; � y` :- . , __ . , . . . . City processes. .Please inform ine immediately'if yoi� beliepe'thaf.my ircid'erstanding on any bf these :'- -_- = - matters is incorrect in aity way: � _ . ".' - _ - - _ -`-. -= -- . ... _ . ' . _ _ _ _ - . : �. . , ., ' -..- .-...-_._-.; _ - - .. Chapter2, Section 3=Reduction of PolluEanfs Eo Maximu�Fx4ent Practicable ` �- � •- - The Clean WaEer Act reguires thaE sEOrinwater permits zequire controls to reduce the dischaige of `: .:-.`: •`�'-` �" ' -� :.. =:..�:a':' • pollutanfs,to the mazunum extent pracricable: 33 U.S.C.-§ 1342(pj(3): This requirement.iS atso - �_: t=: contained wi - ""-=� , khin St. Paul's NPDES permit'. :Chapter 2, Section 32 and �3.3 pcovide: :-- , .-• ,< % .�,,;: ti _ . _ . ... .. . . � -. .. „ . . .. _ , - --. _ . . . . ' ' '`�;:��:;'z .-- �. _,_ 'r'F+P Parm;t� �� all develo a Storm iNater Iviana � emerit Pro ram ereinafter ' .':°==:�=2� - • ke 8 S (h. ' „ • --•• ,� : ' . • 'Mana¢emenY Pro¢ram 1 tn rPrl ��a thP�a�n"'i'n'"n'1T„fa'�"f�rnw.-�4ire-ct.;r.,,•m..,n.�._�- _.. ..> . .. _ _ . system. The Permjttee shell subrriit a Maziageuient Prograui bp Jiuie i of each year '• _ beginning in �OOi�in acrnrdanee with the Annua2 Report requiremeitts, forreview arid , . approyal by the M1�CA. � '. • " - �=. . . ... . .' .. ' • � ' The ivIanagement Program shall, af a minimum Contain controls that address the �� reduction of pollutants from the sources and activities listed in this chapter. Each �. , - A ��;' __ . „ -;;.�. :�_.;:::= : • .. . ��.,°,. " ..r;rr- < ='Y �' � i -�t�� • Anne Weber � _ • • ,. • Bruce Henningsgaard - _ , . . - . Ju1y 23, 2ooi , � . . . P age $ - . ' . . ' - . " . . - , - proposed prograzn shalt identify which sources and the pollutant that will be targetecl - . • far reduction and which cate�;6ry listed in items 4-16 below the program addresses. For _ each program there shall be a description, iesponsible department in charge, an . estunated annual budget for the next five yeais and pecformance sxieasures that can be _ used to determine the success or benefits of the activity. : - ,: -.St. Paul has submitted a Management Program, buf it does not aieet the requirements of the NPDES •._ � ' }iermit as set fozth above... .. ., ` .. . : .' - _. , . .� . _. '. �'•.-. -' . : : '. .... • " . . , ,� First, St Paul's Annual Re,port Violates'the basic cequirements. of fhe:NPDES permit in that it .. .... . ._ coinpletely�fails to identify specific.poHutants in its Management Program and completely fails to _:,=�� . idenZify sources of any pollutant., St. Pau'1 comple''tely faiis to give anypeiforinance measures for :' � determining success or failure of�tfie Ivlanagemerit Prograin. `St: Paul fails in most cases fo give any .., �, . • ' budget fot the activlty, mizch less'an annual budget for each of the next five years. St. Paul's Annual ` j2eport and, Managemenf Program is:wholly inadequate and as such violates the basic requirements of =. , th`e 1VPDFS permit azid 33 U.S.C. § 1342 �• - _ � Moreover, theie is no effort set forth m the Management Pr6gram to reduce pollutants �n sEorniwater -_• ' discharge. ,For example: in tfie'sections eo'ncemuig roaflways (p�?�y,street sweeping) andpesticides - , �. � and fertilizers, the Management Program piovides only for the `status quo, which giJen the:poor quality • ', of ieceiving waters, is�clea2ly inadequ�te and will ceitainly riot result iri a"reduction of poflutants ut n`� � . stormwater. _ • . . . . . . �; �;.,1,:..='.y.;-: :. �r��Mt>..�,_v%z=� - ' . .. : The failure to engage in ieal efforts at Yeducing pollutants is boine out by'actual obsere�ahons:of the , ;_ ' state of St. Paul's storm drains and the piesence'of pollutu�ts_at'oc'in the dcauis: .The etatus quo �s _. , inadequate to ieduce, ot tq even addre'ss pollutants 'The District 10 En'vssonxnent Committee has_ _."_ :� .;. ezpressed concerns regazding inadequate street cle'aning T??d its impacts in the Como Lake area:, Please � refer to coiresporidence dated March 28, 2001 from District 10 Environment Committee, copy attached. � � - Also in the sprin8 of 2001,.stormwater grates in residential areas in the Macalestei>Groveland �.:-,,a- , neighborhood we're clogged'with sand; dut and other debris well past snow melt and after spring aains ., � causing significant pollutants to be discharged through'the stozmwater"spstem.`�At souie point well int�o -= i.j , the spring, the streets weie cleaned..Tf?e�cleuiing reinoved some'debris,but also iesulted in debri,bein . , , ,. �_ ._ ;, pushed into,the drains. No fucther cleaning has occuned: . In Ju1y of 2001, some 5tormFiater gcates in_ tl?e .;,: :. :;`� :..- � Macalester-Groveland neighborhood contatn gra�s clippings, dirt; sand,�leaves arid stick debsis all of; :;:i =;,`:;;�,�' � which is causing pollutants to be discharged into the: stormivater sysfem: These observarions ai?d the �"��. � , concems expressed by the. District 10 Environment Commit4ee demoristrate the inadequate of St. PauPs' _- ` - pcoposed iesidet�tial street cleuung for reduung pallutants in stozmwater l_ Y , The Management�Program also continues the status quo relative to stomi'drain stens?�'n8 �MCEA is -: . concemed that this effort diverts attenrion and resourtes away from more unPortant and more • . aggressive efforts.:There is absolutely no evidence.pxesented on the effect�veness and/or conti?iued '• •: � � de"sitability of this pro8ram� I1��it discHarges, at least in�iesidenttal areas, are not a aignificant , ` _•., problem: Further, there'aze no:sieasure"s�proposed for assessing its effecdvene'ss�in the future `In order to ' demonstrate that St Paul is meetic�g'the requirements of the Ciean Watei Act and its NPDE.�` pe�'t, �' � St. Paul must assess whether storm drain stenciling has any effect on actually reducing pollutants in � ,stormwater to the.maxinium_extent practicable. . , , � ' _ . � ' Please note that,snow melt in 2001 was fiot, early. Therefore, there is no issue with street cle�g , generally being timely but for unusual circumstances. ., . •: � Anne Weber ' Bntce Henningsgaard � - July 23, 2001� . Page 4 . . . x �_ ' P 8u Se., is available from a wide yaziefy nf,print and electroaic resouroes.; ..�'his task involves zelatively.liEtie ' �.....---�.. .,.._:u.. .::,:;.-;: ..E:�.. -: n. ' - �.. in the rvay of public'time or resources uid,St. Paul's recalcitrarice in pressing fo noE just ineeE; but ezcee3 -,- ,.- �the deadlines in its permif demonsfrates its uEfer unwilluigness to talce meaningful steps to �_ � . .... " reduce pollutanEs in.stormwater Eo the maximum exfenf practicable _°=-"" "'-_ �" "^` -': t s. ' � . � � - - - --. - �. - - - � . Chapter � ' St. Paul's NPDES stormwafer pecmit provides in Section 7, in parti ,• ,'' � . . The Pemuttee shall unplement a prograsi to reduce the dischazge of pollutants from . • � . constiuction sites that disturb one acie of larid or more: The pro�ram shall inctude .an - ' ' ordinance or other regulatory mechanisnrto require erosion and sediment controls and � • '-_ ��ctions to ensure compliance. :. The Pernuttee shall fonnaIly adopt a.construcflon . sediment and erosion conftol ordinarice by June 1, 2003.. �ach annual report prior to '=� '": . � , . . . . � adopEion shal� include a report regarding tha s{atus of �he oidinance.' � . ' - � - •� St. Paul's Anrival �Report completely fails to iepoit�on thG'stahis'of an erosion control ordiciance statin �: , that it will noE give such i�port iuitil Jeuie;. 2002.: Sf. Paul's'failure �to so ieport is a d'uecE and infenfioi�ial �' ; violation of the NPDES permit requirement and a yiolation of the Clean.WaEer Act ''�= , . ^� ��'- � �� - - - - . . . . ..- - ::�. - -: _ :.-.. - ,., .. . .. . ._ •�. . . ,. . -, - : � � � r_:; _. :. :` _ . . __, .. ��.. . _ - .. _ � . - Further, there is simply no excuse for St. Paul failing to have an ordinance Teady to pass withiii the ` _ neKt six months. Iviinneapohs ordinance was in effect even piior to the usuance of its NPDES peruiit. , " Nationally and locally, many cities have implemented erosion control ordinacices and sam le lan "`a� " :�.r.,�._,�., .: <�..� . , , ��_ ---- . „..,-_ , ,- Chapter 2, Section 8.5--Quantity of De-icing Materials .� • - � • ' " - '��'�= =`�-^'=- - •, St. Paul's NPDES permit zequires St. Pau2 to maintain records of the quantiE _of dridng aiaterial, ;� ' -. . chemicals, and sand applied to roadways'under its �urisdiction and to report the quanHhes used each' � ' year in fhe annual repo;t.: St. Paul's Annixal Report contain4 no infor�ation on quanfity of de=icing "'- � materials used in the prior yeu. St. Paul's Annual Repoit specifically,`states `that it will �not so reporY �^ _ •until June, 2002: St. Paul's failu#e is aii intentional anil clearyiolation of ihe teims of its'NPDES -• ' ' permit.� . _ . . � �. : ' . - . - �. • - 'Chapter 2, Secfions.TO.i and IO 3 Peshcid�s and Feitilizeis ��'� " ' . '°'; �'_ St. Paul's NPDES permit iequues reductiori of pesticides and fe;tilizei`s ae"pollutants in 'stoimwater as _� : follows: - " " " •. - . . - - - ��. �; - _ -_ _• . . _. ,..'_,. _.._._.... , .. - , . ... _�::_;-'=.,,-_':- , • . - The Pernuttee sh�l imptement a progr�un to reduce the discharge of po2lufants Felafed ' . � " to the appIiCaEion of pesEicides.and ferrilizera. � - " ' _- - - - _ e=�= °• ' -';`- - � � • - • • •' ,,,••, � :,r .. r. _..; , _.::., : , .:..,; _ • Th� Permittee shall perform a pilot pro�ecf to investigate"the nse of pestiades�uid ._ ,__ r', - ,. ` fer6lizera dn facilities urider its juzisdiction The,Pemiittee.sha21 analyze soil end . �� :-_ • vegetaEion types to'determuie the cieed foi and appropriate`fypes and quan66es of « � ,�_-: _r :- • :��.__ .� al t�,e,,�o��the Perauttee shall propose a::r' -=J r�:= _ -- - . _� �,�_..... . • •' schedule for complefion of #his pTOject during the effective. peno, .�""pemuE:'�'Th'�" =�__^^°�-� "' . .•Periluttee shatl inclucte a�cletailed implementation plan aiid pro�ect proposal in the . - annual 'report prior'to the initiatiog of the -_ - - ' -.. ..-, . , -; _- , - . " _ .,-_"- .- ..•St. Paul's Annual Repoct providea only a bare minnnum of infoimation ielative to itsuse of pesticides_ �; " and �ertilizers and no plan to reduce the discharge of pollutants related to their applitation St. Pa�l's '. tlnnual Report canta�ns no detailed smplementahqn plan or pzo�ect proposal for the p�lot pro�ect, •. : ' '. , . - ' . • . ..' : . - : - '. . : _ .., . . � � 01-�\'lto �e Weber " . Bntce Henningsgaard . ' . . . . ' - Juty zs, zaoi ' - � ' Page 5 . • , • . , _ � - , _ �_ � . _ �• it provides that the pIlot project began in july, 2001: St. Paul's failuie to provide this ' informaEion and the failure to im�lement a progcam fo ieduce the dischuge of pollutanks.related to its -'' �use of pesticides an,d fertilizers constitutesa violation of its NPDES pernut and is a violation of 33 . . U.S.C. § 1342. ' ' . • . . ' • _ . . . : . . . . - _ Fuzther; St. Paul's proposal for' a_pilot project demonstrafes again its minimal to nonexistent .'�.- . . . commitment to cleuiing up stormwater. While it may be argued that St. gaul''s pilot plan p=oposal '� ' � meets the m9niic+u?n set forth.in the NPDES peimit, it d'oes so muginally ; Th? clear spirit.and intent of � . khti Clean Water_Act and the NPDES,percnit is for St: Paul to contiol iks,own use of p Y Pollutants such .: . � as peaGcides and fer,tilizers whcie possible:°St.,Paul'spilot project orice again'sim 1 rovides that it :; �.=� . will report on the skatiis quo`with no effort at improveinent or reduction of pollutants. •"Pilot Project" :-;.' .�:: . obviously assumesa �frial project, riot a xeport on ezis'ting behaviors and 'p'raetices.' This is unacceptable . ', and 'v'iolaFes th?, pru!cipJes of tti�,Clean Watei'Act and the NPDES permit.''The pilot program must.:..:. .• ,provide for assessment ttus summer and unp{ementahon of reduchonpluu based upon that assessment �. . ., s z -. ' - , 3 IlPJCt $UIT1II10f. �. � � � ... ;.. a - ' . r . . , . . - .3.° vr-?i- z- " ;'.d�a:"�." ,r, . .,,. as.:.: � . s,...r al'- m.z � x '. r v .s-�,�, KJ-'y . �. Chapter 2, Sections 1811& 7 of Annual Itepoit �� i+ j x , _�� Y � 1 �� ,•5t. Pau1 s NPDES stocmwater permit provide5, � part, as folloWs a , y , g � • � The Permittee sliall submit,2n annual report to the Commissioner [of MPCA] regard�ng :> ��? _- � � the "status of the storm water mai�?geirient program `At a aiinuniun repoit �hall � - � ,„ � � "� - � contain informatio�i ori piogress.accomplished piarsu?nt to�peimit requirements The :, f�` r: � 't �' hall submit an annual report by june 1 of eacti'year; beg;iiuting in 2001. �'The : s- :u :_`;;�r. ' . -Permi tee s . , - -. report.sh�ll cover the acflvities in,the previous'ealendaz years and a propose wor . ,, plan for the actiyihes to be performed in the next calendu' yeaz �" ''. "'` y , i .' r . _ • ,, ,,,;_ �' , .^ � - 7he'Annual Report shall include an�inventory of new,-removed� or relocated outfall °; locations and the receiping water.�The inverifory contaufed in the Part II apphcation ,-; _. "shall be expanded upon and inciude An outfall identification niu?iber, size of outfali ' �,; _ pip'e, size of the drainage aiea, luid iise types in' drainage ar`ea arid their distribution, :;;� r-,;;-•_,"• ':.•�' : . -_. ��-:. .,..: ' population in drainage area, peicent of atea that is impervious silrfaces, and the ;...;': '':-;., ;.: �- '-, -' v._'' � number and type of structural controls in'the drainage azea _` ;;, � , : ':,: :': , � . . , . .. �' The inventory ¢f structural contro�s,(i.e: ponds, gnt chambeis; etc.) sha1121so be ._.� - ' ideritified with the size bf fhe�azea tributary•to it, the land use types and_distnbupons= ._ . , population, uid the, destgn capacity or size of the struchire ; �- The inventory shall also include � luEmg and desciipHon of idenE.�fied locahons thaf, ., �.^ ��.- in4olve a� land use or ac�ivity.that generates highei concentrations of hydrocazbons, u 4 �, � trace metals, Qr toxicants than are found iri typicai storm waEer runoff and aze a concem r Y^ to the Permittee. . . • ' - . . , . � � , _:, ° � • , .. � •' The Annual Report shall include an inveritory of all the mdividual $NIP �e s atus o .. � . _ - ,- . •.�. W ater Management Program: The invenEory shall include a summary ; _ t; ,- , ,"• ,' ;- � ; implementing the individual components, - ., • ��' = See nlso belozu wh �o MCEA's petition fo� Environmen al As essmentWorksheet �e negohated .. agreement relative _ _ ; c Anne Weber ; Bruce Henningsgaard July 23, 20b1 .'. . � .. . . . -�. Page 6 • � . . • . The Annuai Report:shall include an assessment of the Storni Water ManagemenE . Program. This shall include a dCscussion on the overall effec6ven�ss of the program � _ . and accomplishment of goals. The assessment shall include an identification of ' "' , • improqements or degradation in storm svater runoff quality and rece'iving water quaiity . • . . if possible. � - . . : : . , ' , � The flnnual TZeport sha2l indude an analysis of the monitoring date that was collected . ��• . , - `duriiig the repoxting year. . . ' " * ° � . " . ' . _ z Y I - E, ' ' " •1i ✓ �:'3' . = '� •�. .- -. -[.. _ _ - . � _• -'�'"^. ?i:, -- : rb_.'.. � ��. St. Paul's Annual l;eport fuls [o comply with these specihc zequaements �t conEairis no�ssifp;n;a6on`on . ', .• activities of the previo.us calen�ar �year. ;It contains no ach�al pioposed work pla�i for,the actidities :to `-; ' � `be peif6imed in the riext calenda;'qear. � It contains no informatio�t on ttie size of eacl�'auffall's'8ra'u`tage: ..,:� ,....�..:•. ...,.._. ., . . � area, percentage of drainage area that is_unpervious anci number'and tyFe structural coic.tmis liy` ;_- =' ' ., drainage aiea. It eontains no inventory of strucEural controls other_than showui�'poeid'u`ig areu, and `'' �. , � contains rio inforrriation or tdenGficahon of size of area druning fo sfrucEival conErols, Iand use of _` ""• ' -'drainage area, poputation eta There is no inventory:of BMPs o; any of tlie �nfo'tmatio ieqtiired ^`;. "`� ;�' � . ' regarding their operaEion an�i effecEiveness.'.To the extent thaE St. PaUl makes any sfatemenE iegaidirig - ' �. these requiremenEs, it states that thg information will not�b.e giveri until Jiii�e;, 2002, At�he July 1� :=�:=., : meeting, St. Paul claimed it could not comply.. is an unacceptable r�esponse fihe�eruut�'requxres �t = and that provisiori of tkie pemiit has been unchanged for''more than the last y'ear St Paul sunply niade - "• • � iiuldequate effort to' coaiply.and appears Yo have failed to•adequately.pla�n�o meet theY egu� emenF. ,° -; r-�'- :�� . Citizens and interested parties partiapatssig ui the negotiafion of this pern�it had a right to _'- ' '' rely on the specific permit terms ancl uiformation ezpected Tliis constitufe's'a clear;anc� inten"fional . . violafion of St. Pau'Ys NPDES permit'requiremenfs and is � violaEio of 33 LT.S.C: § 1342�`�="� ��• .. � � �� ,� : > �.. . . . . . ,_,..: � � �: :� �. . Fuc'ther, St Paul's £ailuie to comply with these requuements,maZceit`�difficult if tiot-impossible for .- � • . . ,�,,. _..,�-„ • - r-- „ • - interested paz6es or citizens fo effectively participate ici.the�Ivtanageinent Program._'In o'rder to •' " "�- :.'. effecfively comment on stomjivater conti�oLs or the lack thereof, or to suggest different or be{Yer coritiols, .• .� . citizens and utterested parties must know the specifics of the cuirent system ;� •- ''�' _ ' � Chapter 2, SeCtjon 18 7--First Annuat Report Spenal RequiremenEs �'� '= '=`- - . . y - -�r `t v . St. Paul's'NPDFS permit, pcovides that _ ; - ' - • , : . .. . � �. .. ,. . ,� • - ' The first annual_report s'hall include ,information acquired since�the submittal of Parf 2.' . - -� : _� of the applicaGon reguding BIvIP performance,�rec�iving water quality, or oiher 8ata � ''" .' • • . 'available thatcharacEerized the.quality of storm waterdisc�harges'_' ' � . - .. . _ _ _ L _><:r,=• _. , - . � . . . '.This provision is a negofiafed 'provision by and befween MC&A; the City'of St: PauI and IvIPCA in �,. ' - which MC6A agreed fd ivithdraw its.petition.for an Environmental Assessment Wocksheet in ezchange ;: .. -: � 3 . .. . - } �^»'... .t . . • foi updafed�detailed information about St Paul's�storinwate4 discharges uid "stormwater control,in the ` ' •�" ' penod'' ' ' , : x � ° � ' ` d � e date of i'ssuance`of the pernut - s - . , '. All the pufles were represented by co�ncil af the time:"" ". `� ''.". N' �--�^r='° ; -, ' .. . • -. - .• � : . ._ =��y:�-i�s� - :,�7 _ St. Paul's `Annual Report for 2001 rnntains no informafion regarding BMP performance, receiving water '_-' _: ,�quality and oEher available characterizing the quaIiEy:of storinwaEei;dischaiges.':St. Paul has; — ' made no effort to comply with the xiegotiafed perinit requirement upon wFu2hIvICEA relied to its •� '" . ; detrunent. At the mee_ting on July 18, representatives of St: Paul claimed that they had inadequate � ' �time to comply. This is unacceptable rela6ve.to a negofiafe�l prorision. �St. Paul agreed to, so comply in � : . _„ ... .. -_ . � . , _� . � ,_. . . . . . ,, • ° . ' . , , - � � - . _ ��-��1L Anne Weber . ' , ' ` Bruce Henningsgaazd � . • . - ' . July 23. 2001 - ' . . : . Page 7 . , - � . . ' - that period of time. If St. Paul knew it could not, or had no intention of complying; then St. Paul's � representations to IvICEA constitute fraud and misrepr�sentation in order to induce M�EA to withdraw • • its petition for an Envisonniental Assessment Worksheet: St. PauPs complete failure to.supply the.. �required information is a'yiolation of its pecmiE Eerms in violaHon of 33 C. § 1342• ` St. Paul's failures relaEive to the Annual Report and the Management Program aze'pervasive and •' _ , �, serious. They exhibit a lack of seriou's �commitment to contxolling pollutants in stormwater.. This is not a', new issue as the IVPDES permit waspending for years prior to issuance. C,ities tluoughout the United _ • States are aggressively attacking this number:one urban pollutant and St. Paul should be at the - - forefront considering the resources at issue. �I look forward ta the failures being immediately corrected � and to aznenilment Qf the Man��enient Program to include•me�iungful efforts at reducing pollutants to ' ' � ,the maxunum extent practicable.:Thank you for the opportunity to commene.'Please feel Iree to concact , ` me should you have any qizestions. ' "_ � . , , • • ; . , . ' Sinc relY, r ' , ' ' . � " . � , ' i • , . _. '- . . ' _ L ette K. Br' , - • : . . .. . . .. , = . .. � _ taff Attomey - .. . " . � ' . ; • •. . , . . , _ . cc; • Peter Sivenson� EPA, Region V � _ ' � . • . . � � . . -. . • Council Member Jay Benuiav ' ' � . , � • . Susari J?ne,Cheney, Dist.10 Community Council ' _ Sol Simon, Mississippi River IZevivai . : . . • - • • . . . • . . ' 4Vhitney Clark, Friends of the Mississippi_River � ' , . . , - • . . � . . �' ' ., �_' . . ',.. . . . t . ' . . � . • . • . ' . ' � . . . . . �' ,. . . . ' . ' , ..` . . . ' • ' .. � � • I .-. . . , ' ' . • O\-11�4 o�. Wa�ters�ed Dist�ict 2015 Rice St[eet, Roseville, MN 55113-6814 Phone: b51-488-1476, ext. 14 FAX: 651-488-3478 August 17, 2001 Anne Weber St. Paul Public Works 25 West 4�` St. 700 City Hall Annex St. Paul, MN 55102 ' RE: Comments on St. Paul NPDES Annual Report Dear Ms. Weber: __�»�> s � ,, The Board of Managers of the Capito] Region Watershed District has reviewed the NPDES Storm Water Pemvt Annual Report and 2Q01 Management Program and submits the following comments for your consideration. The City's NPDES ,permit from the lY1PGA �was.issued on December 1, 2000 and this is the ini(ial annual report complgted.under the�permit:: The, permit specifies datas xyhep �:' certain programs or information are to be initiated or submitted to the MPCA The effectiye management .of stor� water within the City of St. Paul is critically impoi The District has initiated an effort'to develop a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City. Through this agreement, the cooperative efforts of the District and the City to effectively manage storm water will be defined. Coordination of education activities, development plan review, and data and infarmation sharing are important elements that may be incorporated into the final MOA. Experience and information gained through implementation of the MOA will be used by the District to develop rules that may modify storm water mariagement activities by the Gity...The District.is . developing a Ivledia Pian to include specific education and outreach effot's which shouid assist the City in.fulfilling some of its NPDES permit education requirements. The District looks forward to cooperating fully with the City in educarion efforts. The District has also completed projects to measure impervious surfaces and model subwatershed storm water loading. These data are available to the City for incorporation into _ Annual Report. , � P:dditiorial.specific.comments�onthe:AnnualReport_are-lisfedbelow.;:_ �_�:;;:�::;'r ,�.f. �•`.e�'.. •....' ` ..,.:.• ...: r•:.P: i . . . . }'I.I �l r 1 �,; Qs�preakdqwn of Services,•in the Water Budget for.2Q02.($652;fl00).is needed. 4 .What are the �ajor.rYork�tems:within this budget2 _:r �: = :��=': +�-- �' �:::�; '"" `L�� s`. • A detailed implementation plan and project proposal for the Pesticide and Fertiiizer Pilot Project is required by te'rms of the Permit in the Annual Report prior to initiatio�i (7uty 2001}. • A workplan for the Catchbasin Samp Pilot Project is also due June 2001. The NPDES permit identifies specific storm water management activities by the City over the period ending 7anuary 1, 2004. The Capitol Region Watershed District looks fonvard to enhanceng its relationship with the City of St. Paul to assist in providing effective storm water management. Davelopment of the MOA between the City and the District is an important first step. :- _ Sincerely, " µ "' .,'� �� , �.�,� _�� _� :� - r _ _ . Marylyn e een � -_ °s � _ �_�`-=s� _�.. � - Chair, Board of Managers � � � ��_�:� :.__ ,_. � � ' _ ., ....� . ` .-_`•. - r r �.''�_:.� '_ " . _ i . _ ` '< • " . . : . ,-. .. i . r ' � . . — - ,..-.r...�... 'ac .+.3� � .:.x' ._ :-_Et.�-� E �' -e :.'t; 7', ._ "CT� - .- _ .v� 2.}: ti_ _. __ • - -, . � _ � :. .._.. ...._ ... -_ � ' -- - _ "c:� a � �_} a .._ - ....., , .� ,, -.,.. . DT: .,..,:. "_,..:� �. '- ., _:.:. ._.. .S,- s _ _ _ _ . " .. . �- e .�s . , � , . �` i. � . - '' y e « ' <',� '" __ -,� _.� , .�. � ,.� , . .,: .t`�.},#F ' �� .�E'»"�� . _, . .. . -� � - - �.- .e__.�.. - . . .:. . .::-. . ,-�.._. _,_a _ . � . •_� "__•_ •). � , .. � _ _. _,3 .:....,a..._.c_.... r � . : '.�.� ,..�.. �s. a ...: _ . . , � . .. - . ,. � e -� .. , .- ' ' -, ..r... . ,. .,-.... ....�. _ .. 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'" _'tal::"-.. « ;t! , _ ", � " y - - - — . -'?.'C. t d^s.<t . , ... . . ,.,.. �...i :.. . .' . . .... .,. ,_� - . . . ....._. . . ".V'�', . ,' ' ._ ,- . .::� _ -',ar��:�, .=" . , -. ..... .. . , .. � .. . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .' " ", n'4_ ' . . . _ ' Aistrict 10 - Como Park Community Council Environmeut Committee o �.. � '1` August 15, 2001 Anne Weber, P.E. _ . - �. Department of Public Works . City of St. Paui -� � 25 West 4�',Street . � _ 700 City Hall Annex St. Paul, MN 55102 � � � -- ' = : ._ . .. � -. � Re: '- St. PauINPDES Permit �..: __,.:;. _ . :. - - = •.._ � Annual Report and Comprehensive Plan, _ � , _ - , � ..�, . . . _ , DearMs. Weber:, _.., — ' . ; . f^ _ _ , ; .��.w.__.�., _ - - �s~� ._:..: I am writing "on behalf of the District 10 Environinent_ Committee with comments ;,,, regarding St: Paul's Annual Report, incorporating Sf.,Paul's Storinwater '' Program, mandated by the City's National Pollutanf Discharge EWnination System, �_` (NPDES) permit for stormwater discharges issueS on December 1," 2000. Water quality, and specifically that of Como Lake, has been the focus of our group for the past six years. Como Lake is totally fed by area stormwater, and the Environment : Committee has a keen interest in St. Paul's stormwater management plan and piactices. The Committee has reviewed the pernut as well as the Annual Report submitted in 7une 2001. " , .. _.- ... : . In principle, the Committee endorses the 7uly 241etter written by lanette,Btimn?er for the lv�innesota Cenier for Envuonmental Advocacy (MCEA), addressed_to you aiid fo Bruce Henningsgaard and Dave Salili at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), conceming the St. Paul NPDES pem�it, annual report, and coinprehensive plan. We agree with the MCEA's evaluation and disappointment in the City's failure to take a sufficiently proactive approach to stormwater issues. In addition, the Committee wishes to highlight several areas where improvements are needed in the plan: First, the plan needs to e�cplicitly state that late winter/euly spting street sweeping will immediately follow snowmelt and precede major spring rains whenever possible, so as to maximize recovery of material deposited on streets during the winter and avoid loss to stormwater runoff. It is not sufficient to state that there will be one sweeping in the 1 spring, since sweeping after major rains allows loss of most of the material with street runoff. The sweeping schedute in the plan is simply a statement of the status quo and does not improve stortnwater quality. Secondly, the education plan is not an improvemenY over a current seriously inadequate program and is under-funded for a city the size of St. Paul. Stormwater stenciling promotes public awareness, but does not bring education about most Best Management Practices directly to home and business owners. The education plan needs to have specific objectives, such as "in each year, one third of all St. Paul homeowners will receive information on yazd maintenance techniques which minimize phosphorus and organic material input to stormwater," Following the objective, there should be a cleazly stated plan for accomplishing it along with a realistic budget. The city can contract the _ job out, but the contract deliverables and budget must appear in th� plan, The statement - about participation in Metro Watershed Partners appeazs to be a very small commitment, . and does not include specific educational objectives — size of audience, message; __ expected change in behavior, and so on. .-- . Finally, surrounding cities, like Eagaq have enacted phosphorus fertilizer ordinances. Since phosphorus is the primary cause of the hypere�trophic status of Cocno Lake and is ._ a major probiem in other lakes, streams, and rivers of the area,'fhe Ciry of St. Paul needs to enact an effective phosphorus ordinance. The plan should include preparing a draft ordinance for consideration by the City Council. r,�<6 -. .: ..,, ,- _ On behalf of tlie Environinent Committee, I appreciate this'opportunity to comment and . am hopeful that a niore� posirive diraction in `addressing `storm�vater managemenf may .� result from this public iriput.'= '� " �' ' ' '- � ` . - - , -- � � _�-�r_ ;_.: � Most sincerely, - // - _�jtG1a«�lta� _ ,..._ . 1 Susan 7ane Cheney Committee Chair - - cc: Janette Brimmer, MCEA� - - _ _- . _., . Bnice.Henriingsgaard, MPCA ` � . . .– - _ Dave Sah1i; NII'CA - , - . Sue McCa11,"District 10 Community Council - -.. _.__._ � , . -- , ,.. - -, 2 ❑ MINNESOTA BOARD OF WATER AHD SGIL R650URGE5 NORTHERN REGION 394 S Lake Ave., Room 403 Duluth, MN 55802-2325 PHONE (2I8) 723-2350 FAX (218) 723-4794 r A JOINT D ROG R AM OF . Water Resources Education August 17, 2001 Anne Weber City of St. Paul - Public Works 25 W 4 Street, �00 City Hall Annex St. Paul, MN 55102-1660 - ' Dear Anne, _ . UNIVERSITY �� OF MINNESOTA Extension �� ,�,�„w.,�,. r, , �M�e,NesoTn soanu oF Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the City of St. Paul's NPDES_ Storm WATER AND SOIL Water Perznit Management Plan dated June 1, 2001. The following oomments �refer aesouaces to the Public Educafion Program aspect of the plan. ' � � ��.r • METRO REGION . ' ' " ' ' ' "" � � � � One W Water St., so��e zoo Education, just as capital improvement projects and regulations, is a tool for St. Paul, MN 551074039 accomplishing stormwater management goals. Whereas there will be need for "stand . PHONE alone" educational acfivities, the opporhmity to integrate educarion into work akeady * ._ (651) 215-1950 being�done also exists.`�Each developinent or redevelop'projecf ieview cari be seeri as '- ___-_ _._ Fax an educational opportunity to reach key audiences. (651)297-5615 . _, . ,.- .. _, .. - ,- - . _ -..;_�. -. . . _ ..--. "_ ., _.. ' �-. ,: :..: `. "Social Marketing" is a new buzzword for educafional piograms designecl to aohie"ve ❑ MINNESOTA BOARD Oi -- .. - � �-t=. � . - c-� WATER AND SOIL positive behavioral change.'Recycling, energy conservatton,'and seatbelt use are �- aesounces examples social marketing campaigns. A key concept of social marketing is "action SOUTHERN AEGION ' IS UlC OUJCCt1VC��. I W011IQ CT1COUt3g8 T.�1C C1Y�' if it has not already, toinolude the -'=;� zsi xtgnway �s s "action is the objective" concept into its educarional program. A fact sheet on social New Ulm, MN 56073-8915 marketing is attached for your review. �� '' � PHONE (so�� ss9-eovo The following are specific comments on the plan: '' FAX ..... , . . (so7> 3s9-eois 1. 2. Project evaluation: It is commenilable that the Storm Drain Stenciling Project contains an evaluation component. The goal of education is produce changes in Irnowledge, slcills; and behavior; changes that can only be assessed through evaluation. It is recommended that all educational projects include an evaluation of effectiveriess. Projects noted in budget are not described in plan: The budget provides for the following projects that are not described in the plan: `.' Ser`vice I.earning / Education (2001 and 2002) . . Evaluafion (2001 and 2002) _, - .. . -.- • Commdnity Workshops (2002) ' : � . Teacher Workshop / Support (2002) _ " • Equipment and Supplies (2001 and 2002) Additional content on these projects would be useful. Page 1 of 3 3. WaterShed Partners participation: Participation in WaterShed Partners is a great way to coor@inate fhe city's water resource programs with the rest of the Metro Area. The city's support of the WaYerShed Partners is commendable. 4. Structure of the Public Education Program: It is recommended that the Public Education Program be shuctured in the foliowing format: Issue: For each water resource issue identified in the stormwater management plan (e.g., sedimentation), identify the following: Target audience: For each issae, identify the individuals and/or groups involved (e.g., ' developers, homeowners, consultants). • � :�- Educational otjectives; , For each target audience, determine whaf a�nge in ]mowledae, skitt _ and/or behavior is needed in order for stormwater management goals to be met. T � �.-: e - : _ , , . . . . . . - <lt:i�:`z- -., :, e:-.-�•. __.,_ :@�._�_' i: _ Educafional ac4iyities: : Describe educational ac6viries that that will enable tar et audiences to� � n �� gain needed lmowledge and/or skills, or make needed behavioral change, Develop a work plan z �,•; . ,� 9�, :- how these activiries will be cazried out. � �� - -,'-a= ==._ Evaluafion Descnbe�methods chosen to eyaIuate effectiveness of educational activities: � '� ,�° -'y E �-�z � . . . . . .:a-.i: . - c�, ...<.i: ::] {:i . .—rY` vr. _.;s $is�.—r.i3 �ac "� �F�',7`� - . � - .. 3+`i?:(t " 5. Add�tional�Earget andiences not addressed in the plan that shoa2d be considered: �' `"� �� :i�=t.:.<i.,;::::iF.�:`:=aix'4;�:i?�:'::V'.'k..i.'-�SY`::':i:�?a::ai:: . __ �,' Architects, developers, and engiueersi Provide educarion on new app'roaches of managing `"' '"'•'"_ stormwater on development, and re-deyelopment_ sites. An educational outreach program could be „^ based on the newly ieleased Minnesota Urban Small Sites BMP 1vlanual._� ; <. : "'-'� �` `'' `�'`: ` . - - � .� � ' - -. , t .-�;,- Engineering and building confractors: Proyide educafion on effecrive construction site erosion ., `„'� ti- �� control and,stormwater management. Require certification of erosion cont'rol training before allowing_ J,� _, .- t o work in city. ' �, .. � . . � . .-.. "; _ -. .._.- . . _ - �: ,� ; _ ,. Architects, landscape architects, and urban foresters: managerrient into site design. ` Propide education on incorporating stormwater -' '' =`-�"'-' � --.. t.,,- ...::s._ 3 �.�':c;:�'> .. ' Groundskeepers and commercial yard care providers: Provide educati9n on managing fertilizers, pesficides and organic material for water quality proYection. ; j, _-- -, . 1 Municipal staff,• Provide education on itnportance of stormwafer managemenY, innovative stormwaYer management techniques, and administrative approaches to assure stormivater concems aze addressed. _ . . _. �_. ,, . _ ,: .�:ss : r: ;;,- :•-s.:� a., �7•�:=t::._.�ae: �e'�; ; Elected ciry officials: Provide education on importance of stormwater management, innovative stormwafer mana ement techni ues, sta4e and federel regulations and budgetary requirements of improved stormwater management. ' - -, • " _ . _, _- ' -.. ��.7: a . . Homeowners: In addition to pesticide and fertilizer use, provide education on proper management of grass clippings and tree leaves. Commuters: Provide educaiion on ways to reduce number of mites driven on city s�eets. Y.� z `� Page 2 of 3 a�_.�� 4 6. Demonstration projects: Demonstrarions are effective educational tools. Consideration should be given to demonstrating such practices as reduced impervious surfaces, on-site infii�ation, and green roofs. 7. Coordination with other governmental entifies: The plan indicates that a report describing how govemmental units are cooperafing and coordinating on stormwater management activiries is due 7une 2003. This to too relaxed a schedule for effective coordination of the city's stormwater management educational program with those of the Capitol Region Watershed District, Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organizarion, Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District, Ramsey Coimty, and Metropolitan Council. The target for this report should be moved up to June 2002. Thank you for taking my comments. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources and University of Minnesota Extension Service are available to assist with educaHon program development. Please call if our agencies can be of assistance. Yours, �.r�r� S '�1� � Ron Struss � Metro Watershed Education Coordinator c: Capitol Region WD, Lower Mississippi River WMO, Washington Ramsey Metro WD Ramsey County Meh�opolitan Council Page 3 of 3 '�. - How do we successfully have individuals, businesses, and communities adopt new practices that protect natural resources? Social Marketing is one approach that draws from the experience of those in commercial marketing. ��Social 0\-\\'1te i�darketing � . ��5z1«l�e - Soc�ai Marketing - - hQ.ne Social marketing is the planning and implementation of programs designed to bring abouf social change using concepts,from commercial obout us markefing. - - SpCip( mtrdc�fiing SUCC855 SfOf�05 cflnferences relofed sites paPen search f@g�.5t0i �3rrsptoyrcieni listings - - ..- -=s:�= -; Among the impoitant markefing concepfs are:�__ ,_._,. ,,,.;, :_. _ benefits fhey receive � . Programs to_influence based on an unde�sk perceptions of . 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Rl z� ' � ' - _ . .,"� ' 651-215-1950 - ron.sfruss@bwsr.sta�e.mn.u§� . - - ��1 . �i�L!_i: �y .�:tA S..�lMfViYI 9 � , " " : - - _ , ... _ . � _ _". .,. . il � ' :':. .. . � a� _ . �; {:{ ` , ". .:- ; 1 }� - ' - �_' _ r_ _'.._� _ _`_""'_a_"_ _._ r_...Z . . . - - - - � . .. . .`i� , :.�.:i�iS.;,:t'[:�;T' . .;JJ2.Y`r. �s'i�:L�'itFt " , Joe Richter, 03:35 PM 8/7/2001 -0500, St. Paul Stormwater Permit Comments X-Mailer: Nove1{ GroupWise lnternet Agent 6.0 Date: Tue, 07 Aug 20di 15:35:02 -0500 From: "Joe Richter" <joe.richter@dnr.state.mn.us> To: <anne.weber@ci.stpaul.mn.us> Subject: St. Paul Stormwater Permit Comments Hi Anne, Page i of 1 b\ - \\'��/ f don't know if anyone else in the D(VR is going to respond to your request for comments on the proposed stormwater permit. So, here are a few comments on the permit, which can be superceded by comments from other DNR individuals: 1. The inventory of flood control devices is a positive and imporfant activity. Nowever, should any of the retrofitfing of the flood control devices change the 100-year flood elevation of a FEMA designated floodplain, then the City of St. Paut will need to submit a letter of map amendment request to FEMA to approve the change,in flood elevation and have it ref{ected in flood insurance rates. 2. Retrofits that cause changes that occur below the ordinary high water level of DNR Protected Waters must receive DNR approval - which cou{d possibly be�a DNR Permit. : This also is true for instatling riprap (erosino controis) in some situations: : � • - 3: � Emphasis should be made on controlling erosion and not on contrdiling'sedimentation. It is easiertokeep soil on the land than it is to remove it from stormwater. - 4. Eventuaily, the City of St. Paul should consider a pilot pro}ect with the goal of reducing ,.- the amount of impervious surfaces that occur within St. PauL 5. It should be noted that water quality in many basins (sediment ponds inc{uded) can be improved by maintaining a buffer of native vegetation around, and in, the basin. Weif, its not a fot of comments. But iYs something. Thanks Anne ` 3 :,. _ � �:;:; - "_=;�; g/8/2001 Noonan, Terry, 08:02 AM 8/10/2001 -0500, NPDES pernut From: Noonan, Terry` <Terry.Noonan@CO.RAMSEY.MN.US> �, � To: "'anne.weberC2ci.stpaul.mn.us'" <anne.weberC�ci.stpaut.mn.us> Subject: NPDES permit Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 08:02:06 -0500 X-Maiter: Internet Maii Service (5.5.2653.19) Hi, Anne - Sorry 1 missed your call yesterday. I've reviewed the MCEA letter to you regarding the NPDES permit for St. Paul. Disregarding the hyberbole, I wonder if Ms. Brimmer is confusing the fact that a permit is in effect and ihat it specifies dates when certain programs or information is initiated or submitted. She seems to feel that permit negotiations are stili underway. I do have a few comments retated to the Management Pian. 1 will share them with the CRWD Board on 8/16 and put them in a letter to you (and any they come up with) on 8/17. * By definit+on, the source of poltutants is nonpoint poilution. A - short narrative may address Ms. Brimmer's concern about the source and type of pollutants reduced by each management activity. � " A b"reakdown of Services in the Storm Water Budget for 2002 . ($652,000) is needed. What are the major line items within this budget? :. * A detai{ed implementation plan and project proposal for the Pesticide and Fertilizer Pifot Projeet is required by terms of the Permit in the Annual Report prior to initiation (Jufy 2001 }. * A workplan for the Catchbasin Sump Pilot Project is also due dune 2001. * CRWD data from th� impervious surface study and P8 modeling are availabie to the City for inclusion in the Annual Report. ' The draft MOA between CRWD and the City should address developing cooperative and complementary education efiforis. Terry Noonan Project Manager Ramsey Co. Dept. of Pubtic Works (651) 482-5230 3377 N. Rice St. Fax (651) 482-5232 St. Paul, MN 55126 `terry.noonan@co.ramsey.mn.us' Page 1 of 1 fi- �\r1�P 8/1bi2001 Louise Watson, 11:00 AM 8/29i2001 -0500, NPDES Stormwater Permit Managemen[ Plan Page i of 2 Date: Wed, 29 Aug 200i 11:00:08 -0500 ��'�� : From: Louise Watson <louise@rwmwd.org> Reply-To: louise @ rwmwd.org X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.75C-CCK-MCD {C-UDP; EBM-APPLE} (Macintosh; U; PPC) X-Accept-Language: en To: Anne Weber <anne.weberQci.stpauf.mn.us> Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Management Plan Anne, " I wouid fike to provide input on the NPDES Stormwater Permit Management Plan Education Program dated June 1. These comments are.a spinoff from Ron Struss's letter dated : August 17. t have found that issue-based program development tends to fieet cumberson, especialiy if you have issues that conffict with each other or that t�ave political oveitones or underpinnings that may change with the politicai winds. I prefer to build upon visions and •. : deyefop a process for getting these that can flex as _issues, ��argon. and resources change .._::. ., over time. ,The, process_must. basically be sustainable througfi thick and thin budgets; the ::: a: suste�ance for vitality can come from a growing e�tourage of wifhin. and .;� ry-, =; around the City that take on the_responsibilities within their,own,program contexta._ For �; _: -.:> exampte, recycling is now a part of the pianning, budgeting, equipping and of,most,., places of business, governance and education. It took our society 30 years to get to this point once formal,programs were fegislated after the EPA was estab{ished.#��,;. ;;, ._��: �-.:;: .�iu.t�`t'.a,'f...=e'�+734''�rC-"2�v'J,��S ¢'�:-{'�:..-,�,`,�„�_i � . A`„,:.}�y �±1:'' ��S' t�� .c-� "C'°" ..y..' �< One way,to_develop�an program�structure is to take these's,teps:�� ::�.`.: _. �;^,�;``' ;Y ' ` :-'�`'�s- .- „`�'."�v�ic.s.wi.�.%S l+ti`�'r�{'r;i%SL";''-'�i"�:.:i'4�i t'i �y�.S:, t ..✓'±� ra4�s,y.f�j,s.:_ �° -.+�:- .; Considering the big picture, envision what you want it to took Uke_25 years from now, z� even 50 years from now.• Whai programs are in,place;°how fo_peop{e�fiye their�lives>°�s : _::and do their jobs, in watershed-friendty way� �� °�: -� :£�: �- �� .=r,-�=�' S£'�r � } �:-�`4;' � .. .,)magine.what it woufd take to get there from here:,�You_might have to 1h�nk'��, � w��-:�;-;- _ backwards, i.e: asking what steps had to #ake to get the iocaf socieiy io that �-�°� point you envision in the future. Co�sider other pians and programs that are just now,� taking shape and how to iie in with them or how they conffict with your vision. w;:��-:�;; . Imagine who wouid be involved in all those steps leading to your vision, what their,roie� would be andwhat they would need to know or do. �`_�.� . Consider what the City of St. Paul can or could do to help them get_to that point of.<.�'�; knowtedge or action. . Consider who else within the circle ofi influence of the cdy (your and others contacts, consultants, non-prafits, current or potentiat local community leaders including teachers) who coutd participate in your vision or hefp others get to the point of .. knowledge_ or action you envision. Now t think you might be ready to list the outcomes thai seem achievable and pertinent for a successfut (thriving) NPDES stormwater management plan. IVow that you know where you want to go and generaliy how you'll do that, subdivide the big picture into implementable sub-programs and assign a"measurable objective" to each subprogam. - Also write down the overall envisioned outcome of that subprogram. Then list the various target audiences that need to be reached or pa�ticipate. . Whenever possibte, get others who are committed and knowledgable to do the work 8/29/2001 Louise Watson, 11:00 AM 8/29/2001 -0500, NPDES Stozmwater Perntit Management Plan Page 2 of 2 for the City, i.e. NEC. hlave a formal agreement with tfiem or give them regular recognition and encouragement. • Some of your target audiences are actually leaders thaf you want to take the message on to their own groups, i.e., teachers, staff managers, boards/councils and commissions, civic%hurc�pterest group leaders. Consider what they need to know to help carry out your vision. Consider the characteristics of the group (willing or -, unwilling teamers, transient versus permanent presence, politicaVeconomic pressures' they deal with, professiona! knowledge base and way af operating). Now decide the best way to provide them with tfie knowtdege and incentives they need to implement their part of your vision, over time--maybe over phases of time. ° - • You inay find that some of the #arget audiences fhat Ron inentioned are aetually =� -' involved in several our your subprograms, sometimes as the target audience'and == �'_ sometimes as the'trainer or supporter. �: :; � .: _ _ : �;:-�� - _., . � � .:.,=:--n > ,- - - _ _ - ,r._ , b, . r " - - � �� - �.1��. .' � ..Ft .S'... .. =' :. i _ . .. _ .. - - I am atfaching my Educat�on Program document, look at the first table it siiows the target �• � audiences grouped by objective and outcome. =� This tabfe helps'me `stay ori track:�"! �e1er t6"`' it often, asking myself, included everyone that needs to be a part of ttie objective?"-`� = "Are we seeing the envisioned outcomes starting to happen?"• �"Are we docuinenting :direct == and irtdirect (spinoffj �ations �adequately to be able fo measuPe the"se outco'riies and prove =°��'= we are acFiieving ouF objective?"- � �y�::� ��.�.. ._�':; ��r =f.- .-- .�-.-;; �.j �_ �.��. i V1'�'n ;�� t, l , c.. � ,� s: . ♦d e �i�...;;F`r�°��; , 4 �.. .�.- �l . J�..0 E: �. v5 C �v't.�?G�-. �.:s.vF _ 4 .� a c.%4 4' -r9:,°i :5�"H"j�a�.s.z x. ?�. y. On a tess philosophical note, 9 haVe a�question for"you: -Could you`advise me on`tiow my �-� agency should approach the City to seek its partnership in the next WaterFest, be it in 2002 . or2003, at Lake Phalen?: We would like"the�paitnerstiip to iriclucle'finaricial, jiromotionat �="� and staff-support. We may change the location for WaterFest from Tanners Lake to Lake Phalen because of fhe bigger crowd that visits�that lake ln our District:='Our cost.�ast y"ear= was $11,000 and we raised $9000."�:We plan to further reduce co'sts antl witi be asking ° cities for more financial, promotional support for fhe�nezt-1NaterFest: rls the,Giry `of �St tRaul approachable? .Will the Mayoral election be a distraction at this:time and uvill the"oufcome affect a partnership decision? Can we act now before'fhe elecfion;�to get a coinmitment? 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T�USI�lE PARJC - . �.. , ��`� � -- �._._ �- ; .,� ., ,.�'A . crtos�x � p' T. � _ , _ � our�ero:. � � _ ��.� � > — ` , � -� � � ��`--� < \ " � r.�« � - _ , �.; .._ " ,� � -_._— ,.� �-?;=;: - � ��,: , , '4 " � - , � __� � F-.1 � .� � � RAMSEY COUNTY Arlington/English Battle Creek Como Golf Course Ponds Surburban Avenue Totem Town "`- �, -: +,� , �'; �.� � .-, i �� f, � ,__ . � ,... � �� ) ` /_ L � — \� _ '� /_:� - �� - ST. PAUL SEWER UTILITY Arlington/Arkwright Hazel/No Arlington/Jackson HazellRo (except small interior pond) Pleasant Atwater/Western Sims/Ag: Birmingham/Minnehaha Sylvan/A� Birmingham/`(ork Terrace ( Crosby Business Park Westmin Crosby Outlet Wheeloci Etna/Third (excepi Flandrau/Case Wildview Flandrau/Hoyt Willow R� ST. 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''��Bi�TTLE GREEK __ \ .. - � _ ��. __ � . . -- D MnDOT Nortn Hwy.290 Snefling/MnDOT �� ) ti :l ' t G l� I ;` I ; i ""_'� � �l 'I `;� ,, i ; r :ra,' r i^ p _ / ✓ ��Y �. ; - . � ti v � � � �✓ :-,•/ �/ _ -� � / ' /,� Y -� � / � � - ' i % � � � � j� � ✓ . ; ' N _� I�d ,--_ / . -- - � �— _i��r- _ i� � i � ? F #� L { -� 1_ ! r ` i - Industrial �� City of Saint Paul Industrial Land Use ,� = ; �. Appendix C . t ' ..._, --_ --- -�-�� _ �_._.r,� _ � . � .-. �.. . . . ��v�i��t�L Presented By % Council File # �� f/1�p C,reen Sheet � 11 � 4�7 Fft�VLU I IVIV OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3� Referred To Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul was issued a federal{y mandated storm water discharge permit 2 from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on December 1, 2000, and 3 4 WHEREAS, the storm water permit requires the City to submit an annual report on June 1 of each 5 year including a storm water management program, and 6 7 WHEREAS, the original report was adopted by the City Council on June 13, 2001 (CF #01-606), 8 and 9 1 � WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this report on August 7, 2001 to receive public comment 11 which was responded to and then used to amend the original report. 12 13 Now, therefore be it, RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul is committed to meeting the storm 14 water permit requirements, and be it, 15 16 FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul adopts the amended Storm Water Permit Annual f7 Report and Management Program. 1$ 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7G Blakey os rom Yeas Nays �� Absent C�7 Requested by Department of: Public Works By: , /�/Z�� Adopted by Council: Date '�_ a o� Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary n � J ' A By: �l�JG'� � � �/ B �" � �`� � , ` °- "'�-��Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Approved by Mayor: Date � �(7 � J%% _ ` �/ g � I By : �— o �-��6 � DEPAFiTMENr/OFFICHCOUNCIL DATEIMTIATED EN SHEET rub�i� wor1� ioii2ioi No. 1??4�7 MACTPERSON&PHONE I � A� IW7IAVDA7E Qo 1�EOTOR �cmcourvca Anne Weber 266-6245 aq GTYATfOflNEY ❑cmc�wc NUMBER FOR MUSTBEINJCOUNCILAGENDABV(DA'fE) ImUfBJG �g�p��DIRECiOR ❑FlNANCEACCOUMiNG OflOEfl �MAYOR(ORASSI5fANf) ❑HumanRightsDi � OTAL#OFSIGNAT1flEPAC+ES IIXJP/LLLLACA'fNMISFORSIGNANRt) uDIVISION uDEPT.ACCOUNTANi � ON REOUESTED pprove the attached resolufion adopfing the amended Storm Water Permit Annuai Report and Management ogram as required by the City's federally mandated storm water discharge permit. FECAMMENDATIONS: App�we (A) a Fi�ect (F� pERSONAL SERVICE COMRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UES770NS: PLANNINGCOMMISSION �L5ERVICECOMh11$SION 1. Hasihisperson/firtnevervrorketlunderacontrac[forihisdepartrnerri? YES NO _q8 COMMfREE _ 2. H25 thiS PEf50Mfirtf1 CVCf bEEl1 a Clty Ertlploy�ee? �S7nPF VES NO — 3. Does this person/firtn possess a skill rrot nortnalty possessetl by any curteM ciry DISiRICTCOUNCIL _ emPlpyyg? SUPPORTSWHICHCAUNdLO&)ECTiVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attaeh W green sheet INITIAi1NG PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOfiNNIiY (WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE. WH`n: The City of Saint Paul was issued a storm water dischazge pern�it from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) on December 1, 2000. Under the conditions of this pemut, the City is required to submit an annual report on 7une 1 of each year including a storm water management program. The original report was adopted by City Council on June 13, 2001 (CF #O1-606). A public hearing was held on this report on August 7, 2001. The original report was amended in response to public comment and will be resubmitted to the MPCA. Attached is the public comments, the City's response and the amended Annual Report. ADVANTAGESIFAPPflOVED: Saint Paul wili be in compliance with its federally mandated storm water discharge pernut. DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: None DISADVANTAGESIFNOTAPPflOVED: Requizements of the storm water discharge pernut will be violated. Saint Paul will be subject to fines and open to citizen lawsuits. � O7ALAMOUMOF7FANSACfIONS COST/REVENUEBUDGEfED(GIRCLEONE) YES No FUNDING SOURCE A�fTY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION_ (EXPLAIN) ' O al-��'1G CITY OF SAINT PAUL NPDES STORM WATER PERMIT ANNUAL REPORT JUNE 1, 2001 * amended October 11. 2001 * � Note: All additions to the original June 1, 2Q01 regort are in bold and underlined. Deleted text is struck out. * Saint Paul Sewer Utility Department of Public Work Table of Contents Section Contact Informafion and Certification Inventory Storm Water Monitoring Program Water Quality Update Glossary of Terms Appendix A Storm Water Management Plan Appendix B Storm Sewer Outfall Inventory Watershed Inventorv Appendix C NPDESlSDS Permitted Facilities Industrial Land Use Maa Appendix D Joint Monitoring Program Budget Annendix E Storm Water Pondin�Area Inventorv Annendix F Storm Drain Stenciling Door Han¢er FYgures and Maps Saint Paul Watersheds Storm Water Ponding Areas in Saint Paul Saint Paul NPDES Storm Water Monitoring Sites Como Lake - Secchi Depths Como Lake - Total Phosphorus Como Lake - Chlorophyll-a __ I.ake Phalen - Total Phosphorus Lake Phaten - Chlorophyll-a 3 4 5 7 14 rig�rce 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 9 0\ - Contact Information Anne Weber Cit�of SL Paul Deuartment of Public Works 25 W. 4`� St�. 70� CIiA SL Paul. MN 55102 651-266-6245 anne.weber @ ci.stnaul.mn.us Certification I herebvi certify that this ptan was prepared bv me or under my direct sunervision attd that I am a dulv licensed professional engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. �. ' I'V �M�/ ` Anne M. Weber License No. Approved: �a NPDES Storm Water Permit Annual Report City of Saint Paul Jnne 1, 2001 The City of Saint Paul submits this report in fulfillment of the annual reporting requirements of the NPDES Storm Water Dischazge Pemut MN 0061263 issued to the City of Saint Paul on December 1, 2000. This report sa6sfies the criteria set forth in Pernut Section 2.18. Storm Water Management Program The proposed storm water management program to be implemented in 2001 is incIuded as Appendix A. The cost benefit analysis of individual BMPs will be submitted in the 2002 Annual Report. Inventory Storm Sewer Outfall Inventorv Saint Paul's storm sewer outfalls are found in Appendix B. This lisvng includes the outfall identification number and the size of the outfall pipe. , � . Figure 1 shows Saint Paul's watersheds. * There is no new removed or relocated outfalls The followin2 information is urovided in A��p endix $ for each of the 23 watersheds in SL Paul• size of the drainaee area, land use types and their distribution population percent impervious surface area, and the number and name of the storm water ponding areas.* The Department of Public Works is actively developing a computer based asset and infrastructure management system. This system will include both the storm and sanitary sewer networks. A contract is currently being awarded to obtain Citywide, LIDAR generated, 1 foot digitai contour mapping. When the asset and infrastructure management system is complete, we will have the data and systems necessary to accurately deternune the sub-watershed for each of the outFalls. This, in conjuncrion with other existing data sets such as land use and zoning witl allow us to determine the inventory information by outfall. The estimated ume line for the systems and products discussed is two to three years. � 0�-��5. Storm Water Pond Inventorv Saint Paul's storm water ponding areas are constructed to collect and detain flows from storm events. These ponds aze designed to reduce peak flow rates in downstream storm sewers. Figure 2 shows the storm water ponding azeas in the City of Saint Paui. Tributary azea, land use type and distribution, population and design capacity for each City ponding azea �� .� is nrovided in Appendix E. �` NPDES Permitted Facilities Facilities in Saint Paul that uea issued NPDES permits by the MPCA are found in Appendix C. Inventorv of land uses or activities that �enerates hiEher concentrations of hvdrocarbons, trace metals. or toxicants � . * Industrial land uses mav generate hiEher concentrations of hydrocarbons trace metals, or toxicants than are found in typical storm water runoff A map showing the areas of industrial land use in St. Paul is included in Aanendix C. * Storm Water Monitoring and Modeling �oint Monitorine Proaram The Ciries of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board aze participating in a joint storm water monitoring program as required by the storm water permit. Minneapolis Park Board staff will be conducting ihe monitoring program for the three year pernut term. The Storm Water Monitoring Program Manual was completed by Minneapolis Park Boud staff and submitted separately to the MPCA in April of 2001. This manual is incorporated by reference. A copy of the joint monitoring agreement will be submitted to the MPCA after signatures are obtained from all three parties. The five-year budget for the }oint monitoring program is included in Appendix D. Sampling sites are identified in the Storm Water Monitoring Program Manual. The sampiang sites were selected from the sites used in the storm water pernrit application monitoring program. Five sites were chosen, representative of the following land use types: two residential sites, two industriaUcommercial sites, and one mixed use site. Two sites are located in Minneapolis with three in Saint Paul. Saint Paul sampling sites are located on Figure 3. A snow melt and a rainfall event was collected in April of 2001. The�ernrit repuires two �eear of inercury monitorinQ There was not a certified lab in Minnesota until late Tuly of 2001 The two-vear nrogram wiil begin in the sarine of 2002. 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Monitoring data for the Mississippi River is summarized by sections or reaches and miles of the River. The first of these reaches (#40I) extends from the Minnesota River to the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatrnent Plant. Reach #401 is partially supporting for swimming and supporting, but threatened for aquatic life. A Fish Consumption Advisory for PCB's and mercury applies to this reach. The impact of the Minnesota River is significant through this reach. The Minnesota River Basin Project involves efforts to reduce nonpoint source pollution through coordination among multiple units of government and citizens. 'The Mississippi River from the Ford Dam to Hastings has become a nationally recognized fishery as a result of water quality improvements and a catch-and-release policy. The river is also becoming increasingly urilized for recreation. Metropolitan Council The Metropolitan Council does routine river water quality monitoring at two stations in Saint Paul. These aze Lock and Dam No. l, located above the Ford Dam, and Saint Paul, located at Jackson Street and Lambert's Landing.'The data is from 1994 -1998 and contains conventional pollutant monitoring and toxics data. Table 2 is a summary of this water quatity data. Table 2: Mississippi River Mean Water Quality Values 1994-1998 Total Phosphorus Ammonia Nitrogen Nitrate; NO3 Nitrite; NO2 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Total Suspended Solids I.ead (Pb �...""".�,_" �.�."'""�' Zinc (Zn) Source: Met Council 0.150 0.079 1.853 0342 0.998 49.480 N/a 0.090 0.060 0.588 0.036 0.757 14.390 �� 0.Q�. 0.006 7 61- � �'?S. Minnesota Pollurion Control A e¢ ncv The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitors reach #401, Mississippi River above the Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant, sampled at the Minnesota Rowing Club dock upstream of the Wabasha Street Bridge in Saint Paul. A monitoring station at reach #402, Mississippi River above Saint Anthony Falls, sampled at the Minneapolis Waterworks intake at Fridley, provides additional upstream water quality information. Reach #201 is located above I.ock and Dam #2 in Washington/Dakota County. This site provides data on water quality below the Metropolitan Waste Water Trearinent Plant and as the river meets up with the St. Croix River downstceam of Saint Paul. These sites aze sampled monthly by the MPCA. Table 3 shows the Mississippi River Mean Water Quality Values from 1986 to 1996. Table 3: Mississippi River Mean Water Quality Values 1986-1996 � �` � , � „ � _ ��' ;� � ^-� � �- ,� �� - ��- �'+ +_` n= , �, � ,� '",�� ,' y �' urts - �fi each 402 ,� �` eac,h 401 ��: ��teach:#202 �-� "� � a�mefer �.�..w� ��. �_. � �M_.. ;� _ . � �.. x�u_ Hazdness, T(Ca+Mn) mg/L 193.3 326.7 273.3 Fecal Coliform in Season No./100 ml 108 224 106 Dissolved Oxygen mg/L 9.99 9.74 9.44 Ph Minimum SU 8.27 8.27 8.15 Ph Maximum SU 8.27 8.27 8.15 Un-ionized NH3-I� T gIL 0.0045 0.0105 0.0117 Conductivity t3mho/cm25C 346 551 549 Turbidity NTLT 4.2 906 10.5 Aluminum (T) ug/L 350 1003.5 840 Arsenic ug/L 1.67 23 2.37 Cadmium ug/L 2.047 0.038 0.2136 Chromium ugfL 1.13 1.67 1.52 Copper ug/L 1.64 2.35 2.45 I.ead ug/L 2.22 1.2 1.71 Nickel ugJL 1 13 1.85 Selenium ug/L 1 1.25 " 1.32 Zinc u 2335 10.55 25.2 Source: MPCA Como Lake , Como Lake is 72 acres in size and has a maatimum depth of 16 feet. The subwatershed is 1,786 acres in size and land uses include a public golf course, zoo, parklands, residential housing, and a few higher density5hopping areas. Runoff from the golf course is routed through a series of two constructed ponds prior to entering Como Lake. Discharge from the lake enters into the Trout Brook Storm Sewer, and uldmately discharges into the Mississippi River. Gottfried's Pit, located upstream of Como Lake, collects drainage from 549 acres including intercommunity flow from Roseville, Falcon Heights, Ramsey County right-of-ways, and St. Paul. The pond has a pumped oudet to Como Lake with a malcimum capacity of 3200 gallons per minute. Como Lake average summer water quality is smnmarized for the period 1982-2000 in Table 4. Growing season sampling is done by the Ramsey County Lake Management Program on a yearly basis. Profile sampling in the deepest area of Como I.ake is done at least 6-8 times during the May through September. In addition to chemical measures of water quality, biologicai samples are collected for analysis of phytoplankton abundance and composition, crustacean zooplankton, and aquatic plant community composition. Como Lake is a biologically producrive shallow lake. Even so, water quality has fluctuated over the monitoring period. I.ong-term plots (1982-2000) of secchi depth, total phosphorus and chlorophyll-a are shown in Figures 4, 5 attd 6. This lake is considered to be hypereutrophic. (?1—tt'!�a H � � Q d 0 �'` V � W N � J O � O V V d L � � � � r � � � r a a rn r Lf7 � � � V � T � � r N m W � rn rn 0 rn rn Y 09 W � T � � � � � � T � � �1 r � � � r � � � T M W � � V' � c0 � N � r m C) N •- O (saaia�u) ly�aag Table 4: Como Lake Water Quality 1982 - 2000 �._ -��.� v �� -��:.._�-� s�= � =��P � � `�� °�" -~ ��, � � � _ � �� . �=°_�;,` �, = � �� .,-��.--�, �- 1982 0.65 219 67.7 1984 0.60 19Q 9$•� 1985 0.50 225 lO1.Q 1986 1.10 310 38.7 1987 2.70 186 7.8 1988 2.00 137 24.6 1989 2.00 152 24•7 1990 0.90 198 493 1991 0.80 224 43.9 1992 1.20 152 26•8 1993 2.20 108 21•8 1994 1.70 121 29.0 1995 1.40 255 51.2 1996 1.20 276 57.6 1997 1.20 141 37.6 1998 3.20 204 9.2 1999 3.20 112 11.3 2000 . 2.08 I33 19.6 Source: Ramsey Co. Lake Management Program p� _ � �'► S. 10 A � 3 i O s Q N O .� a ,� L � r Y � J O � O V � � L � � LL 0 n 0 n n D n A n r T a � M � N W '- rn 0 rn rn � rn m rn h rn � m rn � � rn � � rn r M � W N � � � � 0 p ti _1�'1S� p � � O O O � V� N O m � � � M M N N N N N ( sn�oydsoyd I�lol � � s a 0 L � /�� V � J 0 � O V cfl a> L � � � � O � a�D � c�0 � � C�'] N � r � �EW�W� e-II�(ydoaol4� 0 0 0 N � W � W � � n W � � � m � � � a � m M W � m rn rn 0 W rn m � m � � n � T � W � 47 � 0 � � � t � W O � o�-�� Como Lake Management Proiects Several management projects have occurred in the last 20 years at Como Lake. Two major projects included: 1) Biomanipulation and aeration Ramsey County received an EPA Clean Lake grant to evaluate phosphorus loads and water quality in Como Lake. Implementation strateges included biomanipulation, which consisted of removal of rough fish by the DNR using the chemical rotenone and algal conuol in 1985, followed by restocking of largemouth bass, bluegill and walleye in 1986 and implementation of fistring restriction on lazgemouth bass. Macrophyte harvesting was initiated in the period following the fisheries renovation and has been done during several subsequent years. Also in 1985, a partial air-lift aeration system was installed to limit winter fish kills. 2) Renovation of the Como Lake Golf Course that included the diversion of some inflows to ponds within thegolf course. The renovation of the Como Lake Golf Course included the addiUon of several ponds to the course in 1987. Storm water runoff from three major storm sewers entering the north end of Como Lake (which contribute about 85% of the annual surface water budget for Como Lake) were partially diverted to two new sedimentation ponds in the golf course. A 1982 study, (Runke) concluded that there were three water quality problems in Como Lake: 1. High levels of nutrient input which leads to increased algae ]evels and decreased transparency; 2. Hypolimnetic oxygen depletion and subsequent sediment phosphorus release (internal loading); and - 3. An imbalance of the biology of the lake. Monitoring since the early 1980's indicate water quality in Como Lake follows a cyclic pattem, as measured by water transparency or secchi depth. The onset of the cyclic changes in water quality in Como Lake is related to the biomanipulation or fisheries management completed in 1985. This biomanipulation activity manipulates the food chain and the cycles appear to reflect nature's way of adapting to these changes. At one point in September 1986, visibility in Como Lake extended to the bottom in the deepest portion of the lake. A 1998 report (Noonan) on the water quality changes in Como Lake identified three factors which are important to the observed water quality `cycle' and also future management strategies. 1. The amount of phospharous in Como Lake drives the biological productivity, or energy level, in the system. 2. Daphnia directly affect the abundance of algae in Como Lake, which triggers the observed cyclic trend in water transparency. 3. Macrophtyes provide valuable habitat for fish, Daphnia, and other biota and also provide a possible mechanism to reduce the abundance of algae in Como Lake. 11 Lake Phalen Iake Phalen has a surface azea of 198 acres, a maximum depth of 91 feet and a mean depth of approximately 24 feet. The drainage area is 1822 acres and land uses include a public golf course, parklands, residential housing, and a few commercial areas. Lake Phalen is a meso/eutrophic lake even through annual phosphorus and water loads aze chazacteristic of eutrophic lakes. It appeazs that the physical structure of Lake Phalen provides a significant water quality buffer. The depth of the lake basin provides for extremely stable thermal strarification during the summer, which effectively separates the upper and lower portions of the water column. Nutrient export pmcesses from the upper part of the water column during the summer are very important because the nutrients lost to the bottom layer are unavailable to aigae unril the fall mi�ng period. Algae abundance remains quite low through the summer as a result, particularly in dry summer periods. Lake Phalen's average summer water quality is summarized for the period 1987-2000 in Table 7. Growing season sampling is done by the Ramsey County Lake Management Program on a yearly basis. Long-term plots of secchi depth, total phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a are given in Figures 7, S and 9. Table 7: Lake Phalen Water Quality 1987 - 2000 2.70 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 11 CC�(1: 2.30 3.60 3.80 3.20 4.10 2998 3.70 1999 3.18 2000 2.19 30 24 36 45 37 37 27 28 24 I�J N�L: Source: Ramsey County Lake Management ., � � � � � � � � � � .� � o�� i W � � V w V , W N � W � �' a � ` W Y � ...I 1� N s� 3 1 � , I�Y 0 0 0 N � � � � W r � W � T � � � T V rn rn T M � W T N � � r- rn � T � � � T � � � • � � u/ � � � � ct 'ct M ('� N N r (s�a�aw) �yo�ag N 7 L � .� ^ i�l� y O t a � �� O F � C d R � a d Y � J W W L � � � O � 0 0 0 N � � W T � � � T � � � r � � � T � rn rn T � � � r- rn rn T N � � T T � � T � � � T V/ � � T � � Q� r � ��Z T�� V M M N N T ( sn�odysoyd le�ol a � -►��v � ^ � i�(� O O � U c d {0 t a d Y � J ci d i 7 a1 lL 0 0 0 N 6� m m r � ti 07 � � N � � T � � � � � M rn rn N rn rn rn rn 0 rn rn � � m m rn n � rn N � o� C9 V N O c0 Cfl 'S T T T T T ( e-flAydo�ol4� Beaver Lake Beaver Lake has a surface area of 84 acres, a maximum depth of 7 feet and a mean depth of approximately 6 feet. The drainage azea is 288 acres and land uses include park lands and residential housing. Ramsey Counry began monitoring Beaver Lake in 1999. Growing season sampling is done by the Ramsey County Iake Management Prog�am. Monitoring is conducted between May and September. Results are found in Table 8. These findings classify Beaver Lake as a eutropluc lake. Table 8: Beaver Lake Water Quality 1999-2000 1999 26.9 Z000 i 1.48 I 101 I 21.1 Source: Raznsey Co. Lake Management Program Crosby Lake Crosby Lalce, located with the Crosby Regional Pazk, is in the Mississippi River floodplain and is subject to fiooding periods during the high flow on the river. Cmsby Lake is divided into two separate waterbodies by a berm and trail, fornung Crosby and Little Crosby Lake. Crosby Lake is 48 acres in size and has a maximum depth of 19 feet. Ramsey County began monitoring Crosby Lake in 1999. Crrowing season sampling is done by the Ramsey County Lake Management Progrun. Monitoring is conducted between May and September. Results are found in Table 9. These findings classify,Crosby Lake as mesotrophic. Table 9: Crosby Lake Water Quality 1999-2000 Sources for Water Ouality data: Mississippi River, Lake Como, Crosby Lake and Beaver Iake information from the Capitol � ementPlan,2000. ��.__M�___� Lake Phalen and Beaver Lake informarion from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District Watershed Management Plan, May 1997. 13 Source: Ramsey Co. Lake Management Program Glossary of Terms Best Management Practices (BMPs) - water quality management practices that are the most effecrive and practicable means of controlling, preventing, and minimizing degradation of surface waters. Chlorophyll-a - a measure of the size of the algal population in the lake. DNR - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EPA - Environmental Protection Agency o�-�i�� Eutrophic Lake - A lake that has a high level of plant nutrients and biological productivity and a low oxygen content. Hypereutrophic Lake - The most extreme eutrophication condition. L.ow oxygen levels. Mesotrophic Lake - Midway in nutrient levels between the eutrophic and oligotrophic lakes. MPCA - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Municipal separate storm sewer system - a conveyance or system of conveyances owned or operated by a public body having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, or other wastes. LIDAR - As RADAR is RAdio Detection and Ranging, LIDAR is LIght Detection and 12anging. Radar sends out sound waves and Lidar sends out light or laser pulses. NPDES - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Nonpoint Source Pollution - Nutrients and pollution sources not discharged from a single point. Oligotrophic Lake - A relatively nutrient-poor lake, it 3s clear and deep with bottom waters high in dissolved oxygen. 5ecchi depth - a measure of water quality transparency obtained by lowering an 8 inch black and white disk into the water until it disappears from view. 5torm Water - storm water runoff, snow melt runoff, and surface runoff and drainage. Total phosphorus - a plant nutrient that limits the size of the algae population in most lakes. 14 b �-111� Appendix A CITY OF SAINT PAUL NPDES STORM WATER PERMIT STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN JUNE 1, 2001 *amended October 11. 2001* *Note: All additions to the original June 1, 2001 report are in bold and underlined. Deleted text is struck out * 5aint Paul 5ewer Utility Department of Public Works Storm Water Management Program City of Saint Paul June 1, Z001 * amended October 11. 2001* The City of Saint Paul submits this document in fulfillment of the requirements of the NPDES 5torm Water Discharge Permit MN 0061263, which was issued to the City on December 1, 2000. This report sausfies the criteria set forth in Permit Section 2.3 to 216. The Public Works Sewer Utility is responsibie for coordination of pemut activity and reporting requirements. The responsible City department for each activity is listed under each secrion. Activities that have an existing separate budget are listed in each section. At the end of this document a copy of the overall storm water management budget is included. Information on targeted poliutants and performance measures ' . for each activity is listed under each section. 1. Storm Sewer System The responsible department is Public Works Sewer Utility. 1.1 Operation and Mainfenance (Permit 2.5) The City will operate all storm water collection, conveyance, treatment, and discharge facilities in a manner consistent with the following: a. Maintenance of the system that results in degradarion of effluent quality will be carried out in a manner that minimizes any adverse impact to waters of the state. b. Adequate operating staff will be provided to carry out the operation, maintenance and testing functions required to ensure compliance with the conditions of this permit. c. Ail faciliues or systems of control installed or used in the municipal sepazate storm sewer system will be maintained in good working order and operated as efficienfly as possible. Targ Po llutants• Sediments and nutrients Performance Measures• Summarv of in�ection cleaning and renair renorts. 1.2 Coustruction of Storm Sewers (Permit 2.12) ew storm seWer'systemsari�-a�idit.iAns �the e�istin stog� rm sewer s_Ystem will be designed and constructed to provide for reliable and e�cient capture of oa es �f other runoff debris, consistent with reliable and efCcient conveyance of storm water. Designs may include either inlet or outlet control measures, or other BMPS. Tar,._geted Pollutants: F'loatables Performance Measures Summarv of new storm sewer constructed and tvnes of controls measures used. a�-�nc 1.3 Flood Control (Permit 2.9) Any flood conuol projects the City undertakes will be designed to minimize the impacts on the water quality of the receiving water. When repairs, improvements, or changes are planned for existing flood control devices, the City will evaluate the feasibility of retrofitting the existing devices to provide additional pollutant removal from storm water dischazges. The City will also report in each annual report the number and type of flood control projects planned and describe the pollutant removal capabilities associated with each project. Figure 2 in the Annual Report shows the storm water ponding areas located in the City of Saint Paul. Targeted Pollutants• Sediment and nutrients Performance Measures• Number of flood control �roiects constructed and tvnes of controls measures used. Number of retrofits constructed. 1.4 Removed 5ubstances (Pernut 2.6) The disposal, handling and recording of removed substances will be addressed as part of the following sections of the Storm Water Management Plan: 1.6 Storm W ater Pond Maintenance 1.7 Catch Basin Pilot Project 21 Street Cleaning and Maintenance 1.5 Outfalls (Pernut 1.2.1 & 2.4.5) A list of the City of Saint Paul storm sewer outfalls are found in Appendix B. Twenty percent of the cities 102 pernutted outfalls or 20 outfalls will be inspected each year beginning in 2001. Erosion protection will be provided as necessary based on an outlet inspection. Erosion protection will be completed during the same year as the inspection or a schedule for completion will be submitted in the annual report. Results of outlet inspection will be included in the annual report, including the dates of inspection and the date of completion of additional erosion protection. Targeted Poilutants• Sediments and nutrients Performance Measures• Outlet insnection results and number of renairs made. Bridal Veil Creek 1 Mississippi River 66 Upper Lake 2 Crosby I.ake 2 Fairview North Pond 2 Lake Como 11 . Loeb Lake i Lake Phalen 6 Beaver Iake 2 Saburban Ave. Pond 2 Litt1e Pig's Eye Lake 1 Pig's Eye Lake 2 Battle Creek 4 Total Discharge Points 102 1.6 Storm Water Ponding Areas (Pernut 2.4.1- 2.4.2) The City will operate and maintain all storm water shuctural controis in a manner so as to reduce the dischazge of pollutants. The City will inspect all storm water ponds a minimum of two times per year. The City will also keep records of inspection results, date, antecedent weather conditions, sediment storage and capacity remaining, and any maintenance performed or recommended. After two years of inspections, if patterns of maintenance become apparent the frequency of inspecrions may be adjusted. If maintenance or sediment removal is required as a result of both inspections the frequency of inspection shall be increased to at least thi�ee times per year or more frequent if needed to prevent cany-over or washout of pollutants from the structures and maximize pollutant removal. If maintenance or sediment removal is not required as a result of both inspections, the frequency may be reduced to one time per year. Saint 2 in the Annual Report shows the storm water ponding areas located in the City of _._, -�---�--- __ Tar�ted PoIIntants• Sediments and nutrients Performauce Measnres• Pond inspection resnits and qnantity of material removed. � o�..t�1�• 1.7 Catch Basin Pilot Project (Pernut 2.43 - 2.4.4) The City will conduct a catch basin pilot project according to the following schedule: Schedule Select study azea Clean all catch basins in area Monitoz accumulation (monthly) Clean catch basins as required Final Report � October 2001 October to November 2001 March 2002 through October 2003 Mazch 2002 through October 2003. 7anuary 1, 2004 A studS will be selected from one of St Paul's storm water monitorine azeas in October of 2001 All of the catch basin sumps in this studv area will be inventoried �rior to the initial cleaninQ The initial cleanin� will take place in November 2001 after the monitorin¢ uroaram is complete for the �ar Sewer maintenance crews will vactor each catch basin in the studyarea and record the amount of material removed. Accumulation of material in each catch basin will be monitored on a monthlv basis durina the studv veriod Catch basins will be cleaned when the sediment reaches form the invert of the pipes A final report documenting the pilot project will be prenared and submitted on 7anuarv 1. 2004. Targeted Pollutants• Sediments and nutrients Performance Measnres• Com�letion o�ilot project. 2. Roadwavs The responsible department is Public Works Street Maintenance. Targeted Pollntants• Sedimettts nutrients ogygen-demandin� substances, chlorides Performance Measures• Freauencv of sweeuin¢ on each street tvoe, ananritv and breakdown of materials removed Ouantit�of deicing materials used. 21 Street Cleaning and Maintenance Program (Permit 2.8.1 & 2.8.2} The City of Saint Paul conducts a street cleaning program to promote the health and welfare of its citizens and to reduce the amount of poliutants to receiving waters from storm water dischazges. Streets and alleys are divided into siz classes, each of which receives a different level of service as defined below: Class I- Downtown or Loop streets The following service is performed on all downtown or loop streets within the following boundaries: Kellogg BouIevazd on the south and west, Twelfth Street on the north and Broadway Sueet on the east. These streets are swept approximately three times per week and flushed five fimes per week during the spring, summer and fall. AII routine maintenance, including patching and repairing of street surfaces, is performed on an as-needed basis. Class II- Outlying Commercial and Arterial Streets These streets are the major arteries in the City and have both heavy voIumes of vehicular and pedestrian traffia These streets also have business or commerciai properties fronting on them. Typical examples aze: University Avenue, Snelling Avenue, West Seventh Street, East Seventh Street, Rice Street, Payne Avenue, Arcade Street, Summit Avenue and Grand Avenue. The Class II streets are swept or cleaned fifteen to eighteen umes in annually. All routine maintenance, including patching and repairing of street surFaces, is done on a scheduled or as-needed basis. Class III - Residential Streets The following service is performed on all residential streets including oiled, paved and intermediate type streets. In the spring, all residential streets receive a thorough cleaning which includes sweepm 2�d�ushing: Pate�o'^� *>r��rin��c do e on a scheduled or as-needed basis. Street Maintenance initiated the following policy in August 1997: Oile�"streets are seal coated on a five-year cycle until the oiled street is scheduled to be paved as part of the Residential Street Vitality Program. The street is then be added to the ten- year cycle seal coat list. All exisring paved sueets are on the ten-year cycle seal coat list. Approximately 12 miles of oiled streets and 60 miles of paved streets were seal coated in 2000. Oil and sand sealing of oiled streets is no longer done. In 1995, a 0 �! � l l'l4 recycling program was initiated for all reclaimed sand and seal coat rock. These materials aze no longer hauled to the landfill. In the fall, streets are swept for leaf pickup. All material swept up during this fall cleanup is hauled to a commercial composting facility. Class IV - Oiled and Paved Alleys All oiled and paved alleys aze swept during the late spring. All routine maintenance, including patching and repairing of the alley surfaces, is performed on a scheduled or as-needed basis. Street Maintenance initiated the following policy in August 1997: Oiled alleys are seal coated on a five-year cycle. Paved alleys are seal coated on a ten-year cycle. Oil and sand sealing of oiled alleys is longer done. In 1995, a recycling program was initiated for all reclaimed sand andseal coat rock. These materials are no longer hauled to the landfili. Class V and VI - Unimproved Streets and Alieys Unimproved streets and alleys are right-of-ways that have not been developed. There are approximately 50 miles of unimproved streets and approximately 288 miles of unimproved assessed alleys in the City. Because they are City right-of-ways, the City has the responsibility to perform minimal repairs and maintenance wark on them to make them passable and to reduce hazazds. The maintenance and repair of these streets and alleys consists of patching, minor blading, and placing of crushed rock or other stabilized material. Debris Collection In 2000, the sweepings collected from city sueets and alleys were tested and found to be within EPA guidelines for safe disposal in landfills and for recycling purposes. The following approximate volumes were removed from City streets in 2000 based on vehiculaz measure. Class I,II � N Totals General Debris 7,164 cu.yds. 3,336 cu.yds. 1.392 cu.vds. 11,892 cu.yds. Leaves (Fall Cleaning) 4,354 cu.yds. 12,922 cu.yds. 0 cu.yds. 17,276 cu.yds. Street Maintenance has a Hazazdous Waste Disposal Policy in place. Any of these materials collected from city sueets are disposed of in environmentally acceptable means. Street Maintenance also collects trash receptacles and disposes of refuse &om neighborhood cleanups each year. The following is the street cleaning and maintenance budget for 2001: 20U1 Street Cleaning & Maintenance Budget Downtown Street Repair & Cleaning $383,327 Outlying Commercial & Arterial Street Repair and Cleaning $2,848,243 7 Residential Street Repair & Cleaning Oiled & Pave alley Repair & Cleaning Trash Receptacle Pickup Neighborhood Cleanup Total $3,569,476 $1,683,246 $296,954 $132,896 $8,914,142 2.2 Deicing Operations (Permit 2_8.3 - 2.8.5) Deicing operations aze weather dependent. Better ice control is obtained with salt above 0 Sand is necessary below this temperature. Deicing is done on arterial streets first and then on residential intersections after plowing. The City has been using less sand in recent yeazs because of the effectiveness of salt at warmer temperatures, warmer winters, and the increasing expense of sand removal from streets. The City has experimented with liquid deicing products and has not found a effective aiternative to salt. The City will continue to evaluate alternative products and report the findings in the following years, annual report. Salt piles are covered year round. Sand and salt mixture piles are stored in the open from December to February. The City does not store sand/salt mixture during the remainder of the year. Salt storage facilifies are located in the following locations: 873 N. Dale Street 5�` Street and Kittson Street Pleasant Avenue & View Street :.:� • : . .. : :� . :: =. 'iti7' ' Deicine Ouantities - Winter 2000 thru 2001 27 000 tons salt 42.000 tons sand 1,5 �allons Magnesium Chloride Ma�nesium chloride is a liquid used �rimarily in an anti-icin¢ mode, as opposed to salt which is a deicing.product MaEnesium chioride is avnlied to brid�e decks before frost or new snow. E:3 O�..111¢ 3. Storm Water Mana ement Ordinance The responsible departments are Public Works Sewer Utility and License, Inspecrion and Environmental Protection. Tar_geted Pnllntants: Sediments and nntrients Performance Measnres� Adoution of ordinance and comuletion of desian mannaL 31 Storm Water Management Ordinance (Permit 7.1 - 73) The City will adopt a Storm Water Ordinance which meets the requirements of this section by 7une 1, 2003. The ordinance will include sediment and erosion control and long term storm water management requirements. A status report on this process will be given in the 2002 Annual Report. 3.2 Design Manual (Permit 2.7.4) The City is working with the parties listed below to develop a Small Site t3rban BMP Manual. Barr Engineering is the consultant working on this project. The manual is in draft format and is scheduled to be completed in August of 2001. A copy of the manual will be submitted with the 2002 Annual Report. The manual is being funded as follows: Funding Met Council $100,000 Minneapolis $20 St. Paul $20,000 Rice Creek WD $5,000 Minnehaha Creek WD $5,000 Six Cities WMO $1,000 Total $151,00 4. Pesticides and Fertilizers (Permit 2.10.1- 2.103) The responsible departments aze Public Works Sewer Utility and Pazks and Recreation. The City wil] implement a program to reduce the dischazge of pollutants related to the application of pesticides and fertilizers. This will be accomplished through coordination with existing efforts, such as WaterShed Partners, the education program and the pilot project to investigate use on City facilities. Tar�eted Pollntants• Pesticides and nntrients . Performance Measures• Completion of pilot project and uublic education measures found in Section 6. 4.1 City Wide Education Program Component of 6.0 Public Education Program G] 4.2 Pilot Project City facilities that use fertilizer and pes4cides on a regular basis, such as the golf courses, have procedures that are followed. This pilot project will document current city procedures including soil analysis to determine application amounts and rates. Tnvestigate and docunnent fertilizer and pesticide use on City Facilities Submit final report 7uly 2001 through September 2003 7anuary I, 2004 5. Illicit Dischar�es and Improper Disnosal The responsible department is the Public Works Sewer Utility. Targeted Pollutants: All pollntants Performance Measnres• Adoution of ordinance and results of annaal field-screeninE inspections and subseqnent actions. 5.1 Prohibit Non-storm Water Discharges (Pemut 2.11.1, 2.113 & 211.5) The City wil2 develop an or3inance defining proper dischazges to the storm sewer system by January 1, 2004. 5.2 Duty to Notify and Avoid Water Pollution (Permit 2.11.4, 3.8) The City wi11 notify the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Dury Officer immediately of a discharge, accidental or otherwise, which may case pollution of waters of the state. Beginning with the 2002 Annual Report, the City will report the number of spills and unauthorized discharges that occurred and the tesponse to the spills. The City will also implement an education program for its staff regarding the duty to notify the Deparhnent of Public Safety Duty Officer. The education program will include a notification protocol for maintenance staff in other department for response and containment of materials. 5.3 Field Screening Program (Permit 2.11.2) The City will implement a program to detect, remove, or require to obtain a sepazate NPDES or other permit, illicit discharges and improper disposal into the storm sewer system under its jurisdiction. An ongoing field screening program will be implemented which is similar to the pmgram required in the permit application. The program wiIl be performed annually in 20% of the drainage areas listed in the description on page 3 of the permit. 'The number of screening activities, the results, and responses to the results will 5.4 Allowable Non-storm Water Discharges (Pernut 211.6) The education program for non-storm water dischazges is a component of Public Education Program found in Section 6.0 of this plan. 10 0�-1tR� 6. Public Education Program (Pernut 2.10.2, 2.11.6, 2.13 & 2.16) The responsible Department is the Public Works Sewer Utility. Targeted Pollutants: All pollntants Performance Measures• Number of door haneers distributed number of storm drains stenciled number of volunteers number of workshops number of events and results of evaluation. Storm Drain Stenciling Education Program The City of Saint Paul has been conducting a successful storm drain stenciling education program since 1993. For the past several years the Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) has coordinated this program. FMR is the leading citizens' organization working to protect the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities area. A copy of the door hanaer is provided in Annendix F The number of door han�rs distributed storm drains ste nciled and volunteers involved is found in the following table. The number of volunteers was not tracked everv vear of the program• Year 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Door Han¢ers 1 3.300 3�179 Storm Drains 400 480 1_,287 1_,146 1_,600 2i 2_ 951 3.�153 Voluateers 100 2000 3.460 10.000 12,359 15.259 12,454 13�3 880 lylg The storm-drain stenciling project is designed to meet the following three objectives: • To stencil storm drains with the message "Please Don't Pollute—Drains to River," and distribute educational door-hangers to residents and businesses in the stenciled neighborhoods. • To involve community residents in hands-on leaming experiences about wban runoff pollution and ways to prevent it. • To facilitate school service learning initiatives that include storm drain stenciling as a key component. 11 Project Eampaneats Goals• • Identify and organize approximately 1,200 volunteers to stencil at least 2,800 storm drains and distribute 12,000 door hangers within the City of St. Paul during each yeaz of the project. • Provide a 30-minute educarional orientarion to each volunteer group Yhat patticipates in the stenciling project. • Provide an additional one-hour lesson on urban runoff poilution with school students that participate in storm drain stenciling (approximately 40-50°l0 of the 1,200 volunteers). • Provide a training workshop for St. Paul teachers on storm drain stenciling and water quality classroom activiries that complement the service project. • Present three community workshops for city residents on urban runoff pollution and ways to prevent it. • Develop and impiement an evaluation system to deternune project effec6veness. • Coordinate the purchase, maintenance and storage of all stenciling suppffes and equipment. • Project staff will generate publicity for at least two stenciling groups or events each year. Metropolitan daily newspapers, TV news and community press will be tazgeted. • FMR will develop a system to evaluate the effectiveness of patticipating in stenciling. A pre and post test will be implemented with a variety of groups and a su�nary of results _ will be distributed to WaterShed Partners and other interested groups. • Set-up, stafF and take-down the WaterShed Exhibit at the St. Paul Depattment of Public Works Open House in September 2001. Projecf Budget The total cost for the 2-year project is $54,500. The following is the detailed budget for the two- year program: Stencil Coordination Service I.eamingJEducation Evaluation Community Workshops Teacher Workshop/Support Project Management Equipment and Supplies 2001 Budget 2002 Budget 13,290 3,300 1,200 0 0 2,000 1,930 12,750 3,300 600 1,800 7,400 3,000 3,930 _ _,.__ .� �._�_ _ �_ �_ 4 � __- �-�- Annual Totals ��$21�'......'. , .� _.,..,„ _ � - Project Total $54,500 Tn addition to this budget, a Met Council grant is providing funding in 2001 for the couununity workshops, teacher training, door hangers and some supplies. 12 o l -.11�4 Metro WaterShed Partners Saint Paul is an active participant in Metro WaterShed Partners. This group consists of municipalities, nonprofit groups, and state, federal and local government. This partnership has leveraged grant dollars and staff time to develop educational literature and a nationally recognized interactive display. The display is now being used at schools and events throughout the Twin Ciues metro area. This partnerslup allows Saint Paul to tap into a pool of expertise and to not reinvent the wheel in its own program. It also provides consistency in the message that the community is hearing. St. Paul's participation in this partnership shows a good faith effort in meeting cunent and future requirements and has allowed the City to masimize the staff time and dollazs contributed. In 2001, the City contributed staff time and $2,000 to the annual operating budget of the WaterShed Partners and towazd purchasing a van to transport the WaterShed Exhibit. - 7. Coordination with Other Governmental Entities (Permit 2.16) The responsible department is the Public Works Sewer Utility. Targeted Pollutants: All pollutants Performance Measures: Comnletion of reports 7.1 The City will submii a report listing the other govemmental entities that perform stoxm water management activities an the drainage area. The report wili include a summary of each activity performed by more than one group in a specific area, and how the activity relates to the requirements of the pernut. This report will be submitted by 3une 1, 2002. 7.2 The City will submit a report that describes how the different governmental entities are cooperating and coordinating efforts in managing storm water related activifies in the drainage area. The report will include the goals for each cooperative effort, where and how the activity will be performed, and a schedule for implementing it. This report will be submitted by June 1, 2003. Ongoing coordinated activities and status of cooperative efforts will be reported in each subsequent Annual Report. 13 8. Budget Activities that have separate budget categories are listed in each section. At the end of this document a copy of Yhe overall storm water management budget is included. This does not include the activities of other City Departments. Detailed budget informarion will be included in the 2002 Annual Report. Deparhneut of Public Works Budget Street Cleaning & Maintenance Storm Water 2001 2002 2003 . 2004 2005 $8,914,142 $9,092,424 $9,274,273 $9,459,759 $1,033,970 $1,054,649 $1,075,742 $1,097,257 $9,648,954 $1,119,202 Budget TotaLs $9,948,112 $10,147,073 $I0,350,015 $10,557,016 $10,768,156 Storm Water Budget Salaries Services Materials & Supplies Fringe Benefits Mayor's Contingency Total 2001 $162,268 $652,105 $52,122 $46,332 $121,143 $1,033,970 Note• The budget item labeled services is for consultin�and contracting services. This item is currently used to fund the sYencilingpro�ram contract with Friends of the Mississiuni River the storm drain monitoring_program rnntract with the MinneapoGs Park and Recreation Board and St Paui's contribution to the funding for the AesiQCt Manual. 14 Appendix B o�,��'l 6 Page 1 of 4 Appendix B Q � _ t t'lfo 270 St. Peter 280 Cedar 290 Minnesota 295 Robert 300 Jackson 310 Sibley 315 Wacouta 320 Broadway 325 Troutbrook 330 Plum 340 Urban 343 Warner and Childs 346 Warner and Childs 350 Beltline 352 off Child's Road 354 off Child's Road 356 offi Child's Road 360 Battle Creek 365 Wyoming 380 Page and Barge Ch Rd 385 Robie and Witham 390 Robie and Kansas 40� AirpoR 405 Chester St 407 Eva St 410 Custer St 420 Moses St 430 Beile 440 Riverview 460 Chippewa and Baker UPPER LAKE 152 Springfield 153 Rankin CROSBY LAKE �54 Homer Page 2 of 4 12" 7'x8' concrete duai 10' tunnel 48" brick 18" 9' 12" 12" � 2" culvert 54" 42" 12" a 16" �il Appendix'B p1-lt1L FAIRVIEW NORTH PONd 500 Tatum & Pierce Butler 510 Pierce Builer & Aldine LAKE COMO 520 Arfington & Chelsea 530 Chatswosth North 540 Milton North 550 Parkview East 560 Ivy East 570 Wheelock Pkwy East 580 Rose East 590 Victoria South 600 Chatsworth South 610 Horton West 620 Park West LOEB LAKE 630 Jessamine LAKE PHALEN 670 Wheelock Pkwy 680 Arlington West 690 Blomquist South 700 Arlington East 710 between Hoyt and Nebraska 720 Larpenteur East BEAVER LAKE 730 Rose North 740 McKnight North SUBURBAN AVE POND 750 Suburban & White Bear Ave 18" 18" . . 24" 15" � 2t" and 42" Page 3 of 4 Appendix B o t�ll'1„F 770 780 790 800 810 820 830 LITTLE PIG'S EYE LAKE outiet near fish fiatchery PlG'S EYE LAKE North End Springside Drive BATTLE CREEK � N. 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C .� � v- 0 U �_� v N � � _ J .+ N 7 ' C _� U X a c m a a Q - - Nao�,sswm,.�e�o«�+n AppendhcD Combinetl Mtnneapolls-St Paui monftoring bUdget esUmates wOwcRrwt mvk P+N�Y Wtcmeaemeae eHamion 2aofs�Ltpals 2o�2vAmdb 2oIXia�mm�als 2ooa�ewuh 2oosswwub ^ t.t.truroh ��`�� YEAALYPRQIECitONSREREC�36%INFlATKK1 Q ,�II y� rq�rQafiryanayst 1.)35.00 1&16 ].96 L5,31126 rqterquapryspa6a�rtt 1pB100 13.61 6.36 29,N059 prvtrmn�bintem 3�200 1020 Stl 5)t].6a am.om�eow� zco.W za.m �t.si sozsas� mwreaw�vmns�a sceoqe ssaoo - uso.00 ypmml 591p6.02 3935]1U5 596.190.18 599.69388 Et02.66a.)0 w�f�q eqJO�nVSWDlfes (anval Gas[s) mate�lakardvWP�% �45um 6.W0.00 ba0eile5(reWONreV�) 20 90.00 1.BW.00 e4�vqrtem (anwl reqxement �ytlel veloobmetaz 2 2250.Oa 4.500.00 autrmatks�pler 2 2595,00 5.190.00 SaleqeWlM�e^i 650.00 bCSpacerent toon2 SI6m2 t.000.00 yipyxal /].140a0 51].65a20 518.18383 St&�.3a 51929122 lap y�ayys (armid bas5) BOD 50 324.00 Ca�tiun W S10S0 GNaNa 50 E1200 Copper 5o E105a caaam w az000 �aa w aio.so NO2�3 50 511.00 Pmronia W 510.50 T�w su Et].00 qi W EB.W Mrosphpus.dvssoNetl 50 51900 PMephaw.TOUI W St].00 l05 W SB50 TSS 50 E12.00 Znc 6o Sto.so ar.annry - su Sio.so Oomedeanlnp 50 &�.� � aw� n�« arce,waxalsuoo��es IaEsWW� lumPwm BubbW _ VeNde52YdaY 78 523.d3 Po9rommMIn9�Y /000% 1.18 ] starm water tlata repat (aruivaDy) Oata analysis v,ate� WaGty a�aF)st wzmr wary spedalist �eportpeparatlon wdfar qually Bnalyst walarqusnrysperialist erni�prvrantalmanape� p��umJmMd�4'�mdnu 210.9 popose r�l year plan (annus�Yy) �roNlonnO Vropram upCate warer qualiry Mab(st �vaterquauqspeaN�st emhonmenW manager 2192 monitwLq manwl WCate (2001 wJY) repon paParatlon waterWeliyanatyst ..me� warn sceaa��i envYO�unenblmanaqer t6U 518.16 120 513.61 100 51816 BO 51&81 EO $28A3 2o E1o.0o 1A0 E18.16 iW E13.61 W 528.03 51200.00 S52S00 S��.W uu.ao - st000.aa aszs o0 54W.W §S2S00 SBA.W S<W.00 S95o.W EBSOW Sd25.00 $600.W S�zS.W Ss�i.W St.35o.00 s,zoo.00 Edoo.W 52.741.31 59,W1.% A10NITORWG iOTPL t.i.t ST.% S1.IIfl55 E6.% 52.396ffi S/.% 52,611.60 Es36 E1.59] 88 E11A1 E2.356.43 52o0.W TOTP1218.] $].% §3,65624 $636 E3,195M E11.41 E2.366.43 TpTAL2.189 t40 E18.16 Sl.% S4,fi5628 160 51361 S6.% 53.1A5.]6 80 S2&03 E11.61 $3.1552C TOTAL2792 REPOHTING TOTPL 1.1.1 2.19.9me�curymaNromppibtP�l�IZY��N) � � ��k� 53.t36.91 {3.135.91 6¢py�p$zmp0�q¢pWpnent E13255.]7 E4.09G1i Labarcos6 59.16&98 59.168.98 Vehiies �.� �� LabsVace St.oao.00 S1.aa00a Iabanaiysffi 51.6C0.00 S1.W0.00 aWbW 528R6650 520296.B1 Cmtvqencf-15% S`�.329.68 X1.Odd.50 TOTp1 MERW RY2.199 STOFM WATER MONITOflING PROGflAM TOTAL MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL MPRB 51f,925.00 E12,282]5 51T65123 513,030T] E13,421.69 51.600.00 E1.64800 E1.69].44 51.]AB36 E1,800.81 §2.]4131 $2.823.55 . $2.90&26 E2.995.50 53.0&53] 59.9)1.95 5102]t.il 510.5]926 .Si0,H9662 St1,22352 5�34.61228 E138.650.65 � S1d2.810.11 514],09G68 E151$OZ31 E13.35129 13]51.8281 tOt6M1.383�6 Id5B93150] E92/8a3 9a9a.9829 9TI9.832301 f00'l322]36 Sta.om2a o Q2.5]6% 523$<6_81 5161.18924 5161,891.46 2002 15fRB.HiC52 f03]S.a2d1g 0 0 0 S23S<422 F��fi62.5M1 525.402.G2 5166.15a39 Sin.lS].02 51]6.9a9.]3 2003 XL9,196.18 523,341.17 5167.18924 5195,091.6A 5190.095.56 5771,757.02 5178.909.7D 2001 2002 ' 20IX4 200b 200.5 5767.1&9.24 $195.091.64 $190.095.56 5171,757.CQ 5176,909.73 $73,523.37 589.092.01 5862%8.55 376,H4620 579.15559 $73,523.31 $&9,Q92.07 586278.55 576,84620 579.757.59 520.142.83 $77,027.83 E17,538.46 518.084.81 $18.808.55 e� -1t�F W x � � � a a Q c 0 �. � � .� .� y 0 m N � a _ c t J Q R L Q .� � � w- � o a �. c r o U a Append+x E City of Saint Paul Drainage area only includes area in St. Paul. Storage capacity is tor a 100 year storm in acre-feet. b)-It�G Storm Water Ponding Area Inventory / ..I:.. .,. f � �. �.. ri.��sr:� no�T�� P�i.LU�rL! � �� .�� . ` CO. O � ! Helpprotect . : Minnesota's ( .. � D1iAI\S '1'(1 1�I�'1 ._ Properlydisposeof... Haveyouseerithismessage � ; . �Iocoro;i" � . • :..one quatt oE mowc oil caa con�aznina�e up ro 2 million � .nP�raS�OlTn�ci1�'1?� - -�gal(onsofdrinking'waterorcrearean8acreodsli<k , It is a�eminder to keep Qollu�anrs off stmea, driveways . Ma.rt xruice statiorz. and ail tbange renten will riry�4your oiL � and sidcwalks and out of storm draius..� ' ' CaU thc Sainx Paul Neighbmhood Ene,gy Consortium at �. In urban azeas, mos� swrm water froin rain, snow melc, "` ' 633-EASYfos �erydrnganQ dsop offinfa'madan. . � or sPrinkling yards flows umss lawns. tricklu over parking �, ' . : . . � ', � ' -. . ; , . lots and stree[s and down the ntazest stoim drain. Stocm ;: � M�freeze_ • .� � � drains aze part of thc smrm sewer sysrem which prriu � i ' •••is highly [oxic co peoQle u wcll as animalc. Mimals tha� storm water direcdy from your neighborhood m ' . liJe in or drink,from antifxccze conwninated gucccn lakrs" . Minnaou's xiveis, lakes. wedands and gcound wacer. This . �. or�s�reams may dic. : . _ . ., _ � . . ' . . water becomes pollured when i[ picks up things like grass. _ , Forpraper pnt�eeu dirpaal infomrationea[[ (i.33-EASY.� dippings, leaves, paticides, mo[or oil�and pe[ was[e and � � ' : � ' ' � . " ' . ' ' flusha them into stocm dcains. � . � . HousrJ�old Hazazdotu Wastes . _ . Your help is needed to keep pollu�ants ouc of �he storm - ' ..such az cleaning solvcna, paint, ptint thinner,�wood ' . sewecs and aut of Minn�ota's waxers. Bp �ollowing the �' � p�aervxcivcs.and gasoljn< aze «¢<mcly mxic and can kill� � simple s�eps on che back of this cazd you ran help keep our . �_ Fssh and aquauc plancs. �' �" '' _ �. : watersdean. • " _ " . . .. . RrsnueyCounrylmsfreedrapoffritcsfor5orveho%Ihazasdaus �, . � _ ' , . � ' �. wmtes Ca11633-EASNfor infomuuion on how'to f>x�s�[y ' RQmeli]I)�I . . . .. - � - � reayt4ord'upuseofthaeitemsand.�o(/ec[lonsite(o<atioraand� , • Storm dcains aze no[ truh cans. Never dump used � bours. ,. - � � _. , moror oil "antifreeze, Painrs, Pesticidu or other ma[erials � ' � ; .Yazd Wastu & Fer[ilizecs - . . . . � , , � . in che saeec o: down a stocm dmin. � Use c6e , ,' ...add exces`sive amouna of nuvien's to �iv,exs and lakes. That -" information �on the back of this door hanger [o properly' . ...�� gae to grow and "deplete oxygen Ieyels in the waur dispose of household, yard, car and pee wastu. � , �ha[_ fish aad o�her o ums de rnd on. Yard was�es can �. . .. . _ cSa" p . • Many people have healthy lawns without the use of rozi< .�o'clog storm detins cansing localiud flooding. ' lawn chemicais. Consider using organic pest and weed � � Ids bm w mow ofien and leave dippings an�tbe lawn; or' ' . control alrernativu. If you ehoose ro use lawn chemicals, � � rompost tbem, To attmC a frec camporting t/aci or (earn the �' �' avoid ovenzse and follow applica�ion direecions careFuliy. Rmiesey Caunry �ompourin hou�a and lourd6nr �all G33 F.ASY, ' � ' � Avoid autram of jvti(iun and do not apply tbem b<fori a. ,- • Don't rake or iweep leaves, grass or soi( into dte atteec _ ", f� -� � �, � If fatilizers and geass dipping get onto dciveways and � � , -� � � . � - . • � �. � 'stteets, sweep them back onco the lawn. � �, Pet lX/astes . � � � - � . ' _ ' � � � �" �...cnncain ha«eria and vinua [haP makc water W�safe for . Corsuhunity groups can help keep pollutants out of � �' rnimming and diinking. �- � � �� out waters by volunteering to do a storm drain ��, �� ` �y J� �wn the toilrt or bu it. �- stenciling projece` For more information ou how you - Throu� pa uanr rn rhe trarh, f1 ry caa help Pcotea you2 wacecshed, call Friends of the • �'. Plucie and Foam Concainecs �- . `' .. �. ::.�. MississipPi Rivet at 222-2193. " � '� •:.ivash inm swrs drains. They do ridc dewmposc. Fishoi, ., , � , .. - ��wi}dliEe rhac eac or become cntanglcdin plasda ofrrn dic. CITY OF SAINT PAUL �s�, floaung plazcic or'foam is oEccn �he mosc wciccablc .. ., . . . ' �. and unsighdy, type of 6tmr. � � � . -� . � � . � Department of Public Works - . _ . - ' ' ' � _ - - . , � Miuiniiuyour wr afplarti� piaduas axd re�ycle rhem wben ' , " � � ' . ov are p nuh�"For in rn(ation on haw m myde plastte �- . � RespmuiveSmias•QualiryFacilities•Enpfo);eePride� , y �/' � - - , ' - _ -� � , , . - �� p�adura tsll633-EISY.. • � ' ' � . . . . .- � - . . . . . .� :0�' 'Friends of the'Mississippi 12iver _ i; " es e�m�eawam�y�xonso� �_ _ � � ' � , i1��p�tcowmarecyaedpaper � � .' Q �� - , _ Working to protect the Mississippi River ..' ., �-- 271(jl4SW8121517E(�III�ICTW171CIhPS , �. FiGnrnvorkcuuneryuJTrendEn+nprixs `� � f�fC2. . . . . . . _ � - , � ' i Appendix F O 1- /!�G o► • ina w x � c d a fl. a a� � � � _ � � � R � a � `a .� � a� .� _ o :a T C :'' O U a t . . BRIAN BATES ATTORNEY AT LAW ' i985 GRANA AVENLIE SAINT PAi3I., MINNESOTA 55 65i-69o-967� e-mail: brianbatesCa�uswest.net August 14, 2001 Mr. John Ashcroft United States Attorney Genesal Department of 3ustice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington II.C. 20530 d,�� \� IFiECENED AU6 15 2D0] CiTYA'i'TORNEY Ms. Christie Whitman Administzator United States EnvironmentaZ Protection Agency .. 401 M�Street S.W. Washington D.C. 20460 Mr. Thomas Skinner Administrator - '-• United States Environmental Protection Agency,;Region V 77 West Jackson Street ' -- - " Chicago� IL 60604-3507 �, Ms. Karen Studders Commissioner " Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road. Saint Paul, Mirinesota 55155-4194 Mayor Norm Coleman and the Saint Paul City Council Third Floor City,Hall �� 15 West Rellogg Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 CERTIFIED 2�II+ gggugr7 ItECEIPT REQL7E5`SED ( i • �_ � Dear Attorney General, Administrators, Commissioner, Mayor, and Councilmembers: T_represent Mississippi River Revival of Winona, Minnesota- and Westside River Watch of Saint Paul, Minnesota. These citizen environmental organizations have members in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois dedicated to the public's enjoyment of, and the environmental health of, the Miss�ssippi River and other • area surface waters. Members o£ these organizations use and ' enjoy the Mississippi River through and below the Twin Cities and other Saint Paul surface waters for recreational activities and value not only the aesthetic beauty, but also the ecoloqical importance of the river and surface waters. Section 505(b) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1365(b), requires that sixty (60) days prior to the institution of a civil action under the authority of section 505(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1365(a)(1), a citizen shall give notice of its intent to sue. . You are hereby given notice that, after the expiration of sixty (60) days from the date of this Notice of Intent to Sue, Mississippi River Revival c/o Mr. So2 Simon Executive Director P.O. Box 315, Winona, Minnesota 55987-0315 � Phone (507) 457-0393 = and West Side River Watch c/o Mr. David Boyce - ��_ � _ _' 323 West Annapolis, Saint Paul, Mintiesota 55118 __� �- Phone 651-227-1130 - '. �- _. � intend to file a civil action under section 505(a)(].} of the Clean Water Act, 33 O.S.C. 1365(a)(1},"against the City of Saint Paul for the statutory maximum of $25,000/day for each day the City has conveyed•storm water to Minnesota surface waters in . violation of its Storm Sewer Permit or in violation of effluent limitations, plus costs, attorney fees, expert witness fees, and such other relief as may be appropriate. The civil action will allege the City of Saint Paul violates its NPDES storm sewer pesmit issued on December 1, 2000 (permit # MN 0061263) both through inadequacies in, and independently-of, its NPDES Storm Water Permit Annual Report of 3une l 2002 ` (hereinafter Annual Report). Further the.suit.will allege the City of.Saint Paul has violated, and continues tb violate an. • "effluent standard or limitation" by maintaining a system of storm water sewers which convey pollution to Minnesota surface waters in violation of effluent limitations. Fa Y , A) pesmit Violations. a, � "1 b More specifically, the civii action will allege the following permit sections have been or are being violated: 1) Chapter 2, Section 3.2 states: "The Permittee shall develop a Storm Water Management Program ... to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the storm sewer system. The Permittee shall submit a management Program by June 1 of each ' year beginning in 2001 in_accordance with the Annual R requirements, for review and appzoval by the MPCA." . 2) Chapter 2,-Section 3.3 states: "-The Management.Program shall, at a minimum, contain controls that-address the reduction o£ pollutants.from the sources and activities:listed in this . chapter. Each proposed program shall identify which sources and, the pollutant that will be targeted for =eduction and which category listed in items 4-16 below the program addresses. For, each program there shall be a description, responsible department in charge, an estimated annual budget for the next.five yeazs and performance.measures;that can be used to determine.,the success or benefits�of..the actiyity.",, _ _ � � - � � - � 3) Chapter_2,�.Section.,7.3 states: "The Permittee shall _. formally:adopt a.;construction';sediinent'and erosion control,,._,.. ordinance by June 1, 2003. annual report,prior to:adoption shall'include a report regarding the status.,of;the;ordinance::"� . 4) Chapter 2, Sectibn 10.3 statese-"In the 200L annual;_', report, the Permittee shall propose a schedule for-completion of this'project..Ito i.nvestigate the,use of.pesticides and feitilizers] during the�effective period of.,this permit. The Permittee shall include,a"de+a��ed implementation plan and._ project proposal in the annual report prior to the initiation of the project" -:� 5) Chapter,2; section 13.3 states: " Each yea= in annual report, the Permittee shall include copies.of.educational .� materials, descriptions of the educational materials, description of the educational act�vities, and the quantitie5 of-the �materials distributed." : Y ,..- - -s. 6) Chapter 2, section 19.2 states: " A-public hearing,or other meeting.where,the opportunity for public testimony:is" available shall be-held for the annual report prior to submittal . each year. .. A summary of_the public-input and/o= testimony _ received at the hearing or"meeting�and a:summary of the K3 6 Permittee's response to it shall be included with the formal resolution." 7) Chapter 2, Section 14.3 states: "A notice of availability of each Storm Water Management Report shall be provided to all governmental entities that have:jurisdiction over activities that directly or indirectly:relate to storm water management in the drainage area, prior to the date of the scheduled public hearing." . 8) Chapter 2, Section 18.2 states: "The Annual Report shall include an inventory of new, or relocated outfall I.ocations and the receiving water. The inventory contairied in the Part II app2ication shall be expanded upon and include an outfall identification `number, size of _ouEfaZl: pipe; � size'-of -.drainage area,`�land use types:in,@rainage area:and their°distribution;_.- popnlation in drainage.:area, percent�of'area that is:impervious surfaces, arld the�number_.and_ type of s'truct'ural �controls in,the . -- - . .: __ : :..� - ... .,_ drainage area:" ::.; . . .: . , = ...._ � .. .. .. __. .. - ` 9) ' Chapter 2,�,Section` 18.3 states: :`The Annual Report_ shall incliide an'-inventory.:of ,a11.-£he_indiyiduaZ BMPs-of.the:Storm -_ Water Management Program. The inventory�`shal3`i.nclude�a�suminary of the status of implementing the individual'components:.-In addition to tYie,reporting._requirements listed in items 4-16 above, the = summary . shall include; . but ,noti`}ie Z3.mzted -:to, ; a = compaiison of 'the - goals set ; in the :.pr`evious �-years 'report. to -the --_, _ accbmplishments,_proposed goals_�for,the'following year,.�operation . and. maintenance activities, .perfoimance, � �,, �.-� - - inspections; enEorcement_activities,,.and"public,education - ac£ivities�� for each _progzam.� � �_ �� - � � � ` � _ ' °. " ' - � ` � ---� _ . _ _ __ - : r.- - � 10) `Chapter �2; �Section 18.8,_states: , "The Annual��Report� =sha11 include a calculation_of-_the event mean`conceiitrations°and.�,the � annual seasonal:pollutant�loadings"_from eacti outfall:.and ,the .r cumulative discharge of all outfalls to each receiving water." "�11)��Chapter 3,:°Section 17 statesc_"The Permittee shall - comply with the provisions of .40 CFR�Parts 122:41�;and 122.42, Minnesota` Rule, pt. _and -pt.` 7001.1090; which_�are .. ; incorporated into,this,permit by,;reference,�and-a=e,enforceable � .parts �of� this permit.., . ` . .. � . _ : .- :_: �.. ... s�� --'-_�°:�'.:c�;, = "" : ` . �a? Title 40 CFR 122.41 �{a,l): `�Tlie permittee shall, _ comply-with-effluent standards or prohibitions established under section�307 -(a);.of ,the;Clean.Water_Act for toxic.pollutants. � b) Title �40 ,CFR 122 :,��Proper operation �and. ---••--�nrai��.e.aance.,,_�,�-sa...includes adeguate`laboratory-controls and�: appropriate .quality.assuranc ,� _�_.�= ..- _ . .. 4 _ � _ �.�:, _ �. _ _ ?.�..� . ; . " R• " c) Tit1e 40 CFR or information submitted , certified." 122.41 (k): "A11 applications, seports, to the director shall be signed and 0\-l\1�i S) E££luent Violations. The suit will allege the City o£ St. Pavl has violated and continues_to violate an effluent standa=d or limitation," 33 U.S.C. § 1365(a)(1)(A) by not complying with Minnesota Water Quality Standards. Minnesota RuZes 7050 limit concentration of discharges of effluent to: fecal coliform - 200 colonies/100 ml; total suspended solids - 30 mg/1; and mercury to 6.9 ng/.l. The City of St. Paul has violated its permit in the following respects: At outfall # 350 imonitoring site SD002); discharging into the Mississippi River,_the records show your effluent concentration at: [3115/O1, TS5 110 mg/1], [4/11/01, TSS 30.+1 mg{1}, (5/7J01, TSS 68.8, fecal 33,300/100 mlj, [5/21/O1, TSS 38 mg/1, fecal 11,350/1�Om11 � At outfall # 10 (monitoring site SD 003), discharging into the Mississippi River, the records show your effluent concentration at: (3/15/O1, TSS 276 mg/1, fecal 220J100m1), [4/11/O1, TSS 88 mg/1], [5/2/O1, TSS 612 mg/1,_fecal 1380J100 ml], [5/21/O1, fecal 3,950j100m1J, [5/22101, fecal 1,SOQll00m [6/5/O1, fecal 1350j100m1} � At out£all #�27�.(monitoring site SD discharging into the Mississippi River, the records show your effluent concentratioa at: [3/15/O1, TSS 326 mg/1.J, (4/11/01, TSS 76.4 mg11, fecal-9100l10 [5/7/01, TSS 62:72 mg/1, fecal 3700f100m1], [5/21/O1, TSS 72.A mg/1, fecal 436,OOO/100m [5/22/O1, fecal 15,000/100m [6/5/O1, TSS 94 mgll, fecal • 700/100m1] Further the �suit will allege, based on previous mercury monitoring data conducted by the MPCA and other government agencies, that the City's storm water discharqes to the Mississippi Riner, Como Lake, Lake Phalen, and other receiving waters exceed state wates quality standards for toxics. The City of St. Paul is requirecl by the conditions of its NPDES permit to monitor £or mercury concentration, However, the City has failed to psovide the data from its mercury testing. When this data is made available it will most certainly show that the concentration often exceeds the state standard of,6.9ng/1. 5 During the sixty (60} day notice geriod, we.wilZ be ' available to discuss effective remedies and actions which will ' assure Saint Paul's future compliance with all reauirements of the Clean Water Act. IE you wish to discuss this matter, or i£ you have any questions, please contact me. Regards, �/��./ . � � /�� B=ian Bates i#218315) Attorney�for Mississippi Rivez Revival, and West Side River Watch cc: Sol Simon David Boyce � w _. . , � e 0 Ol�ll'?4 Response to Public Comments on the City of Saint Paul's NPDFS Storm Water Permit Annuai Report and Management Program Datsd June 1, 2001 General Thank you for you input on the City's Storm Water Permit Annual Report and Management program. We have seriously considered all comments and will amend the City's Report as noted below. The written comments we have received are attached for your reference. The amended report, comments and response to comments will be submitted to the Saint Paul City Council to be adopted by council resolurion. This information will then be forwarded to the Minnesota Pollurion Control Agency (MPCA). - - Janette Brimmer, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) - comments set forth in 7/24/OI letter attached " 1. � General response �, � . . � _ The City acknowledges and appreciates the MCEA's efforts to ensure that the requirements of the NPDES perinit ate strictly followed. However, the City categorically denies the allegations that it has ever "intentiorialiy' violated the pemut; that it possesses an "utter unwillingness to take meaningful steps to reduce pollutants;' that its commitment to cleaning up storm water is "minimal to nonexistent;' that it "lack[sj a serious commitment to conuollirig pollutants in storm water," or that it ever engaged in fraud or -,, ,,., _, misrepresentation. ; Such invective is neither accurate nor helpful. The City's engineers and other employees, working hard to, comply with the permit re,quirements as expeditiously as possible, haye acted,in good faitli, and with vigor, at all hmes. :_., ,- ,_, _ _.. ._;: ; . s . 2, Public notice, comment and testimony The City's storm water pernut was issued on December 1, 2000. y The first annual report and , storm water management plan was due on 7une 1, 2001. The annual report and plan required a great deal of information to be,gathered in a short of_time. This first report was unique because the City only, had the permit for six months before the report was due. In addition to gathering ihis informarion, a storm water monitoring pro�am,had to be � developed and implemented by the first snowmelt, which took place iri Mazch: Staff at the MPCA advised the City that the council resolution process was acceptable for this first report due to 3ts uniqueness and the time constraints. The report was submitted on May 31, 2001 to the MPCA. A notice of availability of the report was sent out on 7une 1, 2001 to 7anette Brimmer of the MCEA and the following governmental entities for comment: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Middle Ivlississippi 12ivei WMO, Lower Mississippi River WMC1, Ramsey-Washington 1vletro Watershed District, and Capitol Region Watershed District. Copies of the report wete sent out to all those who requested it. The report was also�available�from the MPCA. - _ _. , . _. . _ ; -- .... ,,- _ __ _ - ,.._,_. . .. . _ ., __ _ s.- _ , ---, � Page 1 of 8 September 28, 2001 The City Council passed a resolurion adopting the report on Tune 13, 2001. Janette Brimmer of the MCEA requested a meeting witfi Councilmember Benanav and staff from Public Works to voice her concern that a public meeUng was not held. The parties at this meeting agreed that a pablic meeting for additionat input would be scheduled. The meeting, which afforded opporiunity for public comment and tesfimony, was held on August 7, 2001. Seven people attended the meeting. Written comments were received fmm a totat of eight parties, four from the meeting attendees. The City will amend and submit the report, comments and response to comments to the City Counci] for approval. Ttus information will then be • forwarded to the MPCA. - 3. Reduction of PoIIutants to the Maximum Extent Practicable � � The report will be amended to incIude specific pollutants, sources of the pollutant and �"'performance ineasures. � � ,. .. _� F '-" - == _ _ AvaiIable budget informafion was provided for specific activities, including storm water monitoring, street sweeping, the design manual, and the storm drain's'tencilirig prograui. We ' rwitl have specific ba$get information for new acrivities in the 7une 2002 report., The annual budgef for the nezt five years was provided on page _14 of the Stoim Wa"ter Management P rogcam.- .. .__ . . ., . . ,., _�:� .. .... _ rr __ 0vera1l the City's pro�am will reduce pollutants to the ma�mum extent practicable. Some of the new progcams that the City will be conducting are'moniforing of storin�water � discharges, gathering data on watershed areas; inspecting and maintaining "storm water - pondi'rig areas, adoptirig new ordinances, and in'spechng for dry weather discharges. These are new programs in addition to existing programs: The City's proposed streeY sweeging program meets the requirements of the storm water pernut. - 'Storm drain stenciling is a wel] received program which utilizes a partiiership betiveen the =City, Friends of the'Missis`sippi River, a nonprofit group who cooidinates the program for `the City and numerous volunteer groups and individuals. This expanding program started in 1993, when about 100'volunteers steuciled 400 storm drains and dis'tiibuted I500 dobr hangers. Each year the ro _, _ .. - , p gram has grown. "Tn 2000, over 1300 volun4eers stenciled 3150 "stomi drains and distributei112,400 door harigers:' The�stencilzng confract was increased from $13,646 in 2000 to $21,720 in 2001 and again to`$32,780 in 2002. We will be � reaehing moie people each year due to the increased spencling. °`�= �°�� '�� ' �-�� The stenciling program proposed for 2001 was expanded fo focus on schools; inclnding feacher works}iops._ We ai�e`also holding three corriznuniry�'woikshops for eity residents. .., Each volunteer group or cfassroom receives a presentadon on's`form watei and whaf can be ,.r: __. K,_, ._ ., �� done`to keep if clean. As for evidence on�Uie'effectivenes"s of the'program,�survay"s have deternuned that a large percentage of the population does'riot realize that a stoim drain leads "�-�,_'_�„�„� - residents do indeed impact our storm water quality. The performance measures for storm drain stenciling are the number or workshops held, number of volunteers, the number of drains stenciled and the number of door hangers distributed. This inFormafion will be inctuded in the amended report. In addition, during the two-year stenciling contract with Page 2 of 8 September 28, 2001 a t -t�� FMR, an evaluarion system will be developed to determine project effectiveness. Storm drain stenciling addresses a part of the problem. Storm water pollution comes from numerous sources. Overall our storm water management plan will reduce pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. 4. Status of Construction Ordinance Many of the requirements for sediment and erosion control during construction aze already in place. All projects that go through the City's site plan review process aze required to provide for sediment and erosion conuol in accordance with the Ramsey County Sediment and Erosion Conuol Handbook. Also, any project disturbing 5 or more acres is required to obtain permit coverage under the MPCA's Construction permit program. The threshold of the MPCA's pernut will be dropping down to 1 acre in the neaz future. In addirion to the MPCA's Construction permit program the Metropolitan Council and each of the City's four Watershed Management Organizations have separate requirements. St. Paul plans to incorporate the requirements of each entity into one comprehensive requirement that covers all projects that disturb over 1 acre. The City will be setting up a work group this fall to identify various components that each city department will require to go into a draft ordinance. The ordinance will be drafted and adopted in 2002. An update of this process will be provided in the 7une 2002 report. This explanation will be included in the amended report. 5. Quantity of Deicing Materials � � �-� �=�� The permit was issued in December of 2000, with the,frst Annual Report due 3une of 2001, therefore information on specific programs from the previous calendar year was not provlded in this first annual report. : The City will provide this information in the amended report. 6. Pesticides and Fertilizers -> Permit Chapter 210 to 10.2 B The City plans to use education to reduce the discharge of pollutants related to the application of pesticides and fertilizers. Our stenciling program includes information on the proper application of pesticide and fertilizers. We ue working with Watershed Partners general education programs including pesticide and fertilizer educaflon and on point of sale information. We will coordinate with,existing programs. This will be deternuned as we prepare the report for the coordination section of the percnit. Pernut Chapter 2.10.3 The City's proposed pilot project meets the pernut requirements. Once we complete our invesrigation and document the use on city faciliries, we oan detemrine the best approach for future program direction. Contents of Annual Report . . ` The permit was issued in December of 2000, with the first Annual Report due 7une, of 2001, therefore information on specific programs from the previous calendaz year was not provided in this, fust annual report. Tn past practice with other NPDES permits held by the_City, the annual report documented activities from the previous calendar year. 'This informarion will be provided in the June 2002 report, after the pernut has been in place one year. Informa6on Page 3 of 8 September 28, 2001 on e�cisting programs that is available will be provided in the amended report. We @o not have this information on new programs. New Information - Staff at the MPCA advised the City that it was acceptable to submit all available information and a schedule for the submission of the remaining information. Outfall inventory - The outfall inventory provided in the Ciry's Report included the outfall number and the size of pipe. The remaining information was not available at the time of the permit issuance. We are carrently @eveloping detailed information for each of the 23 watersheds in St. Paul. The informarion will be completed shortly and will be included in the amen@ed report. The Department of Public Works is actively developing a computer based asset and infrastmcture management system. T'his system will include both the storm and sanitary sewer networks. A contract is cunently being awarded to obtain Citywide, LIDAR generated, 1 foot digital contour mapping. When ttte asset and infrastructure management : system is compiete, we wiil have the data and systems necessary to accurately deternune the sub-watershed foi each of the outfalls. This, in conjuncfion with other enisting data sets such as land use and zoning; wiIl alIow us to deternune the inventory informafion by outfall. The "es6mated time line for the systems and prodncts discussed is two to three years: Pond inventory - This informarion was not availabte at the fime of the pemut issuance. The City is working on completion of tivs data. The pond drainage areas have been detemuned manually and put into electronic formaf. Thisinforcnarion will be n"sed to ° de"temune the acreage, land use and population of each pond's drainage area. T'he" - inforniation will be completed shortly and will be incIuded in the amended report. `- Identified locations thaf involve a land use or activity that generates higher levels' of pollutanYs = This information wiIl be included in the ainended report. Assessment of Program - The City cannot pmvide an assessment of the effectiveness of a program tYiat has just begun. The City will provide an assessment of the program after the first yeaz in the June 2002 Report. This wiII be stated in the amended report. Analysis of monitoring data - The City cannot provide an analysis of monitoring data until a season of data has been collected. The first season wi11 be completed in October of 2001. The data will be processed and then used to provide the analysis for the 7une 2002 Report. 8. Firsf Annua[ Report Special Requirements The permit requires information "regarding BMP performance, receiving water quality, or __ , other data available." The MCEA mistakenly reads Yhis list as conjunctive when it is "available" modifies the whole list. Thus, the Ciry complied by providing all available receiving water quality data for the relevant time period. The City does not have performance data on BMP's. The City provided data on the qualiry of storm water dischazges in the Annual Report as follows: Page 4 of 8 September 28, 2001 0�- ��'1` Table 1: 1994 City of Saint Paul Storm Water Monitoring Storm Event Mean Concentrations on page 5 Pages 6 through 12 contain water quality information for the Mississippi River, Como Iake, Lake Phalen, Beaver Lake and Crosby Lake Jce Richter, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources- comments set forth in 8/7/OI email altached Provided general information on possible DNR requirements. Tfiese comments were given due consideration. Louise Watson, Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District — comments setforth in 8l29/OZ email attached Comments on the structure of the Public Educauon Program, tazget audience and demonstration projects will be taken into consideration for next year's program, Marylyn Deneen, CRWD comments set forth in 8/IS/Ol aftached (also received in 8/ZO/OZ email from Terry Noonan attached) Breakdown of Services in Storm Water Budget for 2001- This budget atem is for consulting and contracting services. We currently use this item to fund the stenciling program contract with Friends of the Mississippi River, the storin drain monitoring program contract with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Boazd and the Design Manual. An explanation of this wili be included in the amended Report. Pesticide and Fertilizer Pilot Project Work Plan - see response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 6 above. Catch Basin Sump Pilot Project Work Plan - The City will provide additional information in the amended report. Page 5 of 8 September 28, 2001 Ron Struss, BWSR and IJM Extension comments set forth in 8/I7/OI letter attached Projects noted in budget are not described in plan - These items are explained on page 11 of the Storm Water Management Plan in the Project Components sec6on. Comments on the structure of the Public Fducation Program, target audience and demonstrarion projects will be taken into consideration for next year's program. Coordination with other governmental entities�- The City's intention is to meet the pernut requirement as scheduled for the Coordination with other governmental entities. However, we do intend to coordinate on the educarional program throughout the term of � the permit. � __ Susan Jane Cheney, Disfrict 10 Environment Committee comments set forth in 8/IS/OI letter altuched ' - Late winter/early spring street sweepings immediafely foIlow snowmelt and precede major spring rains whenever possible - Each year the City schedules the spring sweep as soon as possible aftei the last snow melt. There are many factars that go into the = timing of the residential spring sweep such as the gutters being free of ice and the ground being free of frost to allow no pazking signs to be pounded in. Also, residenrial streets tluoughout the City are swepfon a rotating schedale each" year. � -. Overall the Ciry's program will reduce pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. Some of the new pro� ams that the City will be conducting ace monitoring of storrii water discharges, gathering data on watershed azeas, inspecting and maintaining storm water ponding areas, adopting new ordinances, and inspecflng for dry weather discharges.', Tfiese are new programs in addition to existing prograins. T'he City's pi st�eet sweeping progrmi meets the requirements of the storm water pernut. , Education Plan - see response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 3 above. Phosphorus fertilizer ordinance - The City supports the attempts to pass legisiation at the state level on phosphorns use. The City is ciurently working on a draft fertilizer ordinance. We will include an update on this in the amended report. The City also plans to use education to reduce the discharge of pollutants related to the appficarion of pesticides and fertilizers. Our stencifing pmgram includes information on the proper application of pesticides and fertilizers. We are working with the Watershed Partners on .�ncludin esticide and fertilizer education and point of sale information. We will coordinate with exisung programs. This wi e e ernuned"a�'�e prepare the report for the coordination section of the permit. Page 6 of 8 September 28, 2001 0\-\11�. Brian Bates, Attorney for Mississippi River Revival and Westside River Watch, comments set forth in 8/I4/OI Notice of Intent to Sue attached General As set forth in Assistant City Attorney Veith's August 27, 2001 correspondence, the City does not consider your August 14, 20011etter to constitnte a valid I�Iotice of Intent to Sue under 33 U.S.C. ` 1365@) because it merely cites permit sections and makes the conclusory allegation that they have been or aze being violated. It does noT state the standard alleaedly violated, fails to identify the activity alleged to constitute a violation, and fails to state the location and dates of violations. Therefore, the City will consider your 8114JO1 letter in the same manner as other public comments offered with respect to the Annual Report. The City cannot know if it is directly responding to your concems due to the conclusory nature of your allegations, but refers you generally to the City's responses to the other public comments received (attached hereto). Addifionally, the City offers the following to demonstrate that the allegations are either incorrect, or have been or are being remedied. Part A Permit Violations 1. The City of Saint Paul developed an Annual Report and Storm Water Management Program that was submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (Iv1PCA) on May 31, 2001. 2, The report will be amended to include specific pollutants, sources of pollutant and performance measures. Available budget information was provided for specific -- -. activities, including storm water monitoring, street sweeping, the design manual, and the . storm drain stenciling program. We wiIl have specific budget information for the other activities in the June 2002 repart. The annual budget for the next five years was provided on page 14 of the Storm Water Management Program. � 3. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 4 above. 4. The City's proposed pilot project meets the permit requirements. Once we complete our investigation and document the use on City facilities, we can deternune the best approach for the next term of the permit. 5. The permit was issued in December of 2000 with the first Annual Report due 3une of 2001 therefore, information on specific programs from the previous calendar year were not provided in this first annual report. This information will be provided in the June 2002 report after the pernut has been in place for one year. Informa6on on pre-permit exisung programs that is available will be provided in the amended report. We do not have this information on new programs 6. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 2 above. Page 7 of 8 September 28, 2001 � 8. 9. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 2 above. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 7 above. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 7 above. 10. T7te City cannot pmvide an analysis of monitoring data until a season of data has been coIlected. The first season will be completed in October of 2001. The data will be processed and then used to provide the analysis for the June 20Q2 Report. 21. (a) The City is not aware of any violations of the cited pxovisibns of law. (b) The Storm Water Monitoring Program conducted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreafion Boazd does have adequate quality assurance procedures. T`he Storm Water Monitoring Program Manual was submitted to the MPCA in April of 2002. The City has never received any criticism of the qnality assurance procedures from a qualified professional. (c) The amended report wiIl be signed and certified by a professional enguieer. Part B Effluent Violations Numeric efflnent limitations are not required and weie noY made part of the pernut. See `- �: Mississitroi River Revival v MPCA Minn.Ct.App. No: CI-Ol-23 (JuIy 31, 2001), unpublished. Furthermore, 7eff Lee of the Minneapolis Park and Reereation Board is conciucting th'e Stoim Water Monitoring Program for St. Paul and Minneapolis. Mr. T.,ee reviewed this section of the Notice of Intent to Sue. Mr. I.ee found a number of mistakes in the data referenced in this section. Some of the data is from Minneapolis sites, some is incorrecfly idenrified as to parameter and some are lab duplicate samples. Finally, the permit requires two years of inercury monitoring. There was no certifed lab in Minnesota unril late in July of 2001. The two-year program will begin in the spzing of 2001. The amended report wiIl include this explanauon. '._- : . �,., � :; _�.._.�.M..._,..;,_,. 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Deelong . �ua�i o.M�a�� : follow-up ori ducussions witki the Cify of St. Paul on July 18, 2001 acid to formal1y`submit ��m P°m' tomments to St. Paul and to the ivfinnesota Pollutron Cont3'ol Age`ncy ("M1'CA'�) 4n St, Paul's '•: GaYlePoUrson ' • . • A„8„s .• :Annual Report (the "Report'•) which iricorpoiates"St. Paul's Storm�n'ater Management `' ' `Pcograxri ('the ManagemenE Prograiri"). The Report and theTlaii are ieqnued urider St. .. s .,,� F � - " ermit for`:; !%• . RrerWchman �. .. P8U1 Nakional Pollutant Discharge Eliminatiort System ("NPDES ) p FxetvUVeD/�tt�or , � � stormwater dischuges issued December�l, 2000. -�� ; ; _ _ . . . - �eo<neeam � ...; . _ , . . .. •. . . _-. -. _ :' ' r _ . , .. �. . : -' _ .. . . � . . . Sm17Attomey • . - - Ori July 18, 2001, I met with repcesentatives of St: Paul's Public�Wo �D�p e�g �� to �� __. �_,_..'. .IOhnNrty ' : � , . leglslsUveD/rKfoY ' � CouncIl Member Jay Benan�v 3nd his staff. 7he, �rimary purP ws�nE�rf . • address fhe failure of St. Paul to impleinent a process for public�paiticipation in the Repor4 PesUddeMrector � ' , and Management Program as iequired in the NPDES permit...: : . ., . . , ": =- . . . -. � _ _ JlmErkei � . . . -,- -,., _ , , � .� :. ., . . . - . . . . - . F°�`ryw`e"°` Additionally, on July 18, 2001, I spoke with Dave Sahli iegacding r'u'��S �volvement in : " � landUseDheROr • ' �� ' this inatter. After my meeting:with 5t. Paul, I was under the unpression that MPCA <: =� ". - waE«wanaot�o� '.through Mr. Sehli had pr,e-app;oved some of St. Paul's,p=acEices celative to the Report and,_.`'': ; crsor.nio�. ' • : had approved the final product: - Mr. Sehli in.dicaiecl #hat is not the case as he has not,yet '. ,;,_: �''.` "°'u�s�"b" ' -, �teviewed the Keport and Manage'ment Pi98ram for St�Paul. Further, Mr. Sahli clarified "•.. .:" �' ' IndnldvaiGlRSfao+dfrearor p... - � �,�a�wswni��=� � , that he and Mr. �1?nnings$aard currently share.;es .onsib4lity for St: i'aul's NPDES p?�t , co,,,,,,�N�aao�m.�w� and requirements theieunder: Please �nform me,immediately if that is incouect. �• : saneyra�k.,,or . : - --- - -- - �.- _ . � � - _ ' �.:. •-, _'' >°- �� :-:- : '. - .-.- ,_ :• - . , - " . �em,�,�x.,a��q�mvr public notice, comm?nt and testunony � ' ' �+�.er.r��e,�k '. The NPDES permit provides that on June 1, 2001 �nd each June 1 thereafter, St. Paul must � - " , submit an Annu�l Report. The NPDES permit , Chapter 2, Section 14, furthe: �roYides, in '.i Sen(orAttomey � , ' ' -K� - part, that: , . . � -. . . ' . nenw�t:�,�m.wuvm . • • ` - • , • 'JoshkVllnms ' . , . . . , . . G65R^rl^�Bt' . . . . � . . " ' � � � " - fardlYtessner ' � . . . . • . . , ' ResuLmryAHnventbnD/ratot ' ' ' . , . _ � . ' . _ _ ' ' . _ - _-__..._..a........ . ' Anne Weber ' . Bnice Henningsgaard J�ly 23, zool Page 2 ' . . The Permittee shall implement a process to a11ow for public input into the development of priorities and activities necessary�to maintain'compliance �vith this_perniit. The Pemuttee shall seek input from citi2en s groups, advisory groups, or others, on eacti �� annual xeport. ' , • _ . . • _ A public hearing or other meeting where the oppoztunity for public testanoney [sic] is . � � available shall be held for the annual report prior to subrriittal eaeh year. ?, formal - ' •. resolution from the Permitte�'s governing body ., , shall be incicided wiEh fhe annual , '� ' • ieport submiftal. A snnssnary of the pubTic input anYt/oi testimoriy received aE fhe - . �' , hearirtg or,meet�ng and a summary of the Permitfee's response fo�iE shall be included ', � � ; ' - -with the forinai resolution:. ; _ ' - - - .:' . . . . . ;.� . � . ' : . _ . , :.= c . :. . � IviCEA received�a copy, ofSt. Paul's Annual Aepart and Management Program�on or abodt June 5, 2001. .• .. The Sr. Paul City CouncIl and ffie Mayor of St. Paul approved the Annuat Report in its entireEy on or ' about June Il, 200I: •IvICEA received no riotice of any comment period, formal or informal; frbm St. Paul or �,,� ;. ,� . � any representative thereof. IvICEA is unaware of any publicafion of noflce of the'draft Annnal Report iri :.-; _ ��': any�pubIication or forum. St. Paul faIled to unplement a process for or to see.k�any public input into the .:»r .>:-:: ,` development of ptiorifies and acflvities necessary to maintain�compliarice"with theNPDES permiE. '- - . .. The St. Patil City Council, and Mayor approved Annual Re ort wifhout' `ubhc heann or meetin `� ��== . F� _ . , .P,. .. . 8 $ _"i_ ;:�t�-. _ and without pub�iC testimony. No summary.of public iiiput arid%or.feshriiony iior summary of Sk Paul's _:;�: : - . r � � � �=-�':� ' mmment�, . . . .. - -_ ... ,. _�-;-.:,_;,.:.�--� . ..:�- � . . . "--=• -- . =� '- At tkte conc2usion qf the juty 18 meetirig, it was agreed that Sf. PauI wouid implement a public comment '• -- - s�nd public meetutg proc@ss to atlow afizens and inEerested parties to commenfand give testimony. We ::.: ... ..-`: ��• �_ � agreed fhat_I wou18 submit nazries of infetested paitiee or'persons to Anne Webei and that they, along:. . - .• wiEh waEershed� organizafione:and the paziou's district couricik; would receive notice of the opportunity .._. __.'�� :. •ta comment and of the meeting.' No specific date was cliscussed, tiut I gerierally understood that the '_ ineeting'would occur sometime in the next 30-45 days. Commenfs; testimony and the Cit}�s�responses '; .--. -- - ' thereto will be forwuded to the IvIPCA uudei the terins of tlie NPDFS pexnut.: -FinalTy, it is my �°_ • understanding that should St: Paul detexmine from the comments or festimony that changes are � '� - warianted to the.Repoit or Management Progr�ii� those chaciges br ainendaients can occvr undec existing �; � y` :- . , __ . , . . . . City processes. .Please inform ine immediately'if yoi� beliepe'thaf.my ircid'erstanding on any bf these :'- -_- = - matters is incorrect in aity way: � _ . ".' - _ - - _ -`-. -= -- . ... _ . ' . _ _ _ _ - . : �. . , ., ' -..- .-...-_._-.; _ - - .. Chapter2, Section 3=Reduction of PolluEanfs Eo Maximu�Fx4ent Practicable ` �- � •- - The Clean WaEer Act reguires thaE sEOrinwater permits zequire controls to reduce the dischaige of `: .:-.`: •`�'-` �" ' -� :.. =:..�:a':' • pollutanfs,to the mazunum extent pracricable: 33 U.S.C.-§ 1342(pj(3): This requirement.iS atso - �_: t=: contained wi - ""-=� , khin St. Paul's NPDES permit'. :Chapter 2, Section 32 and �3.3 pcovide: :-- , .-• ,< % .�,,;: ti _ . _ . ... .. . . � -. .. „ . . .. _ , - --. _ . . . . ' ' '`�;:��:;'z .-- �. _,_ 'r'F+P Parm;t� �� all develo a Storm iNater Iviana � emerit Pro ram ereinafter ' .':°==:�=2� - • ke 8 S (h. ' „ • --•• ,� : ' . • 'Mana¢emenY Pro¢ram 1 tn rPrl ��a thP�a�n"'i'n'"n'1T„fa'�"f�rnw.-�4ire-ct.;r.,,•m..,n.�._�- _.. ..> . .. _ _ . system. The Permjttee shell subrriit a Maziageuient Prograui bp Jiuie i of each year '• _ beginning in �OOi�in acrnrdanee with the Annua2 Report requiremeitts, forreview arid , . approyal by the M1�CA. � '. • " - �=. . . ... . .' .. ' • � ' The ivIanagement Program shall, af a minimum Contain controls that address the �� reduction of pollutants from the sources and activities listed in this chapter. Each �. , - A ��;' __ . „ -;;.�. :�_.;:::= : • .. . ��.,°,. " ..r;rr- < ='Y �' � i -�t�� • Anne Weber � _ • • ,. • Bruce Henningsgaard - _ , . . - . Ju1y 23, 2ooi , � . . . P age $ - . ' . . ' - . " . . - , - proposed prograzn shalt identify which sources and the pollutant that will be targetecl - . • far reduction and which cate�;6ry listed in items 4-16 below the program addresses. For _ each program there shall be a description, iesponsible department in charge, an . estunated annual budget for the next five yeais and pecformance sxieasures that can be _ used to determine the success or benefits of the activity. : - ,: -.St. Paul has submitted a Management Program, buf it does not aieet the requirements of the NPDES •._ � ' }iermit as set fozth above... .. ., ` .. . : .' - _. , . .� . _. '. �'•.-. -' . : : '. .... • " . . , ,� First, St Paul's Annual Re,port Violates'the basic cequirements. of fhe:NPDES permit in that it .. .... . ._ coinpletely�fails to identify specific.poHutants in its Management Program and completely fails to _:,=�� . idenZify sources of any pollutant., St. Pau'1 comple''tely faiis to give anypeiforinance measures for :' � determining success or failure of�tfie Ivlanagemerit Prograin. `St: Paul fails in most cases fo give any .., �, . • ' budget fot the activlty, mizch less'an annual budget for each of the next five years. St. Paul's Annual ` j2eport and, Managemenf Program is:wholly inadequate and as such violates the basic requirements of =. , th`e 1VPDFS permit azid 33 U.S.C. § 1342 �• - _ � Moreover, theie is no effort set forth m the Management Pr6gram to reduce pollutants �n sEorniwater -_• ' discharge. ,For example: in tfie'sections eo'ncemuig roaflways (p�?�y,street sweeping) andpesticides - , �. � and fertilizers, the Management Program piovides only for the `status quo, which giJen the:poor quality • ', of ieceiving waters, is�clea2ly inadequ�te and will ceitainly riot result iri a"reduction of poflutants ut n`� � . stormwater. _ • . . . . . . �; �;.,1,:..='.y.;-: :. �r��Mt>..�,_v%z=� - ' . .. : The failure to engage in ieal efforts at Yeducing pollutants is boine out by'actual obsere�ahons:of the , ;_ ' state of St. Paul's storm drains and the piesence'of pollutu�ts_at'oc'in the dcauis: .The etatus quo �s _. , inadequate to ieduce, ot tq even addre'ss pollutants 'The District 10 En'vssonxnent Committee has_ _."_ :� .;. ezpressed concerns regazding inadequate street cle'aning T??d its impacts in the Como Lake area:, Please � refer to coiresporidence dated March 28, 2001 from District 10 Environment Committee, copy attached. � � - Also in the sprin8 of 2001,.stormwater grates in residential areas in the Macalestei>Groveland �.:-,,a- , neighborhood we're clogged'with sand; dut and other debris well past snow melt and after spring aains ., � causing significant pollutants to be discharged through'the stozmwater"spstem.`�At souie point well int�o -= i.j , the spring, the streets weie cleaned..Tf?e�cleuiing reinoved some'debris,but also iesulted in debri,bein . , , ,. �_ ._ ;, pushed into,the drains. No fucther cleaning has occuned: . In Ju1y of 2001, some 5tormFiater gcates in_ tl?e .;,: :. :;`� :..- � Macalester-Groveland neighborhood contatn gra�s clippings, dirt; sand,�leaves arid stick debsis all of; :;:i =;,`:;;�,�' � which is causing pollutants to be discharged into the: stormivater sysfem: These observarions ai?d the �"��. � , concems expressed by the. District 10 Environment Commit4ee demoristrate the inadequate of St. PauPs' _- ` - pcoposed iesidet�tial street cleuung for reduung pallutants in stozmwater l_ Y , The Management�Program also continues the status quo relative to stomi'drain stens?�'n8 �MCEA is -: . concemed that this effort diverts attenrion and resourtes away from more unPortant and more • . aggressive efforts.:There is absolutely no evidence.pxesented on the effect�veness and/or conti?iued '• •: � � de"sitability of this pro8ram� I1��it discHarges, at least in�iesidenttal areas, are not a aignificant , ` _•., problem: Further, there'aze no:sieasure"s�proposed for assessing its effecdvene'ss�in the future `In order to ' demonstrate that St Paul is meetic�g'the requirements of the Ciean Watei Act and its NPDE.�` pe�'t, �' � St. Paul must assess whether storm drain stenciling has any effect on actually reducing pollutants in � ,stormwater to the.maxinium_extent practicable. . , , � ' _ . � ' Please note that,snow melt in 2001 was fiot, early. Therefore, there is no issue with street cle�g , generally being timely but for unusual circumstances. ., . •: � Anne Weber ' Bntce Henningsgaard � - July 23, 2001� . Page 4 . . . x �_ ' P 8u Se., is available from a wide yaziefy nf,print and electroaic resouroes.; ..�'his task involves zelatively.liEtie ' �.....---�.. .,.._:u.. .::,:;.-;: ..E:�.. -: n. ' - �.. in the rvay of public'time or resources uid,St. Paul's recalcitrarice in pressing fo noE just ineeE; but ezcee3 -,- ,.- �the deadlines in its permif demonsfrates its uEfer unwilluigness to talce meaningful steps to �_ � . .... " reduce pollutanEs in.stormwater Eo the maximum exfenf practicable _°=-"" "'-_ �" "^` -': t s. ' � . � � - - - --. - �. - - - � . Chapter � ' St. Paul's NPDES stormwafer pecmit provides in Section 7, in parti ,• ,'' � . . The Pemuttee shall unplement a prograsi to reduce the dischazge of pollutants from . • � . constiuction sites that disturb one acie of larid or more: The pro�ram shall inctude .an - ' ' ordinance or other regulatory mechanisnrto require erosion and sediment controls and � • '-_ ��ctions to ensure compliance. :. The Pernuttee shall fonnaIly adopt a.construcflon . sediment and erosion conftol ordinarice by June 1, 2003.. �ach annual report prior to '=� '": . � , . . . . � adopEion shal� include a report regarding tha s{atus of �he oidinance.' � . ' - � - •� St. Paul's Anrival �Report completely fails to iepoit�on thG'stahis'of an erosion control ordiciance statin �: , that it will noE give such i�port iuitil Jeuie;. 2002.: Sf. Paul's'failure �to so ieport is a d'uecE and infenfioi�ial �' ; violation of the NPDES permit requirement and a yiolation of the Clean.WaEer Act ''�= , . ^� ��'- � �� - - - - . . . . ..- - ::�. - -: _ :.-.. - ,., .. . .. . ._ •�. . . ,. . -, - : � � � r_:; _. :. :` _ . . __, .. ��.. . _ - .. _ � . - Further, there is simply no excuse for St. Paul failing to have an ordinance Teady to pass withiii the ` _ neKt six months. Iviinneapohs ordinance was in effect even piior to the usuance of its NPDES peruiit. , " Nationally and locally, many cities have implemented erosion control ordinacices and sam le lan "`a� " :�.r.,�._,�., .: <�..� . , , ��_ ---- . „..,-_ , ,- Chapter 2, Section 8.5--Quantity of De-icing Materials .� • - � • ' " - '��'�= =`�-^'=- - •, St. Paul's NPDES permit zequires St. Pau2 to maintain records of the quantiE _of dridng aiaterial, ;� ' -. . chemicals, and sand applied to roadways'under its �urisdiction and to report the quanHhes used each' � ' year in fhe annual repo;t.: St. Paul's Annixal Report contain4 no infor�ation on quanfity of de=icing "'- � materials used in the prior yeu. St. Paul's Annual Repoit specifically,`states `that it will �not so reporY �^ _ •until June, 2002: St. Paul's failu#e is aii intentional anil clearyiolation of ihe teims of its'NPDES -• ' ' permit.� . _ . . � �. : ' . - . - �. • - 'Chapter 2, Secfions.TO.i and IO 3 Peshcid�s and Feitilizeis ��'� " ' . '°'; �'_ St. Paul's NPDES permit iequues reductiori of pesticides and fe;tilizei`s ae"pollutants in 'stoimwater as _� : follows: - " " " •. - . . - - - ��. �; - _ -_ _• . . _. ,..'_,. _.._._.... , .. - , . ... _�::_;-'=.,,-_':- , • . - The Pernuttee sh�l imptement a progr�un to reduce the discharge of po2lufants Felafed ' . � " to the appIiCaEion of pesEicides.and ferrilizera. � - " ' _- - - - _ e=�= °• ' -';`- - � � • - • • •' ,,,••, � :,r .. r. _..; , _.::., : , .:..,; _ • Th� Permittee shall perform a pilot pro�ecf to investigate"the nse of pestiades�uid ._ ,__ r', - ,. ` fer6lizera dn facilities urider its juzisdiction The,Pemiittee.sha21 analyze soil end . �� :-_ • vegetaEion types to'determuie the cieed foi and appropriate`fypes and quan66es of « � ,�_-: _r :- • :��.__ .� al t�,e,,�o��the Perauttee shall propose a::r' -=J r�:= _ -- - . _� �,�_..... . • •' schedule for complefion of #his pTOject during the effective. peno, .�""pemuE:'�'Th'�" =�__^^°�-� "' . .•Periluttee shatl inclucte a�cletailed implementation plan aiid pro�ect proposal in the . - annual 'report prior'to the initiatiog of the -_ - - ' -.. ..-, . , -; _- , - . " _ .,-_"- .- ..•St. Paul's Annual Repoct providea only a bare minnnum of infoimation ielative to itsuse of pesticides_ �; " and �ertilizers and no plan to reduce the discharge of pollutants related to their applitation St. Pa�l's '. tlnnual Report canta�ns no detailed smplementahqn plan or pzo�ect proposal for the p�lot pro�ect, •. : ' '. , . - ' . • . ..' : . - : - '. . : _ .., . . � � 01-�\'lto �e Weber " . Bntce Henningsgaard . ' . . . . ' - Juty zs, zaoi ' - � ' Page 5 . • , • . , _ � - , _ �_ � . _ �• it provides that the pIlot project began in july, 2001: St. Paul's failuie to provide this ' informaEion and the failure to im�lement a progcam fo ieduce the dischuge of pollutanks.related to its -'' �use of pesticides an,d fertilizers constitutesa violation of its NPDES pernut and is a violation of 33 . . U.S.C. § 1342. ' ' . • . . ' • _ . . . : . . . . - _ Fuzther; St. Paul's proposal for' a_pilot project demonstrafes again its minimal to nonexistent .'�.- . . . commitment to cleuiing up stormwater. While it may be argued that St. gaul''s pilot plan p=oposal '� ' � meets the m9niic+u?n set forth.in the NPDES peimit, it d'oes so muginally ; Th? clear spirit.and intent of � . khti Clean Water_Act and the NPDES,percnit is for St: Paul to contiol iks,own use of p Y Pollutants such .: . � as peaGcides and fer,tilizers whcie possible:°St.,Paul'spilot project orice again'sim 1 rovides that it :; �.=� . will report on the skatiis quo`with no effort at improveinent or reduction of pollutants. •"Pilot Project" :-;.' .�:: . obviously assumesa �frial project, riot a xeport on ezis'ting behaviors and 'p'raetices.' This is unacceptable . ', and 'v'iolaFes th?, pru!cipJes of tti�,Clean Watei'Act and the NPDES permit.''The pilot program must.:..:. .• ,provide for assessment ttus summer and unp{ementahon of reduchonpluu based upon that assessment �. . ., s z -. ' - , 3 IlPJCt $UIT1II10f. �. � � � ... ;.. a - ' . r . . , . . - .3.° vr-?i- z- " ;'.d�a:"�." ,r, . .,,. as.:.: � . s,...r al'- m.z � x '. r v .s-�,�, KJ-'y . �. Chapter 2, Sections 1811& 7 of Annual Itepoit �� i+ j x , _�� Y � 1 �� ,•5t. Pau1 s NPDES stocmwater permit provide5, � part, as folloWs a , y , g � • � The Permittee sliall submit,2n annual report to the Commissioner [of MPCA] regard�ng :> ��? _- � � the "status of the storm water mai�?geirient program `At a aiinuniun repoit �hall � - � ,„ � � "� - � contain informatio�i ori piogress.accomplished piarsu?nt to�peimit requirements The :, f�` r: � 't �' hall submit an annual report by june 1 of eacti'year; beg;iiuting in 2001. �'The : s- :u :_`;;�r. ' . -Permi tee s . , - -. report.sh�ll cover the acflvities in,the previous'ealendaz years and a propose wor . ,, plan for the actiyihes to be performed in the next calendu' yeaz �" ''. "'` y , i .' r . _ • ,, ,,,;_ �' , .^ � - 7he'Annual Report shall include an�inventory of new,-removed� or relocated outfall °; locations and the receiping water.�The inverifory contaufed in the Part II apphcation ,-; _. "shall be expanded upon and inciude An outfall identification niu?iber, size of outfali ' �,; _ pip'e, size of the drainage aiea, luid iise types in' drainage ar`ea arid their distribution, :;;� r-,;;-•_,"• ':.•�' : . -_. ��-:. .,..: ' population in drainage area, peicent of atea that is impervious silrfaces, and the ;...;': '':-;., ;.: �- '-, -' v._'' � number and type of structural controls in'the drainage azea _` ;;, � , : ':,: :': , � . . , . .. �' The inventory ¢f structural contro�s,(i.e: ponds, gnt chambeis; etc.) sha1121so be ._.� - ' ideritified with the size bf fhe�azea tributary•to it, the land use types and_distnbupons= ._ . , population, uid the, destgn capacity or size of the struchire ; �- The inventory shall also include � luEmg and desciipHon of idenE.�fied locahons thaf, ., �.^ ��.- in4olve a� land use or ac�ivity.that generates highei concentrations of hydrocazbons, u 4 �, � trace metals, Qr toxicants than are found iri typicai storm waEer runoff and aze a concem r Y^ to the Permittee. . . • ' - . . , . � � , _:, ° � • , .. � •' The Annual Report shall include an inveritory of all the mdividual $NIP �e s atus o .. � . _ - ,- . •.�. W ater Management Program: The invenEory shall include a summary ; _ t; ,- , ,"• ,' ;- � ; implementing the individual components, - ., • ��' = See nlso belozu wh �o MCEA's petition fo� Environmen al As essmentWorksheet �e negohated .. agreement relative _ _ ; c Anne Weber ; Bruce Henningsgaard July 23, 20b1 .'. . � .. . . . -�. Page 6 • � . . • . The Annuai Report:shall include an assessment of the Storni Water ManagemenE . Program. This shall include a dCscussion on the overall effec6ven�ss of the program � _ . and accomplishment of goals. The assessment shall include an identification of ' "' , • improqements or degradation in storm svater runoff quality and rece'iving water quaiity . • . . if possible. � - . . : : . , ' , � The flnnual TZeport sha2l indude an analysis of the monitoring date that was collected . ��• . , - `duriiig the repoxting year. . . ' " * ° � . " . ' . _ z Y I - E, ' ' " •1i ✓ �:'3' . = '� •�. .- -. -[.. _ _ - . � _• -'�'"^. ?i:, -- : rb_.'.. � ��. St. Paul's Annual l;eport fuls [o comply with these specihc zequaements �t conEairis no�ssifp;n;a6on`on . ', .• activities of the previo.us calen�ar �year. ;It contains no ach�al pioposed work pla�i for,the actidities :to `-; ' � `be peif6imed in the riext calenda;'qear. � It contains no informatio�t on ttie size of eacl�'auffall's'8ra'u`tage: ..,:� ,....�..:•. ...,.._. ., . . � area, percentage of drainage area that is_unpervious anci number'and tyFe structural coic.tmis liy` ;_- =' ' ., drainage aiea. It eontains no inventory of strucEural controls other_than showui�'poeid'u`ig areu, and `'' �. , � contains rio inforrriation or tdenGficahon of size of area druning fo sfrucEival conErols, Iand use of _` ""• ' -'drainage area, poputation eta There is no inventory:of BMPs o; any of tlie �nfo'tmatio ieqtiired ^`;. "`� ;�' � . ' regarding their operaEion an�i effecEiveness.'.To the extent thaE St. PaUl makes any sfatemenE iegaidirig - ' �. these requiremenEs, it states that thg information will not�b.e giveri until Jiii�e;, 2002, At�he July 1� :=�:=., : meeting, St. Paul claimed it could not comply.. is an unacceptable r�esponse fihe�eruut�'requxres �t = and that provisiori of tkie pemiit has been unchanged for''more than the last y'ear St Paul sunply niade - "• • � iiuldequate effort to' coaiply.and appears Yo have failed to•adequately.pla�n�o meet theY egu� emenF. ,° -; r-�'- :�� . Citizens and interested parties partiapatssig ui the negotiafion of this pern�it had a right to _'- ' '' rely on the specific permit terms ancl uiformation ezpected Tliis constitufe's'a clear;anc� inten"fional . . violafion of St. Pau'Ys NPDES permit'requiremenfs and is � violaEio of 33 LT.S.C: § 1342�`�="� ��• .. � � �� ,� : > �.. . . . . . ,_,..: � � �: :� �. . Fuc'ther, St Paul's £ailuie to comply with these requuements,maZceit`�difficult if tiot-impossible for .- � • . . ,�,,. _..,�-„ • - r-- „ • - interested paz6es or citizens fo effectively participate ici.the�Ivtanageinent Program._'In o'rder to •' " "�- :.'. effecfively comment on stomjivater conti�oLs or the lack thereof, or to suggest different or be{Yer coritiols, .• .� . citizens and utterested parties must know the specifics of the cuirent system ;� •- ''�' _ ' � Chapter 2, SeCtjon 18 7--First Annuat Report Spenal RequiremenEs �'� '= '=`- - . . y - -�r `t v . St. Paul's'NPDFS permit, pcovides that _ ; - ' - • , : . .. . � �. .. ,. . ,� • - ' The first annual_report s'hall include ,information acquired since�the submittal of Parf 2.' . - -� : _� of the applicaGon reguding BIvIP performance,�rec�iving water quality, or oiher 8ata � ''" .' • • . 'available thatcharacEerized the.quality of storm waterdisc�harges'_' ' � . - .. . _ _ _ L _><:r,=• _. , - . � . . . '.This provision is a negofiafed 'provision by and befween MC&A; the City'of St: PauI and IvIPCA in �,. ' - which MC6A agreed fd ivithdraw its.petition.for an Environmental Assessment Wocksheet in ezchange ;: .. -: � 3 . .. . - } �^»'... .t . . • foi updafed�detailed information about St Paul's�storinwate4 discharges uid "stormwater control,in the ` ' •�" ' penod'' ' ' , : x � ° � ' ` d � e date of i'ssuance`of the pernut - s - . , '. All the pufles were represented by co�ncil af the time:"" ". `� ''.". N' �--�^r='° ; -, ' .. . • -. - .• � : . ._ =��y:�-i�s� - :,�7 _ St. Paul's `Annual Report for 2001 rnntains no informafion regarding BMP performance, receiving water '_-' _: ,�quality and oEher available characterizing the quaIiEy:of storinwaEei;dischaiges.':St. Paul has; — ' made no effort to comply with the xiegotiafed perinit requirement upon wFu2hIvICEA relied to its •� '" . ; detrunent. At the mee_ting on July 18, representatives of St: Paul claimed that they had inadequate � ' �time to comply. This is unacceptable rela6ve.to a negofiafe�l prorision. �St. Paul agreed to, so comply in � : . _„ ... .. -_ . � . , _� . � ,_. . . . . . ,, • ° . ' . , , - � � - . _ ��-��1L Anne Weber . ' , ' ` Bruce Henningsgaazd � . • . - ' . July 23. 2001 - ' . . : . Page 7 . , - � . . ' - that period of time. If St. Paul knew it could not, or had no intention of complying; then St. Paul's � representations to IvICEA constitute fraud and misrepr�sentation in order to induce M�EA to withdraw • • its petition for an Envisonniental Assessment Worksheet: St. PauPs complete failure to.supply the.. �required information is a'yiolation of its pecmiE Eerms in violaHon of 33 C. § 1342• ` St. Paul's failures relaEive to the Annual Report and the Management Program aze'pervasive and •' _ , �, serious. They exhibit a lack of seriou's �commitment to contxolling pollutants in stormwater.. This is not a', new issue as the IVPDES permit waspending for years prior to issuance. C,ities tluoughout the United _ • States are aggressively attacking this number:one urban pollutant and St. Paul should be at the - - forefront considering the resources at issue. �I look forward ta the failures being immediately corrected � and to aznenilment Qf the Man��enient Program to include•me�iungful efforts at reducing pollutants to ' ' � ,the maxunum extent practicable.:Thank you for the opportunity to commene.'Please feel Iree to concact , ` me should you have any qizestions. ' "_ � . , , • • ; . , . ' Sinc relY, r ' , ' ' . � " . � , ' i • , . _. '- . . ' _ L ette K. Br' , - • : . . .. . . .. , = . .. � _ taff Attomey - .. . " . � ' . ; • •. . , . . , _ . cc; • Peter Sivenson� EPA, Region V � _ ' � . • . . � � . . -. . • Council Member Jay Benuiav ' ' � . , � • . Susari J?ne,Cheney, Dist.10 Community Council ' _ Sol Simon, Mississippi River IZevivai . : . . • - • • . . . • . . ' 4Vhitney Clark, Friends of the Mississippi_River � ' , . . , - • . . � . . �' ' ., �_' . . ',.. . . . t . ' . . � . • . • . ' . ' � . . . . . �' ,. . . . ' . ' , ..` . . . ' • ' .. � � • I .-. . . , ' ' . • O\-11�4 o�. Wa�ters�ed Dist�ict 2015 Rice St[eet, Roseville, MN 55113-6814 Phone: b51-488-1476, ext. 14 FAX: 651-488-3478 August 17, 2001 Anne Weber St. Paul Public Works 25 West 4�` St. 700 City Hall Annex St. Paul, MN 55102 ' RE: Comments on St. Paul NPDES Annual Report Dear Ms. Weber: __�»�> s � ,, The Board of Managers of the Capito] Region Watershed District has reviewed the NPDES Storm Water Pemvt Annual Report and 2Q01 Management Program and submits the following comments for your consideration. The City's NPDES ,permit from the lY1PGA �was.issued on December 1, 2000 and this is the ini(ial annual report complgted.under the�permit:: The, permit specifies datas xyhep �:' certain programs or information are to be initiated or submitted to the MPCA The effectiye management .of stor� water within the City of St. Paul is critically impoi The District has initiated an effort'to develop a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City. Through this agreement, the cooperative efforts of the District and the City to effectively manage storm water will be defined. Coordination of education activities, development plan review, and data and infarmation sharing are important elements that may be incorporated into the final MOA. Experience and information gained through implementation of the MOA will be used by the District to develop rules that may modify storm water mariagement activities by the Gity...The District.is . developing a Ivledia Pian to include specific education and outreach effot's which shouid assist the City in.fulfilling some of its NPDES permit education requirements. The District looks forward to cooperating fully with the City in educarion efforts. The District has also completed projects to measure impervious surfaces and model subwatershed storm water loading. These data are available to the City for incorporation into _ Annual Report. , � P:dditiorial.specific.comments�onthe:AnnualReport_are-lisfedbelow.;:_ �_�:;;:�::;'r ,�.f. �•`.e�'.. •....' ` ..,.:.• ...: r•:.P: i . . . . }'I.I �l r 1 �,; Qs�preakdqwn of Services,•in the Water Budget for.2Q02.($652;fl00).is needed. 4 .What are the �ajor.rYork�tems:within this budget2 _:r �: = :��=': +�-- �' �:::�; '"" `L�� s`. • A detailed implementation plan and project proposal for the Pesticide and Fertiiizer Pilot Project is required by te'rms of the Permit in the Annual Report prior to initiatio�i (7uty 2001}. • A workplan for the Catchbasin Samp Pilot Project is also due June 2001. The NPDES permit identifies specific storm water management activities by the City over the period ending 7anuary 1, 2004. The Capitol Region Watershed District looks fonvard to enhanceng its relationship with the City of St. Paul to assist in providing effective storm water management. Davelopment of the MOA between the City and the District is an important first step. :- _ Sincerely, " µ "' .,'� �� , �.�,� _�� _� :� - r _ _ . Marylyn e een � -_ °s � _ �_�`-=s� _�.. � - Chair, Board of Managers � � � ��_�:� :.__ ,_. � � ' _ ., ....� . ` .-_`•. - r r �.''�_:.� '_ " . _ i . _ ` '< • " . . : . ,-. .. i . r ' � . . — - ,..-.r...�... 'ac .+.3� � .:.x' ._ :-_Et.�-� E �' -e :.'t; 7', ._ "CT� - .- _ .v� 2.}: ti_ _. __ • - -, . � _ � :. .._.. ...._ ... -_ � ' -- - _ "c:� a � �_} a .._ - ....., , .� ,, -.,.. . DT: .,..,:. "_,..:� �. '- ., _:.:. ._.. .S,- s _ _ _ _ . " .. . �- e .�s . , � , . �` i. � . - '' y e « ' <',� '" __ -,� _.� , .�. � ,.� , . .,: .t`�.},#F ' �� .�E'»"�� . _, . .. . -� � - - �.- .e__.�.. - . . .:. . .::-. . ,-�.._. _,_a _ . � . •_� "__•_ •). � , .. � _ _. _,3 .:....,a..._.c_.... r � . : '.�.� ,..�.. �s. a ...: _ . . , � . .. - . ,. � e -� .. , .- ' ' -, ..r... . ,. .,-.... ....�. _ .. 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'" _'tal::"-.. « ;t! , _ ", � " y - - - — . -'?.'C. t d^s.<t . , ... . . ,.,.. �...i :.. . .' . . .... .,. ,_� - . . . ....._. . . ".V'�', . ,' ' ._ ,- . .::� _ -',ar��:�, .=" . , -. ..... .. . , .. � .. . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .' " ", n'4_ ' . . . _ ' Aistrict 10 - Como Park Community Council Environmeut Committee o �.. � '1` August 15, 2001 Anne Weber, P.E. _ . - �. Department of Public Works . City of St. Paui -� � 25 West 4�',Street . � _ 700 City Hall Annex St. Paul, MN 55102 � � � -- ' = : ._ . .. � -. � Re: '- St. PauINPDES Permit �..: __,.:;. _ . :. - - = •.._ � Annual Report and Comprehensive Plan, _ � , _ - , � ..�, . . . _ , DearMs. Weber:, _.., — ' . ; . f^ _ _ , ; .��.w.__.�., _ - - �s~� ._:..: I am writing "on behalf of the District 10 Environinent_ Committee with comments ;,,, regarding St: Paul's Annual Report, incorporating Sf.,Paul's Storinwater '' Program, mandated by the City's National Pollutanf Discharge EWnination System, �_` (NPDES) permit for stormwater discharges issueS on December 1," 2000. Water quality, and specifically that of Como Lake, has been the focus of our group for the past six years. Como Lake is totally fed by area stormwater, and the Environment : Committee has a keen interest in St. Paul's stormwater management plan and piactices. The Committee has reviewed the pernut as well as the Annual Report submitted in 7une 2001. " , .. _.- ... : . In principle, the Committee endorses the 7uly 241etter written by lanette,Btimn?er for the lv�innesota Cenier for Envuonmental Advocacy (MCEA), addressed_to you aiid fo Bruce Henningsgaard and Dave Salili at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), conceming the St. Paul NPDES pem�it, annual report, and coinprehensive plan. We agree with the MCEA's evaluation and disappointment in the City's failure to take a sufficiently proactive approach to stormwater issues. In addition, the Committee wishes to highlight several areas where improvements are needed in the plan: First, the plan needs to e�cplicitly state that late winter/euly spting street sweeping will immediately follow snowmelt and precede major spring rains whenever possible, so as to maximize recovery of material deposited on streets during the winter and avoid loss to stormwater runoff. It is not sufficient to state that there will be one sweeping in the 1 spring, since sweeping after major rains allows loss of most of the material with street runoff. The sweeping schedute in the plan is simply a statement of the status quo and does not improve stortnwater quality. Secondly, the education plan is not an improvemenY over a current seriously inadequate program and is under-funded for a city the size of St. Paul. Stormwater stenciling promotes public awareness, but does not bring education about most Best Management Practices directly to home and business owners. The education plan needs to have specific objectives, such as "in each year, one third of all St. Paul homeowners will receive information on yazd maintenance techniques which minimize phosphorus and organic material input to stormwater," Following the objective, there should be a cleazly stated plan for accomplishing it along with a realistic budget. The city can contract the _ job out, but the contract deliverables and budget must appear in th� plan, The statement - about participation in Metro Watershed Partners appeazs to be a very small commitment, . and does not include specific educational objectives — size of audience, message; __ expected change in behavior, and so on. .-- . Finally, surrounding cities, like Eagaq have enacted phosphorus fertilizer ordinances. Since phosphorus is the primary cause of the hypere�trophic status of Cocno Lake and is ._ a major probiem in other lakes, streams, and rivers of the area,'fhe Ciry of St. Paul needs to enact an effective phosphorus ordinance. The plan should include preparing a draft ordinance for consideration by the City Council. r,�<6 -. .: ..,, ,- _ On behalf of tlie Environinent Committee, I appreciate this'opportunity to comment and . am hopeful that a niore� posirive diraction in `addressing `storm�vater managemenf may .� result from this public iriput.'= '� " �' ' ' '- � ` . - - , -- � � _�-�r_ ;_.: � Most sincerely, - // - _�jtG1a«�lta� _ ,..._ . 1 Susan 7ane Cheney Committee Chair - - cc: Janette Brimmer, MCEA� - - _ _- . _., . Bnice.Henriingsgaard, MPCA ` � . . .– - _ Dave Sah1i; NII'CA - , - . Sue McCa11,"District 10 Community Council - -.. _.__._ � , . -- , ,.. - -, 2 ❑ MINNESOTA BOARD OF WATER AHD SGIL R650URGE5 NORTHERN REGION 394 S Lake Ave., Room 403 Duluth, MN 55802-2325 PHONE (2I8) 723-2350 FAX (218) 723-4794 r A JOINT D ROG R AM OF . Water Resources Education August 17, 2001 Anne Weber City of St. Paul - Public Works 25 W 4 Street, �00 City Hall Annex St. Paul, MN 55102-1660 - ' Dear Anne, _ . UNIVERSITY �� OF MINNESOTA Extension �� ,�,�„w.,�,. r, , �M�e,NesoTn soanu oF Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the City of St. Paul's NPDES_ Storm WATER AND SOIL Water Perznit Management Plan dated June 1, 2001. The following oomments �refer aesouaces to the Public Educafion Program aspect of the plan. ' � � ��.r • METRO REGION . ' ' " ' ' ' "" � � � � One W Water St., so��e zoo Education, just as capital improvement projects and regulations, is a tool for St. Paul, MN 551074039 accomplishing stormwater management goals. Whereas there will be need for "stand . PHONE alone" educational acfivities, the opporhmity to integrate educarion into work akeady * ._ (651) 215-1950 being�done also exists.`�Each developinent or redevelop'projecf ieview cari be seeri as '- ___-_ _._ Fax an educational opportunity to reach key audiences. (651)297-5615 . _, . ,.- .. _, .. - ,- - . _ -..;_�. -. . . _ ..--. "_ ., _.. ' �-. ,: :..: `. "Social Marketing" is a new buzzword for educafional piograms designecl to aohie"ve ❑ MINNESOTA BOARD Oi -- .. - � �-t=. � . - c-� WATER AND SOIL positive behavioral change.'Recycling, energy conservatton,'and seatbelt use are �- aesounces examples social marketing campaigns. A key concept of social marketing is "action SOUTHERN AEGION ' IS UlC OUJCCt1VC��. I W011IQ CT1COUt3g8 T.�1C C1Y�' if it has not already, toinolude the -'=;� zsi xtgnway �s s "action is the objective" concept into its educarional program. A fact sheet on social New Ulm, MN 56073-8915 marketing is attached for your review. �� '' � PHONE (so�� ss9-eovo The following are specific comments on the plan: '' FAX ..... , . . (so7> 3s9-eois 1. 2. Project evaluation: It is commenilable that the Storm Drain Stenciling Project contains an evaluation component. The goal of education is produce changes in Irnowledge, slcills; and behavior; changes that can only be assessed through evaluation. It is recommended that all educational projects include an evaluation of effectiveriess. Projects noted in budget are not described in plan: The budget provides for the following projects that are not described in the plan: `.' Ser`vice I.earning / Education (2001 and 2002) . . Evaluafion (2001 and 2002) _, - .. . -.- • Commdnity Workshops (2002) ' : � . Teacher Workshop / Support (2002) _ " • Equipment and Supplies (2001 and 2002) Additional content on these projects would be useful. Page 1 of 3 3. WaterShed Partners participation: Participation in WaterShed Partners is a great way to coor@inate fhe city's water resource programs with the rest of the Metro Area. The city's support of the WaYerShed Partners is commendable. 4. Structure of the Public Education Program: It is recommended that the Public Education Program be shuctured in the foliowing format: Issue: For each water resource issue identified in the stormwater management plan (e.g., sedimentation), identify the following: Target audience: For each issae, identify the individuals and/or groups involved (e.g., ' developers, homeowners, consultants). • � :�- Educational otjectives; , For each target audience, determine whaf a�nge in ]mowledae, skitt _ and/or behavior is needed in order for stormwater management goals to be met. T � �.-: e - : _ , , . . . . . . - <lt:i�:`z- -., :, e:-.-�•. __.,_ :@�._�_' i: _ Educafional ac4iyities: : Describe educational ac6viries that that will enable tar et audiences to� � n �� gain needed lmowledge and/or skills, or make needed behavioral change, Develop a work plan z �,•; . ,� 9�, :- how these activiries will be cazried out. � �� - -,'-a= ==._ Evaluafion Descnbe�methods chosen to eyaIuate effectiveness of educational activities: � '� ,�° -'y E �-�z � . . . . . .:a-.i: . - c�, ...<.i: ::] {:i . .—rY` vr. _.;s $is�.—r.i3 �ac "� �F�',7`� - . � - .. 3+`i?:(t " 5. Add�tional�Earget andiences not addressed in the plan that shoa2d be considered: �' `"� �� :i�=t.:.<i.,;::::iF.�:`:=aix'4;�:i?�:'::V'.'k..i.'-�SY`::':i:�?a::ai:: . __ �,' Architects, developers, and engiueersi Provide educarion on new app'roaches of managing `"' '"'•'"_ stormwater on development, and re-deyelopment_ sites. An educational outreach program could be „^ based on the newly ieleased Minnesota Urban Small Sites BMP 1vlanual._� ; <. : "'-'� �` `'' `�'`: ` . - - � .� � ' - -. , t .-�;,- Engineering and building confractors: Proyide educafion on effecrive construction site erosion ., `„'� ti- �� control and,stormwater management. Require certification of erosion cont'rol training before allowing_ J,� _, .- t o work in city. ' �, .. � . . � . .-.. "; _ -. .._.- . . _ - �: ,� ; _ ,. Architects, landscape architects, and urban foresters: managerrient into site design. ` Propide education on incorporating stormwater -' '' =`-�"'-' � --.. t.,,- ...::s._ 3 �.�':c;:�'> .. ' Groundskeepers and commercial yard care providers: Provide educati9n on managing fertilizers, pesficides and organic material for water quality proYection. ; j, _-- -, . 1 Municipal staff,• Provide education on itnportance of stormwafer managemenY, innovative stormwaYer management techniques, and administrative approaches to assure stormivater concems aze addressed. _ . . _. �_. ,, . _ ,: .�:ss : r: ;;,- :•-s.:� a., �7•�:=t::._.�ae: �e'�; ; Elected ciry officials: Provide education on importance of stormwater management, innovative stormwafer mana ement techni ues, sta4e and federel regulations and budgetary requirements of improved stormwater management. ' - -, • " _ . _, _- ' -.. ��.7: a . . Homeowners: In addition to pesticide and fertilizer use, provide education on proper management of grass clippings and tree leaves. Commuters: Provide educaiion on ways to reduce number of mites driven on city s�eets. Y.� z `� Page 2 of 3 a�_.�� 4 6. Demonstration projects: Demonstrarions are effective educational tools. Consideration should be given to demonstrating such practices as reduced impervious surfaces, on-site infii�ation, and green roofs. 7. Coordination with other governmental entifies: The plan indicates that a report describing how govemmental units are cooperafing and coordinating on stormwater management activiries is due 7une 2003. This to too relaxed a schedule for effective coordination of the city's stormwater management educational program with those of the Capitol Region Watershed District, Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organizarion, Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District, Ramsey Coimty, and Metropolitan Council. The target for this report should be moved up to June 2002. Thank you for taking my comments. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources and University of Minnesota Extension Service are available to assist with educaHon program development. Please call if our agencies can be of assistance. Yours, �.r�r� S '�1� � Ron Struss � Metro Watershed Education Coordinator c: Capitol Region WD, Lower Mississippi River WMO, Washington Ramsey Metro WD Ramsey County Meh�opolitan Council Page 3 of 3 '�. - How do we successfully have individuals, businesses, and communities adopt new practices that protect natural resources? Social Marketing is one approach that draws from the experience of those in commercial marketing. ��Social 0\-\\'1te i�darketing � . ��5z1«l�e - Soc�ai Marketing - - hQ.ne Social marketing is the planning and implementation of programs designed to bring abouf social change using concepts,from commercial obout us markefing. - - SpCip( mtrdc�fiing SUCC855 SfOf�05 cflnferences relofed sites paPen search f@g�.5t0i �3rrsptoyrcieni listings - - ..- -=s:�= -; Among the impoitant markefing concepfs are:�__ ,_._,. ,,,.;, :_. _ benefits fhey receive � . Programs to_influence based on an unde�sk perceptions of . Tarciet audiences are . (bn"s[s�S �sr�� 0 �tion will effeotive'if they ,� . , 4...r ,-:.:- a_�. � ing of_the targe� audience s own •� seil `ezchange;�ik>r-�°%�o�-vrr!`Rf Idom uniforin in their perce{itions eting�efforts�antl �o should.be:pai -� ;�:µ �. :- •�;;� �r �.-_�.. s�in. ti�fiig=ri�'z�sli?s'bir��iis3i�vuri�' icorporate alf of the "4 Ps,".i.e.: ;; I iProd�ct�i.e�� he�package�o�f edesire'c��,c�ion�,;�°x� �� 3cfi�`f<'i •cre..., [tss :7 e _the �arget au ,ience be, it {� �.� g ��i�'r.xs� �#.,�"`��':=� 3e and its��ortunities avadable,! h the audience and fit"it's'�ifesiy e� ��: ,�._-. �.�:�--..�, arige oppor��funiity with crea�ty ai arid tact+cs tti�at:inaximize_desir_ed -�`'=�°'�'': : �-;s;"` •;.,9,.°_ ., - '�.`<.,. .._. �a :: .<- : i ,."'_ - - _ ..,., ........... .. _�.-.,w,. . 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Rl z� ' � ' - _ . .,"� ' 651-215-1950 - ron.sfruss@bwsr.sta�e.mn.u§� . - - ��1 . �i�L!_i: �y .�:tA S..�lMfViYI 9 � , " " : - - _ , ... _ . � _ _". .,. . il � ' :':. .. . � a� _ . �; {:{ ` , ". .:- ; 1 }� - ' - �_' _ r_ _'.._� _ _`_""'_a_"_ _._ r_...Z . . . - - - - � . .. . .`i� , :.�.:i�iS.;,:t'[:�;T' . .;JJ2.Y`r. �s'i�:L�'itFt " , Joe Richter, 03:35 PM 8/7/2001 -0500, St. Paul Stormwater Permit Comments X-Mailer: Nove1{ GroupWise lnternet Agent 6.0 Date: Tue, 07 Aug 20di 15:35:02 -0500 From: "Joe Richter" <joe.richter@dnr.state.mn.us> To: <anne.weber@ci.stpaul.mn.us> Subject: St. Paul Stormwater Permit Comments Hi Anne, Page i of 1 b\ - \\'��/ f don't know if anyone else in the D(VR is going to respond to your request for comments on the proposed stormwater permit. So, here are a few comments on the permit, which can be superceded by comments from other DNR individuals: 1. The inventory of flood control devices is a positive and imporfant activity. Nowever, should any of the retrofitfing of the flood control devices change the 100-year flood elevation of a FEMA designated floodplain, then the City of St. Paut will need to submit a letter of map amendment request to FEMA to approve the change,in flood elevation and have it ref{ected in flood insurance rates. 2. Retrofits that cause changes that occur below the ordinary high water level of DNR Protected Waters must receive DNR approval - which cou{d possibly be�a DNR Permit. : This also is true for instatling riprap (erosino controis) in some situations: : � • - 3: � Emphasis should be made on controlling erosion and not on contrdiling'sedimentation. It is easiertokeep soil on the land than it is to remove it from stormwater. - 4. Eventuaily, the City of St. Paul should consider a pilot pro}ect with the goal of reducing ,.- the amount of impervious surfaces that occur within St. PauL 5. It should be noted that water quality in many basins (sediment ponds inc{uded) can be improved by maintaining a buffer of native vegetation around, and in, the basin. Weif, its not a fot of comments. But iYs something. Thanks Anne ` 3 :,. _ � �:;:; - "_=;�; g/8/2001 Noonan, Terry, 08:02 AM 8/10/2001 -0500, NPDES pernut From: Noonan, Terry` <Terry.Noonan@CO.RAMSEY.MN.US> �, � To: "'anne.weberC2ci.stpaul.mn.us'" <anne.weberC�ci.stpaut.mn.us> Subject: NPDES permit Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 08:02:06 -0500 X-Maiter: Internet Maii Service (5.5.2653.19) Hi, Anne - Sorry 1 missed your call yesterday. I've reviewed the MCEA letter to you regarding the NPDES permit for St. Paul. Disregarding the hyberbole, I wonder if Ms. Brimmer is confusing the fact that a permit is in effect and ihat it specifies dates when certain programs or information is initiated or submitted. She seems to feel that permit negotiations are stili underway. I do have a few comments retated to the Management Pian. 1 will share them with the CRWD Board on 8/16 and put them in a letter to you (and any they come up with) on 8/17. * By definit+on, the source of poltutants is nonpoint poilution. A - short narrative may address Ms. Brimmer's concern about the source and type of pollutants reduced by each management activity. � " A b"reakdown of Services in the Storm Water Budget for 2002 . ($652,000) is needed. What are the major line items within this budget? :. * A detai{ed implementation plan and project proposal for the Pesticide and Fertilizer Pifot Projeet is required by terms of the Permit in the Annual Report prior to initiation (Jufy 2001 }. * A workplan for the Catchbasin Sump Pilot Project is also due dune 2001. * CRWD data from th� impervious surface study and P8 modeling are availabie to the City for inclusion in the Annual Report. ' The draft MOA between CRWD and the City should address developing cooperative and complementary education efiforis. Terry Noonan Project Manager Ramsey Co. Dept. of Pubtic Works (651) 482-5230 3377 N. Rice St. Fax (651) 482-5232 St. Paul, MN 55126 `terry.noonan@co.ramsey.mn.us' Page 1 of 1 fi- �\r1�P 8/1bi2001 Louise Watson, 11:00 AM 8/29i2001 -0500, NPDES Stormwater Permit Managemen[ Plan Page i of 2 Date: Wed, 29 Aug 200i 11:00:08 -0500 ��'�� : From: Louise Watson <louise@rwmwd.org> Reply-To: louise @ rwmwd.org X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.75C-CCK-MCD {C-UDP; EBM-APPLE} (Macintosh; U; PPC) X-Accept-Language: en To: Anne Weber <anne.weberQci.stpauf.mn.us> Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Management Plan Anne, " I wouid fike to provide input on the NPDES Stormwater Permit Management Plan Education Program dated June 1. These comments are.a spinoff from Ron Struss's letter dated : August 17. t have found that issue-based program development tends to fieet cumberson, especialiy if you have issues that conffict with each other or that t�ave political oveitones or underpinnings that may change with the politicai winds. I prefer to build upon visions and •. : deyefop a process for getting these that can flex as _issues, ��argon. and resources change .._::. ., over time. ,The, process_must. basically be sustainable througfi thick and thin budgets; the ::: a: suste�ance for vitality can come from a growing e�tourage of wifhin. and .;� ry-, =; around the City that take on the_responsibilities within their,own,program contexta._ For �; _: -.:> exampte, recycling is now a part of the pianning, budgeting, equipping and of,most,., places of business, governance and education. It took our society 30 years to get to this point once formal,programs were fegislated after the EPA was estab{ished.#��,;. ;;, ._��: �-.:;: .�iu.t�`t'.a,'f...=e'�+734''�rC-"2�v'J,��S ¢'�:-{'�:..-,�,`,�„�_i � . A`„,:.}�y �±1:'' ��S' t�� .c-� "C'°" ..y..' �< One way,to_develop�an program�structure is to take these's,teps:�� ::�.`.: _. �;^,�;``' ;Y ' ` :-'�`'�s- .- „`�'."�v�ic.s.wi.�.%S l+ti`�'r�{'r;i%SL";''-'�i"�:.:i'4�i t'i �y�.S:, t ..✓'±� ra4�s,y.f�j,s.:_ �° -.+�:- .; Considering the big picture, envision what you want it to took Uke_25 years from now, z� even 50 years from now.• Whai programs are in,place;°how fo_peop{e�fiye their�lives>°�s : _::and do their jobs, in watershed-friendty way� �� °�: -� :£�: �- �� .=r,-�=�' S£'�r � } �:-�`4;' � .. .,)magine.what it woufd take to get there from here:,�You_might have to 1h�nk'��, � w��-:�;-;- _ backwards, i.e: asking what steps had to #ake to get the iocaf socieiy io that �-�°� point you envision in the future. Co�sider other pians and programs that are just now,� taking shape and how to iie in with them or how they conffict with your vision. w;:��-:�;; . Imagine who wouid be involved in all those steps leading to your vision, what their,roie� would be andwhat they would need to know or do. �`_�.� . Consider what the City of St. Paul can or could do to help them get_to that point of.<.�'�; knowtedge or action. . Consider who else within the circle ofi influence of the cdy (your and others contacts, consultants, non-prafits, current or potentiat local community leaders including teachers) who coutd participate in your vision or hefp others get to the point of .. knowledge_ or action you envision. Now t think you might be ready to list the outcomes thai seem achievable and pertinent for a successfut (thriving) NPDES stormwater management plan. IVow that you know where you want to go and generaliy how you'll do that, subdivide the big picture into implementable sub-programs and assign a"measurable objective" to each subprogam. - Also write down the overall envisioned outcome of that subprogram. Then list the various target audiences that need to be reached or pa�ticipate. . Whenever possibte, get others who are committed and knowledgable to do the work 8/29/2001 Louise Watson, 11:00 AM 8/29/2001 -0500, NPDES Stozmwater Perntit Management Plan Page 2 of 2 for the City, i.e. NEC. hlave a formal agreement with tfiem or give them regular recognition and encouragement. • Some of your target audiences are actually leaders thaf you want to take the message on to their own groups, i.e., teachers, staff managers, boards/councils and commissions, civic%hurc�pterest group leaders. Consider what they need to know to help carry out your vision. Consider the characteristics of the group (willing or -, unwilling teamers, transient versus permanent presence, politicaVeconomic pressures' they deal with, professiona! knowledge base and way af operating). Now decide the best way to provide them with tfie knowtdege and incentives they need to implement their part of your vision, over time--maybe over phases of time. ° - • You inay find that some of the #arget audiences fhat Ron inentioned are aetually =� -' involved in several our your subprograms, sometimes as the target audience'and == �'_ sometimes as the'trainer or supporter. �: :; � .: _ _ : �;:-�� - _., . � � .:.,=:--n > ,- - - _ _ - ,r._ , b, . r " - - � �� - �.1��. .' � ..Ft .S'... .. =' :. i _ . .. _ .. - - I am atfaching my Educat�on Program document, look at the first table it siiows the target �• � audiences grouped by objective and outcome. =� This tabfe helps'me `stay ori track:�"! �e1er t6"`' it often, asking myself, included everyone that needs to be a part of ttie objective?"-`� = "Are we seeing the envisioned outcomes starting to happen?"• �"Are we docuinenting :direct == and irtdirect (spinoffj �ations �adequately to be able fo measuPe the"se outco'riies and prove =°��'= we are acFiieving ouF objective?"- � �y�::� ��.�.. ._�':; ��r =f.- .-- .�-.-;; �.j �_ �.��. i V1'�'n ;�� t, l , c.. � ,� s: . ♦d e �i�...;;F`r�°��; , 4 �.. .�.- �l . J�..0 E: �. v5 C �v't.�?G�-. �.:s.vF _ 4 .� a c.%4 4' -r9:,°i :5�"H"j�a�.s.z x. ?�. y. On a tess philosophical note, 9 haVe a�question for"you: -Could you`advise me on`tiow my �-� agency should approach the City to seek its partnership in the next WaterFest, be it in 2002 . or2003, at Lake Phalen?: We would like"the�paitnerstiip to iriclucle'finaricial, jiromotionat �="� and staff-support. We may change the location for WaterFest from Tanners Lake to Lake Phalen because of fhe bigger crowd that visits�that lake ln our District:='Our cost.�ast y"ear= was $11,000 and we raised $9000."�:We plan to further reduce co'sts antl witi be asking ° cities for more financial, promotional support for fhe�nezt-1NaterFest: rls the,Giry `of �St tRaul approachable? .Will the Mayoral election be a distraction at this:time and uvill the"oufcome affect a partnership decision? Can we act now before'fhe elecfion;�to get a coinmitment? 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''��Bi�TTLE GREEK __ \ .. - � _ ��. __ � . . -- D MnDOT Nortn Hwy.290 Snefling/MnDOT �� ) ti :l ' t G l� I ;` I ; i ""_'� � �l 'I `;� ,, i ; r :ra,' r i^ p _ / ✓ ��Y �. ; - . � ti v � � � �✓ :-,•/ �/ _ -� � / ' /,� Y -� � / � � - ' i % � � � � j� � ✓ . ; ' N _� I�d ,--_ / . -- - � �— _i��r- _ i� � i � ? F #� L { -� 1_ ! r ` i - Industrial �� City of Saint Paul Industrial Land Use ,� = ; �. Appendix C . t ' ..._, --_ --- -�-�� _ �_._.r,� _ � . � .-. �.. . . . ��v�i��t�L Presented By % Council File # �� f/1�p C,reen Sheet � 11 � 4�7 Fft�VLU I IVIV OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3� Referred To Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul was issued a federal{y mandated storm water discharge permit 2 from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on December 1, 2000, and 3 4 WHEREAS, the storm water permit requires the City to submit an annual report on June 1 of each 5 year including a storm water management program, and 6 7 WHEREAS, the original report was adopted by the City Council on June 13, 2001 (CF #01-606), 8 and 9 1 � WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this report on August 7, 2001 to receive public comment 11 which was responded to and then used to amend the original report. 12 13 Now, therefore be it, RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul is committed to meeting the storm 14 water permit requirements, and be it, 15 16 FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul adopts the amended Storm Water Permit Annual f7 Report and Management Program. 1$ 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7G Blakey os rom Yeas Nays �� Absent C�7 Requested by Department of: Public Works By: , /�/Z�� Adopted by Council: Date '�_ a o� Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary n � J ' A By: �l�JG'� � � �/ B �" � �`� � , ` °- "'�-��Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Approved by Mayor: Date � �(7 � J%% _ ` �/ g � I By : �— o �-��6 � DEPAFiTMENr/OFFICHCOUNCIL DATEIMTIATED EN SHEET rub�i� wor1� ioii2ioi No. 1??4�7 MACTPERSON&PHONE I � A� IW7IAVDA7E Qo 1�EOTOR �cmcourvca Anne Weber 266-6245 aq GTYATfOflNEY ❑cmc�wc NUMBER FOR MUSTBEINJCOUNCILAGENDABV(DA'fE) ImUfBJG �g�p��DIRECiOR ❑FlNANCEACCOUMiNG OflOEfl �MAYOR(ORASSI5fANf) ❑HumanRightsDi � OTAL#OFSIGNAT1flEPAC+ES IIXJP/LLLLACA'fNMISFORSIGNANRt) uDIVISION uDEPT.ACCOUNTANi � ON REOUESTED pprove the attached resolufion adopfing the amended Storm Water Permit Annuai Report and Management ogram as required by the City's federally mandated storm water discharge permit. FECAMMENDATIONS: App�we (A) a Fi�ect (F� pERSONAL SERVICE COMRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UES770NS: PLANNINGCOMMISSION �L5ERVICECOMh11$SION 1. Hasihisperson/firtnevervrorketlunderacontrac[forihisdepartrnerri? YES NO _q8 COMMfREE _ 2. H25 thiS PEf50Mfirtf1 CVCf bEEl1 a Clty Ertlploy�ee? �S7nPF VES NO — 3. Does this person/firtn possess a skill rrot nortnalty possessetl by any curteM ciry DISiRICTCOUNCIL _ emPlpyyg? SUPPORTSWHICHCAUNdLO&)ECTiVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attaeh W green sheet INITIAi1NG PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOfiNNIiY (WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE. WH`n: The City of Saint Paul was issued a storm water dischazge pern�it from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) on December 1, 2000. Under the conditions of this pemut, the City is required to submit an annual report on 7une 1 of each year including a storm water management program. The original report was adopted by City Council on June 13, 2001 (CF #O1-606). A public hearing was held on this report on August 7, 2001. The original report was amended in response to public comment and will be resubmitted to the MPCA. Attached is the public comments, the City's response and the amended Annual Report. ADVANTAGESIFAPPflOVED: Saint Paul wili be in compliance with its federally mandated storm water discharge pernut. DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: None DISADVANTAGESIFNOTAPPflOVED: Requizements of the storm water discharge pernut will be violated. Saint Paul will be subject to fines and open to citizen lawsuits. � O7ALAMOUMOF7FANSACfIONS COST/REVENUEBUDGEfED(GIRCLEONE) YES No FUNDING SOURCE A�fTY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION_ (EXPLAIN) ' O al-��'1G CITY OF SAINT PAUL NPDES STORM WATER PERMIT ANNUAL REPORT JUNE 1, 2001 * amended October 11. 2001 * � Note: All additions to the original June 1, 2Q01 regort are in bold and underlined. Deleted text is struck out. * Saint Paul Sewer Utility Department of Public Work Table of Contents Section Contact Informafion and Certification Inventory Storm Water Monitoring Program Water Quality Update Glossary of Terms Appendix A Storm Water Management Plan Appendix B Storm Sewer Outfall Inventory Watershed Inventorv Appendix C NPDESlSDS Permitted Facilities Industrial Land Use Maa Appendix D Joint Monitoring Program Budget Annendix E Storm Water Pondin�Area Inventorv Annendix F Storm Drain Stenciling Door Han¢er FYgures and Maps Saint Paul Watersheds Storm Water Ponding Areas in Saint Paul Saint Paul NPDES Storm Water Monitoring Sites Como Lake - Secchi Depths Como Lake - Total Phosphorus Como Lake - Chlorophyll-a __ I.ake Phalen - Total Phosphorus Lake Phaten - Chlorophyll-a 3 4 5 7 14 rig�rce 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 9 0\ - Contact Information Anne Weber Cit�of SL Paul Deuartment of Public Works 25 W. 4`� St�. 70� CIiA SL Paul. MN 55102 651-266-6245 anne.weber @ ci.stnaul.mn.us Certification I herebvi certify that this ptan was prepared bv me or under my direct sunervision attd that I am a dulv licensed professional engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. �. ' I'V �M�/ ` Anne M. Weber License No. Approved: �a NPDES Storm Water Permit Annual Report City of Saint Paul Jnne 1, 2001 The City of Saint Paul submits this report in fulfillment of the annual reporting requirements of the NPDES Storm Water Dischazge Pemut MN 0061263 issued to the City of Saint Paul on December 1, 2000. This report sa6sfies the criteria set forth in Pernut Section 2.18. Storm Water Management Program The proposed storm water management program to be implemented in 2001 is incIuded as Appendix A. The cost benefit analysis of individual BMPs will be submitted in the 2002 Annual Report. Inventory Storm Sewer Outfall Inventorv Saint Paul's storm sewer outfalls are found in Appendix B. This lisvng includes the outfall identification number and the size of the outfall pipe. , � . Figure 1 shows Saint Paul's watersheds. * There is no new removed or relocated outfalls The followin2 information is urovided in A��p endix $ for each of the 23 watersheds in SL Paul• size of the drainaee area, land use types and their distribution population percent impervious surface area, and the number and name of the storm water ponding areas.* The Department of Public Works is actively developing a computer based asset and infrastructure management system. This system will include both the storm and sanitary sewer networks. A contract is currently being awarded to obtain Citywide, LIDAR generated, 1 foot digitai contour mapping. When the asset and infrastructure management system is complete, we will have the data and systems necessary to accurately deternune the sub-watershed for each of the outFalls. This, in conjuncrion with other existing data sets such as land use and zoning witl allow us to determine the inventory information by outfall. The estimated ume line for the systems and products discussed is two to three years. � 0�-��5. Storm Water Pond Inventorv Saint Paul's storm water ponding areas are constructed to collect and detain flows from storm events. These ponds aze designed to reduce peak flow rates in downstream storm sewers. Figure 2 shows the storm water ponding azeas in the City of Saint Paui. Tributary azea, land use type and distribution, population and design capacity for each City ponding azea �� .� is nrovided in Appendix E. �` NPDES Permitted Facilities Facilities in Saint Paul that uea issued NPDES permits by the MPCA are found in Appendix C. Inventorv of land uses or activities that �enerates hiEher concentrations of hvdrocarbons, trace metals. or toxicants � . * Industrial land uses mav generate hiEher concentrations of hydrocarbons trace metals, or toxicants than are found in typical storm water runoff A map showing the areas of industrial land use in St. Paul is included in Aanendix C. * Storm Water Monitoring and Modeling �oint Monitorine Proaram The Ciries of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board aze participating in a joint storm water monitoring program as required by the storm water permit. Minneapolis Park Board staff will be conducting ihe monitoring program for the three year pernut term. The Storm Water Monitoring Program Manual was completed by Minneapolis Park Boud staff and submitted separately to the MPCA in April of 2001. This manual is incorporated by reference. A copy of the joint monitoring agreement will be submitted to the MPCA after signatures are obtained from all three parties. The five-year budget for the }oint monitoring program is included in Appendix D. Sampling sites are identified in the Storm Water Monitoring Program Manual. The sampiang sites were selected from the sites used in the storm water pernrit application monitoring program. Five sites were chosen, representative of the following land use types: two residential sites, two industriaUcommercial sites, and one mixed use site. Two sites are located in Minneapolis with three in Saint Paul. Saint Paul sampling sites are located on Figure 3. A snow melt and a rainfall event was collected in April of 2001. The�ernrit repuires two �eear of inercury monitorinQ There was not a certified lab in Minnesota until late Tuly of 2001 The two-vear nrogram wiil begin in the sarine of 2002. 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Monitoring data for the Mississippi River is summarized by sections or reaches and miles of the River. The first of these reaches (#40I) extends from the Minnesota River to the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatrnent Plant. Reach #401 is partially supporting for swimming and supporting, but threatened for aquatic life. A Fish Consumption Advisory for PCB's and mercury applies to this reach. The impact of the Minnesota River is significant through this reach. The Minnesota River Basin Project involves efforts to reduce nonpoint source pollution through coordination among multiple units of government and citizens. 'The Mississippi River from the Ford Dam to Hastings has become a nationally recognized fishery as a result of water quality improvements and a catch-and-release policy. The river is also becoming increasingly urilized for recreation. Metropolitan Council The Metropolitan Council does routine river water quality monitoring at two stations in Saint Paul. These aze Lock and Dam No. l, located above the Ford Dam, and Saint Paul, located at Jackson Street and Lambert's Landing.'The data is from 1994 -1998 and contains conventional pollutant monitoring and toxics data. Table 2 is a summary of this water quatity data. Table 2: Mississippi River Mean Water Quality Values 1994-1998 Total Phosphorus Ammonia Nitrogen Nitrate; NO3 Nitrite; NO2 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Total Suspended Solids I.ead (Pb �...""".�,_" �.�."'""�' Zinc (Zn) Source: Met Council 0.150 0.079 1.853 0342 0.998 49.480 N/a 0.090 0.060 0.588 0.036 0.757 14.390 �� 0.Q�. 0.006 7 61- � �'?S. Minnesota Pollurion Control A e¢ ncv The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitors reach #401, Mississippi River above the Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant, sampled at the Minnesota Rowing Club dock upstream of the Wabasha Street Bridge in Saint Paul. A monitoring station at reach #402, Mississippi River above Saint Anthony Falls, sampled at the Minneapolis Waterworks intake at Fridley, provides additional upstream water quality information. Reach #201 is located above I.ock and Dam #2 in Washington/Dakota County. This site provides data on water quality below the Metropolitan Waste Water Trearinent Plant and as the river meets up with the St. Croix River downstceam of Saint Paul. These sites aze sampled monthly by the MPCA. Table 3 shows the Mississippi River Mean Water Quality Values from 1986 to 1996. Table 3: Mississippi River Mean Water Quality Values 1986-1996 � �` � , � „ � _ ��' ;� � ^-� � �- ,� �� - ��- �'+ +_` n= , �, � ,� '",�� ,' y �' urts - �fi each 402 ,� �` eac,h 401 ��: ��teach:#202 �-� "� � a�mefer �.�..w� ��. �_. � �M_.. ;� _ . � �.. x�u_ Hazdness, T(Ca+Mn) mg/L 193.3 326.7 273.3 Fecal Coliform in Season No./100 ml 108 224 106 Dissolved Oxygen mg/L 9.99 9.74 9.44 Ph Minimum SU 8.27 8.27 8.15 Ph Maximum SU 8.27 8.27 8.15 Un-ionized NH3-I� T gIL 0.0045 0.0105 0.0117 Conductivity t3mho/cm25C 346 551 549 Turbidity NTLT 4.2 906 10.5 Aluminum (T) ug/L 350 1003.5 840 Arsenic ug/L 1.67 23 2.37 Cadmium ug/L 2.047 0.038 0.2136 Chromium ugfL 1.13 1.67 1.52 Copper ug/L 1.64 2.35 2.45 I.ead ug/L 2.22 1.2 1.71 Nickel ugJL 1 13 1.85 Selenium ug/L 1 1.25 " 1.32 Zinc u 2335 10.55 25.2 Source: MPCA Como Lake , Como Lake is 72 acres in size and has a maatimum depth of 16 feet. The subwatershed is 1,786 acres in size and land uses include a public golf course, zoo, parklands, residential housing, and a few higher density5hopping areas. Runoff from the golf course is routed through a series of two constructed ponds prior to entering Como Lake. Discharge from the lake enters into the Trout Brook Storm Sewer, and uldmately discharges into the Mississippi River. Gottfried's Pit, located upstream of Como Lake, collects drainage from 549 acres including intercommunity flow from Roseville, Falcon Heights, Ramsey County right-of-ways, and St. Paul. The pond has a pumped oudet to Como Lake with a malcimum capacity of 3200 gallons per minute. Como Lake average summer water quality is smnmarized for the period 1982-2000 in Table 4. Growing season sampling is done by the Ramsey County Lake Management Program on a yearly basis. Profile sampling in the deepest area of Como I.ake is done at least 6-8 times during the May through September. In addition to chemical measures of water quality, biologicai samples are collected for analysis of phytoplankton abundance and composition, crustacean zooplankton, and aquatic plant community composition. Como Lake is a biologically producrive shallow lake. Even so, water quality has fluctuated over the monitoring period. I.ong-term plots (1982-2000) of secchi depth, total phosphorus and chlorophyll-a are shown in Figures 4, 5 attd 6. This lake is considered to be hypereutrophic. (?1—tt'!�a H � � Q d 0 �'` V � W N � J O � O V V d L � � � � r � � � r a a rn r Lf7 � � � V � T � � r N m W � rn rn 0 rn rn Y 09 W � T � � � � � � T � � �1 r � � � r � � � T M W � � V' � c0 � N � r m C) N •- O (saaia�u) ly�aag Table 4: Como Lake Water Quality 1982 - 2000 �._ -��.� v �� -��:.._�-� s�= � =��P � � `�� °�" -~ ��, � � � _ � �� . �=°_�;,` �, = � �� .,-��.--�, �- 1982 0.65 219 67.7 1984 0.60 19Q 9$•� 1985 0.50 225 lO1.Q 1986 1.10 310 38.7 1987 2.70 186 7.8 1988 2.00 137 24.6 1989 2.00 152 24•7 1990 0.90 198 493 1991 0.80 224 43.9 1992 1.20 152 26•8 1993 2.20 108 21•8 1994 1.70 121 29.0 1995 1.40 255 51.2 1996 1.20 276 57.6 1997 1.20 141 37.6 1998 3.20 204 9.2 1999 3.20 112 11.3 2000 . 2.08 I33 19.6 Source: Ramsey Co. Lake Management Program p� _ � �'► S. 10 A � 3 i O s Q N O .� a ,� L � r Y � J O � O V � � L � � LL 0 n 0 n n D n A n r T a � M � N W '- rn 0 rn rn � rn m rn h rn � m rn � � rn � � rn r M � W N � � � � 0 p ti _1�'1S� p � � O O O � V� N O m � � � M M N N N N N ( sn�oydsoyd I�lol � � s a 0 L � /�� V � J 0 � O V cfl a> L � � � � O � a�D � c�0 � � C�'] N � r � �EW�W� e-II�(ydoaol4� 0 0 0 N � W � W � � n W � � � m � � � a � m M W � m rn rn 0 W rn m � m � � n � T � W � 47 � 0 � � � t � W O � o�-�� Como Lake Management Proiects Several management projects have occurred in the last 20 years at Como Lake. Two major projects included: 1) Biomanipulation and aeration Ramsey County received an EPA Clean Lake grant to evaluate phosphorus loads and water quality in Como Lake. Implementation strateges included biomanipulation, which consisted of removal of rough fish by the DNR using the chemical rotenone and algal conuol in 1985, followed by restocking of largemouth bass, bluegill and walleye in 1986 and implementation of fistring restriction on lazgemouth bass. Macrophyte harvesting was initiated in the period following the fisheries renovation and has been done during several subsequent years. Also in 1985, a partial air-lift aeration system was installed to limit winter fish kills. 2) Renovation of the Como Lake Golf Course that included the diversion of some inflows to ponds within thegolf course. The renovation of the Como Lake Golf Course included the addiUon of several ponds to the course in 1987. Storm water runoff from three major storm sewers entering the north end of Como Lake (which contribute about 85% of the annual surface water budget for Como Lake) were partially diverted to two new sedimentation ponds in the golf course. A 1982 study, (Runke) concluded that there were three water quality problems in Como Lake: 1. High levels of nutrient input which leads to increased algae ]evels and decreased transparency; 2. Hypolimnetic oxygen depletion and subsequent sediment phosphorus release (internal loading); and - 3. An imbalance of the biology of the lake. Monitoring since the early 1980's indicate water quality in Como Lake follows a cyclic pattem, as measured by water transparency or secchi depth. The onset of the cyclic changes in water quality in Como Lake is related to the biomanipulation or fisheries management completed in 1985. This biomanipulation activity manipulates the food chain and the cycles appear to reflect nature's way of adapting to these changes. At one point in September 1986, visibility in Como Lake extended to the bottom in the deepest portion of the lake. A 1998 report (Noonan) on the water quality changes in Como Lake identified three factors which are important to the observed water quality `cycle' and also future management strategies. 1. The amount of phospharous in Como Lake drives the biological productivity, or energy level, in the system. 2. Daphnia directly affect the abundance of algae in Como Lake, which triggers the observed cyclic trend in water transparency. 3. Macrophtyes provide valuable habitat for fish, Daphnia, and other biota and also provide a possible mechanism to reduce the abundance of algae in Como Lake. 11 Lake Phalen Iake Phalen has a surface azea of 198 acres, a maximum depth of 91 feet and a mean depth of approximately 24 feet. The drainage area is 1822 acres and land uses include a public golf course, parklands, residential housing, and a few commercial areas. Lake Phalen is a meso/eutrophic lake even through annual phosphorus and water loads aze chazacteristic of eutrophic lakes. It appeazs that the physical structure of Lake Phalen provides a significant water quality buffer. The depth of the lake basin provides for extremely stable thermal strarification during the summer, which effectively separates the upper and lower portions of the water column. Nutrient export pmcesses from the upper part of the water column during the summer are very important because the nutrients lost to the bottom layer are unavailable to aigae unril the fall mi�ng period. Algae abundance remains quite low through the summer as a result, particularly in dry summer periods. Lake Phalen's average summer water quality is summarized for the period 1987-2000 in Table 7. Growing season sampling is done by the Ramsey County Lake Management Program on a yearly basis. Long-term plots of secchi depth, total phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a are given in Figures 7, S and 9. Table 7: Lake Phalen Water Quality 1987 - 2000 2.70 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 11 CC�(1: 2.30 3.60 3.80 3.20 4.10 2998 3.70 1999 3.18 2000 2.19 30 24 36 45 37 37 27 28 24 I�J N�L: Source: Ramsey County Lake Management ., � � � � � � � � � � .� � o�� i W � � V w V , W N � W � �' a � ` W Y � ...I 1� N s� 3 1 � , I�Y 0 0 0 N � � � � W r � W � T � � � T V rn rn T M � W T N � � r- rn � T � � � T � � � • � � u/ � � � � ct 'ct M ('� N N r (s�a�aw) �yo�ag N 7 L � .� ^ i�l� y O t a � �� O F � C d R � a d Y � J W W L � � � O � 0 0 0 N � � W T � � � T � � � r � � � T � rn rn T � � � r- rn rn T N � � T T � � T � � � T V/ � � T � � Q� r � ��Z T�� V M M N N T ( sn�odysoyd le�ol a � -►��v � ^ � i�(� O O � U c d {0 t a d Y � J ci d i 7 a1 lL 0 0 0 N 6� m m r � ti 07 � � N � � T � � � � � M rn rn N rn rn rn rn 0 rn rn � � m m rn n � rn N � o� C9 V N O c0 Cfl 'S T T T T T ( e-flAydo�ol4� Beaver Lake Beaver Lake has a surface area of 84 acres, a maximum depth of 7 feet and a mean depth of approximately 6 feet. The drainage azea is 288 acres and land uses include park lands and residential housing. Ramsey Counry began monitoring Beaver Lake in 1999. Growing season sampling is done by the Ramsey County Iake Management Prog�am. Monitoring is conducted between May and September. Results are found in Table 8. These findings classify Beaver Lake as a eutropluc lake. Table 8: Beaver Lake Water Quality 1999-2000 1999 26.9 Z000 i 1.48 I 101 I 21.1 Source: Raznsey Co. Lake Management Program Crosby Lake Crosby Lalce, located with the Crosby Regional Pazk, is in the Mississippi River floodplain and is subject to fiooding periods during the high flow on the river. Cmsby Lake is divided into two separate waterbodies by a berm and trail, fornung Crosby and Little Crosby Lake. Crosby Lake is 48 acres in size and has a maximum depth of 19 feet. Ramsey County began monitoring Crosby Lake in 1999. Crrowing season sampling is done by the Ramsey County Lake Management Progrun. Monitoring is conducted between May and September. Results are found in Table 9. These findings classify,Crosby Lake as mesotrophic. Table 9: Crosby Lake Water Quality 1999-2000 Sources for Water Ouality data: Mississippi River, Lake Como, Crosby Lake and Beaver Iake information from the Capitol � ementPlan,2000. ��.__M�___� Lake Phalen and Beaver Lake informarion from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District Watershed Management Plan, May 1997. 13 Source: Ramsey Co. Lake Management Program Glossary of Terms Best Management Practices (BMPs) - water quality management practices that are the most effecrive and practicable means of controlling, preventing, and minimizing degradation of surface waters. Chlorophyll-a - a measure of the size of the algal population in the lake. DNR - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EPA - Environmental Protection Agency o�-�i�� Eutrophic Lake - A lake that has a high level of plant nutrients and biological productivity and a low oxygen content. Hypereutrophic Lake - The most extreme eutrophication condition. L.ow oxygen levels. Mesotrophic Lake - Midway in nutrient levels between the eutrophic and oligotrophic lakes. MPCA - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Municipal separate storm sewer system - a conveyance or system of conveyances owned or operated by a public body having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, or other wastes. LIDAR - As RADAR is RAdio Detection and Ranging, LIDAR is LIght Detection and 12anging. Radar sends out sound waves and Lidar sends out light or laser pulses. NPDES - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Nonpoint Source Pollution - Nutrients and pollution sources not discharged from a single point. Oligotrophic Lake - A relatively nutrient-poor lake, it 3s clear and deep with bottom waters high in dissolved oxygen. 5ecchi depth - a measure of water quality transparency obtained by lowering an 8 inch black and white disk into the water until it disappears from view. 5torm Water - storm water runoff, snow melt runoff, and surface runoff and drainage. Total phosphorus - a plant nutrient that limits the size of the algae population in most lakes. 14 b �-111� Appendix A CITY OF SAINT PAUL NPDES STORM WATER PERMIT STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN JUNE 1, 2001 *amended October 11. 2001* *Note: All additions to the original June 1, 2001 report are in bold and underlined. Deleted text is struck out * 5aint Paul 5ewer Utility Department of Public Works Storm Water Management Program City of Saint Paul June 1, Z001 * amended October 11. 2001* The City of Saint Paul submits this document in fulfillment of the requirements of the NPDES 5torm Water Discharge Permit MN 0061263, which was issued to the City on December 1, 2000. This report sausfies the criteria set forth in Permit Section 2.3 to 216. The Public Works Sewer Utility is responsibie for coordination of pemut activity and reporting requirements. The responsible City department for each activity is listed under each secrion. Activities that have an existing separate budget are listed in each section. At the end of this document a copy of the overall storm water management budget is included. Information on targeted poliutants and performance measures ' . for each activity is listed under each section. 1. Storm Sewer System The responsible department is Public Works Sewer Utility. 1.1 Operation and Mainfenance (Permit 2.5) The City will operate all storm water collection, conveyance, treatment, and discharge facilities in a manner consistent with the following: a. Maintenance of the system that results in degradarion of effluent quality will be carried out in a manner that minimizes any adverse impact to waters of the state. b. Adequate operating staff will be provided to carry out the operation, maintenance and testing functions required to ensure compliance with the conditions of this permit. c. Ail faciliues or systems of control installed or used in the municipal sepazate storm sewer system will be maintained in good working order and operated as efficienfly as possible. Targ Po llutants• Sediments and nutrients Performance Measures• Summarv of in�ection cleaning and renair renorts. 1.2 Coustruction of Storm Sewers (Permit 2.12) ew storm seWer'systemsari�-a�idit.iAns �the e�istin stog� rm sewer s_Ystem will be designed and constructed to provide for reliable and e�cient capture of oa es �f other runoff debris, consistent with reliable and efCcient conveyance of storm water. Designs may include either inlet or outlet control measures, or other BMPS. Tar,._geted Pollutants: F'loatables Performance Measures Summarv of new storm sewer constructed and tvnes of controls measures used. a�-�nc 1.3 Flood Control (Permit 2.9) Any flood conuol projects the City undertakes will be designed to minimize the impacts on the water quality of the receiving water. When repairs, improvements, or changes are planned for existing flood control devices, the City will evaluate the feasibility of retrofitting the existing devices to provide additional pollutant removal from storm water dischazges. The City will also report in each annual report the number and type of flood control projects planned and describe the pollutant removal capabilities associated with each project. Figure 2 in the Annual Report shows the storm water ponding areas located in the City of Saint Paul. Targeted Pollutants• Sediment and nutrients Performance Measures• Number of flood control �roiects constructed and tvnes of controls measures used. Number of retrofits constructed. 1.4 Removed 5ubstances (Pernut 2.6) The disposal, handling and recording of removed substances will be addressed as part of the following sections of the Storm Water Management Plan: 1.6 Storm W ater Pond Maintenance 1.7 Catch Basin Pilot Project 21 Street Cleaning and Maintenance 1.5 Outfalls (Pernut 1.2.1 & 2.4.5) A list of the City of Saint Paul storm sewer outfalls are found in Appendix B. Twenty percent of the cities 102 pernutted outfalls or 20 outfalls will be inspected each year beginning in 2001. Erosion protection will be provided as necessary based on an outlet inspection. Erosion protection will be completed during the same year as the inspection or a schedule for completion will be submitted in the annual report. Results of outlet inspection will be included in the annual report, including the dates of inspection and the date of completion of additional erosion protection. Targeted Poilutants• Sediments and nutrients Performance Measures• Outlet insnection results and number of renairs made. Bridal Veil Creek 1 Mississippi River 66 Upper Lake 2 Crosby I.ake 2 Fairview North Pond 2 Lake Como 11 . Loeb Lake i Lake Phalen 6 Beaver Iake 2 Saburban Ave. Pond 2 Litt1e Pig's Eye Lake 1 Pig's Eye Lake 2 Battle Creek 4 Total Discharge Points 102 1.6 Storm Water Ponding Areas (Pernut 2.4.1- 2.4.2) The City will operate and maintain all storm water shuctural controis in a manner so as to reduce the dischazge of pollutants. The City will inspect all storm water ponds a minimum of two times per year. The City will also keep records of inspection results, date, antecedent weather conditions, sediment storage and capacity remaining, and any maintenance performed or recommended. After two years of inspections, if patterns of maintenance become apparent the frequency of inspecrions may be adjusted. If maintenance or sediment removal is required as a result of both inspections the frequency of inspection shall be increased to at least thi�ee times per year or more frequent if needed to prevent cany-over or washout of pollutants from the structures and maximize pollutant removal. If maintenance or sediment removal is not required as a result of both inspections, the frequency may be reduced to one time per year. Saint 2 in the Annual Report shows the storm water ponding areas located in the City of _._, -�---�--- __ Tar�ted PoIIntants• Sediments and nutrients Performauce Measnres• Pond inspection resnits and qnantity of material removed. � o�..t�1�• 1.7 Catch Basin Pilot Project (Pernut 2.43 - 2.4.4) The City will conduct a catch basin pilot project according to the following schedule: Schedule Select study azea Clean all catch basins in area Monitoz accumulation (monthly) Clean catch basins as required Final Report � October 2001 October to November 2001 March 2002 through October 2003 Mazch 2002 through October 2003. 7anuary 1, 2004 A studS will be selected from one of St Paul's storm water monitorine azeas in October of 2001 All of the catch basin sumps in this studv area will be inventoried �rior to the initial cleaninQ The initial cleanin� will take place in November 2001 after the monitorin¢ uroaram is complete for the �ar Sewer maintenance crews will vactor each catch basin in the studyarea and record the amount of material removed. Accumulation of material in each catch basin will be monitored on a monthlv basis durina the studv veriod Catch basins will be cleaned when the sediment reaches form the invert of the pipes A final report documenting the pilot project will be prenared and submitted on 7anuarv 1. 2004. Targeted Pollutants• Sediments and nutrients Performance Measnres• Com�letion o�ilot project. 2. Roadwavs The responsible department is Public Works Street Maintenance. Targeted Pollntants• Sedimettts nutrients ogygen-demandin� substances, chlorides Performance Measures• Freauencv of sweeuin¢ on each street tvoe, ananritv and breakdown of materials removed Ouantit�of deicing materials used. 21 Street Cleaning and Maintenance Program (Permit 2.8.1 & 2.8.2} The City of Saint Paul conducts a street cleaning program to promote the health and welfare of its citizens and to reduce the amount of poliutants to receiving waters from storm water dischazges. Streets and alleys are divided into siz classes, each of which receives a different level of service as defined below: Class I- Downtown or Loop streets The following service is performed on all downtown or loop streets within the following boundaries: Kellogg BouIevazd on the south and west, Twelfth Street on the north and Broadway Sueet on the east. These streets are swept approximately three times per week and flushed five fimes per week during the spring, summer and fall. AII routine maintenance, including patching and repairing of street surfaces, is performed on an as-needed basis. Class II- Outlying Commercial and Arterial Streets These streets are the major arteries in the City and have both heavy voIumes of vehicular and pedestrian traffia These streets also have business or commerciai properties fronting on them. Typical examples aze: University Avenue, Snelling Avenue, West Seventh Street, East Seventh Street, Rice Street, Payne Avenue, Arcade Street, Summit Avenue and Grand Avenue. The Class II streets are swept or cleaned fifteen to eighteen umes in annually. All routine maintenance, including patching and repairing of street surFaces, is done on a scheduled or as-needed basis. Class III - Residential Streets The following service is performed on all residential streets including oiled, paved and intermediate type streets. In the spring, all residential streets receive a thorough cleaning which includes sweepm 2�d�ushing: Pate�o'^� *>r��rin��c do e on a scheduled or as-needed basis. Street Maintenance initiated the following policy in August 1997: Oile�"streets are seal coated on a five-year cycle until the oiled street is scheduled to be paved as part of the Residential Street Vitality Program. The street is then be added to the ten- year cycle seal coat list. All exisring paved sueets are on the ten-year cycle seal coat list. Approximately 12 miles of oiled streets and 60 miles of paved streets were seal coated in 2000. Oil and sand sealing of oiled streets is no longer done. In 1995, a 0 �! � l l'l4 recycling program was initiated for all reclaimed sand and seal coat rock. These materials aze no longer hauled to the landfill. In the fall, streets are swept for leaf pickup. All material swept up during this fall cleanup is hauled to a commercial composting facility. Class IV - Oiled and Paved Alleys All oiled and paved alleys aze swept during the late spring. All routine maintenance, including patching and repairing of the alley surfaces, is performed on a scheduled or as-needed basis. Street Maintenance initiated the following policy in August 1997: Oiled alleys are seal coated on a five-year cycle. Paved alleys are seal coated on a ten-year cycle. Oil and sand sealing of oiled alleys is longer done. In 1995, a recycling program was initiated for all reclaimed sand andseal coat rock. These materials are no longer hauled to the landfili. Class V and VI - Unimproved Streets and Alieys Unimproved streets and alleys are right-of-ways that have not been developed. There are approximately 50 miles of unimproved streets and approximately 288 miles of unimproved assessed alleys in the City. Because they are City right-of-ways, the City has the responsibility to perform minimal repairs and maintenance wark on them to make them passable and to reduce hazazds. The maintenance and repair of these streets and alleys consists of patching, minor blading, and placing of crushed rock or other stabilized material. Debris Collection In 2000, the sweepings collected from city sueets and alleys were tested and found to be within EPA guidelines for safe disposal in landfills and for recycling purposes. The following approximate volumes were removed from City streets in 2000 based on vehiculaz measure. Class I,II � N Totals General Debris 7,164 cu.yds. 3,336 cu.yds. 1.392 cu.vds. 11,892 cu.yds. Leaves (Fall Cleaning) 4,354 cu.yds. 12,922 cu.yds. 0 cu.yds. 17,276 cu.yds. Street Maintenance has a Hazazdous Waste Disposal Policy in place. Any of these materials collected from city sueets are disposed of in environmentally acceptable means. Street Maintenance also collects trash receptacles and disposes of refuse &om neighborhood cleanups each year. The following is the street cleaning and maintenance budget for 2001: 20U1 Street Cleaning & Maintenance Budget Downtown Street Repair & Cleaning $383,327 Outlying Commercial & Arterial Street Repair and Cleaning $2,848,243 7 Residential Street Repair & Cleaning Oiled & Pave alley Repair & Cleaning Trash Receptacle Pickup Neighborhood Cleanup Total $3,569,476 $1,683,246 $296,954 $132,896 $8,914,142 2.2 Deicing Operations (Permit 2_8.3 - 2.8.5) Deicing operations aze weather dependent. Better ice control is obtained with salt above 0 Sand is necessary below this temperature. Deicing is done on arterial streets first and then on residential intersections after plowing. The City has been using less sand in recent yeazs because of the effectiveness of salt at warmer temperatures, warmer winters, and the increasing expense of sand removal from streets. The City has experimented with liquid deicing products and has not found a effective aiternative to salt. The City will continue to evaluate alternative products and report the findings in the following years, annual report. Salt piles are covered year round. Sand and salt mixture piles are stored in the open from December to February. The City does not store sand/salt mixture during the remainder of the year. Salt storage facilifies are located in the following locations: 873 N. Dale Street 5�` Street and Kittson Street Pleasant Avenue & View Street :.:� • : . .. : :� . :: =. 'iti7' ' Deicine Ouantities - Winter 2000 thru 2001 27 000 tons salt 42.000 tons sand 1,5 �allons Magnesium Chloride Ma�nesium chloride is a liquid used �rimarily in an anti-icin¢ mode, as opposed to salt which is a deicing.product MaEnesium chioride is avnlied to brid�e decks before frost or new snow. E:3 O�..111¢ 3. Storm Water Mana ement Ordinance The responsible departments are Public Works Sewer Utility and License, Inspecrion and Environmental Protection. Tar_geted Pnllntants: Sediments and nntrients Performance Measnres� Adoution of ordinance and comuletion of desian mannaL 31 Storm Water Management Ordinance (Permit 7.1 - 73) The City will adopt a Storm Water Ordinance which meets the requirements of this section by 7une 1, 2003. The ordinance will include sediment and erosion control and long term storm water management requirements. A status report on this process will be given in the 2002 Annual Report. 3.2 Design Manual (Permit 2.7.4) The City is working with the parties listed below to develop a Small Site t3rban BMP Manual. Barr Engineering is the consultant working on this project. The manual is in draft format and is scheduled to be completed in August of 2001. A copy of the manual will be submitted with the 2002 Annual Report. The manual is being funded as follows: Funding Met Council $100,000 Minneapolis $20 St. Paul $20,000 Rice Creek WD $5,000 Minnehaha Creek WD $5,000 Six Cities WMO $1,000 Total $151,00 4. Pesticides and Fertilizers (Permit 2.10.1- 2.103) The responsible departments aze Public Works Sewer Utility and Pazks and Recreation. The City wil] implement a program to reduce the dischazge of pollutants related to the application of pesticides and fertilizers. This will be accomplished through coordination with existing efforts, such as WaterShed Partners, the education program and the pilot project to investigate use on City facilities. Tar�eted Pollntants• Pesticides and nntrients . Performance Measures• Completion of pilot project and uublic education measures found in Section 6. 4.1 City Wide Education Program Component of 6.0 Public Education Program G] 4.2 Pilot Project City facilities that use fertilizer and pes4cides on a regular basis, such as the golf courses, have procedures that are followed. This pilot project will document current city procedures including soil analysis to determine application amounts and rates. Tnvestigate and docunnent fertilizer and pesticide use on City Facilities Submit final report 7uly 2001 through September 2003 7anuary I, 2004 5. Illicit Dischar�es and Improper Disnosal The responsible department is the Public Works Sewer Utility. Targeted Pollutants: All pollntants Performance Measnres• Adoution of ordinance and results of annaal field-screeninE inspections and subseqnent actions. 5.1 Prohibit Non-storm Water Discharges (Pemut 2.11.1, 2.113 & 211.5) The City wil2 develop an or3inance defining proper dischazges to the storm sewer system by January 1, 2004. 5.2 Duty to Notify and Avoid Water Pollution (Permit 2.11.4, 3.8) The City wi11 notify the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Dury Officer immediately of a discharge, accidental or otherwise, which may case pollution of waters of the state. Beginning with the 2002 Annual Report, the City will report the number of spills and unauthorized discharges that occurred and the tesponse to the spills. The City will also implement an education program for its staff regarding the duty to notify the Deparhnent of Public Safety Duty Officer. The education program will include a notification protocol for maintenance staff in other department for response and containment of materials. 5.3 Field Screening Program (Permit 2.11.2) The City will implement a program to detect, remove, or require to obtain a sepazate NPDES or other permit, illicit discharges and improper disposal into the storm sewer system under its jurisdiction. An ongoing field screening program will be implemented which is similar to the pmgram required in the permit application. The program wiIl be performed annually in 20% of the drainage areas listed in the description on page 3 of the permit. 'The number of screening activities, the results, and responses to the results will 5.4 Allowable Non-storm Water Discharges (Pernut 211.6) The education program for non-storm water dischazges is a component of Public Education Program found in Section 6.0 of this plan. 10 0�-1tR� 6. Public Education Program (Pernut 2.10.2, 2.11.6, 2.13 & 2.16) The responsible Department is the Public Works Sewer Utility. Targeted Pollutants: All pollntants Performance Measures• Number of door haneers distributed number of storm drains stenciled number of volunteers number of workshops number of events and results of evaluation. Storm Drain Stenciling Education Program The City of Saint Paul has been conducting a successful storm drain stenciling education program since 1993. For the past several years the Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) has coordinated this program. FMR is the leading citizens' organization working to protect the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities area. A copy of the door hanaer is provided in Annendix F The number of door han�rs distributed storm drains ste nciled and volunteers involved is found in the following table. The number of volunteers was not tracked everv vear of the program• Year 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Door Han¢ers 1 3.300 3�179 Storm Drains 400 480 1_,287 1_,146 1_,600 2i 2_ 951 3.�153 Voluateers 100 2000 3.460 10.000 12,359 15.259 12,454 13�3 880 lylg The storm-drain stenciling project is designed to meet the following three objectives: • To stencil storm drains with the message "Please Don't Pollute—Drains to River," and distribute educational door-hangers to residents and businesses in the stenciled neighborhoods. • To involve community residents in hands-on leaming experiences about wban runoff pollution and ways to prevent it. • To facilitate school service learning initiatives that include storm drain stenciling as a key component. 11 Project Eampaneats Goals• • Identify and organize approximately 1,200 volunteers to stencil at least 2,800 storm drains and distribute 12,000 door hangers within the City of St. Paul during each yeaz of the project. • Provide a 30-minute educarional orientarion to each volunteer group Yhat patticipates in the stenciling project. • Provide an additional one-hour lesson on urban runoff poilution with school students that participate in storm drain stenciling (approximately 40-50°l0 of the 1,200 volunteers). • Provide a training workshop for St. Paul teachers on storm drain stenciling and water quality classroom activiries that complement the service project. • Present three community workshops for city residents on urban runoff pollution and ways to prevent it. • Develop and impiement an evaluation system to deternune project effec6veness. • Coordinate the purchase, maintenance and storage of all stenciling suppffes and equipment. • Project staff will generate publicity for at least two stenciling groups or events each year. Metropolitan daily newspapers, TV news and community press will be tazgeted. • FMR will develop a system to evaluate the effectiveness of patticipating in stenciling. A pre and post test will be implemented with a variety of groups and a su�nary of results _ will be distributed to WaterShed Partners and other interested groups. • Set-up, stafF and take-down the WaterShed Exhibit at the St. Paul Depattment of Public Works Open House in September 2001. Projecf Budget The total cost for the 2-year project is $54,500. The following is the detailed budget for the two- year program: Stencil Coordination Service I.eamingJEducation Evaluation Community Workshops Teacher Workshop/Support Project Management Equipment and Supplies 2001 Budget 2002 Budget 13,290 3,300 1,200 0 0 2,000 1,930 12,750 3,300 600 1,800 7,400 3,000 3,930 _ _,.__ .� �._�_ _ �_ �_ 4 � __- �-�- Annual Totals ��$21�'......'. , .� _.,..,„ _ � - Project Total $54,500 Tn addition to this budget, a Met Council grant is providing funding in 2001 for the couununity workshops, teacher training, door hangers and some supplies. 12 o l -.11�4 Metro WaterShed Partners Saint Paul is an active participant in Metro WaterShed Partners. This group consists of municipalities, nonprofit groups, and state, federal and local government. This partnership has leveraged grant dollars and staff time to develop educational literature and a nationally recognized interactive display. The display is now being used at schools and events throughout the Twin Ciues metro area. This partnerslup allows Saint Paul to tap into a pool of expertise and to not reinvent the wheel in its own program. It also provides consistency in the message that the community is hearing. St. Paul's participation in this partnership shows a good faith effort in meeting cunent and future requirements and has allowed the City to masimize the staff time and dollazs contributed. In 2001, the City contributed staff time and $2,000 to the annual operating budget of the WaterShed Partners and towazd purchasing a van to transport the WaterShed Exhibit. - 7. Coordination with Other Governmental Entities (Permit 2.16) The responsible department is the Public Works Sewer Utility. Targeted Pollutants: All pollutants Performance Measures: Comnletion of reports 7.1 The City will submii a report listing the other govemmental entities that perform stoxm water management activities an the drainage area. The report wili include a summary of each activity performed by more than one group in a specific area, and how the activity relates to the requirements of the pernut. This report will be submitted by 3une 1, 2002. 7.2 The City will submit a report that describes how the different governmental entities are cooperating and coordinating efforts in managing storm water related activifies in the drainage area. The report will include the goals for each cooperative effort, where and how the activity will be performed, and a schedule for implementing it. This report will be submitted by June 1, 2003. Ongoing coordinated activities and status of cooperative efforts will be reported in each subsequent Annual Report. 13 8. Budget Activities that have separate budget categories are listed in each section. At the end of this document a copy of Yhe overall storm water management budget is included. This does not include the activities of other City Departments. Detailed budget informarion will be included in the 2002 Annual Report. Deparhneut of Public Works Budget Street Cleaning & Maintenance Storm Water 2001 2002 2003 . 2004 2005 $8,914,142 $9,092,424 $9,274,273 $9,459,759 $1,033,970 $1,054,649 $1,075,742 $1,097,257 $9,648,954 $1,119,202 Budget TotaLs $9,948,112 $10,147,073 $I0,350,015 $10,557,016 $10,768,156 Storm Water Budget Salaries Services Materials & Supplies Fringe Benefits Mayor's Contingency Total 2001 $162,268 $652,105 $52,122 $46,332 $121,143 $1,033,970 Note• The budget item labeled services is for consultin�and contracting services. This item is currently used to fund the sYencilingpro�ram contract with Friends of the Mississiuni River the storm drain monitoring_program rnntract with the MinneapoGs Park and Recreation Board and St Paui's contribution to the funding for the AesiQCt Manual. 14 Appendix B o�,��'l 6 Page 1 of 4 Appendix B Q � _ t t'lfo 270 St. Peter 280 Cedar 290 Minnesota 295 Robert 300 Jackson 310 Sibley 315 Wacouta 320 Broadway 325 Troutbrook 330 Plum 340 Urban 343 Warner and Childs 346 Warner and Childs 350 Beltline 352 off Child's Road 354 off Child's Road 356 offi Child's Road 360 Battle Creek 365 Wyoming 380 Page and Barge Ch Rd 385 Robie and Witham 390 Robie and Kansas 40� AirpoR 405 Chester St 407 Eva St 410 Custer St 420 Moses St 430 Beile 440 Riverview 460 Chippewa and Baker UPPER LAKE 152 Springfield 153 Rankin CROSBY LAKE �54 Homer Page 2 of 4 12" 7'x8' concrete duai 10' tunnel 48" brick 18" 9' 12" 12" � 2" culvert 54" 42" 12" a 16" �il Appendix'B p1-lt1L FAIRVIEW NORTH PONd 500 Tatum & Pierce Butler 510 Pierce Builer & Aldine LAKE COMO 520 Arfington & Chelsea 530 Chatswosth North 540 Milton North 550 Parkview East 560 Ivy East 570 Wheelock Pkwy East 580 Rose East 590 Victoria South 600 Chatsworth South 610 Horton West 620 Park West LOEB LAKE 630 Jessamine LAKE PHALEN 670 Wheelock Pkwy 680 Arlington West 690 Blomquist South 700 Arlington East 710 between Hoyt and Nebraska 720 Larpenteur East BEAVER LAKE 730 Rose North 740 McKnight North SUBURBAN AVE POND 750 Suburban & White Bear Ave 18" 18" . . 24" 15" � 2t" and 42" Page 3 of 4 Appendix B o t�ll'1„F 770 780 790 800 810 820 830 LITTLE PIG'S EYE LAKE outiet near fish fiatchery PlG'S EYE LAKE North End Springside Drive BATTLE CREEK � N. 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C .� � v- 0 U �_� v N � � _ J .+ N 7 ' C _� U X a c m a a Q - - Nao�,sswm,.�e�o«�+n AppendhcD Combinetl Mtnneapolls-St Paui monftoring bUdget esUmates wOwcRrwt mvk P+N�Y Wtcmeaemeae eHamion 2aofs�Ltpals 2o�2vAmdb 2oIXia�mm�als 2ooa�ewuh 2oosswwub ^ t.t.truroh ��`�� YEAALYPRQIECitONSREREC�36%INFlATKK1 Q ,�II y� rq�rQafiryanayst 1.)35.00 1&16 ].96 L5,31126 rqterquapryspa6a�rtt 1pB100 13.61 6.36 29,N059 prvtrmn�bintem 3�200 1020 Stl 5)t].6a am.om�eow� zco.W za.m �t.si sozsas� mwreaw�vmns�a sceoqe ssaoo - uso.00 ypmml 591p6.02 3935]1U5 596.190.18 599.69388 Et02.66a.)0 w�f�q eqJO�nVSWDlfes (anval Gas[s) mate�lakardvWP�% �45um 6.W0.00 ba0eile5(reWONreV�) 20 90.00 1.BW.00 e4�vqrtem (anwl reqxement �ytlel veloobmetaz 2 2250.Oa 4.500.00 autrmatks�pler 2 2595,00 5.190.00 SaleqeWlM�e^i 650.00 bCSpacerent toon2 SI6m2 t.000.00 yipyxal /].140a0 51].65a20 518.18383 St&�.3a 51929122 lap y�ayys (armid bas5) BOD 50 324.00 Ca�tiun W S10S0 GNaNa 50 E1200 Copper 5o E105a caaam w az000 �aa w aio.so NO2�3 50 511.00 Pmronia W 510.50 T�w su Et].00 qi W EB.W Mrosphpus.dvssoNetl 50 51900 PMephaw.TOUI W St].00 l05 W SB50 TSS 50 E12.00 Znc 6o Sto.so ar.annry - su Sio.so Oomedeanlnp 50 &�.� � aw� n�« arce,waxalsuoo��es IaEsWW� lumPwm BubbW _ VeNde52YdaY 78 523.d3 Po9rommMIn9�Y /000% 1.18 ] starm water tlata repat (aruivaDy) Oata analysis v,ate� WaGty a�aF)st wzmr wary spedalist �eportpeparatlon wdfar qually Bnalyst walarqusnrysperialist erni�prvrantalmanape� p��umJmMd�4'�mdnu 210.9 popose r�l year plan (annus�Yy) �roNlonnO Vropram upCate warer qualiry Mab(st �vaterquauqspeaN�st emhonmenW manager 2192 monitwLq manwl WCate (2001 wJY) repon paParatlon waterWeliyanatyst ..me� warn sceaa��i envYO�unenblmanaqer t6U 518.16 120 513.61 100 51816 BO 51&81 EO $28A3 2o E1o.0o 1A0 E18.16 iW E13.61 W 528.03 51200.00 S52S00 S��.W uu.ao - st000.aa aszs o0 54W.W §S2S00 SBA.W S<W.00 S95o.W EBSOW Sd25.00 $600.W S�zS.W Ss�i.W St.35o.00 s,zoo.00 Edoo.W 52.741.31 59,W1.% A10NITORWG iOTPL t.i.t ST.% S1.IIfl55 E6.% 52.396ffi S/.% 52,611.60 Es36 E1.59] 88 E11A1 E2.356.43 52o0.W TOTP1218.] $].% §3,65624 $636 E3,195M E11.41 E2.366.43 TpTAL2.189 t40 E18.16 Sl.% S4,fi5628 160 51361 S6.% 53.1A5.]6 80 S2&03 E11.61 $3.1552C TOTAL2792 REPOHTING TOTPL 1.1.1 2.19.9me�curymaNromppibtP�l�IZY��N) � � ��k� 53.t36.91 {3.135.91 6¢py�p$zmp0�q¢pWpnent E13255.]7 E4.09G1i Labarcos6 59.16&98 59.168.98 Vehiies �.� �� LabsVace St.oao.00 S1.aa00a Iabanaiysffi 51.6C0.00 S1.W0.00 aWbW 528R6650 520296.B1 Cmtvqencf-15% S`�.329.68 X1.Odd.50 TOTp1 MERW RY2.199 STOFM WATER MONITOflING PROGflAM TOTAL MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL MPRB 51f,925.00 E12,282]5 51T65123 513,030T] E13,421.69 51.600.00 E1.64800 E1.69].44 51.]AB36 E1,800.81 §2.]4131 $2.823.55 . $2.90&26 E2.995.50 53.0&53] 59.9)1.95 5102]t.il 510.5]926 .Si0,H9662 St1,22352 5�34.61228 E138.650.65 � S1d2.810.11 514],09G68 E151$OZ31 E13.35129 13]51.8281 tOt6M1.383�6 Id5B93150] E92/8a3 9a9a.9829 9TI9.832301 f00'l322]36 Sta.om2a o Q2.5]6% 523$<6_81 5161.18924 5161,891.46 2002 15fRB.HiC52 f03]S.a2d1g 0 0 0 S23S<422 F��fi62.5M1 525.402.G2 5166.15a39 Sin.lS].02 51]6.9a9.]3 2003 XL9,196.18 523,341.17 5167.18924 5195,091.6A 5190.095.56 5771,757.02 5178.909.7D 2001 2002 ' 20IX4 200b 200.5 5767.1&9.24 $195.091.64 $190.095.56 5171,757.CQ 5176,909.73 $73,523.37 589.092.01 5862%8.55 376,H4620 579.15559 $73,523.31 $&9,Q92.07 586278.55 576,84620 579.757.59 520.142.83 $77,027.83 E17,538.46 518.084.81 $18.808.55 e� -1t�F W x � � � a a Q c 0 �. � � .� .� y 0 m N � a _ c t J Q R L Q .� � � w- � o a �. c r o U a Append+x E City of Saint Paul Drainage area only includes area in St. Paul. Storage capacity is tor a 100 year storm in acre-feet. b)-It�G Storm Water Ponding Area Inventory / ..I:.. .,. f � �. �.. ri.��sr:� no�T�� P�i.LU�rL! � �� .�� . ` CO. O � ! Helpprotect . : Minnesota's ( .. � D1iAI\S '1'(1 1�I�'1 ._ Properlydisposeof... Haveyouseerithismessage � ; . �Iocoro;i" � . • :..one quatt oE mowc oil caa con�aznina�e up ro 2 million � .nP�raS�OlTn�ci1�'1?� - -�gal(onsofdrinking'waterorcrearean8acreodsli<k , It is a�eminder to keep Qollu�anrs off stmea, driveways . Ma.rt xruice statiorz. and ail tbange renten will riry�4your oiL � and sidcwalks and out of storm draius..� ' ' CaU thc Sainx Paul Neighbmhood Ene,gy Consortium at �. In urban azeas, mos� swrm water froin rain, snow melc, "` ' 633-EASYfos �erydrnganQ dsop offinfa'madan. . � or sPrinkling yards flows umss lawns. tricklu over parking �, ' . : . . � ', � ' -. . ; , . lots and stree[s and down the ntazest stoim drain. Stocm ;: � M�freeze_ • .� � � drains aze part of thc smrm sewer sysrem which prriu � i ' •••is highly [oxic co peoQle u wcll as animalc. Mimals tha� storm water direcdy from your neighborhood m ' . liJe in or drink,from antifxccze conwninated gucccn lakrs" . Minnaou's xiveis, lakes. wedands and gcound wacer. This . �. or�s�reams may dic. : . _ . ., _ � . . ' . . water becomes pollured when i[ picks up things like grass. _ , Forpraper pnt�eeu dirpaal infomrationea[[ (i.33-EASY.� dippings, leaves, paticides, mo[or oil�and pe[ was[e and � � ' : � ' ' � . " ' . ' ' flusha them into stocm dcains. � . � . HousrJ�old Hazazdotu Wastes . _ . Your help is needed to keep pollu�ants ouc of �he storm - ' ..such az cleaning solvcna, paint, ptint thinner,�wood ' . sewecs and aut of Minn�ota's waxers. Bp �ollowing the �' � p�aervxcivcs.and gasoljn< aze «¢<mcly mxic and can kill� � simple s�eps on che back of this cazd you ran help keep our . �_ Fssh and aquauc plancs. �' �" '' _ �. : watersdean. • " _ " . . .. . RrsnueyCounrylmsfreedrapoffritcsfor5orveho%Ihazasdaus �, . � _ ' , . � ' �. wmtes Ca11633-EASNfor infomuuion on how'to f>x�s�[y ' RQmeli]I)�I . . . .. - � - � reayt4ord'upuseofthaeitemsand.�o(/ec[lonsite(o<atioraand� , • Storm dcains aze no[ truh cans. Never dump used � bours. ,. - � � _. , moror oil "antifreeze, Painrs, Pesticidu or other ma[erials � ' � ; .Yazd Wastu & Fer[ilizecs - . . . . � , , � . in che saeec o: down a stocm dmin. � Use c6e , ,' ...add exces`sive amouna of nuvien's to �iv,exs and lakes. That -" information �on the back of this door hanger [o properly' . ...�� gae to grow and "deplete oxygen Ieyels in the waur dispose of household, yard, car and pee wastu. � , �ha[_ fish aad o�her o ums de rnd on. Yard was�es can �. . .. . _ cSa" p . • Many people have healthy lawns without the use of rozi< .�o'clog storm detins cansing localiud flooding. ' lawn chemicais. Consider using organic pest and weed � � Ids bm w mow ofien and leave dippings an�tbe lawn; or' ' . control alrernativu. If you ehoose ro use lawn chemicals, � � rompost tbem, To attmC a frec camporting t/aci or (earn the �' �' avoid ovenzse and follow applica�ion direecions careFuliy. Rmiesey Caunry �ompourin hou�a and lourd6nr �all G33 F.ASY, ' � ' � Avoid autram of jvti(iun and do not apply tbem b<fori a. ,- • Don't rake or iweep leaves, grass or soi( into dte atteec _ ", f� -� � �, � If fatilizers and geass dipping get onto dciveways and � � , -� � � . � - . • � �. � 'stteets, sweep them back onco the lawn. � �, Pet lX/astes . � � � - � . ' _ ' � � � �" �...cnncain ha«eria and vinua [haP makc water W�safe for . Corsuhunity groups can help keep pollutants out of � �' rnimming and diinking. �- � � �� out waters by volunteering to do a storm drain ��, �� ` �y J� �wn the toilrt or bu it. �- stenciling projece` For more information ou how you - Throu� pa uanr rn rhe trarh, f1 ry caa help Pcotea you2 wacecshed, call Friends of the • �'. Plucie and Foam Concainecs �- . `' .. �. ::.�. MississipPi Rivet at 222-2193. " � '� •:.ivash inm swrs drains. They do ridc dewmposc. Fishoi, ., , � , .. - ��wi}dliEe rhac eac or become cntanglcdin plasda ofrrn dic. CITY OF SAINT PAUL �s�, floaung plazcic or'foam is oEccn �he mosc wciccablc .. ., . . . ' �. and unsighdy, type of 6tmr. � � � . -� . � � . � Department of Public Works - . _ . - ' ' ' � _ - - . , � Miuiniiuyour wr afplarti� piaduas axd re�ycle rhem wben ' , " � � ' . ov are p nuh�"For in rn(ation on haw m myde plastte �- . � RespmuiveSmias•QualiryFacilities•Enpfo);eePride� , y �/' � - - , ' - _ -� � , , . - �� p�adura tsll633-EISY.. • � ' ' � . . . . .- � - . . . . . .� :0�' 'Friends of the'Mississippi 12iver _ i; " es e�m�eawam�y�xonso� �_ _ � � ' � , i1��p�tcowmarecyaedpaper � � .' Q �� - , _ Working to protect the Mississippi River ..' ., �-- 271(jl4SW8121517E(�III�ICTW171CIhPS , �. FiGnrnvorkcuuneryuJTrendEn+nprixs `� � f�fC2. . . . . . . _ � - , � ' i Appendix F O 1- /!�G o► • ina w x � c d a fl. a a� � � � _ � � � R � a � `a .� � a� .� _ o :a T C :'' O U a t . . BRIAN BATES ATTORNEY AT LAW ' i985 GRANA AVENLIE SAINT PAi3I., MINNESOTA 55 65i-69o-967� e-mail: brianbatesCa�uswest.net August 14, 2001 Mr. John Ashcroft United States Attorney Genesal Department of 3ustice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington II.C. 20530 d,�� \� IFiECENED AU6 15 2D0] CiTYA'i'TORNEY Ms. Christie Whitman Administzator United States EnvironmentaZ Protection Agency .. 401 M�Street S.W. Washington D.C. 20460 Mr. Thomas Skinner Administrator - '-• United States Environmental Protection Agency,;Region V 77 West Jackson Street ' -- - " Chicago� IL 60604-3507 �, Ms. Karen Studders Commissioner " Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road. Saint Paul, Mirinesota 55155-4194 Mayor Norm Coleman and the Saint Paul City Council Third Floor City,Hall �� 15 West Rellogg Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 CERTIFIED 2�II+ gggugr7 ItECEIPT REQL7E5`SED ( i • �_ � Dear Attorney General, Administrators, Commissioner, Mayor, and Councilmembers: T_represent Mississippi River Revival of Winona, Minnesota- and Westside River Watch of Saint Paul, Minnesota. These citizen environmental organizations have members in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois dedicated to the public's enjoyment of, and the environmental health of, the Miss�ssippi River and other • area surface waters. Members o£ these organizations use and ' enjoy the Mississippi River through and below the Twin Cities and other Saint Paul surface waters for recreational activities and value not only the aesthetic beauty, but also the ecoloqical importance of the river and surface waters. Section 505(b) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1365(b), requires that sixty (60) days prior to the institution of a civil action under the authority of section 505(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1365(a)(1), a citizen shall give notice of its intent to sue. . You are hereby given notice that, after the expiration of sixty (60) days from the date of this Notice of Intent to Sue, Mississippi River Revival c/o Mr. So2 Simon Executive Director P.O. Box 315, Winona, Minnesota 55987-0315 � Phone (507) 457-0393 = and West Side River Watch c/o Mr. David Boyce - ��_ � _ _' 323 West Annapolis, Saint Paul, Mintiesota 55118 __� �- Phone 651-227-1130 - '. �- _. � intend to file a civil action under section 505(a)(].} of the Clean Water Act, 33 O.S.C. 1365(a)(1},"against the City of Saint Paul for the statutory maximum of $25,000/day for each day the City has conveyed•storm water to Minnesota surface waters in . violation of its Storm Sewer Permit or in violation of effluent limitations, plus costs, attorney fees, expert witness fees, and such other relief as may be appropriate. The civil action will allege the City of Saint Paul violates its NPDES storm sewer pesmit issued on December 1, 2000 (permit # MN 0061263) both through inadequacies in, and independently-of, its NPDES Storm Water Permit Annual Report of 3une l 2002 ` (hereinafter Annual Report). Further the.suit.will allege the City of.Saint Paul has violated, and continues tb violate an. • "effluent standard or limitation" by maintaining a system of storm water sewers which convey pollution to Minnesota surface waters in violation of effluent limitations. Fa Y , A) pesmit Violations. a, � "1 b More specifically, the civii action will allege the following permit sections have been or are being violated: 1) Chapter 2, Section 3.2 states: "The Permittee shall develop a Storm Water Management Program ... to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the storm sewer system. The Permittee shall submit a management Program by June 1 of each ' year beginning in 2001 in_accordance with the Annual R requirements, for review and appzoval by the MPCA." . 2) Chapter 2,-Section 3.3 states: "-The Management.Program shall, at a minimum, contain controls that-address the reduction o£ pollutants.from the sources and activities:listed in this . chapter. Each proposed program shall identify which sources and, the pollutant that will be targeted for =eduction and which category listed in items 4-16 below the program addresses. For, each program there shall be a description, responsible department in charge, an estimated annual budget for the next.five yeazs and performance.measures;that can be used to determine.,the success or benefits�of..the actiyity.",, _ _ � � - � � - � 3) Chapter_2,�.Section.,7.3 states: "The Permittee shall _. formally:adopt a.;construction';sediinent'and erosion control,,._,.. ordinance by June 1, 2003. annual report,prior to:adoption shall'include a report regarding the status.,of;the;ordinance::"� . 4) Chapter 2, Sectibn 10.3 statese-"In the 200L annual;_', report, the Permittee shall propose a schedule for-completion of this'project..Ito i.nvestigate the,use of.pesticides and feitilizers] during the�effective period of.,this permit. The Permittee shall include,a"de+a��ed implementation plan and._ project proposal in the annual report prior to the initiation of the project" -:� 5) Chapter,2; section 13.3 states: " Each yea= in annual report, the Permittee shall include copies.of.educational .� materials, descriptions of the educational materials, description of the educational act�vities, and the quantitie5 of-the �materials distributed." : Y ,..- - -s. 6) Chapter 2, section 19.2 states: " A-public hearing,or other meeting.where,the opportunity for public testimony:is" available shall be-held for the annual report prior to submittal . each year. .. A summary of_the public-input and/o= testimony _ received at the hearing or"meeting�and a:summary of the K3 6 Permittee's response to it shall be included with the formal resolution." 7) Chapter 2, Section 14.3 states: "A notice of availability of each Storm Water Management Report shall be provided to all governmental entities that have:jurisdiction over activities that directly or indirectly:relate to storm water management in the drainage area, prior to the date of the scheduled public hearing." . 8) Chapter 2, Section 18.2 states: "The Annual Report shall include an inventory of new, or relocated outfall I.ocations and the receiving water. The inventory contairied in the Part II app2ication shall be expanded upon and include an outfall identification `number, size of _ouEfaZl: pipe; � size'-of -.drainage area,`�land use types:in,@rainage area:and their°distribution;_.- popnlation in drainage.:area, percent�of'area that is:impervious surfaces, arld the�number_.and_ type of s'truct'ural �controls in,the . -- - . .: __ : :..� - ... .,_ drainage area:" ::.; . . .: . , = ...._ � .. .. .. __. .. - ` 9) ' Chapter 2,�,Section` 18.3 states: :`The Annual Report_ shall incliide an'-inventory.:of ,a11.-£he_indiyiduaZ BMPs-of.the:Storm -_ Water Management Program. The inventory�`shal3`i.nclude�a�suminary of the status of implementing the individual'components:.-In addition to tYie,reporting._requirements listed in items 4-16 above, the = summary . shall include; . but ,noti`}ie Z3.mzted -:to, ; a = compaiison of 'the - goals set ; in the :.pr`evious �-years 'report. to -the --_, _ accbmplishments,_proposed goals_�for,the'following year,.�operation . and. maintenance activities, .perfoimance, � �,, �.-� - - inspections; enEorcement_activities,,.and"public,education - ac£ivities�� for each _progzam.� � �_ �� - � � � ` � _ ' °. " ' - � ` � ---� _ . _ _ __ - : r.- - � 10) `Chapter �2; �Section 18.8,_states: , "The Annual��Report� =sha11 include a calculation_of-_the event mean`conceiitrations°and.�,the � annual seasonal:pollutant�loadings"_from eacti outfall:.and ,the .r cumulative discharge of all outfalls to each receiving water." "�11)��Chapter 3,:°Section 17 statesc_"The Permittee shall - comply with the provisions of .40 CFR�Parts 122:41�;and 122.42, Minnesota` Rule, pt. _and -pt.` 7001.1090; which_�are .. ; incorporated into,this,permit by,;reference,�and-a=e,enforceable � .parts �of� this permit.., . ` . .. � . _ : .- :_: �.. ... s�� --'-_�°:�'.:c�;, = "" : ` . �a? Title 40 CFR 122.41 �{a,l): `�Tlie permittee shall, _ comply-with-effluent standards or prohibitions established under section�307 -(a);.of ,the;Clean.Water_Act for toxic.pollutants. � b) Title �40 ,CFR 122 :,��Proper operation �and. ---••--�nrai��.e.aance.,,_�,�-sa...includes adeguate`laboratory-controls and�: appropriate .quality.assuranc ,� _�_.�= ..- _ . .. 4 _ � _ �.�:, _ �. _ _ ?.�..� . ; . " R• " c) Tit1e 40 CFR or information submitted , certified." 122.41 (k): "A11 applications, seports, to the director shall be signed and 0\-l\1�i S) E££luent Violations. The suit will allege the City o£ St. Pavl has violated and continues_to violate an effluent standa=d or limitation," 33 U.S.C. § 1365(a)(1)(A) by not complying with Minnesota Water Quality Standards. Minnesota RuZes 7050 limit concentration of discharges of effluent to: fecal coliform - 200 colonies/100 ml; total suspended solids - 30 mg/1; and mercury to 6.9 ng/.l. The City of St. Paul has violated its permit in the following respects: At outfall # 350 imonitoring site SD002); discharging into the Mississippi River,_the records show your effluent concentration at: [3115/O1, TS5 110 mg/1], [4/11/01, TSS 30.+1 mg{1}, (5/7J01, TSS 68.8, fecal 33,300/100 mlj, [5/21/O1, TSS 38 mg/1, fecal 11,350/1�Om11 � At outfall # 10 (monitoring site SD 003), discharging into the Mississippi River, the records show your effluent concentration at: (3/15/O1, TSS 276 mg/1, fecal 220J100m1), [4/11/O1, TSS 88 mg/1], [5/2/O1, TSS 612 mg/1,_fecal 1380J100 ml], [5/21/O1, fecal 3,950j100m1J, [5/22101, fecal 1,SOQll00m [6/5/O1, fecal 1350j100m1} � At out£all #�27�.(monitoring site SD discharging into the Mississippi River, the records show your effluent concentratioa at: [3/15/O1, TSS 326 mg/1.J, (4/11/01, TSS 76.4 mg11, fecal-9100l10 [5/7/01, TSS 62:72 mg/1, fecal 3700f100m1], [5/21/O1, TSS 72.A mg/1, fecal 436,OOO/100m [5/22/O1, fecal 15,000/100m [6/5/O1, TSS 94 mgll, fecal • 700/100m1] Further the �suit will allege, based on previous mercury monitoring data conducted by the MPCA and other government agencies, that the City's storm water discharqes to the Mississippi Riner, Como Lake, Lake Phalen, and other receiving waters exceed state wates quality standards for toxics. The City of St. Paul is requirecl by the conditions of its NPDES permit to monitor £or mercury concentration, However, the City has failed to psovide the data from its mercury testing. When this data is made available it will most certainly show that the concentration often exceeds the state standard of,6.9ng/1. 5 During the sixty (60} day notice geriod, we.wilZ be ' available to discuss effective remedies and actions which will ' assure Saint Paul's future compliance with all reauirements of the Clean Water Act. IE you wish to discuss this matter, or i£ you have any questions, please contact me. Regards, �/��./ . � � /�� B=ian Bates i#218315) Attorney�for Mississippi Rivez Revival, and West Side River Watch cc: Sol Simon David Boyce � w _. . , � e 0 Ol�ll'?4 Response to Public Comments on the City of Saint Paul's NPDFS Storm Water Permit Annuai Report and Management Program Datsd June 1, 2001 General Thank you for you input on the City's Storm Water Permit Annual Report and Management program. We have seriously considered all comments and will amend the City's Report as noted below. The written comments we have received are attached for your reference. The amended report, comments and response to comments will be submitted to the Saint Paul City Council to be adopted by council resolurion. This information will then be forwarded to the Minnesota Pollurion Control Agency (MPCA). - - Janette Brimmer, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) - comments set forth in 7/24/OI letter attached " 1. � General response �, � . . � _ The City acknowledges and appreciates the MCEA's efforts to ensure that the requirements of the NPDES perinit ate strictly followed. However, the City categorically denies the allegations that it has ever "intentiorialiy' violated the pemut; that it possesses an "utter unwillingness to take meaningful steps to reduce pollutants;' that its commitment to cleaning up storm water is "minimal to nonexistent;' that it "lack[sj a serious commitment to conuollirig pollutants in storm water," or that it ever engaged in fraud or -,, ,,., _, misrepresentation. ; Such invective is neither accurate nor helpful. The City's engineers and other employees, working hard to, comply with the permit re,quirements as expeditiously as possible, haye acted,in good faitli, and with vigor, at all hmes. :_., ,- ,_, _ _.. ._;: ; . s . 2, Public notice, comment and testimony The City's storm water pernut was issued on December 1, 2000. y The first annual report and , storm water management plan was due on 7une 1, 2001. The annual report and plan required a great deal of information to be,gathered in a short of_time. This first report was unique because the City only, had the permit for six months before the report was due. In addition to gathering ihis informarion, a storm water monitoring pro�am,had to be � developed and implemented by the first snowmelt, which took place iri Mazch: Staff at the MPCA advised the City that the council resolution process was acceptable for this first report due to 3ts uniqueness and the time constraints. The report was submitted on May 31, 2001 to the MPCA. A notice of availability of the report was sent out on 7une 1, 2001 to 7anette Brimmer of the MCEA and the following governmental entities for comment: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Middle Ivlississippi 12ivei WMO, Lower Mississippi River WMC1, Ramsey-Washington 1vletro Watershed District, and Capitol Region Watershed District. Copies of the report wete sent out to all those who requested it. The report was also�available�from the MPCA. - _ _. , . _. . _ ; -- .... ,,- _ __ _ - ,.._,_. . .. . _ ., __ _ s.- _ , ---, � Page 1 of 8 September 28, 2001 The City Council passed a resolurion adopting the report on Tune 13, 2001. Janette Brimmer of the MCEA requested a meeting witfi Councilmember Benanav and staff from Public Works to voice her concern that a public meeUng was not held. The parties at this meeting agreed that a pablic meeting for additionat input would be scheduled. The meeting, which afforded opporiunity for public comment and tesfimony, was held on August 7, 2001. Seven people attended the meeting. Written comments were received fmm a totat of eight parties, four from the meeting attendees. The City will amend and submit the report, comments and response to comments to the City Counci] for approval. Ttus information will then be • forwarded to the MPCA. - 3. Reduction of PoIIutants to the Maximum Extent Practicable � � The report will be amended to incIude specific pollutants, sources of the pollutant and �"'performance ineasures. � � ,. .. _� F '-" - == _ _ AvaiIable budget informafion was provided for specific activities, including storm water monitoring, street sweeping, the design manual, and the storm drain's'tencilirig prograui. We ' rwitl have specific ba$get information for new acrivities in the 7une 2002 report., The annual budgef for the nezt five years was provided on page _14 of the Stoim Wa"ter Management P rogcam.- .. .__ . . ., . . ,., _�:� .. .... _ rr __ 0vera1l the City's pro�am will reduce pollutants to the ma�mum extent practicable. Some of the new progcams that the City will be conducting are'moniforing of storin�water � discharges, gathering data on watershed areas; inspecting and maintaining "storm water - pondi'rig areas, adoptirig new ordinances, and in'spechng for dry weather discharges. These are new programs in addition to existing programs: The City's proposed streeY sweeging program meets the requirements of the storm water pernut. - 'Storm drain stenciling is a wel] received program which utilizes a partiiership betiveen the =City, Friends of the'Missis`sippi River, a nonprofit group who cooidinates the program for `the City and numerous volunteer groups and individuals. This expanding program started in 1993, when about 100'volunteers steuciled 400 storm drains and dis'tiibuted I500 dobr hangers. Each year the ro _, _ .. - , p gram has grown. "Tn 2000, over 1300 volun4eers stenciled 3150 "stomi drains and distributei112,400 door harigers:' The�stencilzng confract was increased from $13,646 in 2000 to $21,720 in 2001 and again to`$32,780 in 2002. We will be � reaehing moie people each year due to the increased spencling. °`�= �°�� '�� ' �-�� The stenciling program proposed for 2001 was expanded fo focus on schools; inclnding feacher works}iops._ We ai�e`also holding three corriznuniry�'woikshops for eity residents. .., Each volunteer group or cfassroom receives a presentadon on's`form watei and whaf can be ,.r: __. K,_, ._ ., �� done`to keep if clean. As for evidence on�Uie'effectivenes"s of the'program,�survay"s have deternuned that a large percentage of the population does'riot realize that a stoim drain leads "�-�,_'_�„�„� - residents do indeed impact our storm water quality. The performance measures for storm drain stenciling are the number or workshops held, number of volunteers, the number of drains stenciled and the number of door hangers distributed. This inFormafion will be inctuded in the amended report. In addition, during the two-year stenciling contract with Page 2 of 8 September 28, 2001 a t -t�� FMR, an evaluarion system will be developed to determine project effectiveness. Storm drain stenciling addresses a part of the problem. Storm water pollution comes from numerous sources. Overall our storm water management plan will reduce pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. 4. Status of Construction Ordinance Many of the requirements for sediment and erosion control during construction aze already in place. All projects that go through the City's site plan review process aze required to provide for sediment and erosion conuol in accordance with the Ramsey County Sediment and Erosion Conuol Handbook. Also, any project disturbing 5 or more acres is required to obtain permit coverage under the MPCA's Construction permit program. The threshold of the MPCA's pernut will be dropping down to 1 acre in the neaz future. In addirion to the MPCA's Construction permit program the Metropolitan Council and each of the City's four Watershed Management Organizations have separate requirements. St. Paul plans to incorporate the requirements of each entity into one comprehensive requirement that covers all projects that disturb over 1 acre. The City will be setting up a work group this fall to identify various components that each city department will require to go into a draft ordinance. The ordinance will be drafted and adopted in 2002. An update of this process will be provided in the 7une 2002 report. This explanation will be included in the amended report. 5. Quantity of Deicing Materials � � �-� �=�� The permit was issued in December of 2000, with the,frst Annual Report due 3une of 2001, therefore information on specific programs from the previous calendar year was not provlded in this first annual report. : The City will provide this information in the amended report. 6. Pesticides and Fertilizers -> Permit Chapter 210 to 10.2 B The City plans to use education to reduce the discharge of pollutants related to the application of pesticides and fertilizers. Our stenciling program includes information on the proper application of pesticide and fertilizers. We ue working with Watershed Partners general education programs including pesticide and fertilizer educaflon and on point of sale information. We will coordinate with,existing programs. This will be deternuned as we prepare the report for the coordination section of the percnit. Pernut Chapter 2.10.3 The City's proposed pilot project meets the pernut requirements. Once we complete our invesrigation and document the use on city faciliries, we oan detemrine the best approach for future program direction. Contents of Annual Report . . ` The permit was issued in December of 2000, with the first Annual Report due 7une, of 2001, therefore information on specific programs from the previous calendaz year was not provided in this, fust annual report. Tn past practice with other NPDES permits held by the_City, the annual report documented activities from the previous calendar year. 'This informarion will be provided in the June 2002 report, after the pernut has been in place one year. Informa6on Page 3 of 8 September 28, 2001 on e�cisting programs that is available will be provided in the amended report. We @o not have this information on new programs. New Information - Staff at the MPCA advised the City that it was acceptable to submit all available information and a schedule for the submission of the remaining information. Outfall inventory - The outfall inventory provided in the Ciry's Report included the outfall number and the size of pipe. The remaining information was not available at the time of the permit issuance. We are carrently @eveloping detailed information for each of the 23 watersheds in St. Paul. The informarion will be completed shortly and will be included in the amen@ed report. The Department of Public Works is actively developing a computer based asset and infrastmcture management system. T'his system will include both the storm and sanitary sewer networks. A contract is cunently being awarded to obtain Citywide, LIDAR generated, 1 foot digital contour mapping. When ttte asset and infrastructure management : system is compiete, we wiil have the data and systems necessary to accurately deternune the sub-watershed foi each of the outfalls. This, in conjuncfion with other enisting data sets such as land use and zoning; wiIl alIow us to deternune the inventory informafion by outfall. The "es6mated time line for the systems and prodncts discussed is two to three years: Pond inventory - This informarion was not availabte at the fime of the pemut issuance. The City is working on completion of tivs data. The pond drainage areas have been detemuned manually and put into electronic formaf. Thisinforcnarion will be n"sed to ° de"temune the acreage, land use and population of each pond's drainage area. T'he" - inforniation will be completed shortly and will be incIuded in the amended report. `- Identified locations thaf involve a land use or activity that generates higher levels' of pollutanYs = This information wiIl be included in the ainended report. Assessment of Program - The City cannot pmvide an assessment of the effectiveness of a program tYiat has just begun. The City will provide an assessment of the program after the first yeaz in the June 2002 Report. This wiII be stated in the amended report. Analysis of monitoring data - The City cannot provide an analysis of monitoring data until a season of data has been collected. The first season wi11 be completed in October of 2001. The data will be processed and then used to provide the analysis for the 7une 2002 Report. 8. Firsf Annua[ Report Special Requirements The permit requires information "regarding BMP performance, receiving water quality, or __ , other data available." The MCEA mistakenly reads Yhis list as conjunctive when it is "available" modifies the whole list. Thus, the Ciry complied by providing all available receiving water quality data for the relevant time period. The City does not have performance data on BMP's. The City provided data on the qualiry of storm water dischazges in the Annual Report as follows: Page 4 of 8 September 28, 2001 0�- ��'1` Table 1: 1994 City of Saint Paul Storm Water Monitoring Storm Event Mean Concentrations on page 5 Pages 6 through 12 contain water quality information for the Mississippi River, Como Iake, Lake Phalen, Beaver Lake and Crosby Lake Jce Richter, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources- comments set forth in 8/7/OI email altached Provided general information on possible DNR requirements. Tfiese comments were given due consideration. Louise Watson, Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District — comments setforth in 8l29/OZ email attached Comments on the structure of the Public Educauon Program, tazget audience and demonstration projects will be taken into consideration for next year's program, Marylyn Deneen, CRWD comments set forth in 8/IS/Ol aftached (also received in 8/ZO/OZ email from Terry Noonan attached) Breakdown of Services in Storm Water Budget for 2001- This budget atem is for consulting and contracting services. We currently use this item to fund the stenciling program contract with Friends of the Mississippi River, the storin drain monitoring program contract with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Boazd and the Design Manual. An explanation of this wili be included in the amended Report. Pesticide and Fertilizer Pilot Project Work Plan - see response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 6 above. Catch Basin Sump Pilot Project Work Plan - The City will provide additional information in the amended report. Page 5 of 8 September 28, 2001 Ron Struss, BWSR and IJM Extension comments set forth in 8/I7/OI letter attached Projects noted in budget are not described in plan - These items are explained on page 11 of the Storm Water Management Plan in the Project Components sec6on. Comments on the structure of the Public Fducation Program, target audience and demonstrarion projects will be taken into consideration for next year's program. Coordination with other governmental entities�- The City's intention is to meet the pernut requirement as scheduled for the Coordination with other governmental entities. However, we do intend to coordinate on the educarional program throughout the term of � the permit. � __ Susan Jane Cheney, Disfrict 10 Environment Committee comments set forth in 8/IS/OI letter altuched ' - Late winter/early spring street sweepings immediafely foIlow snowmelt and precede major spring rains whenever possible - Each year the City schedules the spring sweep as soon as possible aftei the last snow melt. There are many factars that go into the = timing of the residential spring sweep such as the gutters being free of ice and the ground being free of frost to allow no pazking signs to be pounded in. Also, residenrial streets tluoughout the City are swepfon a rotating schedale each" year. � -. Overall the Ciry's program will reduce pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. Some of the new pro� ams that the City will be conducting ace monitoring of storrii water discharges, gathering data on watershed azeas, inspecting and maintaining storm water ponding areas, adopting new ordinances, and inspecflng for dry weather discharges.', Tfiese are new programs in addition to existing prograins. T'he City's pi st�eet sweeping progrmi meets the requirements of the storm water pernut. , Education Plan - see response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 3 above. Phosphorus fertilizer ordinance - The City supports the attempts to pass legisiation at the state level on phosphorns use. The City is ciurently working on a draft fertilizer ordinance. We will include an update on this in the amended report. The City also plans to use education to reduce the discharge of pollutants related to the appficarion of pesticides and fertilizers. Our stencifing pmgram includes information on the proper application of pesticides and fertilizers. We are working with the Watershed Partners on .�ncludin esticide and fertilizer education and point of sale information. We will coordinate with exisung programs. This wi e e ernuned"a�'�e prepare the report for the coordination section of the permit. Page 6 of 8 September 28, 2001 0\-\11�. Brian Bates, Attorney for Mississippi River Revival and Westside River Watch, comments set forth in 8/I4/OI Notice of Intent to Sue attached General As set forth in Assistant City Attorney Veith's August 27, 2001 correspondence, the City does not consider your August 14, 20011etter to constitnte a valid I�Iotice of Intent to Sue under 33 U.S.C. ` 1365@) because it merely cites permit sections and makes the conclusory allegation that they have been or aze being violated. It does noT state the standard alleaedly violated, fails to identify the activity alleged to constitute a violation, and fails to state the location and dates of violations. Therefore, the City will consider your 8114JO1 letter in the same manner as other public comments offered with respect to the Annual Report. The City cannot know if it is directly responding to your concems due to the conclusory nature of your allegations, but refers you generally to the City's responses to the other public comments received (attached hereto). Addifionally, the City offers the following to demonstrate that the allegations are either incorrect, or have been or are being remedied. Part A Permit Violations 1. The City of Saint Paul developed an Annual Report and Storm Water Management Program that was submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (Iv1PCA) on May 31, 2001. 2, The report will be amended to include specific pollutants, sources of pollutant and performance measures. Available budget information was provided for specific -- -. activities, including storm water monitoring, street sweeping, the design manual, and the . storm drain stenciling program. We wiIl have specific budget information for the other activities in the June 2002 repart. The annual budget for the next five years was provided on page 14 of the Storm Water Management Program. � 3. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 4 above. 4. The City's proposed pilot project meets the permit requirements. Once we complete our investigation and document the use on City facilities, we can deternune the best approach for the next term of the permit. 5. The permit was issued in December of 2000 with the first Annual Report due 3une of 2001 therefore, information on specific programs from the previous calendar year were not provided in this first annual report. This information will be provided in the June 2002 report after the pernut has been in place for one year. Informa6on on pre-permit exisung programs that is available will be provided in the amended report. We do not have this information on new programs 6. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 2 above. Page 7 of 8 September 28, 2001 � 8. 9. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 2 above. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 7 above. See response to Ms. Brimmer's comments, Item 7 above. 10. T7te City cannot pmvide an analysis of monitoring data until a season of data has been coIlected. The first season will be completed in October of 2001. The data will be processed and then used to provide the analysis for the June 20Q2 Report. 21. (a) The City is not aware of any violations of the cited pxovisibns of law. (b) The Storm Water Monitoring Program conducted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreafion Boazd does have adequate quality assurance procedures. T`he Storm Water Monitoring Program Manual was submitted to the MPCA in April of 2002. The City has never received any criticism of the qnality assurance procedures from a qualified professional. (c) The amended report wiIl be signed and certified by a professional enguieer. Part B Effluent Violations Numeric efflnent limitations are not required and weie noY made part of the pernut. See `- �: Mississitroi River Revival v MPCA Minn.Ct.App. No: CI-Ol-23 (JuIy 31, 2001), unpublished. Furthermore, 7eff Lee of the Minneapolis Park and Reereation Board is conciucting th'e Stoim Water Monitoring Program for St. Paul and Minneapolis. Mr. T.,ee reviewed this section of the Notice of Intent to Sue. Mr. I.ee found a number of mistakes in the data referenced in this section. Some of the data is from Minneapolis sites, some is incorrecfly idenrified as to parameter and some are lab duplicate samples. Finally, the permit requires two years of inercury monitoring. There was no certifed lab in Minnesota unril late in July of 2001. The two-year program will begin in the spzing of 2001. The amended report wiIl include this explanauon. '._- : . �,., � :; _�.._.�.M..._,..;,_,. 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Deelong . �ua�i o.M�a�� : follow-up ori ducussions witki the Cify of St. Paul on July 18, 2001 acid to formal1y`submit ��m P°m' tomments to St. Paul and to the ivfinnesota Pollutron Cont3'ol Age`ncy ("M1'CA'�) 4n St, Paul's '•: GaYlePoUrson ' • . • A„8„s .• :Annual Report (the "Report'•) which iricorpoiates"St. Paul's Storm�n'ater Management `' ' `Pcograxri ('the ManagemenE Prograiri"). The Report and theTlaii are ieqnued urider St. .. s .,,� F � - " ermit for`:; !%• . RrerWchman �. .. P8U1 Nakional Pollutant Discharge Eliminatiort System ("NPDES ) p FxetvUVeD/�tt�or , � � stormwater dischuges issued December�l, 2000. -�� ; ; _ _ . . . - �eo<neeam � ...; . _ , . . .. •. . . _-. -. _ :' ' r _ . , .. �. . : -' _ .. . . � . . . Sm17Attomey • . - - Ori July 18, 2001, I met with repcesentatives of St: Paul's Public�Wo �D�p e�g �� to �� __. �_,_..'. .IOhnNrty ' : � , . leglslsUveD/rKfoY ' � CouncIl Member Jay Benan�v 3nd his staff. 7he, �rimary purP ws�nE�rf . • address fhe failure of St. Paul to impleinent a process for public�paiticipation in the Repor4 PesUddeMrector � ' , and Management Program as iequired in the NPDES permit...: : . ., . . , ": =- . . . -. � _ _ JlmErkei � . . . -,- -,., _ , , � .� :. ., . . . - . . . . - . F°�`ryw`e"°` Additionally, on July 18, 2001, I spoke with Dave Sahli iegacding r'u'��S �volvement in : " � landUseDheROr • ' �� ' this inatter. After my meeting:with 5t. Paul, I was under the unpression that MPCA <: =� ". - waE«wanaot�o� '.through Mr. Sehli had pr,e-app;oved some of St. Paul's,p=acEices celative to the Report and,_.`'': ; crsor.nio�. ' • : had approved the final product: - Mr. Sehli in.dicaiecl #hat is not the case as he has not,yet '. ,;,_: �''.` "°'u�s�"b" ' -, �teviewed the Keport and Manage'ment Pi98ram for St�Paul. Further, Mr. Sahli clarified "•.. .:" �' ' IndnldvaiGlRSfao+dfrearor p... - � �,�a�wswni��=� � , that he and Mr. �1?nnings$aard currently share.;es .onsib4lity for St: i'aul's NPDES p?�t , co,,,,,,�N�aao�m.�w� and requirements theieunder: Please �nform me,immediately if that is incouect. �• : saneyra�k.,,or . : - --- - -- - �.- _ . � � - _ ' �.:. •-, _'' >°- �� :-:- : '. - .-.- ,_ :• - . , - " . �em,�,�x.,a��q�mvr public notice, comm?nt and testunony � ' ' �+�.er.r��e,�k '. The NPDES permit provides that on June 1, 2001 �nd each June 1 thereafter, St. Paul must � - " , submit an Annu�l Report. The NPDES permit , Chapter 2, Section 14, furthe: �roYides, in '.i Sen(orAttomey � , ' ' -K� - part, that: , . . � -. . . ' . nenw�t:�,�m.wuvm . • • ` - • , • 'JoshkVllnms ' . , . . . , . . G65R^rl^�Bt' . . . . � . . " ' � � � " - fardlYtessner ' � . . . . • . . , ' ResuLmryAHnventbnD/ratot ' ' ' . , . _ � . ' . _ _ ' ' . _ - _-__..._..a........ . ' Anne Weber ' . Bnice Henningsgaard J�ly 23, zool Page 2 ' . . The Permittee shall implement a process to a11ow for public input into the development of priorities and activities necessary�to maintain'compliance �vith this_perniit. The Pemuttee shall seek input from citi2en s groups, advisory groups, or others, on eacti �� annual xeport. ' , • _ . . • _ A public hearing or other meeting where the oppoztunity for public testanoney [sic] is . � � available shall be held for the annual report prior to subrriittal eaeh year. ?, formal - ' •. resolution from the Permitte�'s governing body ., , shall be incicided wiEh fhe annual , '� ' • ieport submiftal. A snnssnary of the pubTic input anYt/oi testimoriy received aE fhe - . �' , hearirtg or,meet�ng and a summary of the Permitfee's response fo�iE shall be included ', � � ; ' - -with the forinai resolution:. ; _ ' - - - .:' . . . . . ;.� . � . ' : . _ . , :.= c . :. . � IviCEA received�a copy, ofSt. Paul's Annual Aepart and Management Program�on or abodt June 5, 2001. .• .. The Sr. Paul City CouncIl and ffie Mayor of St. Paul approved the Annuat Report in its entireEy on or ' about June Il, 200I: •IvICEA received no riotice of any comment period, formal or informal; frbm St. Paul or �,,� ;. ,� . � any representative thereof. IvICEA is unaware of any publicafion of noflce of the'draft Annnal Report iri :.-; _ ��': any�pubIication or forum. St. Paul faIled to unplement a process for or to see.k�any public input into the .:»r .>:-:: ,` development of ptiorifies and acflvities necessary to maintain�compliarice"with theNPDES permiE. '- - . .. The St. Patil City Council, and Mayor approved Annual Re ort wifhout' `ubhc heann or meetin `� ��== . F� _ . , .P,. .. . 8 $ _"i_ ;:�t�-. _ and without pub�iC testimony. No summary.of public iiiput arid%or.feshriiony iior summary of Sk Paul's _:;�: : - . r � � � �=-�':� ' mmment�, . . . .. - -_ ... ,. _�-;-.:,_;,.:.�--� . ..:�- � . . . "--=• -- . =� '- At tkte conc2usion qf the juty 18 meetirig, it was agreed that Sf. PauI wouid implement a public comment '• -- - s�nd public meetutg proc@ss to atlow afizens and inEerested parties to commenfand give testimony. We ::.: ... ..-`: ��• �_ � agreed fhat_I wou18 submit nazries of infetested paitiee or'persons to Anne Webei and that they, along:. . - .• wiEh waEershed� organizafione:and the paziou's district couricik; would receive notice of the opportunity .._. __.'�� :. •ta comment and of the meeting.' No specific date was cliscussed, tiut I gerierally understood that the '_ ineeting'would occur sometime in the next 30-45 days. Commenfs; testimony and the Cit}�s�responses '; .--. -- - ' thereto will be forwuded to the IvIPCA uudei the terins of tlie NPDFS pexnut.: -FinalTy, it is my �°_ • understanding that should St: Paul detexmine from the comments or festimony that changes are � '� - warianted to the.Repoit or Management Progr�ii� those chaciges br ainendaients can occvr undec existing �; � y` :- . , __ . , . . . . City processes. .Please inform ine immediately'if yoi� beliepe'thaf.my ircid'erstanding on any bf these :'- -_- = - matters is incorrect in aity way: � _ . ".' - _ - - _ -`-. -= -- . ... _ . ' . _ _ _ _ - . : �. . , ., ' -..- .-...-_._-.; _ - - .. Chapter2, Section 3=Reduction of PolluEanfs Eo Maximu�Fx4ent Practicable ` �- � •- - The Clean WaEer Act reguires thaE sEOrinwater permits zequire controls to reduce the dischaige of `: .:-.`: •`�'-` �" ' -� :.. =:..�:a':' • pollutanfs,to the mazunum extent pracricable: 33 U.S.C.-§ 1342(pj(3): This requirement.iS atso - �_: t=: contained wi - ""-=� , khin St. Paul's NPDES permit'. :Chapter 2, Section 32 and �3.3 pcovide: :-- , .-• ,< % .�,,;: ti _ . _ . ... .. . . � -. .. „ . . .. _ , - --. _ . . . . ' ' '`�;:��:;'z .-- �. _,_ 'r'F+P Parm;t� �� all develo a Storm iNater Iviana � emerit Pro ram ereinafter ' .':°==:�=2� - • ke 8 S (h. ' „ • --•• ,� : ' . • 'Mana¢emenY Pro¢ram 1 tn rPrl ��a thP�a�n"'i'n'"n'1T„fa'�"f�rnw.-�4ire-ct.;r.,,•m..,n.�._�- _.. ..> . .. _ _ . system. The Permjttee shell subrriit a Maziageuient Prograui bp Jiuie i of each year '• _ beginning in �OOi�in acrnrdanee with the Annua2 Report requiremeitts, forreview arid , . approyal by the M1�CA. � '. • " - �=. . . ... . .' .. ' • � ' The ivIanagement Program shall, af a minimum Contain controls that address the �� reduction of pollutants from the sources and activities listed in this chapter. Each �. , - A ��;' __ . „ -;;.�. :�_.;:::= : • .. . ��.,°,. " ..r;rr- < ='Y �' � i -�t�� • Anne Weber � _ • • ,. • Bruce Henningsgaard - _ , . . - . Ju1y 23, 2ooi , � . . . P age $ - . ' . . ' - . " . . - , - proposed prograzn shalt identify which sources and the pollutant that will be targetecl - . • far reduction and which cate�;6ry listed in items 4-16 below the program addresses. For _ each program there shall be a description, iesponsible department in charge, an . estunated annual budget for the next five yeais and pecformance sxieasures that can be _ used to determine the success or benefits of the activity. : - ,: -.St. Paul has submitted a Management Program, buf it does not aieet the requirements of the NPDES •._ � ' }iermit as set fozth above... .. ., ` .. . : .' - _. , . .� . _. '. �'•.-. -' . : : '. .... • " . . , ,� First, St Paul's Annual Re,port Violates'the basic cequirements. of fhe:NPDES permit in that it .. .... . ._ coinpletely�fails to identify specific.poHutants in its Management Program and completely fails to _:,=�� . idenZify sources of any pollutant., St. Pau'1 comple''tely faiis to give anypeiforinance measures for :' � determining success or failure of�tfie Ivlanagemerit Prograin. `St: Paul fails in most cases fo give any .., �, . • ' budget fot the activlty, mizch less'an annual budget for each of the next five years. St. Paul's Annual ` j2eport and, Managemenf Program is:wholly inadequate and as such violates the basic requirements of =. , th`e 1VPDFS permit azid 33 U.S.C. § 1342 �• - _ � Moreover, theie is no effort set forth m the Management Pr6gram to reduce pollutants �n sEorniwater -_• ' discharge. ,For example: in tfie'sections eo'ncemuig roaflways (p�?�y,street sweeping) andpesticides - , �. � and fertilizers, the Management Program piovides only for the `status quo, which giJen the:poor quality • ', of ieceiving waters, is�clea2ly inadequ�te and will ceitainly riot result iri a"reduction of poflutants ut n`� � . stormwater. _ • . . . . . . �; �;.,1,:..='.y.;-: :. �r��Mt>..�,_v%z=� - ' . .. : The failure to engage in ieal efforts at Yeducing pollutants is boine out by'actual obsere�ahons:of the , ;_ ' state of St. Paul's storm drains and the piesence'of pollutu�ts_at'oc'in the dcauis: .The etatus quo �s _. , inadequate to ieduce, ot tq even addre'ss pollutants 'The District 10 En'vssonxnent Committee has_ _."_ :� .;. ezpressed concerns regazding inadequate street cle'aning T??d its impacts in the Como Lake area:, Please � refer to coiresporidence dated March 28, 2001 from District 10 Environment Committee, copy attached. � � - Also in the sprin8 of 2001,.stormwater grates in residential areas in the Macalestei>Groveland �.:-,,a- , neighborhood we're clogged'with sand; dut and other debris well past snow melt and after spring aains ., � causing significant pollutants to be discharged through'the stozmwater"spstem.`�At souie point well int�o -= i.j , the spring, the streets weie cleaned..Tf?e�cleuiing reinoved some'debris,but also iesulted in debri,bein . , , ,. �_ ._ ;, pushed into,the drains. No fucther cleaning has occuned: . In Ju1y of 2001, some 5tormFiater gcates in_ tl?e .;,: :. :;`� :..- � Macalester-Groveland neighborhood contatn gra�s clippings, dirt; sand,�leaves arid stick debsis all of; :;:i =;,`:;;�,�' � which is causing pollutants to be discharged into the: stormivater sysfem: These observarions ai?d the �"��. � , concems expressed by the. District 10 Environment Commit4ee demoristrate the inadequate of St. PauPs' _- ` - pcoposed iesidet�tial street cleuung for reduung pallutants in stozmwater l_ Y , The Management�Program also continues the status quo relative to stomi'drain stens?�'n8 �MCEA is -: . concemed that this effort diverts attenrion and resourtes away from more unPortant and more • . aggressive efforts.:There is absolutely no evidence.pxesented on the effect�veness and/or conti?iued '• •: � � de"sitability of this pro8ram� I1��it discHarges, at least in�iesidenttal areas, are not a aignificant , ` _•., problem: Further, there'aze no:sieasure"s�proposed for assessing its effecdvene'ss�in the future `In order to ' demonstrate that St Paul is meetic�g'the requirements of the Ciean Watei Act and its NPDE.�` pe�'t, �' � St. Paul must assess whether storm drain stenciling has any effect on actually reducing pollutants in � ,stormwater to the.maxinium_extent practicable. . , , � ' _ . � ' Please note that,snow melt in 2001 was fiot, early. Therefore, there is no issue with street cle�g , generally being timely but for unusual circumstances. ., . •: � Anne Weber ' Bntce Henningsgaard � - July 23, 2001� . Page 4 . . . x �_ ' P 8u Se., is available from a wide yaziefy nf,print and electroaic resouroes.; ..�'his task involves zelatively.liEtie ' �.....---�.. .,.._:u.. .::,:;.-;: ..E:�.. -: n. ' - �.. in the rvay of public'time or resources uid,St. Paul's recalcitrarice in pressing fo noE just ineeE; but ezcee3 -,- ,.- �the deadlines in its permif demonsfrates its uEfer unwilluigness to talce meaningful steps to �_ � . .... " reduce pollutanEs in.stormwater Eo the maximum exfenf practicable _°=-"" "'-_ �" "^` -': t s. ' � . � � - - - --. - �. - - - � . Chapter � ' St. Paul's NPDES stormwafer pecmit provides in Section 7, in parti ,• ,'' � . . The Pemuttee shall unplement a prograsi to reduce the dischazge of pollutants from . • � . constiuction sites that disturb one acie of larid or more: The pro�ram shall inctude .an - ' ' ordinance or other regulatory mechanisnrto require erosion and sediment controls and � • '-_ ��ctions to ensure compliance. :. The Pernuttee shall fonnaIly adopt a.construcflon . sediment and erosion conftol ordinarice by June 1, 2003.. �ach annual report prior to '=� '": . � , . . . . � adopEion shal� include a report regarding tha s{atus of �he oidinance.' � . ' - � - •� St. Paul's Anrival �Report completely fails to iepoit�on thG'stahis'of an erosion control ordiciance statin �: , that it will noE give such i�port iuitil Jeuie;. 2002.: Sf. Paul's'failure �to so ieport is a d'uecE and infenfioi�ial �' ; violation of the NPDES permit requirement and a yiolation of the Clean.WaEer Act ''�= , . ^� ��'- � �� - - - - . . . . ..- - ::�. - -: _ :.-.. - ,., .. . .. . ._ •�. . . ,. . -, - : � � � r_:; _. :. :` _ . . __, .. ��.. . _ - .. _ � . - Further, there is simply no excuse for St. Paul failing to have an ordinance Teady to pass withiii the ` _ neKt six months. Iviinneapohs ordinance was in effect even piior to the usuance of its NPDES peruiit. , " Nationally and locally, many cities have implemented erosion control ordinacices and sam le lan "`a� " :�.r.,�._,�., .: <�..� . , , ��_ ---- . „..,-_ , ,- Chapter 2, Section 8.5--Quantity of De-icing Materials .� • - � • ' " - '��'�= =`�-^'=- - •, St. Paul's NPDES permit zequires St. Pau2 to maintain records of the quantiE _of dridng aiaterial, ;� ' -. . chemicals, and sand applied to roadways'under its �urisdiction and to report the quanHhes used each' � ' year in fhe annual repo;t.: St. Paul's Annixal Report contain4 no infor�ation on quanfity of de=icing "'- � materials used in the prior yeu. St. Paul's Annual Repoit specifically,`states `that it will �not so reporY �^ _ •until June, 2002: St. Paul's failu#e is aii intentional anil clearyiolation of ihe teims of its'NPDES -• ' ' permit.� . _ . . � �. : ' . - . - �. • - 'Chapter 2, Secfions.TO.i and IO 3 Peshcid�s and Feitilizeis ��'� " ' . '°'; �'_ St. Paul's NPDES permit iequues reductiori of pesticides and fe;tilizei`s ae"pollutants in 'stoimwater as _� : follows: - " " " •. - . . - - - ��. �; - _ -_ _• . . _. ,..'_,. _.._._.... , .. - , . ... _�::_;-'=.,,-_':- , • . - The Pernuttee sh�l imptement a progr�un to reduce the discharge of po2lufants Felafed ' . � " to the appIiCaEion of pesEicides.and ferrilizera. � - " ' _- - - - _ e=�= °• ' -';`- - � � • - • • •' ,,,••, � :,r .. r. _..; , _.::., : , .:..,; _ • Th� Permittee shall perform a pilot pro�ecf to investigate"the nse of pestiades�uid ._ ,__ r', - ,. ` fer6lizera dn facilities urider its juzisdiction The,Pemiittee.sha21 analyze soil end . �� :-_ • vegetaEion types to'determuie the cieed foi and appropriate`fypes and quan66es of « � ,�_-: _r :- • :��.__ .� al t�,e,,�o��the Perauttee shall propose a::r' -=J r�:= _ -- - . _� �,�_..... . • •' schedule for complefion of #his pTOject during the effective. peno, .�""pemuE:'�'Th'�" =�__^^°�-� "' . .•Periluttee shatl inclucte a�cletailed implementation plan aiid pro�ect proposal in the . - annual 'report prior'to the initiatiog of the -_ - - ' -.. ..-, . , -; _- , - . " _ .,-_"- .- ..•St. Paul's Annual Repoct providea only a bare minnnum of infoimation ielative to itsuse of pesticides_ �; " and �ertilizers and no plan to reduce the discharge of pollutants related to their applitation St. Pa�l's '. tlnnual Report canta�ns no detailed smplementahqn plan or pzo�ect proposal for the p�lot pro�ect, •. : ' '. , . - ' . • . ..' : . - : - '. . : _ .., . . � � 01-�\'lto �e Weber " . Bntce Henningsgaard . ' . . . . ' - Juty zs, zaoi ' - � ' Page 5 . • , • . , _ � - , _ �_ � . _ �• it provides that the pIlot project began in july, 2001: St. Paul's failuie to provide this ' informaEion and the failure to im�lement a progcam fo ieduce the dischuge of pollutanks.related to its -'' �use of pesticides an,d fertilizers constitutesa violation of its NPDES pernut and is a violation of 33 . . U.S.C. § 1342. ' ' . • . . ' • _ . . . : . . . . - _ Fuzther; St. Paul's proposal for' a_pilot project demonstrafes again its minimal to nonexistent .'�.- . . . commitment to cleuiing up stormwater. While it may be argued that St. gaul''s pilot plan p=oposal '� ' � meets the m9niic+u?n set forth.in the NPDES peimit, it d'oes so muginally ; Th? clear spirit.and intent of � . khti Clean Water_Act and the NPDES,percnit is for St: Paul to contiol iks,own use of p Y Pollutants such .: . � as peaGcides and fer,tilizers whcie possible:°St.,Paul'spilot project orice again'sim 1 rovides that it :; �.=� . will report on the skatiis quo`with no effort at improveinent or reduction of pollutants. •"Pilot Project" :-;.' .�:: . obviously assumesa �frial project, riot a xeport on ezis'ting behaviors and 'p'raetices.' This is unacceptable . ', and 'v'iolaFes th?, pru!cipJes of tti�,Clean Watei'Act and the NPDES permit.''The pilot program must.:..:. .• ,provide for assessment ttus summer and unp{ementahon of reduchonpluu based upon that assessment �. . ., s z -. ' - , 3 IlPJCt $UIT1II10f. �. � � � ... ;.. a - ' . r . . , . . - .3.° vr-?i- z- " ;'.d�a:"�." ,r, . .,,. as.:.: � . s,...r al'- m.z � x '. r v .s-�,�, KJ-'y . �. Chapter 2, Sections 1811& 7 of Annual Itepoit �� i+ j x , _�� Y � 1 �� ,•5t. Pau1 s NPDES stocmwater permit provide5, � part, as folloWs a , y , g � • � The Permittee sliall submit,2n annual report to the Commissioner [of MPCA] regard�ng :> ��? _- � � the "status of the storm water mai�?geirient program `At a aiinuniun repoit �hall � - � ,„ � � "� - � contain informatio�i ori piogress.accomplished piarsu?nt to�peimit requirements The :, f�` r: � 't �' hall submit an annual report by june 1 of eacti'year; beg;iiuting in 2001. �'The : s- :u :_`;;�r. ' . -Permi tee s . , - -. report.sh�ll cover the acflvities in,the previous'ealendaz years and a propose wor . ,, plan for the actiyihes to be performed in the next calendu' yeaz �" ''. "'` y , i .' r . _ • ,, ,,,;_ �' , .^ � - 7he'Annual Report shall include an�inventory of new,-removed� or relocated outfall °; locations and the receiping water.�The inverifory contaufed in the Part II apphcation ,-; _. "shall be expanded upon and inciude An outfall identification niu?iber, size of outfali ' �,; _ pip'e, size of the drainage aiea, luid iise types in' drainage ar`ea arid their distribution, :;;� r-,;;-•_,"• ':.•�' : . -_. ��-:. .,..: ' population in drainage area, peicent of atea that is impervious silrfaces, and the ;...;': '':-;., ;.: �- '-, -' v._'' � number and type of structural controls in'the drainage azea _` ;;, � , : ':,: :': , � . . , . .. �' The inventory ¢f structural contro�s,(i.e: ponds, gnt chambeis; etc.) sha1121so be ._.� - ' ideritified with the size bf fhe�azea tributary•to it, the land use types and_distnbupons= ._ . , population, uid the, destgn capacity or size of the struchire ; �- The inventory shall also include � luEmg and desciipHon of idenE.�fied locahons thaf, ., �.^ ��.- in4olve a� land use or ac�ivity.that generates highei concentrations of hydrocazbons, u 4 �, � trace metals, Qr toxicants than are found iri typicai storm waEer runoff and aze a concem r Y^ to the Permittee. . . • ' - . . , . � � , _:, ° � • , .. � •' The Annual Report shall include an inveritory of all the mdividual $NIP �e s atus o .. � . _ - ,- . •.�. W ater Management Program: The invenEory shall include a summary ; _ t; ,- , ,"• ,' ;- � ; implementing the individual components, - ., • ��' = See nlso belozu wh �o MCEA's petition fo� Environmen al As essmentWorksheet �e negohated .. agreement relative _ _ ; c Anne Weber ; Bruce Henningsgaard July 23, 20b1 .'. . � .. . . . -�. Page 6 • � . . • . The Annuai Report:shall include an assessment of the Storni Water ManagemenE . Program. This shall include a dCscussion on the overall effec6ven�ss of the program � _ . and accomplishment of goals. The assessment shall include an identification of ' "' , • improqements or degradation in storm svater runoff quality and rece'iving water quaiity . • . . if possible. � - . . : : . , ' , � The flnnual TZeport sha2l indude an analysis of the monitoring date that was collected . ��• . , - `duriiig the repoxting year. . . ' " * ° � . " . ' . _ z Y I - E, ' ' " •1i ✓ �:'3' . = '� •�. .- -. -[.. _ _ - . � _• -'�'"^. ?i:, -- : rb_.'.. � ��. St. Paul's Annual l;eport fuls [o comply with these specihc zequaements �t conEairis no�ssifp;n;a6on`on . ', .• activities of the previo.us calen�ar �year. ;It contains no ach�al pioposed work pla�i for,the actidities :to `-; ' � `be peif6imed in the riext calenda;'qear. � It contains no informatio�t on ttie size of eacl�'auffall's'8ra'u`tage: ..,:� ,....�..:•. ...,.._. ., . . � area, percentage of drainage area that is_unpervious anci number'and tyFe structural coic.tmis liy` ;_- =' ' ., drainage aiea. It eontains no inventory of strucEural controls other_than showui�'poeid'u`ig areu, and `'' �. , � contains rio inforrriation or tdenGficahon of size of area druning fo sfrucEival conErols, Iand use of _` ""• ' -'drainage area, poputation eta There is no inventory:of BMPs o; any of tlie �nfo'tmatio ieqtiired ^`;. "`� ;�' � . ' regarding their operaEion an�i effecEiveness.'.To the extent thaE St. PaUl makes any sfatemenE iegaidirig - ' �. these requiremenEs, it states that thg information will not�b.e giveri until Jiii�e;, 2002, At�he July 1� :=�:=., : meeting, St. Paul claimed it could not comply.. is an unacceptable r�esponse fihe�eruut�'requxres �t = and that provisiori of tkie pemiit has been unchanged for''more than the last y'ear St Paul sunply niade - "• • � iiuldequate effort to' coaiply.and appears Yo have failed to•adequately.pla�n�o meet theY egu� emenF. ,° -; r-�'- :�� . Citizens and interested parties partiapatssig ui the negotiafion of this pern�it had a right to _'- ' '' rely on the specific permit terms ancl uiformation ezpected Tliis constitufe's'a clear;anc� inten"fional . . violafion of St. Pau'Ys NPDES permit'requiremenfs and is � violaEio of 33 LT.S.C: § 1342�`�="� ��• .. � � �� ,� : > �.. . . . . . ,_,..: � � �: :� �. . Fuc'ther, St Paul's £ailuie to comply with these requuements,maZceit`�difficult if tiot-impossible for .- � • . . ,�,,. _..,�-„ • - r-- „ • - interested paz6es or citizens fo effectively participate ici.the�Ivtanageinent Program._'In o'rder to •' " "�- :.'. effecfively comment on stomjivater conti�oLs or the lack thereof, or to suggest different or be{Yer coritiols, .• .� . citizens and utterested parties must know the specifics of the cuirent system ;� •- ''�' _ ' � Chapter 2, SeCtjon 18 7--First Annuat Report Spenal RequiremenEs �'� '= '=`- - . . y - -�r `t v . St. Paul's'NPDFS permit, pcovides that _ ; - ' - • , : . .. . � �. .. ,. . ,� • - ' The first annual_report s'hall include ,information acquired since�the submittal of Parf 2.' . - -� : _� of the applicaGon reguding BIvIP performance,�rec�iving water quality, or oiher 8ata � ''" .' • • . 'available thatcharacEerized the.quality of storm waterdisc�harges'_' ' � . - .. . _ _ _ L _><:r,=• _. , - . � . . . '.This provision is a negofiafed 'provision by and befween MC&A; the City'of St: PauI and IvIPCA in �,. ' - which MC6A agreed fd ivithdraw its.petition.for an Environmental Assessment Wocksheet in ezchange ;: .. -: � 3 . .. . - } �^»'... .t . . • foi updafed�detailed information about St Paul's�storinwate4 discharges uid "stormwater control,in the ` ' •�" ' penod'' ' ' , : x � ° � ' ` d � e date of i'ssuance`of the pernut - s - . , '. All the pufles were represented by co�ncil af the time:"" ". `� ''.". N' �--�^r='° ; -, ' .. . • -. - .• � : . ._ =��y:�-i�s� - :,�7 _ St. Paul's `Annual Report for 2001 rnntains no informafion regarding BMP performance, receiving water '_-' _: ,�quality and oEher available characterizing the quaIiEy:of storinwaEei;dischaiges.':St. Paul has; — ' made no effort to comply with the xiegotiafed perinit requirement upon wFu2hIvICEA relied to its •� '" . ; detrunent. At the mee_ting on July 18, representatives of St: Paul claimed that they had inadequate � ' �time to comply. This is unacceptable rela6ve.to a negofiafe�l prorision. �St. Paul agreed to, so comply in � : . _„ ... .. -_ . � . , _� . � ,_. . . . . . ,, • ° . ' . , , - � � - . _ ��-��1L Anne Weber . ' , ' ` Bruce Henningsgaazd � . • . - ' . July 23. 2001 - ' . . : . Page 7 . , - � . . ' - that period of time. If St. Paul knew it could not, or had no intention of complying; then St. Paul's � representations to IvICEA constitute fraud and misrepr�sentation in order to induce M�EA to withdraw • • its petition for an Envisonniental Assessment Worksheet: St. PauPs complete failure to.supply the.. �required information is a'yiolation of its pecmiE Eerms in violaHon of 33 C. § 1342• ` St. Paul's failures relaEive to the Annual Report and the Management Program aze'pervasive and •' _ , �, serious. They exhibit a lack of seriou's �commitment to contxolling pollutants in stormwater.. This is not a', new issue as the IVPDES permit waspending for years prior to issuance. C,ities tluoughout the United _ • States are aggressively attacking this number:one urban pollutant and St. Paul should be at the - - forefront considering the resources at issue. �I look forward ta the failures being immediately corrected � and to aznenilment Qf the Man��enient Program to include•me�iungful efforts at reducing pollutants to ' ' � ,the maxunum extent practicable.:Thank you for the opportunity to commene.'Please feel Iree to concact , ` me should you have any qizestions. ' "_ � . , , • • ; . , . ' Sinc relY, r ' , ' ' . � " . � , ' i • , . _. '- . . ' _ L ette K. Br' , - • : . . .. . . .. , = . .. � _ taff Attomey - .. . " . � ' . ; • •. . , . . , _ . cc; • Peter Sivenson� EPA, Region V � _ ' � . • . . � � . . -. . • Council Member Jay Benuiav ' ' � . , � • . Susari J?ne,Cheney, Dist.10 Community Council ' _ Sol Simon, Mississippi River IZevivai . : . . • - • • . . . • . . ' 4Vhitney Clark, Friends of the Mississippi_River � ' , . . , - • . . � . . �' ' ., �_' . . ',.. . . . t . ' . . � . • . • . ' . ' � . . . . . �' ,. . . . ' . ' , ..` . . . ' • ' .. � � • I .-. . . , ' ' . • O\-11�4 o�. Wa�ters�ed Dist�ict 2015 Rice St[eet, Roseville, MN 55113-6814 Phone: b51-488-1476, ext. 14 FAX: 651-488-3478 August 17, 2001 Anne Weber St. Paul Public Works 25 West 4�` St. 700 City Hall Annex St. Paul, MN 55102 ' RE: Comments on St. Paul NPDES Annual Report Dear Ms. Weber: __�»�> s � ,, The Board of Managers of the Capito] Region Watershed District has reviewed the NPDES Storm Water Pemvt Annual Report and 2Q01 Management Program and submits the following comments for your consideration. The City's NPDES ,permit from the lY1PGA �was.issued on December 1, 2000 and this is the ini(ial annual report complgted.under the�permit:: The, permit specifies datas xyhep �:' certain programs or information are to be initiated or submitted to the MPCA The effectiye management .of stor� water within the City of St. Paul is critically impoi The District has initiated an effort'to develop a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City. Through this agreement, the cooperative efforts of the District and the City to effectively manage storm water will be defined. Coordination of education activities, development plan review, and data and infarmation sharing are important elements that may be incorporated into the final MOA. Experience and information gained through implementation of the MOA will be used by the District to develop rules that may modify storm water mariagement activities by the Gity...The District.is . developing a Ivledia Pian to include specific education and outreach effot's which shouid assist the City in.fulfilling some of its NPDES permit education requirements. The District looks forward to cooperating fully with the City in educarion efforts. The District has also completed projects to measure impervious surfaces and model subwatershed storm water loading. These data are available to the City for incorporation into _ Annual Report. , � P:dditiorial.specific.comments�onthe:AnnualReport_are-lisfedbelow.;:_ �_�:;;:�::;'r ,�.f. �•`.e�'.. •....' ` ..,.:.• ...: r•:.P: i . . . . }'I.I �l r 1 �,; Qs�preakdqwn of Services,•in the Water Budget for.2Q02.($652;fl00).is needed. 4 .What are the �ajor.rYork�tems:within this budget2 _:r �: = :��=': +�-- �' �:::�; '"" `L�� s`. • A detailed implementation plan and project proposal for the Pesticide and Fertiiizer Pilot Project is required by te'rms of the Permit in the Annual Report prior to initiatio�i (7uty 2001}. • A workplan for the Catchbasin Samp Pilot Project is also due June 2001. The NPDES permit identifies specific storm water management activities by the City over the period ending 7anuary 1, 2004. The Capitol Region Watershed District looks fonvard to enhanceng its relationship with the City of St. Paul to assist in providing effective storm water management. Davelopment of the MOA between the City and the District is an important first step. :- _ Sincerely, " µ "' .,'� �� , �.�,� _�� _� :� - r _ _ . Marylyn e een � -_ °s � _ �_�`-=s� _�.. � - Chair, Board of Managers � � � ��_�:� :.__ ,_. � � ' _ ., ....� . ` .-_`•. - r r �.''�_:.� '_ " . _ i . _ ` '< • " . . : . ,-. .. i . r ' � . . — - ,..-.r...�... 'ac .+.3� � .:.x' ._ :-_Et.�-� E �' -e :.'t; 7', ._ "CT� - .- _ .v� 2.}: ti_ _. __ • - -, . � _ � :. .._.. ...._ ... -_ � ' -- - _ "c:� a � �_} a .._ - ....., , .� ,, -.,.. . DT: .,..,:. "_,..:� �. '- ., _:.:. ._.. .S,- s _ _ _ _ . " .. . �- e .�s . , � , . �` i. � . - '' y e « ' <',� '" __ -,� _.� , .�. � ,.� , . .,: .t`�.},#F ' �� .�E'»"�� . _, . .. . -� � - - �.- .e__.�.. - . . .:. . .::-. . ,-�.._. _,_a _ . � . •_� "__•_ •). � , .. � _ _. _,3 .:....,a..._.c_.... r � . : '.�.� ,..�.. �s. a ...: _ . . , � . .. - . ,. � e -� .. , .- ' ' -, ..r... . ,. .,-.... ....�. _ .. 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City of St. Paui -� � 25 West 4�',Street . � _ 700 City Hall Annex St. Paul, MN 55102 � � � -- ' = : ._ . .. � -. � Re: '- St. PauINPDES Permit �..: __,.:;. _ . :. - - = •.._ � Annual Report and Comprehensive Plan, _ � , _ - , � ..�, . . . _ , DearMs. Weber:, _.., — ' . ; . f^ _ _ , ; .��.w.__.�., _ - - �s~� ._:..: I am writing "on behalf of the District 10 Environinent_ Committee with comments ;,,, regarding St: Paul's Annual Report, incorporating Sf.,Paul's Storinwater '' Program, mandated by the City's National Pollutanf Discharge EWnination System, �_` (NPDES) permit for stormwater discharges issueS on December 1," 2000. Water quality, and specifically that of Como Lake, has been the focus of our group for the past six years. Como Lake is totally fed by area stormwater, and the Environment : Committee has a keen interest in St. Paul's stormwater management plan and piactices. The Committee has reviewed the pernut as well as the Annual Report submitted in 7une 2001. " , .. _.- ... : . In principle, the Committee endorses the 7uly 241etter written by lanette,Btimn?er for the lv�innesota Cenier for Envuonmental Advocacy (MCEA), addressed_to you aiid fo Bruce Henningsgaard and Dave Salili at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), conceming the St. Paul NPDES pem�it, annual report, and coinprehensive plan. We agree with the MCEA's evaluation and disappointment in the City's failure to take a sufficiently proactive approach to stormwater issues. In addition, the Committee wishes to highlight several areas where improvements are needed in the plan: First, the plan needs to e�cplicitly state that late winter/euly spting street sweeping will immediately follow snowmelt and precede major spring rains whenever possible, so as to maximize recovery of material deposited on streets during the winter and avoid loss to stormwater runoff. It is not sufficient to state that there will be one sweeping in the 1 spring, since sweeping after major rains allows loss of most of the material with street runoff. The sweeping schedute in the plan is simply a statement of the status quo and does not improve stortnwater quality. Secondly, the education plan is not an improvemenY over a current seriously inadequate program and is under-funded for a city the size of St. Paul. Stormwater stenciling promotes public awareness, but does not bring education about most Best Management Practices directly to home and business owners. The education plan needs to have specific objectives, such as "in each year, one third of all St. Paul homeowners will receive information on yazd maintenance techniques which minimize phosphorus and organic material input to stormwater," Following the objective, there should be a cleazly stated plan for accomplishing it along with a realistic budget. The city can contract the _ job out, but the contract deliverables and budget must appear in th� plan, The statement - about participation in Metro Watershed Partners appeazs to be a very small commitment, . and does not include specific educational objectives — size of audience, message; __ expected change in behavior, and so on. .-- . Finally, surrounding cities, like Eagaq have enacted phosphorus fertilizer ordinances. Since phosphorus is the primary cause of the hypere�trophic status of Cocno Lake and is ._ a major probiem in other lakes, streams, and rivers of the area,'fhe Ciry of St. Paul needs to enact an effective phosphorus ordinance. The plan should include preparing a draft ordinance for consideration by the City Council. r,�<6 -. .: ..,, ,- _ On behalf of tlie Environinent Committee, I appreciate this'opportunity to comment and . am hopeful that a niore� posirive diraction in `addressing `storm�vater managemenf may .� result from this public iriput.'= '� " �' ' ' '- � ` . - - , -- � � _�-�r_ ;_.: � Most sincerely, - // - _�jtG1a«�lta� _ ,..._ . 1 Susan 7ane Cheney Committee Chair - - cc: Janette Brimmer, MCEA� - - _ _- . _., . Bnice.Henriingsgaard, MPCA ` � . . .– - _ Dave Sah1i; NII'CA - , - . Sue McCa11,"District 10 Community Council - -.. _.__._ � , . -- , ,.. - -, 2 ❑ MINNESOTA BOARD OF WATER AHD SGIL R650URGE5 NORTHERN REGION 394 S Lake Ave., Room 403 Duluth, MN 55802-2325 PHONE (2I8) 723-2350 FAX (218) 723-4794 r A JOINT D ROG R AM OF . Water Resources Education August 17, 2001 Anne Weber City of St. Paul - Public Works 25 W 4 Street, �00 City Hall Annex St. Paul, MN 55102-1660 - ' Dear Anne, _ . UNIVERSITY �� OF MINNESOTA Extension �� ,�,�„w.,�,. r, , �M�e,NesoTn soanu oF Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the City of St. Paul's NPDES_ Storm WATER AND SOIL Water Perznit Management Plan dated June 1, 2001. The following oomments �refer aesouaces to the Public Educafion Program aspect of the plan. ' � � ��.r • METRO REGION . ' ' " ' ' ' "" � � � � One W Water St., so��e zoo Education, just as capital improvement projects and regulations, is a tool for St. Paul, MN 551074039 accomplishing stormwater management goals. Whereas there will be need for "stand . PHONE alone" educational acfivities, the opporhmity to integrate educarion into work akeady * ._ (651) 215-1950 being�done also exists.`�Each developinent or redevelop'projecf ieview cari be seeri as '- ___-_ _._ Fax an educational opportunity to reach key audiences. (651)297-5615 . _, . ,.- .. _, .. - ,- - . _ -..;_�. -. . . _ ..--. "_ ., _.. ' �-. ,: :..: `. "Social Marketing" is a new buzzword for educafional piograms designecl to aohie"ve ❑ MINNESOTA BOARD Oi -- .. - � �-t=. � . - c-� WATER AND SOIL positive behavioral change.'Recycling, energy conservatton,'and seatbelt use are �- aesounces examples social marketing campaigns. A key concept of social marketing is "action SOUTHERN AEGION ' IS UlC OUJCCt1VC��. I W011IQ CT1COUt3g8 T.�1C C1Y�' if it has not already, toinolude the -'=;� zsi xtgnway �s s "action is the objective" concept into its educarional program. A fact sheet on social New Ulm, MN 56073-8915 marketing is attached for your review. �� '' � PHONE (so�� ss9-eovo The following are specific comments on the plan: '' FAX ..... , . . (so7> 3s9-eois 1. 2. Project evaluation: It is commenilable that the Storm Drain Stenciling Project contains an evaluation component. The goal of education is produce changes in Irnowledge, slcills; and behavior; changes that can only be assessed through evaluation. It is recommended that all educational projects include an evaluation of effectiveriess. Projects noted in budget are not described in plan: The budget provides for the following projects that are not described in the plan: `.' Ser`vice I.earning / Education (2001 and 2002) . . Evaluafion (2001 and 2002) _, - .. . -.- • Commdnity Workshops (2002) ' : � . Teacher Workshop / Support (2002) _ " • Equipment and Supplies (2001 and 2002) Additional content on these projects would be useful. Page 1 of 3 3. WaterShed Partners participation: Participation in WaterShed Partners is a great way to coor@inate fhe city's water resource programs with the rest of the Metro Area. The city's support of the WaYerShed Partners is commendable. 4. Structure of the Public Education Program: It is recommended that the Public Education Program be shuctured in the foliowing format: Issue: For each water resource issue identified in the stormwater management plan (e.g., sedimentation), identify the following: Target audience: For each issae, identify the individuals and/or groups involved (e.g., ' developers, homeowners, consultants). • � :�- Educational otjectives; , For each target audience, determine whaf a�nge in ]mowledae, skitt _ and/or behavior is needed in order for stormwater management goals to be met. T � �.-: e - : _ , , . . . . . . - <lt:i�:`z- -., :, e:-.-�•. __.,_ :@�._�_' i: _ Educafional ac4iyities: : Describe educational ac6viries that that will enable tar et audiences to� � n �� gain needed lmowledge and/or skills, or make needed behavioral change, Develop a work plan z �,•; . ,� 9�, :- how these activiries will be cazried out. � �� - -,'-a= ==._ Evaluafion Descnbe�methods chosen to eyaIuate effectiveness of educational activities: � '� ,�° -'y E �-�z � . . . . . .:a-.i: . - c�, ...<.i: ::] {:i . .—rY` vr. _.;s $is�.—r.i3 �ac "� �F�',7`� - . � - .. 3+`i?:(t " 5. Add�tional�Earget andiences not addressed in the plan that shoa2d be considered: �' `"� �� :i�=t.:.<i.,;::::iF.�:`:=aix'4;�:i?�:'::V'.'k..i.'-�SY`::':i:�?a::ai:: . __ �,' Architects, developers, and engiueersi Provide educarion on new app'roaches of managing `"' '"'•'"_ stormwater on development, and re-deyelopment_ sites. An educational outreach program could be „^ based on the newly ieleased Minnesota Urban Small Sites BMP 1vlanual._� ; <. : "'-'� �` `'' `�'`: ` . - - � .� � ' - -. , t .-�;,- Engineering and building confractors: Proyide educafion on effecrive construction site erosion ., `„'� ti- �� control and,stormwater management. Require certification of erosion cont'rol training before allowing_ J,� _, .- t o work in city. ' �, .. � . . � . .-.. "; _ -. .._.- . . _ - �: ,� ; _ ,. Architects, landscape architects, and urban foresters: managerrient into site design. ` Propide education on incorporating stormwater -' '' =`-�"'-' � --.. t.,,- ...::s._ 3 �.�':c;:�'> .. ' Groundskeepers and commercial yard care providers: Provide educati9n on managing fertilizers, pesficides and organic material for water quality proYection. ; j, _-- -, . 1 Municipal staff,• Provide education on itnportance of stormwafer managemenY, innovative stormwaYer management techniques, and administrative approaches to assure stormivater concems aze addressed. _ . . _. �_. ,, . _ ,: .�:ss : r: ;;,- :•-s.:� a., �7•�:=t::._.�ae: �e'�; ; Elected ciry officials: Provide education on importance of stormwater management, innovative stormwafer mana ement techni ues, sta4e and federel regulations and budgetary requirements of improved stormwater management. ' - -, • " _ . _, _- ' -.. ��.7: a . . Homeowners: In addition to pesticide and fertilizer use, provide education on proper management of grass clippings and tree leaves. Commuters: Provide educaiion on ways to reduce number of mites driven on city s�eets. Y.� z `� Page 2 of 3 a�_.�� 4 6. Demonstration projects: Demonstrarions are effective educational tools. Consideration should be given to demonstrating such practices as reduced impervious surfaces, on-site infii�ation, and green roofs. 7. Coordination with other governmental entifies: The plan indicates that a report describing how govemmental units are cooperafing and coordinating on stormwater management activiries is due 7une 2003. This to too relaxed a schedule for effective coordination of the city's stormwater management educational program with those of the Capitol Region Watershed District, Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organizarion, Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District, Ramsey Coimty, and Metropolitan Council. The target for this report should be moved up to June 2002. Thank you for taking my comments. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources and University of Minnesota Extension Service are available to assist with educaHon program development. Please call if our agencies can be of assistance. Yours, �.r�r� S '�1� � Ron Struss � Metro Watershed Education Coordinator c: Capitol Region WD, Lower Mississippi River WMO, Washington Ramsey Metro WD Ramsey County Meh�opolitan Council Page 3 of 3 '�. - How do we successfully have individuals, businesses, and communities adopt new practices that protect natural resources? Social Marketing is one approach that draws from the experience of those in commercial marketing. ��Social 0\-\\'1te i�darketing � . ��5z1«l�e - Soc�ai Marketing - - hQ.ne Social marketing is the planning and implementation of programs designed to bring abouf social change using concepts,from commercial obout us markefing. - - SpCip( mtrdc�fiing SUCC855 SfOf�05 cflnferences relofed sites paPen search f@g�.5t0i �3rrsptoyrcieni listings - - ..- -=s:�= -; Among the impoitant markefing concepfs are:�__ ,_._,. ,,,.;, :_. _ benefits fhey receive � . Programs to_influence based on an unde�sk perceptions of . 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Rl z� ' � ' - _ . .,"� ' 651-215-1950 - ron.sfruss@bwsr.sta�e.mn.u§� . - - ��1 . �i�L!_i: �y .�:tA S..�lMfViYI 9 � , " " : - - _ , ... _ . � _ _". .,. . il � ' :':. .. . � a� _ . �; {:{ ` , ". .:- ; 1 }� - ' - �_' _ r_ _'.._� _ _`_""'_a_"_ _._ r_...Z . . . - - - - � . .. . .`i� , :.�.:i�iS.;,:t'[:�;T' . .;JJ2.Y`r. �s'i�:L�'itFt " , Joe Richter, 03:35 PM 8/7/2001 -0500, St. Paul Stormwater Permit Comments X-Mailer: Nove1{ GroupWise lnternet Agent 6.0 Date: Tue, 07 Aug 20di 15:35:02 -0500 From: "Joe Richter" <joe.richter@dnr.state.mn.us> To: <anne.weber@ci.stpaul.mn.us> Subject: St. Paul Stormwater Permit Comments Hi Anne, Page i of 1 b\ - \\'��/ f don't know if anyone else in the D(VR is going to respond to your request for comments on the proposed stormwater permit. So, here are a few comments on the permit, which can be superceded by comments from other DNR individuals: 1. The inventory of flood control devices is a positive and imporfant activity. Nowever, should any of the retrofitfing of the flood control devices change the 100-year flood elevation of a FEMA designated floodplain, then the City of St. Paut will need to submit a letter of map amendment request to FEMA to approve the change,in flood elevation and have it ref{ected in flood insurance rates. 2. Retrofits that cause changes that occur below the ordinary high water level of DNR Protected Waters must receive DNR approval - which cou{d possibly be�a DNR Permit. : This also is true for instatling riprap (erosino controis) in some situations: : � • - 3: � Emphasis should be made on controlling erosion and not on contrdiling'sedimentation. It is easiertokeep soil on the land than it is to remove it from stormwater. - 4. Eventuaily, the City of St. Paul should consider a pilot pro}ect with the goal of reducing ,.- the amount of impervious surfaces that occur within St. PauL 5. It should be noted that water quality in many basins (sediment ponds inc{uded) can be improved by maintaining a buffer of native vegetation around, and in, the basin. Weif, its not a fot of comments. But iYs something. Thanks Anne ` 3 :,. _ � �:;:; - "_=;�; g/8/2001 Noonan, Terry, 08:02 AM 8/10/2001 -0500, NPDES pernut From: Noonan, Terry` <Terry.Noonan@CO.RAMSEY.MN.US> �, � To: "'anne.weberC2ci.stpaul.mn.us'" <anne.weberC�ci.stpaut.mn.us> Subject: NPDES permit Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 08:02:06 -0500 X-Maiter: Internet Maii Service (5.5.2653.19) Hi, Anne - Sorry 1 missed your call yesterday. I've reviewed the MCEA letter to you regarding the NPDES permit for St. Paul. Disregarding the hyberbole, I wonder if Ms. Brimmer is confusing the fact that a permit is in effect and ihat it specifies dates when certain programs or information is initiated or submitted. She seems to feel that permit negotiations are stili underway. I do have a few comments retated to the Management Pian. 1 will share them with the CRWD Board on 8/16 and put them in a letter to you (and any they come up with) on 8/17. * By definit+on, the source of poltutants is nonpoint poilution. A - short narrative may address Ms. Brimmer's concern about the source and type of pollutants reduced by each management activity. � " A b"reakdown of Services in the Storm Water Budget for 2002 . ($652,000) is needed. What are the major line items within this budget? :. * A detai{ed implementation plan and project proposal for the Pesticide and Fertilizer Pifot Projeet is required by terms of the Permit in the Annual Report prior to initiation (Jufy 2001 }. * A workplan for the Catchbasin Sump Pilot Project is also due dune 2001. * CRWD data from th� impervious surface study and P8 modeling are availabie to the City for inclusion in the Annual Report. ' The draft MOA between CRWD and the City should address developing cooperative and complementary education efiforis. Terry Noonan Project Manager Ramsey Co. Dept. of Pubtic Works (651) 482-5230 3377 N. Rice St. Fax (651) 482-5232 St. Paul, MN 55126 `terry.noonan@co.ramsey.mn.us' Page 1 of 1 fi- �\r1�P 8/1bi2001 Louise Watson, 11:00 AM 8/29i2001 -0500, NPDES Stormwater Permit Managemen[ Plan Page i of 2 Date: Wed, 29 Aug 200i 11:00:08 -0500 ��'�� : From: Louise Watson <louise@rwmwd.org> Reply-To: louise @ rwmwd.org X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.75C-CCK-MCD {C-UDP; EBM-APPLE} (Macintosh; U; PPC) X-Accept-Language: en To: Anne Weber <anne.weberQci.stpauf.mn.us> Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Management Plan Anne, " I wouid fike to provide input on the NPDES Stormwater Permit Management Plan Education Program dated June 1. These comments are.a spinoff from Ron Struss's letter dated : August 17. t have found that issue-based program development tends to fieet cumberson, especialiy if you have issues that conffict with each other or that t�ave political oveitones or underpinnings that may change with the politicai winds. I prefer to build upon visions and •. : deyefop a process for getting these that can flex as _issues, ��argon. and resources change .._::. ., over time. ,The, process_must. basically be sustainable througfi thick and thin budgets; the ::: a: suste�ance for vitality can come from a growing e�tourage of wifhin. and .;� ry-, =; around the City that take on the_responsibilities within their,own,program contexta._ For �; _: -.:> exampte, recycling is now a part of the pianning, budgeting, equipping and of,most,., places of business, governance and education. It took our society 30 years to get to this point once formal,programs were fegislated after the EPA was estab{ished.#��,;. ;;, ._��: �-.:;: .�iu.t�`t'.a,'f...=e'�+734''�rC-"2�v'J,��S ¢'�:-{'�:..-,�,`,�„�_i � . A`„,:.}�y �±1:'' ��S' t�� .c-� "C'°" ..y..' �< One way,to_develop�an program�structure is to take these's,teps:�� ::�.`.: _. �;^,�;``' ;Y ' ` :-'�`'�s- .- „`�'."�v�ic.s.wi.�.%S l+ti`�'r�{'r;i%SL";''-'�i"�:.:i'4�i t'i �y�.S:, t ..✓'±� ra4�s,y.f�j,s.:_ �° -.+�:- .; Considering the big picture, envision what you want it to took Uke_25 years from now, z� even 50 years from now.• Whai programs are in,place;°how fo_peop{e�fiye their�lives>°�s : _::and do their jobs, in watershed-friendty way� �� °�: -� :£�: �- �� .=r,-�=�' S£'�r � } �:-�`4;' � .. .,)magine.what it woufd take to get there from here:,�You_might have to 1h�nk'��, � w��-:�;-;- _ backwards, i.e: asking what steps had to #ake to get the iocaf socieiy io that �-�°� point you envision in the future. Co�sider other pians and programs that are just now,� taking shape and how to iie in with them or how they conffict with your vision. w;:��-:�;; . Imagine who wouid be involved in all those steps leading to your vision, what their,roie� would be andwhat they would need to know or do. �`_�.� . Consider what the City of St. Paul can or could do to help them get_to that point of.<.�'�; knowtedge or action. . Consider who else within the circle ofi influence of the cdy (your and others contacts, consultants, non-prafits, current or potentiat local community leaders including teachers) who coutd participate in your vision or hefp others get to the point of .. knowledge_ or action you envision. Now t think you might be ready to list the outcomes thai seem achievable and pertinent for a successfut (thriving) NPDES stormwater management plan. IVow that you know where you want to go and generaliy how you'll do that, subdivide the big picture into implementable sub-programs and assign a"measurable objective" to each subprogam. - Also write down the overall envisioned outcome of that subprogram. Then list the various target audiences that need to be reached or pa�ticipate. . Whenever possibte, get others who are committed and knowledgable to do the work 8/29/2001 Louise Watson, 11:00 AM 8/29/2001 -0500, NPDES Stozmwater Perntit Management Plan Page 2 of 2 for the City, i.e. NEC. hlave a formal agreement with tfiem or give them regular recognition and encouragement. • Some of your target audiences are actually leaders thaf you want to take the message on to their own groups, i.e., teachers, staff managers, boards/councils and commissions, civic%hurc�pterest group leaders. Consider what they need to know to help carry out your vision. Consider the characteristics of the group (willing or -, unwilling teamers, transient versus permanent presence, politicaVeconomic pressures' they deal with, professiona! knowledge base and way af operating). Now decide the best way to provide them with tfie knowtdege and incentives they need to implement their part of your vision, over time--maybe over phases of time. ° - • You inay find that some of the #arget audiences fhat Ron inentioned are aetually =� -' involved in several our your subprograms, sometimes as the target audience'and == �'_ sometimes as the'trainer or supporter. �: :; � .: _ _ : �;:-�� - _., . � � .:.,=:--n > ,- - - _ _ - ,r._ , b, . r " - - � �� - �.1��. .' � ..Ft .S'... .. =' :. i _ . .. _ .. - - I am atfaching my Educat�on Program document, look at the first table it siiows the target �• � audiences grouped by objective and outcome. =� This tabfe helps'me `stay ori track:�"! �e1er t6"`' it often, asking myself, included everyone that needs to be a part of ttie objective?"-`� = "Are we seeing the envisioned outcomes starting to happen?"• �"Are we docuinenting :direct == and irtdirect (spinoffj �ations �adequately to be able fo measuPe the"se outco'riies and prove =°��'= we are acFiieving ouF objective?"- � �y�::� ��.�.. ._�':; ��r =f.- .-- .�-.-;; �.j �_ �.��. i V1'�'n ;�� t, l , c.. � ,� s: . ♦d e �i�...;;F`r�°��; , 4 �.. .�.- �l . J�..0 E: �. v5 C �v't.�?G�-. �.:s.vF _ 4 .� a c.%4 4' -r9:,°i :5�"H"j�a�.s.z x. ?�. y. On a tess philosophical note, 9 haVe a�question for"you: -Could you`advise me on`tiow my �-� agency should approach the City to seek its partnership in the next WaterFest, be it in 2002 . or2003, at Lake Phalen?: We would like"the�paitnerstiip to iriclucle'finaricial, jiromotionat �="� and staff-support. We may change the location for WaterFest from Tanners Lake to Lake Phalen because of fhe bigger crowd that visits�that lake ln our District:='Our cost.�ast y"ear= was $11,000 and we raised $9000."�:We plan to further reduce co'sts antl witi be asking ° cities for more financial, promotional support for fhe�nezt-1NaterFest: rls the,Giry `of �St tRaul approachable? .Will the Mayoral election be a distraction at this:time and uvill the"oufcome affect a partnership decision? Can we act now before'fhe elecfion;�to get a coinmitment? 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