City of Cloquet, Minnesota. Notice of Intent. To Obtain Coverage

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1 City of Cloquet, Minnesota Notice of Intent To Obtain Coverage GENERAL PERMIT AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE STORM WATER ASSOCIATED WITH MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM/STATE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMIT PROGRAM Permit No. MNR February 15, 2007 The City of Cloquet is a RSPT Team Member City

2 February 15, 2007 RE: Cloquet, Minnesota, Notice of Intent to Obtain Coverage NPDES/SDS Storm Water Phase II Permit No. MN R Storm Water Management Unit Storm Water Section Municipal Division Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, MN To whom it may concern: In accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)/State Disposal System (SDS) Storm Water Phase II Permit Program administered by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the City of Cloquet is hereby submitting the enclosed Notice of Intent (NOI) and summary of our Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) for coverage under General Permit No. MN R (Noticed as MN R ). If you have any questions regarding our NOI or SWPPP, please contact me at Sincerely, Brian Fritsinger 1307 Cloquet Ave. City Administrator City of Cloquet Cloquet, MN Enclosure

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page I Notice of Intent... II Summary of the City's SWPPP...1 III SWPPP s...3 MCM #1 Public Education and Outreach...6 MCM #2 Public Involvement and Participation...18 MCM #3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination...22 MCM #4 Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control...28 MCM #5 Post-Construction Storm water Management...35 MCM #6 Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations...39 MCM #7 Source Water Protection / Impaired Waters Review Process.. 48 City of Cloquet, MN Page i

4 City of Cloquet, Minnesota Section I: NOTICE OF INTENT

5 General Stormwater Permit (MN R ) Application for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Municipal Division 520 Lafayette Road North NO FEE St. Paul, MN PLEASE READ: As you complete this form, read the instructions carefully. Use your keyboard s Tab key to move through the fields of this form. Select check-boxes and enter text as indicated. Save, and print. I. MS4 Information A. Application Type New applicant (this MS4 has no previous application for MS4 coverage on file at MPCA) Application for re-issuance of coverage (this MS4 applied in 2003) B. MS4 Owner General Contact (the community, municipality, agency or other party having ownership or operation control of the MS4) City of Cloquet Community, municipality, agency or other party having ownership or operational control of the MS Cloquet Ave. Mailing Address Cloquet MN City State Zip Code Carlton County Federal Tax ID State Tax ID C. General Contact (official, staff member, consultant or other) for all general correspondence about Permit compliance issues between the MPCA and your MS4 Prusak Jim Director of Public Works Last Name First Name Title 1307 Cloquet Ave Mailing Address Cloquet MN City State Zip Code jprusak@ci.cloquet.mn.us Telephone (include area code) Address City of Cloquet, MN 1

6 II. Certification of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) A. Have you developed a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program for your MS4? Municipalities must demonstrate how their Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program will be implemented and enforced over the term of the five-year Permit. SWPPPs must incorporate appropriate educational components, all required BMPs and the measurable goals associated with each. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Programs must address the specific requirements contained in Part V. G. of the Permit. SWPPPs must outline how the six minimum control measures will be addressed, the contact person, department in charge, timeline and measures that will be implemented to meet the schedules required by the Permit. Attach a to this application for each BMP in your SWPPP. B. Does your SWPPP address all of the six Minimum Control Measures as outlined in the Permit? The General Permit requires that you incorporate all six of the defined Minimum Control Measures in your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program. You are required to implement mandatory BMPs which are directly associated to each of the Six Minimum Control Measures. C. Have you attached the included s, one for each of the Best Management Practices required by the Permit? There are 34 required BMPs all of which require that the provided be filled out completely and included with your Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program. If any of these required sheets are missing, your application will not be considered complete and will be returned to you. III. Reporting and Recordkeeping A. I have read and understand Part VI Evaluating, Recordkeeping, and Reporting of the MS4 General Permit and certify that we intend to comply with the applicable requirements of those sections as well as the Permit as a whole. B. Where will your SWPPP be available to the public for review? Cloquet City Hall Name of Location If your SWPPP is available electronically, indicate location 1307 Cloquet Ave Street Address Cloquet MN City State ZIP Code Jim Prusak Contact Name Contact Phone Number 8:00 am 4:00 pm, M-F Hours of Availability Yes Yes Yes Yes IV. Limitations of Coverage A. Part II Limitations on Coverage and Appendix C I have read and understand Part II Coverage Under This Permit and Appendix C Limitations on Coverage of the MS4 General Permit and certify that we intend to comply with the applicable requirements of those sections as well as the Permit as a whole. B. Outstanding Resource Value Waters (ORVWs) To complete this section, please refer to Part IX and the List of Special Waters Attachment in the Guidance Manual for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) available on the MPCA Web site at: Lists of various categories of waters and an interactive map that identifies Special Waters are available on the MPCA Web site at: Yes Yes No City of Cloquet, MN 2

7 1. Prohibited Waters Does the MS4 discharge into Prohibited Waters as defined in Minn. R , subp. 3, 4, and 5? See Attachment Four of the Guidance Manual for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) for further information. 2. Restricted Discharge Does the MS4 discharge into waters with a Restricted Discharge as defined in Minn. R , subp. 6, 6a, and 6b? If yes, please list below and comply with Part IX, Appendix C, Item B. See Attachment Four of the Guidance Manual for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) for further information. 3. Prohibited or Restricted Waters If you answered yes to either Question 1 or 2, have you included a map that outlines, at a minimum, the DNR minor sub-watersheds in your jurisdiction with ANY discharges to Prohibited or Restricted Waters? You are required by the Permit to provide this map along with your application. [IX.B.2.b] Identify all discharges to Outstanding Resource Value Waters (ORVWs) from your MS4: Name of Water Body Type (lake, stream, river) None Yes Yes Yes No No No 4. If you answered yes to either Question 1 or 2, who is the person responsible for ensuring compliance with this Permit condition? Name: Jim Prusak Position: Director of Public Works Phone: C. Special Waters 1. Trout Waters Does the MS4 discharge into Trout Waters as defined in Minn. R subp. 2 & 4? If Yes yes, please list below and comply with Part IX, Appendix C, Item C. See Attachments Two and Three of the Guidance Manual for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) for further information. Name of Water Body Type (lake, stream) Otter Creek Stream No Fond du Lac Creek (within the Fond du Lac Reservation) Stream 2. Wetlands Does the MS4 discharge into Wetlands as defined in Minn. R , subp. F? Yes No D. Other Requirements 1. Environmental Review Does the MS4 have a process to assure coordination with appropriate Agencies and to evaluate discharges that require applicable Environmental Review as required by State or federal laws? See Part IX of the Guidance Manual for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) for further information. Yes No Who is the person responsible for ensuring compliance with this Permit condition? City of Cloquet, MN 3

8 Name: Jim Prusak. Position: Director of Public Works Phone: Endangered or Threatened Species Does the MS4 have a process to assure coordination with appropriate Agencies and to Yes evaluate discharges whose direct, indirect, interrelated, interconnected, or independent impacts may jeopardize a listed Endangered or Threatened Species or adversely modify a designated critical habitat? See Part IX of the Guidance Manual for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) for further information. Who is the person responsible for ensuring compliance with this Permit condition? Name: Jim Prusak Position: Director of Public Works Phone: Historic Places and Archeological Sites Does the MS4 have a process to assure coordination with appropriate Agencies and to Yes evaluate discharges which may adversely affect properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or affecting known or discovered archeological sites? See Part IX of the Guidance Manual for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) for further information. Who is the person responsible for ensuring compliance with this Permit condition? Name: Jim Prusak. Position: Director of Public Works Phone: Drinking Water Sources Does the MS4 have any discharges that may affect Source Water Protection as defined in part Yes No IX.H of the General Permit? If yes, does the MS4 have BMPs incorporated into the SWPPP to protect drinking water sources that the MS4 discharge may affect? Yes No The City has an approved Department of Health Wellhead Protection Plan that addresses this issue. For more information please contact Jim Prusak. No No City of Cloquet, MN 4

9 V. Owner or Operator Certification The person with overall, MS4 legal responsibility must sign the application. This person shall be duly authorized to sign the application and may be either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. (See Minn. R ). I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons, who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete (Minn. R ). I also certify under penalty of law that I have read, understood, and accepted all terms and conditions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Storm Water Permit for MS4s that authorizes storm water discharges identified in this application form. I understand that as a Permittee, I am legally accountable under the Clean Water Act to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES General Storm Water Permit for MS4s. I also understand that MPCA enforcement actions (pursuant to Minn. Stat , , and Section 309 of the Clean Water Act) may be taken against me or the MS4 if the terms and conditions of the NPDES General Storm Water Permit for MS4s are not met. Authorized Signature of the person with overall authority to certify intent to comply with the Permit and implement the SWPPP (principal executive officer or a ranking elected official). X Authorized Signature Date Fritsinger Brian City Administrator Last Name First Name Title 1307 Cloquet Ave Mailing Address Cloquet MN City State ZIP Code bfritsinger@ci.cloquet.mn.us Telephone (include area code) Address City of Cloquet, MN 5

10 From: MPCA Special and Impaired Waters Search Map Red: Impaired Stream: St. Louis River Blue: Trout Streams Of the above identified trout streams indicated on the MPCA Special Waters search, only Otter Creek is within the City s jurisdiction. The other trout stream (Fond du Lac Creek) indicated on the map is within the Fond du Lac Reservation and not necessarily included in the City s MS4 program. However, there may be some cases in which the City could have jurisdiction over the non-indian owned properties within the reservation. Since there are cases in which the City could have jurisdiction, the water bodies within the reservation have been listed under receiving waters. The City s MS4 program would be extended to cover non-indian owned properties within the reservation if it is determined that the City has jurisdiction.

11 Cloquet is not in a currently identified Watershed Management Organization or Watershed District. From: FC56C14C0AC9}/uploads/{FDF752BF-4A3A-43A2-A87C-47B86581AF6E}.JPG

12 City of Cloquet, Minnesota Section II: SUMMARY OF SWPPP Background The City of Cloquet, with a population of 11,200 persons, is located in north central Minnesota in Carlton County. Cloquet shares no borders with another NPDES MS4. The City covers approximately 35.5 square miles of land consisting of a mix of residential, commercial, lightindustrial, heavy industrial, right-of-way, lakes/water, open space and park lands. Following is a summary the City completed to prepare this Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under the NPDES MS4 Phase II Permit. Self-Assessment Process, Receiving waters designation, City s local water resources management plan, Significant non-storm water discharges to the City s system, and Listing of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for each Minimum Control Measure (MCM) incorporated into the SWPPP. BMP summary sheets for each of the six MCMs are provided in Appendix A. Self-Assessment Process Throughout the process of selection and development of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that establish the basis for the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP), the City has considered the significant sources of pollution, the potentially polluting activities being conducted in the watershed and the sensitivity of the receiving waters. The City has also considered the physical and organizational characteristics of the minor watersheds within the City. The ultimate goal of the City s SWPPP is to control or reduce the discharge of storm water generated pollutants to receiving waters. The City is actively participating in the Regional Storm Water Protection Team (RSPT- Duluth area communities). Participation in the RSPT and the associated activities fulfill a number of the requirements of the MS4 permit. City of Cloquet, MN Page 1

13 Receiving Waters Receiving waters are recipients of outfall discharges from the City s municipal separate storm sewer system (NPDES MS4 Phase II Permit, page 19 of 23). In designating receiving waters within the SWPPP, the MS4 owner (Cloquet) must consider the sensitivity of the receiving waters (ibid., page 7 of 23) and future SWPPP modifications to address storm water discharges impacting water quality of the receiving waters (ibid., page 12 of 23). The following table lists the receiving waters within the City of Cloquet and the Fond du Lac Reservation: RECEIVING WATER Saint Louis River Otter creek First Lake Second Lake Third Lake Fond du Lac Creek LOCATION East Side Far South Side Fond du Lac Reservation Fond du Lac Reservation Fond du Lac Reservation Fond du Lac Reservation Existing Storm Water Management Program The City currently does not have a storm water management plan nor a storm water ordinance. The City realizes the importance of these guiding documents, and will be working on creating and implementing these in the near future. Process for Evaluating, Recordkeeping and Reporting The City will comply with the requirements of Part VI of the NPDES MS4 permit and has identified the items to be tracked and recorded in the s included with this submittal. Records are maintained by the individuals responsible for each BMP and are compiled during the annual reporting process. The City will continue to: A. Evaluate program compliance and progress towards achieving its goals on an ongoing basis and summarize these findings in the annual report. B. Keep record for at least three years beyond the term of the permit. C. Make program-related records available to the public during regular business hours and upon adequate advance notice of the desire to review the program records. D. Submit our annual report by June 30 of each year. Regional Stormwater Protection Team (RSPT) The City of Cloquet is a member of the Regional Stormwater Protection Team. The RSPT maintains a website ( and the following are a few excerpts from the website. In a long-term effort to promote positive community and individual activities to protect the waters of the region, 16 governments and groups combined in 2003 to form the Regional Stormwater Protection Team (RSPT). Their mission: to protect and enhance the region's shared City of Cloquet, MN Page 2

14 water resources through stormwater pollution prevention by providing coordinated educational programs and technical assistance. The RSPT educational campaign is supported by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources-Waters and Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program through the Coastal Zone Management Act, which is administered through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management. On the left map, the grey line indicates the Reservation border with the City of Cloquet. On the right map, the red/white line indicates the Reservation border. City of Cloquet, MN Page 3

15 The special nature of Otter Creek will be taken into consideration when the City completes the required Storm Water and Erosion Control Ordinances. The City will consult with the DNR and others to gather input on appropriate set back requirements from Trout Streams, either as part of its Storm Water/ESC ordinance or a separate set back ordinance. City of Cloquet, MN Page 4

16 City of Cloquet, Minnesota Section III. SWPPP BMP SUMMARY SHEETS

17 Minimum Control Measure 1: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Key to Unique BMP ID Numbers Required BMP Title Permit Reference 1a-1 Distribute Educational Materials V.G.1.a 1b-1 Implement an Education Program V.G.1.b 1c-1 Education Program: Public Education and Outreach V.G.1.c 1c-2 Education Program: Public Participation V.G.1.c 1c-3 Education Program: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination V.G.1.c 1c-4 Education Program: Construction Site Run-off Control V.G.1.c 1c-5 Education Program: Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment V.G.1.c 1c-6 Education Program: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations V.G.1.c 1d-1 Coordination of Education Program V.G.1.d 1e-1 Annual Public Meeting V.G.1.e 1f-1 Environmental Utility Fund (Storm Water Utility) NA City of Cloquet, MN Page 6

18 Minimum Control Measure: 1-PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Unique BMP Identification Number: 1a-1 BMP Title: Distribute Educational Materials The City will distribute various educational materials to reach businesses and residents regarding general storm water related issues. These materials and information will be made available at City facilities and may be distributed at times through direct mailings, TV ads, special speaking engagements, workshops, and web-based information access. By participating with the Regional Storm Water Protection Team (RSPT), educational materials will also be make available through the RSPT website The City is in the process of creating an official city website that will communicate water resource activities and projects and also provide links to other informational sites and governmental agencies. 1. Continue to participate in the RSPT. 2. Update education materials, as needed, and make available at City 3. Maintain City web page for water resources information. 1. Ongoing/Annually 2. Ongoing/Annually 3. Ongoing/Annually Audience or audiences: All City residents; community groups, businesses, contractors and developers. Increased awareness: The materials will educate the target audiences by giving them a good understanding of a variety of water quality topics and how citizens can make a difference. Name: Jim Prusak Department: Director of Public Works Phone: jprusak@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 7

19 Minimum Control Measure: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Unique BMP Identification Number: 1b-1 BMP Title: Implement an Education Program The City shall develop and implement a public education program, which consists of a wide range of activities as described in the BMP summary sheets in MCM 1 and 2, including newspaper articles, mailings, public meetings, radio and television spots, resident participation programs and web-based information access. The City is a member of the Regional Storm Water Protection Team (RSPT), which was organized to provide coordinated educational materials, programs and technical assistance directed towards storm water pollution prevention. 1. Maintain membership in the RSPT with input and participation. 2. Create and maintain a City website that will provide links to storm water related information. 1. Ongoing/Annually 2. Ongoing/Annually Name: Jim Prusak Department: Director of Public Works Phone: jprusak@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 8

20 Minimum Control Measure: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Unique BMP Identification Number: 1c-1 BMP Title: Education Program: Public Education and Outreach Audience(s) Involved: All City residents, business owners, City Council and committees, developers, contractors, watershed organizations and others. Educational Goals for Each Audience: Increased awareness: BMPs have been selected to increase awareness by making positive impressions on individuals that will help to change attitudes and behaviors towards storm water issues. The desired end result is improvements in the water quality of City lakes and water resources. Activities Used to Reach Educational Goals: 1. Distribution of educational and informational flyers and TV ads. 2. Maintain web site postings of storm water program information. 3. Post opportunities for public participation on the water resources web page. Activity Implementation Plan: 1. Ongoing/Annually 2. Ongoing/Annually 3. Ongoing/Annually Performance Measures: 1. Quantity of flyers distributed. 2. Web site traffic on storm water management pages. 3. Participation levels for public events Name: Jim Prusak Department: Public Works Phone: City of Cloquet, MN Page 9

21 Minimum Control Measure: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Unique BMP Identification Number: 1c-2 BMP Title: Education Program: Public Participation Audience(s) Involved: Residents, developers, businesses, volunteers, youth groups, local clubs, visitors to the City. Educational Goals for Each Audience: Increased awareness: The program will make known the importance of storm water issues and how people can make an impact on a larger scale. Activities may include storm drain stenciling, picking up trash near the stenciled storm drains and by noting where maintenance is needed. Activities Used to Reach Educational Goals: 1. Maintain membership and participate in the Regional Stormwater Protection Team (RSPT) 2. Work with the local Boy and Girl Scout Clean up efforts and update flyers at City offices 3. Adopt-a-park clean up day in May 4. Participate in the RSPT s annual Storm Water Festival. Activity Implementation Plan: 1. Ongoing/Annually. 2. Ongoing/Annually. 3. Annually. 4. Annually. Performance Measures: 1. Staff and financial participation. 2. Number of flyers maintained. 3. Memo(s) outlining participation in the above clean up events and how much was cleaned up. Name: Jim Prusak Department: Public Works Phone: jprusak@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 10

22 Minimum Control Measure: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Unique BMP Identification Number: 1c-3 BMP Title: Education Program: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Audience(s) Involved: Residents, developers, businesses, volunteers, visitors to the City, City staff. Educational Goals for Each Audience: The program will improve the understanding of illicit discharges and the proper disposal of household hazardous wastes. Provide a method whereby residents can notify the City of potential illicit discharges. Solicit storm water related questions and citizen input on the city s SWPPP, and encourages residents to report illicit discharges or other storm water related problems. Educate youth groups and City staff on environmental monitoring methods. Activities Used to Reach Educational Goals: 1. Continue to participate in the RSPT and provide input into the information posted on the designated website 2. Publicize and maintain Complaint Hotline to collect notices of potential illicit discharges. 3. Work with Carlton County Solid Waste Department to publicize issues related to household hazardous wastes and their proper disposal. 4. Hold a field class for high school students, youth groups and city staff on environmental monitoring methods and the detection of illicit discharges. Activity Implementation Plan: 1. Ongoing/Annually. 2. Ongoing/Annually. 3. Ongoing/Annually. 4. Annually. Performance Measures: 1. Participation frequency and article posted on website. 2. Number of calls to hotline relating to potential illicit discharges. 3. Citizen participation with household hazardous waste collection. 4. Student participation and interest. Name: Jim Prusak Department: Director of Public Works Phone: jprusak@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 11

23 Minimum Control Measure: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Unique BMP Identification Number: 1c-4 BMP Title: Education Program: Construction Site Run-off Control Audience(s) Involved: Residents, developers, businesses, volunteers, visitors to the City. Educational Goals for Each Audience: Educate developers, contractors and the general public about acceptable practices related to erosion and sediment control and storm water pollution prevention at construction sites. Activities Used to Reach Educational Goals: 1. Distribute and make available standards guidance information to developers as initial contacts are made (materials may include MnDOT guide manual, MPCA guidance, RSPT, local ordinances, Standard Construction Details, etc.). Distribute erosion control information with all building permits that involve grading. 2. Post at least one article on the City or RSPT website relating to Minimum Control Measure #4. 3. Work with RSPT to sponsor and advertise at least one annual workshop for contractors and developers. 4. Once developed, provide copies and links to the City s erosion control ordinance for developers and contractors. Activity Implementation Plan: 1. Ongoing. 2. Annually. 3. Annually 4. Ongoing after August 15, Performance Measures: 1. Quantity of material/number of developers sent erosion control guidance materials. 2. Article posted. 3. Invitations Sent/Workshop Agendas/Workshop Attendance. 4. Maintain mailing lists and website links. Name: William Schlenvogt Department: City Planner Phone: wschlenvogt@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 12

24 Minimum Control Measure: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Unique BMP Identification Number: 1c-5 BMP Title: Education Program: Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment Audience(s) Involved: Residents, developers, businesses, volunteers, visitors to the City. Educational Goals for Each Audience: The program will make known the importance of storm water issues and how people can make an impact on a larger scale. The City will continue to maintain and update flyers and the City website. Activities Used to Reach Educational Goals: 1. The City will continue to participate in the RSPT, which posts information on the website regarding storm water management, workshops for the public, and public participation. 2. The City will provide developers with educational flyers. Activity Implementation Plan: 1. Ongoing/Annually 2. Ongoing/Annually Performance Measures: 1. Article posted. 2. Quantity of material/number of developers sent water quality BMP guidance materials. Name: Jim Prusak Department: Director of Public Works Phone: jprusak@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 13

25 Minimum Control Measure: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Unique BMP Identification Number: 1c-6 BMP Title: Education Program: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Audience(s) Involved: Residents, developers, businesses, volunteers, visitors to the City, City staff. Educational Goals for Each Audience: The program will make known the importance of storm water issues and how people and city staff can make an impact on a larger scale. This information will also let residents know what the City is doing on a regular basis to actively improve water quality throughout the City. Activities Used to Reach Educational Goals: 1. The City will continue to participate in the RSPT, which posts information on the website regarding pollution prevention and good housekeeping. 2. Conduct annual internal staff training event on municipal operations and make information available to staff. Activity Implementation Plan: 1. Annually 2. Annually Performance Measures: 1. Article posted. 2. Number of staff trained, topics/water resource material covered. Name: Lester Peterson Department: Public Works Phone: lpeterson@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 14

26 Minimum Control Measure: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Unique BMP Identification Number: 1d-1 BMP Title: Coordination of Education Program The City of Cloquet together with the Cities of Duluth, Hermantown, Proctor, Superior Wisconsin, St. Louis County, the University of Minnesota and the Fond du Lac Reservation has formed the Regional Storm Water Protection Team (RSPT). The mission of the RSPT is to protect and enhance the region s shared water resources through storm water pollution prevention by providing coordinated educational programs and technical assistance. The RSPT provides an efficient method of coordinating a regionally effective message that reaches the broadest audience about storm water protection. 1. Participate in RSPT through regular meetings, correspondence and special events. 2. Provide web link/access to material available from MPCA. 3. Provide web link/access to material available from RSPT. 1. Ongoing/Annually. 2. Annually check access and update, as needed. 3. Annually check access and update, as needed. Name: Jim Prusak Department: Director of Public Works Phone: jprusak@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 15

27 Minimum Control Measure: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Unique BMP Identification Number: 1e-1 BMP Title: Annual Public Meeting The City will hold an annual public meeting at a regular Council meeting in approximately February of each year to present progress to date on the City's SWPPP for the past year and required activities for the following year. The City will follow applicable public notice requirements and solicit public opinion about the adequacy of the SWPPP. The City will consider both written and oral public comments. Cloquet will also broadcast the annual informational meeting on community cable programming. Note: Due to the summer tourist season and construction projects the annual meeting will be held at the regular City Council meeting in February to review the previous years SWPPP. 1. Time and Date of Annual meeting 2. Record number of people in attendance 3. Record of questions and responses to the plan. (The session will be taped. Only significant questions and/or comments will be noted.) 1. Annually 2. Annually 3. Annually Name: Brian Fritsinger Department: City Administrator Phone: bfritsinger@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 16

28 Minimum Control Measure: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Unique BMP Identification Number: 1f-1 BMP Title: Storm Water Utility Fund The cost of implementing the City s SWPPP, necessary BMP maintenance, education program, MS4 system map and other associated NPDES cost will be a considerable cost burden on the City. The City is faced with three alternatives to pay for the NPDES efforts: 1. Finance the program from the existing General Fund budget. 2. Finance the program by increasing property taxes (thus increasing the General Fund) 3. Finance the program by creating a Storm Water Utility (SWU). 1. City Staff will review the three alternative financing programs and make a recommendation to the City Council on what action(s) to pursue 2. If the City Council so authorizes, the City will hire a consultant to prepare a Storm Water Feasibility Report that will review the SW Budget, the SWU methodology and suggested rates for a SWU. 1. In year 1, the City Staff will make its recommendations. Name: Brian Fritsinger Department: City Administrator Phone: bfritsinger@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 17

29 Minimum Control Measure 2: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION/INVOLVEMENT Key to Unique BMP ID Numbers Required BMP Title Permit Reference 2a-1 Comply with Public Notice Requirements V.G.2.a 2b-1 Solicit Public Input and opinion on the Adequacy of the SWPPP V.G.2.b 2c-1 Consider Public Input V.G.2.c City of Cloquet, MN Page 18

30 Minimum Control Measure: 2-PUBLIC PARTICIPATION/INVOLVEMENT Unique BMP Identification Number: 2a-1 BMP Title: Comply with Public Notice Requirements The City will provide at least 30 days notice to residents through the local newspaper relating to the date, time and details of the annual public meeting. The meeting will be held in approximately February of each year to present progress to date on the City's SWPPP for the past year and required activities for the following year. The City will follow applicable public notice requirements and solicit public opinion about the adequacy of the SWPPP. The City will consider both written and oral public comments. Cloquet will also broadcast the annual informational meeting on community cable programming if possible. Note: The requirement is that the annual meeting be held before the annual report is due (June 30). 1. Prepare and notice the public meeting in the official local paper. 2. Specify format and timing of meeting to ensure full and fair consideration of all views. 1. Notice at least 30 days prior to the scheduled meeting. 2. Annually with notice posted at least 30 days prior to meeting. See also BMP 1e-1, 2b-1, 2c-1 Note: Due to the summer tourist season and construction projects the annual meeting will be held at the regular City Council meeting in February to review the previous years SWPPP. Name: Brian Fritsinger Department: City Administrator Phone: City of Cloquet, MN Page 19

31 Minimum Control Measure: 2-PUBLIC PARTICIPATION/INVOLVEMENT Unique BMP Identification Number: 2b-1 BMP Title: Solicit Public Input and opinion on the Adequacy of the SWPPP The City will hold an annual public meeting at a Council meeting in approximately February of each year to present progress to date on the City's SWPPP for the past year and required activities for the following year. The City will follow applicable public notice requirements and solicit public opinion about the adequacy of the SWPPP. The City will consider both written and oral public comments. Cloquet will also broadcast the annual informational meeting on community cable programming. Note: Due to the summer tourist season and construction projects the annual meeting will be held at the last City Council meeting in February to review the previous years SWPPP. 1. Provide an opportunity for public input in written or oral format. 2. Have draft annual report available at public meeting. 1. Annually, prior to the meeting, at the meeting or by data specified in the notice. 2. Annually Name: Brian Fritsinger Department: City Administrator Phone: bfritsinger@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 20

32 Minimum Control Measure: 2-PUBLIC PARTICIPATION/INVOLVEMENT Unique BMP Identification Number: 2c-1 BMP Title: Consider Public Input The City will hold an annual public meeting at a Council meeting in approximately February of each year to present progress to date on the City's SWPPP for the past year and required activities for the following year. The City will follow applicable public notice requirements and solicit public opinion about the adequacy of the SWPPP. The City will consider both written and oral public comments. Cloquet will also broadcast the annual informational meeting on community cable programming. Note: Due to the summer tourist season and construction projects the annual meeting will be held at the last City Council meeting in February to review the previous years SWPPP. 1. Summarize comments and analyze needs for adjustments to the SWPPP where appropriate. 2. Incorporate any significant changes identified by the input into the annual report and SWPPP revisions. 1. Annually (requirement: prior to June 30) 2. Annually. Name: Brian Fritsinger Department: City Administrator Phone: bfritsinger@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 21

33 Minimum Control Measure 3: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION Key to Unique BMP ID Numbers Required BMP Title Permit Reference 3a-1 Storm Sewer System Map V.G.3.a 3b-1 Regulatory Control Program V.G.3.b 3c-1 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Plan V.G.3.c 3d-1 Public and Employee Illicit Discharge Information Program V.G.3.d 3e-1 Identification of Non Stormwater Discharges and Flows V.G.3.e City of Cloquet, MN Page 22

34 Minimum Control Measure: 3-ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION Unique BMP Identification Number: 3a-1 BMP Title: Storm Sewer System Map The City has various paper drawings of its storm sewer system and receiving water bodies. This information must be reviewed, compiled, field verified and updated to create an overall map of the MS4 storm sewer system. This map will be used to help coordinate management activities to remove illicit connections and track storm system inspections and maintenance. The map will identify: 1) ponds, streams, lakes and wetlands that are part of the City s storm system; 2) structural pollution control devices (grit chambers, separators, etc.); 3) all pipes and conveyances as a goal, but at a minimum, those pipes that are 24 inches in diameter and larger; and 4) Outfalls to receiving waters and other MS4s, overland discharge points and all other points that are outlets, but not diffuse flow areas. 1. Compile existing data relating to items 1-4 above. 2. Create draft map. 3. Complete the MS4 map. 4. Update map as additions and/or revisions to the storm sewer system take place. 1. Fall Spring June 30, Ongoing/Annually Name: Jim Prusak Department: Director of Public Works Phone: jprusak@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 23

35 Minimum Control Measure: 3-ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION Unique BMP Identification Number: 3b-1 BMP Title: Regulatory Control Program The City must have ordinances or some type of regulatory mechanism to prohibit non-storm water discharges into the storm sewer system. The ordinances and codes will provide authority to inspect systems and facilities, prevent illicit connections and discharges, and allow for punitive measures. 1. Review ordinances to determine if adequately meeting the illicit discharge requirements. 2. Initiate formal update to address illicit discharges in City code. 3. Complete updates to illicit discharge ordinance. Pass ordinance (Due June 30, 2008) 4. Complete updates, as needed, through formal ordinance review and modification process. 1. Fall Winter June 30, Annually (as needed). Name: Jim Prusak Department: Director of Public Works Phone: City of Cloquet, MN Page 24

36 Minimum Control Measure: 3-ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION Unique BMP Identification Number: 3c-1 BMP Title: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Plan The City will develop a plan to address illicit connections and illegal dumping detection and elimination. The goal of this program would be to identify and better address a range of potentially polluting activities that can occur throughout the City (e.g., construction projects, hazardous materials handling, used oil and pesticide disposal, etc.). Once identified, illicit discharges must be dealt with. (See BMP 3b-1) Inspecting storm sewer outfalls in the City will be one approach to identify and track illicit discharges or other potential water quality hazards that may impact the MS4 system. (See BMP 6b-3) Public Works employees, through their routine work day should also be able to identify and report illicit discharges. (See BMP 3d-1 and BMP 6a-1) The City will also follow-up on any calls to its complaint hotline, whereby citizens may report pollution concerns related to illicit discharges. 1. Evaluate possible methods available and procedures to assist with the detection of illicit discharges. 2. Develop and implement an inspection program of the City s storm sewer outfalls. 3. Train and involve Public Works employees in the identification and detection of illicit discharges. 4. Respond to complaints or information relating to potential illicit discharges and illegal dumping. 1. Spring Summer Ongoing/Annually. 4. Ongoing/Annually. Name: Jim Prusak Department: Director of Public Works Phone: jprusak@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 25

37 Minimum Control Measure: 3-ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION Unique BMP Identification Number: 3d-1 BMP Title: Public and Employee Illicit Discharge Information Program Representatives from city staff participate in routine Public Works Staff Meetings. The group will dedicate at least one annual meeting (BMP 6a-1) to specifically focus on storm water issues, training and the identification, detection and reporting of illicit discharges. The City will continue assist with publicizing the Carlton County Hazardous Waste and Recycling Program which collects: adhesives, aerosol spray products, automotive products, fluorescent lamps, furniture refinishing products, household cleaners, paint, stain, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides. As a member of the Regional Stormwater Protection Team (RSPT), the City will continue to work with the group to develop and provide information on Illicit Discharges through the RSPT website and the City s website. 1. Conduct annual staff training in conjunction with BMP 6a Provide information on illicit discharges in conjunction with BMP 1c Create stormwater page on City website. 1. Ongoing/Annually 2. Ongoing/Annually 3. June Name: Lester Peterson Department: Public Works Phone: lpeterson@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 26

38 Minimum Control Measure: 3-ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION Unique BMP Identification Number: 3e-1 BMP Title: Identification of Non Stormwater Discharges and Flows The City has reviewed the following categories of non-storm water discharges or flows (i.e., illicit discharges) and has determined that none identified in the list are known to be significant contributors of pollutants to our system at this time. Significant Contributor? Category Yes No Water line flushing Landscape irrigation Diverted stream flows Rising ground waters Uncontaminated ground water Uncontaminated pumped ground water Discharges from potable water sources Foundation drains Air conditioning condensation Irrigation water Springs Water from crawl space pumps Footing drains Lawn watering Individual residential car washing Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges And street wash water Discharges or flows from fire fighting activities 1. Review non-storm water discharge list annually to evaluate significance of each potential source. 1. Annually Name: Jim Prusak Department: Director of Public Works Phone: City of Cloquet, MN Page 27

39 Minimum Control Measure 4: CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL Key to Unique BMP ID Numbers Required BMP Title Permit Reference 4a-1 Ordinance or other Regulatory Mechanism V.G.4.a 4b-1 Construction Site Implementation of Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs V.G.4.b 4c-1 Waste Controls for Construction Site Operators V.G.4.c 4d-1 Procedure for Site Plan Review V.G.4.d 4e-1 Establishment of Procedures for the Receipt and Consideration of Reports of Stormwater Noncompliance V.G.4.e 4f-1 Establishment of Procedures for Site Inspections and Enforcement V.G.4.f City of Cloquet, MN Page 28

40 Minimum Control Measure: 4-CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL Unique BMP Identification Number: 4a-1 BMP Title: Ordinance or other Regulatory Mechanism The City will create an ordinance to address Erosion and Sediment Control requirements for construction sites or other land disturbing activities. 1. Create an Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance to set requirements and to maintain adequate controls. 2. Complete updates, as needed, through formal ordinance review and modification process. 1. Spring of 2007 (due date Aug 15, 2007) 2. Annually, as needed. Name: William Schlenvogt Department: City Planner Phone: City of Cloquet, MN Page 29

41 Minimum Control Measure: 4-CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL Unique BMP Identification Number: 4b-1 BMP Title: Construction Site Implementation of Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs The City will establish a program and process for Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) permits and inspections along with a methodology of enforcement. These permits will require the implementation of industry accepted Best Management Practices (BMPs) relating to construction sites and other land disturbing activities. See also BMPs 4d-1 and 4f Establish ESC program 2. Conduct plan review of proposed erosion control practices. 3. Conduct inspections of construction sites. 1. Spring of 2007 (due date Aug ) 2. Ongoing/Annually 3. Ongoing/Annually Name: William Schlenvogt Department: City Planner Phone: wschlenvogt@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 30

42 Minimum Control Measure: 4-CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL Unique BMP Identification Number: 4c-1 BMP Title: Waste Controls for Construction Site Operators As a part of its Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance, the City will include a section of the ordinance that specifically addresses construction site waste management and controls relating to potential water quality hazards. Contractors or site operators will be required to properly manage construction site wastes. 1. Create an Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance with a section for construction site waste management and controls. 1. Spring of 2007 (Due Date Aug 15., 2007) Name: William Schlenvogt Department: City Planner Phone: wschlenvogt@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 31

43 Minimum Control Measure: 4-CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL Unique BMP Identification Number: 4d-1 BMP Title: Procedure for Site Plan Review The City currently completes limited construction site plan reviews to insure compliance with its zoning ordinance and building permit requirements. The City will develop a procedure to expand its building plan review process to include a Site Plan Review for all land disturbing activities for compliance with the City s Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance, and other applicable ordinances, prior to issuing a building permit. Personnel responsible for site plan reviews shall keep current with applicable regulations and shall be trained in the proper use and maintenance of structural and non-structural BMPs, regulatory mechanism s to address Post Construction Runoff from new developments and other related storm water issues. Attendance at Construction Site Erosion Control Workshops and other storm water training events is recommended. 1. Develop and document a Site Plan Review process. 2. Review development plans for sites which include land disturbing activities. 3. Record the number of sites/projects reviewed annually. 4. Evaluate site plan review personnel s knowledge and/or credentials to determine if further training is warranted. 1. Spring of 2007 (Due date Aug 15, 2007) 2. Ongoing/Annual 3. Ongoing/Annual 4. Ongoing/Annual Tracking the type of BMP installed may include both erosion and sediment control BMPs and permanent water quality BMPs (e.g., ponds, rain gardens, structural devices). Name: William Schlenvogt Department: City Planner Phone: wschlenvogt@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 32

44 Minimum Control Measure: 4-CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL Unique BMP Identification Number: 4e-1 BMP Title: Establishment of Procedures for the Receipt and Consideration of Reports of Stormwater Noncompliance With the use of the City s complaint hotline (BMP 1c-3) persons may report illicit discharges, report construction site erosion problems or voice other concerns relating to storm water issues. The telephone number for the complaint hotline will be published on the City webpage and through other routine advertisements. Following any calls to the complaint hotline, a written Complaint/Work Order form will be filled out and forwarded to the appropriate individual or department for investigation. Following an investigation, if it is determined that corrective action is required and/or if a permit violation or non-compliance situation exists, the permitee, property owner and/or property manager will be contacted by telephone or in person within 48 hours. Written notice of any violations or non-compliance matters will be mailed within five working days. 1. Maintain storm water complaint hotline telephone number on City website. 2. Record the number of calls and the nature of the complaint/call. 3. Record the number of staff inspections resulting from the call line. 4. Record/track follow-up actions initiated from calls and complaints received. 1. Ongoing/Annually 2. Ongoing/Annually 3. Ongoing/Annually 4. Ongoing/Annually Name: Jim Prusak Department: Public Works Phone: jprusak@ci.cloquet.mn.us City of Cloquet, MN Page 33