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o The original SWPPP <br />The storm water permit requirements purposely were not designed to be highly prescriptive in nature <br />in recognition of the fact that every community is unique with differing storm water issues and <br />available resources. The City developed its own unique SWPPP based on a self assessment process <br />and the development of BMPs that address storm water pollution control to the Maximum Extent <br />Practical. Orono ’s SWPPP has 43 BMPs to address the required six minimum control measures. <br />1. Public Education and Outreach <br />2. Public Involvement and Participation <br />3. Illicit Discharge and Detection <br />4. Construction Site Runoff Control <br />5. Post Construction Runoff Control <br />6. Pollution Prevention and Housekeeping <br />A set of BMPs has been developed that provides credit for many items that the City is already doing <br />to control stormwater pollution and also includes several BMPs to meet new requirements, llie <br />City's long'Standing development philosophy of low density 2 and S-acre zoning development and <br />wetland protection to protect Lake Minnetonka, and the other lakes in the City, is the best method of <br />reducing stormwater pollution. Emphasis on the City’s low density development philosophy is <br />discussed in the overview section of the permit and is also listed in several BMP's. City ordinances <br />and policies that limit impervious surfaces in the shoreland areas, protect lakeshore trees and <br />vegetation, wetland setbacks, and require stormwater treatment for all new developments are all <br />valuable BMPs to control stormwater runoff. Orono ’s Surface Water Management Plan that provides <br />detailed information on the City's stormwater drainage system and stormwater control is another <br />important BMP. Tlie entire City development review process is a good educational tool and <br />provides many opportunities to educate residents on the philosophy behind our restrictive approach <br />in regulating density and limiting impervious surfaces. The City can also count our comprehensive <br />septic inspection and monitoring program, sanitary sewer maintenance and rehabilitation projects, <br />the new SCADA system, and the spring cleanup and recycling programs for reduction of illicit <br />discharges to the storm water system. Overall, the City is in good shape and can take much credit in <br />meeting the intent of the NPDES Phase II permit to control stormwater runoff. <br />Orono is also involved in a cooperative clfort with other cities, Metro Watershed Partners, and the <br />Minnehaha Creek Watershed District in developing cooperative educational programs to increase <br />public awareness of storm water management issues. <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />{ ■ <br />I <br />; .iT <br />. I <br />•f <br />■ :