Res 1993 - 19 Amending the MH Comprehensive Plan to Incorporate Language Addressing Non-Point Pollution Reduction & ControlCity of Mendota Heights `�
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLU�'ION NO. 93- ig.
RESOLUTION AMENDING T� CI'I'i� OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCOIZPORATE LANGUAGE ADDRESSING
NON POINT POLLUTION REDUCTION AND CONTROL
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council and 1VSetro area cities are working to reduce non-
point pollution; and .
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has determined that all cities should amend their
comprehensive plans to include language addressing the need for non point pollution control; and
WHEREAS, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a public hearing on
February 23, 1993, to consider a minor comprehensive plan amendment that would meet the
objectives of the Metropolitan Council; and �
WHEREAS, after closing the hearing the Planning Commission recommended that the
Council adopt the language as presented `u� the proposed amendment.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Mendota Heights that the City amends Section �TI-A-1 of Part II of the Comprehensive Plan
to add the following language:
The City of Mendota Heights will apply Naiional Urban Runoff Program (NURP)
Standards for the design of new storm water ponds and the MPCA's urban best
management practices titled "Water Quality in Urban Areas" or equivalent to the
review of any proposed development occurring in the City to reduce non point source
pollutant loadings in storm water runoff. The City of Mendota. Heights will incorporate
these standazds and requirements in its storm water management plan and 1and use
controls to implement this policy.
The City of Mendota Heights will work with the Department of Natural Resources to
adopt the revised shoreland regulations consistent with the DNR's schedule of priorities.
Adopted by the Mendota Heights City Council this 16th day of March, 1993.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HIIGHTS
By: ���.� � Gu,�,�^.,��
� Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
ATTEST:
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athleen M. Swanson, City Clerk