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Purr lqnt to due call and notice thereof, a, special meeting of
the City Council of the City of Plymouth, nnnesota was held on the
28th day of March 1977 . The following mwhers were
present:
Councilmen Hunt.Nel s and Spaeth
The following mem ers were sent: Mayor Hilde and Councilman Seibold
CouqcilWan Neils introduced the following Resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 77- 163
EROSION AND SILTATION CONTROL POLICY
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a policy providing for developers to
submit an erosion and siltation control plan,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA that the following policy attached as Exhibit A hereto be and the same
is hereby adopted as the City's Erosion and Siltation Control Policy.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded
I CoSoae h , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
foll'ewingg voteYin�avor ereof: Councilmen Hunt_ Nailc and cnaath
ine ivllowing voted against or abstainecT: None
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
POLICY
&ROSION AND SILTATION CONTROL •
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Resolution No. 77-163
March 28, 1977
Findings and Declaration of Policy
EXHI&IT A
The City Council finds that erosion continues to be a serious problem and that
rapid changes in land use from agricultural and rural to non-agricultural and
urbanizing uses, construction of housing, industrial -commercial develciment,
streets, highways, recreation areas, schools, public utilities and facilities
and other land disturbing activities have accelerated the process of soil erosion
and sediment deposition. The control and management of surface runoff and erosion
and sedimentation benefits both the developer and the public.
2. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
For the purpose of alleviating harmful or damaging affects of on site erosion and
siltation on neighboring downhill or downstream lands and waters in the City of
Plymouth and adjacent communities during and after development, adequate controls
of erosion and sedimentation of both the temporary and permanent nature shall be
provided by the developer during all phases of land distributing activities. Plans
and specifications for such controls shall be submitted to and approved by the
City Engineer. Said plans and specifications will be a part of the development
contract and compliance will be assured by the development bond. No development
shall be permitted until said plan is approved by the City Engineer.
3. Required Control Measures
The following control measures re required for an erosion and sediment control
. plan:
a. The plan shall be suited to the topography and soils so as to create the
least erosion potential.
b. The land shall be developed in increments of workable size on which adequate
controls of erosion and siltation can be provided and maintained during the
construction period. Operation shall be staged so that the area being devel-
oped is not exposed for long periods of time without stabilization.
c. Temporary vegetation and/or mulching shall be used to protect the areas
exposed during the Jevelopment. No area shall be left denuded for a period
longer than 60 days on critical erosion areas from initial grading to instal-
lation of permanent surface or ground cover. Such period may be extended if
satisfactory control measures are established and remain in place. This
determination will be made by the City Engineer.
d. Sediment basins (debris basins, desilting basins, or silt traps) shall be
installed and maintained to remove sediment from runoff waters from the land
undergoing development. Storm sewer inlets shall be provided with debris
guards and microsilt basins to trap sediment znd avoid possible damage from
blockage. The silt shall be removed when necessary.
e. The permanent vegetation and structures shall be installed as soon as
practical.
f. Erosion control practices shall follow the design criteria as shown in U.S.
Department of Agriculture Soil Conservations Services Urban Runoff, Erosion
and Sediment Control Handbooks.