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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />V. <br /> <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br />VI. New Business <br /> <br />A. <br /> <br />A. <br /> <br />-2- <br /> <br />Ann Hoffman also informed the Commission that Family Academy Charter <br />School will be closing. It is very disappointing because it was a very committed <br />board and parents and also because ofthe financial implications to the Family <br />Service Center. We are already looking for other leasing opportunities to fill that <br />space. <br /> <br /> <br />Annual Storm Water Update <br />Jason West introduced Kerry Thome, Civil Engineer for the City of New <br />Brighton. Kerry stated the Annual Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program is <br />required by the Federal government. Tonight is our 3rd Storm Water Prevention <br />Program meeting. Weare required to do this because our surface waters are not as <br />clean as we would like. Most of the pollution that is coming in is from non-point <br />sources. This is pollution that is lying on the ground and rain water picks it up and <br />delivers it into water bodies. Kerry gave some permit history and talked about <br />the permit program and some "Best Management Practices" and some of the <br />things that New Brighton is required to <br /> <br /> <br />Ed Greacen suggested putting information on New Brighton's web site that would <br />be some simple and easy steps for residents to follow that would help control the <br />pollution in New Brighton. <br /> <br /> <br />Kate Knuth stated she coordinates the Metro Watershed Education Program and <br />wondered if their website could be utilized. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Kerry stated that was one she was going to mention. <br /> <br /> <br />Kerry mentioned that she had the help of scout groups to help paint manhole <br />covers with a no dumping icon. Ed stated that some in his neighborhood were <br />done but the paint is coming off. Kerry said those were done by the Rice Creek <br />Watershed District and their volunteers. <br /> <br /> <br />There was discussion of the fact that much of the pollution in Long Lake is caused <br />by those communities north of us that have all their water drain into Long Lake. <br />That is why it is important to educate and inform everyone involved of their role <br />in helping to control the pollution of ground water. Lake Pepin is another <br />Minnesota Lake that has this same issue to contend with. <br /> <br />The Commission and public were encouraged to ask questions and make <br />recommendations. <br /> <br />Residents on 12th Ave. NW - Disc Golf Parking Issue <br /> <br />Jason called up the 12th Avenue residents regarding disc golf, parking on 12th Ave <br />and other issues. There are many 1 ih Ave residents present tonight. <br />