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HomeMy Public PortalAboutApril 06 Storm Water Phase II Program Reducing Impacts From Storm Water Discharges New federal EPA rules to reduce contamination from municipal storm water systems will affect Riverdale. This article provides background information on a new major program which the City of Riverdale will implement over 5 years. The Clean Water Act, adopted in 1972, established a regulatory process called the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Using the NPDES, the Act sought to clean up the nation’s polluted surface waters with the goal of making them “swim-able and fish-able.” During the 1970’s and 1980’s, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was implementing NPDES by focusing on the control of discharges from municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) and private industries. These “point sources” of pollutants could be readily assigned to a single entity or responsible party. As a result, many pollutant control projects were undertaken to improve overall surface water quality. Even with these point source improvements, the EPA recognized that many of the nation’s surface waters were still highly impaired due to the continued discharge of “non-point” source pollutants carried by storm water runoff. Nearly a quatter of a centrury after enactment of the Clean Water Act, a 1996 study revealed that 40 percent of U.S. water bodies still didn’t meet water quality standards. Polluted storm water runoff continues to impair water bodies, destroy wildlife habitats, and threaten public health. In contrast to WWTP pollutants, non-point source pollutants are widespread, originating from the land surface, and entering receiving water bodies through storm sewer outlets. Common non-point source pollutants include oil and grease, nutrients, pesticides, organic materials, sediment, and trash. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) works to reduce storm water pollution through its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). In the state of Iowa, the Iowa DNR serves as the NPDES permitting authority. The NPDES Storm Water Program has been implemented by the EPA in two phases. Phase I implemented in 1990 targeted medium and large cities. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids are already compliant under Phase I. Phase II is now extending the regulations to include smaller municipalities. Phase II includes the City of Riverdale. The Storm Water Phase II program requires operators of regulated small cities to comply with the following: Apply for NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit coverage through the IDNR Develop a storm water management program which includes the six minimum control measures Implement the storm water management program using appropriate storm water management controls or “best management practices (BMPs)” Develop measurable goals for the program Periodically evaluate effectiveness of the program The six elements, termed “minimum control measures,” are: Public Education and Outreach Public Participation/Involvement Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Construction Site Runoff Control Post-Construction Runoff Control Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping The City of Riverdale has completed the permit application and will implement the storm water management program over 5 years. The permit provides a specific year-by-year annual action plan to implement the program. After year 5 the City will be required to maintain the program on a permanent basis just as the WWTP and the sanitary sewer system are presently maintained. Information on the status of the Phase II program will be available at the City Hall office. You may contact the City Clerk at 355-2511 if you have any additional questions. OFFICIAL MINUTES (with correction) Mayor Wren opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Roll Call: Present: Franklin, Grindle, Ulrich and Zemo. Absent: None Also present were Teri Stickler, Larry Shoultz, Marie Randol, Sherry Cook, Marsha Voigt, Michelle Zemo, Tina Murphy and Tina Zemo. Agenda: Approved as modified with a motion by Franklin and seconded by Ulrich. Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Motion was made by Zemo and seconded by Grindle to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of March 21, 2006 with corrections. Note: correction by Franklin-add records are city clerk’s responsibility, correction by Zemo-add records could be locked separately, correction by Ulrich-add some records are not in lockable storage. Roll call vote: Grindle-yes, Franklin-yes, Ulrich-yes, Zemo-yes. All ayes, motion carried. Warrants: A motion was made by Grindle and seconded by Ulrich to approve the following warrants for payment. Roll call vote: All ayes, Motion carried. April 4, 2006 General Fund COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT US BANK fuel $264.66 FIRST GLASS insurance deduct./cracked windshield $250.00 SWINT COMMUNICATIONS repair/labor $95.00 DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIP. 2-light head assy./2-bulbs $480.75 BRANDON PAWLIK installed OS updates/new PCI USB card $80.00 K & K HARDWARE 2-surge protectors $41.98 US BANK glutose $48.70 RIVERDALE FIRE FUND award's dinner $1,000.86 US BANK pop/shipping to calibrate Geiger counter $86.13 LASER CUT IMAGES 2-crosses/4-year tags $96.90 VERIZON WIRELESS monthly cell phone $17.30 ENVIROMARK storm sewer repair $584.00 DECCO st. light repair $147.41 MAHLER CONCRETE & EXCAVAT. plowing/salting $230.00 D AND S street cleaning $75.00 CRIBBS LANDSCAPING CO. monthly lawn care $1,147.37 THERESA RALFS semi monthly $540.54 MYRA HALSEY March cleaning $100.00 CRIBBS LANDSCAPING CO. monthly lawn care $289.58 UNIVERSITY OF IOWA/PUBLIC AFFAIRS 2-municipal policy leaders' handbook $36.00 US BANK 3-Municipal Leadership workshop $120.00 BI-STATE REGIONAL COMMISSION membership $238.75 US BANK fire truck meeting/meals/hotel-3 people $287.61 Total Gen. Fund Warrants $6,258.54 RECEIPTS CD interest (QC Bank) $1,036.41 Room Rent $10.00 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: Mayor Wren informed the public and council that the Riverdale Fire Department’s training burn, scheduled for the first part of May, on a Bellingham house owned by Alcoa, will not take place. Comments were made by Marsha Voigt, Michelle Zemo, Tina Murphy and Sherry Cook that they had concerns about the burn and are thankful it will not occur. Larry Shoultz offered to volunteer his time to change light bulbs at City Hall and collect water for the Storm Water Management Program. Mayor Wren thanked him for his offer. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Ulrich told the council about a public informational meeting that was held on March 23rd to update the public on options for the new Haven’s Acres Park equipment. Some suggestions were made at the meeting, such as adding equipment for smaller children. Zemo informed the council that the issue of ground cover for the playground will need to be discussed and resolved. Mayor Wren informed the council about a meeting she and the City Clerk had with Jim Ellis from AMENT Engineering to discuss the Phase II Storm Water Management Program. Three times a year, water samples will need to be taken from two locations in Riverdale and analyzed. The first water sample, needed to be obtained by the end of May, was collected by Councilman Jeff Grindle and sent in for evaluation. Ulrich would like a spreadsheet made for the council, that outlines the city’s requirements for the Phase II program. The City Clerk informed the council that part of the city’s requirements is to have two separate public meetings about the Storm Water Management Program. The first of these meetings is schedule for 6:30 p.m. on April 18th before the regular City Council meeting. Jim Ellis from AMENT will be giving a power point presentation, and the City Clerk will be mailing out a brochure to the residents of Riverdale informing them about this meeting. OLD BUSINESS: Mayor Wren informed the council that the plastering has begun at City Hall. Grindle reported that the speed sign has been in use on Circle Drive. Grindle has contacted the Scott County Sheriffs Dept. about extra patrols in Riverdale to help with speeding. The council discussed options to help with obstructive parking at Boyler’s Ornamental Iron Works. Grindle will speak to the owner about some of the suggestions and get approval before further action is taken. The item of possible parking barriers will be on the April 18th agenda. NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Wren and Council discussed the process that will need to take place to fill the vacant council seat. After considering the considerable cost of a special election and the council seat term only lasting a year and a half a motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Franklin to fill the vacancy by appointment. Roll Call Vote: Franklin-yes, Grindle-yes, Ulrich-yes, Zemo-yes. All ayes, motion carried. A motion to accept the bid for the painting and wallpapering of City Hall by Pat McClung for the amount of $1650 for labor and materials was made by Grindle and seconded by Ulrich. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The City Clerk will research options and costs of a digital recorder for the recording of council meetings. This topic will be discussed at a future meeting. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Zemo reported to the council that the new drinking fountain is installed at Bicentennial Park. Zemo would like the portable restroom moved to the parking lot or a concrete slab poured if it stays in the grass. Zemo will look into some issues regarding deer hunting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ____________________ ____________________ Norma Wren, Mayor Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Wren opened the public informational meeting, regarding the City of Riverdale’s Phase II Storm Water Management Program at 6:38 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Jim Ellis, Project Manager from AMENT, Inc. gave a presentation outlining where the Storm Water Management Program came from, why this program was mandated and the specifics of the program that relate to the City of Riverdale. Following the presentation, Jim Ellis answered questions from Riverdale residents. Present: Mayor Norma Wren, John Ulrich, Anthony Zemo, Jack Franklin, Jeff Grindle, Harry Pelton, John Robinson, Larry Shoultz, Jim Beran, Teri Stickler, Steve Townsend, Marie Randol and Floyd Bruns. Mayor Wren opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:19 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Roll Call: Present: Franklin, Grindle, Ulrich and Zemo. Absent: None Also present were Mike Tanner (Representative from Midwest Sales), Teri Stickler, Larry Shoultz, Marie Randol, Harry Pelton, John Robinson, Dean Halsey, Jim Ellis, Rich Barchman and Floyd Bruns. Agenda: Approved as modified with a motion by Franklin and seconded by Ulrich. Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Motion was made by Zemo and seconded by Ulrich to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 2006 with one correction. Roll call vote: Grindle-yes, Franklin-yes, Ulrich-yes, Zemo-yes. All ayes, motion carried. Warrants: A motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Grindle to approve the following warrants for payment. Roll call vote: All ayes, Motion carried. April 18, 2006 General Fund COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT QUINT CITIES PETROLEUM fuel $374.61 US BANK Pete's Garage repair $60.00 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICE patches $52.50 FIRE RESCUE MAGAZINE subscription $29.95 IOWA FIRE CHIEF'S ASSOC. membership renewal $25.00 SMOKE-EATER PUBLICATIONS subscription renewal $110.00 FIRE ENGINEERING subscription renewal $46.00 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY $899.89 DECCO st. light repair $87.22 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES monthly contract $1,695.00 AMENT service 2/25/06-3/31/06 $1,107.21 SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM semi annual fee $9,823.50 THORNTON HOMETOWN PLG & HTG remainder of proposal for Bicent.Park $2,585.41 WALLACE'S GARDEN CENTER easter egg hunt $99.50 HEATHER SCHULZ easter egg hunt $174.99 WENDY SYVERUD easter egg hunt $70.53 ADRIENNE PICCHIOTTI easter egg hunt $34.25 US BANK monthly withholding $460.03 IPERS clerk/asst. IPERS $151.34 THERESA RALFS semi monthly $540.54 MARY HANSON monthly $73.65 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY utilities $1,089.15 QWEST monthly phone $134.34 AT & T long distance $46.77 IOWA AMERICAN WATER utilities $72.15 QUAD CITY TIMES publishing $107.12 MEDIACOM monthly online service $45.95 POSTMASTER box fee $40.00 US BANK Walmart/supplies-HyVee/water $51.88 US BANK network solutions/finance charge $226.17 NORMA WREN cookies $5.76 IOWA ONE CALL service $26.10 Total Gen. Fund Warrants $20,346.51 CITY OF DAVENPORT $2,514.63 RECEIPTS CD interest (QC Bank) $1,036.41 Room Rent $50.00 CD interest (QC Bank) $2,543.01 OLD BUSINESS: Mike Tanner a representative from Midwest Sales spoke to the council about the playground equipment for Haven’s Acres Park. Mike Tanner discussed two playground options, the specifics on what is included in the bids, and what will be required by the city. After some discussion about which option the council preferred, it was decided to table this item until the May 2, 2006 meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS: The March 2006 Financial Report was discussed. A motion was made by Zemo and seconded by Grindle to approve the March 2006 Financial Report. Roll Call Vote: 4 ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Wren asked anyone interested in the vacant council seat to please stand and speak about the reason they would like to be on the council. Dean Halsey spoke and said he has been a resident of Riverdale for 48 years and would like to be on the council to help represent the Haven’s Acres area of Riverdale. Mayor Wren asked again if anyone would like to be considered for the vacant council seat, no one else came forward. A motion to accept Dean Halsey for the vacant council seat was made by Franklin and seconded by Grindle. Roll Call Vote: Franklin-yes, Ulrich-yes, Zemo-yes, Grindle-yes. All ayes motion carried. Jim Ellis from AMENT, inc. was asked to speak to the council regarding the SUDAS (Statewide Urban Design and Specifications) manual on erosion control. Part of the Phase II Storm Water Management Programs requirements is to have a BMP (Best Management Practice) design manual available as a guidance document for construction site storm water runoff control. The council will review this manual and discuss it at future meeting. Mayor Wren appointed Scott Schulz to fill the remaining position of the Planning and Zoning Committee. A motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Franklin to approve the appointment of Scott Schulz to the Planning and Zoning Committee. Roll Call Vote: 4 ayes, motion carried. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: Teri Stickler asked the council to consider a barrier around the base of the wood fence post at Bicentennial Park. Stickler is concerned the post will be ruined by weed trimming. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Mayor Wren informed the council that the plastering of City Hall has been completed and new wallpaper has been chosen for the foyer. New carpet will begin to be installed on April 21. Mayor Wren will have a meeting with someone interested in the maintenance postion. Franklin asked if there is any new activity regarding the Belmont Road project. Mayor Wren informed Franklin that his name was given to Bi-State for that committee and will be contacted soon. Franklin expressed concern about erosion behind the new house on Fenno. Jim Ellis from AMENT, Inc. has looked into this issue and has sent a letter to the owner. Some discussion followed about the requirements from the city. Zemo told the council that the new drinking fountain is now working at Bicentennial Park. Due to some unexpected complications some additional charges will be billed to the City. Zemo reported to the council that Greg Harris from the DNR will be at the May 16th council meeting to discuss deer hunting issues in Riverdale. Grindle told the council about pricing he had received for parking barriers for Boyler’s parking lot. Marie Randol asked why the cost is not being billed to the owner. Mayor Wren stated it was due to safety issues. The matter of parking barriers will be discussed at the May 2, 2006 meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ____________________ ____________________ Norma Wren, Mayor Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk Notes from Norma Having just experienced the violent weather in Eastern Iowa and the appearance of tornado clouds rather close to our community, we come face to face with the realization that ‘it can happen here’. A timely publication on the subject related to preparedness “Homeland Protection Professional” gave discussion to the issue of caring for ‘Special People and Special Needs’ after a disaster event. Who are the special needs populations in Riverdale? Children While we do have a high school and community college in our city at this time, we do have responsibilities as individuals for the younger children of our families wherever they are. Transportation information and a good family plan for communicating is key. Adults Adults living at home in fragile health, or bed-bound, who are perfectly safe during routine days may need extra help in knowing where to be in their home, or how to communicate with people for assistance. Each of us may know a neighbor with whom we can bring up the subject of preparedness and discuss their needs and plans for assistance. Many cities larger than ours have issues with planning for attention to schools, hospitals, senior centers and the like. We, in Riverdale, may lend our support to other agencies in neighbor communities beyond Riverdale. But we should be mindful of the folks close to home too. In general preparedness for any emergency means planning and connecting with your family and neighbors. In an emergency, where is your ‘touch stone’? A touch stone is that place where family or neighbors agree to meet to check in with each other after a disaster event. After all this is the middle west and, in general, we know how to be good neighbors. Speaking of good neighbors, our thanks to the folks who organized the Easter Egg Hunt on April 8. Wendy Syverud, Heather Schulz, and Addi Picchiotti, were the ‘Moms in charge’. The annual event is a highlight of a child’s Easter memory. Thanks for volunteering! Happy Spring to You All, Norma From the City of Riverdale April 2006 Riverdale’s City Hall office phone number, 355-2511, is the hotline number for reporting illegal dumping into the storm sewers. Please contact this number and leave a message if you have any concerns or see any illegal activity regarding storm sewers. This is part of our federally mandated Storm Water Program. Theresa has open office hours for the public on Wednesday’s from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Feel free to stop in with any questions or concerns and to pick up keys for the community room reservations. Other times, please leave a phone message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you. Fire Department Report for March 21 to April 18, 2006 Calls: 1-Mutual Aid Fire 1- EMS call Training: Aerial Class Driving Incident Command HazMat Serve your community- Come and join us! j 4th of July Chairperson needed! Can you help a Riverdale tradition continue? Please contact the City Clerk at 355-2511 if you would like to help organize this wonderful tradition. Your Council and their committee appointments are as follows: Jack Franklin (359-6612)-Contracted Support Service & Budget Jeff Grindle (359-7676)-Infrastructure & Safety John Ulrich (359-5704)-Mayor Pro Tem/Parks/Budget Anthony Zemo (324-2252)-Contracted Support Service & Parks The Council as a whole will work on the Celebration Committee Mayor Norma Wren can be reached at 355-1300. Low Wren is the Zoning Inspector. You may contact Lou at 355-1300. Please contact him regarding any construction projects. The Riverdale City Council accepted Dean Halsey’s request for the vacant council seat at the April 18, 2006 City Council Meeting. Welcome to the Council, Dean! Please contact us at info@riverdaleia.org Please slow down! The Scott County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting random radar and stop sign checks throughout Riverdale. The City’s Web site is now up and running. Check us out at riverdaleia.org. You can view the latest City Council minutes and agenda. Thank you to Adrienne Picchiotti, Heather Schulz and Wendy Syverud for making the annual Easter Egg Hunt such a success!