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Louisville City Council Meeting December 21, 2004 Page 4 of 8 Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Public Works Director Tom Phare explained that under the directive and requirement of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Phase II Stormwater Regulations, Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Water Quality Control Act, (215-8-101 et seq., CRSD) the City of Louisville is required to adopt and implement an ordinance for the Stormwater Program. The storm water program addresses water quality concerns from storm water runoff and establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the storm drainage system and reduces the amount of pollutants that may discharge into our waterways. Adoption of the ordinance will also regulate and monitor all construction activities that disturb one or more acres of land, as well as activity that disturbs less than one acre but is part of a larger common plan of development. Sediment, debris or other pollutants from construction operations must be managed to prevent flow to the storm drain system. The regulations and control mechanisms are a requirement of our community's Municipal Stormwater Discharge Permit issued by the State of Colorado. Mayor Sisk opened the public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against Ordinance No. 1460, Series 2004. There were no comments. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Keany asked if the ordinance would make sump pumps illegal. Public Works Director Phare stated it could be illegal if there was a discharge of detergents or pollutants. Council member Keany asked if dumpsters would be required to be closed. Public Works Director Phare stated they could if pollutants were released. He stressed the Public Works Staff would present public information on those issues. Phare introduced Ken Mason, Waste Water Plant Superintendent, who would also participate in the City's public informational programs. Council member Keany suggested a public information video be placed on the government channel. Phare stated that such an educational video is being made. Mayor Sisk requested public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. MOTION: Council member Brown moved for Council approval of Ordinance No. 1460, Series 2004, seconded by Council member Van Pelt. Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Council member Clabots was absent. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS IMPROVEMENTS 4