2011-25 BILL NO. 2011-25
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO EROSION AND
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL REGULATIONS; AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 428.11 and 428.13 OF THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Subsection 428.11 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as follows:
428.11. Erosion control plans. Subdivision 1. Land disturbing activities not exempt
from this Section shall be required to have an approved erosion control plan on file with
the City prior to commencement of construction.
Subd. 2. The erosion control plan shall contain all information necessary for the
City Engineer to determine that adequate erosion control and sedimentation measures
are proposed. The plan shall include a topographic map showing existing and proposed
contours, location of any natural water courses, storm sewers, and drainage ways. The
extent of the land disturbing activity and any erosion control measures shall be shown
on the submitted erosion control plan. Unless otherwise authorized by the administrator
the following information shall be submitted with the site map and grading plan:
(a) Existing and proposed topography of the site showing contour intervals of no
less than two (2) feet.
(b) Contour lines extending beyond the property boundaries for a distance sufficient
to show the relationship between on-site and off-site drainage.
(c) Property lines shown in true location with respect to topographic information on
the plan.
(d) Location and graphic representation of all existing and proposed natural and
man-made drainage facilities.
(e) Detailed plans of any surface and sub-surface drainage devices, walls, cribbing,
dams, and other devices to be constructed with or as part of the proposed work
and a map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the areas
served by any drain.
(f) Location and graphic representation of proposed excavation, fill, on-site storage
of soil and other earth material, and on-site disposal of earth material.
(g) Location of proposed final surface runoff, erosion and sediment control
measures.
(h) Quantity, in cubic yards, of soil or earth material to be excavated, filled, stored or
otherwise utilized on-site.
(i) Outline of the methods to be used to clear vegetation and to store and dispose of
cleared vegetative matter.
(j) Proposed sequence and schedule of excavation, filling, and other land disturbing
and filling activities, and soil or earth material storage or disposal.
(k) Location of any buildings or structures on the property where the work is to be
performed and the location of any buildings or structures on adjacent properties
that are within fifteen (15) feet of the property line of the subject property or that
may be affected by the proposed grading operations.
(I) A narrative report summarizing the proposed erosion control measures shall be
submitted. This report shall describe the timing of the installation, phasing,
stabilization of all erosion control structures, and maintenance and eventual
removal of all erosion control structures.
(m) For land disturbing activities within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
jurisdiction, any other information required for an application by Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District, Rulc BErosion Control Rule.
Section 2. Subsection 428.13 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as follows:
428.13. Maintenance of erosion and sediment control measures, notification and
inspection. Subdivision 1. It shall be responsibility of the owner/developer to maintain
all erosion control structures in a condition that will ensure continuous functioning of
those devices. As a minimum, maintenance shall meet all requirements of the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Erosion Control Rule. If, after the installation of
the erosion control structure, the City Engineer determines that additional measures are
needed, they shall be installed at the expense of the owner.
Subd. 2. Any erosion or sediment that runs off or blows off the site onto
adjoining properties, City streets, storm sewer, etc. shall be the responsibility of the
owner or developer for clean-up and restoration. If the owner fails to properly clean up
or restore all areas affected by erosion, the City will hire a contractor to complete the
work and bill the owner for the expenses associated with the clean-up. Failure to
maintain these measures shall be a violation of this Section.
Subd. 3. The City may require an applicant to provide a bond or other financial
guarantee in form satisfactory to the City and meeting the requirements of the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for financial assurances to guarantee the
installation and maintenance of erosion control measures and compliance with the
requirements of this Section. (Amended 2010-16)
Subd. 4. The owner/developer shall meet all requirements for inspection and
notification specified in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Erosion Control Rule.
Section 3. This Ordinance is effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the Richfield
City Charter.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 13th day of
December, 2011.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
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Nancy GibbJCity Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.10580
RESOLUTION APPROVING
SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO
MINIM — SECTION 428 OF THE RICHFIELD
MEDIA WHICH PERTAINS NS TO EROSION AND
SEDIMON
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION WHEREAS,EheACity has Oadopted the
above referenced amendment to the
STATE OF MINNESOTA ) Richfield City Code;and •
)SS. WHEREAS, the verbatim text of the
COUNTY O F H EN N EP I N amendment is cumbersome,and the ex-
pense of publication of the complete text
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on is not justified.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED
an oath,states or affirms that he is the Chief by the City Council of the City of Richfield
Financial Officer of the newspaper(s)known that the following summary is hereby ap-
aS proved for official publication:
Richfield Sun-Current SUMMARY PUBLICATION
BILL NO.2011-25
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ERO-
SION AND SEDIMENTATION CON-
and has full knowledge of the facts stated SUBSECTIONS 01.1 AND 428.131 OF
below: THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE.
(A)The newspaper has complied with all of This summary of the ordinance is pub-
the requirements constituting qualifica- lisned pursuant to Section 3.12 of the
tion as a qualified newspaper as provid-
Richfield city Charter.
ed by Minn. Stat. §331A.02, §331A.07, The rpose a
amend purpose
Code of tot provide ordin erosion nce con is to-
and other applicable laws as amended. trol guidance related to land disturbing
tinted public notice that IS attached activities consistent with the Minnehaha
(B)-The p p Creek Watershed District rules.Tne code -was published in said newspaper(s) amendments support notifications prior
once each week,for one successive to dewatering, access to inspection re-
ports,and topsoil requirements.
week(s); it was first published on Thurs Copies of the ordinance are available for
day,the 22 day of December , public inspection in the Public Works De-
2011, and was thereafter printed and partment during normal business hours
or upon request by calling Kristin Asher
published on every Thursday to and in- at 612-861-9795.
cluding Thursday, the ___ day of Adopted by the City Council of the City of
,2011;and printed Richfield,Minnesota this 13th day of De-
below is a copy of the lower case alpha-
bet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is Debbie Goettel,Mayor
hereby acknowledged as being the size ATTEST:
and kind of type used in the composition Nancy Gibbs,City Clerk
and publication of the notice: (Dec.22,2011)D2-Bi1120 1 1-25
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