City Council Meeting Date: November 21, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Cole Johnson, Water Quality Specialist
Sean M. Simonson, Engineering Manager
David Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Title
Consider a Motion to Execute a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement - Acorn Mini Storage.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves a Motion authorizing the City to enter into a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement and Maintenance Plan with Acorn Mini-Storage XVI, LLC. for the Acorn Mini-Storage Project.
Summary Report:
Acorn Mini-Storage XVI, LLC. constructed a new “Mini-Storage” facility and other associated improvements. As part of the project, in order to meet stormwater management requirements, private on-site stormwater facilities were constructed to collect, convey, and treat stormwater runoff.
According to Northfield City Code, Chapter 22 - Environment, stormwater treatment is required to treat the additional stormwater generated from the added impervious surface on the site. Chris Kirwan, Chief Executive Officer of Acorn Mini-Storage XVI, LLC., signed and approved the agreement on October 4, 2023 and is now ready for the City to execute the agreement.
The City of Northfield Ordinance Section 22-306 requires the execution of a Maintenance Agreement (Attachment 1) with the City of Northfield to ensure proper inspections and maintenance are performed on the proposed stormwater management facility. This agreement also grants the City of Northfield and its representatives right of entry for the purpose of inspecting the proposed strormwater management facility, and performing any maintenance on the stormwater management facility should the owner fail to perform required maintenance detailed in the Maintenance Agreement.
Financial Impacts:
There are no financial obligations for the City of Northfield with this agreement.
Tentative Timelines:
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