P&Z Resolution 2023-01 - Resolution Recommending the City Council Approve an Ordinance Amending Chapters 40 and 102 of the City Code Regarding Illicit Discharge and Stormwater ManagementCITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-01
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTERS 40 AND 102 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING ILLICIT DISCHAGE AND
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit through the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA); and
WHEREAS, the MPCA requires that all local public entities that own or operate MS4s obtain an MS4 permit;
and
WHEREAS, the MS4 permit is intended to ensure that appropriate stormwater pollution prevention programs
and best practices are adopted to prevent stormwater runoff from harming rivers, streams, and wetlands; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance changes are needed in order to maintain compliance with the City of
Hopkins' MS4 permit; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance changes were informed by expertise of City staff and consultants.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Hopkins
hereby recommends the City Council of the City of Hopkins approve an ordinance amending Chapters 40 and
102 of the City Code Regarding Illicit Discharge and Stormwater Management.
Adopted this 28' day of February, 2023
Nathan White, Chair