1c. City Code Amendment: Prohibit Chemical Treatment of Algae in Wetlands, 2nd & Final Reading, Summary Ordinance.On 1/13/97 the City Council approved
first reading. Second and final
CITY OF CHANHASSEN reading and approval of summary for
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA publication is recommended
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
The City Council of the City of Chanhassen ordains:
Section 1. Section 20 -405, Wetland alteration, is hereby amended by adding the following:
(6) Chemical treatment of wetlands.
(a) The use of algae controlling chemicals in any storm water ponds or wetlands
is prohibited.
(7 ) Non - chemical treatment of wetlands.
(a) Other types of non - chemical algae controlling treatments include
bacteria, aerators, skimmers, dyes, etc.
(b) The city must be notified prior to the use of any form of treatment.
(c) At the time of notification, a person or company will be required to supply
the following information:
1) Location of pond
2) Area of pond to be treated
3) Name, address and telephone number of the parry responsible for
treatment
4) Name, address and telephone number of person or persons
performing the treatment.
5) Date of treatment.
6) A list of the type of treatments to be used at said time.
7) A statement indicating an understanding of the treatment being
applied and its effect on humans, plants and wildlife.
(d) One time public notification in the city newspaper is required two weeks
prior to treatment.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
'publication..
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1996, by the City
Council of the City of Chanhassen.
ATTEST:
Don Ashworth, Clerk/Manager Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor
(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on )
ORDINANCE SUMMARY NO.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE CONCERNING WETLANDS
The ordinance amendment will prohibit chemical treatment of algae in any wetlands,
including stormwater ponds. It will allow other types of treatments, such as aerators, surface
skimming, etc. upon city notification. Information included in the notification will be location
and type of wetland, type of treatment, and name of applicator(s).
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this day of
. 1997.
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist
937 -1900 ext. 150
Published in the Chanhassen Villager on