Adopt and use Minnesota's Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS).
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Use the MIDS calculator for new development and redevelopment site design. |
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Work with MPCA or other stormwater staff to train city staff and to introduce MIDS to the city council. |
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Adopt and implement the MIDS community assistance package. |
Resources
- Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) represents the next generation of stormwater management, developed by the MN Pollution Control Agency along with its scientific, municipal and business partners. MIDS contains three main elements: (1) higher clean water performance goals for new development and redevelopment, focused on infiltrating rainwater; (2) a Community Assistance Package including sample ordinances that will allow for increased flexibility and a state-approved streamlined approach to regulatory programs (TMDLs, impaired waters) for developers and communities; and (3) the MIDS Calculator that will standardize the use of a range of innovative structural and nonstructural stormwater techniques.
- Those interested in adopting MIDS may want to read about the 2016 experience of 8 cities along the St. Croix river, and view the MIDS sample ordinance language.
- The Minnesota Stormwater Manual is in a web-based format that can be rapidly updated by MPCA staff to incorporate the latest information on topics such as best management practices, design, construction, maintenance and pollutant removal. For example, a 2016 page was created on guidance for pollinator-friendly vegetated stormwater practices.
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