Surface Water Management Plan

Surface Water Management Plan update

The city is updating the current 2019 Surface Water Management Plan, our roadmap for handling stormwater, protecting water quality and keeping St. Louis Park resilient as our climate changes.

Upcoming open house

Community members are invited to the open house to help shape how we manage surface water over the next decade.

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6 – 7 p.m.
City hall council chambers
5005 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416

A short presentation will be held at 6:15 p.m.

Attendees will:

• See what's ahead in the SWMP update process and timeline.
• Check out the current plan and proposed changes.
• Get the scoop on how the city manages and protects our water resources.
• Tell us what matters to you — and find out how you can pitch in, too.
• Help shape a plan built around surface water, flood protection, and long-term environmental stewardship.

Other ways to get involved

Tell us what matters to you and help the city shape the plan - complete a short survey!

If you have any questions, contact Sarah Schweiger, engineering services manager, at 952.924.2687 or sschweiger@stlouisparkmn.gov, or Erick Francis, water resources manager, at 952.924.2690 or efrancis@stlouisparkmn.gov.

What is Surface Water Management Plan?

The City of St. Louis Park's Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) is a a local water management plan prepared in accordance with Minnesota Statute 103B.235 and Minnesota Rules 8410. It is a document that describes the city's current surface water resources (e.g., lakes, ponds, wetlands); establishes the overall goals and policies the city will follow in managing surface water throughout the city; and defines specific actions and improvement projects the city may undertake over the approximate 10-year term of the plan.

The SWMP has been developed to provide the city with direction concerning the administration and implementation of water resource activities within the city.

The content covers many areas including water quality, flooding, wetlands, groundwater protection, construction site management, operation and maintenance of the city's storm water system and public education and involvement.

The SWMP meets the policies and requirements of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission, as well as other local, state, and federal agencies. This SWMP was designed to further the city's vision statements, guiding goals and policies toward surface water management, preservation, and capital improvement program and plans.

Surface Water Management Plan documents

Surface Water Management Plan(PDF, 15MB) (without appendices)

• Executive summary(PDF, 198KB)
• Chapter 1: Introduction(PDF, 291KB)
• Chapter 2: Physical environment and land use(PDF, 20MB)
• Chapter 3: Existing and potential water resource related problems(PDF, 313KB)
• Chapter 4: Goals and policies(PDF, 246KB)
• Chapter 5: Implementation program(PDF, 470KB)
• Chapter 6: References(PDF, 153KB)

Appendices

• Appendix A: Surface Water Agreements(PDF, 588KB)
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(PDF, 514KB)
• Appendix C: Wellhead Protection Plan(PDF, 8MB)
• Appendix D: Wetland Inventory(PDF, 18MB)
• Appendix E: Nondegradation report(PDF, 166KB)
• Appendix F: Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling report(PDF, 19MB)
• Appendix J: Floodplain district ordinance(PDF, 275KB)
• Appendix K: Environment and public health(PDF, 274KB)
• Appendix M1: Erosion and sediment control plans guidelines(PDF, 237KB)
• Appendix M2: Stormwater management requirements(PDF, 250KB)
• Appendix M2: Infiltration best management practice guidelines(PDF, 263KB)
• Appendix M2: Basset Creek Watershed Management Commission requirements(PDF, 249KB)
• Appendix M3: Deicing materials storage at commercial, institutional and non-NPDES-permitted industrial facilities guidelines(PDF, 145KB)
• Appendix N: St. Louis Park: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Coordination Plan(PDF, 226KB)