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Administrative SectionADMINISTRATIVE SECTION Site Coordination Meeting No. 6 and 8 Notes, New Elementary School dated August 24 and September 21, 1994. Memo to Mike Wegler dated September 23, 1994. Letter to area School Principals dated September 8, 1994. Letter from Kyle Sitter dated September 12, 1994. Letter from Bruce Gerbig, MnDNR dated September 22, 1994. Letter to William G. Moore, Metro Council Waste Water Services dated September 26, 1994. Construction Notice Report No. 1, Upper Bluff Creek District City Project 91 -17B, dated September 28, 1994. Thank you note to Todd Gerhardt. Memo from Jeanne Witzig, BRW dated September 26, 1994. A)f4 r+.Se . 41 0 c BORSON C O M P A N I E S THE NEW ET ENTARY SCHOOL Chanhassen, Minnesota Site Coordination Meeting No. 6 August 24, 1994 Present: Greg McGree I.S.D. No. 112 John Gockel John Gockel & Associates David Leschak HGA, Inc. Gary Frederickson Premier Electric Tom Sheehan Egan & Sons ' Bob Germundson Premier Electric Daniel Paul Biggar HGA Marty Timmons J & K Trucking Rich Lyons BOR -SON Companies Greg Szypulski BOR -SON Companies Dist: Roger Raaum BOR -SON Companies ' Jim Kephart S. M. Hentges & Sons Mike Five Star Welding Mike Gengler North Star Fire Protection Todd Gerheart City of Chanhassen Henry Vloo Braue Intertec Progress Update ' Site - Area 4 - Muck excavation on bus lane will be complete August 25, 1994. -- Top soil distribution underway in north playing fields. Water main installation is underway on the north side of the site. NSP /Gas installation is scheduled to start the week of August 29, 1994. -- Park shelter footings /foundation are scheduled to start next week. ' Building - Area 1 - Masonry is approximately 20% complete . ` -- Underground mechanical /electrical rough -in is approximately 50% ' - complete. Slab on grade is scheduled to start next week. -- Structural steel is scheduled to arrive on August 25, 1994. ' Building - Area 2 - Mechanical /electrical underground rough -in is 100% complete. -- Slab on grade is scheduled to start next week. Building - Area 3 -- Footings and foundation area 100% complete. -- Foundation backfill is 90% complete. Safety No major issues. - Hard hats are required at all times. BORSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES ' P.O. Box 1611 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440 (612) 854 -8444 FAX (612) 854 -8910 ' Member: AGC- Associated General Contractors Equal Opportunity Employer Site Coordination Meeting No. 6 August 24, 1994 ' Page 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Action ' Req By Old Business -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.4 Frontage Road City installed curb & gutter and pavement will be complete by June 1, 1995. 2.1 Modification No. 1 (Skylight) , BORSON Alternate skylights noted in Modification No. 1 are not accepted. Skylights to be installed per base bid Alternat� No. 3. 2.2 Sidewalk Fill (S.I. No. 2) HGA On -site fill not adequate for compaction in side wallo (green) areas. J & K Trucking proposes 2 -3' clay and 12 of sand under sidewalks. HGA to review and respond. 2.3 Frontage Road (S.I. #6) J & K J & K Trucking is to proceed. Cost not approved due t quantity verifications by Braun. 3.3 On -Site Utilities (SI #11) HENTGES HGA and S.M. Hentges reviewed and agreed on a pric ($9,000.00). S.M. Hentges to proceed. Change order forthcoming. 4.1 Plumbing Permit HGA Egan has received permit. HGA to respond to City. o Chanhassen's letter dated August 11, 1994 regarding revie of plumbing plans. HGA 4.2 Spectro Glazed Etched Graphics ' OWNER HGA is working with the owner on requirements. 4.3 Muck Excavation J & K Braun can not complete a summary of work until J & K i BRAUN complete with all work. No payment will be approved unti the summary is completed and original bid is clarified. All muck excavation will be complete by August 25, 1994. 4.4 Footing Elevations (Area 3) BORSON RFP No. 6 issued. BOR -SON to respond. 4.5 Fiber Mesh vs. Wire Mesh BORSON RFP No. 5 issued. BOR -SON to provide formal response. BOR -SON to proceed with fibermesh except at metal decks. I I . , . ; I 1 Site Coordination Meeting No. 6 ' August Page 3 24, 1994 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Action ' Req By Old Business -------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.6 Masonry Mock -ups HGA Both brick and burnished mock -ups are approved for color, mortar, joints, bond etc. HGA to provide formal response. 5.1 NSP Routing ' HGA HGA is reviewing the proposed route for NSP's underground utilities. NSP to be on -site August 29, 1994. 5.2 Fire Hydrants ' BORSON Request For Proposal (RFP) No. 7 was issued to relocate two (2) and add one (1) fire hydrant as required by The City of ' Chanhassen. BOR -SON to respond. 5.3 Building Permit OWNER No permit on building (above grade). The City gave HGA approval to proceed. 5.5 Mechanical Breeching HGA RFP No. 1, Item No. 1 is approved. Change order forthcoming. Egan to proceed. No additional response is required for RFP No. 1, Item No. 2 (temperature control). This item was handled in Owner Change Order No. 1. ' 5.6 Request For Information HGA No response has been received on BOR -SON'S RFI No. 3 (conduit routing). HGA to respond. 5.7 Light Pole Bases -- - HGA HGA feels the -light pole bases will have adequate subsurface support. The owner is requesting a written ' response from HGA. ' -------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Req By New'Business , -------------------------------------------------------------------- 6.1 Chain of Command ALL All formal paperwork, final decisions, and concluded negotiations must be submitted or routed through HGA and BOR -SON offices. 6.2 Sand Import J & K J & K Trucking and Braun have to come to an agreement 1 BRAUN on total quantity of imported sand. � I 11 6.6 CP -1 Addendums HGA BOR -SON is requesting copies of all addendums on the CP11 Construction Package. 6.7 Galvanized Roof Deck BORSON HGA is requesting BOR -SON to investigate the option ofl deleting galvanized roof decking. The next Site Coordination Meeting is at 10 :00 a.m. on September 7, 1994' at the jobsite. Treats will be provided by Premier Electric. These meeting minutes are said to be accurate and correct unless BOR -SON' is contacted in writing within ten (10) days of the meeting date. GS /lw cc: All Present ' Distribution List 1 Site Coordination Meeting No. 6 August 24, 1994 ' Page 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Action ' Req By ------------------------------------------------------------- New Business ------- 6.3 Embedded Electrical Items PREMIER Floor boxes will be reviewed on an individual bases. Premier Electric will contact the electrical engineer for on -site inspections. ' 6.4 Playing Field Seeding BORSON The owner is requesting the north playing fields be seeded by September 15, 1994. BOR -SON to respond. 6.5 Short Range Schedule BORSON The owner /architect are requesting a short range (2 -3' month) Look Ahead Schedule. 6.6 CP -1 Addendums HGA BOR -SON is requesting copies of all addendums on the CP11 Construction Package. 6.7 Galvanized Roof Deck BORSON HGA is requesting BOR -SON to investigate the option ofl deleting galvanized roof decking. The next Site Coordination Meeting is at 10 :00 a.m. on September 7, 1994' at the jobsite. Treats will be provided by Premier Electric. These meeting minutes are said to be accurate and correct unless BOR -SON' is contacted in writing within ten (10) days of the meeting date. GS /lw cc: All Present ' Distribution List 1 t I BOR SON C 0 M P THE NEW 1KI ENTARY SCHOOL Chanhassen, Minnesota Site Coordination Meeting No. 8 September 21, 1994 Present: Bob Germundson Dick Smebak Jim Kessler Greg Szypulski Rich Lyons David Leschak Mike Gengler Jim Kephart Dist: John Gockel Gary Fredrickson Todd Gerheart Tom Sheehan Marty Timmons Mike Prokopiuk Henry Vloo Roger Raaum Progress Update C •C - A N I E S N. Premier Electric Eagan & Sons Braun BOR -SON Companies BOR -SON Companies HGA, Inc. North Star Fire Protection S. M. Hentges & Sons John Gockel & Associates Premier Electric City of Chanhassen Egan & Sons J & K Trucking Five Star Welding Braun Intertec BOR -SON Companies Site - Area 4 -- Bus lane backfill is 100$ complete. -- Sewer and water main installation on north is 100% complete, the east is 95% complete. -- Park shelter footing /foundation excavation is on hold due to the wet site conditions. Building - Area 1 ' Masonry on the east side is 100% complete. - Masonry on the west side is 50% complete. -- Underground mechanical /electrical rough -in is 75% complete. Structural steel is approximately 25% complete. Slab on grade in the east /west hallway is 50% complete. Steel roof system is scheduled to start September 26, 1994. ' Building - Area 2 - Slab on grade is approximately 50% complete. -- Masonry is scheduled to start next week. 1 I i IL Building - Area 3 1711A -- Mechanical/ electrical underground rough -in is 20% complete. ;,"* -_.. -- Removal of unsuitable soils starting today. 1. y n r7 HAS :iE.. BORSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES P.O. Box 1611 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440 (612) 854 -8444 FAX (612) 854 -8910 Member: AGC- Associated General Contractors Equal Opportunity Employer 0 Site Coordination Meeting No. 8 September 21, 1994 Page 2 S af et y Ca I -- Caution should be made for slippery conditions due to the mud and wet conditions on -site. -- Hard hats are required on -site at all times. -------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- ' Action Req By Old Business -------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- ' 2.2 Sidewalk Fill (S.I. No. 2) HGA S.I. No. 2 revised using class five and geotextile fabri� is on hold. 2.3 Frontage Road (S.I. #6) J & K S.I. No 6. is completed. Cost not approved due to , BRAUN quantity verification by Braun. HGA 4.2 Spectro Glazed Etched Graphics OWNER HGA is working with the owner on requirements. , 4.3 Muck Excavation J & K All muck excavation is complete. Braun and J & K to BRAUN complete summary and clarify original bid. , 5.3 Building Permit OWNER No permit on building (above grade) . City of Chanhassel provided 5.6 Request For Information HGA No response has been received on BOR -SON'S RFI ' No. (conduit routing). HGA to respond. 5.7 Light Pole Bases HGA HGA feels the light pole bases will have adequat, subsurface support. The owner is requesting a written response from HGA. ' 6.2 Sand Import J & K J & K Trucking and Braun have to come to an agreement BRAUN on total quantity of imported sand. , 6.5 Short Range Schedule BORSON BOR -SON to submit a 2 -Month Look Ahead Schedule by the nexi meeting. ' Site Coordination Meetin g No. 8 September 21, 1994 page - 3 -------------------------------------------------------------- Action Req By New Business ' -------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 8.1 BOR -SON RFT No. 5 ' EGA Premier Electric needs a response on E3 door holders. 8.2 Failing Mortar Test ' HGA, EGA to respond to Brauns Monthly Concrete Compressive Strength Summary dated September 15, 1994. 8.3 Soil Shortage ' EGA RFP No. 13 approved. Another RFP forthcoming revising site contours. ' 8.4 Gas /Electrical BORSON NSP waiting on transformer pad installation and sewer and water installation. Gas waiting on sewer and water installation. 8.5 Unsuitable Soil BORSON On -site fill in plumbing trench locations to be replaced by EGAN approved granular import. Majority of soil replacement HENTGES will be in the east half of Area 1 and all of Area 3. Soil removal to start September 22, 1994. Braun to verify quantities. ' 8.6 Fire Protection Submittal approved by State Fire Marshall. Formal submittal to EGA forthcoming. The next Site Coordination Meeting is at 10:00 a.m. on October 5, 1994 at the jobsite. Treats will be provided by BOR -SON Companies. ' BOR -SON believes this document accurately reflects the business transacted during the meeting. If anyone in attendance believes there are inconsistencies, omissions or errors in these minutes, notify the writer at once. Unless objections arise, consider this account accurate and acceptable'to all present. ' GS /lw cc: All Present Distribution List CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 ' (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Mike Wegler, Street Superintendent FROM: Charles Folch, Director of Public Works /City Engineer DATE: September 23, 1994 SUBJ: Commendation of Work Efforts I received a call from Mayor Don Chmiel yesterday regarding a couple of resident calls he had recently received. Both residents wanted to express their gratitude and sincere appreciation for your timely efforts in correcting a couple of work items or issues they had. It is obvious that you left a positive impact on them and their attitude .about the kind of work city employees Chanhassen has. Please accept my appreciation and conveyance of the Mayor's commendation for your fine efforts. Thanks again, Mike., jms c: Don Chmiel, Mayor hI u n t C ITY OFee � °"_ CH . ANHASSEN "� 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 0 FAX (612) 937 -5739 Chanhassen Elementary School Attn: Helen Merchant, Principal 7600 Laredo Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 St. Huberts School Attn: Ginny Martelle, Principal 306 W. 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Minnetonka Intermediate School Attn: Shari Steffen, Principal 6421 Hazeltine Boulevard Excelsior, MN 55331 Dear Ms. Merchant, Ms. Martelle andIs. Steffen: WELCOME TO THE NEW SCOL YEAR! I enjo oking toward a new school year, particularly considering the enthulasm of the students as look toward their future! It also makes me stop and consid efforts we can continue t ake toward ensuring their safety in our community As always, we x+11 bea1gt7eff�t t school areas, particularly watching for unsafe traffic violations. If you would likea�patrol efforts aimed at any potential problemacular to your school, please feeleo call me so that we can discuss. H: It seems we have been getting an increasing n�rl" r of requests for providing officers at school events to help with security issues, and I a appy to continue to provide this. If we have people available who are on duty, I am happy to have them provide drive bys and walk throughs; however, if you are interested in hiring an off -duty officer to be specifically assigned to an event (dances, sporting events, etc.), please let me know as far ahead of time as possible so that we can make these arrangements. For your information, the going rate for an off -duty police officer is $25 per hour, and there may be additional costs this year for the cost of a squad car (we certainly do not have to provide a squad car if this does not fall within the realm of your needs). There may also be a change in the future on fees, but we'll let you know on that. September 8, 1994 P Letter to Ms. Merchant, Ms. Martell and , September 8, 1994 Page 2 ' Because of the increased requests for crime prevention services, I am hoping to develop a formal ' crime prevention program for 1995, which will include a full-time crime prevention specialist. Of course, my challenge in developing this position is the same as your challenges: Budget! Hopefully, the City Council will endorse this concept as we proceed through the budget process ' for next year. There are some really exciting concepts I am working on as far as programming for different grade levels, and I am very pleased that we have received a donation from the Chanhassen Lions to purchase a vehicle that will be specifically assigned to crime prevention. , I will keep you apprised of this effort as it continues, as I would hope we could increase the crime prevention efforts we have provided for you in the past. , The SOUTHWEST METRO DRUG TASK FORCE continues to be available as a resource to you, if not on particular concerns, as a training resource for your faculty. If you are interested in having a representative from the Task Force attend a staff meeting or training session, please let me know and I will be happy to make these arrangements. Finally, we do have SAFE ZONE Neighborhood Watch signs available for your school property ' if you would like. I am going to attach a copy for you to see. I ordered these realizing that the reference to drugs and weapons may be strong enough that a school may not want to give out ' this sort of message; however, I also wanted them on hand if you would like to have them posted in or around the school to advise people that there are increased penalties for violating these laws. Of course, I will leave it up to you whether you wish to utilize this signage to make such ' a statement, but if so I will be happy to have them provided to you and installed at no cost. As always, I remain available to provide you, your staff and, most importantly, the children with , whatever resources we can provide. As the City of Chanhassen continues to grow, so do the requests for services, which we sometimes find difficult to meet (but as always, if we can't provide resources I will be honest about that with you), but our sincere desire remains present! , Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, suggestions or requests. Here's to a wonderful new school year! Since ' Scott Harr ' Public Safety Director SH:eb cc: Mayor Don Chmiel City Manager Don Ashworth g:�safetfth\schoolsi.gas C ' STATE OF r\nM DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 500 LAFAYETTE ROAD • ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA • 55155 -40 DNR INFORMATION ' (612) 296 -6157 September 22, 1994 , Bruce Sandstrom Metro Region Supervisor Board of Water and Soil Resources 155 South Wabasha Street, Suite 104 St. Paul, MN 55107 ' Dear Mr. Sandstrom: BWSR CASE TWIN CITIES TROUT UNLIMITED V. CITY OF SHAKOPEE, #94 -3 -WCA This letter is being submitted to aid the Board of Water and Resolution Committee in their ' Soil Resources Dispute determination of the merits of the above referenced appeal. The Department has previously submitted comments for the to the wetland replacement plan. ' record pertaining proposed The contents of this letter are intended to be limited to and location addressing assertions relating to the presence subject to Department of Natural Resources of waters jurisdiction due to their presence on the Protected Water ' Inventory map and list for Scott County. The following numbers reference the respective Pre - hearing the August 15, 1994 Notice of Hearing: ' Questions attached to 1. No additional information available to assist the BWSR. 2. No additional information available to assist the BWSR. , 3. Does not apply. 4. No additional information available to assist the BWSR. ' 5. See information in Question 10. ' 6. Does not apply. 7. Do not know. ' 8. See information in Question 10. 9. No. I intend to be available at the Hearing. Other will be available to address comments , Department staff pertaining to the wetland replacement plan if necessary. 10. Yes. The following information - presented as , I� AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER background to the Assertions presented in the August 2 petition for appeal by Twin Cities Trout Unlimited. Assertion I.A. The Department of Natural Resources contends ' that the delineation conducted by the SWCD did not define the limits of the DNR Protected Wetland (70 -245W) and the Protected Watercourse (Eagle Creek) that are present on the ' site. The delineation showed the outer extent of the wetland areas present on site and subject to the procedures contained in the Wetland Conservation Act and promulgated rules. The extent of DNR jurisdiction is defined as the Ordinary High ' Water mark and would lie within (waterward) of the wetland line delineated by the SWCD. The map identified as preferred Alternate 'A', dated 2/2/94, and contained in the Wetland Conservation Act EQB Monitor Notice dated May 12, 1994, -indicates that since no filling or draining is proposed in the area identified as Wetland 2, that there is no need to make any determination of whether DNR permit is necessary. It appears that - avoidance has been achieved in ' this area of the proposed plat. The Department has informed both the City of Shakopee and the developer of the need for a Department permit for crossing Eagle Creek. DNR Rules 6115.1030 and 6115.1070 are cited in regards to this assertion. These rules have had no standing since 1979 with passage of Laws of 1979, Chapter 199 that amended the procedures utilized by the Department to prepare the Protected Water Inventory. The M.S. 103E.011 reference cited in the assertion implies ' that a county or judicial drainage ditch authority has jurisdiction over Eagle Creek. This is not true. Eagle Creek is identified on the Protected Water Inventory Map and List for Scott County due to its designation as a Trout ' Stream. Assertion I.B. The SWCD identified several wetlands in ' and /or adjacent to DNR Protected Wetland 70 -245W but did not represent that one or several of these wetlands represented the Ordinary High Water Mark for 70 -245W. Again, since the proposal being presented does not involve any filling or draining of any of these noted areas, there is no need to make a DNR jurisdiction call as avoidance has been achieved. Assertion I.C. The September 8, 1993 report Peter J. Bekius prepared for Klaas Van Zee specifically mentions that Wetlands 2, 3 and 4 are found in the vicinity of a DNR wetland and that Mr. Van Zee was informed as being responsible for contacting the Department, the Army Corps of ' Engineers, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Shakopee for to see if the proposed activity falls under any of these jurisdictions. The Department was provided copies of the proposed development dated 9/13/93, and provided comments to the City of Shakopee on November 4, 1993, indicating that Wetland #2 is DNR regulated, that fill in a DNR protected wetland is prohibited, and recommending that a comprehensive stormwater I I� IJ management /drainage plan be considered because the Eagle ' Creek Bluff proposal is in a sensitive area which includes the headwaters of a trout stream. A December 21, 1993 letter to Mr. Klaas Van Zee acknowledges that the proposed Eagle Creek Bluff Drive is just outside the limits of Wetland 12 (DNR Wetland 70 -245W) and recommending that if design standards allow, that a greater separation between the toe of the road to the wetland be maintained. The crossing of Eagle , Creek is also addressed in this letter by stating that a DNR permit will be required and indicates that permit application materials had already been forwarded. Copies of the above referenced November 3, 1993, and December 21, 1993, letters ' are attached. Assertion I.D. The Wetland Conservation Act identifies the ' role Soil and Water Conservation Districts can assume in ' administration of this Act. The City of Shakopee is the identified Local Government Unit that has accepted, responsibility for administration of the Act, and as such, ' has responsibility for review of wetland delineations made pursuant to development of wetland replacement plans. Technical questions that arise regarding questions of public values, location, size and type can be referred to the Technical Evaluation Panel, one member of which is a technical professional employee of the Soil and Water ' Conservation District. did ' Since the proposal considered by the City of Shakopee not involve any activity within the wetland area subject to DNR ' permit jurisdiction, there was no need to involve the DNR and the question of the City having the jurisdiction to approve , alterations within a DNR protected area is not relevant. Assertion 2.A. Definitions are correct as stated. ' Assertion 2.8. The field notes are available for inspection. The accompanying map does indicate that Mr. Beckius delineated Wetland #6 and Wetland 02 as separate wetland areas. The attached letters mentioned in Assertion I.C. ' indicate that the Department considers Wetland #2 as DNR Protected Wetland 70 -245W. Assertion 2.C. The Department recognizes the competence of Mr. Beckius in his delineation of the wetlands involved in this proposal. The Department believes that Mr. Beckius would of noted any outlets from Wetland #6 he would of ' observed while delineating the wetlands found on this site. , The Department of Natural Resources emphatically states that WCA definitions are not applicable for determining the ' boundary of Protected Wetland 70 -245W. These boundaries are determined using procedures developed by the Department using the definition of "Ordinary High Water Mark" as noted in M.S. 103G.005, Subd. 14. Assertion 3.A. No additional information available to assist the BWSR. ' t I .� ' Assertion 3.B. The City of Shakopee the developer have both been informed of the need for a DNR permit for the proposed crossing of Eagle Creek. Assertion 3.C. No additional information available to assist the BWSR. Assertion 4. No additional information available to assist the BWSR. Assertion S.A. Water is not considered fill under provisions of the Wetland Conservation Act. The area proposed for mitigation is the excavation of an area immediately adjacent to Wetland 6; not in Wetland 6. Assertion S.B. The question of whether springs, seeps and tributaries to designated trout streams are also protected waivers is tiYe subject of a lawsuit Trout Unlimited has served on the Department. Resolution of this lawsuit.has not yet taken place. Assertion G. No additional information available to assist the BWSR. In addition to the above responses, the Department would also 1 like to present information relating to the letters attached to the 9/20/94 mailing from Twin Cities Trout Unlimited. The Department, in previously referenced correspondence, has indicated to both the City of Shakopee and Mr. Van Zee that Wetland #2 is the DNR Protected Wetland 70 -245W. The proposed expansion of Wetland #6 is not viewed as an ' expansion of DNR Protected Wetland 70 -245W. The Department currently does not regulate tributaries to designated trout streams as Protected Waters. This matter is currently subject to the lawsuit brought by Trout Unlimited against the ' Department. Resolution of this lawsuit has not yet taken place. Please feel free to contact me at 612- 296 -0515 if you have 1 any questions regarding this letter. It is my intention to be available at the hearing on October 13, 1994 before the Dispute Resolution Committee. Other Department staff will be ' available to address comments pertaining to the wetland replacement plan if necessary. Sincerely, DIVISION OF WATERS 44 4e�, ' Bruce H. Gerbig Protected Waters Supervisor ' Attachments cc: List of Parties from the 8/15/94 Notice of Hearing 5TATE OF 1 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Metro Waters, 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106 PHONE NO. 772 -7910 FILE NO December 21, 1993 Mr. Klaas Van Zee Van Zee Homes, Inc. 9951 Credit River Blvd. Prior Lake, MN 55372 RE: EAGLE CREEK BLUFF, CITY OF SHAKOPEE Dear Mr. Van Zee: This letter serves to follow up our phone conversation of December 20, 1993 relative to the proposed Eagle Creek Bluff development in Shakopee, Minnesota. As you may recall, we discussed the contents of my November 4, 1993 letter to Terris Sandbeck of the City of Shakopee and the revised preliminary grading and utility plan I received from you December 20, 1993. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is not opposed to the project as proposed. I'd like to discuss some of the comments I made in my November 4 letter. With respect to Eagle Creek Bluff Drive, I acknowledge the road being just. outside the limits of Wetland 12 (DNR Wetland #70- 245W). If design standards allow it, it would be preferable to maintain greater separation from the toe of the road to the wetland. If not, it is acceptable in its present location provided it is indeed outside the limits of the wetland. The crossing of Eagle Creek also requires a DNR permit, as you are aware. I forwarded you the appropriate application materials recently under separate cover. Another comment I made was the suggestion that Wetland 02 was identified on final drawings as DNR Wetland 070 -245. There should be no opposition to this. Although not a requirement, I also suggest easement or restrictive covenant language for Lot 14, Block 3, around DNR Wetland 170 -245. It would help assure that the wetland area is not graded, filled, or vegetation cut off of it. After writing about stormwater management, I found the runoff calculations prepared by Ryan Contracting. The findings appear reasonable. Provided the city engineer approves of the runoff calculations and proposed ponding volumes, I accept the runoff management as depicted. If the city engineer deems it necessary to provide additional ponding, it should be incorporated into the plans. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 1 n �7, Mr. Klaas Van Zee December 21, 1993 Page (2) In summary, the DNR does not object to the project as proposed but would appreciate incorporation of the items I have outlined. Please call me at 772 -7910 if you have any questions. Sincerely, P tr,.ck J. TIJ c: Terrie Sandbeck, City of Shakopee STATE OF DEPARTMENT Metro Waters, 1200 PHONE NO. 772 -7910 November 4, 1993 Ms. Terrie Sandbeck City of Shakopee 129 South Holmes Street Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 OF NATURAL RESOURCES Warner Rd., St. Paul, MN 55106 FILE NO RE: Eagle Creek Bluff, VanZee Homes Inc., Scott County Dear Ms. Sandbeck: I have reviewed the materials submitted relative to the proposed Eagle Creek Bluff P.U.D. in your community, and offer the following comments for consideration. Wetland 12 on the drawings is Department of Natural Resources" (DNR) Protected Wetland 170 -245W. It appears Eagle Creek Bluff Drive may encroach into the wetland. DNR rules would prohibit placement of fill in the wetland for any purpose. I recommend Eagle Creek Bluff Drive be located to the north to ensure separation and a buffer between the street and wetland. This would help protect water quality and maintain a vegetative buffer around the wetland. Final plans should indicate that Wetland 170 -245W (Pond 12) is DNR- regulated. Easements, restrictive covenants, or other protective measures should be considered around that portion of Wetland #70- 245W lying on Lot 14, Block 3, so that future property owners are aware of the protected status of the wetland. Because this site is in a sensitive area which includes the headwaters of a trout stream, a comprehensive stormwater management/ drainage plan should be considered. How was the 3.4 acre -foot pond sized? How much of the proposed development will be routed through the pond? Will wetlands 12 and 13 be recipients of direct from the development? I recommend additional ponding be required, so that all runoff is pre - ponded before entering'any natural wetlands, particularly wetlands 12, 3,. and 4, the headwaters of Eagle Creek. Information regarding runoff rates, volumes, and routing should be provided. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 1 �j 1 Ms. Terrie Sandbeck ' November 4, 1993 Page (2) Do Lots 8 and 9, Block 3, have the required frontage on a public street (Boiling Springs Lane)? A letter to you from Ryan Contracting dated October 19, 1993 indicates a shared driveway on Lots 9 and 10, Block 3. It appears that the combined driveway is between Lots 8 and 9. I suggest the plans be modified to reflect the required frontage for all lots, and individual access ' (driveways) to each lot. I Thank you for considering DNR input into the planning process. Please call me at 772 -7910, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Patrick J. Ly ch Area Hydrologist CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 {612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 September 26, 1994 Mr. William G. Moore Director of Engineering and Construction Metropolitan Council Waste Water Services Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 -1633 Re: MWCC Matching Grant for. Infiltration/Inflow Control City of Chanhassen 1993 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program Project No. 93 -7 Dear Mr. Moore: Enclosed please find a project construction cost s Vitus Wand completed 1993 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation P ram work took place during 1993; however, there were r few re were completed this year. All of this informatio s submi ed grant fund in the amount of $5,000. If you ha any questio this project, please feel free to contact me. n behalf of th the MWCC for participating with grant do for programs CDF:ktm Enc. c: Don Ashworth; City Manager Tom Chaffee, Data Processing Coordinator Jon Horn, BRW Don Colson, MWWS Accounting Wayne Rikala, MWWS City Council Administration Section (10/10/94) written report for the City of Chanhassen's oject No. 93 -7. The majority of the project arcing punch list and restoration items which in consideration for the remaining MWCC s or need additional information concerning In ity of Chanhassen, I would like to thank ch as this. g: \eng\cherlesVe"cnVnoore.e CITY OF aonestroo 1 CHANBASSIX o. A & } � Associates EngYnes i /Mchk Kb k. hub Mi ' CONSTRUCTION NOTICE REPORT NO. 1 DATE: SEPTEMBER 28,1994 UPPER BLUFF CREEK DISTRICT - PHASE 2B CITY PROJECT NO. 91-17B ' BRA FILE NO. 39311B 1 Dear Resident: This is a general project update notice to keep you informed of the proposed utility ' construction along Galpin Boulevard. The City has entered into a construction contract with S.M. Hentges, Inc. of Shakopee to ' construct utilities along Galpin Boulevard. Construction is scheduled to begin the week of October 3rd. The project completes necessary looping of water main as well as providing sewer and water service to the new school site. ' Construction will consist of water main installation along the east side of Galpin Boulevard south of Highway 5 and along the west side of Galpin Boulevard north of Highway 5. The t construction will also include sanitary sewer construction on the west side of Galpin Boulevard in the area near the intersection of Galpin and Timberwood Drive. ' The project will create a couple of inconveniences this fall. Galpin Boulevard be closed for a few days due to construction of utility crossings. The construction will also disturb Timberwood Drive at Galpin Boulevard for about a week. A temporary gravel surface will be placed around the construction to provide access to the Timberwood area. Most of the construction is scheduled to be completed this fall. However, a separate project reconstructing Galpin Boulevard south of Highway 5 is scheduled for 1995. If you have any questions or comments you can call the following people: ' Dave Zielinski - Project Manager: 6364600 voice mail #400 ' Phil Gravel - Project Engineer: 636 -4600 voice main #385 Charles Folch - City Engineer: 937 -1900 ' Jun Kephart - Contractor's Representative: 492 -5700 ' THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION )(A ]�OA THANK YOU Todd Gerhardt Thank you so much for all the information that you gave us! We know that it will help a ll of the children in our class learn more about Chanhassen. I 1 Thresher Square 700 Third Street So. Minneapolis, MN 55415 612/370 -0700 Fax 612/370 -1378 Denver Milwaukee Minneapolis Orlando Phoenix Portland San Diego Seattle Donald W. Ringrose Richard P. Worsfeld Thomas F. Carroll Craig A. Amundsen Donald E. Hunt John B. McNamara Richard D. Pilgrim Dale N. Beckmann Jeffery L. Benson Ralph C. Blum Gary J. Erickson John C. Lynch Paul N. Bay Sabri Ayaz Gary A. Ehret Anthony Heppelmann Arijs Pakalns Martha McPhee Howard P. Preston Dennis P. Probst Memorandum DATE: September 26, 1994 TO: CSAH 17 Reconstruction Environmental Assessment Worksheet Distribution List FROM: Jeanne Witzig, AICP RE: Findings of Fact for CSAH 17 Reconstruction Project EAW On behalf of Carver County, the enclosed Findings of Fact for the CSAH 17 Reconstruction Project from TH 5 to Lyman Boulevard (CR 18) is being submitted to you, pursuant to Minnesota Environmental Rules. As indicated in the attached Resolution, the Carver County Board, as the Responsible Governmental Unit, determined that an Enviornmental Impact Statement was not needed for the CSAH 17 Reconstruction project. JW /nr Enclosures cc: Bill Weckman, Carver County Gregg Downing, Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Jon Horn, BRW Inc. File 2396A01 CITY OF CHANHA SEP L 7 1994 ENGINEERING DEPT. B R W INC. ' Planning Transportation Engineering ' Urban Design Thresher Square 700 Third Street So. Minneapolis, MN 55415 612/370 -0700 Fax 612/370 -1378 Denver Milwaukee Minneapolis Orlando Phoenix Portland San Diego Seattle Donald W. Ringrose Richard P. Worsfeld Thomas F. Carroll Craig A. Amundsen Donald E. Hunt John B. McNamara Richard D. Pilgrim Dale N. Beckmann Jeffery L. Benson Ralph C. Blum Gary J. Erickson John C. Lynch Paul N. Bay Sabri Ayaz Gary A. Ehret Anthony Heppelmann Arijs Pakalns Martha McPhee Howard P. Preston Dennis P. Probst Memorandum DATE: September 26, 1994 TO: CSAH 17 Reconstruction Environmental Assessment Worksheet Distribution List FROM: Jeanne Witzig, AICP RE: Findings of Fact for CSAH 17 Reconstruction Project EAW On behalf of Carver County, the enclosed Findings of Fact for the CSAH 17 Reconstruction Project from TH 5 to Lyman Boulevard (CR 18) is being submitted to you, pursuant to Minnesota Environmental Rules. As indicated in the attached Resolution, the Carver County Board, as the Responsible Governmental Unit, determined that an Enviornmental Impact Statement was not needed for the CSAH 17 Reconstruction project. JW /nr Enclosures cc: Bill Weckman, Carver County Gregg Downing, Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Jon Horn, BRW Inc. File 2396A01 CITY OF CHANHA SEP L 7 1994 ENGINEERING DEPT. SAR 6ia BOARD O COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA tember 20, 1994 MOTION BY COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 117 -94 SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER Earl. Gnan RESOLUTION FOR THE DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR AN , ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE OF CSAH 17 SAP 10- 617 -11 ' WHEREAS, the County of Carver has proposed the reconstruction of CSAH 17 from CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd.) to TH 5 in the City of Chanhassen, and ' WHEREAS, it is mandatory to complete an Environmental Assessment Worksheet to determine the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and ' WHEREAS, the EAW was completed and distributed for review as required by the Environmental Review Program rules, and 1 WHEREAS, none of the comments received were considered to be of mayor environmental significance, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of the County of Carver that it has been determined' that there Is no need for an Environmental Impact Statement on the CSAH 17 (SAP 10- 617 -11) project. YES Tracy D. Swanson Jame® Hoese Ursula Dimler Earl Gnan John Siegfried ASSENT ROL - STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF CARVER 1, Richard J. St012, duly appointed and .qualified County Administrator of the County of Carver, State of Minnesota, d hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of this resolution with the original minutes of the proceedings of the B ?Ir of County Commissioners, Carver County, Minnesota, at its session held on the _ 2nt1, day of Sep c ember ' 19 now on file in the Administration office, and have found the same to be a true and correct copy thereof. Dated this 20t hday of September 19 94 I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION - The proposed project consists of the reconstruction and ' widening of approximately 7,500 linear feet of County Road 17 between Trunk Highway 5 and Lyman Boulevard (CSAH 18) and 400 feet of Lake Drive, east of County Road 17. County Road 17 is proposed to be a four -lane divided bituminous roadway with curb and gutter. Two 14 -foot traffic lanes will be provided in each direction with turn lanes at intersecting roadways. Lake Drive is proposed to be a 36 -foot bituminous roadway with curb and gutter. The project will include the installation of storm sewer, street lighting, landscaping and bituminous pathway along County Road 17 and storm sewer, street lighting and landscaping along Lake Drive. The proposed alignment will be constructed completely within the existing right -of -way for this road. Existing County Road 17 is a four -lane divided roadway from Trunk Highway 5 to approximately 2,000 feet south. The remainder of the existing roadway to Lyman Boulevard is two lane undivided. In areas where existing County Road 17 is two lane, the existing roadway is located on the west side of the right -of -way. A majority of the widening would, therefore, occur to the east side of the existing roadway. ' County Road 17 does not currently meet State Aid Standards, therefore this project includes the necessary improvements to bring the roadway up to these standards. Development of areas adjacent to County Road 17 has significantly increased the volume of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians utilizing the roadway. The proposed improvements will include additional traffic lanes and a separate path for bicycles and pedestrians which will result in a safer environment for all users of the roadway. Carver County anticipates completing* the surcharging operations, required for the project, by the end of 1994. Following the surcharging phase, preliminary and final plans for the ' roadway and utility improvements will be prepared. Construction of the roadway will occur during the 1995 construction season. The project is proposed by Carver County. The Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) is Carver County. II. REASONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - As stated in the project description section, the proposed action is 7,500 linear feet. This distance meets and exceeds the Environmental Assessment Worksheet threshold for highway projects that are over one mile in length (Minnesota Rule 4410.4300, Subp. 22). #20981 9/14/94 CSAH 17 RECONSTRUCTION TH 5 TO LYMAN BOULEVARD (CR 18) Findings of Fact Regarding Decision on Need for ' Environmental Impact Statement I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION - The proposed project consists of the reconstruction and ' widening of approximately 7,500 linear feet of County Road 17 between Trunk Highway 5 and Lyman Boulevard (CSAH 18) and 400 feet of Lake Drive, east of County Road 17. County Road 17 is proposed to be a four -lane divided bituminous roadway with curb and gutter. Two 14 -foot traffic lanes will be provided in each direction with turn lanes at intersecting roadways. Lake Drive is proposed to be a 36 -foot bituminous roadway with curb and gutter. The project will include the installation of storm sewer, street lighting, landscaping and bituminous pathway along County Road 17 and storm sewer, street lighting and landscaping along Lake Drive. The proposed alignment will be constructed completely within the existing right -of -way for this road. Existing County Road 17 is a four -lane divided roadway from Trunk Highway 5 to approximately 2,000 feet south. The remainder of the existing roadway to Lyman Boulevard is two lane undivided. In areas where existing County Road 17 is two lane, the existing roadway is located on the west side of the right -of -way. A majority of the widening would, therefore, occur to the east side of the existing roadway. ' County Road 17 does not currently meet State Aid Standards, therefore this project includes the necessary improvements to bring the roadway up to these standards. Development of areas adjacent to County Road 17 has significantly increased the volume of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians utilizing the roadway. The proposed improvements will include additional traffic lanes and a separate path for bicycles and pedestrians which will result in a safer environment for all users of the roadway. Carver County anticipates completing* the surcharging operations, required for the project, by the end of 1994. Following the surcharging phase, preliminary and final plans for the ' roadway and utility improvements will be prepared. Construction of the roadway will occur during the 1995 construction season. The project is proposed by Carver County. The Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) is Carver County. II. REASONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - As stated in the project description section, the proposed action is 7,500 linear feet. This distance meets and exceeds the Environmental Assessment Worksheet threshold for highway projects that are over one mile in length (Minnesota Rule 4410.4300, Subp. 22). #20981 A III. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS - The CSAH 17 Reconstruction Environmental Assessment Worksheet was submitted to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) on July 25, 1994. The EAW Notice of Availability was published in the Minnesota EOB Monitor on August 1, 1994. Copies of the EAW were mailed to all of the agencies and organizations on the EQB official EAW Distribution List. The 30 -day comment period ended on August 31, 1994 IV. REVISED WETLAND REPLACEMENT PLAN Figure 9 of the EAW presented the proposed Wetland Replacement Plan for the CSAH 17 project. Since the publication of the EAW, the City of Chanhassen has reviewed said plan, and requested revisions to the proposed location of the wetland mitigation area. The attached figure indicates the latest plan for the proposed wetland replacement for CSAH 17. This plan includes both wetland creation and wetland restoration. The plan also results in providing more wetland compensation than is required for this project. According to the attached plan, approximately 3.0 acres of wetland will be created adjacent to Wetland A. V. COMMENTS ON THE EAW - During the comment period, letters of comment were received from the following agencies: • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • Minnesota Historical Society • Metropolitan Council The comment letters on the CSAH 17 Reconstruction EAW are attached. Following is a summary of the key comments received and responses to said comments. A. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources A. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) commented that Item 11a should indicate that the project will result in the loss of 13 acres of upland and wetland habitat for fish and wildlife. RESPONSE - The project will result in the conversion of 13.6 acres of wetlands, woodlands, and grasslands to landscaped right -of -way (8.6 acres) and impervious road surface (5.0 acres). B. The MnDNR comments that the EAW should indicate whether wetlands have been delineated and detail wetland types and acreage impacted by the project- related activity. RESPONSE - Wetland boundaries were staked and surveyed by BRW, Inc. in July of 1994 in accordance with the 1989 Federal Wetland Delineation Manual. The wetland delineation forms completed for each of the three wetlands have been submitted to the City for review along with the appropriate application and replacement plan forms. f'. #20981 2 1 Details on wetland characteristics and proposed impacts are listed in the table below. Wetland Characteristics and Impacts Wetland Size Type Proposed Impact A 10+ acres 1/6 PSSCd /PEMAd 1.00 acres C 1+ acre 1 PEMA 0.15 acres D 4.9 acres 1/4 PEMA /PEMF 0.40 acres ' Total Impact 1.55 acres ' C. The MnDNR commented that Item 18b should indicate that Lake Susan is the ultimate receiving waterbody for some of the site's storm water runoff, and that the EAW should detail the location and design of the proposed sedimentation basins. RESPONSE - The record should reflect that Lake Susan is the ultimate receiving waterbody for some of the site's storm water runoff. The attached figure indicates the design and location of the water quality pond area. D. The MnDNR suggested that native plant species be used for revegetation purposes and ' implementation of water quality best management practices to limit erosion impacts. RESPONSE - The County acknowledges that native plants species are preferred by the DNR ' for revegetating areas and, therefore, will explore the cost and availability of potential native seed mixes. ' As stated in Section 18(b) of the EAW, the City of Chanhassen and the Riley - Purgatory -Bluff Creek Watershed District must approve the water treatment pond designs proposed for this project. ' B. Minnesota Historical Society A. The Minnesota Historical Society commented that they believe that there is a good probability that unreported property may be present in the study area. Therefore, they recommend that a survey of the project area be completed. ' RESPONSE - During the 30 -day review and comment period for the CSAH 17 EAW, BRW Inc. conducted a Phase I Archaeological Investigation along CSAH 17 in Carver County. Based on the findings of said survey, BRW recommends that no additional archaeological investigations I be conducted in conjunction with this project. A copy of the Phase I survey is attached to this document. C. Metropolitan Council A. The Metropolitan Council reviewed the EAW to determine its adequacy and accuracy in ' addressing regional issues. Based on their review of the document, they indicated that an EIS is not necessary for regional purposes. #20981 3 RESPONSE - The Metropolitan Council's comment letter is included as an attachment to the Findings Document. No response is required. VI. DECISION ON' NEED FOR EIS - Minnesota Rule 4410.1700, Subp. 7, specifies the following criteria to be used in deciding whether a project has the potential for significant environmental effects. • Type, extent and reversibility of environmental effects. • Cumulative potential effects of related or anticipated future projects. • The extent to which environmental effects are subject to mitigation by ongoing public regulatory authority. • The extent to which environmental effects can be anticipated and controlled as a result of other environmental studies undertaken by public agencies or the project proposer, or of an EIS previously prepared on similar projects. Based on the information contained in the EAW, the comments received on the EAW and the criteria listed above, .Carver County makes the following determinations: A. The Project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects. B. The preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on this project is not needed or recommended. C. The County may issue permits to allow construction in compliance with the rules of the EAW and in conformance with the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act. #20981 4 1J STATE OF ' t [DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 500 LAFAYETTE ROAD • ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA • 55155 -40 ' DNR INFORMATION 10 (612) 296 -6157 August 27, 1994 William Weckman, P.E. Assistant County Enpveer, Carver County 600 East 4th Street, Box 6 ' Chaska, MN 55318 RE: County Road 17 Reconstruction ' Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) Dear Mr. Larson: The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has reviewed the EAW for the County Road 17 Reconstruction project. We offer the following comments for your consideration. ' Item 11a should indicate that the project will result in the loss of 13 acres of upland and wetland habitat for fish and wildlife. The EAW should indicate whether wetlands have been delineated and detail wetland types and acreages impacted by project - related activity. Item 18b should indicate that Lake Susan is the ultimate receiving waterbody for some of the site's ' stormwater runoff. The EAW should detail the location and design of the proposed sedimentation basins to ensure that no downstream water quality impacts will occur to Lake Susan. The figure provided (7 -A) does not provide a sufficient level of detail in this regard. ' We recommend use of native plant species for revegetation purposes and implementation of water quality best management practices (BMPs) to limit erosion impacts. Thank you for the opportunity to review this document. This project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in our opinion. We look forward to receiving your record of decision and responses to comments. Minnesota Rules part 4410.1700, subparts '4 & 5, require you to send us your Record of Decision within five days of deciding this action. Please contact Don Buckhout of my staff, at (612) 296 -8212, if you have questions regarding this letter. Sincerely, C Thomas W. Balcom, Supervisor Natural Resources Environmental Review Section Office of Planning c: Kathleen Wallace Steve Colvin Pete Otterson Lynn M. Lewis, USFWS Gregg Downing, EQB I #950026- 01 /ER15.CSAHI7.DOC AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER D 2 6 1g9� MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY August 24, 1994 ' Mr. William Weckman Carver County Highway Department 600 East Fourth Street - Box 6 , Chaska, Minnesota 55318 Dear Mr. Weckman: ' Re: County Road 17 reconstruction from T.H. 15 to Lyman Boulevard (CR 18) S14.& 23, T116, R23, Chanhassen, Carver County SHPO Number: 94 -3804 ' Thank you for providing this office a copy of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the above- referenced project. It has been reviewed pursuant to ' responsibilities given to the Minnesota Historical Society by the Minnesota Historic Sites Act and the Minnesota Field Archaeology Act and through the process outlined in Minnesota Rules 4410.1600. ' As the response to question 26a indicates, there are reported archaeological properties in the project vicinity. Moreover, we believe that there is a good probability that unreported properties may be present. Therefore, we , recommend that a survey of the project area be completed. The survey must meet the requirements of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Iden- tification and Evaluation, and should include evaluation of National , Register eligibility for any properties which are identified. For your information, we have enclosed a list of consultants who have expressed an interest in undertaking such surveys. , We cannot determine from the materials submitted whether a survey of history/ architecture resources is necessary; this need should be further investigated , If you have any questions on our review of this project, please contact me at (612) 296 -5462. , Sincerely, (, Dennis A. Gimmestad Government Programs and Compliance Officer ' DAG :dmb enc: List of Consultants ' D' 345 KELLOGG BOULEVARD R'EST / SAINT PAUL, A11,N1F.SOTA 55102 -1906 / TELEPHONE: 612 296 -612 ' 1994 Metropolitan Council Advocating regional economic, societal and environmental issues and solutions I August 15, 1994 William J. Weckman Assistant County Engineer 600 E. 4th St. Box 6 ' Chaska, MN 55318 ' RE: CR 17 Reconstruction from TH 5 to Lyman Blvd (CR 18). Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) Metropolitan Council District 4 ' Dear Mr. Weckman: Council staff has reviewed this environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) to determine its ' adequacy and accuracy in addressing regional concerns. The staff review has concluded that the EAW is complete and accurate with respect to regional concerns and raise no major issues of consistency with Council policies. An EIS is not necessary for regional purposes. ' This will conclude the Council's review of the EAW. No formal action on the EAWs will be taken by the Council. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Ann ' Braden, Council staff at 291 -6525. Sincerely, Chuck Ballen ' erector Office of Local Assistance CB /alb cc: Jules Smith,. Metropolitan Council District Lynda Voge, Metropolitan Council Staff Ann Braden, Metropolitan Council Staff 1 Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1634 612 291 -6359 Fax 291 -6550 TDD 291 -0904 X., An Equal Opportunity Employer 1 PHASE I ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL INVESTIGATIONS ' ALONG CSAH 17 CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA S.A.P. 10-617-11 ' SHPO Referral File #94 -3804 1 SCOPE OF WORK ' This report describes the phase I archaeological investigations along CSAH 17 in Carver County, Minnesota as recommended by an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) ' for the project (BRW, Inc. 1994). In addition to the recommendations in the EAW, an evaluation of the architectural resources impacted by the project is also addressed. The , project consists of approximately 7,500 feet of County Road 17 between Trunk Highway 5 and Lyman Boulevard (CSAH 18), and 400 feet along Lake Drive east of County Road 17 in sections 14 and 23, T. 116 N., R. 23 W., Chanhassen Township (Figure 1). The ' current two lane undivided roadway will be rebuilt with an additional two lanes constructed on its eastern edge, making it a four lane divided road. The total right -of -way will be 150 feet wide (75 feet on each side of the new centerline). Construction will ' impact about 75 feet beyond the present eastern terminus of the shoulder. About 50 feet of that is road ditch, leaving approximately a 25 foot corridor of land to be investigated for archaeological resources. Impacts to architectural resources include those which ' would directly affect any properties and those with indirect impacts (e.g. visual or noise). The investigations described in this report were conducted in August, 1994. The fieldwork described in this report was conducted under Minnesota State Archaeologist , license number 94 -25. SURVEY METHODS AND RESULTS I Literature Search ' The files of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) were examined for any ' previously recorded cultural resources within the project area and within a radius of about three miles. No known Native American archaeological or architectural resources are located in the project area. There are, however, 12 Native American sites (one habitation, ' six lithic scatters, two artifact scatters, two mound, one early American burial) within three miles of the project area. Half of these are located around Lake Susan, about one- quarter of a mile east of the project area. Looking further afield, the Minnesota Statewide , Archaeological Survey (MnSAS) conducted an archaeological survey of Carver County in 1977 (Minnesota Historical Society 1981:16 -19). The results of this survey indicate that areas along the margins of wetlands frequently contain archaeological sites (Scott ' Anfinson, personal communication 1994). 1 ' Field Survey A pedestrian survey of portions of the project area indicate that it has been extensively impacted by road, sewer, residential and commercial construction. All of the standing structures within the area of potential effect are residential dwellings, office or light ' industrial buildings situated outside of the right -of -way. Those structures subject to indirect visual or noise impacts appear to have been constructed within the last 20 years. There are no structures to be impacted which are 50 years or older. ' The EAW for the project suggests that an area of about 1,500 feet between Minnesota State Coordinate System N / 672,000 and N / 673,500 may require an archaeological field ' reconnaissance (BRW, Inc. 1994:15). A pedestrian survey of this area indicates recent extensive impacts to the northern two -thirds of this area in the form of residential construction, access roads, storm sewers, and grading and stockpiling of fill. That leaves ' about 500 feet of right -of -way to be intensively investigated. This area, along high ground on the western edge of a wetland, is currently in tall grass (Figure 2). This area was investigated by excavating a single transect of shovel tests near the outer limits of the proposed right -of -way. The soil from these tests was screened through 1/4 inch hardware cloth. A total of 10 shovel tests were excavated along this transect. The ' first three tests were spaced at 15 meter intervals. Excavations revealed a black (10YR 2/1) silt loam ranging from 10 to 20 centimeters thick overlying a yellowish -brown (10YR 5/4) silt loam which extended to the bottom of the deepest shovel test at 50 centimeters ' below the surface. No cultural materials were recovered from these shovel tests. The boundary between these two strata are sharp, indicating that this area consists of road fill. Working on this assumption, the remaining shovel tests were spaced at 30 meter intervals. ' These tests revealed the same disturbed stratigraphy as the first three shovel tests. An examination of the topography of the area of shovel testing, particularly farther to the ' south, also suggests that the western margin of the wetland consists of road fill and impacts (cutting and filling) resulting from the initial construction of CSAH 17. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ' A phase I archaeological and architectural reconnaissance survey was conducted as part of the expansion and reconstruction of CSAH 17. A pedestrian survey of the project area indicates that most of the land within the right -of -way of this project has been greatly ' altered by road construction, residential and commercial developments. There are no standing structures 50 years or older which will be impacted by the project. Shovel tests along the western margin of a wetland in the southern portion of the project area indicates ' that it consists of road fill from the initial construction of CSAH 17. On the basis of these results, we recommend that no additional archaeological or architectural investigations be conducted in conjunction with this project. 1 REFERENCES CITED BRW, Inc. 1994 CSAH 17 Reconstruction, T.H. 5 to Lyman Boulevard (CR18) Environmental Assessment Worksheet. Report prepared by BRW, Inc. for Carver County Public Works, Chaska. Minnesota Historical Society 1981 Minnesota Statewide Archaeological Survey, Summary: 1977 -1980. 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