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EQB to Propose Statutory Amendments Changing Citizen Petition Process

The EQB and the Minnesota Planning Office will propose legislation in the 1997 session to amend the Environmental Policy Act to make mo cbmges in the citizens' petition process. Under the current process, a petition must be signed by 25 or more individuals in order to request preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW).The proposed amendment would increase the required number of signatures to 150 individuals. The second proposed change is to establish a voluntary process for "early notice" to the public of impending projects by the project's proposer. If proper notice were given (the exact requirements for "proper" notice would be established by rule by the EQB), the opportunity to file a citizens' petition on the project would be limited to 60 days from the time of the notice. After the 60 days had passed, the project would be exempt from a petition. For fuaher information about the proposed amendments, contact Gregg Downing, environmental review prop coordinator, 612-296-8253.

Environmental Quality Board Meeting Cancelled The January 16,1997 meeting of the EQB Bodhas been cancelled.

Environmental Assessment Worksheets - Comments Due February 12,1996

Project title: CSAH 16 from TH 13 to CSAWCR 31, Scott County Description: The proposed project involves the reconstruction of approximately 2.0 miles of CSAH 16 between TH 13 and one quarter west of CSAWCR 31 in the city of Savage. CSAH 16 will generally be reconstructed on the existing alignment as a four-lane divided and undivided urban roadway. Storm sewer systems will be constructed which will either connect to existing storm water systems or outlet to stormwater ponds prior to disharging. RGU: Scott County Contact person: Daniel M. Jobe, Design Engineer, Scott County Highway Department, 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, MN 55352; 612-496-8346 Project title: Rich Prairie Wastewater Treatment Facility, Cities of Pien and Genola Description: The cities of Pierz and Genola have joined together to form the Rich Prairie Sanitary Sewer District. The Rich Prairie Sanitary District plans to provide sanitary sewer service to the city of Genola and replace the city of Pierz's existing wastewater treatment facility. The new WWTF would be designed to handle 202,000gallons per day. A new outfall structure would be constructed as part of the new construction and would discharge twice a year to an intermittent stream. The intermittant stream flows over a mile before flowing into the Skunk River. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Kevin Kain, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7432

Project title: Northern Border Pipeline Company Compressor Station No. 12 Description: Northern Border Pipeline Company proposes to construct a natural gas compressor station at a 24.2-acre Northern Border Pipeline facility in Lyon County. Primary facilities will be a 38,000horsepower compressor unit and building, gas after-coolers, auxillary and fuel gas utility buildings, and perimeter fencing. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Kathryn Kramer, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155;612-297-8604

Project title: Alexandria to Henning 115 kV Transmission Line Description: Three electricity utilities--Cooperative Power Association, Otter Tail Power, and Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency--are jointly proposing to build 43 miles of new 115-kV transmission line in north central Minnesota. The 115-kV line would tap into an existing 230-kV line near the town of Henning, Minnesota, extend south, mostly along existing roadway and railway right-of-way, to the city of Alexandria. The line would terminate at an existing 115-kV transmission line about 1000 feet south of 1-94in Alexandria. The proposed route requires about one mile of new right-of-way, and will cross some wetlands and recreation areas.

As part of this project, a switching station on the existing 230-kV line will be upgraded to a new 23011 15 kV substation. The new substation, to be called the Inman Substation, is undergoing separate environmental review under 6 the Minnesota Power Plant Siting Act exemption process. For information on the substation exemption process, contact the EQB staff at the address and telephone number provided below. I RGU: Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Contact Person: John N. Wachtler, Project Manager, Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-4095;e-mail: [email protected] Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

Minnesota Family Farms, Inc. Hog Feedlot Facility and Gibbs' Hog Finishing Feedlot Expansion, LeSueur County -Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - December 18,1996 (July 15,1996) Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion, Wright County -Mimesota Pollution Control Agency -December 30,1996 (October 21,1996) Century Hills General Development Plan - Olmsted County - December 2, 1996 (October 7, 1996)

EAW Withdrawn

The project proposer and the responsible governmental unit, Lake of the Woods County, have withdrawn the EAW for the Brush Island Development which was noticed in the November 4, 1996 issue of the EQB Monitor. Petitions Filed Y The following petition has been filed with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has i assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

m Louise Lake Outlet Project -Carnelian-Marine Watershed District

Notice of Federal Draft Environmental Assessment

Project title: Installation of Instrument Landing System Including Approach Lights for Runway 14 at the StPaul Downtown Airport Description: A Draft EA has been prepared by the Metropolitan Airports Commission for an ILS at the northwest end of runway 14 at the St. Paul Downtown Airport. The Draft EA addresses the environmental impacts of the proposed project in conformance with the environmental review requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Comment deadline: Comments are due by February 12,1997. Please direct all comments and inquiries to the contact person listed below. Co$tact person: Mark Ryan, Metropolitan Airports Commission, 6040 28th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55450: 612-726-8129 Document availability: The Draft EA is available for review at the St. Paul Public Library, 90 W. 4th St., St. Paul. Copies are available on request from the contact person noted above.

Public Hearing - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

In the matter of the application of JaneUe Woodffl for a variance to do work on her property at 4242 River Road South, City of Afton, St. Croix River, Washington County, Minnesota / i There will be a public hearing on the above matter on February 12, 1997, at 8:30 a.m., in the Afton City Hall Council Chambers, 3033 St. Croix Trail, Afton, Minnesota. This hearing is authorized by Minn. Statutes Sections 103F.351, 103G.311, and Minn. Rules 6105.0540.

There are two issues to be considered at this hearing. The fust issue is whether Ms. Woodfill shall be required to remove a second floor deck constructed facing the lower St. Croix River on a substandard structure located at 4242 River Road South, City of Afton, Washington County, Minnesota. The deck construction does not comply with various setback requirements of the City of Afton's Lower St. Croix River Bluffland and Shoreland Management Ordinance. The second issue for hearing is whether Ms. Woodfill will be allowed to replace a detached, substandard garage at the same location. The city of Afton Board of Adjustments and Appeals granted Ms. Woodfill variances for these structures, hut the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources denied certification pursuant to Minn. Rules 6105.0540 (1995).

Laws and rules particularly applicable to the decision include, but need not be limited to: Minn. Stat. sections 103F. 201 to 103F.345,103F.351,103G.311,103G.315,394.36, subd.1; Minn. Rules 6105.0351 to 6105.0540, with particular attention to 6105.0353, 6105.0370,6105.0380,6105.0520; relevant sections of the City of Afton's Zoning Ordinance, with particular attention to sections 301.401(05), 301.402(04), 301.402(09), and 302. 101 o 302.105; and the Model Lower St. Croix River Bluffland and Shoreline Management Ordinance, incorporated by reference at section 302.101 of the City of Afton's Zoning Ordinance, sections 101 to 807.01, with particular attention to sections 402.01,402.02,601.02,601.03,601.04,and 805.01.

The hearing will be conducted by Administrative Law Judge Richard Luis of the Office of Administrative < Hearings, 100 Washington Square, Suite 1700, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401-2138; 612-349-2542. He L, will conduct the hearing according to Minn. Stat. chapter 14 and the rules of the Office of Administrative Hearings, Minn. Rules 1400.5100-1400.8400, which provide generally for the procedural rights of parties, and which are available for the Minnesota Bookstore, 117 University ~ve.,St. ~aul,~iniesota 55155,612-297-3000.

Parties to the hearing must file notices of appearance within 20 days of the date of service of this notice. Others wishing to be parties may petition to intervene under Minn. Rules 1400.6200. The parties should bring to the hearing all documents, records, and witnesses they need to support their position. Subpoenas may be available to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents. Such subpoenas may be used pursuant to the procedures listed in part 1400.7000 of the above-described rules. After the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge will issue findings of fact, conclusions and recommendations to the Commissioner of Natural Resources who will then issue a final decision, which is subject to appeal to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

The person to contact to discuss informal disposition of the case pursuant to part 1400.5900 or discover procedures persuant to parts 1400.6700 and 1400.6800 of the above-described rules is David P. Iverson, Assistant Attorney General, Suite 900, NCL Tower, 445 Minnesota Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101-2127; 612-296-0687.

All parties have the right to be represented by themselves, by legal counsel, or by a person of their choice if not otherwise prohibited as the unauthorized practice of law.

All persons who are affected by the project will have an opportunity to testify and introduce exhibits, whether parties or not.

If non-public data is admitted into evidence, it may become public unless a party objects and asks for relief under Minn. Statutes Section 14.60, subd. 2.

The failure of a party to appear at the hearing may result in issues set out herein deemed proved. The possible result is that Ms. Woodfill would be ordered to remove the deck and garage that are subject to this hearing.

Notification of the Release of Genetically Engineered Organisms

Notifications were filed with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for the release of the following genetically engineered plants under the guidelines of Minnesota Rules part 1558.0060. For information contact Bob Patton, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 90 W. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107; 612-297-7678.

File Number Company C~P Project County 97-NO-001 Asgrow Soybean Pesticide tolerant Redwood, Blue Earth

Meeting Notice - Minnesota Forest Resources Council

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council will meet at the Holiday Inn in Brainerd from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 1997. The meeting is open to the public. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. For further information call 612-603-0109. EQB Monitor Publication Calendar for 1997

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EQB to Propose Statutory Amendments Changing Citizen Petition Process

The EQB and the Minnesota Planning Office will propose legislation in the 1997 session to amend the Environmental Policy An to make two changes in the citizens' petition process. Under the current process, a petition must be signed by 25 or more individuals in order to request preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). The proposed amendment would increase the required number of signahlres to 150 individuals. The second proposed change is to establish a voluntary process for "early notice" to the public of impending projects by the project's proposer. If proper notice were given (the exact requirements for ''proper" notice would be established by rule by the EQB), the opportunity to file a citizens' petition on the 6 project would be limited to 60 days !?om the heof the notice. After the 60 days had passed, the project would be exempt fiom a petition. For further information about the proposed amendments, contact Gregg Downing, environmental review program coordinator, 612-296-8253.

Alternative Urban Areawide Review -Comments Due February 26,1997

Project title: North Weaver Area, City of Maple Grove, Hennepin County Description: The City of Maple Grove has authorized an Alternative Urban Areawide Review for a 1187-acre area in the northwest quamr of the city, refemd to as the North Weaver Area. Development scenarios range hmlow-density residential, commercial and industrial development to mid- and high-density residential development with 1,640,000 square feet of office and commercial development. RGU: City of Maple Grove Contact person: Bob Waibel, City Planner, City of Maple Grove, 9401 Fembrook Lane, Maple Grove, MN 55369; 612-494- 6000

Editor's note: while not a requiredpar? of an AUAR reviov, the City of Stillwater has chosen toprovide a scopingprocess for the following AUAR and hasprepared an AUAR Scoping Document which is available for review until February 26. Project title: Stillwater Annexation Area Description: an 1,800 acre area on the City's west side is intended to be annexed and developed with predominantly residential uses, but also with some business park and neighborhood commercial uses. RGU: City of Stillwater Contact person: Klayton Eckles, P.E., City Engineer, City of Stillwater, 216 N. Fourth Street, Stillwater, MN 55082; phone: 439-6121; fax: 439-0456. i Environmental Assessment Worksheets - Comments Due February 26,1997 I Project title: Diversified Pharmaceuticals Campus Description: The proposed Diversified Pharmaceuticals Campus will entail 350,529 to 425,529 square feet of office development supported by 1,462 parking stalls. The project includes a primary office building, a potential future building, a parhg ramp, 0.66 acre of stormwater pondig, 3,200 feet of walking trail, and 0.33 acre of wetland replacement. RGU: City of Bloomigton Contact person: Ms. Kim McReavy, Associate Planner, City of Bloomington, 2215 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431-3096; 612-948-8927

Project title: 1000 Nicollet Project Description: The proposer is constructing a development to accommodate the expansion of the Target Stores corporate offices. Phase one will contain general office areas of approximately 455,000 gross square feet, retail space of approximately 12,000 gross square feet, support areas, and one level of below grade parking (90 to 100 parkiig spaces). Phase one will be constructed on the north half of the block and will be fifteen stories tall, plus a mechanical penthouse. Phase two will consist of approximately 288,000 gross square feet of general office area and support areas, approximately 8,000 gross square feet of retail space, and one below grade level of parking with approximately 90 to 100 parking spaces. Construction of phase two may begin as early as January 2000 with completion as early as January 2002 or as late as January 201 1 with completion as late as January 2013. RGU: City of Minneapolis Contact person: Mr. J. Michael Orange, City Planner, City of Minneapolis, Planning Department, City Hall, Room 210,350 S. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1385; 612-673-2157

Proiect title: Centre Pointe Business Park Description: Ryan Companies US, Inc. is proposing to develop the remaining 47.6 acres within Centre Point Business Park in Roseville. The plan, which includes two hotels, two sit-down restaurants, five office buildings, two office 6 showrooms, and one office-manufacturing building, totals 619,600 square feet of floor area and 2130 parking spaces. The entire site, which was graded in association with a previous development plan, currently provides sewer, water, roads and stormwater ponds required to service the department. RGU: City of Roseville Contact person: Mr. Dennis Welsch, Community Development Director, 2660 Civic Center Drive, Roseville, MN 55113; 612-490-2279. Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

Hwy 96, Ramsey County, December 17,1996 (October 7,1996) Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

Fondrick and Gilbert Feedlot, Maplewood Township, Otter Tail County-Minnesota Pollution Control Agency-January 7, 1997-EAW Mandatory

Notification of the Release of Genetically Engineered Organisms

Notifications were fded with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for the release of the following genetically engineered plants under the guidelines of Minnesota Rules part 1558.0060. For information contact Bob Panon, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 90 W. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107; 612-297-7678. i File Number Company Crop Project County 97-NO-002 Monsanto Corn Herbicide resistent Goodhue i

Meeting Notice-Minnesota Forest Resources Council The Minnesota Forest Resources Council will meet in Room 155 of the Earl Brown Center at the University of Minnesota Holiday from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. on Thursday Febmruy 20, 1997. The meeting is open to the public and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. For further information call 612-603-0108. SSISS DlOSJWH 'InOd 'IS IJJUS mpa3 8f9 SW!W JJ!& lD.WJNJ3 OOE PmW 4.m PNm(UUU3 mOSJlIU~#+' EQB Monitor

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Project title: Courtland Interceptor Description: Conrtland proposes to construct a wastewater collection system and other improvements necessary to transport their wastewater to the city of New Ulm for treatment at its wastewater treatment plant. New Ulm has a new facility that has just become operational. It has excess capacity which will be used to treat the incoming wastewater. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agencv-. Contact person: KabpGamer, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road,

I St. Paul, MN, 55155; 612-297-8604.

Project title: Hennepin CSAH W-Orono Orchard Road to Hillside Drive Description: To improve safety and replace a defective infrashucture, CSAH 15 is proposed to be reconstructed from southwest of Orono Orchard Road to Hillside Drive in the cities of Orono and Wayzata. Wetlands adjacent to the proposed project would he impacted and will require mitigation. Construction is proposed to begin in the summer of 1997, with completion by fall, 1998. RGU: Hennepin County Department of Public Works, Transportation Division Contact person: Bmce Polaczyk, Department of Public Works, 320 Washington Ave South, Hopkins, MN 55343- 8496; 612-930-2523. Petitions Filed

The following petitions have been fled with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

River City Asphalt Gravel Mine City of Lakeville Centre Point Business Park and the Twin Lakes Business Park-City of Roseville

Notification of the Release of Genetically Engineered Organisms

Notitications were filed with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for the release of the following genetically engineered plants under the guidelines of Minnesota Rules part 1558.0060. For information contact Bob Patton, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 90 W. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107; 612-297-7678.

File Number Company Crop Project County 97-NO003 Monsanto Corn Herbicide resistance Goodhue 97-NO-004 Monsanto Potato Insect, disease Dakota, KiUson, Lake of the Woods and herbicide resistance Norman, Polk, & St. Louis Transgenic Insect ResistantIHerbicide Tolerant Corn - USDA Comment Period

USDAIAPHIS has aonounced that Monsanto Company has petitioned for a determination of nomegulated status for a wrn line designated as MON 802 that has been genetically engineered for insect resistance and tolerance to the herhitide glyphosate. The USDA comment period ends on February 18, 1997. Comments will be accepted by MDA through Feb~uary18, 1997. For additional information contact Maq Hanks 612-296-1277. Transgenic Insect Resistant - Commercial Use Exemption

Monsato Company has requested an exemption from the Minnesota Departmen tof Agriculture Genetically Engineered Organism Release Permit for corn lines MON 809 and 810, which express a Cry A@) protein which confers resistence to European corn borer. The ClylA(b) protein is derived from the common soil bacterium Bacilh thuringiensis subsp. kurtuki (Bt). These field corn lines are no longer regulated under USDAIAPHIS guidelines. Under this exemption, Monsanto Company would be allowed to commercially use this insect resistant corn without fu~therregulation. For additional information contact Mary Hanks at 612-296-1277. Meeting NoticeMinnesota Forest Resources Council

The Minnesota Forect Resources Council will meet in room 155 of the Earle Brown center at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 400 p.m. on Thursday Febnuuy 20, 1997. The meeting is open to the public and all itersted parties are enconraged to attend. For further information call 612403-0108. Public NoticeFederal FONSI

The Bureaus of Indian Affairs (BIA) has issued a Final Finding of NO Significant Impact (FONSI), based ont he Final Environmental Assessment @A) dated Janurary 1997. The Minneapolis Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs is contemplating the wnstmction of the road improvement project known as River Road Phase III located on the Red Lake Indian Reservation and in Pennington County, Minnesota. The decision as to whether to proceed with constmction of the River Road Phast III Project will not be made until at least 30 days from the date of this notice.

The Bureau of Indii Affairs (BIA) and the Red Lake Band of Chippewa, in cooperation with Pennington County, propose to realign and extend the western end of River Road (BIA 19). River Road serves as a main link between the communities of the Red Lake Nation and areas of commerce lying to the west, including the tribally owned Thief River Casino. In order to improve traffic flow and safety in the travel comdor, the project would reconstmct 1.1 miles of existing roadway, on lands adjacent to the western boundary of the reservation. The finished driving surface would be 24 feet in width with four-foot shoulders and eight footditch bottoms.

Copies of the Final Environmental Assessment may be obtained by writing to the Minneapolis Area Director at i Minneapolis Area Office, 331 South 2nd Avenue, Miieapolis MN 55401-2241 or by calling Herb Nelson, the area 1 L,.,. Environmental Coordinator, at 612-373-1000 Ext. 1143.

Wetland Conservation Act Project Application

A copy of the complete application can be viewed at the LGU office listed below. To receive mailed notices of each project within the LCU's jurisdiction, contact the LGU at the address listed below to have your name put on their mailing list. Comments must be received at the address listed below within 30 calendar days of publication of this notice to be considered by the LGU in its decision regdig the replacement plan.

Applicant name: Stuart Nolan, Stuart Corporation Description of activity: Fillinglmitigation of wetland for proposed Raspberry Woods development. Project location: T 117, R 22 Sections 25 SW 114 County: Hennepin Watershed name: NieMile Creek LGU official and address:Aiieen Kulak, Nine Mile Creek Watershed Diiet, 8300 Norman Center Drive Suite 300, Mkneapok, Minnesota 55436; 612-8322600.

Chisago Electric Transmition Project

~ind~Kohl,Chair of the Environmental Quality Board, has appointed 18 Minnesota residents and 1 Wisconsin resident to the Board's Route Advisory Task Force for the NSPIDPC Chisago Electric Tmmmission Project. The Route Advisory Task Force will assist the Board in its deliberation of the application for a route designation and construction permit. The Task Force is considered a key fonun for the identification of alternative routes and environmental issues. The members appointed are:

1. Dann Adair, Chisago Lake Township N 2. Ralph Blood, Shafer Township

3. John Cowles, Jr., Franconia Township 4. Tom Delaney, Franconia Township

5. Dale Fredrickson, Chisago Lake Township N 6. Richard Herold, Taylors Falls

7. Gwrge Honadle, Sunrise Township 8. John Jackson, Franconia Township

9. James Klinke, Shafer Township 10. Cathy Mattin, Chisago Lake Township N

11. Cindy McLane, Taylors Falls 12. Robert Miklya, Lent Township

13. Bill Neuman, Fmconia Township 14. Bonnie Patrick, Chisago Lake Township N

15. Debbie Reed, Chisago Lake Township N 16. Dianna Rott, Amador Township

17. Jerry Spicer, Taylors Falls 18. De& Taylor, Shafer Township

19. Amy Ward, St. Croix Falls

Kohl also appointed Richard Herold, as chair of the Task Force. Mr. Herold is a resident of Taylors Falls and a retired civil engineer with Washington County.

The first meeting of the Route Advisory Task Force will be held on Tuesday, Feb~uary11, 1997 at 7:00 pm in the communih/ meeting room of the Chisago County Government Center, Center City.

For further information, contact the project leader, John P. Hynes at 612-296-2871 or the public advisor, Lamy Hartman, at 612-296-5089.

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EIS Preparation Notice

OnNovember 19, 1996, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens' Board adopted a Final Scoping Decision Document for anEIS on the proposal by Superior FCR Inc. (Superior) to construct a horizontal and vertical expansion of the existing FCR Landfa in Monticello Township, Wright County.

Superior proposed to construct a 70.9-acre expansion of an existing landill located approximately five miles southeast of Monticello and four miles north of Buffalo. The majority of the volume would be within a 35-acre horizontal expansion on a 40-acre parcel south of the existing landfill. Additional volume would be in a vertical expansion over 34.9 acres of the existing permitted landfill. The landfill expansion would have a total capacity of 6.4 million cubic yards and an expected service lie of 25 years. The facility would receive industrial waste, and ovdwprocessed municipal solid waste (MSW) similar to the wastes cwently being disposed at the FCRLandfill and possibly unprocessed MSW. The facility would also include a separate cell for disposal of MSW incinerator ash. The components of the proposed project include a composite (clay and polyethylene) liner, leachate collection system, gas collection sy- final cover, ground water monitoring system, closure plan, and a financial assurance plan.

According to the EIS scoping pmss, the EIS will address the following issues: Ground and Surface Water: 1) the quality and quantity of pund and surface water in the area; 2) existing ground and surface water monitoringplans; 3) potential for the landfill to impact surface and ground water; and 4) the short and long term effects of the proposed storm water control system. Examination of the Forest Remnant adjacent to the landf~llincluding: 1) the quality and sigolficance of the forest in relationship to the needs and priority of the DNR; 2) the impact ofthe proposed project; 3) impact of the future expansion; and 4) mitigation plans. Visibility Impacts: 1) analysis of the proposed project through the use of computer enhanced photographic renderings; 2) analysis of construction activities; and 3) potential mitigation. Air Quality: 1) estimated non-criteria pollutants; 2) estimate deposition and concentrations at ground level of resuspended ash, fugitive dust, liter, odors and noise; and 3) potential impact of resuspended ash, fugitive dust, and litter on ground and surface water in the area. Alternatives: 1) an evaluation of reasonable alternatives to the proposed project; 2) no build alternative; and 3) design alternatives.

The Responsible Governmental Unit for this project is the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). A draft EIS is tentatively anticipated to be released for public review in the summer of 1997. The contact person at the MPCA is : Kevin J. Kain, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; .:3' , 5;\... 612-296-7432. i Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due March 26,1997

Project title: American Crystal Sugar Company's Moditications, East Grand Forks Description: American Crystal Sugar (ACS) proposes to mod@ its sugar beet processingfacility in East Grand Forks by installing a new ditfUser and a new pulp press and by modiigits air emissions pennit to eliminate operation limitations. The modifications would enable ACS to increase production. Air dispersion modeling has been completed for particulate matter smaller than 10 microns, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. The modeling indicated that these emissions would not violate national and state ambient air quality standards or exceed federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration increments. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Christy Ceesay, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Oftice, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul,MN 55155;612-297-8236.

Project title: Southwest Lake Calhoun Subwatershed Improvements Description: The Southwest Lake CaIhoun Subwatershed Improvement Project involves construction of three wet detention pondslwetlands near the southwest comer of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis designed to remove phosphorus j?om storm water runoff and improve the water quality of Lake Calhoun. RGU: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Contact person: Gene Strommen, Minnehaha Creek Watershed Dishict, Gray Freshwater Center, Navarre, 2500 Shadywood Road, Suite 37, Excelsior, MN 5533 1; 612-471-0590.

Project title: Hennepin CSAH 4 - CSAH 1 to Terrey Pine Drive Description: The proposed improvements to existing CSAH 4 in Hennepin County include reconstruction fiom a 2-lane roadway with variable width aggregate shoulders to a 4-lane urban section with concrete curb and gutter and a bitumious bicycle/pedestrian path on each side of the roadway. The total project length is 1.6 miles.

RGU:- Hennenin Countv Contact person: James N. &be, P.E., Transportation Division Manager, 320 Washington Avenue South, Hopkins, MN 55343; 612-930-2500.

Project title: Fondrick and Gilbert Maplewood Farm Turkey Feedlot Description: Fondrick and Gilbert Maplewood Farms proposes to construct a total continement turkey feedlot in Maplewood Township, Otter Tail County. The project would include the construction of one brooder barn and four growerlfinisher barns which would be capable of housing 136,592 turkeys (2,459 animal units). RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Kathryn Kramer, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review 0£6ce, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-297-8604.

Project title: Appleton Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion Project Description: The city of Appleton is proposing to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility to meet flowing wastewater demand related to the expansion of the Prairie Comectional Facility and future needs of the city. The proposed treatment plant upgrade will include the construction of a second oxidation ditch, an effluent filtration unit, and additional sludge processing and storage facilities. The increased volume of wastewater will require more stringent efnuent limites prior to discharge to the Pomme de Tme River. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Craig Affeldt, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul,MN 55155; 612-296-7796.

Proiect title: Agronomic Field Trail Disease Resistant Wheat. Ramsev Countv 97-PE-002. ~ " - - Dcocription: Monsanto Company proposes to conduct field tests of genetically modified wheat in Ramscy County on the University of Minnesota St. Paul Expcrimcnr Station. This expcrirncnt would consist of evaluation of the agronomic perfomance and response of the trangenic wheat plants to Fusatium head scab RGU: Minnesota Department of Agriculture Contact person: Mary Hanks, Ag Marketmg and Development Division, 90 W Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107

/ MnDOT Alternative Review-Notice of Environmental Assessment 1 Project title: T.H. 169 Expansion - Mille Lacs County Description: MnDOT proposes to upgrade 5 miles of TH 169 near Onamia to a four-lane divided highway. Included in this project is the construction of two new lanes of roadway and the reconstruction of the existingroadway, replacement of two existing bridges and construction of two new bridges. A minimum amount of right of way will be required for this project. RGU: MnDOT Contact person: Cut Eastlund, Project Manager, MnDOT District 3A, 1991 Industrial ParkRoad, Baxter, MN 56425.

Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

The responsible governmental units noted below have determined the following projects do not require preparation of an EIS. The dates given are, respecbvely, the date of the determination and the date the EAW notice was published in the EQ BMonitor.

B southern Woods General Development Plm, City of Rochester, January 22,1997 (December 2, 1996)

HiddenLakes Development, City of Golden Valley, February 4,1997 (December 18,1996)

B Staring Lake Outletmurgatory Creek Recreation Area, Riley-Purgatoxy-bluff Creek WaterhsedDistrict, February 12, 1997

I Clear LakeIClea~waterWastewater Treatment Facility Improvements, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, February 12,1997 (December 18,1996)

B Evergreenplat, Crow Wing County, January 28,1997 Petitions Filed

The following petitions have been filed with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

I Sachs Property Gravel Mine - Castle Rock Township

Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The notes responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizen's petition:

B River City Asphalt Gravel Mine, City of Lakeville, February 3,1997-Petition denied. Notification of the Release of Genetically Engineered Organisms

Notifications were filed with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for the release of the following genetically engineered plants under the guidelines of Minnesota Rules part 1558.0060. For information contact Bob Patton, MinnesotaDepartment ofAgriculture, 90 W. PlatoBlvd., St. Paul, MN 55107; 612-297-7678.

, File Number Company Crop Project County 97-NO-005 Monsanto Corn Herbicide resistance Goodhue

97-NO-006 Monsanto Corn Herbicide resistance Goodhue

Wetland Conservation Act Project Application

A copy of the complete application can be viewed at the LGU officelisted below. To receive mailed notices of each project within the LCU's jurisdiction, contact the LGU at the address listed below to have your name put on their mailing list. Comments must be received at the address listed below within 30 calendar days of publication of this notice to be wnsidered by the LGU in its decision regarding the replacement plan.

Applicant name: City of Hopkins-Steve Stadler; Director of Public Works Description of activity: Proposedfilling of 14,385 square feet of wetland for the improvement of Second Avenue South and the construction of a 16-foot wide emergency access to the Nine Mile Cove development. Mitigation is proposed as pat of the Nine Mile Cove development. Projed loratiow T 117N R 22W Sec 25 SE 114 SE 114 County: Hennepin ~abrshedname: Nine Mile Creek LGU official and address: Aileen Kulak, 8300 Norman Center Drive, Suite 300, Minneapolis MN 55436; 612-832- 2600.

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Next issuemeadline: March 24, 1997March 17, 1997

Environmental Quality Board Meeting Notice The Environmental Quality Board will meet on March 20, 1997 at the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, 2099 University Ave W in St. Paul. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. For further information on the meeting, please call Andrea Glass, Board Secretary at 612-297-1257. Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due April 9,1997 , Project title: Old Mill State Park Dam Repair and Rehabilitation Description: Repan and rehabilitation of an histonc dam across the Middle River in Old Mill State Park to maintain its structural integrity and to remove a safety hazard to park users and a barrier to fish movement. RGU: Minnesota Deparunent of Natural Resources Contact person: Thomas Balcom, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Office of Planning, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul MN 55155-4010; 612-296-8212.

Project title: Spring Hill Golf Club ~eseri~tion:The project is an eighteen hole private golf course. The project is located on a 195 acre parcel in the Cities of Orono and Medina. A culvert is proposed to facilitate golf course users to cross below ~enne~inCo. Rd. 6. The course and clubhouse are to he open for use in the spring of 1999. All wetland impacts (1.4 acres) will he mitigated at a 2:l replacement ratio. RGU: City of Orono Contact person: Mike Gafi?on, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator, City of Orono, PO Box 66, Crystal Bay, MN 55323; 612-473-7357.

Project title: Shiluh Ridge Residential Development Description: The proposed project consists of fifty three 2 Yz acre residential lots with private sewer and water systems. The development would be served by paved roads and right of way which meet minimum township standards and covers approximately 11.9 of the 150 acre project. The projected is expected to he completed in three phases, one every two years. Improvements will be made using typical construction standards and erosion control measures will he taken. Current land'use is agricultural. RGU: Sherburne County Zoning . . ' . , Contact person: Nancy Riddle or Jim Brown, 13880 Hwy 10, Elk River, MN 55330; 612-241-2900. moject title: Evansville Wastewater Treatment Facility Description: Evansville proposes to construct stabilization ponds to replace its existing mechanical wastewater treatment plan. The ponds would be designed to treat 100,000 gallons of effluent per day. They would discharge on a controlled basis during the spring and fall to a county ditch at the existing discharge point. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Kathryn Kramer, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-297-8604.

Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

The responsible governmental units noted below have determined the following projects do not require preparation of an EIS. The dates given are, respectively, the date of the determination and the date the EAW notice was published in the EQ B Monitor.

Fischer Marketplace, City of Apple Valley, February 13,1997 (December 16,1996)

Camp Du Nord Pine Pointe Expansion, St. Louis County, February 13, 1997 (December 30, 1996)

Carver CSAH 11, Carver County, January 28, 1997

Oak CreekEstates, Sherburne County, February 21, 1997 (December 30, 1996)

Petitions Filed

The following petitions have been filed with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

Minnetonka School District Athletic Field-City of Minnetonka

Offutt Agricultural Irrigation Project-Department of Natural Resources

Oglebay Norton Industrial Sands, Inc-Scott County

Sachs Property Gravel Mine-Castle Rock Township

Johnson Rolling Acres Hog Feedlot-Fillmore County

Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The notes responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizen's petition:

Centre Pointe Business Par!uTwin Lakes Development Area, City of Roseville, February 10, 1997- petition denied (EAW mandatory for part of project)

Notification of the Release of Genetically Engineered Organisms

Notifications were filed with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for the release of the following genetically engineered plants under the guidelines of Minnesota Rules part 1558.0060. For information contact Bob Patton, Minnesota Depztment of Agriculture, 90 W. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107; 612-297-7678.

File ~jmber Company Crop Project County 97-NO-007 Pioneer Corn Insect resistance Blue Earth Clay

Transgenic Insect Resistantmerbicide Tolerant Cotton - USDA Comment Period USDAIAPHIS has announced that Calgene, Inc. has petitioned for a determination of nonregulated status for cotton lines that have been genetically engineered for insect resistance and tolerance to the herbicide bromoxynil (Petition No. 97-013-01p). The USDA comment period ends on April 22, 1997. Comments will be accepted by MDA l through April 22, 1997. For additional information contact Mary Hanks at 612-296-1277.

'\. Minnesota Forest Resources Council Meeting Notice The Minnesota Forest Resources Council will meet at the Best Western Kelly Inn-State Capitol (located on I94 and Marion in St. Paul) from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. on Thursday March 20, 1997. The meeting is open to the public and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. For further information call 612-603-0108.

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Sustainable Development Grant Notice

As part of the Minnesota Sustainable Development Initiative, the Environmental Quality Board is now accepting proposals from towns, cities, counties, or publiclprivate coalitions of local governments, businesses and civic organizations interested in receiving up to $15,000 to serve as a "sustainable community pilot." Three or four pilots will be selected.

The goal of the pilots is to test the usefulness and transferability of sustainable development planning concepts and guidelines. Successful applicants will commit to creating a comprehensive community plan and implementation strategy for sustainable development. At a minimum, the final community plan and action strategies must:

Be the result of a broad public participation process involving the full range of interests represented in the community; Identify and describe the community's environmental, economic, social and cultural conditions and trends; Include a community vision for the future and environmental, economic, social and cultural goals and indicators to measure progress; Address bow it will prevent and reduce non-point source pollution.

For further information, please contact Rolf Nordstrom at 297-5228. Applications must be submitted no later than May 31,1997. Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due April 23,1997

Project title: Hawk Meadow Development Description: The proposed project is an 82-unit residential subdivision, with a park and dedicated green space, on a 163-acre parcel in Wyoming Township, Chisago County. The subdivision will not be served by municipal services; nonresidential construction activities will include the construction of streets and storm water treatment ponds and may include community septic systems. RGU. Wyoming Township Contact person: Lisa Hughes, Zoning Administrator, 7645 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming, MN 55092; 612-462-4947.

Project title: Verlyn DeKam Hog Finishing Barns Description: Mr. Verlyn DeKam proposes to construct two new finishing barns at the site of his existing hog facility

and operations in the SW 114 of Section 10 in Leota Township, Nobles County. The new barns would house 1,200

1 head each (2,400 total) or 960 animal units. The current facility is permitted for 4,900 head or 1,960 animal units. Manure and other waste would be removed annually from concrete pits beneath the barns and applied to crop land at agronomic rates and in accordance with requirements set by Nobles County guidelines. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Kevin J. Kain, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7432.

Project title: Lakeside Woodlands Description: Lakeside Woodlands is a proposed residential subdivision. A combined total of 112 single family and multi-family units are proposed for construction. Site construction is expected to commence in Spring 1997 with the final phases completed by fall of 1999. RGU: City of Lindstrom Contact person: Mark Karnowski, City Administrator, 12670 Lake Boulevard, Lindstrom, MN; 612-257-0620.

Project title: Charles Sachs Jr. Gravel Pit Description: A gravel mining and washing plant on the Charles Sachs Jr. property. The site would he in the original gravel pit and would involve a crushing and washing operation involving a portable crushing, screening and washing plant with attendant equipment and truck scale. RGU: Caste Rock Township Contact person: Alyn Angus, Board Chairperson, 3026 225th St W, Farmington, MN 55024; 612-463-6254. Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

Rich Prairie Wastewater Treatment Facility, Pierz, Morrison County, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, March 5, 1997 (January 13, 1997)

Rochester Medical Corporation Facility, Stewartville, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, February 27,1997(November 4, 1996)

Northern Border Pipeline Company Compressor Station No. 12, Lyon County, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, March 5,1997 (January 13, 1997)

Minnesota Trunk Highway 16 and 26 in Houston County, MdDOT, December 16, 1996 (March 17, 1997)

CSAH 15 from Orono Orchard Road to Hillside Drive, Hennepin County, March 17, 1997 (February 10, 1997)

Petitions Filed

The following petitions have been filed with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

Bruce Dornick Hog Feedlot-Fillmore County

Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The notes responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizen's petition:

Sachs property gravel mine, Castle Rock Township, March 5, 1997pAW ordered)

Notification of the Release of Genetically Engineered Organisms

Pile Number Company Crop Project County 97-NO-008 Pioneer Corn Herbicide tolerant Blue Earth Clay 97-NO-009 Du Pont Soybean Improved protein Redwood and oil quality Blue Earth 97-NO-010 Du Pont Soybean Improved oil quality Redwood Blue Earth 97-NO-01 1 Pioneer Corn Altered fertility Blue Earth

Notice of Application for Special Local Need Registration of Penncap-M Insecticide

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 18B.27 (1996) and Parts 1505.0880 - 1505.0930, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is certified to issue Special Local Need (SLN) registrations.

The MDA has received a SLN application for the following:

Applicant: Elf Atochem North America, Inc 2000 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-3222

Project Location: Any area of Minnesota where succulent beans are grown.

Project Description: This SLN registration would allow the use of Penncap-M at the reduced spray interval every four days and the reduced maximum allowable rate of 3 pints per acre.

This notice is being published by the MDA. The department is not considering holding public hearings on this proposed SLN registration.

Comments can be submitted to and additional information obtained from John Sierk, Pesticide Regulatory Consultant, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Agronomy and Plant Protection Division, 90 W. Plato Boulevard, St. Paul MN 55107-2094. Minnesota Forest Resources Council Meeting Notice

The M~nnesotaForest Resources Council mll meet in room 156 of the Earle Brown Center on the St. Paul Campus of the University from 9:30 a.m. to approx~mately4:00 p.m. On Thursday April 17, 1997. The meeting 1s open to the public and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. For further information call 612-603-0108 Research Advisory Committee Meeting Notice

'~he.~esearchAdvisory Committee of the Minnesota Forest Resources Council will hold a public forum'to discuss priority forest resource-related research needs on Wednesday April 23, 1997 from 600 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in room 110, Green Hall on the St. Paul campus of the University. For further informatibn please contact Sarah Risser at 612-603-0109.

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Next issueIDeadline: April 21, 19971 April 14, 1997

Environmental Quality Board Actions

The Environmental Quality Board met on March 20, 1997 and the following actions were taken: Granted exemption from the Power Plant Siting Act for Inman Substation Determined there is no need of EIS for Alexandria to Henning 115 kilovolt transmission line Adopted amendments to the Environmental Review Rules Voted to become a member of Mid-Continent Area Power Pool EQB Adopts Rule Amendments

At its meeting of Mach 20, 1997 the EQB adopted amendments to the Environmental Review program rules developed through the formal state rulemaking process initiated last September. It is anticipated that the amendments will become effective April 21 (rules go into effect 5 days after publication in the State Register, which is requested for April 14) and will apply to any review begun afterwards. This issue of the Monitor lists the rule provisions that were amended. The next several issues of the Monitor will discuss the most important amendments in more detail. The availability of copies of the amended rules will be announced in the Monitor when copies become available.

Summary of Topics Dealt with in Rule Amendments 4410.0200, definitions: many Revisor's updates and corrections; pollution prevention added to defn. of "mitigation" 4410.0400, subp. 4: filing legal appeals of RGU decisions; rules will now agree with statutory wording, giving 30 days to file appeal from the date of the decision, not from the date of the Monitor notice of the decision 4410.0500, subp. 3, item C: revision of the criteria for EQB assigning petitions for EAWs to units of government; can no longer assign as RGU a unit of government that has already acted on its pennits 4410.1200 to 4410.1400: various revisions to the EAW contents and preparation procedures; public projects must identify project need'and those who will benefit; more detail on RGU review of completed data portions submitted by proposer; federal Environmental Assessdent documents now automatically approved as EAW document substitutes 4410.1700, subp. 7, item D: EIS need criteria # 4; clarification that other studies relied on must be now "available" 4410.2100, subp. 11: modification of the procedures for EIS termination

4410.2300, item G:clarification of how to decide which alternatives must be addressed in an EIS 4410.2300, item H, 4410.2800, subp. 4, item A: clarification tliat EIS content is to address potentially significant impacts, not all impacts, and that the level of detail to which an impact is addressed is to be commensurate with its importance to decisions and to the cost of obtaining it 4410.2500: treatment of unavailable or incomplete information in EIS; substitutes outdated language with updated language, as used in the federal NEPA regulations 4410.3200: deletion of the existing procedures for review of certain state projects; 4410.3610: clarification that infrastructure, wa-el~ousing,and light industrial projects may be reviewed through the Alternative Urban Areawide Review process, and adding defn of "light industrial" for use in AUAR section 4410.4000: establishment of a process for preparation of tiered EISs 4410.4300, snbp. 1: revision of EAW mandatory category threshold test, requiring that previously-built stages of a project be included when determining whether the project exceeds a mandatory EAW category threshold if the stage was built no more than three years previously 4410.4300,4410.4400, and 4410.4600: modification of various mandatory EAW and EIS and Exemption categories, including those for: industrial, commercial and institutional facilities (deleting certain outdate$ provisions pertaining to projects in flood plains and shorelands); air pollutant sources, solid waste facilities (changing the RGU to MPCA); wastewater systems (revising the sewer size threshold and creating a new category for industrial wastewater discharges); residential development (deleting certain outdated provisions pertaining to projects in flood plains and shorelands); recreational projects, airport development (creating a new category for new airportrunways); water appropriations and impoundments; marinas; stream diversions (removing small projects from the EAW category); creating a new section called Land Use Conversions, including Golf Courses which incorporates part of the Agriculture and Forestry category); projects destroying historic places; communications towers (expanding the category to cover shorter towers close to bird-attracting waterways); establishment of a mandatory EIS category for certain PCB incineration activities; and elimination of the exemption category for 'heavy'-type industrial uses. 4410.6100 to 4410.6500: revision of the procedures for assessing EIS costs to the project proposer. Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due May 7,1997

Project title: Monticello High School Description: Independent School District 882 is proposing to construct a new high school in the City of Monticello, Minnesota. The project includes the construction of a 282,000 square foot high school, bituminous roadway, parking areas, retention pond, and athletic fields. RGU: City of Monticello Contact person: Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, 250 East Broadway, Monticello, MN 55362-9245; 612-295- 2711.

Project title: LQP-25 Lazarus Creek Floodwater Retention Structure Description: The proposed project is an earthen dam to he constructed on Lazarus Creek in Section 9 of Fortier Township in Yellow Medicine County, the purpose of which is to provide for temporary retention of floodwaters. The flood pool will periodically inundate what is currently pasture land in Section 9. The dam will function as a dry dam and will not include a permanent flood pool RGU: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Contact person: Ken Wald, Planner, Environmental Review Section-Officeof Planning, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 56155-4010; 612-296-4790.

Project title: Park 2000 - Southwest Development Description: First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. is proposing a commercial development (Park 2000 - Southwest) on a 53-acre site of undeveloped land in the Valley Green Business Park, Shakopee, MN. The development would include 7 buildings with a total gross floor area of 749,000 square feet. Proposed uses include office, warehouse and manufacturing. RGU: The City of Shakopee Contact person: Michael Leek, 129 Holmes Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379-1376,612-445-3650.

Project title: Viking Land 'n Lakes Golf Course and Planned Unit Development Description: Included in the development of Viking Land 'n Lakes area a golf course with club house and restaurant, 112 residential lots, streets, sanitary sewer system, water wells and a future motel. A portion of the development is within the Residential Shoreland District of Lake Geneva in Douglas County. RGU: Douglas County Contact person: Roland Kronberg, Director, Land and Resource Management, 305 8th Ave W, Alexandria, MN 56308; 320-762-2381.

Project title: Agronomic Field Trial - Herbicide Resistant Canola, Polk and Clay Counties 97-PE-007 Description: AgrEvo USA Company proposes to conduct field tests of genetically modified canola in Polk and Clay Counties. This experiment would consist of evaluation of the agronomic performance and response of the transgenic canola plants to glufosinate-ammonium herbicide. RGU: Minnesota Department of Agriculture Contact person: Mary Hanks, Ag Marketing and Development Division, 90 W Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107

Project title: Agronomic Field Trial - Disease Tolerant Sunflower, Red Lake County 97-PE-008 Description: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proposes to conduct a caged field test of genetically modified sunflowers in Red Lake County. This experiment would consist of evaluation of the agronomic performance and response of the transgenic sunflower plants to fungal pathogens, caged to exclude natural pollinators. RGU: Minnesota Department of Agriculture Contact person: Mary Hanks, Ag Marketing and Development Division, 90 W Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107 Special EAW Notice - Comments Due April 21,1997 Project Title: Renotification of the Koch Refining Company - Title V Permit, Rosemount, Dakota County Project Description: The original Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) (which was noticed from June 17, 1996, to July 17, 1996) described a method of setting proposed Plantwide Applicability Limits (PALS) that has since been changed due to a review conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency. Since the original EAW reviewed the permit and the change in methology has resulted in the permit/PAL limits changing for several pollutants, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has decided to renotice the EAW. In addition, we have received additional information on one project that would be constructed under the PAL and the Total Facility Risk Assessment has been completed. Updated information on both of these items has been included in this renoticed EAW. Since the changes to the EAW are limited to only two sections of the EAW, the public comment period will be shortened to two weeks in length. All comments received on the original EAW will remain active. Additional comments must be received at the MPCA by 430, April 21, 1997. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact Person: Meri Nielsen, Principal Planner, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-297-1766, Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

Minnesota Trunk Highway 22 in Blue Earth and LeSueur Counties, Minnesota Department of Transportation, March 20, 1997 (January 6,1996)

Goodhue County CSAH 21, Goodhue County, March 18, 1997

1000 Nicolet Project, City of Minneapolis, March 1, 1997 (January 27, 1997)

Center Pointe, City of Roseville, March 27, 197 (January 27, 1997)

I Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The notes responsible governmental unlt has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizen's petition:

Oglebay Norton Industrial Sands Inc. Sand Mine, Scott County, March 19,1997, EAW mandatory

Transgenic Herbicide Resistant Sugarbeat and Canola Field Releases - Permit Renewals

The M@nesota Department of Agriculture intends to issue permit renewals for three applications for release of genetically engineered herbicide resistant canola (97-PEr-003) and sugarbeat (97-PEr-004 and 97-PEr-005) plants for which companies obtained release permits in 1996. The releases are substantially the same as the 1996. The releases are substantially the same as the 1996 releases with the addition of several new sites. Information on the new sites has been received and reviewed and no significant adverse effects on human health or the environment is anticipated from release allowed under these permit renewals.

File Number Previous Permit Company Crop County

/ 97-PEr-003 96-PE-014 AgrEvo Canola Polk and Clay 96-PE-015

97-PEr-004 96-PE-010 AgrEvo Sugarbeet Clay, Chippewa, Wilkin, 96-PEr-011 Norman, Polk, & Kittson 96-PEr-012 96-PEr-013

97-PEr-005 96-PE-003 Betaseed Sugarbeet Clay, Chippewa, Wilkin, Norman, Sibley, Renville, Polk. Marshall & Kittson

Transgenic High Oleic Acid Oil Producing Soybean - USDA Comment Period

USDAIAPHIS has announced that Dupont Agricultural Products has petitioned for a determination of nomegulated status for soybean lines that have been genetically engineered to produce high oleic acid oil (Petition No. 97-008- Olp). The USDA comment period ends on April 29, 1997. Comments will be accepted by MDA through April 27, 1997. For additional information contact Mary Hanks at 612-296-1277. Transgenic Insect Resistant Corn - Commercial Use Exemption

DEKALB Genetics Corp. has requested an exemption from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Genetically Engineered Organisms Release Permit for corn line DBT 418, which express a protein which confers resistance to European corn borer. The protein is derived from the common soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. Kurstaki i' : (Bt). This field corn line is no longer regulated under USDAIAPHIS guidelines. Under this exemption, DEKALB ? : \.. ... Genetics Corp. would be allowed to commercially use this insect resistant corn without further regulation. For additional information contact Mary Hanks at 612-296-1277. Transgenic Insect Resistant Sweet Corn - Commercial Use Exemption

Rogers Seed Co. has requested an exemption from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Genetically Engineered Organism Release Permit for sweet corn line BTI I, which express a protein which confers resistance to European corn borer. The protein is derived from the common soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. Kustaki (Bt). This sweet corn line is no longer regulated under USDAIAPHIS guidelines. Under this exemption, Rogers Seeds Co. Would be allowed to commercially use this insect resistant corn without further regulation. For additional information contact Mary Hanks at 612-296-1277. Notification of the Release of Genetically Engineered Organisms

Notifications were filed with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for the release of the following genetically engineered plants under the guidelines of Minnesota Rules part 1558.0060. For information contact Bob Patton, Minnespta Department of Agriculture, 90 W. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107; 612-297-7678.

File Number Company Crop Project County

97-N0-012 Monsanto Corn Herbicide tolerance Blue Earth, Steele, &insect resistance & Waseca

Asgrow Corn Herbicide tolerance Redwood &Martin

Asgrow Corn Insect resistance Redwood and Martin

Garst Corn Insect resistance Brown

Plant genetic Corn Herbicide tolernace Goodhue Systems & insect resistance

Plant Genetic Corn Herbicide tolernace Redwood Systems &insect resistance

Plant Genetic Corn Herbicide tolernace Goodhue Systems & insect resistance

Plant Genetic Corn Herbicide tolernace Redwood, Freeborn Systems & insect resistance Ramsey

Monsanto Corn Herbicide tolerance Freeborn, Steele

Univ. of MN Corn Modified oil content Ramsey

Univ. of MN Corn Modified lysine content Ramsey

Univ. of MN Corn B-glucuronidase Ramsey expression

Plant Genetic Corn Herbicide tolerance & Waseca, Blue Earth, System insect resistance Dakota, Freeborn

97-NO-025 Great Lakes Corn Herbicide tolerance Goodhue Hybrids

97-NO-026 Great Lakes Corn Herbicide tolerance Goodhue Hybrids & insect resistance Minnesota Forest Resources Council Meeting

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council will meet in room 156 of the Earle Brown Center on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. on Thursday April 17, 1997. The meeting is open to the public and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. For further information call 612-603-0108. Notice of Intent to Hold State Metallic Minerals Lease Sale

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announces that plans are being developed to hold the state's twenty-second sale of metallic minerals exploration and mining leases. The sale is tentatively scheduled for July 1997. The lease sale plans are being announced at this time in order to give mining companies, public interest groups and all other interested parties additional time to review the areas under consideration.

The purpose of Minnesota's metallic minerals rules (Minnesota Rules, part 6125.0100-.0700) is to promote and regulatl: the exploration for, mining and removal of metallic minerals on state-owned and state-administered lands. These rules, and the leases issued under these rules, authorize exploration and development of these minerals and impose certain requirements on the lessee. The requirements include: the payment of rentals that increase with the passage of time, the payment of royalty for all ore minded and removed, the submission of data and other reports, and the addressing of environmental considerations. In addition, the state lessee must comply with all applicable regulatory laws.

The areas under consideration for the lease sale cover portions of Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Crow Wing, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Roseau, and Saint Louis Counties. Some of the lands being considered have been offered in previous metallic minerals lease sales, but based upon interest shown by the industry, new geologic data, and exploration techniques developed during the past few years, it is felt that within these lands there is significant potential for the discovery of mineral resources. Certain new lands of interest are also being considered for the lease sale.

The exact time and place of the lease sale will be announced by legal notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the sale. Mining unit books, listing the state lands to be offered at the lease sale, will be available for inspection or purchase at that time.

A map showing the general areas under consideration may be obtained from the Division of Minerals, Box 45,500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4045; 612-296-4807. GENERAL NOTICE FOR SMALL WETLAND IMPACTS

The Sherbume County during the year 1997 hereby provides notice that it will not be publishing individual notice for small wetland impacts in the Environmental Quality Board Monitor. Small wetland impacts include all projects which will fill less than one-tenth acre of wetland; and all those which will fill less than one-quarter acre of wetland; and result from a private road fill or the construction or expansion of a single family dwelling unit or a farm building when the project cannot be modified so as to avoid the fill.

Persons interested in receiving mailed notice of each project within the jurisdiction of the above mentioned LGU can be put on the mailing list by contacting the LGU at the address listed below:

Nancy Riddle Sherburne County 13880 Hwy 10 Elk River, MN 55330 612-241-2900

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Next issuelDeadliie: May 5,19971 April 28,1997

ENVIRONMENTAL RULE AMENDMENTS EFFECTIVE TODAY

The amendments to the Environmental Review program rules adopted by the EQB on March 20 were published in the State Register on April 14 and become effective today, April 21. Copies of the amended rules will be distributed by the EQB when they become available; watch the Monitor for notice of copy availability. Please do not ask the ;C , EQB for copies until notice is given that they are available. Anyone needing to see the complete text of the E : . amendments is referred to State Register issues of April 14, 1997 and September 3, 1996. An accompanying article in this issue describes the changes made in mandatory categories and in EAW preparation. The April 7 issue listed the ~leprovisions that have been amended. Later issues will cover other amended provisions.

AMENDMENTS MADE TO MANDATORY CATEGORIES AND EAW PROCEDURES

Amendments effective April 21,1997 have made some changes in the mandatory EAW and EIS categories and in the EAW preparation procedures. The amendments that are of general interest to Monitor subscribers are discussed in this Monitor issue. Amendments to part 4410.4300, EAW categories: * Subp. 1, Threshold test. New language has been added regarding staged projects: "If the proposed project is an expansion or additional stage of an existing project, the cumulative total of the proposed project and any existing stages or components of the existing project must be included when determining if a threshold is met or exceeded if construction was begun within three years before the date of application for a permit or approval from a governmental unit for the expansion or additional stage but after the effective date of this amendment [April 21,19971, except that any existing stage or component that was reviewed under a previously completed EAW or EIS need not be included." This rule means that if a project is begun from now on and is not reviewed by an EAW or EIS, if within three years a permit application is filed for an expansion or additional stage of the project, when the RGU determines if any EAW threshold is exceeded by the expansion or additional stage the earlier project must be included in the count. If the cumulative total exceeds the threshold then an EAW must be prepared on the expansion or addition (the existing stage would not be part of the subject of the EAW, hut rather would be part of the background conditions).

*Subp. 18, Wastewater systems. Thresholds for all expansions, modificahons, or replacements of municipal sewage ~0lle~h0nsystems, regardless of location, changed to 1,000,000 gallons per day (design average i daily flow). New industrial wastewater category created: thresholds are design flow capac~tiesof: 200,000 gallons . per day, 5,000,000 gallons per month, or 20,000,000 gallons per year. * Subp. 21, Airport projects. New requirement for an EAW for construction of a paved new runway (any - length). * Subp. 24, Water Impoundments. EAW required for consuuction of a dam with an upstream drainage area of 50 square miles; repeal of requirement for EAW for Class I1 dam. * Subp. 31, Historic places. Expand category to cover partial destruction and moving of a property and to include properties on State Register of Historic Places; exclude properties undergoing review under federal 106 or title 49, section 303. * Subp. 33. Communications towers. Lowers threshold to 300 feet within 1,000 feet of any protected water or protected wetland or within 2 miles of the Mississippi, St. Croix, Minnesota or Red Rivers or Lake Superior. * Subp. 36, Land use conversions, including golf courses. Transfers 80 acre land use conversion from subpart 28, item D to this new subpart and clarifies that it applies to golf courses and to residential development where the lot size is less than 5 acres. Amendments to part 4410.4600, Exemption Thresholds. * Subp. 10, Industrial, commercial institutional facilities. "Heavy"-type industrial facilities are now excluded from the exemption.

Amendments regarding EAW preparation. * Part 4410.1200, EAW content. All EAWs must now include the purpose of the project and all governmental projects must include the need forthe project and an identification of who will benefit from the project. (This information can be entered under item #6 of the present EAW form.) * Part4410.1300, EAW form. A federal Environmental Assessment (EA) document may now be substituted for the EAW form without prior approval by the EQB Chair. * Part 4410.1400, EAW preparation. The language of the second paragraph has been altered to read: 'When an EAW is to be prepared, the proposer shall submit the completed data portions to the RGU. The RGU shall promptly determine whether the submittal is complete. If the RGU determines that the submittal is incomplete, theRGU shall return the submittal to the proposer for completion of the missing data. If the RGU determines that the submittal is complete, the RGU shall notify the proposer of the acceptance of the submittal within five days. The RGU shall have 30 days from notification to add supplementary material to the EAW, if necessary, and to approve the EAW for distribution."

Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due May 21,1997

Project title: Corn-er Stone Farmers Cooperative Dry Mill Ethanol Plant, Rock County Description: The Corn-er Stone Farmers Cooperative is proposing to construct a 15 million gallon per year dry corn milling ethanol plant in an industrial district on the west side of Luverne, Minnesota. The proposed processing facilities will be located within building totaling approximately 70,000 square feet. Water and wastewater treatment services will be provided by the city. The plant will process about 5.5 million bassels of corn per year operating 24 hours per day, 350 days per year. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Craig Affeldt, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7796.

Project title: Lord Fletcher's of the Lake, City of Spring Park, Coffee Cove Channel Description: Lord Fletcher's of the Lake proposes to expand an existing multiple dock license facility from 58 to 72 slips by adding seven 20' long finger docks. The proposed 72 slip facility would be for transient purposes, with no overnight storage, and is located on 1,857' of continuous shoreline on Lake Minnetonka. RGU: Lake Minnetonka Conservation District Contact person: Gregory S. Nybeck, Executive Director, 2500 Shadywood Road, Suite 19, Excelsior, MN 55331; 612-471-9588.

Project title: Dakota Avenue Description: The project includes construction of Dakota Avenue from 150th Street and existing CSAH 27 to 154th Street. The two-lane roadway will be constructed as an urban section with a center left turn lane. Signals are proposed at future CSAH 27 and 154th Street. Trails will be constructed on both sides of the roadway. RGU: City of Savage Contact person: David Hutton, Director of Public Works, 6000 McColl Drive, Savage, MN 55378; 612-882-2670.

Project title: The Villages at Carver Creek Description: The proposed project is a 163-unit residential subdivision on a 70.5 acre parcel in Carver, Minnesota. The subdivision will be served by municipal sewer and water services. Non-residential construction activities will include the construction of streets and storm water treatment ponds. RGU: City of Carver Contact person: Glenda Spiotta, City Administrator, 316 Broadway N, Carver, MN 55315; 612-448-5353. Notice of Joint EAWmederal Draft Environmental Assessment (EA)

Carlton County proposes to undertake the following improvements to the Airport: 1. Extend the existing northlsouth runway (Runway 17/35) 400 feet to a total length of 4400 feet. This will ,require closing Aiiort Road (County State Aid Highway 115) from Wheaton Road to the west side of the .Airport property.

2. Construct a partial parallel taxiway for Runway 17/35.

3. Close Wheaton Road south of the existing airport building area and construct to new roadway connecting Cartwright Road to the residential area south of the airport.

4. Expanding the existing building area to provide more space for aircraft storage hangers and aircraft parking facilities. , 5. Construct a new entrance road to the airport. \ 6. Constructing a new eastlwest runway (Runway 7/25) to replace the existing turf runway.

7. Acquire property needed for the above improvements.

As required by paragraph 22 of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Order 5050.4A, Airnort Environmental Handbook, the Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared identifying the effects of the above improvements. The draft EA also serves as a state EAW pursuant to part 4410.1300. The EAW draft EA is available for review at the following locations: 1. Carlton County Court House, Auditors Ofice 2. Cloquet City Hall, Planner's Office 3. Cloquet Public Library

Carlton County will hold a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input on the EAWIdraft Environmental Assessment for the Cloquet - Carlton County Airport. The public bearing will be held at the Cloquet City Hall at 630 p.m., May 15, 1997. All interested parties are invited to attend.

Written comments may also bo submitted by May 21,1997. Written comments should be addressed to: Carlton County Airport Commission, 1215 Avenue C, Cloquet, MN 55720. MnIDOT ALTERNATIVE REVIEW -- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

I Project title: TH 87/TH 64 --Cass and Hubbard Counties $, $, ~.,, Description: Reconstruction of a 4 mile segment of highway from the south junction of TH 87 and TH 64 to the north junction of TH 87 and TH 64. Comment period: Comments will be received through May 26. RGU contact person: Joe McKinnon, P.E., Project Manager, MnDOT, Box 490, Bemidji, MN 56601; 218fl55- 3855. Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

Monsanto Co. field test of wheat plants which have been genetically engineered to be disease resistant in Ramsey County, Department of Agriculture, April 1,1997 (February 24,1997)

Diversified Pharmaceutical Services, City of Bloomington, March 31, 1997 (January 27, 1997)

Alter Trading Corporation Metal Shredder, City of St. Paul, March 26, 1997 (July 17, 1995)

Courtland Interceptor, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, April 3, 1997 (February 10, 1997)

SAP 70-616-16 Scott CSAH 16, Scott County, April 1,1997 (January 13, ,1997)

S.outhwest Lake Calhoun Subwatershed Improvement Project, Minnehaha Creek Watershed Disixict, April 10, 1997 (February 24, 1997)

Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision d

The notes responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizen's petition:

Johnson Rolling Acres hog confinement facility, Fillmore County, April 1, 1997-No EAW Petitions Filed

The following petitions have been fded with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

Randall Planning Hog Feedlot, Lake Washington Twp., Sibley County-MPCA Transgenic Potato and Sugerbeet Field Releases - Permit Renewals The Minnesota Department of Agriculture intends to issue permit renewals for a Monsanto application for release of genetically engineered insect and disease resistant potato plants and for a Hilleshog Mono-Hy application for herbicide tolerant sugerbeets. These releases are substantially the same as the 1996 releases with the addition of new sites. Information on the new sites has been received and reviewed and no sgnificant adverse effects on human health or the environment is anticipated from the releases allowed under these permit renewals. File Number Previous Permit Company Crop County 97-PEr-009 96-PE-006 Monsanto Potato Dakota, Lake of the Woods 97-PEr-001 96-PE-005 Hilleshog Mono-Hy Sugarbeet Renville, Sibley, Wilkin, Polk, Chippewa, Clay, Scott Notifications File Number Company Crop Project County 97-NO-027 Pioneer Corn Smut resistance Todd 97-NO-028 Plant Genetic Herbicide tolerance Renville, Rice, Systems and insect Redwood, resistance Goodhue, Blue Earth, Chippewa 97-NO-029 Monsanto Herbicide tolerance Traverse and insect resistance 97-NO-030 Monsanto Corn Herbicide tolerance Freeborn and insect resistance - - - 97-NO-03 1 Plant Genetic Corn Herbicide tolerance Redwood Systems and insect resistance 97-NO-032 Monsanto Corn Herbicide tolerance Goodhue 97-NO-033 Dekalb Corn Herbicide tolerance Clay, Steele, Renville

,, ,, 97-NO-034 Dekalb Corn Insect resistance Renville 97-NO-035 Dekalb Corn Insect resistance Renville 1 97-NO-036 I Monsanto 1 corn I Herbicide tolerance I Blue Earth I Screening Process for Microbial Biotechnology Products - EPA Issues New Regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing new regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that establish a streamlined process for the screening of certain microbial biotechnology products. These new regulations are intended to ensure that microbial biotechnology products developed for commercial use in a broad range of industrial and environmental applications are developed safely. The final ~lewas to be published in the April 11, 1997 Federal Register. For additional information contact the TSCA Hotline by calling 202-554-0515 or Mary Hanks at 612-296-1277. Transgenic Insect Resistant Potato - Commercial Use Exemption

Monsanto Company has requested an exemption from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Genetically Engineered Organism Release Permit for potato cultivar Superior lines SPBT02-5 and SPBT02-7 and Atlantic lines ABTB04-6, ABTB04-27, ABTB04-30, ABTB04-31, and ABTB04-36, which express a protein which confers resistance to Colorado potato beetle. The protein is derived from the common soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. Tenebrionis (Btt). These potato lines are no longer regulated under USDAIAPHIS guidelines. Under this exemption, Monsanto Company would be allowed to commercially use these insect resistant potato lines without further regulation. For additional information contact Mary Hanks at 612-296-1277. ..:< '.. ,~. Public Forum: Identifying Minnesota's Priority Forestry-Related Research Needs

There will be a public forum on Wednesday, April 23, 1997 6:00 p.m. Room 110 Green Hall College of Natural Resources, University of Minnesota, St. Paul campus. The Research Advisory Committee of the Minnesota Forest Resources Council will facilitate a public forum on the current status of forestry-related research in Minnesota and priority forestry related needs. All interested individuals are encouraged to attend. For further information on the fonnn please call 612-603-0109. The Minnesota Forest Resources Council Meeting Notice

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council will meet on May 15, 1997 in room 62 of the Earle Brown Center on the St. Paul Campus of the University. The meeting is open to the public and all interested individuals are encouraged to attend. For further information please call 612-603-0108. ~idesotaEnvironmental Quality Board Public Information Meeting on Draft Site Permit for Northern Alternative Energy, Inc., 11.4 MW Large Wind Energy Conversion System

The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) will hold a public information meeting in Lake Benton, MN on May 8,1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lake Benton Community Center on the EQB's Draft Site Permit for the Northern Alternative Energy, Inc., 11.4 megawatt (MW) Large Wind Energy Conversion System Project and to provide an overview of the EQB's Interim Site Pennit Procedures. Representatives of NAE and Tacke, the turbine manufacturer for this proposed project, will also be available to answer questions about their proposed project. EQB staff will conduct the meeting, which is open to all interested persons.

NAE's proposed site is located in Township I11 N, Range 46 W, Sections 29,30,31 and 32; and Township 111 N, Range 47 W, Sections 24 and 25 in Shaokatan Township in Lincoln County and encompasses approximately 1,500 acres.

The NAE Buffalo Ridge Wind Fann will consist of an array of 19 Tacke TW 600-e kW wind turbines and associated power collection systems, including step-up transformers and several miles of new single and double- circuit 34.5 kV distribution lines and associated facilities that will connect with NSP's feeder line system that ties into the Buffalo Ridge Substation. The Tacke 600-e kW wind turbines will be installed on free-standing 47 meter (230 foot) tubular steel towers. Each turbine blade is 22 meters (72 feet) long. The rotor diameter is approximately 46 meters (151 feet) across.

Representatives of Northern Alternative Energy may be reached at: 333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 402, Minneapolis, MN 55401; Tel: 612-341-1061; Fax: 612-341-3314.

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the drafi site permit to the EQB by the close of business on Wednesday, May 28,1997. Written comments should be directed to: Larry Hartman, EQB Project Leader, 300 Centennial Bldg., 658 Cedar Street, StPaul, MN 55155; Tel: 612-296-5089 or 1-800-657-3794; Fax: 612-296-3698 and E-mail: [email protected].

Any person may request in writing that a contested case hearing be held on an application for a site permit for a proposed LWECS project. The contested case hearing request must be filed by May 28, 1997. The person requesting the public hearing shall include as part of the request the issues to be addressed in the hearing and the reasons why a hearing is required to resolve those issues. The chair shall order a contested case hearing if the chair finds that the person requesting the contested case hearing has raised a material issue of fact and that the holding of the hearing would aid the EQB in making a final determination on the permit application. The chair may refer the request for a contested case hearing to the Board for determination.

Upon completion of the procedures and requirements of the interim procedures, the chair shall bring the matter to the Board for a final decision. If no contested case hearing has been held, the chair shall determine the record that has been created and shall bring the matter to Board for action on the basis of that record. The EQB may act on NAE's request for a site permit to construct the 11.4 MW project at its meeting on Thursday, June 19, 1997. To be advised of the board's action contact the EQB.

On April 8, 1997 NAE filed a Site Permit application with the MEQB for its 11.45 MW LWECS project. On April 11,1997 the EQB Chair conditionally accepted NAE's application. Acceptance of the site permit application by the chair requires the EQB to issue a draft site permit.

The EQB will review NAE's Site Permit application for their 11.4 MW project under the Wind Siting Act (Minnesota Statute, sections 116C.691 through 116C.697) and the EQB's Interim Site Permit Procedures for LWECSethat were adopted by the EQB on December 21, 1995.

A copy of NAE's application has been distributed to affected landowners, township and county representatives. Copies of NAE's application are available for renew at the Lincoln County Office in Ivanhoe and the city office in Lake Benton. To obtain a copy of NAE's application, contact NAE at the address above.

Copies of the Wind Siting Act, the EQB's Interim Site Permit Procedures for Large Wind Energy Conversion Systems and the Draft Site Permit are available for review at the Lincoln County Office in Ivanhoe and the city office in Lake Benton or they be may be obtained by contacting the EQB at the address above. . . $I'

\ ~ The MEQB has designated John Hynes as Public Advisor (Tel: 612-296-2871) to assist and advise citizens on how to participate in the site permit process. Same address as above. Wetland Conservation Act Project Applications

A copy of the complete application can be viewed at the office of the local government unit listed below. To receive mailed notices of each project within the LGU's jurisdiction, contact that LGU at the address listed below to have your name put on their mailing list. Comments must be received at the address listed below within 30 calendar days of publication of this notice to be considered by the LGU in its decision regarding the replacement plan.

Applicant name: City of Glencoe Description of activity: Wetland is being filled for a development and mitigation will be onsite. Project Location: T 115N R 28W Sec. 12 SE 1/41 SW 114 County: McLeod Watershed name: Buffalo Creek LGU official and address: Roger Berggren, McLeod County Environmental Services, 830 1lth St E, Glencoe, MN 55336; 320-864-1214. Minnesota Environmental Quality Board 300 Centennial Ofice Building 658 Cedar Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55155

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Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, 300 Centennial, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 800-657-3794 or 612-296-2603 Fax.- 612-296-3698

May 5,1997 Volume 21, No. 23

Next issue/Deadline: May 19 19971May 12, 1997 Environmental Review Rule Amendments -- Part 3: EIS Process Changes and Miscellaneous Amendments

Various amendments to the Environmental Review Program rules were adopted by the EQB on March 20, 1997 and went into effect on April 21, 1997. The last two previous Monitor issues listed the provisions of the rules that have been revised and explained the changes made to the mandatory categories and to the EAW process. This issue ... , explains the changes made to the EIS process and several other revisions of note. As explained in previous issues,

(.. ~. copies of the complete, amended rules do not vet exist -- notice will be given in the Monitor when they become available. EQB staff are also working on a revised version of the Guide to the Rules, which will available later this year.

EIS Process Rule Revisions The rules now indicate that only potentially significant impacts need be discussed in an EIS. More minor impacts can be discussed at the RGU's discretion for sake of completeness, but there is no legal need to address them and therefore the RGU is not obligated to alter the discussion of non-significant impacts in response to any comments. The most important rule change regarding EISs was to require additional consideration of alternatives. The rules now require that the EIS address one or more alternatives of each of the following types of alternatives or provide a concise explanation of why no alternative of a particular type is included in the EIS: (I) alternative sites; (2) alternative technologies; (3) modified designs or layouts; (4) modified scale or magnitude; and (5) alternatives incorporating reasonable mitigation measures identified through comments received during the comment periods for EIS scoping or for the draft EIS. In addition, as previously, the "no-build" alternative must always be discussed. An alternative (except the "no-build") may be excluded from analysis in the EIS only if it qualifies for exclusion under one of the following criteria: (1) it would not meet the underlying need for or purpose of the project; (2) it would likely not have any significant environmental benefit compared to the project as proposed; or (3) another alternative, of any type, that will be analyzed in the EIS would likely have similar environmental benefits but substantially less adverse economic, employment, or sociological impacts. The rules now direct the RGU, in determining the level of detail of information to be provided on a given potentially significant impact, to consider the importance of the information to decisions about alternatives and mitigation and the cost of obtaining the information. The rule sections on EIS costs (4410.6100 to 4410.6500) have been simplified and updated.

Tiered EIS. The rules now contain a section (4410.4000) specifically authorizing the use of Tiered EISs. Tiered ;- EISs are useful in selected cases where multiple sequential decisions need to be made about a major project. The most common example is the process of siting a facility where a general search area or search corridor must be selected before specific sites can be analyzed.

AUAR Scope Clarification. The rules have clarified that an Alternative Urban Areawide Review can be used to review: residential projects; commercial projects; warehousing; and "light industrial" projects; and also infrastructure associated with these projects. A definition of light industrial for the AUAR rule has been added that is intended to exclude any industrial-type facility that has any characteristic that would trip any of the industrial-type mandatory EAW categories (e.g., air emissions in excess of 100 tonslyear).

Appeals of RGU Decisions. The rules have been revised to be equivalent to the statutes about the judicial appeal period for RGU decisions on the need for EAWs, EISs, and adequacy decisions. Appeals must be filed within 30 days of the date of the decision. (Formerly, the rules stated that an appeal could be Bed any time within 30 days of the notice of the decision in the EQB Monitor.)

Alternative Urban Areawide Review Notices

Notice of AUAR Completion - -rth Weaver Area. On April 21,1997 the Maple Grove City Council adopted the "Revised Environmental Analysis Document and Plan for Mitigation for the North Weaver Area". For more information contact Bob Waibel, City Planner, City of Maple Grove, 9401 Fembrook Lane, PO Box 1180, Maple Grove, MN 5531 1-6180; 612-494-6000.

Notice of Availability of the Chmbsg~Gatewav BusinessUrban Areawide Review. The

Cilv of Chanhassen has authorized the distribution of the Alternative Urban Areawide Review documents~ ~~ (AUAR)\~----~, foi~teinerDevelopment, Inc. proposed Gateway Business Park Planned Unit Development located south of Highway 5, east of Highway 41 and north of West 82nd Street in the City of Chanhassen, MN. The project consists k of approximately 1.2 million square feet of building area and up to 120 dwelling units in amix of Office, Industrial, Commercial, Residential, and Park and Open Space uses on approximately 150 acres.

Copies of the AUAR are available for review at the following locations: Chanhassen City Hall and the Chanhassen Library, 690 Coulter Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55317.

The City of Chanhassen contact for the proposed project is Mr. Robert Generous. Mr. Generous can be contacted Mon. - Fri. From 8:00 a.m. to 430 p.m. at 937-1900 extension 141.

The comment period for the Gateway Business Park AUAR will be open until June 6,1997. Wrinen comments should be submined directly to Mr. Generous at the City of Chanhassen.

Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due June 4,1997

Project title: TH 7 Reconstruction McLeod County Description: The proposed project consists of reconstructing Highway 7 from the east limits of Hutchinson to the east limits of Silver Lake. The project includes adding a two mile passing lane section and realigning 425 feet of Judical Ditch 9. RGU: MnJDOT-Central Office Contact person: Geny Larson, Environmental Services Coordinator, 3485 Hadley Ave, Oakdale MN 55128; 612- 779-5094.

Editors Note: This federal EA is being submitted in substitution of a state EAW under the recently revised provisions of the EQB rules, parts 4410.1200-1400. Project title: Reconstruction of Weaver Bottoms Outlet - MN-14,Pool 5, Mississippi River, Wabasha County Description: The Corps of Engineers is proposing to reconstruct the outlet from the Weaver Bottoms backwater area in Pool 5 of the Mississippi River, Winona County. The purpose of the project is to correct a navigation problem caused by the outflow in the main river channel near the outlet. About 40,000 cubic yards of material would be dredged from the existing outlet structure area, and a new rock groin would be built to redirect flow. RGU: MDNR Contact person: Ken Wald, Planner, Office of Plannmg, Box 10, DNR, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul MN 55155- 4010; 612-296-4790.

Project title: Roseville Gateway Business Park Description: The proposed Gateway Business Park will be a commerciallindustrial business campus with four "build to suit" office/manufacturing buildings and a "multi-tenant" office warehouse building. The adjacent land uses which include industrial buildings and the freeway system suggest that a business campus development is appropriate for this location. The project is located in the northwest quadrant of the Interstate Highway 35W and State Highway 36 interchange. RGU: City of Roseville Contact person: Dennis Welsch, Community Development Department, Roseville City Hall, 2660 Civic Center Drive, Roseville MN 551 13; 612-490-2232.

Project title: Thief River Falls Wastewater Pond Improvements Description: The city of Thief River Falls is proposing to increase the capacity of the wastewater treatment ponds as .. . its wastiwater treatment facility OyWTF). The project will consist of increasing the height of the existing pond .. . ",~.., dies by two feet. As a result, the operating pond depth will increase from a range of two to six feet. The average influent flow will increase from 1.4 million gallons per day (MGD) to 2.14 MGD. These changes will improve operational flexibility and bring the WWTF into compliance with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards for minimum pond operating depth. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Hans Walter-Peterson, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and~eviewOftice, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul MN 55155; 612-297-8236.

Project title: Wright County State Aid Highway 6, Howard Lake Bypass l' l' \ Description: Wnght County proposes to relocate CSAH 6, a north-south collector, from its present locaiion passing through Howard Lake to a bypass alignment about one mile west of Howard Lake. The bypass includes upgrading of 4.0 miles of existing township roads and construction of 1.4 mile of roadway on new alignment. RGU: Wright County Contact person: Wayne A. Fingalson, P.E., Wright County Highway Engineer, Wright County Highway Dept., Public Works Building, 1901 Highway 25 North, Buffalo, MN 55313; 612-682-7388.

Project title: Twin Lakes Business Development Description: The proposed Twin Lakes Business Development Area includes the development or redevelopment of 30 parcels totaling 738,810 net additional square feet of buildable footprint coverage, for a business park total of nearly 2.1 million square feet. The project is expected to be fully developed by 2010 and will include the construction of a new street (Twin Lakes Parkway), walking and biking trails, and landscaping enhancements. RGU: City of Roseville Contact person: Dennis Welsch, Community Development Director, 2660 Civic Center Drive, Roseville MN 55113: 612-490-2200.

Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

Evansville Wastewater Treatment Facility, Douglas County, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, April 22, 1997 (March 10,1997). I , Reconstruction CSAH 14 (From CSAH 1 to Terrey Pine Drive), Hennepin County, April 17, 1997 (February Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The notes responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizen's petition:

Offun Agricultural Irrigation Project Clitherall Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, EAW ordered Petitions Filed

The following petitions have been filed with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

Sanmarbo Farms, Inc., Hog Feedlot, Amiret Twp, MPCA

B School SectionIGoggins Lakes Project, Washington County

BMI Bituminous Plant, SMC site, Steele County

Briard Hog Farm Feedlot, ~AkerCounty, MPCA

Transgenic Sugarbeet Field Release - Permit Renewal The Minnesota Department of Agriculture intends to issue a permit renewal for a Monsanto application for release of genetically engineered, herbicide tolerant sugarbeets. This release is substantially the same as a 1996 release with the addition of new sites. Information on the new sites has been received and reviewed and no significant adverse effects on human health or the environment is anticipated from the release allowed under this pennit renewal.

Fie Number Previous Permit Company Crop County 97-PEr-0 10 96-PE-007 through Monsanto Sugarbeet Chippewa, Polk -009

For additional information call Mary Hanks, 612-296-1277.

Correction: The notice of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's intention to issue a permit renewal to AgrEvo Company for the release of herbicide tolerant sugarbeets that appeared in the April 7, 1997 EQB Monitor did not list a site in Redwood County. The notice should read:

Fie Number Previous Permit Company Crop County 97-PEr-004 96-PE-010 through AgrEvo Sugarbeet Clay, Chippewa, --013 Wilkin, Norman, Polk, Kittson, Redwood v

Notifications: I

Insect resistance

Monsanto Corn Herbicide tolerance Kandiyohi

l' l' Notice of Application for Special Local Need Registration of Transline $\ Herbicide

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 18B.27 (1996) and Parts 1505.0800 - 1505.0930, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (%IDA) is certified to issue Special Local Need (SLN) registrations.

The MDA has received a SLN application for the following:

Applicant: Dow Elanco 9330 Zionsville Road Indianapolis IN 46268-1054

Project Location: Any forest or tree plantation site in Minnesota

Project Description: This SLN registration would allow the use of Transline herbicide on tree plantations and other forest sites.

This notice is being published by the MDA. The department is not considering holding public hearings on this proposed SLN registration.

Comments can be submitted to and additional information obtained from: John C. Sierk, Pesticide Regulatory Consultant, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Agronomy and Plant Protection Division, 90 West Plato Blvd., St. Paul MN 55107-2094. Notice of Special Local Need Registration / , On April 23, 1997, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued a Special Local Need (SLN) registration for Penncap-M insecticide manufactured by Elf Atochem North America, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19103, for use on snapbeans at the reduced spray interval of eve17 four days and the reduced maximum allowable rate of three pints per acre.

A federal or state agency, a local unit of government, or any person or groups of persons filing with the commissioner a petition that contains the signatures and addresses of 500 or more individual of legal voting age, shall have 30 days from publication of notice in the State Register to file written objections with the commissioner regarding the issuance of the special local need registration.

Objections may be submitted to: John C. Sierk, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Agronomy and Plant Protection Division, 90 West Plat Blvd., St. Paul MN 55107. Commend deadline is June 4, 1997. MN Forest Resources Council Regular Meeting Notice

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council will meet at the Best Western in Detroit Lakes (615 Hwy 10 East) from noon until 5:00 on Wednesday June 18 and from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. on Thursday June 19,1997. The meting is open to the public and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. For further information call 612-603-0108. Additional council-related information can be accessed via the web at http:/www.frc.state.mn.us. Second Public Forum on Identifying Priority Resource-Related Research Needs in Minnesota

The Research Advisory Committee of the Minnesota Forest Resources Council will host the second public forum on identifying priority resource-related research needs in Minnesota on Tuesday May 27,1997 at the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth (tentatively scheduled from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.). All interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend. For further information please call 612-603-0109. Department of Natural Resources Notice and Order for Pre-Hearing Conference and Hearing

Pursuant to the authority found in Minn Stat. 5 103G.311 (1996). the Appeal of Protected Waters Permit #96-6165 for the Trunk Highway 36 Bridge Spanning the St. Croix River (Lake St. Croix (82-1P)) in Washington County, Minnesota has been referred by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to the Office of Administrative Hearings for a contested case hearing. A pre-hearing conference shall take place on Friday, May 9, 1997, at 1 p.m., in Board Room Central at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 520 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul MN 55155. The purpose of the pre-hearing conference will be to schedule the contest case hearing, to set a schedule for pre- hearing motions, to determine deadlines for intervention pursuant to Minn,. R. 1400.6200, subp. 1 (1995), to define the issues for hearing, and to consider other matters consistent with Minn. R. 1400.6500 (1995). Once determined, notice of the date set for the contested case hearing shall be served and published pursuant to Minn. R. 1400.500 (1995).

The issue for the contested case hearing is whether a protected waters permit should be issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the construction of a replacement bridge spanning the St. Croix River at ~&nkHighway 36 in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, and for the removal of the existing bridge and piers located in Stillwater, Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources originally issued the Minnesota Department of Transportation protected waters permit # 96-6165 for the bridge crossing and removal on February 13, 1997 and issued an amended permit on February 25,1997. The permit as amended was appealed by the City of Oak Park Heights and the City of Stillwater pursuant to Minn. Stat. 5 103G.311, subd. 5 (1996).

Statute and rules particularly applicable to the decision to issue the permit include Minn. Stat. 5 3 103G.211, 103G.245,103G.315,116B.03, 116D.04, subd. 6, and Minn. R. 6115.0191-,0212 and 61 15.0230-.0232(1995). The pre-hearing conference and hearing will be conducted by Administrative Law Judge Allan W. Klein of the Office of Administrative Hearings, Suite 1700, 100 Washington Square, Minneapolis MN 55401-2138; telephone: 612-341-7609. He will conduct the pre-hearing conference and hearing according to Minn. Stat. Ch. 14 (1996) and the rules of the Office of Administrative Hearings, Minn. R. 1400.5100-1400.8400 (1995). which provide generally for the procedural rights of parties, and which are available from the Minnesota Bookstore, 117 University Avenue, St. Paul MN 55155; 612-297-3000.

Parties to the hearing at the current time are the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the City of Stillwater, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, and James Johnson. These parties must file notices of appearance within 20 days of the date of service of this notice. Other considering participating as parties should appear at the pre-hearing conference if possible. All those wishing to intervene will need to file a petition pursuant to Minn. R. 1400.6200 (1995) by the date determined at the pre-hearing conference.

Subpoens may be available to compel the attendance of witnesses at the contested case hearing or to compel the production of documents. Such subpoens may be used pursuant to the procedures listed in part 1400.7000 of the abovedescribed rules. The parties should bring to the contested case hearing all documents, records, and witnesses they ned to support their position. After the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge will issue findings of fact, conclusions and recommendations to the Commissioner of Natural Resources who will then issue a final decision, which is subject to appeal to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

The person to contact to discuss informal disposition of the case pursuant to part 1400.5900 or discovery procedures pursuant to part 1400.6700 and 1400.6800 of the above described rules is David P. Iverson, Assistant Attorney General, Suite 900, NCL Tower, 445 Minnesota Street, St. Paul MN 55101-2127; 612-296-0687.

All parties have the right to be represented by themselves, by legal counsel, or by a person of their choice if not otherwise prohibited as the unauthorized practice of law.

All persons who are interested in the project will have an opportunity to testify and introduce exhibits at the contested case hearing, where parties or not.

If non-public data is admitted into evidence, it may become public unless a party objects and asks for relief under Minn. Stat. 8 14.60, subd. 2 (1996).

The failure of a party to appear at the contested case hearing may result in issues set out herein deemed proved. The possible result is issuance of the above-referenced permit.

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Next issue/Deadline: June 2,1997Nay 23, 1997 (Friday)

Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due June 18,1997

Project title: Establishment of Watershed Ditch # 5 Description: The project consists of the establishment of approximately 14 miles of open channel in the townships of Esther (T153. R49W) and Tabor (T153N. R48W) in Polk County Minnesota. The project includes modifications to roadway crossings, installation of approximately 31 roadway crossings, installation of gated field inlet culverts, establishment of a grass strip, modifications to utilities, and the construction of grade stabilization structures and other features. RGU: Middle River Snake River Watershed District Contact person: Ronald J. Adrian, Engineer, 453 North McKinley Street, Warren, MN 56762,218-745-4741.

Project title: Establishment of Watershed Ditch # 6 Description: The project consists of the establishment of approximately 15 miles of open channel in the townships of Esther (T153N. R50W) Northland (T153N. R49W) and Tabor (T153N. R48W) in Polk County Minnesota. The project includes modifications to roadway crossings, installation of approximately 32 roadway crossings, installation of gated field inlet culverts, establishment of a grass strip, modifications to utilities, and the construction of grade stabilization structures and other features. RGU: Middle River Snake River Watershed District Contact person: Ronald J. Adrian, Engineer, 453 North McKinley Street, Warren, MN 5676; 218-745-4741.

Project title: Majestic Knoll and Gahrian Woods Description: Majestic Knoll and Gabrian Woods are single family residential plats totaling 88 lots. The 306 acre project is located in Sections 13 and 18, Township 34, Range 29, Becker Township, Sherburne County, Minnesota. The lots will be served with individual private well and sewage treatment systems which will be constructed in accordance with state and local regulations. RGU: Sherburne County Contact person: Nancy Riddle, Asst. Zoning Administrator, 13880 Highway 10, PO Box 320, Elk River, MN 55330; 612-241-2900.

Project title: The Wilds Description: The project calls for preliminary approval of 197 lots plus 40 patio homes. Terrain is gentle rolling, with 100 acres to be developed. There will he newly paved streets, easements, storm and sanitary sewer will be constructed to city standards. Municipal water (City of Sartell) will be used. The project will be completed in phases with completion of the development projected at seven to ten years. RGU: City of Sartell Contact person: Amy Nord, 310 Second Street North, PO Box 140, Sartell, MN 56377-0140; 320-253-2171

Project title: Pine Tree Pond Plat 6 ' Description: The project calls for preliminary approval of 119 individual homes. The terrain is gentle rolling, with 41.7 acres to he developed. There will be newly paved streets, easements, storm and sanitary sewer will be constructed to city standards. Municipal water (City of Sartell) will be used. The project will be completed in phases with the completion of the development projected at two to three years. RGU: City of Sartell Contact person: Amy Nord, 310 Second Street North, PO Box 140, Sartell, MN 56377-0140; 320-253-2171

Projecr title:Cragun's Golf Course Description: The proposed project is a 27 hole golf course with a driving range, learning center, clubhouse, maintenance facilities, and parking lots. The land is wooded and is used as scenic recreational ski trails by the owner and a snowmobile trail. The trails will he maintained. The project will he constructed over a two year period. RGU: City of East Gull Lake Contact person: Karen Groshong, City Clerk, 9093 Squaw Point Road NW, East Gull Lake, MN 56401; 218.828- 9279.

Project: Arnold Palmer Designed Golf Course Description: The project includes an 18 hole golf course, related accessory uses and 25 residential home sites to be served by municipal sewer. The project will convert more than 80 acres of forested land to a managed green space area, grading and filling of upland areas and tree removal and dim moving for fairway construction. RGU: City of Breezy Point Contact person: Vicky Willer, Zoning Administrator, HCR 2, Box 46, Breezy Point, MN 56472; 218-562-4441.

Project: East St. Michael Sanitary Extension Project Description: The city of St. Michael is proposing to extend sanitary sewer service to an area east of the former city limits. The new service area was formerly part of Frankfurt Township. The project will consist of the installation of trunk sanitary sewer main, force mains, and lift stations, to accommodate an ultimate design flow of 2.2 million gallons per day. The wastewater will be treated at the St. Michael wastewater treatment facility. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Hans C. Walter-Peterson, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul MN 55155; 612-297-8236.

Project: Southeast Minnesota Ethanol Cooperative Dry Mill Ethanol Plant, Pillmore County Description: Southeast Minnesota Ethanol Cooperative (SEM) is proposing to construct a dry mill corn ethanol plant with the capacity to produce approximately 15 million gallons of fuel grade ethanol each year. The plant would also produce about 50,000 tons per year of distiller dried grain with solubles to be sold as animal feed. Process wastewater and blowdown water from cooling tower will he directed to the sanitary sewer, and will he treated at the city of Preston's wastewater treatment facility. Reject water from the reverse osmosis process will be discharged without treatment. SEM is proposing to accept operational limitations in order to keep its facility's air emissions under 100 tons per year of any single air pollutant. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Hans C. Walter-Peterson, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul MN 55155; 612-297-8236.

'Project: Castle Danger -Area Wastewater~TreatmentFacility and Sewer Extension, Lake County I Description: Silver Lake Township, Lake County, is proposing to construct the Castle Danger Area wastewater collection system and wastewater facility (WWTF) to serve a 4.5 mile stretch along Minnesota Highway 61 from Gooseberry Falls southwest to Crow Creek. The collected wastewater would be treated at the new WWTF, consisting of two nonaerated stabilization ponds. The treated effluent would be discharged to a land disposal system, RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Kevin Kain, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul MN 55155; 612-296-7432.

Project: Mayer Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Description: The city of Mayer is proposing to expand its existing wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) from its current annual average design flow of 0.065 million gallons per day (MGD) to 0.260 MGD in two phases. The first phase would be designed for a 10-year life and would expand the capacity to 0.130 MGD and the second phase would add an additional 10 years of life to the WWTF and would increase capacity to 0.260 MGD. The proposed project would provide for the wastewater treatment needs for the city of Mayer for 20 years and for an estimated population of 1,875. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Kevin Kain, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul MN 55155; 612-296-7432.

Project: Pork Transition Inc. Total Confinement Hog Feedlot Description: Pork Transition Inc. proposes to construct and operate a 3200 animal unit (8000 hogs) total confinement hog finishing facility in Monroe Township, Lyon County, near Tracy. Manure would be stored in concrete pits beneath the barns and applied once each year to crop land as fertilizer. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: William I. Lynott, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul MN 55155; 612-296-7794. < Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

Norway Hills Residential Subdivision, Scott County, April 22, 1997 (November 4, 1996)

Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The notes responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizen's petition:

Bruce Dornink Feedlot - Fillmore County -April 22, 1997 - Deny petition

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June 2, 1997 Volume 21, No. 25

Next issuelDeadline: June 16,IJune 9, 1997

Alternative Urban Areawide Review-Notices of Availability of Draft Review Documents-Comment Period Ends July 2,1997

Project title: Stillwater Annexation Area Description: The City of Stillwater has prepared an AUAR for the 1,800 acre Annexation Area on the City's west side, which will develop as predominantly residential, but also business park and neighborhood commercial uses. , Potential impacts to Brown's Creek (designated trout waters) and Long Lake are analyzed, with a proposed mitigation plan. RGU: City of Stillwater Contact person: Klayton Eckles, P.E., City Engineer, 216 E. Fourth Street, Stillwater, MN 55082; 612-439-6121.

Project title: 800 and 900 blocks of Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Description: The geographic area to be subject to environmental analysis is the 800 and 900 blocks of Nicollet Mall. The 800 block development is anticipated to be a thirty-four (34) story office building located on the existing Conservatory site between Eighth and Ninth Streets on the Nicollet Mall. It is planned to consist of a total of 919,000 gross square feet of office and retail development which includes 3 1,000 square feet of retail on the f~stand second floors, thee levels underground to support a 323 car parking facility, general office space on floors three thirty-four. The 900 Block development is anticipated to be full block of office and major retail. It is planned to consist of a total of 812,500 gross square feet, including 633,500 gross square feet of office space and 179,000 gross square feet of retail on the first and second floors. RGU: City of Minneapolis Contact person: J. Michael Orange, City Planner, Room 210 City Hall, 350 S. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415- 1385; 612-673-2347.

Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due July 2,1997

Project title: 707 Second Avenue South Description: The project will consist of approximately 972,00'0 gross square-feet of office development for the American Express Financial Advisors corporate headquarters. It is located on the northern portion of the block between Second and Third Avenue South and between Seventh and Eighth Streets South. The proposed project will consist of a 29-story above grade-building with office space for 5,000 employees and three below-grade levels where ( I 258 parking spaces will he provided. The project is planed to open in the fourth quarter of 1999.

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RGU: City of Minneapolis Contact person: J. Michael Orange, City Planner, Room 210 City Hall, 350 S. 5th Sheet, Minneapolis, MN 55415- 1385; 612-673-2347.

Project title: Shiely Shakopee Quarry Description: CAMAS Minnesota, Inc., Sheily Division is proposing an expansion of their limestone quany on a 106 acre parcel west of its existing quany in Shakopee, Minnesota. The mining operation will disturb 64 acres in the center of the site, and he active for the next 15 years. RGU: City of Shakopee Contact person: Michael Leek, City Planner, 129 Holmes Street, Shakopee, MN 55379; 612-445-3650.

Project title: Peltier Lake Dam Rehabilitation Description: The Peltier Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project is aimed at replacing the existing 87 year old Peltier Dam with a new sheet pile and concrete cap type dam. Construction of the dam is scheduled to start no sooner than August 11 and no later than August 25, 1997, with a completion date by November 14, 1997. RGU: Saint Paul Water Utility Contact person: Kou K. Vang, Project Engineer, 8 East Fourth Street, St. Paul MN 55101; 612-266-6266.

Project title: Lake Louise Water Level Stabilization Description: The project proposes the construction of an outlet to land locked Lake Louise, Washington County to lower the wetland surface water elevation to the ordinary high water level. Construction of a l0-inch diameter pipe outlet about 1000 feet long will allow for a controlled release of the flood water. RGU: Carnelian-Marine Watershed District Contact person: Ron Gavelek, Chairman, 14671 Square Lake Trail North, Stillwater, MN 55082; 612-439-6422.

Project title: Bruce Ward Swine Finisher Facility Feedlot Description: Bmce Ward proposes to construct and operate a 1536 animal unit (3840 hogs) total confiement hog fmishiig facility in Beaford Township, Blue Earth County. Manure would he stored in concrete pits beneath the barns and applied once each year to crop land as fertilizer. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: William J. Lynott, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7794.

Project tit1e:Gateway Business Center - Arden Hills, MN Description: Gateway Business Center is a 42 acre office/warehouse development located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Interstates 35W & 694. The project consists of four separate structures (approximately 110,000 sq. ft. each) with associated parking and truck loading areas. Two of the structures lie along the 3SW frontage road (Round Lake Road), while the other two lie along the shore of Round Lake in the Eastern half of the site. RGU: City of Arden Hills Contact person: Kevin Ringwald, Community Development Director, City of Arden Hills, 1450 Highway 96, ArdeuHills, MN 55112; 612-633-5676.

Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

AgrEvo USA Company for field trials of herbicide tolerant canola, MN Department of Agriculture, May 19, 1997 Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., MN Department of Agriculture, May 19, 1997 Shiloh Ridge, Sherhurne County, May 9, 1997 (March 10, 1997)

Verlyn Dekam Hog Facility, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, May 7, 1997 (March 24, 1997) Monticello High School, City of Monticello, May 14, 1997 (April 17, 1997)

Petitions Filed

The following petitions have been filed with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of govemment to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW. Koch Hog Feedlot, LeRoy Twp., Mower County - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Johnson Subdivision, Long Lake - Morrision County Bakken, Library, & Museum Expansion - City of Minneapolis Q.B. Broadcasting Radio Tower - Carlton County

USDA Amends Regulations Pertaining to Notification and to the Petition Prohess for Determination of Nonregulated Status of Genetically Engineered Plants

On May 2, 1997, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) amended its regulations pertaining to genetically engineered plants introduced under its notification and petition regulatory processes. Proposed amendments were published in the Federal Register on August 22, 1995. The amended regulations will allow a broader application of existing notification procedures for movement and field testing of transgenic plants. The expansion of the scope of organisms included under notification procedures (currently six crop spec~es)will eliminate the need for a permit to conduct field tests for many crops that currently fall under the permitting regulations. USDA estimates that about 99 percent of all field trials will be conducted under notification procedures under these modifications. In addition, the amended regulations will increase the range of virus resistance modifications allowable under notification. They will also streamline the determination of nonregulated status for plant varieties that closely resemble other varieties that have already been through the determination process. These amendments are effective on June 2, 1997. For additional information on the amendments or the public meeting, contact John Payne, Director, Biotechnology and Scientific Services, 4700 River Road Unit 98, Riverdale, MD 20737-1237; 301-734-7602 or Mary Hanks at 612- 296-1277. Department of Agriculture-Genetically Engineered Organism Release Notifications

File Number Company Crop Project County

97-NO-045 Plant Genetic Corn Herbicide tolerance & Goodhue Systems insect resistance

97-NO-046 Plant Genetic Corn Herbicide tolerance & LYO~, Systems resistance Nobles,Redwood, Brown, & Goodhue

97-NO-047 Novartis Corn Herbicide tolerance & Goodhue insect resistance

Notice of Acrial Herbicide Application For Forest and Wildlife Management

The Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry and the Division of Wildlife are planning for the aerial application of herbicides on 66 sites totaling 1593 acres. This project will be carried out during the months of July and August. The purpose of this project is to either prepare sites for tree planning, release trees fiom competing vegetation, or enhance game management.

To accomplish these objectives, the following herbicides will be applied in these listed counties:

Aitkind sites, See2,4d,293 acres Carlton-l site, Garlon 4/Accord, 30 acres Cook-5 sites, Accord, 180 acres Crow Wing-1 site, Velpar L, 8 acres Itasca-4 sites, Accord, 41 acres Koochiching-5 sites, Accord, 49 acres ~ake-isites,Accord, 43 acres Lake of the Woods-3 sites, Accord, 71 acres St. Louis-33 sites, Accord, AccordiGarlon 4, AccordiOust, 770 acres Roseau4 sites, Accord, AccordIOust, 69 acres

For further information concerning this project, contact: Jerry Hecht, DNR Division of Forestry, 2002 Airport Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Notice of Federal Review

Project title: Implementation of Part 150 Sound Insulation Program for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Description: A Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) for implementation of Part 150 sound insulation program for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The Draft EA addresses the environmental impacts of the proposed project, in conformance with the environmental review requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Comments Due: Comments are due by July 2, 1997. Please direct all comments and inquiries to Steve Vecchi, Metropolitan Airports Commission, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450; 612-726-8133. Document availability: The Draft EA is available for review at the Washbum Public Library, 5244 Lyndale Avenue South, or at the MAC offices noted above. Copies are available on request; contact Steve Vecchi at 612-726-8133.

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June 16,1997 Volume 21, No. 26

Next issuemeadline: June 23,1997lJune 30, 1997

Environmental Quality Board Meeting The Environmental Quality Board will meet June 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 5 of the State Office Building, 100 Constitution Avenue, St. Paul MN.

The following is a list of the agenda items: minor route alteration in consttuction permit CU-TR-1, decision on whether to grant or deny a site permit to Tacke Windpower Inc., and Northern Alternative Energy for their 11.4 megawatt large wind energy conversion system in Shaokatan Township in Lincoln County, amendments for Northern States Power Company's phase 11 wind site permit, and scope of environmental impact assessment and alternative routes-Chisago Electric Transmission project-NSP-TR-4. If there are any questions please call Andrea Glass, Board Secretary, at 612-297-1257.

EIS Preparation Notice

Project title: Hayes Silica Sand Mine, UNIMIN Corp. Ottawa Township, LeSueur county Description: LeSueur County is preparing an EIS for a proposed expansion of an existing silica sand mine owned and operated by UNIMIN Corporation near the un-incorporated Village of Ottawa, located in Ottawa Township, LeSueur County. UNIMIN Corporation currently operates the Ottawa facility which includes the mining of silica sand from an open pit, sand processing, disposal of waste sand, and loading of the final product for rail or ttuck shipment to markets. The Ottawa facility has been the subject of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet prepared by LeSueur County prior to smaller scale enlargements of mining activities in Ottawa. The Hayes Mine project, which is the subject of this EIS includes the development of anew mine only. No new sand processing facilities are proposed as part of this project. Consequently, the Hayes Mines EIS will not evaluate the impacts of sand processing on waste sand disposal at Ottawa because they have been the subject of previous environmental review. Su~nmaryof EIS Scope: The following issues will be addressed in the EIS: l.)ground water hydrogeological study, 2.) reclamation, storm water runoff and erosion control measures, 3.) impacts on surrounding land use and community, and 4.) evaluation of wildlife habitat. RGU: LeSueur County Environmental Services Contact person: Terry Bovee, LeSueur County Environmental ~ervices,~:, 88 South Park Avenue, Le Center, Minnesota 56057-1620; 507-357-2251.

Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due July 16 1997 I The following EAW replaces an EAW on this project noticed in the April 7,1997 issue of thew;the previous EAW has been withdrawn by the RGU.

Project title: Viking Land 'n Lakes (Golf Course and Planned Unit Development) Description: The proposed project is the development of a championship golf course, a planned unit development and a future motel. The development of the property ultimately establish 112 single family building lots on the proposed site. Included in the development of Viking Land 'N Lakes are the golf course, club house and restaurant, "patio" residential lots, single family residential lots, streets with shallow ditches, and sanitary sewer system. There is also a potential 20 unit motel that would be constructed adjacent to the club house. In order to access Viking Land 'N Lakes the existing township road will require upgrading to include bituminous surfacing. RGU: Douglas County Contact person: Roland Kronberg, Director, Land and Resource Management, 305 8th Ave W, Alexandria, MN 56308; 320-762-2381.

ProjeCt title: TH 61 - Good Harbor to Cascade River State Park ~escri~tion:The project involves the construction of a box culvert extension on a designated trout stream. An area of channel change will be needed leading to the culvert extension. The channel change and the culvert extension are included as part of a highway reconstruction project. RGU: MNiDOT-St. Paul Contact person: Gerald Larson, Environmental Coordinator, Office of Environmental Services, 3485 Hadley Ave North, Oakdale, MN 55128; 612-779-5094.

Project title: Hackensack Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Project Description: The city of Hackensack proposes to expand its existing wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) from its / current permitted capacity of 52,000 gallons per day (GPD) to 145,000 GPD. The proposed expansion of the WWTF would consist of two new lined secondary cells and expansion of the on-site land application site from 12.6 acres to 50 acres. The city's existing WWTF and spray irrigation site has ground water monitoring wells and the new WWTF will have additional ground water monitoring wells installed. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contaet person: Kevin I. Kain, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN55155; 612-296-7432.

Project title: Thompson Ravine North Interceptor and Watermain, Mankato Description: The city of Mankato is proposing to construct a sanitary sewer interceptor and trunk watermain in the Thomas Ravine area (1,413 acres) in northeast Mankato. The new interceptor would have a design flow capacity of 2.6 million gallons per day (MGD), however, the city expects the average flows to be around 0.87 MGD at full development. The sanitary sewer and watermain will be constructed in land currently used as road way right-of-way, as cultivated farm land, or as yard area associated with farmstead's or acreage. The new sewer interceptor and trunk watermain would also he extended to provide services to the new airport. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Kevin J. Kain, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7432.

Project title: Mentor Urology, Inc. Manufacturing Facility Description: Mentor Urology, Inc. is proposing to construct and operate a manufacturing facility in the city of Anoka, in Anoka County. The facility will produce disposable medical devices. The facility will be located within a 150-acre industrial park that is being developed by the city of Anoka. The proposed project includes construction of a 20,000 square foot building, a 30-vehicle parking lot and an 8,000-gallon above ground storage tank on a three- acre site. The facility has applied for a general air emissions permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency which will limit its emissions of volatile organic compounds to 249 tons per year. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Hans Walter-Peterson, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520

Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-297-8236.

Project title: City of Carver Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Description: The city of Carver, located in southeastern Carver County, is proposing to expand the treatment capacity of its wastewater treatment facility from 95,000 to 361,000 gallons per day. The project entails converting the existing aerated pond system to an activated sludge facility, with a new clarifier and expanded disinfection facilities. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Kathryn Gamer, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-297-8604.

Project title: Razing of Shannon Hotel, Graceville, Minnesota Description: The purpose of the project is the razing of the Shannon Hotel in the City of Graceville, Minnesota. The Shannon Hotel has been abandoned for many years and the building is of dilapidated nature. RGU: City of Graceville Contact person: Mary Lane, City Clerk, 618 Third Street, Graceville, MN 56240; 320-791 1. Environnlental Impact Statement Need Decisions

Spring Hill Golf Club, City of Orono, May 21,1997 (March 12,1997) LQP 25 (Lazarus Creek) Floodwater Retention Project, Department of Natural Resources, June 6, 1997 (April 7.1997) / Fletcher's of the Lake Dock Project, Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, May 28, 1997 (Apnl21, 1997) American Crystal Sugar Company Modifications East Grand Forks, Minnesota Pollution Control A~ency,-.May 29,1997 (February 24,1997) Fondrick and Gilbert Maplewood Farms Turkey Feedlot, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, May 20, 1997 (February 24,1997) Hawk Meadow Subdivision, Wyoming Township, May 13, 1997 ( March 24, 1997) Petitions Filed

The following petitions have been filed with the EQB requesting prepaation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

D East Little Sauk Shores Subdivision, Todd County Michele Eichorn Horse Riding Arena, Itasca County Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The noted responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizen's petition:

BMI Bituminous Plant, SMC site, Steele County - May 20, 1997 - Petition denied

Department of Agriculture-Genetically Engineered Organism Release Notifications

File Number Company Crop Project County 97-NO-048 Nnvartis Corn Insect resistance Dodge, Goodhue. Steele Notice of Special Local Need Registration

On June 4,1997, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued a Special Local Need (SLN) registration for Transline herbicide manufactured by DowElanco, Indianapolis, IN 46268, for use on tree plantations and forest sites.

A federal or state agency, a local unit of government, or any person or groups of person filing with the commissioner a petition that contains the signatures and addresses of 500 or more individuals of legal voting age, shall have 30 days frpm publication of notice in the State Register to file written objections with the commissioner regarding the issuance of the special local need registration.

Objections may be submitted to : John C. Sierk, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Agronomy and Plant Protection Division, 90 West Plat Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55107. Comment deadline is July 16, 1997. Notice of Sale of State Metallic Mineral Leases

Notice is hereby given that a sale of leases to explore for, mine and remove metallic minerals in trust fund lands, lands and minerals forfeited for non-payment of taxes, lands and minerals otherwise acquired, and other state-owned land under the jurisdiction of the Commission or Natural Resources, and located in portion of Aitkin, Betrami, 8 Carlton, Crow Wing, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Roseau, and Saint Louis Counties, is scheduled to be held on July 25, 1997 at 10:OO a.m. This sale will take place in the Fourth Floor Conference Room, Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

The Commissioner of Natural Resources, c/o Division of Minerals, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4045, will receive sealed hids and applications for leases covering minerals in state lands, in accordance with Minnesota Rules, parts 6125.0100 through 6125.0700, the metallic minerals rules, issued under the authority of Minnesota Statutes, sections 93.12 and 93.25,

Each bid must be submitted on a form obtained from the Commissioner. Each bid form must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check or hank money order, payable to the Depment of Natural Resources in the sum of the following amounts: a) an application fee of $100.00 for each mining unit bid upon; and h) rental for one full calendar year for each mining unit bid upon. All bids must be received by the Commissioner a the office of the Division of Minerals, Fourth Floor, DNR Building, 500 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155-4045; before 4:30 p.m. of July 24,1997.

On July 25, 1997, at the time specified, the Commissioner or his representative will publicly open the bids and announce the amount of each bid separately. At a subsequent time leases will be awarded by the Commissioner, with the approval of the State Executive Council, to the highest bidder for the respective mining units, but no hids will be accepted that do not equal or exceed the base royalty rates set forth in the rules or that do not comply with all provisions of the rules. The right is reserved to the State, through the Executive Council, to reject any or all hids.

The purpose of Minnesota's metallic minerals rules is to promote and regulate the prospecting for, mining and removal of metallic minerals on state-owned and state-administered lands. These rules, and the leases issued under the rules, authorize exploration and development of these minerals and impose certain requirements on the lessee. pi The requirements include: the payment of minimum rentals which increase with the passage of time, the payment of , . royalty for all ore mined and removed, state lessee must comply with all applicable regulatory laws. No land or water areas within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness or Voyageurs National Park are included in this or any state mineral lease sale.

After the conclusion of the sale, the Commissioner shall request each high bidder to provide evidence the bidder is qualified to hold state mineral leases pursuant to Minnesota Rules, part 6125.0410. The rules state that a lease will only be issued to an applicant qualified to do business in Minnesota and qualified to conduct exploratory borings in Minnesota. In addition, the Commissioner may request evidence that the lease applicant is technically and financially capable of performing under the terms of a state mineral lease. The requested evidence mnst be provided within 45 days of the request from the Commissioner or the bids from that high bidder will be rejected.

Upon the award of a lease, the application fee submitted with the bid will be deposited with the State Treasurer as a fee for the lease. All bids not accepted will become void, and the application fee and rental payment accompanying such bids will be returned to the respective bidders; provided, however, the application fee and rental payment accompanying a bid shall not be returned if the bidder was the high bidder and subsequently withdrew the bid prior to the awarding of a lease.

Bid forms, instructions on how bids are to be submitted, copies of the rules(Minnesota Rules, parts 6125.0100 through 6125.0700) and copies of the Mining Unit Book, listing the land areas designated by the Commissioner as mining units, may be obtained from the Mineral Leasing Section, Division of Minerals, DNR Building, 500 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155-4045.

The Mining Unit Book will be available at least thirty days prior to July 25 1997. Application for each copy of the Mining Unit Book mnst be accompanied by a check or money order, payable to the Depamnent of Natural Resources in the sum of $16.00, as a fee for such Mining Unit Book, plus $1.04 State of Minnesota Sales Tax. Unit hook will also be available for inspection at the Hibhing and Saint Paul offices of the Division of Minerals.

Wetland Conservation Act Project Applications

A copy of the complete application can be viewed at the office of the local government unit listed below. To receive mailed notices of each project within the LGU's jurisdiction, contact that LGU at the address listed below to have your name put on their mailing list. Comments mnst be received at the address listed below within 30 calendar days of publication of this notice to be considered by the LGU in its decision regarding the replacement plan.

Applicant name: City of Glencoe Description of activity: Replacement wetland appears to have some better qualities in terms of wetland values. Project location: T 115N R 28W Sec. 12 SE 1/41 SW 114 County: McLeod Watershed name: Buffalo Creek LGU official and address: Roger Berggren, McLeod County Environmental Services, 830 1lth St E, Glencoe, MN 55336; 320-864-1214.

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June 30,1997 Volume 21, No. 27

Next issue1Deadline: July 14, 1997IJuly 7, 1997

Environmental Quality Board Meeting Decisions The Environmental Quality Board met on June 19,1997 and the following actions were taken: Determined the scope of the environmental impact assessment and the alternative routes for the Northern States Power Company's and Dairyland Power Cooperative's Chisago Electric Transmission Line Project.

Three of the transmission system alternatives recommended by the Board's Route Advisory Task Force were ordered to be considered in the environmental impact assessment for the proposed project.

The three system alternatives involve four crossings of the Minnesota-Wisconsin boundary: the Arrowhead to Arpin alternative crosses near Duluth and Superior, WI; the Rock Creek alternative crosses near the Highway 70 bridge between Rock Creek and Grantsburg, WI, and the KingIRed Rock alternative crosses at two locations, one at the NSP King plant in Bayport and the other near Afton. All are existing transmission line crossings and all, at some point, cross the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

The EQB also approved the fifty five environmental factors recommended by the Task Force and the twelve alternative route segments in Chisago County recommended by the EQB staff. These will be included in the scope of the environmental impact assessment and the Board's hearings in addition to the routes proposed in NSP's application.

The Minnesota portion of the project includes an approximately 38-mile long, 230-kilovolt transmission line from NSP's Chisago County Substation (near North Branch, Minnesota) through a new Lawrence Creek Substation (near Taylors Falls) to Dairyland Power Cooperative's Apple River Substation (near Amery, Wisconsin). About 15-miles of this proposed 230-kV line would cross Chisago County and it would cross the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway at one of three alternative crossings within 4 miles of Taylors Falls. The application contains twenty seven route segments which could be used to route the transmission line to the river crossings.

For copies of the Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order, the Task Force report, or other information contact the EQB project leader, John P. Hynes at 612-296-2871 or the public advisor, Larry Hartman, at 612-296-5089. Either can also be reached at 800-657-3794.

Approved minor route alteration in Construction Permit CU-TR-1. Granted a Site Permit to Tacke Windpower Inc., and Northern Alternative Energy for 11.4 Megawatt Large Wind Energy Conversion System in Shaokatan Township in Lincoln County, Minnesota. - Approved amendments for Northern States Power Company's Phase I1 Wind Site Permit.

EIS Scoping Notice

Project Title: Austin Municipal Airport Expansion Description: A scoping Environmental Worksheet and Draft Scoping Decision (DSD) have been approved by the City of Austin for the proposed expansion of Austin Municipal Airport. The expansion consists of the extension of the existing 4,796-foot runway to 6,500 feet, related airport improvements and off-site improvements. The Scoping EAW and DSD address the alternatives and the potential impacts and issues to be addressed in the Draft Environmental Assessmentfllraft Environmental Impact Statement, in conformance with environmental review requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. Public Meeting: The scoping meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at 5:30 pm in the council chambers at the City Hall, 500 Fourth Avenue NE, Austin, Minnesota. Comments Due: Comments are due by July 30,1997. Please duect all comments and inquiries to Jon Erichson, Director of Public Works, City of Austin, 500 Fourth Avenue NE, Austin, MN 55912-3773; (507) 437-9950. Document Availability: The Scoping Environmental Assessment Worksheet and Draft Scoping Decision are available for review at Austin Public Library, 323 Fourth Avenue NE, Austin, MN, or at the city offices noted above. Copies are available on request; contact Jon Erichson at (507) 437-9950.

Draft EIS Availability Notice

Project Title: TH 371- Crow Wing County Description: The project begins approximately 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles) north of the entrance to Crow Wing State Park and extends norWnortheast approximately 10.5 kilometers (6.5 miles) to the existing intersection of TH371 and TH210 in the City of Baxter, Minnesota. The EIS for this project is being developed as a two-tiered process. Based on the final Tier 1 EIS, a Record of Decision was issued on April 12,1995 documenting the selection of a preferred location for TH371. The draft Tier 2 EIS examines the preferred location alternative in greater detail. It is composed of a series of additional "attachments" to the final Tier 1 EIS along with a full analysis of the location impacts for the South Extension. The South Extension was not included in the final Tier EIS. The South Extension segment extends south ftom a point 335 meters south of the existing intersection of Arielle Drivemetherbee Road with TH371 in Crow Wing Township to existing four-lane section of TH371 approximately 220 meters south of Anthony Road. The Tier 2 study results in the design of a final layout. Comment Period: Comments will be accepted through August 21,1997 and will be considered for inclusion in the final Tier 2 EIS. Contact Person: Cart Eastlund, Manager, MdDOT, District 3, 1991 Industrial Park Road, Baxter, Minnesota 56401; (218) 828-2482. Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due July 30,1997

Project title: Minnesota Department of Revenue Building - Inver Grove Heights Description: The State of Minnesota proposes to construct a 350,000 square foot building for the Department of Revenue to be located on a 25 acre site in the SE Quadrant of the Trunk Highway 52A-494 intersection in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Construction is proposed to begin in August, 1997 with final occupancy on November 30, 1998. RGU: Minnesota Department of Administration Contact person: A. Thomas Ulness, 50 Sherburne Avenue, Room 200, Administration Building, St. Paul, MN 55101; 612-296-6852. Public Comment Meeting: A public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on July 15,1997 at the Inver Grove Community College, Liberal Arts Building, Room 210,2500 E. 80th Street, Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Project title: East Dean Lake Residential Unit Development Description: A planned development for 548 single family homes and 300 multi-family units on approximately 539 acres in the City of Shakopee, all within the existing Metropolitan Urban Services Area. RGU: City of Shakopee Contact person: Michael Leek, Community Development Director, 129 Holmes Street, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379; 612-445-3650.

Project title: Cedar Lake Estates Residential Subdivision Description: Cedar Lakes Estates will convert 87 acres of crop and grassland into 18 single family residences. Each residence will have a private well and sewage treatment system. RGU: Scott County Contact person: Allen Frechette, Environmental Health Manager, 428 Holmes Street South, Room A102, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379; 612-496-8177. Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

Department of Natural Resources, Reconstruction of Weaver Bottoms Outlet (MN-14) Project, June 11, 1997 (May 5,1997)

City of Savage, Dakota Avenue, 150th Street to 154th Street, June 16,1997 (April 21,1997) Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The noted responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizen's petition:

City of Minneapolis, Bakken Library and Museum Expansion, June 6,1997 -No EAW.

Notice of Application for Special Local Need Registration of Super Tin Fungicide

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 18B.27 (1996) and Parts 1505.0880 - 1505.0930, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is certified to issue Special Local Need (SLN) registrations.

The MDA has received a SLN application for the following:

Applicant: Griffin Corporation, PO Box 1847, Rocky Ford Road, Valdosta, GA 31603-1847

Project Location: Any area of Minnesota where potatoes are grown.

Project Description: This SLN registration would allow the use of Super Tin at the reduced pre-harvest interval of seven days when used on potatoes.

This notice is being published by the MDA. The department is not considering holding public hearings on this proposed SLN registration.

Minnesota Forest Resources Council Meeting Notice

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council will meet at the University of Minnesota's Cloquet Forestry Center on Thursday July 17, 1997 from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. For further information call the Council's office at 612-603-0108 or access the Council's web page at http://www.fic.state.mn.us

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July 14, 1997 Volume 22, No. 1

Next issue1Deadline: July 28, 1997lJuly 21, 1997 Notice of Environmental Impact Statement Addendum Availability

Project title: Minneapolis West Business Center Description: An addendum to the 1989 EIS for the Minneapolis West Business Center has been prepared to address changes to the project. The office project is located at the southwest intersection of 1-394 and TH 100. The total mount of new gross leasable area (GLA) in the project is intended to be the same as proposed in the 1989 EIS- 1,051,000 square feet. However, the project is now anticipated to be completed in 2010 rather than the year 2000. The iirst phase of the project is proposed to commence in October 1997 and will have 29,058 more square feet of GLA than proposed in t:~otiginal EIS. The addendum also discloses changes that have ocmed in storm water detention design and in the suttounding area in the last eight years. RGU: City of St. Louis Park Contact person:.Peny Tho~g,Planner, City of St Louis Park, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416-2290; 612-928-2841. Notice of Alternative Urban Areawide Review Completion

On June 23, 1997, the Chanhassen City Council approved a resolution adopting the AUAR for Gateway Business Park and a mitigation plan for the development. For Merinformation contact Robert Genetous, Senior Planner, at 937- 1900 extension 141. Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due August 13,1997

Pmject title: Scott CSAH 27 from CSAH 68 to Dufferin Drive Description: Phase 1 of the proposed project involves the construction of approximately 1.6 miles of CSAH 27 between Dufferin Drive and CSAH 44 in the City of Savage. CSAH 27 will be constructed as a 4-lane divided urban roadway on a new alignment north of 150th Street South of 150th Street, the proposed alignment will generally follow the existing alignment corridor to CSAH 44. The City of Savage will retain the old CSAH 27 between CSAH 42 and 150th Street as a city street. Most of the old CSAH 27 south of 150th Street to CSAH 44 will be obliterated as part of Phase 1 ofthis project The City of Savage is planning on conslructing a small piece of CSAH 27 (approximately 0.6 miles) south of CSAH 42 to Dufferin Dnve during the 1997 construction season, and has previously submitted a separate EAW for that project. Phase 2 of this project will be constructed at a later date, tentatively scheduled for construction in the year 2000, and will include the reconstruction of CSAH 27 ftom CSAH 44 to CSAH 68. Phase 2 does not yet have a completed design, and therefore specific project details given in this EAW pertain only to Phase 1. RGU: Scott County 1 Contact person:.Daniel M Jobe, Design Engineer, Scott County Kghway Department, 600 Country Trail East. Jordan, Mvlnesota 55352,612-496-8346. \

Project title: Three Corners Development LLC Mixed Use Project Description: Development of 16 commercial properties and a golf courseffamily recreation area on land within the City Limits adjoining a platted 70 acre parcel which is currently being developed for a retail outlet and a private transportation museum. The proposed development plan includes: two retail stores, an economy motel; a full service hotel with conference rooms; four fast food restaurants; two sit-down restaurants; a 48.5 acre golfcourse/family recreation development, a truck stop plaza with convenience store, car wash, 28 vehicle fueling positions and sit-down restaurant; a small engine service shop and an auto/RV/marine sales outlet The proposed development package is seeking approval for a total of 239,000 square feet of commerciaYretail space plus 205 hoteYmote1 rooms, 28 vehicle fueling positions and 48.5 acres of family recreational area. RGU: City of Owatonna Contact person: David Strand, Planning Director, Owatonna City Hall, 540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060; 507-451-4540.

Project title: North Highhanks Erosion Control Project - Lake Winnibigoshish Descri@tion: The DNR proposes to stablllze 4,427 feet of eroded shorelme between the Birches public access and the =&banks Resort on the east shore of Lake Wmib~gosh~shm Cass County. A bench of sand, covered filter fabnc and a two foot-thick bed of np rap will be placed to an elevat~onof 1304 (NGVD 1929). tapered to a 2.5: 1 slope, and toed to the lake bottom RGU: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Contact person: Rebecca Wooden, Environmental PI-, 500 Lafayette Road, Box 10, St Paul, hhnnesota 55155- 4010,612-297-3355.

Project title: Northfield Golf Club Mixed Use Development d Description: A mixed use development is proposed for a 103.60 acre site lying partially in the City of Northf~eldand partially in Northfield Township. The project is comprised of 96 single-family lots, 110 multi-family units and a 25.36 acre expansion of an existing 18 hole golf course. RGU: City of Northfield Contact person: Ms. Kimberly Johnson, City Planner, City of Northfeld, 801 Washington Street, Noaeld, Minnesota 55057; 507-645-3005.

Project title: Northern Plains Dairy Description: Northern Plains Dairy Inc. proposes to comkuct and operate a 3500 animal unit (2500 cow) dairy facility in Oshawa Township, Nicollet County. Manure would be stored in a lined two-cell earthen basin adjacent to the bams, and removed and applied to crop land once per year at agronomic rates. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: William J. Lynog Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155; 612-296-7794.

Project title: WiesLake Sanitary Sewer Extension Description: The City of Woodbury is proposing an expansion of the Wilmes Lake Wastewater lift station, a booster station construction near Auhlrnn Drive, and aforce main extension of approximately 5,000 feet to an existing sewer force mam, m order to accommodate increased flows in north-central Woodbmy. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Meri K. Nielsen, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul.Minnesota 55155; 612-297-1766.

Project title: Bagley Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion Project Description: The City of Bagley is proposing to upgrade its wastewater stab'itionpond to provide for additional capacity and improved operations. The proposed upgrade will include the construction of a new 15.9 acre secondary ceU on the east edge of the existing facility. Additionally, the height of the existing cells will be increased, to allow operating depths between two and six feet. The treated fluent fiom the stabilization ponds will continue to be discharged to the Cleanvater River. , RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency \ Contact person: Eric K~lberg,Project Manager, Envuonmental Planning and Rev~ewOffice, 520 Lafayette Road, St Paul, Minnesota 55155; 612-296-8643. MN Department of Military Affairs Alternative Review Process; Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment

Project title: Camp Ripley Site Development Plan Description: This Environmental Assessment examines the potential environmental effects of the implementation of a Site Development Plan for the Camp Ripley Training Site of the Minnesota Army National Guard. Implementation of the Site Development Plan would provide the facilities and environment for training needed to main& military readiness during the next 10 years.

The Site Development Plan includes new and modified facilities to accommodate changes mandated by the National Guard Bureau and the U.S.Army. These actions at Camp Ripley are: the transition to largely mechanized infancly, the change from the M60 Series to the MI Series tank, and the introduction of the Multiple Launch Rocket System. A major compohent of the Site Development Plan, and evaluated in this report, is the Integrated Nahural Resource Management Plan which provides for management of the natural resources of the site and monitors for and minimizes any adverse effects of training activities.

The Site Development Plan does not include plans for expansion of the training site. Although there are plans to optimize the use of Camp Ripley for training, no substantial changes in civilian employment or in personnel assigned for training are expected. RGU: Minnesota Department of Mili- Affairs Contact Person: Major R. Denis Shields, Veterans Services Building, 20 West 12thStreet. St Paul, Minncsota 55155- d r 2098; 612-296-4684.

This enviromental review is being conducted through a special alternative review process proposed by the Department of Military Affairs and approved by the Environmental Quality Board in 1986. Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

= Cloquet/Cadtm County Airport, Carlton County, June 10,1997 (May 5,1997) m Wright County State Aid Highway 6 - Howard Lake Bypass, Wright County, July 1,1997 (May 5, 1997) Watershed Ditch #5, MiddleRiver Snake WatershedDistrict, June 25,1997 (May 19,1997) Watershed Ditch #6,Middle River Snake Watershed District, June 25,1997 (May 19,1997) m Arnold Palmer Designed Golf Course, City of Breezy Point, June 23,1997 (May 19,1997) Twin Lakes Business Park Plan and Redevelopment, City of Roseville. June 23,1997 ((May 5,1997) Roseville Gateway Business Park Plan and Redevelopment, City of Roseville, June 23,1997 way 5,1997) Petitions Filed

The following petitions have been filed with the EQB requestingpreparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

Prairie Run Hog Feedlot, Sumter Township, McLeod County m Remmele Enginkg,Inc. Project, Woodbury Commerce Center, City of Woodbury -.- Apple Ridge Development, C~tyof Ramsey Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The noted responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a c~tizen'spetition:

1 m Little Sauk Shores Subdivision, Todd County - June 1, 1997 -Petition denied Notification of Release of Genetically Engineered Organisms - File Number Company C~P Project County 97-NO449 Novarth Corn Marker gene Goodhue ability to utilize alternative carbon source

Availability of FONSI for DNR Statewide Public Access Development

The Trails and Waterways Unit of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announces the availability of the Fvrdigs of No Signscant Impact (FONSI) for Project FW-4-D, Statewide Public Access Development. Federal Aid in SportFishResortfunds, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Senice (USFWS), are used to cost-share allowable activities covered by this five-year planning document. The USFWS has prepared the FONSI for the new public access, and 2) the rehabilitation of existing public access. Copies of the FONSI are available fiom Kim Lockwood, Water Recreation Operations Coordinator, DNR-Trails and WatenvaysUnit, (612) 297-4954. MORE EAWS -- COMMENTS DUE AUGUST 13

Project Title: East Elk River Urban Service Area Infrastructure Project 6 Description: The City of Elk River proposes to construct a 1.25 mile collector street with ultimate ADT of 34,500, real~gn0.5 mile of CSAH 13, and extend trunk watermain and sanitary sewer to supply 1.15 MGD and to treat 0.87 MGD. The EAW does not review future residential, commercial, or industrial development that will occur in the service area. RGU: City of Elk River Contact person: Stephen Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, 13065 Orono Pkwy, Elk River, MN 55330; 441-7420. I EOB Monitor

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July 28,1997 Volume 22, No. 2

Next issuel1)eadline: August 11, 1997lAugust 4, 1997

EQB Seeks Input on Revisions to EAW Form and "EAW Guidelines"

The EQB staff has begun revising the EAW form and accompanying EAW guidelines booklet. Anyone with ideas on how either or both could be improved is invited to comment to Gregg Downing, Environmental Review Coordimator, 300 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155; 612-296-8253 or voice mailbox(tol1-free) 1-800-657-3794. E-mail comments to: [email protected] i EIS Adequacy Notice

On November 29, 1996, the Department of Natural Resources determined that the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Hawkes Peat Mining Expansion Project in New Maine Township in Marshall County was adequate. For further information contact: Thomas W. Balcom, Natural Resources Environmental Review Section, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155; 612-296-4796.

EAW Withdrawn

The MN Department of Administration has withdrawn the EAW for a proposed new Department of Revenue building at a site in Inver Grove Heights. The withdrawn EAW was noticed in the EOB Monitor on June 30, 1997. For further information, contact Tom Ulness at 612-296-6852. Correction

The July 14,1997 issue of the Monitor contained a notice of availability of an Environmental Assessment by the Department of Military Affairs on the redevelopment of Camp Ripley. The notice failed to include information about the comment deadline. The comment period for this EAW ends on August 14,1997 Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due August 27,1997

, Project title: Tibbits Brook Description: Tibbits Brook is a 43 lot single family residential development on a 156.5 acre parcel in Big Lake L. Township, Sherburne County, Minnesota. The lots are served with public roads and utilities typical of a rural setting including private wells and septics. RGU: Sherbume County Contact person:.Nancy Riddle, Asst. Zoning Administrator, Sherburne County, 13880 Hwy 10, PO Box 320, Elk River, Mk 55330; 6121261-2900.

Project title: Removal of the Mill Pond Dam on the Pomme de Terre River in Appleton, MN Description: The City of Appleton proposes to remove the Mill Pond Dam on the Pomme de Terre River in Swift County, Minnesota. Removal of the partially failed dam will have a positive impact on the fisheries community. Restoration of the upstream river is based on a pool-riffle design. RGU: City of Appleton Contact person: Roman Fidler, City Clerk~Treasurer,323 West Schlieman Avenue, Appleton, MN 56208; 320-289-

Project title: Edgewater Bay Campground Description: The project is a seasonal recreational camping areas. 65 sites with access to Lake Shetok through marina. RGU: Murray County Environmental Services ~ontaciperson: Dean Williams, Administrator, PO Box 57, Slayton, MN 56172; 507-836-6148 ext. 156.

Project title: Recyclights Incorporated Hazardous Waste Storage Facility Description: Recyclights Incorporated is proposing to store mercury containing waste at its mercury re~yclmg facility in Bloomington, Minnesota, for up to one year. Being permitted to store mercury debris on-site for more than 24-hours will enable Recyclights to accept a wider variety of mercury-laden wastes for recycling. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Hans C. Walter-Peterson, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Ofice, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-8236.

Project title: City of Big Lake, Minnesota Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Description: The city of Big Lake, located in southern Sherburne County, is proposing to expand the treatment capacity of its wastewater treatment facility kom 363,000 to 840,000 gallons per day. The project entails construction of a second forcemain, a second oxidation ditch, and three new clarifiers. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Craig N. Affeldt, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7796.

Project title: City of Zimmerman, Minnesota Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Description: The city of Zimerman, located in southem Sherburne County, is proposing to expand the treatment capacity of its wastewater treatment facility up to 600,000 gallons per day. The project entails the phased construction of a sequencing batch reactor on the site of the existing treatment plant. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Craig N. Affeldt, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7796.

Project title: Daley Farms LLP Dairy Facility Description: Daley Farms proposes to build and operate a 1996.4 animal unit total confinement dairy facility near Lewiston in Utical Township, Winona County. Manure would be stored in lined earthen basins and spread annually on surrounding cropland as fertilizer. The project includes terminating milling operations on several existing sites as feeding and pasturing sites for young daj. stock. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: William J. Lynott, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7794.

Project title: LTV Steel Mining Company Description: LTV Steel Mining Company proposes to reconfigure its planned mining and stockpiling within its present 50,000-acre taconite mining area near Aurora-Hoyt Lakes, in St. Louis County. A total of 1108 acres will be ( affected. RGU: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Contact person: Rebecca Wooden, Environmental Planner, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4010; 612-297-3355.

Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

m Pine Tree Pond Plat 6 - City of Sartell - July 17,1997 (May 19,1997) The Wilds Subdivision - City of Sartell -July 17, 1997 (May 19, 1997) Thief River Falls wastewater pond improvements - MPCA - July 7,1997 (May 5, 1997) The Villages at Carver Creek - City of Carver - July 7, 1997 (April 21, 1997) Peltier Lake Dam Rehabilitation - Saint Paul Water Utility - July 10, 1997 (June 2, 1997) Arden Hills Gateway Center (Phases I-IV) - City of Arden Hills - July 14, 1997 (June 2,1997) Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The noted responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizens' petition:

Eichom Horse Riding Arena Project - Itasca County - July 11, 1997 - EAW ordered

Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Public Information Meeting on Draft Site Permit for Woodstock Windfarms, LLC., 10.2 MW Large Wind Energy Conversion System

The Miesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) will hold a public information meeting in Pipestone, MN on August 14,1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Court House Annex, 416 South Hiawatha on the EQB's Draft Site Permit for the Woodstock Wmdfarms, LLC, 10.2 megawatt (MW) Large Wind Energy Conversion System Project and to provide an overview of the EQB's Interim Site Pennit Procedures. Representatives of Woodstock Widfarms and Vestas, the turbine manufacturer for this proposed project, will also be available to answer questions about their proposed project. EQB staff will conduct the meeting, which is open to all interested persons.

Woodstock Windfarms proposed site is located in Burke Township T-106 N, Range 44 W, Section 13, Pipestone County. The 320-acre site lies southeast of the village of Woodstock.

The Woodstock Windfarms project will consist of an array of 17 Vestas Model V-441600 kW wind turbines and associated power collection systems, including 34.5 kV step-up transformers interconnecting to a NSP substations interconnecting to the 69 kV transmission line which runs east from Pipestone, MN. The Vestas wind turbines will be installed on free-standing 60-meter (197 foot) tubular steel towers. Each turbine blade is 20.5 meters (67.3 feet) long. The rotor diameter is approximately 44 meters (144.3 feet) across.

Representatives of Woodstock Windfarms, LLC may be reached at: 191 West 5th Street, Cottonwood, MN 56229; Tel: 507-423-5547; Fax: 612-423-5532. /' i'. - Draft Site Permit Comments Due on August 27.1997

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the draft site permit to the EQB by the close of business on Wednesday, August 27, 1997. Written comments should be directed to: Larry Hartman, EQB Project Leader, 300 Centennial Bldg., 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155; Tel: 612-296-5089 or 1-800-657-3794; Fax: 612-296- 3698 and E-mail: [email protected].

Any person may request in writing that a contested case hearing be held on an application for a site permit for a proposed LWECS project. The contested case hearing request must be filed by August 27, 1997. The person requesting the public hearing shall include as part of the request the issues to be addressed in the hearing and the reasons why a hearing is required to resolve those issues. The chair shall order a contested case hearing if the chair fids that the person requesting the contested case hearing has raised a material issue of fact and that the holding of the hearing would aid the EQB in making a final determination on the permit application. The chair may refer the request for a contested case hearing to the Board for determination.

Upon completion of the procedures and requirements of the interim procedures, the chair shall bring the matter to the Board for a final decision. If no contested case hearing has been held, the chair shall determine the record that has been created'and shall bring the matter to the Board for action on the basis of that record. The EQB may act on Woodstock Wmdfarms request for a site permit to construct the 10.2 MW project at its meeting on Thursday, September 18, 1997. To be advised of the board's action contact the EQB at the address noted above.

Background. Information On Julv. 11.. 1997 Woodstock Windfarms filed a Site Permit a~~licationwith the MEOB for its 10.2 MW LWECS project. On July 17, 1997 the EQB Vice-Chair conditionally accepted Woodstock Widfarms application. Acceptance of the site permit application by the chair requires the EQB to issue a draft site permit.

The EQB will review Woodstock Wmdfarms Site Permit application for their 10.2 MW project under the Wind Siting Act (Minnesota Statute, sections 116C.691 through 116C.697) and the EQB's Interim Site Permit Procedures for LWECS that were adopted by the EQB on December 21, 1995.

Proiect Back~roundInformation A copy of Woodstock Windfarms application has been distributed to affected landowners, township and county representatives. Copies of Woodstock Wmdfarms application are available for review at the Pipestone County Auditor's Office in Pipestone. To obtain a copy of Woodstock Windfarms application, contact the company at the address above.

Copies of the Wind Siting Act, the EQB's Interim Site Permit Procedures for Large Wid Energy Conversion Systems and the Draft Site Permit are available for review at the Pipestone County Auditor's Office in Pipestone or they may be obtained by contacting the EQB at the address above.

Public Advisor The MEOB. has designated- John Hvnes as Public Advisor (Tel: 612-296-2871) to assist and advise citizens on how to participate in the site permit process. Same address as above.

Amendment to the Release Permit 97-PE-008 for the Field Trial of Disease Tolerant Transgenic Sunflower

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture intends to amend Release Permit 97-PE-008 in response to Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc's request to add one additional field release site in Clay County, MN. This amendment would allow the use of transgenic sunflower pollen from the original permitted site in Red Lake County, MN to pollinate nontransgenic sunflowers in Clay County under strict field containment procedures. For additional information, call Mary Hanks, 612-296-1277.

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August 11,1997 Volume 22, No. 3

Next issueIDeadlie: August 25 1997lAugust 18,1997 EQB Seeks Input on Revisions to EAW Form and "EAW Guidelines"

The EQB staff has begun revising the EAW form and accompanying EAW guidelines booklet. Anyone with ideas on how either or both could be improved is invited to comment to Gregg Downing, Environmental Review Coordinator, 300 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155; 612-296-8253 or voice rnailbox(toll-free) 1-800-657-3794. E-mail comments to: [email protected]

Wadena County Greater Than 80% Presettlement Wetland Reclassification

At the July 25,1997 meeting, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) approved a reclassification request for Wadena County based on the percentage of presettlement wetlands according to Minnesota Statute 103G.222, Subd. 1, item (0) and Minnesota Rule 8420.0250, Subp. 4. For all matters related to the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act, Wadena County has more than 80%of its presettlement wetlands remaining. Copies of the supporting documentation can be requested by contacting John Jaschke at BWSR, 1 West Water Street, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55107. Supplemental EIS Preparation Notice-Comments Due September 2,1997

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will be preparing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) on a proposal by Laidlaw Environmental Services (LES) Rosemount, formerly called Minnesota Industrial Containment Facility (MICF), to modify its non-hazardous industrial solid waste facility to accept municipal solid waste (MSW) combustor ash.

LES Rosemount is located on 236 acres, of which approximately 120 acres will be developed and approximately 80 acres are planned for eventual disposal cells. Approximately 40 acres of the site are used for administrative building, container management building, dock are, rail siding, leachate storage tanks and containment, internal roads and parking areas. The proposed ash cell is planned to be designed to accept up to 160,000 cubic yards of ash annually during the five-year contract period. The primary liner system will consist of a leachate collection system installed above an impermeable 80-mil high density polyethylene geomembrane. The secondary liner system will consist of a leak detection system installed above a composite liner that is comprised of a 60-mil geomembrane and three feet of compacted clay. The SEIS is designed to only deal with impacts, alternatives, and mitigation which are no longer adequately examined in the original EIS due to the changes in the project, information, or circumstances.

The MPCA proposes that the following impacts and issues be examined as part of the SEIS: . Project description: 1) an explanation of the current LES Rosemount facility; and 2) planned mod~fication to the current LES Rosemount facility needed to accept MSW combustor ash. . Examination of the MSW combustor ash including: 1) the characteristics of ash coming from the Hennepin Energy Recovery Corporation (HERC) facility; 2) ash testing requirements and monitoring requirements at the HERC facility; and 3) ash transportation and disposal procedures used by the HERC facility. . Leachate: 1) examine the characteristics of MSW combustor ash leachate; 2) discuss the proposed leachate treatment and disposal method; and 3) examine other available leachate treatment and disposal methods. . Traffic: I) discuss existing traffic cond~t~onsat the site; 2) evaluate expected changes to the existing traffic conditions as a result of the proposed project: and 3) potential mitigation. . Aesthetics: 1) analysis of the elevation change to the site through the use of computer enhanced photographic renderings; and 2) potential mitigation. . , Alternatives: the no-build alternative will be evaluated. . Other: 1) governmental approvals will be listed; and 2) economic, employment, and sociological impacts associated with the construction and operation of the proposed MSW combustor ash cell will be examined.

A draft SEIS is tentatively anticipated to be released for public review in the fall of 1997. The contact person at the MPCA is : Kevin J. Kain, hoject Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayem Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7432.

Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due September 10, 6 1997

Project title: Center Oaks Description: The project consists of developing residential property on a 63.2 acre panel. The average lot size is 16.739 square feet for the development. The remainder of property consists of parks, wetlands, and outlots. RGU: City of Albertville Contact person: Garrison Hale, City Administrator, 5975 Main Avenue NE,Albertville, MN 55301; 612-497-3384.

Project title: Saint Croix Valley CommunityISports Complex Description: The Stillwater CommunityISport Complex includes four building elements; training center, field house, hockey arena seating 1,100 and public works facility, on a 16.26 acre site. The site plan shows the site and the development components. To accommodate development, the site will be graded and recontoured. A detention basin will be constructed on the west side of the site to accommodate the natural movement of water from east to west. It is anticipated that the project will begin construction in Fall 1997 and be completed within one year. It is probable the public works facility andlor the training center may be constructed as a second phase of construction because of funding. RGU: City of Stillwater Contact person: Stephen Russell, Community Development Director, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, MN 55082; 612-430-8820.

Project title: Sherwood Hills 2nd Addition, Big Lake and Becker Townships Description: The proposed project is a 25 lot, residential development on a 124.7 acre parcel on the Elk River, in Big Lake and Becker Townships in Sherburn County, Minnesota. Minimum lot size is 2.5 acres with individual wells and septic systems.

Project title: Schiller Feedlot Expansion Description: Andrew Schiller proposes to expand an existing 1,644 animal unit total confinement hog finishing facility by adding an additional two barns identical in capacity and configuration to the existing barns. Manure would be stored in deep concrete pits under the barns and spread once a year on crop land as fertilizer. I' I' RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: William J. Lynott, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7794.

Project title: Hancock Pro-Pork Farrow to Finish Feedlot Description: Hancock Pro-Port Inc. proposes to build and operate a farrowing/nursery facility in Stevens County that would supply feeder hogs to finishing owned by Hancock shareholders in the surrounding area. Some of the finishing facilities would require new construction to accommodate the new source of hogs. Manure would be stored in deep concrete pits under the barns (except for one finishing site that would employ an earthern basin) and spread once annually on crop land as fertilizer. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: William J. Lynott, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7794.

Project title: Regatta Residential Development Description: This project proposal would involve the construction of 469 residential units on approximately 102 acres. The unit breakdoown would consist of the following: 29 structures containing eight units per building, 20 smctures containing four units per building, 52 structures containing two units per building, 53 single family detached units. As part of this project a north south collector street (Flagstaff Ave.) will be constructed along the west boundary of the site. Ultimately this road will be connected to Co.Rd 42 another 95 mile to the north. Also, with construction of the project, a minor collector will extend through the property west to east with a connection to the property to the east for future development. RGU. City of Apple Valley Contact Person: Rick Kelley, City Planner. 14200 Cedar Ave, Apple Valley, MN;612-431-8800. ( Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

Castle Danger Area Wastewater Treatment Facilities - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - July 15,1997 (May 19,1997) Viking Land N Lakes Golf Course and Planned Unit Development-Douglas County- July 23,1997(June 16, 1997) Cragun Golf Course-City of East Gull Lake- July 17, 1997 (May 19, 1997) Minnesota Tunk Highway 87 and 64 in Cass and Hubbard Counties-Minnesota Department of Transportation- August 7,1997 (April 21,1997) Cooperative Dry Mill Ethanol Plant-Minnesota Pollution Control Agency- July 31,1997 (April 21, 1997) Bruce Ward Swine Finisher Facility-Minnesota Pollution Control Agency- July 25,1997 (June 2, 1997) Southeast Minnesota Ethanol Cooperative Dry Mill Ethanol Plant-Minnesota Pollution Control Agency- July 21, 1997 (May 19,1997) Mentor Urology, Manufacturing Facility-Minnesota Pollution Control Agency- July 25,1997 (June 16,1997) Petitions Filed

The following petitions have been filed with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

* Theisen AsphalttConcrete Recycling Project, Wright County Bruce Frisvold Hog Feedlot Expansion, Murray County * Wood View Pork Hog Feedlot, Wood Lake Twp, Yellow Medicine County Prairie Run Hog Feedlot, Sumter Twp, McLeod County Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The noted responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizen's petition: m ~e-ele Engineering, Inc. project and the Woodbury Commerce Center, July 23,1997, Petition Denied GEO Release Notices-Correction

A notice of Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Xnc.'s request for an amendment to permit 97-PE-008to allow the use of transgenic sunflower pollen at a second site in Clay County, MN appeared in the July 28, 1997 EQB Monitor. The request for this amendment has been withdrawn. For additional information, call Mary Hanks. Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 612-296-1277. Notice of Special Local Need Registration

On July 31,1997,the Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued a Special Local Need (SLN) registration for Super Tin fungicide manufactured by Griffin Corporation. Valdosta, GA 31603, that would allow the use of Super Tin at the reduced pre-harvest interval of seven days when used on potatoes.

A federal or state agency, a local unit of government, or any person or groups of persons filing with the commissioner a petition that contains the signatures and addresses of 500 or more individuals of legal voting age, shall have 30 days from publication of notice in the State Register to file written objections with the commissi~ner regarding the issuance of the special local need registration.

Objections may be submitted to: John C. Sierk, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Agronomy and Plant Protection Division, 90 West Plato Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55107. Comment deadline is September 10, 1997. Reclamation Projects Planned For Lakes-DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife

Fisheries Project The DNR Section of Fisheries is planning one lake reclamation project this fall. The project involves the application of rotenone, a federal and state approved pesticide, to remove undesirable fish followed with the stocking of gamefish and forage species. Endangered or threatened species are not present in the lake. A bald eagle nest is located at the upper end of the lake but will not be affected by the project. The goals of this project is to improve fish habitat and angling opportunities. Specifics regarding this project are:

Rebecca Lake, Dakota County. This project site will be treated in the fall. Rotenone distribution will be done by boat and backpack sprayer. Lakewide target concentration is 150 ppb. The existing fish community is dominated by 7 fish species that entered the lake after the 1997 spring flood. Following treatment, the lake will be stocked with /' I largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, black crappie, and channel catiish. Comments or questions on this project should be addressed to Dave Zapetillo, Area Fisheries Supervisor, I200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106; or Dick Peterson, Fisheries Habitat and Development Coordinator, 500 Lafayette Road, Box 12, St. Paul, MN 55155.

Wildlife Projects The DNR Section of Wildlife is planning three lakelwetland reclamation projects this fall. The projects involve the application of rotenone, a federal and state approved pesticide, to remove undesirable fish species that impact waterfowl habitat. The thud project is a research effort to evaluate the impact of fish on aquatic invertebrate availability to waterfowl. Endangered or threatened species are not present at any of these sites. Species on each project are as follows:

HowardlMud Lakes, AnokalWashington Counties. The project site will be treated in the fall. Rotenone distribution will be done by boat on the main lakes and by helicopter to treat adjacent and connected wetland areas. Lakewide target concentration is 200 ppb. The existing fish communities are dominated by carp that have degraded waterfowl habitat. Following treatment, the lakes will be managed for aquatic wildlife and northern pike. Comments or queqtions regarding this project should be duected to: Robert Welsh, Area Wildlife Manager, 5463 West Broadway, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

HassellMoore Lakes, Swift County. The project site will be treated in the fall. Rotenone distribution will be done by boat on the main lakes and by helicopter to treat adjacent and connected wetland areas. Lakewide target concentration is 200 ppb. The existing fish communities are dominated by carp that have degraded waterfowl habitat. Following treatment, the lakes will be managed for aquatic wildlife and northern pike. Comments or questions regarding this project should be directed to: Dave Soehren. Area Wildlife Manager. Appleton Civic Center, 323 West Schlieman Avenue, Appleton, MN 56208.

DNR Wildlife Wetland Research Project, various counties. The project site will be treated in the fall. Rotenone distribution will be done by helicopter at all sites. Lakewide concentr2tions are 150 ppb. The treatment sites are:

Spink WPA Grant 128N 42W 30 Blakesly WPA Grant 129N 41W 35 Preuss WPA Grant 130N 43W 1 Comments or questions on this project shpuld be addressed to: Mark Hanson, Wildlife Research Biologist, 102 23rd Street NE, Bemidji, MN 56601. MinAesota Forest Resources Council Meeting

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council will meet Rutger's Sugar Lake Lodge near Grand Rapids on Thursday August 21, 1997 from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. For directions or further information. call the Council's office at 612-603-0108 or access the Council's web page at hnp:llwww.fic.state.mn.ud. WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT PROJECT APPLICATIONS 6 A copy of the complete application can be viewed at the LGU office listed below. Persons interested in receiving mailed notice of each project within the jurisdiction of the LGU can be put on a mailing list by contacting the LGU at the address listed below. Comments must be received at the address listed below within 30 calendar days of publication of this notice in order to be considered by the LGU when it makes its decision regarding the replacement plan.

Applicant name: Warren Schmidt Description of activity: Fill will be placed in some wetlands for the conshvction of an athletic field. 2.694 acres of wetland will be impacted. Project location: T 115N R 28W Sec 12 SW 114 County: McLeod Watershed name: LGU ofIicial and address: McLeod County Environmental Services, Roger Berggren, 830 1lth Street E, Glencoe, MN 55336; 320-864-1214.

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August 25,1997 Volume 22, No. 4

Next issue/Deadlie: September 8,1997lAugust 29,1997(Friday)

Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due September 24, 1997

Project title: Lykken-RDO Agricultural Irrigation Project Description: Appropriation of approximately 150 acre-feet of groundwater to irrigate 150 acres of agricultural land for the production ofpotatoes, corn and beans in rotation. RGU: Department of Natural Resources Contact person: Thomas W. Balcolm, Supervisor, Envir. Review Section, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, h4N 55155-4010; 612-296-4796. The DNR will hold a public information open house on Saturday, September 6, 1997 hm9:00 - 11:OO am at the Clitherall Community Center in Clitherall, Minnesota.

Project title: Sienna Corporation T.P.C Golf Course and Residential Development Description: An 18 hole golf course and mixed density residential development is .proposed . for a 552 acre site currently used for cultivation of sod and vegetable crops in the City of ~laine. RGU: City of Blaine Contact person: Ron Henrickson, Community Development Director, City of Blaine, 9150 Central Avenue NE, Blaine, MN 55434; 612-784-6700.

Project title: Physics Laboratory Expansion: Soudan Underground Mine Description: The University of Minnesota proposes to construct a second underground laboratory in Soudan Undemund- Mine State Park. The 22.000 cubic-vard laboratorv will house a article detector to detect neutrinos generated at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Chicago and directed toward the underground mine. Excavated rock will be hauled to the surface and stockpiled in the mine vicinity. RGU: Department of Natural Resources Contact person: Rebecca Wooden, DM, Environmental Review Section, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, h4N 55155; 612-297-3355.

Project title: Eichorn Indoor Horse Riding Arena Project Description: Project will include construction of a 60' x 160' morton building (indoor riding arena) with a 36' x 70' ( '- for stalls; 25' x 35' hay barn; 20' x 20' concrete stacking slab with an earthen embanlanent and timber box, 7 pastures, one 60' x 150' outdoor riding area; manure composting area, septic system for handling water kom wash area; and a water well. Use will include onsite riding lessons and teaching of horsemanship classes, horse training, breeding and someday working with veterinary clinics on a recovety program for injured horses. NE-SW, Section 30, lyg W of Road and Part of Gov. Lot 3, Section 30, T54 R23 (50 acres total) - Feeley Township. RGU: Itasca County Contact person: Teny Greenside, LC. Zoning Officer, Courthouse, 123 NE 4th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744; 218-327-2857.

Project title: North Ridge Residential Development Description: North Ridge is proposed as a 98.43 acre mixed residential subdivision consisting of 106 single family lots, 24 twin home units and 108 multiple units. Also included is a 14.54-acre park land parcel. RGU: City of Rogers Contact person: Gary Eitel, City Administrator, 12913 Main Street, Rogers, MU 55374; 612-428-2253.

Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

The responsible government units noted below have determined the following projects do not require preparation of an EIS. The dates given are, respectively, the date of the determination and the date the EAW notice was published in the EQB Monitor. North Highbanks Erosion Control Project-Lake Wiiibigoshish - Department of Natural Resources - August 13, 1997 (July 14,1997)

Miesota Trunk Highway 169 in Mille Lacs County - MOT- August 15,1997 (February 24,1997) r Hackensack Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Project - August 6,1997 (June 16,1997) Majestic Knoll and Gabrian Woods - Sherbume County - May 19,1997 (August 5,1997) Thompson Ravine North Interceptor and Watermain, Mankato - Miesota Pollution Control Agency - August 12,1997 (June 16,1997)

707 Second Avenue South Project - City of Minneapolis - August 11,1997 (June 2,1997) Petitions Filed

The following petitions have been fded with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

Berscheit Farms Hog Feedlot, Grey Eagle Township Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The noted responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizen's petition:

Miesota Department of Revenue Building, Department of Administration, August 12,1997 - Petition Denied BNC~Frisvold Hog Feedlot Expansion, Murray County, August 12, 1997 - Petition Denied

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September 8,1997 Volume 22, No. 5

Next issuelDeadline: September 22,1997lSeptember 15, 1997 Draft AUAR Document - Comments Due October 8,1997

Project title: Cottage Grove West Draw Description: The City of Cottage Grove has prepared an Alternative Urban Areawide Review for 592 acres withim the West Draw Study Area of the City. The West Draw Study Area includes a 530-acre Municipal Urban Service Area (MUSA) expansion approved in 1996 by the Melropolitan Council. Low and medium density residential development is proposed fci this area. RGU: City of Cottage Grove Contact person: Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director, 7516 80th Smet South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016: 612-458-2824.

Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due October 8,1997

Project Title: Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area Description: DNR Trails & Waterways proposes to construct and operate the IronRange Off-Highway Vechicle Recreation Area on a 1200 acre site in Gilbert, MN. The facility will feature recreational trails, scramble areas, day- use and special events facilities specifically designed foruse by off-road motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and four- wheel drive jeeps and trucks. The DMwill hold a public information open house on Monday, September 15,1997 ftom 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Gilbert City Hall. RGU: Depariment of Natural Resources Contact Person: Thomas Balcom, Supevisor, Environmental Review Section, DNR Office of Planning, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul MN 551554010; 612-296-4796.

Project title: Woodwind Health Campus Description: The proposed project is a 325,000 square foot hospital and health care facility. The project plans include hospital beds, a medical office building, and diagnostic and testing faciities. The site is 26.5 acres and the current land uses are old field, forest and wetlands. RGU: City of Woodbury Contact person: Gary Berg, City Planner, 8301 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN 55125-3330; 612-731-5790.

Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

Wilmes Lake Sanitary Sewer Extension, Booster Station Consiruction, and Li Station Expansion, Woodbu~y- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - August 27,1997 (July 14,1997) Old Mill State Park Dam Repair and Rehabilitation - Department of Natural Resources - August 15,1997 (March 10,1997) Mayer Wastewater Treabnent Facility Improvements - Miesota Pollution Control Agency - August 15,1997 (M~Y19,1997) Cedar Estates Residential Development - Scott County - August 19, 1997 (June 30, 1997) LTV Steel Mining Compaay Expausion - Department of Natural Resources - August 29,1997 (July 28,1997) Three Comers Development - City of Owatonna - August 19,1997 (February 14,1997) ~okeldGolf Course - City of Northfield - August 18,1997 (July 14,1997) Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The noted responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizen's petition:

Thiesen Asphalt and Concrete Recycling Facility, Wright County, August 26,1997 -Petition Denied

Amended Environmental Review Program Rule Copies Available

Updated copies of the EQB's rules for the Environmental Renew program are now available. The updated rules incorporate the amendments adopted by the EQB on March 20,1997 which became effective April 21,1997.

The EQB staff has recently mailed copies of the new mles to county planning and zoning officers and to the clerks or administrators of major cities with the envelopes marked to the attention of the planning department Cies and counties which did not receive copies in this mailing and any other unit of government may obtain a 6ee copy by contacting EQB as directed below.

Businesses and ~rivatewmns mav obtain a CODV of the mles from the Minnesota Bookstore for a nominal fee. The rule booklei is idedtified as dkument # 3-id. The bookstore is at 117 University Avenue (Ford Building), St Paul, 55155, telephone: 6121297-3000 or 800-657-3757. Businesses which directly represent units of government may qualify for a 6ee copy 6om the EQB.

To obtain copies from the EQB use the following address, telephone number, or E-mail address: EQB Environmental Review Program 300 Centennial Building 658 Cedar Street St Paul, MN 55155

6121296-8253 or 800-657-3794 (leave address in voice mailbox)

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September 22,1997 Volume 22, No. 6

Next issue/Deadline: October 6,1997lSeptember 29,1997

EIS Sco~jingNotice

Project Title: I-94/TH 10 Regional Connection Description: A Scoping Document (SD) and Draft Scoping Decision Document (DSD) for planned highway improvements in Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) - District 3 (St. Cloud) are available for public review and comment. The documents describe proposed safety and capacity improvements to state highway connections between Interstate-94 0-94) and Trunk Highway 10 (TH 10) between St. Cloud and Becker. The four alternatives being evaluated include safety and capacity improvements on the existing TH 24 connection and consideration of a new highway alignment at one of thee iocauons between i-94 and Xi 10. The SD and SD5 address the alternatives, potential impacts and issues to be addressed in a Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Public Meeting: Two scoping meetings will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on October 7 and 9, 1997. The meeting on October 7 will be held at Clearview Elementary School (located at 7310 Highway 24 between Clear Lake and Clearwater) and the October 9 meeting will be held at the Metropolitan Transit Commission offices (located at 665 Franklin Avenue NE in St. Cloud). The same information will be presented at both meetings. Comments Due: Comments are due by October 22,1997. Please direct all comments and inquiries to Ed Idzorek, Mn/DOT Project Manager, Mn/DOT District 3,3725 12th Street North, St. Cloud, MN 56303-2130.320-654-5446. Document Availability: The Scoping Document and Draft Scoping Decision are available for review at the Mn/DOT offices noted above. Copies are also available upon request from Ed Idzorek at 320-645-5446. Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due October 22, 1997

Project Title: Brush Island Marina Description: The proposed project will consist of an approximately 2.1 acre marina, 450 feet by 200 feet in size on Brush Island located near Angle Inlet on Lake of the Wodds. A channel 50 feet in width will extend from the marina approximately 150 feet out into Lake of the Woods. The island is platted for 35 residential lots with 2 outlets, with access and utility easements provided. Electrical utilities have been installed. Five lots have been sold, with residence construction complete or under way. In order to provide access to and a safe harbor for the island, construction of a marina on the southernmost peninsula of the island is proposed. RGU: Lake of the Woods County Contact Person: Gary Lockner, Environmental Services Director, PO Box 808, Baudette, MN 56623; 218-634- 1945.

, Project Title: Bena Cellular Communications Tower i Description: The proposed project is to erect a 400' communications tower. The site of approximately ten (10) acres of land that is commercially zoned within the Mississippi Headwaters Corridor of Cass County Minnesota. The project area is adjacent to the city of Bena. RGU: Cass County Contact Person: Tom Blackman, Enforcement Officer, PO Box 3000, Walker, MN 56484; 218-547-3300.

Project Title: Cedar Creek Residential Golf Course Development Description: This project consists of developing an 18-hole golf course and residential property on a 271.4 acre parcel of property in the city of Albertville, Minnesota. A portion of the golf course crosses the city corporate limits of Albertville and St. Michael. RGU: City of Albertville Contact Person: Garrison Hale, City Administrator, 5975 Main Ave SE, Albertville, MN 55301; 612-497-3384. Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

The reSponsible government units noted below have determined the following projects do not require preparation of an EIS. The dates given are, respectively, the tlate of the determination and the date the EAW notice was published in the EQB oni it;.

City of Elk River, The East Elk River Urban Service Area, September 8, 1997 (July 14, 1997) Carnelian-MarineWatershed District, Louise Lake Outlet Project, August 4, 1997 (June 2, 1997)

Petitions Filed

1 The following petitions have been filed with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

Jerry Schwarzrock Hog Feedlot, Sibley County Becker County Ditch 20 Repairsnmprovements, Becker County

Notice of Application for Special Local Need Registration of Bayleton Fungicide

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 18B.27 and Parts 1505.0880 - 1505.0930, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is certified to issue Special Local Need (SLN) registrations.

The MDA has received a SLN application for the following:

Applicant: Bayer Corporation Agricultural Division PO Box 4913, Kansas City, MO 64120-0013

Project Location: Any area of Minnesota where deciduous trees are grown for short rotation woody crop production.

Project Description: .This SLN registration would allow the use of Bayleton 50% Dry Flowable Fungicide, EPA Reg No 3125-320, on deciduous trees grown for fiber, pulpwood, or wood energy.

This notice is being published by the MDA. The department is not considering holding public hearings on this

proposed SLN registration. I/ Comments can be submitted to and additional information obtained from: John C. Sierk, Pesticide Regulatory Consultant, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Agronomy and Plant Protection Division, 90 W Plato Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55107-2094. Comments deadline is October 22,1997.

Public Notice-Mn DNR Notice of Plans to Issue a State Industrial Minerals Lease

Notice is hereby give that the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Minerals is planning to issue two state mineral leases to explore for, mine and remove industrial minerals in Lake County in accordance with Minnesota Rules, parts 6125.86CO through 8700, the industrial minerals rules, issued under authority of Minnesota Statutes, section 98.08 through 93.12 and 93.25. The industrial mineral covered by the leases is dimension stone. The first lease covers dimension stone located in Lot Seven (7), Lot Eight (8), of Section Thirty-six (36). Township Sixty (60) North Range Seven (7) West, and Lot Two (2), Lot Three (3), of Section One (1). Township Fifty-nine (59) North, Rangeseven (7) West. The industrial minerals covered by the second lease are located in Lot Three (3), Lot Four (4) of Section Three (3). Township Fifty-nine (59) North, Range Seven (7) West, and Lot One (I), Lot Two (2), Lot Three (3), Lot Four (4) of Section Four (4). Township Fifty-nine (59) North, range Seven (7) West. Issuance of the second lease was approved by the State Executive Council at the September 3, 1997 meeting. The applicant is Cold Spring Granite Company, 202 South Thud Avenue, Cold Spring, Minnesota 56320. The effective date of the leases is January 2,1998. For more infomation, contact Gloria Johnson, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Minerals, Box 45,500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul MN 55155-4045; telephone 612-296-4807. TIY 1-800-657-3929. Public Notice-Mn DNR , Notice of Intent to Add Areas to State Metallic Minerals Preference Rights Lease Avaiiability List

Notice is hereby given of the intent to add areas to the preference rights lease availability list on November 3, 1997. Leases to explore for, mine and remove metallic minerals may be obtained by application for all lands included on the preference rights lease availability list. Included in the areas to be added to the list may be trust fund lands, lands and minerals forfeited for non-payment of taxes, land and minerals otherwise acquired, and other state-owned land under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Natural Resources, and located in portions of Aitkin, Beleami, Carlton, Crow Wing. Koochiching, Lake of Woods, Morrison, Roseau, Saint Louis, and Todd Counties. No land or water areas within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness or Voyageurs National Park are included in the areas to be added to the preference rights lease availability list.

The preference rights leasing system is in addition to the public lease sale process. All lands to be added to the preference rights availability list have been offered at a public lease sale within the last two years.

The preference rights availability list will be maintained in the office of the Division of Minerals, Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4045. The list will be available for inspection by the public and interested parties during regular business hours. Those interested in obtaining a copy of the preference rights availability list may obtain one by submitting a request to the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall charge a fee for each copy of the list based on copying and mailing costs.

Information on procedures and applications for a preference rights lease may be obtained from the Commissioner of Natural Resources, c/o Division of Minerals, 500 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155-4045; 612-296- 4807. Each application must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bank money order, payable to the ~e~artmentof Natural Resources in the sumof the following amounts: a) an application fee of $100.06 for each ,'~ mining unit for which a preference rights lease is requested, and b) rental for one full calendar year for each mining , . ~.., unit for which a preference rights lease is requested.

Applications may be submitted in person or by mail to the office of the Division of Minerals, Fourth Floor, DNR ?' Building, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Mn 5.5155-4045. Applications will only be accepted during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on regularly scheduled business days. Applications received at any other time will not be officially accepted until the next regularly scheduled business day, and the Commissioner assumes no responsibility for applications submitted in person at any time other than the time specified.

Evidence of qualification to hold a state mineral lease, as specified in Minnesota Rules, part 6125.0410, must be submitted with the application. The rules state that a lease will only be issued to an applicant qualified to do business in Minnesota and qualified to conduct exploratory borings in Minnesota. Within 10 days after receipt of an application, the Commissioner will send written acknowledgment that the application was received. The Commissioner may request evidence that the lease applicant is technically and financially capable of performing under the terms of a state mineral lease. The requested evidence must be provided within 45 days of the request from the Commissioner or the applicant will be rejected.

A lease shall be awarded by the Commissioner, with the approval of the State Executive Council, to the first qualified applicant who files an application that is not rejected. The right is resewed to the State, through the Executive Council, to reject any and all applications for preference rights leases. Preference rights leases shall be in the form set out in Minnesota Rules, part 6125.0700. The rental and royalty rates shall not be less than prescribed in Minnesota Rules, part 6125.0700. Upon the reward of a lease, the application fee submitted with the application will be deposited with the State Treasurer as a fee for the lease. If the application for a preference rights lease is rejected, the rental payment accompanying the application will be returned to the applicant. The application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.

The purpose of Minnesota's metallic minerals rules is to promote and regulate the prospecting for, mining and removal of metallic minerals on state-owned and state-administered lands. These rules, and the leases issued under the rules, authorize exploration and development of these minerals and impose certain requirements on the lessee. The requirements include: the payment of minimum rentals which increase with the passage of time, the payment of i royalty for all ore mined and removed, the submission of data and other reports, and the submission of exploration p!ans. In zddition, the state lessee aust comply wit!! a:! applicable regulatory laws.

Meeting Notice - Minnesota Forest Resources Council Subcommittee on Landscape Planning and CoordinatiQn

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council Subcommittee on Landscape Planning and Coordination will meet on Tuesday, September 23,1997 starting at 930 a.m. They will meet at the residence of Dick Knoll, Milaca, MN located 7 miles north of Milaca on Highway 169; left 2 miles on Cty Road 16; right 1 mile on Cty Road 19; and right on Knoll Drive to end of road. The Subcommittee will be discussing draft papers on the "General Planning Process" for landscape planning and coordination and the establishment of "Regional Committees" for each landscape. WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT PROJECT DECISIONS The following decisions have been made by the LGUs on proposed wetland replacement project applications. The decisions are not effective until 30 days from the date of this notice, and are stayed if the decisions are appealed. A record of decision can be viewed at the LGU office. Persons interested in receiving mailed notice of each project within the jurisdiction of each LGU can be put on a mailing list by contacting the LGU.

Applicant name: Warren Schmidt (Glencoe High School) LGU decision and comments: Approved Project location: T 115 N R 28 W Sec 12 SW 114 County: McLeod LGU official and address: McLeod County Environmental Services, Roger Berggren, 830 1lth Street E, Glencoe, ,' MN 55336; 320-864-1214.

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Next issue/Deadliie: October 20, 199710ctober 13,1997

EIS Scoping Notices

Project Title: Mayo Practice Integration Project Description: The Mayo Practice Integration Project is a proposed development on a 2.3 acre site which would consist of a single 1,500,OO square foot building connected directly to the existing Mayo Building on the south and the Rochester Methodist Hospital on the north by multiple skyways over West Center Street. The building would provide for integrated patient services under one roof by connecting existing services in the adjacent buildings and be used for medical practice, education and clinical research. The building would be constructed in two phases. The fust phase would consist of an 11 story (150 foot) building with 10 occupied floors totaling 750,000 square of building area. The second phase would be a vertical expansion of the building to a height of 20 stories (275 feet) adding another 750,000 square feet of floor area. The site is located on Block 30 of the Original Plat of Rochester and the adjacent right-of-way of 1st Street SW. This block is presently the site of the Damon Parkade (parkimg ramp) and is bounded on the east by 2nd Ave SW, on the west by 3rd Avenue SW and on the north by West Center Street. Public Meeting: A meeting to receive public input on the scope of the EIS will be held Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 320 of the Rochester City Hall, 201 4th Street SE, Rochester. Comments Due: November 5, 1997 RGU: LeSueur County Contact Person: Teny Bovee, Planning and Zoning Admin, 88 South Park Ave, LeCenter, MN 56057; 507-357- 2251.

Project Title: UNIMIN Corporation Vetter Mine Description: WINproposes to mine approximately 250-275 acres within a 377.5 acre site. An estimated 15-20 acres will be actively mined annually over a period of 15-20 years. The open pit mine is expected to yield approximately 6 million tons of marketable silica sand. Approximately 8 million cubic yards of overburden will be removed to allow for the extraction of the sand. The excavated area will be dewatered at an estimated rate of 2,900 gallon per minute (gpm). The face of the Jordan Sandstone and the limestone overburden will be fragmented by monitored blasting. The shattered sandstone will be transported via a conveyer directly to the existing UMININ processing plant located to the south of the proposed mine. The exhausted mined areas are planned to be reclaimed for pasture and natural open space. Public Meeting: The public scoping meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the LeSeur County Environmental Services Building, Co Rd I 14, Lecenter, MN. Comments Due: November 5,1997

RGU: City of Rochester Contact Person: Jeff ellerbusch, Planner, Rochester-OImsted Planning Department, 2122 Campus Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904-4744; 507-285-8232.

Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice

DMwill prepare a Supplemental EIS on a proposal by Inland Steel Mining Company to deposit tailings from its taconite processing facility into the depleted Miorca Pit, instead of into an expanded above-ground tailings basin.

The SElS is designated to deal only with impacts, alternatives, and mitigation that are no longer adequately examined in the original EISs due to the changes in the project, information, or circumstances.

The DNR proposes that the following alternatives, impacts, and issues will he examined as part of the SEIS. Alternatives: The SEIS will address the proposed alternative (deposition of tailings in the depleted Mmorca Pit), and the nc-action alternative (the originally-planned, and permitted tai!ings bash expansion); Economic Impacts: economic costs and benefits to Inland Steel of each alternative; Surface and Ground Water Quality: the composition of the tailings to be discharged, and expected impacts to surface and groundwater quality in the project vicinity; Surface and Ground Water Quantity: proposed changes in water usage and process water flow, and how they will affect quantities of surface and ground water in the project area; Wetlands Impacts: analysis of wetland impacts associated with the no-action alternative; and Studies: to the extent they are available, the SEIS will include the results of: 1) a University of Minnesota study on in-pit disposal of taconite tailings; and 2) a legislatively-mandated Health Risk Assessment being prepared by the Minnesota Department of Health.

The DNR will accept comments on the Preparation Notice during a 20-day period, beginning October 6, 1997.

A draft SEIS is tentatively expected to be released for public review in January, 1998. The contact person at the I , DNR is: Rebecca Wooden, Environmental Planner, Office of Planning, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul. MN 55155- 4010; 612-297-3355. Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due November 5, 1997

Project Title: Acorn Ridge Subdivision Description: Acorn Ridge is a 46 lot single family residential development on a 148.7 acre parcel in Livonia Township, Sherburne County, MN. Mmimum lot size is 2.5 acres, and will be served with public roads and utilities typical of a rural development including private wells and septic systems. RGU: Sherbume County Zoning Contact Person: Nancy Riddle, Assistant Zoning Administrator, 13880 Hwy 10, Elk River, MN 55330; 612-241- 2900.

Project Title: Tesch Swine Finishing Feedlot Expansion, Henderson, Minnesota Description: Chris and Jeremy Tesch are proposing to expand an existing 1,592 animal unit total confmement hog finishing facility by addig one additional barn identical in capacity (398 animal units) and configuration to the existing barns. Manure would be stored in deep concrete pits under the barns and spread once a year on crop land as fertilizer. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact Person: Kevin J. Kain, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review 0ffice,.520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7432.

Project Title: Highway 169 Industrial Park Addition / Description: The project involves platting and developing a light industrial park, consisting of a minimum of 2.5 .. acre sized lots, on an approximate 27 acre site located along the west-northwest side of T.H. #169, east of Jordan

Avenue; approximately 114 miles south of Bluff Drive in Sand Creek Township, Scott County, Minnesota. Individual lotls will be sold to other companies for the development and construction of their light industrial facilities which will have on-site specific systems. RGU: Contact Person: Allen Frechette, Environmental Health Manager, 428 Hohnes Street S, Room A102, Shakopee, MN 55379-1393; 612-496-8177.

Project Title: Oglebay Norton Industrial Sands, Scott County Description: The present project will resume the mining of the sandstone on the site to produce sand for industrial purposes. The overburden (topsoil, and other deposits above the sandstone) will be stripped off and stockpiled. Drilling and blasting will be used to reduce the sandstone to crushable sizes. De-watering at the site will not he necessary, as mining is not anticipated to extend below the water table. Although no additional buildmgs or facilities will be constructed for the project, additional processing equipment will have to be transported to the site to replace original equipment before operations can begin. On-site processing of the sandstone will include crushing, separating, drying, suing, and washing the material to produce marketable sands. Minmg activities are expected to continue for approximately 20 years. RGU: Scott County Contact Person: Allen Frechette, Environmental Health Manager, Environmental Health Department, 428 Hohnes Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379; 612-496-8177.

Project Title: Demolition or Relocation of the William Dahl House Description: The State of Minnesota, acting by and through the Department of Administration, proposes to demolish or relocate the William Dahl House located at 136 East 13th Street, St. Paul, which is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Demolition or relocation is proposed to begin during the week of November 10,1997. RGU: Minnesota Department of Administration , Contact Person: Elaine S. Hansen, Commissioner, Department of Administration, 50 Sherbume Avenue, Room 200, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-1424. The EAW is available for viewing at the St. Paul City Hall and the St. Paul Public Library. To obtain a copy contact Marcia Hansen at 612-297-4309. Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

Scott CSAH 27 Dufferin Drive to CSAH 68, Scott County, September 9, 1997 (July 14,1997)

Regatta Residential Project, City of Apple Valley, September 25, 1997 (August 11, 1997)

Physics Laboratory Expansion: Soudan Underground Mine, Department of Natural Resources, September 26, 1997 (August 25,1997)

Carver Wastewater Treabnent Facility, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, September 3, 1997 (June 16, 1997)

Recyclights Hazardous Waste Storage Facility, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, September 12, 1997 (July 28,1997)

Daley Farms L.L.P. Dairy Facility, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. September 22, 1997 (July 28, 1997)

,- Petitions Filed The following petitions have been fded with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

Janzig Farms Hog Feedlot, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Notice of Release of Genetically Engineered Organisms

File Number Company Crop Project County 97-NO-050 Monsanto Corn Herbicide tolerance LeSueur

Meeting Notice - Research Advisory Committee -Minnesota Forest Resources Council

The Research Adviso~yCommittee to the Minnesota Forest Resources Council will meet in the second floor conference room of the Natural Resources Administration Building on the St. Paul campus of the University of Miesota (2003 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul) on Wednesday October 22, 1997 6om 1:00 until approximately 4:00 p.m. The Committee will focus on the Draft Strategic Research Assessment Document. The meeting is open to the public and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. For further information call the Council's office at 612-603-0109. Meeting Notice - Minnesota Forest Resources Council Subcommittee on Landscape Planning and Coordination

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council Subcommittee on Landscape Planning and Coordination will meet Tuesday, November 4,1997 at 1:00 p.m. in room 301 of the Natural Resources Research Institute m),5013 Miller Trunk Highway, DuM, MN 5581 1. The subcommittee will be discussing draft papers on the "General Planning Process" for landscape planning and coordination and the establishment of "Regional Committees" for each landscape. The contact person is : Dave Miller, Landscape Coordinator, Natural Resources Research Institute, 5013 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, MN 55811; 218-720-4256.

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Next issue1Deadline: November 3,1997lOctober 27,1997

CORRECTION - EIS Scoping Notices

In the October 6,1997 athe contact persons for two EIS Scoping Notices were accidentally reversed.

The correct information is:

Mayo Practice Integration Project EIS - contact person is Jeff Ellerbusch, Planner, Rochester-Olmsted Planning Department, 2 122 Campus Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904-4744; 507-285-8232.

Unimin Vatter Mine EIS - contact person is Terry Bovey, Planning and Zoning Administrator, LeSueur County, 88 Park Ave, LeCenter, MN 56057; 507-357-2251. Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due November 19, 1997

Project Title: Sears Lake Center Description: Sears Tower Associates proposes to redevelop the existing Sears complex located on I7 6 acres northwest Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The project includes renovation of existing buildmgs for office, retail and light industrial use; construction of a public plaza, transit hub, and an eight-level parking structure; and infill development. Infill development includes retail, entertainment hotel and day care facilities. The City of Minneapolis will hold a public information meeting on the proposed project during the EAW comment period. RGU: City of Minneapolis Contact Person: J. Michael Orange, City Planner, City of Minneapolis Planning Department, 350 South Fifth Street, Room 210, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1385; 612-673-2347, TDD 673-2157.

Project Title: Glacier ResourcesKragnes Gravel Pit Description: Proposed aggregated materials mine of 37 acres to be located on andlor adjacent to native prairie areas as indicated on the County Biological Surveyfor Clay County, Minnesota. Location of site is E Y2 SE 1/4,26-141- 46.

{ '. RGU: Clay County -... Contact Person: Tim Magnusson, Planning Director, 807 North 1lth Street, Moorhead, MN 56560; 2 18-299-5002.

Project Title: Tesch Swine Finishing Feedlot Expansion, Sibley County / Description: Chris and Jeremy Tesch are proposing to expand their existing total confinement hog fmishimg facility and operation by addimg one barn to their four existing barns at this site. The site is located approximately two and one-half miles northwest of Henderson, Minnesota, on State Highway 19. The site presently consists of approximately 11.95 acres with a house and four complted total confimement hog finishing barns. The proposed total confinement hog finishing barn would be 41 feet x 193 feet with 41 feet x 193 feet x eight feet poured concrete pit, designed to house approximately 995 animals. The total number of animals on site after construction of the fifth barn would be 4,975 or 1,900 animal units. The project proposer intends to apply manure to crop land once each year, adhering to the MPCA's recently published guidelines for manure application. The project proposer has secured 583 acres for the application of manure from the proposed project through signed manure agreements. RGU: MN Pollution Control Agency Contact Person: Kevin J. Kain, Project Manager, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul MN 55155; 612-296-7432.

Project Title: Mpls./St. Paul International Airport Auto RentaVPublic Parking Expansion & Auto Rental Service Site Development Description: A replacement of the existing two-level parking structure located east of MSP's Green and Gold parking.structures with a nine-level structure is proposed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission. The expansion will provide 6,000 additional parking stalls and a "quick turnaround" for auto rental agencies. A related project is the development of two temporary auto rental service sites (one site being the former Metropolitan Center complex and the other the existing fueling and cleaning facilities along Glumack Drive). RGU: Metropolitan Airports Commision Contact Person: Nigel Fiey, Director, Planning and Environment, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450; 612-726-8100.

Project Title: Mpls./St. Paul International Airport Hubert H. Humphrey Terminal Development i Description: The Metropolitan Airports Commission proposes to construct a replacement facility for the Hubert H.

L Humphrey Charter Terminal. This replacement charter terminal will be located approximately 1,000 feet immediately west of the existing termmal building. Access to the replacement charter terminal would be from 34th Avenue, between 70th and 72nd Streets. The replacement facility will consist of three gates initially (fitted with twin jetways). The proposed project also consists of the consbxction of parking areas and new entrance roadways to improve circulation. The replacement terminal will include a Federal Inspection @IS) facility for international flights operated by charter airlines. RGU: Metropolitan Airports Commission Contact Person: Nigel Fiey, Director, Planning and Environment, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450; 612-726-8100.

Project Title: MplsJSt. Paul International Airport GreenIGold Connector Description: The MAC plans to construct a secured connector between the Green and Gold Concourses at MSP. This project will allow passengers culrently having to enter the main terminal to connect with flights in the concourse opposite the one they just arrived in to freely pass from one concours to the other. RGU: Metropolitan Airports Commission Contact Person: Nigel Finney, Director, Planning and Environment, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450; 612-726-8100.

Public Notice - Metropolitan Airports Commission

In accordance with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes 1988, Chapter 664, the Metropolitan Airports Commission is required to conduct an Assessment of Environmental Effects for projects in the Comm~ss~on'sseven year Capital Improvement Program (1998-2004) for airports included in its system. A copy of the Assessment of Environmental Effects relating to construction projects on Minneapolis-St. Paul International is available on request In addition, Environmental Assessment Worksheets for the Auto Rentalhblic Parking Expansion & Auto Rental

Service Site Development, GreenJGold Connector, and the Hubert H. Humphrey Terminal Development at MSP are announced in the EAW section of this issue. Assessments are St. Paul Downtown, Flying Cloud, Crystal, Anoka County-Blaine, Lake Elmo and Airlake Airports did not need to be prepared since the Capital Improvement Program and Plan has not changed for the previous year or the changes have only trivial environmental effects.

Copies of Assessments can be obtained in writing to the CIP File-Bob Vorpahl, Metropolitan Airports Commission, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450.

Comments concerning the Capital Improvement Program Assessments can be given at a Public Hearing to be held on Thursday, November 6,1997 at 2:00 pm in Room 3040 Mezzanine Level, Lmdbergh Terminal, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, or in writing to the CIP File, Metropolitan Airports Commission, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450. The comment period ends on Wednesday, November 19,1997 and Commission action on the CIP is expected to occur on December 18,1997.

Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

The responsible government units noted below have determined the following projects do not require preparation of an EIS:The dates given are, respectively, the date of the determination and the date the EAW notice was published in the EQB Monitor.

TPC Golf Course, City of Blaine, October 2, 1997 (August 25, 1997)

Michele Eichom Horse Riding Arena, Itasca County, September 30,1997 (August 25, 1997)

Big Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, September 30,1997 (July 28, 1997)

Andy Schiller Swine Fmishing Facility Expansion, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, September 30, 1997

Bagley Wastewater Ponds Expansion Project, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, September 24, 1997

Sherwood Hills 2nd Addition, Sherbume County, October 7, 1997 (August 11, 1997)

Tibbits Brooks, Sherburne County, October 7, 1997 (July 28, 1997)

Petitions Filed The following petitions have been filed w~ththe EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petillon and decide on the need for an EAW.

Investor's Together Plat, Silver Creek Township, Wright County

Beauty Lake Public Access, Hubbard County Notice of Release of Genetically Engineered Organisms

File Number Company Crop Project County 97-NO-05 1 Monsanto Corn Insect release Goodhue 97-NO-052 Monsanto Corn Insect release Goodhue i' ., P ....~

Project Title: Mae Weaver Sand and Gravel Mine Description: Proposed aggregated materials mine of 160 acres in an agricultural area of rural Clay County. Site will expand upon previous aggregated extraction activities located on the site. Location of site is NW 1/4,29-139- 45. RGU: Clay County Contact Person: Tim Magnusson, Co. Planning and Zoning Administrator, 807 North I lth Street, Moorhead, MN 56560; 218-299-5002.

Project Title: Elm Creek Interceptor Phases I & II, Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove Description: The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services division proposes to construct eight miles of gravity wastewater sewer in the cities of Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove in Hennepin County. These sections of the Elm Creek Interceptor will extend fiom the intersection of Noble Avenue and lOlst Avenue in Brooklyn Park up to Interstate 94 in Maple Grove. Connections will be made to the existing and future segments of the Interceptor to extend the main stem of the Elm Creek Interceptor to a cumulative length of 17 miles, terminating at the city of Media. The 17-mile main stem would be capable of immediately serving parts of Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Plymouth, and Medina. In the future, branch pipes of the Elm Creek Interceptor could be extended to serve areas in Corcoran, Dayton, Hassan Township and Rogers. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact Person: Craig N. Affeldt, Environmental Planner, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7796.

Project Title: Rush City Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System Expansion Description: The city of Rush City is proposing to upgrade its wastewater stabilization pond to provide for additional capacity and improved operations. The proposed upgrade will include the construction of a new 22.6- acre secondary cell on the east edge of the existing facility. The existing pond dies will be reshaped and both the existing primary cell and secondary cell will function as primary cells. Riprap will be added to the interior of each ,' dike. The treated effluent from the stabilization ponds will continue to be discharged to a ditch that is tribuatory to Rush Creek and, ultimately, the St. Croix River. This project is needed to refurbish an aging facility as well as to provide wastewater treatment for a new state correctional facility. Since 1.85 acres of wetlands are present on the site and will be obliterated, a wetland mitigation area will be created just south of the new secondary cell. RGU: Miesota Pollution Control Agency Contact Person: Eric J. Kilberg, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155,612-296-8643.

Project Title: Bridge View Addition Description: The proposed project is an 83 lot Single Family Residential Development on a 213 acre parcel along the Mississippi River in Becker and Big Lake Townships in Sherbume County, Minnesota. The minimum lot size is 2.0 acres with individual wells and septic systems and public roadways. RGU: Sherbume County Zoning Contact Person: Nancy Riddle, Assistant Zoning Administrator, 13880 Hwy 10, Elk River, MN 55330; 612-241- 2900.

Project Title: Pioneer Trail First Addition, Second Addition, and Third Addition Description: Pioneer Trails 1st. 2nd, 3rd Additions are single family residential plats totaling 40 lots. The 117 acre project is located in Section 25 and 36, Township 35, Range 27, Blue Hill Township, Sherbume County, Minnesota. The lots will be served with individual private wells and on-site sewage treatment systems. RGU: Sherbume County Zoning Contact Person: Nancy Riddle, Assistant Zoning Administrator, 13880 Hwy 10, Elk River, MN 55330; 6 12-241- 2900.

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Format Error in October 20,1997 Issue In the October 20,1997 MQ&X notices of five EAWs were separated from rest of the EAW notices and were printed on the fourth (last) page. Comments on these EAWs are also due on November 19. EIS Scoping Period Extension Le Sueur County has extended the comment period on the scope of the EIS to be prepared for the Unimin Vetter Mine until December 5,1997. The public scoping meeting has been rescheduled for December 1, 1997,7:00 pm at the Le Sueur County Environmental Services Bnildimg, Co. Rd. 114. For further information contact Terry Bovee Planning and Zoning Administrator, LeSueur County, 88 Park Ave, LeCenter, MN 56057; 507-357-2251.

EIS Scoping Notice Project title: Flying Cloud Airport Expansion Description: The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) proposes to extend Runway 09RI27L from 3900 feet to 5000 feet; extend the other parallel runway (Runway 09U27R ) from 3600 feet to 3900 feet; expand the state Safety Zones A and B at the west end of the runways; construct navigational aids and lights in the Runway Protection Zone; and acquire land for future construction of additional hangars south of the parallel runways and access roadway connecting the new building area to County Road 4. MAC will also consider operational changes of increasing the maximum gross weight for aircraft to 30,000 pounds, or retaining the current limit of 20,000 pounds as alternatives to be analyzed in the Environmental Impact Statement. The Environmental Assessment worksheet is for the purpose of scoping a Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The Draft Scoping Decision presents the alternatives and potential impacts and issues to be addressed in the Draft EIS. These documents are prepared to comply with environmental review requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. A public scoping meeting is scheduled for December 4, 1997 at Pax Christi Catholic Community, 12100 Pioneer Trail; the meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. The Scoping EAW and Draft Scoping Decision document are available for review at the following locations: Eden Prairie Public Library, 479 Prairie Center Drive; Shakopee Public Library, 235 South Lewis Street; Bloomington PennLake Public Library, 8800 Penn Avenue south; Chanhassen Public Library, 690 Coulter Drive; and the City Halls of Bloomington, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, and Shakopee.

Comments on the Scoping EAW and Draft Scoping Decision document are due by December 19,1997. Comments can also be sent electronically via the Internet to the attention of Mark Ryan or Glen Orcutt at [email protected].

RGU: Metropolitan Airports Commission; Federal Aviation Administration

Contact Person: Mark Ryan, Airport Planner, Metropolitan Airports Commission, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450; 612-726-8129; fax 612-726-5296. Or, Glenn Orcutt, Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, 6020 28th Avenue South, Room 102, Minneapolis, MN 55450; 612-713-4354; fax 612-713-3464.

Draft Supplemental EIS Notice Project title: Laidlaw Environmental Services Rosemount, Inc. Landfii Modification for Municipal Solid Waste Combustor Ash Description: The proposal is to modify a non-hazardous waste industrial landfill cell (cell #4)in order to accept municipal solid waste combustor ash. The ash cell is planned to be designed to accept up to 160,000 cubic yards of ash annually during the five-year permit. Major components would include: a hiple-liner system including a 80- millimeter high density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembrane primary liner, a 60-millimeter HDPE liner and three fect of conipacted clay. The liner system would consist of two separate leachate collection systems. Leachate would be treated at an approved wastewater treatment facility. The draft SEIS describes the existing facility, the proposed facility and operation, the municipal solid waste combustor ash characteristics, traffic, financial assurances, alternatives, governmental approvals and mitigation. Public comments: the comment period will begin on November 10,1997 and comments may be submitted until December 17,1997. A public comment meeting will be held on December 3,1997 at 7:30 pm in Room 2140 at the Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact person: Kevin J. Kain, SEIS Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, Administrative Senices Division, MPCA, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; (612) 296-7432. Copy availability: MPCA Library, 520 Lafayetter Rd. St. Paul; Rosemount City Hall; the Dakota County librairies: Bumhaven Library, 1101 W. Co.Rd. 42, Bumsville, Farmington Library, 508 3rd St., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 S. Frontage Rd., Hastings, Wentworth Library, 199 E. Wentworth, W. St. Paul, Westcott Library, 1340 Westcott Rd., Eagan; Dakota County Courthouse, Government Center, 1590 Hwy 55 W., Hastings, and the Washington County Courthouse, Stillwater. Copies may also be requested from the MPCA at 6121296-7432.,

Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due December 3, 1997

Project Title: McLeod CSAH 1- US 212 to CSAH 3 Description: construction of 1.5 miles of new 2-lane roadway required to realign the south end of old TH 261 to intersect with US 212 at existing CSAH 1. The purpose is to eliminate two 90-degree curves. The right-of-way is 120 feet wide centered on the section line a half mile east of old TH 261. RGU: McLeod County Contact Person: Richard B. Kjonaas, PE, County Engineer, 2397 Hennepin Avenue, PO Box 236, Glencoe, MN 55336; 3201864-3156: fax: 864-1302.

Project Title: Crown Mill Hydroelectric Project Description: The Crown Hydro Co. Proposes to construct a hydroelectric project in the St. Anthony Falls area on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. The project features include an intake canal drawing water from the Upper St. Anthony Falls Reservoir, an intake structure, turbine shafts, tailrace tunnel, tailrace canal, and two turbine units which would be installed in the existing Crown Mill Building. A federal Environmental Assessment document is

being used in place of the regular state EAW form for the review of this project.

I RGU: Dept of Natural Resources. Contact Person: Ken Wald, Planner, Oftice of Planning, Box 10 DNR,500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; (612) 296-4790. Environmental Im~act- Statement Need Decisions The responsible government units noted below have determined the following projects do not require preparation of an EIS. The dates given are, respectively, the date of the determination and the date the EAW notice was published in the EQB Monitor.

MN TH 61-Good Harbor to Cascade River State Park, MnDOT, October 20,1997 (June 16,1997)

East Dean Lake PUD, City of Shakopee, September 30,1997 (June 30,1997)

Center Oaks, City of Albertville, October 13,1997 (August 11, 1997) Petitions Filed The following petitions have been filed with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

Minnerath Gravel Mine, Douglas County

m Bay Pointe PUD, Crow Wing County

m Buse Hog Feedlot, MPCA Notice of Special Local Need Registration On October 22,1997, the MN Department of Agriculture issued a Special Local Need Registration for Bayleton fungicide manufactured by Bayer Corporation, Kansas City, MO, 64120, for use on deciduous trees grown for fiber, pulpwood, or wood energy.

A federal or state agency, a local unit of government, or any person or group of persons filing with the commissioner a petition that contains the signatures and addresses of 500 or more individuals of legal voting age, shall have 30 days from publication of notice in the State Register to file written objections with the commissioner regarding the issuance of special local need registration.

Objections may be submitted to: John C. Sierk, MN Dept. of Agriculture, Agronomy and Plant Protection Division, 90 West Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107. Comment deadline is December 3, 1997. Public Meeting Notice - Forest Resources Council The MN Forest Resources Council will meet at the River Bend Nature Center in Faribault (1000 Rustad Road) on Thursday, November 20 from 8:30 am until approximately 4:00 pm. The meeting is open to the public and all interested persons are encouraged to attend. For further information, contact the Council's office at 6121603-0108 or access the Council's wb page at http://www.frc.state.mn.us/.

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Draft EIS Notice

Project Title: Superior Forest City Road Inc., Landfill Expansion Comment Period: Written comments may be submitted until December 26,1997. Description: A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been prepared on the Superior Forest City Road Inc. VCR) proposal to construct a horizontal and vertical landfill expansion at its existing site in Monticello Township, Wright County. Forest City Road Inc. proposes to construct a 70.9 acre expansion, the majority of the volume would be placed in a 35-acre horizontal expansion on a 40-acre parcel south of the existing landfill. Additional volume would be in a vertical expansion over 34.9 acres of the existing permitted landfill. The landfill expansion would have a total capacity of 6.4 million cubic yards and an expected service life of 25 years.

The facility would receive industrial waste, overflow processed municipal solid waste (MSW) and unprocessed MSW, similar to the wastes currently being disposed at the FCR Landfill. The facility would aslo include a separate cell for disposal of MSW incinerator ash. The components of the proposed project include a composite (clay and polyethylene) liner, leachate collection system, gas collection system, final cover, ground water monitoring system, post-closure and closure plan, and a financial assurance plan.

The Draft EIS describes the proposed project, discusses alternatives, and evaluates environmental and socioeconomic impacts. The Draft EIS is based on seven technical reports, including: project description; ground and surface water impacts; forest remnant evaluation; visual impacts; air quality impact evaluation; alternative analysis; and economic, employment, and sociologic impacts.

RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact Person: For information on the Draft EIS, to comment in writing, or to obtain a copy, please contact Kevin J. Kain, EIS Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-296-7432. Copy Availability: Copies will be made available at the following locations: MPCA Library, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul; MPCA North Central Regional office, 1601 Minnesota Drive, Brainerd; Wright County Courthouse, 10 NW 2nd St., Buffalo; Monticello City Hall, Planning and Zoning office; area libraries in Monticello, Buffalo, Elk River, Annandale, Rockford, Delano, Howard Lake, Rogers, Cokato, and Dassel.

Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due December 17, 1997

Project Title: Minneapolis Convention Center Expansion Description: The City of Minneapolis is proposing to expand the Minneapolis Convention Center to add a total of 525,000 sq. ft. facility. The expansion will include 220,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 305,000 sq. ft. of meeting rooms and support space including a 4,200 fixed-seat auditorium for educational sessions and conference openings. The expansion, which will include a fourth dome, will be on the east side of the Convention Center. RGU: City of Minneapolis Contact Person: J. Michael Orange, City Planner, Room 210 City Hall, 350 S. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415- 1385; 612-673-2347.

Project Title: Oslo to Thief River Falls 115-Kilovolt (kV) Transmission Line Description: Otter Tail Power Company and Minnkota Power Cooperative are proposing to build a new 56-mile long, 115-kV transmission line from the Oslo Substation in North Dakota (two miles west of Oslo, Minnesota) to the Thief River Falls Substation in northwest Minnesota. The utilities plan to replace 23 miles of existing lower voltage line, bhild 33 miles of new line, and construct or upgrade substations along the route. RGU: Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Contact Person: John N. Wachtler, Project Manager, 658 Cedar Street, 300 Centennial Building, St. Paul, MN 55155; 6121296-4095; fax: 296-3698; emait: [email protected]

Project Title: Bassetts Creek Trail Description: 1.8 mile bicycle and pedestrian trail from Wirth Park to Cedar Lake Park Trail in Minneapolis. Bituminious trail with aggregate shoulders along Bassetts Creek occupying Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and City of Minneapolis Department of Public Works property and within CP Rail System and Burlington Northern Sante Fe rights-of-way. RGU: City of Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Contact Person: Sandra A. Welsh, Project Manager, 200 Grain Exchange, 400 South Fourth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415; 612-661-4800.

Project Title: Second Renotification of the Koch Refining Company-Title V Air Quality Operating Permit Description: This EAW is being renoticed for the second time to supplement the information already provided in two previous EAWs on the proposed Koch Refining Company - Title V Air Quality Operating Permit and to reflect important changes made since the project was first proposed. In April 1997 the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency conducted a joint water quality and hazardous waste inspection of Koch Refinery. The preliminary results of the inspection led the agency to he concerned about the adequacy of the wastewater conveyance and treatment systems at the refinery. Since the proposed Title V Air Quality Operating Permit could result in the generation ohore wastewater at the refinery, the agency determined that previously noticed EAWs could not be completed until further information was available on changes to the project. This EAW contains new information on wastewater conveyance and treatment, an adjustment to the proposed Plantwide Applicability Limts and additonal information on storage tanks and water appropriations. RGU: Minesota Pollution Control Agency Contact Person: Meri K. Nielsen, Principal Planner, Environmental Planning and Review Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612-297-1766.

Project Title: Midway Township Communication Tower Description: To build a 195 foot steel, self-supporting communications tower with a 12 foot by 16 foot equipment building on a bluff of the highest terrain in Midway Township. RGU: Town of Midway Contact Person: Lois Lennartson, Clerk, 3302 Midway Road, Duluth, MN 55810; 218-624-7985.

Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

The responsible government units noted below have determined the following projects do not require preparation of an EIS. The dates given are, respectively, the date of the determination and the date the EAW notice was published ,.': . , i, in the EQB Monitor. = Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, HancockPro-Pork Feedlot Project, October 28, 1997 (August 11,1997)

rn Bena Rural Cellular Communications Tower, Cass County, October 28, 1997 (September 22, 1997)

Environmental Assessment Worksheet Need Decision

The noted responsible governmental unit has made the following decision on the indicated date regarding the need for an EAW in response to a citizen's petition:

Maria Country Estates Residential Development, Wright County, October 28, 1997 - EAW ordered

Minnerath Gravel Mine, Douglas County, October 22, 1997 - Petition denied

Beauty Lake Access project, Hubbard County, November 5, 1997 - Petition denied

Availabilty of FONSI for DNR Statewide Stream Improvement Project

The Fish and Wildlife Division of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announces the availability of the Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Project F-35-D, Statewide Stream Improvement. Federal Aid m Sport Fish Restoration funds which are administered by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), are used to cost-share allowable act~vitiescovered by this five year planning document. The USFWS has prepared the FONSI !.. for this project. Activities and information reviewed include: 1.) All sites scheduled for improvement in a given year will be reviewed for historical and endangeredlthreatened species concerns; 2.) When sites are viewed individually, the majority, if not all sites, would clearly be considered categorical exclusions: 3.) The primary changes to riparian areas will be to stabilize shorelines from erosion, deepen stream channels, and improve fish habitat; and 4.) Appropriate measures will be taken to minimize and contain soil loss and disturbance during construction.

Copies of the FONSI are available from Chuck Niska, Federal Aid Coordinator, DNR Fish and Wildlife, 612-296- 0598.

Minnesota Forest Resources Council Meeting

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council will hold its meetings from 9:30 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. at the River Bend Nahue Center (near Faribault) on Thursday November 20, 1997. For more information on the Minnesota Resources Council or this upcoming meeting please call the Council ofice at 612-603-0108 or access the Council's web page at http://ww.frc.state.mn.ud Wetland Conservation Act Project Applications

A copy of the complete application can be viewed at the oftice of the local government unit listed below. To receive mailed notices of each project within the LGU's jurisdiction, contact that LGU at the address listed below to have your name put on their mailing list. Comments must he received at the address listed below within 30 calendar days of publication of this notice to he considered by the LGU in its decision regarding the replacement plan.

Applicant name: City of Brooklyn Center Description of activity: Improvement and expansion of existing storm water treatment system for water quallty treatment. Project location: T 118N R 21W Sec. 2 & 11 County: Hennepin Watershed name: Shingle Creek LGU official and address: Maria D'Andrea, Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, 3001 Harbor Lane, Suite 150, Plymouth, MN 55447; 612-553-1144,

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Notice of Decision to Prepare an EIS and Notice of EIS Scoping

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as Responsible Governmental Unit for envrionmental review of the Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area Project, has determined that an Environmental Impact Statement is required. The Record of Decision includes the Department's responses to the comments submitted during the review and comment period and contains the proposed scope for the EIS.

' ' A public EIS scoping meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 17,1997, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at . Gilbert City Hall, Gilbert, Minnesota. The interested public is mvited to attend this meeting to review the proposed scope of the EIS Written comments will be received on the proposed scope through December 26, 1997, and may be sent to William H. Johnson, Office of Planning, Box 10, Minnesota DNR, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4010. Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due December 31, 1997

Project Title: Carver Creek Residential Development Description: The proposed project is a 264-unit planned residential development on a 139.4 acre parcel in Carver, Minnesota. The subdivision will be served by municipal sewer and water services. Non-residential construction activities will include the construction of streets and stormwater treatment ponds. RGU: City of Carver Contact Person: Glenda Spiotta, City Administrator, 316 Broadway North, Carver, MN 55315; 612-448-5353.

Project Title: Elysian City Dump Remedial Action Description: Le Sueur County proposes to remediate the Elysian dump site. Three feet of soil cover will be placed on the site. Geotextile fabric will be placed under the soil cover. A culvert will be placed in a roughly east-west orientation to facilitate water flow between the east and west sides of the soil cover. Three monitoring wells will be placed at the site. All wells will be sampled semi-annually for two years. Samples will be analyzed for Arsenic, Mercury, Lead and VOC's. RGU: Le Sueur County Contact Person: Teny L. Bovee, Le Sueur County Planning & Zoning Administrator, 88 South Park Avenue, Le Center, MN 56057; 507-357-225 1.

EAW Withdrawn Midway Township has withdrawn the EAW for the communications tower noticed in the November 17, 1997 issue of the Monitor.

Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

I Department of Administration, Demolition or Relocation of the William Dahl House, November 13, 1997 (October 6, 1997) I Lake of the Woods County Board, Brush Island Harbor, November 12, 1997 (September 22, 1997) I City of Woodbury, Woodwinds Health Campus, November 12,1997 (September 8, 1997) Petition Filed The following petition has been filed with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW.

I Faribault Rifle & Pistol Club, Rice County I Northern Natural Gas Chatfield Compressor Station, Environmental Quality Board I Oberg's Addn, Maple Shores, Agate Lake, Crow Wing County Notice of Environmental Assessment

/ Prcject Title: Extension of Runway 4-22 from 11,000 feet to 12,000 feet at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Zescription: The proposed project is to extend Runway 4-22 by 1,000 feet at the northeast end to provide a 12,000 foot runway at MSP. A temporary extension of Runway 12E-30L is required in order to provide 11,000 feet of runway during construction of the Runway 4-22 extension. The purpose of the project is to provide cost-effective, non-stop air service between the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and Hong Kong. The service is projected to add one arrival and one departure per day by the year 2005. The EA was prepared in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Order 5050.4A issued October 8, 1985. Public Hearing: A public hearing is scheduled for December 18,1997 at 7:00 pm at the Metropolitan Airpons Commission general offices, 6040 28th Avenue South, Mieapolis, Minnesota. Comments Due: Comments are due by December 31,1997. Please direct all comments to Mark Ryan, Airport Planner, Metropolitan Airports Commission, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450. Mr. Ryan's telephone number is 612-726-8 129 and his fax number is 612-726-5296. Document availability: The EA is available for review at the following locations: Minneapolis-Washburn Library, 5244 Lyndale Avenue South; Hennepin County-Oxboro Library, 8801 Portland Avenue South; St. Paul-Highland Park Library; 1974 Ford Parkway; City Halls of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Richfield, Eagan, Mendoata Heights, Mendota and Inver Grove Heights. Copies of the documents are also available on request; contact Mark Ryan at 612-726-8129. Minnesota Forest Council Subcommittee on Landscape Planning and Coordination Public Meeting Notice

The Minnesota Forest Council Subcommittee on Landscape Planning and Coordination will meet on Friday, December 12, 1997 at 10:OO a.m. at the State Forester's Conference Room, Department of Natural Resources, 500 , Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155. Subcommittee will be discussing implementation strategies for establishing regional committees in the NE Landscape region. For more information contact: Dave Miller, Landscape Coordinator, Natural Resources Research Insitute, 5013 Miller Trunk H~ghway,Duluth, MN 5581 1; 218-720-4256.

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EIS Preparation Notice

Project Title: Austin Municipal Airport Expansion Description: A federal Environmental Assessment/state Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared by the City of Austin on a proposed expansion of Austin Municipal Airport to accommodate the future aviation needs of the City. The City made a scoping decision for the project on November 17, 1997. The scoping decision determined that the EAlEIS will include the evaluation of three alternatives. Alternative 1 is the extension of the existing 4,796-foot mway to 6,500 feet, as well as construction of a taxiway and apron areas and installation of associated navigational aids, the relocation of the existing terminal building and a fixed-based operator hangar elsewhere on airport property, the relocation of CSAH 3 approximately 800 feet south of its present location (which is south of the airport) and all above- ground structures in the Runway Protection Zone, as required by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Alternative 2 would extend the existing runway to 5,800 feet; othenvise, it is similar to Alternative 1 with regard to the facilities to be provided, the size ofthe RPZ and the relocation of CSAH 3. The No Action Alternative would retain the existing 4,796-foot runway and associated airfield and landside facilities; existing off-site facilities would remain. Issues and impacts requiring detailed analysis in the EA/EIS include social, economic and community impacts; biotic communities; wetlands; farmland; water quality; light emissions and visual impacb; and construction permits. Schedule: The Drafl EAlEIS is expected to be available for public review in February 1998. Contact Person: JonErichson, City of Austin, 500 Fourth AvenueNE, Austin, MN 55912-3773; 507-437-9950.

Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due January 14, 1998

Project Title: Opus-Duluth Retail Center Description: Located at the southeast quadrant of U.S. Hwy 53 and T.H. 194 in Duluth, the project includes 160,000 square feet of retail, a 6,000 square-foot restaurant, a 46,000 square foot hotel, and 932 parking stalls. A new public road will provide site access at two s~gnalizedintersections and will reduce traEc congestion on nearby raods. RGU: City of Duluth Contact Person: James E. Mohn, Senior Planner, 409 City Hall, Duluth, MN 55802; 218-723-3328.

Project Title: Rochester 55th Street Northwest Reconstruction-Bandel Road to West River Parkway Description: The proposed 55th Street Northwest Improvement Project proposes to widen the existing roadway eom a

two lane rural section to a four lane urban section from Bandel Road to West River Road with an off road pathway. RGU: City of Rochester I Contact Person: Richard W. Frzese, Director of Public Works, 201 4th Street SE-Room 108, Rochester, MN 55904; ,. 507-287-7800.

Project Title: Crescent Ridge Corporate Center Descrjption: The Crescent Ridge Corporate Center is a redevelopment project proposed by Opus Northwest, LLC. The proposed project site is located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of 1-394 and Hopkios Crossroad (CSAH 73) in Minnetonka. The project proposes to consolidate the existing 32 residential, 5 commercial and 4 vacant parcels into one property and to construct two office buildings (8 and 9 stories) and parkingfacilities on the property. RGU: City of Minnetonka Contact Person: Mr. Curt Gutoske, AICP, Principal Planner, City of Minnetonka, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minneto&a,MN 55345; 612-939-8297

Environmental Impact Statement Need Decisions

The r~%ponsiblegovernment units noted below have determined the following projects do not require preparation of an EIS. The dates given are, respectively, the date of the determination and the date the EAW notice was published in the EQBMonitor.

1 Cedar Creek, City of Albertville, October 22, 1997 (September 22, 1997) 1 Bay Point Planned Unit Development, Crow Wing County, November 25,1997 Petition Filed

The following petition has been filed with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the ,- i indicated unit of government to review this petition and decide on the need for an EAW. Ryan Contracting Gravel Mine, Cornelius Property, Carver County

Public Notice - DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife Lake Reclamation Projects Planned

South Heron Lake, Duck Lake and Okebcna Creek, Jackson County The DNR Section of Wildlife is planning on removing undesirable fish species from these lakes with the application of rotenone, a federal and state approved pesticide. Okabena Creek will be treated as an inlet to the lake system. The existing fish population, dominated by carp, bas degraded wildlife habitat by limiting the growth of aquatic plants. The lakes will be treated in the winter by applying rotenone under the ice. Lakewide target concentration is 200 ppb. Following treatment the lakes will be managed for aquatic wildlife and northern pike. Comments or questions regarding this project should be directed to: Randy Markl, Area Wildlife Manager, Rt 2 Box 245, Windom, MN 56101. Minnesota Forest Council Subcommittee on Landscape Planning and Coordination Public Meeting Notice

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council will hold its next meeting from 9:30 am until approximately 4:00 pm at the Downtown Waterfront Holiday Inn inDuluth on Thursday December 18,1997. For further information on the Minnesota Forest Resources Council or this upcoming meeting please call the Council office at 612-603-0108 or visit the Council's web page at bnp://www.~c.state.mn.us/

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The Mayo Practice Integration Project is apl~addition 43 the Rdhest&Mayo Medical Center camp* located in downtown Rochester hmdiately north of theMay0 Build& '&I& &the Charlton,,@ Eisenberg EWdiggs '' (Formerly Rochester Methodist Hospital) between Second &,T@ir&%vqxs.S~. -Theproject as prop& is,at-o- phase development of a medical practice, education andremlr~~;~wouldbe directly apadd8t:sllfloors to the north wall of the existing Mayo Building and by multiple bribto-the CharltonBuilding. Tbibtphase of the project is planned to be 11 stories in height, with 10 wxpid.&oors plga,@!hy level, -g .'. approximately 750,000 gross square feet of floor,?xea A -d phase exp@& in the fum [email protected] project to a height of 20 stories and appr0ximate1p$~500,000square feet ofgfoy,floor area. . . Two alternatives will be wns~deredin the EIS- a no-building alternative using existing facllihes and the build alternative to conshuct the proposed Practice Integration Project

The following eight envimmental issues and impacts require analysis in the EIS: Transpoaation impacts hmstreet m&ations, increased tr&c imd on the lacal parking. Transportation related air quality impacts Noise impacts on nearby noise xmitive land uses hmcodmction, tra$c, and mechanioal equipqent located on OI in the completed project Potential impacts on the nearby Plummer Building (a NatiomPl Wistori4 Landmark on the NationalRegister of Historic Places) and Medical School Building (National Register of *ric Places) Microwave interference impacts on transmission paths in downtownRochester Building shadow impacts of the new structure Pedestrian level wind impacts Connection to the public water supply and the impact on the water supply system

Issues and impacts determined not to require detailed analysis were those associated with affects of the proposed project on land conversion; wildlife and ecological sensitivities; water resources and water related land uses; soils, erosion and dimentation; waste waters; groundwater, solid or hazardous waste; stationary source air emissions; adverse visual impacts; LPatibiity with plans; building height; and cumulative impacts.

Fafurther information contact: Philip I% Wheeler, AICP, Planning Director, 2122 Campus Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904-4744 507-287-2320 . "I. rialSupplementary Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS)

An SEIS will be available beginning Jarmary 8,1998 hthe MinnesotaPoUution Control Agency (MPCA) on the proposed Laidlaw Envimnmental Servicea Rosemount, Inc, Modification for Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste Combustor Ash at its facility inDakota County. The document provides response to wmments and infomation revlsing the draft SEIS. Copies of the iinal SEIS, as well as the draft SEIS are available for public review ftom 8:00 am. to 4:30 p.m. at the MPCA office in St. Paul, MN 55155, and Dakota County Library: Rosemount City Hall, Dakota County Courthouse, 1590 Hwy 55 W .Hasting; and Dakota County Westan Service Center, 14955 GaIaxie Ave, Apple Valley.

Written eommenta will be aeeepted through Janua~y22,1998 and should be directed to Kevin J. Kah Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 520 ~afayette~oa& St. Paul, MN 55155: (612)296-7432. Persons who received the draft SEIS, or who submitted wmments on the draft SEIS will receive the final SEIS by mail. MPCA Citizens Board will wnsider the adequacy of the SEIS at a board meeting in Februq. Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due Jan. 28,1998 5: I

J % Proiect Title: McLeod Countv Road 7P33 ~eseri~tion:Proposed ~ountykoad72 (which will be future Tnmk Highway (TH) 22 Hutchinson East Bypassi?om TH 22 to TH 7) includes the conskuction of the roadway in the vicinity of the existing Page Avenue alignment from TH 22 to 2.3 kilometas (1.4 miles) north and on a"new aligument for a distance of 3.3 kilometers (2.1 miles) north to CSAH 7. A federal Envkmmental Assessment @A) is being substitutedfor the regular EAW from this review. RGU: McLeoa County Contad Person: RichardKjonaas, PE., McLeod County Enpineer, 2397 Hennepin Avenue North PO Box 236, Glencoe, Minnesota 55336.

Project Title: Scott CSAH 27 froIq6S#i 42 to CSAH 16 Description: The proposed project involves the recm&u&on of approximately 1.3 miles of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 27 between CSAH 42 and CSAH 16 in the City of Savage. CSAH 27 will be mxmhucted as a 4-lane divided urban roadway on the existing alignment, except at the south end of the project where it will wntinue along the section line (sections 20 & 21) to the inhwtion with CSAH 42. RGU: Swtt County Contact Person: Daniel M. Jobe, Design Engineer, 600 County Trail East, Jordan, Minnesota 55352; 612-496-8346.

Pmject Title: TrunkHighway 169 - Mille Lacs Reservation Description: The proposed project is a 2 1 kilometer (1.3 mile) segment of TH 169 wittun themeLacs Resmanm The project will umsist of w&mhiglR 169 to four through la& with appropriate tapers back to two lanes at each end Tun lanes will be added as appropriate and a signal will be installed at the main entrance to the Grand Casino. RGU: MNDepadment of Transportation Contact Person: Gerald Larson, Environmental Coordinator, 3485 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128; 612-779- \ 5094.

Project Title: PinebmokVillage PUD Description: Construction of approximately 560 single fdylots, 81 to 264 multiple family units, and 60,000 square feet of commercial building space is proposed on 277 acres inBrooklynPark beginning in 1998. Plans include 5.7 acres of parkland, 9.7 acres of storm water ponding, and 2.43 acres ofwetland impact and replacement RGU: City ofBrooklyn Park Contact Person: Howard Bh, Plarming Director, 5800 85th Avenue North, BmklynPark, Minnesota 55443; 612-

Project Title: Manning Avenue Connection Description: The proposed project is the connection of Manning Avenue (Washington County State Aid Highway 15) between Tnmk Rghway (TH) 36 and TH 5 in the City of Lake Elmo and Baytown Township, m central ~ashk~tan County. The four alternatives for the project include: improving existing Manning Avenue and 55th Street North; a new ali&t west of existing Manning Avenue connectiugto TH 5 at existing CSAH 15; a new alignment east of existing Manning Avenue cmnectiug to TH 5 at 53rd Street North, and the "no-build" alternative RGU: Washington County Contaet Person: Sandy Cullen,P.E., W>on County Public Works Department, 11660 Myeron Road, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082; 612-430-4300.

Project Title: Parkers Lake Radio Tower Description: The Hennepin County Sheriffs mce is proposing to ata 350-foot self supporting tower on the grounds afthe Adult Correctional Facility (ACF) in the City of Plymouth This tower would replace the existing 320- foot tower located on the grounds of the ACE. The proposed site is approximately 600 feet fmmthe shoreline of Parka Lake RGU: City ofplymouth Contact Person: Barbara Senness, Planning Supervisor, 3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plpnouth, Minnesota 55447-1482; 612- 509-5452.

Project Title: Pearson Property Development .* Description: A residential and future ~erciallmdushialdevelopment for a 123 acre parcel of land in Saint Lawrence township. The land would be annexed into the city of. J& ,. and the development would include city sewer, water and streets. .,. . . . RGU: City of Jordan ., . Contact Person: Teni Wussow, City Planner, 210~ast1st Street, ~or;l8a-Minnesota. ,. +-. 55352; 612-492-253.5. ,.~ '! '-, Petition Filed

The following petition has been filed with the EQB requesting preparation of an EAW. The EQB has assigned the indicated unit of government to review rhis petition and decide on the need for anEAW.

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December 31,1997 Volume 22, No. 13-S

Next regular issue/Deadline: January 12, 1998/January 5, 1998

SUPPLEMENTAL ISSUE Due to an inadvertent error, the following EAWs were not noticed in the December 29, 1997 issue. The comment period for these two EAWs will end Friday, January 30, 1998.

Environmental Assessment Worksheets-Comments Due Jan. 30,1998

Project Title: Minnesota Brewing Company Ethanol Facility Modification Description: A proposed modification of an existing facility to incorporate 18.0 million gallons per year of dry mill ethanol production capacity. Currently, the facility produces malt beverages, alcoholic and non- alcoholic, at a rate of 300,000 barrels to 550,000 barrels (one barrel = 32 U.S. gallons) per year. The facility will be modified by adding distillation equipment, molecular sieve dehydration, and storage tanks, Processing equipment including distillation columns, an evaporator, and a spent grain dryer will be enclosed in existing buildings. The existing idle boiler, grain receiving and fermentation capacity will be utilized for ethanol production. New storage tanks will include a 250,000 gallon denatured ethanol storage tank, 39,000 gallon ethanol day storage tank, 39,000 gallon tank for off-spec ethanol, and a 19,800 gallon denaturanttank. Actual start-up operations are scheduled to begin in June 1998. RGU: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact Person: Hans Walter-Peterson, Project Manager, Environmental Planning and Review Office, MPCA, 520 Lafayetter Road, St. Paul, MN 55155; 6121297-8236,

Project Title: Cornerstone Commons of Plymouth Description: A 91.61 acre site south of TH 55, east of Co.Rd. 101 and north of Medina Road is proposed for residential and industrial development. A 74.3 acre parcel within the site is being considered for development primarily as a retirement community with about 376 housing units. The 17.31 acre industrial site, not currently proposed for development, will accommodate about 200,000 sq. ft. of light industrial and office space. RGU: Citv of Plvmouth Contact Person: Barbara Senness, Planning Supervisor, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55402- 3901; 6121509-5452, NW 'Ined 'IS 1LL 'ON l!uJad a6elsod 'S'n SSSl3 lSJ!J