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ObserUation Point Data Collection The Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Midwest Region(Version 2.0)for Minnesota was used to guide data collection and evaluation at each observation point as follows: • Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: At each observation point a nested(30,15 and 5 foot radius)plot was taken for the tree/woody vine,shrub,herb stratums. Species and percent cover for each stratum were recorded and both the dominance test and prevalence index applied to determine if hydrophyric vegetation was dominant. Species nomenclature and indicator status were taken from the current National Wetland Plant List. • Hydric Soil Indicators: At each observation point,a soil pit was excavated to a depth of approximately 20 inches.Soil color,texture,organic content and presence of redoximorphic features were noted within each distinct soil layer and recorded in the wetland data form. The NTCHS Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States(Midwest Region)were then applied to determine if hydric soils were present. • Wetland Hydrology Indicators: At each observation point,primary and secondary indicators of hydrology were evaluated to determine if wetland hydrology was present.For most sample points,wetland hydrology was determined on the basis of depth to water table,saturation,drainage patterns,shallow acquitard and FAC-Neutral Test. 4.0 RESULTS Two wetlands,one of which extends into the property at two separate locations,were identified on the property. T'he location of the wetlands and their respective boundaries is shown on wetland features map(Figure 5). A large wetland complex extends along the north and east boundary of the property. A second wetland is located near the southeast corner of the property and is associated with a stormwater ponding area and drainageway. The total area of wetland on Lot S,Block 1,The Marsh at Lafayette,is 0.59 acres(25,806 square feet). T'he total area of wetland on Tract B,RLS No.1630 is 0.59 acres(25,530 square feet).Wetland sample points and their respective USACE data forms are denoted as SP-1 through SP-5 and are attached to this report. Wetland Communities and Dominant Vegetation The portions of the wetland complex that extends along the north and east boundary of the property includes shallow marsh(Type 3 and 4)and hardwood swamp(Type 7).T'his wetland complex also includes areas of shrub swamp along the upland-wetland transition t�at was not mapped due to the narrow width of this wetland community. T'he wetland community located at the southeast corner of the property is a fresh(wet)meadow(Type 2).Dominant vegetation in the large wetland icomplex includes:red osier dogwood(Cornus alba),pussy willow(Salix discolor),reed canary grass(Phalaris arundin�cea),hybrid cattail(Typha x glauca)and lake sedge(Carex lacustris). The dominant vegetation in the small wetland basin at the southeast corner of the property includes:green ash (Frarinus pennsylvanica),common buckthorn('Rhamnus cathartica),reed canary grass(Phalaris arundinacea)and lake sedge(Carex lacustris). , Other common species identified in the wetla#�d and adjacent uplands are listed on the attached USACE Wetland Determination Data Forms. Hydrophytic veg�tation indicators are met within each of the wetlands by the Dominance Test and Prevalence Index. Hydrology The wetland hydroperiod varies within the t�nto wetland basins. Hydrology in the large wetland complex along the north and east boundary of the property is su ported by a high water table and periodic inundation following precipitation and snowmelt runoff events. H drology within the small wetland basin at the southeast corner is Freshwater Foundation , Pape 4 Wetland Delineation Reaort Cross River Consulting, LLC June 3, 2015