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Christine Mattson <br /> From: Elizabeth Showalter <eshowalter@minnehahacreek.org> <br /> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 2:56 PM <br /> To: ericksonlew@gmail.com <br /> Cc: Melanie Curtis; Christine Mattson; bobbe@bolton-menk.com <br /> Subject: 2500 6th Ave N, Orono WCA violation <br /> Attachments: 2500 6th Ave 3 Week Notice.pdf <br /> Lew, <br /> Thank you for speaking with me this morning when i visited your property to determine if fill had be placed within a <br /> wetland.We did determine that a portion of the area you fill was previously wetland.We determined this by reviewing <br /> aerial photos and looking at the existing conditions on your property. I understand that this is likely a surprise to you, <br /> since the area you filled was not what most people think of as wetland.Aerial photos suggest the area was a wet <br /> meadow,which is wet during the spring and is typically dry in the late summer and fall. In the attached letter, which was <br /> also sent to you by mail, I explain the steps going forward.To bring your property into compliance with the Wetland <br /> Conservation Act,you have two options <br /> 1. Hire a wetland specialist to determine where the boundary of the wetland was prior to the placement of fill. <br /> They will then be able to help you apply for an exemption, no-loss determination, or replacement plan. <br /> 2. If you prefer,we can determine a wetland boundary,and then you would need to remove the fill in that area <br /> and vegetate it with native seed.You will be responsible for reimbursing the District for staff time associated <br /> with determination of the wetland boundary. <br /> If you want to hire a consultant, a directory of wetland professionals is available here: <br /> https://staticl.squarespace.com/static/5a78933caeb6254c5dc968e4/t/5ae7b2bf0e2e723c08485893/1525134015644/ <br /> WPAConsultantDirectorv20180414+Consultant+Directorv.pdf.We frequently receive applications from Anderson <br /> Engineering, Midwest Natural Resources, Kjolhaug Environmental, and ISG. <br /> Please let me know which option you would like to move forward with as soon as possible and no later than October 11, <br /> 2018.We would like to avoid the need for formal enforcement action and value your cooperation in resolving this <br /> matter. If you have any questions, please let me know. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Elizabeth Showalter <br /> Permitting Techni�ian <br /> Direct: 952-641-4518 <br /> M11iNiMAWACR[iK 15320 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka 55345 <br /> wxrt�cr�an wsrw�cw <br /> 1 <br />