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1.6 Locations and Elevations The soil boring locations were selected by HGTS based on the anticipated construction and site access. The ground surface elevations at the boring locations were obtained by HGTS using GPS measuring equipment. The GPS measurements were based on the NN County Coordinate System(Hennepin County)in US Survey Feet using the GEOID09(Conus)model. The approximate location of the soil borings are shown on Figure 1, "Soil Boring Location Sketch", in the Appendix of this report prepared by HGTS using an aerial photograph from the Hennepin County GIS website as a base layer. The GPS coordinates are also included on Figure 1. 2.0 FIELD PROCEDURES Two (2) standard penetration test borings were advanced on April 11,2016 by HGTS with a rotary drilling rig, using continuous flight augers to advance the boreholes. Representative samples were obtained from the borings,using the split-barrel sampling procedures in general accordance with ASTM Specification D-1586. In the split-barrel sampling procedure,a 2-inch O.D.split barrel spoon is driven into the ground with a 140-pound hammer falling 30 inches. The number of blows required to drive the sampling spoon the last 12 inches of an 18-inch penetration is recorded as the standard penetration resistance value,or"N"value. The results of the standard penetration tests are indicated on the boring log. The samples were sealed in containers and provided to HGTS for testing and soil classification. A field log of each boring was prepared by the HGTS drill crew. The logs contain visual classifications of the soil materials encountered during drilling, as well as the driller's interpretation of the subsurface conditions between samples and water observation notes.The final boring logs included with this report represent an interpretation of the field logs and include modifications based on visual/manual method observation of the samples. The soil boring logs, general terminology for soil description and identification, and classification of soils for engineering purposes are also included in the appendix. The soil boring logs identify and describe the materials encountered,the relative density or consistency based on the Standard Penetration resistance (N-value, "blows per foot") and groundwater observations. The strata changes were inferred from the changes in the samples and auger cuttings. The depths shown as changes between strata are only approximate. The changes are likely transitions,variations can occur beyond the location of the boring. 2