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H:\ORNO\2019 New Projects\Fee Estimate - Big Island Phase 1 Study.docx September 18, 2019 City of Orono Attn: Adam Edwards PO Box 66 Orono, MN 55323 RE: Phase I Archaeological Survey & Evaluation of Pier, Park & Veterans’ Camp Site Big Island Dear Mr, Edwards, Bolton & Menk will provide continued support of the City’s initiative to construct Big Island Park improvements by offering our cultural resources services, Ground disturbing activities have potential to disturb archaeological deposits at the site; the State Historic P reservation Office (SHPO) has requested a Phase I Archaeological Survey tailored to the proposed improvements, as well as an evaluation of the site. Currently proposed improvements include the following: • Trails o Crushed limestone trails o Trail gate o Trail bollards/barriers • Overlook Area o Picnic table o Shade structure/viewing platform o Sitting stones • Dock Area Improvements o Informational sign o Security camera • Interpretive Signage o Wayfinding/interpretive signs • Restrooms o Vault toilets (visitor center & overlo ok) Our Cultural Resources Team will complete a Phase I Archaeological Survey in a responsible, efficient manner. Austin, our archaeological Principal Investigator with thirteen years of experience in cultural resources management, will oversee the investigation and will work with you until the survey is completed and your goals are met. Work will be completed pursuant to the Minnesota Field Archaeology Act. Private Cemeteries Act, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. In additional to intensive Phase I-level fieldwork, Bolton & Menk will also utilize information collected by Maritime Heritage Minnesota (MHM) and conduct additional investigation to address questions raised by SHPO in their July 5, 2019, letter. The proposed scope of work does not currently include evaluation of any archaeological contexts other than the known pier, park and