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^ . historical aerial (rfiotogr^hy to determine the original extent of uplands and wetlands located on the Calvin Church Parcel. SBR obtained historical black and white aerial photographs for the years IWO, 1945, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1971, and the 1991 color infrared (CIR) image from the BoicWt Miq;> Library located at the University of Minnesota. The 2003 color image was obtained from the MN DNR Data Deli. FINDINGS Background li^rmation- (Office-Based InvestigtUion) The NWI map (Excelsior Quadrangle) illustrates one wetland basin (Figure 2) within the subject parcel. The t^and basin to the southwest is described as a palustrine (P) type wetland exhibiting emergent vegetation (EM) with a seasonally flooded hydrologic regime (C) being partially drained or ditched (d), or a Type 2, PEMCd wetland on the NWI map. The Soil Survey of Hennepin County, Figure 3, indicates five soil series present on the subject property. These soil series are: Boots, Dalbo, Glencoe, Le Sueur, and Shorewood (see figure 3). The Boots and Glencoe soil series are classified as hydric soils (SCS Hydric Soils of the United States), and are illustrated with blue crosshatching on Figure 3. Soil series descriptions are given in Appoulix C. The Miniiesota Department of Natural Resources, State Protected Waters Map, indicates no protected water-bodies widiin the subject parcel (Figure 4). SER reviewed aerial photos for other features that might have had an impact on wetland conditions. While reviewing images for wetland characteristics SER used best professional judgment when making determinations. Jane IS, 1940 - The aerial photo signature indicates that the majority of the subject property was utilized for agricultural purposes. The southwest comer of the parcel appears to be in hay meadow. A small, wooded area exists within the central portion of the parcel; this area is near where the church currently lies. The quality of the jrfioto is rather poor, exact site conditions are difficult to determine. 194S - Similar to 1940, it qipears the majority of the subject property was utilized for agricultiir.')] purposes. The southwest portion of the parcel no longer ap;x:ars to be used for haying and the wet area is more discemable. October 15,1953 - No signidcunl duingcs from the previous years, poor qualil)* plioto. May 7,1956-No significant changes fioni Ih .* picvious year:;, it appears lliat the wclIanJ liasr.rawn in size. Less of llic area is used for agrieullurc cropping pmjH.ses. May 6,1957 - No significant changes from llie )•■reviou•.; year, pour qualily photo. May 3,1962 - Church building and patking lot liaw been constructed. The wclhind appears .slightly l.iig'.T than in the 1957 image. Muhijde houses hav e been built to the cast of the property. Svoboda Ecological Resources Project No. 2005-015-01 Calvin Church Parcel Bohland Development