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� ' ' � <br /> KJO� 'n�UG ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPANY <br /> ��`� Providing Sound,Balanccd,Com�rehensiue Natural Resource Solutiont <br /> Memorandum � <br /> ,� Date: January 22,2013 <br /> To: Bob Molstad, Sathre-Berquist <br /> From: Melissa Barrett,Kjolhaug Environmental Services Company <br /> Re: Natural Resources Inventory—Bayside Meadows (Wachman Parcel), Orono, MN <br /> The�13.75-acre Wachman Parcel is located in Section 6, Township 117N, Range 23W, City of <br /> Orono,Hennepin County,Minnesota, south of Bayside Road, and south of the addresses of 4665 <br /> and 4645 Bayside Road (Figure 1). <br /> On January 3, 2013 KES visited the Wachman Parcel to complete a tree survey and document <br /> other natural resources information for use in preparing the Conservation Master Plan. <br /> Kjolhaug Environmental Services (KES) has completed a number of environmental related items <br /> to be used in future planning. Items completed included (1) a basic Natural Resources Inventory <br /> as outlined in Section 78-1634(4) of the Orono City Code, (2) an invasive species and diseased <br /> tree removal plan, and(3)mapping and review of Orono Ecological Management Categories. <br /> Previously in 2012,KES completed a wetland delineation on the site (Figure 2)which was <br /> subsequently reviewed by Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The Notice of Application <br /> (comment period)for the wetland delineation review ends on January 22, 2013 (Appendix A). <br /> After that time a Notice of Decision approving the wetland boundary can be issued by the <br /> watershed district. <br /> Natural Resources Inventory <br /> � City of Orono Natural Resources Inventory -The 2006 City or Orono Natural Resources <br /> Inventory prepared by Hennepin Conservation District was reviewed. Land Cover Classification <br /> Level 1 and Leve13 assessments showed artificial surfaces,planted or cultivated vegetation, <br /> forest, and shrubland within site boundaries. No areas identified by the Minnesota Biological <br /> Survey were shown within site boundaries. A natural area comprised of oak forest(mesic <br /> subtype)was identified in the southeast corner of the site. This same area of the site was <br /> identified by the Conceptual Greenway Corridor Alignment as containing: 1)the potential for a <br /> 26105 Wild Rose Lane, Shorewood, Minnesota 55331, Phone: 952-401-8757, Fax:952-401-8798 <br />